Sanyo XC50 - PLC XGA LCD Projector Owner's Manual

Also see for PLC-XC50A: Specification sheet Dimensional drawing

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64Maintenance and CleaningWhen the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end oflife, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen andLAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. Replace the lamp witha new one promptly. The timing when the LAMP REPLACEindicator should light is depending on the lamp mode.Follow these steps to replace the lamp.For continued safety, replace with a lamp of thesame type. Do not drop a lamp or touch a glassbulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury.Allow a projector to cool for at least 45 minutesbefore you open the Lamp Cover. The inside ofthe projector can become very hot.CAUTIONTurn off the projector and disconnect the AC powercord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.Loosen 2 screws of the lamp with a screwdriver and pullout the lamp upwards vertically by grasping the handle.1Replace the lamp with a new one and tighten the 2 screwsback into position. Make sure that the lamp is set properly.Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw.4Loosen the screw with a screwdriver, slide and openthe lamp cover.Connect the AC power cord to the projector and turnon the projector.5CAUTIONTop ControlLAMP REPLACEindicatorCAUTIONWhen replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, there is a possibility that the lamp may be broken.If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on the ceiling, you should always assume thatthe lamp is broken, and you should stand to the side of the lamp cover, not underneath it. Remove thelamp cover gently. Small pieces of glass may fall out when the lamp cover is opened. If pieces of glass getinto your eyes or mouth, seek medical advice immediately.Note:• When Mode 2 is selected in the Lamp life control menu,if the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end oflife, the lamp replacement icon appears on the screen,and the projector is turned off automatically after 3 minutes.• The Lamp replacement icon will not appear when theDisplay function is set to Off (p.46), during Freeze (p.25),or No show (p.26).Lamp replacement iconORDER REPLACEMENT LAMPReplacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the followinginformation to the dealer.● Model No of your projector : PLC-XC50A● Replacement Lamp Type No : POA-LMP17(Service Parts No. 610 339 8600)Reset the lamp replacement counterSee "Resetting the Lamp Counter" on the next page.6LampHandleScrewScrewLamp CoverScrewLamp Replacement