Sharp PG-M15X manual

Important Information Setup & Connections Operation Useful Features Maintenance & T roubleshooting Appendix OPERA TION MANU AL MODEL DIGIT AL MUL TIMEDIA PROJECT OR[...]

SPECIAL NO TE FOR USERS IN THE U .K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-r ewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A 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 cov[...]

Important Information 1 IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your projector , please recor d the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information. Before r ecycling the packaging, please be sur e that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied [...]

Important Information 2 PRODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes tin-lead solder , and high intensity discharge lamp (HID 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 or the Electronics Indust[...]

Important Information 3 Electrical energy can perfor m many useful functions. This pr oduct has been engineered and manufactur ed to ensure your personal safety . However IMPROPER USE CAN RESUL T IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this Pr ojector , observe the following basic rules [...]

Important Information 4 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS 24. Lamp Replacement • Be sure to r eplace the lamp when the LAMP indicator comes on. If you continue to use the lamp after 1,500 hours of usage, the lamp will turn off (See pages 47 and 48). 25. Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensure that ther e is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstruc[...]

Important Information 5 Outstanding Features 1. SMALL, LIGHTWEIGHT & USER-FRIENDL Y DESIGN Small and lightweight design (3.5 lbs/1.6 kg, 2.0 liter) enhances pr ojector por tability . 2. 1.2 ⴒ MANU AL ZOOM/FOCUS Adjusts image size without relocating the pr ojector . 3. EASY-T O-USE GRAPHICAL USER INTERF A CE (GUI) Multi-color interface lets yo[...]

Important Information 6 Important Information Contents IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS …………………… 3 Outstanding Features …………………………… 5 Contents …………………………………………… 6 Usage Guidelines ………………………………… 7 How to Access the PDF Operation Man uals (for Windows and Macintos[...]

Important Information 7 T emperature Monitor Function If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problems, “ TEMP . ” will appear in the lower -left cor ner of the pictur e. If the temperature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator on the projector will flash, and after a 90-second cooling-off perio[...]

Important Information 8 How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals (for Windows and Macintosh) PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM. T o utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have not installed Acr obat Reader yet, you can download it from the Internet[...]

Important Information 9 Pr ojector P ar t Names Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual wher e the topic is explained. Front and T op View MENU button ON/OFF button POWER indicator LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator INPUT/BACK button AUTO SYNC/ENTER button KEYSTONE ( Ⳮ / ⳮ )/ SELECT/ADJUST ([...]

Important Information 10 Front Vie w P art Names Rear View Remote Control Mouse ( ∂ / ƒ )/ Adjustment ( ∂ / ƒ ) buttons 25 27 FREEZE button Mouse ( ß ) button MOUSE button INPUT button MENU button KEYSTONE ( Ⳮ / ⳮ ) buttons VOLUME buttons POWER button RIGHT -CLICK/ ENTER button ENLARGE button AUTO SYNC button RESIZE button LEFT -CLICK/ B[...]

Setup & Connections 11 Setup & Connections[...]

Setup & Connections 12 Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories Remote contr ol 9HJ7583104001 T wo AAA size batteries 9HJ4683101001 USB mouse control cable 9HJ4283122001 Computer RGB cable 9HJ4283111001 Soft carrying pouch 9HJ5383101001 Power cord For U.S., Canada etc. 9HJ4283114001 For Europe, except U.K. 9HJ4283116001 For U.K., Hong Kong and[...]

Setup & Connections 13 Connecting the P ower Cor d Plug the supplied power cor d into the AC socket on the side of the projector . Power cord Connecting the Pr ojector CAUTION • Make sure you connect the power cor d fir mly into the AC socket. Connecting the Projector to a Computer Y ou can connect your projector to a computer for pr ojection[...]

Setup & Connections 14 Connecting the Projector Connecting a computer to the pr ojector using the D VI-Analog to V GA adaptor or the D VI-Analog to V GA cable — Analog connection instructions 1 Connect one end of the supplied computer RGB cable using the supplied DVI-Analog to VGA adaptor to the DVI-DIGIT AL/ANALOG INPUT 1 port on the project[...]

Setup & Connections 15 Connecting the Projector Connecting the Projector to Video Equipment Y ou can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disc player and other audiovisual equipment. CAUTION • Always turn off the projector while connecting to audiovisual equipment, in or der to protect both the projector and the equipment being connected. C[...]

