Sharp PG-A20X Operating Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

PG-A20X

Introduction

Connections and Setup

Basic Operation

LCD PROJECTOR

Easy to Use Functions

Appendix

IMPORTANT

For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your
Projector, please record the Serial Number located on
the bottom of the projector and retain this information.
Before recycling the packaging, please be sure that
you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly
against the list of “Supplied accessories” on page 14.

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/
EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/
68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la
directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla
direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Model No.: PG-A20X

Serial No.:

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida
pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la
93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/
EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 5A fuse. Should
the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut off the
mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER:

The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of
in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 5A socket outlet, as a serious
electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:

• If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug.

• The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead, and not simply over the lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

or and of the same rating as

The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian,
Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese) and Korean. Carefully read through
the operation instructions before operating the projector.

Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Schwedisch, Spanisch,
Italienisch, Niederländisch, Portugiesisch, Chinesisch (Traditionelles Chinesisch und einfaches Chinesisch) und
Koreanisch. Bitte lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung des Projektors sorgfältig durch.

Le CD-ROM fourni contient les instructions de fonctionnement en anglais, allemand, français, suédois,
espagnol, italien, néerlandais, portugais, chinois (chinois traditionnel et chinois simplifié) et coréen. Veuillez lire
attentivement ces instructions avant de faire fonctionner le projecteur.

Den medföljande CD-ROM-skivan innehåller bruksanvisningar på engelska, tyska, franska, svenska, spanska,
italienska, holländska, portugisiska, kinesiska (traditionell kinesiska och förenklad kinesiska) och koreanska. Läs
noga igenom bruksanvisningen innan projektorn tas i bruk.

El CD-ROM suministrado contiene instrucciones de operación en inglés, alemán, francés, sueco, español,
italiano, holandés, portugués, chino (chino tradicional y chino simplificado) y coreano. Lea cuidadosamente las
instrucciones de operación antes de utilizar el proyector.

Il CD-ROM in dotazione contiene istruzioni per l’uso in inglese, tedesco, francese, svedese, spagnolo, italiano,
olandese, portoghese, cinese (cinese tradizionale e cinese semplificato) e coreano. Leggere attentamente le
istruzioni per l’uso prima di usare il proiettore.

De meegeleverde CD-ROM bevat handleidingen in het Engels, Duits, Frans, Zweeds, Spaans, Italiaans,
Nederlands, Portugees, Chinees (Traditioneel Chinees en Vereenvoudigd Chinees) en Koreaans. Lees de
handleiding zorgvuldig door voor u de projector in gebruik neemt.

O CD-ROM fornecido contém instruções de operação em Inglês, Alemão, Francês, Sueco, Espanhol, Italiano,
Holandês, Português, Chinês, (Chinês Tradicional e Chinês Simplificado) e Coreano. Leia cuidadosamente
todas as instruções de operação antes de operar o projetor.

Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.

Introduction

ENGLISH

There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP Projector, using
the REGISTRATION CARD packed with the projector.

1. WARRANTY

This is to assure that you immediately receive the full benefit of the parts, service and labor
warranty applicable to your purchase.

2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection, modification, or
recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE.

U.S.A. ONLY

WARNING: High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially

careful that children do not stare directly into the beam of light.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to

rain or moisture.

See bottom of projector.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS

EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER

SERVICE SCREW.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk or electric shock to
persons.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT.

WARNING:

DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.

The exclamation point within a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

U.S.A. ONLY

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The enclosed computer cable must be used with the device. The cable is provided to ensure that the device
complies with FCC Class A verification.

U.S.A. ONLY

U.S.A. ONLY

WARNING:

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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WARNING:

The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters the standby mode.
During normal operation, when putting the projector into the standby mode always use the STANDBY button on the
projector or on the remote control. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cord.
DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NEVER TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE POWER CORD.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This projector utilizes tin-lead solder, and a pressurized lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or, if you are located in the United States of America, the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org .

Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement

See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 57.

LAMP REPLACEMENT CAUTION

BEFORE REMOVING THE SCREW, DISCONNECT POWER CORD.
HOT SURFACE INSIDE. ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE
REPLACING THE LAMP. REPLACE WITH SAME SHARP LAMP UNIT
TYPE BQC-PGA20X//1 ONLY.
UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE. TURN OFF LAMP
BEFORE SERVICING.
HIGH PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION. POTENTIAL
HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF LAMP HAS RUPTURED.
HANDLE WITH CARE. SEE OPERATION MANUAL.

PRECAUTIONS A OBSERVER LORS
DU REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE.

DEBRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION AVANT DE RETIRER
LA VIS. L’INTERIEUR DU BOITIER ETANT EXTREMEMENT CHAUD,
ATTENDRE 1 HEURE AVANT DE PROCEDER AU REMPLACEMENT
DE LA LAMPE. NE REMPLACER QUE PAR UNE LAMPE SHARP DE
TYPE BQC-PGA20X//1.
RAYONS ULTRAVIOLETS : PEUVENT ENDOMMAGER LES YEUX.
ETEINDRE LA LAMPE AVANT DE PROCEDER A L’ENTRETIEN.
LAMPE A HAUTE PRESSION : RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. DANGER
POTENTIEL DE PARTICULES DE VERRE EN CAS D’ECLATEMENT
DE LA LAMPE. A MANIPULER AVEC PRECAUTION, SE REPORTER
AU MODE D’EMPLOI.

When Attaching the “QUICK GUIDE” Label

Attaching the “QUICK GUIDE” Label (supplied) on the
projector will help you check the setup procedure. When
you attach the “QUICK GUIDE” Label on the projector,
be sure to align the label bottom and the upper part of
the “Notevision” logo on the top cabinet of the projector
as shown in the drawing on the right. Do not attach the
“QUICK GUIDE” Label anywhere else.

This SHARP projector uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432

× RGB) TFTs (Thin Film Transistors). As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large

pixels (
screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must
conform to.
This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which may result in inactive dots on the picture
screen. This will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit.

“QUICK GUIDE” Label

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Outstanding Features

1. Light and Compact Design

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• A4 / letter size projector weighing only 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs can be easily

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transported from room to room or location to location.

2. Comfortable Operation, Classroom and Meeting Room Friendly

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• Low fan noise and front directed exhaust outlet insure minimal distur-

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bance to your audience seated adjacent to the projector.

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• Short throw lens allows for image size of 100" at just 3.3 meters

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(10' 10").

3. Simple and Easy Operation

• Color-coded connections allows for hassle-free set-up.

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• Frequently used buttons and lens placement are positioned for easy

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operation.

4. High Brightness Despite Compact Size

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• Use of 180 W SHP lamp achieves excellent color uniformity and high

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brightness.

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• The Eco mode function reduces noise levels and power consumption

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while also extending lamp life.

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5. Wide Input Signal Compatibility

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• Video systems compatible (NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM,

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PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL-60 and NTSC4.43)

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• HD input compatible (1080I, 720P and 480P)

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• Computer input compatible (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and SXGA+)

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6. Anti-Theft and Keylock

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• The Anti-Theft function renders the pro-

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jector useless to prevent unauthorized
use until a keycode is entered.

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• The Keylock function allows you to eas-

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ily lock the operation buttons on the pro­jector to prevent unauthorized adjust­ment.

7. Automated Functions

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• Automatic Keystone Correction to eliminate trapezoidal distortion.

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• Automatic detection and display of RGB/Component signals.

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• Automatic Synchronization to insure correct clock, phase and position

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of RGB signals.

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Contents

Introduction

Outstanding Features ......................................... 3

Contents............................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................... 6

How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals..... 9

Part Names ........................................................ 10

Projector (Front and Top View) ................................ 10

Projector (Rear View) .............................................. 11

Remote Control (Front View) ................................... 12

Using the Remote Control ................................ 13

Usable Range ......................................................... 13

Inserting the Batteries ............................................. 13

Accessories ....................................................... 14

Connections and Setup

Connecting the Projector to Other Devices.... 15

Before Connecting .................................................. 15

This projector can be connected to: ....................... 15

Connecting the Power Cord ................................... 15

Connecting the Projector to a Computer ............. 16

Connecting to Video Equipment .......................... 18

Controlling the Projector Using a Computer........ 20

Setup .................................................................. 21

Using the Adjustment Feet ..................................... 21

Adjusting the Lens .................................................. 22

Setting up the Screen ..............................................23

Screen Size and Projection Distance ...................... 24

Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image ................... 25

Basic Operation

Image Projection ............................................... 26

Basic Procedure ......................................................26

Selecting the On-screen Display Language ........... 28

Turning the Power off .............................................. 28

Keystone Correction

(Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion) ........... 29

Menu Items ........................................................ 30

Using the Menu Screen .................................... 32

Menu Selections (Adjustments) .............................. 32

Menu Selections (Settings) ..................................... 34

Picture Adjustment ........................................... 36

Adjusting the Image ................................................ 36

CLR Temp (Adjusting the Color Temperature)........ 36

Gamma (Gamma Correction) ..................................37

sRGB (sRGB Setting) .............................................. 37

Signal Type (Signal Type Setting) ............................ 37

Memory (Storing and Selecting the Adjustment

Settings) .................................................................. 37

Computer Image Adjustment ........................... 38

Adjusting the Computer Image .............................. 38

Special Modes (Special Mode Settings) ................. 38

Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) ........................ 39

Signal Info (Checking the Input Signal) ................... 39

Easy to Use Functions

Picture Display Mode ........................................ 40

Switching the Picture Display Mode ........................ 40

Still and Zoom Image ........................................ 42

Freezing a Moving Image ....................................... 42

Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an Image ........... 42

Keylock Function .............................................. 43

Locking the operation Buttons ................................ 43

Taking the Keylock off .............................................. 43

Using the “Options” Menu ............................... 44

Lamp Timer (Life) (Checking the Lamp Life

Status) .................................................................... 44

Keystone (Setting the Keystone Correction

Mode) ...................................................................... 44

OSD Display (Setting On-screen Display) ............... 45

Video System (Setting the Video System) ............... 45

Background (Selecting a Startup and

Background Image) ................................................ 45

Eco Mode (Setting the Eco Mode) .......................... 45

Auto Power Off (Auto Power Off Function) ............. 46

Menu Position (Selecting the Menu Screen

Position) .................................................................. 46

Menu Color (Selecting the Menu Color) ................. 46

Password (Setting a Password) .............................. 47

If You Forget Your Password ................................... 47

Anti-Theft (Setting the Anti-Theft) ............................ 48

Reversing /Inverting Projected Images ........... 50

Setting the Projection Mode ................................... 50

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Appendix

Carrying the Projector ...................................... 51

How to Use the Carrying Case ................................51

Maintenance ...................................................... 52

Replacing the Air Filter ..................................... 53

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter ..................... 53

Maintenance Indicators .................................... 55

Regarding the Lamp ......................................... 57

Lamp ...................................................................... 57

Caution Concerning the Lamp ................................ 57

Replacing the Lamp ................................................ 57

Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit ................. 58

Resetting the Lamp Timer ....................................... 59

Connecting Pin Assignments .......................... 60

RS-232C Specifications and

Command Settings ...................................... 61

Computer Compatibility Chart ......................... 62

Troubleshooting ................................................ 63

For SHARP Assistance ..................................... 65

Specifications .................................................... 66

Dimensions ........................................................ 67

Glossary ............................................................. 68

Index ................................................................... 69

Introduction

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these

instructions for later use.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to
assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR
FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this product, observe the following basic
rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water–for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.

9. Transportation

A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to
overturn.

10.Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book­case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization

This product is provided with one of the following types
of plugs. If the plug should fail to fit into the power outlet,
please contact your electrician.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

a. Two-wire type (mains) plug.
b. Three-wire grounding type (mains) plug with a

grounding terminal.
This plug will only fit into a grounding type power
outlet.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.

14. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

17. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dan­gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

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Introduction

18. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

20. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. Heat

This product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Be sure to read the following safeguards when setting up
your projector.

Caution concerning the lamp unit

■ Potential hazard of glass particles if
lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture,
contact your nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service Center for
a replacement.
See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 57.

