Sharp PG-C30XU User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

Information

Important

Setup & Connections

Operation

MODEL

PG-C30XU

LCD PROJECTOR

Useful Features

Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

Appendix

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

OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH

Important

Information

IMPORTANT

For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Color 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 10.

There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP LCD 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.

Model No.: PG-C30XU

Serial No.:

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 actual set.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS

EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER

SERVICE SCREW.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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.

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.

WARNING: 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 equipment.

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.

U.S.A. ONLY

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.

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U.S.A. ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this LCD Projector, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. For your own protection and reliable usage of your LCD Projector, please be sure to read these “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” carefully before use.

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 bathtub, 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. The openings should never be covered or 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 equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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.

18. Damage Requiring Service

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

a. If 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. If 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 with 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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Information

Important

Outstanding Features

Important

Information

1. ADVANCED COMPATIBILITY WITH HIGH-END WORKSTATIONS AND PCS

Compatible with up to 200 Hz vertical refresh rate, Sync on Green and Composite Sync signals for use with a wide variety of high-end PCs and Workstations. (Page 11)

2. FOR USE WITH DTV

Allows projection of DTV images and 16:9 wide-screen images when connected to a DTV decoder or similar video systems. (Page 12)

3. ADVANCED VIDEO CIRCUITRY

Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise.

4. 3D DIGITAL UNIFORMITY

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

5. ANTI-ALIASING DIGITAL KEYSTONE CORRECTION

Digitally adjusts an image that is projected at an angle while maintaining image quality and brightness. (Page 20)

6. DIGITAL IMAGE SHIFT FUNCTION

Allows digital adjustment of 16:9 wide-screen images up or down for easier viewing. (Page 20)

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

A multi-color, icon-based menu system allows for simple image adjustments. (Page 23)

8. USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN

The two-color design along with an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) makes this projector very easy to set up and adjust.

9. AUTO SYNC TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMATIC IMAGE PERFECTION

Automatically makes any necessary adjustments for perfectly synced computer images. (Page 32)

10. INTELLIGENT COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION

By using intelligent resizing technology, this projector can display higher and lower resolution images in detail without compromising quality. (Page 36)

11. XGA RESOLUTION FOR HIGH RESOLUTION PRESENTATIONS

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

12. UXGA COMPATIBLE

UXGA (1,600  1,200) resolution images are intelligently resized to 1,024  768 for full-screen or default presentations.

13. CUSTOMIZABLE STARTUP SCREEN

Allows you to load a custom startup image (i.e. your company logo) to be displayed while the projector is warming up. (Page 38)

14. BUILT-IN PRESENTATION TOOLS

A variety of helpful presentation utilities are incorporated to enhance presentations. These include “Stamp” functions, “Break Timer”, and “Digital Image Magnification”. (Page 43)

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Important Information

Useful Features

Information

Important

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS …………………… 2 Outstanding Features …………………………… 3

Contents …………………………………………… 4

Usage Guidelines ………………………………… 5 How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals

(for Windows and Macintosh) ……………… 6 For SHARP Assistance (U.S.A. only) ………… 6 Part Names ………………………………………… 7

Setup & Connections

Supplied Accessories …………………………… 10 Connecting the Projector ……………………… 11

Operation

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

Remote Control ……………………………… 21 Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Menu Screens ………………………………… 23 Selecting the On-screen Display Language … 25 Selecting the Video Input System Mode

(INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode only) ……………… 25 Picture Adjustments ……………………………… 26

Adjusting the Picture …………………………… 26

Adjusting the Color Temperature …………… 27

Selecting the Signal Type ……………………… 27

I/P Conversion ………………………………… 28

Audio Adjustments ……………………………… 28 Computer Image Adjustments

(INPUT 1 or 2 mode only) …………………… 29

Adjusting the Computer Image ……………… 29

Saving and Selecting Adjustment Settings … 30

Special Mode Adjustment …………………… 31

Checking the Input Signal …………………… 31

Auto Sync Adjustment ………………………… 32

Auto Sync Display Function …………………… 32

Freeze Function …………………………………… 33 Digital Image Magnification …………………… 34 Gamma Correction ……………………………… 35 Selecting the Picture Display Mode …………… 36 Black Screen Function …………………………… 37 On-screen Display Override Function ………… 37 Selecting a Background Image ………………… 38 Selecting a Startup Image ……………………… 38 Economy Mode …………………………………… 39 Password …………………………………………… 40 Selecting the Keylock Level …………………… 41 Checking the Lamp Usage Time ……………… 41 Reverse/Invert Image Function ………………… 42 Using the Presentation Tools …………………… 43 Status Function …………………………………… 44

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Air Filter Maintenance …………………………… 46 Lamp/Maintenance Indicators ………………… 47 Replacing the Projection Lamp ………………… 48 Using the Kensington Lock …………………… 49 Troubleshooting …………………………………… 49

Appendix

Transporting the Projector ……………………… 50 Connection Pin Assignments…………………… 51 RS-232C Port Specifications …………………… 52 Computer Compatibility Chart ………………… 54 Specifications ……………………………………… 55 Dimensions ………………………………………… 56 Guide to Effective Presentations ……………… 57 Glossary …………………………………………… 61 Index ………………………………………………… 62

Setup & Connections

Operation

Useful Features

Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

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Appendix

Usage Guidelines

Important

Information

CAUTION

LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

WAVE LENGTH : 650nm MAX. OUTPUT : 1mW

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

AVOID EXPOSURE

RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE.

104˚F (40˚C)

41˚F (5˚C)

LASER

"COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J"

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP PLAZA, MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY 07430 TEL : 1-800-BE-SHARP

REMOTE CONTROL MODEL NO. : RRMCG1579CESA DC3V (1.5VX2PCS.) MADE IN CHINA FABRIQUÉ AU CHINE

U.S.A. ONLY

Laser pointer window

Cautions Concerning the Laser Pointer

The laser pointer on the remote control emits a laser beam from the laser pointer window. This is a Class II laser which may impair your sight if directed into the eyes. The three marks shown on the left are caution labels for the laser beam.

• Do not look into the laser pointer window or shine the laser beam on yourself or others. (The laser beam used in this product is harmless when directed onto the skin. However, be careful not to project the beam directly into the eyes.)

• Always use the laser pointer at temperatures between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C).

• Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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. When the projector is subjected to these environments, the lens and filter must be cleaned more often. Periodically the filter should be replaced and the projector should be cleaned internally. As long as the projector is properly maintained in this manner, use in these environments will not reduce the overall operation life. Please note that all internal cleaning must be performed by an Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.

Notes on 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 4 inches (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.” and “ temperature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator on the projector will flash, and after a 90-second coolingoff period the power will shut off. Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on page 47, 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.

” will flash in the lower-left corner of the picture. If the

Lamp Monitor Function

When the projector is turned on after the lamp has been used for 1,400 hours, “LAMP” and “ ” will flash in the lower-left corner of the picture to advise you to replace the lamp. See pages 48 and 49 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 47, 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.

To Install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM

For Windows:

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 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 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 program

and follow the instructions on the screen.

Information

Important

Accessing the PDF Manuals

For Windows:

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 “pg-c30xu” folder. 6 Double click on the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

7 Double click on the “c30” pdf file to access the

projector manuals. Double click on the “saps” pdf file to access the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software manual.

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.

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 “manuals” folder. 4 Double click on the “pg-c30xu” folder. 5 Double click on the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

6 Double click on the “c30” pdf file to access the

projector manuals. Double click on the “saps” pdf file to access the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software manual.

7 Double click on the pdf file.

For SHARP Assistance (U.S.A. only)

If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on page 49. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please call toll free 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277) for further assistance. Or, send us an e-mail at lcdsupport@sharplcd.com . Our World Wide Web address is http://www.sharplcd.com .

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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.

Important

Information

Projector

POWER buttons (ON/OFF)

BLACK SCREEN button

ADJUSTMENT buttons

Remote control sensor

MUTE button

POWER indicator

KEYSTONE button

INPUT button

FREEZE button

ENLARGE button

(∂/ƒ/ß /©)

Zoom knob

Focus knob

LAMP REPLACEMENT

4717

indicator TEMPERATURE WARNING

4716

indicator VOLUME buttons (/)

1716

MENU button

2320

AUTO SYNC button

3217

RESIZE button

3633

GAMMA button

3534

UNDO button

2037

ENTER button

Carrying handle

Kensington Security Standard

connector

Front and Top View

Side and Rear View

Cooling fan (Exhaust vent)

INPUT 1 port (HD 15)

RS-232C port (9-pin Mini DIN)

OUTPUT port for INPUT 1, 2 (HD 15)

AUDIO INPUT 3 terminals (RCA)

Foot release

Speaker

Air filter/Cooling fan (Intake vent)

Remote control sensor

INPUT 2 port (HD 15)

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal

(3.5 mm stereo minijack)

AUDIO INPUT terminal for INPUT 1, 2

(3.5 mm stereo minijack)

S-VIDEO INPUT terminal

(4-pin Mini DIN)

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AC socket

VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal

(RCA)

Part Names

Remote Control

Information

Important

Front View

MUTE button

POWER buttons

(ON/OFF)

KEYSTONE/BLACK

SCREEN button

RIGHT-CLICK/

ENTER button

INPUT button

FREEZE button

ENLARGE button

TOOLS button

MOUSE/

ADJUSTMENT

switch

20 37

22 23

VOLUME buttons

(/)

LASER POINTER/ MENU button

MOUSE/

ADJUSTMENT

buttons (∂/ƒ/ß/©)

UNDO button

AUTO SYNC button

RESIZE button

GAMMA button

BACKLIGHT button

Rear View

LEFT-CLICK button

Top View

Remote control signal transmitter

Laser pointer

window

Inserting the batteries

Press in on the arrow

mark and slide in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery cover.

