ivEnglish ...Important InformationRemote Control Precautions• Handle the remote control carefully.• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.• Do not short, heat, or take apart batteries.• Do not throw batteries into fire.• If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.• Ensure that you have the batteries’ polarity (+/–) aligned correctly.• Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together.• Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.Lamp Replacement• Use the specified lamp for safety and performance.• To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on pages 84-85.• Be sure to replace the lamp when the message [THE LAMP LIFE EXCEEDED] appears. If you continue touse the lamp after the lamp has reached the end of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and piecesof glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury.If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement.A Lamp CharacteristicThe projector has a discharge lamp for special purposes as a light source.A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age. Also repeatedly turning thelamp on and off will increase the possibility of its lower brightness. The actual lamp life may vary depend-ing upon the individual lamp, the environmental conditions and usage.CAUTION:• DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used. It will be extremely hot. Turn theprojector off and then disconnect the power cord. Allow at least one hour for the lamp to cool beforehandling.• When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the projec-tor. Glass fragments could fall if the lamp has been burned out.Note for US ResidentsThe lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose according to Local, State or Federal Laws.- If the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this user’smanual.- If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.- If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.• Disconnect the power cord and any other cables before carrying the projector.• Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord before cleaning the cabinet or replacing the lamp.• Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord if the projector is not to be used for an extended periodof time.• When using a LAN cable:For safety, do not connect to the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage.