Sharp DT-300 manual

DT -300 SHARP CORPORA TION Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Impreso en Japón Impresso no Japão TINS-B006WJZZ 03P11-JWM Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper . Imprimé sur 100% de papier recyclé. Impreso en 100% de papel reciclado de postconsumo. P apel 100% Reciclado - Cuidado do Meio Ambiente. OPERA TION MANU AL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL[...]

Introduction -1 Before using the pr ojector , please read this operation manual carefull y . There ar e two important reasons for prompt war ranty registration of your new SHARP Pr ojector , using the REGISTRA TION CARD packed with the projector . 1. W ARRANTY This is to assure that you immediately r eceive the full benefit of the parts, service an[...]

-2 W ARNING: The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the pr ojector enters the standby mode. During normal operation, when putting the projector into the standby mode always use the ST ANDBY button on the projector or on the r emote control. Ensur e the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cor[...]

Introduction -3 Contents Introduction Contents ............................................................... 3 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS ............................... 4 Quick Guide ......................................................... 7 Part Names .......................................................... 8 Operating the Remote Control .......[...]

-4 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the pr oduct is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for futur e reference. 3. Heed W arnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All oper[...]

Introduction -5 18. Damage Requiring Ser vice Unplug this product fr om the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. If the power -supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water . d . [...]

-6 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS Be sur e to read the following safeguar ds when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ There is a potential hazard of glass particles if the lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your near- est Sharp Authorized Service Cen- ter or Dealer f or replacement. See “ Replacing the Lamp ” [...]

Introduction -7 The power indicator illuminates green. In this page, connection of the projector and the video equipment is explained as an example for the procedure from setup to projection. Refer to each page for details. Quick Guide Required equipments Video cable Projector Remote control • Insert the batteries. (P age 11 ) Power cord 1. Place[...]

-8 Projector (Front and Top View) Part Names Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. 30 58 58 POWER indicator 6 Exhaust ventilative hole LAMP indicator TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator 39 ADJUSTMENT buttons ( ƒ / ∂ / ß / © ) 39 UNDO button 38 MENU button 35 RESIZE button 31 INPUT button 23 Swivel [...]

Introduction -9 Projector (Rear View) 17 16 62 Intake ventilative hole AC socket Intake ventilative hole 62 18 INPUT 2/DIGIT AL INPUT terminal INPUT 1 COMPONENT terminals (RCA) INPUT 4 VIDEO terminal (RCA) 20 DIGITAL INPUT TYPE switch 15 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO terminal (4-pin Mini DIN) RS-232C terminal (Serviceman only) 11 Remote control sensor 14 DT-300_[...]

-10 Remote Control (Front View) Part Names Remote Control (Top View) FREEZE button 32 31 50 52 39 39 38 39 31 31 31 31 35 47 35 STANDBY button ENTER button 33 KEYSTONE button UNDO button INPUT 1 button INPUT 2 button INPUT 4 button AUTO SYNC button RESIZE button PICTURE SETTING button MENU button 30 ON button ADJUSTMENT buttons ( ƒ / ∂ / ß / ©[...]

Introduction -11 Operating the Remote Control ■ The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration. Note • The signal from the remote control can be reflected off a screen f or easy operation. Howev er , the effectiv e distance of the signal ma y differ due to the screen material. When using the [...]

-12 Accessories Power cord QACCDA007WJPZ Remote control RRMCGA218WJSA T wo AA size batteries Video cable QCNWGA001WJZZ Operation manual TINS-B006WJZZ Lens cap CCAPHA004WJ01 Supplied accessories 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10'' (3.0 m)) AN-C3CP DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor (7.9'' (20 cm)) AN-A1DV DVI cable (9'10'[...]

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-14 Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Before Connecting Note • Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the pr ojector from the A C outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer , be sure that it is the last device t[...]

Connections and Setup -15 Connecting to Video Equipment S-video cable (commercially available) To S-video output terminal To INPUT 3 terminal VCR or other video equipment Connecting to Video Equipment Using an S-video Cable (INPUT 3) Using an S-video cable, a VCR, DVD player or other video equipment can be connected to INPUT 3 input terminal. 1 Con[...]

To INPUT 4 terminal VCR or other video equipment To video output terminal Composite video cable Connecting to Video Equipment Using a Composite Video Cable (INPUT 4) Using a composite video cable, a VCR, DVD player or other video equipment can be con- nected to INPUT 4 input terminal. 1 Connect a composite video cable to the pr ojector . 2 Connect [...]

Setup and Connections -17 Connecting to a DVD Player and DTV Decoder To analog component output terminal To INPUT 1 terminals DVD player or DTV decoder Component cable (commercially available) Connecting to Component Video Equipment Using a Component Cable (INPUT 1) Use a component cable when connecting com- ponent video equipment such as DVD playe[...]

