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4
Remove the air filter.
•
Pick the air filter up with your fingers and
lift it out of the filter cover.
lift it out of the filter cover.
5
Clean the air filter.
•
Clean the dust off the air filter and cover
with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.
with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.
6
Replace the air filter.
•
Place the air filter underneath the tabs
on the filter cover.
on the filter cover.
7
Replace the filter cover.
•
Align the tab on the filter cover and place
it while pressing the tab to close it (1).
Then tighten the user service screw (2)
to secure the filter cover.
it while pressing the tab to close it (1).
Then tighten the user service screw (2)
to secure the filter cover.
1
2
Tab
User service screw
Replacing the Air Filter
Note
•
Be sure the filter cover is securely installed.
The power will not turn on unless it is
correctly installed.
The power will not turn on unless it is
correctly installed.
•
If dust or dirt has collected inside the rear
and bottom air filters (not removable), clean
the filter with a vacuum cleaner extension
hose.
and bottom air filters (not removable), clean
the filter with a vacuum cleaner extension
hose.
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Appendix
Maintenance Indicators
■ The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.
■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate
red, and the projector will enter the standby mode. After the projector has entered the standby
mode, follow the procedures given below.
mode, follow the procedures given below.
Temperature warning indicator
Lamp indicator
Power indicator
About the temperature warning indicator
If the temperature inside the
projector increases, due to
blockage of the air vents, or the
projector increases, due to
blockage of the air vents, or the
setting location, “
” will
illuminate in the lower left corner of the picture. If
the temperature keeps on rising, the lamp will turn off
and the temperature warning indicator will blink, the
cooling fan will run for a further 90 seconds, and then
the projector will enter the standby mode. After
the temperature keeps on rising, the lamp will turn off
and the temperature warning indicator will blink, the
cooling fan will run for a further 90 seconds, and then
the projector will enter the standby mode. After
“
” appears, be sure to perform the following
measures.
About the lamp indicator
■ The lamp life becomes 0%, when used
for approximately 4,000 hours with “Eco
Mode” or when used for approximately
2,000 hours with “Standard Mode” (see
page
Mode” or when used for approximately
2,000 hours with “Standard Mode” (see
page
43
).
■ 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 will automatically en-
ter the standby mode. At this time, the
lamp indicator will illuminate in red.
then the projector will automatically en-
ter the standby mode. At this time, the
lamp indicator will illuminate in red.
■ If you try to turn on the projector a fourth
time without replacing the lamp, the pro-
jector will not turn on.
jector will not turn on.
Maintenance indicator
Condition
Problem
Possible Solution
Temperature
warning
indicator
Normal
Abnormal
Off
Red on/
Standby
Standby
The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.
temperature is
abnormally high.
Abnormal
•
Blocked air intake
•
Relocate the projector to an area
with proper ventilation.
with proper ventilation.
•
Clean the air filter of the projector.
(See page
(See page
61
.)
•
Cooling fan break-
down
down
•
Internal circuit failure
•
Clogged air intake
•
Take the projector to your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page
73
)
for repair.
Lamp
indicator
Red on/
Standby
Standby
The lamp does
not illuminate.
not illuminate.
•
Burnt-out lamp
•
Lamp circuit failure
•
Carefully replace the lamp. (See
page
page
66
.)
•
Take the projector to your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page
73
)
for repair.
•
Please exercise care when
replacing the lamp.
replacing the lamp.
Red on
Time to change
the lamp.
the lamp.
•
Remaining lamp life
becomes 5% or less.
becomes 5% or less.
Power
indicator
The power
indicator blinks
in red when the
projector is on.
indicator blinks
in red when the
projector is on.
•
The filter cover or
lamp unit cover is
open.
lamp unit cover is
open.
•
Securely install the cover.
•
If the power indicator blinks in red
even when the filter cover and
lamp unit cover is securely
installed, contact your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center for advice.
even when the filter cover and
lamp unit cover is securely
installed, contact your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center for advice.
Green on/
Red on
Red on
Red blinks
Green on
Green blinks
when the
lamp is
warming up.
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Info
•
If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters the standby mode, follow the pos-
sible solutions on the previous page 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.)
sible solutions on the previous page 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 for a brief moment due to power outage or some other cause while using the
projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after that, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red and
the lamp may not be lit. In this case, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, replace the power cord in the
AC outlet and then turn the power on again.
projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after that, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red and
the lamp may not be lit. In this case, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, replace the power cord in the
AC outlet and then turn the power on again.
•
If you want to clean the air vents during projector operation, be sure to put the projector into the standby
mode. After the cooling fan has stopped, clean the vents.
mode. After the cooling fan has stopped, clean the vents.
•
The cooling fan keeps the internal temperatures of the projector constant and this function is controlled
automatically. The sound of the cooling fan may change during operation because the fan speed may change
and this is not a malfunction.
automatically. The sound of the cooling fan may change during operation because the fan speed may change
and this is not a malfunction.
•
Do not unplug the power cord after the projector has entered the standby mode and while the cooling fan is
running. The cooling fan runs for about 90 seconds.
running. The cooling fan runs for about 90 seconds.
Maintenance Indicators
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Appendix
Lamp
■ It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life be-
comes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality.
The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page
The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page
41
.
■ For lamp replacement, please consult your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center.
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).
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
Caution Concerning the Lamp
■ This projector utilizes a pressurized mercury lamp. A loud sound may indicate lamp failure. Lamp
failure can be attributed to numerous sources such as: excessive shock, improper cooling, surface
scratches or deterioration of the lamp due to a lapse of usage time. The period of time up to failure
largely varies depending on the individual lamp and/or the condition and the frequency of use. It is
important to note that failure can often result in the bulb cracking.
scratches or deterioration of the lamp due to a lapse of usage time. The period of time up to failure
largely varies depending on the individual lamp and/or the condition and the frequency of use. It is
important to note that failure can often result in the bulb cracking.
■ When the lamp replacement indicator and on-screen display icon are illuminated, it is recommended
that the lamp be replaced with a new one immediately, even if the lamp appears to be operating
normally.
normally.
■ Should the lamp break, the glass particles may spread inside the lamp cage or gas contained in the
lamp may be vented into the room from the exhaust vent. Because the gas in this lamp includes
mercury, ventilate the room well if the lamp breaks and avoid all exposure to the released gas. In
case of exposure to the gas, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
mercury, ventilate the room well if the lamp breaks and avoid all exposure to the released gas. In
case of exposure to the gas, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
■ Should the lamp break, there is also a possibility that glass particles may spread inside of the
projector. In such a case, it is recommended you contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector
Dealer or Service Center to remove the damaged lamp and assure safe operation.
Dealer or Service Center to remove the damaged lamp and assure safe operation.
Replacing the Lamp
Caution
•
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.
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.
before removing the lamp unit.
■ If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Autho-
rized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit of type BQC-
PGB10S//1 from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Then carefully
change the lamp by following the instructions described in this section. If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
PGB10S//1 from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Then carefully
change the lamp by following the instructions described in this section. If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Regarding the Lamp
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