E-45
Maintenance &
Tr
oubleshooting
Confirming the Lamp Usage Time
Lamp Maintenance
The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 2,500 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ-
ment. (As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 2,500 hours.) It is
recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 2,400 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.
CAUTION
• Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.
This function allows you to check the accumulated lamp
usage time.
1
Press
MENU
. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2
Press
/
to display the “Options” menu screen.
The lamp usage time will be displayed in “Lamp
Timer”.
3
To exit the menu screen, press
MENU
.
• It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after
approximately 2,400 cumulative hours of use. See page 46
for lamp replacement.
On-screen Display
Problem
• Lamp has been used for over 2,400
hours.
• Lamp has been used for over 2,500
hours.
Possible Solution
• Purchase a replacement lamp unit
(lamp/cage module) of the current
type BQC-XVZ90+++1 from your
nearest Authorized SharpVision
Service Center or Dealer.
• Replace the lamp. (See page 46.) If
you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest
Authorized SharpVision Service
Center or Dealer.
Condition
The LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator illuminates in red, and
“LAMP” and “ ” will blink in yellow
in the lower-left corner of the image.
A significant deterioration of the
picture and color quality occurs.
The power will automatically turn off
and the projector will enter standby
mode.
“LAMP” and “ ” will blink in red in
the lower-left corner of the image,
and the power will turn off.
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