Toshiba Projector Tdp S25 User Manual
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21 20 Preparations MONITORCOMPUTER 2 INY/PB/PR ( ) AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN CONTROL S-VIDEOVIDEO COMPUTER 1 INY/PB/PR ( ) R L p.47 Before connection•Read the owner’s manual of the device you are connecting to the projector. •Some types of computer cannot be used or connected to this projector. Check for an RGB output terminal, supported signal p.45 , etc. •Turn off the power of both devices before connecting. •The figure below is a sample connection. This does not mean that all of these devices can or must be connected simultaneously. (Dotted lines mean items can be exchanged.) Notes •COMPUTER terminals 1 and 2 function identically. •For TDP-SC25, the document camera should be connected to COMPUTER terminal 2. •The AUDIO IN terminal doubles for devices connected to COMPUTER terminals 1 and 2.Connection To audio output To RGB outputControl cable To RS-232C terminal RGB cable (not supplied) To Y/C B/CR output Green (Y)/Blue (C B)/Red (C R) VCR S-Video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied)To S-Video output To audio output White (L)/Red (R) Computer (for control) Conversion adapter BNC-pin (not supplied) Monitor cable Mini D-sub 15P-BNC (not supplied) Audio cable(not supplied) Video recorder, DVD player, etc. Projection Distance and SizeUse the figures, tables, and formulas below to determine the projection size and projection distance. (Projection sizes are approximate values for full-size picture with no keystone adjustment.)Placement StylesAs shown in the figures below, this device can be placed in 4 different styles. The factory setting is “floor-mounted front projection.” Set the Projection mode in the default setting menu p.32 , in accordance with your needs. PlacementFloor-mounted front projection WARNING •Always obey the instructions listed in IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS when placing the unit. Attempting to clean/replace the lamp at a high site by yourself may cause you to drop down, thus resulting in injury. •If you wish to mount the projector on the ceiling, be sure to ask your dealer to do so. Mounting the projector on a ceiling requires special ceiling brackets (sold separately) and specialized knowledge. Improper mounting could cause the projector to fall, resulting in an accident. •If the projector is ceiling-mounted, install the breaker for turning off the power in case of anomaly. Let everyone involved with the use of the projector know that fact. Floor-mounted rear projection Ceiling-mounted front projection Ceiling-mounted rear projection a H 90° a is the distance (m) between the lens and the screen, and corresponds to a range of 1.15 m to 10.00 m. H is the height from the image bottom to the center of the lens.Screen As seen from above Lens center As seen from the side a (min length) = projection size (inches) – 1.516 29.85a (max length) = projection size (inches) – 1.264 24.88 Audio amplifier, etc. To audio output White (L)/ Red (R) DVD video recorder, etc. Computer ComputerRGB cable (supplied with TDP-SC25) Audio cable(not supplied) RGB cable (supplied)To RGB output Audio cable (not supplied) To audio input White (L)/Red (R) AV cable (not supplied) To audio outputTo video output Document camera 90° projectionprojection distance a (m) height (H) min length max lengthsize (inches) (zooming max) (zooming min)(cm) 30 — 1.15 5.536 1.15 1.40 6.640 1.29 1.56 7.360 1.96 2.3611.080 2.63 3.17 14.6100 3.30 3.97 18.3150 4.97 5.98 27.4200 6.65 7.99 36.6250 8.32 10.00 45.7 300 10.00 — 54.9
23 Operations 22 ■ Connecting the power cord1 Insert the power cord connector into the AC IN socket of the projector. 2 Insert the power cord plug into a wall or other power outlet. ■ Turning the power on1 Turn on the main power switchThe ON indicator will change to orange, indicating standby mode. 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button.The power turns on, and the following 3 green indicators light: ON, LAMP, and FAN. After a moment, the start-up screen appears. Start-up screen Control panelRemote Control Notes •The start-up screen will disappear after a moment. You can dismiss the star t-up screen before this by performing any operation. You can also configure the start-up screen not to appear via the Display setting menu p.31 . •The first time you use the projector after purchase, after the start-up screen disappears, the Language menu is displayed p.24 . ■ Turning the power off1 Press the ON/STANDBY button.A message appears on the screen, confirming that you wish to shut off the power. This message will disappear after a moment. (This operation is no longer valid after the message disappears.) 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button again.The screen turns off, but the internal cooling fan continues to operate for a short while. Then, the projector goes into standby mode. When cooling lamp During internal cooling After cooling complete (Orange) (Orange) A(Green)(Green) (Off) (Orange) B C Flashing(Green) (Off) (Off) LAMPTEMP FA N LAMPTEMP FA N LAMPTEMP FA N A During cooling, the LAMP indicator flashes. In this state, the power cannot be turned back on. B After the LAMP indicator goes off, the cooling fan continues to operate for a short while, in order to expel excess internal heat. If you are in a hurry, there is no problem with unplugging the power cord or turning off the main power switch in this state. C In standby mode Note •The projector consumes about 6W of power in standby. We recommend that you unplug the power cord or turn off the main power switch if you will not be using the projector for an extended period. PRECAUTION •If the power cord is unplugged before cooling is complete, give the lamp time (about 5 minutes) to cool before plugging it back in. If the lamp overheats, it may fail to light, and its lifetime will be shortened. (Orange)LAMPTEMP FA N (Supplied) Power cord connector CAUTION •Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes or sight. •Do not block the air intake or exhaust. Doing so could cause a fire due to internal overheating. •Do not place your hands, face, or other objects near the air exhaust. Doing so could cause burns, deform/break the object.■ Removing the lens cover Be sure to remove the lens cover when the power is turned on. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to heat. Turning the power on and offOperations
25 Operations 24 1 Turn on the power.Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning on the power” p.22 . 2 Select the language and the lamp power (When using the first time).When the projector is used for the first time after purchase, menu for language and lamp power selection and configuration is displayed in English. (If the screen is out of focus, adjust it according to the step 6.) qUse the or button to select the desired language and press the button. Message for setup confirmation is displayed in a selected language. Then, the menu for lamp power selection and configuration is displayed. It is automatically set as Standard. To change the setting, follow the step w. wUsing the or button, select Standard or Low for the lamp power (menu item) and press the button. The lamp power, if selected, will be toggled without pressing the button. The display automatically disappears in a few seconds. Notes•When the projector is turned on the next time, the Language and Lamp power menus do not appear upon startup. However, if “Reset all” is executed from the Default setting menu p.32 , the Language and Lamp power menus will be displayed the next time when the power is turned on. •The language can also be set via the Display setting menu p.31 and Lamp power via the Default setting menu p.32 . •This owner’s manual assumes that English has been selected. 3 Activate the connected device.Turn on and start the connected device such as a computer. 4 Press the INPUT button.An image of the connected equipment is projected. Each time you press the INPUT button, it switches to the input of the connected equipment. Basic operations Notes •When [Auto input search] is set to [On] in the default setting menu p.32 , the image of the equipment which is connected and turned on is projected. •Moving pictures generated with the DVD software for computers may appear unnatural if it is projected with this projector, but it is not a malfunction.English French German Italian Spanish Portuguese Russian Swedish Turkish Japanese Chinese (simplified) Chinese (traditional) Korean 5 Projector placement angle adjustmentsThe placement angle and the height of the projected image can be adjusted by the foot adjuster.qLift up the front of the projector to the desired angle, then press the foot adjuster release button. The foot adjuster extends. Release the button to lock the position. wTurn the foot adjuster to fine-tune the angle. eTo adjust the horizontal angle, use the tilt adjuster. To stow the foot adjuster, hold up the projector while pressing the foot adjuster release button, then slowly lower the projector. 6 Adjusting the screen size and focusqUse the zooming lever to adjust the screen size. wUse the focusing lever to adjust the focus. 7 Adjusting the volume with the buttons The speaker volume can be adjusted when an audio signal is being input.Notes •Note that a lamp characteristics may rarely cause the brightness to fluctuate slightly. •A lamp is consumable item. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and the lamp could burn out. This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. (The lifetime of the lamp depends on conditions of use.) •The DMD TM is made using extremely advanced technology, but there may be black spots (pixels that do not light) or bright spots (pixels that are constantly lit) on the panel. Please note that these are not malfunctions. •Although this projector supports a wide range of RGB signals p.45 , any resolutions not supported by this projector (SVGA) will be expanded or shrunk, which will affect image quality slightly. To view high-quality images, it is recommended that the computer’s external output should be set to SVGA (800 × 600) resolution. •With some models of computer having LCD displays or the like, displaying images simultaneously on the projector and the monitor’s display may prevent the images from displaying properly. If this happens, turn off the computer’s LCD display. For information on how to turn off the LCD display, see the owner’s manual of your computer. •If a signal not supported by the projector is input, the “Unsupported signal” will appear. •If no signal is being input from the connected device, the “No signal” will appear. •If an unavailable operation button is pressed, the icon will appear. 1 2 3 12
