3M MP8620 - Manual (Page 13)

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Multimedia Projector MP8620
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3M 1997
Section 6: Lamp Information
6-1. Metal Halide Projection Lamp
The metal halide lamp of the projector has a limited life time (approximately 1000 hours). If the
projected image appears dark or a red lamp life indicator bar displays during projector startup, you
should change the lamp and air filter.
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Important Note
This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local
hazardous waste regulations and dispose of this
lamp in a proper manner.
6-2. Lamp Life Indicator
The elapsed operating time of the lamp can be checked in the Option menu. As long as the bar of the
menu item Lamp is green, the lamp is good. When the bar changes to red, the lamp should be changed.
After changing the projection lamp, the lamp life indicator must be reset to zero.
To reset the lamp life indicator:
1. Select the menu item Lamp in the Option menu and press ENTER.
2. Follow the instructions in the help window
3. Press ENTER and the arrow of the projector control panel for confirmation.