Sharp XV-Z3100 manual

Printed in China Gedruckt in China Imprimé en Chine T riykt i Kina Impreso en China Stampato in Cina Gedrukt in China TINS-C777WJZZ 06P11-CH-NG ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS XV -Z3100 XV -Z3100 SVENSKA ESP AÑOL IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS OPERA TION MANU AL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI BR UKSANVISNING MANU AL DE MANEJO MANU ALE DI ISTR UZIONI GEBR UI[...]

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-r ewireable (moulded) plug incorporat- ing 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 refit the fuse co[...]

1 ENGLISH Bef ore using the projector , please read this operation man ual carefully . Intr oduction W ARNING: High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly . Be especially careful that childr en do not stare directly into the beam of light. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expos[...]

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 S T ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the ST ANDBY button on the remote contr ol. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped befor e disconnectin[...]

3 Introduction Useful Features 41 Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector . Press d MENU. • The “ Picture ” menu screen for the se- lected input mode is displayed. Adjustment buttons ( P / R / O / Q ) Example: “ Pictur[...]

4 Contents Preparing Introduction How to Read this Operation Man ual .... 3 Contents ............................................... 4 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS ............... 6 Accessor ies ........................................ 10 P ar t Names and Functions ................. 11 Inserting the Batteries .......................... 14 Usable Range ...[...]

5 Introduction Reference Appendix Maintenance ....................................... 51 Cleaning and Replacing the Dust Filters ................................. 52 Maintenance Indicators ...................... 54 Regarding the Lamp ........................... 56 Lamp ..................................................... 56 Caution Concerning the [...]

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 refer ence. 3. Heed W arnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All oper[...]

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 Observe the following safeguards when setting up your projector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ P otential hazard of glass par- ticles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Sharp Autho- rized Projector Dealer or Ser- vice Center f or replacement. See “ Replacing the Lamp ” on page 56 . Caution concerning the s[...]

9 Introduction ■ When turning off the projector , the cooling fan runs to decrease the inter nal temperature f or a while. Unplug the power cord after the cool- ing f an stops. The period the cooling f an runs will vary , depending on the circumstances and the internal temperature. Caution regarding usa ge of the projector ■ When using the proj[...]

10 Accessories Remote control RRMCGA543WJSB T wo R-03 batteries (“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar) • Operation manual Optional accessories ■ Lamp unit ■ DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (5 57 / 64 o (15 cm)) ■ 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (10 ' (3.0 m)) AN-XR10L2 AN-A1RS AN-C3CP2 Supplied accessories 21 pin RCA conversion adaptor QSO[...]

Introduction 11 36 41 29 41 30 30 51 30 15 28 28, 54 28, 54 41 54 T op View ST ANDBY/ON button For turning the power on and putting the projector into standby mode. Lamp indicator T emperature warning indicator Adjustment buttons ( P / R / O / Q ) For selecting menu items. ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. MENU button[...]

12 Numbers in Z ref er to the main pages in this operation man ual where the topic is explained. Rear View P art Names and Functions (Continued) Remote control sensor (rear) Rear adjustment foot K ensington Security Standard connector A C socket Connect the supplied Power cord. Intake v ent Exhaust vent 51 28 31 51 15 13 65 4 1 2 3 7 T erminals P a[...]

Introduction 13 32 41 38 29 29 28 41 41 48 46 41 36 38 38 Numbers in Z ref er to the main pages in this operation man ual where the topic is e xplained. ST ANDBY button For putting the projector into the standby mode. KEYST ONE button For entering the Keystone Correction mode. RETURN button For returning to the previous menu scr een during menu ope[...]

14 • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Insert the batteries making sure the polarities corr ectly match the m and n marks inside the battery compartment. • Batteries of different types have dif fer ent properties, therefor e do not mix batteries of different types. • Do [...]

Introduction 15 Remote control sensor (r ear) Remote control signal transmitters Remote control 23 n (7 m) 30° 30° • The signal from the r emote control can be r eflected off a screen for easy operation. However , the effective distance of the signal may dif fer depending on the screen material. When using the remote control • Ensur e that yo[...]

