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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 TV flashes, this indicates the lamp needs to be replaced
with a new one (not supplied).
on the front of the TV flashes, this indicates the lamp needs to be replaced
with a new one (not supplied).
Use a Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement.
Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.
Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.
Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing
so may cause injury or fire.
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.
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.
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.
unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp
unit.
The lamps contain mercury. For proper disposal of the used lamps,
follow and observe the local ordinances. See page 107.
follow and observe the local ordinances. See page 107.
WARNING
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in
injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
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How to Replace the
Lamp
Lamp
1
Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug
the power cord.
(The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after
turning the power off.)
the power cord.
(The cooling fan will continue to operate 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 receptacle once the lamp has been removed.
lamp to cool down before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do not
touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed.
3
Take the new lamp out of its package.
Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.
Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.
4
Turn the screw with a screwdriver counterclockwise and remove the
outside lamp cover.
outside lamp cover.
5
Pu ll out the lamp.
Place your index finger through the hoop of the lamp handle and pull it
upwards, while placing your thumb on the dent on the top. Then pull
the lamp out.
Place your index finger through the hoop of the lamp handle and pull it
upwards, while placing your thumb on the dent on the top. Then pull
the lamp out.
Do not shake the lamp. Vi bration can damage the lamp or
shorten its life.
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.
lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.
The lamp is very hot after use. Never touch the glass portion of the
lamp or the non-designated surrounding parts (shown in gray).
lamp or the non-designated surrounding parts (shown in gray).
After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the
replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag.
replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag.
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Place the lamp halfway in. Follow the gutter in the compartment to
mount the new lamp securely.
mount the new lamp securely.
7
Slide it in slowly by pressing the
part of the front corners of the
lamp until it stops with a firm clicking sound to lock.
The lamp compartment is tilted, as shown in the following
illustration.
illustration.
To ensure the lamp is securely installed, press the area marked
before closing the lamp cover.
If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function
may be triggered and the POWER/STANDBY indicator flashes in
red three times (see page 4 ).
may be triggered and the POWER/STANDBY indicator flashes in
red three times (see page 4 ).
Hold this part of the lamp
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
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Place the outside lamp cover back in its place. Turn the screw with a
screwdriver clockwise and secure the cover.
screwdriver clockwise and secure the cover.
The used lamp
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if
sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance
(http://www.eiae.org).
sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance
(http://www.eiae.org).
Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the
reach of children.
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.
Doing so may cause the lamp to burst.
Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5100 replacement
lamp.
lamp.
Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging
in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling may
cause the TV t o fall, damaging the TV, the TV s tand and the
floor.
in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling may
cause the TV t o fall, damaging the TV, the TV s tand and the
floor.
For replacement lamp information visit:
U. S. residents: http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/
Canadian residents: http://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/
U. S. residents: http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/
Canadian residents: http://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/
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