MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR MODEL XG-MB67X-L OPERATION MANUAL...
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IMPORTANT • 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 packaging, please ensure that you have checked the con- tents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories”...
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporat- ing a 10A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
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The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese and Korean. Carefully read through the operation instructions before operating the projector. Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Schwedisch, Spanisch, Italienisch, Niederländisch, Portugiesisch, Chinesisch und Koreanisch. Bitte lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung des Projektors sorgfältig durch.
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Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully. Introduction There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP Projector, using the REGISTRATION CARD packed with the projector. 1. WARRANTY This is to assure that you immediately receive the full benefit of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to your purchase.
Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 57. This SHARP projector uses a DMD panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432 pixels (micromirrors). 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.
How to Read this Operation Manual • In this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display are simplified for explanation, and may differ slightly from the actual display. Using the Menu Screen ENTER button Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) MENU/HELP button Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”.
Contents Preparing Introduction How to Read this Operation Manual ... 3 Contents ... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 6 How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals ... 10 Accessories ... 11 Part Names and Functions ... 12 Inserting the Batteries ... 15 Usable Range ...
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Replacing the Lamp ... 57 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit ... 58 Resetting the Lamp Timer ... 59 Computer Compatibility Chart ... 60 Troubleshooting ... 61 For SHARP Assistance ... 63 Specifications ... 64 Dimensions ... 65 Index ...
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 fire 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 fire or electric shock.
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Internal cleaning should only be performed by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Do not set up the projector in places ex- posed to direct sunlight or bright light.
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I When turning off the projector, the cooling fan runs to decrease the internal temperature for a while. Unplug the power cord after the cool- ing fan stops. The period the cooling fan runs will vary, depending on the circumstances and the internal temperature.
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM. To uti- lize these manuals, you need to install Adobe ® ® dows or Macintosh Please download Adobe Accessing the PDF Manuals For Windows ®...
I Remote receiver I Lamp unit Note • Some of the optional accessories may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. RGB cable (10' (3.0 m)) QCNWGA045WJPZ For U.K. and Singapore (6' (1.8 m))
Part Names and Functions Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Projector Top View Power 29, 55 indicator STANDBY/ 28, 29 ON button For turning the power on and putting the projector into standby mode.
Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Rear View Terminals Refer to “INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment” on page 21. OUTPUT (INPUT 1, 2) terminal (Shared computer RGB and component signals output terminal for INPUT 1 and 2) Terminal for connecting a monitor.
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Part Names and Functions (Continued) Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. STANDBY button For putting the projector into the standby mode. KEYSTONE button For entering the Keystone Correction mode. RETURN button For returning to the previous menu screen during menu operations.
Inserting the Batteries Press the P mark on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the m and n marks inside the battery compartment. Attach the cover and slide it until it clicks into place.
Quick Start This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the computer). For details, see the page described below for each step. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector and the computer is explained using one example. 1.
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4. Adjust the projected image with the Setup Guide After the projector turns on, the Setup Guide appears. (When “Setup Guide” is set to “On”. See page 45.) Follow the steps in the Setup Guide and adjust the focus, picture size, and height (angle). After adjusting the focus, height (angle) and picture size, press TENTER to finish the Setup Guide.
“Screen Size and Projection Distance”. Ceiling-mount Setup I It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount bracket for this installa- tion. Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the rec- ommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold sepa- rately).
Connections INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment INPUT 1, 2 terminal I Connecting the computer. (See page 23.) I Connecting video equipment with compo- nent output terminal (DVD player, DTV decoder, DVD recorder with hard disc, etc.). (See page 24.) AUDIO (INPUT 1, 2) terminal Connecting an audio cable (Shared audio input terminal for...
S-video Video Audio Cable RGB cable (supplied) ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable (commercially available or available as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ) 3 RCA (Component) to 15-pin D-sub cable (optional, AN-C3CP2) S-video cable (commercially available) Video cable (commercially available) ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable...
• 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 specific instructions in your computer's operation manual to enable your computer’s external output port.
Connecting to Video Equipment The projector is equipped with input terminals that support component, S-video, and video signals. See the illustration below to connect with the audio-visual equipment. The image quality is highest in the order of the component signal, the S-video signal and the video signal.
