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Useful Features
Password
A password can be set by the user and used with the
keylock level to prevent adjustments to certain settings
on the GUI.
Setting the Password
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select “Password”, and then press
©.
4Enter the new password using ∂/ƒ to select the
desired number, and then press © to select the
next digit. Continue this procedure for the
remaining three digits, and then press ENTER.
5Enter the password again (“Reconfirm”) using ∂/
ƒ/ß/©, and then press ENTER.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•After setting the password, be sure to write it down in a
secure location so as not to forget it.
Changing the Password
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the Password”
above.
2Enter the old password using ∂/ƒ/ß/©, and then
press ENTER.
3Enter the new password using ∂/ƒ/ß/©, and
then press ENTER.
4Enter the password again (“Reconfirm”) using ∂/
ƒ/ß/©, and then press ENTER.
2, 3, 
4, 5 1, 6
Projector Remote control
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
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Useful FeaturesThis function allows you to check the accumulated lamp
usage time.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options”. The lamp usage
time will be displayed.
•It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after
approximately 1,400 hours of usage. See pages 48 and 49
for lamp replacement.
2 1
Projector
MOUSEADJ.
Remote control
Selecting the Keylock Level
This function can be used to lock the use of certain
operation buttons on the projector. The user can still
operate the projector fully with the remote control.
Description of Keylock Levels
2, 3, 4 1, 5
Projector Remote control
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß /©  to select “Options”.
3Press  ∂/ƒ  to select “Keylock Level”, and then
press ©.
4Press  ∂/ƒ  to select the desired level.
5To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•To cancel the keylock level, perform the above procedure
using the remote control.
•If a password has been set and the keylock level selected,
the password must be entered before adjusting the keylock
level.
MOUSEADJ.
Selected item
Normal
Level A
Level BDescription
All operation buttons are functional.
Only INPUT, VOLUME, MUTE, BLACK
SCREEN on the projector are available.
All operation buttons on the projector are
unavailable.
Checking the Lamp Usage Time
(GUI) On-screen Display
(GUI) On-screen Display
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Useful Features
Reverse/Invert Image Function
This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image
function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro-
jected image for various applications.
Description of Projected Images
(GUI) On-screen Display
Selected item
Front
CeilingFront
Rear
CeilingRearProjected image
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/©  to select “PRJ Mode”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired projection mode.
4Press ENTER to save the setting.
5To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
4 2, 3 1, 5
Projector
When “Front” is selected.
When “CeilingFront” is selected.
When “Rear” is selected.
When “CeilingRear” is selected.
MOUSEADJ.
•This function is used for the reversed image and ceiling-
mount setups. See page 20 for these setups.
Remote control
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Useful Features
Using the Presentation Tools
Red Green Blue Yellow Orange White Black
When selecting Sharp default image
Menu WindowThis projector is equipped with presentation tools that
can be used to emphasize keypoints within your
presentation.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools
menu window on the screen.
2Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select the desired tool and
color.
3Press ENTER to select it.
4Once the tool is displayed on the screen, press
∂/ƒ/ß/© to move it around the screen.
5Press ENTER to stamp the tool on the screen.
6Press UNDO to individually delete tools stamped
on the screen.
•You can stamp each tool as many times as you want on the
screen.
•To clear all the stamped presentation tools from the screen,
press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select “
” and then press ENTER.
MOUSEADJ.
Displaying the Break Time
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools
menu window on the screen.
2Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select “
” in the menu
window.
3Press ENTER to start counting down the break
time.
4Press ∂ to increase or ƒ to decrease the break
time.
5Press TOOLS to return to normal screen.
•The break time is displayed against the background image
selected in “Selecting a Startup Image”. (See page 38.)
MOUSEADJ.
On-screen Display
Projector
Remote control
1, 5 3 2, 4
3, 5 2, 4
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Projector Remote control
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Useful Features
3 2 1, 4
Status Function
This function can be used to display all the adjusted
settings on the screen simultaneously.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Status”.
3Press ENTER to display all the adjustment
settings.
4To exit from the GUI, press MENU.Projector
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
2
3Remote control
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Air Filter Maintenance
46Clean the air filter.5Replace the air filter.
13Unplug the power
cord.2Remove the bottom
filter cover.
Grasp the air filter between your
fingers and lift it out of the filter
cover.Turn over the projector. Press the
tab and lift open the filter cover
in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the air filter.
Replace the filter
cover.
Insert the tab on the end of the
filter cover into the filter cover
opening and press the filter
cover into position. Place the air filter underneath
the tabs on the filter frame. Clean the dust off the air filter
and cover with a vacuum
cleaner extension hose.
Ta b Ta b
Cleaning and replacing the bottom air filter
Bottom View
•Be sure the filter cover is securely installed. The power will not turn on unless it is correctly installed.
Cleaning the bottom air filters (not removable)
If dust or dirt has collected inside the air filters, clean the filters with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.
•This projector is equipped with four air filters to ensure the optimal operating 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.
•Have your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center exchange the filter
(PFILD0076CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it.
