Sharp XG-C465X-L manual

DA TA PR OJECT OR MODEL XG-C465X-L XG-C435X-L OPERA TION MANU AL Introduction Quic k Start Setup Connections Basic Operation Useful Features Appendix[...]

IMPOR T ANT • For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector , please recor d the Model and Serial Numbers located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information. • Before r ecycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accesso[...]

-1 Introduction Before using the pr ojector , please read this operation man ual 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[...]

-2 PR ODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes tin-lead solder , and lamp containing a small amount of mercury . Disposal of these materials may be r egulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, the Electr onics Industries Alliance: www .eiae.org, the lamp recycling organiza[...]

-3 Introduction -43 Useful Features Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be performed by using the b uttons on the projector. MENU button MOUSE/Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) RETURN button ENTER button • Press RETURN to return to previous screen when the m[...]

-4 Contents Preparing Useful Features Menu Items ................................................... 40 Using the Menu Screen ............................... 43 Menu Selections (Adjustments) ......................... 43 Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) ........ 45 Selecting the Picture Mode ............................... 45 Adjusting the Im[...]

-5 Introduction Reference Appendix Maintenance ................................................. 56 Replacing the Air Filter ................................ 57 Replacing the Air Filter ...................................... 57 Maintenance Indicators ............................... 59 Regarding the Lamp .................................... 61 Lamp [...]

-6 PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can w ork with the pr ojector . T o utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe ® Reader ® on your computer (Windows ® or Macintosh ® ). Please download Adobe ® Reader ® from the Inter net ( http://www .adobe .com). Accessing the PDF Manuals For Windows[...]

-7 Introduction 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future r eference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructi[...]

-8 Ensur e that you read the following safeguar ds when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ Potential hazard of glass par- ticles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Shar p A uthorized Pro- jector Dealer or Service Cen- ter for replacement. See “Re garding the Lamp” on page 61 . Caution [...]

-9 Introduction Caution regarding usage of the projector ■ When using the projector , t a ke care not to sub- ject it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in damage. T ake e xtra care with the lens. I f you are not to use the projector for a long time, make certain you unplug the po wer cord from the wall outlet, and disconnect an [...]

-10 Accessories Remote control <RRMCGA623WJSA> Tw o R-6 batter ies (“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar) Po wer cord * F or U .S., Canada, etc. (6' (1.8 m)) <QACCD A007WJPZ> F or Europe , except U .K. (6' (1.8 m)) <QACCV A011WJPZ> * Which pow er cords are supplied along with your projector depends on the region. Use[...]

-11 Introduction Optional lenses ■ Lens Projection distance for 100" screen size Wide-zoom lens ( × 1.5 – 1.9) AN-C12MZ 9'11" – 12'5" (3.0 m – 3.8 m) T ele-zoom lens ( × 2.2 – 2.8) AN-C18MZ 14'10" – 18'10" (4.5 m – 5.7 m) T ele-zoom lens ( × 3.3 – 5.1) AN-C27MZ 22' – 33'11&[...]

-12 43 MENU button For displaying adjustment and setting screens. 44 35 AUTO SYNC button For automatically adjusting images when connected to a computer. ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. 32 KEYSTONE button For entering the Keystone Correction mode. 30 STANDBY/ON button For turning the power on and putting the project[...]

-13 Introduction Projector (Rear View) * Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector . 56 Intake vent Carrying handle 15 Remote control senso[...]

-14 Remote Control 30 ST ANDBY button For putting the projector into standby mode . 32 KEYST ONE button For entering the K eystone Correction mode. 35 FREEZE button For freezing images . 36 MA GNIFY (Enlarge/Reduce) buttons For enlarging/reducing part of the image. 44 39 ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. 35 BREAK TIME[...]

-15 Introduction Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries 1 Pull down the tab on the cover and remove the cover towards the di- rection of the arro w . 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries making sure the po- larities correctly match the and marks inside the battery compartment. 3 Insert the lower tab of the cover into the openi[...]

-16 Quick Start 7 ST ANDBY button 3 ON button 6 COMPUTER 1 button 37 ST ANDBY/ON button 6 INPUT buttons 6 ENTER button 4 Height Adjustment buttons 5 Zoom knob 5 Focus ring 4 Tilt dial Page 18 1. Place the pr ojector facing a screen Pa g es 23, 30 Pag e 3 0 On the remote control On the projector This section shows the basic operation (projector conn[...]

