Sharp XV-Z7000E manual

1 Important Information IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Colour LCD Projector , please r ecor d the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this infor mation. Befor e recycling the packaging, please be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of [...]

2 Important Information WARNING: The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the pr ojector is turned off. During normal operation, when tur ning the power off always use the ON/OFF button on the pr ojector or the PO WER button on the remote contr ol. Ensur e the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the pow[...]

3 Important Information Impor tant Safeguar ds A TTENTION: Please read all of these instructions before y ou operate y our LCD Projector for the fir st time . Save these instructions for future ref erence . For your own protection and pr olonged operation of your LCD Projector , be sure to r ead the following “ Important Safeguards ” car efully[...]

4 Important Information Outstanding Features 1. WIDESCREEN IMA GES Allows projection of DVD, DTV and other anamorphic images r ecorded in widescreen format with a 16:9 aspect ratio. (Page 31) 2. BRIGHTNESS SWITCHO VER FUNCTION Function with toggle switch to control the quantity of pr ojected light. Select “ ON ” or “ OFF ” to decrease or in[...]

5 Important Information Important Information Contents Important Safeguards …………………………… 3 Outstanding Features …………………………… 4 Contents …………………………………………… 5 Usage Guidelines ………………………………… 6 P ar t Names ………………………………………?[...]

6 Important Information Usage Guidelines T emperature Monitor Function If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problems or a dirty air filter , “ TEMP . ” will appear in the lower -left corner of the picture. If the temperature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator on the projector will flash, a[...]

7 Important Information P ar t Names PICT MODE/ENTER button Pr ojector Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual wher e the topic is explained. Fr ont and T op View Cooling fan (Exhaust vent) ON/OFF button POWER indicator INPUT/BACK button KEYSTONE/Adjustment ( ∂ / ƒ ) buttons ZOOM knob FOCUS ring LAMP REPLACEMENT ind[...]

8 Important Information Front Vie w P ar t Names T op Vie w Remote Contr ol VOL POWER MUTE BACK MENU ENTER RGB/ COMPONENT INPUT 1 PICT MODE AUTO SYNC INPUT 2 GAMMA KEYSTONE VIDEO FREEZE S-VIDEO CLR TEMP 16 16 12 20 16 16 16 16 19 15 20 20 20 26 31 30 29 28 KEYSTONE buttons POWER button BACK button MENU button AUTO SYNC button GAMMA button FREEZE bu[...]

9 Important Information P ar t Names Attaching the Rubber Leg Tips The rubber leg tips are pr ovided to prevent the r emote control fr om skidding and shaking over a flat sur face. P ositioning the Remote Contr ol The remote contr ol can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown below . • The signal from the r emote control can be [...]

10 Setup & Connections Setup & Connections Supplied Accessories Remote contr ol T wo AAA size batteries Power cord For Europe, Hong Kong and Singapor e For Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania (For Europe, except U.K.) (For U.K., Hong Kong and Singapor e) Rubber leg tips for remote contr ol • The configuration of wall outlets differs from [...]

11 Setup & Connections Connecting the Pr ojector Connecting the P ower Cor d Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the back of the pr ojector . Power cord 1 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the S-VIDEO INPUT terminal, or one end of the video cable to the VIDEO INPUT terminal on the projector and the video output terminal on [...]

12 Setup & Connections Connecting the Projector INPUT 2 N ENT AUDIO INPUT RGB /COMPONENT P R (INPUT 1, 2) RS-232C INPUT 1 INPUT 2 /COMPONENT AUDIO INPUT RGB /COMPONENT C R C B Y (INPUT 1, 2) Connecting an audio visual source (DTV decoder or D VD play er) using the RCA input 1 Connect each RCA connector to the corresponding INPUT 1/COMPONENT ter[...]

13 Setup & Connections Connecting the Projector Connecting other compatible computer s When connecting the pr ojector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) or Mac- intosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for mor e infor mation. When connecting this projector to a computer[...]

14 Setup & Connections RS-232C INPUT 1 /C O P B Y Connecting RS-232C P or t When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cr oss type, sold separately), the computer can be used to contr ol the projector and check the status of the projector . See pages 43 and 44 for details. 1 Connect the [...]

15 Operation 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 red and the projector enters standby mode. • If the side filter cover is not securely installed, the POWER indicator flashes. POWER LAMP TEMP. ON/OFF KEYSTONE Projector Maintenanc[...]

