Sharp XG-PH50X manual

MUL TIMEDIA PR OJECT OR MODEL XG-PH50X (Standard zoom lens attached) XG-PH50X-NL (No lens attached) OPERA TION MANU AL Introduction Quic k Start Setup Connections Basic Operation Useful Features Appendix[...]

ii IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector , please record the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information. Before r ecycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories” on page 1[...]

iii SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-r ewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or AST A approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse [...]

iv The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (T raditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese), Korean and Japanese. Car efully read through the operation instructions befor e operating the projector . Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in E[...]

Introduction -1 Before using the pr ojector , please read this operation manual carefully . There ar e two important reasons for prompt warranty r egistration of your new SHARP Projector , using the REGISTRA TION CARD packed with the pr ojector . 1. W ARRANTY This is to assure that you immediately r eceive the full benefit of the parts, service and[...]

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

Introduction -3 -56 Menu items The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages 58 and 59 . ) Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright” • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector. ENTER button MENU button [...]

-4 Contents Preparing Introduction How to Read This Operation Manual ............ 3 Contents .......................................................... 4 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS .......................... 7 How to Access the PDF Operation Man uals ... 10 Accessories .................................................. 1 1 Part Names and Functions ....[...]

Introduction -5 Using Basic Operation Using the “Options (1)” Menu ..................... 74 Displaying Dual Pictures (Pict in Pict) ............... 74 Setting the Resize Mode ................................... 74 Shifting the Projected Image V ertically (Digital Shift) ................................................ 75 Setting On-screen Displ[...]

-6 Contents The optional lenses are introduced on page 12 . Please purchase the lens f or your desired usage. Reference Appendix Maintenance ................................................. 90 Maintenance Indicators ............................... 91 Regarding the Lamp .................................... 93 Lamp ..................................[...]

Introduction -7 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e 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 Instruct[...]

-8 Ensur e that you read the following safeguar ds when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp rup- tures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for replacement. See “Replac- ing the Lamp” on page 93 . Caution conce[...]

Introduction -9 Using the projector in other countries ■ The power supply v oltage and the shape of the plug ma y vary depending on the region or countr y you are using the projector in. When using the projector ov erseas, ensure to use an appropriate power cord f or the coun- tr y you are in. T emperature monitor function ■ If the projector st[...]

-10 PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can w ork with the pr ojector . T o utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe ® Reader ® on your computer (Windows ® or Macintosh ® ). Please download Adobe ® Reader ® from the Inter net ( http://www .adobe .com). Accessing the PDF manuals For Window[...]

Introduction -11 Accessories Tw o R-6 batteries (“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar) Power cord * F or U .S., Canada, etc. (12' (3.6 m)) 9NK3090152800 For Europe, except U.K. (6' (1.8 m)) 9NK3090152700 * Use the power cord that corresponds to the w all outlet in your country . Projector manual and technical ref erence CD-ROM 9NK3532[...]

-12 Accessories ■ Lens Projection distance for 100" screen size Fixed wide lens ( × 0.8) AN-PH10EX 5'4" (1.6 m) Wide-zoom lens ( × 1.5 – 1.8) AN-PH20EZ 10' – 12' (3.0 m – 3.7 m) Standard zoom lens ( × 1.8 – 2.2) AN-PH30EZ 12' – 14'8" (3.7 m – 4.5 m) (attached to XG-PH50X) T ele-zoom lens ( ×[...]

Introduction -13 37 37 45 70 40 40 73 39 41 56 39 56 56 56 46 17 45 14 14 · 91 14 · 91 14 · 91 94 90 ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. KEYSTONE button For entering the Keystone Correction mode. Carrying handle For carrying the projector. STANDBY button For putting the projector into standby mode. ON button For turn[...]

-14 About the Indicators on the Projector Power indicator Red on ... Normal (Standby) Green on ... Normal (Power on) Red blinks ... The intake vent cover is open. (See page 90 .) Temperature warning indicator Off ... Normal Red blinks/on ... The internal temperature is abnormally high. (See page 91 .) Lamp indicators 1, 2 Green on ... Normal Green [...]

