Be sure to read the following safeguards when setting up your projector.

Caution concerning the lamp unit

Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer for replacement.

See “Replacing the Lamp” on pages 80-82.

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Be sure that the intake vent and the exhaust vent are

not obstructed.

If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection cir-

cuit will automatically put the projector into the standby

mode. This does not indicate a malfunction. Remove

the projector power cord from the wall outlet and wait

at least 10 minutes. Place the projector where the in-

take and exhaust vents are not blocked, plug the power

cord back in and turn on the projector. This will return

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Cautions concerning the setup of the projector

For minimal servicing and to maintain high image qual- ity, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed in an area free from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke. When the projector is subjected to these environments, the lens must be cleaned more often. As long as the projector is regularly cleaned, use in these environ- ments will not reduce the overall operation life of the unit. Internal cleaning should only be performed by an Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer.

the projector to the normal operating condition.

Cautions regarding the transportation of the projector

When transporting the projector, be sure not to subject it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in damage. Take extra caution with the lens. Before mov- ing the projector, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables con- nected to it.

Do not set up the projector in places exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.

Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the cur- tains and dim the lights when setting up the screen in a sunny or bright room.

The projector may safely be tilted to a maximum angle of 5 degrees.

Placement should be within ±5 degrees.

Do not subject the projector to hard impact and/ or vibration.

Take care with the lens so as not to hit or damage the surface of the lens.

Rest your eyes occasionally.

Watching the screen for long hours continuously will make your eyes tired. Be sure to occasionally rest your eyes.

Avoid locations with high or low temperature.

The operating temperature for the projector is from 41°F to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C).

The storage temperature for the projector is from

–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C).

Other connected equipment

When connecting a computer or other audio-visual equipment to the projector, make the connections AF- TER unplugging the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and turning off the equipment to be con- nected.

Please read the operation manuals of the projector and the equipment to be connected for instructions on how to make the connections.

Temperature monitor function

If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problems or blockage

of the

air vents, “

” and

” will blink in the lower left

corner of the picture. If the tem-

perature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the temperature warning indicator on the projector will blink, and after a 90-second cooling-off period the projector will enter the standby mode. Refer to “Maintenance Indicators ” on page 78 for details.

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The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and its performance is automatically controlled. The sound of the fan may change during projector operation due to changes in the fan speed. This does not indicate malfunction.

Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cool- ing fan operation. This can create damage due to the rise in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops.

Do not block the intake and exhaust vents.

Allow at least 11.8" (30 cm) of space between the ex- haust vent and the nearest wall or obstruction.

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