27 Operations 26 ■Using auto setting This function sets up the projector to the optimum state for each type of the input signal by using simple operations.1 Press the SET UP button.The Set up menu appears. 2 Press the SET UP button again.The menu item is automatically adjusted/set. For computer input, the icon will appear during processing. For manual adjustment and setting, see the following table p.27 . Notes•The image may not be projected or auto adjustment/setting may not be performed correctly for input signals other than those supported by the projector p.45 , p.46 . •Keystone adjustment cannot be corrected automatically. ●Correcting the keystone distortion When the foot adjuster p.25 is used to change the projector placement angle while projecting the image, the picture will undergo keystone (trapezoidal) distortion. This projector is capable of correcting this keystone distortion . ●Manual adjustment Press the SET UP button to display the Set up menu and select [Keystone]. Use the buttons for keystone adjustment. When the adjustment is finished, press the RETURN button. The menu disappears. Notes•Depending on the amount of keystone adjustment and the content of images, some information may be lost, or the picture quality may suffer. •Keystone adjustment is available for the keystone distortion in a slant angle of ±15 degrees. •Keystone adjustment will not change the shape of the menus, the start-up screen, and the background (with no signal input). Using handy features Control panelRemote Control Before correction After correction ●Manual adjustments and settings The menu items of the Set up menu vary depending on the input type, as shown in the table below. Use the buttons to adjust the items in the table below, then press the RETURN button when you are finished. Select Item Description Computer Camera Y/P B/PR Video S-video KeystoneCorrect the keystone (trapezoid) distortion of the screen. Screen shrinking Screen shrinking downward upwardAuto setting Automatically adjusts items such as the sampling phase depending on the type of input signal. Press the SET UP button. PhaseAdjust with to eliminate flicker. FrequencyAdjust with to eliminate periodic patterns and flickering when many vertical lines appear on the screen. H-positionAdjust the horizontal position of the image. Move left Move right V-positionAdjust the vertical position of the image. Move down Move up Clamp 1Adjusts the clamp pulse position. Lower Higher Clamp 2Adjusts the clamp pulse width. Narrower Wider Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s N o N o N o Ye s N o N o N o Ye s N o N o N o Ye s N o N o N o Ye s N o N o N o Ye s N o N o N o Ye s N o N o N o
29 Operations 28 Using handy features (Continued)■Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily (Mute) When you want to project the images of another projector, overhead projector, etc. temporarily, this projector’s images and sound can be turned off. Press the remote control’s MUTE button.The picture and sound are cut off. (The Mute function is released when pressing the MUTE button again.)Notes•The icon will appear while mute is in effect. •Operating any other functions will also cancel the muting. ■Freezing the image (Freeze) The image being projected can be made to be frozen. This function is to be used to pause a video during a presentation, etc. Press the remote control’s FREEZE button.The picture pauses. (The Freeze function is released when pressing the FREEZE button again.)Notes•The icon will appear while freeze is in effect. •Other operation will also release the freeze. •Even if an image is frozen on the projector, the pictures are running on the video or other equipment. •If you use this function on video software sold on the market, broadcast or broadcast on cable except for the purpose of your private viewing and listening, it may infringe the copyright protected by the copyright laws. Remote Control Remote Control You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the operation buttons p.16 on the control panel (main unit side) and remote control. ■How to use the menus The menu shown below is for operation instructions purposes and might differ from the actual display. Using the menus Note •Menu adjustments and settings are saved when the power is turned off via the ON/ STANDBY button. If the power cable is disconnected before this, or the power goes out, then the data will not be saved. Display the Setting display menu The menu disappears. 1. Press the MENU button 2. Select a Category 3. Adjustments & Settings 5. End Press the MENU button Select a category by using . There are following four categories:Displays the current adjustments and settings of selected category. Item shown with gray cannot be adjusted with the current input source.p.30 Image adjustment menu p.31 Display setting menu Default setting menu p.32 Status display menu p.33 The figure shows displays given for operation instructions purposes. As the display may differ depending on the item, use the following pages as a reference. ItemAdjustment/Setting Value These marks signify the items can be adjusted/set by using . These marks signify the items can be selected from the list by using . After an item is selected, apply it by pressing . Press to open the menu. This mark signfy that there are options. Press to display a list of options. 4. Back Return button
