Sharp Projector PG A20X User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL  
MODEL  
PG-A20X  
LCD PROJECTOR  
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.  
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 5A fuse. Should  
the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked  
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.  
or  
and of the same rating as  
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.  
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut off the  
mains plug and fit an appropriate type.  
DANGER:  
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of  
in a safe manner.  
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 5A socket outlet, as a serious  
electric shock may occur.  
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:  
IMPORTANT:  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.  
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin plug.  
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:  
If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug.  
The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead, and not simply over the lead wires.  
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
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The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian,  
Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese) and Korean. Carefully read through  
the operation instructions before operating the projector.  
Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Schwedisch, Spanisch,  
Italienisch, Niederländisch, Portugiesisch, Chinesisch (Traditionelles Chinesisch und einfaches Chinesisch) und  
Koreanisch. Bitte lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung des Projektors sorgfältig durch.  
Le CD-ROM fourni contient les instructions de fonctionnement en anglais, allemand, français, suédois,  
espagnol, italien, néerlandais, portugais, chinois (chinois traditionnel et chinois simplifié) et coréen. Veuillez lire  
attentivement ces instructions avant de faire fonctionner le projecteur.  
Den medföljande CD-ROM-skivan innehåller bruksanvisningar på engelska, tyska, franska, svenska, spanska,  
italienska, holländska, portugisiska, kinesiska (traditionell kinesiska och förenklad kinesiska) och koreanska. Läs  
noga igenom bruksanvisningen innan projektorn tas i bruk.  
El CD-ROM suministrado contiene instrucciones de operación en inglés, alemán, francés, sueco, español,  
italiano, holandés, portugués, chino (chino tradicional y chino simplificado) y coreano. Lea cuidadosamente las  
instrucciones de operación antes de utilizar el proyector.  
Il CD-ROM in dotazione contiene istruzioni per luso in inglese, tedesco, francese, svedese, spagnolo, italiano,  
olandese, portoghese, cinese (cinese tradizionale e cinese semplificato) e coreano. Leggere attentamente le  
istruzioni per luso prima di usare il proiettore.  
De meegeleverde CD-ROM bevat handleidingen in het Engels, Duits, Frans, Zweeds, Spaans, Italiaans,  
Nederlands, Portugees, Chinees (Traditioneel Chinees en Vereenvoudigd Chinees) en Koreaans. Lees de  
handleiding zorgvuldig door voor u de projector in gebruik neemt.  
O CD-ROM fornecido contém instruções de operação em Inglês, Alemão, Francês, Sueco, Espanhol, Italiano,  
Holandês, Português, Chinês, (Chinês Tradicional e Chinês Simplificado) e Coreano. Leia cuidadosamente  
todas as instruções de operação antes de operar o projetor.  
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Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.  
Introduction  
ENGLISH  
There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP Projector, using  
the REGISTRATION CARD packed with the projector.  
1. WARRANTY  
This is to assure that you immediately receive the full benefit of the parts, service and labor  
warranty applicable to your purchase.  
2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT  
To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection, modification, or  
recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE  
READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT LIMITED WARRANTYCLAUSE.  
U.S.A. ONLY  
WARNING: High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially  
careful that children do not stare directly into the beam of light.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to  
rain or moisture.  
See bottom of projector.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS  
EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER  
to constitute a risk or electric shock to  
SERVICE SCREW.  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltagewithin the products  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
persons.  
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 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 users authority to operate this equip-  
ment.  
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.  
U.S.A. ONLY  
WARNING:  
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in  
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  
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WARNING:  
The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters the standby mode.  
During normal operation, when putting the projector into the standby mode always use the STANDBY button on the  
projector or on the remote control. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cord.  
DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NEVER TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE POWER CORD.  
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE.  
PRODUCT DISPOSAL  
This projector utilizes tin-lead solder, and a pressurized lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of  
these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,  
please contact your local authorities or, if you are located in the United States of America, the Electronic Industries  
Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement  
See Replacing the Lampon page 57.  
LAMP REPLACEMENT CAUTION  
BEFORE REMOVING THE SCREW, DISCONNECT POWER CORD.  
HOT SURFACE INSIDE. ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE  
REPLACING THE LAMP. REPLACE WITH SAME SHARP LAMP UNIT  
TYPE BQC-PGA20X//1 ONLY.  
UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE. TURN OFF LAMP  
BEFORE SERVICING.  
HIGH PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION. POTENTIAL  
HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF LAMP HAS RUPTURED.  
HANDLE WITH CARE. SEE OPERATION MANUAL.  
PRECAUTIONS A OBSERVER LORS  
DU REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE.  
DEBRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION AVANT DE RETIRER  
LA VIS. L’INTERIEUR DU BOITIER ETANT EXTREMEMENT CHAUD,  
ATTENDRE 1 HEURE AVANT DE PROCEDER AU REMPLACEMENT  
DE LA LAMPE. NE REMPLACER QUE PAR UNE LAMPE SHARP DE  
TYPE BQC-PGA20X//1.  
RAYONS ULTRAVIOLETS : PEUVENT ENDOMMAGER LES YEUX.  
ETEINDRE LA LAMPE AVANT DE PROCEDER A L’ENTRETIEN.  
LAMPE A HAUTE PRESSION : RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. DANGER  
POTENTIEL DE PARTICULES DE VERRE EN CAS D’ECLATEMENT  
DE LA LAMPE. A MANIPULER AVEC PRECAUTION, SE REPORTER  
AU MODE D’EMPLOI.  
When Attaching the “QUICK GUIDE” Label  
Attaching the QUICK GUIDELabel (supplied) on the  
projector will help you check the setup procedure. When  
you attach the QUICK GUIDELabel on the projector,  
be sure to align the label bottom and the upper part of  
the Notevisionlogo on the top cabinet of the projector  
QUICK GUIDELabel  
as shown in the drawing on the right. Do not attach the  
QUICK GUIDELabel anywhere else.  
This SHARP projector uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 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.  
This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which may result in inactive dots on the picture  
screen. This will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit.  
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Outstanding Features  
1. Light and Compact Design  
A4 / letter size projector weighing only 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs can be easily  
transported from room to room or location to location.  
2. Comfortable Operation, Classroom and Meeting Room Friendly  
Low fan noise and front directed exhaust outlet insure minimal distur-  
bance to your audience seated adjacent to the projector.  
Short throw lens allows for image size of 100" at just 3.3 meters  
(10' 10").  
3. Simply and Easy Operation  
Color-coded connections allows for hassle-free set-up.  
Frequently used buttons, lens placement are positioned for easy  
operation.  
4. High Brightness Despite Compact Size  
Use of 180 W SHP lamp achieves excellent color uniformity and high  
brightness.  
The Eco mode function reduces noise levels and power consumption  
while also extending lamp life.  
5. Wide Input Signal Compatibility  
Video systems compatible (NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM,  
PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL-60 and NTSC4.43)  
HD input compatible (1080I, 720P and 480P)  
Computer input compatible (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and SXGA+)  
6. Anti-Theft and Keylock  
The Anti-Theft function renders the pro-  
jector useless to prevent unauthorized  
use until a keycode is entered.  
The Keylock function allows you to eas-  
ily lock the operation buttons on the pro-  
jector to prevent unauthorized adjust-  
ment.  
7. XXXXXXXX  
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Contents  
Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) ........................ 39  
Signal Info (Checking the Input Signal)...................39  
Introduction  
Outstanding Features ......................................... 3  
Contents............................................................... 4  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................... 6  
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals..... 9  
Part Names ........................................................ 10  
Projector (Front and Top View) ................................10  
Projector (Rear View) .............................................. 11  
Remote Control (Front View) ................................... 12  
Using the Remote Control ................................ 13  
Usable Range ......................................................... 13  
Inserting the Batteries .............................................13  
Accessories ....................................................... 14  
Easy to Use Functions  
Picture Display Mode........................................ 40  
Switching the Picture Display Mode ........................40  
Still and Zoom Image ........................................ 42  
Freezing a Moving Image ....................................... 42  
Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an Image ...........42  
Keylock Function .............................................. 43  
Locking the operation Buttons ................................43  
Taking the Keylock off..............................................43  
Using the OptionsMenu ............................... 44  
Lamp Timer (Life) (Checking the Lamp Life  
Status) .................................................................... 44  
Keystone (Setting the Keystone Correction  
Mode) ......................................................................44  
OSD Display (Setting On-screen Display)...............45  
Video System (Setting the Video System) ...............45  
Background (Selecting a Startup and  
Background Image)................................................ 45  
Eco Mode (Setting the Eco Mode) ..........................45  
Auto Power Off (Auto Power Off Function) ............. 46  
Menu Position (Selecting the Menu Screen  
Connections and Setup  
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices.... 15  
Before Connecting.................................................. 15  
This projector can be connected to: .......................15  
Connecting the Power Cord ................................... 15  
Connecting the Projector to a Computer............. 16  
Connecting to Video Equipment.......................... 18  
Controlling the Projector Using a Computer........ 20  
Setup .................................................................. 21  
Using the Adjustment Feet ..................................... 21  
Adjusting the Lens .................................................. 22  
Setting up the Screen ..............................................23  
Screen Size and Projection Distance ......................24  
Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image ................... 25  
Position) .................................................................. 46  
Menu Color (Selecting the Menu Color) ................. 46  
Password (Setting a Password).............................. 47  
If You Forget Your Password ................................... 47  
Anti-Theft (Setting the Anti-Theft) ............................48  
Reversing /Inverting Projected Images........... 50  
Setting the Projection Mode ................................... 50  
Basic Operation  
Image Projection ............................................... 26  
Basic Procedure ......................................................26  
Selecting the On-screen Display Language ...........28  
Turning the Power off .............................................. 28  
Keystone Correction  
(Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion) ........... 29  
Menu Items ........................................................ 30  
Using the Menu Screen .................................... 32  
Menu Selections (Adjustments) .............................. 32  
Menu Selections (Settings) ..................................... 34  
Picture Adjustment ........................................... 36  
Adjusting the Image ................................................36  
CLR Temp (Adjusting the Color Temperature)........ 36  
Gamma (Gamma Correction) ..................................37  
sRGB (sRGB Setting) ..............................................37  
Signal Type (Signal Type Setting) ............................37  
Memory (Storing and Selecting the Adjustment  
Settings) ..................................................................37  
Computer Image Adjustment ........................... 38  
Adjusting the Computer Image .............................. 38  
Special Modes (Special Mode Settings) .................38  
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Appendix  
Carrying the Projector ...................................... 51  
How to Use the Carrying Case ................................51  
Maintenance ...................................................... 52  
Replacing the Air Filter ..................................... 53  
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter .....................53  
Maintenance Indicators .................................... 55  
Regarding the Lamp ......................................... 57  
Lamp ...................................................................... 57  
Caution Concerning the Lamp ................................57  
Replacing the Lamp ................................................57  
Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit ................. 58  
Resetting the Lamp Timer .......................................59  
Connecting Pin Assignments .......................... 60  
RS-232C Specifications and  
Command Settings...................................... 61  
Computer Compatibility Chart ......................... 62  
Troubleshooting ................................................ 63  
For SHARP Assistance ..................................... 65  
Specifications.................................................... 66  
Dimensions ........................................................ 67  
Glossary ............................................................. 68  
Index ................................................................... 69  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these  
instructions for later use.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to  
assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR  
FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this product, observe the following basic  
rules for its installation, use and servicing.  
1. Read Instructions  
11. Power Sources  
All the safety and operating instructions should be read  
before the product is operated.  
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.  
2. Retain Instructions  
The safety and operating instructions should be  
retained for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings  
12. Grounding or Polarization  
This product is provided with one of the following types  
of plugs. If the plug should fail to fit into the power outlet,  
please contact your electrician.  
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.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.  
a. Two-wire type (mains) plug.  
b. Three-wire grounding type (mains) plug with a  
grounding terminal.  
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.  
This plug will only fit into a grounding type power  
outlet.  
13. Power-Cord Protection  
6. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
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.  
7. Water and Moisture  
Do not use this product near waterfor example, near  
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a  
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.  
14. Lightning  
8. Accessories  
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.  
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 manufacturers instructions, and  
should use a mounting accessory recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
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  
9. Transportation  
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.  
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.  
17. Servicing  
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-  
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
10.Ventilation  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings  
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should  
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,  
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should  
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book-  
case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or  
the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to.  
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18. Damage Requiring Service  
19. Replacement Parts  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other  
hazards.  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the product to normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in  
any way.  
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  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance, this indicates a need for service.  
This product should be situated away from heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States.  
Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  
All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective compa-  
nies.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
Be sure to read the following safeguards when setting up  
your projector.  
I Be sure that the intake vent and the exhaust vent are  
Caution concerning the lamp unit  
not obstructed.  
I Potential hazard of glass particles if  
lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture,  
contact your nearest SharpAuthorized  
Projector Dealer or Service Center for  
a replacement.  
I If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection cir-  
cuit will automatically put the projector into the standby  
mode. This does not indicate a malfunction. Remove  
the projector power cord from the wall outlet and wait  
at least 10 minutes. Place the projector where the intake  
and exhaust vents are not blocked, plug the power cord  
back in and turn on the projector. This will return the  
projector to the normal operating condition.  
See Replacing the Lampon page 57.  
BQC-PGA20X//1  
Caution concerning the setup of the projector  
I For minimal servicing and to maintain high image qual-  
ity, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed  
in an area free from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke.  
