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15. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
17. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged
in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance, this indicates a need for
service.
service.
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reverse engineer, reverse assemble or discompile the contents thereof.
reverse engineer, reverse assemble or discompile the contents thereof.
19. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
This product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
22. Heat
This product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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Observe the following safeguards when setting up your
projector.
projector.
Caution concerning the lamp unit
■ Potential hazard of glass par-
ticles if lamp ruptures. In case
of lamp rupture, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service
Center for replacement.
See “Replacing the Lamp” on
page 50.
of lamp rupture, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service
Center for replacement.
See “Replacing the Lamp” on
page 50.
Caution concerning the setup of the
projector
projector
■ For minimal servicing and to maintain high
image quality, SHARP recommends that this
projector be installed in an area free from
humidity, dust and cigarette smoke. When the
projector is subjected to these environments,
the vents and lens must be cleaned more of-
ten. As long as the projector is regularly
cleaned, use in these environments will not
reduce the overall operation life of the unit.
Internal cleaning should only be performed
by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or
Service Center.
projector be installed in an area free from
humidity, dust and cigarette smoke. When the
projector is subjected to these environments,
the vents and lens must be cleaned more of-
ten. As long as the projector is regularly
cleaned, use in these environments will not
reduce the overall operation life of the unit.
Internal cleaning should only be performed
by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or
Service Center.
Do not set up the projector in places
exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
■ Position the screen so that it is not in direct
sunlight or room light. Light falling directly on
the screen washes out the colors, making
viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim
the lights when setting up the screen in a
sunny or bright room.
the screen washes out the colors, making
viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim
the lights when setting up the screen in a
sunny or bright room.
Caution regarding placing of the projector
■ Place the projector on a level site within the
adjustment range (approx. 9 degrees) of the
adjustment foot.
adjustment foot.
When using the projector in high-altitude
areas such as mountains (at altitudes of
approximately 1,500 meters (4,900 feet)
or more)
areas such as mountains (at altitudes of
approximately 1,500 meters (4,900 feet)
or more)
■ When you use the projector in high-altitude
areas with thin air, set “Fan Mode” to “High”.
Neglecting this can affect the longevity of the
optical system.
Neglecting this can affect the longevity of the
optical system.
Warning about placing the projector in
a high position
a high position
■ When placing the projector in a high position,
make certain it is carefully secure to avoid
personal injury caused by the projector fall-
ing down.
personal injury caused by the projector fall-
ing down.
Do not subject the projector to hard
impact and/or vibration.
impact and/or vibration.
■ Protect the lens so as not to hit or damage
the surface of the lens.
Rest your eyes occasionally.
■ Continuously watching the screen for long
hours will cause eye strain. Take regular
breaks to rest your eyes.
breaks to rest your eyes.
Avoid locations with extremes of
temperature.
temperature.
■ The operating temperature of the projector is
from 41°F to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C).
■ The storage temperature of the projector is
from –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C).
Do not block the exhaust and intake
vents.
vents.
■ Allow at least 11
13
/
16
inches (30 cm) of space
between the exhaust vent and the nearest
wall or obstruction.
wall or obstruction.
■ Ensure that the intake vent and the exhaust
vent are not obstructed.
■ If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a pro-
tection circuit will automatically put the pro-
jector into standby mode to prevent overheat
damage. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. (See pages 48 and 49.) Remove the pro-
jector power cord from the wall outlet and wait
at least 10 minutes. Place the projector where
the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked,
plug the power cord back in and turn on the
projector. This will return the projector to the
normal operating condition.
jector into standby mode to prevent overheat
damage. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. (See pages 48 and 49.) Remove the pro-
jector power cord from the wall outlet and wait
at least 10 minutes. Place the projector where
the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked,
plug the power cord back in and turn on the
projector. This will return the projector to the
normal operating condition.
■ After the projector is purchased, a faint smell
from the vent may appear when the power is
first turned on. This is normal and is not a
malfunction. It will disappear after the projec-
tor is used for a while.
first turned on. This is normal and is not a
malfunction. It will disappear after the projec-
tor is used for a while.
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Caution regarding usage of the projector
■ If you are not to use the projector for a long
time or before moving the projector, make
certain you unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables
connected to it.
certain you unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables
connected to it.
■ If the power cord is unplugged while the
cooling fan is running, some parts of the
projector may still be hot. Use caution when
handling the projector.
projector may still be hot. Use caution when
handling the projector.
■ Do not carry the projector by holding the lens.
■ When storing the projector, ensure you at-
tach the lens cap to the projector. (See page
11.)
11.)
■ Do not expose the projector to direct sunlight
or place next to heat sources. Doing so may
affect the cabinet color or cause deformation
of the plastic cover.
affect the cabinet color or cause deformation
of the plastic cover.
Other connected equipment
■ When connecting a computer or other audio-
visual equipment to the projector, make the
connections AFTER unplugging the power
cord of the projector from the AC outlet and
turning off the equipment to be connected.
connections AFTER unplugging the power
cord of the projector from the AC outlet and
turning off the equipment to be connected.
■ Please read the operation manuals of the pro-
jector and the equipment to be connected for
instructions on how to make the connections.
instructions on how to make the connections.
Using the projector in other countries
■ The power supply voltage and the shape of
the plug may vary depending on the region
or country you are using the projector in.
When using the projector overseas, make
sure you use an appropriate power cord for
the country you are in.
or country you are using the projector in.
When using the projector overseas, make
sure you use an appropriate power cord for
the country you are in.
Temperature monitor function
■ If the projector starts to overheat due to setup
problems or blockage of the air vents, “
” and
“
” will illuminate in the lower left corner
of the picture. If the temperature continues to
rise, the lamp will turn off, the temperature warn-
ing indicator on the projector will blink, and after
a 60-second cooling-off period the projector will
enter standby mode. Refer to “Maintenance In-
dicators” on page 48 for details.
rise, the lamp will turn off, the temperature warn-
ing indicator on the projector will blink, and after
a 60-second cooling-off period the projector will
enter standby mode. Refer to “Maintenance In-
dicators” on page 48 for details.
Info
• The cooling fan regulates the internal tem-
perature, and its performance is automatically
controlled. The sound of the fan may change
during projector operation due to changes in
the fan speed. This does not indicate
malfunction.
controlled. The sound of the fan may change
during projector operation due to changes in
the fan speed. This does not indicate
malfunction.
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Accessories
Remote control
<RRMCGA581WJSA>
Two R-6 batteries
(“AA” size, UM/SUM-3,
HP-7 or similar)
RGB cable
(10' (3.0 m))
<QCNWGA045WJPZ>
Optional accessories
■ 3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable (10n (3.0 m))
■ DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (5
■ DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (5
57
/
64
” (15cm))
■ Remote receiver
■ Lamp unit
■ Ceiling-mount bracket
■ Extension tube
■ Lamp unit
■ Ceiling-mount bracket
■ Extension tube
AN-C3CP2
AN-A1RS
AN-MR2
AN-XR30LP
AN-60KT
AN-TK201
AN-TK202
AN-TK202
Supplied accessories
Power cord
(6' (1.8 m))
<QACCBA036WJPZ>
• Operation manual (this manual <TINS-D271WJZZ>)
Note
• Some of the optional accessories may not be available depending on the region. Please check with
your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Lens cap (attached)
<CCAPHA027WJSA>
Note
• Codes in “< >” are Replacement parts codes.
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