Sharp PG-C20XA Operating Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Information

Important

Setup & Connections

Operation

MODEL

PG-C20XA

LCD PROJECTOR

Useful Features

Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

Appendix

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

OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH

Important

IMPORTANT

Information

For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your
Colour LCD 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 11.

WARNING:

Intense light source. Do not look into the beam or view it directly. Be especially careful
that children do not look directly into the beam.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to liquids.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cabinet. No user-serviceable parts
are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Model No.: PG-C20XA

Serial No.:

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 is turned off. During
normal operation, when turning the power off always use the ON/OFF button on the projector or the POWER
button 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.

Caution Concerning the Lamp Replacement

See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on pages 40 and 41.

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-PGC20X // 1 ONLY. UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE
EYE DAMAGE. TURN OFF LAMP BEFORE SERVICING.
MEDIUM PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION.
POTENTIAL HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF LAMP HAS
RUPTURED. HANDLE WITH CARE. SEE OPERATION MANUAL.

USER SERVICE SCREW

Information

Important

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Important Safeguards

ATTENTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your LCD Projector
for the first time. Save these instructions for future reference.

Important

Information

For your own protection and prolonged operation of your LCD Projector, be sure to read the following “Important
Safeguards” carefully, before use.
This projector has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN
RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards
incorporated into this LCD Projector, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1. Unplug the LCD Projector from the wall outlet before
cleaning.

2. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

3. Do not use attachments not recommended by the LCD
Projector manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

4. Do not use the LCD Projector near water; for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. Never spill
liquid into the projector.

5. Do not place the LCD Projector on an unstable cart, stand,
or table. The LCD Projector may fall, which may cause
serious injury to a child or an adult, and/or serious damage
to the unit.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.

7. LCD Projector equipment and cart
combinations should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the equipment and cart
combination to overturn.

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet back and bottom are
provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of
the LCD Projector and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be covered with cloth or other material.

9. This LCD Projector should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heating vent. The LCD Projector should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
unless proper ventilation is provided.

10. The LCD Projector should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the back of the projector or
in the specifications. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your home, consult your LCD Projector
dealer or local power company.

11. Do not place the LCD Projector where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.

12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD
Projector.

13. To prevent damage to the projector due to lightning and
power-line surges, unplug the projector from the power
outlet, when not in use.

14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords with too
many products, because this can result in fire or electric
shock.

15. Never push objects of any kind into the LCD Projector
through the cabinet slots as they may touch high-voltage
points or cause a short circuit. This could result in a fire
or electric shock.

16. Do not attempt to service the LCD Projector yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dan­gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

17. Unplug the LCD Projector equipment from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD Projector.
c. If the LCD Projector has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the LCD Projector does not operate normally

when you follow the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the oper­ating instructions, as improper adjustment of other
controls may cause damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the LCD Projector to normal operation.

e. If the LCD Projector has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the LCD Projector exhibits a distinct change

in performance—this indicates a need for service.

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

19. This LCD Projector 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.

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Outstanding Features

1. ADVANCED COMPATIBILITY WITH HIGH-END WORKSTATIONS
AND PCS

Compatible with up to 85 Hz vertical refresh rate, Sync on Green and Composite Sync signals for
use with a wide variety of high-end PCs and Workstations. (Page 12)

2. 3D DIGITAL UNIFORMITY

Equipped with new 3D digital uniformity technology for a clearer, more uniform image.

3. ACTIVE DIGITAL KEYSTONE CORRECTION

Corrects keystone distortion caused when the projected image is not perpendicular to the screen.
This method provides not only horizontal correction, but vertical as well, thus maintaining the
original 4:3 aspect ratio and eliminating jag lines. (Page 20)

4. EASY-TO-USE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)

A multi-colour menu system allows for simple image adjustments. (Page 23)

5. AUTO SYNC TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMATIC IMAGE
PERFECTION

Automatically makes any necessary adjustments for perfectly synced computer images. (Page

28)

6. INTELLIGENT COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION

By using intelligent resizing technology, this projector can display higher and lower resolution images in detail without
compromising quality. (Page 33)

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Information

Important

7. GAMMA CORRECTION FUNCTION

Offers richer image viewing with dark scene phase and contrast correction according to image and room brightness. Three
gamma settings are available. (Page 32)

8. POWER SAVE MODE FUNCTION

Function with toggle switch to control the quantity of projected light. Select “ON” or “OFF” to decrease or increase brightness,
power consumption and fan noise. (Page 35)

9. XGA RESOLUTION FOR HIGH RESOLUTION PRESENTATIONS

With XGA (1,024 ⳯ 768) resolution, this projector can display very detailed presentation information.

10. SXGA COMPATIBLE

SXGA (1,280 ⳯ 1,024) resolution images are intelligently resized to 1,024 ⳯ 768 for full-screen.

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Contents

Important Information

Important Safeguards …………………………… 3

Important

Information

Outstanding Features …………………………… 4

Contents …………………………………………… 5

Usage Guidelines ………………………………… 6
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals

(for Windows and Macintosh) ……………… 7

Part Names ………………………………………… 8

Setup & Connections

Supplied Accessories …………………………… 11
Connecting the Projector ……………………… 12

Setup & Connections

Operation

Basic Operations ………………………………… 16
Setting up the Screen …………………………… 18
Operating the Wireless Mouse from the

Remote Control ……………………………… 21

Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Operation

Menu Screens ………………………………… 23
Selecting the On-screen Display Language … 26
Selecting the Video Input System Mode

(INPUT 2 or 3 mode only) …………………… 26
Picture Adjustments ……………………………… 27
Computer Image Adjustments

(INPUT 1 mode only) ………………………… 28

Auto Sync Adjustment ………………………… 28

Adjusting the Computer Image ……………… 29

Useful Features

Freeze Function …………………………………… 30
Digital Image Magnification …………………… 31
Gamma Correction ……………………………… 32
Selecting the Picture Display Mode …………… 33
Checking the Input Signal

and the Lamp Usage Time …………………… 34
Automatic Power Shutoff Function …………… 34
Selecting a Background Image ………………… 35
Power Save Mode Function …………………… 35
Reverse/Invert Image Function ………………… 36
Special Mode Adjustment ……………………… 36

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Air Filter Maintenance …………………………… 37
Lamp/Maintenance Indicators ………………… 39
Replacing the Projection Lamp ………………… 40
Using the Kensington Lock …………………… 42
Troubleshooting …………………………………… 42

Appendix

Attaching the Lens Cap ………………………… 43
Connection Pin Assignments…………………… 44
RS-232C Port Specifications …………………… 45
Computer Compatibility Chart ………………… 47
Specifications ……………………………………… 48
Dimensions ………………………………………… 49
Glossary …………………………………………… 50
Index ………………………………………………… 51

Useful Features

Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

Appendix

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Usage Guidelines

CAUT I ON

ATTENTI ON

BQC-PGC20X //1

Ⳮ35˚C

Ⳮ5˚C

Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit

Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have an Authorised
Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre replace lamp if rupture
occurs.
See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on pages 40 and 41.

Cautions 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. If the projector is used in these environments, the lens and filter will need
to be cleaned (or the filter replaced) more often, and internal cleaning may
become necessary. 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 an Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer
or Service Centre.

• Do not expose the projector to extreme heat or cold.
Operating temperature: Ⳮ5°C to Ⳮ35°C
Storage temperature: ⳮ20°C to Ⳮ60°C

Information

Important

Notes on Operation

• The mark shown on the left calls the user’s attention to a part of the projector

that emits intense heat during operation.

• The exhaust vent, the lamp cage cover and adjacent areas may be extremely

hot during projector operation. To prevent injury, do not touch these areas until
they have sufficiently cooled.

• Allow at least 10 cm of space between the cooling fan (exhaust vent) and the

nearest wall or obstruction.

• If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection device will automatically

turn off the projector lamp. This does not indicate a malfunction. Remove the
projector power cord from the wall outlet and wait at least 10 minutes. Then
turn on the power by plugging the power cord back in. This will return the
projector to the normal operating condition.

Temperature Monitor Function

If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problems or a dirty air filter, “TEMP.”
will appear 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 flash, and after a 90-second cooling-off period the power will shut off. Refer
to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on page 39, for details.

• 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.

Lamp Monitor Function

When the projector is turned on after the lamp has been used for 1,400 hours,
“LAMP” will appear in the lower-left corner of the picture to advise you to replace
the lamp. See pages 40 and 41 for lamp replacement. If the lamp has been used
for 1,500 hours, the projector power will automatically turn off and the projector
will enter standby mode. Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on page 39,
for details.

