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MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR MODEL XR-20X/XR-20S XR-10X/XR-10S OPERATION MANUAL...
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IMPORTANT • For your assistance in reporting the loss Model No.: or theft of your Projector, please record the Model and Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this Serial No.: information. • Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the con- tents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories”...
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The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional Chinese and Simpli- fied 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.
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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.
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Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 50. This SHARP projector uses a DMD panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432 (XR- 20X/XR-10X) / 480,000 (XR-20S/XR-10S) pixels (micromirrors). 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.
How to Read this Operation Manual I The specifications are slightly different, depending on the model. However, you can connect and operate all models in the same manner. • In this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display are simplified for explanation, and may differ slightly from the actual display.
Contents Preparing Introduction Setup How to Read this Operation Manual ..3 Setting up the Projector ...... 18 Contents ..........4 Setting up the Projector ....... 18 Standard Setup (Front Projection) ..18 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....6 Ceiling-mount Setup ......18 How to Access the PDF Operation Projection (PRJ) Mode ......
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Maintenance Indicators ...... 48 Computer Compatibility Chart .... 58 Regarding the Lamp ......50 Troubleshooting ........59 Lamp ............. 50 For SHARP Assistance ...... 61 Caution Concerning the Lamp .... 50 Specifications ........62 Replacing the Lamp ......50 Removing and Installing Dimensions .........
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.
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15. Overloading 19. Replacement Parts Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or When replacement parts are required, be sure integral convenience receptacles as this can the service technician has used replacement result in a risk of fire or electric shock. parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
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I Continuously watching the screen for long Internal cleaning should only be performed hours will cause eye strain. Be sure to occa- by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or sionally rest your eyes. Service Center. Avoid locations with extremes of tem- Do not set up the projector in places ex- perature.
I When turning off the projector, the cooling fan Using the projector in other countries runs to decrease the internal temperature for I The power supply voltage and the shape of a while. Unplug the power cord after the cool- the plug may vary depending on the region ing fan stops.
I Remote receiver AN-MR2 I Lamp unit AN-XR20LP (for XR-20X/XR-20S) AN-XR10LP (for XR-10X/XR-10S) Note • Some of the optional accessories may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Part Names and Functions Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Projector Top View Power Lamp indicator 27, 48 27, 48 indicator Temperature warning indicator STANDBY/ON button For turning the power on and Volume buttons putting the (–O/Q+)
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Part Names and Functions (Continued) Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Rear View Terminals Refer to “INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment” on page 21. OUTPUT (INPUT 1, 2) AUDIO (INPUT 1, 2) terminal terminal (Shared for (Shared computer RGB and...
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Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. STANDBY button ON button For turning the power on. For putting the projector into the standby mode. MENU/HELP button For displaying adjustment KEYSTONE button and setting screens, and For entering the help screen.
Part Names and Functions (Continued) Inserting the Batteries Press the P mark on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the m and n marks inside the battery compartment. Attach the cover and slide it until it clicks into place.
Usable Range Remote control sensor The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustra- tion. Note • 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.
Quick Start This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the computer). For details, see the page described below for each step. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector and the computer is explained using one example. STANDBY/ON STANDBY button button...
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4. Adjust the projected image with the Setup Guide After the projector turns on, the Setup Guide appears. (When “Setup Guide” is set to “On”. n page 42) Follow the steps in the Setup Guide and adjust the focus, screen size, and height (angle). After adjusting the focus, height (angle) and screen size, press TENTER to finish the Setup Guide.
“Screen Size and Projection Distance”. Ceiling-mount Setup I It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount bracket for this installa- tion. Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the rec- ommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold sepa- rately).
Setting up the Projector (Continued) Screen Size and Projection Distance NORMAL Mode (4:3) Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L] Distance from the lens center Diag. [ χ ] to the bottom of the image [H] Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2] 300 (762 cm) 610 cm (240 ) 457 cm (180 )
Connections INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT INPUT 1, 2 terminal OUTPUT terminal I Connecting the computer. (See page 23.) Connecting the monitor when you want I Connecting video equipment with compo- to simultaneously watch the projection nent output terminal (DVD player, DTV image on the monitor.
Signal projector RGB cable (supplied) INPUT1, 2 Computer video ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable AUDIO INPUT (commercially available or available as Sharp Computer service part QCNWGA038WJPZ) audio INPUT1, 2 3 RCA (Component) to 15-pin D-sub cable Audio-visual Compo- (optional, AN-C3CP2)
• Depending on the computer you are using, an image may not be projected unless the computer’s external output port is switched on. (e.g. Press “Fn” and “F5” keys simultaneously when using a SHARP notebook computer). Refer to the specific instructions in your computer's operation manual to enable your computer’s external output port.
Connecting to Video Equipment The projector is equipped with input terminals that support component, S-video, and video signals. See the illustration below to connect with the audio-visual equipment. The image quality is highest in the order of the component signal, the S-video signal and the video signal.
When using a composite video cable (INPUT4) To audio output terminal DVD, etc. To video output terminal To INPUT4 To AUDIO (INPUT terminal 3, 4) terminal Composite video cable (commercially available) RCA audio cable (com- mercially available) Connecting to a Monitor with RGB Input Terminal You can display computer images on both the projector and a separate monitor using two sets of RGB cables.
Controlling the Projector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS- 232C adaptor (optional: AN-A1RS) and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector. See page for detail.
Turning the Projector On/Off Info • English is the factory default language. If you Turning the Projector on want to change the on-screen display to another language, change the language according to Note that the connections to external equip- the procedure on page 42. ment and power outlet should be done be- fore performing the operations written be- Lamp indicator...
Image Projection Setup Guide screen About the Setup Guide After turning on the projector, the Setup Guide screen appears to assist you with projector setup. Guidance items 1 FOCUS 2 HEIGHT ADJUST 3 ZOOM Press TENTER to exit the Setup Guide screen.
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3 Adjusting the Height The height of the projector can be ad- justed using the adjustment feet at the front and rear of the projector. When the screen is above the projec- tor, the projection image can be made higher by adjusting the projector. HEIGHT Lift the projector to adjust its ADJUST lever...
Image Projection (Continued) Switching the Input Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the connected equipment. C INPUT PressC INPUT DINPUT 3 or EINPUT 4 on the remote AV MUTE button control to select the input mode. • When pressing INPUT (P/R) on the projector, input mode switches in the following order: Volume buttons INPUT1 INPUT2...
KEYSTONE button Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion When the image is projected either from the top or from the bottom towards the screen at an angle, the image becomes Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) distorted trapezoidally. The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is RETURN button called Keystone Correction.
Image Projection (Continued) Resize Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image. De- pending on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”, “BORDER” or “STRETCH” image. Press HRESIZE. • See page for setting on menu screen.
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VIDEO • “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080I signals are entered. Input Signal Output screen image DVD / Video Image type NORMAL BORDER STRETCH 4:3 aspect ratio Letter box 480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM Squeezed 16:9 image Squeezed 4:3 image 16:9 aspect ratio 540P, 720P, 1080I...
Operating with the Remote Control Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) BREAK TIMER button Auto Sync function works when detect- FREEZE button ing input signal after the projector turns Press FAUTO SYNC to manually ad- PICTURE MODE just with Auto Sync function. button Note •...
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Menu Items (Continued) “Projection adjustment (PRJ-ADJ)” menu Main menu Sub menu Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help PRJ - ADJ Auto Search [On/Off] Page Page Auto Search Auto Sync Auto Sync [On/Off] Auto Power Off Page System Sound Speaker Auto Power Off [On/Off] RS-232C...
Using the Menu Screen ENTER button Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) MENU/HELP button Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) MENU/HELP button ENTER button RETURN button • Press l RETURN to return to the previous screen when the menu is displayed. Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. •...
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Using the Menu Screen (Continued) Press P or R and select “Bright” Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help to adjust. Picture Mode Standard • The selected item is highlighted. Contrast Bright Blue CLR Temp 7 5 0 0 Bright Boost Lamp Setting Bright...
Tint* For making skin For making skin tones purplish. tones greenish. * The film source is a digital video recording with the Sharp* For less For more original encoded as is at 24 frames/second. The sharpness. sharpness. projector can convert this film source to progres-...
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) Menu operation n Page Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Resize Normal Image Shift Keystone Auto Keystone OSD Display Background Logo Setup Guide PRJ Mode Front Language English SEL./ADJ. ENTER “Auto Keystone”...
Projection (PRJ) Mode. 5 Selecting the Background 8 Selecting the On-screen Image Display Language Selectable items Description The projector can switch the on-screen display language among 11 languages. Logo Sharp logo screen Blue Blue screen English None — Deutsch Español Nederlands Français...
Adjusting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu) Menu operation n Page Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Auto Search Auto Sync Auto Power Off System Sound Speaker RS-232C 9600 bps Fan Mode Normal System Lock Lamp Timer(Life) 100% SEL./ADJ.
9600bps Transmission speed is slow. Info • If you lose or forget your keycode, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or 115200bps Transmission speed is rapid. Service Center (see page 61). Even if the prod- uct warranty is valid, the keycode reset will incur a charge.
Menu operation n Page Locking the Operation Press the 4 buttons on the remote Buttons on the Projector control or on the projector to en- ter the new keycode in “New (Keylock Function) Code”. Use this function to lock the operation buttons on the projector.
Troubleshooting with “Help” menu This function advises you to solve the problems during usage. Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) Utilizing “Help” menu functions MENU/HELP button ENTER button Example: When image flickering appears Operation to solve image flickering when pro- jecting the computer RGB signal. Press BMENU/HELP.
Maintenance Cleaning the projector Cleaning the lens I Ensure that you have unplugged the power I Use a commercially available blower or lens cord before cleaning the projector. cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses) I The cabinet as well as the operation panel is for cleaning the lens.
Maintenance Indicators I The warning lights (power indicator, lamp indicator and temperature warning indicator) 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 standby mode. After the projector has entered standby mode, follow the procedures given below.
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(see page 8) indicator high. • Cooling fan • Take the projector to your breakdown nearest Sharp Authorized • Internal circuit Projector Dealer or Service failure Center (see page 61) for • Clogged air intake repair. Lamp The lamp does •...
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. * If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair.
Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Lamp unit AN-XR20LP Warning! Optional (for XR-20X/XR-20S) accessory • Do not remove the lamp unit from the projec- AN-XR10LP tor right after use. The lamp and parts around (for XR-10X/XR-10S) the lamp will be very hot and may cause burns or injury.
Regarding the Lamp (Continued) Remove the lamp unit. Handle • 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.
Connecting Pin Assignments COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT INPUT1, 2 and COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT OUTPUT Terminals: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector COMPUTER-RGB Input/Output Component Input/Output Video input (red) PR (CR) Video input (green/sync on green) Video input (blue) PB (CB) Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Earth (red) Earth (PR)
RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings Computer 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 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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Commands Example: When turning on the projector, make the following setting. Computer Projector → ← RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (or 40-second startup time) Power Off OK or ERR Power On OK or ERR Power Status Projector Condition 0 : Normal, 0 : Normal,...
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INPUT 1 Red ( 30 – OK or ERR INPUT 1 Blue ( 30 – OK or ERR INPUT 1 Sharp ( 30 – OK or ERR INPUT 1 CLR Temp *2 OK or ERR INPUT 1 Bright Boost (0 – 2)
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RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (or 40-second startup time) INPUT 4 Sharp ( 30 – OK or ERR INPUT 4 CLR Temp *2 OK or ERR INPUT 4 Bright Boost (0 – 2) OK or ERR...
Troubleshooting Problem Check Page • Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Power to the external connected devices is off. – • The selected input mode is wrong. • Cables incorrectly connected to the projector. 23–26 •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Check Page Picture is green on • Change the input signal type setting. INPUT 1 (COMPONENT)/ • When you cannot select an input signal type, select “Color is faded 39, 46 INPUT 2 (COMPONENT). or poor” in the “Help” menu, after selecting an item other than “sRGB”...
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on pages and 60. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below. U.S.A.
U.K., Power cord for U.K. and Singapore, Power cord for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, RGB cable, Operation manual (Printed and CD-ROM) 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 specifica- tion figures indicated are nominal values of production units.