Battery

cover

Insert two AA size

batteries, making sure their polarities match the  and  marks inside the battery compartment.

Battery

compartment

Insert the side tabs of the battery cover into their slots and press the cover in until it is properly seated.

Battery

cover

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Setup & Connections

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Supplied Accessories

Remote control RRMCG1579CESA

Computer RGB cable QCNW-5304CEZZ

Remote mouse receiver RUNTK0673CEZZ

Two AA size batteries

Computer audio cable QCNW-4870CEZZ

PS/2 mouse control cable QCNW-5113CEZZ

Power cord QACCU5013CEZZ

Setup & Connections

DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable QCNW-5288CEZZ

USB mouse control cable QCNW-5680CEZZ

Extra air filter PFILD0076CEZZ

CD-ROM UDSKA0021CEN1

LCD projector operation manual TINS-7023CEZZ

Lens cap GCOVH1307CESB

LCD projector quick reference TINS-7025CEZZ

Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual TINS-7054CEZZ

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Connecting the Power Cord

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

Setup & Connections

Connecting the Projector to a Computer

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

To a computer using the standard 15-pin input

Connecting the Projector

Power cord QACCU5013CEZZ

Computer RGB cable QCNW-5304CEZZ

Computer audio cable QCNW-4870CEZZ

1 Connect one end of the supplied computer RGB cable

to the INPUT 1 or 2 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 terminal for INPUT 1, 2 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.

• Refer to page 54 “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.

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When connecting this projector to a computer, select “Computer/RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page 27.)

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

Connecting the Projector

Connecting other compatible computers

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

When connecting this projector to a computer, select “Computer/RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page 27.)

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

• AUDIO INPUT for INPUT 1, 2 can be used input audio corresponding to the INPUT 1 and 2 video.

“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.

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.

Setup & Connections

CAUTION

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

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

1 Connect the yellow RCA connectors to the corresponding

yellow 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 3 terminals on the projector and the Audio output terminals on the video source.

The S-VIDEO INPUT terminal uses a video signal system in which the picture is separated into a color and a luminance signal to realize a higher-quality image. When cables are connected to both the S-VIDEO INPUT and VIDEO INPUT 3 terminals, images input through the S-VIDEO INPUT terminal have priority over images input through the VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal.

• For higher quality video, you may use the S-VIDEO INPUT 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.

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

VCR

Laser disc player

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Connecting the Projector

To a DTV decoder or DVD player

1 Connect one end of the HD-15-RGB cable to the INPUT 1 or

2 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 (sold separately) to AUDIO INPUT terminal for INPUT 1, 2 on the projector. Connect the other end to the Audio output terminal on the video source.

Select “Computer/RGB” or “Component” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu, depending on the video source.

Setup & Connections

Connecting an amplifier and other audio components

HD-15-RGB cable (sold separately)

2 To video input terminals

Audio cable (sold separately)

To audio output terminals

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 allows you to output audio to audio components from the selected AUDIO INPUT terminal for INPUT 1, 2 or AUDIO INPUT 3 terminals connected to audiovisual equipment.

DTV decoder

DVD player

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Audio cable (sold separately)

To audio input terminals

Amplifier

Connecting the Projector

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 52 and 53 for details.

Computer RGB cable QCNW-5304CEZZ

Computer audio cable QCNW-4870CEZZ

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.

DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable QCNW-5288CEZZ

Setup & Connections

(null modem, cross type, sold separately)

2 RS-232C cable

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.

• The arrows (→, ↔) indicate the direction of the signals.

• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Authorized Sharp

Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.

1 DIN-D-sub

RS-232C cable

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Connecting the Projector

Connecting the Remote Mouse Receiver

You can use the remote control as a remote mouse.

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.

Setup & Connections

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.

USB mouse control cable QCNW-5680CEZZ

PS/2 mouse control cable QCNW-5113CEZZ

USB port

Remote mouse receiver RUNTK0673CEZZ

Use the USB port (PC or Macintosh) to connect the supplied USB mouse control cable to the remote mouse receiver.

Remote mouse receiver RUNTK0673CEZZ

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.

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

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

Operation

Basic Operations

1 Make the necessary connections before pro-

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

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

2 Press Power ON.

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

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

• If the keylock level is set to “Level A” or “Level B”, Power ON and Power OFF can only be used on the remote

control. (See page 41.)

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

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 Slide the zoom knob. The image can be adjusted

to the desired size within the zoom range.

Operation

EXAMPLE

4 3

INPUT 1 Mode

INPUT 2 Mode

4 Slide the focus knob until the image on the screen

becomes clear.

5 Press INPUT to select the desired input mode.

Press INPUT again to change the mode.

• 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 / to adjust the volume.

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) Mode

7 Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound.

Press MUTE again to turn the sound back on.

8 Press POWER OFF.

Press POWER OFF again while the message is displayed.

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

• When POWER OFF 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 POWER ON. When the power is turned on, the POWER indicator

and the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator light green.

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

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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 centered in the middle of the screen. If the lens center 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 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 the table below).

NORMAL Mode (4:3)

WIDE Mode (16:9)

Diag.

300 200 150 100

84 72 60 40

Picture size

Width

240 160 120

80 67 58 48 32

Height

180 120

90 60 50 43 36 24

Projection distance (L)

Maximum

46 (14.0 m) 30 7 (9.3 m) 23 1 (7.0 m) 15 6 (4.7 m)

13 (4.0 m)

11 1 (3.4 m)

9 3 (2.8 m)

6 1 (1.9 m)

Minimum

35 4 (10.8 m)

23 6 (7.2 m) 17 8 (5.4 m)

1111 (3.6 m)

9 11 (3.0 m)

8 6 (2.6 m) 7 1 (2.2 m) 4 8 (1.4 m)

Distance from the lens center to the

bottom of the image (H)

17 29⁄32 (45.5 cm) 11 29⁄32 (30.2 cm)

9 (22.8 cm) 6 3⁄32 (15.5 cm) 5 3⁄32 (13.0 cm)

4 13⁄32 (11.2 cm)

3 45⁄64 (9.4 cm) 2 13⁄32 (6.1 cm)

Operation

The formula for picture size and projection distance

y1 = 0.1533x 0.1057

= 0.118x 0.0048

= 0.0592x 0.1134

• There is an error of 3% in the formula above.

Picture size

Diag.

300 200 150 133 106 100

92 84 72 60 40

The formula for picture size and projection distance

Width

261 174 131 116

92 87 80 73 63 52 35

Height

147

98 74 65 52 49 45 41 35 29 20

Projection distance (L)

Maximum

49 6 (15.1 m)

33 (10.1 m)

24 10 (7.6 m)

22 (6.7 m) 17 7 (5.4 m) 16 9 (5.1 m) 15 3 (4.6 m)

14 (4.3 m)

12 (3.7 m) 9 11 (3.0 m)

6 7 (2.0 m)

y1 = 0.1647x 0.1020

= 0.1266x 0.0312

= 0.0166x 0.0188

• There is an error of 3% in the formula above.

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

x: Picture size (diag.) (inches) y1: Maximum projection distance (feet)

: Minimum projection distance (feet)

: Distance from the lens center to the

bottom of the image (H) (inches)

Distance from the lens center to the

Minimum

38 (11.6 m)

25 4 (7.7 m)

19 (5.8 m)

16 10 (5.1 m)

13 5 (4.1 m)

12 10 (3.9 m)

11 8 (3.6 m) 10 9 (3.3 m)

9 2 (2.8 m) 7 7 (2.3 m)

5 (1.5 m)

bottom of the image (H)

5 (12.7 cm) 3 11⁄32 (8.5 cm) 2 33⁄64 (6.4 cm) 2 15⁄64 (5.7 cm) 1 25⁄32 (4.5 cm) 1 43⁄64 (4.3 cm) 1 35⁄64 (3.9 cm) 1 13⁄32 (3.6 cm)

1 7⁄32 (3.1 cm) 1 1⁄64 (2.6 cm)

11⁄16 (1.7 cm)

x: Picture size (diag.) (inches) y1: Maximum projection distance (feet)

: Minimum projection distance (feet)

: Distance from the lens center to the

bottom of the image (H) (inches)

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Setting up the Screen

Operation

Using the Adjustment Foot

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

1 Press the foot release and lift the projector to the

desired angle. (Adjustable up to approximately 5° from the standard position.)