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How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals (for Windows and Macintosh)

PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM. 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 download it from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com) or install it from the CD-ROM.

Important

Information

To Install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM

For Windows:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

For Macintosh:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

3 Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive.

4 Double click on the “manuals” folder.

5 Double click on the “acrobat” folder.

6 Double click on the “windows” folder.

7 Double click on the desired installation

programme 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.

2 Double click on the “CD-ROM” icon.

3 Double click on the “manuals” folder.

4 Double click on the “acrobat” folder.

5 Double click on the “mac” folder.

6 Double click on the desired installation

programme and follow the instructions on the
screen.

Accessing the PDF Manuals

For Windows:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

For Macintosh:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double click on the “CD-ROM” icon.

3 Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive.

4 Double click on the “manuals” folder.

5 Double click on the “pg-c20xa” folder.

6 Double click on the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

7 Double click on the “c20” pdf file to access the

projector manuals.

8 Double click on the pdf file.

• 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 on the CD-ROM not included in this operation manual.

3 Double click on the “manuals” folder.

4 Double click on the “pg-c20xa” folder.

5 Double click on the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

6 Double click on the “c20” pdf file to access the

projector manuals.

7 Double click on the pdf file.

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Part Names

Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained.

Projector

Front and Top View

Information

Important

ON/OFF button

POWER indicator

INPUT/BACK button

KEYSTONE/Adjustment

(∂/ƒ) buttons

ZOOM knob

FOCUS ring

Cooling fan (Exhaust vent)

Foot releases

16

16

17
23

20
23

17

17

6

19

ON/OFF

POWER

KEYSTONE

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

LAMP REPLACEMENT

39

indicator

TEMPERATURE WARNING

39

indicator

28

AUTO SYNC/ENTER button

23

MENU button

23

Air filter/Cooling fan

37

(Intake vent)

Speaker

Remote control sensor

22

Eyelet for

43

lens cap strap

Side and Rear View

S-VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal

(4-pin Mini DIN)

VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal

(RCA)

AUDIO INPUT terminals

(RCA)

RS-232C port

(9-pin Mini DIN)

S-VIDEO VIDEO

13

13

13

15

AUDIO INPUTINPUT 3INPUT 2

(S-VIDEO, VIDEO INPUT)

LR

RS-232C

INPUT 1

COMPUTER COMPUTERAUDIO AUDIO

OUTPUT

(INPUT 1)

Kensington Security

42

Standard connector

AC socket

12

Remote control sensor

22

COMPUTER OUTPUT port
for INPUT 1
(HD 15)

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal
for INPUT 1

14

(3.5 mm stereo minijack)

COMPUTER INPUT 1 port

12

(HD 15)

AUDIO INPUT 1 terminal

12

(3.5 mm stereo minijack)

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Part Names

22
23

Remote Control

Important

Front View

Information

Adjustment (∂/ƒ)

Mouse (ß) button

FREEZE button

KEYSTONE buttons

Mouse (∂/ƒ)/

buttons

MOUSE button

MENU button

INPUT button

22
23

22

22

30

23

17

20

Mouse (©) button

22

POWER button

16

22

RIGHT-CLICK/
ENTER button

23

ENLARGE button

31

AUTO SYNC button

28

AV MUTE button

17

RESIZE button

33

Rear View

LEFT-CLICK/
BACK button

VOLUME buttons

17

GAMMA button

32

Flip cover

Opening the Flip Cover

Inserting the Batteries

Press the tab and lift open

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the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow.

• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.

• Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries.

• There are operations that can only be carried out by remote control. Handle the remote control carefully.

Insert two AAA size

2

batteries, making sure
their polarities match the
ⴐ and ⴑ marks inside
the battery compartment.

Insert the tabs on the
end of the battery cover
into their slots and press
the cover into position.

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Setup & Connections

Setup & Connections

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Supplied Accessories

Remote control

Setup & Connections

Computer RGB cable

Remote mouse receiver

Two AAA size batteries

Computer audio cable

PS/2 mouse control cable

Power cord

DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable

USB mouse control cable

Extra air filter

Lens cap

CD-ROM

LCD projector operation manual

Lens cap strap

LCD projector quick reference
guides

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Connecting the Projector

Connecting the Power Cord

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

Power cord

CAUTION

• Make sure you connect the power cord firmly into the AC socket.

Connecting the Projector to a Computer

You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full colour computer images.

Setup & Connections

Connecting a computer using the standard 15-pin input

1 Connect one end of the supplied computer RGB cable

to the COMPUTER INPUT 1 port on the projector.

2 Connect the other end to the Monitor output port on the

computer. Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumb screws.

3 To use the built-in audio system, connect one end of

the supplied computer audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT
1 terminal on the projector.

4 Connect the other end to the Audio output terminal on

the computer.

CAUTION

• Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the
computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector
on first. The computer should always be turned on last.

• Please read the computer’s operation manual carefully.

RS-232C

INPUT 1

COMPUTER COMPUTERAUDIO AUDIO

OUTPUT

(INPUT 1)

• Refer to page 47 “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 not to work.

• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some
Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Authorised Sharp
Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre.

• Depending on the PC connection and type of signal, interference
fringes may emerge on the screen. In this case, please change
the refresh rate on your computer.

Computer RGB cable

Computer audio cable

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Connecting the Projector

Connecting other compatible computers

When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) or
Macintosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information.

• Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the computer, or both.

“Plug and Play” function

• 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.

• The DDC, Plug and Play function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA DDC compatible computer.

Setup & Connections

Connecting the Projector to Video Equipment

You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, DTV* decoder and other audiovisual
equipment.

CAUTION

• Always turn off the projector while connecting to audiovisual equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the
equipment being connected.

Connecting a video source (VCR, laser disc player, DTV decoder or DVD player)
using the standard video input

1 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the S-VIDEO

INPUT 2 terminal, or one end of the video cable to the
VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal on the projector and the video
output terminal on the video source.

2 To use the built-in audio system, connect the red and

white RCA connectors to the corresponding red and
white AUDIO INPUT terminals on the projector and the
audio output terminals on the video source.

The S-VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal uses a video signal system
in which the picture is separated into a colour and a
luminance signal to realise a higher-quality image.

• For higher quality video, you may use the S-VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal on
the projector. S-video cable is sold separately.

• If your video equipment does not have an S-video output terminal, use
the composite video output terminal.

Projector

AUDIO INPUTINPUT 3INPUT 2

S-VIDEO VIDEO

(S-VIDEO, VIDEO INPUT)

LR

2 Audio cable (sold separately)

To audio output terminals

1 Video cable (sold separately)

To video output terminal

S-video cable (sold separately)

To S-video output terminal

*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the united states.

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VCR,

Laser disc player,

DTV decoder or

DVD player

Connecting the Projector

Connecting a video source (DTV decoder or DVD player) using the 15-pin input

1 Connect one end of the HD-15/RCA cable or the HD-

15-RGB cable to the COMPUTER INPUT 1 port on the
projector.

2 Connect the other end to the corresponding terminals

on the video source.

3 To use the built-in audio system, connect one end of

the audio cable to AUDIO INPUT 1 terminal on the
projector.
Connect the other end to the audio output terminals on
the video source.

• The projector can only accept 480P DTV signals through
COMPUTER INPUT 1 terminal. Therefore, set your DTV to RGB
monitor output.

• The image quality may become lower depending on DTV signal
compatibility.

HD-15/RCA cable (sold separately)

Setup & Connections

Projector

RS-232C

INPUT 1

COMPUTER COMPUTERAUDIO AUDIO

(INPUT 1)

OUTPUT

HD-15-RGB cable (sold separately)

2 To video output terminals

2 To video output terminals

Audio cable (sold separately)

3 To audio output terminals

Connecting an amplifier and other audio components

1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the AUDIO

OUTPUT terminal for INPUT 1 on the projector.

2 Connect the other end to the corresponding terminals

on the audio components.

CAUTION

• Always turn off the projector while connecting to audio
components, in order to protect both the projector and the
components being connected.

• By using external audio components, the volume can be
amplified for better sound.

• The AUDIO OUTPUT terminal for INPUT 1 allows you to output
audio to audio components from the AUDIO INPUT 1 terminal
connected to audiovisual equipment.

DTV decoder

or

DVD player

Projector

INPUT 1

COMPUTER COMPUTER

OUTPUT

AUDIO

(INPUT 1)

Audio cable (sold separately)

To audio input terminals

Amplifier

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Connecting the Projector

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Connecting RS-232C Port

When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross
type, sold separately), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector.
See pages 45 and 46 for details.