31 Operations 30 ■The image adjustment menuUse this menu to adjust image-related items.Items that can be adjusted are marked with “Yes”, and those that cannot are marked with “No”. Item Description Computer Y/P B/PR Video CameraS-video ContrastAdjust the image contrast. Yes Yes Yes Yes Lower Higher BrightnessAdjust the brightness of the image. Yes Yes Yes Yes Darker Brighter ColorAdjust the color of the image. No Yes Yes No Lighter Deeper Tint *1 Adjust the tint of the image color. No No Yes No Reddish Greenish SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the image. No Yes Yes Yes Softer Sharper NoiseSet the function to reduce screen noise. No Yes Yes No reduction On (Enable) Off (Disable) PicturePress . Toggle the picture mode with Yes Yes Yes No mode / . Bright/Standard/True color R-levelAdjust red of the image color. Yes Yes Yes Yes Less red More red G-levelAdjust green of the image color. Yes Yes Yes Yes Less green More green B-levelAdjust blue of the image color. Yes Yes Yes Yes Less blue More blue NTSC mode *1 Set the black level with / button. No No Yes No US: NTSC (US) mode Japan: NTSC (JAPAN) mode ShutterSet the shutter speed of the camera to No No No Yes the local power frequency. (TDP-SC25)50 Hz 60 Hz WhiteSet the white balance of the document No No No Yes balance *2 camera. (TDP-SC25)Auto Lock *1: [Tint] and [NTSC mode] can be displayed and adjusted only when the video signal is set to [NTSC] and [NTSC4.43]. (NTSC mode is set to JAPAN when the language is set to Japanese. It is set to US for other languages.) *2: Even if the white balance is set to [Lock], turning the projector off disables this function and turning it on again the next time resets the menu to [Auto]. (TDP-SC25)Using the menu (Continued) ■The display setting menuUse this menu to set screen display-related items. (Full): Display with 800 × 600 dot resolution (Thru): Display with sampling resolution (for computer input) (Wide): Wide-screen display (for Video, S-video, and Y/P B/PR) Select one of the languages below to use for displaying the menu and messages[ : Enter setting mode] [ :Selection] [Apply: ] English/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/Español/Português/ / Svenska/Türkçe/ / / /Screen to display when there is no input signal (Logo) (Blue) (Black) Display icons as function guidesOn Off Display start-up screen when power is turned on On Off Description Item Screen size Language Background IconStart-up screenNote •If “Thru” is selected for screen size, portions exceeding the native resolution (800 × 600 pixels) will not appear on the screen. Note that for RGB signals with clock frequency 110MHz or lower, all input pixel signals are sampled. However, if the clock speed is higher than this, the RGB pixel signal is thinned before sampling.
33 Operations 32 Using the menu (Continued) ■Displaying Information (Status display) This displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc. “Yes”: displayed, “No”: not displayed Item Description Computer Y/P B/PR Video CameraS-video Input Input source name Yes Yes Yes YesMode name RGB input mode [Note 1] Ye s N o N o N o H-resolution Horizontal resolution (in dots) Yes No No NoV-resolution Vertical resolution (in dots) Yes No No NoH-frequency Horizontal sync frequency Yes No No NoV-frequency Vertical sync frequency [Note 2] Ye s N o N o N o Sync Sync signal polarity [Note 3] Ye s N o N o N o Signal format Y/P B/PR signal format No Yes No No Video mode Color method of video signal No No Yes NoLamp time Time of lamp use [Note 4] Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Lamp reset count The count for lamp replacement Yes Yes Yes YesTotal time The total time that this projector is used Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Version Firmware version [Note 5] Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Notes 1:The mode of supported RGB signals p.45 is shown. 2:Same as the refresh rate of the computer signal. 3:Sync signal polarity shown as P (positive) or N (negative) for [H/V]. 4:Displays [Lamp time] as a measure of when the lamp should be replaced. (Cannot be used as a counter of guaranteed lamp time.) When the displayed time approaches 3,000 hours, consult with a store about getting a TLPLV5 replacement lamp (sold separately) prepared. 5: [Version] shows the version of the projector’s internal control program. This version is referred to for customer service, etc. Note•The displayed information will not be refreshed if the status changes. To refresh the information, dismiss the display, then display it again. ■The default setting menuThis menu shows placement status and other settings. Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style. Set the timer to wait for the power to be turned off after signal input stops.Press . Switch with and . Off (not turned off)/1 min./5 min./10 min./30 min./60 min. Set whether the input with signals is only selected or not.Sets whether to turn on the power when the ON/STANDBY button is pressed (Manual), or when the power cord is plugged in (Auto). Manual AutoSets the lamp power. Sets the cooling fan speed.Press . Resets all adjustments and settings to their factory settings. Description Item Projection mode No signal power off Auto input search Power on Lamp power [Note 1] Fan mode [Note 2] Reset all (Rear mounted from ceiling) (Standard) (Rear)(Mounted from ceiling) On Off Standard High Yes No Low Standard p.20 Notes 1: When Lamp power is set to Low, the screen becomes a little darker, but the cooling fan noise gets quieter. 2: Setting [Fan mode] to [High] increases the cooling fan speed. Set this option to use the projector, for example, at high altitude (over 1,500 meters above sea level). Notes •Note that in the event of a power outage but the power is restored afterwards, the projector power will come on if Power on is set to Auto.•When you turn off the projector even if Power on is set to Auto, you must press the ON/ STANDBY button to turn the power off.
