Sharp XV-Z15000 manual

XV -Z15000 XV -Z15000 PROJECTOR PROJECTEUR PROYECTOR PROJETOR Printed in China Imprimé en Chine Impreso en China Impresso na China TINS-E012WJZZ 09P01-CH-NM ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL PORTUGUÊS OPERA TION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE MANEJO MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO SHARP CORPORA TION XVZ15000_E_US_Hyo1-4.indd 1 XVZ15000_E_US_Hyo1-4.indd 1 2008/1[...]

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fi tted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 10A 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 refi t the fuse c[...]

ENGLISH -1 Before using the pr ojector , please read this operation manual carefully. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this pr oduct to rain or mois ture. WARNING: 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 i[...]

-2 Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 50 . PRODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes tin-lead solder , and 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, the [...]

Introduction -3 Contents Preparing Setup Setting Up the Projector ............................... 15 Setting Up the Projector ...................................... 15 Standard Setup (Fr ont Projection) ........................ 15 Projection (PRJ) Mode ......................................... 16 Ceiling-mount Setup ................................[...]

-4 How to Read this Operation Manual The specifi cations are slightly different, depending on the model. However , you can connect and operate all models in the same manner . In this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display ar e simplifi ed for explanation, and may differ slightly from the actual display . ■ • For Futur e Ref[...]

Introduction -5 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[...]

-6 Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your near est Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for replacement. See “Regar ding the Lamp” on page 50 . Caution concerning the setup of the projector ■ For minimal servicing and to maintain high imag[...]

Introduction -7 Other connected equipment ■ When connecting a computer or other audio-visual equipment to the projector , make the connections AFTER unplugging the power cord of the pr ojector from the AC outlet and turning off the equipment to be connected. ■ Please read the operation manuals of the projector and the equipment to be connected [...]

-8 Accessories Supplied accessories Lamp unit AN-K15LP Ceiling-mount adaptor AN-60KT AN-X G CM 55 (for U.S.A. only) Ceiling-mount unit AN-TK201 <for AN-60KT> AN-TK202 <for AN-60KT> AN-EP101B <for AN-X G CM 55 > (for U.S.A. only) 3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable (10' (3.0 m)) AN-C3CP2 ■ ■ ■ ■ T wo AA size batteries <[...]

Introduction -9 Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual wher e the topic is explained. Pr ojector Part Names and Functions 47 25 22, 48 13, 22 22, 48 22, 27, 51 14, 23 14, 23 14, 23 34 26 34 48 34 34 29 27 12 47 23 23 ST ANDBY /ON button For tu rn ing th e powe r on an d put ti ng the p roj ec tor into standby mode. Lamp indi ca[...]

-10 Pr ojector (Rear View) Using the Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standar d 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 pr ojector . • 21 18 18 12 22 18, 19 18, 19 18, 20 CO MPO NE NT t er m in al s T [...]

Introduction -11 Numbers in r efer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Remote Contr ol ST ANDBY button For p ut tin g the p roje cto r into the s tan dby mo de. HDMI 1 , 2, C OMPONENT , S-VIDEO , VIDEO, COMPUTER but tons For sw itch in g to the re spe cti ve input modes. Adjustm ent bu t to ns ( P / R / O / Q ) [...]

-12 Using the Remote Contr ol Inserting the Batteries 1 Pull down the tab on the cover and remove the cover towar ds the direction of the arr ow . 2 Insert the supplied batteries and put back the cover . • Make sure the polarities corr ectly match the m and n marks inside the battery compartment. • When putting back the cover , be sure that the[...]

Quick Start -13 Quick Start This section provides an example showing how to connect the pr ojector to video equipment that has an HDMI output terminal with a brief explanation of the steps from connection thr ough to image projection. For details, see the pages suggested in each step. 1. Place the pr ojector facing a scr een Page 15 2. Connect the [...]

-14 4. T ur n the video equipment on and start playback 5. Select the input mode Page 26 Press HDMI1 on the r emote control to select “HDMI1” for the Input mode. • Press HDMI1 , HDMI2 , COMPONENT , S-VIDEO , VIDEO and COMPUTER on the remote control to switch the Input mode. • Press P or R to select your desired input mode when you press INP[...]

Setup -15 Setting Up the Pr ojector Setting Up the Pr ojector For optimal image quality, position the projector perpendicular to the scr een with the projector’ s feet fl at and level. Note • The projector lens should be center ed in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing thr ough the lens center is not perpendicular to the s[...]

-16 Pr ojection (PRJ) Mode The projector can use any of the 4 pr ojection modes, shown in the diagram below . Select the mode most ap- propriate for the pr ojection setting in use. (Y ou can set the PRJ Mode in “SCR-ADJ” menu. See page 44 .) ■ T able mounted, front projection ■ Ceiling mounted, front pr ojection Menu item ➞ “Front” ?[...]

Setup -17 Scr een Size and Projection Distance When using a wide screen (16:9): In case of displaying the 16:9 pictur e on the whole of the 16:9 screen. x : Picture size (diag.) (in/cm) L : Projection distance (ft/m) L1 : Minimum projection distance (ft/m) L2 : Maximum projection distance (ft/m) H : Distance from the lens center to the bottom of th[...]

-18 Equipment T erminal on connected equipment Cable T erminal on the projector Video equipment HDMI output terminal HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI1, 2 ( Page 19) Component video output terminal Component cable (commercially available) COMPONENT 3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable (optional, AN-C3CP2) COMPUTER/ COMPONENT S-video output termi[...]

Connections -19 Before connecting, be sur e to unplug the power cord of the pr ojector from the AC outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. Connecting Equipment with HDMI Output T erminal to the HDMI T erminal on the Projector HDMI is a new specialized interface[...]

-20 Ensure that the computer is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made. Connecting to a Computer Using the RGB Cable Connecting to a Computer Note • Refer to “Computer Compatibility Chart” on page 57 for a list of computer signals compatible with the projector . Use with computer signals other than those listed may[...]

Connections -21 Contr olling the Pr ojector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer , the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the pr ojector . When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable Note • The RS-232C function may not operate if your compute[...]

-22 T ur ning the Projector On/Of f Connecting the Power Cor d Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the rear of the pr ojector . The power indicator illuminates red, and the projector enters standby mode. T ur ning the Projector On Note that the connections to external equipment and power outlet should be done before performing the op[...]

Basic Operation -23 Image Pr ojection Adjusting the Pr ojected Image 1 Adjusting the Focus Y ou can adjust the focus with the focus ring on the projector . Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus while watching the projected image. 2 Adjusting the Pictur e Size Y ou can adjust the picture size using the zoom ring on the projector . Rotate the zoo[...]

-24 Keystone Corr ection This function can correct distortion of an image projected towar d a spherical or cylindrical screen as well as trapezoidal distortion of an image on a fl at screen and rotate the image at your arbitrary angle. ■ Keystone Whe n th e ima ge is p ro jec ted e it her f ro m the top o r fro m the b ot tom towa rds t he sc re[...]

Basic Operation -25 ■ Sphere Th is fu nct ion c an c or rec t di stor t ion of a n im age pr oje cte d towar d a sp her ic al or c yli ndr ic al sc re en. 1 Press KEYSTONE to enter the keystone mode. The keystone mode list appears. (See page 24 .) 2 Press P / R to select “SPHERE”, and then press ENTER . The sphere menu guide appears. Selectab[...]

-26 Switching the Input Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the connected equipment. Press HDMI1 , 2 , COMPONENT , S-VIDEO , VIDEO or COMPUTER on the remote contr ol to select the input mode. When you press INPUT on the pr ojector or on the remote contr ol, the INPUT list appears. Press P / R to switch the INPUT mode. INPUT HDMI1 HDMI2 COMPO[...]

Basic Operation -27 Fr eezing a Moving Image 1 Press FREEZE . The projected image is fr ozen. 2 Press FREEZE again to r eturn to the moving image from the cur - rently connected device. Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) Auto Sync function works when detecting input signal after the projector turns on. Press AUTO SYNC to manually adjust with Auto Syn[...]

-28 Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an Image Graphs, tables and other portions of projected images can be enlarged. This is helpful when pr oviding more detailed explanations. 1 Press MAGNIFY on the remote control. Enlar ges the image. Pressing or MAGNIFY enlarges or reduces the pr ojected image. Note × 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 9 Press . Press . Y ou[...]