Setup & Connections 16 Connecting the Projector Connecting a video source (DTV* decoder or D VD player) using the D VI-DIGIT AL/ANALOG INPUT 1 port 1 Connect one end of the supplied DVI-Analog to VGA adaptor to the DVI-DIGIT AL/ANALOG INPUT 1 port on the projector . 2 Connect the other end of the DVI-Analog to VGA adaptor to the video source us[...]

Setup & Connections 17 Connecting the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Monitor When the ANALOG OUTPUT port on the projector is connected to a monitor with RGB input, the computer can be used to display the output image to the projector and the monitor simultaneously . Use the supplied computer RGB cable to connect them. 1 Connect one end[...]

Operation 18 Operation Basic Operations 1 Make the necessary connections before pr o- ceeding. Connect the power cor d to a wall outlet. The POWER indicator illuminates r ed and the projector enters standby mode. 2 Press ON/OFF on the projector or PO WER on the remote contr ol to tur n on the power . Projector Maintenance indicators When the power [...]

Operation 19 5 8 7 6 Basic Operations 3 Rotate the ZOOM knob. The image can be adjusted to the desir ed size within the zoom range. 4 Rotate the FOCUS ring until the image on the screen becomes clear . 5 Press INPUT to select the desir ed input mode. Press INPUT again to change the mode. Projector • When the selected input signal is being receive[...]

Operation 20 Position the projector perpendicular to the scr een with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Move the projector forwar d or backward if the edges of the image ar e distor ted. • The projector lens should be center ed in the middle of the screen. If the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be[...]

Operation 21 Setting up the Screen PG-M15S Thro w distance ratio x : Picture size (Diag.) (inches) L 1 : Maximum projection distance (feet) L 2 : Minimum projection distance (feet) H : Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the image (inches)  17 41 ⁄ 64  (  44.8 cm)  14 7 ⁄ 64  (  35.8 cm)  10 37 ⁄ 64  (  2[...]

Operation 22 Setting up the Screen Using the Adjustment Feet Y ou can adjust the height of the image by raising the pr ojector with the foot release. 1 Lift the projector and pr ess HEIGHT ADJUST . (The adjuster comes out.) 2 While pressing HEIGHT ADJUST , lower the pr ojector to adjust the height. (Adjustable up to approximately 8 ° fr om the sta[...]

Operation 23 1 2 2 Setting up the Screen Digital K eystone Correction • When the image is distor ted due to the pr ojection angle, the digital keystone correction function allows you to correct it. • The digital keystone correction can be made by pressing KEYST ONE (  /  ) . Projector Using the KEYST ONE buttons 1 Press KEYST ONE (  / [...]

Operation 24 Operating the Wireless Mouse fr om the Remote Contr ol Y ou can use the remote contr ol to operate the mouse of the computer image projected to the scr een. Connecting the projector to a computer using a USB mouse contr ol cable 1 Connect one end of the supplied USB mouse control cable to the RS-232C/MOUSE port on the pr ojector . 2 Co[...]

Operation 25 Remote Contr ol/Wireless Mouse P ositioning • The remote contr ol and the wir eless mouse functions can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown below . • The remote contr ol can be used with the wireless mouse functions to contr ol the mouse operation on the computer connected to the projector . • The signal from[...]

26 Operation Contrast Picture Options Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue CLR Temp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High Reset Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Men u Screens This projector has four sets of menu scr eens (INPUT 1 (DVI), INPUT 1 (RGB), INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) and INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or 3 (VIDEO)) that allow you to[...]

27 Operation Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Contrast Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER Bright Red Blue CLR Temp Reset 0 0 0 0 High 4 , 5 6 4 Press ∂ / ƒ to select an adjustment item in the sub menu. 5 Press ENTER to activate the selected adjustment item. 6 T o display a single adjustment ite[...]

28 Operation Items on the INPUT 1 (D VI) Mode Menu Bar Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Main menu Main menu Sub menu Sub menu Fine Sync Options Lamp Timer AV Mute Disp. Language English PRJ Mode Ceiling Ⳮ Front Ceiling Ⳮ Rear Deutsch Espa ñ ol Nederlands Fran ç ais Italiano Svenska Portugu ê s Front Rear OSD Display Auto[...]

29 Operation Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Items on the INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) Mode Menu Bar Main menu Sub menu Color Tint Sharp Options Lamp Timer Language English PRJ Mode Ceiling Ⳮ Front Ceiling Ⳮ Rear Deutsch Español Nederlands Français Italiano Svenska Português Front Rear Contrast Picture Bright Red Blue Background[...]

