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Resetting the TOTAL LAMP TIMER
1
Connect the power cord.
• Plug the power cord into the AC socket
of the projector.
2
Reset the lamp timer.
• While simultaneously holding down
and
on the projector, press
and
on the projector.
• “LAMP 0000H” is displayed, indicating
that the lamp timer is reset.
AC socket
Power ON button
Volume
buttons
buttons
AUTO SYNC
button
button
Info
• Make sure to reset the lamp timer only
when replacing the lamp. If you reset the
lamp timer and continue to use the same
lamp, this may cause the lamp to become
damaged or explode.
lamp timer and continue to use the same
lamp, this may cause the lamp to become
damaged or explode.
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Resetting the total lamp timer
When replacing the lamp, reset the total lamp timer in the procedure below.
When replacing the lamp, reset the total lamp timer in the procedure below.
4
Clean the air filter.
• Clean the dust off the air filter and cover
with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.
5
Replace the air filter.
• Place the air filter underneath the tabs
on the filter/lamp unit cover.
6
Replace the filter/lamp unit
cover.
cover.
• Align the tab on the filter/lamp unit cover
(
1
) and place it while pressing the tab
(
2
) to close it. Then tighten the user
service screw (
3
) to secure the filter/
lamp unit cover.
Note
• Be sure the filter/lamp unit cover is securely
installed. The power will not turn on unless
it is correctly installed.
it is correctly installed.
• If dust or dirt has collected inside the rear
and bottom air filters (not removable), clean
the filter with a vacuum cleaner extension
hose.
the filter with a vacuum cleaner extension
hose.
1
2
Tab
3
User service screw
1
2
3
Tab
• This projector is equipped with air fil-
ters to ensure the optimal operating
condition of the projector.
condition of the projector.
• The air filters should be cleaned every
100 hours of use. Clean the filters more
often when the projector is used in a
dusty or smoky location.
often when the projector is used in a
dusty or smoky location.
• Ask your nearest Sharp Authorized Pro-
jector Dealer or Service Center to ex-
change the filter (PFILDA008WJZZ)
when it is no longer possible to clean.
change the filter (PFILDA008WJZZ)
when it is no longer possible to clean.
Cleaning and Replacing
the Air Filter
the Air Filter
1
Turn off the power and discon-
nect the power cord.
nect the power cord.
• Press
on the projector or
on the remote control. Wait until the cool-
ing fan stops.
ing fan stops.
2
Remove the filter/lamp unit
cover.
cover.
• Turn the projector over. Loosen the user
service screw (
1
) that secures the fil-
ter/lamp unit cover. Pressing the tab
(
(
2
), remove the filter/lamp unit cover
(
3
).
3
Remove the air filter.
• Pick the air filter up with your fingers and
lift it out of the filter/lamp unit cover.
Power OFF button
Air filter
(not removable)
(not removable)
Power
OFF
button
OFF
button
User service screw
Air filter
Air filter
(not removable)
(not removable)
Bottom view
Rear view
Maintenance indicator
Condition
Problem
Possible Solution
Temperature
warning
indicator
Normal
Abnormal
Off
Red on/
Power off
Power off
The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.
temperature is
abnormally high.
Abnormal
•
Blocked air intake
•
Relocate the projector to an area
with proper ventilation.
with proper ventilation.
•
Cooling fan break-
down
down
•
Internal circuit failure
•
Clogged air intake
•
Take the projector to your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center for repair.
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center for repair.
Lamp
replacement
indicator
Red on/
Power off
Power off
The lamp does
not illuminate.
not illuminate.
•
Burnt-out lamp
•
Lamp circuit failure
•
Carefully replace the lamp.
•
Take the projector to your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center for repair.
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center for repair.
•
Please exercise care when
replacing the lamp.
replacing the lamp.
Green on
Green
blinks
when the
lamp is
active.
Red on
Time to change
the lamp
the lamp
•
Remaining lamp life
becomes 5% or less.
becomes 5% or less.
Power
indicator
The power
indicator blinks
in red when the
projector is on.
indicator blinks
in red when the
projector is on.
•
The filter/lamp unit
cover is open.
cover is open.
•
Securely install the cover.
•
If the power indicator blinks even
when the filter/lamp unit cover is
securely installed, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized Projec-
tor Dealer or Service Center for
advice.
when the filter/lamp unit cover is
securely installed, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized Projec-
tor Dealer or Service Center for
advice.
Green on/
Red on
Red on
Red blinks
■
The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.
■
If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp replacement indicator will illumi-
nate red, and the power will turn off. After the power has been turned off, follow the proce-duresgiven
below.
nate red, and the power will turn off. After the power has been turned off, follow the proce-duresgiven
below.
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Replacing the Air Filter
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THE OPTICAL UNIT OUTLINE
Layout for proper setup of the optical components and parts (top view)
LIGHT SOURCE
(LAMP)
Mirror R,G,B
Condencing lens
B reflector
UV reflector
Mirror B
G reflector
Fly-eye lens(Input)
Fly-eye lens(Output)
Relay lens 1
Mirror R 1
Relay lens 2
R dichroic filter
Mirror R 2
Relay lens 3
Input polarizer R
LCD(R)
LCD(B)
LCD(G)
Output pre-polarizer G
Input polarizer B
Input polarizer G
Condencing lens B
Projection lens
Blue
Green/Red
Red
PBS
Green
Output pre-polarizer B
Cross dichroic prizm
Condencing lens G
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Replacing the prism holder unit
1. Remove the two lock screws, and take the prism holder unit and the projection lens assembly out of the optical
unit.
2. Remove the four lock screws, separate the prism holder unit and the projection lens assembly from each other.
3. Replace the prism holder unit with new one. Take the above steps 1 and 2 in reverse order.
3. Replace the prism holder unit with new one. Take the above steps 1 and 2 in reverse order.
Note: Even if just one of the LCD panels is defective, it is necessary to replace the entire prism holder unit. Do not
replace just the defective LCD panel only.
1
Prizm holder unit lock screws
2
Projection lens lock screws
Projection lens assembly
Prizm holder unit
R-LCD panel
B-LCD panel
G-LCD panel
Optical unit
