Sharp Xg C455w Projector User Manual

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Appendix
Power indicator
Lamp indicator
Temperature warning indicator
Maintenance Indicators
Maintenance Indicators
■The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.
■If a problem occurs, either the temperature indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and
the projector will enter the standby mode. After the projector has entered the standby mode, follow
the procedures given below.
About the temperature warning indicator
If the temperature inside the projector...

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Maintenance indicatorProblemCause Possible solution
T emperature
warning
indicator Normal
Abnormal
Off Red on
(Standby) The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.
Abnormal
•
 Blocked air intake •
Relocate the projector to an area
with proper ventilation (see page
8).
• Cooling fan break-
down
• Internal circuit failure
• Clogged air intake •
Ta ke the projector to your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page  68)
f or repair.
• Clean the exhaust and intake
vents. (See...

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Appendix
Lamp
■It is recommended that the lamp unit (optional: AN-C430LP) be replaced when the remaining lamp
life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color
quality. The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page 53.
■Purchase a replacement lamp unit of type AN-C430LP from your place of purchase, nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this...

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Regarding the Lamp
Securing screws
Optional
accessoryLamp unit
AN-C430LPRemoving and Installing
the Lamp Unit
Warning!
•Do not remove the lamp unit from the pro-
jector right after use. The lamp and parts
around the lamp will be very hot and may
cause burn or injury.
Info
•Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp
unit or the inside of the projector.
•To 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...

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Appendix
User service screw
(for lamp unit cover)
AC socket
5Insert the new lamp unit.
•Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp
unit compartment. Fasten the securing
screws.
6Replace the lamp unit cover.
•Align the lamp unit cover and slide it to
close. Then tighten the user service
screw to secure the lamp unit cover.
Info
• If the lamp unit and lamp unit cover are not
correctly installed, the power will not turn
on, even if the power cord is connected to
the projector.
Resetting the Lamp Timer...

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Storing the Projector
Lens cap
Fixing band
Info
How to Use the
Storage Case
When storing the projector, attach the lens
cap to the lens, and place it in the supplied
storage case.
1Open the cover of the storage
case.
2Place the projector into the stor-
age case.
•Ensure the projector has cooled down
sufficiently before placing it in the case.
•Ensure the lens cap is attached to the
lens for protection.
•Place the projector into the storage
case with the lens facing the
handle.
•Ensure the projector...

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Appendix
Note
•This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD)
mode. Should this occur, turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the display data
in “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computer’s
operation manual.
• When this projector receives 640  × 350 VESA format VGA signals, “640  × 400” appears on the screen.
• When projecting the RGB interlace signal using COMPUTER/COMPONENT...

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Troubleshooting
Check
•Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
•Po wer to the external connected devices is off.
• The selected input mode is wrong.
•The AV MUTE function is working.
•Cables incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector.
•Remote control batteries have run out.
•External output has not been set when connecting notebook computer.
•The filter cover, lamp unit cover or lamp housing cover is not
installed correctly.
• If the connected DVI digital equipment is...

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Appendix
CheckProblemPage
An unusual sound is
occasionally heard
from the cabinet.
Maintenance
indicator illuminates or
b links in red.
The projector cannot be
turned on or put into the
standby mode using the
STANDBY/ON button on
the projector.
Picture is green with
component input signals (COMPUTER/
COMPONENT 1, 2, DVI-D).
Picture is pink (no green)with RGB input signals (COMPUTER/
COMPONENT 1, 2, DVI-D).
Picture is too bright and
whitish.
The black levels of the
image show banding or
appear faded...

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For SHARP Assistance
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section on pages 66 and 67. If this operation manual does not answer
your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below.
U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation
1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277)
[email protected]
http://www.sharpusa.com
Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.
(905) 568-7140
http://www.sharp.ca
Mexico Sharp Electronics Corporation...