Sony VPL-FX50 User Manual

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Maintenance
Notes
• If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.
• Pull out the lamp unit by holding the handle.  If you
touch the lamp unit, you may be burned or injured.
• When removing the lamp unit, make sure it remains
horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the lamp
unit. If you pull out the lamp unit while tilted and if
the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing
injury.
Replacing the Lamp
When the lamp has burnt out or dims, or “Please
replace the lamp” appears on the screen, replace the
lamp with a new one. The message appears after 1000
hours for the STANDARD setting, or about 1500
hours for the LOW setting in the LAMP MODE.
Use LMP-F250 Projector Lamp as the replacement
lamp.
The lamp life varies depending on conditions of use.
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
Note
The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning
off the projector with the 
I
 / 1 key. If you touch the
lamp, you may scald your finger. When you replace
the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
1
Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the
projector and put the projector face down.
Note
When replacing the lamp, be sure it is on a flat
and stable surface.
2
Slide to open the lamp cover by loosening one
screw with the Phillips screwdriver.
3
Loosen two screws on the lamp unit with the
Phillips screwdriver.
4
While holding the handle and keeping the lamp
unit horizontal, pull straight up.
5
Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is
securely in place. Tighten the two screws.  Fold
down the handle.
Notes
• Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the
lamp.
• The power will not turn on if the lamp is not
secured properly.
6
Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw.
7
Turn the projector back over.
8
Connect the power cord and turn the projector to
the standby mode.
9
Press the following keys on the control panel in
the following order for less than in five seconds
each: RESET, 
<, ,, ENTER.
Maintenance