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42 Replacing the Lamp
B Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp
Replace the lamp with a new one in the
following case.
• When the lamp has burnt out or dims
• “Please replace the LAMP.” appears on
the screen
• The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up
The lamp life varies depending on
conditions of use.
Use LMP-C161 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-C161
may cause damage of the projector.
The lamp becomes a high temperature after
turning off the projector with the I / 1 key. 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.
• If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified
Sony personnel.
• Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or
injured.
• When removing the lamp, make sure it
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp
while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces
may scatter, causing injury.
1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC
outlet.
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector, wait for at least an hour for the
lamp to cool.
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 Open the lamp cover by loosening a
screw with the Phillips screwdriver.
For safety sake, do not loosen any other
screws.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp
unit with the Phillips screwdriver
(1). Fold out the handle (2), then
pull out the lamp unit by the handle
(3).
Caution
Notes
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