When using a composite video cable (INPUT4) To audio output terminal To video output terminal RCA audio cable (com- mercially available) Connecting to a Monitor with RGB Input Terminal You can display computer images on both the projector and a separate monitor using two sets of RGB cables.
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 and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available), the com- puter can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector. Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL”...
When connecting to the LAN terminal using a LAN cable Computer LAN cable (Category 5 type, commercially available) Note • When connecting to a hub, use a straight-through Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable (commercially available). • When connecting to a computer, use a cross-over Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable (commercially available).
Turning the Projector On/Off Turning the Projector on Note that the connections to external equip- ment and power outlet should be done be- fore performing the operations written be- low. (See pages to 27.) Remove the lens cap and press S STANDBY/ON on the projector or fON on the remote control.
Turning the Power off (Put- ting the Projector into Standby Mode) Press SSTANDBY/ON on the pro- jector or eSTANDBY on the re- mote control, then press that but- ton again while the confirmation message is displayed, to put the projector into standby mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet after the cooling fan stops.
Image Projection About the Setup Guide After turning on the projector, the Setup Guide screen appears to assist you with projector setup. Guidance items 1 FOCUS 2 HEIGHT ADJUST 3 ZOOM Press TENTER to exit the Setup Guide screen. Note •...
3 Adjusting the Height The height of the projector can be ad- justed using the adjustment feet at the front and rear of the projector. When the screen is above the projec- tor, the projection image can be made higher by adjusting the projector. Lift the projector to adjust its height while lifting the HEIGHT ADJUST lever.
Image Projection (Continued) Switching the Input Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the connected equipment. PressC INPUT DINPUT 3 or EINPUT 4 on the remote control to select the input mode. • When pressing INPUT (P/R) on the projector, input mode switches in the following order: INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3...
Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion When the image is projected either from the top or from the bottom towards the screen at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidally. The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction. Note • The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to an angle of approximately ±13 degrees and the screen can also be set up to an angle of approximately ±13 degrees (when the resize...
Image Projection (Continued) Resize Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image. De- pending on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”, “BORDER” or “STRETCH” image. Press HRESIZE. • See page for setting on menu screen.
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VIDEO • “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080I signals are entered. Input Signal DVD / Video Image type 4:3 aspect ratio Letter box 480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM Squeezed 16:9 image Squeezed 4:3 image 16:9 aspect ratio 540P, 720P, 1080I 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 aspect ratio in 16:9)
Operating with the Remote Control Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) Displaying and Setting the Break Timer Press k BREAK TIMER. • The timer starts to count down from 5 minutes. ROn-screen display Press P /R /O /Q to adjust the length of the break time. •...
SEL./ADJ. ENTER INPUT 1 (Component)/INPUT 2 (Component)/INPUT 3/INPUT 4 Picture Net. Picture Mode Standard Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp CLR Temp 7 5 0 0 Bright Boost Progressive 3D Progressive Lamp Setting Bright Reset SEL./ADJ. ENTER “Screen adjustment (SCR-ADJ)” menu Pict.
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Menu Items (Continued) “Projector adjustment (PRJ-ADJ)” menu Pict. PRJ - ADJ Net. Auto Search Auto Sync Auto Power Off System Sound Speaker RS-232C 9600 bps Fan Mode Normal System Lock Disable Lamp Timer(Life) SEL./ADJ. ENTER “Network” menu Pict. Network Password Disable DHCP Client TCP/IP...
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“Help” menu Pict. Net. There is no picture or audio Vertical stripes or flickering image appear Data image is not centered Color is faded or poor Picture is dark The image is distorted Reset all adjustments to default settings SEL. ENTER The items you can set with the “Help”...
Using the Menu Screen ENTER button Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) MENU/HELP button Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector. Press BMENU. • The “Picture” menu screen for the se- lected input mode is displayed.
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Press P or R and select “Bright” to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. To adjust the projected image while watching it Press hENTER. • The selected item (e.g. “Bright”) is dis- played by itself at the bottom of the screen.
Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for Net. Help Picture Standard Picture Mode Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp CLR Temp Bright Bright Boost Progressive Lamp Setting Reset SEL./ADJ. The default settings of each item when selecting Picture Mode CLR Temp 7500K...
