Replacing the Lamp

The lamp used as a light source is consumable product. Thus replace the lamp with a new one in the following cases.

•When the lamp has burnt out or dims

•“Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter” appears on the screen

•The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up

(repeats flashing three times) The lamp life varies depending on conditions of use.

Use an LMP-E190 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp.

Use of any other lamps than the LMP-E190 may cause damage to the projector.

Notes

•If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside.

•Pull out the lamp by holding the handle.

•When removing the lamp, make sure it remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing injury.

1Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Note

When you replace the lamp after using the projector, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.

2Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Turn the projector over so you can see its underside.

Note

Be sure that the projector is placed on a stable surface.

3Loosen the screw with a Phillips screwdriver, then open the lamp cover.

 

 

Others

Note

 

 

 

For safety reasons, do not loosen any other

 

screws.

 

4Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). Fold out the handle (b), then pull out the lamp unit by the handle (c).

Handle

5Insert the new lamp all the wayin until it is securely in place (a). Tighten the two screws(b). Fold down the handle to replace it (c).

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