Basic Operation -29 Resize Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image. Press RESIZE on the projector or on the remote contr ol. Note The RESIZE function that can be selected varies depending on the input signal (resolution and vertical fr equency). • RESIZE button RESIZE button Resize Mode RESI[...]

-30 About Copyrights When using the RESIZE function to select an image size with a differ ent aspect ratio to a TV program or video image, the image will look differ ent from its original appearance. Keep this in mind while choosing an image size. The use of the RESIZE or Overscan function to compress or str etch the image for commercial purposes/p[...]

Useful Features -31 Menu Bar Items The following shows the items that can be set in the projector . The selectable items vary depending on the selected input, input signals, or adjustment values. Items that cannot be selected will be grayed out. Standard Natural Dynamic Movie1 Movie2 Game +30 –30 +30 –30 +30 –30 +2 –2 +30 –30 Main menu Su[...]

-32 Menu Bar Items (Continued) “SIG-ADJ” menu Main menu Sub menu +150 – 150 +150 – 150 +30 – 30 +60 – 60 SIG-ADJ Clock Phase H-Pos V -Pos Reset Resolution Auto Sync On Off Video Setup Signal Info : 0 IRE 7.5 IRE Dynamic Range Auto Standard Enhanced Signal T ype Auto RGB Component Page 40 Page 40 Page 40 Page 40 Page 40 Page 40 Page 40 P[...]

Useful Features -33 “PRJ-ADJ” menu Page 45 Page 45 Page 45 Page 45 Page 45 Page 46 Page 46 Page 46 Page 46 Page 46 PRJ-ADJ Auto Power Off Economy Mode One T ouch Play System Standby Input Name Demo Mode RS-232C Fan Mode Page 46 All Reset Lamp Timer (Life) On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off Normal High 9600bps 38400bps 115200bps Main menu Sub me[...]

-34 Picture Picture Mode Standard High Brightness On Off Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue CLR T emp IRIS1 (Manual) IRIS2 (Auto) Eco+Quiet Advanced Reset SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END SIG-ADJ SCR-ADJ PRJ-ADJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Using the Menu Scr een Menu Selections (Adjust- ments) • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on t[...]

Useful Features -35 Picture Picture Mode Standard High Brightness On Off Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue CLR T emp IRIS1 (Manual) IRIS2 (Auto) Eco+Quiet Advanced Reset SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END SIG-ADJ SCR-ADJ PRJ-ADJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Press ' or " to select the item you want to adjust. ( Example: Selecting “Bright”) T o ad[...]

-36 Pictur e Adjustment (“Pictur e” Menu) Menu operation ⇒ Page 34 Picture Picture Mode Standard High Brightness On Off Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue CLR T emp IRIS1 (Manual) IRIS2 (Auto) Eco+Quiet Advanced Reset SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END SIG-ADJ SCR-ADJ PRJ-ADJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Selectable items Description The main default settin[...]

Useful Features -37 3 Switching the Iris Setting This function controls the quantity of the pr ojected light and the contrast of the image. ■ IRIS1 (Manual) Selectable items Description High Brightness This mode gives priority to brightness over contrast. High Contrast This mode gives priority to contrast over brightness. ■ IRIS2 (Auto) This au[...]

-38 If there is data for the stor ed corrected color , the C.M.S. color adjustment screen is displayed. (Go to step 3.) C.M.S.1 Select Color Hue Saturation Val ue Effect C.M.S.1 On Reset Return SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END 0 0 0 0 2 Use the picker and select the color of the projected image to corr ect. The picker can be operated by ad- justment butt[...]

Useful Features -39 8 Adjusting the Bright Boost Bright Boost uses T exas Instruments’ Bright Boost technology . The image becomes brighter while the color repr oduction is kept at a high level. Selectable items Description On The Bright Boost function is activated. Off The Bright Boost function is not activated. 9 Selecting the Film Mode This fu[...]

-40 Computer Image Adjustment (“SIG-ADJ” Menu) Menu operation ⇒ Page 34 The illustration shown here is for explanation and may be differ ent from the actual on-scr een display . Picture Clock Phase H-Pos V -Pos Reset Resolution Auto Sync On Auto Auto 0 IRE Auto Signal T ype Signal Info : 1080P H : XX.X kHz/ V : XX.X Hz Video System Video Setu[...]

