How to replace the Lamp on Sony Grand WEGA Televisions

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How to replace the Lamp on Sony Grand WEGA™ Televisions

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The projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, has a limited life. If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or the LAMP indicator on the front of the TV flashes, this indicates the lamp needs to be replaced with a new one (not supplied).

Replacing the Lamp

Use a Sony replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.

Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.

Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp. Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock. Do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed.

When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable "pop" sound. This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp.

In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit.

The lamps contain mercury. For proper disposal of the used lamps, follow and observe the local ordinances

How to replace the Lamp

1. Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off.)

2. Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed.

3. Take the new lamp out of its package. Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.

Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life.

Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.

4. Turn the screw with a screwdriver counterclockwise and remove the outside lamp cover.

5. Pull out the lamp.
Place your index finger through the hoop of the lamp handle and pull it upwards, while placing your thumb on the dent on the top. Then pull the lamp out.

The lamp is very hot after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the non-designated surrounding parts (shown in gray).

After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag.

6. Place the lamp halfway in. Follow the gutter in the compartment to mount the new lamp securely.

7. Slide it in slowly by pressing the part of the front corners of the lamp until it stops with a firm clicking sound to lock.

To ensure the lamp is securely installed, press the area marked PUSH before closing the lamp cover.

If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER/STANDBY indicator flashes in red three times.

8. Place the outside lamp cover back in its place. Turn the screw with a screwdriver clockwise and secure the cover.

Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords. Tough handling may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV stand and the floor.

The used lamp

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children.

Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp. Doing so may cause the lamp to burst.

Manufacturer's Web Site

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Sony
http://www.sonystyle.com

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The effective cooling of your projector is crucial for trouble free operation and a long projector life. Dust filters need to be cleaned regularly to ensure that the projector is properly ventilated and does not overheat. This is vital to the life of both projector and lamp.

Always read the User Manual of your unit for detailed Instructions about the maintenance.
The interval required between each cleaning of the dust filter is dependent on the projector usage, as well as the operating environment. Naturally, extended use or a dusty environment will necessitate more frequent cleaning. The rule of thumb is about once every 3 months but at least every 200 operating hours. Problems resulting from allowing the filters to become clogged can include one or more of the following temporary or permanent problems:

• Poor image quality and/or uniformity.

• A "Hotspot" in the middle of a projected image caused by an overheated LCD module.

• Lamp fusing or shortened lamp life.

• A burning smell caused by the optical engine melt down.

• A temporary or permanent projector shutdown caused by an overheated temperature safety switch or a repeatedly over-heated power supply.

Your Digital projector is an expensive asset – a little maintenance will make it last!

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