BQC-PGA20X//1

Caution concerning the setup of the projector

■ For minimal servicing and to maintain high image qual­ity, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed
in an area free from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke.
When the projector is subjected to these environments,
the lens must be cleaned more often. As long as the
projector is regularly cleaned, use in these environ­ments will not reduce the overall operation life of the
unit. Internal cleaning should only be performed by a
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.

Do not set up the projector in places exposed to
direct sunlight or bright light.

■ Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or
room light. Light falling directly on the screen washes
out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the cur­tains and dim the lights when setting up the screen in a
sunny or bright room.

The projector may be safely tilted to a maximum
angle of 12 degrees.

■ Placement should be within ±12 degrees of horizontal.

■ Be sure that the intake vent and the exhaust vent are

not obstructed.

■ If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection cir­cuit will automatically put the projector into the standby
mode. This does not indicate a malfunction. Remove
the projector power cord from the wall outlet and wait
at least 10 minutes. Place the projector where the intake
and exhaust vents are not blocked, plug the power cord
back in and turn on the projector. This will return the
projector to the normal operating condition.

Caution regarding transportation of the projec­tor

■ When transporting the projector, be sure not to subject
it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in
damage. Take extra care with the lens. Before moving
the projector, be sure to unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables con­nected to it.

Other connected equipment

■ When connecting a computer or other audio-visual
equipment to the projector, make the connections AF­TER unplugging the power cord of the projector from
the AC outlet and turning off the equipment to be con­nected.

■ Please read the operation manuals of the projector and
the equipment to be connected for instructions on how
to make the connections.

Using the projector in other countries

■ The power supply voltage and the shape of the plug
may vary depending on the region or country you are
using the projector in. When using the projector over­seas, be sure to use an appropriate power cord for the
country you are in.

Do not subject the projector to hard impact and/
or vibration.

■ Take care with the lens so as not to hit or damage the
surface of the lens.

Rest your eyes occasionally.

■ Continuously watching the screen for long hours will
cause eye strain. Be sure to occasionally rest your eyes.

Avoid locations with extremes of temperature.

■ The operating temperature of the projector is from 41°F
to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C).

■ The storage temperature of the projector is from
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C).

Do not block the exhaust and intake vents.

■ Allow at least 7 7/8 inches (20 cm) of space between
the exhaust vent and the nearest wall or obstruction.

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Temperature monitor function

■ If the projector starts to overheat
due to setup problems or block­age of the air vents, “ ” and
“ ” will illuminate in the lower left corner of the
picture. If the temperature continues to rise, the lamp
will turn off, the temperature warning indicator on the
projector will blink, and after a 90-second cooling-off
period the projector will enter the standby mode. Refer
to “Maintenance Indicators” on page 55 for details.

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• The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and
its performance is automatically controlled. The sound
of the fan may change during projector operation due
to changes in the fan speed. This does not indicate
malfunction.

• Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cool­ing fan operation. This can cause damage due to rise
in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops.

How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals

PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can
work with the projector, even if you do not have this manual. To utilize these manuals, you
need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have not
installed Acrobat Reader yet, you can install it from the CD-ROM.

To install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM

For Windows:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click the “My Computer” icon.
3 Double click the “CD-ROM” drive.
4 Double click the “ACROBAT” folder.
5 Double click the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

6 Double click the installation program and

follow the instructions on the screen.

For other operating systems:

Please download Acrobat Reader from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com).

For other languages:

If you prefer using Acrobat Reader for languages other than those included in the CD-ROM, please
download the appropriate version from the Internet.

For Macintosh:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click the “CD-ROM” icon.
3 Double click the “ACROBAT” folder.
4 Double click the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

5 Double click the installation program and

follow the instructions on the screen.

Introduction

Accessing the PDF Manuals

For Windows:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click the “My Computer” icon.
3 Double click the “CD-ROM” drive.
4 Double click the “MANUALS” folder.
5 Double click the language (name of the

folder) that you want to view.

6 Double click the “A20” pdf file to access the

projector manuals.

For Macintosh:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click the “CD-ROM” icon.
3 Double click the “MANUALS” folder.
4 Double click the language (name of the

folder) that you want to view.

5 Double click the “A20” pdf file to access the

projector manuals.

Note

•If the desired pdf file cannot be opened by double clicking the mouse, start Acrobat Reader first, then

specify the desired file using the “File”, “Open” menu.

•See the “readme.txt” file on the CD-ROM for important information not included in this operation manual.

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Part Names

Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.

Projector (Front and Top View)

Lamp indicator

Power indicator

Illuminates red when the

projector is in standby.

When the power is turned

on, this indicator will

illuminate green.

ON button

For turning the power on.

STANDBY button

For putting the projector into the

standby mode.

KEYSTONE button

For entering the Keystone

Correction mode.

26

26

28

29

55

Illuminates green indicating
normal function. Replace
the lamp when the indicator
illuminates red.

Temperature warning

55

indicator

When the internal
temperature rises, this
indicator will illuminate red.

INPUT button

27

For switching input mode
1, 2 or 3.

AUTO SYNC button

For automatically

adjusting images when

connected to a computer.

Remote control

sensor

Exhaust vent

Foot release

(on the side of

the projector)

Front adjustment foot

Attaching and removing the lens cap

• Press on the two buttons of the lens cap
and attach it to the lens, then release the
buttons to lock it in place.

• Press on the two buttons of the lens cap
and remove it from the lens.

13

52

21

21

39

27

Volume buttons

For adjusting the speaker
sound level or the
Keystone Correction.

Zoom knob

22

Focus ring

22

Speaker

Foot release

21

Front adjustment

21

foot

Air filter/cooling

53

fan (Intake vent)
(on the bottom of
the projector)

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In this operation manual, the illustration and the
screen display are simplified for explanation,
and may differ slightly from actual display.

Projector (Rear View)

INPUT 1 terminal

Terminal for
computer RGB and
component signals.

RS-232C terminal

For controlling

the projector using a

computer.

Kensington Security

Standard connector

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.

16

20

INPUT 2 terminal

18

Terminal for
connecting video
equipment with an
S-video terminal.

INPUT 3 terminal

18

Terminal for
connecting video
equipment.

AUDIO INPUT

16

terminal

Shared audio input
terminal for INPUT
1, 2 and 3.

52

Introduction

Intake vent

AC socket

15

Rear adjustment

21

foot
(on the bottom of
the projector)

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Part Names

Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.

Remote Control (Front View)

For putting the projector into the

STANDBY button

standby mode.

KEYSTONE button

For entering the Keystone

Correction mode.

UNDO button

For undoing an operation or

returning to the previous display.

FORWARD/BACK buttons

Same function as the [Page Down]
and [Page Up] keys on a computer

keyboard when using the optional

Remote Receiver (AN-MR1EL).

ENLARGE (Enlarge/Reduce)

buttons

For enlarging or reducing part of

the image.

AUTO SYNC button

For automatically adjusting images

when connected to a computer.

INPUT buttons

For switching to the respective

input modes.

28

29

29

42

ON button

26

For turning the power on.

MENU button

32

For displaying adjustment and
setting screens.

Adjustment buttons

32

(', ", \, |)

For selecting menu items.

ENTER button

35

For setting items selected or
adjusted on the menu.

FREEZE button

42

For freezing images.

AV MUTE button

27

For temporarily displaying the
black screen and turning off the
sound.

39

RESIZE button

40

For switching the screen size
(NORMAL, BORDER, etc).

27

Volume buttons

27

For adjusting the speaker sound
level.

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Using the Remote Control

Usable Range

■ The remote control can be used to control
the projector within the ranges shown in
the illustration.

Note

• The signal from the remote control can be re-

flected off a screen for easy operation. How­ever, the effective distance of the signal may
differ depending on the screen material.

When using the remote control:

• Be sure not to drop, expose to moisture or high

temperature.

• The remote control may malfunction under a

fluorescent lamp. In this case, move the pro­jector away from the fluorescent lamp.

Inserting the Batteries

The batteries (two R-6 batteries (“AA” size, UM/
SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)) are supplied in the
package.

Remote
control
signal
transmitters

Remote control

30°

30°

Introduction

Remote control sensor

45°

23' (7 m)

1 Press the ▲ mark on the cover

and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.

2 Insert the batteries.

• Insert the batteries making sure the po­larities correctly match the
marks inside the battery compartment.

and

3 Attach the cover and slide it un-

til it clicks into place.

Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please follow the precautions below.

Caution

• Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the and marks inside the battery compart-
ment.

• Batteries of different types have different properties, therefore do not mix batteries of different types.

• Do not mix new and old batteries.

This may shorten the life of new batteries or may cause old batteries to leak.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control once they have run out, as leaving them in can cause them to leak.
Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore be sure to first wipe them and then remove them
using a cloth.

• The batteries included with this projector may run down in a short period, depending on how they are kept. Be
sure to replace them as soon as possible with new batteries.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control if you will not be using the remote control for a long time.

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Accessories

Supplied accessories

Remote control
RRMCGA187WJSA

Two R-6 batteries
(“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)

Power cord

(1)

For U.S., Canada, etc.
(6' (1.8 m))
QACCDA016WJPZ

*

(2) (3)

For Europe, except U.K.
(6' (1.8 m))
QACCVA006WJPZ

For U.K., Hong Kong and
Singapore
(6' (1.8 m))
QACCBA015WJPZ

*Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.

RGB cable
(9'10" (3.0 m))
QCNWGA012WJPZ

Projector manual and
technical reference
CD-ROM
UDSKAA037WJZZ

Carrying case
GCASNA006WJSA

“QUICK GUIDE” label
TLABZA191WJZZ

Lens cap (attached)
CCAPHA012WJ01

Operation manual
(this manual)

(4)

For Australia, New
Zealand and Oceania
(6' (1.8 m))
QACCLA005WJPZ

Extra air filter
PFILDA008WJZZ

Optional accessories

■ 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10'' (3.0 m)) AN-C3CP

■ Computer RGB cable (32'10'' (10.0 m)) AN-C10BM (15-pin mini D-sub male connector)

■ 5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10'' (3.0 m)) AN-C3BN

■ DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (5

■ RS-232C serial control cable (32'10" (10.0 m)) AN-C10RS

■ Remote receiver AN-MR1EL

57

/64'' (15 cm)) AN-A1RS

Note

• Some of the cables may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Sharp

Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.

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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices

Before Connecting

Note

•Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and turn off the

devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.
When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are
made.

•Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections.

This projector can be connected to:

A computer using:

■ An RGB cable and a ø3.5 mm audio cable (commercially
available) (See page 16.)

■ A DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor and an RS-232C
serial control cable (AN-C10RS) (sold separately)
(See page 20.)

Connections and Setup

Component video or audio-visual equipment:

■ A VCR, Laser disc player or other audio-visual
equipment (See page 18.)

■ A DVD player or DTV

* decoder (See page 19.)

*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new

digital television system in the United States.

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the supplied power cord into
the AC socket on the rear of the pro­jector.

Supplied
accessory

Power cord

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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices

Connecting the Projector to a Computer

Connecting to a Computer
Using the RGB Cable

1 Connect the projector to the

computer using the supplied
RGB cable.

•Secure the connectors by tightening the

thumbscrews.

2

To input an audio signal, connect
the projector to the computer using
a ø3.5 mm audio cable (commer­cially available or available as Sharp
service part QCNWGA013WJPZ).

Note

•

When connecting the projector to a com­puter in this way, select “RGB” for “Signal

37

Type” in the “Picture” menu. See page

•See page 62 “Computer Compatibility

Chart” for a list of computer signals com­patible with the projector. Use with computer
signals other than those listed may cause
some of the functions to not work.

•A Macintosh adaptor may be required for

use with some Macintosh computers. Con­tact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projec­tor Dealer or Service Center.

•Depending on the computer you are using,

an image may not be projected unless the
signal output setting of the computer is
switched to the external output. Refer to the
computer operation manual for switching the
computer signal output settings.

.

Supplied
accessory

Computer

RGB cable

1

ø3.5 mm audio cable

2

(commercially available or
available as Sharp service
part QCNWGA013WJPZ)

RGB cable

To RGB output terminal

To audio output terminal

Connecting the thumbscrew cables

■ Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it
fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly secure
the connectors by tightening the screws on both
sides of the plug.

■ Do not remove ferrite cores attached to the RGB
cable.

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Ferrite core

“Plug and Play” function (when connecting to a 15-pin terminal)

■ This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC
compatible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.

■ Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected
computer last.

Connections and Setup

Note

• The DDC “Plug and Play” function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA

DDC compatible computer.

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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting to Video
Equipment Using an

VCR or other audio-visual equipment

S-video, a Composite
Video or an Audio Cable

Using an S-video, video, or audio cable, a VCR,
laser disc player or other audio-visual equipment
can be connected to INPUT 2, INPUT 3 and AU­DIO input terminals.

1 Connect the projector to the

video equipment using an S­video cable or a composite video
cable (both commercially avail­able).

ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable

2

2 Connect the projector to the

video equipment using a ø3.5
mm minijack to RCA audio cable
(commercially available).

(commercially available)

Composite video cable

1

(commercially available)

S-video cable

1

(commercially available)

To S-video output terminal
To video output terminal
To audio output terminal

Note

• The INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) terminal uses a

video signal system in which the picture is
separated into color and luminance signals
to realize a higher-quality image. To view a
higher-quality image, use a commercially
available S-video cable to connect the IN­PUT 2 terminal on the projector and the S­video output terminal on the video equip­ment.

• A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable

(commercially available) is required for au­dio input.

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Connecting to
Component Video Equip­ment

Use a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable when con­necting to the INPUT 1 terminal, component
video equipment such as DVD players and DTV
decoders.

*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the

new digital television system in the United
States.

1 Connect the projector to the

video equipment using the 3
RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable.

Optional
cable

To analog component output terminal

*

DVD player or
DTV

* decoder

3RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable
AN-C3CP
(9'10" (3.0 m))

Connections and Setup

To audio output terminal

2 Connect the projector to the

video equipment using a ø3.5
mm minijack to RCA audio cable
(commercially available).

Note

• When connecting the projector to the

video equipment in this way, select

“Component” for “Signal Type” in the
“Picture” menu. See page 37.

• A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable

(commercially available) is required for au­dio input.

3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable

1

(sold separately)

ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable

2

(commercially available)

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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices

Controlling the Projector Using a Computer

Connecting to a
Computer Using a DIN-D­sub RS-232C Adaptor
and an RS-232C Serial
Control Cable

When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is
connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS­232C adaptor (sold separately) and an RS-232C
serial control cable (cross type, sold separately),
the computer can be used to control the pro­jector and check the status of the projector. See
page 61 for details.

1 Connect a DIN-D-sub RS-232C

adaptor (sold separately) to an
RS-232C serial control cable
(sold separately).

2 Use the above cables to connect

the projector and the computer.

Note

•Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C

serial control cable to or from the computer
while it is on. This may damage your com­puter.

•The RS-232C function may not operate if

your computer terminal is not correctly set
up. Refer to the operation manual of the
computer for details.

•See page 60 for connection of an RS-232C

serial control cable.

Optional
cables

To RS-232C terminal

DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor
AN-A1RS
(5 57/64" (15 cm))

RS-232C serial control cable
AN-C10RS
(32'10" (10.0 m))

Computer

DIN-D-sub
RS-232C
adaptor

(sold
separately)

RS-232C serial
control cable
(sold separately)

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Setup

Using the Adjustment Feet

The height of the projector can be adjusted us­ing the adjustment feet at the front and rear of
the projector when the surface the projector is
placed on is uneven or when the screen is
slanted.
The projection of the image can be made higher
by adjusting the projector when it is in a lower
place than the screen.

1 While pressing the foot releases

on both sides, lift the projector
to adjust its height and then re­move your fingers from the foot
releases.

2 Rotate the adjustment feet at the

front of the projector for fine
adjustment.

• You can adjust the projection by using
the rear adjustment foot on the bottom
of the projector when the projector is po­sitioned at the higher place than the
screen.

Rear adjustment foot
(on the bottom)

Foot release
(on the other side of
the projector as well)

Front adjustment feet

Connections and Setup

Note

• The Keystone Correction will be automatically
performed when the projector is tilted. If you
want to adjust the Keystone Correction
manually, see page 29. (For details on set­ting of the Keystone Correction, see page 44.)

• When returning the projector to its original
position, hold the projector firmly, press the
foot releases and then gently lower it.

• The projector is adjustable up to approxi­mately 12 degrees at the front and 3 degrees
at the back from the standard position.

Info

• Do not press the foot releases when the ad­justment feet are extended without firmly
holding the projector.

• Do not hold the lens when lifting or lower­ing the projector.

• When lowering the projector, be careful not
to get your fingers caught in the area between
the adjustment foot and the projector.

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Setup

Adjusting the Lens

The image is focused and adjusted to the de­sired size using the focus ring or zoom knob
on the projector.

1 Adjust the focus by rotating the

focus ring.

2 Adjust zooming by moving the

zoom knob.

Focus ring

Zoom knob

t

u

o

m

o

o

Z

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Zoom

in

Setting up the Screen

Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image.

Note

•The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the

lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.

•For an optimal image, position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly

on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim the lights when
setting up the screen in a sunny or bright room.

•A polarizing screen cannot be used with this projector.

Standard Setup (Front Projection)

■ Place the projector at the required distance from
the screen according to the desired picture size.
(See page 24.)

Example of standard setup

Connections and Setup

Side View

90°

Top View

90°

Audience

•The distance from the screen to the projector

may vary depending on the size of the screen.

P.24

•The default setting can be used, when placing the

projector in front of the screen. If the projected im­age is reversed or inverted, readjust the setting to
“Front” in the “PRJ Mode” menu. P.50

•Place the projector so that an imaginary horizontal

line that passes through the center of the lens is
perpendicular to the screen.

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Setup

Screen Size and Projection Distance

Screen

Horizontal line passing through the lens center

Lens center

H

Base line:

L:Projection distance

NORMAL Mode (4:3)

Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L]

Diag. [χ] Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2]

300" (762 cm) 240" (610 cm) 180" (457 cm)

250" (635 cm) 200" (508 cm) 150" (381 cm)

200" (508 cm) 160" (406 cm) 120" (305 cm)

150" (381 cm) 120" (305 cm) 90" (229 cm)

100" (254 cm) 80" (203 cm) 60" (152 cm)

84" (213 cm) 67" (170 cm) 50" (128 cm)

72" (183 cm) 58" (147 cm) 43" (110 cm)

60" (152 cm) 48" (122 cm) 36" (91 cm)

40" (102 cm) 32" (81 cm) 24" (61 cm)

32'10" (10.0 m) 39' 0" (11.9 m) 1731/64" (44.4 cm)

27' 3" (8.3 m) 32' 6" (9.9 m) 1437/64" (37.0 cm)

21' 8" (6.6 m) 25'11" (7.9 m) 1121/32" (29.6 cm)

16' 5" (5.0 m) 19' 4" (5.9 m) 83/4" (22.2 cm)

10'10" (3.3 m) 12'10" (3.9 m) 553/64" (14.8 cm)

8'10" (2.7 m) 10'10" (3.3 m) 457/64" (12.4 cm)

7' 7" (2.3 m) 9' 2" (2.8 m) 47/32" (10.7 cm)

6' 3" (1.9 m) 7' 7" (2.3 m) 333/64" (8.9 cm)

4' 3" (1.3 m) 4'11" (1.5 m) 221/64" (5.9 cm)

Distance from the lens center
to the bottom of the image [H]

The formula for picture size and
projection distance

χ

: Picture size (diag.) (in)

[Feet, inches]

L1 (ft) =
L2 (ft) =
H (in) =

[m, cm]

L1 (m) =
L2 (m) =
H (cm) =

(0.0334χ – 0.06) / 0.3048
(0.0398χ – 0.06) / 0.3048

χ

0.0583

0.0334χ – 0.06

0.0398χ – 0.06

0.0583χ

× 2.54

STRETCH Mode (16:9)

Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L]

Diag. [χ] Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2]

300" (762 cm) 261" (664 cm) 147" (374 cm)

250" (635 cm) 218" (553 cm) 123" (311 cm)

225" (572 cm) 196" (498 cm) 110" (280 cm)

200" (508 cm) 174" (443 cm) 98" (249 cm)

150" (381 cm) 131" (332 cm) 74" (187 cm)

133" (338 cm) 116" (294 cm) 65" (166 cm)

106" (269 cm) 92" (235 cm) 52" (132 cm)

100" (254 cm) 87" (221cm) 49" (125 cm)

92" (234 cm) 80" (204 cm) 45" (115 cm)

84" (213 cm) 73" (186 cm) 41" (105 cm)

72" (183 cm) 63" (159 cm) 35" (90 cm)

60" (152 cm) 52" (133 cm) 29" (75 cm)

40" (102 cm) 35" (89 cm) 20" (50 cm)

35' 9" (10.9 m) 42' 8" (13.0 m) –447/64" (–12.0 cm)

29' 6" (9.0 m) 35' 5" (10.8 m) –315/16" (–10.0 cm)

26' 7" (8.1 m) 31'10" (9.7 m) –335/64" (–9.0 cm)

23' 7" (7.2 m) 28' 3" (8.6 m) –35/32" (–8.0 cm)

17' 9" (5.4 m) 21' 2" (6.5 m) –23/8" (–6.0 cm)

15' 9" (4.8 m) 18' 9" (5.7 m) –23/32" (–5.3 cm)

12' 6" (3.8 m) 14' 11" (4.5 m) –111/16" (–4.3 cm)

11'10" (3.6 m) 14' 1" (4.3 m) –137/64" (–4.0 cm)

10'10" (3.3 m) 12' 11" (3.9 m) –115/32" (–3.7 cm)

9'10" (3.0 m) 11' 9" (3.6 m) –111/32" (–3.4 cm)

8' 6" (2.6 m) 10' 1" (3.1 m) –19/64" (–2.9 cm)

6'11" (2.1 m) 8' 4" (2.5 m) –61/64" (–2.4 cm)

4' 7" (1.4 m) 5' 6" (1.7 m) –41/64" (–1.6 cm)

Distance from the lens center

to the bottom of the image [H]

The formula for picture size and
projection distance

χ

: Picture size (diag.) (in)

[Feet, inches]

L1 (ft) =
L2 (ft) =
H (in) =

[m, cm]

L1 (m) =
L2 (m) =
H (cm) =

(0.0364χ – 0.06) / 0.3048
(0.0434χ – 0.06) / 0.3048

χ

– 0.0158

0.0364χ – 0.06

0.0434χ – 0.06

χ

– 0.0158

× 2.54

Note

•There may be an error of ± 3% in the above values.

•Values with a minus (–) sign indicate the distance from the lens center below the bottom of the image.

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Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image

Projection from behind the Screen

■ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the
audience.

■ Reverse the image by setting “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” menu.
See page 50 for use of this function.

When using the default setting.

▼On-screen Display

Connections and Setup

Projection Using a Mirror

■ Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.

Info

•When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the

projector and the mirror so the light does not shine into the
eyes of the audience.

Ceiling-mount Setup

■ It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling­mount bracket for this installation.
Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the
recommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately).

• AN-PGCM95 ceiling-mount bracket, its AN-EP101B

extension tube and AN-JT299 universal bracket, adaptor
for non-level ceiling installation (for U.S.A.).

• BB-A10T ceiling adaptor, its BB-NVHOLDER280, BB-

NVHOLDER550, BB-NVHOLDER900 ceiling mount
systems (for GERMANY).

• AN-A10T ceiling-mount bracket, its AN-TK201 and AN-

TK202 extension tubes (for countries other than the U.S.A.
and GERMANY).

■ Be sure to adjust the position of the
projector to match the distance (H)
from the lens center position (see page

24) to the lower edge of the image,

when mounting the projector on the
ceiling.

■ Invert the image by setting
“Ceiling+Front” in the
“PRJ Mode” menu. See
page 50 for use of this
function.

The image is reversed.

When using the default setting.

▼On-screen Display

The image is inverted.

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Image Projection

Basic Procedure

Connect the required external equipment to the pro­jector before carrying out the following procedures.

Info

•

The language preset at the factory is English.
If you want to change the on-screen display to
another language, reset the language accord­ing to the procedure on page

28

.

ON button

STANDBY

button

Power
indicator

Lamp
indicator

INPUT
button

1 Plug the power cord into the wall

outlet.

• The power indicator illuminates red, and
the projector enters standby mode.

2 Press on the projector or

on the remote control.

• The power indicator illuminates green.
After the lamp indicator illuminates, the
projector is ready to start operation.

Note

•

The lamp indicator illuminates,
indicating the status of the lamp.

Green: The lamp is ready.
Blinking in green: The lamp is warming

Red:

• If the projector is put into the standby

• When controlling the projector using

• When “Anti-Theft” (see page

the keycode input box will appear. Enter
the keycode.

• When entering the keycode, press the

• For details about the Anti-Theft func-

The lamp should be replaced.

mode and immediately turned on
again, the lamp indicator may take
some time to illuminate.

RS-232C commands from a com­puter, wait for at least 30 seconds af­ter the power has been turned on, and
then transmit the commands.

Note

buttons previously set on the projec­tor or the remote control.

tion, refer to “Anti-Theft (Setting the
Anti-Theft)” on page 48.

up or shutting down.

48

) is set,

Volume
buttons

ON button

Volume
buttons

AV MUTE button

INPUT buttons

▼Keycode input box

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3 Press , or on the

remote control to select the IN­PUT mode.

•

After pressing once on the projector,
use to select the desired input mode.

"On-screen Display (Example)

INPUT 1 mode

Using RGB

➝

Note

• When no signal is received, “NO SIG-
NAL” will be displayed. When a signal
that the projector is not preset to re­ceive is received, “NOT REG.” will be
displayed.

• The INPUT mode is not displayed
when “OSD Display” is set to “OFF”.
(See page 45.)

About the INPUT mode

INPUT 1
(RGB/
Component)

INPUT 2
(S-Video)

INPUT 3
(Video)

Used for projecting im­ages from equipment that
sends RGB signals or
component signals con­nected to the RGB input
terminal.

Used for projecting im­ages from equipment
connected to the S­VIDEO input terminal.

Used for
ages
connected to the VIDEO
input terminal.

projecting

from equipment

im-

Using
Component

➝

INPUT 2 mode

Using S-Video

➝

INPUT 3 mode

Using Video

Basic Operation

4 Press or on the remote

control to adjust the volume.

Note

• Pressing will lower the volume.
Pressing

• On the projector, the volume can be
adjusted by pressing

will raise the volume.

or .

5 Press on the remote con-

trol to temporarily display a
black screen and turn off the
sound.

Note

• Pressing again will turn the pro-
jected image and sound back on.

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Image Projection

Selecting the On-screen Display Language

The on-screen display language of the projector can be
set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Ital­ian, Swedish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese.

1

Press on the remote control.

• The “Picture” menu will be displayed.

2 Press \ or | to select the “Lan-

guage” menu icon.

• The “Language” menu will be displayed.

3

Press ' or " to select the desired
language, and then press

4 Press .

• The desired language will be set as the
on-screen display.

Turning the Power off

1 Press

STANDBY

on the remote control, then

press that button again while the
confirmation message is dis­played, to put the projector into
the standby mode.

on the projector or

STANDBY

“Language” menu icon

.

STANDBY
button

ENTER
button

MENU button
', ", \, |

buttons

Note

•

If you accidentally pressed

STANDBY

and do not want to put the projector

into the standby mode, wait until the con­firmation message disappears.

• The projector cannot be operated
while a message “Shutting Down.
Please Wait.” is displayed.

2

Unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet after the cooling fan stops.

Info

•

Do not unplug the power cord during pro­jection or cooling fan operation. This can
cause damage due to rise in internal tem­perature, as the cooling fan also stops.

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STANDBY

or

Keystone Correction (Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion)

Correcting Trapezoidal
Distortion

When the image is projected either from the
top or from the bottom towards the screen at
an angle, the image becomes distorted
trapezoidally.
The function for correcting trapezoidal distor­tion is called Keystone Correction.
This projector detects inclination of the upper
and lower sides and corrects trapezoidal dis­tortion of the image automatically.

Note

•Automatic Keystone Correction may not work

well in some cases, such as when the screen
is leaning, temperature is extremely high or
low, or zooming is at maximum or minimum.
In these cases, fine adjust the Keystone Cor­rection following the procedure below.

•You can select “Auto” or “Manual” for the

Keystone Correction mode. (See page

•The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up
to an angle of approximately ±12˚ when the

Keystone Correction mode is set to “Auto”,

or approximately ±35˚ when set to “Manual”

(when the picture display mode is set to
“NORMAL” (see page
actual screen can be diagonally set up to
that angle as well.

40

)). Therefore, the

44

.)

KEYSTONE
button

UNDO
button

', ", \, |
buttons

Basic Operation

1 Press .

•You can also use on the projector.

2 Press ', ", \ and | to adjust

the Keystone correction.

•You can also adjust the Keystone cor-

rection using the or but­tons on the projector.

Note

•Press to make the default set-

ting.

•Straight lines or the edges of images

may appear jagged while adjusting
the image.

3 Press .

•You can also use on the projector.

Note

•You can use the same settings used

in NORMAL mode 4:3 for 16:9.

Compresses
upper side.

Compresses
lower side.

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Menu Items

This list shows the items that can be set in the projector.

■ INPUT 1 Mode

Main menu Sub menu

Picture

Page 36

Fine Sync

Page 38

Contrast

Bright

Color

Tint

Sharp

Red

Blue

Reset

CLR Temp

Gamma

sRGB [ON/OFF]

Signal Type

Memory

Clock

Phase

H-Pos

V-Pos

Reset

Special Modes

Auto Sync

Signal Info

+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30

5500 K
6500 K
7500 K
8500 K
9300 K
10500 K

Standard
Presentation
Cinema
Game

Auto
RGB
Component

Memory 1
Memory OFF

+30−30
+15−15
+30−30
+30−30

Memory 5

Main menu Sub menu

Options

Page 44

Language

Page 28

PRJ Mode Front

Page 50

Lamp Timer (Life)

Keystone

OSD Display [ON/OFF]

Background

Eco Mode [Eco/Standard]

Auto Power Off

Menu Position

Menu Color
[Opaque/Translucent]

Password

Anti-Theft

English
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Svenska
Português

Ceiling+Front
Rear
Ceiling+Rear

[ON/OFF]

Auto
Manual

Sharp
Blue
None

Center
Upper Right
Lower Right
Upper Left
Lower Left

Old Password
New Password
Reconfirm

Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm

Note

•In the “Picture” menu of INPUT 1, “Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” are only displayed when “Signal Type” is set

to “Component” or set to “Auto” and the input signal is recognized as a component signal.

•In the “Picture” menu of INPUT 1, “sRGB” is only displayed when “Signal Type” is set to “RGB” or set to

“Auto” and the input signal is recognized as an RGB signal.

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■ INPUT 2 / 3 Mode

Main menu Sub menu

Picture

Page 36

Options

Page 44

Contrast

Bright

Color

Tint

Sharp

Red

Blue

Reset

CLR Temp

Gamma

Memory

Lamp Timer (Life)

Keystone

OSD Display [ON/OFF]

Video System

Background

Eco Mode [Eco/Standard]

Auto Power Off

Menu Position

Menu Color
[Opaque/Translucent]

Password

Anti-Theft

+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30
+30−30

[ON/OFF]

5500 K
6500 K
7500 K
8500 K
9300 K
10500 K

Standard
Presentation
Cinema
Game

Memory 1
Memory OFF

Auto
Manual

Auto
PAL
NTSC3.58
SECAM
NTSC4.43
PAL-M
PAL-N
PAL-60

Sharp
Blue
None

Center
Upper Right
Lower Right
Upper Left
Lower Left

Old Password
New Password
Reconfirm

Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm

Memory 5

Main menu

Language

Page 28

PRJ Mode Front

Page 50

English
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Svenska
Português

Ceiling+Front
Rear
Ceiling+Rear

Basic Operation

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Using the Menu Screen

The menu screens allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings.
You can operate the menus from the remote control using the following procedure.

Example: “Picture” menu screen for

INPUT 1 (RGB) mode

Menu Selections

(Adjustments)

1 Press .

• The “Picture” menu screen for the se-
lected input mode is displayed.

Note

• The on-screen display shown on the
right is displayed when the INPUT 1
(RGB) mode is selected.

\\

2 Press

menu screens.

• The menu icon for the selected menu
screen is highlighted.

||

\ or

| to display the other

\\

||

Menu icon Menu screen

Picture

Fine Sync

Options

Language

PRJ Mode

ENTER
button

UNDO
button

MENU button
', ", \, |

buttons

Menu icons

Note

• The “Fine Sync” menu is not available
for INPUT 2 or 3.

• For details on the menus, see the tree
charts on pages 30 and 31.

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''

3 Press

""

' or

" to select the item

''

""

you want to adjust.

• The selected item is highlighted.

Note

• To display a single adjustment item,
press

Only the selected adjustment item will
be displayed.
Then if you press ' or ", the follow­ing item (“Red” after “Bright”) will be
displayed.

• Press
screen.

4 Press

after selecting the item.

to return to the previous

\\

||

\ or

| to adjust the item

\\

||

selected.

• The adjustment is stored.

Basic Operation

5 Press .

• The menu screen will disappear.

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Using the Menu Screen

Menu Selections

(Settings)

1 Press .

•The “Picture” menu screen for the se-

lected input mode is displayed.

Note

•The on-screen display shown on the

right is displayed when INPUT 1 (RGB)
mode is selected.

\\

2 Press

menu screens.

•The menu icon for the selected menu

screen is highlighted.

||

\ or

| to display the other

\\

||

ENTER
button

UNDO
button

MENU button
', ", \, |

buttons

Menu icons

Menu icon Menu screen

Note

•The “Fine Sync” menu is not available

for INPUT 2 or 3.

•For details on the menus, see the tree

charts on pages 30 and 31.

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Picture

Fine Sync

Options

Language

PRJ Mode

''

3 Press

item you want to set, and then
press

||

| to display the sub menu.

||

•The selected item is highlighted.

Note

•Press or \ to return to the pre-

vious screen.

•For some items, press \ or | to se-

lect the icon using “ ”.

4 Press

ting of the item displayed in the
sub menu.

""

' or

" to select the

''

""

''

""

' or

" to select the set-

''

""

Sub menu

Basic Operation

5 Press .

•The item selected is set.

6 Press .

•The menu screen will disappear.

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Picture Adjustment

You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences using the “Picture” menu. For
operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.

Example: “Picture” screen menu for

INPUT 1 (RGB) mode

Adjusting the Image

Select the item on the “Picture” menu and
adjust the image.

Description of Adjustment Items

Selectable items

Contrast
Bright
Color
Tint
Sharp
Red
Blue

Note

• “Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” are not displayed
when selecting INPUT 1 and setting the “Sig­nal Type” to “RGB” or setting the “Signal Type”
to “Auto” and the input signal is recognized as
an RGB signal.

• “Sharp” can be adjusted when 480
580

I, 580P, 720P, 1035I or 1080I signals are

detected while “Signal Type” for INPUT 1 is set
to “Component” or set to “Auto” and the input
signal is recognized as a component signal.

• To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” and
press

Press \ Press |

for less contrast.
for less brightness.
for less color intensity.
for making skin tones purplish.
for less sharpness.
for weaker red.
for weaker blue.

for more contrast.
for more brightness.
for more color intensity.
for making skin tones greenish.
for more sharpness.
for stronger red.
for stronger blue.

.

I, 480P, 540P,

CLR Temp (Adjusting the

Color Temperature)

Select “CLR Temp” on the “Picture” menu
and the desired color temperature setting.

Description of Color Temperature Settings

Selectable settings

5500K
6500K
7500K
8500K
9300K

10500K

For lower color temperature for warmer,
reddish incandescent-like images.

For higher color temperature for cooler, blu­ish, fluorescent-like images.

Note

• Values for “CLR Temp” are only approximations.

Description

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Gamma (Gamma Correction)

Gamma is an image quality enhancement function
that offers a richer image by brightening the darker
portions of the image without altering the bright­ness of the brighter portions.
When you are displaying images with frequent dark
scenes, such as a film or concert, or when you are
displaying images in a bright room, this feature
makes the dark scenes easier to see and gives the
impression of greater depth in the image.

