52Replacing the lamp unitWarningWhen replacing the lamp, allow itto cool for at least one hourbefore handling it.• The lamp cover gets very hot, andcontact with it can cause burns.Notes on replacing thelamp unit• The light generating lamp is madeof glass, so dropping it or allowingit to hit hard objects may cause itto burst. Be careful when handlingthe lamp.• After having removed the oldlamp, carelessly discarding it cancause the lamp to burst. Disposeof the lamp with the same carethat would be taken with afluorescent light.• A Phillips screwdriver isnecessary for removing the lampunit. Make sure that your handsare not slippery when using thescrewdriver.NOTE:• The projector is not supplied witha replacement lamp unit. Pleaseask your dealer for details. Lampunit product no.: ET-LA730CAUTION:• Do not use any lamp unit otherthan the one with the productnumber indicated above.Lamp unit replacementperiodThe lamp is a consumable product.Even when the full life of the bulbhas not been exhausted, thebrightness of the light will graduallydecline. Therefore periodicreplacement of the lamp isnecessary.The intended lamp replacementinterval is 2 000 hours, but it ispossible that the lamp may need tobe replaced earlier due to variablessuch as a particular lamp'scharacteristics, usage conditionsand the installation environment.Early preparation for lampreplacement is encouraged.A lamp that has exceeded 2 000hours of use has a much greaterchance of exploding. In order toprevent the lamp from exploding,the lamp will be automatically shutoff when 2 000 hours of use havebeen reached.NOTE:• The usage hours explained aboveare for use when the HIGH settinghas been selected for LAMPPOWER in the OPTION menu. Ifthe LOW setting is selected, thebrightness of the lamp will be lessand life of the lamp can beextended.• While 2 000 hours is the intendedreplacement interval, it is not aperiod of time covered bywarranty.
