KDS-R60XBR2, KDS-R70XBR2 - Sony TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

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The projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually lose brightness and 
functionality, which affects the overall performance of your TV. How long 
the lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and 
environmental conditions. To maintain the quality of your viewing 
experience, Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1) after 
approximately 4,000 hours of use; (2) when the screen becomes dark or the 
color looks unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the front of the TV blinks; 
or (4) when the lamp replacement message appears on the TV screen.

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Use the supplied Sony XL-5300 lamp for replacement. Use of any other 
lamp may damage the TV.

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Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing 
so may cause injury or fire.

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Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp 
receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp. Doing so may cause fire 
or electrical shock. Do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has 
been removed.

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When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop 
sound. This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp.

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In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp 
unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp 
unit.

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This TV’s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly. 
Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal. The material 
contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you 
should dispose of it in the same way.

Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug 
the power cord.
(The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after 
turning the power off.)

Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the 
lamp to cool down before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do not 
touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed.