Sharp DT-100 Operation Manual

Sharp DT-100 Operation Manual

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PROJECTOR
PROJECTEUR
PROYECTOR
DT-100
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE MANEJO

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  • Page 1 PROJECTOR PROJECTEUR PROYECTOR DT-100 OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE MANEJO...
  • Page 2 “Supplied accessories” on page 10. 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.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 50. This SHARP projector uses a DMD panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 409,920 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.
  • Page 4: How To Read This Operation Manual

    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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Usable Range ... 15 Quick Start Quick Start ... 16 Using Basic Operation Turning the Projector On/Off ... 28 Connecting the Power Cord ... 28 Turning the Projector on ... 28 Turning the Power off (Putting the Projector into Standby Mode) ... 29 Locking the Operation Buttons on the Projector (Keylock Function) ...
  • Page 6 Reference Appendix Maintenance ... 47 Maintenance Indicators ... 48 Regarding the Lamp ... 50 Lamp ... 50 Caution Concerning the Lamp ... 50 Replacing the Lamp ... 50 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit ... 51 Resetting the Lamp Timer ... 52 Connecting Pin Assignments ...
  • Page 7: Important Safeguards

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Internal cleaning should only be performed by a Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. Do not set up the projector in places ex- posed to direct sunlight or bright light.
  • Page 10 Caution regarding usage of the projector I When using the projector, be sure not to sub- ject it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in damage. Take extra care with the lens.
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Power cord for U.S. and Canada, etc. (6' (1.8 m)) QACCDA007WJPZ Optional accessory I Lamp unit AN-100LP Note • This optional accessory may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer.
  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    Projector Top View Power 28, 48 indicator STANDBY/ON button For turning the power on and putting the projector into standby mode. ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. KEYSTONE button For entering the Keystone Correction mode.
  • Page 13: Rear View

    Connecting video equipment without S-video output terminal. AUDIO (INPUT 3, 4) terminal Connecting an audio cable (Shared audio input terminal for INPUT 3 and 4). Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Description Serviceman only Exhaust vent Speaker...
  • Page 14 Numbers in Z 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.
  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries

    Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore ensure that you first wipe them 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. •...
  • Page 16: Usable Range

    Usable Range The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustra- tion. Note • The signal from the remote control can be re- flected off a screen for easy operation. How- ever, the effective distance of the signal may differ depending on the screen material.
  • Page 17: Quick Start

    This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the video equipment). For details, see the page described below for each step. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector and the video equipment is explained using one ex- ample. 1. Place the projector facing a wall or a screen 2.
  • Page 18 4. Turn the video equipment on and start playback 5. Select the INPUT mode Select the “INPUT 3” using the INPUT button on the projector or D INPUT 3 on the remote control. On the projector • When pressing the INPUT button on the projector, input mode switches in the following...
  • Page 19: Setting Up The Projector

    Setting up the Projector Setting up the Projector For optimal image quality, position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector’s feet flat and level. Doing so will eliminate the need for Keystone correction and provide the best image quality.
  • Page 20: Projection (Prj) Mode

    Projection (PRJ) Mode The projector can use any of the 4 projection modes, shown in the diagram below. Select the mode most appropriate for the projection setting in use. (You can set the PRJ mode in “SCR-ADJ” menu. See page 43.) I Table mounted, front projection Menu item ©...
  • Page 21: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Setting up the Projector (Continued) Screen Size and Projection Distance When using a wide screen (16:9) and projecting 16:9 image Picture (Screen) size Diag. [χ] Width 300 (762 cm) 261 (664 cm) 270 (686 cm) 235 (598 cm) 250 (635 cm)
  • Page 22 When using a normal screen (4:3) and projecting 16:9 image Picture (Screen) size Diag. [χ] Width 300 (762 cm) 240 (610 cm) 270 (686 cm) 216 (549 cm) 250 (635 cm) 200 (508 cm) 200 (508 cm) 160 (406 cm) 150 (381 cm) 120 (305 cm) 100 (254 cm)
  • Page 23: Samples Of Cables For Connection

    RCA adaptor plug (commercially available) or connect directly to AUDIO (INPUT 3, 4). RGB cable (commercially available) ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable (commercially available or available as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ) Terminal on the projector INPUT1, 2 INPUT3 INPUT4...
  • Page 24: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Connecting to Video Equipment Before connecting, ensure that the power cord of the projector is unplugged from the AC outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector first and then the other devices.
  • Page 25 When connecting to equipment with video output terminal (INPUT4) To video output terminal To audio output terminal RCA audio cable* (commercially available) *Use the cable when you want to enjoy the sound from the projector’s speaker. DVD, etc. S-video cable (commercially available) DVD, etc. To INPUT4...
  • Page 26: Connecting To A Computer

    • 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.
  • Page 27: Connecting To A Monitor With Rgb Input Terminal

    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. Computer To INPUT 1 terminal To RGB output terminal RGB cable (commercially available) Note •...
  • Page 28: Connecting To An Amplifier Or Other Audio Equipment

    • Before connecting, ensure that both the projector and the audio equipment to be connected are turned off. • When turning off the projector while it is connected to audio equipment, ensure that you turn off the audio equipment first and then the projector.
  • Page 29: Turning The Projector On/Off

    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. Supplied...
  • Page 30: Turning The Power Off (Putting The Projector Into Standby Mode)

    Taking the Keylock off Hold down T ENTER on the projector for about 5 seconds. • When the projector is in standby mode, you can release the keylock by holding down T ENTER and S STANDBY/ON on the pro- jector simultaneously for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 31: Image Projection

    INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 • When “Auto Search” is set to “On”, INPUT (P/ R) on the projector functions as the Auto Search buttons. (See page 44.) Adjusting the Projected Image 1 Adjusting the Focus You can adjust the focus with the focus ring on the projector.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Height

    • Do not apply too much pressure on the pro- jector when the front adjustment foot comes out. • When lowering the projector, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the area between the adjustment foot and the projector.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Volume

    Image Projection (Continued) Adjusting the Volume Press K/L on the remote control or –O/Q+ on the projector to adjust the vol- ume. Note • Pressing K/–O will lower the volume. • Pressing L/Q+ will raise the volume. • When the projector is connected to external...
  • Page 34: Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion

    Keystone Correction mode. • You can also display the on-screen dis- play of the Keystone Correction mode with d KEYSTONE on the projector. Press P/Q or O/R to adjust the Keystone Correction. • You can also adjust the Keystone Cor- rection using the adjustment buttons on the projector.
  • Page 35: Resize Mode

    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 “STRETCH”, “SIDE BAR” or “CINEMA ZOOM” image. Press HRESIZE. • See page 43 for setting on menu screen. RESIZE button VIDEO •...
  • Page 36 Computer SVGA (800 K 600) XGA (1024 K 768) 4:3 aspect ratio SXGA (1280 K 960) SXGA L (1400 K 1050) SXGA (1280 K 1024) Other aspect ratios 1280 K 720 Input Signal Computer Image type Resolution lower than SVGA SVGA 4:3 aspect ratio Resolution higher than...
  • Page 37: Operating With The Remote Control

    • See page 41 for details on the picture mode. Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) Auto Sync function works when detect- ing input signal after the projector turns Press FAUTO SYNC to manually ad- just with Auto Sync function. Note •...
  • Page 38: Menu Items

    Menu Items The following shows the items that can be set in the projector. “Picture” menu INPUT 1 (Component)/INPUT 2 (Component)/INPUT 3/INPUT 4 Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Picture Mode Standard Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp CLR Temp...
  • Page 39 Menu Items (Continued) “Projection adjustment (PRJ-ADJ)” menu Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Auto Search Auto Sync Auto Power Off System Sound Speaker RS-232C 9600 bps Fan Mode Normal Lamp Timer(Life) SEL./ADJ. ENTER “Help” menu Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ There is no picture or audio Vertical stripes or flickering image appear...
  • Page 40: Using The Menu Screen

    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.
  • Page 41 • The adjustment is stored. Press BMENU/HELP. • The menu screen will disappear. Note • Menu buttons do not function while the projector is operating the “Auto Sync”, “FREEZE”, or “AV MUTE” functions. Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ...
  • Page 42: Picture Adjustment ("Picture" Menu)

    Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 3 mode Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ 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...
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Image

    * The film source is a digital video recording with the For stronger original encoded as is at 24 frames/second. The blue. projector can convert this film source to progres- sive video at 60 frames/second with NTSC and For more PAL60Hz or at 50 frames/second with PAL50Hz vividness.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Projected Image ("Scr - Adj" Menu)

    Deutsch Español Nederlands Français Italiano Menu operation n Page 39 Help Description Sharp logo screen Blue screen — Description Normal image (Projected from the front of the screen) Inverted image (Projected from the front of the screen with an inverted projector)
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Projector Function ("Prj - Adj" Menu)

    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.
  • Page 46: Auto Power Off Function

    Function Selectable Description items When no input signal is detected for more than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically enter standby mode. The Auto Power Off function will be disabled. Note • When the Auto Power Off function is set to “On”, 5 minutes before the projector enters...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting With "Help" Menu

    Troubleshooting with “Help” menu This function advises you to solve the problems during usage. Utilizing “Help” menu functions Example: When the picture has a green tint When the picture has a green tint on INPUT 1 (Component)/INPUT 2 (Component). Press BMENU/HELP. Press O or Q to select “Help”, then press hENTER.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Strong cleaning detergents may discolor, warp or damage the coating on the projector. Make sure to test on a small, inconspicuous area on the projector before use.
  • Page 49: Maintenance Indicators

    At this time, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red. I If you try to turn on the projector a fourth time without replacing the lamp, the projector will not turn on.
  • Page 50 The sound of the cooling fan may change during operation because the fan speed may change and this is not a malfunction. • Do not unplug the power cord after the projector has entered standby mode and while the cooling fan is running. The cooling fan runs for about 90 seconds.
  • Page 51: Regarding The Lamp

    I Carefully change the lamp by following the instructions described in this section. * If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. * If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for repair.
  • Page 52: Removing And Installing The Lamp Unit

    • Make sure that you remove the lamp unit by the handle. Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector. • To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the steps below.
  • Page 53: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    • Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector. Reset the lamp timer. • While simultaneously holding down UMENU/HELP, TENTER and R on the projector, press SSTANDBY/ON on the projector. • “LAMP 0000H” is displayed, indicating that the lamp timer is reset. Handle...
  • Page 54: Connecting Pin Assignments

    Connecting Pin Assignments COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT INPUT1, 2 and COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT OUTPUT Terminals: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector COMPUTER-RGB Input/Output Video input (red) Video input (green/sync on green) Video input (blue) Not connected Not connected Earth (red) Earth (green/sync on green) Earth (blue) Not connected 10.
  • Page 55: Computer Compatibility Chart

    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. Horizontal Frequency...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    • Cables incorrectly connected to the projector. • Volume is set to minimum. • When the projector is connected to an external device and the volume is set to minimum, the sound is not output even if you turn up the volume of the external device.
  • Page 57: Service Information (For The U.s.)

    If this should happen, unplug the Unit and plug it in again after more than 5 minutes. Service Information (For the U.S.) For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center, or to obtain product litera- ture, accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237- 4277) or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharpusa.com).
  • Page 58: Specifications

    Remote control, Power cord for U.S. and Canada, etc., 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub adaptor, Operation manual 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.
  • Page 59: Dimensions

    Dimensions Units: inches (mm) ø9 (69.2) (80) (77.5) (315) (33.8) (46.2) (65.5) (75)
  • Page 60: Index

    RETURN button ... 39 RGB cable ... 25 SCR - ADJ ... 43 Screen Size and Projection Distance ... 20 Sharp ... 42 SIDE BAR ... 34, 35 Speaker ... 45 STANDBY button ... 29 STANDBY/ON button ... 28, 29 STRETCH ...
  • Page 61: Consumer Limited Warranty (Valid In Usa Only)

    Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.
  • Page 62: Limited Warranty (Valid In Canada Only)

    (b) Any Sharp product tampered with, modified, adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp, Sharp’s Authorized Service Centres or Sharp’s Authorized Servicing Dealers. (c) Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp, including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents.

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