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The lamp unit is a consumable component. Check the lamp usage duration with “[Information] menu” and perform 
regular replacement.
If the replacement message is displayed on the screen and the lamp indicators <LAMP 1 REPLACE> to
<LAMP 4 REPLACE> turn on, replace the lamp units.
    Replacement lamp ET-LAE16 (serviceable part).

Attention
•  Do not replace the lamp unit until it has cooled down sufficiently. (Wait at least 60 minutes after use.) The inside 

of the cover is very hot and may cause burns.

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The lamp unit is a consumable component. Replace the lamp unit regularly, as its brightness gradually decreases 
over time. The estimated duration before replacement is 2 000 hours (when [Lamp power] is set to standard). 
However, this may be shortened depending on individual lamp characteristics, usage conditions, and the installa-
tion environment. Earlier replacement of lamp units is recommended for this reason.
The duration exceeds 2 200 hours of usage for two lamps, the lamps will be switched to the other two lamps if 
they are available. After switching, if the duration exceeds 2 200 hours of usage for one of the two lamps and the 
lamp fails, only the other lamp will light.
If the power is turned on without replacing the lamps after the duration exceeds 2 200 hours of usage for all lamps, 
the power automatically turns off after approximately ten minutes to prevent the malfunction of the projector.

•  Since the luminous lamp is made of glass, it may burst if dropped or hit with a hard object. Please handle with 

care.

• A Phillips screwdriver is necessary when replacing the lamp unit.
• When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle.
•  The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of the used lamp unit, ask your nearest local authorities or dealer 

about proper disposal of the unit.

Attention
• Use only specified lamp units.
•  The product numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subject to change without notice.
• Replacement of all four lamps simultaneously is recommended to ensure a balance brightness and tint.

 

On-screen display

Lamp indicator

<LAMP REPLACE>

Lamp indicators

<LAMP 1 REPLACE> to

<LAMP 4 REPLACE>

The lamp replacement instructions 
notify the replacement time, and the 
lamp status notifies which lamp to 
replace.

Turns orange. 

Turns orange to notify which 
lamp to replace.

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Attention
• Turn off the UV lamp before opening the lamp cover.
• When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not put your face near the lamp unit.
• Attach the lamp unit securely.
•  If the lamp unit is not attached properly, remove it and then attach it again. Forcing the lamp unit in may break 

the connector.

• The glass surface may be hot. When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle.

  • Open the cover until it is at 90° to the projector.

Lamp status

Lamp indicators <LAMP 1 REPLACE> to
<LAMP 4 REPLACE>

Lamp cover

Screw

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  • Do not smear the glass surface by touching it with your hand.
6) Close the lamp cover, and use a Phillips screwdriver to firmly tighten the lamp cover fixing screw.

Note
•  When replacing with the new lamp unit (Product No.: ET-LAE16), the projector resets the total usage time of the 

lamp unit automatically.

•  After replacing the lamp unit, be sure to tighten the lamp cover fixing screw. If not, the lamp unit may drop off 

while projecting

Lamp unit

Screw

TURN OFF THE UV LAMP BEFORE OPENING THE LAMP COVER

To prevent glass fragments from scattering, hold the lamp unit vertically when replacing it. When the 
projector is attached to the ceiling, do not work directly under the lamp cover or put your face near it.
Remove the lamp cover slowly.

LAMP NO. : ET-LAE16

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The LAMP REPLACE indicator will light yellow  when the total lamp used time (Corresponding value) reaches 
2,000 hours. This is to indicate that lamp replacement is required.
The total lamp used time is calculated by using the below expression,
Total lamp used time (Corresponding value) = 

eco  x 0.67 +  

normal  

: used time in the Eco 1 and Eco 2 mode

normal   : used time in the Normal mode and Auto mode

You can check the lamp used time following to the below procedure.

  Press and hold the

 ON/STAND-BY button on the projector or the ON button on the remote control for more 

than 20 seconds.

 The projector used time and lamp used time will be displayed on the screen briefly as follows. 

Projector used time

Lamp 4 Total lamp used time

Lamp 3 Total lamp used time

Auto

Normal Eco 1

Eco 2

✔

✔

✔

✔

Lamp used time table  in the Lamp 
control - Lamp mode

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If the non-standard lamp is used, the warning and confirmation messages will appear on the screen every startup. 
Some of the functions are limited when the non-standard lamp is used in spite of the warning.

Since the lamp is not standard, 

projector failed to read lamp data.

Continue to use this lamp?

Yes

No

Lamp 2 Total lamp used time

Lamp 1 Total lamp used time