Blue* For weaker blue. Color* For less color intensity. Tint* For making skin tones purplish. Sharp* For less sharpness. Bright Boost* For high fidelity color reproduc- tion. *1 Not adjustable/selectable when selecting “sRGB”. *2 Not displayed in the RGB input mode.
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) 1 Setting the Resize Mode Note • For details of the Resize mode, see pages and 35. • You can also press HRESIZE on the remote control to set the resize mode. (See page 34.) 2 Adjusting the Image Position You can move the projected image vertically.
INPUT/VOLUME/AV MUTE/FREEZE/ AUTO SYNC/RESIZE/PICTURE MODE/ “An invalid button has been pressed.” are not displayed. 5 Selecting the Background Image Selectable items Description Logo Sharp logo screen Blue Blue screen None — 6 Selecting the Setup Guide Selectable items Description Displaying the Setup Guide when turning the projector on.
Adjusting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu) 1 Auto Search Function This function automatically searches for and switches to the input mode in which signals are being received, when the projector is turned on, or when the INPUT button is pressed. Note When “Auto Search”...
Info • If you lose or forget your keycode, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center (see page 63). Even if the prod- uct warranty is valid, the keycode reset will incur a charge.
Adjusting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu) (Continued) Press the 4 buttons on the remote control or on the projector to en- ter the new keycode in “New Code”. Note • You can not use the following buttons for keycode: •...
Setting up the Projector Network Environment (“Network” menu) Password DHCP Client TCP/IP 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 hENTER or Q.
Setting up the Projector Network Environment (“Network” menu) (Continued) 2 DHCP Client Setting Connect the LAN cable before turning the pro- jector on. If not, the DHCP Client function does not work. Selectable items Obtains configuration parameters for TCP/IP network automatically.
Troubleshooting with the “Help” menu This function advises you to solve the problems during usage. Utilizing the “Help” menu func- tions Example: When image flickering appears Operation to solve image flickering when pro- jecting the computer RGB signal. Press BMENU/HELP. Press O or Q to select “Help”, then press hENTER.
Maintenance Cleaning the projector I Ensure that you have unplugged the power cord before cleaning the projector. I The cabinet as well as the operation panel is made of plastic. Avoid using benzene or thinner, as these can damage the finish on the cabinet.
Cleaning and Replacing the Dust Filters Cleaning the Dust Filters Info • The dust filters should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the filters more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location. Press SSTANDBY/ON on the pro- jector to put the projector into standby mode.
Replacing the Dust Filters Info • If the filters become too dirty to clean effectively, purchase new ones (PFILDA025WJZZ) from your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. After removing the filter holders (see step 2 of “Cleaning the Dust Filters”), remove the dust filters, then replace with new ones.
Maintenance Indicators I The warning lights (power indicator, lamp indicator and temperature warning indicator) on the projector indicate problems inside the projector. I If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter standby mode. After the projector has entered standby mode, follow the procedures given below.
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Possible Solution • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation. (See page 8.) • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center (see page 63) for repair. • Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and then connect it again.
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.
Regarding the Lamp (Continued) Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Warning! • Do not remove the lamp unit from the projec- tor right after use. The lamp and parts around the lamp will be very hot and may cause burns or injury.
Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the direction of the arrow. At this time, keep the lamp unit horizontal and do not tilt it. Insert the new lamp unit.
Computer Compatibility Chart Computer • Multiple signal support Horizontal Frequency: 15-70 kHz, Vertical Frequency: 45-85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 12-108 MHz Sync signal:Compatible with TTL level • Compatible with sync on green signal The following is a list of modes that conform to VESA. However, this projector supports other signals that are not VESA standards.
Troubleshooting Problem • Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Power to the external connected devices is off. • The selected input mode is wrong. • Cables incorrectly connected to the projector. • Remote control battery has run out. •...
Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Maintenance indicator • See “Maintenance Indicators”. on the projector illuminates or blinks in red. The projector cannot • The keylock is set. be turned on or put into the standby mode using the STANDBY/ON button on the projector. Picture is green on •...
For SHARP Assistance If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on pages 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...
Zealand and Oceania, RGB cable, DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor, Operation manual (Printed and CD-ROM), Dust filter As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifica- tion figures indicated are nominal values of production units.