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Replacing the Projection Lamp
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Remove the air filter.
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Replace the air filter.
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Turn off the power.
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Disconnect the power
cord.
Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.
Remove the filter cover.
Replace the filter cover.
Insert the tab on the end of the
filter cover into the filter cover
opening and press the filter
cover into position.
1 Remove the air filter stopper.
2 Remove the air filter.
Turn over the projector. Press the
tab and remove the filter cover in
the direction of the arrow.
Press ON/OFF on the projector
or POWER on the remote
control. Wait until the cooling
fan stops.
1 Put the new air filter into
position.
2 Put the air filter stopper back
into position.
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It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 900 cumulative hours of use or when you notice
a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. Carefully change the lamp by following the steps below.
If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the
current type BQC-PGC20X//1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service
Center. Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products 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 an Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or
Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).
U.S.A. ONLY
Removing and installing the lamp unit
CAUTION
• Be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp cage or the inside of
the projector.
• To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the steps below.
• Be sure to change the air filter during lamp replacement. The air filter comes packaged with the lamp unit.
CAUTION:
• Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center replace lamp if rupture occurs.
• Do not remove the lamp cage directly after operation of the projector. The lamp may be extremely
hot. Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp cage
to fully cool before removing the lamp cage.