When the projector is subjected to these environments,  
the lens must be cleaned more often. As long as the  
projector is regularly cleaned, use in these environ-  
ments will not reduce the overall operation life of the  
unit. Internal cleaning should only be performed by a  
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.  
Caution regarding transportation of the projec-  
tor  
I When transporting the projector, be sure not to subject  
it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in  
damage. Take extra care with the lens. Before moving  
the projector, be sure to unplug the power cord from  
the wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables con-  
nected to it.  
Other connected equipment  
Do not set up the projector in places exposed to  
I When connecting a computer or other audio-visual  
equipment to the projector, make the connections AF-  
TER unplugging the power cord of the projector from  
the AC outlet and turning off the equipment to be con-  
nected.  
I Please read the operation manuals of the projector and  
the equipment to be connected for instructions on how  
to make the connections.  
direct sunlight or bright light.  
I Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or  
room light. Light falling directly on the screen washes  
out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the cur-  
tains and dim the lights when setting up the screen in a  
sunny or bright room.  
The projector may be safely tilted to a maximum  
angle of 12 degrees.  
I Placement should be within 12 degrees of horizontal.  
Using the projector in other countries  
I The power supply voltage and the shape of the plug  
may vary depending on the region or country you are  
using the projector in. When using the projector over-  
seas, be sure to use an appropriate power cord for the  
country you are in.  
Temperature monitor function  
I If the projector starts to overheat  
due to setup problems or block-  
Do not subject the projector to hard impact and/  
or vibration.  
I Take care with the lens so as not to hit or damage the  
age of the air vents, “  
and  
will illuminate in the lower left corner of the  
surface of the lens.  
picture. If the temperature continues to rise, the lamp  
will turn off, the temperature warning indicator on the  
projector will blink, and after a 90-second cooling-off  
period the projector will enter the standby mode. Refer  
to Maintenance Indicatorson page 55 for details.  
Rest your eyes occasionally.  
I Continuously watching the screen for long hours will  
cause eye strain. Be sure to occasionally rest your eyes.  
Avoid locations with extremes of temperature.  
I The operating temperature of the projector is from 41°F  
to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C).  
I The storage temperature of the projector is from  
4°F to 140°F (20°C to +60°C).  
Info  
The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and  
its performance is automatically controlled. The sound  
of the fan may change during projector operation due  
to changes in the fan speed. This does not indicate  
malfunction.  
Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cool-  
ing fan operation. This can cause damage due to rise  
in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops.  
Do not block the exhaust and intake vents.  
7
I Allow at least 7 /8 inches (20 cm) of space between  
the exhaust vent and the nearest wall or obstruction.  
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How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals  
PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can  
work with the projector, even if you do not have this manual. To utilize these manuals, you  
need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have not  
installed Acrobat Reader yet, you can install it from the CD-ROM.  
To install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM  
For Macintosh:  
For Windows:  
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2 Double click the CD-ROMicon.  
3 Double click the ACROBATfolder.  
4 Double click the language (name of the folder)  
that you want to view.  
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2 Double click the My Computericon.  
3 Double click the CD-ROMdrive.  
4 Double click the ACROBATfolder.  
5 Double click the language (name of the folder)  
that you want to view.  
5 Double click the installation program and  
follow the instructions on the screen.  
6 Double click the installation program and  
follow the instructions on the screen.  
For other operating systems:  
Please download Acrobat Reader from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com).  
For other languages:  
If you prefer using Acrobat Reader for languages other than those included in the CD-ROM, please  
download the appropriate version from the Internet.  
Accessing the PDF Manuals  
For Windows:  
For Macintosh:  
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2 Double click the My Computericon.  
3 Double click the CD-ROMdrive.  
4 Double click the MANUALSfolder.  
5 Double click the language (name of the  
folder) that you want to view.  
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2 Double click the CD-ROMicon.  
3 Double click the MANUALSfolder.  
4 Double click the language (name of the  
folder) that you want to view.  
5 Double click the A20pdf file to access the  
projector manuals.  
6 Double click the A20pdf file to access the  
projector manuals.  
Note  
If the desired pdf file cannot be opened by double clicking the mouse, start Acrobat Reader first, then  
specify the desired file using the File, Openmenu.  
See the readme.txtfile on the CD-ROM for important information not included in this operation manual.  
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Part Names  
Numbers in  
refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.  
Projector (Front and Top View)  
Lamp indicator  
55  
Power indicator  
26  
Illuminates green indicating  
normal function. Replace  
the lamp when the indicator  
illuminates red.  
Illuminates red when the  
projector is in standby.  
When the power is turned  
on, this indicator will  
illuminate green.  
Temperature warning  
indicator  
55  
27  
ON button  
26  
For turning the power on.  
When the internal  
temperature rises, this  
indicator will illuminate red.  
STANDBY button  
For putting the projector into the  
standby mode.  
28  
INPUT button  
For switching input mode  
1, 2 or 3.  
KEYSTONE button  
For entering the Keystone  
Correction mode.  
29  
AUTO SYNC button  
39  
27 Volume buttons  
For adjusting the speaker  
sound level or the  
For automatically  
adjusting images when  
connected to a computer.  
Keystone Correction.  
Remote control  
13  
sensor  
Exhaust vent  
52  
Zoom knob  
22  
Foot release  
(on the side of  
the projector)  
21  
Focus ring  
22  
Speaker  
Front adjustment foot  
21  
Foot release  
21  
Front adjustment  
foot  
21  
Attaching and removing the lens cap  
Press on the two buttons of the lens cap  
and attach it to the lens, then release the  
buttons to lock it in place.  
Press on the two buttons of the lens cap  
and remove it from the lens.  
Air filter/cooling  
53  
fan (Intake vent)  
(on the bottom of  
the projector)  
In this operation manual, the illustration and the  
screen display are simplified for explanation,  
and may differ slightly from actual display.  
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Projector (Rear View)  
INPUT 2 terminal  
Terminal for  
connecting video  
equipment with an  
S-video terminal.  
18  
INPUT 1 terminal  
16  
Terminal for  
computer RGB and  
component signals.  
INPUT 3 terminal  
Terminal for  
connecting video  
equipment.  
18  
16  
RS-232C terminal  
20  
For controlling  
the projector using a  
computer.  
AUDIO INPUT  
terminal  
Shared audio input  
terminal for INPUT  
1, 2 and 3.  
Kensington Security  
Standard connector  
Using the Kensington Lock  
This projector has  
a
Kensington Security Stan-  
dard connector for use with  
a Kensington MicroSaver  
Security System. Refer to  
the information that came  
with the system for instruc-  
tions on how to use it to se-  
cure the projector.  
Intake vent  
52  
AC socket  
15  
Rear adjustment  
foot  
21  
(on the bottom of  
the projector)  
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Part Names  
Numbers in  
refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.  
Remote Control (Front View)  
ON button  
STANDBY button  
For putting the projector into the  
standby mode.  
28  
26  
32  
For turning the power on.  
MENU button  
For displaying adjustment and  
setting screens.  
KEYSTONE button  
For entering the Keystone  
Correction mode.  
29  
Adjustment buttons  
(', ", \, |)  
32  
35  
For selecting menu items.  
UNDO button  
For undoing an operation or  
29  
returning to the previous display.  
ENTER button  
For setting items selected or  
adjusted on the menu.  
FORWARD/BACK buttons  
Same function as the [Page Down]  
and [Page Up] keys on a computer  
keyboard when using the optional  
Remote Receiver (AN-MR1EL).  
FREEZE button  
42  
27  
For freezing images.  
ENLARGE (Enlarge/Reduce)  
42  
AV MUTE button  
buttons  
For enlarging or reducing part of  
the image.  
For temporarily displaying the  
black screen and turning off the  
sound.  
AUTO SYNC button  
For automatically adjusting images  
when connected to a computer.  
39  
RESIZE button  
For switching the screen size  
(NORMAL, BORDER, etc).  
40  
27  
INPUT buttons  
For switching to the respective  
input modes.  
27  
Volume buttons  
For adjusting the speaker sound  
level.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Usable Range  
I The remote control can be used to control  
the projector within the ranges shown in  
the illustration.  
Remote control sensor  
45°  
Note  
30°  
The signal from the remote control can be re-  
flected off a screen for easy operation. How-  
ever, the effective distance of the signal may  
differ depending on the screen material.  
Remote  
control  
signal  
transmitters  
23' (7 m)  
30°  
When using the remote control:  
Be sure not to drop, expose to moisture or high  
temperature.  
The remote control may malfunction under a  
fluorescent lamp. In this case, move the pro-  
jector away from the fluorescent lamp.  
Remote control  
Inserting the Batteries  
The batteries (two R-6 batteries (AAsize, UM/  
SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)) are supplied in the  
package.  
1 Press the L mark on the cover  
and slide it in the direction of the  
arrow.  
2 Insert the batteries.  
Insert the batteries making sure the po-  
larities correctly match the  
and  
marks inside the battery compartment.  
3 Attach the cover and slide it un-  
til it clicks into place.  
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please follow the precautions below.  
Caution  
Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the  
and  
marks inside the battery compart-  
ment.  
Batteries of different types have different properties, therefore do not mix batteries of different types.  
Do not mix new and old batteries.  
This may shorten the life of new batteries or may cause old batteries to leak.  
Remove the batteries from the remote control once they have run out, as leaving them in can cause them to leak.  
Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore be sure to first wipe them and then remove them  
using a cloth.  
The batteries included with this projector may run down in a short period, depending on how they are kept. Be  
sure to replace them as soon as possible with new batteries.  
Remove the batteries from the remote control if you will not be using the remote control for a long time.  
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Accessories  
Supplied accessories  
Remote control  
RRMCGA187WJSA  
Two R-6 batteries  
(AAsize, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)  
Power cord*  
(1)  
(4)  
(2)  
(3)  
For U.S., Canada, etc. For Europe, except U.K. For U.K., Hong Kong and For Australia, New  
(6' (1.8 m))  
QACCDA016WJPZ  
(6' (1.8 m))  
QACCVA006WJPZ  
Singapore  
(6' (1.8 m))  
Zealand and Oceania  
(6' (1.8 m))  
QACCBA015WJPZ  
QACCLA005WJPZ  
*Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.  
RGB cable  
(9'10" (3.0 m))  
QCNWGA012WJPZ  
DIN-D-sub RS-232C  
Carrying case  
Lens cap (attached)  
CCAPHA011WJ01  
adaptor (5 57/64'' (15 cm)) GCASNA006WJSA  
QCNWGA015WJPZ  
Projector manual and  
Operation manual  
(this manual)  
technical reference  
CD-ROM  
QUICK GUIDElabel  
TLABZA191WJZZ  
Extra air filter  
PFILDA008WJZZ  
UDSKAA037WJZZ  
Optional accessories  
I 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10'' (3.0 m))  
I Computer RGB cable (32'10'' (10.0 m))  
I 5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10'' (3.0 m))  
AN-C3CP  
AN-C10BM (15-pin mini D-sub male connector)  
AN-C3BN  
I RS-232C serial control cable (32'10" (10.0 m)) AN-C10RS  
I Remote receiver  
AN-MR1EL  
Note  
Some of the cables may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Sharp  
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.  
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices  
Before Connecting  
Note  
Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and turn off the  
devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.  
When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are  
made.  
Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections.  
This projector can be connected to:  
A computer using:  
I An RGB cable and a ø3.5 mm audio cable (commercially  
available) (See page 16.)  
I A DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor and an RS-232C  
serial control cable (AN-C10RS) (sold separately)  
(See page 20.)  
Component video or audio-visual equipment:  
I A VCR, Laser disc player or other audio-visual  
equipment (See page 18.)  
I A DVD player or DTV* decoder (See page 19.)  
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new  
digital television system in the United States.  
Supplied  
accessory  
Connecting the Power  
Cord  
Power cord  
Plug the supplied power cord into  
the AC socket on the rear of the pro-  
jector.  
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices  
Connecting the Projector to a Computer  
Connecting to a Computer  
Using the RGB Cable  
Supplied  
accesso-  
ries  
RGB cable  
1 Connect the projector to the  
computer using the supplied  
Computer  
RGB cable.  
Secure the connectors by tightening the  
thumbscrews.  
To RGB output terminal  
To audio output terminal  
2
To input an audio signal, connect  
the projector to the computer using  
a ø3.5 mm audio cable (commer-  
cially available or available as Sharp  
service part QCNWGA013WJPZ).  
Note  
When connecting the projector to a com-  
puter in this way, select RGBfor Signal  
RGB cable  
1
2
ø3.5 mm audio cable  
Typein the Picturemenu. See page 37  
.
(commercially available or  
available as Sharp service  
part QCNWGA013WJPZ)  
See page 62 Computer Compatibility  
Chartfor a list of computer signals com-  
patible with the projector. Use with computer  
signals other than those listed may cause  
some of the functions to not work.  
A Macintosh adaptor may be required for  
use with some Macintosh computers. Con-  
tact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projec-  
tor Dealer or Service Center.  
Depending on the computer you are using,  
an image may not be projected unless the  
signal output setting of the computer is  
switched to the external output. Refer to the  
computer operation manual for switching the  
computer signal output settings.  
Connecting the thumbscrew cables  
I Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it  
fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly secure  
the connectors by tightening the screws on both  
sides of the plug.  
I Do not remove ferrite cores attached to the RGB  
cable.  
