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Replacing the Projection Lamp
• 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.
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Remove the air filter.
5
Replace the air filter.
1 3
Turn off the power.
2
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.
or
Tab
Tab
CAUTION:
• Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have the nearest Authorized SharpVision
Service Center or Dealer 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.
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 SharpVision Service
Center or Dealer for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type BQC-
PGC20X//1 from your nearest Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer. Then carefully change the lamp
by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Authorized
SharpVision Service Center or Dealer.
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 the nearest Authorized SharpVision
Service Center or Dealer. For the name of the nearest Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer, please call
toll-free: 1-877-DTV-SHARP (1-877-388-7427).
U.S.A. ONLY
Removing and installing the lamp unit
CAUTION
First Change Filter (Steps 3-6)