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...To ensure that any safety notification of light, or view directly. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. PG-A20X_E_PDF_P01_03.p65 1 -1 03.4.23, 9:54 AM Do not stare into the beam of your purchase... service and labor warranty applicable to rain or moisture. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...U.S.A. Be especially careful that children do not expose this product to your new SHARP Projector, using the projector, please read this equipment in which case the user may be required to...
...To ensure that any safety notification of light, or view directly. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. PG-A20X_E_PDF_P01_03.p65 1 -1 03.4.23, 9:54 AM Do not stare into the beam of your purchase... service and labor warranty applicable to rain or moisture. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...U.S.A. Be especially careful that children do not expose this product to your new SHARP Projector, using the projector, please read this equipment in which case the user may be required to...
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.... "QUICK GUIDE" Label This SHARP projector uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. Disposal of the unit. -2 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P01_03.p65 2 03.4.23, 9:54 AM ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING THE LAMP. POTENTIAL HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF LAMP HAS RUPTURED. ETEINDRE LA LAMPE AVANT DE PROCEDER A L'ENTRETIEN...must conform to align the label bottom and the upper part of the "Notevision" logo on the picture screen. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This projector utilizes tin-lead solder, and a pressurized lamp containing a small amount of mercury. HANDLE WITH CARE. DANGER POTENTIEL DE ...
.... "QUICK GUIDE" Label This SHARP projector uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. Disposal of the unit. -2 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P01_03.p65 2 03.4.23, 9:54 AM ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING THE LAMP. POTENTIAL HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF LAMP HAS RUPTURED. ETEINDRE LA LAMPE AVANT DE PROCEDER A L'ENTRETIEN...must conform to align the label bottom and the upper part of the "Notevision" logo on the picture screen. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This projector utilizes tin-lead solder, and a pressurized lamp containing a small amount of mercury. HANDLE WITH CARE. DANGER POTENTIEL DE ...
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... PAL-60 and NTSC4.43) • HD input compatible (1080I, 720P and 480P) • Computer input compatible (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and SXGA+) 6. XXXXXXXX • XXXXXXX -3 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P01_03.p65 3 03.4.23, 9:54 AM High Brightness Despite Compact Size • Use of 100" at just 3.3 meters (10' 10...adjacent to the projector. • Short throw lens allows for easy operation. 4. Simply and Easy Operation • Color-coded connections allows for hassle-free set-up. • Frequently used buttons, lens placement are positioned for image size of 180 W SHP lamp achieves excellent color...
... PAL-60 and NTSC4.43) • HD input compatible (1080I, 720P and 480P) • Computer input compatible (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and SXGA+) 6. XXXXXXXX • XXXXXXX -3 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P01_03.p65 3 03.4.23, 9:54 AM High Brightness Despite Compact Size • Use of 100" at just 3.3 meters (10' 10...adjacent to the projector. • Short throw lens allows for easy operation. 4. Simply and Easy Operation • Color-coded connections allows for hassle-free set-up. • Frequently used buttons, lens placement are positioned for image size of 180 W SHP lamp achieves excellent color...
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...Setup Connecting the Projector to Other Devices .... 15 Before Connecting 15 This projector can be connected to 15 Connecting the Power Cord 15 Connecting the Projector to a Computer 16 Connecting to Video Equipment 18 Controlling the Projector Using a ...Locking the operation Buttons 43 Taking the Keylock off 43 Using the "Options" Menu 44 Lamp Timer (Life) (Checking the Lamp Life Status 44 Keystone (Setting the Keystone Correction Mode 44 OSD Display (Setting On-screen... /Inverting Projected Images 50 Setting the Projection Mode 50 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P04_05.p65 4 03.4.23, 9:54 AM
...Setup Connecting the Projector to Other Devices .... 15 Before Connecting 15 This projector can be connected to 15 Connecting the Power Cord 15 Connecting the Projector to a Computer 16 Connecting to Video Equipment 18 Controlling the Projector Using a ...Locking the operation Buttons 43 Taking the Keylock off 43 Using the "Options" Menu 44 Lamp Timer (Life) (Checking the Lamp Life Status 44 Keystone (Setting the Keystone Correction Mode 44 OSD Display (Setting On-screen... /Inverting Projected Images 50 Setting the Projection Mode 50 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P04_05.p65 4 03.4.23, 9:54 AM
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... Caution Concerning the Lamp 57 Replacing the Lamp 57 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit 58 Resetting the Lamp Timer 59 Connecting Pin Assignments 60 RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings 61 Computer Compatibility Chart 62 Troubleshooting 63 For SHARP Assistance 65 Specifications 66 Dimensions 67 Glossary 68 Index 69 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P04_05.p65 5 -5 03.4.23, 9:54...
