Sharp DT-400 manual

-1 ENGLISH Before using the pr ojector , please read this operation man ual carefully . W ARNING: High brightness light source. Do not star e into the beam of light, or view directly . Be especially careful that childr en do not stare dir ectly into the beam of light. W ARNING: To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this produ[...]

-2 Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 56 . LAMP REPLACEMENT WARNING : TURN OFF THE LAMP AND DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE OPENING THIS COVER. HOT SURFACE INSIDE. ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING THE LAMP. REPLACE WITH SAME SHARP LAMP UNIT MODEL AN-K2LP ONLY. HIGH PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION. POTENTIAL[...]

Introduction -3 W ARNING: Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secr et property belonging to T exas Instruments. Therefore you may not copy , modify , adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer , reverse assemble or discompile the contents thereof. This SHARP projector uses a DMD panel. This very sophisticated panel c[...]

-4 Contents Preparing Setup Setting Up the Projector .............................. 16 Setting Up the Projector .................................... 16 Screen Size and Pr ojection Distance ................ 17 Projecting a Reversed Image ............................ 18 Connections Connections ................................................. 19 INPU[...]

Introduction -5 Accessories Remote control RRMCGA334WJSA Tw o AA siz e batteries ■ 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" (3.0 m)) AN-C3DV ■ Lamp unit AN-K2LP Note • Some of the optional accessories may not be a v ailable dependi[...]

-6 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future r eference. 3. Heed W arnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All opera[...]

-7 Introduction Ensure that you r ead the following safeguards when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Ser- vice Center or Dealer for a replacement. See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 56 . Caution con[...]

-8 Caution regarding usage of the projector ■ When using the projector , ensure not to sub- ject it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in damage. T ake e xtra care with the lens. I f you are not to use the projector f or a long time, ensure t o unplug the pow er cord from the wall outlet, and disconnect an y other cables connecte[...]

-9 Introduction 38 Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) Select menu items and other settings. 29 INPUT button Switch input mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or DIGITAL. 30 10 54 10 54 ZOOM/FOCUS button Adjust the projected image size or adjust the f ocus. Temperature warning indicator Lamp indicator 10 Power indicator 31 31 13 Remote control sensor HEIG[...]

-10 About the Indicators on the Projector Power indicator Red on ... Normal (Standby) Green on ... Normal (Power on) Temperature warning indicator Off ... Normal Red on ... The internal temperature is abnormally high. (See page 54 .) Lamp indicator Green on ... Normal Green blinks ... The lamp is warming up or shutting down. Red on ... The lamp has[...]

-11 Introduction Projector (Rear View) Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector . Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation man[...]

-12 Remote Control Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) 38 30 MENU button Display adjustment and setting screens. 38 ON button Tu rn the po wer on. 28 30 ZOOM/FOCUS button Adjust the projected image size or adjusting the f ocus. 29 INPUT 3 button 29 INPUT 5 button 34 34 44 RESIZE button Switch the picture display (STRETCH, SIDE BAR, etc.)[...]

-13 Introduction Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries 1 Pull down the tab on the co ver and remove the co ver to wards the direction of the arr ow . 2 Insert the included batteries (two “AA” size). • Inser t the batteries making sure the po- larities correctly match the and marks inside the batter y compar tment. 3 Insert the lowe[...]

-14 Quick Start 3 ON button 8 STNADBY button 4 INPUT button 6 ZOOM/FOCUS button 6 Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) 6 HEIGHT ADJUST button 8 STNADBY button 3 ON button 7 KEYST ONE button 6, 7 Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) 6 ZOOM/FOCUS button 4 INPUT buttons , DIGIT AL INPUT button Pag e 1 6 1. Place the pr ojector faci[...]

-15 Quick Start Page 29 4. Select the INPUT mode 6. Adjust the pr ojector angle, focus and zoom Select the “INPUT 3” using the INPUT button on the projector or the INPUT 3 button on the remote control. • • • • • When pressing on the projector , input mode switc hes in order of : INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 DIGIT AL • •[...]

-16 Setting Up the Projector Position the projector perpendicular to the screen to achieve an optimal image. Note • The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distor ted, making viewing difficult. • For an optimal[...]

-17 Setup H L Side View Screen Lens center Screen Size and Projection Distance The projection screen size varies accor ding to the distance from the lens of the projector to the screen. Install the projector so that pr ojected images are projected onto the screen at the optim um siz e b y referring to the table below . Use the v alues in the table [...]

-18 Setting Up the Projector Projecting a Reversed Image Pr ojection from behind the Screen ■ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience . ■ Rev erse the image by setting “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” menu. (See page 52 .) Projection Using a Mirror ■ Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens. ■ When th[...]