Select “Gamma” on the “Picture” menu and
the desired gamma mode.

Description of Gamma Modes

Selectable settings

Standard
Presentation

Cinema

Game

For standard image
Brightens darker portions of image for
more enhanced presentations.
Gives greater depth to darker portions
of image for a more exciting theater
experience.
For natural color gradation for playing
a game, etc.

Description

Note

• Gamma is not available for INPUT 1 when
“sRGB” on the “Picture” menu is set to “ON”.

sRGB (sRGB Setting)

Select “sRGB” on the “Picture” menu and set
it to “ (ON)” when you want to display
the image in a natural tint based on an origi­nal image.

Note

• When “sRGB” is set to “ON”;

• Gamma is not available.

• “Red”, “Blue” or “CLR Temp” on the “Picture”

menu cannot be adjusted.

• For additional information about the sRGB func­tion, visit “http://www.srgb.com/”.

Info

• When “sRGB” is set to “ON”, the projected im-
age may become dark, but this does not indi­cate a malfunction.

Signal Type

The signal type setting is preset to “Auto”;
however, in rare cases a clear picture may not be
displayed. In that case, select “RGB” or
“Component” in accordance with the input signal.

(Signal Type Setting)

Select “Signal Type” on the “Picture” menu
and set it to “Auto”, “RGB” or “Component”
for INPUT 1.

Description of Signal Type Settings

Selectable settings

Auto

RGB
Component

Input signals are automatically
recognized as RGB or Component.
Set when RGB signals are received.
Set when Component signals are
received.

Memory

Description

(Storing and Selecting

the Adjustment Settings)

Use this function to store the adjustment settings
on the “Picture” menu. No matter which input mode
or signal type is selected, you can select and apply
the settings you have stored in a memory location.

Select “Memory” on the “Picture” menu and
the memory location where you want to store
the settings. Then adjust the setting items
on the “Picture” menu.

Description of Memory Positions

Selectable
settings

Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5

Memory OFF

Settings of all items on the “Picture”
menu can be stored in memory location.
The stored settings can be selected in
any input mode.

Besides “Memory 1” to “Memory 5”, other
settings on the “Picture” menu can be
stored for each input mode. The settings
stored in “Memory OFF” cannot be applied
when another input mode is selected.

Description

If you want to apply the stored settings on
the “Picture” menu, select “Memory” on the
“Picture” menu and the memory location
where you have stored the settings.

Note

• You can change the stored settings after se­lecting the memory location for those settings.

Basic Operation

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Computer Image Adjustment

Using the “Fine Sync” menu, you can adjust the computer image, match the computer dis­play mode, and check the input signal. For operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.

Example: “Fine Sync” menu screen for

INPUT 1 mode

Adjusting the Computer Image

When “Auto Sync” is set to OFF or when vertical
stripes or flickering occur in portions of the screen
even if “Auto Sync” is set to ON, adjust “Clock”,
“Phase”, “H-Pos” or “V-Pos” to obtain the best com-
puter image.

Select the item on the “Fine Sync” menu
and adjust the computer image.

Description of Adjustment Items

Selectable items

Clock
Phase

H-Pos

V-Pos

adjust vertical noise.
adjust horizontal noise (similar to tracking
on your VCR).
center the on-screen image by moving it to
the left or right.
center the on-screen image by moving it up
or down.

Note

• You can automatically adjust the computer im­age by setting “Auto Sync” on the “Fine Sync”
menu or pressing the AUTO SYNC button. See
next page for details.

• To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” and
press

.

Use \ and | to

Special Modes (Special

Mode Settings)

Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and
the correct resolution mode is automatically selected.
However, for some signals, the optimal resolution
mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menu
may need to be selected to match the computer dis­play mode.

Select “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync”
menu and the appropriate resolution.

Note

• Avoid displaying computer patterns which repeat
every other line (horizontal stripes).
(Flickering may occur, making the image hard to
see.)

• When a DVD player or Digital Video is connected,
select 480P as the input signal.

• See “Signal Info (Checking the Input Signal)” on
the next page for information on the currently se­lected input signal.

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Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjust-

ment)

Used to automatically adjust a computer image.

Select “Auto Sync” on the “Fine Sync” menu
and set it to “ ”(ON) or “ ”(OFF).

Description of Auto Sync Adjustment

Selectable Settings

Auto Sync adjustment will occur when

ON

OFF

the projector is turned on or when the
input signals are switched, when
connected to a computer.

Auto Sync adjustment is not automati­cally performed.

Description

Signal Info (Checking the

Input Signal)

Select “Signal Info” on the “Fine Sync” menu
to check the current input signal informa­tion.

Note

•The projector will display the number of

scanned lines available from audio-visual
equipment such as a DVD player or Digital
Video.

Note

•Auto Sync adjustment is also performed by

pressing
the remote control.

•The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time

to complete, depending on the image of the
computer connected to the projector.

•When the optimum image cannot be achieved

with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual adjust­ments. (See page 38.)

on the projector or on

AUTO SYNC
button

Basic Operation

AUTO SYNC
button

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Picture Display Mode

This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the
input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”, “DOT BY DOT”,
“BORDER” or “STRETCH” image.

Switching the Picture Dis­play Mode

Press .

•Pressing changes the display as shown on

pages 40 and 41.

•To return to the standard image, press

“RESIZE” is displayed on the screen.

COMPUTER

SVGA (800 × 600)

4:3 aspect ratio

Other aspect ratios

Computer

Resolution
lower than

XGA

XGA (1024 × 768)

SXGA (1280 × 960)

SXGA+ (1400 × 1050)

SXGA (1280 × 1024)

1280 × 720

Input Signal

Image type

4:3 aspect ratio

while

NORMAL DOT BY DOT BORDER STRETCH

1024 × 768

960 × 768

—

NORMAL

Projects a full screen

image while maintaining

the aspect ratio.

***

UNDO
button

800 × 600

—

1280 × 960
1400 × 1050
1280 × 1024

—

Output screen image

DOT BY DOT

Projects the original

resolution signal

of the image.

768 × 576

720 × 576

—

BORDER

Projects 4:3 image fully

in STRETCH (the following

column) image.

RESIZE
button

1024 × 576

960 × 576

1024 × 576

STRETCH

Projects 16:9 image

evenly over entire screen

(top/bottom blank bands).

**

XGA

4:3 aspect ratio

Resolution

higher than

XGA

4:3 aspect ratio

**

**

SXGA (1280 × 1024)

5:4 aspect ratio

1280 × 720

16:9 aspect ratio

Mode for projecting an image with the original aspect ratio without cutting any portions.

*

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*

: Cutout area on which images cannot be projected.
: Area where the signals are off screen.

VIDEO

480I, 480P,

NTSC, PAL, SECAM

540P, 720P, 1080I

• “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080I signals are entered.

Input Signal

4:3 aspect ratio.

Letter box, squeeze

16:9 aspect ratio

Image typeDVD / Video

NORMAL BORDER

1024 × 768

—

NORMAL

Projects a full screen image.

**

4:3 aspect ratio

768 × 576

—

Output screen image

BORDER

Projects 4:3 image fully in

STRETCH (the following

column) image.

STRETCH

1024 × 576

STRETCH

Projects 16:9 image evenly

over entire screen

(top/bottom black bands).

*

480I, 480P,

NTSC, PAL, SECAM

540P, 720P,

1080I (16:9)

Mode for projecting an image with the original aspect ratio without cutting any portions.

*

: Cutout area on which images cannot be projected.
: Area on which the image is not included in the original signals.

Letter box

Squeezed 16:9 image

Squeezed 4:3 image

16:9 aspect ratio

16:9 aspect ratio

(4:3 aspect ratio in

16:9 screen)

*

*

*

*

Easy to Use Functions

*

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×1 ×4 ×9 ×16 ×36 ×64×2 ×3

Still and Zoom Image

You can instantly freeze a moving image and enlarge a specific portion of an image with the
remote control. Using these functions, you can explain the image to the audience more effec­tively.

UNDO
button

', ", \, |
buttons

ENLARGE
(Enlarge/
Reduce)
buttons

FREEZE
button

Freezing a Moving Image

1 Press .

•The projected image is frozen.

2 Press again to return to the

moving image from the currently
connected device.

Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an Image

1 Press .

•Pressing or enlarges or reduces

the projected image.

Note

•You can change the location of the en-

larged image using ', ", \ and |.

2 Press to cancel the operation.

•The magnification then returns to ×1.

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Note

In the following cases, the image will re-

turn to the normal size (×1).

•When switching the INPUT mode.

•When

•When the input signal is changed.

•When the input signal resolution and re-

fresh rate (vertical frequency) change.

has been pressed.

Keylock Function

Use this function to lock the operation buttons on the projector.

ON button

Locking the Operation But­tons

Hold down on the projector for
about 3 seconds while the projector is
being turned on.

Note

•The keylock function does not affect the opera-

tion with the remote control buttons.

•You cannot use the keylock function while the

projector is warming up or shutting down.

Taking the Keylock off

Hold down on the projector for

about 3 seconds.

Note

•The keylock function does not affect the opera-

tion with the remote control buttons.

•You cannot use the keylock function while the

projector is warming up or shutting down.

Easy to Use Functions

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Using the “Options” Menu

You can use the “Options” menu to enhance the usage for the projector. For operation of the
menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.

Example: “Options” menu screen for

INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode

Lamp Timer (Life) (Check-

ing the Lamp Life Status)

You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time
and the remaining lamp life (percentage).

Display the “Options” menu to check the
lamp life status.

Description of Lamp Life

Lamp usage condition

Operated exclusively
in Eco mode ( )
Operated exclusively
in Standard mode (

Note

•It is recommended that the lamp be changed

when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%.
For lamp replacement, contact your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center.

•The table above indicates rough estimates in the

case of using only in each mode shown. Remain­ing lamp life changes within the range of the val­ues shown depending on the frequency at which
“Eco Mode” is switched to “

” (Standard mode) (see page 45).

“

Remaining lamp life

100% 5%

4,500 hours

3,000 hours

)

” (Eco mode) and

about
225 hours

about
150 hours

Keystone (Setting the Key-

stone Correction Mode)

Select “Keystone” on the “Options” menu
and the desired mode for the Keystone Cor­rection.

Auto
Manual

Description of Keystone Correction Mode

Selectable settings

Auto

Manual

Keystone Correction is automatically
performed.
Keystone Correction can be adjusted
manually.

Note

•If you want to adjust the Keystone Correction

manually, see page

•The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to

an angle of approximately ±12˚ when the Key-

stone Correction mode is set to “Auto”, or ap-

proximately ±35˚ when set to “Manual” (when the

picture display mode is set to “NORMAL” (see

40

page

)).

Description

29

.

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OSD Display (Setting On-

screen Display)

This function allows you to turn the on-screen mes­sages on or off.

Select “ ” (ON) or “ ” (OFF) in “OSD Dis­play” on the “Options” menu.

Background (Selecting a

Startup and Background Image)

Select “Background” on the “Options” menu
and the image displayed upon the projector’s
startup and when no signal is being sent to
the projector.

Description of “OSD Display” Settings

Selectable settings

ON
OFF

*Displayed when the STANDBY button is pressed.

All On-screen Displays are displayed.
INPUT/VOLUME/AV MUTE/FREEZE/
AUTO SYNC/ENLARGE/ “An invalid button
has been pressed.” / *“All buttons on
Projector are locked.” are not displayed.

Description

Video System (Setting the

Video System)

The video input system mode is preset to “Auto”;
however, a clear picture from the connected audio­visual equipment may not be received, depending
on the video signal difference. In that case, switch
the video signal.

Select “Video System” on the “Options” menu
and the appropriate video system.

Sharp
Blue
None

Description of Background Images

Selectable settings

Sharp

Blue
None

SHARP default image

Blue screen

Black screen

Description

Note

•If the input signal has interference, the screen

will be displayed during interference.

Eco Mode (Setting the Eco

Mode)

Select “ ” (Eco Mode) or “ ” (Standard

Mode) in “Eco Mode” on the “Options” menu.

