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Sharp Notevision PG-M15X Operation Manual

Sharp Notevision PG-M15X Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MODEL DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR...
  • Page 2 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/ EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/ 68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

  • Page 3: Operation Manual

    2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection, modification, or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE.

  • Page 4: Product Disposal

    WARNING: The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. During normal operation, when turning the power off, always use the ON/OFF button on the projector or the POWER button on the remote control.

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    However IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this Projector, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. For your own protection and reliable usage of your projector, please be sure to read these “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”...
  • Page 6 If something should fall into the product, immediately disconnect the power cable from the product and have the object removed by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. • Do not place any liquids on top of the product.

  • Page 7: Outstanding Features

    600) and compatibility with SXGA and XGA using intelligent compression 6. DIRECT DIGITAL COMPUTER INPUT (DVI) Signals remain digital from the source device to the projector resulting in sharper, clearer, noiseless and adjustment- free computer images. 7. RGB MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL Presenters can simultaneously view their presentation on a LCD or CRT display while the image is being projected to an audience.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Using the Soft Carrying Pouch ………………… 49 Connection Pin Assignments …………………… 50 RS-232C Port Specifications …………………… 52 …………… 32 Computer Compatibility Chart ………………… 53 Specifications ……………………………………… 54 Dimensions ………………………………………… 55 Glossary …………………………………………… 56 Index ………………………………………………… 57 For SHARP Assistance …………………… 35 …………………… 48 ………………………… 58...

  • Page 9: Usage Guidelines

    Lamp Monitor Function Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center replace lamp if rupture occurs. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on pages 47 and 48.

  • Page 10: (For Windows And Macintosh)

    How to Access the PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have not installed Acrobat Reader yet, you can download it from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com) or install it from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 11: Part Names

    Part Names Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. Projector Front and Top View MENU button ON/OFF button POWER indicator LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator Cooling fan (Exhaust vent)

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Part Names Remote Control Front View Mouse (∂/ƒ)/ Remote control signal Adjustment (∂/ƒ) transmitting window buttons Remote control signal transmitter indicator (Flashes when remote control sends a signal) Mouse (ß) button MOUSE button FREEZE button MENU button INPUT button KEYSTONE ( / ) buttons VOLUME buttons Inserting the Batteries...

  • Page 13: Setup & Connections

    Setup & Connections...

  • Page 14: Supplied Accessories

    AN-C3CP RS-232C cable (32 10 , 10.0 m) AN-C10RS For Australia, New Zealand and Oceania 9HJ4283118001 PC audio cable 9HJ4283120001 USB mouse control cable 9HJ4283122001 AV audio cable 9HJ4283121001 CD-ROM 9HJ3683104001 Projector operation manual 9HJ3683107001 Projector quick reference guide 9HJ3683110001...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Projector

    Connecting the Projector Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the side of the projector. CAUTION • Make sure you connect the power cord firmly into the AC socket. Connecting the Projector to a Computer You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full color computer images.
  • Page 16 • Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected computer last. • The DDC, Plug and Play function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA DDC compatible computer.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Projector To Video Equipment

    You 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 order to protect both the projector and the equipment being connected. Connecting a video source (VCR or laser disc player) using the standard video input...
  • Page 18 INPUT 1 COMPONENT. • The image quality may become lower depending on DTV signal compatibility. • The projector can only accept 480i signals. AV audio cable DTV decoder DVD player...
  • Page 19 2 Connect the other end to the RGB input port on the monitor. • The analog output is deactivated when the projector is in standby mode. • An additional RGB cable may be necessary to connect the projector to an external monitor if the supplied cable is utilized for projector data input.

  • Page 20: Operation

    • The power can not be turned off for one minute after the initial warm-up sequence has begun. • After the projector is unpacked and turned on for the first time, a slight odor may be emitted from the exhaust vent.
  • Page 21 The Image” will be displayed. • When no signal is being received, “NO SIGNAL” will be displayed. When a signal that the projector is not preset to receive is being received, “NOT REG.” will be displayed. • You can display all input modes one by one when “Auto Source”...

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Screen

    Move the projector forward or backward if the edges of the image are distorted. • The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.
  • Page 23 Setting up the Screen PG-M15S x : Picture size (Diag.) (inches) : Maximum projection distance (feet) Throw distance ratio NORMAL Mode (4:3) Diag. (x) The formula for picture size and projection distance STRETCH Mode (16:9) Diag. (x) The formula for picture size and projection distance BORDER Mode (4:3) Diag.

  • Page 24: Using The Adjustment Feet

    • Optimal image quality can be achieved when the projector is positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level. CAUTION • When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the projector and the mirror so the light does not shine into the eyes of the audience.

