1177. Maintenance❸ Replacing the LampWhen the lamp reaches the end of its life, the LAMP indicator in the cabinet will blink red. Even though the lampmay still be working, replace the lamp to maintain the optimal projector performance. After replacing the lamp, besure to clear the lamp hour meter. (→ page 113)CAUTION• DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used. It will be extremely hot. Turn the projector off,wait 30 seconds, turn off the main power switch and then disconnect the power cable. Allow at least one hourfor the lamp to cool before handling.• DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS except one lamp cover screw and two lamp housing screws. You could re-ceive an electric shock.• Do not break the glass on the lamp housing.Keep finger prints off the glass surface on the lamp housing. Leaving finger prints on the glass surface mightcause an unwanted shadow and poor picture quality.• The projector will turn off and go into standby mode when you continue to use the projector for another 600 hoursafter the lamp has reached the end of its life. If this happens, be sure to replace the lamp. If you continue to usethe lamp after the lamp reaches the end of its life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scat-tered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact yourNEC dealer for lamp replacement.To replace the lamp:Optional lamp and tools needed for replacement:• Replacement lamp NP05LP• Phillips screwdriver or equivalent1. Place the projector on a soft cloth and turn it over to access the lamp cover on the bottom.VIDEO INAUDIO INUSBLANAUDIO INHDMI INAUDIO INCOMPUTER /COMPONENT 2 INCOMPUTER /COMPONENT 1 INPC CONTROLMONITOR OUTAUDIO OUTS-VIDEO INAUDIO INL/MONOL/MONORR2. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the lamp cover screw and remove the lamp cover.AUDIO INHDMI INCOMPUTER /COMPONENT 2 INPC CONTROLAUDIO INHDMI INCOMPUTER /COMPONENT 2 INPC CONTROL
