Sharp XG-C40XU manual

LCD PR OJECT OR OPERA TION MANU AL Important Information Setup & Connections Operation Useful Features Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Appendix MODEL XG - C40XU[...]

E-1 Important Information IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in r eporting the loss or theft of your Color LCD Pr ojector , please record the Serial Number located on the bottom of the pr ojector and retain this information. Before recycling the packaging, please be sur e that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of [...]

E-2 Important Information PR ODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes tin-lead solder , and high intensity discharge lamp (HID lamp) containing a small amount of mercury . Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to envir onmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electr onics In[...]

E-3 Important Information IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactur ed to ensure your personal safety . But IMPROPER USE CAN RESUL T IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this LCD Pr ojector , obser ve t[...]

E-4 Important Information Outstanding Features 1. AD V ANCED COMP A TIBILITY WITH HIGH-END W ORKST A TIONS AND PCS Compatible with up to 200 Hz vertical refresh rate, Sync on Gr een and Composite Sync signals for use with a wide variety of high-end PCs and W orkstations. (Page 13) 2. FOR USE WITH DTV Allows pr ojection of DTV images and 16:9 wide-s[...]

E-5 Important Information Important Information Contents IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS …………………… 3 Outstanding Features …………………………… 4 Contents …………………………………………… 5 Usage Guidelines ………………………………… 6 How to Access the PDF Operation Man uals (for Windows and Macint[...]

E-6 Important Information Usage Guidelines Cautions Concerning the Laser P ointer Laser pointer window AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE. CAUTION LASER RADIATION- DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH : 650nm MAX. OUTPUT : 1mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT "COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J" SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIO[...]

E-7 Important Information T emperature Monitor Function If the projector starts to overheat due to setup pr oblems or a dir ty air filter , “ TEMP . ” and “ ” will flash in the lower -left cor ner of the picture. If the temperature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator on the projector will flash, an[...]

E-8 Important Information How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals (for Windows and Macintosh) PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM. T o utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have not installed Acr obat Reader yet, you can download it from the Intern[...]

E-9 Important Information Pr ojector P ar t Names Foot release VOLUME buttons ( Ⳮ / ⳮ ) MENU button ENTER button UNDO button GAMMA button RESIZE button AUTO SYNC button MUTE button KEYSTONE button BLACK SCREEN button ENLARGE button FREEZE button INPUT button POWER buttons (ON/OFF) POWER indicator ADJUSTMENT buttons ( ∂ / ƒ / ß / © ) TEMPER[...]

E-10 Important Information Front Vie w P ar t Names 18 19 39 22 25 24 19 35 36 45 23 19 25 24 25 24 22 34 38 37 24 Rear View Inserting the batteries 13 Press in on the arro w mark and slide in the direction of the arro w to remo ve the batter y co ver . 2 Insert two AA size batteries, making sure their polarities match the ⴐ and ⴑ marks inside [...]

E-11 Setup & Connections Setup & Connections[...]

E-12 Setup & Connections Power cord CACCU0106DE01 Computer RGB cable QCNWG0002CEZZ Computer audio cable QCNW-4870CEZZ Remote control RRMCG1579CESA T wo AA size batteries Lens cap GCOVH1307CESB Extra air filter PFILD0076CEZZ Supplied Accessories CD-ROM UDSKA0053CEN1 LCD projector operation manual TINS-7482CEZZ DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable QCNW-5288CE[...]

E-13 Setup & Connections Connecting the P ower Cor d Plug the supplied power cor d into the AC socket on the back of the projector . Connecting the Pr ojector to a Computer Y ou can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full color computer images. T o a computer using the standard 15-pin input Power cord CACCU0106DE01 1 Connect[...]

E-14 Setup & Connections Connecting the Projector Connecting other compatible computer s When connecting the pr ojector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/UXGA) or Macintosh (i.e. W orkstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information. When connecting this projector to a comp[...]

E-15 Setup & Connections Connecting the Projector T o a DTV decoder or D VD player 1 Connect one end of the 3RCA to 15 pin D-sub cable to the INPUT 1 or 2 port on the projector . 2 Connect the other end to the corr esponding ter minals on the video source. 3 T o use the built-in audio system, connect one end of the audio cable (commercially ava[...]

E-16 Setup & Connections Connecting RS-232C Po r t When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cr oss type, sold separately), the computer can be used to contr ol the projector and check the status of the pr ojector . See pages 55 and 56 for details. DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable QCNW-5288CEZZ [...]

E-17 Setup & Connections Connecting the Projector Connecting the Remote Mouse Receiver Y ou can use the remote control as a r emote mouse. 1 Connect one end of the supplied USB mouse control cable to the cor responding terminal on the computer . 2 Connect the other end to the USB port on the remote mouse r eceiver . Connecting to the USB port o[...]

E-18 Operation Operation Basic Operations 1 Make the necessary connections before pr o- ceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The POWER indicator illuminates red and the projector enters standby mode. • If the bottom filter cover is not securely installed, the POWER indicator flashes. 2 Press P ower ON . • The flashing green LAMP RE[...]

E-19 Operation Basic Operations 4 3 3 Slide the zoom knob. The image can be adjusted to the desired size within the zoom range. 4 Slide the focus knob until the image on the screen becomes clear . 5 Press INPUT to select the desired input mode. Press INPUT again to change the mode. EXAMPLE • When no signal is being received, “ NO SIGNAL ” wil[...]

E-20 Operation The formula for picture size and projection distance L 1 = 0.1647 x  0.1020 L 2 = 0.1266 x  0.0312 H =  0.0166 x  0.0188 • There is an err or of  3% in the formula above. • V alues with a minus (  ) sign indicate the distance of the lens center below the bottom of the scr een. Width 261  174  131  116 ?[...]

E-21 Operation Setting up the Screen Using the Adjustment Foot Y ou can adjust the height of the image by raising the projector with the foot r elease. 1 Press the foot r elease and lift the pr ojector to the desired angle. (Adjustable up to appr oximately 5 ° from the standar d position.) 2 Remove your hand fr om the foot release. Once the adjust[...]

E-22 Operation Setting up the Screen Projector Digital Ima ge Adjustments Digital Ke ystone Correction Remote control When the image is distorted due to the projection angle, the Digital Keystone Correction function allows you to correct it. 2 3 1 , 4 a 4 b 2 2 2 2 2 T est Pattern (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ[...]

E-23 Operation MOUSE ADJ. MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch (Remote control) MOUSE ADJ. Using the Wireless Mouse Remote control Using the Remote Contr ol as a Wireless Mouse Remote Contr ol/Mouse Receiver P ositioning The remote contr ol has the following three functions: • Projector contr ol • Wireless mouse • Laser pointer • The remote contr ol can[...]

E-24 Operation Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Contr ol Use as a Wireless Mouse Be sure the supplied r emote mouse receiver is connected to your computer . (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the MOUSE position.) • The wireless mouse may not operate correctly if your computer serial port is not correctly set [...]

E-25 Operation Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Men u Screens (GUI) On-screen Displa y 1 INPUT 1 or 2 (COMPUTER/RGB) mode 1 INPUT 3 or 4 (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) mode 4 (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press MENU to display the INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4 mode menu bar . 2 Press ß / © to select an adjustmen[...]

E-26 Operation Items on the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Mode Men u Bar Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Items on the INPUT 3 (VIDEO) or INPUT 4 (S-VIDEO) Mode Men u Bar Main menu Main menu 1024 ⳯ 864 1152 ⳯ 864 1152 ⳯ 870 1152 ⳯ 882 Tint Auto Sync Fine Sync Audio Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Color Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Clock Ⳮ 150 ⳮ 150 Ⳮ 150 ?[...]

E-27 Operation Selecting the On-screen Displa y Language 4 2 , 3 1 , 5 Projector (GUI) On-screen Displa y English is the preset language for the On-scr een Display . The language can be set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol[...]

E-28 Operation 2 , 3 1 , 4 Picture Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Y ou can adjust the projector ’ s picture to your prefer - ences with the following picture settings. Description of Adjustment Items Projector For less contrast For less brightness For less color intensity Skin tones become purplish For less sharpness For weaker red For weaker [...]

E-29 Operation Picture Adjustments 2 , 3 1 , 4 Projector Remote control Adjusting the Color T emperature This function can be used to adjust the color temperature to suit the type of image input to the projector (video, computer image, TV br oadcast, etc.). Decrease the color temperatur e to create warmer , reddish images for natural flesh tones. I[...]