-18 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable T ype: AN-C3CP (9'10" (3.0 m)) DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor T ype: AN-A1D V (7.9" (20 cm)) Optional accessories Connecting to Compo- nent Video Equipment Using a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub Cable and the DVI to 15-pin D-sub Adaptor (INPUT 2) Use a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable and the DVI to 15-pin D-sub adapto[...]

Setup and Connections Optional accessory DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor T ype: AN-A1D V (7.9" (20 cm)) Connecting to RGB Video Equipment Using the DVI to 15-pin D-sub Adaptor and the RGB Cable (INPUT 2) Use the DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor and the RGB cable when connecting RGB video equip- ment such as DVD players and DTV decoders to INPUT 2 termi[...]

-20 Optional accessory DVI cable T ype: AN-C3D V (9'10'' (3.0 m)) To DIGITAL INPUT terminal DIGITAL INPUT TYPE switch DVD player or DTV decoder To DVI digital output terminal DVI cable (sold separately) -20 Connecting to Video Equipment with the DVI Output Terminal Using a DVI Cable (DIGITAL INPUT) Use the DVI cable when connecting v[...]

Connections and Setup -21 Connecting to a Computer Optional accessory DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor T ype: AN-A1D V (7.9" (20 cm)) Connecting to a Computer Using the DVI to 15-pin D-sub Adaptor and the RGB Cable (INPUT 2) 1 Connect a D VI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor to the projector . 2 Connect the above adaptor to an RGB cable. 3 Connect the above [...]

-22 Connecting to a com- puter with DIGITAL RGB output Terminal (DIGITAL INPUT) 1 Slide the “ DIGIT AL INPUT TYPE ” switch on the back ter- minal board to “ PC ” . 2 Connect a DVI cable to the pro- jector . 3 Connect the above cable to the computer . • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. Note • Select DIGIT AL INPUT mod[...]

Connections and Setup -23 1 2 3 Setup Caution • Do not hold the lens when lifting, lower- ing or rotating the projector . • When lowering the projector , be careful not to get your fingers caught in the area be- tween the Swivel Stand and the projector . Note • When the height or direction of the pro- jector is adjusted, the image may become [...]

Setup Removing the Swivel Stand 1 Lift the projector ( 2 ) with press- ing the removing-stand button on the back of the projector ( 1 ). 1 2 Removing- stand button -24 Attaching the Swivel Stand 1 Align the tabs on the front bot- tom of the projector ( 1 ). 2 While holding down the button ( 2 ), place the projector onto the Swivel Stand ( 3 ) to at[...]

Connections and Setup -25 Focusing and Zooming The picture can be focused and zoomed in or out by using the Focus ring and the Zoom knob. 1 Rotate the Focus ring until the image on the screen comes into focus. 2 Slide the Zoom knob. The im- age can be adjusted to the de- sired size within the zoom range. Using the Lens Shift The picture can be adju[...]

-26 Adjusting the Projection Distance Setup • Refer to pages 33 and 34 about the function of Keystone correction and placement of pr ojector using the correction. • Decide the placement of the projector r eferring to the figures on the table and the diagram below according to the size of your scr een and input signal. Center of the screen (a) ([...]

Connections and Setup -27 90 ° 90 ° 90 ° 90 ° Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position • This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the pr ojection height. • Adjust the projection height to match the setup configuration. • The screen can be moved maximum the length of one scr een ver tically using the lens shift[...]

-28 Rear Projection ■ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the au- dience. ■ Use the projector ’ s menu screen to rev erse the projected im- age. (See page 56 for use of this func- tion.) Note • Optimal image quality can be achieved when the projector is positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and lev- eled[...]

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-30 Image Projection -30 TEMP. LAMP POWER LAMP indicator POWER indicator ON button INPUT button ON button INPUT buttons Basic Procedure Connect the required external equipment to the projector before operating the following procedures. Info • The language preset at the factory is English. If you want to change the on-screen display to another lan[...]

Basic Operation -31 3 Press , , , or on the remote control or on the projector to select the IN- PUT mode. • After pressing once on the projector, use to se l ect the desired input mode. Note • When no signal is received, “ NO SIG- NAL ” will be displayed. When a sig- nal that the projector is not preset to receive is received, “ NOT REG.[...]

-32 -32 Turning the Power off 1 Press on the remote con- trol or on the projector , then press or again while the confirmation message is displayed, t o put the projec- tor into the standby mode. • A dimly-lit screen is displayed for a short time to reduce lamp damage. Note • If you accidentally pressed and do not want to put the projector into[...]

Basic Operation -33 Horizontal Keystone Correction V er tical Ke ystone Correction KEYSTONE button " , ' , , | buttons KEYSTONE button " , ' , , | buttons Description Horizontally adjusts the keystone settings. V er tically adjusts the keystone settings. V and H Keystone adjustments are returned to the factory preset setting[...]

