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Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp lasts for up to 5000 hours. You can use the
Info
menu to check how
long it’s been in use (see page 55). It’s time to replace the lamp when:
■
The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■
The projector’s lamp light flashes orange at half-second
intervals.
■
The message
Replace the lamp
appears on the screen
when you start projecting.
Note:
Lamp life results will vary depending on mode selected,
environmental conditions, and usage.
Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.
You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L66 from an authorized Epson reseller. To
find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online,
visit
www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales) or
www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales).
Be sure to read the “Important Safety Information” on page 71 before replacing the lamp.
Warning:
Let the lamp cool fully (about 1 hour) 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.
Caution:
Never touch the glass portion of the lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left
by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. If the projector is on, press the
P
power button on the projector or the
P
Standby
button on the remote control. Wait for the projector to cool and the
P
power light to
stop flashing.
2. Turn off the main power switch on the back of the projector.
3. Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables.
4. Wait about an hour to make sure the lamp is no longer hot.
Lamp
light
