Sharp XG-E3500U manual

E-1 Dear SHARP Customer W elcome to the SHARP F amily . We are pleased that y ou are now the owner of a SHARP Color LCD Projector built f or outstanding quality , reliability and performance. Every SHARP Color LCD Projector is adjusted for a proper picture and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the factory . W e hav e pr[...]

E-2 W ARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not e xpressly approved b y the manuf acturer could v oid the user’ s author ity to operate this equipment. INFORMA TION This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de vice, pursuant to P ar t 15 of th[...]

E-3 14) Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused f or long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cab le system. This will pre vent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15) Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, [...]

E-4 Notes on Operation About the T emperature Monitor Function: • If the projector star ts to ov erheat due to set-up problems or a dir ty air filter , “TEMP . ” will flash in the upper-left cor ner of the picture . If the temperature contin ues to r ise, then the lamp will tur n off , the TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator will flash, and after[...]

E-5 MENU ENTER LENS MUTE VOLUME INPUT SELECT BLACK SCREEN MN LN B IN ADJ. EN MENU button ENTER button ADJUSTMENT ( / ,/ ) buttons LENS button MUTE button V OLUME UP- DO WN buttons INPUT SELECT button OPERA TION P ANEL ON SIDE OF PROJECT OR Carr ying handle Cautions: • The e xhaust vent, the lamp cage cov er and adjacent areas may be extremely hot[...]

E-6 ON MUTE MN LN BLACK SCREEN/ LENS B R-CLICK/ENTER INPUT SELECT DATA1 CHECK MOUSE LIGHT LCD PROJECTOR ADJ. DATA2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 LASER/ MENU VOL OFF Operating the Wireless Mouse Remote Control The functions of y our personal computer’ s mouse hav e been built into the remote control enabling y ou to operate your projector and personal computer wi[...]

E-7 Using the optional cable with the remote control • When the remote control cannot be used due to the range or positioning of the projector (rear projection, etc.), connect the optional cable from the Wired Remote Control Input jack on the remote control to the Wired Remote Input on the side of the projector . Note: • The signal transmitter [...]

E-8 Wireless Mouse Functions m The wireless mouse functions and laser pointer on the remote control can help y ou create a more prof essional presentation. • By attaching the pro vided mouse cable to both the mouse terminal on your projector and the mouse terminal on your personal computer , you can use the wireless mouse b uilt into the remote c[...]

E-9 Setting Up the Projector Using the Focus, Zoom and Lens Shift • Lens Shift, Zoom, F ocus and Re v ersed/Inv er ted Image mode functions broaden your options f or projector placement. • See pages 10, 12 and 13 f or details on projector setup . SIDE VIEW Lens Shift Zoom Ceiling setting Invert Image T able setting Zoom 3. Press the LENS button[...]

E-10 Height of Pr ojector m This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the projection height without mo ving the projector . m Adjust to match the setup configu- ration. 90° 90° Pr ojector Distance and Picture Size Relationship m The motorized zoom lens allo ws adjustment to the image size within the projector’ s[...]

E-11 Using the Image Invert/Reverse Function ■ This projector is equipped with an image in v er t/re verse function. The projected image can be in ver ted or re v ersed by using the MENU b utton and the ADJUSTMENT / and / buttons . 1 1. Press the MENU button. With the MENU screen displa yed, press the ADJUST - MENT / b uttons to select “IMAGE A[...]

E-12 How to set up the pr ojector and screen Cautions: When setting up the pr ojector • F or minimal ser vicing and to maintain high image quality , SHARP recommends that this projector be installed in an area free from humidity , dust and cigarette smoke . When the projector is subjected to these en vironments, the lens and filter must be cleane[...]

E-13 Example of a ceiling-mount setup Bef ore mounting the projector , be sure to contact y our nearest Authorized Sharp Industr ial LCD Products Dealer to obtain the manuf acturer recommended ceiling mount brac ket (sold separately). (AN-XGCM20 Ceiling Mount Brac ket, AN-EP101AP Extension T ube). • If the relativ e positions of the projector and[...]

E-14 Adjusting the Height of the Picture ■ When adjustments f or the projector position cannot be made using the Lens Shift alone, or when the projector stand is on an angle, use the adjuster release to adjust the v er tical angle of the projector . Minor adjustments can be made with the adjusters. T ranspor ting the Projector Use the carrying ha[...]

E-15 Connecting the Pr ojector (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2) ■ T o watch video pla ybac k with the projector connected to audio/video output equipment, such as a VCR, or Laser Disc Pla yer or D VD Play er or to view on a separ ate monitor , make the f ollowing connections . • Alwa ys tur n off the LCD Projector while connecting to video equipment, in orde[...]

E-16 Connecting the Pr ojector (RGB 1, 2: Computer) • Please carefully read the manual of the computer y ou will be connecting. • Bef ore connecting, be sure to tur n both the projector and the computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector on first. The computer should alwa ys be tur ned on last. • Y ou can connect your proje[...]

E-17 ANALOG RGB OUT OUTPUT INPUT1 RGB COMPUTER Connecting to the Computer RGB Input (RGB 1)/Output (RGB 1, 2) T erminals ■ Y ou can connect your projector to a computer f or easy projection of full-color computer images, and an e xter nal monitor f or simultaneous viewing. ■ Use the RGB 1 input connector and the supplied RGB cable f or Plug &am[...]

E-18 3. Connecting to other compatible computers When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (V GA/SV GA/XGA/SXGA) or Macintosh series, a separate cab le is needed. Please contact your dealer f or ordering information. Notes: • Connecting computers other than the recommended types ma y result in damage to the proje[...]

E-19 Connecting the Pr ojector (RGB 2) Connecting to the Computer RGB 2 Input T erminals ■ Pre v ents a deterioration of picture quality to enable 5 BNC computer input. • Bef ore connecting, be sure to tur n both the projector and the equipment off . • Connect the R, G/G-SYNC , B, H/C-SYNC and V -SYNC cables to the correct input terminals on [...]

E-20 Input Signals (Recommended Timing) For IBM and compatibles Input signals: The video output signal timing of diff erent types of video signals are shown below for reference. VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL C-SYNC (H) VIDEO SIGNAL C-SYNC (V) V -SYNC a bc d w x z a b c d e e = 2 dot w x y z y VIDEO SIGNAL HORIZONT AL SYNC SIGNAL VERTICAL SYNC SIGNAL Fo[...]

E-21 RGB Adjustment Contr ols ■ When displa ying computer patterns which repeat ev er y other dot (tiling, ver tical stripes, etc.), interf erence ma y occur between the LCD pix els, causing flick er ing, vertical str ipes, or contr ast irregularities in por tions of the screen. Should this occur , use the ADJUSTMENT / buttons f or HORIZONT AL (L[...]

E-22 1 When RGB 1 or 2 is selected. Computer Mode Memory Adjustments • The projector has been preset with diff erent modes f or use with SV GA and other compatible computers . Howe ver , 7 memor y positions are provided to store mode adjustments. • Each memor y position can be used to store mode adjustments to match the computer . 1. Press the [...]

E-23 ON/OFF POWER LAMP TEMP. Basic Operation of the Projector 1 When the power is on, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator flashes to show the operating condition of the lamp. Green: Lamp is ready Flashing green: W arming up Red: Change bulb ON A.C.120V C.A.120V OFF 1 A C cord 1. Connect the A C cor d. Connect the supplied A C cord to the AC inlet on the[...]

E-24 On-Screen Display LANGUAGE :SEL. :ENTER ENTER :END MENU NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ENGLISH SVENSKA ITALIANO FRANÇAIS 4. Select one of eight ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y languages. Y ou can return to the previous screen b y selecting the upper most item (turquoise) with the ADJUSTMENT / buttons (in this case , LANGU A GE) and then pressing the ENTER bu[...]

E-25 6. Select input. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the projector to s witch the picture input. When y ou press the button, the current input mode is display ed f or about 4 seconds. If you press the b utton again while the input mode is displa yed, the mode changes as shown on the left. Confirm the selected input ter minal and press the INPUT S[...]

E-26 Adjusting the Picture 3 • This projector’ s picture is f actor y preset to standard settings. Howe ver , you can adjust it to suit y our own preferences with the ADJUSTMENT b uttons on the projector and the remote control. • The adjustments can be memorized in RGB 1, RGB 2 or VIDEO separately . • Four picture modes can be adjusted: “[...]