Ferrite core  
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Plug and Playfunction (when connecting to a 15-pin terminal)  
I 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.  
I Before using the Plug and Playfunction, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected  
computer last.  
Note  
The DDC Plug and Playfunction of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA  
DDC compatible computer.  
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices  
Connecting to Video Equipment  
Connecting to Video  
Equipment Using an  
VCR or other audio-visual equipment  
S-video, a Composite  
To S-video output terminal  
To video output terminal  
To audio output terminal  
Video or an Audio Cable  
Using an S-video, video, or audio cable, a VCR,  
laser disc player or other audio-visual equipment  
can be connected to INPUT 2, INPUT 3 and AU-  
DIO input terminals.  
1 Connect the projector to the  
video equipment using an S-  
video cable or a composite video  
cable (both commercially avail-  
able).  
ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable  
2
1
1
(commercially available)  
2 Connect the projector to the  
video equipment using a ø3.5  
mm minijack to RCAaudio cable  
(commercially available).  
Composite video cable  
(commercially available)  
S-video cable  
(commercially available)  
Note  
The INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) terminal uses a  
video signal system in which the picture is  
separated into color and luminance signals  
to realize a higher-quality image. To view a  
higher-quality image, use a commercially  
available S-video cable to connect the IN-  
PUT 2 terminal on the projector and the S-  
video output terminal on the video equip-  
ment.  
A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable  
(commercially available) is required for au-  
dio input.  
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3RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable  
AN-C3CP  
(9'10" (3.0 m))  
Connecting to  
Component Video Equip-  
ment  
Optional  
cable  
Use a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable when con-  
necting to the INPUT 1 terminal, component  
video equipment such as DVD players and DTV*  
decoders.  
To analog component output terminal  
To audio output terminal  
DVD player or  
DTV* decoder  
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the  
new digital television system in the United  
States.  
1 Connect the projector to the  
video equipment using the 3  
RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable.  
3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable  
(sold separately)  
2 Connect the projector to the  
video equipment using a ø3.5  
mm minijack to RCAaudio cable  
(commercially available).  
1
2
ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable  
(commercially available)  
Note  
When connecting the projector to the  
video equipment in this way, select  
Componentfor Signal Typein the  
Picturemenu. See page 37.  
A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable  
(commercially available) is required for au-  
dio input.  
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices  
Controlling the Projector Using a Computer  
Connecting to a  
Supplied  
accessory  
DIN-D-sub  
RS-232C adaptor  
Computer Using a DIN-D-  
sub RS-232C Adaptor  
and an RS-232C Serial  
Control Cable  
RS-232C serial control cable  
Optional  
cable  
AN-C10RS  
(32'10" (10.0 m))  
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is  
connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS-  
232C adaptor and an RS-232C serial control  
cable (cross type, sold separately), the computer  
can be used to control the projector and check  
the status of the projector. See page 61 for de-  
tails.  
Computer  
1 Connect the supplied DIN-D-sub  
RS-232C adaptor to an RS-232C  
serial control cable (sold sepa-  
rately).  
DIN-D-sub  
RS-232C  
adaptor  
2 Use the above cables to connect  
the projector and the computer.  
RS-232C serial  
control cable  
(sold separately)  
To RS-232C terminal  
Note  
Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C  
serial control cable to or from the computer  
while it is on. This may damage your com-  
puter.  
The RS-232C function may not operate if  
your computer terminal is not correctly set  
up. Refer to the operation manual of the  
computer for details.  
See page 60 for connection of an RS-232C  
serial control cable.  
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Setup  
Rear adjustment foot  
(on the bottom)  
Using the Adjustment  
Feet  
The height of the projector can be adjusted us-  
ing the adjustment feet at the front and rear of  
the projector when the surface the projector is  
placed on is uneven or when the screen is  
slanted.  
Foot release  
(on the other side of  
the projector as well)  
The projection of the image can be made higher  
by adjusting the projector when it is in a lower  
place than the screen.  
Front adjustment feet  
1 While pressing the foot releases  
on both sides, lift the projector  
to adjust its height and then re-  
move your fingers from the foot  
releases.  
2 Rotate the adjustment feet at the  
front of the projector for fine  
adjustment.  
You can adjust the projection by using  
the rear adjustment foot on the bottom  
of the projector when the projector is po-  
sitioned at the higher place than the  
screen.  
Note  
The Keystone Correction will be automatically  
performed when the projector is tilted. If you  
want to adjust the Keystone Correction  
manually, see page 29. (For details on set-  
ting of the Keystone Correction, see page 44.)  
When returning the projector to its original  
position, hold the projector firmly, press the  
foot releases and then gently lower it.  
The projector is adjustable up to approxi-  
mately 12 degrees at the front and 3 degrees  
at the back from the standard position.  
Info  
Do not press the foot releases when the ad-  
justment feet are extended without firmly  
holding the projector.  
Do not hold the lens when lifting or lower-  
ing the projector.  
When lowering the projector, be careful not  
to get your fingers caught in the area between  
the adjustment foot and the projector.  
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Setup  
Focus ring  
Zoom knob  
Adjusting the Lens  
The image is focused and adjusted to the de-  
sired size using the focus ring or zoom knob  
on the projector.  
1 Adjust the focus by rotating the  
focus ring.  
2 Adjust zooming by moving the  
zoom knob.  
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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.  
Note  
The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the  
lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.  
For an optimal image, position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly  
on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim the lights when  
setting up the screen in a sunny or bright room.  
A polarizing screen cannot be used with this projector.  
Standard Setup (Front Projection)  
I Place the projector at the required distance from  
the screen according to the desired picture size.  
(See page 24.)  
Example of standard setup  
Side View  
The distance from the screen to the projector  
may vary depending on the size of the screen.  
P.24  
90°  
The default setting can be used, when placing the  
projector in front of the screen. If the projected im-  
age is reversed or inverted, readjust the setting to  
Audience  
Frontin the PRJ Modemenu.  
P.50  
Top View  
Place the projector so that an imaginary horizontal  
line that passes through the center of the lens is  
perpendicular to the screen.  
90°  
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Setup  
Screen Size and Projection Distance  
Base line:  
Screen  
Horizontal line passing through the lens center  
Lens center  
H
L:Projection distance  
NORMAL Mode (4:3)  
Picture (Screen) size  
Projection distance [L]  
Minimum [L1]  
Distance from the lens center  
to the bottom of the image [H]  
χ
Diag. [  
]
Width  
Height  
Maximum [L2]  
39' 0" (11.9 m)  
32' 6" (9.9 m)  
25'11" (7.9 m)  
19' 4" (5.9 m)  
12'10" (3.9 m)  
10'10" (3.3 m)  
9' 2" (2.8 m)  
7' 7" (2.3 m)  
4'11" (1.5 m)  
The formula for picture size and  
projection distance  
300" (762 cm) 240" (610 cm) 180"(457 cm) 32'10" (10.0 m)  
250" (635 cm) 200" (508 cm) 150"(381 cm) 27' 3" (8.3 m)  
200" (508 cm) 160" (406 cm) 120"(305 cm) 21' 8" (6.6 m)  
150" (381 cm) 120" (305 cm) 90" (229 cm) 16' 5" (5.0 m)  
100" (254 cm) 80" (203 cm) 60" (152 cm) 10'10" (3.3 m)  
1731/64" (44.4 cm)  
1437/64" (37.0 cm)  
1121/32" (29.6 cm)  
χ
:
Picture size (diag.) (in)  
[Feet, inches]  
8
3/4" (22.2 cm)  
χ
L1 (ft) = (0.0334 0.06) / 0.3048  
553/64" (14.8 cm)  
457/64" (12.4 cm)  
χ
L2 (ft) = (0.0398 0.06) / 0.3048  
χ
H (in) = 0.0583  
84" (213 cm) 67" (170 cm) 50" (128 cm)  
72" (183 cm) 58" (147 cm) 43" (110 cm)  
60" (152 cm) 48" (122 cm) 36" (91 cm)  
8'10" (2.7 m)  
7' 7" (2.3 m)  
6' 3" (1.9 m)  
4' 3" (1.3 m)  
7/32" (10.7 cm)  
[m, cm]  
4
χ
333/64" (8.9 cm)  
221/64" (5.9 cm)  
L1 (m) = 0.0334 0.06  
L2 (m) = 0.0398 0.06  
H (cm) = 0.0583 × 2.54  
χ
40" (102 cm) 32" (81 cm)  
24" (61 cm)  
χ
STRETCH Mode (16:9)  
Picture (Screen) size  
Projection distance [L]  
Distance from the lens center  
to the bottom of the image [H]  
χ
Diag. [  
]
Width  
Height  
Minimum [L1]  
35' 9" (10.9 m)  
29' 6" (9.0 m)  
26' 7" (8.1 m)  
23' 7" (7.2 m)  
17' 9" (5.4 m)  
15' 9" (4.8 m)  
12' 6" (3.8 m)  
11'10" (3.6 m)  
10'10" (3.3 m)  
9'10" (3.0 m)  
8' 6" (2.6 m)  
6'11" (2.1 m)  
4' 7" (1.4 m)  
Maximum [L2]  
42' 8" (13.0 m)  
35' 5" (10.8 m)  
31'10" (9.7 m)  
28' 3" (8.6 m)  
21' 2" (6.5 m)  
18' 9" (5.7 m)  
14' 11" (4.5 m)  
14' 1" (4.3 m)  
12' 11" (3.9 m)  
11' 9" (3.6 m)  
10' 1" (3.1 m)  
8' 4" (2.5 m)  
5' 6" (1.7 m)  
The formula for picture size and  
projection distance  
300" (762 cm) 261" (664 cm) 147"(374 cm)  
250" (635 cm) 218" (553 cm) 123" (311 cm)  
225" (572 cm) 196" (498 cm) 110" (280 cm)  
200" (508 cm) 174" (443 cm) 98" (249 cm)  
150" (381 cm) 131" (332 cm) 74" (187 cm)  
133" (338 cm) 116" (294 cm) 65" (166 cm)  
106" (269 cm) 92" (235 cm) 52" (132 cm)  
100" (254 cm) 87" (221cm) 49" (125 cm)  
92" (234 cm) 80" (204 cm) 45" (115 cm)  
84" (213 cm) 73" (186 cm) 41" (105 cm)  
72" (183 cm) 63" (159 cm) 35" (90 cm)  
60" (152 cm) 52" (133 cm) 29" (75 cm)  
447/64" (12.0 cm)  
315/16" (10.0 cm)  
335/64" (9.0 cm)  
3 5/32" (8.0 cm)  
2 3/8" (6.0 cm)  
2 3/32" (5.3 cm)  
1 11/16" (4.3 cm)  
137/64" (4.0 cm)  
115/32" (3.7 cm)  
1 11/32" (3.4 cm)  
1 9/64" (2.9 cm)  
061/64" (2.4 cm)  
041/64" (1.6 cm)  
χ
:
Picture size (diag.) (in)  
[Feet, inches]  
χ
L1 (ft) = (0.0364 0.06) / 0.3048  
L2 (ft) = (0.0434 0.06) / 0.3048  
H (in) = 0.0158  
χ
χ
[m, cm]  
L1 (m) = 0.0364 0.06  
L2 (m) = 0.0434 0.06  
H (cm) = 0.0158 × 2.54  
χ
χ
χ
40" (102 cm) 35" (89 cm)  
20" (50 cm)  
Note  
There may be an error of 3% in the above values.  
Values with a minus () sign indicate the distance from the lens center below the bottom of the image.  
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Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image  
Projection from behind the Screen  
I Place a translucent screen between the projector and the  
audience.  
When using the default setting.  
MOn-screen Display  
I Reverse the image by setting Rearin the PRJ Modemenu.  
See page 50 for use of this function.  
The image is reversed.  
Projection Using a Mirror  
I Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.  
Info  
When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the  
projector and the mirror so the light does not shine into the  
eyes of the audience.  
Ceiling-mount Setup  
I It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-  
mount bracket for this installation.  
When using the default setting.  
MOn-screen Display  
Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp  
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the  
recommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately).  
AN-PGCM95 ceiling-mount bracket, its AN-EP101B  
extension tube and AN-JT299 universal bracket, adaptor  
for non-level ceiling installation (for U.S.A.).  
BB-A10T ceiling adaptor, its BB-NVHOLDER280, BB-  
NVHOLDER550, BB-NVHOLDER900 ceiling mount  
systems (for GERMANY).  
The image is inverted.  
AN-A10T ceiling-mount bracket, its AN-TK201 and AN-  
TK202 extension tubes (for countries other than the U.S.A.  
and GERMANY).  
I Be sure to adjust the position of the  
projector to match the distance (H)  
from the lens center position (see page  
24) to the lower edge of the image,  
when mounting the projector on the  
ceiling.  
I Invert the image by setting  
Ceiling+Frontin the  
PRJ Modemenu. See  
page 50 for use of this  
function.  
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Image Projection  
Basic Procedure  
Power  
Lamp  
Connect the required external equipment to the pro-  
jector before carrying out the following procedures.  
indicator indicator  
ON button  
Info  
The language preset at the factory is English.  
If you want to change the on-screen display to  
another language, reset the language accord-  
STANDBY  
button  
INPUT  
button  
ing to the procedure on page 28  
.
Volume  
buttons  
1 Plug the power cord into the wall  
outlet.  
The power indicator illuminates red, and  
the projector enters standby mode.  
