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Contents Introduction Contents ... 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 4 Quick Guide ... 7 Part Names ... 8 Operating the Remote Control ... 11 Accessories ... 12 Connections & Setup Connecting the Projector to Other Devices ... 14 Connecting the Power Cord ... 14 Connecting to Video Equipment ...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION : Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save them for later use. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
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18. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
Please note that all internal cleaning must be performed by a Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. Do not set up the projector in places exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
Quick Guide In this page, connection of the projector and the video equipment is explained as an example for the procedure from setup to projection. Refer to each page for details. Required equipments Projector Remote control • Insert the batteries. (Page 11) 1.
Part Names Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Projector (Front and Top View) Lens shift dial Zoom knob Exhaust ventilative hole Focus ring Remote control sensor Projector (Side and Rear View) UNDO button KEYSTONE button PICTURE SETTING button...
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Projector (Rear View) Intake ventilative hole INPUT 2/DIGITAL INPUT terminal AC socket DT-300_E_p04_12.p65 Page 9 Remote control sensor INPUT 3 S-VIDEO terminal (4-pin Mini DIN) INPUT 1 COMPONENT terminals (RCA) INPUT 4 VIDEO terminal (RCA) 03.10.29, 2:38 PM Intake ventilative hole RS-232C terminal (Serviceman only) DIGITAL INPUT...
Operating the Remote Control Available Range of the Remote Control I The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration. Note • The signal from the remote control can be reflected off a screen for easy operation.
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Before Connecting Note • Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.
Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment Using an S-video Cable (INPUT 3) Using an S-video cable, a VCR, DVD player or other video equipment can be connected to INPUT 3 input terminal. Connect an S-video cable to the projector. Connect the S-video cable to the video equipment.
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Connecting to Video Equipment Using a Composite Video Cable (INPUT 4) Using a composite video cable, a VCR, DVD player or other video equipment can be con- nected to INPUT 4 input terminal. Connect a composite video cable to the projector.
Connecting to a DVD Player and DTV Decoder Connecting to Component Video Equipment Using a Component Cable (INPUT 1) Use a component cable when connecting com- ponent video equipment such as DVD players and DTV decoders to INPUT 1 terminals. Connect a component cable to the projector.
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Connecting to Compo- nent Video Equipment Using a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub Cable and the DVI to 15-pin D-sub Adaptor (INPUT 2) Use a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable and the DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor when connecting com- ponent video equipment such as DVD players and DTV decoders to INPUT 2 terminal.
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Connecting to RGB Video Equipment Using the DVI to 15-pin D-sub Adaptor and the RGB Cable (INPUT 2) Use the DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor and the RGB cable when connecting RGB video equip- ment such as DVD players and DTV decoders to INPUT 2 terminal.
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Connecting to Video Equipment with the DVI Output Terminal Using a DVI Cable (DIGITAL INPUT) Use the DVI cable when connecting video equipment with the DVI output terminal such as DVD players and DTV decoders to DIGITAL INPUT terminal.
(See page 52.) • A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. • Depending on the computer you are us- ing, an image may not be projected unless the signal output setting of the computer is switched to the external output.
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Connecting to a com- puter with DIGITAL RGB output Terminal (DIGITAL INPUT) Slide the “DIGITAL INPUT TYPE” switch on the back ter- minal board to “PC”. Connect a DVI cable to the pro- jector. Connect the above cable to the computer.
Setup Using the Swivel Stand You can adjust the angle and direction of the projected image by using the Swivel Stand. Unlock the lever on the Swivel Stand. Adjust the angle and direction of the projected image as you want by lifting up the projec- tor and rotating the projector on the Swivel Stand.
Setup Removing the Swivel Stand Lift the projector (2) with press- ing the removing-stand button on the back of the projector (1). Attaching the Swivel Stand Align the tabs on the front bot- tom of the projector (1). While holding down the button (2), place the projector onto the Swivel Stand (3) to attach.
