Replacing The Lamp - Sony KF-E42A10 Service Manual

Replacing the lamp

The projection lamp, which illuminates the picture,
has a limited life.
If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or
the LAMP indicator on the front of the projection TV
flashes, it is time to replace the lamp with a new one
(not supplied).
WARNING
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature,
resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions
below.
Use a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied) for
replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the
projection TV.
Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than
replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside
the lamp receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp.
Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock. Do not touch
the lamp receptable once the lamp has been removed.
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a
noticeable pop sound. This is normal and it is inherent to
this type of lamp.
In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit,
but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken
glass pieces inside the lamp unit.
Disposing of the lamp
This product contains mercury. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities.
Do not leave the used lamp near flammable
materials or within the reach of children.
Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any
object inside the lamp. Doing so may cause the
lamp to burst.
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1
Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait
several minutes, then unplug the power
cord.
(The cooling fan will continue to blow for
about two minutes after turning the power
off.)
2
Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging
the power cord to allow the lamp to cool
down before replacing it. To avoid being
burned, do not touch the lamp receptable
once the lamp has been removed.
3
Take the new lamp out of the box.
Do not touch the glass portion of the new
lamp.
Notes
Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the
lamp or shorten its life.
Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the
glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture
quality or lamp life.
4
Remove the outside lamp cover.
5
Remove the lamp door.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull
out the cover.
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Lamp door