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MaintenanceThis section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and 
replacing consumable parts.Cleaning
You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of 
projected images starts to deteriorate.
Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.
If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water 
containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the 
cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then wipe the case 
again with a soft, dry cloth.
Use a commercially-available air blower, or use lens cleaning paper to 
clean the lens.If the air filters become clogged with dust, or if the message The projector 
is over heating. Clean or replace the airfilter and l ower the room 
temperature. appears on the screen, clean the air filters and the air intake 
vent.
If the air filters become clogged with dust, it can cause overheating and 
damage the projector.
Air filter in base of projector
Stand the projector up and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air filter.Cleaning the Projector Case
Cleaning the Lens
CAUTION
Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty 
Terms before cleaning.
CAUTION
Do not use volatile substances such as wax, alcohol or thinner to 
clean the projector case. These can cause the case to warp and make 
the coating finish peel off.
CAUTION
Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks, 
as it can easily become damaged.
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Air intake vent in side of projector
Place the projector flat and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air intake 
vent.
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 If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after 
they have been cleaned, they should be replaced. Replace them with 
new air filters. See Appendices: Optional Accessories   p.141
 Spare lamps are provided with spare air filters. The air filters should 
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Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing Consumables
This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filters.
It is time to replace the lamp when:
The message Lamp Replace. appears on the screen when 
projection star ts.The   indicator is flashing orange
The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate in quality.Lamp Replacement Period
A message will be displayed.
Flashes orange
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 The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following 
periods of time in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality 
of the projected images.
EMP-9300: Approx. 6900 hours
EMP-8300:
·With continuous use at high brightness: Approx. 1900 hours
·With continuous use at low brightness: Approx. 2900 hours
Brightness Control    p.92
If you continue to use the lamp after this period, the possibility of the 
lamp breaking becomes greater.  When the lamp replacement 
message appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as 
possible, even if it is still working.
 Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has 
been used, the lamp may become darker or stop working before the 
lamp warning message appears. You should always have a spare 
lamp ready in case it is needed.
 Contact your dealer for a spare lamp. 
						

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PROCEDURE
Turn the projectors power off, wait for the cool-down 
period to end, and then disconnect the power cable.
The cool-down period lasts for about 30 seconds.
Wait until the lamp has cooled down, and then 
remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector.
It takes a further one hour after the cool-down period has 
finished for the lamp to be cool enough.
Use the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or 
some other Phillips screwdriver to remove the two lamp cover 
fixing screws. Be careful not to let the lamp cover fall down 
after the fixing screws have been removed.Loosen the three lamp fixing screws.
Use the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or 
some other Phillips screwdriver to loosen the three lamp fixing 
screws that are securing the lamp to the projector.
Replacing the Lamp
CAUTION
 If you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped working, it is 
possible that the lamp is broken.
If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the 
ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and be 
extremely careful when removing the lamp cover.
 Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before removing the 
lamp cover. It takes a further one hour after the cool-down
period 
has finished for the lamp to be cool enough.
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If the projector has been installed on the ceiling and the cable cover 
has been attached, remove the cable cover before proceeding.   p.35
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Take out the old lamp.
Fold out the handle as shown in the illustration below and pull 
the lamp straight out of the projector while supporting it with 
one hand so that it does not drop.
If the lamp is broken, replace it with a new lamp, or contact 
your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp 
yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass.Install the new lamp.
Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the 
projector, insert the lamp until it clicks into place, and then fold 
down the handle and secure it by engaging the tab.
Tighten the three lamp fixing screws.Install the lamp cover.
Insert the cover tab at the top of the lamp cover into the 
projector, and then install the lamp cover and tighten the two 
lamp cover fixing screws.
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The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp 
operating time, so that when the cumulative operating time reaches a 
certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. 
Therefore, the counter needs to be reset using the configuration menu after 
the lamp has been replaced with a new one.
PROCEDURE
Connect the power cable, turn on the projectors 
power, and then press the [Menu] button on the 
remote control.
