Sharp XG-NV7XU manual

OPERA TION MANU AL Important Information Setup & Connections Operation Useful Features Maintenance & T roubleshooting Appendix DIGIT AL MUL TIMEDIA PR OJECT OR MODEL XG - NV7XU[...]

E-1 Important Information IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in r eporting the loss or theft of your projector , please recor d the Serial Number located on the bottom of the pr ojector and retain this information. Before r ecycling the packaging, please be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplie[...]

E-2 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 safeguar ds incorporated into this Projector , observe the fo[...]

E-3 Important Information Outstanding Features 1. DIRECT DIGIT AL COMPUTER INPUT (P anelLink™) Signals remain digital fr om the source device to the projector thus r esulting in sharper , clearer , noiseless and adjustment-free computer images. 2. AD V ANCED COMP A TIBILITY WITH HIGH-END W ORKST A TIONS AND PCS Compatible with up to 200 Hz vertic[...]

E-4 Important Information Important Information Contents IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS …………………… 2 Outstanding Features …………………………… 3 Contents …………………………………………… 4 Usage Guidelines ………………………………… 5 How to Access the PDF Operation Man uals (for Windows and Macin[...]

E-5 Important Information Usage Guidelines The laser pointer on the remote contr ol emits a laser beam from the laser pointer window . This is a Class II laser which may impair your sight if directed into the eyes. The three marks shown on the left ar e caution labels for the laser beam. • Do not look into the laser pointer window or shine the la[...]

E-6 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-7 Important Information P ar t Names Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual wher e the topic is explained. Pr ojector Fr ont and T op View 47 47 17 23 25 29 36 35 23 17 16 17 16 19 17 33 34 19 23 19 21 5 17 17 MUTE button POWER indicator POWER buttons (ON/OFF) KEYSTONE button INPUT button FREEZE button UNDO button L[...]

E-8 Important Information Front Vie w Remote Control P ar t Names 17 37 23 17 33 34 44 21 17 23 19 17 16 22 23 22 22 25 29 36 35 22 Inserting the batteries 13 Press in and downwar d on the arro w to remove the battery cover . 2 I nsert two AA size batteries for the remote contr ol, making sure their polarities match the  and  marks inside the[...]

E-9 Setup & Connections Setup & Connections[...]

E-10 Setup & Connections Power cord QACCU5013CEZZ Computer cable QCNW-5304CEZZ Mouse control cable for Mac QCNW-5114CEZZ Computer audio cable QCNW-4870CEZZ Mouse control cable for IBM PS/2 QCNW-5113CEZZ Remote control RRMCG1530CESA T wo AA size batteries DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable QCNW-5288CEZZ CD-ROM UDSKA0009CE01 Projector operation manual TINS-[...]

E-11 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 pr ojector to a computer for projection of full color computer images. Power cord QACCU5013CEZZ Computer audio cable QCNW-4870CEZZ Computer cable QCNW-[...]

E-12 Setup & Connections Connecting other compatible computer s Connecting the Projector 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-13 Setup & Connections 1 Connect the yellow RCA connectors to the corresponding yellow VIDEO INPUT terminal on the projector and the Video output terminal on the video source. 2 T o use the built-in audio system, connect the red and white RCA connectors to the corresponding r ed and white AUDIO INPUT terminals on the projector and the Audio o[...]

E-14 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 (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 53 and 54 for details. Connecting the Projector DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable Q[...]

E-15 Setup & Connections Connecting the Remote Mouse Receiver • Y ou can use the remote contr ol as a remote mouse. • When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (cross type, sold separately), the computer can be used to control the pr ojector and check the status of the projector . See pages 53 a[...]

E-16 Operation Operation Basic Operations 1 Make the necessary connections before pr o- ceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The POWER indicator lights up red and the projector enters standby mode. 2 Press P ower ON . • The flashing green LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator shows that the lamp is warming up. Wait until the indicator stops fla[...]

