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6. Gently insert the new lamp as shown below. Make sure it’s
inserted all the way.
Tighten the screws on the new lamp.
7. Replace the lamp cover and tighten its screws. (Make sure the
lamp cover is securely fastened. The projector turns itself off
if the lamp cover is open.)
8. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section.
Resetting the Lamp Timer
After you install a new lamp, you need to reset the timer so the
projector can keep track of how many hours it has been used. Follow
these steps:
1. Plug in the projector and turn it on (see page 36).
2. After the projection lamp comes on, press the
Help
button and
hold it down for at least 5 seconds. You see the Help menu and
then a message asking if you want to reset the lamp ON time.
3. Use the left arrow button (control panel) or press left on the
Enter
button (remote control) to select
Yes
.
4. Press
Enter
to reset the timer.
caution
Do not touch the glass
portion of the lamp assembly.
Touching the glass could
result in premature lamp
failure.