Introduction -15 Projector (Side 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[...]

-16 Note • All the buttons on the remote control, e xcept the mouse/adjustment button and the ADJ ./MOUSE s witch, are made of luminous material that is visible in the dark. Visibility will diminish over time . Exposure to light will recharge the luminous buttons. Remote Control 40 18 37 56 39 40 45 70 18 48 37 47 19 41 46 50 46 46 50 47 ST ANDBY[...]

Introduction -17 Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries The batteries (two R-6 batteries (“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)) are supplied in the package. 1 Press the tab and lift open the battery cover in the direction of the arr ow . 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries making sure the po- larities correctly match the[...]

-18 Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control with a Signal Cable When the signals from the remote control cannot be reached due to the range or positioning of the projec- tor , y ou can connect the remote control to the projector with a ø3.5 mm minijac k cable (commer cially av ail- able or available as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ). [...]

Introduction -19 Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Computer Mouse When connecting the supplied remote mouse receiver to the computer , you can use the remote control as the wireless computer mouse. 1 Connect the supplied remote mouse receiver to the USB termi- nal on the computer . 2 Slide the ADJ./MOUSE switch on the remote con- trol to the M[...]

-20 Quick Start Pag e 2 2 1. Place the pr ojector facing a screen Pag es 27, 37 Pag e 3 7 Press on the projector or on the remote control. This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the computer). For details, see the page described below for each step. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector and the[...]

Quick Start -21 Pag es 38, 39 4. Adjust the angle 5. Adjust the focus and the zoom Pag e 4 0 8. Tu rn the power off Pag e 3 7 7. Select the input mode Pag e 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 Press on the projector or on the remote control to adjust the focus. 2 2 2 2 2 Press on the projector or on the remote control to adjust the zoom. Press on the projector or on the[...]

-22 Setting Up the Projector P osition the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector’ s feet flat and le vel 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[...]

Setup -23 Projecting a Reversed Image Pr ojection from behind the Screen ■ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience . ■ Reverse the image by setting “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” menu. (See page 84 .) Projection Using a Mirror ■ Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens. ■ When the translucent screen[...]

-24 INPUT/OUTPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment AUDIO input (2, 3) terminal Connecting an audio cable. (Shared audio input terminal for INPUT 2 and 3.) (See pages 28 and 29 .) AUDIO input (1) terminal Connecting an audio cable. (Audio input terminal dedicated to INPUT 1.) (See page 27 .) AUDIO input (4, 5) terminals Connecting an audio ca[...]

Connections -25 T erminal on the projector INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 AUDIO (for INPUT 1) AUDIO (for INPUT 2, 3) INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Equipment Computer Audio-visual equipment T erminal on connected equipment RGB output terminal DVI digital video output terminal Audio output terminal HDMI output terminal DVI digital video output terminal RG[...]

-26 T erminal on the projector INPUT 4 INPUT 5 AUDIO (for INPUT 1) A UDIO (for INPUT 2, 3) AUDIO (for INPUT 4, 5) OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Equipment A udio-visual equipment Monitor Amplifier T erminal on connected equipment Video output terminal S-video output terminal A udio output terminal RGB input terminal Audio input terminal Cable Video cable (com[...]

Connections -27 Connecting to a Computer Before connecting, ensure the power cor d of the projector fr om the AC outlet is unplug g ed, and that the devices to be connected are turned off . After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other de vices. When connecting a computer , ensure that it is the last device to be turned on [...]

-28 Connecting with a 5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub Cable The pr ojector employs a 5 BNC computer input to prevent deterioration of ima ge quality . When connecting the input terminals on the pr ojector to the computer directly , Connect the R (P R ), G/G sync (Y), B (P B ), HD/C sync and VD cables of the 5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable (commer cially av ailab[...]

Connections -29 Connecting with a DVI Digital Cable The projector employs the DVI digital input terminal for direct input of digital video signals from a computer . Note • When connecting the projector to a computer in this wa y , select “D . PC RGB” for “Signal T ype” in the “Picture” menu. • When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cabl[...]

-30 Connecting to Video Equipment Before connecting, ensure the power cor d of the projector fr om the AC outlet is unplug g ed, and that the devices to be connected are turned off . After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. The projector has a DVD digital terminal, computer -RGB/ component terminal, S- video t[...]

Connections -31 Connecting to Video Equipment That Has a DVI Output Terminal with a DVI Digital Cable Use a DVI Digital cable when connecting video equipment with the DVI output terminal such as DVD players to the INPUT 3 terminal. Note • Select the input signal type of the video equipment. See page 63 . To INPUT 3 terminal DVI Digital cable (com[...]

-32 Connecting to RGB Video Equipment with a 5 RCA RGB Cable Use a 5 RCA RGB cable when connecting the RGB video equipment such as DVD players and DTV* decoders to the INPUT 2 terminals. * DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United States. Note • When connecting the projector to the video equipment i[...]

Connections -33 Connecting to Video Equipment That Has Component Output Terminals When connecting the video equipment that has component output terminals to the INPUT 1 terminal, use the 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (optional: AN-C3CP2). When connecting the video equipment that has component output terminals to the INPUT 2 terminals, use the BNC to [...]

-34 Connecting with a n S-video Cable or a Composite Video Cable Connect the video equipment to the INPUT 4 or 5 terminal using the S-video cable or com- posite video cable (commercially available). Note • The S-video signal input to the S-VIDEO terminal is separated into color and luminance signals for real- izing a higher-quality image. • An [...]

Connections -35 Controlling the Projector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the pr ojector to the RS-232C serial terminal on the computer , or when the LAN terminal on the pr ojector to the LAN terminal on the computer , the com- puter can be used to contr ol the projector . Refer to the “SETUP GUIDE” contained on the supplied CD-ROM f[...]

-36 Connecting to a Monitor That Has an RGB Input T erminal Y ou can displa y computer images on a monitor using the RGB cables. Note • RGB signals and component signals input from the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 terminals can be output to the monitor . • For inputting video signals from the INPUT 1 terminal, another RGB cable (commercially available) i[...]

Basic Operation -37 T urning the Pr ojector On/Off Info • English is the factory preset language. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, change the language according to the pr ocedure on page 89 . ▼ On-screen Display Info • Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cool- ing f an operation. The cooling f an [...]

-38 Image Projection Shifting the Lens In addition to the zoom function and adjustment of projection angle using the adjust- ment feet, you can adjust the position of the projection using the lens shift function. This is a useful function in cases such as when the screen can not be moved. Adjustable range The adjustable range is shown belo w. Horiz[...]

Basic Operation -39 Using the Adjustment Feet • When the position of the projected image cannot be adjusted with the lens shift function, use the adjustment feet to adjust the projected angle. • The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet when the screen is located higher than the projector , the screen is inclined or [...]

-40 Note • After you have pressed the FOCUS but- tons or the ZOOM buttons on the remote control or the projector , you can displa y the test pattern by pressing the ENTER but- ton. The test patter n is useful for making more accurate adjustments. • For fine adjustments, when pressing the H & V LENS SHIFT buttons, the FOCUS buttons or the ZO[...]

Basic Operation -41 ENTER button KEYST ONE button UNDO button Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) Mouse/adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) ENTER button UNDO button KEYST ONE button For correcting an image desig- nating the corner of the pro- jected image F or correcting an image desig- nating the horizontal or vertical axes F o[...]

-42 Geometric Adjustment Upper Left Upper Right Low er Right Lower Left GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT 1 Press on the projector or on the remote control re- peatedly until “GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT” is displayed. 2 Press the buttons below to ad- just the position, size or focus of the projected image. • Match screen’ s four sides to green test pattern. ?[...]

Basic Operation -43 Horizontal Ke ystone Correction (Adjustment with / | ) Ve r tical Ke ystone Correction (Adjustment with ' / " ) H & V KEYSTONE 1 Press on the projector or on the remote control re- peatedly until “H & V KEY- ST ONE” is displa yed. • When the correction has already been made with “GEOMETRIC ADJUST - ME[...]