E-17 Operation Basic Operations 4 3 3 Rotate the focus ring until the image on the scr een becomes clear . 4 Rotate the zoom ring. The image can be adjusted to the desired size within the zoom range. 6 7 8 5 5 Press INPUT to select the desired input mode. Press INPUT again to change the mode. EXAMPLE INPUT 1 Mode INPUT 2 Mode VIDEO Mode f f • Whe[...]

E-18 Operation The formula for picture size and projection distance y 1 = (0.0533 x  0.0552)  3.28 y 2 = (0.0444 x  0.0533)  3.28 y 3 = 0.323 x • There is an err or of  3% in the formula above. Width 261  174  131  116  92  87  80  73  63  52  35  Height 147  98  74  65  52  49  45[...]

E-19 Operation Press foot releases. Adjust height of projector and remo ve hands from f oot releases. Rotate feet to make minor changes. Using the Adjustment Feet There ar e two front adjustment feet and a rear adjustment foot. T o lower the position of the picture, pull out the folded leg of the r ear adjustment foot. See the diagram shown below f[...]

E-20 Operation Re versed Image Setup Rear projection • Place a translucent screen between the pr ojector and the audience. • Use the projector ’ s menu system to reverse the projected image. (See page 43 for use of this function.) Projection using a mirr or • Place a mirror (normal flat type) in fr ont of the lens. • Use the pr ojector ?[...]

E-21 Operation 13  (4 m) 30 ˚ 30 ˚ 120 ˚ MOUSE ADJ. MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch (Remote control) MOUSE ADJ. Controlling the Pr ojector Using the Wireless Mouse Remote mouse receiver 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: • Pr[...]

E-22 Operation 2 Be sure the supplied r emote mouse receiver is connected to your computer . Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to MOUSE. Effective b uttons in MOUSE mode Use as a Wireless Mouse 1 MOUSE ADJ. Use as a Laser pointer Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to MOUSE. Press LASER POINTER ( ) to activate the laser pointer . When the button is r[...]

E-23 Operation Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Men u Screens This projector has two sets of menu scr eens (INPUT/VIDEO) that allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. These menu scr eens can be operated from the pr ojector or the remote contr ol with the following buttons. (GUI) On-screen Displa y 1 INPUT (COMPUTER/RGB)[...]

E-24 Operation Items on the INPUT1 or INPUT2 Mode Men u Bar Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Items on the VIDEO Mode Menu Bar Main menu Sub menu Main menu Sub menu Contrast Picture Audio  30  30 I/P Conversion Options Video System Language English PRJ Mode Status Ceiling  Front Ceiling  Rear Deutsch Espa ñ ol Neder[...]

E-25 Operation The IrCOM function can transfer still images from a computer or digital camera to the pr ojector via infrared (wir eless) communication. Sharp Adv anced Presentation Software • This function requir es the supplied Sharp Advanced Presentation Softwar e (SAPS). • Install the SAPS in the supplied CD-ROM on the computer . • See the[...]

E-26 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 . It can be changed to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, Fr ench, Italian, Swedish, Por tuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to [...]

E-27 Operation 2 , 3 1 , 4 Picture Adjustments Y ou can adjust the pr ojector ’ s picture to your pr efer - 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 blue Selected item F[...]

E-28 Operation This projector ’ s audio is factor y preset to standar d settings. However , you can adjust it to suit your own prefer ences by adjusting the following audio settings. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.) 1 Press MENU . Menu bar and “ Picture ” menu screen appear . GUI operation guide[...]

E-29 Operation Computer Image Adjustments When displaying computer patterns which are very detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), inter fer ence may occur , causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the screen. Should this occur , adjust “ Clock ” , “ Phase ” , “ H-Pos ” and “ V -Pos ” for o[...]

E-30 Operation 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 ” : • The sync adjustment is automatically made each[...]

E-31 Operation 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 the computer to the pr ojector . Saving the adjustment setting (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote[...]

E-32 Operation Computer Image Adjustments Special Mode Adjustment Ordinarily , the type of input signal is detected and the correct r esolution mode is automatically selected. However , for some signals, “ Special Modes ” on the “ Fine Sync ” menu screen may need to be changed to match the computer display mode. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT [...]

