â� Lamp Replacement
WARNING:
- For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. - Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot. - Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass can shatter and cause injury. Procedure 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2 Loosen 1 screws with a screwdriver and remove the lamp cover. 3 Loosen 2 screws and pull out the lamp assembly by grasping the handle. 4 Replace the lamp with a new one and tighten the 2 screws back into position. Make sure that the lamp is set properly. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw. 5 Connect the AC cord to the projector and turn on. ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Type No. POA-LMP65 POA-LMP55
Lamp Cover
Service Parts No. 610 307 7925 (for PLC-SL20) 610 309 2706 (for PLC-XL20)
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6 Reset the Lamp Replace Counter, see below explanation.
Note: - The projector cannot be turned-on with lamp cover removed, because when the lamp cover is removed, the lamp cover switch is also released to switch off the lamp circuit.
Screw Handle
How to reset Lamp Replace Counter 1 Turn the projector on, press the MENU button and the
On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Setting Menu icon. 2 Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the Lamp counter reset item and then press the SELECT button. The message "Lamp replace counter Reset?" is displayed. Move the pointer to [Yes] and then press the SELECT button. 3 Another confirmation dialog box appears and select [Yes] to reset the Lamp replace counter.
Recommendation
Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fan�s effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and short lamp life. We recommend cleaning the air filter after the projection lamp is replaced. Refer to �Air Filter Cleaning�.
How to check Lamp used time
The LAMP REPLACE indicator will light yellow when the total lamp used time reaches the specified hours as shown below. PLC-SL20 3000 hours PLC-XL20 2500 hours This is to indicate that lamp replacement is required. You can check the lamp used time following to the below procedure. 1 Press and hold the POWER ON-OFF button on the projector for more than 20 seconds. 2 The projector used time and lamp used time will be displayed on the screen briefly as follows. -3Projector used time
