Sharp PG-M15X appendix Lamp/Maintenance Indicators, Condition Problem Possible Solution

Lamp/Maintenance Indicators

Maintenance Indicators

LAMP REPLACEMENT

indicator

POWER indicator

TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator

•The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.

•There are two warning lights: a TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator which warns that the projector is too hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator which lets you know when to change the lamp.

•If a problem occurs, either the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator or the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator will illuminate red. After turning off the power, follow the procedures given below.

&Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Maintenance Indicator	Condition	Problem	Possible Solution
TEMPERATURE	The internal	• Blocked air intake.	• Relocate the projector to an area with proper
WARNING	temperature is		ventilation.
indicator	abnormally high.
		• Cooling fan breakdown.	• Take the projector to your nearest Sharp
		• Internal circuit failure.	Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
			Center for repair.
	The indicator flashes in	• Cooling down.	• Wait until the indicator stops flashing and
	red.		turns off.
LAMP	The lamp does not	• Burnt-out lamp.	• Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 47
REPLACEMENT	illuminate.	• Lamp circuit failure.	and 48.)
indicator		• The lamp cage cover is	• Take the projector to your nearest Sharp
		not securely installed.	Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
			Center for repair.
	The lamp requires	• Lamp has been used for
	replacement.	over 1,400 hours.

•If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator illuminates, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)

•If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing the power from going on. Should this occur, take the power cord out of the wall outlet and put it back in again.

Lamp

The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 1,500 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ- ment. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 1,400 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. (See page 39.)

CAUTION

•Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.

•As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 1,500 hours.

•“1,500 hours” above indicates average life span and should be used for reference only. This is different than the warranty period.

•For safety, the power will not be turned on from the fourth time when turning on the power without changing the lamp after use for 1,500 hours.

Condition	Problem	Possible Solution
The LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator	• Lamp has been used for	• Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp
illuminates red, and “LAMP” will appear in	over 1,400 hours.	cage/module) of the current type BQC-
yellow in the lower-left corner of the picture.		PGM15X//1 from your nearest Sharp
		Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
A significant deterioration of the picture and
		Center.
color quality occurs.
		• Replace the lamp. (See pages 47 and 48.)
The power will automatically turn off and	• Lamp has been used for
		If you wish, you may have the lamp
the projector will enter standby mode.	over 1,500 hours.
		replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized
“LAMP” will appear in red in the lower-left
		Projector Dealer or Service Center.
corner of the picture, and the power will
turn off.

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