When to replace the lamp unit – Toshiba 52HMX84 User Manual
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Appendix
Lamp unit replacement
(User-replaceable component)
The light source for this TV is a mercury lamp with internal
atmospheric pressure that increases during use. The lamp has a limited
service life that varies depending on product use and user settings.
As is generally the case with all projection TVs that use projection
lamps as a light source, the brightness of the lamp in this TV may
vary somewhat over the expected service life and will generally
decrease over time. The average useful service life for the lamp is
approximately 8,000 hours in LOW POWER mode or 6,000 hours in
HI BRIGHT mode. See “Selecting the Lamp mode” on page 49 for
information on switching the lamp mode. Because these are averages,
some lamps will require earlier replacement.
If you use the lamp beyond its service life:
• you may notice a reduction in the colors and/or brightness of the
picture; and
• the strength of the quartz glass in the lamp will be reduced and the
lamp may rupture (often making a loud noise when this happens).
If the lamp ruptures, the TV will not operate until the lamp unit is
replaced.
Note: The lamp unit is designed so broken lamp glass remains securely
inside the lamp unit.
When to replace the lamp unit
You should replace the lamp unit:
• if the picture darkens and/or colors fade;
• if the screen (lamp) does not light (LED Indication 3); or
• if you hear a loud noise and the picture goes black, which may
indicate a lamp rupture (LED Indication 3). See “LED indications”
on page 64.
To obtain a replacement lamp unit:
• In the U.S.:
• In Canada, contact a Toshiba parts distributor by directing your
web browser to www.toshiba.ca. Click “Home Entertainment,” and
then click “Support.”
Use the replacement lamp unit model listed below only. Using any
other lamp may cause damage to the TV and/or lamp.
CAUTION:
Always handle the lamp unit with care.
The lamp unit in this TV was designed for safe replacement
by consumers; however, if the lamp unit is subjected to intentional
abuse (such as excessive mechanical abuse or handling by children
or pets), the unit may break, exposing sharp edges or pinch points.
WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
NEVER REMOVE TV COVERS, EXCEPT AS
SPECIFIED HEREIN. REFER ALL SERVICING
NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Failure
to follow this WARNING may result in death
or serious injury.
Note :
The lamp is warranted only for the periods
and to the extent set forth in the Limited
Warranty applicable to this set, which is a
substantially shorter period of time than the
average useful service period. See “Limited
United States Warranty” on page 67 or
“Limited Canada Warranty” on page 68, as
applicable.
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CAUTION:
Always replace with same type lamp
unit: Model No. TB25-LMP (Stock no. 23311083)
Web
Contact
In warranty
www.tacp.toshiba.com/service
Call toll-free 1-800-631-3811.
Out of
www.ceaccessories.toshiba.com
warranty
Consult your consumer
electronics dealer for
availability.