Indicators; Projection Lamp - Sony KDS-R50XBR1 Service Manual

Introducing the TV

Indicators

Projection Lamp

How to replace the lamp,
see page 104.
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The indicators show the current status of your TV. If there is a change in the
condition or a problem with the TV, the indicators will flash or light up in
the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention.
Indicator
POWER/ Green
STANDBY
flashing
Red
LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new one
flashes
(see page 104).
TIMER indicator When one of the timers is set the indicator will remain lit (will
is lit
not flash) even when the TV is turned off.
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has
limited life and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the
screen becomes darker. Note the following:
❑
After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before
the picture appears.
❑
When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the
lamp with a new Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied).
✍
The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in
use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light
housing when the power is on.
POWER/STANDBY
STD/DUO LAMP TIMER
Indicators
Flashing because...
The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn
on. When it is ready, it turns on.
The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached.
The red indicator will continue to flash in intervals
of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the
lamp is placed correctly.
The red indicator is on when i.LINK STANDBY is
on or when your TV is in the PC power saving
mode.
Screen
POWER