-17 Quick Start Pag es 31, 32 4. Adjust the angle 5. Adjust the focus and the zoom 7. Tu rn the Power off Pag e 3 0 6. Select the INPUT mode Pag e 3 4 • • • • • This projector is equipped with an “Auto V -Keystone Correction” function that automatically corrects any trapezoidal distortion within the projected image. Bring the projecte[...]

-18 Setting Up the Projector For optimal image quality , position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the pr ojector’ s feet flat and level. Doing so will eliminate the need for Keystone correction and pr ovide the best image quality . (See page 32 .) Standard Setup (Front Projection) ■ Place the projector at the required distance fr[...]

-19 Setup Projection (PRJ) Mode The projector can use an y of the 4 projection modes, shown in the diagram below . Select the mode most appro- priate for the pr ojection setting in use . (Y ou can set the PRJ mode in “ SCR-ADJ” me nu . See page 50 .) ■ Ta b le mounted, front projection ■ Ceiling mounted, front projection [Menu item ➞ “F[...]

-20 Standard Zoom Lens F1.7-F1.9, f=28.0-33.6 mm Setting Up the Projector Note • Allow a margin of error in the v alue in the diagrams abov e. • When the distance from the lens center to the bottom of the image [H] is a negativ e number , this indicates that the bottom of the image is below the lens center . • See page 18 about projection dis[...]

-21 Connections Samples of Cables f or Connection •F or more details of connection and cables, ref er to the operation manual of the connecting equipment. •Y ou ma y need other cables or connectors not listed below . T erminal on the projector COMPUTER/ COMPONENT 1, 2 D VI-D A UDIO (for COMPUTER/ COMPONENT 1, 2, D VI-D) D VI-D COMPUTER/ COMPONE[...]

-22 T erminal on the projector A UDIO (for COMPUTER/ COMPONENT 1, 2, D VI-D) A UDIO (for VIDEO , S-VIDEO) MONIT OR OUTPUT A UDIO (MONIT OR OUT) Equipment A udio-visual equipment Monitor Amplifier T erminal on connected equipment A udio output terminal T erminal f or using the dedicated cable A udio output terminal T erminal f or using the dedicated[...]

-23 Connections Connecting to a Computer Before connecting, ensure the power cor d of the projector fr om the A C outlet is unplugged, and that the devices to be connected are turned off . After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other de vices. When connecting a computer , ensure that it is the last device to be turned on a[...]

-24 When connecting with a D VI digital cable The projector emplo ys the D VI digital input ter minal f or direct input of Digital Video signals from a computer . * When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable , the volume le v el will be half of when using the ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable . Computer * ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable (commercially a[...]

-25 Connections Connecting to Video Equipment The image quality is highest in order of the Component signal, the RGB signal, the S-video signal and the Video signal. If y our audio-visual equipment has a component output terminal or RGB output ter minal, use the COMPUTER/COMPONENT terminal 1 or 2 on the projector for video connection. When connecti[...]

-26 When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal When connecting video equipment with video output terminal Note • When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the projector , use a com- mercially av ailable cab le that fits in the projector terminal you want to connect. RCA audio cable (commercially a[...]

-27 Connections Contr olling the Projector b y a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer , the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector . Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL ” contained on the supplied CD-ROM f or “RS-232C Specifications and Commands”. When connecting [...]

-28 To RGB input terminal RGB cable (commercially available) RGB cable To RGB output terminal To COMPUTER/ COMPONENT 1 input terminal To MONITOR OUT terminal Monitor Computer When connecting to the LAN terminal using a LAN cable Note • When connecting to hub , use straight-through Category 5 (CA T .5) type cab le (commercially availab le). • Wh[...]

-29 Connections A udio signals input from equipment connected to each audio input terminal of the projector can be output to audio equipment. Note • Tu rn off the po wer of both the projector and audio equipment when connecting. • When tur ning off the pow er in the case of connecting an amplifier or other audio equipment, first turn off the po[...]