16 Quic k Start This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the video equipment). For details , see the page described below f or each step . Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector and the video equipment is e xplained using one e x- ample. 3. Remove the lens cap and turn the pr ojector on 2. Connect[...]

Quick Start 17 Select the “INPUT 4” using the INPUT buttons on the projector or the INPUT 4 button on the remote control. 5. Select the INPUT mode • When pressing the INPUT buttons on the projector , input mode switches in the following order: INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 • Pressing the INPUT buttons on the remote contr ol also[...]

18 Ceiling-mount Setup ■ It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount bracket f or this installa- tion. Before mounting the projector , contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the rec- ommended ceiling-mount brac ket (sold sepa- rately). • AN-60KT ceiling-mount brac ket, its AN- TK20[...]

Setup 19 300" 200" 100" 80" 60" 261" × 147" 174" × 98" 87" × 49" 70" × 39" 52" × 29" 29'9 " – 34' 5 " (9.1 m – 10.5 m) 19'10 " – 22'11 " (6.0 m – 7.0 m) 9'11 " – 11'6 " (3.0 m – 3.5 m) 7'11 &qu[...]

20 Setting up the Pr ojector (Continued) Pictur e (Screen) Size and Pr ojection Distance 300  (762 cm) 270  (686 cm) 250  (635 cm) 200  (508 cm) 150  (381 cm) 100  (254 cm) 80  (203 cm) 70  (178 cm) 60  (152 cm) 40  (102 cm) 261  (664 cm) 235  (598 cm) 218  (553 cm) 174  (443 cm) 131  (332 cm) 87  (22[...]

Setup 21 When using a normal screen (4:3) and projecting 16:9 ima ge 300  (762 cm) 270  (686 cm) 250  (635 cm) 200  (508 cm) 150  (381 cm) 100  (254 cm) 80  (203 cm) 70  (178 cm) 60  (152 cm) 40  (102 cm) 240  (610 cm) 216  (549 cm) 200  (508 cm) 160  (406 cm) 120  (305 cm) 80  (203 cm) 64  (163 cm[...]

22 Samples of Cab les f or Connection • For more details of connection and cables, r efer to the operation manual of the connecting equipment. • Y ou may need other cables or connectors not listed below . Equipment Input Signal Cab le T er minal on the projector A udio-visual equipment HDMI video HDMI cable (commercially a v ailable) INPUT1, 2 [...]

Connections 23 Connecting to Video Equipment Before connecting, ensure that the po wer cord of the pr ojector is unplugged fr om the AC outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector first and then the other de vices. When connecting the component video equipment to the component input termi- na[...]

24 T o video output terminal When connecting to equipment with video output terminal (INPUT4) Video cable T o INPUT4 ter minal DVD, etc. When connecting to equipment with S-video output terminal (INPUT3) T o S-video output ter minal S-video cable (commercially available) T o INPUT3 ter minal DVD, etc. Connecting to Video Equipment (Continued) Suppl[...]

Connections 25 When connecting the component video equipment to the computer-RGB/ component input terminal on the projector (INPUT5) DVD, etc. T o component output (Y , C B /P B , C R /P R ) terminal T o INPUT5 ter minal 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (optional accessory: AN-C3CP2) When connecting to equipment with HDMI output teminal (INPUT6) HDMI is[...]

26 Connecting to a Computer T o RGB output terminal RGB cable (commercially available) When connecting a computer , ensure that it is the last de vice to be turned on after all the connections are made. Ensure that you ha v e read the operation manuals of the de vices to be connected bef ore making connections. • See page 61 “Computer Compatibi[...]

Connections 27 Contr olling the Pr ojector b y a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS- 232C adaptor (optional accessory: AN-A1RS) and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially av ailable), the computer can be used to control the projector and chec k the status of the proj[...]

