1. Connecting the Projector to a Computer ... 21 2. Setting an IP Address for the Computer ... 22 3. Setting up a Network Connection for the Projector ... 24 Controlling the Projector via LAN ... 26 Controlling the Projector Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 or later) ...
Doing so will eliminate the need for Keystone correction and provide the best image quality. 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.
The projection screen size varies according to the distance from the lens of the projector to the screen. The optional lenses from Sharp are also available for specialized application. Please see your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer to details on all the lenses. (Refer to the lens operation manual when using a lens.)
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Screen Size and Projection Distance Standard Zoom Lens (AN-P18EZ : Standard Equipment with XG-P610X) F2.5, f=25.5-32 mm 4:3 Signal Input (Normal Mode) Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ χ ] Width Height 300'' (762 cm) 610 cm (240'') 457 cm (180'')
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Fixed Wide Lens (AN-P8EX) F2.5, f=11.6 mm 4:3 Signal Input (Normal Mode) Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ χ ] Width Height 150'' (381 cm) 305 cm (120'') 229 cm (90'') 120'' (305 cm) 244 cm (96'') 183 cm (72'') 100'' (254 cm) 203 cm (80'') 152 cm (60'') 80'' (203 cm) 163 cm (64'') 122 cm (48'')
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Screen Size and Projection Distance Fixed Wide Lens (AN-P12EX) F2.5, f=17.1 mm 4:3 Signal Input (Normal Mode) Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ χ ] Width Height 250'' (635 cm) 508 cm (200'') 381 cm (150'') 200'' (508 cm) 406 cm (160'') 305 cm (120'') 150'' (381 cm) 305 cm (120'')
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Wide-zoom Lens (AN-P15EZ) F2.5, f=21.2-25.8 mm 4:3 Signal Input (Normal Mode) Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ χ ] Width Height 250'' (635 cm) 508 cm (200'') 381 cm (150'') 200'' (508 cm) 406 cm (160'') 305 cm (120'') 150'' (381 cm) 305 cm (120'') 229 cm (90'') 120'' (305 cm)
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Screen Size and Projection Distance Tele-zoom Lens (AN-P23EZ) F2.5, f=31.9-42.5 mm 4:3 Signal Input (Normal Mode) Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ χ ] Width Height 250'' (635 cm) 508 cm (200'') 381 cm (150'') 200'' (508 cm) 406 cm (160'') 305 cm (120'') 150'' (381 cm) 305 cm (120'')
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Tele-zoom Lens (AN-P30EZ) F2.5, f=40.8-62.8 mm 4:3 Signal Input (Normal Mode) Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ χ ] Width Height 250'' (635 cm) 508 cm (200'') 381 cm (150'') 200'' (508 cm) 406 cm (160'') 305 cm (120'') 150'' (381 cm) 305 cm (120'') 229 cm (90'') 120'' (305 cm)
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Screen Size and Projection Distance Tele-zoom Lens (AN-P45EZ) F2.5, f=62.1-97.8 mm 4:3 Signal Input (Normal Mode) Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ χ ] Width Height 250'' (635 cm) 508 cm (200'') 381 cm (150'') 200'' (508 cm) 406 cm (160'') 305 cm (120'') 150'' (381 cm) 305 cm (120'')
Connecting Pin Assignments COMPUTER/COMPONENT input and COMPUTER/COMPONENT output Terminals: mini D-sub 15 pin female connector DVI-D Terminal: 24 pin connector HDMI Terminal Pin No. RGB Input 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green/sync on green) 3. Video input (blue) 4.
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Pin No. Signal Name Receive Data Send Data Signal Ground Request to Send Clear to Send Pin No. Signal Pin No. Projector Computer Pin No. Pin No. Pin No. Signal RX– Reference Not connected Input Connected to internal circuit Output...
Data Code • System codes C1 to C5 are fixed at “10110”. • Codes C14 and C15 are reverse confirmation bits, with “10” indicating “Front” and “01” indicating “Rear”. Sharp remote control signal format Transmission format: 15-bit format 67.5 ms 67.5 ms...
Return code ( Info • When you have more than one command to give to the projector, send each of them only after the re- sponse code for the previous one is received. • “POWR????” “TABN _ _ _ 1” “TLPS _ _ _ 1” “TLPS _ _ _ 2” “TPOW _ _ _ 1” “TLPN _ _ _ 1” “TLTT _ _ _ 1”...
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Commands Example: When turning on the projector, make the following setting. Computer CONTROL CONTENTS Power Status Projector Condition Lamp Lamp 1 Status Lamp 2 Status Lamp Power Status Quantity Lamp 1 Usage Time(Hour) Lamp 2 Usage Time(Hour) Lamp 1 Usage Time(Minute)
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-30 – +30 Color -30 – +30 Tint -30 – +30 -30 – +30 Green -30 – +30 Blue -30 – +30 Sharp -30 – +30 CLR Temp *4 Progressive 2D Progressive 3D Progressive Film Level 1 Level 2 Level 3...
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-30 – +30 Color -30 – +30 Tint -30 – +30 -30 – +30 Green -30 – +30 Blue -30 – +30 Sharp -30 – +30 CLR Temp *4 Progressive 2D Progressive 3D Progressive Film Level 1 Level 2 Level 3...
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-30 – +30 Color -30 – +30 Tint -30 – +30 -30 – +30 Green -30 – +30 Blue -30 – +30 Sharp -30 – +30 CLR Temp *4 Progressive 2D Progressive 3D Progressive Film Level 1 Level 2 Level 3...
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5500K 6500K *5 Because the RS-232C function stops, the projector send no response code. *6 See page 65 of the projector’s operation manual for the initialized items by using “All Reset”. RS-232C Specifications and Commands COMMAND PARAMETER OK or ERR...
If the network is already constructed, the projector’s network settings may need to be changed. Please consult your network administrator for assistance with these settings. You can make network settings both on the projector and on the computer. The following procedure is for making settings on the computer. Network settings on the computer...
Turn on the computer. Info Confirm that the LINK LED on the rear of the projector illuminates. If the LINK LED does not illuminate, check the following : • The LAN cable is properly connected. • The power switches of both the projector and the computer are on.
Setting up the Projector Network Environment 2. Setting an IP Address for the Computer The following describes how to make settings in Windows Vista ® Log on the network using the administrator’s account for the computer. Click “start”, and click “Control Panel”.
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IP address : 192.168.150.3 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Default gateway : (Do not input any values.) Note • The factory default settings for the projector are as follows: DHCP Client : OFF IP address : 192.168.150.2 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Default gateway : 0.0.0.0...
Settings for such items as the projector’s IP address and subnet mask are compatible with the existing network. Set each item on the projector as follows. (See page 64 of the projector’s operation manual for setting.) DHCP Client : OFF IP Address : 192.168.150.002...
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• Change the IP address of the setting computer back to its original address, which you have noted down in Step 6-1 on page 23, and then connect the computer and the projector to the network. Setting up the Projector Network Environment...
Controlling the Projector via LAN After connecting the projector to your network, enter the projector IP address in “Address” on Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or later) using a computer on the network to start a setup screen that will enable control of the projector via the network.
Wait for a moment and then operate again. • You cannot operate this page while the pro- jector is warming up. • While the projector is in standby mode, you can only control “Power ON”. • For details about each item, refer to the...
• You cannot operate this page while the pro- jector is warming up. • While the projector is in standby mode, you can only control “Power ON”. • For details about each item, refer to the projector’s operation manual.
Note • After setting items, wait for 10 seconds and then re-access. • Projector Name can be up to 12 characters. • You can input the characters below : A-Z, 0-9, -, _, (, ), space (When “a-z” are input, they are converted to “A-Z”...
(Service & Support – Access URL) On this screen, you can make settings of the URL and error items that are to be displayed when the projector has generated an error. Items Description Access Set the URL that is to be displayed when an error occurs.
Setting the Projector Using RS-232C or Telnet Connect the projector to a computer using RS-232C or Telnet, and open the SETUP MENU on the computer to carry out various settings for the projector. When Connecting Using RS-232C Launch general purpose terminal emulator.
Setting the Projector Using RS-232C or Telnet When Connecting Using Telnet Click “start” from the Windows top and select “Run”. Enter “telnet 192.168.150.2” in the text box that opens up. (If the IP address of the projector is 192.168.150.2.) Click the “OK” button.
[6]RS-232C Baud Rate (Factory default setting : 9600 bps) Baud rate settings for the RS-232C terminals. (Page [7]Projector Name It is possible to assign a projector name. (Page 37) [8]DHCP Client DHCP Client settings. (Page 37) [A]Advanced Setup Enters ADVANCED SETUP MENU. (Page 38) [D]Disconnect All Disconnect all connections.
Controlling the Projector Using RS-232C or Telnet Enter number or symbol of item to be selected on the SETUP MENU. When setting, input the details to be set. Setting is carried out one item at a time, and saved at the end.
Save set values and quit menu. ▼SETUP MENU ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- [1]IP Address [2]Subnet Mask [4]User Name [5]Password [6]RS-232C Baud Rate [7]Projector Name [8]DHCP Client [A]Advanced Setup [V]View All Setting [S]Save & Quit setup>s All Connection will be disconnect. Continue(y/n)? y Apply New setting...Done.
Display gateway address after change (*). Note • If the values for IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gate- way of the projector have been changed via Telnet, the computer cannot be connected to the projec- tor depending on the computer’s network settings.
2 2 2 2 2 Select and enter the number 0, 1 or 2 and press the “Enter” key. Display set baud rate (*). Note • Set the projector’s baud rate to the same rate as that used by the computer. Controlling the Projector Using RS-232C or Telnet Projector Name Setting ([7]Projector Name) It is possible to assign a projector name.
