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3M
Multimedia Projector MP8020
1996
Section 6: Lamp Replacement
6-1. Metal Halide Projector Lamp
If the projected image appears dark or the LAMP indicator light comes on, the lamp may be getting old and in
need of replacement.
Under normal operating conditions, the lamp should last approximately 700 hours. However, after time the
lamp will slowly grow dimmer. For best results, replace the lamp after 700 hours of usage.
Note
The LAMP indicator will come on when the lamp becomes too hot. If this happens, turn the power off
and let the projector cool. Now, turn the power on and if the LAMP indicator comes on again, call
customer service or your dealer.
6-2. Replacing the Lamp
To replace the lamp, you will need the following:
D
Phillips screwdriver
D
Standard #2 screwdriver
D
Metal halide lamp
Note
Contact your dealer or customer service and
ask about lamp recycling.
Power OFF: Press the Standby/ON button
and wait for the fan motor to cycle off. Then, turn off the
power switch and unplug the power cord.
!
Unplug projector. Lamp and adjacent metal
parts are extremely hot! To avoid burns to
your fingers, allow the projector to cool for
at least 1 hour before replacing the lamp.
Remove Lamp Access Door: The lamp access door
is located on the back of the machine on the right
side (Figure 6-1). Use a phillips screwdriver to
unscrew the lamp cover retaining screw and gently
open the cover and set it aside.
Note
The screw is a self-containing screw that
cannot be removed from the cover.
Lamp
Access
Door
Screw
Lamp
Module
Figure 6-1. Lamp Access Door
