Projector User's Manual

Maintenance 51
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.
• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of
this lamp in a proper manner.
• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a
BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement.
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. If the lamp is
hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector
will operate normally.
OK
Lamp-usage time exceeded
Replace lamp (refer to User's manual)
Then reset lamp timer
Notice
2. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the
screws on the lamp cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover
removed.