2 Press  
on the projector or  
on the remote control.  
The power indicator illuminates green.  
After the lamp indicator illuminates, the  
projector is ready to start operation.  
Note  
The lamp indicator illuminates,  
indicating the status of the lamp.  
Green: The lamp is ready.  
Blinking in green: The lamp is warming  
up or shutting down.  
ON button  
Red: The lamp should be replaced.  
If the projector is put into the standby  
mode and immediately turned on  
again, the lamp indicator may take  
some time to illuminate.  
When controlling the projector using  
RS-232C commands from a com-  
puter, wait for at least 30 seconds af-  
ter the power has been turned on, and  
then transmit the commands.  
Volume  
buttons  
AV MUTE button  
INPUT buttons  
When Anti-Theft(see page 48) is set,  
the keycode input box will appear. Enter  
the keycode.  
MKeycode input box  
Note  
When entering the keycode, press the  
buttons previously set on the projec-  
tor or the remote control.  
For details about the Anti-Theft func-  
tion, refer to Anti-Theft (Setting the  
Anti-Theft)on page 48.  
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"On-screen Display (Example)  
INPUT 1 mode  
3 Press  
,
or  
on the  
remote control to select the IN-  
PUT mode.  
Using RGB  
After pressing  
once on the projector,  
use to select the desired input mode.  
Note  
Using  
When no signal is received, NO SIG-  
NALwill be displayed. When a signal  
that the projector is not preset to re-  
ceive is received, NOT REG.will be  
displayed.  
The INPUT mode is not displayed  
when OSD Displayis set to OFF.  
(See page 45.)  
Component  
INPUT 2 mode  
Using S-Video  
INPUT 3 mode  
Using Video  
About the INPUT mode  
INPUT 1  
(RGB/  
Used for projecting im-  
ages from equipment that  
sends RGB signals or  
component signals con-  
nected to the RGB input  
terminal.  
Component)  
INPUT 2 Used for projecting im-  
(S-Video)  
ages from equipment  
connected to the S-  
VIDEO input terminal.  
INPUT 3  
(Video)  
Used for projecting im-  
ages from equipment  
connected to the VIDEO  
input terminal.  
4 Press  
or  
on the remote  
control to adjust the volume.  
Note  
Pressing  
Pressing  
will lower the volume.  
will raise the volume.  
On the projector, the volume can be  
adjusted by pressing or  
.
5 Press  
on the remote con-  
trol to temporarily display a  
black screen and turn off the  
sound.  
Note  
Pressing  
again will turn the pro-  
jected image and sound back on.  
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Image Projection  
Selecting the On-screen  
Display Language  
The on-screen display language of the projector can be  
set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Ital-  
ian, Swedish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese.  
Languagemenu icon  
1
Press  
on the remote control.  
The Picturemenu will be displayed.  
2 Press \or |to select the Lan-  
guagemenu icon.  
The Languagemenu will be displayed.  
3
Press 'or "to select the desired  
language, and then press  
.
4 Press  
.
The desired language will be set as the  
on-screen display.  
Turning the Power off  
STANDBY  
button  
1 Press  
on the projector or  
STANDBY  
STANDBY on the remote control, then  
press that button again while the  
confirmation message is dis-  
played, to put the projector into  
the standby mode.  
ENTER  
button  
MENU button  
', ", \, |  
buttons  
Note  
If you accidentally pressed  
or  
STANDBY  
STANDBY and do not want to put the projector  
into the standby mode, wait until the con-  
firmation message disappears.  
The projector cannot be operated  
while a message Shutting Down.  
Please Wait.is displayed.  
2
Unplug the power cord from theAC  
outlet after the cooling fan stops.  
Info  
Do not unplug the power cord during pro-  
jection or cooling fan operation. This can  
cause damage due to rise in internal tem-  
perature, as the cooling fan also stops.  
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Keystone Correction (Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion)  
KEYSTONE  
button  
Correcting Trapezoidal  
Distortion  
This function allows for Keystone (On-screen  
Trapezoidal Distortion) Correction.  
UNDO  
button  
', ", \, |  
buttons  
Note  
When the image is projected either from the  
top or from the bottom towards the screen  
at an angle, the image becomes distorted  
trapezoidally.  
The function for correcting trapezoidal dis-  
tortion is called Keystone Correction.  
You can select Autoor Manualfor the  
Keystone Correction mode. (See page 44.)  
The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up  
to an angle of approximately 12˚ when the  
Keystone Correction mode is set to Auto,  
or approximately 35˚ when set to manual”  
(when the picture display mode is set to  
NORMAL(see page 40)). Therefore, the  
actual screen can be diagonally set up to  
that angle as well.  
Compresses  
upper side.  
1 Press  
.
You can also use  
on the projector.  
2 Press ', ", \ and | to adjust  
the Keystone correction.  
Compresses  
lower side.  
You can also adjust the Keystone cor-  
rection using the  
or  
but-  
tons on the projector.  
Note  
Press  
to make the default set-  
ting.  
Straight lines or the edges of images  
may appear jagged while adjusting  
the image.  
3 Press  
.
You can also use  
on the projector.  
Note  
You can use the same settings used  
in NORMAL mode 4:3 for 16:9.  
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Menu Items  
This list shows the items that can be set in the projector.  
I INPUT 1 Mode  
Main menu  
Picture  
Sub menu  
Main menu  
Options  
Sub menu  
Contrast  
Bright  
Color  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
Lamp Timer (Life)  
Keystone  
Page 36  
Page 44  
Auto  
Manual  
OSD Display [ON/OFF]  
Background  
Tint  
Sharp  
Blue  
None  
Sharp  
Red  
Eco Mode [Eco/Standard]  
Auto Power Off [ON/OFF]  
Menu Position  
Blue  
Reset  
CLR Temp  
Center  
5500 K  
6500 K  
7500 K  
8500 K  
9300 K  
10500 K  
Upper Right  
Lower Right  
Upper Left  
Lower Left  
Menu Color  
[Opaque/Translucent]  
Gamma  
Standard  
Presentation  
Cinema  
Game  
Password  
Old Password  
New Password  
Reconfirm  
sRGB [ON/OFF]  
Signal Type  
Anti-Theft  
Old Code  
New Code  
Reconfirm  
Auto  
RGB  
Component  
Language  
English  
Deutsch  
Español  
Nederlands  
Français  
Italiano  
Memory  
Memory 1  
Memory OFF  
Memory 5  
Page 28  
Fine Sync  
30 +30  
Clock  
Svenska  
Português  
Page 38  
15 +15  
30 +30  
30 +30  
Phase  
H-Pos  
V-Pos  
Reset  
Special Modes  
Auto Sync  
PRJ Mode  
Front  
Ceiling+Front  
Rear  
Page 50  
Ceiling+Rear  
Signal Info  
Note  
In the Picturemenu of INPUT 1, Color, Tintand Sharpare only displayed when Signal Typeis set  
to Componentor set to Autoand the input signal is recognized as a component signal.  
In the Picturemenu of INPUT 1, sRGBis only displayed when Signal Typeis set to RGBor set to  
Autoand the input signal is recognized as an RGB signal.  
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I INPUT 2 / 3 Mode  
Main menu  
Language  
Main menu  
Sub menu  
Picture  
Contrast  
Bright  
Color  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
30 +30  
English  
Deutsch  
Español  
Nederlands  
Français  
Italiano  
Page 28  
Page 36  
Tint  
Svenska  
Português  
Sharp  
Red  
Blue  
Reset  
CLR Temp  
PRJ Mode  
Front  
Ceiling+Front  
Rear  
5500 K  
6500 K  
7500 K  
8500 K  
9300 K  
10500 K  
Page 50  
Ceiling+Rear  
Gamma  
Memory  
Standard  
Presentation  
Cinema  
Game  
Memory 1  
Memory 5  
Memory OFF  
Options  
Lamp Timer (Life)  
Keystone  
Page 44  
Auto  
Manual  
OSD Display [ON/OFF]  
Video System  
Auto  
PAL  
NTSC3.58  
SECAM  
NTSC4.43  
PAL-M  
PAL-N  
PAL-60  
Background  
Sharp  
Blue  
None  
Eco Mode [Eco/Standard]  
Auto Power Off [ON/OFF]  
Menu Position  
Center  
Upper Right  
Lower Right  
Upper Left  
Lower Left  
Menu Color  
[Opaque/Translucent]  
Password  
Old Password  
New Password  
Reconfirm  
Anti-Theft  
Old Code  
New Code  
Reconfirm  
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Using the Menu Screen  
The menu screens allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings.  
You can operate the menus from the remote control using the following procedure.  
Example: Picturemenu screen for  
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode  
Menu Selections  
(Adjustments)  
ENTER  
1 Press  
.
button  
The Picturemenu screen for the se-  
UNDO  
button  
lected input mode is displayed.  
MENU button  
', ", \, |  
buttons  
Note  
The on-screen display shown on the  
right is displayed when the INPUT 1  
(RGB) mode is selected.  
Menu icons  
2 Press \or |to display the other  
menu screens.  
The menu icon for the selected menu  
screen is highlighted.  
Menu icon  
Menu screen  
Picture  
Fine Sync  
Options  
Language  
PRJ Mode  
Note  
The Fine Syncmenu is not available  
for INPUT 2 or 3.  
For details on the menus, see the tree  
charts on pages 30 and 31.  
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3 Press 'or "to select the item  
you want to adjust.  
The selected item is highlighted.  
Note  
To display a single adjustment item,  
press  
after selecting the item.  
Only the selected adjustment item will  
be displayed.  
Then if you press 'or ", the follow-  
ing item (Redafter Bright) will be  
displayed.  
Press  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
4 Press \ or | to adjust the item  
selected.  
The adjustment is stored.  
5 Press  
.
The menu screen will disappear.  
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Using the Menu Screen  
Menu Selections  
(Settings)  
ENTER  
button  
UNDO  
button  
1 Press  
.
The Picturemenu screen for the se-  
lected input mode is displayed.  
MENU button  
', ", \, |  
Note  
buttons  
The on-screen display shown on the  
right is displayed when INPUT1 (RGB)  
mode is selected.  
Menu icons  
2 Press \or |to display the other  
menu screens.  
The menu icon for the selected menu  
screen is highlighted.  
Menu icon  
Menu screen  
Picture  
Fine Sync  
Options  
Language  
PRJ Mode  
Note  
The Fine Syncmenu is not available  
for INPUT 2 or 3.  
For details on the menus, see the tree  
charts on pages 30 and 31.  
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3 Press 'or "to select the  
item you want to set, and then  
press |to display the sub menu.  
The selected item is highlighted.  
Note  
Press  
or \ to return to the pre-  
vious screen.  
For some items, press \ or | to se-  
lect the icon using “  
.  
Sub menu  
4 Press ' or " to select the set-  
ting of the item displayed in the  
sub menu.  
5 Press  
.
The item selected is set.  
6 Press  
.
The menu screen will disappear.  
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Picture Adjustment  
You can adjust the projectors picture to your preferences using the Picturemenu. For  
operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.  
Example: Picturescreen menu for  
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode  
Adjusting the Image  
Select the item on the Picturemenu and  
CLR Temp (Adjusting the  
Color Temperature)  
adjust the image.  
Select CLR Tempon the Picturemenu  
and the desired color temperature setting.  
Description of Adjustment Items  
Selectable items  
Contrast for less contrast.  
Press \  
Press |  
for more contrast.  
Description of Color Temperature Settings  
Selectable settings  
5500K  
Description  
For lower color temperature for warmer,  
reddish incandescent-like images.  
Bright  
Color  
Tint  
Sharp  
Red  
for less brightness.  
for more brightness.  
for more color intensity.  
for less color intensity.  
6500K  
for making skin tones purplish. for making skin tones greenish.  
7500K  
8500K  
for less sharpness.  
for weaker red.  
for more sharpness.  
for stronger red.  
9300K  
10500K  
For higher color temperature for cooler, blu-  
ish, fluorescent-like images.  
Blue  
for weaker blue.  
for stronger blue.  
Note  
Note  
Values for CLR Tempare only approximations.  
Color, Tintand Sharpare not displayed  
when selecting INPUT 1 and setting the Sig-  
nal Typeto RGBor setting the Signal Type”  
to Autoand the input signal is recognized as  
an RGB signal.  
Sharpcan be adjusted when 480I, 480P, 540P,  
580I, 580P, 720P, 1035I or 1080I signals are  
detected while Signal Typefor INPUT 1 is set  
to Componentor set to Autoand the input  
signal is recognized as a component signal.  
To reset all adjustment items, select Resetand  
press  
.
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Gamma (Gamma Correction)  
Signal Type (Signal Type Setting)  
The signal type setting is preset to Auto;  
Gamma is an image quality enhancement function  
that offers a richer image by brightening the darker  
portions of the image without altering the bright-  
ness of the brighter portions.  
however, in rare cases a clear picture may not be  
displayed. In that case, select RGBor  
Componentin accordance with the input signal.  
When you are displaying images with frequent dark  
scenes, such as a film or concert, or when you are  
displaying images in a bright room, this feature  
makes the dark scenes easier to see and gives the  
impression of greater depth in the image.  
Select Signal Typeon the Picturemenu  
and set it to Auto, RGBor Component”  
for INPUT 1.  
Description of Signal Type Settings  
Selectable settings  
Description  
Select Gammaon the Picturemenu and  
the desired gamma mode.  
