User manual - Basic_43W_E

E-23

User Maintenance

English

z The light source lamp is a consumable item. The average life of a lamp is approximately

2000 hours. After 2000 hours, a message appears to alert you to the need of lamp

replacement. However, note that the characteristics of a particular lamp or lamp operating

conditions can cause the lamp to start to go dim or even fail before the message appears.

z You can use the setup menu to check the current lamp use time.

z When replacing the lamp, use the special screwdriver that comes with the replacement lamp.

The projector does not come with a screwdriver.

z Before starting the operation below, be sure to have the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM that

comes with the projector on hand. You will need to refer to the User’s Guide after replacing

the lamp.

To replace the lamp

1. Turn off the projector and unplug its AC power

cord.

2. Wait for about 60 minutes to allow the projector’s

current lamp to cool down completely.

3. Turn over the projector and place it on top of a

desk or on some other stable surface.

4. Loosen the lamp cover screw, and then remove

the lamp cover.

5. Loosen the three screws indicated by the

marks.

6. Pull up on the handle or ribbon to remove the

lamp cartridge.

7. Insert the new lamp cartridge as far as it will go.

z Take care to avoid touching the lamp (glass) and

the mirrors inside the projector. Doing so can

cause the lamp to rupture, shorten lamp life, and

otherwise affect lamp performance.

8. Secure the lamp cartridge with the three screws.

9. Return the lamp cover to its original position, and

secure it with the screw.

z After replacing the lamp, be sure to perform the

procedure under “Resetting the Lamp Time” in the

User’s Guide on the CD-ROM that comes with the

projector.

z Disposing of the Lamp (U.S.A. Only)

This product utilizes a lamp containing mercury. Disposal of the lamp may be regulated due

to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your

local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org.

Replacing the Lamp

Caution

z Continued use of a lamp that has passed its lamp life increases the risk

of the lamp rupturing. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as

possible after the replacement message appears.