Sharp PGD210U - Manual (Page 32)

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Lamp Replacement
The lamp in the projector has a finite service life. The lamp operating life differs, depending on the usage
environment. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 4,000 cumulative hours of use. The lamp usage
time can be checked at the On-Screen display. (See page 26.)
• Replace the lamp when the picture starts becoming dark and the color contrast deteriorates.
Purchase a replacement UHP lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type BQC-XGNV2U//1 from your
nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer. Then change the lamp by carefully following the
instructions below.
If you wish, you may bring the projector to your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer.
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: 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277).
How to Change the Lamp
Precaution:
• Take care not to touch either the glass surface of the lamp
cage or the inside of the projector with your bare hands.
Removing the lamp unit (see figure)
1. Press the power button (a) and turn the instrument off. After the cooling fan stops, turn off the MAIN POWER
switch (b). Remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
2. The lamp may be extremely hot. Wait at least an hour after the power cord is disconnected before carrying
out the following procedures.
3. Turn over the projector and unfasten the user service screw (d) that secures the lamp cage cover (c) as
shown in the above diagram. Then remove the lamp cage cover by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
4. After the lamp cage (i) has sufficiently cooled, remove securing screws (e), (f) and (g) from the lamp cage.
5. Hold the lamp cage (i) by the handle (h) and pull it towards you.
(i)
(k)
(f)
(e)
(g)
(h)
(j)
(a)
U.S.A. ONLY
(c)
(d)
(b)
Note:
• When the lamp cage cover (c) has been removed, check that the surface of the lamp cage (i) has fully cooled before pro-
ceeding with step 4.