ASKProxima m9 User Manual
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Important!
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Continued use of the projector after dust has accumulated around the intake vents
can cause overheating of internal components and lead to malfunction.
can cause overheating of internal components and lead to malfunction.
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Certain operating conditions also can cause dirt and dust to accumulate around the
projector's exhaust vents on the front. If this happens, use the same procedure as
that described above to clean the exhaust vents.
projector's exhaust vents on the front. If this happens, use the same procedure as
that described above to clean the exhaust vents.
Caution
Continued use of a lamp that has passed its lamp life increases the risk of the lamp
rupturing. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible after the replacement
message appears.
rupturing. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible after the replacement
message appears.
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The light source lamp is a consumable item. The average life of a lamp is approximately
2000 hours. After 2000 hours, a message appears to alert you to the need of lamp
replacement. However, note that the characteristics of a particular lamp or lamp operating
conditions can cause the lamp to start to go dim or even fail before the message
appears.
2000 hours. After 2000 hours, a message appears to alert you to the need of lamp
replacement. However, note that the characteristics of a particular lamp or lamp operating
conditions can cause the lamp to start to go dim or even fail before the message
appears.
To check the current lamp use time
1
Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu.
2
Press the [T] key to select the “Operational
Info” main menu.
Info” main menu.
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The “Lamp Time” sub-menu item shows the
number of hours that the current lamp has been
used.
number of hours that the current lamp has been
used.
3
Press the [MENU] key to exit the setup
menu.
menu.
When to replace the lamp
The LAMP indicator starts to flash red and the message shown below appears whenever
the lamp time exceeds 2000 hours.
When this message appears, replace the lamp as soon as possible using the procedure
under “Replacing the Lamp” on page 27.
Note that the above message will disappear about 10 seconds after you turn on the
Note that the above message will disappear about 10 seconds after you turn on the
projector, even if you do not replace the lamp.
You will be able to continue using the projector without replacing the lamp until the lamp
You will be able to continue using the projector without replacing the lamp until the lamp
time reaches 100 hours. At that time, the LAMP indicator will stop flashing and remain lit
red, the following message will appear for about 10 seconds, and then the projector will
turn off automatically.
When this message appears, replace the lamp immediately using the procedure under
Replacing the Lamp
It is time to replace the lamp. Use the procedure in the User’s Guide to replace the lamp as soon as possible.
The lamp has exceeded its service life! The projector will not turn on until you replace the lamp.