KDF-46E3000, KDF-50E3000 - Sony TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 113

Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.
Insert the two small tabs from the left side of 
the outside lamp cover into the slots of the TV.
Push in the two larger tabs of the outside lamp 
cover on the right side into the TV. The 
outside lamp cover is securely closed after 
two clicking sounds are made.

Plug in the power cord. Turn on the TV and 
set the 

 option in the 

 settings (see page 42). This setting is 

necessary to inform you when the next lamp 
replacement is needed.

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• Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a 

message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its 
life will appear every time you turn on the TV.

• Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2500 

replacement lamp.

• Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging 

in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling 
may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV 
stand and the floor. 

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of 
these materials may be regulated due to 
environmental considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact your local 
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org).
s Do not leave the used lamp near flammable 

materials or within the reach of children.

s Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put 

any object inside the lamp. Doing so may 
cause the lamp to burst.