Maintenance; Replacing The Lamp - Sony VPL-CS7 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

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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-E180 (VPL-CS7) / LMP-E150
(VPL-ES2) Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp. Use of any other lamps
than the LMP-E180 or the LMP-E150 may
cause damage of the projector.
Caution
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.
Notes
• If the lamp breaks, consult with customer
service center.
• 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.
Note
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
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Replacing the Lamp
projector over so you can see its
underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after
turning it over.
3
Open the lamp cover by loosening a
screw with the Phillips screwdriver.
Note
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), pull out
the lamp unit by the handle (3).