31• The lamp indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature.Before replacing the lamp, switch power OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch powerON again. If the lamp indicator is still red, replace the lamp.NOTETHE LAMP (continued)Replacing the lampAll projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could becomedarkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lampsearly. If the lamp indicator turns red, or a message prompts you to replace the lamp when you power upthe projector, the lamp needs to be replaced. (See "Related Messages" ( ) and "Regarding theIndicator Lamps" ( ) for details.)1 Turn off the projector, and unplug thepower cord. Allow the lamp bulb to coolfor at least 45 minutes, and prepare anew lamp (sold separately:5 Insert the new lamp, and tighten the 1screw firmly to lock it in place• Also steadily push the opposite side of thescrewed side of thelamp into the unit.6 Replace the lamp door, and tightenthe 2 screws firmly to lock it inplace7 Slowly turn the projector so thatthe top is facing up2 After making sure that the projector hascooled adequately, slowly flip over theprojector, so that the bottom is facing up3 Unscrew the 2screws, andremove thelamp door4 Unscrew the 1 screw, and slowly pullout the lamp by the handle• Be careful not to touch the inside of the lamp case.ATTENTION • Make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in damage or injury.• Do not use with lamp door removed.• Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. Reset the lamp timer always when replacingthe lamp. The message functions will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly.• When the lamp has been replaced after the message of "CHANGE THE LAMP ...THE POWERWILL TURN OFF AFTER 0 hr." is displayed, or the lamp indicator is red, complete the followingoperation within 10 minutes of switching power ON.8 Turn on the projector power, and usingthe menu, reset the lamp timer• To reset the lamp timer, from the OPTIONmenu, select LAMP TIME.78-6969-9599-8).© 3M 2003. 3M™ Digital Projector S/X50