Panasonic PT-D995U Insert the new lamp unit fully inside and fasten the screws

Replacing the Light-Source Lamp (Cont.)

Loosen the lamp-unit screws, raise the handle, and pull out the lamp unit.

Loosen the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver.

The screws are fitted so that they do not come off the lamp- unit.

Insert the new lamp unit fully inside and fasten the screws.

Fasten the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver.

Do not touch the glass surface of the light-source lamp directly with your hand as well as staining it. If you touch with a bare hand, stains on your hand may adhere to the lamp, possibly preventing the lamp from performing as specified due to a shortened lamp life, a darkened screen, etc. To handle a new light-source lamp, hold its plastic part. Never touch the metal part or the front glass surface.

Handle

Screw

Lamp unit

Handle

Lamp unit

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Replace the lamp-replacement opening cover and fasten the screws.

Fasten the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver.

Lamp-replacement opening cover

Be careful not to damage the claw.

Install the lamp unit and close the lamp-replacement opening cover correctly; otherwise, a safety switch is activated to prevent the projector from operating.

If the claw on the lamp-replacement opening cover is damaged, the projector may not possibly operate. Then, replace with a new lamp-replacement opening cover.

After replacing the lamp, be sure to reset the lamp use time (see page 52).

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