Sharp XR-1X manual

Introduction Quick Start Setup Connections Basic Operation Useful Features Appendix MUL TIMEDIA PR OJECT OR MODEL XR-1X XR-1S OPERA TION MANU AL (The picture shown above is of the XR-1S.)[...]

IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector , please record the Model and Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information. Before recycling the packag- ing, please be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories” [...]

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

1 Introduction Bef ore using the projector , 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 projector . 1. W ARRANTY This is to assure that you immediately r eceive the full benefit of the parts, service and l[...]

2 W ARNING: The cooling fan in this pr ojector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters standby mode. During normal operation, when putting the projector into standby mode always use the O N/ ST ANDBY button on the projector or on the remote contr ol. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped befor e disconnecting the power cord. D[...]

3 Introduction 36 Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustment and setting. (For setting the menu items, see pages 38 and 39 .) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector . Press B MENU. • The “Picture” men[...]

4 Contents Preparing Introduction How to Read this Operation Manual .... 3 Contents ............................................... 4 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS ............... 6 How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals ............................................ 10 Accessories ........................................ 1 1 Part Names and Functions .....[...]

5 Introduction Reference Appendix Maintenance ....................................... 5 2 Maintenance Indicators ...................... 53 Regarding the Lamp ........................... 55 Lamp ..................................................... 55 Caution Concerning the Lamp ............ 55 Replacing the Lamp ............................. 5 5 Re[...]

6 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the pr oduct is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be r etained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operat[...]

7 Introduction 15. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fir e or electric shock. 16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch danger ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a[...]

8 Be sur e to read the following safeguards when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ P otential hazard of glass par- ticles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center f or a replacement. See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 55 . Caution concerning[...]

9 Introduction Caution regarding transportation of the projector ■ When transporting the projector, be sure not to subject it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in damage. T ake e xtra care with the lens. Before moving the projector , be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables connected[...]

10 PDF operation manuals in se veral languages are included in the CD-R OM, so that you can w ork with the projector , even if y ou do not have this man ual. T o utilize these manuals, y ou need to install Adobe Reader on your com- puter (Windows or Macintosh). Please download Adobe Reader from the Internet ( http://www .adobe.com). Accessing the P[...]

11 Introduction Accessories Remote control RRMCGA256WJSA Lithium battery (CR2025) UBA TL0011T AZZ Power cord* RGB/USB cable (6 ' (1.8 m)) QCNWGA047WJPZ Soft case GCASNA011WJZZ • Projector manual CD-ROM UDSKAA045WJN1 • Operation manual (this manual) Optional accessories ■ 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9 n 10 o (3.0 m)) ■ Lamp unit AN-C3C[...]

12 36 36 54 54 36 51 29 28 28 27 15 27 26 54 29 T op View ON/ST ANDBY button For turning the power on and putting the projector into standby mode. Lamp indicator T emperature warning indicator Adjustment buttons ( W / Y / V / X ) For selecting menu items. V olume buttons ( V / X ) For adjusting the speaker sound level. ENTER button For setting item[...]

13 Introduction 33 52 15 23 23 24 25 24 25 25 28 52 Numbers in Z refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. T erminals Side View Refer to “INPUT T er minals and Connectable Main Equipment” on page 21 . INPUT 1 terminal T erminal for computer RGB and component signals. AUDIO INPUT terminal INPUT 2 terminal T e[...]

14 Inserting the Lithium Batter y Insert the battery holder into the remote control. Insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2025). • Insert the lithium batter y with the + side of the battery facing the + mark of the battery holder . Pull the battery holder . While pressing the tab ( 1 ), pull the battery holder ( 2 ). 1 2 3 29 32 30 32 29 33 29 [...]

15 Introduction Notes the Use of the Lithium Battery • The signal from the r emote control can be r e- flected off a scr een for easy operation. How- ever , the effective distance of the signal may differ depending on the scr een material. When using the remote control • Be sur e not to drop, expose to moisture or high temperature. • The r em[...]

16 1. Place the projector facing a wall or a screen Quic k Star t 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 computer is explained using one example. When connecting equipment oth[...]

17 Quick Start 5 After adjusting the f ocus, height and screen size , press T ENTER to finish the Setup Guide. 4. Adjust the pr ojected image with the Setup Guide 2 Focus (See page 27 .) • Bring the projected image into focus using the focus ring. 4 Zoom (See page 28 .) • Adjust the projected image size using the zoom knob. 3 Angle (See page 28[...]

18 Pr ojecting a Reversed Im- age Setting up the Pr ojector P osition the projector per pendicular to the screen with the projector’ s feet flat and le vel to achie ve an optimal image. • For an optimal image, position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or r oom light. Light falling directly on the scr een washes out the colors, ma[...]

19 Setup 270 ⬙ (686 cm) 250 ⬙ (635 cm) 200 ⬙ (508 cm) 150 ⬙ (381 cm) 100 ⬙ (254 cm) 84 ⬙ (213 cm) 72 ⬙ (183 cm) 60 ⬙ (152 cm) 40 ⬙ (102 cm) 30 ⬙ (76 cm) 549 cm (216 ⬙ ) 508 cm (200 ⬙ ) 406 cm (160 ⬙ ) 305 cm (120 ⬙ ) 203 cm (80 ⬙ ) 171 cm (67 ⬙ ) 146 cm (58 ⬙ ) 122 cm (48 ⬙ ) 81 cm (32 ⬙ ) 61 cm (24 ⬙ ) ⳮ 5[...]

20 280 ⬙ (711 cm) 250 ⬙ (635 cm) 200 ⬙ (508 cm) 150 ⬙ (381 cm) 100 ⬙ (254 cm) 84 ⬙ (213 cm) 72 ⬙ (183 cm) 60 ⬙ (152 cm) 40 ⬙ (102 cm) 30 ⬙ (76 cm) 569 cm (224 ⬙ ) 508 cm (200 ⬙ ) 406 cm (160 ⬙ ) 305 cm (120 ⬙ ) 203 cm (80 ⬙ ) 171 cm (67 ⬙ ) 146 cm (58 ⬙ ) 122 cm (48 ⬙ ) 81 cm (32 ⬙ ) 61 cm (24 ⬙ ) ⳮ 61.5 cm[...]

21 Connections Connections INPUT T erminals and Connectable Main Equipment INPUT 1 terminal ■ Connecting the com- puter . (See page 23 .) ■ Connecting video equipment with component output terminal (DVD player , DTV decoder , DVD recor der with hard disc, etc.). (See page 24 .) INPUT 2 terminal Connecting video equipment with S-video output ter[...]

22 Samples of Cab les for Connection Cables f or a camera or a video game Equipment Input Signal Cable T erminal on the projector ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable RGB/USB cable (supplied) S-video cable (commercially av ailab le) Video cable (commercially a vailable) Computer A udio-visual equipment Camera/video game RGB video Computer audio S-video S-vi[...]

23 Connections ■ This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC compatible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup. ■ Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected computer last. Supplied accessor[...]

24 Connecting to Video Equipment The projector has a COMPUTER/COMPONENT terminal, an S-VIDEO ter minal and a VIDEO ter- minal for video input. See the illustration below to connect with the audio-visual equipment. The image quality is highest in order of the component signal, the S-video signal and the video signal. If your audio-visual equipment h[...]

25 Connections T o video output ter minal When using a composite video cable T o audio output ter minal Connecting the P ower Cor d Plug the supplied power cor d into the A C socket on the side of the pr ojector . AC socket • ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commer cially available) is required for audio input. Note Composite video cable (co[...]

26 T urning the Projector On/Off T ur ning the Projector on Before performing the steps in this section, connect any equipment that you use with the projector . (See pages 23 , 24 and 25 .) Also connect the power cord to the projec- tor . (See page 25 .) Press S ON/ST ANDBY on the projector or A ON/ST ANDBY on the remote control. • When the lamp [...]

