Lamp Replacement; How To Reset Lamp Replace Counter; How To Check Lamp Use Time - Sanyo PLV-80 Service Manual

Lamp Replacement

WARNING:
- For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type.
- Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the
lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot.
- Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass can
shatter and cause injury.
Procedure
1
Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC cord. Allow the projector to
cool for at least 45 minutes.
2
Loosen 2 screws with a screwdriver and open the lamp cover.
3
Loosen 2 screws and pull out the lamp assembly by grasping the han-
dle.
4
Replace the lamp assembly securely and tighten 2 screws.
5
Close the lamp cover and tighten 2 screws.
6
Connect the AC cord to the projector and turn on.
7
Reset the Lamp Replace Counter, see below explanation.
Note:
- Do not reset the Lamp Replace Counter, except after lamp is replaced.
- The projector can not be turned-on with lamp cover removed, because
when the lamp cover is removed, the interlock switch is also released to
switch off the mains power for safety.

How to reset Lamp Replace Counter

1
Turn the projector on, and press the MENU but-
ton and the on-screen menu will appear. Press the
POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame
pointer to SETTING menu icon.
2
Press the POINT DOWN button to move a red frame
pointer to "Lamp counter reset" and then press the
SELECT button. The message "Lamp replace coun-
ter reset?" is displayed. Move the pointer to [Yes] and
the press the SELECT button.
3
Another confirmation dialog box appears and select
[Yes] to reset Lamp Replace Counter .
Please refer to the owners manual for further information.

How to check Lamp use time

The LAMP REPLACE indicator will light red when the
total lamp used time (Corresponding value) reaches
2000 hours. This is to indicate that lamp replacement
is required.
The total lamp used time is calculated by using the be-
low expression,
T
Total lamp used time =
T
eco: used time in the Eco mode
T
normal : used time in the Normal mode
You can check the lamp used time following to the below
procedure.
1
Press and hold the POWER ON-OFF button on the
projector for more than 20 seconds.
2
The projector used time and lamp used time will be
displayed on the screen as follows.
T
eco + normal (1 + 1/3)
ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP
Type No.
POA-LMP98
Lamp Assembly
Screws
Recommendation
Should the air filter become clogged with dust par-
ticles, it will reduce the cooling fan's effectiveness and
may result in internal heat build up and short lamp life.
We recommend cleaning the air filter after the projec-
tion lamp is replaced.
Refer to "Air Filter Cleaning".
Press MENU button to disappear the screen display.
Counter
Projector
Lamp
Corresponding value
-7-
Service Parts No.
610 325 2957
Lamp cover
Handle
Projector used time
525H
Normal 150H
Eco 375H
575H
Total lamp used time