Replacing the Lens

You can install the following types of optional lenses in the projector:

•VPLL-1008 Fixed Short Focus Lens

•VPLL-Z1014 Short Focus Zoom Lens

•VPLL-Z1024 Middle Focus Zoom Lens

•VPLL-Z1032 Long Focus Zoom Lens

Follow the steps below to replace each lens: VPL-FE40/FX40/FX41/FW41 (equipped with standard lens): steps 1 to 5 and, steps 7 to 9 VPL-FE40L/FX40L/FX41L/FW41L (lens optional): steps 1 to 4, and steps 6 to 9

For details on replacing the lens, also refer to the installation manual supplied with the lens.

1 Turn off the power and disconnect the power cable.

2 Remove the front panel following the steps below.

1Insert the panel remover from the right side of the front panel as the illustration. Then slide the panel remover toward left pinching the front panel.

Panel remover

2Pinch the right side of the front panel firmly with the panel remover and slide it until it stops (position in which the edge of the front panel is seen from the hole of the panel remover). Then pull up the panel remover. The right side of the front panel is removed.

3 Remove the left half of the front panel in the same step, and pick up the front panel.

The front panel is connected to the main unit with a wire for safety.

Safety wire

4 Move the lens fixing lever to the lens, then lift it up.

Lock tab

Lens fixing lever

Note

Lift up the lens fixing lever correctly. Otherwise you cannot remove the lens.

5 Withdraw the lens straight forward.

Note

Use both hands to withdraw the lens.

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