2 Remove your hand from the foot release. Once

Foot release

the adjustment foot has locked in position, release the projector.

3 If the screen is at an angle, the adjuster can be

used to adjust the angle of the image. (Adjustable up to approximately 1° from the original position.)

Returning the projector to its original position

While holding the projector, press the foot release 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 release when the adjustment foot is 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.

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 42 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 ceilingmount bracket for this installation.

• Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center to obtain the recommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately). (AN-XGCM53 ceiling-mount bracket, ANEP101AP extension tube for AN-XGCM53.)

• 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 42 for use of this function.)

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Setting up the Screen

Projector

On-screen Display

(Example:

4:3 NORMAL image)

2 Test Pattern

1, 4a

Remote control

On-screen Display

(Example:

16:9 WIDE image)

Digital Image Adjustments

Digital Keystone Correction

When the image is distorted due to the projection angle, the Digital Keystone Correction function allows you to correct it.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press KEYSTONE to select mode. Each time

KEYSTONE is pressed, the screen changes as

shown on the left.

2 Press ENTER to display test pattern.

3 Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to make adjustments.

4 a. Press KEYSTONE until normal screen

appears.

b. To reset the KEYSTONE setting, press UNDO.

• Straight lines and the edges of the displayed image may appear jagged, when adjusting the KEYSTONE setting.

Digital Shift

When a WIDE or NORMAL (WIDE) image is projected, this function can be used to shift the image up or down.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

MOUSE

ADJ.

Operation

Digital Keystone Correction

Pressing

in Step 2

∂∂

∂

∂∂

Digital Shift

Pressing

in Step 2

ƒƒ

1 Press KEYSTONE to select “DIGITAL SHIFT” as

shown on the near left.

2 Press ENTER to display test pattern.

3 Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to make adjustments.

4 a. Press KEYSTONE until normal screen

appears.

b. To reset the DIGITAL SHIFT setting, press

UNDO.

• This function only works with WIDE and NORMAL (WIDE) picture display modes during video or DTV input. (See page 36 for details.) The DIGITAL SHIFT screen is not displayed when projecting images other than WIDE or NORMAL (WIDE).

Press ∂. Press ƒ.

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Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

Operation

The remote control has the following three functions:

• Projector control

MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

(Remote control)

• Wireless mouse

• Laser pointer

MOUSE

ADJ.

Wireless mouse

Laser pointer

MOUSE

ADJ.

Projector 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

23 (7 m)

30˚

Using the Wireless Mouse

Remote control

30˚

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45˚

30˚

13(4 m)

45˚

30˚

Remote control

30˚

Remote mouse receiver

120˚

Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control

Effective buttons in MOUSE mode

Remote control

(Front view)

LASER POINTER

BLACK SCREEN

MOUSE

RIGHT-CLICK

BACKLIGHT

Remote control

(Rear view)

LEFT-CLICK

Use as a Wireless Mouse

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

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the MOUSE position.)

• 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.

Using the remote control in a dark room

Press BACKLIGHT, and the buttons will light up. Green lights refer to mouse operations, and red lights to projector adjustments.

Button name

LASER POINTER/MENU BLACK SCREEN/KEYSTONE RIGHT-CLICK/ENTER MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT LEFT-CLICK POWER ON/OFF VOLUME / MUTE INPUT UNDO FREEZE AUTO SYNC ENLARGE RESIZE TOOLS GAMMA

Position of MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

LASER POINTER (GREEN) BLACK SCREEN RIGHT-CLICK (GREEN) MOUSE (NOT LIT) ON (NOT LIT)

(GREEN)

MENU (RED) KEYSTONE ENTER (RED) ADJUSTMENT (NOT LIT)

ON (RED)

ADJ.

(RED)

—

MOUSE

ADJ.

Operation

Use as a Laser Pointer

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the MOUSE position.)

Press LASER POINTER ( ) to activate the laser pointer. When the button is released, the light automatically goes off.

• For safety, the laser pointer automatically goes off after 1 minute of continuous use. To turn it on, release LASER POINTER (

) and press again.

MOUSE

ADJ.

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Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

Projector Remote control This projector has two sets of menu screens (INPUT 1

or 2 and INPUT 3) 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.

1, 7

2, 3, 5

(GUI) On-screen Display

INPUT 1 or 2 (COMPUTER/RGB) mode

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode

ß 2 ©ß 2 ©

Operation

ß 5 ©

∂

2 ©

∂

ß 5 ©

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU to display the INPUT 1, 2 or 3 mode

menu bar.

2 Press ß/© to select an adjustment menu on the

menu bar.

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

4 To display a single adjustment item, press ENTER

after selecting the item. Only the menu bar and the selected adjustment item will appear.

5 Press ß/© to adjust the item.

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6 Press UNDO to return to the previous screen.

7 Press MENU to exit from the GUI.

• For details on items on the menu screen, see the tree charts on the next page.

Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

Items on the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Mode Menu Bar

Items on the INPUT 3 (VIDEO) Mode Menu Bar

Main menu Main menu

Picture

Fine Sync

Audio

Options Lamp Timer

Language English

Contrast

Bright 3030

Color 3030

Tint

Red 3030

Blue

CLR Temp

Reset

Signal Type

I/P Conversion

Clock 150150

Phase 6060

H-Pos

V-Pos

Reset

Save Setting

Select Setting

Special Modes

Signal Info

Auto Sync

Auto Sync Disp

Treble

Bass 3030

Reset

BLK SCRN Disp

OSD Display

Background

Startup Image

Economy Mode

Auto Power Off

Keylock Level

Password

Deutsch

Español

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Svenska

Português

3030

33

150150

6060

[ON/OFF]

3030

[ON/OFF]

Computer/RGB

Component

Interlaced

Progressive

Resolution

800600

640480

•

Resolution

800600

640480

•

1024864

1152864

1152870

1152882

Resolution Hor Freq Vert Freq

Sharp

Custom

Blue

None

Sharp

Custom

None

Normal

Level A

Level B

Old Password

New Password

Reconfirm

Vert Freq

75 Hz 72 Hz

Vert Freq

75 Hz 72 Hz

640480

37.5 kHz 72 Hz

Picture

Audio

Options

Language English

PRJ Mode

Status

Contrast

Bright 3030

Color 3030

Tint 3030

Sharp 3030

Red 3030

Blue 3030

CLR Temp

Reset

I/P Conversion

Treble 3030

Bass 3030

Reset

Lamp Timer

BLK SCRN Disp

OSD Display

Video System

Background

Startup Image

Economy Mode

Auto Power Off

Keylock Level

Password

Deutsch

Español

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Svenska

Português

Front

CeilingFront

Rear

CeilingRear

3030

33

[ON/OFF]

Interlaced

Progressive

Auto

PAL (50/60Hz)

SECAM

NTSC4.43

NTSC3.58

Sharp

Custom

Blue

None

Sharp

Custom

None

Normal

Level A

Level B

Old Password

New Password

Reconfirm

Operation

PRJ Mode

Status

Front

CeilingFront

Rear

CeilingRear

• The resolution, vertical frequency and horizontal frequency figures displayed above are for example purposes only.

•“Color” and “Tint” appear only when Component input is selected in INPUT 1 or 2 mode.

• Only the items highlighted in the tree charts above can be adjusted.

• To adjust the items under the sub menu, press © after selecting the sub menu.

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Selecting the On-screen Display Language

Operation

Projector

Remote control

1, 5

2, 3

(GUI) On-screen Display

English is the preset language for the On-screen Display. The language can be set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Language”.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired language .

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

Display is now programed to display in the language selected.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

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

Projector The video input system mode is preset to “Auto”;

1, 6

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

Remote control

however, it can be changed to a specific system mode, if the selected system mode is not compatible with the connected audiovisual equipment.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Options”.

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

press ©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired video system

mode.

5 Press ENTER to save the setting.

6 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

Projector

Remote control

1, 4

2, 3

(GUI) On-screen Display

(COMPUTER/RGB input in INPUT 1 or 2 mode)

Adjusting the Picture

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

Description of Adjustment Items

Selected item

Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue Reset

•“Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” do not appear for COMPUTER/ RGB input in INPUT 1 or 2 mode.

•“Sharp” do not appear for COMPONENT input in INPUT 1 or 2 mode.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU. Menu bar and “Picture” menu

screen appear. GUI operation guide is also displayed.