30 Operation Selecting the On-screen Displa y Language Projector (GUI) On-screen Display English is the preset language for the On-scr een Display . The language can be set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, Fr ench, Italian, Swedish, Por tuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Language ” , and then pr[...]

31 Operation Contrast Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER Bright Red Blue CLR Temp Reset 0 0 0 0 High Contrast Picture Options Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue CLR Temp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High Reset Picture Adjustments Projector (GUI) On-screen Display INPUT 1 (RGB) Mode INPUT 2 (S-VI[...]

32 Operation Contrast Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER Bright Red Blue CLR Temp Reset 0 0 0 0 High Low Picture Adjustments Selecting the Color T emperature (GUI) On-screen Displa y Projector 2 , 3 , 4 2 , 3 , 4 1 , 5 This function can be used to adjust the color temperature to suit the type of image input to the pro[...]

33 Operation Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 (RGB) mode onl y) A uto Sync Adjustment • Used to automatically adjust a computer image. • Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by pressing A UT O SYNC . 1 Press A UTO SYNC . During Auto Sync adjustment, “ Adjusting The Image ” is displayed as shown on the left. • Auto Sync adjustment [...]

34 Useful Features Useful Features Freeze Function This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving image. This is useful when you want to display a still image from a computer or video, giving you mor e time to explain the image to the audience. Y ou can also use this function to display a still image from a computer while you make pr eparati[...]

35 Useful Features Digital Image Magnification This function allows you to magnify a specific portion of an image. This is useful when you want to display a detailed portion of the image. 1 Press ENLARGE on the remote contr ol. Each time ENLARGE is pressed, the image will be magnified. 2 When the image is magnified, you can pan and scan around the [...]

36 Useful Features 1 Selecting the Picture Displa y Mode Remote control This function allows you to modify or customize the pictur e display mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose the picture display mode pr eferred. 1 Press RESIZE on the remote contr ol. Each time RESIZE is pressed, the pictur e mode changes[...]

37 Useful Features Selecting the Picture Displa y Mode D VD/VIDEO EXAMPLE 4:3 1024 ⳯ 768 1024 ⳯ 768 1024 ⳯ 768 1024 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576 768 ⳯ 576 768 ⳯ 576 768 ⳯ 576 PG-M15X NORMAL BORDER STRETCH 4:3 aspect ratio 480I, NTSC, P AL, SECAM Squeeze Letterbox PG-M15S 4:3 800 ⳯ 600 800 ⳯ 600 800 ⳯ 600 800 ⳯ 450 800 ⳯ 4[...]

38 Useful Features Gamma Correction • Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions. • Three gamma settings ar e available to allow for differ ences in the images displayed and in the brightness of the room. • W[...]

39 Useful Features Chec king the Input Signal (INPUT 1 (D VI) mode or (RGB) mode only) Clock Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER Phase H-Pos V-Pos Signal Info Resolution Hor Freq Vert Freq 1024 ⳯ 768 46.3 kHz 60 Hz 0 0 0 0 Chec king the Lamp Usage Time This function allows you to check the curr ent input signal infor[...]

40 Useful Features T urning On/Off the A V Mute Messa g e Lamp Timer Keystone Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER AV Mute Disp. OSD Display Auto Power Off Background Blue ON Auto Source ON 100 0 ON OFF This function allows you to turn off the on-scr een message that appears during A V mute is on. Description of A V Mut[...]

41 Useful Features Lamp Timer Keystone Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER AV Mute Disp. OSD Display Auto Power Off Background Blue ON Auto Source ON 100 0 ON OFF On-screen Displa y Override Function This function allows you to turn off the on-scr een messages that appear during input select. Once “ OSD Display ” i[...]

42 Useful Features Lamp Timer Keystone Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER AV Mute Disp. OSD Display Auto Power Off Background Blue ON ON Auto Source 100 0 ON OFF When no input signal is detected for approximately 15 minutes, the projector will automatically shut of f. The on-screen message as below will appear five mi[...]

43 Useful Features This function is used to detect the input source automatically . Description of A uto Source 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Options ” , and then press ENTER . 3 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Auto Source ” , and then press ENTER . 4 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ ON ” or “ OFF ” , and then press ENTER . 5 T o[...]

