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4. Loosen the lamp cover screw (you can’t remove it). Then slide the lamp cover and lift it off of the projector. 
5. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t  remove them).
Loosen, but don’t 
remove these screws 
						

							
82Maintaining the Projector6. Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
 
7. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it 
doesn’t fit easily, make sure it is 
facing the right way.) 
8. Push down the side marked 
PUSH until it snaps in. 
note
The lamp(s) in this 
product contain mercury. 
Please consult your state and 
local regulations regarding 
disposal or recycling. Do not 
put in the trash. 
						

							
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9. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws. 
10. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screw. 
11. Reset the lamp timer as described page 86.  
						

							
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Replacing the Air Filter
If the filter is difficult to clean or damaged, or if the overheating 
message appears after cleaning, you need to replace the filter. Contact 
your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) to 
obtain a new filter. 
1. Turn off the projector.
2. When the  Ppower light stops flashing, unplug the power cord
3. Open the air filter cover by sl iding the switch and pulling down 
the cover. 
						

							
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4. Grasp the tab and pull the filter straight out.
5. Press in the new air filter until it clicks in place.
6. Close the air filter cover. 
						

							
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Resetting the Lamp Timer
After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the 
projector’s menus. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or on the 
projector’s control panel.  You see the main menu.
2. Use the  buttons on the remote control (or the arrow buttons  on the projector) to highlight 
Reset, then press Enter. 
You see this screen: 
3. Select 
Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter. 
4. When you see the prompt, select
 Yes and press Enter.
5. When you’re finished, press 
Esc or Menu to exit the Menu 
system.  
						

							
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Transporting the Projector
The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these 
guidelines to prevent damage:
■Close the A/V Mute slide (lens cover) to protect the lens. 
■When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original 
packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original 
packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning 
around the projector.
■When transporting the projector a long distance, first place it in a 
hard-shell shipping case, then pack it in a firm box with 
cushioning around the case. (An op tional case is available from 
Epson; see page 13.)note
Epson shall not be liable for 
any damages incurred 
during transportation. 
						

							
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Solving Problems
This chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells 
you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve 
yourself. The following information is included:
■Using the projector’s on-screen help system
■What to do when the projec tor’s status lights flash
■Solving projector operation problems
■Solving problems with the image or sound
■Solving network problems
■Solving problems with the remote control
■Contacting technical support 
						

							
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Using On-Screen Help
If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can 
get help by pressing the 
? Help button on top of the projector or on 
the remote control.
1. Press the 
? Help button on the remote control or on the 
projector. 
You see the Help Menu.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control or the  navigational buttons on the proj ector to highlight menu items.
3. Press the 
Enter button on the remote co ntrol or on the projector 
to select the menu item. 
4. To exit the help system, press the 
? Help button.
If none of the suggestions solve your problem, see additional solutions 
to problems in the following sections.
Checking Projector Status
If your projector isn’t working correctly,  first turn it off, wait for it to 
cool (the  Ppower light stops flashing or ange), and unplug it. Then 
plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t 
solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector.