Replacing The Lamp - Sharp XG-P20XU Operation Manual

Replacing the Lamp

CAUTION
• Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for a replacement.
• 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 1,000 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 BQC-XGP20X//1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced
at your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service of this
projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through an Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or
Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).
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.
Press POWER OFF. Wait until
the cooling fan stops.
Push the antenna completely
down to its resting position.
Remove the air filter.
4
Grasp the air filter between your
fingers and lift it out of the filter
cover.
2 Disconnect the power
cord.
Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.
Replace the air filter.
5
Place the air filter underneath the
tabs on the filter frame.
U.S.A. ONLY
3 Remove the bottom
filter cover.
Turn over the projector. Press the
tab and lift open the filter cover
in the direction of the arrow.
Replace the filter
6
cover.
Insert the tab on the end of the
filter cover into the filter cover
opening and press the filter
cover into position.
Tab
Tab
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