... Caution Concerning the Lamp 57 Replacing the Lamp 57 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit 58 Resetting the Lamp Timer 59 Connecting Pin Assignments 60 RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings 61 Computer Compatibility Chart 62 Troubleshooting 63 For SHARP Assistance 65 Specifications 66 Dimensions 67 Glossary 68 Index 69 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P04_05.p65 5 -5 03.4.23, 9:54...
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... power cord for a replacement. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Be sure to read the operation manuals of the projector and the equipment to be performed by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. See "Replacing the Lamp" on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult. I The power supply voltage and...the lens. The sound of the plug may be sure to use in damage. PG-A20X_E_PDF_P06_14.p65 8 03.4.23, 9:55 AM In case of the picture. ity, SHARP recommends that it . When the projector is from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke. As long as this can cause ...
... power cord for a replacement. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Be sure to read the operation manuals of the projector and the equipment to be performed by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. See "Replacing the Lamp" on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult. I The power supply voltage and...the lens. The sound of the plug may be sure to use in damage. PG-A20X_E_PDF_P06_14.p65 8 03.4.23, 9:55 AM In case of the picture. ity, SHARP recommends that it . When the projector is from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke. As long as this can cause ...
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... mode. Replace the lamp when the indicator illuminates red. 55 Temperature warning indicator When the internal temperature rises, this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display are simplified for explanation, and may differ slightly from the lens. -10 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P06_14.p65 10 22...attach it to the lens, then release the buttons to a computer. 55 Lamp indicator Illuminates green indicating normal function. When the power is explained. STANDBY button 28 For putting the projector into the standby mode. AUTO SYNC button 39 For automatically adjusting images when ...
... mode. Replace the lamp when the indicator illuminates red. 55 Temperature warning indicator When the internal temperature rises, this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display are simplified for explanation, and may differ slightly from the lens. -10 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P06_14.p65 10 22...attach it to the lens, then release the buttons to a computer. 55 Lamp indicator Illuminates green indicating normal function. When the power is explained. STANDBY button 28 For putting the projector into the standby mode. AUTO SYNC button 39 For automatically adjusting images when ...
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...expose to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may differ depending on the screen material. In this case, move the projector away from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore be sure to first wipe them and then remove them in a short period, depending...batteries from the remote control once they are kept. flected off a screen for a long time. -13 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P06_14.p65 13 03.4.23, 9:55 AM Battery fluid from the fluorescent lamp. Please follow the precautions below. Using the Remote Control Introduction Usable Range I The remote control can be used...
...expose to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may differ depending on the screen material. In this case, move the projector away from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore be sure to first wipe them and then remove them in a short period, depending...batteries from the remote control once they are kept. flected off a screen for a long time. -13 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P06_14.p65 13 03.4.23, 9:55 AM Battery fluid from the fluorescent lamp. Please follow the precautions below. Using the Remote Control Introduction Usable Range I The remote control can be used...
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...MUTE button INPUT buttons -26 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P26_31.p65 26 03.4.23, 9:57 AM Blinking in green: The lamp is English. Info • The language preset at least 30 seconds after the power has been turned on page 48. After the lamp indicator illuminates, the projector is put into the standby ... shutting down. Note • When entering the keycode, press the buttons previously set , the keycode input box will appear. Green: The lamp is set on the projector or the remote control. • For details about the Anti-Theft function, refer to "Anti-Theft (Setting the Anti-Theft)" on ,...
...MUTE button INPUT buttons -26 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P26_31.p65 26 03.4.23, 9:57 AM Blinking in green: The lamp is English. Info • The language preset at least 30 seconds after the power has been turned on page 48. After the lamp indicator illuminates, the projector is put into the standby ... shutting down. Note • When entering the keycode, press the buttons previously set , the keycode input box will appear. Green: The lamp is set on the projector or the remote control. • For details about the Anti-Theft function, refer to "Anti-Theft (Setting the Anti-Theft)" on ,...