Useful Features -41 5 Setting the Video System The video input system mode is factory preset to “Auto”; however , a clear picture from the connected audio-visual equipment may not be received, depending on the video signal differ ence. In that case, switch the video signal. Selectable items Auto PA L SECAM *NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 P AL-M P AL-N P AL-[...]

-42 Adjusting the Pr ojected Image (“SCR-ADJ” Menu) Menu operation ⇒ Page 34 The illustration shown here is for explanation and may be differ ent from the actual on-scr een display . Picture Resize Normal On On Standard Logo Upper Left Front English Keystone H-Image Shift V -Image Shift Overscan Auto V -Keystone Keystone Mode H-Keystone V -Ke[...]

Useful Features -43 4 Auto V -Keystone Correction Select “Auto V -Keystone” in the “SCR-ADJ” menu and press ENTER . V ertical keystone correction is performed automatically . Note • Pressing ENTER when the on-screen display of the Auto V -Keystone “On” appears changes the setting of the Auto V -Keystone to “Off”. • For details o[...]

-44 Menu operation ⇒ Page 34 ■ Rotation This function can rotate the image at an arbitrary angle. O button Rotates the image counterclockwise. Q button Rotate the image clockwise. Rotati on C orrection 6 Setting On-screen Display Selectable items Description On All on-screen displays ar e displayed. Off INPUT/FREEZE/AUTO SYNC/RESIZE/ PICTURE MO[...]

Useful Features -45 Adjusting the Pr ojector Function (“PRJ-ADJ” Menu) 3 Setting One T ouch Play, System Standby and Input Name When a Sharp product equipped with Consumer Elec- tronics Contr ol (HDMI CEC) is connected to the projector with an HDMI cable, you can use the linked function with HDMI CEC (“One T ouch Play” and “System Standby[...]

-46 5 Selecting the T ransmission Speed (RS-232C) 6 Fan Mode Setting ■ Setting the Input T erminal Names (Input Name) Set the name of the input terminal (up to 14 alphanu- merical characters). 1 Press P / R to select “Input Name” and then press ENTER . Picture Input name H D M I 1 HDMI1 Reset Return SIG-ADJ SCR-ADJ PRJ-ADJ or | button Selec[...]

Appendix -47 Cleaning the projector ■ Ensure that you have unplugged the power cor d before cleaning the pr ojector . ■ The cabinet as well as the operation panel is made of plastic. Avoid using benzene or thinner , as these can damage the fi nish on the cabinet. ■ Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides on the projector . ■ Do not[...]

-48 About the temperature warning indicator If the temperature inside the pr ojector increases, due to blockage of the air vents, or the setting location, the temperature warning indicator will blink. And if the temperature keeps on rising, “ ” will illuminate in the lower left corner of the picture with the temperature warning indicator blinki[...]

Appendix -49 Maintenance indicat or Problem Cause Possible Solution Normal Abnormal Te m p e r a t u r e war nin g indicat or Off Red bl ink s (On)/ Re d on (Sta nd by) Th e inter na l temp era ture i s abnormally high. Te m p e r a t u r e s aro und th e proj ec tor are high. Bl ocke d air intake • • Use th e proj ec tor in a n are a with a te[...]

-50 Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the r emaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a signifi cant deterioration in the picture and color quality. The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-scr een display. (See page 46 .) ■ Purchase a replacement lamp of type AN-K15LP fr om [...]

Appendix -51 Info • Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector . • T o avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, make sure you car efully follow the steps below . • Do not loosen other screws except for the lamp unit cover and lamp unit. 1 Press ST ANDBY/ON on the projector or ST ANDBY on the remote [...]

-52 4 Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws fr om the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit and pull it in the direction of the arr ow . At this time, keep the lamp unit horizontal and do not tilt it. 5 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit fi rmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the securing screws. 6 Replace the lamp un[...]

Appendix -53 Connecting Pin Assignments RS-232C T erminal: 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference 1 Not connected 2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to inter nal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to inter nal circuit 4 Reserved Connected to internal circuit 5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit 6 Reserved Conne[...]

Control Contents Command P arameter Return Power ON Standby mode (or 30-second startup time) Power On P O W R _ _ _ 1 OK or ERR OK Off P O W R _ _ _ 0 OK OK or ERR Status T L PS ???? 1 0 Projector Condition T A B N _ _ _ 1 0:Normal 1:T emp High 8:Lamp Life 5% or less 16:Lamp Burnt-out 32:Lamp Ignition Failure 0:Normal 1:T emp High 2:Fan Error 4:Lam[...]