35 Operations 34 Using the document cameraPlease read this chapter if the model you purchased is TDP-SC25 which includes a document camera.■How to use the document camera Using the camera attached on the projector PRECAUTIONS •For camera interconnection, be sure to use the supplied RGB cable (25 cm or 3 m). If you use the other cables, the normal operation may not be achieved and even the malfunction may result. •When moving the projector with the camera attached, do not grab the camera arm and/or the camera head. •When moving the projector with the camera attached, first ensure that the camera is securely locked in position on the tray . •Insert the RGB cable straight and securely until it is fixed in place. •Do not jolt or force the camera head or camera arm. Doing so could cause malfunction. •Note that when extending or rotating the camera arm, the arm moves in an arc. Take care not to bump yourself or others with it. •When placing the projector in the carrying bag, remove the connection cables. Otherwise, damage to the connectors and cables may result. Status before preparation (When stored)1) Set up arm.2) Rotate arm. 3) Raise camera head. Using the camera removed from the projector 2 1 1 PRECAUTIONS •Installation of the document camera onto the tray should be performed in the reverse order shown above. •When replacing the document camera on the tray, ensure that the lock lever is securely locked in position. •When using the tip resistant bars, pull them fully until each forms the angle of 90 degree. If you don’t use the bars, the camera may topple over. Status before preparation (When stored)1) Disconnect the RGB cable, then slide the lock switch to release lock.2) While pushing the lock lever in the arrow direction, lift up the document camera. 4) Extend the tip resistant bars to set the document camera.5) Connect the document camera and the projector using the supplied RGB cable. 3) Remove the document camera from the tray.Pull up toward direction q
37 Operations 36 ■Image projection with the document camera1 Place the document.Set the document at the side of the projector . 2 Press the CAMERA button, and select camera input.•The input returns to the previous input when the CAMERA button is pressed again. •Camera input can also be selected by pressing either the remote control or projector’s INPUT button.3 Rotate the camera head to align the orientation of the document for shooting by checking the screen. 4 Move the camera arm up and down to adjust the image size.•Closeup shot with the distance shorter than 100 mm cannot be performed.5 Adjust the focus using the focusing lever on the camera head Focusing lever Rotate the focusing lever to either NEAR or FA R, whichever is better in focusing. •Near: 100 mm to 300 mm Far: 300 mm to 5 m Using the document camera (Continued) Farther (↑): Smaller image Closer (↓): Larger image 6 If the screen is too dark or too bright, use the CAMERA GAIN (+/–) buttons to make it easier to see.The Sharpness of the camera image can also be adjusted using the Image adjustment menu p.30 . 7 After use, fold up the document camera.Fold up the camera using the reverse order from unfolding the document camera p.34 . Notes •There is no audio output when camera input is selected. •If the room’s fluorescent lighting causes the image to flicker, either turn off the fluorescent light, or set the Shutter from the Image adjustment menu p.30 . Note that changing the Shutter setting may not eliminate the flicker, depending on the lighting, state of the document, or image adjustment. ■Locking the white balance Although the projector’s camera is constantly adjusting the color balance of the images it photographs, the color balance may be disrupted, depending on the color layout of the document. If this happens, the white balance can be locked using the procedures below. 1 Lay down a piece of white paper, and adjust so it fills the screen.Adjust the camera head and arm so that the white paper fills the screen completely. 2 Set the White balance to Lock in the Image adjustment menu. p.30 The white balance is locked. If you want to return to the auto adjustment, set the White balance to Auto in the Image adjustment menu.Notes •If the white balance is set to Lock, once power is turned off, the setting goes back to Auto. •The color of the room lighting may prevent the white balance from being adjusted to the optimum level. In this situation, or if you want to use a certain tinting, adjust the R-level, G-level and B-level on the Image adjustment menu p.30 .
