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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Lamp Information
Use and Replacement of the Lamp
When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting the time of lamp
replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could cause a
malfunction in the projector and in rare instances may even break.
For more detailed information, please refer to "LED Indicator Status & Illustration" on page
28.
The Lamp and Temp indicators will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the power
and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up when
turning the power on, please contact your dealer.
Lamp Replacement
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector and disconnect the power
cord before changing the lamp.
To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before
replacing the lamp.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when
removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the
lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of
this lamp in a proper manner.