Replacement
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Maintenance
CAUTION:
■ Do not replace the lamp unit when it is hot. (Wait at least 45 minutes after use.)
The inside of the cover can become very hot, take care to avoid burn injuries.
Notes on the replacement of the lamp unit
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The luminous source of the lamp is made of glass and may burst
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if you hit it against a hard surface or drop it.
Please handle with care.
A Phillips screwdriver is required for replacement of the lamp unit.
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When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle.
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Hold the lamp unit horizontally while replacing it to prevent
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fragments of glass from scattering, in case the lamp breaks.
When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work directly
under the projector or put your face close to the projector. Pull the
old lamp unit out horizontally.
The lamp contains mercury. Consult your local municipality or
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your dealer about correct disposal of used lamp units.
Attention
Do not use other than designated lamp units.
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The part numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subject to change without notice.
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When to replace the lamp unit
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When the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end of life, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the
screen and LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly.
On screen
Lamp replacement icon
LAMP REPLACE indicator
LAMP
Over 3000 hours
Over 3200 hours
The message is displayed for 10 seconds. If you
press any button within the 10 seconds, the message
disappears.
After ten minutes, the projector shuts off the power
automatically.
Lights in yellow (even in
stand-by mode).
Note
Allow a projector to cool enough before you open the Lamp Cover. The inside of the projector can become very
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hot.
The Lamp replacement icon will not appear when the Display function is set to Off (
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page 53), or during
Freeze (
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page 33), or AV mute (
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page 34).