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■ Use a commercially available blower or lens

cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses)
for cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid type
cleaning agents, as they may wear off the
coating film on the surface of the lens.

■ As the surface of the lens can easily get

damaged, be careful not to scrape or hit the
lens.

■ Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the

exhaust vent and the intake vent.

■ Ensure that you have unplugged the power

cord before cleaning the projector.

■ The cabinet as well as the operation panel is

made of plastic. Avoid using benzene or
thinner, as these can damage the finish on the
cabinet.

■ Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides

on the projector.
Do not attach rubber or plastic items to the
projector for long periods.
The effects of some of the agents in the plastic
may cause damage to the quality or finish of the
projector.

■ Wipe off dirt gently with a soft flannel cloth.

■ When the dirt is hard to remove, soak a cloth in

a mild detergent diluted with water, wring the
cloth well and then wipe the projector.
Strong cleaning detergents may discolor, warp
or damage the coating on the projector. Make
sure to test on a small, inconspicuous area on
the projector before use.

• If you want to clean the air vents during projec-

tor operation, ensure you press STANDBY/ON
on the projector or STANDBY  on the remote
control and put the projector into standby
mode. After the cooling fan has stopped, clean
the vents.

Wax

Mild detergent

Mild detergent diluted

with water

Thinner

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■ When the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less,   (yellow) and “Change The Lamp” will be

displayed on the screen. When the percentage becomes 0%, it will change to   (red), the lamp will
automatically turn off and then the projector will automatically enter 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 projector will

If the temperature inside 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, and then the projec-
tor will enter standby mode. After “

” appears, ensure you perform the measures described on

page 49.

Lamp indicator

■ The warning lights (power indicator, lamp indicator and temperature warning indicator) 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 standby mode. After the projector has entered standby mode,
follow the procedures given below.

Temperature warning
indicator

Power indicator

Lamp indicator

Red on

Power indicator

Indicators on the Projector

Green on

Normal (Standby)

Normal (Power on)

Green on

Green blinks

Normal

The lamp is warming up.

Temperature warning
indicator

Off

Red on

Normal

The internal temperature is abnormally
high. (See page 49.)

Red blinks

Abnormal (See page 49.)

Red on

The lamp is shut down abnormally or
requires to be changed. (See page 49.)

Green blinks

Normal (Cooling)

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• If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters standby mode, follow the

possible solutions above and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before plug-
ging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 10 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 illumi-
nate 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.

• The cooling fan keeps the internal temperature of the projector constant and this function is con-

trolled automatically. The sound of the cooling fan may change during operation because the fan
speed may change and this is not a malfunction.

Maintenance indicator

Problem

The internal
temperature is
abnormally
high.

The lamp does
not illuminate.

Time to change
the lamp.

The lamp does
not illuminate.

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

Cause

• Blocked air intake

• Cooling fan

breakdown

• Internal circuit

failure

• Clogged air intake

• The lamp is shut

down abnormally.

• Remaining lamp life

becomes 5% or
less.

• Burnt-out lamp
• Lamp circuit failure

• The lamp unit cover

is open.

Possible Solution

• Relocate the projector to

an area with proper
ventilation. (See page 8.)

• Take the projector to your

nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service
Center for repair.

• Disconnect the power cord

from the AC outlet, and
then connect it again.

• Carefully replace the lamp.

(See page 51.)

• Take the projector to your

nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service
Center for repair.

• Please exercise care when

replacing the lamp.

• Securely install the cover.

• If the power indicator blinks

in red even when the lamp
unit cover is securely
installed, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service
Center for advice.

Abnormal

Red on

(Standby)

Red on

Red on

(Standby)

Red

blinks

Tempera-

ture

warning

indicator

Lamp

indicator

Power

indicator

Normal

Off

Green on

(Green

blinks

when the

lamp is

warming

up or

turning

off.)

Green on/

Red on

Green

blinks

(Cooling)

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

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 44.)

■ Purchase a replacement lamp of type AN-XR30LP from your place of purchase, nearest Sharp

Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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 assure safe operation.

■ 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.

• Do not remove the lamp unit from the projector right after use. The lamp will be very hot and may

cause burns 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.

■ Carefully change the lamp by following the instructions described in this section. * If you wish,

* If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Authorized

Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair.

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