MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR MODEL XR-1X XR-1S OPERATION MANUAL (The picture shown above is of the XR-1S.)
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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 packag- ing, please be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories”...
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Spaans, Italiaans, Nederlands, Portugees, Chinees (Traditioneel Chinees en Vereenvoudigd Chinees) en Koreaans. Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig door voor u de projector in gebruik neemt. O CD-ROM fornecido contém instruções de operação em Inglês, Alemão, Francês, Sueco, Espanhol, Italiano, Holandês, Português, Chinês, (Chinês Tradicional e Chinês Simplificado) e Coreano.
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.
Warn children not to take out batteries or install them. Parents should install the lithium battery in the remote control. This SHARP projector uses a DMD panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432 (XR- 1X) / 480,000 (XR-1S) 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 ■ The specifications of the XR-1X are slightly different from those of the XR-1S, however, you can connect and operate both models in the same manner. This operation manual uses the XR-1S for the purpose of explanation.
Setting up the Projector ... 18 Setting up the Projector ... 18 Standard Setup (Front Projection) ... 18 Projecting a Reversed Image ... 18 Screen Size and Projection Distance (XR-1X) ... 19 Screen Size and Projection Distance (XR-1S) ... 20 Connections Connections ... 21 Samples of Cables for Connection ...
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.
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.
PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can work with the projector, even if you do not have this manual. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe Reader on your com- puter (Windows or Macintosh).
■ 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9n10o (3.0 m)) ■ 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. Carrying the Projector Using the Soft Case Info •...
(W/Y/V/X) For selecting menu items. Front View HEIGHT ADJUST button Zoom knob For enlarging/ reducing the picture. Indicators on the Projector ON/STANDBY button Red on Green on Red blinks Lamp indicator Green on Green blinks Red on Temperature warning indicator...
Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.
MOUSE/Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) • For moving the computer cursor when connecting the projector USB terminal to the computer with RGB/ USB cable. • For selecting menu items. L CLICK/ENTER button • For the Left click when...
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.
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. INPUT button ENTER button...
• Bring the projected image into focus using the focus ring. Focus ring 5. Select the INPUT mode Select the “INPUT 1” using the INPUT button on the projector or C INPUT 1 on the remote control. On the remote On the projector control •...
Setting up the Projector Setting up the Projector Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector’s feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Note • For an optimal image, position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult.
Connections INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment INPUT 1 terminal ■ Connecting the com- INPUT 2 terminal puter. (See page 23.) Connecting video equipment ■ Connecting video with S-video output terminal equipment with (VCR, DVD player, etc.). (See component output page 24.) terminal (DVD player, DTV decoder, DVD...
Video Cables for a camera or a video game/ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commer- cially available) Audio Terminal on the Cable projector INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 AUDIO INPUT INPUT1 Cable adapter (com-...
■ This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC compatible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup. ■ Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected computer last. Note •...
Connecting to Video Equipment The projector has a COMPUTER/COMPONENT terminal, an S-VIDEO terminal and a VIDEO ter- minal for video input. See the illustration below to connect with the audio-visual equipment. The image quality is highest in order of the component signal, the S-video signal and the video signal.
• ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) is required for audio input. Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the side of the projector. To INPUT3 terminal Composite video cable...
Red: The lamp is shut down abnormally or the lamp should be replaced. • When switching on the projector, a slight flickering of the image may be experienced within the first minute after the lamp has been illuminated. This is normal operation as the lamp’s control circuitry is stabilising the lamp output char-...
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 Adjust the projector by following the il- luminated buttons or Setup Guide indi- cators.
• 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.
INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 • When “Auto Search” is set to “On”, INPUT (W/ Y) on the projector functions as the Auto Search buttons. (See page 47.) Adjusting the Volume Press K/L on the remote control or V/X on the projector to adjust the vol- ume.
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 XR-1X XR-1S Resolution Resolution lower than lower than SVGA SVGA 4:3 aspect ratio...
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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, NTSC, PAL, SECAM Squeezed 16:9 image Squeezed 4:3 image 16:9 aspect ratio 540P, 720P, 1080I (16:9) 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 aspect ratio in...
Adjusting/Operating with the Remote Control Auto Sync (Auto Sync Ad- justment) 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 • When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto Sync adjustment, use the help menu for manual adjustments.
Using Mouse Function When connecting the projector and computer with the USB terminals, you can use the remote control as the computer mouse. To RGB output terminal To USB terminal RGB/USB Cable Connect the projector and the computer with the supplied RGB/ USB cable.
Menu Items The following shows the items that can be set in the projector. “Picture” menu INPUT 1 (RGB) Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Picture Mode Standard Contrast Bright Blue CLR Temp 7 5 0 0 Bright Boost...
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“PRJ - ADJ” menu Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Eco/Quiet Mode Auto Search Auto Power Off Guide LEDs System Sound System Lock Lamp Timer(Life) 100% SEL./ADJ. ENTER “Help” menu Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ There is no picture or audio Vertical stripes or flickering image appear Data image is not centered Color is faded or poor...
When “PRJ - ADJ” - “Guide LEDs” is set to “On”, the buttons used for menu adjustment on the projector light up. Example: When W, Y and the MENU/HELP button light up on the projector, you can use those buttons for operation.
Press P or R to select the item you want to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. To adjust the projected image while watching it Press IENTER. • The selected single adjustment item (e.g. “Bright”) appears instead of the menu. •...
37.) Menu Selections (Settings) Example: Setting “Background”. •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.
Press P or R to select the item you want to set, and then press IENTER or Q to display the sub menu. •The selected item is highlighted. Note • Press JRETURN or O to return to the previous screen. Press P or R select the setting of the item displayed in the sub menu.
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences using the “Picture” menu. Selecting the Picture mode Menu operation n Page Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ...
Adjusting the Color Temperature Menu operation n Page Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Picture Mode Standard Contrast Bright Blue CLR Temp 7 5 0 0 Bright Boost sRGB Reset SEL./ADJ.
* The film source is a digital video recording with the original encoded as is at 24 frames/second. The projector can convert this film source to progres- sive video at 60 frames/second with NTSC and PAL60Hz or at 50 frames/second with PAL50Hz and SECAM to play back a high-definition image.
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) You can adjust the projected image and on-screen display to your preferences using the “SCR - ADJ” menu. Setting the Resize Mode Menu operation n Page Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Resize Normal Image Shift...
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) (Continued) Keystone Correction When the image is projected either from the top or from the bottom towards the screen at an angle, image becomes trapezoidally. The function for correcting trap- ezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction. Auto Keystone Correction Set “Auto Keystone”...
Front Language English SEL./ADJ. ENTER Description of Items Selectable items Description Logo Sharp logo screen Blue Blue screen None — Setting the Setup Guide You can set the Setup Guide screen during the projector startup. Menu operation n Page Help...
Projecting from the rear of the screen or with a mirror Rear + Rotate Projecting with a mirror Selecting the On-screen Display Language The projector can switch the on-screen display language among 11 languages. Menu operation n Page Help Picture SCR - ADJ...
Setting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu) You can use the “PRJ - ADJ” menu to enhance the usage for the projector. Eco/Quiet Mode Menu operation n Page Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Eco/Quiet Mode Auto Search...
Setting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu) (Continued) Auto Power Off Function Menu operation n Page Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Eco/Quiet Mode Auto Search Auto Power Off Guide LEDs System Sound System Lock Lamp Timer(Life) SEL./ADJ.
Info • If you lose or forget your keycode, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center (see page 62). Even if the prod- uct warranty is valid, the keycode reset will incur a charge.
• It is recommended that the lamp be changed when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%. For lamp replacement, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. • The lamp life may vary depending on the us- age condition.
Troubleshooting with “Help” menu This function advises you to solve the problems during usage. Displaying “Help” menu screen 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 IENTER.
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.
At this time, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red. ■ If you try to turn on the projector a fourth time without replacing the lamp, the projector will not turn on.
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AC outlet and then turn the power on again. • If you want to clean the air vents during projector operation, be sure to press SON/STANDBY on the projector or AON/STANDBY on the remote control and put the projector into standby mode.
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.
• Be sure to remove the lamp unit using the handle. Be sure not to 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.
• If the lamp unit and lamp unit cover are not correctly installed, the power will not turn on, even if the power cord is con- nected to the projector. Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
Connecting Pin Assignments INPUT 1 RGB Signal Terminal: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector RGB Input 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green/sync on green) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Not connected 5. Not connected 6. Earth (red) 7. Earth (green/sync on green) 8.
Note • 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.
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.
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Picture is too bright and • Image adjustments are incorrectly set. whitish. The cooling fan becomes • When temperature inside the projector increases, the cooling fan noisy. runs faster. The lamp does not light • The lamp indicator is illuminating in red.
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...
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