2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection, modification, or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this LCD Projector, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
Outstanding Features 1. ADVANCED COMPATIBILITY AND PCS Compatible with up to 200 Hz vertical refresh rate, Sync on Green and for use with a wide variety of high-end PCs and Workstations. (Page 11) 2. FOR USE WITH DTV Allows projection of DTV images and 16:9 wide-screen images when connected to a DTV decoder or similar video systems.
Outstanding Features …………………………… Contents …………………………………………… Usage Guidelines ………………………………… How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals (for Windows and Macintosh) ……………… For SHARP Assistance (U.S.A. only) ………… Part Names ………………………………………… Setup & Connections Supplied Accessories …………………………… 10 Connecting the Projector ……………………… 11 Operation Basic Operations …………………………………...
Cautions Concerning the Setup of the Projector For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed in an area free from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke.
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on page 49. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please call toll free 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277) for further assistance. Or, send us an e-mail at lcdsupport@sharplcd.com .
Part Names Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. Projector MUTE button POWER indicator POWER buttons (ON/OFF) LENS button INPUT button FREEZE button ENLARGE button BLACK SCREEN button ADJUSTMENT buttons (∂...
Part Names Remote Control Front View MUTE button POWER buttons (ON/OFF) LENS/BLACK SCREEN button RIGHT-CLICK/ ENTER button INPUT button FREEZE button ENLARGE button TOOLS button MOUSE/ ADJUSTMENT switch Bottom View Inserting the batteries Press in on the arrow mark and slide in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery cover.
When connecting this projector to a computer, select “Computer/RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page 27.) • A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
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Connecting the Projector • This projector uses a 5 BNC computer input to prevent deterioration of image quality. • Connect the R (P ), G/G sync (Y), B (P projector and an RGB switcher (sold separately) connected to the computer, or connect a 5 BNC cable (sold separately) directly from the input terminals on the projector to the computer.
Connecting the Projector Connecting the Projector to Video Equipment You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, DTV decoder and other audiovisual equipment. CAUTION • Always turn off the projector while connecting to video equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the equipment being connected.
• The arrows (→, ↔) indicate the direction of the signals. • A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
Connecting the Projector Connecting the Remote Mouse Receiver You can use the remote control as a remote mouse. Connecting to the USB port on a PC or Macintosh 1 Connect one end of the supplied USB mouse control cable to the corresponding terminal on the computer. 2 Connect the other end to the USB port on the remote mouse receiver.
Operation Basic Operations Make the necessary connections before proceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The POWER indicator lights up red and the projector enters standby mode. • If the bottom filter cover is not securely installed, the POWER indicator flashes. E-16...
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Basic Operations Press Power ON. • The flashing green LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator shows that the lamp is warming up. Wait until the indicator stops flashing before operating the projector. • If the power is turned off and then immediately turned on again, it may take a short while before the lamp turns on.
Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). • Optional wide and telephoto lenses from Sharp are available for specialized application. Please see your local Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer for details on the AN-W6EZ and AN-T6EZ lenses.
• When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the projector and the mirror so the light does not shine into the eyes of the audience. Ceiling-mount Setup • It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling- mount bracket for this installation. • Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Authorized...
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Setting up the Screen Projector Remote control 1, 4a On-screen Display On-screen Display (Example: (Example: 4:3 NORMAL image) 16:9 WIDE image) Digital Shift Press ∂. Press ƒ. Digital Image Adjustments Lens Adjustment This function can be used to adjust the focus, zoom and keystone settings.
Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control Using the Remote Control as a The remote control has the following three functions: • Projector control • Wireless mouse • Laser pointer Remote Control/Mouse Receiver Positioning • The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown below. •...
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Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control Use as a Wireless Mouse Be sure the supplied remote mouse receiver is connected to your computer. Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to MOUSE. MOUSE ADJ. Effective buttons in MOUSE mode BLACK SCREEN MOUSE RIGHT-CLICK •...
Selecting the On-screen Display Language Projector 1, 5 2, 3 (GUI) On-screen Display Selecting the Video Input System Mode (INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode only) Projector 1, 6 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display E-25 Remote control English is the preset language for the On-screen Display.
• The adjustments can be stored separately in the “INPUT 1”, “INPUT 2” and “INPUT 3 (VIDEO)” modes. • Depending on the type of signal received, “Sharp” may not be adjustable for COMPONENT input in INPUT 1 or 2 mode.
Picture Adjustments Projector 1, 4 2, 3 (GUI) On-screen Display Projector 1, 6 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display E-27 Remote control Adjusting the Color Temperature This function can be used to adjust the color temperature to suit the type of image input to the projector (video, computer image, TV broadcast, etc.).
Picture Adjustments Projector Remote control 1, 6 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display Audio Adjustments Projector Remote control 1, 5 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display I/P Conversion This function allows you to select either an interlaced display or a progressive display of a video signal. The progressive display projects a smoother video image.
Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only) Projector 1, 5 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display E-29 Remote control Adjusting the Computer Image When displaying computer patterns which are very detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), interference may occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the screen.
Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only) Projector Remote control 1, 6 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display Saving and Selecting Adjustment Settings This projector allows you to store up to seven adjustment settings for use with various computers. Once these settings are stored, they can be easily selected each time you connect a computer to the projector.
Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only) Projector 1, 6 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display Projector 1, 4 2, 3 (GUI) On-screen Display E-31 Remote control Special Mode Adjustment Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automatically selected.
Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only) Projector Remote control 1, 5 2, 3, 4 AUTO SYNC button (GUI) On-screen Display On-screen Display (GUI) On-screen Display Auto Sync Adjustment • Used to automatically adjust a computer image. • Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by pressing AUTO SYNC, or automatically by setting “Auto Sync”...
Useful Features Freeze Function Projector 1, 2 On-screen Display E-33 Remote control This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving image. This is useful when you want to display a still image from a computer or video, giving you more time to explain the image to the audience.
Digital Image Magnification Projector Remote control On-screen Display This function allows you to magnify a specific portion of an image. This is useful when you want to display a detailed portion of the image. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ.) 1 Press ENLARGE.
Standard picture without gamma correction. Brightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations. Gives greater depth to darker portions of image for a more exciting theater experience. Allows you to adjust gamma value using Sharp Advanced Presentation Software. MOUSE ADJ.
Selecting the Picture Display Mode Projector Remote control COMPUTER EXAMPLE aspect ratio Other aspect ratios Input Signal 4:3 aspect ratio Other aspect ratios VIDEO/DTV EXAMPLE 4:3 aspect ratio 480I/P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM 16:9 aspect ratio, 720P, 1080i *The digital image shift function can be used with these picture display modes. Input Signal 4:3 aspect ratio 480I/P,...
Black Screen Function Projector BLACK SCREEN button 1, 5 2, 3, 4 Projected Image (GUI) On-screen Display On-screen Display Override Function Projector 1, 5 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display E-37 Remote control This function can be used to superimpose a black screen over the projected image.
(i.e. your company logo) as the startup image. The custom image must be a 256-color BMP file with a picture size no larger than 1,024 768 pixels. Please see the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual for how to save (or change) a custom image.
5 To exit from the GUI, press MENU. • “Auto Power Off” is factory preset to “ RS232C” is factory preset to “ MOUSE ADJ. ” or “ ”. ” when using the Sharp MOUSE ADJ. ” or “ ”. ”, and “MNTR Out/ ”.
Password Projector Remote control 1, 6 2, 3, 4, 5 (GUI) On-screen Display (GUI) On-screen Display A password can be set by the user and used with the keylock level to prevent adjustments to certain settings on the GUI. Setting the Password (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ.
Selecting the Keylock Level Projector 1, 5 2, 3, 4 (GUI) On-screen Display Checking the Lamp Usage Time Projector (GUI) On-screen Display E-41 Remote control This function can be used to lock the use of certain operation buttons on the projector. The user can still operate the projector fully with the remote control.
Reverse/Invert Image Function Projector Remote control 1, 5 2, 3 (GUI) On-screen Display When “Front” is selected. When “Ceiling Front” is selected. When “Rear” is selected. When “Ceiling Rear” is selected. This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro- jected image for various applications.
Menu Window Green Blue Yellow Projector 2, 4 1, 5 When selecting Sharp default image E-43 Remote control This projector is equipped with presentation tools that can be used to emphasize keypoints within your presentation. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote control to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools menu window on the screen.
• The air filters should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the filters more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location. • Have your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center exchange the filter (PFILD0088CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it.
(See page 46.) • Cooling fan breakdown. • Take the projector to your nearest • Internal circuit failure. Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. • Burnt-out lamp. • Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 48 •...
Carefully change the lamp by following the steps below. If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type BQC-XGP10XU/1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
Replacing the Projection Lamp Resetting the lamp timer Connect the power cord. Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector. • Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp. Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Problem Power cannot be turned on or off •...
Transporting the Projector Using the Carrying Handle Carrying handle Optional wide and telephoto lenses from Sharp are also available for specialized application. Please see your local Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer for details on the AN-W6EZ and AN-T6EZ. (Refer to the lens operation manual when attaching the lens.)
Connection Pin Assignments Analog Computer 1 and 2 Signal Input Ports: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable Pin No. RS-232C Terminal: 9-pin Mini DIN connector Pin No. E-51 Computer Input Analog 1.
RS-232C Port Specifications PC control A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately) to the projector. (See page 14 for connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table. Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard.
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COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 AUTO PAL (50/60 Hz) SECAM NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 DISPLAY SHARP CUSTOM BLUE NONE SHARP CUSTOM NONE AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER ON LEVEL SETTING (0 2) ENGLISH DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL...
WIRED REMOTE control input terminal on the projector to the remote control. The codes for these functions are complex and are, therefore, not listed here. Sharp remote control signal format Transmission format: 15-bit format 67.5 ms 67.5 ms Wave form of output signal: Output using Pulse Position Modulation “1”...
Guide to Effective Presentations Yellow on Black Electronic presentations are one of the most effective tools presenters can use to persuade an audience. There are several ways to enhance your presentation and maximize your effectiveness. The following are guidelines to help you create and deliver a dynamic presentation.
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Guide to Effective Presentations Blue Green Black Sans-serif Serif E-59 • Background colors can subconsciously affect the audience: Red—increases viewers’ pulse and breathing and encourages risk taking but can also be associated with financial loss. Blue—has a calming and conservative affect on the audience but can also create boredom among corporate audiences that are often inundated with this background color.
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Guide to Effective Presentations Good Presentation from SHARP c. Set-Up Good When giving a presentation, you need to set the stage both figuratively and literally for success. The way you set up a presentation room will have a great impact on the audience’s perception of you and your message.
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Guide to Effective Presentations E-61 d. Rehearsing & Delivery • The best time to rehearse is the day or evening before, not a couple of hours before, and the best place to rehearse is in the actual room. Rehearsing a speech in a small office is not the same as standing up in front of 100 people in a hotel ballroom or classroom.
Glossary Anti-aliasing digital keystone correction Function to digitally correct a distorted image when the projector is set up at an angle. Aspect ratio Width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4 : 3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and 21 : 9.