Hitachi SM0541 Service Manual page 23

Replacing the lamp
If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. Using the
lamp for long periods of time, or past the replacement date, could cause it to burst.
• Please carefully read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide".
• Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp.
• When you replace the lamp, please replace also the air fi lter. The air fi lter may be attached when you buy a
replacement lamp for this projector. Please ask your dealer.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool
for at least 45 minutes and prepare a new lamp.
2. After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly flip over the
projector so that the bottom is facing up.
3. Hold the release button while sliding and taking the lamp cover up.
4. Unscrew the 2 screws and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.
5. Insert the new lamp and tighten the 2 screws firmly to lock it in place.
6. Slide the lamp cover into place until it locks into position.
7. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
8. Turn on the projector and reset the lamp timer. When the lamp has been
replaced after the message of "THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is
displayed, complete the following operation within 10 minutes of switching
power on.
(1) While the projector running, press the MENU button to open the menu.
(2) Choose the "OPTION" on the menu using the
(3) Choose the "LAMP TIME" using the
RESET button of remote control for 3 seconds.
(4) Choose the "RESET" using the
CP-S235 (C10SM2)
WARNING
CAUTION
/ button, then press the
/ button, then press and hold the
button.
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Lamp cover
Release
button
Handles
Screws
button or ENTER button
button of projector or the