4. Hold onto the projector by the handle and insert it securely into the projector body.

• Be sure that the projector guide is firmly inserted between the right and left lamp guides.

Do not touch the lamp directly, place a cloth over the replacement lamp.

Important:

Replace with same type lamp rated.

Avoid squeezing the light sources lamp or getting

finger prints on it. Mishandling the lamp can shorten the lamp life, cause it to burst during operation or reduce its illumination.

5.Tighten up the two screws of the lamp using a screwdriver (+).

6.Tighten up the screw of the lamp lid using a screwdriver (-) or a coin.

Important:

The projector will not turn on if you do not secure the lamp lid.

7.Plug in the power cord, switch on the projector and reset lamp time by pressing the , and POWER buttons simultaneously.

Purchase of the light source lamp

The expected life of the metal halide light source lamp is 1,300 hours. However, to maintain opti- mum performance, it is recommended that the light source lamp be replaced at 1,000 hour intervals. When the lamp no longer works well, replace it with a new one specified for this projector. Consult your dealer, for recommended replacement lamps.

The life of the lamp

The average life of the lamp for the projector is about 1,300 hours of consecutive use. The lamp indicator will blink in red after approximately 1,000 hours. When the lamp has been used for about 1,200 hours, the message “PLEASE CHANGE THE LAMP.” will appear on the screen. When the lamp has been used for about 1,300 hours, the projector will automatically shut off for the safety of the lamp and the power indicator light up in red. The projector cannot be used until the lamp has been replaced.

Caution:

The light source lamp is fragile. Be careful not to cut yourself with the fragments.

The lamp life depends on the environment. For replacement lamps, please contact your dealer.

The projector automatically shuts off when the lamp is used up in about 1,300 hours and not used until lamp replacement.

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Mitsubishi Electronics X100 manual Purchase of the light source lamp, Life of the lamp