Chapter 5
Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement
160 - ENGLISH
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The model numbers of accessories and optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
When to replace the lamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. Since its brightness gradually decreases over time, it is necessary to replace the lamp unit
regularly. The estimated duration before replacement is 2 500 hours
*1
, but the lamp may go off before 2 500 hours
*1
has elapsed depending
on individual lamp characteristics, usage conditions, and the installation environment. It is recommended that the Replacement lamp unit be
prepared earlier.
If you continue to use the lamp unit after 2 500 hours
*1
has elapsed, the lamp turns off automatically after approximately 10 minutes, as it will
cause malfunction of the projector.
If the runtime of both of two lamp unit bulbs exceeds 2 500 hours
*1
, the power will be switch off after approximately 10 minutes.
On-screen display
REPLACE LAMP
Lamp indicator
Over 2 300 hours
*2
The message is displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing
any button on the control panel or remote control
within 30 seconds will clear the message.
The indicator lights in red even during the standby
mode.
Over 2 500 hours
*1
The message remains displayed until you press any
button.
*1 For PT-DZ13KU, PT-DS12KU, PT-DW11KU. 3 500 hours for PT-DZ10KU.
*2 For PT-DZ13KU, PT-DS12KU, PT-DW11KU. 3 300 hours for PT-DZ10KU.
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To predict when to replace the lamp, check the lamp runtime displayed in [LAMP1] and [LAMP2] in [STATUS] (
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page 119).
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2 500 hours and 3 500 hours are estimated duration before replacement, and is not guaranteed.
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The estimated duration before replacing the Replacement lamp unit (for portrait mode) is 500 hours regardless of the [LAMP POWER]
setting. The on-screen message for replacing the lamp appears after 300 hours.
