Replacing The Lamp - Sony VPL-TX70 Operating Instructions Manual

B Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp

The lamp used as a light source is
consumable product. Thus replace the lamp
with a new one in the following cases.
• When the lamp has burnt out or dims
• "Please replace the Lamp." appears on the
screen
• The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up
(repeats flashing three times)
The lamp life varies depending on
conditions of use.
Use an LMP-E191 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-E191
may cause damage to the projector.
Notes
• If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony
personnel to replace the lamp and to check
inside.
• Pull out the lamp by holding the handle.
• 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 it is tilted and if the lamp breaks.
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
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 the
screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
Note
For safety reasons, do not loosen any other
screws.
4
Loosen the two screws on the lamp
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a).
Fold out the handle (b), then pull out
the lamp unit by the handle (c).
Replacing the Lamp
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