27 Basic Operation About the Setup Guide After tur ning on the projector , the Setup Guide screen appears to assist you with projector setup. Adjust the projector b y follo wing the il- luminated buttons or Setup Guide indi- cators. Press T ENTER to turn off the Setup Guide screen. Guidance items 1 FOCUS 2 HEIGHT ADJUST 3 ZOOM ON/ST ANDBY button EN[...]

28 2 Adjusting the Height The height of the projector can be ad- justed using the adjustment feet at the front and rear of the projector . When the screen is in a higher position than the projector , the projection image can be made higher by adjusting the projector . 1 2 3 • Do not apply too much pressur e on the pro- jector when the front adjus[...]

29 Basic Operation Displaying the Black Screen and T ur ning off the Sound T emporarily Adjusting the V olume Switching the Input Mode Press C INPUT 1, D INPUT 2 or E INPUT 3 on the remote contr ol to se- lect the input mode. • When pressing INPUT ( W / Y ) on the pr ojector , input mode switches in order of INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 . • When “Aut[...]

30 XR-1X XR-1S Resize Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image. De- pending on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”, “BORDER” or “STRETCH” image. Press H RESIZE. • See page 43 for setting on menu screen. Computer Input Signal NORMAL Output screen image Computer Image type BOR[...]

31 Basic Operation VIDEO • “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P , 720P or 1080 I signals are entered. : Cutout area on which images cannot be pr ojected. : Area on which the image is not included in the original signals. Input Signal DVD / Video Image type Output screen image NORMAL BORDER STRETCH 480 I , 480P , NTSC, P AL, SECAM 540P , 720P , 1080 I[...]

32 Auto Sync (Auto Sync Ad- justment) Adjusting/Operating with the Remote Contr ol Freezing a Moving Image • When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto Sync adjustment, use the help menu for manual adjustments. (See page 51 .) Auto Sync function w orks when detect- ing input signal after the projector turns on. Press F A UTO SYNC to manu[...]

33 Useful Features Using Mouse Function When connecting the projector and computer with the USB terminals, you can use the remote control as the computer mouse. Note MOUSE/Adjuatment button ( P / R / O / Q ) Connect the projector and the computer with the supplied RGB/ USB cable. 1 2 Use the mouse functions. • MOUSE/Adjustment button ( P / R / O [...]

34 The f ollowing shows the items that can be set in the projector . Menu Items “SCR - ADJ” menu INPUT 1 (Component)/INPUT 2/INPUT 3 INPUT 1 (RGB) “Picture” menu Picture Picture Mode Contrast 0 0 0 0 K 7500 SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Bright Red Blue CLR Temp Bright Boost sRGB Off Standard Off Reset SEL./ADJ. ENTER END Picture Picture Mode Con[...]

35 Useful Features “PRJ - ADJ” menu Picture Eco/Quiet Mode SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Auto Search Auto Power Off Guide LEDs System Sound System Lock On h On On On On SEL./ADJ. ENTER END 0 Lamp Timer(Life) 100% Picture There is no picture or audio SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Vertical stripes or flickering image appear Data image is not centered Color[...]

36 Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) The menu can be operated to achie ve tw o functions, adjustment and setting. (F or setting the menu items, see pages 38 and 39 .) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector . Press B MENU . • The “Picture” menu screen fo[...]

37 Useful Features Press P or R to select the item y ou want to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. • Press I ENTER to return to the previ- ous screen. Press O or Q to adjust the item selected. • The adjustment is stor ed. Press B MENU . • The menu scr een will disappear . 3 4 5 0 Bright Picture SEL./ADJ. Rtn. Menu END Picture Pictu[...]