-44 Using H & V KEYST ONE Adjustment When the Image Is Pr ojected Diagonally Image Projection 1 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to parallelize the left and right sides of the pro- jected image. 2 Press or | | | | | to parallelize the upper and lower sides of the pro- jected image. 3 Press[...]

Basic Operation -45 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 , the input mode switches in order of : INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 • • • • • When pressing on the projector , the input[...]

-46 " On-screen Display V olume buttons × 1 × 4 × 9 × 16 × 36 × 64 × 2 × 3 " On-screen Display Adjusting the Volume Press / | | | | | on the projector or on the remote control to adjust the volume. Note • Pressing or will lower the volume. Pressing or | will raise the volume. Turning off the Sound Temporarily Press o[...]

Basic Operation -47 Freezing a Moving Image 1 Press on the remote control. • The projected image is frozen. 2 Press again to return to the moving image from the currently connected equipment. Selecting the Picture Mode Y ou can select the suitable picture mode f or the projected image, such as movie or video game. Press on the remote control. •[...]

-48 Resize Mode Press on the remote control. • Pressing changes the display as shown. • To retur n to the standard image, press while “ RESIZE ” is displayed on the screen. • This function can also be accessed from the OSD menu (see page 74 ). This function allows y ou to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image . De[...]

Basic Operation -49 VIDEO : Cutout area on which images cannot be projected. : Area on which the image is not included in the original signals. SMART STRETCH 1024 × 576* — — 480 I , 480P , 576 I, 576P , NTSC , P AL, SECAM 540P 720P , 1035 I, 1080 I 4:3 aspect ratio , letter box, squeez e 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio NORMAL 1024 × 768 ?[...]

-50 Displaying the Black Screen This function allows you to tempo- rarily display the black screen. 1 Press . 2 Pressing again will turn the projected image back on. Displaying and Setting the Break Timer This function allows you to show the re- maining time for break during meeting. 1 Press . 2 While “ ” is display ed, press ' , " , [...]

Useful Features -51 Menu Items The follo wing shows the items that can be set in the pr ojector . “Picture” menu INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 / INPUT 3 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +10 0 Signal Type Auto RGB Component INPUT 1/INPUT 2 D.PC RGB D.PC Comp. D.Video RGB D.Video Comp. INPUT 3 Tint Color Reset Bright +30 -30 Contrast Red Green Bright [...]

-52 Menu Items INPUT 4 / INPUT 5 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +10 0 Tint Color Reset Bright +30 -30 Contrast Red Green Bright Boost Progressive Picture 4500K 10500K Main Menu Sub Menu CLR Temp Page 60 Page 61 Page 60 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 60 Picture Mode Standard Presentation Cinema Custom 2D Progressive 3D Progressive Film Mode P[...]

Useful Features -53 “Fine Sync” menu *6 The “Fine Sync” menu is displayed only while the input mode is INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3. *7 “Clock”, “Phase”, “H-P os”, “V -P os”, “Reset”, “Sa ve Setting”, “Select Setting” and “Special Modes” can be ad- justed only while the input mode is INPUT 1 or INPUT 2. Fine S[...]

-54 Menu Items “Options (1)” menu INPUT 4 / INPUT 5 INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 / INPUT 3 Pict in Pint Options (1) Main Menu Sub Menu OSD Display Auto PAL (50/60Hz) SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 PAL-M PAL-N Video System Background Image Capture Save Image Delete Logo Custom Blue None Normal Full Dot By Dot When inputting RGB signal Normal Full Border Stretch S[...]

Useful Features -55 “Language” menu “Status” menu Main Menu Sub Menu English Deutsch Español Nederlands Français Italiano Svenska Português Language Page 89 Status Main menu Page 89 “Options (2)” menu LAN/RS232C Monitor Out RS-232C Options (2) Enable Disable INPUT 1 [ON/OFF] INPUT 2 [ON/OFF] INPUT 3 [ON/OFF] INPUT 4 [ON/OFF] INPUT 5 [...]

