Replacing The Lamp; How Toreplace The Lamp - Sony Grand WEGA KDF-E55A20 Operating Instructions Manual

The projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, has a limited life.
If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or the LAMP indicator
on the front of the TV flashes, it is time to replace the lamp with a new one
(not supplied).
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury
or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
Use a Sony XL-2200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement.
Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.
Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing
so may cause injury or fire.
Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp
receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp. Doing so may cause fire
or electrical shock. Do not touch the lamp receptable once the lamp has
been removed.
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop
sound. This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp.
In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp
unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp
unit.
The lamps contain mercury, for proper disposal of the used lamps follow
and observe the local ordinances. See page 79.
How to Replace
the Lamp
Turn off the power on the main unit. W_dt several minutes, then unplug
the power cord.
(The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after
turning the power off.)
W_dt at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the
lamp to cool down before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do not
touch the lamp receptable once the lamp has been removed.
Take the new lamp out of the box.
Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.
!_ Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damagethe lamp or shorten
its life.
/_ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the
lamp receptacle.This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.
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