E-33 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-34 Useful Features Digital Image Magnification (ENLARGE) Projector 1 3 2 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 [...]

E-35 Useful Features Gamma Correction Projector • 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[...]

E-36 Useful Features Selecting the Picture Displa y Mode g NORMAL WIDE DO T BY DO T DO T BY DO T (WIDE) For DTV decoder RGB signal in 4:3 aspect ratio. For COMPUTER/RGB signal without 4:3 aspect ratio. gg For DTV decoder RGB signal in 16:9 aspect ratio. gg MODE INPUT SIGNAL 4:3 480 P 16:9 720 P SXGA DTV COMPUTER NORMAL WIDE DOT BY DOT DOT BY DOT ( [...]

E-37 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 Ima g e Press BLACK SCREEN . “ BLACK SCREEN ” is dis- played on the screen. T o return to the original pr ojected image, press BLA CK SCREEN again. • T o use the remote contr ol to operate [...]

E-38 Useful Features When no input signal is detected for mor e than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically shut of f. (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 “ Auto Power Of f ” . 4 Press ß / © to select the ?[...]

E-39 Useful Features I/P Con version 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 / © to select “ Options ” . 3 Pres[...]

E-40 Useful Features This function allows you to select the input signal type (COMPUTER/RGB or COMPONENT) for INPUT 1 port. (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 “ Signal T ype ” , and then press © . 4 Press ∂ / ƒ[...]

E-41 Useful Features (GUI) On-screen Displa y Setting a Bac kground 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 ?[...]

E-42 Useful Features • This function allows you to specify the image to be displayed upon the projector ’ s startup. • A custom image (i.e. your company logo) can be loaded on the pr ojector via IrCOM or an RS-232C cable. See pages 14 and 25 in this operation manual, and also the supplied Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual [...]

E-43 Useful Features Rever se/In ver t Ima g e Function This projector is equipped with a r everse/inver t 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 [...]

E-44 Useful Features Using the Presentation T ools Red Green Blue Y ellow Orange White Black When selecting Sharp default image Menu Windo w 1 3 2 , 4 This projector is equipped with pr esentation tools. These will help you emphasize keypoints within your presentation. (Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch on the remote contr ol to the ADJ. position.)[...]

E-45 Useful Features 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 adjusted settings. 4 T o exit from the GUI, pre[...]

E-46 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Maintenance & T r oub leshooting[...]

E-47 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Problem • Blocked air intake. • Cooling fan breakdown. • Internal circuit failure. • Burnt-out lamp. • Lamp circuit failur e. Lamp/Maintenance Indicator s Maintenance Indicator The internal temperature is abnormally high. The lamp does not light up. TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator LAMP REPLACE- MENT[...]

E-48 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Pr ojection Lamp 46 Remove the lamp cage. 5 Replace the lamp cage (after changing the lamp). 1 3 T urn off the power . 2 Disconnect the power cord. Unplug the power cord fr om the AC socket. Slide the lamp cage co ver out. Slide the lamp cage cover in. Slide the lamp cage cover in the dir ection[...]

E-49 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Projection Lamp 1 Connect the power cord. Reset the lamp timer . While pressing ƒ , © and ENTER on the projector , press PO WER ON on the projector . Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector . Resetting the lamp timer Using the K ensington Loc k This projector has a Kensington S[...]

E-50 Appendix Appendix[...]

E-51 Appendix T ransporting the Pr ojector Using the Carrying Bag A soft-side carrying bag is provided to transport the projector . Before placing the projector into the carrying bag, set up the inner pad inside the bag as shown. CAUTION • Rotate the focus and zoom rigns to stor e the lens before placing the projector into the carrying bag. • T[...]

E-52 Appendix Connection Pin Assignments Analog Computer 1 Signal Input P or t: 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 (r ed) 7. Ear th (gr een/sync on green) 8. Ear th (blue) 9. Not connected 10. GND [...]