1 1 1 1 1 Enter “a” and press the “Enter” key. Setting Auto Logout Time (ADVANCED[1]Auto Logout Time) If there is no input after a fixed time, the projector automatically disconnects network connection using the Auto Logout function. It is possible to set the time until the projector is automatically disconnected in units of a minute (from 1 to 65535 minutes).
(ADVANCED[6]Accept IP Addr(1) - [8]Accept IP Addr(3)) It is possible to improve security of the projector by allowing connection from only a prescribed IP ad- dress. It is possible to set up to three IP addresses allowing connection to the projector.
2 2 2 2 2 Enter “y” and press the “Enter” key. Note • If the values for IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gate- way of the projector have been returned to the default settings via Telnet, the computer cannot be connected to the projector depending on the computer’s network settings.
Info • To set up the stack projection, assign a projector as the master and the other projector as the slave and connect the projectors with commercially available LAN cables (UTP cable, Category 5, cross-over type).
COMPUTER/COMPONENT1 terminal Projector 2: Slave Set the “Stack Setting” of the pro- jector 1 to “Master”. (See page 62 on the projector operation manual.) Set the “Stack Setting” of the pro- jector 2 to “Slave”. (See page 62 on the projector operation manual.)
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(See page 24 on the projector operation manual.) Connect the MONITOR OUT (FOR COMPUTER/COMPONENT1, 2) ter- minal on the projector 1 to the COM- PUTER/COMPONENT1 terminal on the projector 2 using an RGB cable. (See page 27 on the projector operation manual.)
Video Wall Projection Usually, a costly image-processing device is required to set up a video wall projection. This projector has built-in video wall capability that doesn’t require additional equipment. Info • Before setting up the video wall projection, install Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or later).
Setting up the Video Wall Projection Basic Following is an example of how to build a 2 X 2 video wall using 4 projectors. COMPUTER/COMPONENT1 Projector 1 COMPUTER/COMPONENT1 Projector 2 COMPUTER/COMPONENT1 Projector 3 COMPUTER/COMPONENT1 Projector 4 RGB cable terminal MONITOR OUT (FOR COMPUTER/...
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• “Video Wall” display will appear. Select “2 X 2” on “Division”. 1 1 1 1 1 Selects a position for each projector. (the assigning buttons) 2 2 2 2 2 Selects a number of positions where the video wall is divided.
Assigning the Projected Image on the Video Wall Setup Followings are examples for assigning the projected images for the front and rear projections. Front Projection The numbers of the projector refer to the numbers of the projected positions. Returning to the Default Video Wall Setup Select “1 X 1”...
To create the wide video wall with three projectors lining up in single file from left to right (as shown above), select “3 X 1” on “Division”, select a position for each projector, and then input the image which width is...
This part shows an example of a connecting procedure for inputting the video signals to the video wall based on the example in the previous section. COMPUTER/COMPONENT2 terminal COMPUTER/COMPONENT1 terminal Projector 1 : Master MONITOR OUT (FOR COMPUTER/ COMPONENT1, 2) terminal...
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• Set “Data Port” with the same number for both of the master and slave projectors. (See page 29.) Info • Do not use network software or equipment while it is accessing the projector via the port of the same number used for the master or slave projector, otherwise you cannot properly control multiple projectors with one remote control.
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Turn on all of the projectors. Access the projector 1 from the computer via Internet Explorer. (See “Controlling the Projector Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 or later)” on page the details.) Click “Stack” on the menu. Select “Master” on “Stack Setting”.
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Video Wall Projection Repeat the same procedure from the step 10 to 12 for the projector 3 and 4. Select inputs as specified in the table on the right. (See page 63 on the projector operation manual.) Note • Set input terminals you will use to “ON”.
Resetting the Lamp Timer of the Projector via LAN When the projector is connected to a network, you can use the communications program to send a command to reset the lamp timer. The example below uses Windows ating system. When you use Windows Vista the following steps, because Windows Vista Click “Start”...
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Resetting the Lamp Timer of the Projector via LAN Click “Properties” on the “File” menu. Click the “Settings” tab, and then click “ASCII Setup”. Select the check boxes next to “Send line ends with line feeds”, “Echo typed characters locally”, and “Append line feeds to in-...
\ Check that the LAN cable is a Category 5 cable. \ Check that the LAN cable is a cross-over cable when connecting the projector to a computer directly. Check that the LAN cable is a straight-through cable when connecting the projector with a network device such as a hub.
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Troubleshooting \ Take the following steps for checking the network settings for the computer. 1. Open a command prompt. • In the case of Windows Prompt” in order. • In the case of Windows ➔ “Command Prompt” in order. 2. After launching the command prompt, enter the command “ipconfig”, and press the “Enter” key.
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5. To return to the Windows A connection cannot be made because you have forgotten your user name or your password. \ Initialize the settings. (See page 65 of the projector’s operation manual.) \ After the initialization, carry out setting again.