Replacing the Hitachi ED-X30 projector lamp

This guide shows how to replace the Hitachi ED-X30 projector lamp

Keep track o so you’ll know when to replace its time to replace the f the Hitachi ED-X30 projector lamp. Watch for these signs that indicated the projector lamp is reaching its end of life:

• The Power and Lamp Indicators will begin blinking.
• Color tone on the screen may also appear weak or washed out.
• Picture has poor color quality.

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• Hitachi DT00841/CPX400/X200LAMP Original Lamp
• DT00841 Hitachi Projector Lamp Replacement. Projector Lamp Assembly with High Quality Genuine Original Ushio Bulb Inside.
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• DT00841 Hitachi CP-X400 Projector Lamp
• AuraBeam Professional Hitachi DT00841 Projector Replacement Lamp with Housing (Powered by Philips)

Install the replacement projector lamp

Before installing the replacement follow these important safety tips:

• Turn off the Hitachi ED-X30 projector.
• Unplug the power cord.
• Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. It should be cool to the touch. This projector works using high heat and there is danger you can be burned.
• NOTE: If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, don’t stand underneath the projector while opening the cover.

• Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover and then slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it.
• Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the projector lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles. Be careful not to bang the lamp.

NOTE: The Hitachi DT0084 projector lamp contains mercury and must be recycled properly. Don’t place in regular garbage.

• Insert the new lamp, taking care not to touch the actual bulb. Oil in your fingers will cause a dark spot on the lamp when it heats up.
• Tighten the 2 screws of the Hitachi DT0084 projector lamp that were loosened to remove the old projector lamp.
• Slide the lamp cover back in place and firmly fasten the screw of the lamp cover.
• Turn on the projector and set the lamp timer

To reset the projector lamp timer:

Reset the projector lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp so the Hitachi ED-X30 projector can properly track the lamp life. Otherwise you run the risk of using the lamp beyond its lamp life.

• Press the MENU button
• Scroll down to the GO TO ADVANCED MENU option. Press ENTER
• Scroll down to the OPTION menu in the left column and press ENTER.
• Scroll down to LAMP TIME. Press ENTER To make a dialogue field appear
• Scroll up to the RESET option on the dialogue box.
• The lamp setting will be set to zero.

Why avoid buying counterfeits

Despite their bargain prices, counterfeits have a number of major problems:

• shorter life than original lamps
• prone to explosions that can damage your projector
• created with toxic substitute parts that are a health hazard
• usually missing the proper safeguards to protect your eyesight from damage
• no calibrated properly so damage the sensitive optics in your Hitachi ED-X30 projector

Green your projector

Recycle your lamp housing by only replacing the Hitachi ED-X30 bulb. Our training video shows you how to do it. It’s easy!

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