Auto  
Input signals are automatically  
recognized as RGB or Component.  
Set when RGB signals are received.  
RGB  
Component Set when Component signals are  
received.  
Description of Gamma Modes  
Selectable settings  
Description  
Memory (Storing and Selecting  
the Adjustment Settings)  
Standard  
Presentation  
For standard image  
Brightens darker portions of image for  
more enhanced presentations.  
Gives greater depth to darker portions  
of image for a more exciting theater  
experience.  
Use this function to store the adjustment settings  
on the Picturemenu. No matter which input mode  
or signal type is selected, you can select and apply  
the settings you have stored in a memory location.  
Cinema  
Game  
For natural color gradation for playing  
a game, etc.  
Select Memoryon the Picturemenu and  
the memory location where you want to store  
the settings. Then adjust the setting items  
on the Picturemenu.  
Note  
Gamma is not available for INPUT 1 when  
sRGBon the Picturemenu is set to ON.  
Description of Memory Positions  
Selectable  
Description  
settings  
Memory 1  
Memory 2  
Memory 3  
Memory 4  
Memory 5  
Settings of all items on the Picture”  
menu can be stored in memory location.  
The stored settings can be selected in  
any input mode.  
sRGB (sRGB Setting)  
Select sRGBon the Picturemenu and set  
it to “  
(ON)when you want to display  
Besides Memory 1to Memory 5, other  
settings on the Picturemenu can be  
stored for each input mode. The settings  
stored in Memory OFFcannot be applied  
when another input mode is selected.  
Memory OFF  
the image in a natural tint based on an origi-  
nal image.  
Note  
When sRGBis set to ON;  
If you want to apply the stored settings on  
the Picturemenu, select Memoryon the  
Picturemenu and the memory location  
where you have stored the settings.  
Gamma is not available.  
Red, Blueor CLR Tempon the Picture”  
menu cannot be adjusted.  
For additional information about the sRGB func-  
tion, visit http://www.srgb.com/.  
Note  
Info  
You can change the stored settings after se-  
lecting the memory location for those settings.  
When sRGBis set to ON, the projected im-  
age may become dark, but this does not indi-  
cate a malfunction.  
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Computer Image Adjustment  
Using the Fine Syncmenu, you can adjust the computer image, match the computer dis-  
play mode, and check the input signal. For operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.  
Example: Fine Syncmenu screen for  
INPUT 1 mode  
Adjusting the Computer  
Image  
When Auto Syncis set to OFF or when vertical  
stripes or flickering occur in portions of the screen  
even if Auto Syncis set to ON, adjust Clock,  
Phase, H-Posor V-Posto obtain the best com-  
puter image.  
Special Modes (Special  
Mode Settings)  
Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and  
the correct resolution mode is automatically selected.  
However, for some signals, the optimal resolution  
mode in Special Modeson the Fine Syncmenu  
may need to be selected to match the computer dis-  
play mode.  
Select Special Modeson the Fine Sync”  
menu and the appropriate resolution.  
Select the item on the Fine Syncmenu  
and adjust the computer image.  
Description of Adjustment Items  
Note  
Selectable items  
Clock  
Use \ and | to  
adjust vertical noise.  
Avoid displaying computer patterns which repeat  
every other line (horizontal stripes).  
(Flickering may occur, making the image hard to  
see.)  
When a DVD player or Digital Video is connected,  
select 480P as the input signal.  
See Signal Info (Checking the Input Signal)on  
the next page for information on the currently se-  
lected input signal.  
Phase  
adjust horizontal noise (similar to tracking  
on your VCR).  
H-Pos  
V-Pos  
center the on-screen image by moving it to  
the left or right.  
center the on-screen image by moving it up  
or down.  
Note  
You can automatically adjust the computer im-  
age by setting Auto Syncon the Fine Sync”  
menu or pressing the AUTO SYNC button. See  
next page for details.  
To reset all adjustment items, select Resetand  
press  
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Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjust-  
ment)  
Signal Info (Checking the  
Input Signal)  
Used to automatically adjust a computer image.  
Select “Signal Info” on the “Fine Sync” menu  
to check the current input signal informa-  
tion.  
Select “Auto Sync” on the “Fine Sync” menu  
and set it to “  
”(ON) or “  
”(OFF).  
Description of Auto Sync Adjustment  
Note  
Selectable Settings  
Description  
The projector will display the number of  
scanned lines available from audio-visual  
equipment such as a DVD player or Digital  
Video.  
Auto Sync adjustment will occur when  
the projector is turned on or when the  
input signals are switched, when  
connected to a computer.  
ON  
Auto Sync adjustment is not automati-  
cally perfomed.  
OFF  
Note  
Auto Sync adjustment is also performed by  
pressing on the projector or on  
the remote control.  
TheAuto Sync adjustment may take some time  
to complete, depending on the image of the  
computer connected to the projector.  
When the optimum image cannot be achieved  
withAuto Sync adjustment, use manual adjust-  
ments. (See page 38.)  
AUTO SYNC  
button  
AUTO SYNC  
button  
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Picture Display Mode  
This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the  
input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose NORMAL, DOT BY DOT,  
BORDERor STRETCHimage.  
Switching the Picture Dis-  
play Mode  
UNDO  
button  
RESIZE  
button  
Press  
.
Pressing  
changes the display as shown on  
pages 40 and 41.  
To return to the standard image, press  
RESIZEis displayed on the screen.  
while  
COMPUTER  
NORMAL  
DOT BY DOT  
BORDER  
STRETCH  
SVGA (800 × 600)  
XGA (1024 × 768)  
SXGA (1280 × 960)  
SXGA+ (1400 × 1050)  
800 × 600  
4:3 aspect ratio  
1024 × 768  
768 × 576  
1024 × 576  
1280 × 960  
1400 × 1050  
1280 × 1024  
SXGA (1280 × 1024)  
960 × 768  
720 × 576  
960 × 576  
1024 × 576  
Other aspect ratios  
1280 × 720  
Output screen image  
Input Signal  
NORMAL  
DOT BY DOT  
Projects the original  
resolution signal  
of the image.  
BORDER  
STRETCH  
Projects a full screen  
Projects 4:3 image fully  
Projects 16:9 image  
image while maintaining  
the aspect ratio.  
in STRETCH (the following evenly over entire screen  
Computer  
Image type  
4:3 aspect ratio  
4:3 aspect ratio  
4:3 aspect ratio  
5:4 aspect ratio  
16:9 aspect ratio  
column) image.  
(top/bottom blank bands).  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Resolution  
lower than  
XGA  
XGA  
Resolution  
higher than  
XGA  
SXGA (1280 × 1024)  
*
1280 × 720  
Mode for projecting an image with the original aspect ratio without cutting any portions.  
: Cutout area on which images cannot be projected.  
: Area where the signals are off screen.  
*
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VIDEO  
NORMAL  
BORDER  
STRETCH  
480I, 480P,  
4:3 aspect ratio.  
Letter box, squeeze  
16:9 aspect ratio  
1024 × 768  
768 × 576  
NTSC, PAL, SECAM  
1024 × 576  
540P, 720P, 1080I  
STRETCHis fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080I signals are entered.  
Output screen image  
Input Signal  
NORMAL  
Projects a full screen image.  
BORDER  
Projects 4:3 image fully in  
STRETCH (the following  
column) image.  
STRETCH  
Projects 16:9 image evenly  
over entire screen  
(top/bottom black bands).  
DVD / Video  
Image type  
*
*
*
4:3 aspect ratio  
*
Letter box  
480I, 480P,  
NTSC, PAL, SECAM  
*
Squeezed 16:9 image  
Squeezed 4:3 image  
16:9 aspect ratio  
*
*
*
540P, 720P,  
1080I (16:9)  
16:9 aspect ratio  
(4:3 aspect ratio in  
16:9 screen)  
Mode for projecting an image with the original aspect ratio without cutting any portions.  
*
: Cutout area on which images cannot be projected.  
: Area on which the image is not included in the original signals.  
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Still and Zoom Image  
You can instantly freeze a moving image and enlarge a specific portion of an image with the  
remote control. Using these functions, you can explain the image to the audience more ef-  
fectively.  
UNDO  
button  
', ", \, |  
buttons  
ENLARGE  
(Enlarge/  
Reduce)  
buttons  
FREEZE  
button  
Freezing a Moving  
Image  
Displaying an Enlarged  
Portion of an Image  
1 Press  
.
1 Press  
.
Pressing  
or  
enlarges or reduces  
The projected image is frozen.  
the projected image.  
Note  
2 Press  
again to return to the  
moving image from the currently  
connected device.  
×1 ×2 ×3 ×4 ×9 ×16 ×36 ×64  
You can change the location of the en-  
larged image using ', ", \ and |.  
2 Press  
to cancel the operation.  
The magnification then returns to ×1.  
Note  
In the following cases, the image will re-  
turn to the normal size (×1).  
When switching the INPUT mode.  
When  
has been pressed.  
When the input signal is changed.  
When the input signal resolution and re-  
fresh rate (vertical frequency) change.  
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Keylock Function  
Use this function to lock the operation buttons on the projector.  
ON button  
Locking the Operation But-  
tons  
Taking the Keylock off  
Hold down  
on the projector for  
Hold down  
on the projector for  
about 3 seconds.  
about 3 seconds while the projector is  
being turned on.  
Note  
Note  
The keylock function does not affect the opera-  
tion with the remote control buttons.  
The keylock function does not affect the opera-  
tion with the remote control buttons.  
You cannot use the keylock function while the  
projector is warming up or shutting down.  
You cannot use the keylock function while the  
projector is warming up or shutting down.  
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Using the OptionsMenu  
You can use the Optionsmenu to enhance the usage for the projector. For operation of the  
menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.  
Example: Optionsmenu screen for  
INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode  
Lamp Timer (Life) (Check-  
ing the Lamp Life Status)  
Keystone (Setting the Key-  
stone Correction Mode)  
You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time  
and the remaining lamp life (percentage).  
Select Keystoneon the Optionsmenu  
and the desired mode for the Keystone  
Correction.  
Display the Optionsmenu to check the  
lamp life status.  
Auto  
Manual  
Description of Lamp Life  
Remaining lamp life  
Lamp usage condition  
Description of Keystone Correction Mode  
100%  
5%  
about  
Selectable settings  
Description  
Keystone Correction is automatically  
performed.  
Used with only “  
(Eco mode) in Eco  
Auto  
4,500 hours 225 hours  
Mode”  
Manual Keystone Correction can be adjusted  
manually.  
Used with only “  
about  
(Standard mode) in  
3,000 hours 150 hours  
Eco Mode”  
Note  
Note  
If you want to adjust the Keystone Correction  
manually, see page 29  
.
It is recommended that the lamp be changed  
when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%.  
For lamp replacement, contact your nearest  
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service  
Center.  
The table above indicates rough estimates in the  
case of using only in each mode shown. Remain-  
ing lamp life changes within the range of the val-  
ues shown depending on the frequency at which  
The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to  
an angle of approximately 12˚ when the Key-  
stone Correction mode is set to Auto, or ap-  
proximately 35˚ when set to manual(when the  
picture display mode is set to NORMAL(see  
page 40)).  
Eco Modeis switched to “  
(Eco mode) and  
(Standard mode) (see page 45).  
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OSD Display (Setting On-  
screen Display)  
Background (Selecting a  
Startup and Background Image)  
This function allows you to turn the on-screen mes-  
sages on or off.  
Select Backgroundon the Optionsmenu  
and the image displayed upon the  
projectors startup and when no signal is  
being sent to the projector.  
Select “  
(ON) or “  
(OFF) in OSD  
Displayon the Optionsmenu.  
Description of OSD DisplaySettings  
Sharp  
Blue  
None  
Selectable settings  
ON  
Description  
All On-screen Displays are displayed.  
INPUT/VOLUME/AV MUTE/FREEZE/  
AUTO SYNC/ENLARGE/ An invalid  
button has been pressed./ *All buttons  
on Projector are locked.are not displayed.  
OFF  
Description of Background Images  
Selectable settings  
Description  
Sharp SHARP default image  
*Displayed when the STANDBY button is pressed.  
Blue  
Blue screen  
Black screen  
None  
Video System (Setting the  
Note  
Video System)  
If the input signal has interference, the screen  
will be displayed during interference.  
The video input system mode is preset to Auto;  
however, a clear picture from the connected audio-  
visual equipment may not be received, depending  
on the video signal difference. In that case, switch  
the video signal.  
Eco Mode (Setting the Eco  
Select Video Systemon the Optionsmenu  
and the appropriate video system.  
Mode)  
Select “ ” (Eco Mode) or “ ” (Standard  
Mode) in Eco Modeon the Optionsmenu.  
Description of Eco Mode  
Power consumption  
(When using AC 110V)  
Lamp life  
Selectable settings Brightness  
Description of Video Systems  
80%  
190 W  
4,500 hours  
3,000 hours  
(Eco mode)  
Selectable settings  
Description  
When connected to PAL video  
equipment.  
100%  
240 W  
(Standard mode)  
PAL  
When connected to SECAM video  
equipment.  
When reproducing NTSC signals in  
PAL video equipment.  
When connected to NTSC video  
equipment.  
SECAM  
Note  
NTSC4.43  
Although lamp life and noise are improved when  
Eco Modeis set to “  
(Eco mode), bright-  
NTSC3.58  
ness decreases by 20%.  
