User manual EPSON POWERLITE TW100

[. . . ] ® PowerLite ® TW100 Home Theater Projector User' Guide s 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. [. . . ] In the unlikely event that the bulb has ruptured, small glass fragments may be present and should be removed with caution. If your projector is mounted on the ceiling, you should take it down before accessing the lamp compartment. This will make it easier for you to replace the lamp and minimize the chance of any small glass fragments dropping from the projector. Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp typically lasts for about 3000 hours of use. It is time to replace the lamp when: s s s The projection image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. The lamp light is red or flashing orange. The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the lamp comes on (after about 2900 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, call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Be sure to read the "Important Safety Instructions" on page 65 before replacing the lamp; then follow these steps: 1. Turn off the projector and wait for it to cool down (until the light stops flashing). Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least half an hour (if it has been on). warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it. If the lamp breaks, handle the shards carefully to avoid injury. 42 Maintaining the Projector 4. Use a screwdriver to slide the latch and pop open the lamp cover. Use the screwdriver to loosen the two silver screws holding the lamp in place. (You can't remove these screws. ) caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure. 6. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out. Maintaining the Projector 43 7. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. warning The lamp component contains mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not place in a waste stream. 8. To replace the lamp cover, insert the tabs and then snap the cover into place. (The projector won't work if the lamp cover is loose. ) After replacing the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer as described in the next section. Resetting the Lamp Timer 1. Press the Menu button on the projector or the remote control. [. . . ] THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS Appendix B: Notices 71 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. [. . . ]