-30 AC socket To AC outlet T urning the Projector On/Off Info • When “Auto Restart” is set to “On”: If the power cord is unplugged fr om the outlet or the breaker switch is turned off when the pr ojector is on, then the projector automatically turns on when the power cord is plugged into the AC outlet or the breaker switch is turned on. ([...]

-31 Basic Operation Image Projection Height Adjustment button Side View Lens center T op View Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet when the screen is located higher than the projector , the screen is inclined or when the installation site is slightly inclined. Install the projector so that [...]

-32 Image Projection END TESTP A TTERN ADJUST RESET H&V KEYST ONE H: 0 V: 0 " On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode) KEYSTONE button MOUSE/Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) RETURN button Note • Press RETURN to return to the default set- ting. • Straight lines or the edges of images may appear jagged while adjusting t[...]

-33 Basic Operation Adjusting the Lens The image is focused and adjusted to the screen size using the focus ring or zoom knob on the projector . 1 The focus is adjusted by rotat- ing the focus ring. 2 Zooming is adjusted by moving the zoom knob. Focus ring Zoom knob Zoom in Zoom out[...]

-34 Image Projection COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, D VI, S-VIDEO , VIDEO buttons V OL +/– (V olume) buttons AV MUTE button Switching the Input Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the con- nected equipment. Press COMPUTER1/2 , DVI , S-VIDEO or VIDEO on the remote control to se- lect the input mode. • When you press INPUT on the projector or DVI[...]

-35 Basic Operation Displaying and Setting the Break Timer 1 Press BREAK TIMER . • The timer starts to count down from 5 min- utes. On-screen display 2 Press ' / " / / | to adjust the length of the break time. • Increases with ' or | 5 minutes s 6 minutes s 60 minutes • Shortens with or " 4 minutes s 3 minutes s 1 minu[...]

-36 Selecting the Picture Mode Y ou can select the appropriate picture mode f or the projected ima ge, such as mo vie or video game. Press PICTURE MODE . • When pressing PICTURE MODE , the picture mode changes in the following order: STANDARD PRESENTATION MOVIE GAME sRGB Note • See page 45 for details on the picture mode. * “sRGB” is displa[...]

-37 Basic Operation Resize Mode This function allows y ou to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image. De- pending on the input signal, y ou can choose a desired image. Press RESIZE . • See page 49 for setting on menu screen. RESIZE button COMPUTER STRETCH For 4:3 screen For 16:9 screen Input signal Image type NORMAL FULL BO[...]

-38 VIDEO/DTV Image Projection About Copyrights • When using the RESIZE function to select an image size with a diff erent aspect ratio to a TV program or video image, the image will look diff erent from its or iginal appearance . K eep this in mind while choosing an image size. • The use of the Resize or Keystone Correction function to compres[...]

-39 Basic Operation Using the Remote Control as the Wireless Computer Mouse When connecting the projector and the computer with a USB cable, you can use the remote control as the computer mouse. If the computer is placed too far away from the projector to be connected via the USB cable, the separately sold remote receiver (AN-MR2) makes it possible[...]

-40 Menu Items The follo wing shows the items that can be set in the pr ojector . “Picture” menu +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 Tint Color Reset Sharp Bright +30 -30 Contrast Red Blue Progressive Picture Main Menu Sub Menu CLR Temp Page 45 Page 45 Page 45 Page 45 Page 46 Page 45 Picture Mode Standard Presentation Movie Game sRG[...]

-41 Useful Features “Screen adjustment (SCR-ADJ)” menu On Off On Off Main Menu Sub Menu OSD Display Background Logo Blue None Normal Full Dot By Dot Area Zoom V-Stretch Border Stretch Center Upper Right Lower Right Upper Left Lower Left Menu Position Page 50 Resize Page 49 Page 50 Page 50 Auto V-Keystone Page 49 Page 49 Page 49 +96 -96 Image Sh[...]

-42 “Network” menu “Projector adjustment (PRJ-ADJ)” menu Main Menu Network Page 54 On Off IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Page 54 TCP/IP Page 55 DHCP Client Page 55 Page 55 Password Old Password New Password Reconfirm MAC Address Page 55 Projector *2 *1 *2 On Off Normal High LAN/RS232C Monitor Out RS-232C PRJ-ADJ Enable Disable 9600 bps 3840[...]