44 Useful Features Front Picture Options Fine Sync Language PRJ Mode END SELECT BACK ENTER Ceiling ⴐ Front Rear Ceiling ⴐ Rear This projector is equipped with a r everse/inver t image function which allows you to r everse or inver t the pr o- jected image for various applications. Description of Pr ojected Images Projector (GUI) On-screen Displ[...]

45 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Maintenance & T r oubleshooting[...]

46 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Lamp/Maintenance Indicator s Maintenance Indicators • The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector . • There ar e two war ning lights: a TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator which warns that the projector is too hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator which lets you know when to chang[...]

47 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Pr ojection Lamp CAUTION • P otential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please ha ve Sharp Authorized Pr ojector Dealer or Service Center replace lamp if rupture occurs. • Do not remove the lamp ca ge directly after operation of the pr ojector . The lamp may be e xtremely hot. W ait [...]

48 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Pr ojection Lamp 1 Connect the power cor d. Reset the lamp timer . 1 Press KEYST ONE (+) and KEYST ONE (–) simultaneously and ON/OFF at the same time. Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector . Resetting the lamp timer “ LAMP 0000H ” is displayed, indicating that the lamp time[...]

49 Appendix Appendix Using the Soft Carrying P ouch Use the soft carrying pouch to prevent damage to your projector and its lens when transporting. CAUTION • Do not lift or carry the projector by the lens or the lens cap as this may damage the lens. • Besides the pr ojector , do not put anything else into the soft carrying pouch. • Be sur e t[...]

50 Appendix Pin No. Name 1 T .M.D.S. Data 2  2 T .M.D.S. Data 2  3 T .M.D.S. Data 2/4 Shield 4 T .M.D.S. Data 4  * 2 5 T .M.D.S. Data 4  * 2 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 V ertical Sync 9 T .M.D.S. Data 1  10 T .M.D.S. Data 1  11 T .M.D.S. Data 1/3 Shield 12 T .M.D.S. Data 3  * 2 13 T .M.D.S. Data 3  * 2 14  5 V Power 15 Groun[...]

51 Appendix Pin No. Signal Name 1 VCC (USB) USB Power 2 RD Receive Data 3 SD Send Data 4 USB (  ) USB Data (  ) 5 GND Signal Ground 6 USB (  ) USB Data (  ) 7 NC (Reserved) RS-232C T erminal: 7-pin Mini DIN female connector 4 6 7 5 3 21 OUTPUT (INPUT 1) Signal P or t: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector RGB output Analog 1 Video output ([...]

52 Appendix PC contr ol A computer can be used to control the pr ojector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately) to the projector . (See page 17 for connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial por t settings of the computer to match that of the table. Signal format: Confor ms to RS-232C standar d. Baud rate[...]

53 Appendix Horizontal Frequency: 31.5 – 80 kHz V er tical Fr equency: 56 – 85 Hz Pixel Clock: 25 – 135 MHz Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals SXGA (1,280  1,024) compatible in intelligent compr ession XGA (1,024  768) compatible in intelligent compression (PG-M15S only) Computer Compatibility Char t PC/ MAC/ WS Ho[...]

54 Appendix Specifications Product type Model Video system Display method DMD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Component input signal Horizontal resolution Computer RGB input signal Pixel clock V er tical fr equency Horizontal frequency Audio input signal Audio output Speaker system Rated voltage Inp[...]

55 Appendix 2 19 / 32 (66) 6 59 / 64 (176) 1 (25.5) 31 / 32 (24.5) 8 55 / 64 (225) 3 1 / 64 (76.5) 33 / 64 (13) 1 / 3 (3) 4 3 / 4 (120.5) 6 1 / 32 (153) Units: inches (mm) T op View Rear View Side View Front Vie w Bottom View Dimensions[...]

56 Appendix Anti-aliasing digital keystone correction Function to digitally correct a distorted image when the projector is set up at an angle. Aspect ratio Width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4 : 3. There ar e also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and 21 : 9. A uto sync Optimizes p[...]

57 Appendix Inde x M MENU button .................................................................... 26 MOUSE button ................................................................. 25 MOUSE port ..................................................................... 24 O ON/OFF button ...............................................................[...]

58 Appendix For SHARP Assistance If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this pr ojector , first refer to the “ T r oubleshooting ” section on page 48. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the Service Department of your nearest SHARP Authorized Distributor . USA Sharp Electr onics Corporation[...]

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