Epson 50c Projector User Manual


 
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Maintaining and Transporting the Projector
Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of use. It is
time to replace the lamp when:
The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
The
Error
light on top of the projector is flashing red in
1-second intervals.
The
LAMP REPLACE
message appears on the screen when the
projector lamp comes on (after about 1500 hours of use). To
maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp
as soon as possible after you see the message.
To order a replacement lamp (part number
ELPLP13
), contact your
dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at
www.epsonstore.com (U. S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector, let it cool down, and unplug the power
cord.
2. Allow the projector to continue cooling for at least one hour (if it
has been on).
3. Turn the projector upside-down to access the lamp compartment.
4. To remove the lamp cover, press on the two tabs and pull out the
cover.
note
To view the number of hours
y
our lamp has been used,
check the About menu; see
p
age 38 for instructions.
warning
Let the lamp cool before
replacing it. To avoid
p
remature lamp failure, do
not touch the glass portion of
the lamp assembly.