DIN-D-sub RS-232C
cable

1 Connect the supplied DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable to the RS-232C port on the projector.
2 Connect an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately) to the other end of DIN-D-sub RS-232C

cable and to the serial port on the computer.

Setup & Connections

(null modem, cross type, sold separately)

2 RS-232C cable

1 DIN-D-sub

RS-232C cable

Projector

RS-232C

AUDIO

INPUT 1

CAUTION

• Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.

• The wireless mouse or RS-232C function may not operate if your computer port is not correctly set up. Please refer to the

operation manual of the computer for details on setting up/installing the correct mouse driver.

• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Authorised Sharp
Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre.

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Operation

Operation

Basic Operations

Maintenance indicators

POWER

Projector

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

Maintenance indicators

POWER

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

2

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

Remote control

LAMP

TEMP.

1 Make the necessary connections before pro-

ceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The POWER indicator illuminates red and the
projector enters standby mode.

• If the side filter cover is not securely installed, the POWER
indicator flashes.

2 Press ON/OFF on the projector or POWER on the

remote control for over one second.

• The flashing green LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator shows
that the lamp is warming up. Wait until the indicator stops
flashing before operating the projector.

• The power cannot be turned off for one minute after the
power is turned on.

• If the power is turned off and then immediately turned on
again, it may take a short while before the lamp turns on.

• After the projector is unpacked and turned on for the first
time, a slight odour may be emitted from the exhaust vent.
This odour will soon disappear with use.

• Do not press any buttons before the startup image
disappears. Before “Adjusting The Image” appears, only
ON/OFF or POWER is available.

When the power is on, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator
lights indicating the status of the lamp.

Green: Lamp is ready.
Flashing green: Warming up.
Red: Change the lamp.

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Basic Operations

3
4

3 Slide the ZOOM knob. The image can be adjusted

to the desired size within the zoom range.

4 Rotate the FOCUS ring until the image on the

screen becomes clear.

5

Operation

6

7

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

8
7

POWER

INPUT

5

BACK ENTER MENU

6

EXAMPLE

INPUT 1
(RGB) Mode

INPUT 1
(COMPONENT) Mode

g

d

INPUT 3
(VIDEO) Mode

INPUT2
(S-VIDEO) Mode

s

f

5 Press INPUT to select the desired input mode.

Press INPUT again to change the mode.

• The GUI is not accessible if no signal is received.

• When the selected input signal is being received, “Adjusting
The Image” will be displayed.

• When no signal is being received, “NO SIGNAL” will be

displayed. When a signal that the projector is not preset to
receive is being received, “NOT REG.” will be displayed.

6 Press VOLUME on the remote control to adjust

the volume.

7 Press AV MUTE on the remote control to

temporarily turn off the picture and the sound.
Press AV MUTE again to turn the picture and the
sound back on.

8 Press ON/OFF on the projector or POWER on the

remote control for over one second.
Press ON/OFF or POWER again while the
message is displayed.

• If you accidentally pressed ON/OFF or POWER and do not
want to turn off the power, wait until the power off screen
disappears.

• When ON/OFF or POWER is pressed twice, the POWER
indicator will light up red and the cooling fan will run for
about 90 seconds. The projector will then enter standby
mode.

• Wait until the cooling fan stops before disconnecting the
power cord.

• The power can be turned on again by pressing ON/OFF or
POWER. When the power is turned on, the POWER indicator

and the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator light green.

• The POWER indicator flashes if the right side filter cover is
not securely installed.

• During the warming up period after the power is turned
on, sharp changes in screen brightness may occur for a
few moments.

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CAUTION

• The upper cabinet becomes hot when the POWER is
turned on.

WARNING:

The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about
90 seconds after the projector is turned off. During normal
operation, when turning the power off always use the ON/
OFF button on the projector or the POWER button 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.

Setting up the Screen

Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image.
Move the projector forward or backward if the edges of the image are distorted.

• The projector lens should be centred in the middle of the screen. If the lens centre is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be
distorted, making viewing difficult.

• Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly onto the screen washes out colours, 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 the table
below.)

NORMAL Mode
(4:3)

STRETCH Mode
(16:9)

Picture size (diag.) (x)

635 cm (250⬙)
508 cm (200⬙)
381 cm (150⬙)
254 cm (100⬙)

213 cm (84⬙)
183 cm (72⬙)
152 cm (60⬙)
102 cm (40⬙)

Picture size (diag.) (x)

572 cm (225⬙)
508 cm (200⬙)
381 cm (150⬙)
338 cm (133⬙)
269 cm (106⬙)
254 cm (100⬙)

234 cm (92⬙)
213 cm (84⬙)
183 cm (72⬙)
152 cm (60⬙)
102 cm (40⬙)

Projection distance (L)

Maximum

10.0 m

9.6 m

7.2 m

4.8 m

4.0 m

3.4 m

2.8 m

1.9 m

Projection distance (L)

Maximum

10.0 m

10.0 m

7.8 m

6.9 m

5.5 m

5.2 m

4.8 m

4.4 m

3.7 m

3.1 m

2.0 m

Minimum

9.9 m

7.9 m

5.9 m

3.9 m

3.3 m

2.8 m

2.3 m

1.6 m

Minimum

9.8 m

8.7 m

6.5 m

5.7 m

4.6 m

4.3 m

4.0 m

3.6 m

3.1 m

2.6 m

1.7 m

Distance from the lens centre to the

bottom of the image (H)

38.1 cm

30.5 cm

22.9 cm

15.2 cm

12.8 cm

11.0 cm

9.1 cm

6.1 cm

Distance from the lens centre to the

bottom of the image (H)

ⳮ9.3 cm
ⳮ8.3 cm
ⳮ6.2 cm
ⳮ5.5 cm
ⳮ4.4 cm
ⳮ4.2 cm
ⳮ3.8 cm
ⳮ3.5 cm
ⳮ3.0 cm
ⳮ2.5 cm
ⳮ1.7 cm

Operation

BORDER Mode
(4:3)

Picture size (diag.) (x)

457 cm (180⬙)
381 cm (150⬙)
254 cm (100⬙)

213 cm (84⬙)
183 cm (72⬙)
152 cm (60⬙)
102 cm (40⬙)

• Values with a minus (ⳮ) sign indicate the distance of the lens centre below the bottom of the screen.

Projection distance (L)

Maximum

10.0 m

9.6 m

6.3 m

5.3 m

4.6 m

3.8 m

2.5 m

Minimum

9.5 m

7.9 m

5.3 m

4.4 m

3.8 m

3.1 m

2.1 m

Distance from the lens centre to the

bottom of the image (H)

ⳮ9.1 cm
ⳮ7.6 cm
ⳮ5.1 cm
ⳮ4.3 cm
ⳮ3.7 cm
ⳮ3.0 cm
ⳮ2.0 cm

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Setting up the Screen

Using the Adjustment Feet

You can adjust the height of the image by raising the projector with the
foot releases.

1 Press the foot releases and lift the projector to the desired angle.

(Adjustable up to approximately 7° from the standard position.)

2 Remove your hands from the foot releases. Once the adjustment

feet have locked in position, release the projector.

3 If the screen is at an angle, the adjusters can be used to adjust

the angle of the image.

Returning the projector to its original position

While holding the projector, press the foot releases and slowly lower the projector
to its original position.

• When an adjustment is made, the image may become distorted (keystoned), depending
on the relative positions of the projector and the screen.

CAUTION

• 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 feet and the

projector.

Operation

Reversed Image Setup

Rear projection

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

• Use the projector’s menu system to reverse the
projected image. (See page 36 for use of this
function.)

Projection using a mirror

• When the distance between the projector and screen
is not sufficient for normal rear projection, you can
use a mirror to reflect the image onto the screen.

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

• Project the normal image onto the mirror.

• The image reflected from the mirror is projected onto

the translucent screen.

• Optimal image quality can be achieved when the projector is positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level.

CAUTION

• 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 ceiling-mount
bracket for this installation.

• Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Authorised
Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre to obtain
the recommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately). (AN­Z7T ceiling-mount bracket, AN-TK201/202 extension tube for AN­Z7T.)

• When the projector is in the inverted position, use the upper edge
of the screen as the base line.

• Use the projector’s menu system to select the appropriate projection
mode. (See page 36 for use of this function.)

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Setting up the Screen

Digital Keystone Correction

• When the image is distorted due to the projection
angle, the digital keystone correction function allows
you to correct it.

• The digital keystone correction can be made by
pressing KEYSTONE, or by setting “Keystone”
correction in the GUI menu.

Using the GUI menu

Projector

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

2, 3, 4

2, 3
1, 5

Remote control

(GUI) On-screen Display

Projector Remote control

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Options”, and then press

ENTER.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Keystone”, and then press

ENTER.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to move the mark to the desired

setting.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Operation

• To reset the keystone setting, press BACK.

• Straight lines and the edges of the displayed image may

appear jagged, when adjusting the keystone setting.

Using the KEYSTONE buttons

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

1 Press KEYSTONE to adjust the setting.

1

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Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control

You can use the remote control as a remote mouse.

Connecting the Remote Mouse Receiver

Connecting to the USB port on a PC or Macintosh

1 Connect one end of the supplied USB mouse control cable to the corresponding terminal on the computer.
2 Connect the other end to the USB port on the remote mouse receiver.

USB mouse control
cable

Remote mouse
receiver

Use the USB port (PC
or Macintosh) to
connect the supplied

USB port

Operation

USB mouse control
cable to the remote
mouse receiver.

Connecting to the PS/2 port on a PC

1 Turn off the power of the PC.
2 Connect one end of the supplied PS/2 mouse control cable to the corresponding terminal on the PC.
3 Connect the other end to the PS/2 port on the remote mouse receiver.
4 Turn on the power of the PC.

PS/2 mouse control
cable

Remote mouse
receiver

Use the PS/2 port
(PC) to connect the

PS/2 port

CAUTION

• Do not connect or disconnect the mouse control cables to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.

• Do not connect both the PS/2 and USB mouse control cables to the remote mouse receiver.

• Windows 95 does not support USB mouse driver software.

• The minimum system requirements for the USB type mouse system are shown below.

Windows

Hardware: PC/AT compatible machine with USB port that has Windows 98/Windows 2000 or higher installed.
OS: Windows 98/Windows 2000 or higher

Macintosh

Hardware: Macintosh series with USB port
OS: Mac OS 8.5 or higher

supplied PS/2 mouse
control cable to the
remote mouse
receiver.

• The wireless mouse functions can be used to operate computers compatible with PS/2 or USB type mouse systems.

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Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control

Remote Control/Mouse Receiver Positioning

• The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown below.

• The remote mouse receiver can be used with the remote control to control the mouse functions of a connected

computer within the ranges shown below.

• The signal from the remote control can be reflected off a screen for easy operation. However, the effective distance of the
signal may differ due to the screen material.

Controlling the Projector

Remote control

30˚

7 m

45˚

Mouse

MOUSE

30˚

Effective buttons in MOUSE mode

Remote control

(Front view)

45˚

30˚

Remote control

Using the Wireless Mouse

Remote control

30˚

30˚

120˚

4 m

Remote
mouse
receiver

Using as a Wireless Mouse

• When MOUSE is pressed, the buttons on the remote
control light up and the remote control enters MOUSE
mode.

• During MOUSE mode, the cursor can be used as the
pointer. MOUSE mode is for about ten seconds while
the buttons are lighting.

• When MENU or ENLARGE is pressed, MOUSE mode
is released to the normal mode.

• Be sure the supplied remote mouse receiver is
connected to your computer.

Operation

Remote control

(Rear view)

RIGHT-CLICK

AV MUTE

LEFT-CLICK

• The wireless mouse may not operate correctly if your
computer serial port is not correctly set up. Refer to the
computer’s operation manual for details of setting up/
installing the mouse driver.

• For one-button mouse systems, use either the LEFT-CLICK
or RIGHT-CLICK button.

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Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

This projector has three sets of menu screens (INPUT 1 (RGB), INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) and INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO)
or 3 (VIDEO)) that allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. These menu screens can be
operated from the projector or the remote control with the following buttons.

Projector Remote control

7

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2, 4, 6

3, 5

POWER

INPUT

1

Operation

1

BACK ENTER MENU

1, 8

INPUT 1 (RGB) mode

INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) mode

(GUI) On-screen Display

4

s

4

s

INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or 3 (VIDEO) mode

1

4

s

1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Press ∂/ƒ to select an adjustment item in the main menu.
3 Press ENTER to display the sub menu.
4 Press ∂/ƒ to select an adjustment item in the sub menu.
5 Press ENTER to activate the selected adjustment item.
6 Press ∂/ƒ to adjust the item.
7 Press BACK to return to the previous screen.
8 Press MENU to exit from the GUI.

• For details on items on the menu screen, see the tree charts on pages 24 and 25.

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Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

Items on the INPUT 1 (RGB) Mode Menu Bar

Items on the INPUT 1 (COMPONENT)
Mode Menu Bar

Main menu Main menu

Picture

Fine Sync

Options Signal Info

Language English

Contrast

Bright

Red

Blue

Reset

Clock

Phase

H-Pos

V-Pos

Reset

Lamp Timer

Keystone

Auto Power Off

Background

Power Save Mode

Deutsch

Español

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Svenska

Português

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ127ⳮ127

Ⳮ120ⳮ120

Ⳮ50ⳮ50

Ⳮ50ⳮ50

Ⳮ127ⳮ127

ON

OFF

Blue

None

ON

OFF

Picture1

Picture2

Options Signal Info

Language English

Sub menuSub menu

Contrast

Bright

Red

Blue

Reset

Color

Tint

Sharp

Reset

Lamp Timer

Keystone

Auto Power Off

Background

Power Save Mode

Deutsch

Español

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Svenska

Português

ON

OFF

Blue

None

ON

OFF

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

70

Ⳮ127ⳮ127

Operation

PRJ Mode

Special Modes

Front

CeilingⳭFront

Rear

CeilingⳭRear

640⳯480

480P

PRJ Mode

Special Modes

Front

CeilingⳭFront

Rear

CeilingⳭRear

640⳯480

480P

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Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

Items on the INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or INPUT 3 (VIDEO)
Mode Menu Bar

Operation

Main menu

Picture1

Picture2

Options Signal Info

Language English

Sub menu

Contrast

Bright

Red

Blue

Reset

Color

Tint

Sharp

Reset

Lamp Timer

Keystone

Auto Power Off

Background

Power Save Mode

Deutsch

Español

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Svenska

Português

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

Ⳮ30ⳮ30

70

Ⳮ127ⳮ127

ON

OFF

Blue

None

ON

OFF

PRJ Mode

Video System Auto

Front

CeilingⳭFront

Rear

CeilingⳭRear

PAL

NTSC3.58

SECAM

NTSC4.43

PAL M

PAL N

PAL (60Hz)

•“Tint” does not appear when receiving “PAL ”, “SECAM”, “PAL M”, “PAL N“ or “PAL (60Hz)” in the INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or
INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode.

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Selecting the On-screen Display Language

Projector

Remote control

English is the preset language for the On-screen
Display. The language can be set to English, German,

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

2, 3
2, 4
1, 5

Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese,
Chinese, Korean or Japanese.

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Language”, and then press

ENTER.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired language.

(GUI) On-screen Display

4 Press ENTER to save the setting. The On-screen

Display is now programmed to display in the
language selected.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Selecting the Video Input System Mode (INPUT 2 or 3 mode only)

Operation

Projector

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

(GUI) On-screen Display

2, 3
2, 4
1, 5

Remote control

The video input system mode is preset to “Auto”;
however, it can be changed to a specific system mode,
if the selected system mode is not compatible with the
connected audiovisual equipment.

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Video System”, and then

press ENTER.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired video system

mode.

4 Press ENTER to save the setting.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

• When the system mode is set to “Auto”, you may not receive
a clear picture due to signal differences. Should this occur,
switch to the video system of the source signal.

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Picture Adjustments

Operation

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2, 3, 4

2, 3
1, 5

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

(GUI) On-screen Display

INPUT 1 (RGB) mode

INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) mode

You can adjust the projector’s picture to your prefer-
ences with the following picture settings.

Description of Adjustment Items

Selected item

Contrast
Bright
Red
Blue
Reset

Color
Tint
Sharp

ƒ button

For less contrast
For less brightness
For weaker red
For weaker blue
All image adjustment items are returned to the factory preset
settings.
For less colour intensity
Skin tones become purplish
For less sharpness

•“Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” do not appear in the INPUT 1
(RGB) mode.

•“Tint” does not appear when receiving “PAL”, “SECAM”,
“PAL M”, “PAL N” or “PAL (60 Hz)” in the INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO)

or INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode.

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Picture” in INPUT 1 (RGB)

mode, or to select “Picture1” or “Picture2” in
INPUT 1 (COMPONENT), INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or
INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode, and then press ENTER.