-34 Placement of the Pro- jected Image Using the Keystone Correction Place the projector at a distance from the screen that allows images to be projected onto the screen by referring to “ Adjusting the Pro- jection Distance ” on pages 26 and 27. 1 Project the test pattern of the Keystone correction function onto the screen. Rotate the Fo- cus r[...]

-35 Basic Operation Freezing a Moving Image Y ou can instantly freeze a moving image with the remote control. 1 Press . • The projected image is frozen. 2 Press again to return to the moving image from the cur- rently connected device. Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio This function allows you to modify or custom- ize the picture display mode to[...]

-36 768 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576 480 I 480P 576 I 576P NTSC PAL SECAM VGA SVGA XGA 768 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576 480P –– 720P –– 1024 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576 SIDE BAR STRETCH CINEMA ZOOM SMART STRETCH 1024 ⳯ 576 – – 1024 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576 1080 I For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio • “ STRETCH ” is fix ed when 540P , 7[...]

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Using the Menu Screen The menu screens allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustment and setting. (For adjusting the menu items, see pages 38 and 39. For setting the menu items, see pages 40 and 41.) Menu screen (example) Menu Selections (Adjustments) 1 Press . • The me[...]

-39 Adjustments and Settings Select the menu icon. Menu icon Menu screen Picture Fine Sync Options Language PRJ Mode 2 Press or | | | | | to display the other menu screens. • The menu icon for the selected menu screen is highlighted. Note • The “ Fine Sync ” menu is not avail- able for INPUT 3 or 4. • For items on the menus, see[...]

Menu Selections (Settings) 1 Press . • The menu screen is displayed. Note • The “ Picture ” menu screen for the selected input mode is displayed. 2 Press or | | | | | to display the other menu screens. • The menu icon for the selected menu screen is highlighted. Note • The “ Fine Sync ” menu is not avail- able for INPUT 3 [...]

-41 Adjustments and Settings 3 Press " " " " " or ' ' ' ' ' to select the item you want to set. Note • Press to return to the previous screen. • In some menus, s elect the icon us- ing “ ” . 4 Press | | | | | . • The sub menu is displayed. 5 Press " " " " " or &apo[...]

-42 Menu Bar Items Language ( ) English Deutsch Espa ñ ol Nederlands Fran ç ais Italiano Svenska Portugu ê s Front Ceiling Ⳮ Front Rear Ceiling Ⳮ Rear Picture ( ) Tint Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Color Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Sharp Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Contrast Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Bright Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Red Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Blue Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Reset 5500K 6500K 8500K 9300K 10500K Sta[...]

-43 Adjustments and Settings Lamp Timer (Life) Picture ( ) Tint Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Color Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Sharp Contrast Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Bright Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Red Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Blue Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Reset 5500K 3D Progressive 6500K 3D Progressive 3D Progressive 8500K 3D Progressive 9300K 3D Progressive 10500K 3D Progressive Standard 3D Progressive [...]

-44 Y ou can adjust the projector ’ s picture to your preferences with the f ollowing picture set- tings. Adjusting the Picture Adjusting Image Prefer- ences Note • First select “ Memory 1-5 ” or “ Memory OFF ” when you want to save the “ Picture ” menu settings. See page 47 for details. Adjust the “ Picture ” menu on the menu s[...]

-45 Adjustments and Settings Adjusting the Color Temperature This function allows for selecting the desired color temperature. With the lower value se- lected, the projected image becomes warmer , reddish and incandescent-like while with the higher value, the image becomes cooler , blu- ish and fluorescent-like. Select “ CLR T emp ” in the “ [...]

-46 Gamma Correction Function Gamma is an image quality enhancement function. Four gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the brightness of the room. Select “ Gamma ” in the “ Picture ” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. Adjusting the Picture On-screen Display -46 Emphasizing th[...]

-47 Adjustments and Settings Settings of all items in “ Picture ” can be stored for the respective input modes. The stored settings can be selected in any input modes. Besides “ Memory 1 ” to “ Memory 5 ” , other settings on the “ Picture ” menu can be stored for each input mode. The settings stored in “ Memory OFF ” cannot be a[...]

-48 Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV Images Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering in portions of the screen. When Auto Sync is OFF When “ Auto Sync ” is “ OFF ” , interference such as flickering or vertical stripes may oc- cur if displaying tilings or vertical stripes. Should this occu[...]

-49 Adjustments and Settings On-screen Display Special Modes Adjust- ment Ordinaril y , the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automati- cally selected. However , f or some signals, the optimal resolution mode in “ Special Modes ” on the “ Fine Sync ” menu screen may need to be selected to match the computer[...]

On-screen Display -50 Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV Images A UTO SYNC b utton On-screen Display (ON) (OFF) Selected Item Description Auto Sync adjustment will occur when the projector is turned on or when the input signals are switched, when connected to a computer . Auto Sync adjustment is not automatically performed. Auto Sync Adjustment Use[...]