-19 Connections INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment INPUT 5/DIGITAL terminal Connecting video equipment with component output terminal (D VD play er , DTV decoder , DVD recorder with hard disc, etc.). (See pages 22 , 23 .) Connecting the computer . (See pages 25 , 26 .) INPUT 3 terminal Connecting video equipment with S-video output term[...]

-20 T erminal on the projector INPUT 1, 2 INPUT 1, 2 INPUT 5/DIGIT AL INPUT 5/DIGIT AL INPUT 4 INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 Equipment Audio-visual equipment Computer T erminal on connected equipment Component video output terminal T erminal f or using the dedicated cable D VI output terminal RGB output terminal Video output terminal T erminal f or using[...]

-21 Connections Connecting to Video Equipment Before connecting, ensure to unplug the power cor d of the pr ojector from the A C outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the pr ojector and then the other devices. Ensure to read the operation manuals of the de vices to be connected before making connecti[...]

-22 When connecting the video equipment with RGB output terminal (INPUT 5) • Before connecting the cab le, switch the digital input type s witch to “VIDEO”. INPUT 5 terminal DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor (sold separately: AN-A1DV) RGB output terminal RGB cable (commercially available) DVD Player,etc. 4 3 2 Switch to “VIDEO” 1 Connecting to [...]

-23 Connections DIGITAL terminal DVI output terminal DVI cable (sold separately: AN-C3DV) Switch to “VIDEO” DVD Player,etc. 2 3 1 Note • Select DIGIT AL mode when connecting to video equipment with the digital output ter minal. (See page 29 .) When connecting the video equipment with D VI output terminal (DIGIT AL INPUT) • Before connecting[...]

-24 When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal (INPUT 3) When connecting video equipment with video output terminal (INPUT 4) S-video cable (commercially available) S-video output terminal INPUT 3 terminal DVD Player,etc. 2 1 INPUT 4 terminal Video output terminal Composite video cable (commercially available) DVD Player,etc. 1 2 [...]

-25 Connections Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a computer (INPUT 5) • Before connecting the cab le, switch the digital input type s witch to “PC”. RGB output terminal INPUT 5 terminal RGB cable (commercially available) DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor (sold separately: AN-A1DV) Computer 4 3 2 Switch to “PC” 1 Note • Refer to “Compu[...]

-26 Connecting to a computer with DIGIT AL RGB output T erminal (DIGIT AL) • Before connecting the cab le, switch the digital input type s witch to “PC”. INPUT 5 terminal DVI output terminal DVI cable (sold separately: AN-C3DV) Switch to “PC” Computer 2 3 1 Note • Select DIGIT AL mode when connecting to digital output ter minal of the c[...]

-27 Basic Operation Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket. Turning the Projector On Before perf orming the steps in this section, connect any equipment that y ou use with the projector . (See pa ges 19-26.) Remove the lens cap and press on the projector or on the remote control. • The power indicator illuminate[...]

-28 STANDBY button ST ANDBY button Info • Do not unplug the power cord during projec- tion or cooling f an operation. The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters the standby mode. This can cause damage due to rise in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops. Turning the Power Off ([...]

-29 Basic Operation Switching the INPUT Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the con- nected equipment. Press , , , , or on the remote control to select the input mode . • • • • • When pressing on the projector , input mode switches in or der of : INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 5 INPUT 4 DIGIT AL Note • When no signal is received, [...]

-30 Image Projection ZOOM/FOCUS button Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) ZOOM/FOCUS button Adjusting the Focus 1 Press on the remote control. 2 Press or | on the remote con- trol to adjust the f ocus. Note • Y ou can also adjust the focus b y using and or | | | | | on the pro[...]

-31 Basic Operation Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet at the front and rear of the projector when the screen is located higher than the projector , the screen is inc lined or when the installation site is slightly inclined. Install the projector so that it is as perpen- dicular to the sc[...]

-32 " On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode) KEYST ONE button UNDO button Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) Horizontal Ke ystone Correction Ve r tical Keystone Correction Note • When adjusting the K e ystone setting, the placement r ange is changed depending on the input signal type. • Ke ystone correction cannot be appl[...]

-33 Basic Operation Placement of the Projected 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 “Screen Size and Projection Distance” on page 17. : Screen area Note • The aspect ratio of the projected image also shifts slightly when the “[...]

-34 Selecting the Picture Mode Y ou can select the picture setting (Memory) directly stored in “Picture Mode” on the “Picture” menu. Press on the remote contr ol. • Each time the button is pressed while the displa y is on, the picture mode changes in order of: Memory OFF Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 5 Memory 4 Memory 3 Note • This function [...]

