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IMPORTANT • For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector, please record the Model and Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this information. • Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of "Supplied accessories" on page 10. Model No.: Serial No.: ii
IMPORTANT • For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector, please record the Model and Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this information. • Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of "Supplied accessories" on page 10. Model No.: Serial No.: ii
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...exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk or electric shock to your new SHARP Projector, using the projector, please read this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to the presence of important operating ... warranty applicable to persons. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not stare directly into the beam of projector. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. ONLY 1 Do not stare into the beam of light. WARRANTY This is intended to ...
...exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk or electric shock to your new SHARP Projector, using the projector, please read this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to the presence of important operating ... warranty applicable to persons. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not stare directly into the beam of projector. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. ONLY 1 Do not stare into the beam of light. WARRANTY This is intended to ...
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...electronic equipment such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are designed to correct the interference at 1-800-BE-SHARP. In a domestic environment this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will not... life expectancy of the FCC Rules. ONLY Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See "Replacing the Lamp" on the picture screen. This SHARP projector uses a DLP® chip. This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which case the user may cause harmful interference to take adequate...
...electronic equipment such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are designed to correct the interference at 1-800-BE-SHARP. In a domestic environment this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will not... life expectancy of the FCC Rules. ONLY Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See "Replacing the Lamp" on the picture screen. This SHARP projector uses a DLP® chip. This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which case the user may cause harmful interference to take adequate...
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... operate all models in this operation Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting "Bright". • This operation can also be performed by using the projector. ADJ PRJ - Introduction How to the previous screen when the menu is displayed. 2 Press Q or O and select "Picture" to adjust... button • Press RETURN to return to Read this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display are slightly different, depending on the projector. 1 Press MENU/HELP. • The "Picture" menu screen for explanation, and may differ slightly from the actual display. MENU/HELP...
... operate all models in this operation Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting "Bright". • This operation can also be performed by using the projector. ADJ PRJ - Introduction How to the previous screen when the menu is displayed. 2 Press Q or O and select "Picture" to adjust... button • Press RETURN to return to Read this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display are slightly different, depending on the projector. 1 Press MENU/HELP. • The "Picture" menu screen for explanation, and may differ slightly from the actual display. MENU/HELP...
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... View 12 Inserting the Batteries 14 Usable Range 15 Quick Start Quick Start 16 Setup and Projection 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 Screen Size and Projection Distance...41 Adjusting the Color Temperature ......... 41 Adjusting the Colors 41 Progressive 42 Reducing Image Noise (DNR 42 Lamp Setting 42 Adjusting the Projector Image ("SCR - ADJ" Menu 43 Setting the Resize Mode 43 Adjusting the Image Position 43 Keystone Correction 43 Setting the On-screen...
... View 12 Inserting the Batteries 14 Usable Range 15 Quick Start Quick Start 16 Setup and Projection 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 Screen Size and Projection Distance...41 Adjusting the Color Temperature ......... 41 Adjusting the Colors 41 Progressive 42 Reducing Image Noise (DNR 42 Lamp Setting 42 Adjusting the Projector Image ("SCR - ADJ" Menu 43 Setting the Resize Mode 43 Adjusting the Image Position 43 Keystone Correction 43 Setting the On-screen...
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Introduction Troubleshooting with the "Help" Menu 48 Utilizing the "Help" Menu Functions .... 48 Reference Appendix Maintenance 49 Maintenance Indicators 50 Regarding the Lamp 52 Lamp 52 Caution Concerning the Lamp 52 Replacing the Lamp 52 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit 53 Resetting the Lamp Timer 54 Storing the Projector 55 How to Use the Storage Case 55 Connecting Pin Assignments 56 RS-232C Specifications and Commands 58 Computer Compatibility Chart 63 Troubleshooting 64 For SHARP Assistance 66 Specifications 67 Dimensions 68 Index 69 5
Introduction Troubleshooting with the "Help" Menu 48 Utilizing the "Help" Menu Functions .... 48 Reference Appendix Maintenance 49 Maintenance Indicators 50 Regarding the Lamp 52 Lamp 52 Caution Concerning the Lamp 52 Replacing the Lamp 52 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit 53 Resetting the Lamp Timer 54 Storing the Projector 55 How to Use the Storage Case 55 Connecting Pin Assignments 56 RS-232C Specifications and Commands 58 Computer Compatibility Chart 63 Troubleshooting 64 For SHARP Assistance 66 Specifications 67 Dimensions 68 Index 69 5
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...your eyes occasionally. ■ Continuously watching the screen for long hours will disappear after the projector is used for replacement. Avoid locations with thin air, set up your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for a while. Do not block the exhaust and intake vents. ... direct sunlight or bright light. ■ Position the screen so that it is carefully secure to avoid personal injury caused by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. This is normal and is first turned on a level site within the adjustment range (9 degrees) of glass...