-43 Useful Features Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be perf ormed by using the buttons on the projector . MENU button MOUSE/Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) RETURN button ENTER button • Press RETURN to return to previous screen when the menu is displaye[...]

-44 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " and select “Bright” to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. To adjust the pro- jected image while watching it Press ENTER . • The selected item (e.g. “Bright”) is dis- played by itself at the bottom of the screen. • When pressing ' ' [...]

-45 Useful Features Menu operation Page 43 1 1 1 1 1 Selecting the Picture Mode Picture Adjustment (“Picture” men u) • “sRGB” is displayed only when RGB signal is input. • Y ou can set or adjust each item in the “Picture” menu to your pref erence. Any changes y ou make are retained in memor y . Note • Y ou can also press PICTURE M[...]

-46 4 4 4 4 4 Selecting the Progressive Mode 5 5 5 5 5 Selecting the Film Mode This function provides high-quality playback of images originally projected at 24 fps, such as movies on DVDs. Description Films are detected automatically . Films are not detected. Selectable items Auto Off Note • When using progressive inputs, “Film Mode” cannot [...]

-47 Useful Features 0 0 0 0 Phase Clock Pict. SIG – ADJ SCR PRJ Net. H-Pos V-Pos Reset Auto 640 x 480 On Standard Auto SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END Resolution Auto Sync Signal Type Dynamic Range Video System Signal Info : 800 x 600 H 60.3 kHz / V 37.8 Hz 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 Signal Adjustment (“SIG-ADJ” Men u) 1 1 1 1 1 Adjusting the Computer Image If[...]

-48 Menu operation Page 43 7 7 7 7 7 Checking the Input Signal This function allows you to check the current in- put signal information. Note • The Video signal can only be set in VIDEO or S-VIDEO mode. • When “Video System” is set to “A uto”, you may not receiv e a clear picture due to signal differ- ences. Should this occur, s witch t[...]

-49 Useful Features Resize 0 0 0 Image Shift H-Keystone V-Keystone Auto V-Keystone Center On On Normal Logo Front English SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END OSD Display Background Menu Position PRJ Mode Language Pict. SIG SCR-ADJ PRJ Net. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Screen Adjustment (“SCR-ADJ” Men u) Menu operation Page 43 1 1 1 1 1 Setting the Resize Mode Note ?[...]

-50 Menu operation Page 43 Selectable items Logo Blue None Description SHARP default image Blue screen Black screen 5 5 5 5 5 Selecting a Startup and Background Image Description Displa yed on the center of the image . Displayed on the upper right of the image. Displayed on the lower right of the image. Displayed on the upper left of the image. Dis[...]

-51 Useful Features Auto Power Off Auto Restart System Sound Speaker Audio Out 9600bps Enable On On On FAO On Enable Normal Disable SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END Monitor Out LAN/RS232C RS-232C Fan Mode System Lock All reset Lamp Timer (Life) [ 0]h [ 0] min ( 100%) Pict. SIG SCR PRJ-ADJ Net. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 q w Menu operation Page 43 Description Th[...]

-52 Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“PRJ-ADJ” menu) Menu operation Page 43 Setting/Changing the keycode 1 Select “System Lock”, then press ENTER or | | | | | . 2 Select “Next”, then press ENTER . • The screen for entering the keycode appears. 3 Press the 4 buttons on the remote control or on the projector to enter the prese[...]

-53 Useful Features Menu operation Page 43 5 Enter the same keycode in “Reconfirm”. Note To cancel the keycode that y ou have al- ready set • Press " on the projector for four times in steps 4 and 5 above. When the System Lock is set • When System Lock is set, the keycode input screen appears after the power is turned on. When it ap- p[...]

-54 Setting up the Projector Network Environment (“Network” menu) 1 1 1 1 1 Setting a Password If you do not want others to change the setting for the “Network” menu, set a password. Setting a Password 1 Select “Pass word”, then press | | | | | . • The screen for entering the password ap- pears. 2 Press ' ' ' ' &ap[...]