-35 Basic Operation 480 I 480P 576 I 576P NTSC PAL SECAM 540P 1080 I 720P VGA SVGA XGA Input signal SIDE BAR SMART STRETCH Output screen image STRETCH CINEMA ZOOM 4:3 aspect ratio Letterbox 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Squeeze 16:9 aspect ratio 4:3 aspect ratio Note • “SMART STRETCH” cannot be selected while the K eystone correction (p[...]

-36 Menu Items The follo wing shows the items that can be set in the pr ojector . Note • “Tint” cannot be used with P AL, SECAM, P AL-M, P AL-N or P AL-60. • “Color”, “Tint”, “Shar p”, “Clock”, “Phase”, “H-P os”, “V -P os” and “A uto Sync” cannot be used in the DIGIT AL mode. • “Fine Sync” menu cannot b[...]

-37 Useful Features “Options” menu “Language” menu Lamp Timer (Life) Options Main Menu Sub Menu OSD Display [ON/OFF] Auto PAL NTSC3.58 SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 Video System Background [Blue/None] Eco Mode [Eco/Standard] Auto Power Off [ON/OFF] Center Upper Right Lower Right Upper Left Lower Left Menu Position Page 47 Page 47 Page 4[...]

-38 Using the Menu Screen Menu icons Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) ENTER button MENU button UNDO button ENTER button MENU button UNDO button Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) Example: “Picture” menu screen for INPUT 1 mode The menu can be operated to achie ve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting th[...]

Useful Features -39 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item y ou want to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. (Example: Selecting “Bright”) To adjust the projected image while viewing it Press . • The selected single adjustment item (e.g. “Bright”) appears on the lower p[...]

-40 Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) ENTER button MENU button UNDO button Menu icons Example: “Options” menu screen The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. The “setting” item is displayed by or on the menu screen. (For adjusting the menu items, see pages 38 Example: “Picture” menu scree[...]

Useful Features -41 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item you want to set, and then press | | | | | to dis- pla y the sub menu. • The selected item is highlighted. (Example: Selecting “Menu P osition”) Note • Press or to return to the previous screen. • F or some items , pres[...]

-42 Y ou can adjust the projector’ s picture to your pref erences using the “Picture” menu. Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) Adjusting the Image Menu operation Pag e 3 8 Note • First select “Memory 1-5” or “Memory OFF” when you w ant to sav e the “Picture” menu set- tings. See page 44 f or details. Example: “Picture” [...]

Useful Features -43 Gamma Correction Function Gamma is an image quality enhancement function. Four gamma settings are av ailable to allow f or differences in the brightness of the room. Menu operation Pa ge 4 0 Example: “Picture” menu screen for INPUT 1 mode Description of Gamma Modes “Gamma Adj. ” is fine adjusted by follo wing the procedu[...]

-44 Picture Mode Function This function stores all items set in “Picture”. Five settings can be stored separately in “Memory 1” to “Memory 5”. Each stored setting is reassigned to each input mode (INPUT 1 to INPUT 5). Even when the input mode or signal is changed, y ou can easil y select optimal settings from the stored settings. Menu o[...]

-45 Useful Features Y ou can adjust the computer image, match the computer displa y mode, and confirm the input signal using the “Fine Sync” menu. Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu) Adjusting the Computer Image Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregulari- ties such as vertical stripes or flickering in por - tions of the scree[...]

-46 Auto Sync Adjustment Select whether the image is to be synchr onized automatically when s witching the signal with “ON” or “OFF”. Menu operation Pa ge 4 0 Example: “Fine Sync” menu screen for INPUT 5 (RGB) mode Description of A uto Sync Adjustment Note • A uto Sync adjustment is also perf ormed by pressing on the remote control. ?[...]

-47 Useful Features Y ou can use the “Options” menu to enhance the usage for the pr ojector . Checking the Lamp Life Status Y ou can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage). Menu operation Page 40 Example: “Options” menu screen for INPUT 1 mode Description of Lamp Life Note • It is recommended that [...]

-48 Setting the Video System The video input system mode is factory preset to “Auto”; however , a clear picture fr om the con- nected audio-visual equipment may not be re- ceived, depending on the video signal difference. In that case, switch the video signal. Menu operation Page 40 Example: “Options” menu screen for INPUT 4 mode Descriptio[...]

-49 Useful Features Eco Mode Menu operation Page 40 Example: “Options” menu screen f or INPUT 1 mode Description of Eco Mode Note • When “Eco Mode” is set to “ ” ( Eco mode), th e power consumption will decrease and the lamp life will e xtend. (Projection brightness decreases 15 %.) Brightness 85% 100% Selectable items (Eco mode) (Sta[...]

-50 Auto Power Off Function Menu operation Page 40 Example: “Options” menu screen for INPUT 1 mode Description of A uto P ower Off Note • When the Auto P ow er Off function is set to “ ” (ON), 5 minutes before the projector enters the standby mode , the message “Enter ST ANDBY mode in X min.” will appear on the screen to indicate the [...]