16 Operation Basic Operations Projector Remote control ON/OFF POWER LAMP TEMP. KEYSTONE INPUT BACK ENTER MENU PICT MODE VOL POWER MUTE BACK MENU ENTER RGB/ COMPONENT INPUT 1 PICT MODE AUTO SYNC INPUT 2 GAMMA KEYSTONE VIDEO FREEZE S-VIDEO CLR TEMP 8 5 6 7 EXAMPLE 8 5 Press INPUT on the projector , INPUT 1 , INPUT 2 , S-VIDEO or VIDEO on the remote c[...]

17 Operation 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 centr ed in the middle of the screen. If the lens centre is not perpendicular to the scr een, the image will be[...]

18 Operation Setting up the Screen Using the Adjustment Feet Y ou can adjust the height of the image by raising the projector with the foot releases. 1 Press the foot r eleases and lift the projector to the desir ed angle. (Adjustable up to approximately 7 ° fr om the standard position.) 2 Remove your hands from the foot r eleases. Once the adjust[...]

19 Operation Setting up the Screen Projector Digital K eystone Correction Remote control • 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 , or by setting “ Keystone ” correction in the GUI menu. [...]

20 Operation Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Men u Screens Projector Remote control This pr ojector has three sets of menu scr eens (INPUT 1 or 2 (COMPONENT), INPUT 2 (RGB) and S-VIDEO or VIDEO) that allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. These menu scr eens can be operated from the pr ojector or the remote control w[...]

21 Operation Items on the INPUT 1 or 2 (COMPONENT) Mode Menu Bar Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Items on the INPUT 2 (RGB) Mode Menu Bar Main menu Main menu Sub menu Sub menu *1 “ Signal T ype ” does not appear when the INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) mode is selected. *2 “ Progr essive ” only appears when receiving a 480i signal[...]

22 Operation *3 “ Tint ” does not appear when r eceiving “ PA L ” , “ SECAM ” , “ P AL M ” , “ P AL N “ or “ P AL (60Hz) ” in the S-VIDEO or VIDEO mode. Items on the S-VIDEO or VIDEO Mode Menu Bar Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Main menu Sub menu Options Signal Info Lamp Timer Language English PRJ Mode[...]

23 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[...]

24 Operation All image adjustment items are returned to the factory preset settings. Picture Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Y ou can adjust the projector ’ s picture to your prefer - ences with the following pictur e settings. Description of Adjustment Items Projector For less contrast For less brightness For weaker red For weaker blue For les[...]

25 Operation Picture Adjustments Projector Remote Control Selecting the Signal T ype This function allows you to select the input signal type (RGB or COMPONENT) for INPUT 2 port. 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Pictur e ” in INPUT 2 (RGB) mode, and then press ENTER . 3 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Signal T ype ” , and then press E[...]

26 Operation Computer Ima g e Adjustments (INPUT 2 (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 . • The sync adjustment is automatically made each time the projector is turned on while connected to a computer or the input selection [...]

27 Operation Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 2 (RGB) mode onl y) Adjusting the Computer Image When displaying computer patterns which are very detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), inter ference may occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the screen. Should this occur , ad[...]

Useful Features 28 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. 1 Press FREEZE on the remote contr ol to freeze the image. 2 Press FREEZE again to return to the m[...]

Useful Features 29 Adjusting the Colour T emperature Remote contr ol This function can be used to adjust the colour temperature to suit the type of image input to the projector (video, computer image, TV br oadcast, etc.). Decrease the colour temperatur e to create warmer , reddish images for natural flesh tones. Incr ease the colour temperatur e t[...]

Useful Features 30 • 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. • When you ar e disp[...]

Useful Features 31 Selecting the Picture Displa y Mode Remote control This function allows you to modify or customise the picture display mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose the picture display mode pr eferred. 1 Press PICT MODE . Each time PICT MODE is pressed, the pictur e mode changes as shown below . E[...]

Useful Features 32 This function allows you to check the curr ent input signal information and the accumulated lamp usage time. 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Options ” , and then press ENTER . The current input signal information and the lamp usage time will be displayed. • It is recommended that the lamp be r eplaced after appr[...]

Useful Features 33 Selecting a Bac kgr ound Image This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the pr ojector . Description of Bac kground Images 1 Press MENU . 2 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Options ” , and then pr ess ENTER . 3 Press ∂ / ƒ to select “ Background ” , and then press ENTER . 4 Press[...]