ß button © button

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

For more contrast For more brightness For more color intensity Skin tones become greenish For more sharpness For stronger red For stronger blue

MOUSE

ADJ.

Operation

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select a specific adjustment item.

3 Press ß/© to move the mark of the selected

adjustment item to the desired setting.

4 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

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

• The adjustments can be stored separately in the “INPUT 1”, “INPUT 2” and “INPUT 3 (VIDEO)” modes.

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Picture Adjustments

Operation

Projector Remote control

1, 4

2, 3

(GUI) On-screen Display

Adjusting the Color Temperature

This function can be used to adjust the color temperature to suit the type of image input to the projector (video, computer image, TV broadcast, etc.). Decrease the color temperature to create warmer, reddish images for natural flesh tones. Increase the color temperature to create cooler, bluish images for a brighter picture.

Description of Color Temperature

3 3

(Red) ß button © button (Blue)

Decreases color temperature for warmer, reddish, incandescent-like images. (Low color temperature)

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU. Menu bar and “Picture” menu

screen appear. GUI operation guide is also displayed.

2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “CLR Temp”.

Increases color temperature for cooler, bluish, florescent-like images. (High color temperature)

MOUSE

ADJ.

Projector Remote control

1, 6

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

3 Press ß/© to move the mark of the selected

adjustment item to the desired setting.

4 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Selecting the Signal Type

This function allows you to select the input signal type (COMPUTER/RGB or COMPONENT) for INPUT 1 or 2 port.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Picture”.

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

press ©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Computer/RGB” or

“Component”.

5 Press ENTER to save the setting.

MOUSE

ADJ.

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6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Picture Adjustments

Projector Remote control

1, 6

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

I/P Conversion

This function allows you to select either an interlaced display or a progressive display of a video signal. The progressive display projects a smoother video image.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU. 2 Press ß/© to select “Picture”. 3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “I/P Conversion”, and then

press ©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Interlaced” or “Progressive”. 5 Press ENTER to save the setting. 6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Interlaced mode

Interlaced mode creates a single image through the activation of scanning lines in two fields. Use this mode when projecting moving images.

Progressive mode

Progressive mode creates a single image using all available scanning lines. Use this mode when projecting still images to avoid flicker and stripes that result from interlaced source still images.

MOUSE

ADJ.

Operation

Projector

Audio Adjustments

Remote control

1, 5

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

This projector’s audio is factory preset to standard settings. However, you can adjust it to suit your own preferences by adjusting the following audio settings.

Description of Adjustment Items

Treble Bass Reset

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU. Menu bar and “Picture” menu

screen appear. GUI operation guide is also displayed.

2 Press ß/© to select “Audio”. 3 Press ∂/ƒ to select a specific adjustment item. 4 Press ß/© to move the mark of the selected

adjustment item to the desired setting.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

For weaker treble For weaker bass All audio adjustment items are returned to the factory preset settings.

For stronger treble For stronger bass

MOUSE

ADJ.

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

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Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only)

Operation

Projector

Remote control

1, 5

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

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.)

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU. Menu bar and “Picture” menu

screen appear. GUI operation guide is also displayed.

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

). See page 32 for details.

MOUSE

ADJ.

2 Press ß/© to select “Fine Sync”.

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

4 Press ß/© 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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Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only)

Projector Remote control

1, 6

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

Saving and Selecting Adjustment Settings

This projector allows you to store up to seven adjustment settings for use with various computers. Once these settings are stored, they can be easily selected each time you connect a computer to the projector.

Saving the adjustment setting

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Fine Sync”.

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

©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired memory location of

the setting.

5 Press ENTER to save the setting.

6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Selecting a saved setting

MOUSE

ADJ.

Operation

MOUSE

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Fine Sync”.

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

©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired memory setting.

5 Press ENTER to select the setting.

6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

• If a memory position has not been set, a resolution and frequency setting will not be displayed.

• When selecting the stored adjustment setting with “Select Setting”, the computer system should match the stored setting.

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Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only)

Operation

Projector

Remote control

1, 6

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

Special Mode Adjustment

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 screen may need to be selected to match the computer display mode.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Fine Sync”.

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

press ©.

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

5 Press ENTER to save the setting.

6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

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

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

above.

MOUSE

ADJ.

Projector

Remote control

1, 4

2, 3

(GUI) On-screen Display

Checking the Input Signal

This function allows you to check the current input signal information.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Fine Sync”.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Signal Info” to display the

current input signal.

4 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

MOUSE

ADJ.

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Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only)

Projector

(GUI) On-screen Display

1, 5

2, 3, 4

AUTO SYNC

button

Remote control

Auto Sync Adjustment

• Used to automatically adjust a computer image.

• Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by

pressing AUTO SYNC, or automatically by setting “Auto Sync” to “ON” in the projector’s GUI menu.

When “Auto Sync” is set to “ON”:

• The sync adjustment is automatically made each time

the projector is turned on while connected to a computer or the input selection is changed.

• The Auto Sync adjustment setting previously made is

cleared when the projector’s setting is changed.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Fine Sync”.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Auto Sync”.

4 Press ß/© to select “ON”.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

MOUSE

ADJ.

Operation

On-screen Display

(GUI) On-screen Display

• Automatic adjustments can be made by pressing AUTO

SYNC.

• When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto

Sync adjustment, use manual adjustments. (See page 29.)

During Auto Sync adjustment, the On-screen Display changes 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.

Auto Sync Display Function

Normally, an image is not superimposed during Auto Sync adjustment. You can, however, choose to superimpose a background image during Auto Sync adjustment.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß /© to select “Fine Sync”.

MOUSE

ADJ.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Auto Sync Disp”.

4 Press ß/© to select “ ” to superimpose a

background image or “ ” to remove the background image during Auto Sync adjustment.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

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Useful Features

Freeze Function

Projector

1, 2

On-screen Display

Remote control

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 to freeze the image.

2 Press FREEZE again to return to the moving

image.

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Digital Image Magnification

Projector This function allows you to magnify a specific portion of

Remote control

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

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ.)

1 Press ENLARGE. Each time ENLARGE is

pressed, the image will be magnified.

On-screen Display

2 When the image is magnified, you can pan and

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

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

1 2 3 4 6 8

• 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.

3 To return to  1, press UNDO.

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Gamma Correction

Projector Remote control

On-screen Display

STANDARD

• 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.

• Four 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

Gamma modeSelected Mode

STANDARD

GAMMA 1

GAMMA 2

CUSTOM

Standard picture without gamma correction.

Brightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations.

Gives greater depth to darker portions of image for a more exciting theater experience.

Allows you to adjust gamma value using Sharp Advanced Presentation Software.

GAMMA 1

GAMMA 2

Useful Features

CUSTOM

ss s

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press GAMMA. Each time GAMMA is pressed,

the gamma level toggles as shown on the left.

2 To return to the standard image, press UNDO

while “GAMMA” is displayed on the screen.

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Selecting the Picture Display Mode

Projector Remote control 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, FIT TO SCREEN, DOT BY DOT, WIDE or NORMAL (WIDE) image.

1 Press RESIZE. Each time RESIZE is pressed, the

picture mode changes as shown below.

COMPUTER

EXAMPLE

4:3 aspect ratio

Other aspect ratios

Input Signal

SVGA (800  600)

XGA (1024  768) UXGA (1600  1200) SXGA (1280  1024)

NORMAL FIT TO SCREEN DOT BY DOT

2 To return to the standard image, press UNDO

while “RESIZE” is displayed on the screen.

NORMAL FIT TO SCREEN DOT BY DOT

1024  768 1024  768 1024  768 960  768

Output screen image

– – –

1024  768

1024  768 1600  1200 1280  1024

800  600

VIDEO/DTV

480I/P,

SECAM

NTSC,

PAL,

4:3 aspect ratio

Other aspect ratios

EXAMPLE

NORMAL WIDE NORMAL (WIDE)

1024  768 1024  768

– –

1024  576* 1024  576* 1024  576*

1024  576*

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

16:9 aspect ratio, 720P, 1080i

4:3

Letterbox

Squeeze

480I/P, 720P, 1080i

*The digital image shift function can be used with these picture display modes.

Input Signal

4:3 aspect ratio

Letterbox

NORMAL WIDE NORMAL (WIDE)

Output screen image

Useful Features

768  576* 768  576* 768  576*

–

720P,

1080i

Squeeze

16:9 aspect ratio

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Black Screen Function

Projector

Projected Image

(GUI) On-screen Display

BLACK

SCREEN

button

1, 5

2, 3, 4

Remote control

This function can be used to superimpose a black screen over the projected image.

Blacking out the Projected Image

Press BLACK SCREEN. The screen turns black and

“BLACK SCREEN” is displayed on the screen. To return to the original projected image, press BLACK SCREEN again.

