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■ The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.

■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp replacement indicator will

Temperature warning indicator

Lamp replacement indicator

Power indicator

If the temperature inside the pro-
jector increases, due to blockage
of the air vents, or the setting lo-

cation,  “

” will illuminate in

the lower left corner of the picture.
If the temperature keeps on rising,
the lamp will turn off and the tem-
perature warning indicator will
blink, the cooling fan will run for a
further 90 seconds, and then the
power will be shut off. After

“

” appears, be sure to per-

form the following measures.

■ The lamp life becomes 0%, when used

for approximately 4,500 hours with “Eco
Mode” or when used for approximately
3,000 hours with “Standard Mode” (see
page 

■ When the remaining lamp life becomes

5% or less, “

” (yellow) will be displayed

on the screen. When the percentage be-

comes 0%, “

” will change to “

” (red),

the lamp will automatically turn off and
then the projector as well. At this time,
the lamp replacement indicator will illu-
minate in red.

■ If you try to turn on the projector a fourth

time without replacing the lamp, the pro-
jector will not turn on.

Maintenance indicator

Condition

Problem

Possible Solution

Temperature

warning

indicator

Normal

Abnormal

Off

Red on/
Power off

The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.

Abnormal

• Blocked air intake

• Relocate the projector to an area

with proper ventilation.

• Cooling fan break-

down

• Internal circuit failure

• Clogged air intake

• Take the projector to your nearest

Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page 

for repair.

Lamp

replacement

indicator

Red on/
Power off

The lamp does
not illuminate.

• Burnt-out lamp

• Lamp circuit failure

• Carefully replace the lamp. (See

• Take the projector to your nearest

Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page 

for repair.

• Please exercise care when

replacing the lamp.

Green on

Green

blinks

when the

lamp is

active.

Red on

Time to change
the lamp

• Remaining lamp life

becomes 5% or less.

Power

indicator

The power
indicator blinks
in red when the
projector is on.

• The filter/lamp unit

cover is open.

• Securely install the cover.

• If the power indicator blinks even

when the filter/lamp unit cover is
securely installed, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized Projec-
tor Dealer or Service Center for
advice.

Green on/
Red on

Red blinks

• If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the power turns off, follow the above possible solutions

and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before plugging in the power cord and turning
the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)

• If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief test, the lamp replacement indicator may

be triggered, preventing the power from going on. Should this occur, disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet and plug it back in again.

• If you want to clean the air vents during projector operation, be sure to first press 

 on the projector or

 on the remote control and after the power has turned off and the cooling fan has stopped, then clean the

vents.

• Do not unplug the power cord after the power has been turned off and while the cooling fan is running. The

cooling fan runs for about 90 seconds.

■ It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life be-

■ For lamp replacement, please consult your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service

IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service
of this projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through a Sharp Autho-
rized Projector Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).

U.S.A. ONLY

■ This projector utilizes a pressurized mercury lamp. A loud sound may indicate lamp failure. Lamp

■ When the lamp replacement indicator and on-screen display icon are illuminated, it is recommended

■ Should the lamp break, the glass particles may spread inside the lamp cage or gas contained in the

■ Should the lamp break, there is also a possibility that glass particles may spread inside of the

• Do not remove the lamp unit immediately after operation of the projector. The lamp will be hot and touching

it can lead to burn or injury.

• Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp unit to fully cool

before removing the lamp unit.

■ If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Autho-

Lamp
unit

BQC-PGA10X//1

• Be sure to remove the lamp unit using the

handle. Be sure not to touch the glass sur-
face of the lamp unit or the inside of the
projector.

• To avoid injury to yourself and damage to

the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the
steps below.

• Do not loosen other screws except for the

filter/lamp unit cover and lamp unit.

• Please refer to the installation manual in-

cluded with the lamp unit.

• Wait until the cooling fan stops.

Warning!

• Do not remove the lamp unit from the

projector right after use. The lamp will
be very hot and may cause burn or in-
jury.

• Unplug the power cord from the AC

socket.

• Leave the lamp until it has fully cooled

down (about 1 hour).

• Change the air filter whenever you in-

• Turn the projector over. Loosen the user

service screw (1) that secures the fil-
ter/lamp unit cover. Pressing the tab
(2), remove the filter/lamp unit cover
(3).