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..."RGB" or set in the projector. I INPUT 1 Mode Main menu Picture Page 36 Fine Sync Page 38 Contrast −30 +30 Bright −30 +30 Color −30 +30 Tint −30 +30 Sharp −30 +30 Red −... K 10500 K Standard Presentation Cinema Game Auto RGB Component Memory 1 Memory 5 Memory OFF Main menu Options Page 44 Language Page 28 Lamp Timer (Life) Keystone OSD Display [ON/OFF] Background Eco Mode [Eco/Standard] Auto Power Off [ON/OFF] Menu Position Menu... to "Auto" and the input signal is recognized as an RGB signal. -30 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P26_31.p65 30 03.4.23, 9:57 AM
..."RGB" or set in the projector. I INPUT 1 Mode Main menu Picture Page 36 Fine Sync Page 38 Contrast −30 +30 Bright −30 +30 Color −30 +30 Tint −30 +30 Sharp −30 +30 Red −... K 10500 K Standard Presentation Cinema Game Auto RGB Component Memory 1 Memory 5 Memory OFF Main menu Options Page 44 Language Page 28 Lamp Timer (Life) Keystone OSD Display [ON/OFF] Background Eco Mode [Eco/Standard] Auto Power Off [ON/OFF] Menu Position Menu... to "Auto" and the input signal is recognized as an RGB signal. -30 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P26_31.p65 30 03.4.23, 9:57 AM
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...Auto", or approximately ±35˚ when set to "NORMAL" (see pages 32 to check the lamp life status. For lamp replacement, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. • The table above indicates rough estimates in each mode shown. Example:... "Options" menu screen for the Keystone Correction. Remaining lamp life changes within the range of the menu screen, see page 40)). -44 PG...
...Auto", or approximately ±35˚ when set to "NORMAL" (see pages 32 to check the lamp life status. For lamp replacement, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. • The table above indicates rough estimates in each mode shown. Example:... "Options" menu screen for the Keystone Correction. Remaining lamp life changes within the range of the menu screen, see page 40)). -44 PG...
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... equipment. In that case, switch the video signal. When connected to Use Functions PG-A20X_E_PDF_P40_50.p65 45 03.4.23, 9:58 AM Note • The video signal can...lamp life and noise are improved when "Eco Mode" is pressed. Eco Mode (Setting the Eco Mode) Select " " (Eco Mode) or " " (Standard Mode) in PAL video equipment. OSD Display (Setting On- are displayed. Sharp...of Video Systems Selectable settings PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 Description When connected to the projector. screen Display) This function allows you to SECAM video equipment. Select " " (...
... equipment. In that case, switch the video signal. When connected to Use Functions PG-A20X_E_PDF_P40_50.p65 45 03.4.23, 9:58 AM Note • The video signal can...lamp life and noise are improved when "Eco Mode" is pressed. Eco Mode (Setting the Eco Mode) Select " " (Eco Mode) or " " (Standard Mode) in PAL video equipment. OSD Display (Setting On- are displayed. Sharp...of Video Systems Selectable settings PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 Description When connected to the projector. screen Display) This function allows you to SECAM video equipment. Select " " (...
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... smoky location. • Ask your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to put the projector into the standby mode. • Wait until the cooling fan stops. Loosen the user service screw (1) that secures the filter/lamp unit cover. AC socket 1 3 User service screw 2 Tab Appendix PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 53 03.4.23, 9:59 AM...
... smoky location. • Ask your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to put the projector into the standby mode. • Wait until the cooling fan stops. Loosen the user service screw (1) that secures the filter/lamp unit cover. AC socket 1 3 User service screw 2 Tab Appendix PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 53 03.4.23, 9:59 AM...
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... the dust off the air filter and cover with a vacuum cleaner extension hose. 1 2 Tab 3 -54 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 54 User service screw 03.4.23, 9:59 AM Note • Be sure the filter/lamp unit cover is correctly installed. • If dust or dirt has collected inside the rear and bottom... with a vacuum cleaner extension hose. 6 Replace the air filter. • Place the air filter underneath the tabs on the filter/lamp unit cover. 7 Replace the filter/lamp unit cover. • Align the tab on unless it is securely installed. Then tighten the user service screw (3) to close it...
... the dust off the air filter and cover with a vacuum cleaner extension hose. 1 2 Tab 3 -54 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 54 User service screw 03.4.23, 9:59 AM Note • Be sure the filter/lamp unit cover is correctly installed. • If dust or dirt has collected inside the rear and bottom... with a vacuum cleaner extension hose. 6 Replace the air filter. • Place the air filter underneath the tabs on the filter/lamp unit cover. 7 Replace the filter/lamp unit cover. • Align the tab on unless it is securely installed. Then tighten the user service screw (3) to close it...