Note  
Eco Modemode is factory preset to “  
(Stan-  
The video signal can only be set in INPUT 2 or  
INPUT 3 mode.  
dard mode).  
In Auto, images are displayed in PAL even if  
PAL-N or PAL-M input signals are received.  
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Using the OptionsMenu  
Example: Optionsmenu screen for  
INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode  
Auto Power Off (Auto  
Power Off Function)  
Menu Position (Selecting  
the Menu Screen Position)  
When no input signal is detected for more than 15  
minutes, the projector will automatically enter the  
standby mode if set to ON.  
The Auto Power Off function will be disabled if it  
has been set to OFF.  
Select Menu Positionon the Options”  
menu and the desired position for the menu  
screen.  
Select “  
(ON) or “ ” (OFF) in Auto  
Power Offon the Optionsmenu.  
Note  
When theAuto Power Off function is set to ON,  
5 minutes before the projector enters the  
standby mode, the message Enter STANDBY  
mode in X min.will appear on the screen to  
indicate the remaining minutes before power off.  
Description of Menu Positions  
Selectable settings  
Description  
Center  
Displayed on the center of the image.  
Upper Right Displayed on the upper right of the image.  
Lower Right Displayed on the lower right of the image.  
Upper Left Displayed on the upper left of the image.  
Lower Left Displayed on the lower left of the image.  
Menu Color (Selecting the  
Menu Color)  
Select “  
(Opaque) or “  
(Translucent)  
in Menu Coloron the Optionsmenu.  
Description of Menu Colors  
Selectable settings  
Description  
Opaque  
The menu is displayed opaquely.  
Translucent The menu is displayed translucently.  
The part of the menu on the image  
becomes transparent.  
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1 Press ', " and | to enter the  
password in Old Passwordand  
Password (Setting a Pass-  
word)  
press  
.
A password must be set to activate the Anti-Theft”  
function (Page 48).  
2 Press ', " and | to set the new  
password and press  
There is no factory preset for the password or the  
Anti-Theftsettings. In this way, anyone can freely  
set a new password and Anti-Theftsettings. It is  
therefore recommended that even if you do not want  
to use the Anti-Theftfunction, you at least set a  
password to prevent others from setting the Anti-  
Theftfunction.  
.
3 Enter the new 4-digit password  
again in Reconfirmand press  
.
A password can only be set by using the remote  
control.  
Note  
Select Passwordon the Optionsmenu,  
then press  
low to enter the password.  
and follow the procedure be-  
If you do not want to set a password, leave the  
fields in steps 2 and 3 blank and press  
.
.
To cancel the password settings, press  
If You Forget Your Pass-  
word  
1 Press 'or "to select the desired  
number and then press |.  
If you forget the password, delete it using the fol-  
lowing procedure and set a new password.  
2 Enter the 3 remaining digits and  
press  
.
Press  
3 Enter the password again in Re-  
confirmand press  
.
Note  
Note  
You can only use the buttons on the projector  
to delete the password.  
When a password is set, you need to enter the  
password to change the Anti-Theftsetting.  
The password cannot be deleted using the  
above described procedures while the Anti-  
Theftfunction is set. If you forget your pass-  
word while the Anti-Theftfunction is activated,  
you will need to contact your nearest Sharp Au-  
thorized Projector Dealer or Service Center (see  
page 65). You may need to bring your projec-  
tor to them to restore the projector to original  
factory condition (password and keycode reset).  
If you want to change the password, follow  
the procedure below.  
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Using the OptionsMenu  
Example: Optionsmenu screen for  
INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode  
1 Press any button you like on the re-  
mote control or projector to set the  
Anti-Theft (Setting the Anti-Theft)  
The anti-theft function prevents unauthorized use  
of the projector. You can choose to use this func-  
tion or not. If you do not want to use this function,  
just do not enter the keycode. Once the anti-theft  
function is activated, users will need to enter the  
correct keycode each time the projector is turned  
on. Failure to enter the correct keycode will cause  
images to not be projected. The following proce-  
dures explain how to use this function.  
first digit in New Code.  
Note  
The following buttons on the remote con-  
trol and projector cannot be set as  
keycodes:  
ON button  
STANDBY button  
ENTER button  
Select Anti-Thefton the Optionsmenu,  
then press  
and follow the procedure be-  
UNDO button  
low to enter the keycode.  
MENU button  
FORWARD button  
BACK button  
2 Enter the remaining 3 digits by  
pressing any buttons you like.  
3 Enter the same keycode once more  
Note  
in Reconfirm.  
Anti-Theftcannot be selected unless  
Passwordis set. (See page 47.)  
When Anti-Theftis selected, the password in-  
put box will appear. Enter the keycode after the  
right password is entered.  
Info  
When Anti-Theftis set, the keycode in-  
putting box appears after the power is  
turned on. When it appears, enter the right  
keycode.  
Info  
Once the function is activated, you must remem-  
ber the correct keycode. We suggest you record  
the keycode in a safe place where only authorized  
users have access. If you lose or forget your  
keycode, you will need to contact your nearest  
SharpAuthorized Projector Dealer or Service Cen-  
ter (see page 65). You may need to bring your  
projector to them to restore the projector to original  
factory condition (password and keycode reset).  
Press the buttons on the remote control if the  
buttons on the remote control are used for set-  
ting the keycode. In the same manner, press  
the buttons on the projector if the buttons on  
the projector are used for setting the keycode.  
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If you want to change the keycode, follow  
the procedure below.  
Note  
When Anti-Theftis selected, the password in-  
put box will appear.After the password has been  
entered, you can change the keycode.  
1 Press the buttons on the remote  
control or the projector to enter the  
preset 4-digit keycode in Old  
Code.  
2
Press any button you like on the re-  
mote control or the projector to en-  
ter the new keycode.  
3 Enter the same 4-digit keycode in  
Reconfirm.  
Note  
If you do not want to set a keycode, leave the  
keycode field blank in steps 2 and 3 and press  
.
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Reversing/Inverting Projected Images  
You can reverse or invert the projected image for various applications using the PRJ Mode”  
menu. For operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.  
Example: PRJ Modemenu screen for  
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode  
Setting the Projection  
Mode  
Display the PRJ Modemenu and select the  
desired projection mode.  
Description of Projection Modes  
Selectable settings  
Front  
Description  
Normal image  
Ceiling+Front Inverted image  
Rear Reversed image  
Ceiling+Rear Reversed and inverted image  
Note  
This function is used for the reversed image and  
ceiling-mount setups. See page 25 for these set-  
ups.  
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Carrying the Projector  
How to Use the  
Carrying Case  
When carrying the projector, attach the lens cap  
to the lens, and place it in the supplied carrying  
case.  
1 Open the cover of the carrying  
case.  
2 Remove the inner padding from  
the carrying case, and fold it in  
the direction of the arrows.  
3 Reinsert the inner padding into  
the carrying case.  
Info  
Be sure to insert the inner padding to  
protect the lens and the projector.  
4 Place the projector and the ac-  
cessories in the carrying case.  
Lens cap  
Info  
Be sure to attach the lens cap to pro-  
tect the lens.  
Be sure the projector has cooled  
down sufficiently before placing it in  
the case.  
Info  
This carrying case is only for storing and  
carrying the projector.  
Sending the projector in the carrying case  
as a parcel may cause damage to the pro-  
jector. If you send the projector in the car-  
rying case as a parcel, be sure to place it  
in a sturdy case and with enough shock  
absorbing material to avoid any damage.  
Do not expose the carrying case or projec-  
tor to direct sunlight, near heat sources, or  
leave them in a car. The carrying case or  
projector may change color or become de-  
formed.  
Adjust the  
shoulder  
strap.  
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Maintenance  
Cleaning the projector  
Cleaning the lens  
I Be sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning  
I Use a commercially available blower or lens  
cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses) for  
cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid type cleaning  
agents, as they may wear off the coating film on the  
surface of the lens.  
the projector.  
I The cabinet as well as the operation panel is made  
of plastic. Avoid using benzene or thinner, as these  
can damage the finish on the cabinet.  
I Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides on  
the projector.  
I As the surface of the lens can easily get damaged,  
be sure not to scrape or hit the lens.  
Do not attach rubber or plastic items to the projector  
for a long time.  
The effects of some of the agents in the plastic may  
cause damage to the quality or finish of the projector.  
Cleaning  
aper  
P
Thinner  
Wax  
Cleaning the exhaust and intake vents  
I Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the  
exhaust vent and the intake vent.  
I Wipe off dirt gently with a soft flannel cloth.  
Mild detergent  
diluted with water  
I When the dirt is hard to remove, soak a cloth in a  
mild detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth  
well and then wipe the projector.  
Strong cleaning detergents may discolor, warp or  
damage the coating on the projector.  
Make sure to test on a small, inconspicuous area  
on the projector before use.  
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Replacing the Air Filter  
This projector is equipped with air fil-  
ters to ensure the optimal operating  
condition of the projector.  
"Bottom view  
"Rear view  
The air filters should be cleaned every  
100 hours of use. Clean the filters more  
often when the projector is used in a  
dusty or smoky location.  
Ask your nearest SharpAuthorized Pro-  
jector Dealer or Service Center to ex-  
change the filter (PFILDA008WJZZ)  
when it is no longer possible to clean.  
Air filter  
(not removable)  
Air filter  
(not removable)  
Air filter  
STANDBY button  
STANDBY  
Cleaning and Replacing  
the Air Filter  
button  
1 Press  
on the projector  
STANDBY  
or STANDBY on the remote control to  
put the projector into the  
standby mode.  
Wait until the cooling fan stops.  
2 Disconnect the power cord.  
Unplug the power cord from the AC  
socket.  
AC socket  
1
3 Remove the filter/lamp unit  
cover.  
3
User service screw  
Turn the projector over. Loosen the user  
service screw (1) that secures the fil-  
ter/lamp unit cover. Pressing the tab  
(2), remove the filter/lamp unit cover  
(3).  
2
Tab  
4 Remove the air filter.  
Pick the air filter up with your fingers and  
lift it out of the filter/lamp unit cover.  
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Replacing the Air Filter  
5 Clean the air filter.  
Clean the dust off the air filter and cover  
with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.  
6 Replace the air filter.  
Place the air filter underneath the tabs  
on the filter/lamp unit cover.  
7 Replace the filter/lamp unit  
1
cover.  
Align the tab on the filter/lamp unit cover  
(1) and place it while pressing the tab  
(2) to close it. Then tighten the user  
service screw (3) to secure the filter/  
lamp unit cover.  
2
Tab  
Note  
Be sure the filter/lamp unit cover is  
securely installed. The power will not turn  
on unless it is correctly installed.  
If dust or dirt has collected inside the rear  
and bottom air filters (not removable), clean  
the filter with a vacuum cleaner extension  
hose.  
3
User service screw  
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Maintenance Indicators  
I The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.  
I If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate  
red, and the projector will enter the standby mode. After the projector has entered the standby  
mode, follow the procedures given below.  
Power indicator  
About the lamp indicator  
Lamp indicator  
Temperature warning indicator  
IThe lamp life becomes 0%, when used  
for approximately 4,500 hours with Eco  
Modeor when used for approximately  
3,000 hours with Standard Mode(see  
page 45).  
About the temperature warning indicator  
If the temperature inside the pro-  
jector increases, due to blockage  
IWhen the remaining lamp life becomes  
5% or less, “ ” (yellow) will be displayed  
on the screen. When the percentage be-  
comes 0%, “ ” will change to “ ” (red),  
of the air vents, or the setting lo-  
cation, “  
will illuminate in  
the lower left corner of the picture.  
If the temperature keeps on rising,  
the lamp will turn off and the tem-  
perature warning indicator will blink,  
the cooling fan will run for a further  
90 seconds, and then the projector  
will enter the standby mode. After  
the lamp will automatically turn off and  
then the projector will automatically en-  
ter the standby mode. At this time, the  
lamp indicator will illuminate in red.  
IIf you try to turn on the projector a fourth  
time without replacing the lamp, the pro-  
jector will not turn on.  
appears, be sure to per-  
form the following measures.  
Maintenance indicator  
Condition  
Problem  
Possible Solution  
Normal  
Off  
Abnormal  
Relocate the projector to an area  
with proper ventilation.  
Blocked air intake  
The internal  
temperature is  
abnormally high.  
Temperature  
warning  
indicator  
Cooling fan break-  
down  
Internal circuit failure or Service Center (see page 65)  
Clogged air intake  
Take the projector to your nearest  
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer  
Red on/  
Standby  
for repair.  
Carefully replace the lamp. (See  
page 58)  
Take the projector to your nearest  
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer  
or Service Center (see page 65)  
for repair.  
Time to change  
the lamp  
Remaining lamp life  
Green on  
Green  
blinks when  
the lamp is  
warming up  
or shutting  
down.  
Red on  
becomes 5% or less.  
Lamp  
indicator  
Red on/  
Standby  
The lamp does  
not illuminate.  
Burnt-out lamp  
Lamp circuit failure  
Please exercise care when  
replacing the lamp.  
Securely install the cover.  
If the power indicator blinks even  
when the filter/lamp unit cover is  
securely installed, contact your  
nearest Sharp Authorized Projec-  
tor Dealer or Service Center for  
advice.  
The power  
Power  
indicator  
Green on/  
Red on  
indicator blinks  
in red when the  
projector is on.  
The filter/lamp unit  
cover is open.  
Red blinks  
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Maintenance Indicators  
Info  
If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters the standby mode, follow the pos-  
sible solutions on the previous page and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before  
plugging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)  
If the power is turned off for a brief moment due to power outage or some other cause while using the  
projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after that, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red and  
the lamp may not be lit. In this case, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, replace the power cord in the  
AC outlet and then turn the power on again.  
If you want to clean the air vents during projector operation, be sure to put the projector into the standby  
mode. After the cooling fan has stopped, clean the vents.  
Do not unplug the power cord after the projector has entered the standby mode and while the cooling fan is  
running. The cooling fan runs for about 90 seconds.  
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Regarding the Lamp  
Lamp  
I It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life be-  
comes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality.  
The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page 44.  
I For lamp replacement, please consult your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service  
Center.  
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:  
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service  
of this projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through a Sharp Autho-  
rized Projector Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer  
or Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).  
U.S.A. ONLY  
Caution Concerning the Lamp  
I This projector utilizes a pressurized mercury lamp. A loud sound may indicate lamp failure. Lamp  
failure can be attributed to numerous sources such as: excessive shock, improper cooling, surface  
scratches or deterioration of the lamp due to a lapse of usage time. The period of time up to failure  
largely varies depending on the individual lamp and/or the condition and the frequency of use. It is  
important to note that failure can often result in the bulb cracking.  
I When the lamp replacement indicator and on-screen display icon are illuminated, it is recommended  
that the lamp be replaced with a new one immediately, even if the lamp appears to be operating  
normally.  
I Should the lamp break, the glass particles may spread inside the lamp cage or gas contained in the  
lamp may be vented into the room from the exhaust vent. Because the gas in this lamp includes  
mercury, ventilate the room well if the lamp breaks and avoid all exposure to the released gas. In  
case of exposure to the gas, consult a doctor as soon as possible.  
I Should the lamp break, there is also a possibility that glass particles may spread inside of the  
projector. In such a case, it is recommended you contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector  
Dealer or Service Center to remove the damaged lamp and assure safe operation.  
Replacing the Lamp  
Caution  
Do not remove the lamp unit immediately after operation of the projector. The lamp will be hot and touching  
it can lead to burn or injury.  
Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp unit to fully cool  
before removing the lamp unit.  
I If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Autho-  
rized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit of type BQC-  
PGA20X//1 from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Then carefully  
change the lamp by following the instructions described in this section. If you wish, you may have  
the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.  
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Regarding the Lamp  
Removing and Installing  
the Lamp Unit  
Lamp  
unit  
BQC-PGA20X//1  
Info  
Be sure to remove the lamp unit using the  
handle. Be sure not to touch the glass sur-  
face of the lamp unit or the inside of the  
projector.  
To avoid injury to yourself and damage to  
the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the  
steps below.  
Do not loosen other screws except for the  
filter/lamp unit cover and lamp unit.  
Please refer to the installation manual in-  
cluded with the lamp unit.  
STANDBY  
button  
1 Press  
on the projector  
STANDBY  
or STANDBY on the remote control to  
STANDBY button  
put the projector into the  
standby mode.  
Wait until the cooling fan stops.  
Warning!  
Do not remove the lamp unit from the  
projector right after use. The lamp will  
be very hot and may cause burn or in-  
jury.  
2 Disconnect the power cord.  
Unplug the power cord from the AC  
socket.  
Leave the lamp until it has fully cooled  
down (about 1 hour).  
AC socket  
3 Change the air filter.  
Change the air filter whenever you in-  
stall the lamp unit (see pages 53 and  
54).  
1
4 Remove the filter/lamp unit  
3
cover.  
Turn the projector over. Loosen the user  
service screw (1) that secures the fil-  
ter/lamp unit cover. Pressing the tab  
(2), remove the filter/lamp unit cover  
(3).  
User  
service  
screw  
2
Tab  
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Handle  
5 Remove the lamp unit.  
Loosen the securing screws from the  
lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the  
handle and pull it in the direction of the  
arrow. At this time, keep the lamp unit  
horizontal and do not tilt it.  
6 Insert the new lamp unit.  
Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp  
unit compartment. Fasten the securing  
screws.  
Securing screws  
7 Replace the filter/lamp unit  
cover.  
Align the tab on the filter/lamp unit cover  
(1) and place it while pressing the tab  
(2) to close it. Then tighten the user  
service screw (3) to secure the filter/  
lamp unit cover.  
3
1
Info  
2
If the lamp unit and filter/lamp unit cover  
are not correctly installed, the power will  
not turn on, even if the power cord is con-  
nected to the projector.  
User service screw  
Resetting the Lamp Timer  
Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.  
1 Connect the power cord.  
Plug the power cord into the AC socket  
of the projector.  
AC socket  
2 Reset the lamp timer.  
ON button  
While simultaneously holding down  
and  
and  
on the projector, press  
on the projector.  
LAMP 0000His displayed, indicating  
that the lamp timer is reset.  
Volume  
buttons  
AUTO SYNC  
button  
Info  
Make sure to reset the lamp timer only  
when replacing the lamp. If you reset the  
lamp timer and continue to use the same  
lamp, this may cause the lamp to become  
damaged or explode.  
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Connecting Pin Assignments  
INPUT 1 RGB Signal Terminal: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector  
RGB Input  
Component Input  
1. Video input (red)  
1. PR (CR  
2. Y  
)
2. Video input (green/sync on green)  
3. Video input (blue)  
4. Not connected  
5. Not connected  
6. Earth (red)  
7. Earth (green/sync on green)  
8. Earth (blue)  
3. PB (CB  
)
4. Not connected  
5. Not connected  
5
10  
15  
1
6
6. Earth (PR  
7. Earth (Y)  
8. Earth (PB  
)
11  
)
9. Not connected  
10. GND  
11. Not connected  
12. Bi-directional data  
13. Horizontal sync signal  
14. Vertical sync signal  
15. Data clock  
9. Not connected  
10. Not connected  
11. Not connected  
12. Not connected  
13. Not connected  
14. Not connected  
15. Not connected  
RS-232C Terminal: 9-pin Mini DIN female connector  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Name  
I/O  
Reference  
Not connected  
Connected to internal circuit  
Connected to internal circuit  
Not connected  
Connected to internal circuit  
Not connected  
Connected to Pin 8  
Connected to Pin 7  
Not connected  
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RD  
SD  
Receive Data  
Send Data  
Input  
Output  
9
7
SG  
Signal Ground  
6
3
RS  
CS  
4
5
2
1
9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Name  
I/O  
Reference  
1
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Not connected  
RD  
SD  
Receive Data  
Send Data  
Input  
Output  
Connected to internal circuit  
Connected to internal circuit  
Not connected  
SG  
Signal Ground  
Connected to internal circuit  
Not connected  
Connected to internal circuit  
Connected to internal circuit  
Not connected  
RS  
CS  
6
9
Note  
Pin 8 (CS) and Pin 7 (RS) are short circuited inside the projector.  
RS-232C Cable recommended connection: 9-pin D-sub female connector  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
5
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CD  
RD  
SD  
ER  
SG  
DR  
RS  
CS  
CI  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CD  
RD  
SD  
ER  
SG  
DR  
RS  
CS  
CI  
9
6
Note  
Depending on the controlling device used, it may be necessary to connect Pin 4 and Pin 6 on the controlling  
device (e.g. PC).  
Projector  
PC  
Pin No.  
Pin No.  
4
5
6
4
5
6
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RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings  
PC control  
A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type,  
sold separately) to the projector. (See page 20 for connection.)  
Communication conditions  
Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table.  
Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard.  
Baud rate: 9,600 bps  
Parity bit: None  
Stop bit: 1 bit  
Data length: 8 bits  
Flow control: None  
Basic format  
Commands from the computer are sent in the following order: command, parameter, and return code. After  
the projector processes the command from the computer, it sends a response code to the computer.  
Command format  
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4  
Return code (0DH)  
Command 4-digit  
Parameter 4-digit  
Response code format  
Normal response  
Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)  
Return code (0DH)  
O
K
Return code (0DH)  
E
R
R
Info  
When more than one code is being sent, send each command only after the response code for the previous  
command from the projector is verified.  
Note  
When the projector is put into the standby mode, a message Shutting Down. Please Wait.is displayed for  
about 20 seconds. At that time, if the POWR_ _ _1command is being sent, ERRwill be returned and this  
command is not received.  
Commands  
Example: When turning on the projector, make the following setting.  
Computer  
Projector  
RETURN  
P
O
W
R
_
_
_
1
O
K
CONTROL CONTENTS  
COMMAND PARAMETER  
Standby  
P O W R _  
P O W R _  
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
OK or ERR  
OK or ERR  
OK or ERR  
OK or ERR  
OK or ERR  
OK or ERR  
OK or ERR  
OK or ERR  
0~9999  
Power On  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
I
I
R G B _  
V E D _  
V E D _  
I
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : AUTO  
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : RGB  
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : COMPONENT  
Lamp Usage Time (hour)  
Remaining Lamp Life (Percentage)  
Lamp Status  
I
A S  
A S  
A S  
I
I
_
_
_
_
_
I
I
I
T
T
T
L
L
T
T
T
L
0~100  
L P S _  
0:Off, 1:On, 2:Retry, 3:Waiting, 4:Lamp Error  
0:Normal, 1:Temp High, 2:Fan Err,  
4:Filter Cover Err, 8:Lamp Life 5% or less,  
16:Lamp Burnt-out, 32:Lamp Not Lit,  
64:Temp Abnormally High  
PROJECTOR NAME  
Unit Status  
T A B N _  
Model Name Check  
AV Mute Off  
T N A M _  
I M B K _  
I M B K _  
A D J S _  
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
1
0
1
1
OK or ERR  
AV Mute On  
OK or ERR  
Auto Sync Start  
OK or ERR  
Note  
If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space. If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a  
value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.  
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Computer Compatibility Chart  
Computer  
Multiple signal support  
Horizontal Frequency: 1570 kHz, Vertical Frequency: 4385 Hz, Pixel Clock: 12108 MHz  
Compatible with sync on green signal  
SXGA+ and SXGA compatible in intelligent compression  
Intelligent Compression and Expansion System resizing technology  
The following is a list of modes that conform to VESA. However, this projector supports other signals  
that are not VESA standards.  
Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency  
PC/MAC/WS  
Resolution  
640 × 350  
VESA Standard  
Display  
(kHz)  
(Hz)  
27.0  
31.5  
37.5  
27.0  
31.5  
37.9  
27.0  
31.5  
27.0  
31.5  
37.9  
26.2  
31.5  
34.7  
37.9  
37.5  
43.3  
31.4  
35.1  
37.9  
46.6  
48.1  
46.9  
53.7  
35.5  
40.3  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
68.7  
55.0  
66.2  
67.5  
64.0  
64.0  
34.9  
49.7  
60.2  
68.7  
60  
70  
85  
60  
70  
85  
60  
70  
60  
70  
85  
50  
60  
70  
72  
75  
85  
50  
56  
60  
70  
72  
75  
85  
43  
50  
60  
70  
75  
85  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
67  
75  
75  
75  
640 × 400  
720 × 350  
720 × 400  
VGA  
Upscale  
640 × 480  
PC  
SVGA  
800 × 600  
XGA 1,024 × 768  
True  
SXGA 1,152 × 864  
Intelligent Compression  
Upscale  
1,280 × 1,024  
1,400 × 1,050  
640 × 480  
SXGA+  
VGA  
SVGA  
MAC 13"  
MAC 16"  
MAC 19"  
MAC 21"  
832 × 624  
True  
XGA 1,024 × 768  
Intelligent Compression  
SXGA 1,152 × 870  
Note  
This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD)  
mode. Should this occur, turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the display data in  
CRT onlymode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computers  
operation manual.  
When this projector receives 640 × 350 VESA format VGA signals, 640 × 400appears on the screen.  
DTV  
Signal  
Horizontal Frequency (kHz)  
Vertical Frequency (Hz)  
480I  
480P  
540P  
580I  
580P  
720P  
1035I  
1035I  
1080I  
1080I  
15.7  
31.5  
33.8  
15.6  
31.3  
45.0  
28.1  
33.8  
28.1  
33.8  
60  
60  
60  
50  
50  
60  
50  
60  
50  
60  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Check  
Page  
15  
Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.  
Power to the external connected devices is off.  
The selected input mode is wrong.  
27  
The AV MUTE function is working.  
27  
Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector.  
Remote control batteries have run out.  
16-20  
13  
16  
No picture and no sound  
or projector does not start.  
External output has not been set when connecting notebook computer.  
The filter/lamp unit cover is not installed correctly.  
Cables incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector.  
Brightis set to minimum position.  
54,59  
16-20  
36  
Sound is heard but no  
picture appears.  
Picture adjustments are incorrectly set.  
36  
(Video Input only)  
Video input system is incorrectly set.  
(INPUT 1 only)  
45  
37  
Input signal type (RGB/Component) is incorrectly set.  
Color is faded or poor.  
Adjust the focus.  
The projection distance exceeds the focus range.  
22  
24  
(Computer Input only)  
Perform Fine SyncAdjustments (ClockAdjustment)  
Perform Fine SyncAdjustments (PhaseAdjustment)  
Noise may appear depending on the computer.  
38  
38  
Picture is blurred;  
noise appears.  
Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of projector.  
Volume is set to minimum.  
16-20  
27  
Picture appears but no  
sound is heard.  
