Replacing The Lamp - Sony VPL-VW100 Manual De Instrucciones

Replacing the Lamp

The lamp used for the light source has a
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the
color balance of the picture becomes
strange, or "Please replace the Lamp/Filter.
End of Lamp/Filter life. Lamp off in 1 min."
appears on the screen, the lamp may be
exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one
(not supplied)
without delay.
Use an LMP-H400 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H400
Projector Lamp. When you replace the lamp,
it is also time to replace the air filter.
Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to
replace the air filter with a new one.
For detailed information on how to replace
the filter, see "Replacing the Air Filter" on
page 67.
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.
Caution
• The lamp remains hot after the projector is
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch
the lamp, you may burn your fingers.
When you replace the lamp, wait for at
least an hour for the lamp to cool.
• Do not touch the surface of the lens. If you
touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with a
soft cloth.
• Pay special attention to replacing the
lamp when the projector is installed on
the ceiling.
1
Turn off the projector and unplug
the AC power cord.
2
Place a protective sheet (cloth)
beneath the projector.
Note
Be sure that the projector is placed on a
stable surface.
3
While holding up the cover
release lever on the right, slide the
top cover until it stops.
Cover release lever
4
Loosen the screw on the lamp
cover with a Philips screwdriver,
and then open the lamp cover.
Note
Be sure to use a Philips screwdriver with a
shaft length of 130 mm (5
more when replacing a projector lamp.
Replacing the Lamp
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