Lamp Unit Replacement And Care - Toshiba 42HM66 Owner's Manual

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Appendix

Lamp unit replacement and care

How to replace the lamp unit
WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER REMOVE
TV COVERS, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. REFER ALL
SERVICING NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. Failure to follow this WARNING may result
in death or serious injury.
The light source for this TV is a mercury lamp with
internal atmospheric pressure that increases during
use. The lamp has a limited service life that varies
depending on product use and user settings.
As is generally the case with all projection TV's that
use projection lamps as a light source, the brightness
of the lamp in theis TV may vary somewhat overthe
expected service life and will generally decrease over
time. Because of the many variables that can affect the
useful service life of the lamp. your experience may
vary from other users.
Note : The lamp is warranted only for the periods and to
the extent set forth in the Limited Warranty applicable
to this set. See " Limited United States Warranty" (on
page ) or "Limited Canada Warranty" (on page ),
as applicable.
If you use the lamp beyond its service life:
• you may notice a reduction in the colors and/ or brightness of
the picture; and
• the strength of the quartz glass in the lamp will be reduced
and the lamp may repture (often making a loud noise when
this happens). If the lamp reptures, the TV will not operated
until the lamp unit is replaced.
CAUTION:
care.The lamp unit in this TV was designed for safe
replacement by consumers; however, if the lamp unit is
subjected to intentional abuse (such as excessive mechanical abuse
or hadling by children or pet) the unit may break, exposing sharp
edges or pinch points.
Required tools: Manual Slotted screwdriver.
1. Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
WARNING:
viewing the light produced by this lamp. Always turn off
the TV and unplug the power cord before opening the
lamp unit door.

The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
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.
Always handle the lamp unit with
Eye damage may result from directly
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The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
2. STOP! Allow the lamp to cool for at least one (1) hour
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
before replacing it.
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE!
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
Touching the lamp before it has
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
important operating and maintenance instructions
cooled will result in severe burns.
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
follow this symbol.
ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL
FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) HOUR BEFORE REPLACING IT.
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
3. On the lamp unit door on the side of the TV, loosen the
important operating and maintenance instructions
screw by using a slotted screwdriver and then remove the
follow this symbol.
lamp unit door.
TV back
Lamp unit door detail
4. Using a Slotted screwdriver
or a coin, loosen the two
screws on the lamp unit.
WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
The lamp unit door is provided with an
interlock to reduce the risk of electric shock and excessive ultraviolet
radiation. Never defeat its purpose or attempt to service
without removing the lamp unit door completely. Failure to
follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.
5. Grasp the lamp unit handle and gently pull the lamp unit
straight out of the TV. Set the old lamp unit aside
(see "Disposing of the used lamp unit" on page 33).
Note: Wear soft, lint-free gloves
when replacing the lamp unit.
screw
Lamp unit screws