Replacing The Projection Lamp - Sharp Notevision XG-P10XE Operation Manual

Replacing the Projection Lamp

CAUTION:
• Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have Sharp
Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre replace lamp if rupture
occurs.
• 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 dis-
connected 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 900 cumulative hours of use or when you notice
a significant deterioration of the picture and colour 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 Sharp Authorised LCD Projector
Dealer or Service Centre for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type
BQC-XGP10XE/1 from your nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre. Then carefully
change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest
Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre.
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.
• Before or after replacing the lamp, be sure to clean the air filters. See page 46 for cleaning the air filters.
1 Turn off the power.
Press POWER OFF. Wait until
the cooling fan stops.
4 Remove the lamp
cage.
Remove the securing screws
from the lamp cage. Hold the
lamp cage by the handle and
pull it towards you.
Securing Securing
screw screws
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.
3 Remove the lamp cage
cover.
Turn over the projector and
loosen the user service screw
that secures the lamp cage
cover. Then slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
User service screw
6 Attach the lamp cage
cover.
Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow. Then
tighten the user service screw.
User service screw
48