Christie LX501 Guide Rapide page 18

Replacing the lamp
A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause
the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different
lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare
a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number <LX501> : 003-120707-01
< LX601i> : 003-120708-01
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted
2.
with specified mounting accessories, or if the lamp
has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.
In case of replacement by yourself, follow the following
procedure.
Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover
3.
and then slide down and lift the lamp cover to remove it.
4. Loosen the 3 screws (marked by arrow) of the lamp,
and slowly pull the lamp out by the handles.
Never loosen any other screws.
Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the
5.
3 screws of the lamp that are loosened in
the previous process to lock it in place.
While putting the interlocking parts of the lamp
6.
cover and the projector together, slide the lamp
cover back in place. Then firmly fasten the
screw of the lamp cover.
Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time
7.
using the LAMP TIME item in the OPTION menu.
(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.
(2) Point at the ADVANCED MENU in the menu using the ▼/▲
button, then press the ► button.
(3) Point at the OPTION in the left column of the menu using
the ▼/▲button, then press the ► button.
(4) Point at the LAMP TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press
the ► button. A dialog will appear.
(5) Press the button to select "OK" on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time.
►
CAUTION ►Do not touch the interior of the projector, while the lamp is
taken out.
NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp,
for a suitable indication about the lamp.
LX501/LX601i Setup Guide
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Handles
Lamp cover
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