-51 Useful Features Selecting the Menu Color This function allows you to select the color of the menu screen. Menu operation Page 40 Example: “Options” menu screen for INPUT 1 mode Description of Menu Colors The menu is displa yed opaquely . The menu is displa yed translucently . The par t of the menu on the image becomes transparent. (Opaque) [...]

-52 Selecting the On-screen Display Language The projector can s witch the on-screen display language among 11 languages: English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, P ortu- guese, Chinese, K orean or Japanese . Example: “Language” menu screen f or INPUT 1 mode 1 Press on the remote contr ol. • The “Picture” menu will be di[...]

-53 Appendix Cleaning the lens ■ Use a commercially av ailable b lower or lens clean- ing paper (for glasses and camer a lenses) f or clean- ing the lens. Do not use any liquid type cleaning agents, as the y may wear off the coating film on the surface of the lens . ■ As the surface of the lens can easily get damaged, ensure not to scrape or hi[...]

-54 Po w er indicator Lamp indicator T emperature warning indicator Maintenance Indicators Maintenance Indicator s ■ The warning lights on the pr ojector indicate problems inside the pr ojector . ■ If a pr oblem occurs, either the temperature indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter the standb y mode . A[...]

Appendix -55 Maintenance indicator Problem Cause P ossible solution T emperature war ning indicator Normal Abnor mal Off Red on (Standby) The internal temperature is abnor mally high. Abnormal • Block ed air intak e • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation (see page 7 ). • Cooling fan break- down • Inter nal circuit f ail[...]

-56 Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp (optional: AN-K2LP) be replaced when the remaining lamp lif e becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality . The lamp life (per centage) can be chec ked with the on-screen display . See page 47. ■ Purchase a replacement lamp of type AN-K2LP fr om y[...]

Appendix -57 Info • Ensure to remov e the lamp unit using the handle. Ensure not to touch the glass sur- f ace of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector . • To av oid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp , ensure to carefully f ollow the steps below . • Do not loosen other screws e xcept for the lamp unit cov er and lamp unit. 1 Pr[...]

-58 4 Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the two securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the direction of the arrow . At this time, keep the lamp unit horizontal and do not tilt it. 5 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compar tment. F asten the securing screws. 6 Rep[...]

-59 Appendix Connecting Pin Assignments D VI-I (INPUT 5) port : 29 pin connector • • • • • D VI Digital INPUT Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1T .M.D.S data 2– 16 Hot plug detection 2T .M.D.S data 2+ 17 T .M.D.S data 0– 3T .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[...]

-60 Note • This projector ma y not be able to displa y images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur , tur n off the LCD displa y on the notebook computer and output the displa y data in “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change displa y modes can be f ound in your notebook computer’ s operation manual. Co[...]

-61 Appendix Tr oubleshooting Check • Projector power cord is not plugged into the w all outlet. • Po w er to the external connected devices is off . • The selected input mode is wrong. • Cables are incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector. • External output has not been set when connecting notebook computer . • “Contr[...]

-62 Specifications Product type Model V ideo system Display method DLP panel Lens Pr ojection lamp V ideo input signal S-video input signal Component input signal (INPUT 1, 2) Analog RGB/Digital (INPUT 5/DIGIT AL) Horizontal resolution Pixel clock Ve r tical frequency Horizontal frequency Rated voltage Input current Rated frequency Power consumptio[...]

-63 Appendix Dimensions Units: inches (mm) Side View Side View Top View Rear View Front View Bottom View M4 M4 M4 M4 9 / 64 (3.25) 11 7 / 64 (282) 1 / 16 (1.5) 2 11 / 64 (55.05) 12 7 / 32 (310) 1 59 / 64 (48.5) 3 33 / 64 (89) 13 / 64 (5) 2 3 / 16 (55.5) 3 15 / 16 (99.95) 5 7 / 64 (129.5) 5 7 / 64 (129.5) 5 / 8 (15.5) 9 / 16 (14) 4 3 / 16 (106.3) 8 [...]

-64 Glossary Aspect Ratio Width and height ratio of an image. The normal 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. A uto Sync Optimizes projected computer images b y auto- matically adjusting cer tain characteristics. Backgr ound Initial setting image projected when no signa[...]

-65 Appendix Inde x A AC socket ............................................................. 27 Adjustment buttons .............................................. 38 Aspect ratio .......................................................... 35 A uto P ower Off ..................................................... 50 A uto Sync ........................[...]

-66 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warr ants to the first consumer purchaser that this Shar p br and 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[...]

-67 Appendix 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 purchaser for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distr ibuted in Canada b y Sharp or by [...]