Sharp Projector Pg F310x User Manual

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Useful
Features
Note
Input screen for keycode
To
 cancel the keycode that you have already
set
•P ress  R on the projector for four times in steps
4 and 5 above.
When the System Lock is set• When System Lock is set, the keycode input
screen appears after the power is turned on.
When it appears, enter the right keycode to
start projection.
Enter the same keycode in “Re-
confirm”.
System Lock ––––
5
Locking the Operation
Buttons on the Projector
Use this function to lock the operation buttons
on the...

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Troubleshooting with the “Help” Menu
Utilizing the “Help” Menu
Functions
This function advises you to solve the problems during usage.
•Y ou can adjust the items with check marks ( ✔).
• The items in the “Help” menu change, de-
pending on the input signal or setting that you
have selected.
• If the problem is not solved, refer to
“Troubleshooting” (see pages  66 and  67).
• When selecting “sRGB” in Picture Mode”, the
item “Color is faded or poor” is not displayed.
This means you cannot change input...

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Appendix
Cleaning the lens■Use a commercially available blower or lens
cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses)
for cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid type
cleaning agents, as they may wear off the
coating film on the surface of the lens.
■ As the surface of the lens can easily get
damaged, be careful not to scrape or hit the
lens.
Cleaning the exhaust and intake vents■Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the
exhaust vent and the intake vent.
Cleaning the projector■Ensure that you have...

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Cleaning and Replacing the Dust Filters
Cleaning the Dust Filters
•The dust 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.
Press  STANDBY/ON  on the projec-
tor to put the projector into standby
mode.
•W ait until the cooling fan stops.
• Disconnect the power cord and unplug
the power cord from the AC socket.
Remove the filter holders.•T urn the projector over. To remove the fil-
ter holders, press in the tabs...

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Appendix
Replace the filter holders.•Align the tabs on the filter holders while
replacing them, and then press down on
the tabs to lock them in place.4
Replacing the Dust Filters
• If the filters become too dirty to clean
effectively, purchase new ones
(PFILDA025WJZZ) from your nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
After removing the filter holders (see
step 2 of “Cleaning the Dust Filters”),
remove the dust filters, then replace with
new ones.
•Pick the dust filters up with...

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Maintenance Indicators
About the lamp indicator
■When the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less,  (yellow) and “Change The Lamp” will be
displayed on the screen. When the percentage becomes 0%, it will change to  (red), the lamp will
automatically turn off and then the projector will automatically enter standby mode. At this time, the
lamp indicator will illuminate in red.
■ If you try to turn on the projector a fourth time without replacing the lamp, the projector will
not turn on.
About the...

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Appendix
•If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters standby mode, follow the
possible solutions above and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before plug-
ging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 10 minutes.)
• If the power is turned off for a brief moment due to power outage or some other cause while using\
the projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after that, the lamp indicator will illumi-
nate in red and...

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Regarding the Lamp
Lamp■It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes
5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the pictur\
e and color quality. The lamp life
(percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. (See page  47.)
■ Purchase a replacement lamp of type AN-F310LP from your place of purchase, nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Caution Concerning the Lamp■This projector utilizes a...

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Appendix
Removing and Installing
the Lamp Unit
•Make sure that you remove the lamp unit by
the handle. Do not touch the glass surface of
the lamp unit or the inside of the projector.
•T o avoid injury to yourself and damage to the
lamp, make sure you carefully follow the steps
below.
• Do not loosen other screws except for the
lamp unit cover and lamp unit.
Press  STANDBY/ON  on the projec-
tor or  STANDBY  on the remote
control to put the projector into
standby mode.
•W ait until the cooling fan...

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Remove the lamp unit.•Loosen the securing screws from the
lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the
handle and pull it in the direction of the
arrow. At this time, keep the lamp unit
horizontal and do not tilt it.
Resetting the Lamp Timer
Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
Insert the new lamp unit.•P ress the lamp unit firmly into the lamp
unit compartment. Fasten the securing
screws.
Replace the lamp unit cover.• Align the tab on the lamp unit cover
(1 ) and place it while pressing the tab
( 2...