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Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As 
with any lamp, it has lifespan and needs to be replaced 
when the message, “Projection lamp is nearing end of 
life. Please replace the lamp.” appears on the screen, 
the lamp indicator flashes, or the screen becomes 
darker. 

• After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or 

less) before the picture appears.

• When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. 

Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement 
lamp (not supplied). How to replace the lamp, see page 46.

• After  lamp is replaced, please set the “Lamp 

Replacement” option in the Setup Settings (page 37).

The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV 
is in use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into 
the light housing when the power is on.

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The projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, 
has a limited life.
If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, 
“Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace 
the lamp.” appears on the screen, or the LAMP 
indicator on the front of the LCD projection TV 
flashes, it is time to replace the lamp with a new one 
(not supplied).
This television uses a replaceable lamp as its light 
source. Over time, the screen will gradually grow 
darker as the lamp ages. Although rare, the lamp may 
make a small pop and will no longer light up. The 
lamp should be replaced after about 8,000 hours, 
which is the standard amount of time it takes for the 
lamp brightness to be reduced by half. Because the 
actual lamp life will vary depending on the operating 
conditions and environment, 8,000 hours is an 
estimate, not a guarantee.

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 LCD 
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 receptacle 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.

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.)

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. 

Take the new lamp out of the box. 
Do not touch the glass portion of the new 
lamp.

• 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.

Remove the outside lamp cover.

Remove the lamp door.

Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull 
out the cover.

Disposing of the lamp
This product contains mercury. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact your local 
authorities.
Handling of the lamp

•

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.

Lamp door

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Pull out the lamp.

Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle 
and pull the handle upwards. Then pull the lamp 
straight out.

• The  lamp  is very hot immediately after use. Never 

touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding 
parts.

• 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.

Put the new lamp into its place.

Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to do so 
may cause a fire or the screen to go dark.

If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic 
function may be triggered and the 1 indicator flashes 
three times (page 9).

Reattach the lamp door.

Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the 
cover.

Put the outside lamp cover back in its 
place.

• Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 

replacement lamp.

• Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging 

in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling 
may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV 
stand and the floor.

Turn on the TV and set the Lamp 
Replacement in the Setup menu 
(page 37).

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These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service per-
sonnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.

WARNING!!

AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER SHOULD BE USED DURING
ANY SERVICE TO AVOID POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD, BE-
CAUSE OF LIVE CHASSIS.
THE CHASSIS OF THIS RECElVER IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED
TO THE AC POWER LINE.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK 

! ON THE

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE
PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE
THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUM-
BERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLE-
MENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS THAT
ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES WHENEVER CRITI-
CAL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED OR IMPROPER OPERA-
TION IS SUSPECTED.