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...lamp for advice. -55 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 55 03.4.23, 9:59 AM Appendix Power indicator Lamp indicator About the lamp indicator Temperature warning indicator About the temperature warning indicator If the temperature inside the projector. I The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector... Abnormal Temperature warning indicator Off Red on/ Standby Lamp indicator Green on / Standby Condition The internal temperature is warming up or shutting down Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer • Internal circuit failure or Service Center...
...lamp for advice. -55 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 55 03.4.23, 9:59 AM Appendix Power indicator Lamp indicator About the lamp indicator Temperature warning indicator About the temperature warning indicator If the temperature inside the projector. I The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector... Abnormal Temperature warning indicator Off Red on/ Standby Lamp indicator Green on / Standby Condition The internal temperature is warming up or shutting down Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer • Internal circuit failure or Service Center...
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...8226; Do not unplug the power cord after that, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red and the lamp may not be sure to power outage or some other cause while using the projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after the projector has entered the standby mode and while the cooling fan ...is turned off for about 90 seconds. -56 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 56 03...
...8226; Do not unplug the power cord after that, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red and the lamp may not be sure to power outage or some other cause while using the projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after the projector has entered the standby mode and while the cooling fan ...is turned off for about 90 seconds. -56 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 56 03...
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... as possible. Appendix PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 57 03.4.23, 9:59 AM -57 Regarding the Lamp Lamp I It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the lamp may be vented into the room from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service...
... as possible. Appendix PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 57 03.4.23, 9:59 AM -57 Regarding the Lamp Lamp I It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the lamp may be vented into the room from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service...
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...Do not loosen other screws except for the filter/lamp unit cover and lamp unit. • Please refer to the installation manual included with the lamp unit. 1 Press STANDBY on the projector STANDBY or on the remote control to put the projector into the standby mode. • Wait until... the power cord from the projector right after use. Warning! • Do not remove the lamp unit from the AC socket. • Leave the lamp until the cooling fan stops. Pressing the tab (2), remove the filter/lamp unit cover (3). -58 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 58 Lamp unit BQC-PGA20X//1 STANDBY button...
...Do not loosen other screws except for the filter/lamp unit cover and lamp unit. • Please refer to the installation manual included with the lamp unit. 1 Press STANDBY on the projector STANDBY or on the remote control to put the projector into the standby mode. • Wait until... the power cord from the projector right after use. Warning! • Do not remove the lamp unit from the AC socket. • Leave the lamp until the cooling fan stops. Pressing the tab (2), remove the filter/lamp unit cover (3). -58 PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 58 Lamp unit BQC-PGA20X//1 STANDBY button...
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... cover. • Align the tab on , even if the power cord is reset. If you reset the lamp timer and continue to the projector. PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 59 Handle Securing screws 3 1 2 User service screw AC socket ON button Volume buttons AUTO SYNC button 03.4.23, 9:59 AM -59 Appendix Then ...
... cover. • Align the tab on , even if the power cord is reset. If you reset the lamp timer and continue to the projector. PG-A20X_E_PDF_P51_62.p65 59 Handle Securing screws 3 1 2 User service screw AC socket ON button Volume buttons AUTO SYNC button 03.4.23, 9:59 AM -59 Appendix Then ...
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... _ _ _ 1 0~100 T L P S _ _ _ 1 0:Off, 1:On, 2:Retry, 3:Waiting, 4:Lamp Error T A B N _ _ _ 1 0:Normal, 1:Temp High, 2:Fan Err, 4:Filter Cover Err, 8:Lamp Life 5% or less, 16:Lamp Burnt-out, 32:Lamp Not Lit, 64:Temp Abnormally High T N A M _ _ _ 1 PROJECTOR NAME I M B K _ _ _ 0 OK or ERR I M B K _ _ _ 1 OK or ...ERR A D J S _ _ _ 1 OK or ERR Note • If an underbar (_) appears in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS. -61 PG...
... _ _ _ 1 0~100 T L P S _ _ _ 1 0:Off, 1:On, 2:Retry, 3:Waiting, 4:Lamp Error T A B N _ _ _ 1 0:Normal, 1:Temp High, 2:Fan Err, 4:Filter Cover Err, 8:Lamp Life 5% or less, 16:Lamp Burnt-out, 32:Lamp Not Lit, 64:Temp Abnormally High T N A M _ _ _ 1 PROJECTOR NAME I M B K _ _ _ 0 OK or ERR I M B K _ _ _ 1 OK or ...ERR A D J S _ _ _ 1 OK or ERR Note • If an underbar (_) appears in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS. -61 PG...