28 T urning the Pr ojector On/Off Remove the lens cap and press S ST ANDBY/ON on the pr ojector or b ON on the remote control. • About the Lamp Indicator The lamp indicator illuminates to indicate the status of the lamp. Green: The lamp is on. Blinking in green: The lamp is warming up or shutting down. Red:The lamp is shut down abnormally or the [...]

Basic Operation 29 On-screen Display (confirmation message) 1 2 T urning the Power off (Putting the Projector into Standby Mode) Press S ST ANDBY/ON on the pro- jector or a ST ANDBY on the re- mote control, then press that but- ton again while the confirmation message is displayed, to put the projector into standb y mode. Unplug the power cor d fro[...]

30 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 abov e the projec- tor , the projection image can be made higher by adjusting the projector . 1 2 Remove y our hands from the HEIGHT ADJUST lever of the pro- jector after its height has been finely adjusted. • The[...]

Basic Operation 31 3 • Do not apply too much pressure on the pr o- jector when the front adjustment foot comes out. • When lowering the projector , be careful not to get your fingers caught in the area between the adjustment foot and the projector . • Hold the pr ojector firmly while lifting or carry- ing. • Do not hold by the lens area. Us[...]

32 Correcting T rapezoidal Distortion Adjustment buttons ( P / R / O / Q ) KEYSTONE button When the image is projected either fr om the top or from the bottom to wards the screen at an angle, the ima ge becomes distorted trapezoidally . The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction. There are the two types of the [...]

Basic Operation 33 Selecting the T ype of Correction GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT For correcting an image by designating the corner of the projected image. (See page 34 .) H & V KEYSTONE For correcting an image by designating the horizontal or vertical axes. (See page 35 .) Press c KEYST ONE on the remote contr ol. • “GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT” will b[...]

34 Image Pr ojection (Continued) R On-screen display GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT Geometric Adjustment 2 Press c KEYST ONE on the re- mote control repeatedl y until “ GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT ” is displayed. 3 Press P , R , O or Q to move the position for the upper left of the image . • Adjust the screen until the displayed red arrows line up in the uppe[...]

Basic Operation 35 2 Press c KEYSTONE on the re- mote control repeatedl y until “ H & V KEYST ONE ” is displayed. • When the “GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT” mode has been used to adjust the im- age, a confirmation screen displays be- fore the “H & V KEYSTONE” scr een, ask- ing if you want to r eset the adjustments or not. Then select R[...]

36 Image Pr ojection (Continued) 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 “STRETCH”, “SIDE BAR”, “CINEMA ZOOM” or “DO T BY DO T (Computer input only)” image. Press m RESIZE on the pr ojector or j RESIZE on the remote contro[...]

Basic Operation 37 : Cutout area on which images cannot be pr ojected. Computer Input Signal STRETCH Output screen image Computer Image type SIDE BAR 1280 K 720 VGA, SV GA XGA (1024 K 768) 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio CINEMA ZOOM DO T BY DO T 4:3 aspect ratio About Copyrights • When using the RESIZE function to select an image siz e with a [...]

38 Operating with the Remote Contr ol Freezing a Moving Image Press h FREEZE. • The projected image is frozen. Press h FREEZE again to return to the moving image fr om the cur- rently connected de vice. 1 2 FREEZE button IRIS button Switching the Iris Setting This function controls the quantity of the projected light and the contrast of the image[...]

Useful Features 39 The follo wing sho ws the items that can be set in the projector . The selectable items v ary depending on the selected input, input signals, or adjustment values . Items that cannot be selected will be grey ed out. Menu Items “C.M.S. ” P AGE 2 “Picture” menu Picture Mode K 7500 1 CLR Temp BrilliantColor™ C. M. S. Progr[...]

40 “ Fine Sync ” menu Clock Phase 0 0 0 0 H-Pos V-Pos Special Modes Cur. sig. freq : H 33.8 kHz / V 60 Hz Auto Sync On 1080 I Fine Sync INPUT 5 SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END Reset Options 2 INPUT 1 SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END STANDBY Mode Eco Fan Mode Normal RS-232C 9600 bps PRJ Mode Front All Reset Language English Main menu Sub menu Fine Sync Clo[...]