The configuration menu will be displayed.Select Reset Lamp Timer from the About menu 
and then press the [Enter] button on the remote 
control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projectors 
control panel.
Resetting the Lamp Operating Time
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 Install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, the lamp turns 
of automatically as a safety precaution. Moreover, the lamp will not 
turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly.
 Spare lamps are provided with spare air filters. The air filters should 
also be replaced when the lamp is replaced.   p.136
 Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local 
regulations.
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Do not reset the lamp operating time except after the lamp has been 
replaced. If the lamp operating time is reset at any other time, the 
lamp replacement period will not be indicated correctly.
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Remote control
2
Frequency Source
V ---.--Hz Reset Lamp Timer
H ---.--kHz Lamp1900H
SYNC Mode SYNC Polarity
------H ------
Resolution
Refresh Rate0.0 Hz 0x   0 Computer1
Input SignalAnalog-RGB
Execute
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:
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Select Yes and then press the [Enter] button on the 
remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the 
projectors control panel.
The lamp operating time will then be reset.
The air filters can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling.PROCEDURE
Turn the projectors power off, wait for the cool-down
 
period to end, and then disconnect the power cable.
The cool-down period lasts for about 30 seconds.
Put your finger into the recess of an air filter cover, 
and slide the air filter cover to the outside to remove 
it.
The projector has two air filter covers.Remove the old air filter that is in the air filter cover.
Insert the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or 
some other flat-tipped screwdriver into the space between the 
air filter and the air filter cover as shown in the illustration 
below, and push it backwards to remove the air filter.
Replacing the Air Filters3
Reset Lamp Timer
Execute?
YES
NO
Reset Lamp Timer
Execute?
YES
NO
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Install new air filters into the air filter covers.
Insert one of the tabs on an air filter into the air filter cover, and 
then press down on the other tab until it clicks into place.After replacing the two air filters, install the air filter 
covers.
Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in 
until they click into place.
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1
2
Tab
Tab
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Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local 
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Saving a Users LogoYou can record the image that is currently being projected as a users logo.
PROCEDURE
Project the image that you would like to use as a 
users logo, and then press the [Menu] button on 
either the remote control or the projectors control 
panel.Select the Users Logo menu, and then press the 
[Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/
Enter] button on the projectors control panel.
Select Yes in the sub-menu, and then press the 
[Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/
Enter] button on the projectors control panel.
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When a users logo is recorded, the previous users logo will be 
erased.12
[    ]: Select
Execute
VideoAudioEffectUsers LogoAdvanced1AboutReset All
[    ]: Execute
[Menu]: Exit
[    ]: SelectSettingAdvanced2
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 With the EMP-9300, a users logo cannot be recorded if the Users 
Logo Protect function of Password Protect has been set to ON.
Cancel the Password Protect function before recording a users logo. 
 p.38
 If keystone correction or the E-Zoom function have been used, they 
will be cancelled when the Users Logo menu is selected.3
Accept the present image as users logo?
Users Logo
YES
NO
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When you press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/
Enter] button on the projectors control panel, the images will be 
projected at their original image signal resolution, so that when you 
are projecting images which have a resolution that is different from 
the number of pixels on the projectors panel, and when you are 
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Saving a Users Logo Saving a Users Logo
The image to be recorded and a selection marquee 
box will be displayed, so move the marquee box to 
select the part of the image to use.
Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [Sync +], 
[Sync -], [Tracking +] and [Tracking -] buttons on the 
projectors control panel to select the part of the image to use as 
the users logo, and then press the [Enter] button on the remote 
control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projectors control 
panel.
Select Yes at the confirmation screen, and then 
press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the 
[Auto/Enter] button on the projectors control panel.Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screen, 
and then press the [Enter] button on the remote 
control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projectors 
control panel.
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[ESC]: Return[    ]: Set
[       ]: Move
[Menu]: Exit
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Users logos can be saved at up to 480 
×
×× × 360 dots in size.
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Select this image?
YESNO Users Logo
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Set the zoom rate.Zoom rate:
100%
200%
300%
Users Logo