-51 Adjustments and Settings (ON) (OFF) Checking the Lamp Life Status Y ou can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage). Display the “ Options ” menu to check the lamp life status. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. Note • It is recommended that the lamp be changed when the remaining [...]

-52 Using the “ Options ” Menu -52 Selecting the Signal Type This function allows you to select the input signal type Component or RGB for INPUT 2. Select “ Signal T ype ” in the “ Options ” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. Note • “ RGB ” or “ Component ” can be selected with on t[...]

-53 Adjustments and Settings Selecting a Background Image This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the projector . Select “ Background ” in the “ Options ” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. Blue screen Black screen (Blue) (None) Selected Item Descrip[...]

-54 -54 Using the “ Options ” Menu Selecting the Menu Screen Position This function allows you to select the desired position of the menu screen. Select “ Menu Position ” in the “ Options ” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. On-screen Display Center Upper Right Lower Right Upper Left Lower Le[...]

-55 Adjustments and Settings Selecting the Menu Color This function allows you to select the color of the menu screen. Select “ Menu Color ” in the “ Options ” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. On-screen Display The menu is displayed opaquely . The menu is displayed translucently . The part of t[...]

-56 -56 Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse or invert the projected image for various applications. Setting the Projection Mode Display the “ PRJ Mode ” menu and se- lect the desired projection mode. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41.[...]

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-58 Maintenance Indicators ■ The warning lights on the projector indicate pr oblems inside the projector . ■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter the standby mode. After the projector has entered the standby mode, follo w the procedures given belo w[...]

Appendix -59 Regarding the Lamp Info • If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters the standby mode, follow the pos- sible solutions on the previous page and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before plugging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.) • If the pow [...]

-60 Lamp unit BQC-XVZ200++1 Removing and Install- ing the Lamp Unit Caution • Be sure to remove the lamp unit by the handle. Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector . • T o av oid injur y to yourself and damage to the lamp , carefully f ollow the steps belo w . • Replace the lamp after turning off the po[...]

Appendix -61 6 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the secur- ing screws. 7 Attach the lamp unit co ver . • Slide the lamp unit cover in the direc- tion of the arrow . • F asten the user ser vice screw . Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. 1 Plug the[...]

Cleaning the V entilative Holes • This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensure the opti- mal operating condition of the projec- tor . • Periodically clean the ventilative hole by vacuuming it off with a vacuum cleaner . • The ventilative holes should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the ventilative holes more often when[...]

Appendix -63 Check • Projector power cor d is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Selected input is wrong. (See page 31 .) • Cables incorrectly connected to back panel of the pr ojector . (See pages 14 – 23 .) •“ Contrast ” and “ Bright ” adjustments are set to minimum position. (See page 44 .) • Picture adjustments ar e not cor[...]

-64 Connecting Pin Assignments D VI-I (INPUT 2 / DIGIT AL INPUT) por t : 29 pin connector • DVI Digital INPUT Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 T .M.D.S data 2 – 16 Hot plug detection 2 T .M.D.S data 2+ 17 T .M.D.S data 0 – 3 T .M.D.S data 2 shield 18 T .M.D.S data 0+ 4 Not connected 19 T .M.D.S data 0 shield 5 Not connected 20 Not connected 6 [...]

Appendix -65 Computer Compatibility Chart Note • This projector ma y not be able to displa y images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CR T/LCD) mode. Should this occur , turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the displa y data in “ CRT only ” mode. Details on how to change displa y modes can be found in your noteb[...]

-66 This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which may result in inactive dots on the pictur e screen. This will not af fect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit. If you have any questions about this matter , please call toll free 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237- 4277). U.S.A. ONL Y Specifications Product type Mod[...]

Appendix -67 12 7 / 8 (327) 6 9 / 16 (153.8) 4 5 / 8 (118) 14 1 / 2 (368) Front Vie w Bottom View Side View T op View Side View Rear View Dimensions Units: inches (mm) DT-300_E_p67_72.p65 03.10.29, 2:49 PM Page 67 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC[...]

-68 Glossary Aspect Ratio Width and height ratio of an image . The nor mal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 21:9. Auto Sync Optimizes projected computer images by auto- matically adjusting certain characteristics. Background Initial setting image projected when no signal [...]

Appendix -69 Index A AC socket ............................................................. 14 Adjusting the Picture ............................................ 44 ADJUSTMENT buttons ........................................ 39 Aspect ratio .......................................................... 35 A utomatic power shut-off function ...........[...]

-70 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “ Product ” ), when shipped in its original container , will be free from defectiv e workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Produc[...]

Appendix -71 LIMITED W ARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called Sharp ) gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchase r for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Aut[...]