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Operating the projector continuously
1.
If the projector is to be operated continuously 24 hours a day, use the dual-lamp optical system’s alter-
nating lamp operation (lamp changer) function. The projector cannot be operated continuously 24 hours
a day in dual-lamp mode.
Allow a minimum of two hours per day of non-operation time.
2.
The lamp replacement cycle duration becomes shorter if the projector is operated repeatedly for short
periods.
* The replacement cycle given here is a guideline. It may differ depending on the usage environment.
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Replacing the filter u nit
The projector is equipped with the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) function, which automatically winds the
air filter to set a new filter element in place according to operating conditions. The filter unit replace-
ment cycle is approximately 10,000 hours*. Please purchase the ET-ACF310 filter unit for replacement
use.