Air filter Air filters
 (not removable)
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Lamp/Maintenance Indicators
Maintenance Indicators
TEMPERATURE
WARNING
indicator LAMP
REPLACEMENT
indicator POWER
indicator
•The warning lights on the projector indicate problems
inside the projector.
•There are two warning lights: a TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator which warns that the projector is
too hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator which
lets you know when to change the lamp.
•If a problem occurs, either the TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator or the LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator will light up red. After turning off the power,
follow the procedures given below.
Problem
•Lamp has been used for over 1,400
hours.
•Lamp has been used for over 1,500
hours.Possible Solution
•Purchase a replacement lamp unit
(lamp cage/module) of the current
type BQC-PGC30XU/1 from your
nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service
Center.
•Replace the lamp. (See pages 48
and 49.) If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. Condition
The LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator lights up red, and “LAMP”
and “
” will flash 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” and “
” will flash in red in
the lower-left corner of the picture,
and the power will turn off.
Problem
•Blocked air intake.
•Clogged air filter.
•Cooling fan breakdown.
•Internal circuit failure.
•Burnt-out lamp.
•Lamp circuit failure.
•Lamp has been used for
over 1,400 hours.
•The bottom filter cover is
open.Maintenance Indicator
The internal
temperature is
abnormally high. TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator
LAMP REPLACE-
MENT indicator
POWER indicatorThe lamp does not
light up.
The lamp requires
replacement.
The POWER
indicator flashes in
red when the
projector is on.Condition Possible Solution
•Relocate the projector to an area with
proper ventilation.
•Clean the filter.
(See page 46.)
•Take the projector to your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products
Dealer or Service Center for repair.
•Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 48
and 49.)
•Take the projector to your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products
Dealer or Service Center for repair.
•Securely install the bottom filter cover.
•If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator lights up, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has cooled down
completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)
•If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing
the power from going on. Should this occur, take the power cord out of the wall outlet and put it back in again.
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 (see page 41).
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.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Replacing the Projection Lamp
46Remove the lamp
cage.5Insert the new lamp cage.
13Turn off the power.2Disconnect the power
cord.
Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.
Remove the lamp cage
cover.
Attach the lamp cage
cover.
Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow. Then
tighten the user service screw. Remove the securing screws
from the lamp cage. Hold the
lamp cage by the handle and
pull it towards you.
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.Press POWER OFF. Wait until
the cooling fan stops.
Press the lamp cage firmly into
the lamp cage compartment.
Fasten the securing screws.
It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,400 cumulative hours of use or when you
notice a significant deterioration of the picture and color 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 Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the
current type BQC-PGC30XU/1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service
Center. Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
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: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).   
                                                              U.S.A. ONLY
Removing and installing the lamp unit
CAUTION
•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 disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp cage to fully cool before removing the lamp
cage.
•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.
or
Securing
screw Securing
screw
User service
screw
User service
screw
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Check
•Keylock level is set to “Level A” or “Level B”, preventing operation of some or all buttons (See page
41.)
•Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
•The bottom filter cover is not securely installed.
•Selected input is wrong. (See page 17.)
•Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector. (See pages 11–15.)
•Remote control batteries have run down. (See page 8.)
•Remote control’s MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch is set to MOUSE.
•Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector. (See pages 11–15.)
•“Contrast” and “Bright” adjustments are set to minimum position. (See page 26.)
•On-screen Display (“BLACK SCREEN”) is turned off and Black Screen function is turned on,
creating a black image. (See page 37.)
•“Color” and “Tint” adjustments are not correct. (See page 26.)
•Adjust the focus. (See page 17.)
•Projection distance is too long or too short to allow for proper focus. (See page 18.)
•Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector. (See pages 11–15.)
•Volume is set to minimum. (See page 17.)
•If the picture is normal, the sound is due to cabinet shrinkage caused by temperature changes.
This will not affect operation or performance.
•Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on page 47.
•Adjust the “Phase” setting. (See page 29.)
•Set the resolution mode to 480P. (See page 31.)
•Change the input signal type. (See page 27.) Problem
Power cannot be turned on or off
using the POWER buttons (ON/
OFF) on the projector.
No picture and no sound.
Sound is heard but no picture
appears.
Color is faded or poor.
Picture is blurred.
Picture appears but no sound is
heard.
An unusual sound is occasionally
heard from the cabinet.
Maintenance indicator lights up.
Picture noise appears.
480P images do not appear.
Color is distorted (except for
INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode).
Replacing the Projection Lamp
1Connect the power
cord.Reset the lamp timer.
While pressing ƒ, © and
ENTER on the projector, press
POWER ON on the projector. Plug the power cord into the AC
socket of the projector.
Resetting the lamp timer
Using the Kensington Lock
This projector has a Kensington Security Standard
connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security
System. Refer to the information that came with the
system for instructions on how to use it to secure the
projector.
•Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp.
Troubleshooting
“LAMP 0000H” is displayed,
indicating that the lamp timer is
reset.
2

Kensington Security
Standard connector
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