...your eyes occasionally. ■ Continuously watching the screen for long hours will disappear after the projector is used for replacement. Avoid locations with thin air, set up your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for a while. Do not block the exhaust and intake vents. ... direct sunlight or bright light. ■ Position the screen so that it is carefully secure to avoid personal injury caused by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. This is normal and is first turned on a level site within the adjustment range (9 degrees) of glass...
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... disconnect any other audio- Info • The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and its performance is running, some parts of the projector may affect the cabinet color or cause deformation of the plastic cover. Please download Adobe® Reader® from the AC outlet and ...picture. ing indicator on the region or country you are using the "File", "Open" menu. 9 jector manuals. Introduction Caution regarding usage of the projector ■ If you are not to use an appropriate power cord for Windows® (For Macintosh®, skip step 2). 1 Insert the CD-...
... disconnect any other audio- Info • The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and its performance is running, some parts of the projector may affect the cabinet color or cause deformation of the plastic cover. Please download Adobe® Reader® from the AC outlet and ...picture. ing indicator on the region or country you are using the "File", "Open" menu. 9 jector manuals. Introduction Caution regarding usage of the projector ■ If you are not to use an appropriate power cord for Windows® (For Macintosh®, skip step 2). 1 Insert the CD-...
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... accessories ■ Lamp unit ■ Ceiling-mount adaptor ■ Ceiling-mount unit ■ Remote receiver ■ 3 RCA to the wall outlet in your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. 10 and For Australia, New Canada, etc. Please check with your country. • Operation manual (this manual and CD-ROM ) Note...
... accessories ■ Lamp unit ■ Ceiling-mount adaptor ■ Ceiling-mount unit ■ Remote receiver ■ 3 RCA to the wall outlet in your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. 10 and For Australia, New Canada, etc. Please check with your country. • Operation manual (this manual and CD-ROM ) Note...
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ENTER button For setting 38 items selected or adjusted on and putting the projector into standby mode. Push both sides of the cooling fan and extending the lamp life. 29 VOL (Volume) buttons (-O/Q+) For adjusting the speaker sound level. ... Focus ring For adjusting the focus. Front View Zoom ring 26 For enlarging/ reducing the picture. KEYSTONE 28 button For entering the Keystone Correction mode. Projector Top View Power indicator 25, 50 STANDBY/ON 25 button For turning the power on the menu. Introduction Part Names and Functions Numbers in this...
ENTER button For setting 38 items selected or adjusted on and putting the projector into standby mode. Push both sides of the cooling fan and extending the lamp life. 29 VOL (Volume) buttons (-O/Q+) For adjusting the speaker sound level. ... Focus ring For adjusting the focus. Front View Zoom ring 26 For enlarging/ reducing the picture. KEYSTONE 28 button For entering the Keystone Correction mode. Projector Top View Power indicator 25, 50 STANDBY/ON 25 button For turning the power on the menu. Introduction Part Names and Functions Numbers in this...
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... 22 S-VIDEO input terminal Terminal for connecting video equipment with an S-video terminal. 24 RS-232C terminal Terminal for controlling the projector using a computer. 34 USB terminal Terminal connecting with the USB terminal on how to use with the system for computer RGB, ... and DVI-I input 21 terminal Terminal for connecting video equipment. Kensington Security Standard connector Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for computer RGB and component signals. Rear View Terminals AUDIO 1 input terminal 23 COMPUTER/ 21...
... 22 S-VIDEO input terminal Terminal for connecting video equipment with an S-video terminal. 24 RS-232C terminal Terminal for controlling the projector using a computer. 34 USB terminal Terminal connecting with the USB terminal on how to use with the system for computer RGB, ... and DVI-I input 21 terminal Terminal for connecting video equipment. Kensington Security Standard connector Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for computer RGB and component signals. Rear View Terminals AUDIO 1 input terminal 23 COMPUTER/ 21...
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... button • For the Right click when with the USB connection (using a USB cable or the optional remote receiver). STANDBY button 25 For putting the projector into the standby mode. COMPUTER, DVI, 29 S-VIDEO, VIDEO buttons For switching to a computer.
... button • For the Right click when with the USB connection (using a USB cable or the optional remote receiver). STANDBY button 25 For putting the projector into the standby mode. COMPUTER, DVI, 29 S-VIDEO, VIDEO buttons For switching to a computer.
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... disposing of worn-out batteries. 14 Battery fluid from leaked batteries is incorrectly replaced. Be sure to replace them as soon as possible with this projector may cause them to leak or explode. Caution • Danger of the cover into the opening, and lower the cover until it clicks in can...
... disposing of worn-out batteries. 14 Battery fluid from leaked batteries is incorrectly replaced. Be sure to replace them as soon as possible with this projector may cause them to leak or explode. Caution • Danger of the cover into the opening, and lower the cover until it clicks in can...