Focusing and Zooming The picture can be focused and zoomed in or out by using the Focus ring and the Zoom knob. Rotate the Focus ring until the image on the screen comes into focus. Slide the Zoom knob. The im- age can be adjusted to the de- sired size within the zoom range.
Setup Adjusting the Projection Distance • Refer to pages 33 and 34 about the function of Keystone correction and placement of projector using the correction. • Decide the placement of the projector referring to the figures on the table and the diagram below according to the size of your screen and input signal.
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Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position • This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the projection height. • Adjust the projection height to match the setup configuration. • The screen can be moved maximum the length of one screen vertically using the lens shift. Note •...
Ceiling-mount setup I It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount bracket for this installation. I B e f o r e m o u n t i n g t h e p r o j e c t o r, r e m o ve t h e Swivel Stand.
Image Projection Basic Procedure Connect the required external equipment to the projector before operating the following procedures. Info • The language preset at the factory is English. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, reset the language ac- cording to the procedure on page 31.
Press on the remote control or the projector to select the IN- PUT mode. • After pressing once on the projector, to select the desired input mode. Note • When no signal is received, “NO SIG- NAL” will be displayed. When a sig- nal that the projector is not preset to receive is received, “NOT REG.”...
Image Projection Turning the Power off Press on the remote con- trol or on the projector, then press while the confirmation message is displayed, to put the projec- tor into the standby mode. • A dimly-lit screen is displayed for a short time to reduce lamp damage.
Keystone Correction This function can be used to adjust the Key- stone settings. Note • For details about using the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. Press on the projector or on the remote control. Press to select “H Key- stone”...
Image Projection Placement of the Pro- jected Image Using the Keystone Correction Place the projector at a distance from the screen that allows images to be projected onto the screen by referring to “Adjusting the Pro- jection Distance” on pages 26 and 27. Project the test pattern of the Keystone correction function onto the screen.
Freezing a Moving Image You can instantly freeze a moving image with the remote control. Press • The projected image is frozen. Press again to return to the moving image from the cur- rently connected device. Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio This function allows you to modify or custom- ize the picture display mode to enhance the input image.
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Image Projection 480I 480P 576I For 4:3 576P aspect ratio NTSC SECAM 480P For 16:9 720P aspect ratio 1080I • “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080 • “SMART STRETCH” cannot be selected while input signal from a computer (VGA, SVGA or XGA) is entered. Input Signal SIDE BAR 4:3 aspect ratio...
Using the Menu Screen The menu screens allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustment and setting. (For adjusting the menu items, see pages 38 and 39. For setting the menu items, see pages 40 and 41.) Menu screen (example) Menu Selections...
Press \ \ \ \ \ or | | | | | to display the other menu screens. • The menu icon for the selected menu screen is highlighted. Menu icon Menu screen Picture Fine Sync Options Language PRJ Mode Note •...
Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Settings) Press • The menu screen is displayed. Note • The “Picture” menu screen for the selected input mode is displayed. Press \ \ \ \ \ or | | | | | to display the other menu screens.
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" " " " or ' ' ' to select the Press " item you want to set. Note • Press to return to the previous screen. • In some menus, select the icon us- ing “ ”. Press | | | | | . •...
• The resolution, vertical frequency and horizontal frequency figures displayed above are for example purposes only. Center • “Color”, “Tint”, and “Sharp” do not appear when Upper Right “RGB” is selected in INPUT 2 mode. Lower Right • “Signal Type” is not displayed when using Upper Left INPUT 1.
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I INPUT 3 / 4 Mode Main menu Picture ( Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Blue Reset CLR Temp Gamma White Emphasis [ON/OFF] Picture Setting Options ( Lamp Timer (Life) OSD Display [ON/OFF] Video System Background [None/Blue] Eco Mode [Eco/Standard]...
