HP vp6200 HP vp6200 Series Digital Projector User's Guide - Page 32

Lamp Information Warning Messages When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may break. For more detailed information on the lamp indicator, please refer to page 34. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. The following Lamp warning messages will remind you to change the lamp. Message Status Lamp is getting old. Buy a spare lamp. The lamp has been in operation for a long time, and you should have a spare lamp available. For optimal performance, install a new lamp. End of lamp life The lamp has reached the end of its life, Install a new lamp. and the projector will not operate normally until you change the lamp. Then hold [V] to reset lamp hours. Replacing the Lamp To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed. The lamp contains a small amount of mercury. If the lamp breaks, adequately ventilate the area where the breakage occurred. Disposal of this lamp might be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 1. Turn off the projector. 2. After the power button stops flashing, unplug the power cord from the wall socket. 3. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the screws and remove the lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. 32 6. Maintenance