  • Page 25: Digital Keystone Correction

    Setting up the Screen Projector Remote control Projector Remote control (GUI) On-screen Display Lamp Timer Picture Keystone Fine Sync AV Mute Disp. OSD Display Options Auto Power Off Language Auto Source PRJ Mode Background Blue SELECT BACK Digital Keystone Correction •...

  • Page 26: Operating The Wireless Mouse From The Remote Control

    Connecting to the USB port on a PC or Macintosh 1 Connect one end of the supplied USB mouse control cable to the RS-232C/MOUSE port on the projector. 2 Connect the other end to the corresponding terminal on the computer.

  • Page 27: Operating The Wireless Mouse From The Remote Control

    Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control Remote Control/Wireless Mouse Positioning • The remote control and the wireless mouse functions can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown below. • The remote control can be used with the wireless mouse functions to control the mouse operation on the computer connected to the projector.

  • Page 28: Using The Gui (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

    Using the This projector has four sets of menu screens (INPUT 1 (DVI), INPUT 1 (RGB), INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) and INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or 3 (VIDEO)) that allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. These menu screens can be operated from the projector or the remote control with the following buttons.
  • Page 29 Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens 4, 5 Contrast Picture Bright Fine Sync Blue Options CLR Temp High Language Reset PRJ Mode SELECT BACK ENTER Contrast Contrast Picture Bright Fine Sync Blue Options CLR Temp High Language Reset PRJ Mode SELECT BACK...
  • Page 30 Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Items on the INPUT 1 (DVI) Mode Menu Bar Main menu Sub menu Picture Contrast Bright Blue CLR Temp Reset Fine Sync Clock Phase H-Pos V-Pos Signal Info Options Lamp Timer Keystone AV Mute Disp.
  • Page 31 Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Items on the INPUT 1 (COMPONENT) Mode Menu Bar Main menu Sub menu Picture Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Blue CLR Temp Reset Options Lamp Timer Keystone AV Mute Disp. OSD Display Auto Power Off...

  • Page 32: Selecting The On-Screen Display Language

    Selecting the On-screen Display Language Projector 1, 5 2, 4 Remote control (GUI) On-screen Display English Picture Deutsch Fine Sync Español Nederlands Options Français Language Italiano Svenska PRJ Mode Português SELECT Selecting the Video Input System Mode (INPUT 2 or 3 only)

  • Page 33: Picture Adjustments

    All image adjustment items are returned to the factory preset settings. • These adjustments do not work in INPUT 1 (DVI) mode. • “Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” do not appear in INPUT 1 (DVI) or (RGB) mode. 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Color Temperature

    Selecting the Color Temperature This function can be used to adjust the color temperature to suit the type of image input to the projector (video, computer image, TV broadcast, etc.). Decrease the color temperature to create warmer, 2,3,4 reddish images for natural flesh tones. Increase the color temperature to create cooler, bluish images for a brighter picture.

  • Page 35: Computer Image Adjustments (Input 1 (Rgb) Mode Only)

    Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 (RGB) mode only) Projector Remote control On-screen Display Projector Remote control (GUI) On-screen Display Clock Picture Phase Fine Sync H-Pos V-Pos Options Signal Info Language PRJ Mode SELECT BACK Auto Sync Adjustment • Used to automatically adjust a computer image.

  • Page 36: Useful Features

    Useful Features Freeze Function Remote control On-screen Display 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 more time to explain the image to the audience. You can also use this function to display a still image from a computer while you make preparations for the next computer images to be presented.

  • Page 37: Digital Image Magnification

    Digital Image Magnification Remote control On-screen Display 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 control. Each time ENLARGE is pressed, the image will be magnified.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Picture Display Mode

    Selecting the Picture Display Mode Remote control COMPUTER EXAMPLE VGA, SVGA (PG-M15X) (PG-M15S) (PG-M15X) SVGA (PG-M15S) (PG-M15S) SXGA (PG-M15X) SXGA (PG-M15S) PG-M15X • When inputting an XGA (1024 768) signal, the image display is set in NORMAL mode, and DOT BY DOT selection is not available.
  • Page 39 Selecting the Picture Display Mode PG-M15X DVD/VIDEO EXAMPLE 4:3 aspect ratio PG-M15S 4:3 aspect ratio • Letterbox: The 4:3 pixel area where the image is recorded. The black bands at the top • Squeeze: Compresses an enhanced image (e.g. 16:9) to a 4:3 image display.

  • Page 40: Gamma Correction

    Gamma Correction Remote control On-screen Display STANDARD GAMMA 1 GAMMA 2 • 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. •...

