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5-1. Remove two Hexagon Copper Sticker and detach Assy Fan.
5-2. Remove two screws and detach Exhaust Window Assy.
5-3. Remove two screws and detach Fan and Rubber.

5-1

5-2

5-3

Exhaust Window

Fan Ass'y 

Hexagon Copper Sticker

Rubber

Rubber

Fan

Fan

• The  warning  lights  on  the  projector  indicate  problems

inside the projector.

• There  are  two  warning  lights:  a  TEMPERATURE

WARNING indicator which warns that the projector is too
hot,  and  a  LAMP  REPLACEMENT  indicator  which  lets
you know when to change the lamp.

• If a problem occurs, either the TEMPERATURE WARNING

indicator  or  the  LAMP  REPLACEMENT  indicator  will
illuminate  red.  After  turning  off  the  power,  follow  the
procedures given below.

TEMPERATURE WARNING
indicator

TEMPERATURE
WARNING
indicator

The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.

• Blocked air intake.

• Relocate the projector to an area with proper

ventilation.

POWER indicator

LAMP REPLACEMENT

indicator

• Cooling fan breakdown.
• Internal circuit failure.

• Take the projector to your nearest Sharp

Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center for repair.

• Cooling down.

• Wait until the indicator stops flashing and

turns off.

The indicator flashes in
red.

LAMP
REPLACEMENT
indicator

The lamp does not
illuminate.

• Burnt-out lamp.
• Lamp circuit failure.
• The lamp caga cover is

not securely installed.

• Carefully replace the lamp. 

• Take the projector to your nearest Sharp

Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center for repair.

The lamp requires
replacement.

• Lamp has been used for

over 1,400 hours.

• If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator illuminates, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has cooled down

completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)

• If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing

the power from going on. Should this occur, take the power cord out of the wall outlet and put it back in again.

1 Press 

and

 simultaneously and

 at the same time.

Plug the power cord into the AC
socket of the projector.

“LAMP 0000H” is
displayed, indicating that
the lamp timer is reset.

Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp.

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• Lamp has been used for

over 1,400 hours.

• Lamp has been used for

over 1,500 hours.

• Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp

cage/module) of the current type BQC-
PGM15X//1 from your nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center.

• Replace the lamp. 

If you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service Center.

The LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator
illuminates red, and “LAMP” will appear in
yellow in the lower-left corner of the picture.

A significant deterioration of the picture and
color quality occurs.

The power will automatically turn off and
the projector will enter standby mode.

“LAMP” will appear in red in the lower-left
corner of the picture, and the power will
turn off.

The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 1,500 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ-
ment. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 1,400 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a
significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-screen
Display.

• Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.

• As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 1,500 hours.
• “1,500 hours” above indicates average life span and should be used for reference only. This is different than the warranty period.
• For safety, the power will not be turned on from the fourth time when turning on the power without changing the lamp after use for 1,500

hours.

Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.

Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow. Then
tighten the user service screws.

Loosen the securing screws on
the lamp cage. Hold the lamp
cage by the handle and pull it
towards you.

Turn over the projector and
loosen the user service screws
that secure the lamp cage cover.
Then lift open the cover in the
direction of the arrow.

Press 

on the projector

or

 on the remote

control. Wait until the cooling
fan stops.

Press the lamp cage firmly into
the lamp cage compartment.
Fasten the securing screws.

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Adjustment needed
1. When the color wheel unit has been replaced.
2. When the color wheel sensor has been replaced.
3. When the optical drive unit has been replaced (If a deviation from normal setting is found).

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Tools Required
1. Personal computer (run on Windows 95/98)
2. RGB cable