Philips 55PL9774-37B - Manual (Page 71)

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Replacing the Lamp
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Go to page 69 for instructions for resetting the
Lamp Lifetime counter through the TV’s on-
screen menu.
Groove
Continued from page 70.
5 CAUTION: When removing the lamp,
do not touch the glass envelope. It may
still be hot.
Grasp the handle, then pull out and
slightly down to remove.
WARNING: The lamp contains mer-
cury. Dispose of the lamp in accor-
dance with local, state, and federal
regulations.
6 CAUTION: When installing the new
lamp, do not touch the glass envelope.
Oil from skin can reduce lamp life.
Align the groove on top of the new
lamp’s housing with the corresponding
groove pocket inside the TV, then slide
the new lamp into place.
7 Tighten the thumb screws clockwise
until finger tight only. Do not over-
tighten.
8 Slide the lamp door closed.
IMPORTANT: The door must be
closed completely to the left.
Otherwise, the TV will not operate.
9 Go to page 68 for instructions for set-
ting the Lamp Rating and resetting the
Lamp Lifetime Counter.