Sharp PG-M15X Service Manual page 24

PG-M15X
PG-M15S
AN-M15T
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.
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
The LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator
illuminates red, and "LAMP" will appear in
yellow in the lower-left corner of the picture.
A significant deterioration of the picture and
color quality occurs.
The power will automatically turn off and
the projector will enter standby mode.
"LAMP" will appear in red in the lower-left
corner of the picture, and the power will
turn off.
1 Turn off the power.
Press ON/OFF on the projector
or POWER on the remote
control. Wait until the cooling
fan stops.
4 Remove the lamp
cage.
Loosen the securing screws on
the lamp cage. Hold the lamp
cage by the handle and pull it
towards you.
Problem
• Lamp has been used for
over 1,400 hours.
• Lamp has been used for
over 1,500 hours.
2 Disconnect the power
cord.
Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.
or
5 Insert the new lamp cage.
Press the lamp cage firmly into
the lamp cage compartment.
Fasten the securing screws.
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Possible Solution
• Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp
cage/module) of the current type BQC-
PGM15X//1 from your nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center.
• Replace the lamp.
If you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service Center.
3 Remove the lamp cage
cover.
Turn over the projector and
loosen the user service screws
that secure the lamp cage cover.
Then lift open the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
6 Attach the lamp cage
cover.
Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow. Then
tighten the user service screws.