Sony VPL-VW12HT - Manual (Page 42)

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Maintenance
6
Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw.
7
Turn the projector back over.
8
Connect the power cord and turn the projector to
the standby mode.
9
Press the following keys on the control panel in
the following order for less than five seconds
each: RESET,
<, ,, ENTER.
Notes
• Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement
socket, and do not allow any liquid or objects to
fall into it to avoid electrical shock or fire.
• Be sure to use an LMP-P201 Projector Lamp for
replacement. If you use lamps other than the LMP-
P201, the projector may malfunction.
• Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the
power cord before replacing the lamp.
Disposal of a used projector lamp
As the materials used in this lamp are similar to those
of a fluorescent lamp, you should dispose of a used
projector lamp in the same way as a fluorescent lamp.
Replacing the Air Filter!
The air filter should be replaced when a warning
message is displayed on the screen!
To replace the air filter, follow the steps below:
Note
If you keep on using this unit without replacing the air
filter, the filter may start to clog with dust. If this
happens and the internal temperature of the unit rises,
the heat protection function may prevent the use of the
projector for a short time. This filter cannot be
cleaned; please replace it on a regular basis. You
may need to replace the filter earlier than suggested,
depending on the environment in which you use the
unit.
1
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord.
2
While pressing the triangle mark on the air filter,
slide and remove the air filter (at the bottom of the
projector).
3
Attach the new air filter aligning with the guides
on the projector. Slide the air filter until it clicks.
Notes
• Be sure to attach the air filter firmly; the power
cannot be turned on if it is not attached securely.
Also, if there are any gaps left open between the air
filter and the unit, dust can get inside, and the quality
of the picture may deteriorate as a result.
• Time for the replacement of the air filter depends on
the environment in which the projector is being used.
• When the air filter clogs with dust, a message saying
“Please replace the filter.” will be displayed.
To reset the air filter
After replacing the air filter, follow the steps below to
reset the air filter. When you are using the projector
for the first time, you should also reset the air filter
for the clog detection function to operate correctly.
1
Connect the power cord and turn the projector to
the standby mode.
2
Press the following keys on the control panel in
the following order for less than five seconds
each: RESET, MENU,
m, ENTER.
3
Turn the power on by pressing the I / 1 key on
the control panel or the I key on the Remote
Commander.
Note
Be sure to follow the operations described above.
The clog detection function for the filter will not
operate correctly if you do not follow these steps.