E-121MAINTENANCEThis section describes the simple maintenance procedures you shouldfollow to replace the lamp, and to clean the cabinet and the lens.Replacing the LampAfter your lamp has been operating for 2000 hours (up to 3000 hours : Ecomode) or longer, the "Lamp" indicator in the cabinet will blink red and themessage will appear. Even though the lamp may still be working, replaceit at 2000 hours (up to 3000 hours : Eco mode) to maintain optimal projec-tor performance.CAUTION• DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used. Itwill be extremely hot. Turn the projector off, wait 90 seconds, turn offthe main power switch, and then disconnect the power cable. Allowat least one hour for the lamp to cool before handling.• DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS except the lamp cover screw andtwo lamp case screws. You could receive an electric shock.• The projector will turn off and go into stand by mode after 2100 hours(up to 3100 hours : Eco mode) of service. If this happens, be sure toreplace the lamp. If you continue to use the lamp after 2000 hours(up to 3000 hours : Eco mode) of use, the lamp bulb may shatter, andpieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp housing. Do not touchthem as the pieces of glass may cause injury.If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement.