Sanyo PLC-XE50A Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and CleaningBe sure to reset the Lamp replacement counter after the lamp is replaced. When the Lamp replacementcounter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting.Turn the projector on and press the MENU buttonto display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8buttons to move the red frame pointer to the SettingMenu icon.Use the Point ed buttons to move the red framepointer to Lamp counter and then press the SELECTbutton. The first dialog box appears showing the totalaccumulated lamp time and reset option. If you selectReset, “Lamp replacement counter Reset?” appears.Select “Yes” to continue.12Another confirmation dialog box appears, and select“Yes” to reset the Lamp replacement counter.3This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handlingmay result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.● Lamp life may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no guaranteeof the same life for each lamp. Some lamps may fail or terminate their life in a shorter period of timethan other similar lamps.●If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced, i.e., if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lightsup, replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down.(Follow carefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement section of this manual.) Continuous use ofthe lamp with the LAMP REPLACE indicator lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion.● A Lamp may explode as a result of vibration, shock, or degradation as a result of hours of use, as itcomes to the end of life. Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions inwhich the projector and lamp are being used.IF A LAMP EXPLODES, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN.If a lamp explodes, disconnect the projector’s AC plug from the AC outlet immediately. Contact anauthorized service station for a checkup of the unit and replacement of the lamp. Additionally, checkcarefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming outfrom the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No oneshould check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and whoare familiar with projector service. Inappropriate attempts to service the unit by anyone, especially thosewho are not appropriately trained to do so, may result in an accident or injury caused by pieces of brokenglass.LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONSLamp Replacement Counter✔Note:• Do not reset the Lamp replacement counter withoutimplementing lamp replacement. Be sure to reset theLamp replacement counter only after replacing the lamp.Select “Yes,” thenanother confirmationbox appears.Select “Yes” again toreset the lamp counter.To reset the lamp counter, movethe pointer to Reset and thenpress the SELECT button. the“Lamp replacement counterReset?” dialog box appears.57