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The lamp in the projector has a finite service life.
Replace the lamp when the picture starts becoming dark and color contrast deteriorates.
Purchase a replacement metal-halide lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type BQC-XGE690UB1 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).
U.S.A. ONLY
How to Change the Lamp
Precaution:
Take care not to touch either the lamp in the lamp cage, the inner surface of the reflector mirror, or
the mirrors in the optical unit with your bare hands.
Removing the lamp unit (see figure)
1. Press the power button (a) off. After the cooling fan stops, press the MAIN POWER button (b) OFF. 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. Unfasten the user service screw (d) that secures the lamp cage cover (c), shown in the above diagram, and
remove the 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 lamp cage (i) by the handle (h) and pull it towards you.
When the lamp cage cover (c) has been removed, check that the surface of the lamp cage (i) has
fully cooled before proceeding with step 4.
Note:
Caution:
Because some parts may not be sufficiently cooled, be sure to remove the lamp cage by the
handle while taking care not to touch the metallic areas.
Installing the lamp unit
1. Hold lamp cage (i) by the handle (h) and press it in firmly while making sure that the lamp cage (i) properly
connects to the connector (j).
2. Tighten screws (e), (f) and (g), then perform the above instructions in the reverse order.
Lamp Replacement
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(i)
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