Replacing the Lamp

The lamp used for the light source has a certain life. When the lamp dims, the color balance of the picture becomes strange, or “Please replace the LAMP.” appears on the screen, the lamp may be exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied). Use LMP-H130 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp.

When replacing the lamp after using the projector

Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord. Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.

Caution

The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the projector with the I/1 (on/ standby) switch. 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. When removing the lamp unit, make sure it remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing injury.

1Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord.

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 stable after turning it over.

3Loosen a screw with the Philips screwdriver 1, then open the lamp cover 2.

4Loosen the three screws on the

lamp unit with the Philips screwdriver 1. Pull out the lamp unit by the handle 2.

5Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in place 1. Tighten the three screws 2. Fold down the handle.

6Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw.

7Turn the projector back over.

8Connect the power cord and set the projector to standby mode.

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