Epson 830p - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector, User Manual

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Maintaining the Projector
97
Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters
The life span of the projection lamp is about 2000 hours if
Brightness Control
in the Setting menu is set to
High
(default), and
3000 hours if
Brightness Control
is set to
Low
.
It is time to replace the lamp when:
■
The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■
The message
Replace the lamp
appears on the screen when the
lamp comes on and the lamp warning light flashes orange. To
maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp
as soon as possible.
■
The lamp warning light flashes red (the lamp is burnt out).
Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800) 873-7766 in the United
States for a replacement lamp. Request part number V13H010L31. In
Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filters:
1. Turn off the projector.
2. When the
Power
light stops flashing, unplug the power cord.
3. Let the projector cool for at least an hour (if it has been on). The
lamp is extremely hot immediately after use.
4. Turn the projector over and remove the air filters at the side and
bottom of the projector.
5. Insert the two new air filters. They should click into place.
6. Turn the projector back over.
note
When you get a replacement
lamp for your projector, you
should replace the filters.
To check how long the lamp
has been in use, see
page 105.
warning
Let the lamp cool fully
before replacing it.
In the unlikely event that
the lamp has broken, small
glass fragments may be
present and should be
removed carefully to avoid
injury.