DATA PROJECTOR MODEL PG-D3550W PG-D3050W PG-D2870W OPERATION MANUAL PG-D3550W/PG-D3050W...
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• For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector, please record the Model and Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this information. • Before recycling the packag ing, please ensure that you have checked the con- tents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories”...
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The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Authorized representative responsible for the European Union Community Market SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg or coloured green E.U. ONLY...
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De meegeleverde CD-ROM bevat handleidingen in het Engels, Duits, Frans, Spaans, Italiaans, Nederlands, Zweeds, Portugees, Chinees, Koreaans en Arabisch. Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig door voor u de projector in gebruik neemt. Den medföljande CD-ROM-skivan innehåller bruksanvisningar på engelska, tyska, franska, spanska, italienska, holländska, svenska, portugisiska, kinesiska, koreanska och arabiska.
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2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notifi cation of inspection, modifi cation, or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY”...
* If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. * If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair.
Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) ENTER button MENU button Menu Selections (Quick Start Menu) • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector. Press MENU. • The “Quick Start Menu” screen for the selected Input mode is displayed.
Setup and Projection ... 16 Setup Setting Up the Projector ...18 Video Setup... 18 Setting Up the Projector ... 18 Standard Setup (Front Projection) ... 18 Screen Size and Projection Distance ... 19 Projection (PRJ) Mode ... 20 Ceiling-Mount Setup ... 20...
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Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit ... 61 Resetting the Lamp Timer ... 62 Storing the Projector ...63 How to Use the Storage Case ... 63 Compatibility Chart ...64 Troubleshooting ...65 For SHARP Assistance ...67 Specifi cations ...68 Dimensions ...69 Index ...70...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these instructions for later use. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS.
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15. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fi re or electric shock. 16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fi...
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As long as the projector is regularly cleaned, use in these environments will not reduce the overall operation life of the unit. Internal cleaning should only be performed by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Rest your eyes occasionally.
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Caution regarding usage of the projector ■ If you are not to use the projector for a long time or before moving the projector, make certain you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables connected to it.
RS-232C Specifi cations and Commands ····································· 4 Operating the Projector Using the PJLink Setting up the Projector Network Environment ·························· 11 Controlling the Projector via LAN ··············································· 17 Resetting the Lamp Timer of the Projector via LAN···················· 22 Troubleshooting ·········································································· 24 ® ®...
(6' (1.8 m)) <QACCDA007WJPZ> <QACCVA011WJPZ> * Which power cords are supplied along with your projector depends on the region. Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country. • Operation manuals (this manual <TINS-E588WJZZ>, OPERATION MANUAL FOR STEREOSCOPIC 3D PROJECTION <TINS-E643WJZZ>...
PG-D2870W PG-D2870W Front View Exhaust vent Zoom ring (except PG-D2870W) For enlarging/reducing the picture. Focus ring For adjusting the focus. Lens shutter 26, 30 HEIGHT ADJUST lever...
Rear View (Terminals) LAN terminal Terminal for controlling the projector using a computer via network. RS-232C terminal Terminal for controlling the projector using a computer. USB terminal Terminal connecting with the USB terminal on the computer for using the supplied remote control as the computer mouse.
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ON button For turning the power on. STANDBY button For putting the projector into the Standby mode. INPUT buttons ( / ) For switching Input mode. BREAK TIMER button For displaying the break time.
Battery fl uid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore ensure you wipe them fi rst and then remove them using a cloth. • The batteries included with this projector may run down in a short period, depending on how they are kept. Be sure to replace them as soon as possible with new batteries. •...
Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector and the computer is explained using one example. 1. Place the projector facing a wall or a screen 2. Connect the projector to the computer and plug the power...
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7. Turn the computer on 8. Turn the power off Press STANDBY/ON on the projector or STANDBY on the remote control, and then press the button again while the confi rmation message is displayed to put the projector into Standby mode. On the...
Setting Up the Projector Video Setup If using this projector outside the U.S.A., please change setting to “0 IRE” in Video Setup. (See page 46.) Setting Up the Projector For optimal image quality, position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector's feet fl...
40" (102 cm) 81 cm (32") 61 cm (24") When using the projector with screen sizes not listed in the above charts, calculate the values according to the formulas. L1: Minimum projection distance (m/ft) PG-D3550W/ L2: Maximum projection distance (m/ft)
[Menu item ➞ “Rear”] a Ceiling-Mount Setup It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount adaptor and unit for this installation. Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the recommended ceiling-mount adaptor and unit (sold separately).
Depending on the computer you are using, an image may not be projected unless the computer's external output port is switched on (e.g. Press “Fn” and “F5” keys simultaneously when using a SHARP notebook computer). Refer to the specifi c instructions in your computer's operation manual to enable your computer's external output port.
