Epson Powerlite X12 Users Guide

							

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To remove stubborn smudges, moistenasoft, lint-free clothwithlens cleaner andgently wipethe
 lens.

Warning:
Donot use alens cleaner thatcontains flammable gas.Thehigh heat generated bythe
 projector
lampmaycause afire.
 Caution:
Donot use glass cleaner toclean thelens, oryou may damage it.Avoid touching thelens
 with
your bare hands toprevent fingerprints onordamage tothe lens surface.
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topic:Projector Maintenance
 Cleaning
theProjector Case
 Before
cleaning theprojector case,turnoffthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
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To remove dustordirt, useasoft, dry,lint-free cloth.
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To remove stubborn dirt,useasoft cloth moistened withwater andmild soap.
 Caution:
Donot use wax, alcohol, benzene, paintthinner, orother chemicals toclean theprojector
 case.
These candamage thecase.
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topic:Projector Maintenance
 Air
Filter andVent Maintenance
 The
projectors airfilter keeps theintake airclean, anditsvents expel theexhaust. Ifdust collects onthe
 air
filter orvents, cleanthemasdescribed inthis manual. Dustclogs maycause theprojector tooverheat
 due
toimproper ventilation.
 Be
sure toclean theairfilter andvents ifyou seeamessage tellingyoutodo so. Also make surenothing
 blocks
thevents.
 Cleaning
theAirFilter andVents
 Replacing
theAirFilter
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topic:Projector Maintenance
 Cleaning
theAirFilter andVents
 Be
sure toclean theprojectors airfilter orvents ifthey getdusty, orifyou seeamessage tellingyouto
 clean
them.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
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2.
Gently remove thedust using asmall vacuum designed forcomputers oravery softbrush (suchas
 a
paintbrush).
 Note:
Youcanremove theairfilter soyou canclean bothsides ofit.Do not rinse theairfilter in
 water,
oruse anydetergent orsolvent toclean it.
 3.
Ifdust isdifficult toremove orthe airfilter isdamaged, replacetheairfilter.
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topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 You
need toreplace theairfilter inthe following situations:
 •
After cleaning theairfilter, youseeamessage tellingyoutoclean orreplace it
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The airfilter istorn ordamaged
 You
canreplace theairfilter while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling, ifnecessary. Theillustrations
 here
show theprojector placedonatable.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
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2.
Carefully opentheairfilter cover.
 3.
Pull theairfilter outofthe projector.
 Note:
Airfilters contain ABSresin andpolyurethane foam.Dispose ofused airfilters according to
 local
regulations.
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4.
Place thenew airfilter inthe projector asshown andpush gently untilitclicks intoplace.
 5.
Close theairfilter cover.
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topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Projector
LampMaintenance
 The
projector keepstrackofthe number ofhours thelamp isused anddisplays thisinformation inthe
 projectors
menusystem.
 Replace
thelamp assoon aspossible whenthefollowing occurs:
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The projected imagegetsdarker orstarts todeteriorate
 •
Amessage appearswhenyouturn onthe projector tellingyoutoreplace thelamp
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The projectors lamplightisflashing orange
 Replacing
theLamp
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
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topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Optional
Equipment andReplacement Parts
 Projector
LampSpecifications
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Projector
Information Display-Info Menu
 Replacing
theLamp
 Before
youreplace thelamp, letthe projector cooldown foratleast onehour sothe lamp willnot behot.
 Warning:
Letthelamp fullycool before replacing itto avoid injury.
 You
canreplace thelamp while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling, ifnecessary.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
 2.
Allow theprojector lamptocool down foratleast onehour.
 3.
Use thescrewdriver includedwiththereplacement lamptoloosen thescrew securing thelamp
 cover.

Warning:
Ifthe lamp isbroken, glassfragments maybeloose inside thelamp chamber. Becareful
 removing
anybroken glasstoavoid injury.
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4.
Slide thelamp cover outand liftitoff.
 5.
Loosen thescrews securing thelamp tothe projector. Thescrews donot come allthe way out.
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6.
Liftupthe lamp handle andgently pullthelamp outofthe projector.
 Note:
Thelamp(s) inthis product containmercury. Pleaseconsult yourstate andlocal
 regulations
regardingdisposalorrecycling. Donot putinthe trash.
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7.
Gently insertthenew lamp intotheprojector. Ifitdoes notfiteasily, makesureitis facing theright
 way.
Press thehandle down.
 Caution:
Donot touch anyglass onthe lamp assembly toavoid premature lampfailure.
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8.
Push inthe lamp firmly andtighten thescrews tosecure it.
 9.
Replace thelamp cover andtighten thescrew tosecure it.
 Note:
Besure thelamp cover issecurely installedorthe lamp willnot come on.
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Reset
thelamp timer tozero tokeep trackofthe new lamp ’s usage.
 Parent
topic:Projector LampMaintenance
 Related
tasks
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 You
must reset thelamp timer afterreplacing theprojectors lamptoclear thelamp replacement
 message
andtokeep trackoflamp usage correctly.
 Note:
Donot reset thelamp timer ifyou have notreplaced thelamp toavoid inaccurate lampusage
 information.

1.
Turn onthe projector.
 2.
Press theMenu button.
 3.
Select theReset menuandpress Enter.
 4.
Select ResetLampHours andpress Enter.
 You
seeaprompt askingifyou want toreset thelamp hours.
 5.
Select Yesandpress Enter.
 6.
Press Menu orEsc toexit themenus.
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topic:Projector LampMaintenance
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