Sony VPL-HS51 - Manual (Page 49)

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Replacing the Lamp
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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 may be exhausted. Replace
the lamp with a new one (not supplied).
Use LMP-H130 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.
The lamp becomes a high temperature after
turning off the projector with the
I /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
Turn off the projector and unplug
the AC power cord.
2
Place a protective sheet (cloth)
beneath the projector. Turn the
projector over so you can see its
underside.
Be sure that the projector is stable after
turning it over.
3
Loosen a screw with the Philips
screwdriver
1 , then open the
lamp cover 2 .
4
Loosen the three screws on the
lamp unit with the Philips
screwdriver
1 . Pull out the lamp
unit by the handle 2 .
5
Insert the new lamp all the way in
until it is securely in place
1 .
Tighten the three screws 2 . Fold
down the handle.
6
Close the lamp cover and tighten
the screw.
7
Turn the projector back over.
8
Connect the power cord and set
the projector to standby mode.
Caution
Note