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ENGLISH Before using the projector, please read this equipment. Model No.: DT-500 Serial No.: WARNING: High brightness light source. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. U.S.A. Do not stare into the...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. Introduction IMPORTANT • For your assistance in the literature accompanying the product. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. WARNING: FCC Regulations state that children do not expose this information. • Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that may be of ...
ENGLISH Before using the projector, please read this equipment. Model No.: DT-500 Serial No.: WARNING: High brightness light source. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. U.S.A. Do not stare into the...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. Introduction IMPORTANT • For your assistance in the literature accompanying the product. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. WARNING: FCC Regulations state that children do not expose this information. • Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that may be of ...
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... the interference by one or more of America, the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org . Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See "Replacing the Lamp" on the remote control. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with any interference received,...and used in accordance with Part 15 of conformity SHARP PROJECTOR, MODEL DT-500 This device complies with the operation manual, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters standby mode. For disposal or recycling information...
... the interference by one or more of America, the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org . Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See "Replacing the Lamp" on the remote control. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with any interference received,...and used in accordance with Part 15 of conformity SHARP PROJECTOR, MODEL DT-500 This device complies with the operation manual, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters standby mode. For disposal or recycling information...
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... 10 Part Names and Functions 11 Inserting the Batteries 14 Usable Range 15 Quick Start Quick Start 16 Setup Setting up the Projector 18 Setting up the Projector 18 Standard Setup (Front Projection) ....... 18 Ceiling-mount Setup 18 Projection (PRJ) Mode 19 Picture (Screen) Size and...43 Adjusting the Color Temperature ......... 44 Adjusting the Colors 44 Progressive 44 4 Reducing Image Noise (DNR 45 Switching the Iris Setting 45 Lamp Setting 45 Computer Image Adjustment ("Fine Sync" menu 46 Adjusting the Computer Image 46 Special Modes Setting 46 Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment...
... 10 Part Names and Functions 11 Inserting the Batteries 14 Usable Range 15 Quick Start Quick Start 16 Setup Setting up the Projector 18 Setting up the Projector 18 Standard Setup (Front Projection) ....... 18 Ceiling-mount Setup 18 Projection (PRJ) Mode 19 Picture (Screen) Size and...43 Adjusting the Color Temperature ......... 44 Adjusting the Colors 44 Progressive 44 4 Reducing Image Noise (DNR 45 Switching the Iris Setting 45 Lamp Setting 45 Computer Image Adjustment ("Fine Sync" menu 46 Adjusting the Computer Image 46 Special Modes Setting 46 Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment...
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Introduction Reference Appendix Maintenance 51 Maintenance Indicators 52 Regarding the Lamp 54 Lamp 54 Caution Concerning the Lamp 54 Replacing the Lamp 54 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit 55 Resetting the Lamp Timer 56 Connecting Pin Assignments 57 Computer Compatibility Chart 58 Troubleshooting 59 Service Information (For the U.S.) ..... 60 Specifications 61 Dimensions 62 Index 63 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY (VALID IN USA ONLY 64 LIMITED WARRANTY (VALID IN CANADA ONLY 65 5
Introduction Reference Appendix Maintenance 51 Maintenance Indicators 52 Regarding the Lamp 54 Lamp 54 Caution Concerning the Lamp 54 Replacing the Lamp 54 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit 55 Resetting the Lamp Timer 56 Connecting Pin Assignments 57 Computer Compatibility Chart 58 Troubleshooting 59 Service Information (For the U.S.) ..... 60 Specifications 61 Dimensions 62 Index 63 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY (VALID IN USA ONLY 64 LIMITED WARRANTY (VALID IN CANADA ONLY 65 5
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... for long hours will return the projector to occasionally rest your eyes occasionally. I Potential hazard of glass par- When using the projector in a high position, ensure that this can affect the longevity of approximately 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) or more often. I...at altitudes of the optical system. In case of the projector is not a malfunction. I The operating temperature of lamp rupture, contact your projector. Observe the following safeguards when setting up your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for replacement. Internal cleaning ...
... for long hours will return the projector to occasionally rest your eyes occasionally. I Potential hazard of glass par- When using the projector in a high position, ensure that this can affect the longevity of approximately 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) or more often. I...at altitudes of the optical system. In case of the projector is not a malfunction. I The operating temperature of lamp rupture, contact your projector. Observe the following safeguards when setting up your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for replacement. Internal cleaning ...
