Toshiba 42HM66 Owner's Manual page 33

Lamp unit replacement and care (continued)
How to replace the lamp unit (continued)
6. Carefully insert the new lamp unit straight into the TV until
it is fully seated.
Note :
• Never subject the lamp unit to excessive shock.
• Never touch the lamp unit glass or otherwise get it dirty.
Doing so may affect the image quality and reduce the service life
of the lamp. See "Cleaning the lamp unit glass" below.
CLEANING THE LAMP UNIT GLASS
If you accidentally touch the lamp unit glass or otherwise
get it dirty, wipe it with a lint-free lens cleaning cloth (such
as a cloth for cleaning camera lenses or eyeglasses).
CAUTION:
NEVER clean a hot lamp with any
type of flammable liquid or aerosol cleaning agent.
Many ordinary cleaning agents (such as glass
cleaners) contain chemicals that may be flammable at certain
temperatures. If the lamp unit is not allowed to cool for at least
one (1) hour, such chemicals may ignite.
7. Using a Slotted screwdriver, tighten the two lamp unit
screws.
Note: Hand-tighten only. Do not use an electric screwdriver.
Lamp unit screws
(Slotted screwdriver)
NOTE :
Make sure the lamp unit and screws
are installed securely; otherwise, the TV may not
turn on and the lamp life may be shortened.
10. Plug in the power cord and turn on the TV. After the initial
Disposing of the used lamp unit
• Place the used lamp unit in the empty box from the new unit.
• Keep the lamp unit out of reach of children and pets.
• Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method for
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your
local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
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8. Reattach the lamp unit door, making sure to insert the
hooks on the left side of the lamp unit door inside the
opening in the TV cabinet.
Insert the hooks inside
the TV cabinet opening.
9. Replace the screw and tighten using a Slotted
screwdriver.
Lamp unit door
NOTE :
Make sure the lamp unit door is
installed securely, otherwise, the TV may not
turn on.
warmup period (which may take several seconds for full
picture brightness), the TV should operate normally. If any
of the following conditions exist, turn off the TV, unplug the
power cord, and repeat steps 1–9 to ensure that the lamp
unit and lamp unit door are installed correctly:
• No picture • Dark picture • TV will not turn on
If, after repeating steps 1–9, the problem still exists:
Call Customer Service at 1-800-631-3811.
CAUTION:
Always handle the lamp unit with care.
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
The lamp unit in this TV was designed for safe replacement by voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
consumers; however, if the lamp unit is subjected to intentional
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
or accidental abuse (such as excessive mechanical abuse or handling by
children or pets), the unit may break, exposing sharp edges or pinch points.
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.
your area.
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
NOTE :
The lamp unit contains mercury. Disposal
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
of mercury may be regulated due to environmental
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.
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Appendix
Lamp unit door
Screw