RCA Flat Panel Television Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
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Lamp Replacement Information
Replacing the Lamp Unit
Your TV's source of light comes lrom a lamp - similar to lamps used in film or front projectors. Although this lamp is long-
lasting, it may need to be replaced eventually.
When to replace the lamp
YOUprobably need a new lamp if there's no picture, but you still can hear tlle audio and the [)<_re f light on tlle h-ont of tile
rlS; does the t_)llowing: blinks 5 times, pauses, blinks 5 times again. If the _1%:doesn't turn on at}er 5 minutes and then the
light blinks steadily t_)r one i-ninnte, the lamp may be dead. If you have any concerns. [)lease contact us at 1-866-723-6486
or call an authorized servicer in your area.
Note: The same symptoms occur if the lamp unit isn't seated correctly or lamp access door is ajar. If you
have recently accessed the lamp, make sure the lamp access door is completely closed and the lamp unit is
seated correctly.
What to do
Tile lamp has been designed to make installation as easy as possible, but if you don't lktllow tile directions, there is a risk of
injuu.
You uan easily replace tile lamp yourself by lk)l/owing the instructions that uome packed with the new lamp. If your J_'
is still covered by the warranty, call 1-866-723-6486 to receive troublesh(_oting assistaHce and a lamp replacement.
If your _l*_'swarranty has expired. <:all 1-800-338-03% to purchase a lamp replacement. If you are not comfoltable
replacing the lamp yourself, ca// 1-866-723-6486 and we will rel_.q-you to a selwice person who will replace the/al-np for
you. There will be a set. ice tee.
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This symbol indicates that the lamp ill the HDT_ contains mercuQ'. Special disposal of the lamp tot
environmental reasons may be required under tile laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling
inl_>rmatinn, please contact your local authorities or tile Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org or call
1-800-338-0376 tor more details.
EXAMPLE: Service
Model Number
sticker with lamp
type listed.
"What you'll need to get started:
To order the colxect lanl[), yoll'll need to k[_ow yotlr "IA."StIlodel n//nlber, serial nLltIlbeE
and lamp type--this inff)rmation is listed on the Sel_'ice Model Numl)er sticker (example
of the sticker is shown at left). To locate the sticker, face the back of the T\,. The sticker
is located on the right side of tile _1%7/see picture below lor sticker location).
Follow the replacement instructions that come packed xvith tile new lamp.
Service Model Number
Sticker location with
Lamp Type