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Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp has a limited life which illuminates the picture.
If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or the Lamp LED indicator on the front of the RPTV lights
the screen shows message of "PLEASE REPLACETHE LAMP", it is time to replace the lamp with a new one (not
supplied).
(Users should replace the lamp in the television approximately every 6,000 hours to maintain the best possible
image quality.Do not use a lamp past the rated lamp life.) The high-pressure lamp may explode if handled
incorrectly.make sure that the rptv is turned off, power is disconnected, and the lamp is completely cooled
(minimum of 45 minutes) before replacing it. Use only Customer replacement lamps listed below for Replacement.
Use of any other lamps may cause damage to the RPTV.
1.Turn off your RPTV.
2. Disconnect the power cord and all other external cables.
3. Let the lamp to cool completely at least 45 minutes.
4. Remove the lamp access panel screw and remove the access panel.
5. Remove the two lamp module retaining screws.
6. Use the lamp removal handle to lift the lamp module straight out of the lamp bay.
7. Insert the new lamp module into the lamp bay.Make sure not to touch the lamp. The oils from hands can cause
the lamp to fail prematurely.
8. Replace the two lamp module retaining screws. Make sure that the screws are fastened securely to make sure
that the lamp will not shake. Safely discard the used lamp (see page iii about the lamp disposal).
9. Replace the lamp bay access panel, and then replace the access panel screw.
10. Connect the power cable and all external cables.
11.Reset the lamp timer. Please refer to page 32 "Resetting the lamp timer".
Replacenew UHP 120W LAMP
4.Remove the lamp access panel screw
andremove the access panel.
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5.Remove the lamp module retaining screws.
6.Use the lamp removal handle to pull the lamp module
straightout of the lamp bay.