-56 Menu items The menu can be operated to ac hieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages 58 and 59 . ) Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright” • This operation can also be perf or med by using the b uttons on the projector . ENTER button MENU button UNDO button[...]

Useful Features -57 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item you want to adjust. • Pressing displays the items on the lower part of the “Picture” menu. To adjust the pro- jected image while viewing it Press . • The selected single adjustment item (e.g. “Br ight”) appears instead[...]

-58 Menu items Menu Selections (Settings) Example: Setting “OSD Display” • This operation can also be performed by using the b uttons on the projector. 1 Press . • The “Picture” menu screen for the se- lected input mode is displayed. 2 Press or | | | | | to display the other menu items. • There are eight menu items as shown [...]

Useful Features -59 Sub menu 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item you want to set. Note • Press to return to the previous screen. • In some menu, select the icon using . 4 Press | | | | | to shift the cursor to the sub menu. 5 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " "[...]

-60 Y ou can adjust the pr ojector’ s picture to your pref erences using the “Picture” menu. Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) Selecting the Picture Mode This function allows you to select the picture mode in accordance with brightness of the room or content of the image to be projected. In all picture modes, items on the “Picture” [...]

Useful Features -61 Adjusting the Color Temperature Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Picture” screen men u for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Color T emperature Settings Note • “CLR T emp” cannot be set when “C .M.S. Ad- justment” on the “C.M.S.” menu is set to “sRGB”. (See page 64 .) Selectable items 4500K 10500K Descrip[...]

-62 Selecting the Progressive Mode Menu operation Pag e 58 Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Progressive * The film source is a digital video recording with the original encoded as is at 24 frames/second. The projector can con- vert this film source to progressive video at 60 frames/sec- ond with NTSC and P [...]

Useful Features -63 Signal Type Setting This function allows you to select the input sig- nal type RGB or component for INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Picture” screen men u for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Signal T ype Settings INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Description Input signals are automatically recog- nized as RGB [...]

-64 Color Management System (“ C. M. S. ” menu) This function allows y ou to individually adjust the displa y characteristics of six color s (R: Red, Y : Y ellow , G: Green, C: Cy an, B: Blue , M: Magenta). Selecting the Color Repro- duction Mode This function allows you to select the color re- production mode for the projected images. Menu ope[...]

Useful Features -65 For more chromatic value of the target color For less chromatic value of the target color For more brightness of the target color For less brightness of the target color Setting the Brightness of the Target Color This function allows you to set the brightness of the selected target color . Menu operation Pag e 56 Example: “C.M[...]

-66 For stronger yellow of the target color For stronger red of the target color Setting the Hue of the Target Color This function allows you to set the hue of the selected target color . Menu operation Pag e 56 Example: “C.M.S.” screen menu Description of Hue Press Press | Resetting User-defined Color Settings This function allows you to res[...]

Useful Features -67 Overview of All Color Set- tings This function allows you to confirm the settings of all the colors. Menu operation Pag e 56 Example: “C.M.S.” screen menu[...]

-68 Y ou can adjust the computer ima ge , match the computer display mode, and confirm the input signal using the “Fine Sync” men u. 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 screen. Menu operat[...]

Useful Features -69 Special Mode Setting Ordinaril y , the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automatically se- lected. However , for some signals, the optimal resolution mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menu may need to be selected to matc h the computer display mode. Menu operation Page 58 Exampl[...]

-70 Auto Sync Adjustment Used to automatically adjust a computer ima g e. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of A uto Sync Adjustment Note • A uto Sync adjustment is also perf or med by pressing on the projector or on the remote control. • The A uto Sync adjustment may tak e some time [...]

Useful Features -71 Auto Sync Display Function Used to set the display during A uto Sync. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of A uto Sync Display Description The image set as a background image is projected. See page 77 . The computer image being adjusted is displayed. Selectable items ?[...]

-72 Y ou can adjust the pr ojector’ s audio to your preferences using the “Audio” men u. A udio Adjustment (“A udio” menu) Adjusting the Audio This function allows y ou to adjust the projector’ s audio. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Audio” screen menu Description of Adjustment Items Selectable items Press Press | Note • To re[...]