Useful Features 41 Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “ Bright ” . • This operation can also be perfor med by using the buttons on the projector . Press d MENU . • The “Picture” menu screen for the se- lected input mode is displayed. Adjustment buttons ( P / R / O / Q ) Example: “ Picture ” screen[...]

42 Using the Menu Screen (Contin ued) Press P or R to select the item to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. 3 Picture INPUT 1 Picture Mode Contrast 0 0 0 0 Bright Color Tint 0 0 Sharp 0 Red Blue Standard SEL./ADJ. RETURN Single ADJ END Items to be adjusted • Press i ENTER again to return to the previous screen. 0 Bright SEL./ADJ. RETUR[...]

Useful Features 43 Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) Standard Natural Dynamic Movie1 Movie2 Memory Picture INPUT 1 Picture Mode Contrast 0 0 0 0 Bright Color Tint 0 0 Sharp 0 Red Blue Standard Description For standard image A balanced color image is obtained. A vivid image is obtained. Makes the black levels of the dark portions of the screen[...]

44 Picture Adjustment ( “ Picture ” menu) (Contin ued) 3 3 3 3 3 Adjusting the Color T emperature • V alues on “CLR T emp” are only for general standard purposes. Note Selectable items 5500K 6500K 7500K 8500K 9300K 10500K Description For lower color temperature for warmer , reddish incandescent-like images. For higher color temperature fo[...]

Useful Features 45 6 6 6 6 6 Reducing Image Noise (DNR) Menu operation n P age 41 Video digital noise reduction (DNR) provides high quality images with minimal dot cra wl and cross color noise. Selectable items OFF Lev el 1-3 Description DNR does not function. Sets the DNR le vel f or viewing a clearer picture. Set “ DNR ” to “ OFF ” in the[...]

46 3 3 3 3 3 A uto Sync (A uto Sync Adjustment) • Auto Sync adjustment is also perfor med by pressing f AUTO SYNC on the remote con- trol. • The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time to complete, depending on the image of the computer connected to the projector . • When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto Sync adjustment, use man[...]

Useful Features 47 Using the “ Options ” Menu Overscan H Overscan V 0 Subtitle 0 0 OSD Display On Options 1 INPUT 1 h 0 Lamp Timer(Life) 100% Video System Auto Signal Type Auto HDMI Setting Standard Background Blue Auto Power Off On SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END 1 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu operation n P age 41 2 2 2 2 2 Adjusting the V ertical Size o[...]

48 Menu operation n P age 41 5 5 5 5 5 Signal T ype Setting Using the “Options” Menu (Contin ued) This function allows y ou to select the input sig- nal type (RGB or Component) f or INPUT 5 or INPUT 6. Selectable items Auto RGB Component Description Automatically selects the appropriate input signal between RGB and Component. Set when RGB signa[...]

Useful Features 49 Options 2 INPUT 1 STANDBY Mode Eco Fan Mode Normal RS-232C 9600 bps PRJ Mode Front All Reset Language English 6 5 4 3 2 1 Menu operation n P age 41 Settings on the Options 2 menu Selectable items Front Ceiling + Front Rear Ceiling + Rear Description Normal image (Projected from the front of the scr een) Inverted image (Projected [...]

50 Using the “ Options ” Menu (Contin ued) 2 2 2 2 2 Selecting the T ransmission Speed (RS-232C) Make sure that both the projector and computer are set for the same baud r ate. Selectable items 9600bps 115200bps Description T ransmission speed is slow . T ransmission speed is rapid. P R 4 4 4 4 4 Fan Mode Setting This function changes the fan r[...]

Appendix 51 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 careful not to scrape or hit the l[...]

52 Cleaning the Dust Filters • The dust filters should be cleaned ever y 100 hours of use. Clean the filters more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location. Press S ST ANDBY/ON on the pro- jector to put the projector into standby mode. • Wait until the cooling fan stops. • Disconnect the power cord and unplug the power cor[...]