MOUSE

ADJ.

• To use the remote control to operate this function, slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the MOUSE position before pressing BLACK SCREEN.

Turning off the On-screen Display

The On-screen Display (“BLACK SCREEN”) that appears during black screen can be turned off. When “BLK SCRN Disp” is set to “ ” in the GUI menu, “BLACK SCREEN” will not be displayed during function.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß /© to select “Options”.

MOUSE

ADJ.

Useful Features

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “BLK SCRN Disp”.

4 Press ß/© to select “ ” to turn on or “ ” to turn

off the On-screen Display.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

On-screen Display Override Function

Projector

Remote control

1, 5

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

This function allows you to turn off the on-screen messages that appear during input select. Once “OSD Display” is set to “ ” in the GUI menu, the on-screen messages will not appear when INPUT is pressed.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Options”.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “OSD Display”.

4 Press ß/© to select “ ” to turn on or “ ” to turn

off the On-screen Display.

MOUSE

ADJ.

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5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Selecting a Background Image

Projector

Remote control

1, 6

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

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

Description of Background Images

Selected item Sharp Custom Blue None

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU. 2 Press ß/© to select “Options”. 3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Background”, and then press

©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select the background image you want

to display on the screen.

5 Press ENTER to save the setting. 6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

• By selecting “Custom”, the projector can display a custom image

(i.e. your company logo) as the background image. The custom image must be a 256-color BMP file with a picture size no larger than 1,024  768 pixels. Please see the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual for how to save (or change) a custom image.

Background image

SHARP default image User customized image (i.e. company logo) Blue screen Black screen

MOUSE

ADJ.

Selecting a Startup Image

Projector

1, 6

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

Remote control

• This function allows you to specify the image to be

displayed upon the projector’s startup.

• A custom image (i.e. your company logo) can be

uploaded to the projector via an RS-232C cable. See page 14 in this operation manual, and also the supplied Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual for detailed instructions.

Description of Startup Images

Selected item Sharp Custom None

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU. 2 Press ß/© to select “Options”. 3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Startup Image”, and then press

©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select the startup image you want to

display on the screen.

5 Press ENTER to save the setting. 6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Startup image

SHARP default image User customized image (i.e. company logo) Black screen

MOUSE

ADJ.

Useful Features

• By selecting “Custom”, the projector can display a custom image

(i.e. your company logo) as the startup image. The custom image must be a 256-color BMP file with a picture size no larger than 1,024  768 pixels. Please see the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual for how to save (or change) a custom image.

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Economy Mode

These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption when the projector is in standby mode.

On-screen Display

Projector Remote control

1, 5

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

Automatic Power Shutoff Function

When no input signal is detected for more than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically shut off. The on-screen message on the left will appear five minutes before the power is automatically turned off.

Description of Automatic Power Shutoff

Power automatically shuts off after 15 minutes of no signal input.

Automatic Power Shutoff disabled.

MOUSE

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Options”.

3 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Auto Power Off”.

4 Press ß/© to select “ ” or “ ”.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

ADJ.

Useful Features

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

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Password

Projector Remote control

1, 6

2, 3, 4, 5

(GUI) On-screen Display

A password can be set by the user and used with the keylock level to prevent adjustments to certain settings on the GUI.

Setting the Password

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Options”.

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

©.

4 Enter the new password using ∂/ƒ to select the

desired number, and then press © to select the next digit. Continue this procedure for the remaining three digits, and then press ENTER.

5 Enter the password again (“Reconfirm”) using ∂/

ƒ/ß/©, and then press ENTER.

6 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

MOUSE

ADJ.

(GUI) On-screen Display

• After setting the password, be sure to write it down in a

secure location so as not to forget it.

Changing the Password

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the Password”

above.

2 Enter the old password using ∂/ƒ/ß/©, and then

press ENTER.

3 Enter the new password using ∂/ƒ/ß/©, and

then press ENTER.

4 Enter the password again (“Reconfirm”) using ∂/

ƒ/ß/©, and then press ENTER.

MOUSE

ADJ.

Useful Features

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Selecting the Keylock Level

Projector Remote control

1, 5

2, 3, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

This function can be used to lock the use of certain operation buttons on the projector. The user can still operate the projector fully with the remote control.

Description of Keylock Levels

Selected item Normal Level A

Level B

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß /© to select “Options”.

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

press ©.

4 Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired level.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Description

All operation buttons are functional. Only INPUT, VOLUME, MUTE, BLACK

SCREEN on the projector are available. All operation buttons on the projector are

unavailable.

MOUSE

ADJ.

Useful Features

• To cancel the keylock level, perform the above procedure

using the remote control.

• If a password has been set and the keylock level selected,

the password must be entered before adjusting the keylock level.

Checking the Lamp Usage Time

Projector

Remote control

(GUI) On-screen Display

This function allows you to check the accumulated lamp usage time.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Options”. The lamp usage

time will be displayed.

• It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after

approximately 1,400 hours of usage. See pages 48 and 49 for lamp replacement.

MOUSE

ADJ.

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Reverse/Invert Image Function

Projector

1, 5

2, 3

(GUI) On-screen Display

When “Front” is selected.

When “CeilingFront” is selected.

Remote control

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 CeilingFront Rear CeilingRear

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “PRJ Mode”.

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

4 Press ENTER to save the setting.

5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Projected image

Normal image Inverted image Reversed image Reversed and inverted image

MOUSE

ADJ.

When “Rear” is selected.

When “CeilingRear” is selected.

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

Useful Features

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Using the Presentation Tools

Projector Remote control

2, 4

3, 5

1 6

On-screen Display

Menu Window

This projector is equipped with presentation tools that can be used to emphasize keypoints within your presentation.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools

menu window on the screen.

2 Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select the desired tool and

color.

3 Press ENTER to select it.

4 Once the tool is displayed on the screen, press

∂/ƒ/ß/© to move it around the screen.

5 Press ENTER to stamp the tool on the screen.

6 Press UNDO to individually delete tools stamped

on the screen.

• You can stamp each tool as many times as you want on the screen.

• To clear all the stamped presentation tools from the screen, press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select “

” and then press ENTER.

Useful Features

Red Green Blue Yellow Orange White Black

Projector

Remote control

2, 4

1, 5

When selecting Sharp default image

Displaying the Break Time

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools

menu window on the screen.

2 Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select “ ” in the menu

window.

3 Press ENTER to start counting down the break

time.

4 Press ∂ to increase or ƒ to decrease the break

time.

5 Press TOOLS to return to normal screen.

• The break time is displayed against the background image selected in “Selecting a Startup Image”. (See page 38.)

MOUSE

ADJ.

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Status Function

Projector

Remote control

1, 4

(GUI) On-screen Display

This function can be used to display all the adjusted settings on the screen simultaneously.

(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch

MOUSE

ADJ.

on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)

1 Press MENU.

2 Press ß/© to select “Status”.

3 Press ENTER to display all the adjustment

settings.

4 To exit from the GUI, press MENU.

Useful Features

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

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Air Filter Maintenance

• This projector is equipped with four air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector.

• The air filters should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the filters more often when the projector is used

in a dusty or smoky location.

• Have your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center exchange the filter (PFILD0076CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it.

Bottom View

(not removable)

Cleaning and replacing the bottom air filter

1 3

Air filters

Unplug the power cord.

Air filter

Remove the bottom

filter cover.

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

Ta b

Remove the air filter.

Grasp the air filter between your fingers and lift it out of the filter cover.

Clean the air filter.

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

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

Cleaning the bottom air filters (not removable)

If dust or dirt has collected inside the air filters, clean the filters with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.

Replace the air filter.

Place the air filter underneath the tabs on the filter frame.

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 &

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Lamp/Maintenance Indicators

Maintenance Indicators

POWER indicator

Maintenance Indicator

TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator

LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator

POWER indicator

LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator

Condition Possible Solution

The internal temperature is abnormally high.

The lamp does not light up.

The lamp requires replacement.

The POWER indicator flashes in red when the projector is on.

TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator

Problem

• Blocked air intake.

• Clogged air filter.

• Cooling fan breakdown.

• Internal circuit failure.

• Burnt-out lamp.

• Lamp circuit failure.

• Lamp has been used for

over 1,400 hours.

• The bottom filter cover is open.

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

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

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

• Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation.

• Clean the filter. (See page 46.)

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

• Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 48 and 49.)

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

• Securely install the bottom filter cover.

• If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator lights up, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has cooled down

• If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing

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 color quality. The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-screen Display (see page 41).

• 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.

Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)

the power from going on. Should this occur, take the power cord out of the wall outlet and put it back in again.

CAUTION

Condition

The LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator lights up red, and “LAMP”

” will flash in yellow in the

and “ lower-left corner of the picture.

A significant deterioration of the picture and color quality occurs.