Description of Eco Mode

Selectable settings

Brightness

Power consumption

(When using AC 110V)

Lamp life

Easy to Use Functions

Description of Video Systems

Selectable settings

PAL

SECAM

NTSC4.43

NTSC3.58

When connected to PAL video
equipment.
When connected to SECAM video
equipment.
When reproducing NTSC signals in
PAL video equipment.
When connected to NTSC video
equipment.

Description

Note

•The video signal can only be set in INPUT 2 or

INPUT 3 mode.

•In “Auto”, images are displayed in PAL even if

PAL-N or PAL-M input signals are received.

(Eco mode)

(Standard mode)

80%

100%

200 W

240 W

4,500 hours

3,000 hours

Note

•Although lamp life and noise are improved when

“Eco Mode” is set to “ ” (Eco mode), bright-

ness decreases by 20%.

•“Eco Mode” is factory preset to “

mode).

” (Standard

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Using the “Options” Menu

Example: “Options” menu screen for

INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode

Auto Power Off (Auto

Power Off Function)

When no input signal is detected for more than 15
minutes, the projector will automatically enter the
standby mode if set to “ON”.
The Auto Power Off function will be disabled if it
has been set to “OFF”.

Select “ ” (ON) or “ ” (OFF) in “Auto

Power Off” on the “Options” menu.

Note

•When the Auto Power Off function is set to “ON”,

5 minutes before the projector enters the
standby mode, the message “Enter STANDBY
mode in X min.” will appear on the screen to
indicate the remaining minutes.

Menu Position (Selecting

the Menu Screen Position)

Select “Menu Position” on the “Options”
menu and the desired position for the menu
screen.

Description of Menu Positions

Selectable settings

Center
Upper Right
Lower Right
Upper Left
Lower Left

Displayed on the center of the image.
Displayed on the upper right of the image.
Displayed on the lower right of the image.
Displayed on the upper left of the image.
Displayed on the lower left of the image.

Description

Menu Color (Selecting the

Menu Color)

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Select “ ” (Opaque) or “ ” (Translucent)

in “Menu Color” on the “Options” menu.

Description of Menu Colors

Selectable settings

Opaque
Translucent

The menu is displayed opaquely.
The menu is displayed translucently.
The part of the menu on the image
becomes transparent.

Description

Password (Setting a Pass-

word)

A password must be set to activate the “Anti-Theft”
function (Page 48).
There is no factory preset for the password or the
“Anti-Theft” settings. In this way, anyone can freely
set a new password and “Anti-Theft” settings. It is
therefore recommended that even if you do not want
to use the “Anti-Theft” function, you at least set a
password to prevent others from setting the “Anti­Theft” function.
A password can only be set by using the remote
control.

Select “Password” on the “Options” menu,
then press and follow the procedure be­low to enter the password.

1 Press

',

''

""

" and

""

||

| to enter the pass-

||

''

word in “Old Password” and press

.

''

2 Press

',

''

""

" and

""

password and press

||

| to set the new

||

.

3 Enter the new 4-digit password

again in “Reconfirm” and press

.

Note

•If you do not want to set a password, leave the

fields in steps 2 and 3 blank and press

.

''

1 Press

number and then press

""

' or

" to select the desired

''

""

||

|.

||

2 Enter the 3 remaining digits and

press

.

3 Enter the password again in “Recon-

firm” and press

Note

•When a password is set, you need to enter the

password to change the “Anti-Theft” setting.

If you want to change the password, follow
the procedure below.

.

•To cancel the password settings, press

.

If You Forget Your Pass­word

If you forget the password, delete it using the fol­lowing procedure and set a new password.

Press

Note

•You can only use the buttons on the projector

to delete the password.

•The password cannot be deleted using the

above described procedures while the “Anti-
Theft” function is set. If you forget your pass­word while the “Anti-Theft” function is activated,
you will need to contact your nearest Sharp Au­thorized Projector Dealer or Service Center (see
page 65). You may need to bring your projector
to them to restore the projector to original fac­tory condition (password and keycode reset).

Easy to Use Functions

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Using the “Options” Menu

Example: “Options” menu screen for

INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode

Anti-Theft

The anti-theft function prevents unauthorized use
of the projector. You can choose to use this func­tion or not. If you do not want to use this function,
just do not enter the keycode. Once the anti-theft
function is activated, users will need to enter the
correct keycode each time the projector is turned
on. Failure to enter the correct keycode will cause
images to not be projected. The following proce­dures explain how to use this function.

Select “Anti-Theft” on the “Options” menu,
then press and follow the procedure be­low to enter the keycode.

(Setting the Anti-Theft)

1 Press any button you like on the re-

mote control or projector to set the
first digit in “New Code”.

Note

•The following buttons on the remote con-

trol and projector cannot be set as
keycodes:

•ON button

•STANDBY button

•ENTER button

•UNDO button

•MENU button

•FORWARD button

•BACK button

Note

•“Anti-Theft” cannot be selected unless

“Password” is set. (See page 47.)

•When “Anti-Theft” is selected, the password in-

put box will appear. Enter the keycode after the
right password is entered.

Info

•Once the function is activated, you must remem-

ber the correct keycode. We suggest you record
the keycode in a safe place where only authorized
users have access. If you lose or forget your
keycode, you will need to contact your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Cen­ter (see page 65). You may need to bring your pro­jector to them to restore the projector to original
factory condition (password and keycode reset).

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2 Enter the remaining 3 digits by

pressing any buttons you like.

3 Enter the same keycode once more

in “Reconfirm”.

Info

When “Anti-Theft” is set, the keycode in­putting box appears after the power is
turned on. When it appears, enter the right
keycode.

•Press the buttons on the remote control if the

buttons on the remote control are used for set­ting the keycode. In the same manner, press
the buttons on the projector if the buttons on
the projector are used for setting the keycode.

If you want to change the keycode, follow
the procedure below.

Note

•When “Anti-Theft” is selected, the password in-

put box will appear. After the password has been
entered, you can change the keycode.

1 Press the buttons on the remote

control or the projector to enter the
preset 4-digit keycode in “Old
Code”.

2

Press any button you like on the re­mote control or the projector to en­ter the new keycode.

3 Enter the same 4-digit keycode in

“Reconfirm”.

Note

•If you do not want to set a keycode, leave the

keycode field blank in steps 2 and 3 and press

.

Easy to Use Functions

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Reversing/Inverting Projected Images

You can reverse or invert the projected image for various applications using the “PRJ Mode”
menu. For operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.

Example: “PRJ Mode” menu screen for

INPUT 1 (RGB) mode

Setting the Projection Mode

Display the “PRJ Mode” menu and select the
desired projection mode.

Description of Projection Modes

Selectable settings

Front
Ceiling+Front
Rear
Ceiling+Rear

Note

•This function is used for the reversed image and

ceiling-mount setups. See page 25 for these set-
ups.

Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image

Description

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Carrying the Projector

How to Use the Carrying Case

When carrying the projector, attach the lens cap
to the lens, and place it in the supplied carrying
case.

1 Open the cover of the carrying

case.

2 Remove the inner padding from

the carrying case, and fold it in
the direction of the arrows.

3 Reinsert the inner padding into

the carrying case.

Info

• Be sure to insert the inner padding to
protect the lens and the projector.

4 Place the projector and the ac-

cessories in the carrying case.

Info

• Be sure to attach the lens cap to pro­tect the lens.

• Be sure the projector has cooled
down sufficiently before placing it in
the case.

Info

• This carrying case is only for storing and
carrying the projector.

• Sending the projector in the carrying case
as a parcel may cause damage to the pro­jector. If you send the projector in the car­rying case as a parcel, be sure to place it
in a sturdy case and with enough shock
absorbing material to avoid any damage.

• Do not expose the carrying case or projec­tor to direct sunlight, near heat sources, or
leave them in a car. The carrying case or
projector may change color or become de­formed.

Lens cap

Adjust the
shoulder
strap.

Appendix

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Maintenance

Cleaning the projector

■ Be sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning
the projector.

■ The cabinet as well as the operation panel is made
of plastic. Avoid using benzene or thinner, as these
can damage the finish on the cabinet.

■ Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides on
the projector.
Do not attach rubber or plastic items to the projector
for a long time.

The effects of some of the agents in the plastic may

cause damage to the quality or finish of the projector.

Thinner

Wax

■ Wipe off dirt gently with a soft flannel cloth.

M

ild

d

e

te

rg

e

n

t

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 sure not to scrape or hit the lens.

Cleaning

Paper

Cleaning the exhaust and intake vents

■ Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the
exhaust vent and the intake vent.

Mild detergent

diluted with water

■ When the dirt is hard to remove, soak a cloth in a
mild detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth
well and then wipe the projector.
Strong cleaning detergents may discolor, warp or
damage the coating on the projector.
Make sure to test on a small, inconspicuous area
on the projector before use.

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Replacing the Air Filter

• This projector is equipped with air fil-

ters 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.

• Ask your nearest Sharp Authorized Pro-

jector Dealer or Service Center to ex­change the filter (PFILDA008WJZZ)
when it is no longer possible to clean.

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter

1 Press

or

STANDBY

on the remote control to

put the projector into the
standby mode.

• Wait until the cooling fan stops.

on the projector

STANDBY

""

" Bottom view

""

Air filter

Air filter
(not removable)

""

" Rear view

""

Air filter
(not removable)

STANDBY button

STANDBY
button

2 Disconnect the power cord.

• Unplug the power cord from the AC
socket.

3 Remove the filter/lamp unit

cover.

• Turn the projector over. Loosen the user
service screw (1) that secures the fil­ter/lamp unit cover. Pressing the tab
(2), remove the filter/lamp unit cover
(3).

4 Remove the air filter.

• Pick the air filter up with your fingers and
lift it out of the filter/lamp unit cover.

AC socket

3

2

Tab

1

User service screw

Appendix

-53

Replacing the Air Filter

5 Clean the air filter.

• Clean the dust off the air filter and cover
with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.

6 Replace the air filter.

• Place the air filter underneath the tabs
on the filter/lamp unit cover.

7 Replace the filter/lamp unit

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.

• If dust or dirt has collected inside the rear
and bottom air filters (not removable), clean
the filter with a vacuum cleaner extension
hose.

1

2

Tab

3

User service screw

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Maintenance Indicators

■ The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.

■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning 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.

Power indicator

Lamp indicator

Temperature warning indicator

About the temperature warning indicator

If the temperature inside the pro­jector increases, due to blockage
of the air vents, or the setting lo-

cation, “

the lower left corner of the picture.
If the temperature keeps on rising,
the lamp will turn off and the tem­perature warning indicator will blink,
the cooling fan will run for a further
90 seconds, and then the projector
will enter the standby mode. After

“

” appears, be sure to per-

form the following measures.

” will illuminate in

About the lamp indicator

■ The lamp life becomes 0%, when used
for approximately 4,500 hours with “Eco
Mode” or when used for approximately
3,000 hours with “Standard Mode” (see
page 45).

■ When the remaining lamp life becomes

5% or less, “

on the screen. When the percentage be-

comes 0%, “

the lamp will automatically turn off and
then the projector will automatically en­ter the 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.

” (yellow) will be displayed

” will change to “ ” (red),

Maintenance indicator

Temperature

warning

indicator

Lamp

indicator

Power

indicator

Normal

Off

Green on

Green

blinks when

the lamp is

warming up

or shutting

down.

Green on/
Red on

Abnormal

Abnormal

Red on/
Standby

Red on

Red on/
Standby

Red blinks

Condition Problem Possible Solution

• Relocate the projector to an area

with proper ventilation.

• Take the projector to your nearest

Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page 65)
for repair.

• Carefully replace the lamp. (See

page 58)

• Take the projector to your nearest

Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center (see page 65)
for repair.

• Please exercise care when

replacing the lamp.

• Securely install the cover.

• If the power indicator blinks even

when the filter/lamp unit cover is
securely installed, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized Projec­tor Dealer or Service Center for
advice.

The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.

Time to change
the lamp

The lamp does
not illuminate.

The power
indicator blinks
in red when the
projector is on.

• Blocked air intake

• Cooling fan break-

down

• Internal circuit failure

• Clogged air intake

• Remaining lamp life

becomes 5% or less.

• Burnt-out lamp

• Lamp circuit failure

• The filter/lamp unit

cover is open.