  • Page 41: Checking The Input Signal

    Checking the Input Signal (INPUT 1 (DVI) mode or (RGB) mode only) Projector 1, 4 2, 3 Remote control (GUI) On-screen Display Clock Picture Phase Fine Sync H-Pos V-Pos Options Resolution 1024 Signal Info Language Hor Freq 46.3 kHz PRJ Mode...

  • Page 42: Turning On/Off The Av Mute Message

    Turning On/Off the AV Mute Message Projector 2,3,4 Remote control (GUI) On-screen Display Lamp Timer Picture Keystone Fine Sync AV Mute Disp. OSD Display Options Auto Power Off Language Auto Source PRJ Mode Background SELECT BACK On-screen Display This function allows you to turn off the on-screen message that appears during AV mute is on.

  • Page 43: On-Screen Display Override Function

    On-screen Display Override Function Projector 2,3,4 Remote control (GUI) On-screen Display Lamp Timer Picture Keystone Fine Sync AV Mute Disp. OSD Display Options Auto Power Off Language Auto Source PRJ Mode Background Blue SELECT BACK On-screen Display This function allows you to turn off the on-screen messages that appear during input select.

  • Page 44: Automatic Power Shutoff Function

    SELECT BACK On-screen Display When no input signal is detected for approximately 15 minutes, the projector will automatically shut off. The on-screen message as below will appear five minutes before the power automatically shuts off. 2,3,4 Description of Automatic Power Shutoff...

  • Page 45: Detecting The Input Source Automatically

    • When set to “ON”, you will be unable to manually select an inactive input by pressing INPUT. Image This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the projector. Description of Background Images Selected item Description...

  • Page 46: Reverse/Invert Image Function

    Rear Options Language PRJ Mode SELECT BACK This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro- jected image for various applications. Description of Projected Images 2, 3 Selected item Projected image...

  • Page 47: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting...

  • Page 48: Lamp/Maintenance Indicators

    The lamp requires replacement. • If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator illuminates, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.) • If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing the power from going on.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    BQC-PGM15X//1 from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.

  • Page 50: Using The Kensington Lock

    • Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Selected input is wrong. (See page 19.) • Cables incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector. (See pages 13–17.) • Remote control batteries have run down. (See page 10.) •...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    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 projector, do not put anything else into the soft carrying pouch.

  • Page 52: Connection Pin Assignments

    Connection Pin Assignments DVI INPUT 1 Port: 29-pin C4 C3 C2 C1 • * Return for 5 V, Hsync. and Vsync. • * These pins are not used on this equipment. DVI input Pin No. Name T.M.D.S. Data 2 T.M.D.S. Data 2 T.M.D.S.
  • Page 53 Connection Pin Assignments OUTPUT (INPUT 1) Signal Port: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector RS-232C Terminal: 7-pin Mini DIN female connector Pin No. RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable Pin No. USB connector: 4-pin USB connector of the USB mouse control cable Pin No.

  • Page 54: Rs-232C Port Specifications

    • When using the computer control function of the projector, the projector operating status cannot be read to the computer. Therefore, confirm the status by transmitting the display commands for each adjustment menu and checking the status with the On-screen Display.

  • Page 55: Computer Compatibility Chart

    68.7 • This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur, turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the display data in “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computer’s operation manual.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Weight (approx.) Supplied accessories Replacement parts This SHARP projector uses a DMD panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432 (PG-M15X)/480,000 (PG-M15S) pixels. As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must conform to.

  • Page 57: Dimensions

    Dimensions Rear View Top View Side View (225) Front View (76.5) Bottom View (153) Units: inches (mm)

  • Page 58: Freeze Function

    Allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the input image. You can select four different modes: NORMAL, DOT BY DOT, STRETCH and BORDER. RS-232C Function to control the projector from the computer by using the RS-232C ports on the projector and computer. SVGA resolution Resolution with 800 600 pixels that uses the signal of an IBM/AT compatible (DOS/V) computer.

  • Page 59: Index

    Index AC socket ... 13 Adjuster ... 22 ANALOG OUTPUT port ... Aspect ratio ... 36 AUDIO INPUT terminal ... Auto Power Off ... 42 Auto Source ... 43 Auto sync adjustment ... 33 AUTO SYNC button ... 33 AV audio cable ... 15 AV MUTE button ...

  • Page 60: For Sharp Assistance

    For SHARP Assistance If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on page 48. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the Service Department of your nearest SHARP Authorized Distributor.
  • Page 61 SHARP CORPORATION...

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