Sony VPL-HS20 - Manual (Page 62)

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Replacing the Lamp
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used for the light source has a certain life.
When the lamp dims, the color balance of the picture
becomes strange, or “Please replace the LAMP.”
appears on the screen, the lamp is exhausted. Replace
the lamp with a new one (not supplied).
Use LMP-H180 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
Caution
The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the
projector with the [/1 (on/standby) switch. If you touch the lamp,
you may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for
at least an hour for the lamp to cool. When removing the lamp
unit, make sure it remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not
tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp unit while tilted and if
the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing injury.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath
the projector. Turn the projector over so
you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Press the adjuster adjustment button to
raise the adjuster.
3 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw
with the Philips screwdriver.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit
with the Philips screwdriver. Pull out the
lamp unit by the handle, taking care not to
touch the adjuster.
5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is
securely in place, taking care not to touch
the adjuster. Tighten the two screws. Fold
down the handle.
6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the
screws.
7 Press the adjuster adjustment button to
replace the adjuster.
8 Turn the projector back over.
9 Connect the power cord and set the
projector to standby mode.
10 Press the following buttons on the remote
control in the following order for less than
five seconds each: RESET,
< , , , ENTER.
Notes
• Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement spot, or not
fall any liquid or object into it to avoid electrical shock or fire.
• Be sure to use the LMP-H180 Projector Lamp for replacement.
If you use lamps other than LMP-H180, the projector may
cause a malfunction.
• Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord
before replacing the lamp.
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