39 Maintenance 38 1 Unplug power cord. 2 Wait until lamp is sufficiently cooled.Wait for at least 1 hour. 3 Remove the lamp cover.Loosen the 2 screws, then pull up to the direction of the arrow with your fingers as shown to remove the lamp cover. Use care to avoid any damage to nails and/or tip of your finger(s). If you have any difficulty in removal, you can use a screwdriver or any other smaller tool for your convenience. 4 Pull out the lamp.Loosen the 2 screws holding the lamp in place, and pull up the handle to remove the lamp. 5 Mount the new lamp.Align the orientation, press down until the bottom is reached, and lock in place using the two lamp locking screws. 6 Replace the lamp cover.Align the cover, and press it in, then tighten the screws loosened in step 3 until the lamp cover is no longer loose. 7 Reset the lamp timer.See the lamp’s manual for instructions on resetting the lamp timer.Notes and Precautions •Press the button twice to display (a rough guide) the time of lamp use, the Lamp time item, in the Status display menu. p.33 •It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 3,000 hours of use. When Lamp time reaches 3,000 hours, the icon and a message will appear. This display disappears when you press button. •Attach the lamp cover correctly so that it is not loose. If it is not attached correctly, the lamp may fail to come on p.41 , and the lamp’s lifetime may be shortened. •Always replace the lamp with a new one. •The lamp is made out of glass. Do not touch the glass surface with your bare hands, bang it, or scratch it. (Dirt, jolts, scratches and the like could break the lamp.) 12122 1 345 Lamp cover About lampMaintenanceThe product’s light source is a mercury lamp that lights at increased internal pressure. Be sure to fully understand the following characteristics of the lamp and handle it with extreme care.•The lamp may burst with a loud noise due to impact or deterioration, or fail to light at the expiration of its life. •How long it takes before the lamp bursts or the life expires may vary greatly by lamp. Some may burst shortly after first use. •Burst is likely to happen if the lamp is used after the replacement period has elapsed. •When the lamp bursts, the broken pieces of glass may get inside the product or be released outside from the openings for ventilation. •When the lamp bursts, a slight amount of mercury gas enclosed in the lamp along with glass dust may be released from the openings for ventilation.■ Immediately replace the lamp when a sign appears on the screen.•When the replacement time approaches, a message will appear on the screen. •The risk of burst will increase if the lamp is continuously used without being replaced. •Frequently check the used hours and prepare spares when the replacement time approaches. (Refer to “Status display”. p.33 ) ■ When the lamp is broken•If glass components, including a lamp and a lens, should break, handle the broken pieces with care to avoid injury and contact your dealer for repair service. •In the event of lamp burst, unplug the product from the wall outlet, leave and completely ventilate the room. Then, thoroughly clean the area around the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area. •When the lamp bursts, consult a doctor if glass dust or mercury gas gets into your eyes or you breathe it.Lamp replacementA lamp is consumable supplies. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and the lamp could burn out. This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. (The lifetime of the lamp depends on condition of use.) If this happens, replace it with a new one . WARNING •If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, it is recommended to use your Toshiba dealership when the lamp has to be exchanged. •When replacing, always use lamp “TLPLV5” (sold separately). CAUTION •If you have been using the projector, the lamp will be very hot, and may cause burn injuries . Wait for the lamp to cool (for longer than 1 hour) before replacing it. • If the lamp should break, please handle with care to avoid injury due to broken pieces and contact your dealer for repair service.