E-53 Appendix PC contr ol A computer can be used to contr ol the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (cr oss type, sold separately) to the projector . (See page 14 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 standard. Baud rate: 9,600 bps[...]

E-54 Appendix RS-232C P or t Specifications CONTROL ITEM COMMAND C1 M M M M M V V V V V V V V V V I I I I I I I V M M A A A A R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R A A A E E E E E A A A A A A A A A A M M M M M M M O U U A A A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B A A D S S S S S P B C T S R R B R R B B B B S S S L T T T B R R P B R B R C T S R P B R B R R D D J [...]

E-55 Appendix The computer output signal timing of dif ferent types of computer signals are shown below for r eference. For IBM and compatibles For Macintosh Series ab c d w x y z VIDEO SIGNAL HORIZONT AL SYNC SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL VERTICAL SYNC SIGNAL e a b c d w x y z VIDEO SIGNAL C-SYNC(H) C-SYNC(V) VIDEO SIGNAL V -SYNC e = 2 dot The following is [...]

E-56 Appendix Input Signals (Recommended Timing) 640 832 1,024 1,152 1,152 1,152 1,152 640 640 1,280 1,920 dot 64 31 35 36 29 16 24 – – – – dot 64 65 96 128 128 96 96 – – – – dot 96 224 173 140 195 208 168 – – – – dot 640 832 1,024 1,152 1,152 1,152 1,024 – – – – dot 864 1,152 1,328 1,456 1,504 1,472 1,312 – – ?[...]

E-57 Appendix Specifications Pr oduct type Model Video system Display method DMD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Digital input signal Horizontal resolution Audio output Computer RGB input signal Pixel clock V er tical fr equency Horizontal frequency Computer control signal Speaker system Rated volta[...]

E-58 Appendix Dimensions Units: inches (mm) Rear View 8 5 / 8 (219) 1 15 / 32 (37.5) 3 15 / 64 (82 ) 12 19 / 64 (312.5) 5 / 16 (8.1) 3 / 64 (1.2) 2 13 / 16 (71.5 ) 2 9 / 32 (58) 9 1 / 4 (235) 8 11 / 32 (212) Front Vie w T op View Side View Bottom View[...]

E-59 Appendix Guide to Effective Presentations Electronic pr esentations are one of the most effective tools pr esenters can use to persuade an audience. There ar e several ways to enhance your presentation and maximize your ef fectiveness. The following are guidelines to help you create and deliver a dynamic presentation. a. T ypes of Presentation[...]

E-60 Appendix Guide to Effective Presentations Red Blue Green Black Presentation from SHARP O n e o f th e m o s t c o m m o n m is ta k e s in a n y ty p e o f p r e s e n ta tio n v is u a l is th e s e le c tio n o f ty p e fo n t s th a t a re to o s m a ll, to o th in , o r h a rd to re a d . • Background colors can subconsciously af fect th[...]

E-61 Appendix c. Set-Up When giving a presentation, you need to set the stage both figuratively and literally for success. The way you set up a presentation r oom will have a great impact on the audience ’ s perception of you and your message. By manipulating the placement and use of the following tools, you will impr ove the impact of your prese[...]

E-62 Appendix d. Rehearsing & Delivery • The best time to rehearse is the day or evening befor e, not a couple of hours before, and the best place to rehearse is in the actual r oom. Rehearsing a speech in a small office is not the same as standing up in front of 100 people in a hotel ballr oom or classroom. • Due to var ying pr ocessor spe[...]

E-63 Appendix 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 Optimizes pr ojected computer images by automatically adjusting cer tain characteristics. Backgr ound Initial setting image projected when no[...]

E-64 Appendix Index A AC socket ......................................................................... 11 ADJUSTMENT buttons ..................................................... 23 Aspect ratio ...................................................................... 36 Audio adjustments ........................................................... [...]

E-65 Appendix SHARP CORPORA TION OSAKA, J AP AN Printed in Japan TINS - 6786CEZZ T2278-A 9P08 - JWG[...]