Sharp PG-D100U manual

E-1 Dear SHARP Customer W elcome to the SHARP Family . We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP Color LCD Projector built for 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 . We have prepare[...]

E-2 W ARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user ’s authority to operate this equipment. INFORMA TION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rul[...]

E-3 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS 14) Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15) Overloading – Do not ov[...]

E-4 Cautions Concerning the Laser Pointer CAUTION LASER RADIATION- DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH : 670nm MAX. OUTPUT : 1mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT "COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J" SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP PLAZA, MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY 07430 TEL : 1-800-BE-SHARP U.S.A. ONLY REMOTE CONTROL MODEL NO. : RRMCG1327CESA DC6V (1.5VX[...]

E-5 Location of Controls FRONT VIEW Cooling fan (Intake vent) Cooling fan (Exhaust vent) Adjuster Cooling fan (Exhaust vent) Remote sensor Focus knob Zoom knob Carrying handle POWER ON/OFF LAMP TEMP. INPUT SEL . ENTER MUTE VOL MENU MN EN IN S-VIDEO INPUT (4-pin mini DIN) WIRED REMOTE CONTROL INPUT (3.5 mm Mono Minijack) COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT (3.5 mm[...]

E-6 Operating the Wireless Mouse Remote Contr ol The functions of your personal computer’s mouse have been built into the remote control enabling you to operate your projector and personal computer with only the remote control. 1. Slide the main power switch on the side of the unit on. 2. Press the POWER ON button on the front panel of the remote[...]

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 Jack of the remote control to the Wired Remote Input on the back of the projector . Note: • The signal transmitter does n[...]

E-8 Wireless Mouse Functions By attaching the provided mouse cable to both the mouse terminal on your projector and the mouse terminal on your personal computer , you can use the wireless mouse built into the remote control, instead of the mouse equipped with your personal computer , to operate your personal computer . The wireless mouse functions [...]

E-9 Setting Up the Projector Using the Focus and Zoom • Zoom, Focus and Reversed/Inverted Image mode functions broaden your options for projector placement. • See pages 1 1 and 12 for details on projector setup. SIDE VIEW Invert Image Zoom Ceiling setting T able setting Zoom 4 FOCUS ZOOM 3. Adjusting the Focus Rotate the focus knob until the to[...]

E-10 Projector Distance and Picture Size Relationship ■ The zoom lens allows adjustment of the image size within the projector ’s range. ■ For optimum picture adjustment, the projector should be placed and adjusted at a distance between 5.1 ft to 56.3 ft from the screen. Distance from screen Picture size: 100 inches (254 cm) Maximum projectio[...]

E-11 BLACK SCREEN IMAGE ADJ. REVERSE INVERT INPUT DISPLAY [ OFF ] [ OFF ] [ OFF ] E-ZOOM [ OFF ] [ OFF ] :SEL. :ADJ. :END MENU Using the Image Invert/Reverse Function ■ This projector is equipped with an image invert/reverse function. The projected image can be inverted or reversed by using the MENU button and the ADJUSTMENT / and / buttons. 1 1.[...]

E-12 Example of a ceiling-mount setup Before mounting the projector , be sure to contact your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer to obtain the manufacturer recommended ceiling mount bracket (sold separately). (AN-XGCM10 Ceiling Mount Bracket, AN-EP101P Extension T ube). • If the relative positions of the projector and the scr[...]

E-13 Adjusting the Height of the Picture Use the adjuster release to adjust the angle of the projector and height of the picture. Minor adjustments can be made with the adjusters. 3 1. Press the adjuster release and lift the projector to the desired angle with both hands. • The adjuster legs will extend to the surface of the table. 2. Remove your[...]

E-14 Input terminals This section explains how to connect the projector to audio/video equipment such as a VCR, Laser Disc, or external audio amplifier . Always turn of f the LCD Projector while connecting to video equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the equipment being connected. Connecting the Projector • Press on the portion [...]

E-15 Connecting the Projector (RGB: Computer) • Please carefully read the manual of the computer you will be connecting. • Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector on first. The computer should always be turned on last. S-VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO L R PC CON[...]

E-16 Connecting to the Computer RGB Input/Output T erminals Y ou can connect your projector to a computer for easy projection of full-color computer images, and an external monitor for simultaneous viewing. Macintosh RGB Signal Output Socket Macintosh Adaptor (Supplied) A N A L O G R G B O U T Side view of the projector 2 Next, firmly plug the supp[...]

E-17 3. Connecting to other compatible computers When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA) or Macintosh series, a separate cable is needed. Please contact your dealer for ordering information. Notes: • Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the [...]

E-18 E D O M M B IM B IM B IM B IM B IM B IM B IM B IM B Ie l p p Ae l p p Ae l p p A A G VA S E VA G V SA G V SA G V SA G V SA G XA G XA G X h s o t n i c a M M T I I i s h s o t n i c a M M T C L h s o t n i c a M M T T X E Tc i h p a r Gc i h p a r Gc i h p a r G A S E V e n i l e d i u G A S E V d r a d n a t S A S E V d r a d n a t S A S E V e[...]

E-19 RGB Adjustment Controls When displaying computer patterns which repeat every other dot (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), interference may occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the screen. Should this occur , use the ADJUSTMENT / buttons for HORIZONT AL (LEFT/RIGHT) and VER[...]

E-20 Basic Operation of the Projector 1 2 Projector ON/OFF Remote control ON/OFF POWER LAMP TEMP. 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 OFF 3 E-ZOOM (ON) 4 E-ZOOM (OFF) When the MAIN POWER is on, the POWER indicat[...]