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In this case, move the projector away from the remote control can be reflected off a screen for easy operation. Remote control sensor Note • The signal from the fluorescent lamp. 30... signal may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. When using the remote control • Ensure that you do not drop it or expose it to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration.
In this case, move the projector away from the remote control can be reflected off a screen for easy operation. Remote control sensor Note • The signal from the fluorescent lamp. 30... signal may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. When using the remote control • Ensure that you do not drop it or expose it to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration.
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... the computer and plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector and the computer is explained using one example. 3 8 STANDBY/ON button 6 INPUT buttons 8 STANDBY button 3 ON button 4 ENTER button 6 COMPUTER button 5 Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) 5 ...KEYSTONE button 4 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 4 HEIGHT ADJUST lever 4 ENTER button 5 Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) 5 KEYSTONE button 1. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector When connecting equipment other than a computer, see the page described below for each step. Remove the lens cap and turn the...
... the computer and plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector and the computer is explained using one example. 3 8 STANDBY/ON button 6 INPUT buttons 8 STANDBY button 3 ON button 4 ENTER button 6 COMPUTER button 5 Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) 5 ...KEYSTONE button 4 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 4 HEIGHT ADJUST lever 4 ENTER button 5 Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) 5 KEYSTONE button 1. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector When connecting equipment other than a computer, see the page described below for each step. Remove the lens cap and turn the...
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...the remote control, and then press the button again while the confirmation message is set to put the projector into standby mode. Shrinks lower side. On the On the remote projector control On-screen display _P. 25 17 See page 44.) 2 Follow the steps in the Setup...Start 4. Adjust the projected image with the Setup Guide 1 After the projector turns on the remote control. Turn the computer on the projector, the INPUT list appears. Correct trapezoidal distortion Correcting trapezoidal distortion using INPUT on the projector or COMPUTER on , the Setup Guide appears. (When "Setup Guide" ...
...the remote control, and then press the button again while the confirmation message is set to put the projector into standby mode. Shrinks lower side. On the On the remote projector control On-screen display _P. 25 17 See page 44.) 2 Follow the steps in the Setup...Start 4. Adjust the projected image with the Setup Guide 1 After the projector turns on the remote control. Turn the computer on the projector, the INPUT list appears. Correct trapezoidal distortion Correcting trapezoidal distortion using INPUT on the projector or COMPUTER on , the Setup Guide appears. (When "Setup Guide" ...
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... to obtain the recommended ceiling-mount adaptor and unit (sold separately). 18 Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to the screen with the projector's feet flat and level. Doing so will eliminate the need for Keystone correction and provide the best image quality. (See page 28...
... to obtain the recommended ceiling-mount adaptor and unit (sold separately). 18 Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to the screen with the projector's feet flat and level. Doing so will eliminate the need for Keystone correction and provide the best image quality. (See page 28...
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... mounted, rear projection (with a translucent screen) [Menu item ➞ "Ceiling + Rear"] Indication of the 4 projection modes shown in "SCR-ADJ" menu. Projection (PRJ) Mode The projector can use . (You can set the PRJ mode in the diagram below.
... mounted, rear projection (with a translucent screen) [Menu item ➞ "Ceiling + Rear"] Indication of the 4 projection modes shown in "SCR-ADJ" menu. Projection (PRJ) Mode The projector can use . (You can set the PRJ mode in the diagram below.
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... the lens center to the bottom of the image (cm/in) S: Adjustable range of error in the values in ) See page 43. Setting up the Projector (Continued) Screen Size and Projection Distance NORMAL Mode (4:3) Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L] Diag. [χ] Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2] 300Љ (762 cm...
... the lens center to the bottom of the image (cm/in) S: Adjustable range of error in the values in ) See page 43. Setting up the Projector (Continued) Screen Size and Projection Distance NORMAL Mode (4:3) Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L] Diag. [χ] Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2] 300Љ (762 cm...
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...your near- tor. Contact your computer's external output port. 21 est Macintosh Dealer. • Depending on the computer you turn on the projector COMPUTER/ COMPONENT RGB output terminal mini D-sub 15 pin to the operation manual of the connecting equipment. • You may need other ...cord of the projector is unplugged from the AC outlet and turn off the equipment to not work. • A Macintosh adaptor may be required for a list of computer signals compatible with some of the functions to be connected. After making all the connections are using a SHARP notebook computer)....
...your near- tor. Contact your computer's external output port. 21 est Macintosh Dealer. • Depending on the computer you turn on the projector COMPUTER/ COMPONENT RGB output terminal mini D-sub 15 pin to the operation manual of the connecting equipment. • You may need other ...cord of the projector is unplugged from the AC outlet and turn off the equipment to not work. • A Macintosh adaptor may be required for a list of computer signals compatible with some of the functions to be connected. After making all the connections are using a SHARP notebook computer)....