Lamp Maintenance
Confirming the Lamp Usage Time
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
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.
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• It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 2,400 cumulative hours of use. See page 46 for lamp replacement.
&Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Condition | Problem | Possible Solution | |
The LAMP REPLACEMENT | • Lamp has been used for over 2,400 | • Purchase a replacement lamp unit | |
indicator illuminates in red, and | hours. | (lamp/cage module) of the current | |
“LAMP” and “ ” will blink in yellow |
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in the |
| nearest Authorized SharpVision | |
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| Service Center or Dealer. | |
A significant deterioration of the |
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| • Replace the lamp. (See page 46.) If | ||
picture and color quality occurs. |
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| you wish, you may have the lamp | ||
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The power will automatically turn off | • Lamp has been used for over 2,500 | ||
replaced at your nearest | |||
and the projector will enter standby | hours. | ||
Authorized SharpVision Service | |||
mode. |
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| Center or Dealer. | ||
“LAMP” and “ ” will blink in red in |
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the |
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and the power will turn off. |
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