E-30 Operation A udio Adjustments Picture Adjustments I/P Con ver sion This function allows you to select either an interlaced display or a pr ogressive display of a video signal. The progr essive display projects a smoother video image. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ß / © [...]

E-31 Operation Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Onl y) Adjusting the Computer Image When displaying computer patterns which are very detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), inter ference may occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the screen. Should this occur , a[...]

E-32 Operation Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Onl y) Saving and Selecting Adjustment Settings This pr ojector allows you to store up to seven adjustment settings for use with various computers. Once these settings ar e stored, they can be easily selected each time you connect a computer to the pr ojector . Saving the adjustment setti[...]

E-33 Operation Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only) Special Mode Adjustment Ordinarily , the type of input signal is detected and the correct r esolution mode is automatically selected. However , for some signals, the optimal resolution mode in “ Special Modes ” on the “ Fine Sync ” menu screen may need to be selected to matc[...]

E-34 Operation Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 or 2 mode Only) A uto Sync Adjustment • Used to automatically adjust a computer image. • Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by pressing A UT O SYNC , or automatically by setting “ Auto Sync ” to “ ON ” in the projector ’ s GUI menu. When “A uto Sync” is set to “ON”: •[...]

E-35 Useful Features Useful Features Freeze Function This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving image. This is useful when you want to display a still image from a computer or video, giving you mor e time to explain the image to the audience. Y ou can also use this function to display a still image from a computer while you make pr epara[...]

E-36 Useful Features 1 2 3 Digital Image Magnification Projector This function allows you to magnify a specific portion of an image. This is useful when you want to display a detailed portion of the image. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ.) 1 Press ENLARGE . Each time ENLARGE is pressed, the image will be magnifi[...]

E-37 Useful Features 1 2 Gamma Correction • Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions. • Four gamma settings are available to allow for differ ences in the images displayed and in the brightness of the r oom. [...]

E-38 Useful Features 480I/P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM 720P, 1080i 1 2 Selecting the Picture Displa y Mode Projector Remote control This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose NORMAL, FIT TO SCREEN, DOT BY DOT , WIDE or NORMAL (WIDE) image. 1 Press RESIZE [...]

E-39 Useful Features Blac k Screen Function This function can be used to superimpose a black screen over the pr ojected image. Blac king out the Projected Image Press BLACK SCREEN . The scr een turns black and “ BLACK SCREEN ” is displayed on the screen. T o return to the original projected image, pr ess BLA CK SCREEN again. • T o use the rem[...]

E-40 Useful Features Selecting a Bac kgr ound Ima g e This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the pr ojector . Description of Backgr ound Images (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ß / © to select “ Options ” . 3 Press ∂ / ƒ t[...]

E-41 Useful Features A utomatic P ower Shutoff Function When no input signal is detected for mor e than 15 minutes, the pr ojector will automatically shut off. The on-scr een message on the left will appear five minutes before the power is automatically turned of f. Description of A utomatic P ower Shutoff (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the [...]

E-42 Useful Features P assw or d A password can be set by the user and used with the keylock level to pr event adjustments to cer tain settings on the GUI. Setting the P assw ord (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ß / © to select “ Options ” . 3 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ [...]

E-43 Useful Features This function allows you to check the accumulated lamp usage time. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ß / © to select “ Options ” . The lamp usage time will be displayed. • It is recommended that the lamp be r eplaced after approximately 1,900 hours of[...]

E-44 Useful Features Rever se/In ver t Ima g e Function This projector is equipped with a r everse/invert image function which allows you to reverse or invert the pr o- jected image for various applications. Description of Pr ojected Images (GUI) On-screen Displa y Selected item Front Ceiling  Front Rear Ceiling  Rear Projected image Normal i[...]

E-45 Useful Features Using the Presentation T ools Red Green Blue Y ellow Orange White Black When selecting Sharp default image Menu Windo w This projector is equipped with pr esentation tools that can be used to emphasize keypoints within your presentation. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press T [...]

E-46 Useful Features 3 2 1 , 4 Status Function This function can be used to display all the adjusted settings on the screen simultaneously . (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ß / © to select “ Status ” . 3 Press ENTER to display all the adjustment settings. 4 T o exit from [...]

E-47 Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Bottom View • This pr ojector is equipped with four air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the pr ojector . • The air filters should be cleaned ever y 100 hours of use. Clean the filters mor e often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky locat[...]

E-48 Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Air Filter Maintenance 3 Clean the air filter . 4 Replace the filter co ver . Insert the tab on the end of the filter cover into the filter cover opening and press the filter cover into position. Clean the dust off the air filter and cover with a vacuum cleaner extension hose. Ta b 1 3 Unplug the power cord.[...]

E-49 Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Lamp/Maintenance Indicator s Maintenance Indicator s TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator POWER indicator • The warning lights on the projector indicate pr oblems inside the pr ojector . • There ar e two warning lights: a TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator which warns that the projecto[...]

E-50 Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Ta b Replacing the Pr ojection Lamp CA UTION: • P otential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have A uthorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center replace lamp if rupture occur s. • Do not remove the lamp ca ge directly after operation of the pr ojector . The lamp may b[...]

E-51 Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Replacing the Projection Lamp 1 Connect the power cord. Reset the lamp timer . While pressing ƒ , © and ENTER on the projector , pr ess PO WER ON on the pr ojector . Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector . Resetting the lamp timer • Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp. ?[...]

E-52 Maintenance & T r oubleshooting Check • Keylock level is set to “ Level A ” or “ Level B ” , preventing operation of some or all buttons (See page 43.) • Projector power cor d is not plugged into the wall outlet. • The bottom filter cover is not securely installed. • Selected input is wrong. (See page 19.) • Cables incorr[...]

E-53 Appendix Appendix Using the Carrying Handle CAUTION • Always put on the lens cap to pr event damage to the lens when transporting the projector . • Do not lift or car r y the projector by the lens or the lens cap as this may damage the lens. T ranspor ting the Pr ojector When transporting the projector , carr y it by the carrying handle on[...]

E-54 Appendix Connection Pin Assignments Analog Computer 1 and 2 Signal Input P orts: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector Computer Input Analog 1. Video input (r ed) 2. Video input (green/ sync on gr een ) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Reserve input 1 5. Composite sync 6. Ear th (red) 7. Ear th (green/sync on gr een) 8. Ear th (blue) 9. Not connected 10.[...]

E-55 Appendix PC contr ol A computer can be used to contr ol the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cr oss type, sold separately) to the pr ojector . (See page 16 for connection.) Comm unication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table. Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standar d. Baud r[...]

E-56 Appendix RS-232C P ort Specifications CONTROL ITEM COMMAND C1 I I R R R R R R R R R R R V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V A A A A A A A I I I I I I M M I I I I I I I I B B B B B B B B B B B B B A A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B B B A A A A A A D N N A A A A E E M M M M M M M M S S I I C P B R B C T R R I I C P B C T S R[...]

E-57 Appendix Horizontal Frequency: 15 – 126 kHz V ertical Frequency: 43 – 200 Hz Pixel Clock: 12 – 230 MHz* Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals UXGA (1,600  1,200) compatible in advanced intelligent compr ession AICS (Advanced Intelligent Compression and Expansion System) r esizing technology Computer Compatibility Ch[...]

E-58 Appendix Specifications Pr oduct type Model Video system Display method LCD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Horizontal resolution Audio output Computer RGB input signal Pixel clock V ertical frequency Horizontal frequency Computer control signal Speaker system Rated voltage Input current Rated [...]

E-59 Appendix Units: inches (mm) T op View Side View Front Vie w Bottom View Dimensions 10 5 / 16 (262) 2 13 / 32 (61) 5 19 / 32 (142) 9 11 / 32 (237.5) 1 5 / 16 (33.5) 12 13 / 64 (310) 5 9 / 32 (134) 5 / 8 (16) 29 / 32 (23) 1 5 / 64 (27.5) 14 7 / 64 (358.4) 2 13 / 32 (61) 4 49 / 64 (121) 3 21 / 32 (93) 3 17 / 64 (83) 1 13 / 16 (30) 9 19 / 32 (243.[...]

E-60 Appendix Anti-aliasing digital keystone correction Function to digitally corr ect a distor ted image when the projector is set up at an angle. Aspect ratio Width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4 : 3. There ar e also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and 21 : 9. A uto sync Optimiz[...]

E-61 Appendix Index A AC socket ......................................................................... 13 ADJUSTMENT buttons ..................................................... 25 Air filter ............................................................................. 47 Anti-aliasing digital keystone correction .......................... 4 As[...]

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