An unusual sound is  
occasionally heard  
from the cabinet.  
If the picture is normal, the sound is due to cabinet shrinkage  
caused by room temperature changes. This will not affect  
operation or performance.  
Maintenance  
indicator illuminates.  
The projector cannot be The keylock is set.  
turned on or put into the  
standby mode using the  
ON or STANDBY button  
on the projector.  
See Maintenance Indicators.  
55  
43  
If the keylock is set to ON, all the buttons are locked.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Check  
Page  
37  
Picture is green on  
INPUT 1 COMPONENT.  
Change the input signal type setting.  
Picture is pink (no green)  
on INPUT 1 RGB.  
Picture is dark.  
The lamp indicator is illuminating in red. Replace the lamp.  
55  
36  
Picture is too bright and Picture adjustments are incorrectly set.  
whitish.  
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For SHARP Assistance  
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the  
Troubleshootingsection on pages 63 and 64. If this operation manual does not answer  
your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below.  
U.S.A.  
Sharp Electronics Corporation  
1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277)  
Benelux  
SHARP Electronics Benelux BV  
0900-SHARPCE (0900-7427723)  
Nederland  
9900-0159 Belgium  
Canada  
Mexico  
Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.  
(905) 568-7140  
Australia  
Sharp Corporation of Australia  
Pty. Ltd.  
1300-135-022  
Sharp Electronics Corporation Mexico  
Branch  
(525) 716-9000  
New Zealand  
Singapore  
Sharp Corporation of New Zealand  
(09) 634-2059, (09) 636-6972  
Latin America Sharp Electronics Corp. Latin American  
Group  
(305) 264-2277  
Sharp-Roxy Sales (S) Pte. Ltd.  
65-226-6556  
Germany  
U.K.  
Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH  
01805-234675  
Hong Kong  
Taiwan  
Sharp-Roxy (HK) Ltd.  
(852) 2410-2623  
Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.  
0161-205-2333  
Sharp Corporation (Taiwan)  
0800-025111  
Italy  
Sharp Electronics (Italy) S.P.A.  
(39) 02-89595-1  
Malaysia  
U.A.E.  
Sharp-Roxy Sales & Service Co.  
(60) 3-5125678  
France  
Sharp Electronics France  
01 49 90 35 40  
Sharp Middle East Fze  
971-4-81-5311  
Spain  
Sharp Electronica Espana, S.A.  
93 5819700  
Thailand  
Korea  
Sharp Thebnakorn Co. Ltd.  
02-236-0170  
Switzerland  
Sweden  
Austria  
Sharp Electronics (Schweiz) AG  
0041 1 846 63 11  
Sharp Electronics Incorporated of  
Korea  
(82) 2-3660-2002  
Sharp Electronics ( Nordic ) AB  
(46) 8 6343600  
India  
Sharp Business Systems (India)  
Limited  
(91) 11- 6431313  
Sharp Electronics Austria (Ges.m.b.H.)  
0043 1 727 19 123  
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Specifications  
Product type LCD Projector  
Model PG-A20X  
Video system NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60/SECAM/  
DTV480I/DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV580I/DTV580P/DTV720P/DTV1035I/DTV1080I  
Display method LCD panel × 3, RGB optical shutter method  
LCD panel Panel size: 0.79" (20.0 mm) (12 [H] × 16 [W] mm)  
No. of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H] × 768 [V])  
Standard lens 11.2 × zoom lens, F1.71.94, f = 2631 mm  
Projection lamp SHP 180 W lamp  
Component input signal 15-pin mini D-sub connector  
(INPUT1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 terminated  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 terminated  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 terminated  
Horizontal resolution 700 TV lines (DTV720P)  
Computer RGB input signal 15-pin mini D-sub connector  
(INPUT 1) RGB separate/sync on green type analog input: 00.7 Vp-p, positive, 75 terminated  
HORIZONTAL SYNC. SIGNAL: TTL level (positive/negative)  
VERTICAL SYNC. SIGNAL: Same as above  
S-video input signal 4-pin mini DIN connector  
(INPUT 2) Y (luminance signal): 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 terminated  
C (chrominance signal): Burst 0.286 Vp-p, 75 terminated  
Video input signal RCA connector: VIDEO, composite video, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω  
(INPUT 3) terminated  
Computer control signal (RS-232C) 9-pin mini DIN connector  
Pixel clock 12108 MHz  
Vertical frequency 4385 Hz  
Horizontal frequency 1570 kHz  
Audio input signal ø3.5 mm minijack: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms, more than 47 k(stereo)  
Audio output 1.0 W (monaural)  
Speaker system 2.8 cm round × 1  
Rated voltage AC 110240 V  
Input current 2.6 A  
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption XXX W (Standard mode)/XXX W (Eco mode) with AC 110 V  
XXX W (Standard mode)/XXX W (Eco mode) with AC 240 V  
Power consumption (standby) 4 W (AC 110 V) 6 W (AC 240 V)  
Heat dissipation XXX BTU/hour (Standard mode)/XXX BTU/hour (Eco mode) with AC 110 V  
XXX BTU/hour (Standard mode)/XXX BTU/hour (Eco mode) with AC 240 V  
Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C)  
Storage temperature 4°F to 140°F (20°C to +60°C)  
Cabinet Plastic  
I/R carrier frequency 38 kHz  
Dimensions (approx.) 11 45/64" × 3 13/64" × 9 1/32" (297 (W) × 81 (H) × 229 (D) mm) (main body only)  
11 45/64" × 3 33/64" × 9 1/32" (297 (W) × 89 (H) × 229 (D) mm) (including adjustment foot  
and projecting parts)  
Weight (approx.) XXX lbs. (XXX kg)  
Supplied accessories Remote control, Two R-6 batteries, Power cord for U.S., Canada etc. (6', 1.8 m), Power cord  
for Europe, except U.K. (6', 1.8 m), Power cord for U.K., Hong Kong and Singapore (6', 1.8  
m), Power cord for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania (6', 1.8 m), RGB cable (9'10",  
3.0 m), DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (5 57/64", 15 cm), Carrying case, Lens cap (attached),  
Extra air filter, Projector manual and technical reference CD-ROM, QUICK GUIDElabel,  
Operation manual  
Replacement parts Lamp unit (Lamp/cage module) (BQC-PGA20X//1), Remote control (RRMCGA187WJSA),  
Two R-6 batteries (AAsize, UM/SUM-3, HP-7, or similar), Power cord for U.S., Canada etc.  
(QACCDA016WJPZ), Power cord for Europe, except U.K. (QACCVA006WJPZ), Power cord  
for U.K., Hong Kong and Singapore (QACCBA015WJPZ), Power cord for Australia, New  
Zealand and Oceania (QACCLA005WJPZ), RGB cable (QCNWGA012WJPZ), DIN-D-sub  
RS-232C adaptor (QCNWGA015WJPZ), Carrying case (GCASNA006WJSA), Lens cap  
(CCAPHA011WJ01), Air filter (PFILDA008WJZZ), Projector manual and technical reference  
CD-ROM (UDSKAA037WJZZ), QUICK GUIDElabel (TLABZA191WJZZ), Operation manual  
(TINS-A850WJZZ)  
As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design  
and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance  
specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some  
deviations from these values in individual units.  
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Dimensions  
Rear View  
Units: inches (mm)  
Top View  
11 45/64 (297)  
Side View  
Side View  
3 9/64 (79.5)  
ø 66  
Front View  
10 13/64 (258.8)  
6 21/32 (169)  
49/64 (19.1)  
1 59/64 (48.5)  
M4  
Bottom View  
M4  
M4  
13/64 (5)  
5 55/64 (148.5)  
7 11/16 (195)  
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Glossary  
Anti-Theft  
Phase  
Phase shift is a timing shift between isomorphic  
If the Keycodeset in the projector is not correctly  
entered, the projector will not operate even if sig-  
nals are entered.  
signals with the same resolution. When phase level  
is incorrect, the projected image typically displays  
horizontal flicker.  
Aspect Ratio  
Resize  
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.  
Allows you to modify or customize the picture dis-  
play mode to enhance the input image. You can  
select four different modes: NORMAL, DOT BY  
DOT, BORDER and STRETCH.  
Auto Sync  
sRGB  
Optimizes projected computer images by auto-  
matically adjusting certain characteristics.  
An international standard of color reproduction  
regulated by the IEC (International  
Electrotechnical Commission). As the fixed color  
area has been decided by the IEC, the color  
changes according to LCD features, so that the  
images are displayed in a natural tint based on  
an original image, when sRGBis set to ON.  
Background  
Initial setting image projected when no signal is  
being output.  
Border  
Projects a 4:3 image fully within a 16:9 screen by  
keeping the aspect ratio at 4:3.  
Stretch  
Clock  
Mode that stretches the 4:3 image horizontally to  
display it fully on a 16:9 screen.  
Clock adjustment is used to adjust vertical noise  
when clock level is incorrect.  
CLR Temp (Color temperature)  
Function that can be used to adjust the color tem-  
perature to suit the type of image input to the pro-  
jector. Decrease the color temperature to create  
warmer, reddish images for natural flesh tones,  
or increase to create cooler, bluish images for a  
brighter picture.  
Dot by dot  
Mode that projects images in their native resolution.  
Gamma  
Image quality enhancement function that offers a  
richer image by brightening the darker portions of  
the image without altering the brightness of the  
brighter portions. You can select four different  
modes: STANDARD, PRESENTATION, CINEMA  
and GAME.  
Intelligent compression  
High quality resizing of lower and higher resolu-  
tion images to fit the projectors native resolution.  
Keylock  
Mode that can lock the operation of projector but-  
tons to prevent unauthorized adjustment.  
Keystone correction  
Function to digitally correct a distorted image  
when the projector is set up at an angle, smooth-  
ens out jaggies on keystone images and com-  
presses the image not only horizontally but verti-  
cally keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Password  
Apassword is set so that changes cannot be made  
in the Anti-Theftsetting.  
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Index  
AC socket ............................................................. 15  
Adjusting the Lens ............................................... 22  
Adjustment buttons .............................................. 32  
Adjustment feet .................................................... 21  
Air filter................................................................. 53  
Anti-Theft ............................................................. 48  
Aspect ratio .......................................................... 40  
AUDIO INPUT terminal........................................ 16  
Auto Power off ..................................................... 46  
Auto Sync (Auto Sync adjustment) ..................... 39  
AUTO SYNC button ............................................. 39  
AV MUTE button .................................................. 27  
Memory ................................................................ 37  
MENU button ....................................................... 32  
Menu Color .......................................................... 46  
Menu Position ...................................................... 46  
NORMAL.............................................................. 40  
ON button ............................................................ 26  
Optional accessories ........................................... 14  
Options................................................................. 44  
OSD Display ........................................................ 45  
Password ............................................................. 47  
PDF ........................................................................ 9  
Phase ................................................................... 38  
Picture Adjustment .............................................. 36  
Power cord........................................................... 15  
Power indicator .................................................... 26  
PRJ mode (Reversing/Inverting Projected Images).... 50  
BACK button ........................................................ 12  
Background .......................................................... 45  
Batteries............................................................... 13  
Blue ...................................................................... 36  
BORDER.............................................................. 40  
Bright.................................................................... 36  
Red ...................................................................... 36  
Remote control .................................................... 12  
Remote control sensor ........................................ 13  
Replacing the lamp .............................................. 57  
RESIZE button ..................................................... 40  
RGB cable............................................................ 16  
RS-232C terminal ................................................ 20  
Carrying case ...................................................... 51  
Ceiling-mount setup............................................. 25  
Clock .................................................................... 38  
CLR Temp (Color Temperature)........................... 36  
Color .................................................................... 36  
Computer Image Adjustment............................... 38  
Contrast ............................................................... 36  
Sharp ................................................................... 36  
Signal Info ............................................................ 39  
Signal Type .......................................................... 37  
Special Modes ..................................................... 38  
sRGB ................................................................... 37  
STANDBY button ................................................. 28  
STRETCH ............................................................ 40  
Supplied accessories........................................... 14  
DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor .............................. 20  
DOT BY DOT ....................................................... 40  
Eco Mode............................................................. 45  
ENLARGE buttons ............................................... 42  
ENTER button...................................................... 35  
Exhaust vent ........................................................ 52  
Fine Sync ............................................................. 38  
Focus ring ............................................................ 22  
Foot release ......................................................... 21  
FORWARD button ............................................... 12  
FREEZE button.................................................... 42  
Temperature warning indicator ............................ 55  
Tint ....................................................................... 36  
UNDO button ....................................................... 29  
Video System....................................................... 45  
Volume buttons .................................................... 27  
V-Pos.................................................................... 38  
Gamma ................................................................ 37  
H-Pos ................................................................... 38  
Zoom knob ........................................................... 22  
INPUT 1 terminal ................................................. 16  
INPUT 1 3 modes ............................................. 27  
INPUT 2 terminal ................................................. 18  
INPUT 3 terminal ................................................. 18  
INPUT button ....................................................... 27  
Intake vent ........................................................... 52  
Kensington Security Standard connector ............ 11  
Keylock................................................................. 43  
KEYSTONE button .............................................. 29  
Keystone correction ............................................. 29  
Lamp .................................................................... 57  
Lamp indicator ..................................................... 55  
Lamp Timer (Life)................................................. 44  
Language (on-screen display language) ............. 28  
Lens cap .............................................................. 10  
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