59Maintenance 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, press the MENU button todisplay the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point 7 8buttons to move the red framed pointer to the SettingMenu icon.Press the Point ed buttons to move the red framedpointer to the Lamp counter function and then pressthe SELECT button. The first dialog box appears andshows the total accumulated time of the lamp usageand the reset option. If you select "Reset", a "Lampreplacement counter Reset?" message will appear.Select [Yes] to continue.12Another confirmation dialog box will appear, select[Yes] to reset the Lamp replacement counter.3This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly.Improper handling may 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 noguarantee of the same life for each lamp. Some lamps may fail or terminate their life in a shorterperiod of time than 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 useof the 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 itslifetime draws to an end. 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 who arefamiliar 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 without implementationof lamp replacement. Be sure to reset the Lamp replacementcounter only after replacing the lamp.Select [Yes],then anotherconfirmation boxwill appear.Select [Yes] againto reset the lamp counter.To reset the lamp counter,move the pointer to Resetand then press the SELECTbutton.“Lamp replacementcounter Reset?” dialog boxwill be displayed.Maintenance & Cleaning