Useful Features -73 Speaker Setting This function allows you to turn the audio out- put of the internal speaker on or off when the projector is connected to an e xternal amplifier . Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Audio” screen menu Description of Speaker Settings Selectable items ON OFF Description The audio signal is output from the internal[...]

-74 Using the “Options (1)” Menu Y ou can use the “Options (1)” menu to enhance the usage for the pr ojector . Displaying Dual Pictures ( Pict in Pict ) The Pict in Pict (picture in picture) function allows you to display tw o pictures on the same screen. Y ou can display the image input from INPUT 4 or 5 as an inset picture over - lapping [...]

Useful Features -75 Shifting the Projected Im- age Vertically (Digital Shift) For easier viewing, this function shifts the im- age projected on the screen up or down elimi- nating either the upper or lower black band found in 16:9 and other wide aspect ratios. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Desc[...]

-76 Using the “Options (1)” Menu Setting the Video System The video input system mode is factory preset to “A uto”; ho wever , a c lear picture from 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 58 Example: “Options (1)” [...]

Useful Features -77 Selecting the Background Image Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Background Images Note • Y ou can set a captured image as a backg round image by selecting “Custom”. • When “Custom” is selected, an image saved us- ing “Image Capture” can be display[...]

-78 Using the “Options (1)” Menu Eco Mode Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Eco Mode * This is a reference v alue and is not guaranteed. Note • When “Eco Mode” is set to “ON”, the power con- sumption will decrease and the lamp life will extend. (Projection brightness de[...]

Useful Features -79 Auto Power Off Function Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of A uto P ower Off Note • When “Auto P ower Off ” is set to “ ON”, 5 min- utes before the projector enters the standby mode, the message “Enter ST ANDBY mode in X min.” will appear on the screen[...]

-80 Using the “Options (1)” Menu Note • If you input a wrong keycode, the cursor returns to the first point of the “Old Code”. • The preset keycode is 4 " buttons on the projec- tor . If this keycode is set, the k eycode input screen does not appear when turning the power on. 3 Press the 4 buttons on the remote control or on the pr[...]

Useful Features -81 When the system lock is set If you have set the system lock, enter the keycode and follow the procedure below to release the system lock. ▼ Input screen for keycode Note • When System Lock is set, the keycode input screen appears after the power is turned on. • If no keycode is entered, the image will not be displayed, eve[...]

-82 Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“ Options (2) ” menu) Setting a Password • • • • • There is no factory preset for the pass word, so the “Options (2)” menu is enabled. • • • • • If you do not want others to operate the “Op- tions (2)” menu, set a password. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (2)?[...]

Useful Features -83 Checking the Lamp Life Status Y ou can confirm the cum ulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage). Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Options (2)” screen menu Description of Lamp Timer (Lif e) * This is a reference v alue and is not guaranteed. Note • It is recommended that the lamp be changed when the [...]

-84 Reversing/Inverting Pro- jected Images This projector is equipped with a re verse/in vert image function that allows y ou to reverse or in- vert the projected image for v arious applications. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (2)” screen menu Description of PRJ Modes Note • This function is used f or the rev ersed image and ceiling[...]

Useful Features -85 Shortcut to Make Projector Stack Settings Normally , settings via web browser are required f or the stack pr ojection. Y ou can skip the settings via web browser by using “Pair Stack”, only when you use the two projectors for the stack projection. Menu operation Pag e 56 Note • Before setting “Pair Stack”, select “Ma[...]

-86 Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu) Selecting the Transmis- sion Speed (RS-232C) Make sure that both the projector and computer are set for the same baud rate. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (2)” screen menu Description of RS-232C Note • Ref er to the “SETUP GUIDE” contained on the supplied CD-[...]

Useful Features -87 Monitor Output Settings When the Monitor Out has been set to “Enable”, the monitor output is activated and po wer is con- sumed even in the standb y mode . It is recom- mended that the Monitor Out be set to “Disable” when it is not connected. This reduces po wer consumption when the projector is in the standb y mode. Men[...]