Appendix

-55

Maintenance Indicators

Info

• If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters the standby mode, follow the pos­sible solutions on the previous page and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before
plugging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 5 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 illuminate in red and
the lamp may not be lit. In this case, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, replace the power cord in the
AC outlet and then turn the power on again.

• If you want to clean the air vents during projector operation, be sure to put the projector into the standby
mode. After the cooling fan has stopped, clean the vents.

• Do not unplug the power cord after the projector has entered the standby mode and while the cooling fan is
running. The cooling fan runs for about 90 seconds.

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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 picture and color quality.
The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page 44.

■ For lamp replacement, please consult your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector 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 a Sharp Autho­rized Projector Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).

Caution Concerning the Lamp

■ This projector utilizes a pressurized mercury lamp. A loud sound may indicate lamp failure. Lamp
failure can be attributed to numerous sources such as: excessive shock, improper cooling, surface
scratches or deterioration of the lamp due to a lapse of usage time. The period of time up to failure
largely varies depending on the individual lamp and/or the condition and the frequency of use. It is
important to note that failure can often result in the bulb cracking.

■ When the lamp replacement indicator and on-screen display icon are illuminated, it is recommended
that the lamp be replaced with a new one immediately, even if the lamp appears to be operating
normally.

■ Should the lamp break, the glass particles may spread inside the lamp cage or gas contained in the
lamp may be vented into the room from the exhaust vent. Because the gas in this lamp includes
mercury, ventilate the room well if the lamp breaks and avoid all exposure to the released gas. In
case of exposure to the gas, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

■ Should the lamp break, there is also a possibility that glass particles may spread inside of the
projector. In such a case, it is recommended you contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector
Dealer or Service Center to remove the damaged lamp and assure safe operation.

U.S.A. ONLY

Replacing the Lamp

Caution

• Do not remove the lamp unit immediately after operation of the projector. The lamp will be hot and touching

it can lead to burn or injury.

• Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp unit to fully cool

before removing the lamp unit.

■ If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Autho­rized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit of type BQC­PGA20X//1 from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Then carefully
change the lamp by following the instructions described in this section. If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.

Appendix

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Regarding the Lamp

Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit

Info

• Be sure to remove the lamp unit using the
handle. Be sure not to touch the glass sur­face of the lamp unit or the inside of the
projector.

• To avoid injury to yourself and damage to
the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the
steps below.

• Do not loosen other screws except for the
filter/lamp unit cover and lamp unit.

• Please refer to the installation manual in­cluded with the lamp unit.

Lamp
unit

BQC-PGA20X//1

STANDBY
button

1 Press

or

STANDBY

on the remote control to

on the projector

STANDBY

put the projector into the
standby mode.

• Wait until the cooling fan stops.

Warning!

• Do not remove the lamp unit from the
projector right after use. The lamp will
be very hot and may cause burn or in­jury.

2 Disconnect the power cord.

• Unplug the power cord from the AC
socket.

• Leave the lamp until it has fully cooled
down (about 1 hour).

3 Change the air filter.

• Change the air filter whenever you in­stall the lamp unit (see pages 53 and

54).

4 Remove the filter/lamp unit

cover.

• Turn the projector over. Loosen the user
service screw (1) that secures the fil­ter/lamp unit cover. Pressing the tab
(2), remove the filter/lamp unit cover
(3).

STANDBY button

AC socket

3

1

User
service

2

screw

Tab

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5 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.

Handle

6 Insert the new lamp unit.

• Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp
unit compartment. Fasten the securing
screws.

7 Replace the filter/lamp unit

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.

Info

• If the lamp unit and filter/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

Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.

Securing screws

3

1

2

User service screw

1 Connect the power cord.

• Plug the power cord into the AC socket
of the projector.

2 Reset the lamp timer.

•

While simultaneously

and on the projector, press
and on the projector.

• “LAMP 0000H” is displayed, indicating
that the lamp timer is reset.

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.

holding down

AC socket

ON button

Volume
buttons

AUTO SYNC
button

Appendix

-59

Connecting Pin Assignments

INPUT 1 RGB Signal Terminal: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector

RGB Input

1. Video input (red)

2. Video input (green/sync on green)

3. Video input (blue)

4. Not connected

5. Not connected

6. Earth (red)

7. Earth (green/sync on green)

8. Earth (blue)

9. Not connected

10. GND

11. Not connected

12. Bi-directional data

13. Horizontal sync signal: TTL level

14. Vertical sync signal: TTL level

15. Data clock

10
15

5

1
6
11

RS-232C Terminal: 9-pin Mini DIN female connector

8

9

6

5

7

3

4

21

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference

1 Not connected
2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit
3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit
4 Not connected
5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit
6 Not connected
7 RS Connected to Pin 8
8 CS Connected to Pin 7
9 Not connected

9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor

15

69

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference

1 Not connected
2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit
3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit
4 Not connected
5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit
6 Not connected
7 RS Connected to internal circuit
8 CS Connected to internal circuit
9 Not connected

Component Input

1. PR (CR)

2. Y

3. P

B (CB)

4. Not connected

5. Not connected

6. Earth (P

7. Earth (Y)

8. Earth (P

9. Not connected

10. Not connected

11. Not connected

12. Not connected

13. Not connected

14. Not connected

15. Not connected

)

R

)

B

Note

•Pin 8 (CS) and Pin 7 (RS) are short circuited inside the projector.

RS-232C Cable recommended connection: 9-pin D-sub female connector

51

96

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1CD 1 CD
2RD 2 RD
3SD 3 SD
4ER 4 ER
5SG 5 SG
6DR 6 DR
7RS 7 RS
8CS 8 CS
9CI 9 CI

Note

•Depending on the controlling device used, it may be necessary to connect Pin 4 and Pin 6 on the controlling

device (e.g. PC).

Projector

Pin No.

4
5
6

PC

Pin No.

4
5
6

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RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings

PC control

A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type,
sold separately) to the projector. (See page 20 for connection.)

Communication conditions

Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table.
Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard. Parity bit: None
Baud rate: 9,600 bps Stop bit: 1 bit
Data length: 8 bits Flow control: None

Basic format

Commands from the computer are sent in the following order: command, parameter, and return code. After
the projector processes the command from the computer, it sends a response code to the computer.

Command format

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Command 4-digit Parameter 4-digit

Response code format

Normal response

O K E R R

Return code (0DH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

Info

•When more than one code is being sent, send each command only after the response code for the previous

command from the projector is verified.

Return code (0DH)

Return code (

0DH)

Note

•When the projector is put into the standby mode, a message “Shutting Down. Please Wait.” is displayed for

about 20 seconds. At that time, if the “POWR_ _ _1” command is being sent, “ERR” will be returned and this
command is not received.

Commands

Example: When turning on the projector, make the following setting.

POWR _ 1__

CONTROL CONTENTS

Standby

Power On

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : AUTO

INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : RGB

INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : COMPONENT

Lamp Usage Time (hour)

Remaining Lamp Life (Percentage)

Lamp Status

Unit Status

BUTTONS & REMOTE CONTROL KEY

Model Name Check

AV Mute Off

AV Mute On

Auto Sync Start

COMMAND

P

O

W

P

O

W

I

R

G

I

V

E

I

V

E

I

A

S

I

A

S

I

A

S

T

L

T

T

L

T

T

L

P

T

A

B

T

N

A

I

M

B

I

M

B

A

D

J

PARAMETER

R

_

R

_

B

_

D

_

D

_

I

_

I

_

I

_

T

_

L

_

S

_

N

_

M

_

K

_

K

_

S

_

_

_

0

OK or ERR

_

_

1

OK or ERR

_

_

1

OK or ERR

_

_

1

OK or ERR

_

_

2

OK or ERR

_

_

0

OK or ERR

_

_

1

OK or ERR

_

_

2

OK or ERR

_

_

1

0~9999

_

_

1

0~100

_

_

1

0:Off, 1:On, 2:Retry, 3:Waiting, 4:Lamp Error

_

_

1

0:Normal, 1:Temp High, 2:Fan Err,

4:Filter Cover Err, 8:Lamp Life 5% or less,

16:Lamp Burnt-out, 32:Lamp Not Lit,

64:Temp Abnormally High

PROJECTOR NAME

_

_

1

OK or ERR

_

_

0

OK or ERR

_

_

1

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Appendix

Note

•If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space. If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a

value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.

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Computer Compatibility Chart

Computer

•Multiple signal support

Horizontal Frequency: 15–70 kHz, Vertical Frequency: 43–85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 12–108 MHz

•Compatible with sync on green signal

•SXGA+ and SXGA compatible in intelligent compression

•Intelligent Compression and Expansion System resizing technology

The following is a list of modes that conform to VESA. However, this projector supports other signals
that are not VESA standards.

PC/MAC/WS Resolution VESA Standard

640 × 350

640 × 400

720 × 350

VGA

720 × 400

640 × 480

PC

800 × 600

SVGA

1,024 × 768

XGA

1,152 × 864

SXGA

1,280 × 1,024
1,400 × 1,050

MAC 13"
MAC 16"
MAC 19"
MAC 21"

SXGA+

VGA

SVGA

XGA

SXGA

640 × 480

832 × 624
1,024 × 768
1,152 × 870

Horizontal Frequency

(kHz)

27.0

31.5

37.5

27.0

31.5

37.9

27.0

31.5

27.0

31.5

37.9

26.2

31.5

34.7

37.9

37.5

43.3

31.4

35.1

37.9

46.6

48.1

46.9

53.7

35.5

40.3

48.4

56.5

60.0

68.7

55.0

66.2

67.5

64.0

64.0

34.9

49.7

60.2

68.7

Vertical Frequency

(Hz)

60
70
85
60
70
85
60
70
60
70
85
50
60
70
72
75
85
50
56
60
70
72
75
85
43
50
60
70
75
85
60
70
75
60
60
67
75
75
75

Display

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔
✔
✔

✔
✔

✔
✔
✔

✔
✔
✔
✔

✔
✔

Upscale

True

Intelligent Compression

Upscale

True

Intelligent Compression

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.

DTV

Signal Vertical Frequency (Hz)Horizontal Frequency (kHz)

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480
480P
540P
580
580P

720P
1035
1035
1080
1080

I

I

I
I
I
I

15.7

31.5

33.8

15.6

31.3

45.0

28.1

33.8

28.1

33.8

60
60
60
50
50
60
50
60
50
60

Troubleshooting

Problem

No picture and no sound

or projector does not start.

Sound is heard but no

picture appears.

Color is faded or poor.

Picture is blurred;

noise appears.

Check

• Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

• Power to the external connected devices is off.

• The selected input mode is wrong.

• The AV MUTE function is working.

• Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector.

• Remote control batteries have run out.

•

External output has not been set when connecting notebook computer.

• The filter/lamp unit cover is not installed correctly.

• Cables incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector.

• “Bright” is set to minimum position.

• Picture adjustments are incorrectly set.

(Video Input only)

• Video input system is incorrectly set.
(INPUT 1 only)

• Input signal type (RGB/Component) is incorrectly set.

• Adjust the focus.

• The projection distance exceeds the focus range.

(Computer Input only)

• Perform “Fine Sync” Adjustments (“Clock” Adjustment)

• Perform “Fine Sync” Adjustments (“Phase” Adjustment)

• Noise may appear depending on the computer.

• Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of projector.

• Volume is set to minimum.

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Picture appears but no

sound is heard.

An unusual sound is

occasionally heard

from the cabinet.

Maintenance

indicator illuminates.

The projector cannot be
turned on or put into the
standby mode using the

ON or STANDBY button

on the projector.

• If the picture is normal, the sound is due to cabinet shrinkage
caused by room temperature changes. This will not affect
operation or performance.

• See “Maintenance Indicators”.

• The keylock is set.

If the keylock is set to ON, all the buttons are locked.

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Troubleshooting

Picture is green on

INPUT 1 COMPONENT.

Picture is pink (no green)

on INPUT 1 RGB.

Picture is dark.

Picture is too bright and

whitish.

CheckProblem Page

• Change the input signal type setting.

• The lamp indicator is illuminating in red. Replace the lamp.

• Picture adjustments are incorrectly set.

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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 63 and 64. 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)
[e-mail]
http://www.sharplcd.com

Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.

