3M MP8620 Projector User Manual


 
12 3M Multimedia Projector MP8620 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.
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.