∂ button

For more contrast
For more brightness
For stronger red
For stronger blue

For more colour intensity
Skin tones become greenish
For more sharpness

INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select a specific adjustment item,

and then press ENTER.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to move the mark of the selected

adjustment item to the desired setting.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

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

• The adjustments can be stored separately in the INPUT 1,
INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 modes.

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Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 mode only)

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

1

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

On-screen Display

Auto Sync Adjustment

• Used to automatically adjust a computer image.

• Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by

pressing AUTO SYNC.

• The sync adjustment is automatically made each time the
projector is turned on while connected to a computer or
the input selection is changed.

1 Press AUTO SYNC.

During Auto Sync adjustment, “Adjusting The Image”
is displayed as shown on the left.

• 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 29.)

Operation

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Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 mode only)

Operation

Projector

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

(GUI) On-screen Display

2, 3, 4

2, 3
1, 5

Remote control

Adjusting the Computer Image

When displaying computer patterns which are very
detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), interference may
occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering,
vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of
the screen. Should this occur, adjust “Clock”, “Phase”,
“H-Pos” and “V-Pos” for the optimum computer image.

Description of Adjustment Items

DescriptionSelected item

Clock
Phase
H-Pos
V-Pos

• Computer image adjustments can be made easily by
pressing AUTO SYNC (

(Select the desired computer input mode with INPUT.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Fine Sync”, and then press

ENTER.

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

). See page 28 for details.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select a specific adjustment item,

and then press ENTER.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to move the mark of the selected

adjustment item to the desired setting.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

• To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” on the “Fine
Sync” menu screen and press ENTER.

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Useful Features

Freeze Function

Remote control

1, 2

On-screen Display

This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving
image. This is useful when you want to display a still
image from a computer or video, giving you more time
to explain the image to the audience.
You can also use this function to display a still image
from a computer while you make preparations for the
next computer images to be presented.

1 Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze

the image.

2 Press FREEZE again to return to the moving

image.

Useful Features

30

Digital Image Magnification

Remote control

2

1

On-screen Display

sg

This function allows you to magnify a specific portion of
an image. This is useful when you want to display a
detailed portion of the image.

1 Press ENLARGE on the remote control. Each time

ENLARGE is pressed, the image will be

magnified.

2 When the image is magnified, you can pan and

scan around the image by using ∂/ƒ or ß/©.

• To return to ⳯ 1, press BACK.

• Each time ENLARGE is pressed, image magnification
toggles as shown below.

ⴒ1 ⴒ2 ⴒ3 ⴒ4 ⴒ6 ⴒ8

• If the input signal is changed during digital image
magnification, the image will return to ⳯1. The input signal
is changed
(a) when INPUT is pressed,
(b) when the input signal is interrupted, or
(c) when the input resolution and refresh rate changes.

Useful Features

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Gamma Correction

STANDARD

GAMMA 1

Remote control

On-screen Display

1

• 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.

• Three gamma settings are available to allow for
differences in the images displayed and in the
brightness of the room.

• 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.

Gamma Modes

Selected Mode

STANDARD

GAMMA 1

GAMMA 2

1 Press GAMMA on the remote control. Each time

GAMMA is pressed, the gamma level toggles as

shown on the left.

Gamma mode

For a highly defined image emphasising high
contrast and colour reproduction.

Most suitable when viewing images in a brightly
lit room.

For a warm and moist image controlling
contrast and brightness.

GAMMA 2

ss

Useful Features

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Selecting the Picture Display Mode

SVGA (800 ⳯ 600)
XGA (1024 ⳯ 768)

SXGA (1280 ⳯ 1024)

1024 ⳯ 768
1024 ⳯ 768
1024 ⳯ 768

800 ⳯ 600

–

1280 ⳯ 1024

Remote control This function allows you to modify or customise the

picture display mode to enhance the input image.
Depending on the input signal, you can choose the
picture display mode preferred.

COMPUTER

VGA,

SVGA

SXGA

1

EXAMPLE

4:3 aspect ratio

Other aspect ratios

Input Signal

4:3 aspect ratio

1 Press RESIZE on the remote control. Each time

RESIZE is pressed, the picture mode changes

as shown below.

NORMAL DOT BY DOT

Output screen image

NORMAL DOT BY DOT

RESIZE

NORMAL

RESIZE

NORMAL

RESIZE

DOT BY DOT

RESIZE

DOT BY DOT

VIDEO/DTV

Useful Features

480I/P,
NTSC,

PAL,

SECAM

Input Signal

4:3 aspect ratio

Letterbox

Squeeze

Other aspect ratios

EXAMPLE

4:3 aspect ratio
480I/P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM

4:3 1024 ⳯ 768

Letterbox

Squeeze

1024 ⳯ 768
1024 ⳯ 768

1024 ⳯ 576
1024 ⳯ 576
1024 ⳯ 576

768 ⳯ 576
768 ⳯ 576
768 ⳯ 576

Output screen image

NORMAL STRETCH BORDER

NORMAL STRETCH BORDER

RESIZE

NORMAL

RESIZE

NORMAL

RESIZE

NORMAL

RESIZE

STRETCH

RESIZE

STRETCH

RESIZE

WIDE

STRETCH

RESIZE

BORDER

RESIZE

BORDER

RESIZE

BORDER

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Checking the Input Signal and the Lamp Usage Time

Projector Remote control

This function allows you to check the current input signal
information and the accumulated lamp usage time.

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2
2
1

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Options”, and then press

ENTER. The current input signal information and
the lamp usage time will be displayed.

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

• It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after

(GUI) On-screen Display

approximately 1,400 hours of usage. See pages 40 and 41
for lamp replacement.

Automatic Power Shutoff Function

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2, 3, 4

2, 3
1, 5

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

(GUI) On-screen Display

When no input signal is detected for more than 15
minutes, the projector will automatically shut off.

Description of Automatic Power Shutoff

ON

OFF

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Options”, and then press

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Auto Power Off”, and then

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select “ON” or “OFF”.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

•“Auto Power Off” is factory preset to “ON”.

Power automatically shuts off after 15 minutes without
a signal being input.

Automatic Power Shutoff disabled.

ENTER.

press ENTER.

Useful Features

34

Selecting a Background Image

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2, 3, 4

2, 3
1, 5

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

(GUI) On-screen Display

Power Save Mode Function

This function allows you to select the image displayed
when no signal is being sent to the projector.

Description of Background Images

Blue

None

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Options”, and then press

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Background”, and then

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Blue” or “None”.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Blue screen

Black screen

ENTER.

press ENTER.

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

Useful Features

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

LAMP

KEYSTONE

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2, 3, 4

2, 3
1, 5

(GUI) On-screen Display

Function with toggle switch to control the quantity of
projected light. Select “ON” or “OFF” to decrease or
increase brightness, power consumption and fan noise.

Description of Power Save Modes

ON

OFF

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Options”, and then press

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Power Save Mode”, and

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select “ON” or “OFF”.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

•“Power Save Mode” is factory preset to “OFF” .

• When selecting “OFF“ in “Power Save Mode”, fan noise is

increased.

• Even when selecting “ON” in “Power Save Mode“, fan noise
may increase if internal temperature rises enough to activate
the cooling function.

Quantity of light is 70%.
Power consumption is 200 W.

Quantity of light is 100%.
Power consumption is 230 W.

ENTER.

then press ENTER.

35

Reverse/Invert Image Function

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2, 3
2, 3
1, 4

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

(GUI) On-screen Display

This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image
function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro­jected image for various applications.

Description of Projected Images

Selected item

Front

CeilingⳭFront

Rear

CeilingⳭRear

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “PRJ Mode”, and then press

ENTER.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired projection mode,

and then press ENTER.

4 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

• This function is used for the reversed image and ceiling­mount setups. See page 19 for these setups.

Projected image

Normal image

Inverted image

Reversed image

Reversed and inverted image

Special Mode Adjustment

Projector Remote control

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

2, 3
2, 4
1, 5

(GUI) On-screen Display

POWER

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the
correct resolution mode is automatically selected.
However, since the projector cannot distinguish
640⳯480 signal resolution on computers or 480P on
DTVs, select an appropriate mode on “Special Modes.”

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Special Modes”, and then

press ENTER.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select the optimal resolution mode.

4 Press ENTER to save the setting.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

• When inputting DTV 480P signals, select “480P” in step 3

above.

Useful Features

36

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Air Filter Maintenance

Right Side View

Cleaning the air filter

Disconnect the power cord.

1

Maintenance &

Unplug the power cord from the AC socket.

Troubleshooting

Air filter

• This projector is equipped with an air filter to ensure the optimal
operating condition of the projector.

• The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the
filters more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky
location.

• Have your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer
or Service Centre exchange the filter (PFILD0123CEZZ) when it is
no longer possible to clean it.

Remove the filter cover.

2

Turn over the projector. Press the tab and remove
the filter cover in the direction of the arrow.

Ta b

37

Air Filter Maintenance

;;;;;

;;;;;

Clean the air filter.

3

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

Replacing the air filter

Disconnect the power

1 32

cord.

Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.

Turn over the projector. Press the
tab and remove the filter cover in
the direction of the arrow.

Replace the filter cover.

4

Insert the tab on the end of the filter cover into the
filter cover opening and press the filter cover into
position.

Remove the filter cover.

Ta b

Remove the air filter.

1 Remove the air filter stopper.
2 Remove the air filter.

Ta b

Replace the air filter. Replace the filter cover.

45

1 Put the new air filter into position.
2 Put the air filter stopper back into position.

Insert the tab on the end of the filter cover into the
filter cover opening and press the filter cover into
position.

Ta b

Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

• Be sure the filter cover is securely installed. The power will not turn on unless it is correctly installed.

38

Lamp/Maintenance Indicators

Maintenance Indicators

POWER

ON/OFF

KEYSTONE

Maintenance Indicator

TEMPERATURE
WARNING
indicator

LAMP
REPLACEMENT
indicator

POWER indicator

LAMP

TEMP.

The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.

The indicator flashes in
red.

The lamp does not
illuminate.

The lamp requires
replacement.

red when the projector
is on.

POWER indicator

LAMP REPLACEMENT

indicator

TEMPERATURE WARNING
indicator

Condition Possible Solution

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

• There are two warning lights: a TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator which warns that the projector is too
hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator which lets
you know when to change the lamp.

• If a problem occurs, either the TEMPERATURE WARNING
indicator or the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator will
illuminate red. After turning off the power, follow the
procedures given below.

Problem

• Blocked air intake.

• Clogged air filter.

• Cooling fan breakdown.

• Internal circuit failure.

• Cooling down. • Wait until the indicator stops flashing and

• Burnt-out lamp.

• Lamp circuit failure.

• Lamp has been used for

over 1,400 hours.

• The filter cover is open. • Securely install the filter cover.The indicator flashes in

• Relocate the projector to an area with proper

ventilation.

• Clean the filter.
(See pages 37 and 38.)

• Take the projector to your nearest Authorised
Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or
Service Centre for repair.

turns off.

• Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 40
and 41.)

• Take the projector to your nearest Authorised
Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or
Service Centre for repair.

• If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator illuminates, follow the solution listed above and then wait until the projector has cooled down
completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)

• If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing
the power from going on. Should this occur, remove the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it in again.

Lamp

The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 1,500 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ­ment. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 1,400 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a
significant deterioration of the picture and colour quality. The lamp usage timer can be checked with the On­screen Display. (See page 34.)

CAUTION

• Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.

• As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 1,500 hours.

•“1,500 hours” above indicates average life span and should be used for reference only. This is different than the warranty period.

• For safety, the power will not be turned on from the fourth times when turning on the power without changing the lamp after use for 1,500

Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

hours.

Condition

The LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator
illuminates red, and “LAMP” will appear in
yellow in the lower-left corner of the picture.

A significant deterioration of the picture and
colour quality occurs.

The power will automatically turn off and
the projector will enter standby mode.

“LAMP” will appear in red in the lower-left
corner of the picture, and the power will
turn off.

Problem

• Lamp has been used for
over 1,400 hours.

• Lamp has been used for
over 1,500 hours.

• Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp
cage/module) of the current type BQC­PGC20X//1 from your nearest Authorised
Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or
Service Centre.

• Replace the lamp. (See pages 40 and 41.)
If you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest Authorised Sharp
Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service
Centre.

Possible Solution

39

Replacing the Projection Lamp

CAUTION:

• Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have an Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Centre replace lamp if rupture occurs.

• Do not remove the lamp cage directly after operation of the projector. The lamp may be extremely
hot. Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp cage
to fully cool before removing the lamp cage.

It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,400 cumulative hours of use or when you
notice a significant deterioration of the picture and colour quality. Carefully change the lamp by following the steps
below.
If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the
current type BQC-PGC20X//1 from your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service
Centre. Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre.

Removing and installing the lamp unit

CAUTION

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

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

• Be sure to change the air filter during lamp replacement. The air filter comes packaged with the lamp unit.

Turn off the power.

1 3

Press ON/OFF on the projector
or POWER on the remote
control. Wait until the cooling
fan stops.

ON/OFF

or

Remove the air filter.

46

1 Remove the air filter stopper.
2 Remove the air filter.

Disconnect the power

2

cord.

Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.

Replace the air filter.

5

1 Put the new air filter into

position.

2 Put the air filter stopper back

into position.

Remove the filter cover.

Turn over the projector. Press the
tab and remove the filter cover in
the direction of the arrow.

Ta b

Replace the filter cover.

Insert the tab on the end of the
filter cover into the filter cover
opening and press the filter
cover into position.

Ta b

Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

40

Replacing the Projection Lamp

Remove the lamp cage cover.

7

Turn over the projector and loosen the user service
screw that secures the lamp cage cover. Then lift
open the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the new lamp cage.

910

Press the lamp cage firmly into the lamp cage
compartment. Fasten the securing screws.

Remove the lamp cage.

8

Loosen the securing screws on the lamp cage.
Hold the lamp cage by the handle and pull it
towards you.

Attach the lamp cage cover.

Slide the lamp cage cover in the direction of the
arrow. Then tighten the user service screw.

Resetting the lamp timer

Connect the power

1

cord.

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

Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

• Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp.

Reset the lamp timer.

2

1 Press KEYSTONE ∂ and

KEYSTONE ƒ on the projector at

the same time.

2 Press INPUT and AUTO SYNC on

the projector at the same time.

3 Press AUTO SYNC and MENU on

the projector at the same time.

1

INPUT

BACK ENTER MENU

AUTO SYNC

32

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

41

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

Kensington Security
Standard connector

system for instructions on how to use it to secure the
projector.

Troubleshooting

Problem

No picture and no sound.

Sound is heard but no picture
appears.

Colour is faded or poor.

Picture is blurred.

Picture appears but no sound is
heard.

An unusual sound is occasionally
heard from the cabinet.

Maintenance indicator illuminates.

Picture noise appears.
480P images do not appear.

Check

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

• The filter cover is not securely installed.

• Selected input is wrong. (See page 17.)

• Cables incorrectly connected to side and rear panels of the projector. (See pages 12–15.)

• Remote control batteries have run down. (See page 9.)

• Cables incorrectly connected to side and rear panels of the projector. (See pages 12–15.)

•“Contrast” and “Bright” adjustments are set to minimum position. (See page 27.)

•“Color” and “Tint” adjustments are not correct. (See page 27.)

• Adjust the focus. (See page 17.)

• Projection distance is too long or too short to allow for proper focus. (See page 18.)

• Cables incorrectly connected to side and rear panels of the projector. (See pages 12–15.)

• Volume is set to minimum. (See page 17.)

• If the picture is normal, the sound is due to cabinet shrinkage caused by temperature changes.

This will not affect operation or performance.

• Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on page 39.

• Adjust the “Phase” setting. (See page 29.)

• Set the resolution mode to 480P. (See page 36.)

Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

42

Appendix

Attaching the Lens Cap

Put on the lens cap to prevent damage to the lens when transporting the projector. A lens cap strap is provided
to prevent the loss of the lens cap.

Attach the lens cap

1

strap to the lens cap.

CAUTION

• Do not lift or carry the projector by the lens or the lens cap as this may damage the lens.

• You can also use the end of a mechanical pencil or other pointed object to feed the lens cap strap through the openings.

Attach the lens cap

2

strap to the projector.

Attach the lens cap to

3

the projector with the
lens cap eyelet facing
up.

Appendix

43

Connection Pin Assignments

COMPUTER INPUT 1 Port: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector

Computer Input

Analog

1. Video input (red)

2. Video input
(green/sync on green)

5

10
15

1
6
11

RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference

1

5

9

6

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 Not connected
8 Not connected
9 Not connected

3. Video input (blue)

4. Not connected

5. Composite sync

6. GND (red)

7. GND (green/sync on green)

8. GND (blue)

9. Not connected

10. Not connected

11. GND

12. Bi-directional data

13. Horizontal sync signal

14. Vertical sync signal

15. Data clock

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

8

9

7

6

5

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

3

5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit
6 Not connected
7 Not connected
8 Not connected
9 Not connected

Appendix

44

RS-232C Port Specifications

PC control

A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold
separately) to the projector. (See page 15 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.
Baud rate: 9,600 bps
Data length: 8 bits
Parity bit: NON
Stop bit: 1 bit
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-digits Parameter 4-digits

Return code (0DH)

Response code format

Normal response

O K

Problem response (Failure due to incorrect command/parameter or the other communication errors)

E R R

When more than one code is being sent, send each command only after the OK response code for the previous
command from the projector is verified.

• When using the computer control function of the projector, the projector operating status cannot be read to the computer.
Therefore, confirm the status by transmitting the display commands for each adjustment menu and checking the status with
the On-screen Display. If the projector receives a command other than a menu display command, it will execute the com­mand without displaying the On-screen Display.

Return code (0DH)

Return code (0DH)

Appendix

45

RS-232C Port Specifications

Commands

EXAMPLE

• When “BRIGHT” of INPUT 1 (RGB) IMAGE ADJUSTMENT is set to 10.

ProjectorComputer

RABR 1 0_  OK

→
←

CONTROL ITEM

SPECIAL MODE

AUTO POWER OFF

POWER SAVE MODE

POWER SETTING

INPUT SWITCHING

INPUT CHECK

VOLUME
ADJUSTMENT

AV MUTE

KEYSTONE
ADJUSTMENT

INPUT1
(RGB)
IMAGE
ADJUSTMENT

INPUT2(S-VIDEO)/
INPUT3(VIDEO)
IMAGE
ADJUSTMENT 1

INPUT2(S-VIDEO)/
INPUT3(VIDEO)
IMAGE
ADJUSTMENT 2

INPUT1
(COMPONENT)
IMAGE
ADJUSTMENT 1

INPUT1
(COMPONENT)
IMAGE
ADJUSTMENT 2

INPUT AUTO
SYNCHRONIZATION

COMMAND

C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

C1

P

S

P

S

P

A

P

A

H

T

H

T

O

P

O

P

R

I

R

I

V

I

V

I

C

I

OVLA__*

M

I

M

I

EKYS***

B

R

B

R

B

R

B

R

B

R

A

V

A

V

A

V

A

V

A

V

A

V

A

V

V

A

V

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

DAJS___

PARAMETER

_

_

D

M

_

_

D

M

_

_

W

O

_

_

W

O

_

_

D

M

_

_

D

M

_

_

R

W

_

_

R

W

_

_

B

G

_

_

B

G

_

_

D

E

_

_

D

E

_

_

K

H

_

_

K

B

_

_

K

B

_

*

I

P

_

*

R

B

_

*

D

R

_

*

E

B

_

_

E

R

_

*

I

P

_

*

R

B

_

*

D

R

_

*

E

B

_

_

E

R

_

*

O

C

_

*

I

T

_

_

H

S

_

_

E

R

*

_

I

P

*

R

_

B

*

D

_

R

*

E

_

B

_

E

_

R

*

O

_

C

*

I

_

T

_

H

_

S

_

E

_

R

640480

0

_

480P

1

_

AUTO POWER OFF (OFF)

0

_

AUTO POWER OFF (ON)

1

_

POWER SAVE MODE OFF

0

_

POWER SAVE MODE ON

1

_

POWER OFF (STANDBY)

0

_

POWER ON

1

_

INPUT1 (RGB)

1

_

INPUT1 (COMPONENT)

2

_

INPUT2 (S-VIDEO)

1

_

INPUT3 (VIDEO)

2

_

INPUT CHECK

0

_

VOLUME (00 – 60)

*

AV MUTE OFF

0

_

AV MUTE ON

1

_

KEYSTONE

*

(127 – 127)

CONTRAST (30 – 30)

*

*

BRIGHT (30 – 30)

*

*

RED (30 – 30)

*

*

BLUE (30 – 30)

*

*

RESET

1

_

CONTRAST (30 – 30)

*

*

BRIGHT (30 – 30)

*

*

RED (30 – 30)

*

*

BLUE (30 – 30)

*

*

RESET

1

_

COLOR (30 – 30)

*

*

TINT (30 – 30)

*

*

SHARPNESS (0 – 7)

*

_

RESET

2

_

CONTRAST (30 – 30)

*

*

BRIGHT (30 – 30)

*

*

RED (30 – 30)

*

*

BLUE (30 – 30)

*

*

RESET

1

_

COLOR (30 – 30)

*

*

TINT (30 – 30)

*

*

SHARPNESS (0 – 7)

*

_

RESET

2

_

AUTO SYNC START

1

CONTROL

CONTENTS

CONTROL ITEM

VIDEO
SYSTEM
SELECTION

BACKGROUND
SELECTION

LANGUAGE
SELECTION

INPUT1
(RGB)
GAMMA
SELECTION

INPUT2(S-VIDEO)/
INPUT3(VIDEO)
GAMMA
SELECTION

INPUT1
(COMPONENT)
GAMMA
SELECTION

INPUT1 (RGB)
RESIZE

INPUT2(S-VIDEO)/
INPUT3(VIDEO)
RESIZE

INPUT1
(COMPONENT)
RESIZE

SCREEN SETTING

COMMAND

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

I

M

I

M

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

M

E

G

A

G

A

G

A

G

A

G

A

G

A

G

A

G

A

G

A

R

B

R

B

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

R

A

I

M

I

M

I

M

I

M

PARAMETER

_

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

B

B

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

R

R

I

I

_

Y

_

_

_

Y

_

_

_

Y

_

_

_

Y

_

_

_

Y

_

_

_

Y

_

_

_

Y

_

_

_

Y

_

_

_

G

_

_

_

_

G

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

_

_

_

A

1

_

_

A

1

_

_

A

_

_

_

R

_

_

_

R

_

_

_

R

_

_

_

V

_

_

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V

_

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V

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_

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R

_

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R

_

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_

R

_

_

_

E

_

_

_

E

_

_

_

N

_

_

_

N

AUTO

1

PAL

2

NTSC 3.58

3

SECAM

4

NTSC 4.43

5

PAL (M)

6

PAL (N)

7

PAL (60 Hz)

8

BLUE

3

NONE

4

ENGLISH

1

DEUTSCH

2

ESPAÑOL

3

NEDERLANDS

4

FRANÇAIS

5

ITALIANO

6

SVENSKA

7

PORTUGUÊS

8

9

0

1

STANDARD

1

GAMMA1

2

GAMMA2

3

STANDARD

1

GAMMA1

2

GAMMA2

3

STANDARD

1

GAMMA1

2

GAMMA2

3

NORMAL

1

DOT BY DOT

2

NORMAL

1

STRETCH

2

BORDER

3

NORMAL

1

STRETCH

2

BORDER

3

REVERSE OFF

0

REVERSE ON

1

INVERT OFF

0

INVERT ON

1

CONTROL

CONTENTS

Appendix

• 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

Horizontal Frequency: 15–80 kHz
Vertical Frequency: 43–85 Hz
Pixel Clock: 12–108 MHz
Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals
SXGA (1,280  1,024) compatible in intelligent compression

PC/

MAC/

WS

PC

VGA

SVGA

XGA

Resolution

640  350

720  350

640  400

720  400

640  480

800  600

1,024  768

Horizontal
Frequency

(kHz)

27.0 60

31.5 70

37.9 85

27.0 60

31.5 70

27.0 60

31.5 70

37.9

27.0

31.5

37.9

26.2

31.5

37.9 60

44.5 70

48.1 72

46.9 75

53.7 85

35.5 43

40.3 50

48.4 60

56.5 70

60.0 75

68.7 85

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

34.7

37.9

37.5

43.3

31.3 50

35.1 56

VESA

Standard





85
60
70
85
50
60
70
72
75
85



































Display

Upscale

True

MAC 13"

MAC 19"
MAC 16"
MAC 21"

PC/

MAC/

WS

PC

PC/

PC/

Horizontal

Resolution Display

1,152  864

SXGA

1,152  882

1,280 1,024

640  480

VGA

XGA

1,024  768

832  624

SVGA

1,152  870

SXGA

Frequency

(kHz)

55.0 60

66.2 70

67.5 75

54.8 60

65.9 72

64.0 60

35.0

48.4 60

60.0

49.7 75

68.7

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

67

75

75

VESA

Standard









Intelligent

Compression

Upscale

Intelligent

Compression

• 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.

• This projector can receive 640  350 VESA format VGA signals, however, “640  400” will appear on the screen.

Appendix

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Specifications

Product type

Model

Video system

Display method

LCD panel

Lens

Projection lamp

Video input signal

S-video input signal

Horizontal resolution

Audio output

Computer RGB input signal

Pixel clock

Vertical frequency

Horizontal frequency

Computer control signal

Speaker system

Rated voltage

Input current

Rated frequency

Power consumption

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Cabinet

I/R carrier frequency

Dimensions (approx.)

Weight (approx.)

Supplied accessories

Replacement parts

LCD Projector
PG-C20XA
PAL/PAL 60/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/DTV 480P
LCD panel  3, RGB optical shutter method
Panel size: 22.9 mm (0.9) (13.9 [H]  18.5 [W] mm)
Display method: Translucent TN liquid crystal panel
Drive method: TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix panel
No. of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H]  768 [V])
1–1.2 zoom lens, F2.3–2.6, f  36.0–43.2 mm
DC 150 W lamp
RCA Connector: VIDEO, composite video, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated
RCA Connector: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms more than 22 kΩ (stereo)
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
580 TV lines (video input)

1.0 W (monaural)

PIN MINI D-SUB CONNECTOR (COMPUTER INPUT 1 port, COMPUTER OUTPUT port):

15-

RGB separate/composite sync/sync on green type analog input: 0–0.7 Vp-p, positive,
75 Ω terminated

STEREO MINIJACK: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms, more than 22 kΩ (stereo)

ORIZONTAL SYNC. SIGNAL: TTL level (positive/negative) or composite sync (Apple only)

H

ERTICAL SYNC. SIGNAL: Same as above

V
12–108 MHz
43–85 Hz
15–80 kHz
9-pin Mini DIN female connector (RS-232C port)

2.8 cm (1

7

⁄64) round

AC 100–240 V

2.6 A
50/60 Hz
230 W (Selecting “OFF“ in the “Power Save Mode”.)
200 W (Selecting “ON” in the ”Power Save Mode”.)

5°C to 35°C
20°C to 60°C

Plastic
38 kHz
260  74  207 mm (W  H  D) (main body only)
260  82  207 mm (W  H  D) (including adjustment feet and projecting parts)

5.73 lbs. (2.6 kg)
Remote control, Two AAA size batteries, Power cord (1.8 m), Computer RGB cable (3 m),
Computer audio cable (3 m), PS/2 mouse control cable (1 m), USB mouse control cable
(1.5 m), DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable (15 cm), Remote mouse receiver, Extra air filter, Lens
cap (attached), Lens cap strap, CD-ROM, LCD projector operation manual, LCD projector
quick reference guide
Lamp unit (Lamp/cage module) (BQC-PGC20X//1), Remote control (RRMCG1613CESA),
AAA size batteries, Power cord, Computer RGB cable (QCNWG0002CEZZ), Computer
audio cable (QCNW-4870CEZZ), PS/2 mouse control cable (QCNWG0006CEPZ), USB
mouse control cable (QCNWG0007CEPZ), DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable (QCNW-5288CEZZ),
Remote mouse receiver (RUNTK0694CEZZ), Air filter (PFILD0123CEZZ), Lens cap
(PCOVZ1095CEKA), Lens cap strap (UBNDT0013CEZZ), CD-ROM (UDSKA0049CEN1),
LCD projector operation manual (TINS-7365CEZZ), LCD projector quick reference guides
(TINS-7384CEZZ)

This SHARP projector uses LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels. These
very sophisticated panels contain 786,432 pixels ( RGB) TFTs (Thin
Film Transistors). As with any high technology electronic equipment
such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there
are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must conform
to.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This unit has some inactive TFTs within acceptable tolerances which
may result in illuminated or inactive dots on the picture screen. This
will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit.

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Dimensions

100-240V

Rear View

(INPUT 1)

Top View

OUTPUT

COMPUTER COMPUTERAUDIO AUDIO

INPUT 1

RS-232C

Side View

LAMP

TEMP.

AUTO SYNC

260

KEYSTONE

ON/OFF

ZOOM

FOCUS

BACK ENTER MENU

INPUT

POWER

207

LR

AUDIO INPUTINPUT 3INPUT 2

(S-VIDEO, VIDEO INPUT)

S-VIDEO VIDEO

169.5

32

Front View

82

42

58118

8

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Bottom View

Units: mm

Glossary

Active digital keystone correction

Corrects keystone distortion caused when the projected image is not perpendicular to the screen. This method provides not
only horizontal correction, but vertical as well, thus maintaining the original 4:3 aspect ratio and eliminating jag lines.

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

Optimises projected computer images by automatically adjusting certain characteristics.

Background

Initial setting image projected when no signal is being input.

Clock

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

Compatibility

Ability to use with various image signal modes.

Composite sync

Signal combining horizontal and vertical sync pulses.

Dot by dot

Mode that projects images in their native resolution.

Freeze

Function to freeze a moving image.

Gamma correction

Offers richer image viewing with dark scene phase and contrast correction according to image and room brightness. Three
gamma settings are available.

GUI

Graphical User Interface. User interface with graphics that allow easier operation.

Intelligent compression and expansion

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

Magnification

Digitally zooms in on a portion of an image.

Power save mode function

Function with toggle switch to control the quantity of projected light. Select “ON” or “OFF” to decrease or increase
brightness, power consumption and fan noise.

PDF

Portable Document Format. Documentation format used to transfer text and images from the CD-ROM.

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.

RS-232C

Function to control the projector from the computer by using the RS-232C ports on the projector and computer.

Sync on green

Video signal mode of a computer which overlaps horizontal and vertical sync signal to green colour signal pin.

Wireless mouse

Function to operate the mouse control of a computer with the supplied remote control.

XGA resolution

Resolution with 1,024  768 pixels that uses the signal of an IBM/AT compatible (DOS/V) computer.

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Index

A

Active digital keystone correction .................................... 4

AC socket......................................................................... 12

Adjustment buttons .......................................................... 23

Air filter ............................................................................. 37

Aspect ratio ...................................................................... 33

AUDIO INPUT terminals ................................................... 13

AUDIO INPUT 1 terminal ................................................. 12

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal for INPUT 1 ............................. 14

Automatic power shutoff function .................................... 34

Auto sync adjustment ...................................................... 28

AUTO SYNC button.......................................................... 28

AV MUTE button............................................................... 17

B

BACK button .................................................................... 23

Background ..................................................................... 35

C

Ceiling-mount ................................................................... 19

CeilingRear ................................................................... 36

Clock ................................................................................ 29

Computer audio cable ..................................................... 12

COMPUTER INPUT 1 port ............................................... 12

COMPUTER OUTPUT port for INPUT 1 ........................... 8

Computer RGB cable....................................................... 12

Cooling fan (Exhaust vent) ............................................... 6

Cooling fan (Intake vent) .................................................. 37

D

Digital image magnification ............................................. 31

DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable............................................... 15

Dot by dot ........................................................................ 33

E

ENLARGE button ............................................................. 31

ENTER button................................................................... 23

Extra air filter .................................................................... 37

Eyelet for lens cap strap .................................................. 43

F

Flip cover ......................................................................... 9

FOCUS ring ...................................................................... 17

Foot releases.................................................................... 19

FREEZE button ................................................................. 30

G

GAMMA button ................................................................ 32

GUI (Graphical User Interface) ........................................ 23

I

INPUT button.................................................................... 17

Intelligent compression and expansion ........................... 4

K

Kensington Security Standard connector ........................ 42

KEYSTONE buttons.......................................................... 20

L

LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator ...................................... 39

Lamp timer ....................................................................... 34

LEFT-CLICK button .......................................................... 22

Lens cap .......................................................................... 43

Appendix

M

MENU button.................................................................... 23

MOUSE button ................................................................. 22

Mouse buttons ................................................................. 22

O

ON/OFF button ................................................................. 17

On-screen display language ........................................... 26

P

PDF .................................................................................. 7

Phase ............................................................................... 29

Picture adjustments ......................................................... 27

Picture display mode ....................................................... 33

POWER button ................................................................. 17

Power cord ....................................................................... 12

Power save mode ............................................................ 35

POWER indicator ............................................................. 16

PS/2 mouse control cable ................................................ 21

R

Rear projection................................................................. 19

Remote control ................................................................. 22

Remote control sensor ..................................................... 22

Remote mouse receiver ................................................... 21

RESIZE button .................................................................. 33

RIGHT-CLICK button ........................................................ 22

RS-232C port ................................................................... 15

S

Signal info ........................................................................ 34

Speaker ............................................................................ 8

S-VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal ............................................... 13

Sync on green .................................................................. 44

T

TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator ............................... 39

U

USB mouse control cable ................................................ 21

V

VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal .................................................. 13

VOLUME buttons ............................................................. 17

W

Wireless mouse ................................................................ 21

X

XGA resolution ................................................................. 4

Z

ZOOM knob ..................................................................... 17

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