E-27 Adjusting the A udio On-Screen Display AUDIO TREBLE BASS RESET 0 0 0 :SEL. :ADJ. :END MENU R L + - + - BALANCE ADJUSTMENT button Increased audio from the left speaker Weak er treble Weak er bass ADJUSTMENT button Increased audio from the right speaker Stronger treble Stronger bass Selected items BALANCE TREBLE BASS • The projector’ s audio[...]

E-28 Setting Up the System ■ Using this function, you can chec k the input signal and lamp usage time, and select the remote mouse and DC 5V output. Checking the system and lamp usa ge time • Press the MENU button. Select “SYSTEM SETUP” with the ADJUSTMENT / buttons. Then press the ENTER b utton to change to the picture indicated on the lef[...]

E-29 Using the Blac k Screen Function ■ This projector is equipped with a Black Screen Func- tion. This function can be used to blac k out the presen- tation image. • Press the BLA CK SCREEN button on the projector or the remote control to displa y the blac k screen. Press the BLA CK SCREEN button again to return to the presentation image. Note[...]

E-30 On-Screen Displa y Using the Blue Screen Function ■ This projector is equipped with a Blue Screen function that will turn the screen blue when the video input terminal is not connected to anything, or the video component is turned off. • Press the MENU button. While the MENU screen is displa yed, press the ADJUSTMENT / buttons to select ?[...]

E-31 Air Filter Maintenance ■ The air filter should be cleaned e very 100 hours of use. Clean the filter more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location. ■ Hav e your nearest A uthor ized Sharp Industr ial LCD Products Dealer or Ser vice Center e xchange the filter (PFILD0082CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it. Cl[...]

E-32 Lamp/Maintenance Indicators Lamp ■ The Lamp has a finite operating lif e of 1,500 hours. The lamp lif e may diff er , howe ver , depending on the usage environment. • When the lamp is nearing the end of its operating life , the picture and color quality will deteriorate. When the projector is turned on after the lamp has been in use for mo[...]

E-33 Connection Pin Assignments Analog RGB 1 Signal Input and Analog RGB 1 and 2 Output T erminal : 15-pin mini D-sub f emale connector Computer Input Analog 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green/sync on green) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Reser ve input 1 5. Composite sync 6. Ear th (red) 7. Ear th (green/sync on green) 1 15 5 6 11 10 Analog RGB [...]

E-34 1. PC control The personal computer can be used to control the projector by connecting the tw o via an RS-232C cable (cross type) (not supplied). 2. Communication conditions Set the serial por t settings of the computer to match that of the table below . Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard. Baud rate: 9,600 bps Data length: 8 bits P ar[...]

E-35 Examples: F or the RGB/VIDEO setting, select video and set the P AL mode. Computer → ← O K I V E D — — — 1 → ← O K M E S Y — — — 2 Switch to video screen Set to P AL mode Unit When BRIGHT of VIDEO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT is set to ⳮ 10. → ← O K V A B R — — 1 0 Notes: • RGB INPUT ADJUSTMENT can only be set in the displa[...]

E-36 Wired Remote Contr ol T erminal Specifications 1. Specifications of wired remote contr ol input • 4.4ø minijack • External: +5V (1A) • Internal: GND 2. Function and transmission codes VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN POWER ON POWER OFF CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN ADJUST UP ADJUST DOWN MUTE MENU VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 RGB1 RGB 2 ENTER LENS SELECT CHANNEL CALL B[...]

E-37 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Product T ype Model Video system Display method LCD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Video (monitor) output signal Horizontal resolution A udio output Computer RGB input signal RS-232C input terminal Mouse input terminal (for IB[...]

E-38 3.7 ⬙ (95) 11.7 ⬙ (296) ø1.8 ⬙ (ø45) 3.5 ⬙ (89) 1.8 ⬙ (46) 8.2 ⬙ (208) 0.2 ⬙ (6) ø4.7 ⬙ (ø120) 4.8 ⬙ (121.1) 3.8 ⬙ (96.9) 0.2 ⬙ (4) 13.2 ⬙ (335) 14.8 ⬙ (377) 23.0 ⬙ (585) 6.5 ⬙ (165.5) 7.0 ⬙ (176.8) 14.0 ⬙ (355) Dimensions [Units: inches (mm)] Rear View T op Vie w Side View Bottom Vie w Fr ont View (Lens h[...]