VLT-XD520LP projector lamp replacement

Lamp replacement

This projector is equipped with a VLT-XD520LP  lamp to project images. This lamp is

a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during

use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible.

Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that

is exclusive to this projector. Contact your dealer for purchase of the

lamp.

Replace the spare lamp using the lamp attachment unit that is

equipped with the spare lamp (separately sold) designed specifically

for this projector.

1. Remove the screw (c) and slide the lamp cover (d) for removal.
   
   

2. The three screws are in the holes indicated by the arrows separately.

3.  Mount the lamp attachment unit (b).

4. Pull up the handle (g), and then pull out the lamp unit (h) by the

   handle.

5. Remove the lamp attachment unit.

   6. Load a new lamp unit securely into the projector in the right orientation.

   7. Tighten up the screw (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) to secure

       the lamp cover (d).

     • Make sure that the lamp cover is secured firmly. Otherwise, the

       POWER indicator flashes red and green, disallowing the projector

      to be powered on.

Caution:

• Do not remove the VLT-XD520LP lamp immediately after using the projector. You

may get burned because the lamp very hot after use.

• Before replacing the lamp, press the POWER button to turn off the

lamp and wait for two minutes for lamp to cool down. Unplug the

power cord from wall outlet and wait one hour for the lamp to cool

down completely.

• Do not remove the lamp except for replacement. Careless handling

can cause injury or fire.

• Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or

burn.

• Be sure not to drop the lamp lid screw into the projector. Also be

sure not to put metal or any flammable objects inside because it

may cause fire or electric shock. If any objects should fall inside,

unplug and contact your dealer.

• Install the lamp securely to prevent failure and fire.

• If the lamp should break, small glass fragments may fall out

through the grilles and some may remain inside of the projector or

the lamp box. When taking the lamp box out, be sure to turn over

the projector and hold the handle of the lamp box to avoid injury

due to the glass fragments.