Useful Features 34 Rever se/In ver t Ima g e Function This projector is equipped with a r everse/inver t image function which allows you to r everse or inver t the pro- jected image for various applications. Description of Pr ojected Images ON/OFF POWER LAMP TEMP. KEYSTONE INPUT BACK ENTER MENU PICT MODE VOL POWER MUTE BACK MENU ENTER 2 , 3 2 , 3 1[...]

35 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Air Filter Maintenance Maintenance & T r oub leshooting Air Filter Maintenance Right Side View Air filter • This projector is equipped with an air filter to ensur e the optimal operating condition of the pr ojector . • The air filter should be cleaned ever y 100 hours of use. Clean the filters more ofte[...]

36 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Air Filter Maintenance 1 3 2 Remo ve the filter cover . 1 Remove the air filter stopper . 2 Remove the air filter . T ur n over the projector . Press the tab and remove the filter cover in the dir ection of the arrow . Remo ve the air filter . Replacing the air filter Ta b Disconnect the power cord. Unplug the [...]

37 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Lamp/Maintenance Indicator s Maintenance Indicators POWER LAMP TEMP. ON/OFF KEYSTONE • 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 war ns that the projector is too hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator[...]

38 Maintenance & T roubleshooting VOL POWER MUTE BACK MENU ON/OFF POWER Replacing the Pr ojection Lamp It is recommended that the lamp be r eplaced after approximately 900 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration of the picture and colour quality . Car efully change the lamp by following the steps below . If the ne[...]

39 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Pr ojection Lamp 1 Connect the power cord. Reset the lamp timer . Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector . Resetting the lamp timer 2 • Reset the lamp timer only after replacing the lamp. 1 Press KEYST ONE ∂ and KEYST ONE ƒ on the projector at the same time. 2 Press INPUT and[...]

40 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Using the K ensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standar d connector for use with a Kensington Micr oSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secur e the projector . Kensington Security Standard connector Check • Projecto[...]

41 Appendix Appendix Attaching the Lens Cap Put on the lens cap to prevent damage to the lens when transporting the pr ojector . A lens cap strap is provided to pr event the loss of the lens cap. 1 Attach the lens cap strap to the lens cap. 2 Attach the lens cap strap to the pr ojector . 3 Attach the lens cap to the projector with the lens cap e ye[...]

42 Appendix Connection Pin Assignments INPUT 2 P or t: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector Computer Input Analog 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green/sync on gr een) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Not connected 5. Composite sync 6. GND (red) 7. GND (green/sync on gr een) 8. GND (blue) 9. Not connected 10. Not connected 11. GND 12. Bi-directional dat[...]

43 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 14 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 standard. Baud rate:[...]

44 Appendix RS-232C P or t Specifications • If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space. If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND C1 A A P P I I I I I M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M V V V V V V V V V R R R R R P P O O V V R R C E E E E E [...]

45 Appendix Horizontal Frequency: 15 – 80 kHz V ertical Frequency: 43 – 85 Hz Pixel Clock: 12 – 108 MHz Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals SXGA (1,280  1,024) compatible in intelligent compr ession Computer Compatibility Char t • This projector may not be able to display images fr om notebook computers in simultaneo[...]

46 Appendix Specifications Product type Model Video system Display method LCD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Component input signal Horizontal resolution Audio output Computer RGB input signal Pixel clock V ertical frequency Horizontal frequency Computer control signal Speaker system Rated voltage [...]

47 Appendix RS-232C INPUT 1 INPUT 2 /COMPONENT AUDIO INPUT RGB /COMPONENT C R C B Y (INPUT 1, 2) 100-240V ON/OFF POWER LAMP TEMP. KEYSTONE INPUT BACK ENTER MENU PICT MODE VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT (S-VIDEO, VIDEO INPUT) LR FOCUS ZOOM 169.5 82 207 42 32 260 58 118 8 Units: mm T op View Rear Vie w Dimensions Side View Front Vie w Bottom V[...]

48 Appendix Glossar y Active digital keystone correction Corrects keystone distortion caused when the projected image is not perpendicular to the scr een. This method provides not only horizontal corr ection, but ver tical as well, thus maintaining the original 4:3 aspect ratio and eliminating jag lines. Aspect ratio Width and height ratio of an im[...]