-55 Useful Features 2 2 2 2 2 DHCP Client Setting Connect the LAN cable before turning the pro- jector on. If not, the DHCP Client function does not work. Select “On” for “DHCP Client”. “Obtaining IP Address...” appears, then the menu screen appears. Confirm the parameters of IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gatew ay on the TCP/IP screen. If[...]

-56 Cleaning the lens ■ Use a commercially available blower or lens clean- ing paper (for glasses and camera lenses) for clean- ing the lens. Do not use any liquid type cleaning agents, as the y may w ear off the coating film on the surface of the lens. ■ As the surf ace of the lens can easily get damaged, be careful not to scrape or hit the le[...]

-57 Appendix Replacing the Air Filter • This projector is equipped with air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector . • Ask your nearest Sharp A uthorized Pro- jector Dealer or Service Center to ex- c hange the filter (PFILD A022WJKZ) when it is no longer possible to clean. Replacing the Air Filter 1 Press ST ANDBY/ON[...]

-58 5 Place a replacement air filter . • Place the new air filter onto the filter co ver . 6 Replace the filter co ver . • Slide the filter cover in the direction of the arrow to close it. Note • Ensure the filter cov er is securely installed. The power will not turn on unless it is correctly in- stalled. Replacing the Air Filter[...]

-59 Appendix Po w er indicator Lamp indicator T emperature warning indicator Maintenance Indicators Maintenance Indicators ■ The warning lights on the projector indicate pr oblems inside the projector . ■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the pr ojector will enter the standby mo[...]

-60 Maintenance indicator Problem Cause P ossible solution T emperature warning indicator Normal Abnormal Off Red on (Standby) The internal temperature is abnormally high. Abnormal • Blocked air intake • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation (see page 8 ). • Cooling fan break- down • Internal circuit failure • Clogged [...]

-61 Appendix Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp unit (optional: AN-C430LP) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality . The lamp life (per centage) can be checked with the on-screen displa y . See page 53 . ■ Purc hase a replacement lamp unit o[...]

-62 Regarding the Lamp Securing screws Optional accessory Lamp unit AN-C430LP Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit W arning! • Do not remov e the lamp unit from the pro- jector right after use. The lamp and par ts around the lamp will be v er y hot and may cause burn or injur y . Info • Do not touch the glass surf ace of the lamp unit or the i[...]

-63 Appendix User service screw (for lamp unit cover) AC socket 5 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compar tment. Fasten the securing screws . 6 Replace the lamp unit cover . • Align the lamp unit cov er and slide it to close. Then tighten the user service screw to secure the lamp unit co ver . Info • I[...]

-64 Storing the Pr ojector Lens cap Fixing band Info How to Use the Storage Case When storing the projector , attac h the lens cap to the lens, and place it in the supplied storage case. 1 Open the cover of the stora ge case . 2 Place the projector into the stor - ag e case . • Ensure the projector has cooled down sufficiently bef ore placing it [...]

-65 Appendix Note • This projector ma y not be able to displa y images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CR T/LCD) mode. Should this occur , tur n off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the displa y data in “CR T only” mode . Details on how to change displa y modes can be found in y our notebook computer’ s operation[...]

-66 Tr oubleshooting Check • Projector pow er cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Po w er to the external connected devices is off . • The selected input mode is wrong. • The A V MUTE function is working. • Cables incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector . • Remote control batteries hav e run out. • External ou[...]

-67 Appendix Check Problem P age An unusual sound is occasionally heard from the cabinet. Maintenance indicator illuminates or b links in red. The projector cannot be turned on or put into the standby mode using the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector . Picture is green with component input signals (COMPUTER/ COMPONENT 1, 2, DVI-D) . Picture is pin[...]

-68 For SHARP Assistance If y ou encounter any pr oblems during setup or operation of this projector , first refer to the “T roubleshooting” section on pages 66 and 67 . If this operation manual does not answer y our question, please contact the SHARP Service depar tments listed belo w. U .S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-88[...]

-69 Appendix Specifications As a par t of policy of continuous improv ement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes f or product improv ement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal v alues of production units. There may be some de viations from these values in individual units . [...]

-70 2D Progressiv e ......................................................... 4 6 3D Progressiv e ......................................................... 4 6 AC socket ................................................................. 30 Adjustment buttons ................................................... 43 All Reset ...........................[...]

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