[phone]
http://www.sharp.ca

Mexico Sharp Electronics Corporation Mexico

Branch

[phone]
http://www.sharp.com.mx

Latin America Sharp Electronics Corp. Latin American

Group

[phone]
[e-mail]
http://www.siempresharp.com

Germany Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH

01805-234675
http://www.sharp.de

U.K. Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.

0161-205-2333
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.co.uk

Italy Sharp Electronics (Italy) S.P.A.

(39) 02-89595-1
http://www.sharp.it

France Sharp Electronics France

01 49 90 35 40
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.fr

Benelux SHARP Electronics Benelux BV

0900-SHARPCE (0900-7427723)
Nederland
9900-0159 Belgium
http://www.sharp.nl
http://www.sharp.be
http://www.sharp.lu

Australia Sharp Corporation of Australia

Pty. Ltd.

1300-135-022
http://www.sharp.net.au

New Zealand Sharp Corporation of New Zealand

[phone], [phone]
http://www.sharpnz.co.nz

Singapore Sharp-Roxy Sales (S) Pte. Ltd.

65-226-6556
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.com.sg

Hong Kong Sharp-Roxy (HK) Ltd.

(852) 2410-2623
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.com.hk

Taiwan Sharp Corporation (Taiwan)

0800-025111
http://www.sharp-scot.com.tw

Malaysia Sharp-Roxy Sales & Service Co.

(60) 3-5125678

U.A.E. Sharp Middle East Fze

971-4-81-5311
[e-mail]

Spain Sharp Electronica Espana, S.A.

93 5819700
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.es

Switzerland Sharp Electronics (Schweiz) AG

0041 1 846 63 11
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.ch

Sweden Sharp Electronics ( Nordic ) AB

(46) 8 6343600
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.se

Austria Sharp Electronics Austria (Ges.m.b.H.)

0043 1 727 19 123
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp.at

Thailand Sharp Thebnakorn Co. Ltd.

02-236-0170
[e-mail]
http://www.sharp-th.com

Korea Sharp Electronics Incorporated of

Korea

(82) 2-3660-2002
[e-mail]
http://www.sharpkorea.co.kr

India Sharp Business Systems (India)

Limited

(91) 11- 6431313
[e-mail]

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Specifications

Product type

Model

Video system

Display method

LCD panel

Standard lens

Projection lamp

Component input signal

(INPUT1)

Horizontal resolution

Computer RGB input signal

(INPUT 1)

S-video input signal

(INPUT 2)

Video input signal

(INPUT 3)

Computer control signal (RS-232C)

Pixel clock

Vertical frequency

Horizontal frequency

Audio input signal

Audio output

Speaker system

Rated voltage

Input current

Rated frequency

Power consumption

Power consumption (standby)

Heat dissipation

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Cabinet

I/R carrier frequency

Dimensions (approx.)

Weight (approx.)

Supplied accessories

Replacement parts

LCD Projector
PG-A20X
NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60/SECAM/
DTV480I/DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV580I/DTV580P/DTV720P/DTV1035I/DTV1080I
LCD panel × 3, RGB optical shutter method
Panel size: 0.79" (20.0 mm) (12 [H] × 16 [W] mm)
No. of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H] × 768 [V])
1–1.2 × zoom lens, F1.7–1.94, f = 26–31 mm
SHP 180 W lamp
15-pin mini D-sub connector
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated
P

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated

B

P

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated

R

700 TV lines (DTV720P)
15-pin mini D-sub connector
RGB separate/sync on green type analog input: 0–0.7 Vp-p, positive, 75 Ω terminated
HORIZONTAL SYNC. SIGNAL: TTL level (positive/negative)
VERTICAL SYNC. SIGNAL: Same as above
4-pin mini DIN connector
Y (luminance signal): 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated
C (chrominance signal): Burst 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated
RCA connector: VIDEO, composite video, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω
terminated
9-pin mini DIN connector
12–108 MHz
43–85 Hz
15–70 kHz
ø3.5 mm minijack: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms, more than 47 kΩ (stereo)

1.0 W (monaural)

2.8 cm round × 1
AC 110–240 V

2.3 A
50/60 Hz
240 W (Standard mode)/200 W (Eco mode) with AC 110 V
235 W (Standard mode)/195 W (Eco mode) with AC 240 V
4 W (AC 110 V) – 6 W (AC 240 V)
900 BTU/hour (Standard mode)/750 BTU/hour (Eco mode) with AC 110 V
880 BTU/hour (Standard mode)/730 BTU/hour (Eco mode) with AC 240 V
41°F to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C)
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Plastic
38 kHz

45

11

/64" × 3 13/64" × 9 1/32" (297 (W) × 81 (H) × 229 (D) mm) (main body only)

45

11

/64" × 3 33/64" × 9 1/32" (297 (W) × 89 (H) × 229 (D) mm) (including adjustment foot

and projecting parts)

6.4 lbs. (2.9 kg)
Remote control, Two R-6 batteries, Power cord for U.S., Canada, etc. (6', 1.8 m), Power
cord for Europe, except U.K. (6', 1.8 m), Power cord for U.K., Hong Kong and Singapore (6',

1.8 m), Power cord for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania (6', 1.8 m), RGB cable (9'10",

3.0 m), Carrying case, Lens cap (attached), Extra air filter, Projector manual and technical
reference CD-ROM, “QUICK GUIDE” label, Operation manual
Lamp unit (Lamp/cage module) (BQC-PGA20X//1), Remote control (RRMCGA187WJSA),
Two R-6 batteries (“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7, or similar), Power cord for U.S., Canada etc.
(QACCDA016WJPZ), Power cord for Europe, except U.K. (QACCVA006WJPZ), Power cord
for U.K., Hong Kong and Singapore (QACCBA015WJPZ), Power cord for Australia, New
Zealand and Oceania (QACCLA005WJPZ), RGB cable (QCNWGA012WJPZ), Carrying case
(GCASNA006WJSA), Lens cap (CCAPHA012WJ01), Air filter (PFILDA008WJZZ), Projector
manual and technical reference CD-ROM (UDSKAA037WJZZ), “QUICK GUIDE” label
(TLABZA191WJZZ), Operation manual (TINS-A850WJZZ)

As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design
and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance
specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be
some deviations from these values in individual units.

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Dimensions

Units: inches (mm)

Side View Side View

/32 (229)

1

9

Rear View

Top View

45

/64 (297)

11

ø 66.4

9

3

/64 (79.5)

Front View

Bottom View

/64 (198.5)

53

7

/32 (19.5)

25

/32 (180)

3

7

1 59/64 (48.5)

/64 (39.2)

35

1

/64 (81)

/64 (89)

13

33

3

3

13

10

/64 (258.8)

21

6

/32 (169)

M4

M4

M4

55

/64 (148.5) 13/64 (5)

5

11

7

/16 (195)

49/64 (19.1)

/64 (180.5)

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Glossary

Anti-Theft

If the “Keycode” set in the projector is not correctly
entered, the projector will not operate even if sig­nals are entered.

Aspect Ratio

Width and height ratio of an image. The normal
aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3.
There are also wide images with an aspect ratio
of 16:9 and 21:9.

Auto Sync

Optimizes projected computer images by auto­matically adjusting certain characteristics.

Background

Initial setting image projected when no signal is
being output.

Border

Projects a 4:3 image fully within a 16:9 screen by
keeping the aspect ratio at 4:3.

Clock

Clock adjustment is used to adjust vertical noise
when clock level is incorrect.

CLR Temp (Color temperature)

Function that can be used to adjust the color tem­perature to suit the type of image input to the pro­jector. Decrease the color temperature to create
warmer, reddish images for natural flesh tones,
or increase to create cooler, bluish images for a
brighter picture.

Dot by dot

Mode that projects images in their native resolution.

Gamma

Image quality enhancement function that offers a
richer image by brightening the darker portions of
the image without altering the brightness of the
brighter portions. You can select four different
modes: STANDARD, PRESENTATION, CINEMA
and GAME.

Intelligent compression

High quality resizing of lower and higher resolu­tion images to fit the projector’s native resolution.

Keylock

Mode that can lock the operation of projector but­tons to prevent unauthorized adjustment.

Keystone correction

Function to digitally correct a distorted image
when the projector is set up at an angle, smooth­ens out jaggies on keystone images and com­presses the image not only horizontally but verti­cally keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio.

Password

A password is set so that changes cannot be made
in the “Anti-Theft” setting.

Phase

Phase shift is a timing shift between isomorphic
signals with the same resolution. When phase level
is incorrect, the projected image typically displays
horizontal flicker.

Resize

Allows you to modify or customize the picture dis­play mode to enhance the input image. You can
select four different modes: NORMAL, DOT BY
DOT, BORDER and STRETCH.

sRGB

An international standard of color reproduction
regulated by the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). As the fixed color
area has been decided by the IEC, the color
changes according to LCD features, so that the
images are displayed in a natural tint based on
an original image, when “sRGB” is set to “ON”.

Stretch

Mode that stretches the 4:3 image horizontally to
display it fully on a 16:9 screen.

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Index

AC socket ............................................................. 15

Adjusting the Lens ............................................... 22

Adjustment buttons .............................................. 32

Adjustment feet ....................................................21

Air filter ................................................................. 53

Anti-Theft ............................................................. 48

Aspect ratio ..........................................................40

AUDIO INPUT terminal........................................ 16

Auto Power off ..................................................... 46

Auto Sync (Auto Sync adjustment) ..................... 39

AUTO SYNC button ............................................. 39

AV MUTE button ..................................................27

BACK button ........................................................ 12

Background .......................................................... 45

Batteries ............................................................... 13

Blue ......................................................................36

BORDER.............................................................. 40

Bright .................................................................... 36

Carrying case ...................................................... 51

Ceiling-mount setup............................................. 25

Clock .................................................................... 38

CLR Temp (Color Temperature)........................... 36

Color .................................................................... 36

Computer Image Adjustment............................... 38

Contrast ............................................................... 36

DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor .............................. 20

DOT BY DOT ....................................................... 40

Eco Mode ............................................................. 45

ENLARGE buttons ............................................... 42

ENTER button ...................................................... 35

Exhaust vent ........................................................ 52

Fine Sync ............................................................. 38

Focus ring ............................................................ 22

Foot release ......................................................... 21

FORWARD button ............................................... 12

FREEZE button .................................................... 42

Gamma ................................................................ 37

H-Pos ................................................................... 38

INPUT 1 terminal ................................................. 16

INPUT 1 – 3 modes ............................................. 27

INPUT 2 terminal ................................................. 18

INPUT 3 terminal ................................................. 18

INPUT button ....................................................... 27

Intake vent ........................................................... 52

Kensington Security Standard connector ............ 11

Keylock ................................................................. 43

KEYSTONE button .............................................. 29

Keystone correction ............................................. 29

Lamp .................................................................... 57

Lamp indicator ..................................................... 55

Lamp Timer (Life)................................................. 44

Language (on-screen display language) ............. 28

Lens cap .............................................................. 10

Memory ................................................................ 37

MENU button ....................................................... 32

Menu Color .......................................................... 46

Menu Position ...................................................... 46

NORMAL.............................................................. 40

ON button ............................................................ 26

Optional accessories ........................................... 14

Options ................................................................. 44

OSD Display ........................................................ 45

Password ............................................................. 47

PDF ........................................................................ 9

Phase ................................................................... 38

Picture Adjustment .............................................. 36

Power cord ........................................................... 15

Power indicator .................................................... 26

PRJ mode (Reversing/Inverting Projected Images)

Red ...................................................................... 36

Remote control .................................................... 12

Remote control sensor ........................................ 13

Replacing the lamp .............................................. 57

RESIZE button .....................................................40

RGB cable............................................................ 16

RS-232C terminal ................................................20

Sharp ................................................................... 36

Signal Info ............................................................ 39

Signal Type .......................................................... 37

Special Modes ..................................................... 38

sRGB ................................................................... 37

STANDBY button ................................................. 28

STRETCH ............................................................ 40

Supplied accessories........................................... 14

Temperature warning indicator ............................ 55

Tint ....................................................................... 36

UNDO button ....................................................... 29

Video System....................................................... 45

Volume buttons .................................................... 27

V-Pos.................................................................... 38

Zoom knob ........................................................... 22

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