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“COMPUTER2 Select” to “Input” before connecting the external equipment. (See page 52.) • When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the projector, use a commercially available cable that fi ts in the projector terminal you want to connect. •...
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• RGB signals and Component signals can be output to the monitor. HDMI input video signal would not be output. This projector is able to process the following signals when connected to HDMI equipment: • Video signal: For details, see “Digital Support” in the list of “Compatibility Chart” on page 64.
Controlling the Projector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS- 232C adaptor (supplied) and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector.
When connecting to a computer, use a cross-over Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable (commercially available). Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the rear of the projector. Then plug into AC outlet. LINK LED (green) Illuminates when linked.
It should not be regarded as faulty operation. • If the projector is put into Standby mode and immediately turned on again, the lamp may take some time to start projection. •...
If you do not want to display the Setup Guide for the next time, set “Menu” - “SCR - ADJ” - “Setup Guide” to “Off”. (See page 49.) * The PG-D2870W model is not equipped with the ZOOM function. Adjusting the Projected Image...
When lowering the projector, be careful not to get your fi ngers caught in the area between the adjustment foot and the projector. • Hold the projector fi rmly while lifting or carrying. • Do not hold by the lens area. and 47.) Make small adjustments.
D3050W)/±XX (PG-D2870W) degrees and the screen can also be set up to an angle of approximately ±40 (PG-D3550W/D3050W)/ ±XX (PG-D2870W) degrees (When the Resize mode is set to “NORMAL” (see page 31)). Press KEYSTONE to enter the Keystone Correction mode.
Pressing AV MUTE again will turn the projected image back on. • When you close the lens shutter, the projector will be set to AV Mute mode and then the projector will be turned off automatically after about 30 minutes. INPUT buttons INPUT buttons...
Resize Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the Resize mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose a desired image. Press RESIZE. • See page for setting on menu screen. COMPUTER SVGA (800 ×...
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Image Projection (Continued) VIDEO/DTV Input signal Video/DTV Image type 4:3 aspect ratio 480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, NTSC, PAL, Squeeze SECAM Letter box 16:9 aspect ratio 720P, 1035I, 1080I, 1080P 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio 540P 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 aspect ratio in 16:9) : Cutout area on which images cannot be projected : Area on which the image is not included in the original signals *1 The Image Shift function can be used for these images.
(up to 60 minutes). Canceling the break timer display function Press BREAK TIMER. Note • The Break Timer is not available while the projector is operating the following functions. - Auto Sync - Freeze - AV Mute - Input Search Displaying the Pointer...
Operating with the Remote Control (Continued) Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) Auto Sync function works when detecting input signal after the projector turns on. Press AUTO SYNC to manually adjust with Auto Sync function. Note • When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual adjustments.
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 remote receiver (optional, AN-MR2) makes it possible to operate the projector with the remote control.
Menu Items The following shows the items that can be set in the projector. “Quick Start Menu” Main menu Quick Start Menu Input Search Start Page Resolution Page Resize Page Keystone +80 *1 +XX *2 Page Eco + Quiet [On/Off]...
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“Signal adjustment (SIG-ADJ)” menu Main menu SIG-ADJ Clock -150 +150 Page Phase H-Pos -150 +150 V-Pos Reset Page Resolution Page Signal Type Page Dynamic Range Page EDID Selection Video System Page Video Setup Page Signal Info Page *5 Items when inputting RGB signal through COMPUTER/COMPONENT 1 or 2.
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Menu Items (Continued) “Projector adjustment (PRJ-ADJ1/2)” menu Main menu PRJ-ADJ1 Auto Sync [On/Off] Page Page Auto Power Off [On/Off] Page Auto Restart [On/Off] Page Speaker [On/Off] Page RS-232C Page Fan Mode Page System Lock [Enable/Disable] Page Keylock [On/Off] Page Main menu...
Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) ENTER button MENU button Menu Selections (Quick Start Menu) • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector. Press MENU. • The “Quick Start Menu” screen for the selected Input mode is displayed.
The setting of Eco+Quiet mode will be made independently for each Input mode and each Picture mode. Menu Selections (Complete Menu) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector. Press MENU. • The “Quick Start Menu” screen is displayed.
• The adjustment is stored. Press MENU. • The menu screen will disappear. Note • The MENU button is not available while the projector is operating: - Auto Sync/Break Timer/Freeze/AV Mute/Input Search Picture Picture Picture Picture PRJ1 PRJ1 Picture Mode...
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” Menu) Q PAGE1 Picture Picture Mode Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Blue SEL./ADJ. ENTER 1 Selecting the Picture Mode Selectable Description items Standard For standard image Presentation Brightens portions of image for more enhanced presentations. Movie Gives natural tint to the projected image.