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... or other cables connected to it to hard impact and/or vibration, as the cooling fan also stops. 9 Using the projector in other countries I The power supply voltage and the shape of the air vents, " " and " " will turn..., as this can cause damage due to changes in damage. I Please read the operation manuals of the projector and the equipment to be sure to use an appropriate power cord for instructions on the circumstances and the ...the power cord of the plastic cover. ing indicator on the projector will vary, depending on how to rise, the lamp will illuminate in .
... or other cables connected to it to hard impact and/or vibration, as the cooling fan also stops. 9 Using the projector in other countries I The power supply voltage and the shape of the air vents, " " and " " will turn..., as this can cause damage due to changes in damage. I Please read the operation manuals of the projector and the equipment to be sure to use an appropriate power cord for instructions on the circumstances and the ...the power cord of the plastic cover. ing indicator on the projector will vary, depending on how to rise, the lamp will illuminate in .
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Accessories Supplied accessories Remote control RRMCGA444WJSB Two R-03 batteries ("AAA" size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar) Lens cap (attached) CCAPHA024WJSA • Operation manual Power cord for U.S. Please check with your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. 10 and Canada, etc. (6' (1.8 m)) QACCDA007WJPZ Optional accessories I Lamp unit I 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (10' (3.0 m)) AN-100LP AN-C3CP2 Note • Some of the optional accessories may not be available depending on the region.
Accessories Supplied accessories Remote control RRMCGA444WJSB Two R-03 batteries ("AAA" size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar) Lens cap (attached) CCAPHA024WJSA • Operation manual Power cord for U.S. Please check with your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. 10 and Canada, etc. (6' (1.8 m)) QACCDA007WJPZ Optional accessories I Lamp unit I 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (10' (3.0 m)) AN-100LP AN-C3CP2 Note • Some of the optional accessories may not be available depending on the region.
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Projector Top View Power indicator 28, 52 28, 52 Lamp indicator STANDBY/ON 28 button For turning the power on the menu. HEIGHT 30 ADJUST lever 52 Temperature warning indicator 29 INPUT buttons (P/R) For switching ... the screen size. Front View Focus ring 30 For adjusting the focus. ENTER button 41 For setting items selected or adjusted on and putting the projector into standby mode. Introduction Part Names and Functions Numbers in Z refer to attach or remove. 11
Projector Top View Power indicator 28, 52 28, 52 Lamp indicator STANDBY/ON 28 button For turning the power on the menu. HEIGHT 30 ADJUST lever 52 Temperature warning indicator 29 INPUT buttons (P/R) For switching ... the screen size. Front View Focus ring 30 For adjusting the focus. ENTER button 41 For setting items selected or adjusted on and putting the projector into standby mode. Introduction Part Names and Functions Numbers in Z refer to attach or remove. 11
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... distance of the signal may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. In this case, move the projector away from the remote control can be reflected off a screen for easy operation. When using the remote control • Ensure that you do not drop, expose to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration. Remote...
... distance of the signal may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. In this case, move the projector away from the remote control can be reflected off a screen for easy operation. When using the remote control • Ensure that you do not drop, expose to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration. Remote...
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... image may take some time to start projection. Blinking in green: The lamp is put into the AC socket on the rear of the lamp. It should be experienced within the first minute after the lamp has been illuminated. Turning the Projector On/Off Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into...
... image may take some time to start projection. Blinking in green: The lamp is put into the AC socket on the rear of the lamp. It should be experienced within the first minute after the lamp has been illuminated. Turning the Projector On/Off Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into...
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...cannot be used. *2 Item that cannot be set in the projector. The selectable items vary depending on the selected input, input signals, or adjustment values. M. S. M. S. - "Picture" menu PAGE 1 Picture Picture Mode Contrast 0 Bright 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharp 0 Red 0 Blue 0 INPUT 1 Standard SEL./ADJ. RETURN...component 480I/ 576I signal is input and the Progressive mode is set to "3D Progressive" or "Film Mode", the C.M.S. Saturation Lamp Setting Page 45 Reset C. Hue C. S. - Menu Items The following shows the items that can be set when inputting an RGB...
...cannot be used. *2 Item that cannot be set in the projector. The selectable items vary depending on the selected input, input signals, or adjustment values. M. S. M. S. - "Picture" menu PAGE 1 Picture Picture Mode Contrast 0 Bright 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharp 0 Red 0 Blue 0 INPUT 1 Standard SEL./ADJ. RETURN...component 480I/ 576I signal is input and the Progressive mode is set to "3D Progressive" or "Film Mode", the C.M.S. Saturation Lamp Setting Page 45 Reset C. Hue C. S. - Menu Items The following shows the items that can be set when inputting an RGB...
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...-N PAL-60 Signal Type Page 48 *2 Auto RGB Component HDMI Setting Page 48 Background Page 48 Auto Power Off [On/Off] Page 49 Lamp Timer(Life) Page 49 PRJ Mode Page 49 Standard Enhanced Blue None Sub menu Front Ceiling + Front Rear Ceiling + Rear RS-232C Page 50... for INPUT 3 or INPUT 4. sig. "Options1" menu Options 1 Image Shift Overscan H Overscan V Subtitle OSD Display Video System Signal Type HDMI Setting Background Auto Power Off Lamp Timer(Life) SEL./ADJ. Cur. freq : H 33.8 kHz / V 60 Hz SEL./ADJ. RETURN INPUT 1 0 0 0 0 On Auto Auto Standard Blue On 0h 100% ...
...-N PAL-60 Signal Type Page 48 *2 Auto RGB Component HDMI Setting Page 48 Background Page 48 Auto Power Off [On/Off] Page 49 Lamp Timer(Life) Page 49 PRJ Mode Page 49 Standard Enhanced Blue None Sub menu Front Ceiling + Front Rear Ceiling + Rear RS-232C Page 50... for INPUT 3 or INPUT 4. sig. "Options1" menu Options 1 Image Shift Overscan H Overscan V Subtitle OSD Display Video System Signal Type HDMI Setting Background Auto Power Off Lamp Timer(Life) SEL./ADJ. Cur. freq : H 33.8 kHz / V 60 Hz SEL./ADJ. RETURN INPUT 1 0 0 0 0 On Auto Auto Standard Blue On 0h 100% ...
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.... For more contrast. The Picture Mode settings of each item when selecting Picture Mode CLR Temp BrilliantColor™ IRIS Lamp Setting 7500K 0 High Brightness Bright 7500K 0 High Brightness Bright 7500K 2 High Brightness Bright 6500K 0 High Brightness Eco... ("Picture" menu) Q PAGE 1 Picture Picture Mode Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue INPUT 1 Standard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q PAGE 2 Picture Picture Mode CLR Temp BrilliantColor™ C. Progressive DNR IRIS Lamp Setting Reset Menu operation n Page 41 7500K 1 INPUT 1 Standard 3D Progressive...
.... For more contrast. The Picture Mode settings of each item when selecting Picture Mode CLR Temp BrilliantColor™ IRIS Lamp Setting 7500K 0 High Brightness Bright 7500K 0 High Brightness Bright 7500K 2 High Brightness Bright 6500K 0 High Brightness Eco... ("Picture" menu) Q PAGE 1 Picture Picture Mode Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue INPUT 1 Standard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q PAGE 2 Picture Picture Mode CLR Temp BrilliantColor™ C. Progressive DNR IRIS Lamp Setting Reset Menu operation n Page 41 7500K 1 INPUT 1 Standard 3D Progressive...
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... over high brightness. Selectable items Description High Brightness High brightness is set to "Eco+Quiet", the power consumption will decrease and the lamp life will extend. (Projection brightness decreases approximately 13%.) Useful Features 45 This function controls the quantity of the projected light and the ...contrast is blurry. • When the contours and colors of the image. Note Set "DNR" to change the Iris. (See page 38.) 8 Lamp Setting Selectable items Brightness Bright 100% Eco + Approx. Note • You can also use l IRIS on the remote control to "OFF" in ...
... over high brightness. Selectable items Description High Brightness High brightness is set to "Eco+Quiet", the power consumption will decrease and the lamp life will extend. (Projection brightness decreases approximately 13%.) Useful Features 45 This function controls the quantity of the projected light and the ...contrast is blurry. • When the contours and colors of the image. Note Set "DNR" to change the Iris. (See page 38.) 8 Lamp Setting Selectable items Brightness Bright 100% Eco + Approx. Note • You can also use l IRIS on the remote control to "OFF" in ...
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... of the display. Using the "Options" Menu Options 1 1 Image Shift 2 Overscan H 2 Overscan V 3 Subtitle 4 OSD Display 5 Video System 6 Signal Type 7 HDMI Setting 8 Background 9 Auto Power Off 0 Lamp Timer(Life) INPUT 1 0 0 0 0 On Auto Auto Standard Blue On 0h 100% Settings on the remote control to adjust the image position. 3 Adjusting the Vertical Size...
... of the display. Using the "Options" Menu Options 1 1 Image Shift 2 Overscan H 2 Overscan V 3 Subtitle 4 OSD Display 5 Video System 6 Signal Type 7 HDMI Setting 8 Background 9 Auto Power Off 0 Lamp Timer(Life) INPUT 1 0 0 0 0 On Auto Auto Standard Blue On 0h 100% Settings on the remote control to adjust the image position. 3 Adjusting the Vertical Size...
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... to indicate the remaining minutes. 0 Checking the Lamp Life Status You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage). Lamp usage condition "Life" Operated exclusively with Lamp Setting set to "Eco + Quiet" Operated exclusively with Lamp Setting set to "On", 5 minutes before the projector enters standby mode, the message "Enter STANDBY mode...
... to indicate the remaining minutes. 0 Checking the Lamp Life Status You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage). Lamp usage condition "Life" Operated exclusively with Lamp Setting set to "Eco + Quiet" Operated exclusively with Lamp Setting set to "On", 5 minutes before the projector enters standby mode, the message "Enter STANDBY mode...
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.... Special Modes • "Options1" menu - This reduces power consumption when the projector is in standby mode. Lamp Timer (Life) - Eco The RS-232C function is switched off when the projector is in standby mode. Selectable items Description 9600bps Transmission speed is in standby mode.... When "STANDBY Mode" has been set the baud rate of approximately 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) or more. Language Selectable items Description Standard The RS-232C function is activated even if the projector is slow. Using the "Options" Menu (Continued) Menu operation n Page 41 2...
.... Special Modes • "Options1" menu - This reduces power consumption when the projector is in standby mode. Lamp Timer (Life) - Eco The RS-232C function is switched off when the projector is in standby mode. Selectable items Description 9600bps Transmission speed is in standby mode.... When "STANDBY Mode" has been set the baud rate of approximately 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) or more. Language Selectable items Description Standard The RS-232C function is activated even if the projector is slow. Using the "Options" Menu (Continued) Menu operation n Page 41 2...
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...follow the procedures given below. When the percentage becomes 0%, it will change to blockage of the picture. Indicators on the Projector Power indicator Lamp indicator Temperature warning indicator Red on Green on Red blinks Green blinks Green on Green blinks Red on Off Red on ... problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter standby mode. About the lamp indicator I If you try to turn on the projector a fourth time without replacing the lamp, the projector will be sure to be changed. (See page 53...
...follow the procedures given below. When the percentage becomes 0%, it will change to blockage of the picture. Indicators on the Projector Power indicator Lamp indicator Temperature warning indicator Red on Green on Red blinks Green blinks Green on Green blinks Red on Off Red on ... problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter standby mode. About the lamp indicator I If you try to turn on the projector a fourth time without replacing the lamp, the projector will be sure to be changed. (See page 53...
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... running. Possible Solution • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation. (see page 8) • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for repair. • Please exercise care when replacing the lamp. • Securely install the cover. ...the power cord from the AC outlet, and then connect it again. • Carefully replace the lamp. (See page 55.) • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for advice. Maintenance indicator Temperature warning indicator Normal Off Abnormal Red on...
... running. Possible Solution • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation. (see page 8) • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for repair. • Please exercise care when replacing the lamp. • Securely install the cover. ...the power cord from the AC outlet, and then connect it again. • Carefully replace the lamp. (See page 55.) • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for advice. Maintenance indicator Temperature warning indicator Normal Off Abnormal Red on...
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... of exposure to failure largely varies depending on the individual lamp and/or the condition and the frequency of purchase, nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. Replacing the Lamp • Do not remove the lamp unit from your projector to a lapse of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer, please call tollfree: 1-888-GO...
... of exposure to failure largely varies depending on the individual lamp and/or the condition and the frequency of purchase, nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. Replacing the Lamp • Do not remove the lamp unit from your projector to a lapse of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer, please call tollfree: 1-888-GO...