38 Using the Menu Screen (Contin ued) Menu Selections (Settings) Example: Setting “Background”. •This operation can also be perfor med by using the buttons on the projector . Press B MENU . • The “Pictur e” menu screen for the se- lected input mode is displayed. Press O or Q to display the other menu screen. • The selected menu item i[...]

39 Useful Features Press B MENU . • The menu screen will disappear . Press P or R to select the item y ou want to set, and then press I ENTER or Q to display the sub menu. •The selected item is highlighted. • Press J RETURN or O to return to the previous screen. Press P or R select the setting of the item displayed in the sub menu. Press I EN[...]

40 Adjusting the Image Picture Adjustment (“Picture” men u) Y ou can adjust the projector’ s picture to your pref erences using the “Picture” menu. Selecting the Picture mode Menu operation n Page 38 Selectable items Standard Presentation Cinema Game Menu operation n Page 36 Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Q Ex[...]

41 Useful Features Emphasizing the Contrast Adjusting the Color T emperature Menu operation n Page 36 Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode • V alues on “CLR T emp” are only for general standard purposes. • “CLR T emp” cannot be set when “sRGB” is set to “On”. This function emphasizes the bright portions of[...]

42 Progressive sRGB Setting Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 2 mode • In NTSC or P AL60Hz, even if the 3D Progres- sive mode has been set, the three-two pull down enhancement will be enabled automati- cally when the film source has been enter ed. • When the image is blurr ed or noisy , switch to the optimal mode. • When using pr[...]

43 Useful Features Adjusting the Pr ojected Image (“SCR - ADJ” men u) Setting the Resize Mode Y ou can adjust the projected image and on-screen displa y to your pref erences using the “SCR - ADJ” menu. Adjusting the Image P osition Menu operation n P age 38 • For details of the Resize mode, see pages 30 and 31 . • Y ou can also press H [...]

44 Setting On-screen Display Ke ystone Correction • The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to an angle of approximately ±13 degr ees with the “Auto Keystone” and up to an angle of approximately ±15 degr ees with the manual “Keystone”. (when “Resize” is set to “Normal”) • When the screen is slanting or the image is deterior[...]

45 Useful Features Setting the Setup Guide Selecting the Backgr ound Image Description of Items Menu operation n Page 38 Y ou can set the Setup Guide screen during the projector startup. Menu operation n Page 38 Picture Resize Image Shift 0 0 SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Keystone Auto Keystone OSD Display Background Setup Guide PRJ Mode Language Front [...]

46 Selecting the On-screen Displa y Language Rever sing/In ver ting Projected Images Menu operation n Page 38 Menu operation n Page 38 The projector can switch the on-screen display language among 11 languages. Picture Resize Image Shift 0 0 SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Keystone Auto Keystone OSD Display Background Setup Guide PRJ Mode Language Front E[...]

47 Useful Features A uto Search Function Eco/Quiet Mode Setting the Pr ojector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” men u) Y ou can use the “PRJ - ADJ” menu to enhance the usage f or the projector . • This function is factory preset to “Off”. • When “Eco/Quiet Mode” is set to “On”, the power consumption will decrease and the lamp life will[...]

48 Setting the Guide LEDs A uto P ower Off Function Description of items • When the Auto Power Off function is set to “On”, 5 minutes before the pr ojector enters standby mode, the message “Enter ST ANDBY mode in X min.” will appear on the screen to indicate the remaining minutes. Menu operation n Page 38 Menu operation n Page 38 Picture [...]

49 Useful Features Note Info System Lock Function This function prevents unauthorized use of the projector . Once this function is activated, users must enter the correct keycode each time the projector is tur ned on. W e suggest you recor d the keycode in a safe place where only au- thorized users have access. Input screen for keycode • If you l[...]

50 Checking the Lamp Lif e Status • It is recommended that the lamp be changed when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%. For lamp replacement, contact your near est Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center . • The lamp life may vary depending on the us- age condition. Menu operation n Page 36 Y ou can confirm the cumulative lamp usage[...]

