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Maintenance &
Tr
oubleshooting
Replacing the Projection Lamp
4
6
Remove the lamp
cage.
5
Insert the new lamp cage.
1
3
Turn off the power.
2
Disconnect the power
cord.
Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.
Remove the lamp cage
cover.
Attach the lamp cage
cover.
Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow. Then
tighten the user service screw.
Remove the securing screws
from the lamp cage. Hold the
lamp cage by the handle and
pull it towards you.
Turn over the projector and
loosen the user service screw
that secures the lamp cage
cover. Then slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
Press
POWER OFF
. Wait until
the cooling fan stops.
Press the lamp cage firmly into
the lamp cage compartment.
Fasten the securing screws.
It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,400 cumulative hours of use or when you
notice a significant deterioration of the picture and colour 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 Sharp Authorised LCD Projector
Dealer or Service Centre for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type
BQC-PGC30XE/1 from your nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre. Then carefully
change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest
Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre
.
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.
• Before or after replacing the lamp, be sure to clean the air filters. See page 46 for cleaning the air filters.
or
Securing
screw
Securing
screw
User service
screw
User service
screw
CAUTION:
•
Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have Sharp
Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre 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 dis-
connected to allow the surface of the lamp cage to fully cool before removing
the lamp cage.
