Replacing the Projection Lamp
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.
It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,900 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
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a
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.
1 | Turn off the power. | Disconnect the power | Remove the bottom | ||
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Press POWER OFF. Wait until | Unplug the power cord from the | Turn over the projector. Press the | |||
the cooling fan stops. | AC socket. | tab and lift open the filter cover | |||
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4 Remove the air filter. | 5 filter.Replace the new air | 6 Replace the filter cover. |
Grasp the air filter between your | Place the new air filter | Insert the tab on the end of the |
fingers and lift it out of the filter | underneath the tabs on the filter | filter cover into the filter cover |
cover. | frame. | opening and press the filter |
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