Vidikron Vision 15ET/CineWideTM operation manual Lamp Maintenance, Lamp Cautions

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The projector lamp has a life of 2,000 hours. Maintain proper ventilation to keep the lamp operating throughout its lifetime. Do not subject the projector to unnecessary vibration.

•Lamp replacement is recommended after approximately 2,000 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality. To find out how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service, select Information from the Main menu.

•The actual lamp service life may be less than 2,000 hours depending on the environment in which the projector is used.

•For lamp replacement, please contact your nearest Vidikron authorized service center or Vidikron dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself!

5.4

Lamp Maintenance

This projector uses a pressurized mercury lamp. A loud sound may indicate

Caution lamp failure. Lamp failure is caused by excessive shock, improper cooling, surface scratches or deterioration of the lamp due to usage. The period of time up to failure largely varies depending on the individual lamp and the condition and the frequency of use. It is important to note that failure can often result in the bulb cracking.

When the lamp replacement indicator and on-screen display icon are illuminated or are flashing, replace the lamp with a new one immediately, even if the lamp appears to be operating normally.

If the lamp breaks, glass particles may spread inside the lamp cage or gas contained in the lamp may be vented into the room from the exhaust vent. As the gas in this lamp contains mercury, ventilate the room well if the lamp breaks and avoid all exposure to the released gas. In case of exposure to the gas, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

If the lamp breaks, there is also a possibility that glass particles may spread inside the projector. If this happens, contact your nearest Authorized Dealer to remove the damaged lamp and ensure safe operation.

Do not remove the lamp unit immediately after turning off the projector. Touching a hot lamp can cause burns or injury. Wait at least one hour after the disconnecting the power cord to allow the surface of the lamp unit to fully cool before removing.

5.5

Lamp Cautions

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