E-21 On-Screen Display LANGUAGE :SEL. :ENTER ENTER :END MENU NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ENGLISH SVENSKA ITALIANO FRANÇAIS 5. Select one of eight ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y languages Y ou can return to the previous screen by selecting the uppermost item (turquoise) with the ADJUSTMENT / buttons (in this case, LANGUAGE) and then pressing the ENTER button. [...]

E-22 For viewing the picture from a video source connected to: VIDEO INPUT or S-VIDEO INPUT 7. Select input Press the INPUT SELECT button to switch the picture input. When you press the button, the current input mode is displayed for about 4 seconds. If you press the button again while the input mode is displayed, the mode changes as shown on the l[...]

E-23 Adjusting the Picture • This projector ’s picture is factory preset to standard settings. However , you can adjust it to suit your own prefer- ences with the ADJUSTMENT buttons on the projector and the remote control. • The adjustments can be memorized in RGB or VIDEO separately . • Four picture modes can be adjusted: “PICTURE,” ?[...]

E-24 Computer Mode Memory Adjustments • The projector has been preset with dif ferent modes for use with SVGA and other compatible computers. However , 7 memory positions are provided to store mode adjustments. • Each memory position can be used to store mode adjustments to match the computer . 1. Press the ENTER button to select the Memor y Ad[...]

E-25 Adjusting the A udio • The projector ’s audio is factory preset to the standard setting. However , you can adjust it to suit your own prefer- ence with the ADJUSTMENT buttons on the projector or the remote control. • Y ou can adjust the BALANCE, TREBLE and BASS, and also select the SRS 3-D SOUND mode. • T o return to the factory preset[...]

E-26 E-ZOOM Function E-ZOOM Function ■ This projector has an E-ZOOM (640 × 480 dot, etc.) mode which enlarges the display when inputting an image of less than 800 × 600 dot in resolution. In the XGA (1024 × 768 dot) mode, compression enables full-mode display . 1. Press the MENU button to select E-ZOOM mode. Press the MENU button. While the ME[...]

E-27 Functions on the Projector Setting Up the System • Using this function, you can check the input signal and select the remote mouse. Checking the system • Press the MENU button. Select SYSTEM SETUP with the ADJUSTMENT / buttons. Then press the ENTER button to change to the picture indicated on the left. • The current system conditions wil[...]

E-28 Using the Black Screen Function This projector is equipped with a Black Screen Function. This function can be used to black out the presentation image. • Press the MENU button. While the MENU screen is displayed, press the ADJUSTEMENT / buttons to select IMAGE ADJ. Then press the ENTER button to display the IMAGE ADJ. screen shown. Press the[...]

E-29 On-screen Display Using the Blue Screen Function This projector is equipped with a Blue Screen function that will turn the screen blue when the video input termi- nal is not connected to anything, or the video component is turned off. • Press the MENU button. While the MENU screen is displayed, press the ADJUSTMENT / buttons to select IMAGE [...]

E-30 Air Filter Maintenance ■ The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the filter more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location. ■ Have your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center replace the filter (PFILD 0051CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it. Cleaning [...]

E-31 Lamp/Maintenance Indicators Lamp ■ The Lamp has a finite operating life. The lamp for this projector has a usable life of 2000 cumulative hours. This number may dif fer , however, depending on the ambient conditions. 1. When the lamp is nearing the end of its operating life, the picture and color quality will deteriorate. If the lamp is used[...]

E-32 Lamp Replacement The lamp in the projector has a finite service life. The lamp for this projector has a usable life of 2000 cumulative hours. This number may dif fer, however , depending on the ambient conditions. The lamp requires replacement in the situations given below . • When the picture starts becoming dark and the color contrast dete[...]

E-33 Caution: Because some parts may not be sufficiently cooled, be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle while taking care not to touch the metallic areas. Note: Do not allow anything to hit the UV filter (j). Installing the lamp unit 1. Hold lamp cage (h) by the handle (g) and press it in firmly while making sure that the lamp cage (h) prope[...]

E-34 Connection Pin Assignments Computer Input Analog 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Reserve input 1 5. Composite sync (Mac only) 6. Earth (red) 7. Earth (green) 8. Earth (blue) 9. GND 10. GND 1 1. GND 12. Reserve input 2 13. Horizontal sync signal 14. V ertical sync signal 15. Reserve input 3 1 15 5 6 11 10 Mo[...]

E-35 1. PC control The personal computer can control the projector by connecting the two via an RS-232C cable (not supplied). 2. Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table below . Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard. Baud rate: 9600bps Data length: 8 bits Parity bit: NON Stop bit: 1 bit [...]

E-36 RS-232C T erminal Specifications M E T I L O R T N O C D N A M M O CR E T E M A R A P S T N E T N O C L O R T N O C 1 C2 C3 C4 C1 P2 P3 P4 P E M U L O V T N E M T S U J D A VOL A _ _ * * ) 0 6 ~ 0 ( E M U L O V M U T E ___0 F F O E T U M _ __1 N O E T U M O I D U A T N E M T S U J D A A A B L _ *** ) 0 3 + ~ 0 3 - ( E C N A L A B AATE _ * * * [...]

E-37 Our projector uses LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels. These very sophisticated panels contain 519,168 pixels ( × RGB) TFT s (Thin Film Transistors). As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large screen TVs, video systems and/or video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equip- ment must conform to. Shar[...]

E-38 T op Vie w Bottom Vie w Side Vie w [Units: inches (mm)] Fr ont View Dimensions 1 49 / 64 (45) ø2 43 / 64 (ø68) 25 / 64 (10) 2 29 / 32 (74) 4 23 / 32 (120) 15 9 / 32 (388) 11 29 / 64 (291) 2 1 / 64 (51) 10 25 / 64 (264) 8 27 / 64 (214)[...]