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

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

” will flash in red in

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 BQC-PGC30XU/1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.

• Replace the lamp. (See pages 48 and 49.) If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.

Possible Solution

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Replacing the Projection Lamp

It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,400 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. Carefully change the lamp by following the steps below. If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type BQC-PGC30XU/1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center. Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:

The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service of this projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through an Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).

Removing and installing the lamp unit

CAUTION

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

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

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

• Before or after replacing the lamp, be sure to clean the air filters. See page 46 for cleaning the air filters.

U.S.A. ONLY

Turn off the power.

1 3

Press POWER OFF. Wait until the cooling fan stops.

Remove the lamp

cage.

Remove the securing screws from the lamp cage. Hold the lamp cage by the handle and pull it towards you.

Disconnect the power

cord.

Unplug the power cord from the AC socket.

Insert the new lamp cage.

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

Remove the lamp cage cover.

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

User service screw

Attach the lamp cage cover.

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

Troubleshooting

Maintenance &

Securing

screw

Securing screw

User service screw

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Replacing the Projection Lamp

Resetting the lamp timer

Connect the power

cord.

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

Reset the lamp timer.

While pressing ƒ, © and

ENTER on the projector, press POWER ON on the projector.

• Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp.

Using the Kensington Lock

Kensington Security Standard connector

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



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.

Power cannot be turned on or off using the POWER buttons (ON/ OFF) on the projector.

No picture and no sound.

Sound is heard but no picture appears.

Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

Color is faded or poor. Picture is blurred.

Picture appears but no sound is heard.

An unusual sound is occasionally heard from the cabinet.

Maintenance indicator lights up. Picture noise appears. 480P images do not appear. Color is distorted (except for

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode).

Troubleshooting

Problem

• Keylock level is set to “Level A” or “Level B”, preventing operation of some or all buttons (See page

41.)

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

• The bottom filter cover is not securely installed.

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

• Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector. (See pages 11–15.)

• Remote control batteries have run down. (See page 8.)

• Remote control’s MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch is set to MOUSE.

• Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector. (See pages 11–15.)

•“Contrast” and “Bright” adjustments are set to minimum position. (See page 26.)

• On-screen Display (“BLACK SCREEN”) is turned off and Black Screen function is turned on,

creating a black image. (See page 37.)

•“Color” and “Tint” adjustments are not correct. (See page 26.)

• Adjust the focus. (See page 17.)

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

• Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector. (See pages 11–15.)

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

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

This will not affect operation or performance.

• Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on page 47.

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

• Set the resolution mode to 480P. (See page 31.)

• Change the input signal type. (See page 27.)

Check

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Appendix

Transporting the Projector

Using the Carrying Handle

Carrying handle

When transporting the projector, carry it by the carrying handle on the side.

CAUTION

• Always put on the lens cap to prevent damage to the lens when transporting the projector.

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

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Appendix

Connection Pin Assignments

Analog Computer 1 and 2 Signal Input Ports: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector

Computer Input

Analog

1. Video input (red)

2. Video input (green/sync on green)

3. Video input (blue)

4. Reserve input 1

5. Composite sync

6. Earth (red)

7. Earth (green/sync on green)

8. Earth (blue)

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 CD Not connected 2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit 4 ER Not connected 5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit 6 DR Data Set Ready Output Not connected 7 RS Request to Send Output Connected to internal circuit 8 CS Clear to Send Input Connected to internal circuit 9 CI Not connected

9. Not connected

10. GND

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

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference

1 VCC Ⳮ3.3V (Reserved) Output Not connected 2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit 4 EXIR Detector of Option Unit Input Not connected

5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit 6 ERX IR Receive Signal from Input Not connected

7 RS Request to Send Output Connected to internal circuit 8 CS Clear to Send Input Connected to internal circuit 9 ETX IR Transmit Signal Output Not connected

(Reserved)

IR Amplifier (Reserved)

(Reserved)

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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 14 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

Return code (0DH)

Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits

Response code format

Normal response

O K

Return code (0DH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

E R R

Return code (0DH)

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.

Commands

EXAMPLE

• When “BRIGHT” of INPUT 1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT is set to 10.

ProjectorComputer

RABR 1 0_ 

→ ←

CONTROL ITEM

POWER SETTING

INPUT SWITCHING

INPUT CHECK

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT

DIGITAL SHIFT

COMMAND

C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

EKYS***

NLDS_**

PARAMETER

POWER OFF (STANDBY)

POWER ON

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3 (VIDEO)

INPUT CHECK

VOLUME (00 – 60)

MUTE OFF

MUTE ON

KEYSTONE

(127 – 127)

DIGITAL SHIFT

(96 – 96)

CONTROL

CONTENTS

CONTROL ITEM

INPUT 1 SIGNAL TYPE SELECTION

INPUT 1 I/P CONVERSION

INPUT 1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

COMMAND

C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

PARAMETER

CONTROL

CONTENTS

RGB

COMPONENT

INTERLACED

PROGRESSIVE

COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3)

CONTRAST (30 – 30)

BRIGHT (30 – 30)

RED (30 – 30)

BLUE (30 – 30)

COLOR (30 – 30)

TINT (30 – 30)

INPUT 1 DISPLAY

RESET

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RS-232C Port Specifications

CONTROL ITEM

INPUT2 SIGNAL TYPE SELECTION

INPUT 2 I/P CONVERSION

INPUT 2 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) I/P CONVERSION

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

INPUT AUTO SYNCHRONIZATION

INPUT ADJUSTMENT

SCREEN MODE MEMORY

BLACK SCREEN

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING

COMMAND

C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

PARAMETER

CONTROL

CONTENTS

RGB

COMPONENT

INTERLACED

PROGRESSIVE

COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3)

CONTRAST (30 – 30)

BRIGHT (30 – 30)

RED (30 – 30)

BLUE (30 – 30)

COLOR (30 – 30)

TINT (30 – 30)

INPUT 2 DISPLAY

RESET

INTERLACED

PROGRESSIVE

COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3)

CONTRAST (30 – 30)

BRIGHT (30 – 30)

COLOR (30 – 30)

TINT (30 – 30)

SHARPNESS (30 – 30)

RED (30 – 30)

BLUE (30 – 30)

VIDEO DISPLAY

RESET

TREBLE (30 – 30)

BASS (30 – 30)

AUDIO DISPLAY

RESET

AUTO SYNC OFF

AUTO SYNC ON

AUTO SYNC START

CLOCK (150 – 150)

PHASE (60 – 60)

H-POS (150 – 150)

V-POS (60 – 60)

COMPUTER INPUT DISPLAY

RESET

SAVE SETTING (1–7)

SELECT SETTING (1–7)

BLACK SCREEN OFF

BLACK SCREEN ON

BLACK SCREEN DISPLAY OFF

BLACK SCREEN DISPLAY ON

OSD DISPLAY OFF

OSD DISPLAY ON

AUTO SYNC DISPLAY OFF

AUTO SYNC DISPLAY ON

CONTROL ITEM

VIDEO SYSTEM SELECTION

VIDEO CONFIRMATION

BACKGROUND SELECTION

STARTUP IMAGE SELECTION

AUTO POWER OFF

KEYLOCK

LANGUAGE SELECTION

INPUT 1/2 GAMMA SELECTION

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) GAMMA SELECTION

INPUT 1 RESIZE

INPUT 2 RESIZE

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) RESIZE

SCREEN SETTING

COMMAND

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

SYSE_ ___

PARAMETER

CONTROL

CONTENTS

AUTO

PAL (50/60 Hz)

SECAM

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

DISPLAY

SHARP

CUSTOM

BLUE

NONE

SHARP

CUSTOM

NONE

AUTO POWER OFF

AUTO POWER ON

LEVEL SETTING (02)

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

FRANÇAIS

ITALIANO

SVENSKA

PORTUGUÊS

STANDARD

GAMMA1

GAMMA2

CUSTOM

STANDARD

GAMMA1

GAMMA2

CUSTOM

NORMAL

WIDE/FIT TO SCREEN

DOT BY DOT/NORMAL (WIDE)

NORMAL

WIDE/FIT TO SCREEN

DOT BY DOT/NORMAL (WIDE)

NORMAL

WIDE

NORMAL (WIDE)

REVERSE OFF

REVERSE ON

INVERT OFF

INVERT ON

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• 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.

• INPUT ADJUSTMENT can only be set in the displayed computer mode.

