Maintenance and Care

Lamp Replacement

When the total lighting time of a Projection Lamp reaches the recommended total hours of use, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen and LAMP 1 / 2 REPLACE indicator lights yellow. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. The timing when the LAMP 1 / 2 REPLACE indicator should light is depending on the lamp mode.

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LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicators

Lamp replacement icon

Note:

•The Lamp replacement icon will not appear when the Display function is set to “Off” (p.56), or during “Freeze” (p.30).

CAUTION

Allow a projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the Lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot.

CAUTION

For continued safety, replace with a lamp of the same type lamp. Do not drop the lamp or touch the glass bulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury.

CAUTION

When replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, there is a possibility that the lamp maybe broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken, and you should stand to the side of the lamp cover, not underneath it. Remove the lamp cover gently. Small pieces of glass may fall out when the lamp cover is opened. If pieces of glass get into your eyes or mouth, seek medical advice immediately.

Follow these steps to replace the lamp.

1

Check the number of lamp to be replaced on the Lamp

Status Display or the LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicators

 

and replace the lamp.

2

Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord.

 

Let the projector cool for at least 45 minutes.

3

Remove the screw that secures the lamp cover with a

coin, and then open the lamp cover.

4

Lift the lamp out of the projector by using the handle.

5

Replace the lamp with a new one. Make sure that

the lamp is set properly. Put the lamp cover back and

secure it with the screw.

Note:

After lamp replacement, make sure to check the Lamp mode (p.53).

Lamp cover

Screw

Lamp 1

Handle

Lamp 2

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Sanyo WTC500L owner manual Lamp Replacement, Top Control