51 Useful Features T r oubleshooting with “Help” menu Displa ying “Help” menu screen This function advises you to solve the problems during usage. • Y ou can adjust the items with check marks ( ✔ ). • Some items in the Help menu may not appear , depending on the projected image. • If the problem is not solved, refer to “T roublesh[...]

52 Cleaning the lens ■ Use a commercially available blower or lens cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses) for cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid type cleaning agents, as they may wear off the coating film on the surface of the lens. ■ As the surface of the lens can easily get damaged, be sure not to scrape or hit the lens. Cleanin[...]

53 Appendix Maintenance Indicator s About the lamp indicator ■ When the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, (yellow) and “Change The Lamp” will be displayed on the screen. When the per centage becomes 0%, it will change to (red), the lamp will automatically turn off and then the projector will automatically enter standby mode. At this tim[...]

54 • If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the pr ojector enters standby mode, follow the possible solutions above and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely befor e plug- ging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 10 minutes.) • If the power is turned off for a brief moment due to power ou[...]

55 Appendix Regar ding the Lamp Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be r eplaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the pictur e and color quality . The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-scr een display . (see page 50 ) ■ Purchase a r eplacement[...]

56 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit • Be sure to remove the lamp unit using the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector . • T o avoid injur y to yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to car efully follow the steps below . • Do not loosen other screws except for the lamp unit cover[...]

57 Appendix Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing scr ews 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 unithorizontal and do not tilt it. Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp . Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit f[...]

58 Connecting Pin Assignments RGB Input INPUT 1 RGB Signal T er minal: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector 1. Video input (r ed) 2. Video input (gr een/sync on green) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Not connected 5. Not connected 6. Earth (red) 7. Earth (green/sync on green) 8. Earth (blue) 9. Not connected 10. GND 11. Not connected 12. Bi-directional data[...]

59 Appendix DTV • This projector may not be able to display 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 display data in “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computer’ s operation manual. ?[...]

60 T r oubleshooting No picture and no sound or projector does not start. Sound is heard but no picture appears (or pictur e is dark). Color is faded or poor . Picture is blurred; noise appears. Pictur e appears but no sound is heard. An unusual sound is occasionally heard from the cabinet. Maintenance indicator on the projector illuminates or blin[...]

61 Appendix Problem Picture is green on INPUT 1 COMPONENT . Picture is pink (no green) on INPUT 1 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 during projection The image sometimes flickers. The lamp needs much time to turn on. Pictu[...]

62 For SHARP Assistance If you encounter an y prob lems during setup or operation of this projector , first refer to the “T roubleshooting” section on pages 60 and 61 . If this operation manual does not answer y our question, please contact the SHARP Service depar tments listed below . U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-[...]

63 Appendix Specifications Projector XR-1X / XR-1S 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 /DTV1080 I -50 Single Chip Digital Micromirror De vice TM (DMD TM ) by T exas Instruments P anel size: [XR-1X] 0.7" (17.5 mm) (10.5 [H] × 14.0 [W] mm), 1 chip XGA DMD [[...]

64 Dimensions Units: inches (mm) 4 13 / 16 (122) 9 47 / 64 (247) 4 47 / 64 (120) 8 9 / 32 (210) 47 / 64 (18.5) 4 1 / 2 (114.3) 2 17 / 32 (64) 2 7 / 32 (56) 7 5 / 64 (179.5) 2 43 / 64 (67.5) 1 15 / 16 (49) 6 11 / 32 (161) 1 5 / 16 (33) 1 27 / 64 (36) 19 / 32 (15) 3 59 / 64 (99.3) 2 17 / 32 (64) 2 7 / 32 (56) 7 5 / 64 (179.5) 2 43 / 64 (67.5) 1 15 / [...]

65 Appendix AC socket .................................................. 25 Accessories .............................................. 1 1 Adjustment buttons ................................... 36 Adjust vertical noise ........................... 35, 51 Aspect ratio ............................................... 30 AUDIO INPUT terminal ...........[...]

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