Appendix -55 Control Contents Command P arameter Return Power ON Standby mode (or 30-second startup time) Input Change Computer I R G B _ _ _ 1 OK or ERR ERR Component I R G B _ _ _ 2 OK or ERR ERR HDMI1 I R G B _ _ _ 3 OK or ERR ERR HDMI2 I R G B _ _ _ 4 OK or ERR ERR S-Video I V E D _ _ _ 1 OK or ERR ERR Video I V E D _ _ _ 2 OK or ERR ERR Input [...]

Control Contents Command P arameter Return Power ON Standby mode (or 30-second startup time) HDMI1 Picture Mode Standard R C P S _ _ _ 1 OK or ERR ERR Natural R C P S _ _ _ 2 OK or ERR ERR Dynamic R C P S _ _ _ 3 OK or ERR ERR Movie1 R C P S _ _ _ 4 OK or ERR ERR Movie2 R C P S _ _ _ 5 OK or ERR ERR Game R C P S _ _ _ 6 OK or ERR ERR Contrast -30 -[...]

Appendix Computer Compatibility Chart Computer • Multiple signal support Horizontal Frequency: 15–110 kHz, V ertical Frequency: 43–85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 12–170 MHz • Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals (TTL level) Note • This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CR T/LCD[...]

T roubleshooting Problem Check Page No picture or projector does not start • Pr ojector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 22 • Power to the external connected devices is off. – • The lens shutter is closed. 22, 27 • The selected input mode is wr ong. 26, 40, 41 • Cables ar e incorrectly connected to the pr ojector . 18-22 [...]

Appendix -59 Problem Check Page The cooling fan becomes noisy . • When temperatur e inside the projector incr eases, the cooling fan runs faster . – The lamp does not light up even after the projector turns on. • The lamp indicator is illuminating in r ed. Replace the lamp. • The lens shutter is opened fully . 22, 48, 51 The lamp suddenly t[...]

-60 U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277) lcdsupport@sharpsec.com http://www .sharpusa.com Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (905) 568-7140 http://www .sharp.ca Mexico Sharp Electronics Corporation Mexico Branch (525) 716-9000 http://www .sharp.com.mx Latin America Sharp Electronics Corp. Latin American Group (3[...]

Appendix -61 Specifi cations Model XV -Z15000 Display devices 0.65" DLP ® Chip × 1 Resolution 1080P (1920 × 1080) Lens F number F 2.5 – 2.7 Zoom Manual, ×1.15 (f = 21.0 – 24.2 mm) Focus Manual Input terminals HDMI × 2 Computer/Component (mini D-sub 15 pin) × 1 Component (3RCA) × 1 S-Video (mini DIN 4 pin) × 1 Video (RCA) × 1 Cont[...]

-62 Dimensions Units: inches (mm) M4 M4 M4 M4 1 / 4 (6) 13 13 / 64 (335) 3 15 / 16 (100) 1 43 / 64 (42.2) 4 17 / 32 (115) 3 23 / 64 (85) 4 17 / 32 (115) 15 3 / 4 (400) 1 / 8 (3) 1 1 / 2 (38) 3 33 / 64 (89) 6 49 / 64 (171.5) 15 / 64 (5.75) 1 13 / 16 (45.75) 4 5 / 8 (116.25) 2 61 / 64 (75) 7 5 / 64 (179.75) XV-Z15000_E_US.indb 62 XV-Z15000_E_US.indb [...]

Appendix -63 Accessories ............................................................ 8 AC socket ............................................................. 22 Adjustment buttons ............................................. 34 Adjustment feet .................................................... 23 Advanced ......................................[...]

XV -Z15000 XV -Z15000 PROJECTOR PROJECTEUR PROYECTOR PROJETOR Printed in China Imprimé en Chine Impreso en China Impresso na China TINS-E012WJZZ 09P01-CH-NM ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL PORTUGUÊS OPERA TION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE MANEJO MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO SHARP CORPORA TION XVZ15000_E_US_Hyo1-4.indd 1 XVZ15000_E_US_Hyo1-4.indd 1 2008/1[...]