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“Supplied Accessories” on page 5. There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP LCD Projec- tor, 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.
Contents Important Information Important Safeguards ……………………………………………………… 3 Usage Guidelines ………………………………………………………… 4 For SHARP Assistance (U.S.A. only) …………………………………… 4 Outstanding Features ……………………………………………………… 5 Supplied Accessories ……………………………………………………… 5 Part Names ………………………………………………………………… 6 Projector ………………………………………………………………… 6 Wireless Mouse Remote Control …………………………………… 7 Operating the Wireless Mouse Remote Control ………………………… 8 Operation Setting Up the Projector (Standard Setup) ………………………………...
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.
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. When the projector is subjected to these environments, the lens and filter must be cleaned more often.
Outstanding Features The SHARP LCD Projector enables easy projection of large screen, full-color computer and video images that can be projected directly onto a video screen or white wall. This lightweight, convergence-free system allows for easy installation. DIRECT COMPUTER COMPATIBILITY...
Part Names For details on the use of each control and terminal, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Projector Front View Zoom knob [p. 11] Focus knob [p. 11] Remote control sensor [p. 8] Carrying handle [p. 32] Kensington Security Standard connector [p.
Part Names Remote control and remote mouse receiver Transmission range Reception range positioning The remote control can be used to control the projec- Max. distance: 23 (7 m) tor in the ranges shown on the left. Projector The remote mouse receiver can be used with the remote control in the ranges shown to control the 30˚...
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"COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J" CAUTION SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION The laser pointer on the remote control emits a laser SHARP PLAZA, MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY 07430 TEL : 1-800-BE-SHARP U.S.A. ONLY LASER RADIATION- beam from the laser light window. This is a Class II...
Setting Up the Projector (Standard Setup) Optimal image quality can be achieved when the projector is positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level. • Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly onto the screen washes out colors, making viewing difficult.
Basic Operations a. Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the back of the projector. b. Turning on the Main Power Press the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the projector. The POWER indicator lights up red and the projector enters standby mode.
Basic Operations g. Selecting the Video Input System Mode The video input system mode is set to “AUTO” at the factory; however, it can be changed to a different system mode, if the selected system mode is not compatible with the connected audiovisual equipment (such as when a color image appears in black and white, etc.).
Basic Operations On-screen i. Checking the Input Mode Display Press INPUT SELECT on the projector or IN- PUT CHECK on the remote control. The current input mode will be displayed on the screen for 4 seconds. j. Adjusting the Volume Press VOLUME (VOL) on the projector or the remote control.
Using the Menu Screens This projector has two sets of menu screens that allow you to adjust the picture and various projector settings. These menu screens can be operated from the projector or the remote control with the following buttons. Remote control Projector MUTE...
Picture Adjustments This projector’s picture is factory preset to standard settings. However, you can adjust it to suit your own prefer- ences by adjusting the four picture modes: “PICTURE”, “BRIGHT”, “RED” and “BLUE”. The adjustments can be stored in the “RGB1”, “RGB2” and “VIDEO” modes separately. (The following steps are used as an example in adjusting the picture in “RGB1 ADJ.”...
Computer Adjustments When displaying computer patterns which repeat every dot (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), interference may occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the screen. Should this occur, adjust “CLOCK”, “PHASE”, “H-POS” and “V-POS” for optimum computer image. On-screen Display a.
Computer Adjustments • When connecting third party video cards and other Macintosh computers, set “MODE” to “ON” or “OFF” to select the correct display mode. • When the input signal is automatically detected or when there is no input signal, “MODE(---)” appears on the screen and the display mode cannot be changed.
Audio Adjustments This projector’s audio is factory preset to standard settings. However, you can adjust it to suit your own prefer- ences by adjusting “TREBLE” and “BASS”. On-screen Display a. Displaying the “AUDIO” screen Press MENU to display the menu screen. Press ADJUSTMENT ∂/ƒ...
Checking the System Setup This function allows you to check the current input signal and lamp usage time. On-screen Display a. Displaying the “SYSTEM SETUP” screen Press MENU to display the menu screen. Press R G B 1 A D J . R G B 1 I N P U T A D J .
Black Screen Function This function can be used to superimpose a black screen over a presentation image. Presentation Image a. Blacking out the image Press BLACK SCREEN on the projector or the remote control to black out the image. “BLACK SCREEN”...
Blue Screen Function (VIDEO mode only) This function can be used to display a blue screen when the video input terminal is not connected to anything, when the video equipment is turned off, or when no video signal is being input through the video input terminal. •...
Using the Reverse/Invert Image Function This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro- jected image. • This function is useful for the reversed image and ceiling-mount setups. See page 24 for these setups. On-screen Display a.
Distance between lens and screen (L) Above is an illustration of maximum and minimum projection distances for the PG-D120U with a picture size of 100 inches (254 cm). Move the projector forward or backward if the edges of the image are distorted.
• Ceiling-mount is possible when using the optional ceiling-mount bracket. • Before mounting the projector, be sure to contact your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Ser- vice Center to obtain the manufacturer recommended ceiling mount bracket (sold separately). (AN-XGCM50 Ceiling Mount Bracket, AN-EP101AP Extension Tube for AN-XGCM50.)
Connecting a Computer You can connect your projector to a computer for easy projection of full color computer images. See page 26 for details on the connections. Connecting the projector to the computer Connect one end of the supplied computer cable into the COMPUTER INPUT (1 or 2) port on the projector and the other end into the RGB signal output port (Monitor Out) on the computer.
Connecting a Computer Connecting to the Computer Input Port You can connect your projector to a computer for easy projection of full-color computer images. a. Connecting an IBM-PC (VGA, SVGA, Rear ports of the projector XGA) Series computer Computer input port 1,024 768 maximum resolution Plug one end of the supplied computer cable...
Connecting Video Equipment You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disk player or external audio components. CAUTION • Always turn off the projector while connecting to video equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the equip- ment being connected.
• 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 (PFILD0076CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it.
(See page 28.) • Cooling fan breakdown. • Take the projector to your nearest Autho- • Internal circuit failure. rized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. • Burnt-out lamp. • Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 30...
Indicators” on page 29.) The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-screen Display (see page 19). 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-XGNV4SU/1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
Replacing the Projection Lamp Resetting the lamp timer • Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp. Connect the power Reset the lamp timer. cord. Plug the power cord into the AC While pressing ADJUSTMENT “LAMP 0000H” is displayed, in- socket of the projector.
Transporting the Projector When transporting the projector, carry it by the carrying handle on the side of the projector. Using the Carrying Handle CAUTION • Always put on the lens cap to prevent damage to the lens when transporting the projector. •...
Connection Pin Assignments Analog Computer 1 and 2 Signal Input Computer Input Analog Ports: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector 1. Video input (red) 9. Not connected 2. Video input (green) 10. GND 3. Video input (blue) 11. GND 4. Reserve input 1 12.
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RS-232C Port Specifications Commands EXAMPLE • When “BRIGHT” of RGB 1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT is set to Computer Projector → ← • If a dash (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space. If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.
Input Signals (Recommended Timing) The computer output signal timing of different types of computer signals are shown below for reference. For IBM and compatibles For Macintosh Series VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL HORIZONTAL SYNC SIGNAL C-SYNC(H) VIDEO SIGNAL VERTICAL e = 2 dot SYNC SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL C-SYNC(V)
(QCNW-4870CEZZ), Air filter (PFILD0076CEZZ), Lens cap (GCOVH1307CESA), Power cord (QACCU5013CEZZ) This SHARP projector uses LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels. This will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the These very sophisticated panels contain 485,616 pixels ( RGB) unit.