-88 Returning to the Default Settings This function allows you to initialize the settings y ou ha ve made in the projector . Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Options (2)” screen menu Note About the network settings • “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Def ault Gatewa y” and other network setting items are initialized. The following ite[...]

Useful Features -89 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 or tu- guese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Language” screen menu Using the Other Menus (“Language” and “Stat[...]

-90 Cleaning the air vents and the intake vent cover ■ Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the ex- haust vent, the intake vents and the intake vent cover (on the bottom of the projector). Info • If you want to clean the air vents and the intake vent cover during projector operation, ensure to press on the projector or on the remote control [...]

Appendix -91 Po w er indicator Lamp indicators 1, 2 T emper ature warning indicator Maintenance Indicators Maintenance Indicators ■ The warning lights on the projector indicate pr oblems inside the pr ojector . ■ If a problem occur s, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will ente[...]

-92 Maintenance indicator Problem Cause P ossible solution T emperature warning indicator Normal Abnormal Off Red on (Standby) The internal temperature is abnormally high. Abnormal • Blocked air intake • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation. (See page 9 .) • Cooling fan break- down • Internal circuit failure • Clogged[...]

Appendix -93 Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp units (optional: AN-PH50LP1 and AN-PH50LP2) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality . The lamp life (per centage) can be checked with the on-screen displa y . See page 83 . ■ Purc hase a replac[...]

-94 Regarding the Lamp Optional accessories Lamp unit 1 AN-PH50LP1 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Info • Ensure the lamp unit is removed using the handle. Ensure the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector are not touched. • To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, ensure to carefully follow the steps bel[...]

Appendix -95 4 Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws (two for each lamp) 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 compartment. Fasten the[...]

-96 To A C socket Po wer cord ON button ENTER button MENU button H&V LENS SHIFT button Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Info • Make sure to reset the lamp timer only when replacing the lamp. If you reset the lamp timer and continue to use the same lamp, this may cause the lamp to become damaged or explod[...]

Appendix -97 Computer Compatibility Chart • Multiple signal suppor t Horizontal Frequency: 15–126 kHz Ve r tical F requency: 43–200 Hz Pixel Clock: 12–230 MHz Sync signal: Compatible with TTL lev el Computer PC/ MAC/ WS Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) VGA PC PC SVGA XGA V[...]

-98 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 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 y our notebook computer’ s operation manual. •[...]

Appendix -99 Tr oubleshooting Check • Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Po w er to the e xter nal connected devices is off . • The selected input mode is wrong. • Cables incorrectly connected to side panel of the projector . • Remote control batteries have run out. • External output has not been set when connec[...]

-100 Check Problem P age All buttons on the projector and the remote control are unavailable. Picture is green on INPUT 1or 2 (COMPONENT). Picture is pink (no green) on INPUT 1, 2 or 3 (RGB). Picture is too bright and whitish. The cooling fan becomes noisy . The lamp does not light up even after the projector turns on. The lamp suddenly turns off d[...]

Appendix -101 For SHARP Assistance If y ou encounter any pr oblems during setup or operation of this projector , first refer to the “T r oubleshooting” section on pages 99 and 100 . If this operation manual does not ans wer y our question, please contact the SHARP Service depar tments listed below . U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation 1-888-GO[...]

-102 Specifications Multimedia Projector XG-PH50X (standard zoom lens attached)/XG-PH50X-NL (no lens attached) NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/P AL/P AL-M/P AL-N/P AL-60/SECAM/ DTV480 I /DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV576 I /DTV576P/DTV720P/DTV1035 I /DTV1080 I Single Chip Digital Micromirror De vice TM (DMD TM ) by T e xas Instruments Panel size: 0.7" No. of dots: 786[...]

Appendix -103 Glossary Advanced intelligent compression (Page 97) High quality resizing of lower and higher resolu- tion images to fit the projector’ s native resolution. Aspect ratio (Page 48) 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:[...]

-104 AC socket ............................................................ 3 7 ADJ./MOUSE switch ............................................ 18 Adjustment buttons .............................................. 56 Adjustment feet .................................................... 39 Advanced intelligent compression ....................... 97 Asp[...]