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SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
4. 3. 3. Notes on the replacement of the lamp unit
Warning
Replace the lamp unit after the lamp has cooled (after waiting at least one hour).
The high temperature inside the cover will cause burns.
The high temperature inside the cover will cause burns.
• A Phillips screwdriver is necessary when replacing the lamp unit.
• Since the luminous lamp is made of glass, it may burst if dropped or hit with a hard object. Handle with care.
• Do not disassemble or modify the lamp unit.
• When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle because its surface is pointed and its shape is protruded.
• The lamp may rapture. Replace the lamp unit carefully so the glass fragments of the lamp do not scatter. While attaching the
• Since the luminous lamp is made of glass, it may burst if dropped or hit with a hard object. Handle with care.
• Do not disassemble or modify the lamp unit.
• When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle because its surface is pointed and its shape is protruded.
• The lamp may rapture. Replace the lamp unit carefully so the glass fragments of the lamp do not scatter. While attaching the
projector to the ceiling, do not work right under the lamp unit or do not conduct work while your face is near the lamp unit.
• The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of used lamp units, contact your local authorities or dealer for correct methods
of disposal.
4. 3. 4. Replacement procedure for lamp unit
Attention
• While attaching the projector to the ceiling, do not work right under
the lamp unit or do not conduct work while your face is near the
lamp unit.
lamp unit.
• Do not remove or loosen the screws other than specified ones
when replacing the lamp unit.
• Make sure to attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely.
• If the lamp unit is not installed properly, remove it and then push it
when replacing the lamp unit.
• Make sure to attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely.
• If the lamp unit is not installed properly, remove it and then push it
in slowly. Pushing it in quickly or forcibly may break the connector.
1) Turn off the projector and disconnect the power plug from
the power outlet.
• Wait at least 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and surround-
ing are cool.
2) Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the lamp cover fixing
screw (×1) until it turns freely and remove the lamp cover.
• Remove the lamp cover by pulling it slowly toward the direction
of the arrow.
screw (×1) until it turns freely and remove the lamp cover.
• Remove the lamp cover by pulling it slowly toward the direction
of the arrow.
3) Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the lamp unit
fixing screws (×3) until they turn freely.
fixing screws (×3) until they turn freely.
4) Hold the used lamp unit by its handles, and pull it gently
from the projector.
from the projector.
5) Insert the new lamp unit in correct direction. Tighten the
lamp unit fixing screws (×3) securely with a Phillips
screwdriver.
• When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp unit, remove
it and try again. If you use force to install the lamp unit,
the connector may be damaged.
lamp unit fixing screws (×3) securely with a Phillips
screwdriver.
• When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp unit, remove
it and try again. If you use force to install the lamp unit,
the connector may be damaged.
6) Attach the lamp cover.
Tighten the lamp cover fixing screw (×1) securely with a
Phillips screwdriver.
• Perform Step 2) in the reverse order to attach the lamp cover.
Tighten the lamp cover fixing screw (×1) securely with a
Phillips screwdriver.
• Perform Step 2) in the reverse order to attach the lamp cover.
Note
• When you replace the lamp unit with new one, the projector resets
the runtime of the lamp unit automatically.
the runtime of the lamp unit automatically.
Lamp cover
Lamp cover
fixing screw
fixing screw
Fig. 1
Lamp
unit fixing
screws
unit fixing
screws
Handles
Fig. 2
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