Timing of replacing the lamp
When the lamp becomes dark or the picture colour is not normal or the lamp indicator on TV set flashes, replace with a new lamp.
Replacing the lamp for SONY KDF-E50A11E
- Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Replace the lamp 30 minutes or more after the power is turned off to allow it to cool.
- Take the new lamp out of the box. Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.
- Remove the outside lamp cover.
- Remove the lamp door. Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover.
- Pull out the lamp. Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards. Then pull the lamp straight out.
- Put the new lamp into itd place. Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark.
- Reattach the lamp door. Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover.
- Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.
Tips:
- Only use the lamp XL-2400 for replacement.
- Do not remove the lamp except when replacing it.
- Replace the lamp only after it becomes cool. The front glass remains at least 100°C (212°F) even after the power has been turned off for 30 minutes.
- Do not place the old lamp in proximity to children or flammable material.
- Do not get the old lamp wet, or insert objects inside the lamp. It may cause the lamp to explode.
- Attach the new SONY KDF-E50A11E lamp securely. If it is not securely attached, the picture may become dark.
- Attach the lamp cover firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on.
- When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This doesn’t indicate damage to the TV set.
- Always remember to dispose of used lamps in an enviromentally friendly way.
General troubleshooting
The TV turns off authomatically. (Enters standby mode)
- Check if the Timer is activated. If no signal is received or no operation is performed in the TV mode for 10 minutes, the Tv automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns off authomatically.
- Check if the Timer is activated.
Some input sources cannot be selected.
- Select AV preset in the Set Up menu and cancel Skip of the input source.
The remote does not function.
The SONY KDF-E50A11E lamp indicator on front of the TV set is lit.
- Turn the TV off. Then turn the TV on again, if the lamp indicator is still lit, then replace the internal lamp as described in the “Replacing the Lamp” section above.