Computer Compatibility Chart

Horizontal Frequency: 15–126 kHz Vertical Frequency: 43–200 Hz Pixel Clock: 12–230 MHz* Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals UXGA (1,600  1,200) compatible in advanced intelligent compression AICS (Advanced Intelligent Compression and Expansion System) resizing technology

PC/

MAC/

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

34.7

37.9

37.5

43.3

47.9

53.0

61.8

78.5

80.9

100.4 200

31.4 50

35.1 56

37.9 60

44.5 70

48.1 72

46.9 75

53.7 85

56.8 90

64.0 100

77.2 120

98.3 150

102.1 160

125.6 200

35.5 43

40.3 50

56.5 70

58.1 72

68.7 85

73.5 90

77.2 96

80.6 100

98.8 120

113.2 140

125.6 150

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

100

120

150

160

VESA

Standard



Display

Upscale

True

PC/

MAC/

PC/

MAC 13"

PC/

MAC 19"

PC/

MAC 21"

MAC 16"

MAC 21"

HP (WS)

PC (WS)

SGI (WS)

SUN (WS)

Resolution Display

1,152  864

SXGA

1,152  882

1,280 1,024

1,600 1,200

UXGA

640  480

VGA

XGA

1,024  768

1,280 1,024

SXGA

832  624

SVGA

1,152  870

SXGA

1,280 1,024

1,280  960

SXGA

1,280 1,024

1,152  900

Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

54.3 60

64.0 70

64.1 72

67.5 75

75.7 80

77.3 85

90.2 100

111.1 120

54.8 60

65.9 72

67.4 74

64.0 60

74.6 70

78.1 74

75.7 75

91.1 85

108.4 100

74.7 52

75.0 60

81.3 65

87.5 70

90.1 72

93.8 75

106.3 85

34.9

48.4 60

60.0

80.0

46.8 75

49.6 75

68.5

78.1 72

60.0 60

85.9 85

53.5 50

76.8 72

60.9 66

71.9 76

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

VESA

Standard



Advanced

Intelligent

Compression

Intelligent

Compression

Upscale

True

Advanced

Intelligent

Compression

Upscale

Advanced

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.

• When receiving 1,600  1,200 VESA format UXGA signals, sampling occurs and the image is displayed with 1,024 lines,

causing part of the image to be blocked.

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Specifications

Product type

Model

Video system

Display method

LCD panel

Lens

Projection lamp

Contrast ratio

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

Laser pointer of remote control

Dimensions (approx.)

Weight (approx.)

Supplied accessories

Replacement parts

LCD Projector PG-C30XU PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/DTV 480P/DTV 720P/DTV 1080I LCD panel  3, RGB optical shutter method Panel size: 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]) 1–1.3 zoom lens, F1.7–2.0, f  33–43 mm DC 200 W lamp 250:1 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 560 TV lines (video input), 750 TV lines (DTV 720P input, Dot by Dot) 2 W (monaural)

PIN MINI D-SUB CONNECTOR (INPUT 1, 2):

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)

ERTICAL SYNC. SIGNAL: Same as above

V 12–230 MHz 43–200 Hz 15–126 kHz 9-pin Mini DIN female connector (RS-232C Input Port)

⁄32 (8 cm) round

3 AC 110–120/220–240 V

3.0 A/1.5 A 50/60 Hz 300 W 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) 4°F to 140°F (20°C to 60°C) Plastic 38 kHz Wave length: 650 nm / Max. output: 1 mW / Class II Laser Product

⁄64 (W)  4 49⁄64 (H)  12 13⁄64 (D) (229  121  310 mm) (main body only)

⁄32 (W)  5 9⁄32 (H)  14 7⁄64 (D) (243.5  134  358.4 mm) (including

9 adjustment feet and projecting parts)

10.6 lbs. (4.8 kg) Remote control, Two AA size batteries, Power cord (11 10, 3.6 m), Computer RGB cable (9 10, 3 m), Computer audio cable (9 10, 3 m), PS/2 mouse control cable (3 3, 1 m), USB mouse control cable (4 11, 1.5 m), DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable (6

⁄64 , 15 cm), Remote mouse receiver, Extra air filter, Lens cap (attached), CD-ROM, LCD projector operation manual, LCD projector quick reference, Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual Lamp unit (Lamp/cage module) (BQC-PGC30XU/1), Remote control (RRMCG1579CESA), AA size batteries, Power cord (QACCU5013CEZZ), Computer RGB cable (QCNW-5304CEZZ), Computer audio cable (QCNW-4870CEZZ), PS/2 mouse control cable (QCNW-5113CEZZ), USB mouse control cable (QCNW-5680CEZZ), DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable (QCNW-5288CEZZ), Remote mouse receiver (RUNTK0673CEZZ), Air filter (PFILD0076CEZZ), Lens cap (GCOVH1307CESB), CD-ROM (UDSKA0021CEN1), LCD projector operation manual (TINS-7023CEZZ), LCD projector quick reference (TINS7025CEZZ), Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual (TINS-7054CEZZ)

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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. If you have any questions about this matter, please call toll free 1-888GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277). U.S.A. ONLY

Dimensions

(124.5)

(138.5) 49

(33.5)

(237.5)

Rear View

Top View

/64 (10)

/64 (97.5)

(27.5)

(61)5

/ 2

(142)

(61)4

/ 2

(23)

(310)5

(358.4)

3 51/64 (96.5)

/64 (9)

(262)

Side View

(83)

(93)

/ 3

(30)

/64 (25)

9 19/32 (243.5)

/64 (229)

/16 (11)

(16)

/32 (10.5)

(121)

(134)

(13)

Bottom View

/16 (43)

Front View

/64 (76)

3 17/64 (83)

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Units: inches (mm)

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Guide to Effective Presentations

Electronic presentations are one of the most effective tools presenters can use to persuade an audience. There are several ways to enhance your presentation and maximize your effectiveness. The following are guidelines to help you create and deliver a dynamic presentation.

a. Types of Presentations

Computer Presentations

• To present basic information such as graphs, spreadsheets, documents and images, use word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• To convey more complex information and create more dynamic presentations which allow you to control the pace of your delivery, utilize software such as Astound®, Freelance®, Persuasion® or PowerPoint®.

• For high-end multimedia and interactive presentations, use software such as Macromedia Director®.

• Astound®, Freelance®, Persuasion®, PowerPoint® and Macromedia Director® are trademarks of their respective companies.

Yellow on Black

Video Presentations

Use of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player and laser disc player, can be effective for delivering instructional or illustrative information that is difficult to present.

Digital Cameras and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

For highly compact and portable presentations, digital still cameras, digital video cameras, document cameras and PDAs are ideal for transferring data without cumbersome conversions.

Multimedia Presentations

You can integrate all of the above methods for a full multimedia presentation including video, audio, computer applications and World Wide Web information.

b. Creative Presentations

Oftentimes presenters do not take advantage of the many subtle ways they can manipulate their electronic slides to more effectively persuade the audience.

Color has a great effect on the audience during a presentation. When used correctly and legibly, studies show that background and foreground colors establish an emotional tone for a presentation, help viewers understand and retain information, and influence an audience to take a desired course of action.

Color Considerations

• Choose legible colors.

• Text and graphics colors need sufficient contrast.

• Use darker colors for the background since a lighter background

can create uncomfortable glare. (Yellow on black creates an ideal contrast.)

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Guide to Effective Presentations

Red

Blue

Green

Black

• Background colors can subconsciously affect the audience:

Red—increases viewers’ pulse and breathing and encourages risk taking but can also be associated with financial loss.

Blue—has a calming and conservative affect on the audience but can also create boredom among corporate audiences that are often inundated with this background color.

Green—stimulates interaction.

Black—conveys finality and certainty. Use it as a transitional

color between slides when moving from one idea to another.

• Foreground colors create a major impact on how well an audience understands and remembers a message.

• Use one or two bright colors for emphasis.

• Highlight important messages.

• The eye has a difficult time reading certain colored text on

certain colored backgrounds. For example, text and background colors in red and green, and blue and black make for difficult viewing.

• Colorblind individuals may find it difficult to distinguish between red and green, brown and green, and purple and blue. Avoid using these colors together.

Presentation from SHARP

f th

t a

t c

tio

l is

tio

r h

, o

ll, to

Sans-serif

Serif

Fonts

• One of the most common mistakes in any type of presentation visual is the selection of type fonts that are too small, too thin, or too difficult to read.

• If you are not sure how well a given font will read on a screen at various sizes, try this: Draw a 6  8 box on a piece of paper and print out several lines of text inside the box with your computer printer at 300 or 600 dpi resolution. Vary the sizes of text to simulate headline, body and text call-outs for any charts or graphs. Hold the printout at arm’s length. This is how your text will look on a 4 (1.2 meter)-wide screen at 10 (3 meters), on a 7.5 (2.3 meter)-wide screen at 20 (6.1 meters) and a 12 (3.7 meter)-wide screen at 30 (9.1 meters). If you cannot read the text easily, you should put less copy on your visuals or use larger typefaces.

• Design your visuals so that they are visible by the viewer in the last row.

• Nothing will ruin your presentation faster than misspelled words. Take the time to proofread and edit your work before your visuals become a permanent part of your presentation.

