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Replacing the Lens
You can install the following types of optional lenses
in the projector:
• VPLL-1008 Fixed Short Focus Lens
• VPLL-Z1014 Short Focus Zoom Lens
• VPLL-Z1024 Middle Focus Zoom Lens
• VPLL-Z1032 Long Focus Zoom Lens
Follow the steps below to replace each lens:
VPL-FE40/FX40/FX41/FW41 (equipped with
standard lens): steps 1 to 5 and, steps 7 to 9
VPL-FE40L/FX40L/FX41L/FW41L (lens optional):
steps 1 to 4, and steps 6 to 9
For details on replacing the lens, also refer to the
installation manual supplied with the lens.
1
Turn off the power and disconnect the power
cable.
2
Remove the front panel following the steps below.
1
Insert the panel remover from the right side of
the front panel as the illustration. Then slide
the panel remover toward left pinching the
front panel.
2
Pinch the right side of the front panel firmly
with the panel remover and slide it until it
stops (position in which the edge of the front
panel is seen from the hole of the panel
remover). Then pull up the panel remover.
The right side of the front panel is removed.
3
Remove the left half of the front panel in the same
step, and pick up the front panel.
The front panel is connected to the main unit with
a wire for safety.
4
Move the lens fixing lever to the lens, then lift it
up.
Note
Lift up the lens fixing lever correctly. Otherwise
you cannot remove the lens.
5
Withdraw the lens straight forward.
Note
Use both hands to withdraw the lens.
Panel remover
Lock tab
Lens fixing lever
Safety wire