Appendix 53 Replace the filter holders. • Align the tabs on the filter holders while replacing them, and then pr ess down on the tabs to lock them in place. 4 Replacing the Dust Filters • If the filters become too dirty to clean effectively , purchase new ones (PFILDA025WJZZ) from your near est Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Cente[...]

54 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 time, the la[...]

Appendix 55 Maintenance indicator Problem The internal temperature is abnormally high. The lamp does not illuminate. Time to change the lamp. The lamp does not illuminate. The power indicator blinks in red when the projector is on. Cause • Blocked air intake • Cooling fan breakdown • Inter nal circuit failure • Clogged air intake • The la[...]

56 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 49 .) ■ Purchase a r eplacement lamp of[...]

Appendix 57 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit • Make sure that you remove the lamp unit by the handle. 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 un[...]

58 Regarding the Lamp (Contin ued) Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws 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. Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp . Insert the new lamp unit. ?[...]

Appendix 59 Connecting Pin Assignments COMPUTER-RGB Input COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT INPUT5 T erminal: 15-pin Mini D-sub f emale connector 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green/sync on gr een) 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 conne[...]

60 RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings Computer control A computer can be used to control the pr ojector by connecting an RS-232C serial contr ol cable (cross type, sold separately) to the pr ojector . (See page 27 f or connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table. Signal form[...]

Appendix 61 DTV • When this projector r eceives 640 K 350 VESA format VGA signals, “640 K 400” appears on the screen. Computer Computer Compatibility Chart • Multiple signal support Horizontal Frequency: 15-70 kHz, V ertical Frequency: 45-85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 12-85 MHz Sync signal: Compatible with TTL level The f ollowing is a list of modes [...]

62 T roub leshooting Picure does not appear or projector does not start. No picture appears (or picture is dark). Color is faded or poor . Picture is blurred; noise appears. Problem Check • Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Power to the external connected devices is off. • The selected input mode is wrong. • Cables[...]

Appendix 63 Problem Picture is too bright and whitish. The black levels of the image show banding or appear faded when INPUT 6 is selected. The cooling fan becomes noisy . The lamp does not light up even after the projector turns on. The lamp suddenly turns off during pr ojection. The image sometimes flickers. The lamp needs much time to turn on. P[...]

64 Specifications Projector XV -Z3100 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 DLP ® chip P anel size: 0.62 " Drive method: Digital Light Processing (DLP ® ) No . of dots: 921,600 dots (1280 [H] × 720 [V]) 1–1.15 × zoom lens, F2.4–2.6, f [...]

Appendix 65 Dimensions Units: inches (mm) 12 13 / 32 ( 315) 3 1 / 16 ( 77.5) 2 19 / 32 ( 65.5) 1 53 / 64 ( 46.2) 3 5 / 32 ( 80) 1 55 / 64 ( 47) 2 7 / 8 ( 73) 2 61 / 64 ( 75) 1 11 / 32 ( 33.8) 4 19 / 64 ( 109) 1 7 / 8 ( 47.5) 4 7 / 64 ( 104) 7 / 16 ( 11) 11 1 / 32 ( 280) 23 / 64 ( 9) 13 / 64 ( 5) 7 / 16 ( 11) ø 9 7 / 64 ( 69.2) XV-Z3100_EN_m 06.10.[...]

66 AC socket ....................................................... 28 Accessories ................................................... 1 0 Adjustment buttons ........................................ 41 Aspect ratio .................................................... 36 Auto P ower Off ............................................... 49 A uto Sync [...]

Printed in China Gedruckt in China Imprimé en Chine T riykt i Kina Impreso en China Stampato in Cina Gedrukt in China TINS-C777WJZZ 06P11-CH-NG ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS XV -Z3100 XV -Z3100 SVENSKA ESP AÑOL IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS OPERA TION MANU AL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI BR UKSANVISNING MANU AL DE MANEJO MANU ALE DI ISTR UZIONI GEBR UI[...]