Replacing the lamp unit

On-screen display

Lamp indicator warning

 

light

Warning

When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it.

BThe lamp cover gets very hot, and contact with it can cause burns.

Notes on replacing the lamp unit

BThe light generating lamp is

made of glass, so dropping it or

allowing it to hit hard objects may

cause it to burst. Be careful when

handling the lamp.

BAfter having removed the old

lamp, carelessly discarding it can

cause the lamp to burst. Dispose

Lamp unit replacement period

The lamp is a consumable product. Even when the full life of the bulb has not been exhausted, the brightness of the light will gradually decline. Therefore periodic replacement of the lamp is necessary.

The intended lamp replacement interval is 2000 hours, but it is possible that the lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as a particular lamp’s characteristics, usage conditions and the installation environment. Early preparation for lamp replacement is encouraged.

 

Displayed for 30

 

More than 1800 hours

seconds. Pressing any

The projector will enter

button will clear the

 

display.

Standby Mode and the

 

 

red indicator lamp will

 

This display cannot be

illuminate.

More than 2000 hours

cleared at all, no matter

 

 

which button is pressed.

 

 

 

 

Lamp unit replacement procedure

NOTE:

BIf the lamp usage time has passed 2000 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps ) to - on the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes.

of the lamp with the same care

that would be taken with a

fluorescent light.

BA Phillips screwdriver is

necessary for removing the lamp

unit. Make sure that your hands

are not slippery when using the

screwdriver.

NOTE:

BThe projector is not supplied with a replacement lamp unit. Please ask your dealer for details. Lamp unit product no.: ET-LAC80

CAUTION:

BDo not use any lamp unit other than the one with the product number indicated above.

A lamp that has exceeded 2000 hours of use has a much greater chance of exploding. In order to prevent the lamp from exploding, the lamp will be automatically shut off when 2000 hours of use have been reached.

NOTE:

BThe usage hours explained above are for use when the HIGH setting has been selected for LAMP POWER in the OPTION2 menu. If the LOW setting is selected, the brightness of the lamp will be less and life of the lamp can be extended.

BWhile 2000 hours is the intended replacement interval, it is not a period of time covered by warranty.

#Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure given in “Turning off the power” on page 24, and then disconnect the mains lead plug from the mains socket and check that the area around the lamp unit has cooled down.

$Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit cover fixing screws at the bottom of the projector, and then remove the lamp unit cover from the projector.

Lamp unit cover

Lamp unit cover fixing screws

%Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely. Then hold the handle of the lamp unit and gently pull it out from the projector.

Handle

A

B

maintenance

 

 

 

 

Lamp unit fixing screws

and

&Insert the new lamp unit while

Care

making sure that the direction

 

of insertion is correct, and then use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the lamp unit fixing screws.

When inserting the new lamp unit, be sure to push it in at the point A and B.

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Panasonic PT-LC56E, PT-LC76E Replacing the lamp unit, Lamp unit replacement period, Lamp unit replacement procedure