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Lamp
Light source lamp has a service life.
The picture will become dark or color will be poor when the lamp is used for a long time.
If usage of lamp is continued in such cases, it could cause a malfunction. Replace lamp with new one.
As reference for replacement time, indicator will operate or message will be displayed when the power is
turned on, as shown on page 30~31. In these cases the lamp should be replaced. Consult your dealer.
1. How to replace lamp
Turn the main power switch off and disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet.
1
Remove the lamp cover.
· If lamp is hot at this time, this could cause burn. Wait
for about 45 minutes until lamp is cooled down.
· Loosen a screw and remove the cover.
2
Loosen two screws and pull
the handle to remove the
lamp.
· If the screws are not loosened completely, your
fingers may be damaged.
3
Replace the lamp with
new one and fix it using
the same two screws.
4
Lamp cover
HIGH VOLTAGE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
HIGH PRESSURE
When replacing lamp, turn off and remove AC cord, wait 45 minutes to let lamp cool.
High-pressure lamp when hot, may explode if improperly handled.
Screw
Screw
(Option lamp : Lamp unit DT00181)
Caution
·
For disposal of used lamp, treat according to the instruction of community authorities.
· Since the lamp is made of glass, do not apply shock to it and do not scratch it.
· Also, do not use old lamp. This could also cause
explosion of the lamp.
· If it is probable that the lamp has exploded
(explosive sound is heard), disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet and ask your dealer to
replace lamp. The lamp is covered by front glass
and air-tight structure, but, in rare cases, the
reflector and the inside of the projector may be
damaged by scattered broken pieces of glass, and broken pieces could cause injury when
being handled.
· Do not insert your hand into the box after the lamp is removed.
(There are optical parts inside. If touched by hand, it may result in color unevenness, etc.)
Caution
Also LAMP indicator will light when the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the power and let the
projector cool for 45 minutes. Turn on. If LAMP indicator still lights up red, contact your
dealer.
Lamp
Reflector
Front glass
Lamp