BMaintenance

Replacing the Lamp

Replace the lamp with a new one in the following case.

•When the lamp has burnt out or dims

•“Please replace the LAMP.” appears on the screen

•The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up The lamp life varies depending on conditions of use.

Use LMP-E180 (VPL-CS7) / LMP-E150 (VPL-ES2) Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. Use of any other lamps than the LMP-E180 or the LMP-E150 may cause damage of the projector.

Caution

The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the projector with the I / 1 key. If you touch the lamp, you may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.

Notes

•If the lamp breaks, consult with customer service center.

•Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If you touch the lamp, you may be burned or injured.

•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.

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

Note

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

2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Turn the

projector over so you can see its underside.

Note

Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.

3 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw with the Phillips screwdriver.

Note

For safety sake, do not loosen any other screws.

4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit with the Phillips screwdriver (1). Fold out the handle (2), pull out the lamp unit by the handle (3).

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