For adjusting the redness of an image Blue For adjusting the blueness of an image Note • “Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” do not appear for RGB input in INPUT 2 mode. • To reset all adjustment items, select “Re- set” on the “Picture” menu screen and press •...
Adjusting the Color Temperature This function allows for selecting the desired color temperature. With the lower value se- lected, the projected image becomes warmer, reddish and incandescent-like while with the higher value, the image becomes cooler, blu- ish and fluorescent-like. Select “CLR Temp”...
Adjusting the Picture Gamma Correction Function Gamma is an image quality enhancement function. Four gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the brightness of the room. Select “Gamma” in the “Picture” menu on the menu screen. ➝For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41.
Picture Setting Func- tion This function stores all items set in “Picture”. Five settings can be stored separately in “Memory 1” to “Memory 5”. Each stored set- ting is reassigned to each input mode (INPUT 1 to INPUT 4 and DIGITAL). Even when the input mode or signal is changed, you can easily select optimal set- tings from the stored settings.
Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV Images Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering in portions of the screen. When Auto Sync is OFF When “Auto Sync” is “OFF”, interference such as flickering or vertical stripes may oc- cur if displaying tilings or vertical stripes.
Special Modes Adjust- ment Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automati- cally selected. However, for some signals, the optimal resolution mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menu screen may need to be selected to match the computer display mode.
Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV Images Auto Sync Adjustment Used to automatically adjust a computer im- age. Select whether the image is to be synchro- nized automatically when switching the sig- nal with “ON” or “OFF”. Select “Auto Sync” in the “Fine Sync” menu on the menu screen.
• It is recommended that the lamp be changed when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%. For lamp replacement, contact your near- est Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer. • The table above indicates rough estimates in the case of using only in each mode shown.
Using the “Options” Menu Selecting the Signal Type This function allows you to select the input signal type Component or RGB for INPUT 2. Select “Signal Type” in the “Options” menu on the menu screen. ➝For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41.
Selecting a Background Image This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the projector. Select “Background” in the “Options” menu on the menu screen. ➝For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. Description Selected Item (Blue)
Using the “Options” Menu Automatic Power Shut- off Function When no input signal is detected for more than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically en- ter the standby mode if set to “ Select “Auto Power Off” in the “Options” menu on the menu screen.
Selecting the Menu Color This function allows you to select the color of the menu screen. Select “Menu Color” in the “Options” menu on the menu screen. ➝For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41. Selected Item Description (Opaque) The menu is displayed opaquely.
Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse or invert the projected image for various applications. Setting the Projection Mode Display the “PRJ Mode” menu and se- lect the desired projection mode. ➝For operating the menu screen, see pages 38 to 41.
Possible Solution • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation. • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for repair. • Carefully replace the lamp. (See page 59.) • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for repair.
• Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp unit to fully cool before removing the lamp unit. I If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Autho- rized Service Center or Dealer for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit of type BQC-XVZ200++1 from your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer.
Regarding the Lamp Removing and Install- ing the Lamp Unit Caution • Be sure to 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, carefully follow the steps below.
Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the secur- ing screws. Attach the lamp unit cover. • Slide the lamp unit cover in the direc- tion of the arrow. • Fasten the user service screw. Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
Cleaning the Ventilative Holes • This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensure the opti- mal operating condition of the projec- tor. • Periodically clean the ventilative hole by vacuuming it off with a vacuum cleaner. • The ventilative holes should be cleaned every 100 hours of use.
Image is pink (no green) on INPUT 2 RGB. 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).
(RRMCGA218WJSA), AA size batteries, Power cord (QACCDA007WJPZ), Video cable (QCNWGA001WJZZ), Lens cap (CCAPHA004WJ01), Operation manual (TINS- B006WJZZ) This SHARP projector uses a DMD chip. This very sophisticated chip contains 589,824 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.
Glossary Aspect Ratio Width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 21:9. Auto Sync Optimizes projected computer images by auto- matically adjusting certain characteristics.
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