For less contrast. Bright For less brightness. Color* For less color intensity. Tint* For making skin tones purplish. Sharp* For less sharpness. Red* For weaker red. Blue* For weaker blue. BrilliantColor™* For making the effect weaker. *1 Not displayed in the RGB input mode.
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” Menu) (Continued) 5 Selecting the Film Mode This function provides high-quality playback of images originally projected at 24 fps, such as movies on DVDs. Selectable Description items Auto Films are detected automatically. Films are not detected. Note •...
Auto YPbPr 4 Selecting the Dynamic Range An optimum picture may not be displayed if an HDMI-capable device’s output signal type and the projector’s input signal type do not match. If this should occur, switch “Dynamic Range”. Selectable items Auto...
Signal Adjustment (“SIG-ADJ” Menu) (Continued) 5 -1 EDID Selection EDID (Extended Display Identifi cation Data) is data that enables a computer to make proper display settings. When you cannot fi nd the desired resolution on your computer, switch EDID selection. If still unsuccessful, reboot the computer.
Q button Note • The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to an angle of approximately ±40 (PG-D3550W/ D3050W)/±XX (PG-D2870W) degrees (When the Resize mode is set to “NORMAL”). • You can also press KEYSTONE on the Q button remote control to adjust Keystone Correction.
This does not necessarily indicate a problem with the projector. • If any button is pressed to call up the on- screen display while viewing a Closed Caption broadcast, the closed captions will disappear. PG-D2870W -XX − +XX -XX − +XX symbol to —...
7 Selecting the Background Image Selectable items Description Logo Sharp logo screen Blue Blue screen None — 8 Selecting the Setup Guide Selectable items Description Displaying the Setup Guide when turning the projector on. Not displaying the Setup Guide. 9 Reversing/Inverting...
1 Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) Selectable Description items Auto Sync adjustment will occur when the projector is turned on or when the input signals are switched, when connected to a computer. Auto Sync adjustment is not automatically performed. Note •...
Info • If you lose or forget your keycode, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center (see page 67). Even if the product warranty is valid, the keycode reset will incur a charge.
The Keylock function screen is displayed. Use this function to lock the operation buttons on the projector. (Except STANDBY/ON button) Note: You can release the keylock by holding down ENTER on the projector for about 5 seconds. Return SEL. ENTER Select “On”, then press ENTER.
The monitor output, RS-232C and Network functions are activated even if the projector is in Standby mode. STANDBY Audio Out You can set audio output from the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal of the projector that is in Standby mode. Selectable Description items...
Setting Up the Projector Network Environment (“Network” Menu) 1 Setting a Password If you do not want others to change the setting for the “Network” menu, set a password. a Setting a Password Select “Password”, then press ENTER or Q.
2 DHCP Client Setting Connect the LAN cable before turning the projector on. If not, the DHCP Client function does not work. Selectable items Description Obtains confi guration parameters for TCP/IP network automatically. Sets the TCP/IP manually. Select “On” for “DHCP Client”. “Obtaining IP Address...”...
You can confi rm the following items. Selectable Description items IP Address The IP address of the projector is displayed. MAC Address The MAC address of the projector is displayed. Projector The projector name is displayed. Link Displays the network connection status.
■ When the dirt is hard to remove, soak a cloth in a mild detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Strong cleaning detergents may discolor, warp or damage the coating on the projector.
Standby mode, follow the procedures given below. Top View About the temperature warning indicator If the temperature inside the projector increases, due to blockage of the air vents, or the setting location, the temperature warning indicator will blink. And if the temperature keeps on rising, “...
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If the power is turned off for a brief moment due to power outage or some other cause while using the projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after that, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red and the lamp may not be lit. In this case, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, replace the power cord in the AC outlet and then turn the power on again.
* If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. * If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair.
Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Warning! • Do not remove the lamp unit from the projector right after use. The lamp and parts around the lamp will be very hot and may cause burns or injury. Info • Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector.
If the lamp unit and lamp unit cover are not correctly installed, the power will not turn on, even if the power cord is connected to the projector. Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
Storing the Projector How to Use the Storage Case When storing the projector, close the lens shutter, and place it in the supplied storage case. Open the cover of the storage case. • Fold out the inner padding. Place the projector into the storage case.
The projection distance exceeds the focus range. • There is fog on the lens. If the projector is carried from a cold room into a warm room, or if it is suddenly heated, condensation may form on the surface of the lens and the image will become blurred. Set up the projector at least one hour before it is to be used.
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While the remaining lamp life draws to a close, replace the lamp. time to turn on. Picture is dark. • Operate the remote control while pointing it at the projector's remote The remote control control sensor. cannot be used. •...
For SHARP Assistance If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, fi rst refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on pages manual does not answer your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below. U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277) lcdsupport@sharpsec.com...
Dimensions (main body only) [W × H × D] Weight (approx.) As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi...