Lens and main unit cleaning
WARNING
•Request cleaning and maintenance of a
■ Lens cleaning
• Clean the lens with a commercially available blower and/or
Lamp replacement (Continued)
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lens cleaner.
• The lens is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects, or strike it.
■Main unit cleaning
•Clean the main unit after unplugging the power cord.
• Wipe dirt off the main unit gently with a soft cloth.
• If the soiling is severe, dip the cloth in a neutral detergent diluted in water, wring well, and gently wipe off the dirt, then finish up by wiping with a dry cloth.
●Replacing air intake and exhaust fans, and air filter
To maintain the performance, it is recommended that these should be replaced about every 2 to 3 years. Consult with your dealer for details.
Lamp replacement
4Pull out the lamp.
Loosen the 2 screws holding the lamp in place, and pull up the handle to remove the lamp.
5Mount the new lamp.
Align the orientation, press down until the bottom is reached, and lock in place using the two lamp locking screws.
6Replace the lamp cover.
Align the cover, and press it in, then tighten the screws loosened in step 3 until the lamp cover is no longer loose.
7Reset the lamp timer.
See the lamp’s manual for instructions on resetting the lamp timer.
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A lamp is consumable supplies. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and the lamp could burn out. This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. (The lifetime of the lamp depends on condition of use. If this happens, replace it with a new one.
WARNING
•If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, request a lamp replacement from your projector dealership.
•When replacing, always use lamp “TLPLV2” (sold separately).
CAUTION
•If you have been using the projector, the lamp will be very hot, and may cause burn injuries. Wait for the lamp to cool (for longer than 1 hour) before replacing it.
•If the lamp should break, please handle with care to avoid injury due to broken pieces and contact your dealer for repair service.
1Unplug power cord.
2Wait until lamp is sufficiently cooled.
Wait for at least 1 hour.
Notes and Precautions
• Press the button twice to display (a rough guide) the time of lamp use, the Lamp time | Maintenance | |
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• Attach the lamp cover correctly so that it is not loose. If it is not attached correctly, the lamp may fail to come on p.42 , and the lamp’s lifetime may be shortened.
• Always replace the lamp with a new one.
• The lamp is made out of glass. Do not touch the glass surface with your bare hands, bang it, or scratch it. (Dirt, jolts, scratches and the like could break the lamp.)
Used Lamps
This projector’s lamps contain trace amounts of environmentally harmful inorganic mercury. Be careful not to break used lamps, and dispose it in accordance with local regulations.
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