• Mixed case text is easier to read than text which is displayed in capital letters.

• Another important attribute of fonts is whether any particular face is serif or sans-serif. Serifs are small, usually horizontal cross strokes that are added to the end of a letter’s main strokes. Because of their ability to coax the eye along the line of type, fonts with serifs are generally acknowledged to be more readable.

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Guide to Effective Presentations

Good Bad Good

Presentation from SHARP

c. Set-Up

When giving a presentation, you need to set the stage both figuratively and literally for success. The way you set up a presentation room will have a great impact on the audience’s perception of you and your message. By manipulating the placement and use of the following tools, you will improve the impact of your presentation.

Lighting—Good lighting is an important component of a successful presentation. You should strive to create an unequal distribution of light. An audience should always see as much of the presenter’s face as possible, so most of the light should be focused on you. Because it is important for you to be able to read the audience’s faces and body language, some light should be shed upon them. However, no light should shine on the screen.

Stage— When presenting on the same level surface that your audience is on, most people can only see the top one-third of your body. Therefore, it is recommended that when giving a presentation to an audience of 25 or more, you stand on a stage or platform. As more of your body is visible, the easier it is to communicate with an audience.

Appendix

Podiums—The best presenters avoid podiums because they hide 75% of the body and restrict movement. However, many people feel more comfortable with a podium to hold their notes and hide their discomfort. If you must use a podium, angle it at 45 degrees to the audience so that you are not completely hidden.

Visuals—It is imperative that you make sure your visuals are large enough and projected far enough for the audience to see. Eight times the height of an image is the optimal viewing distance to read 24 point type. The bottom of a screen should be at least 6 (1.8 meters) above the floor.

Screen—The screen should always be in the center of the room so that all audience members can see it. Because people read from left to right, you should always stand to the audience’s left when discussing visuals.

Seating—Arrange seating according to the dynamics of your presentation. If the presentation is more than half-a-day, use classroom style seating—a chair and a desk. If you would like to encourage audience interaction, use chevron seating, angling the chairs into a “V” shape. When you have a very small audience, a “U” shaped arrangement will increase interchange.

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Guide to Effective Presentations

d. Rehearsing & Delivery

• The best time to rehearse is the day or evening before,

not a couple of hours before, and the best place to rehearse is in the actual room. Rehearsing a speech in a small office is not the same as standing up in front of 100 people in a hotel ballroom or classroom.

• Due to varying processor speeds of computers,

practice your slide transitions for proper timing.

• Whenever possible, set up your equipment well in

advance to allow adequate time to resolve any unexpected issues such as lighting, power, seating and audio.

• Thoroughly check every piece of equipment you bring

along. Make sure you have fresh batteries in your remote controls and laptop computer. Fully charge your computer’s battery before the presentation and connect your AC adaptor for added safety.

• Make sure you are completely familiar with the control

panel on your projector and remote controls.

• If you are using a microphone, check it out before

hand and walk around to see where you might have problems with feedback. Avoid standing in these problem areas during your presentation.

e. Presentation Tips

• Before beginning, visualize yourself delivering an

outstanding presentation.

• Know your speech, memorizing at least the first three

minutes of your presentation will allow you to focus on your rhythm and pacing.

• Speak to early arrivals to help you build a rapport

with the audience and make you feel more comfortable.

• Do not be overly dependent on your visuals by reciting

what your audience is already reading. Know your material well enough to be able to deliver the presentation with ease. Use your visuals to emphasize keypoints.

• Be sure to project your voice clearly and use eye

contact to maintain audience attention.

• Do not wait until halfway through your presentation to

get your point across. If you wait and try to create a “build-up”, you may lose some of your audience along the way.

• Keep your audience’s attention. As most people only

focus for 15 to 20 minutes during a one-hour presentation, it is important to recapture their attention periodically. Use phrases like, “This is critical to my point” or “This is absolutely fundamental” to remind them you are saying something they need to hear.

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Appendix

Glossary

Anti-aliasing digital keystone correction

Function to digitally correct a distorted image when the projector is set up at an angle.

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 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.

Fit to screen

Function to adjust an image without a 4 : 3 aspect ratio, and project it in a 4 : 3 ratio.

Freeze

Function to freeze a moving image.

GUI

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

I/P conversion

Function to convert an image between “Interlaced” and “Progressive” scan displays.

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.

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.

Presentation tools

Helpful tools used to emphasize keypoints throughout a presentation.

RS-232C

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

Startup image

The image displayed when the projector is turned on.

Status function

Displays the settings of each adjustment item.

Sync

Synchronizes the resolution and phase shift of two signals. When receiving an image with a resolution different from that of the computer, the projected image may be distorted.

Sync on green

Video signal mode of a computer which overlaps horizontal and vertical sync signal to green color 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

AC socket......................................................................... 11

ADJUSTMENT buttons ..................................................... 23

Air filter ............................................................................. 46

Anti-aliasing digital keystone correction .......................... 3

Aspect ratio ...................................................................... 36

Audio adjustments ........................................................... 28

AUDIO INPUT 3 terminals ................................................ 12

AUDIO INPUT terminal for INPUT 1, 2 ............................. 11

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal ................................................. 13

Automatic power shutoff function .................................... 39

Auto sync adjustment ...................................................... 32

AUTO SYNC button.......................................................... 32

Background ..................................................................... 38

BACKLIGHT button .......................................................... 22

BLACK SCREEN button ................................................... 37

Carrying handle ............................................................... 50

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

CeilingRear ................................................................... 42

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

Computer audio cable ..................................................... 11

Computer RGB cable....................................................... 11

Cooling fan (Exhaust vent) ............................................... 5

Cooling fan (Intake vent) .................................................. 46

DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable............................................... 14

Dot by dot ........................................................................ 36

ENLARGE button ............................................................. 34

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

Extra air filter .................................................................... 10

Fit to screen ..................................................................... 36

Foot release ..................................................................... 19

FREEZE button ................................................................. 33

GAMMA button ................................................................ 35

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

INPUT 1 port .................................................................... 11

INPUT 2 port .................................................................... 11

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

Intelligent compression and expansion ........................... 3

I/P conversion .................................................................. 28

Kensington Security Standard connector ........................ 49

KEYSTONE button ........................................................... 20

LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator ...................................... 47

LASER POINTER button................................................... 22

Laser pointer window ....................................................... 5

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

Lens cap .......................................................................... 50

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

MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch ......................................... 21

MOUSE buttons ............................................................... 22

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

On-screen display language ........................................... 25

OUTPUT port for INPUT 1, 2 ............................................ 7

PDF .................................................................................. 6

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

Picture adjustments ......................................................... 26

POWER buttons ............................................................... 16

Power cord ....................................................................... 11

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

Presentation tools............................................................. 43

PS/2 mouse control cable ................................................ 15

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

Remote control ................................................................. 21

Remote control sensor ..................................................... 21

Remote control signal transmitter .................................... 8

Remote mouse receiver ................................................... 15

RESIZE button .................................................................. 36

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

RS-232C port ................................................................... 14

Speaker ............................................................................ 7

Startup image .................................................................. 38

Status function ................................................................. 44

S-VIDEO INPUT terminal .................................................. 12

Sync ................................................................................. 32

Sync on green .................................................................. 51

TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator ............................... 47

TOOLS button .................................................................. 43

UNDO button ................................................................... 20

USB mouse control cable ................................................ 15

VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal .................................................. 12

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

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

XGA resolution ................................................................. 3

Appendix

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SHARP CORPORATION

Sharp PG-C30XU User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Outstanding Features

Contents

Usage Guidelines

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

For SHARP Assistance (U.S.A. only)

Part Names

Setup & Connections

Supplied Accessories

Connecting the Projector

Operation

Basic Operations

Setting up the Screen

Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control

Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

Selecting the On-screen Display Language

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

Picture Adjustments

Adjusting the Picture

Adjusting the Color Temperature

Selecting the Signal Type

I/P Conversion

Audio Adjustments

Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only)

Adjusting the Computer Image

Saving and Selecting Adjustment Settings

Special Mode Adjustment

Checking the Input Signal

Auto Sync Adjustment

Auto Sync Display Function

Useful Features

Freeze Function

Digital Image Magnification

Gamma Correction

Selecting the Picture Display Mode

Black Screen Function

On-screen Display Override Function

Selecting a Background Image

Selecting a Startup Image

Economy Mode

Password

Selecting the Keylock Level

Checking the Lamp Usage Time

Reverse/Invert Image Function

Using the Presentation Tools

Status Function

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Air Filter Maintenance

Lamp/Maintenance Indicators

Replacing the Projection Lamp

Using the Kensington Lock

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Transporting the Projector

Connection Pin Assignments

RS-232C Port Specifications

Computer Compatibility Chart

Specifications

Dimensions

Guide to Effective Presentations

Glossary

Index