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This projector has outstanding network capability.
• Internet access for self-diagnosis
• Multiple and group projector control
• Simultaneous multiple projector control
Internet access for self-diagnosis, status information and preventive
maintenance
LAN
E-mail E-mail
Internet
LANLAN
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This projector can be used in a network of up to 250 projectors managed from a single PC with the accompanied
Sharp Advanced Presentation Software Professional Edition. This projector can be connected to a PC using an
RS-232C connection. Output terminals are provided (RS-232C on the projector) enabling a daisy chain configuration
and eliminating the need for a distributor.
This projector is also equipped with a function to send status information (lamp usage time, etc.) to a Sharp
Service Center or outside contractor for quick and efficient customer service.
• For more information on these features, see the operation manuals accompanying the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
Professional Edition.
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Multiple and group projector control via computer
Control PC
Sharp Advanced
Presentation Software
“Professional Edition”
Video
Source 1
Video
Source 2
RS-232C
RS-232C cable
RS-232C
RS-232C
RS-232C
RS-232C
Video cable
Video cable
Building
RS-232C cable
RS-232C cable
3rd Floor
2nd Floor
1st Floor
This projector can be used in a network of projectors managed from a single PC with the accompanied Sharp
Advanced Presentation Software Professional Edition. Projectors in conference rooms on the first and third floors
of a building, for example, can be used for video presentations, while projectors on the second floor can be used
for PC-assisted presentations. Projectors can even be powered down at different times (e.g., projectors on the first
and second floors are powered down in one hour, while those on the third floor are powered down in two hours).
• For more information on these features, see the operation manuals accompanying the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
Professional Edition.
• Transmission performance of the RS-232C cable can vary depending on the surrounding conditions. Use the transmission
repeater if performance is not up to par.
• We recommend you use an RS-232C cable not longer than 49⬘ 3⬙ (15 m).
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Stack Projection
For brighter images, two projectors can be stacked using the Stack Setting function.
Basic
Projector 1
Computer
RGB cable
RGB cable
INPUT1
OUTPUT
INPUT1
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
Stack Setting
Master
Stack Setting
Projector 2
Below are the steps for making a stack projection as shown in the diagram above.
Multiple Function
1 Set the “Stack Setting” of Projector 1 to “Master”.
(See page 52 for details.)
2 Set the “Stack Setting” of Projector 2 to “Slave”.
(See page 52 for details.)
3 Select the same RS-232C transmission speed for both Projector 1 and Projector 2.
(See page 53 for details.)
Slave
4 Adjust the “Set Inputs” setting as the table below.
(See page 53 for details.)
Projector 1 (Master)
Set Inputs
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Set input terminals you will use to “ON”.
Set input terminals you will not use to “OFF”.
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Projector 2 (Slave)
Set Inputs
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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5 Turn off the projector.
6 Connect the INPUT 1 port on Projector 1 to the RGB port on the computer using an RGB cable.
(See page 16 for details.)
7 Connect the OUTPUT port on Projector 1 to the INPUT 1 port on Projector 2 using an RGB cable.
(See page 21 for details.)
When connecting an RGB cable to Projector 2, use the input port that has the same number as Projector 1. (INPUT 1, in this
case)
8 Connect the RS-232C OUT port on Projector 1 to the RS-232C IN port on Projector 2 using an RS-232C
cable.
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(See page
9 Turn on the projector first, then turn on the computer.
Application
When inputting multiple image sources, refer to the example below to adjust Set Inputs.
Computer 1
Computer 2
for details.)
RGB cable
RGB cable
INPUT1
INPUT2
OUTPUT
INPUT4
RGB cable
Projector 1
Stack Setting
Master
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
DVD video player
Projector 1 (Master)
Set Inputs
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Distributor
Video cable
Projector 2 (Slave)
Set Inputs
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
INPUT1
INPUT4
Projector 2
RS-232C IN
Stack Setting
Slave
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Videowall
In the past, to setup a video wall, it was necessary to
purchase a costly image-processing device,
designed exclusively for the purpose.
The XG-P25X has built-in video wall capability that
doesn’t require additional expensive equipment.
Basic
Following is an example of how to build a 2X2 video wall
using 4 projectors as shown above.
Install the supplied Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
Professional Edition in advance. For installation details,
refer to the guide for this software.
1 Select the same RS-232C transmission speed for all
projectors.
(See page
speed.)
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for details on selecting transmission
2 Set the ID No. for each projector.
(See page 54 for details on setting the ID No.)
3 Turn off all the projectors.
4 Connect the computer with Sharp Advanced
Presentation Software Professional Edition to the 4
projectors using a RS-232C cable as the Connection
Diagram 1 below.
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(See page
for details on connecting RS-232C
cable.)
5 Turn on the computer, then launch Sharp Advanced
Presentation Software Professional Edition.
6 Select “Use ID Number” at the Operation Mode
Multiple Function
Setting.
(See the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
Professional Edition installation guide for setup
details.)
7 Execute Scan at Scan Setting.
(See the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
Professional Edition installation guide for details.)
8 Click Power ON at the Multiple Control window.
If the projectors are connected and setup correctly, all
the projectors will turn on.
If power does not turn on, check connections and try
again.
9 Group the projectors at Group Setting.
(See the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
Professional Edition installation guide for details.)
10 Perform video wall setup at Video Wall Setting.
(See the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
Professional Edition installation guide for setup
details.)
Video wall is not compatible with resolutions higher than
SXGA.
Computer
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
RS-232C OUT
Projector 1
Projector 2
Projector 3
Projector 4
Connection Diagram 1
ID Number : 001
ID Number : 002
ID Number : 003
ID Number : 004
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That completes video wall setup. When the same
image signal is input to all the projectors, video wall
projection starts.
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Application
Using Stack Setting and Set Inputs functions together
allows you to control the video wall with one remote control.
Connection Diagram 2 below shows how the video wall is
connected based on the example in the previous section.
Perform the procedure below after setting up the basic
connection.
1 Adjust the Set Inputs setting for each projector as
the table below.
(See page 53 for setup details)
Projector 1
Set Inputs
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
• Set input terminals you will use to “ON”.
Set input terminals you will not use to “OFF”.
2 Adjust the Stack Setting for each projector as the
table below.
(See page 52 for setup details)
Projector 2-4
Set Inputs
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
DVD video player
Distributor
Video cable
Connection Diagram 2
Computer 1Computer 2
RGB cableRGB cable
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT4
OUTPUT
RGB cable
INPUT1
INPUT4
OUTPUT
RGB cable
INPUT1
INPUT4
OUTPUT
RGB cable
INPUT1
INPUT4
OUTPUT
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
RS-232C IN
RS-232C OUT
Projector 1
Projector 2
Projector 3
Projector 4
Projector 1
Stack Setting
Master
Projector 2-4
Stack Setting
Slave
3 Turn off the projector.
4 Make all connections as shown in Connection
Diagram 2.
5 Turn on the projector first, then the computers
and video player.
• Image quality may deteriorate when picture signals are input
through multiple projectors in a daisy chain connection.
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