User manual EPSON POWERLITE 52C

[. . . ] EPSON PowerLite 52c Multimedia Projector ® ® User's Guide Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. [. . . ] You should replace the filter when you replace the lamp. Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 43 5. To install the new filter, slide it onto the projector, making sure to insert the tabs into the slots, until it clicks in place. Replacing the Lamp note You can check to see how many hours the lamp has been used with the About menu. See page 39. The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of use. It is time to replace the lamp when: The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. The warning light is red, flashing red, or flashing orange. The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the lamp comes on (after about 1400 hours of use). To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp as soon as possible. Contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 in the United States for a replacement lamp. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 to locate a dealer. warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it. If the lamp breaks, handle the shards carefully to avoid injury. Follow these steps to replace the lamp: 1. Turn off the projector, wait for the cool down period to end (when the power light stops flashing and remains orange), then unplug the power cord. If the projector has been on, let it cool down for at least half an hour after you unplug it. Turn the projector upside-down to access the lamp compartment. 44 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 4. Use the tab to slide the lamp cover off the projector. ) 5. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place. (You can't remove the screws. ) caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure. Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 45 6. Hold the lamp by the tabs (as shown below) and pull it straight out. warning This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not place in a waste stream. 7. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws. Slide the lamp cover back on until it clicks into place. 46 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Resetting the Lamp Timer You must reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp to clear the LAMP REPLACE warning message. Plug in the projector and press the Power button to turn it on. Use the directional buttons to highlight About. You see the following: Video Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All SYNC Polarity SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate Lamp Reset Lamp Timer Video Source Input Signal Frequency : 0H Execute : Computer : RGB : H ---. --kHz V ---. --Hz : H -----V -----: -----: --- x--: ---. --Hz : Select : Enter 4. [. . . ] However, each replacement lamp carries the limited 90-day warranty stated above. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal consumer use in the United States and Canada. 24-hour-per-day use causes unusual strain and is not considered normal use. This warranty does not cover consumables (e. g. , fuses), other than lamps. [. . . ]