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Sharp PG-C20XE - Notevision SXGA LCD Projector Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MODEL PG - C20XE LCD 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. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/ 23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
  • Page 3 SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A 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.

  • Page 4: Operation Manual

    Before using the LCD projector, please read this operation manual carefully. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH IMPORTANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Model No.: PG - C20XE Colour LCD Projector, please record the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this Serial No.: information.

  • Page 5: Caution Concerning The Lamp Replacement

    AVANT DE PROCEDER AU REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE. UNIT TYPE BQC-PGC20X // 1 ONLY. UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE NE REMPLACER QUE PAR UNE LAMPE SHARP DE TYPE BQC- PGC20X //1. EYE DAMAGE. TURN OFF LAMP BEFORE SERVICING. RAYONS ULTRAVIOLETS : PEUVENT ENDOMMAGER LES YEUX.

  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards ATTENTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your LCD Projector for the first time. Save these instructions for future reference. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your LCD Projector, be sure to read the following “Important Safeguards”...

  • Page 7: Outstanding Features

    Outstanding Features 1. ADVANCED COMPATIBILITY WITH HIGH-END WORKSTATIONS AND PCS Compatible with up to 85 Hz vertical refresh rate, Sync on Green and Composite Sync signals for use with a wide variety of high-end PCs and Workstations. (Page 12) 2. 3D DIGITAL UNIFORMITY Equipped with new 3D digital uniformity technology for a clearer, more uniform image.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information Useful Features Important Safeguards …………………………… Freeze Function …………………………………… 30 Outstanding Features …………………………… Digital Image Magnification …………………… 31 Contents …………………………………………… Gamma Correction ……………………………… 32 Usage Guidelines ………………………………… Selecting the Picture Display Mode …………… 33 How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals Checking the Input Signal (for Windows and Macintosh) ………………...

  • Page 9: Usage Guidelines

    As long as the projector is regularly cleaned, use in these environments will not reduce the overall operation life of the unit. Internal cleaning should only be performed by a Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre.

  • Page 10: (For Windows And Macintosh)

    How to Access the Operation Manuals (for Windows and Macintosh) 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 LAMP REPLACEMENT ON/OFF button indicator ON/OFF LAMP TEMPERATURE WARNING POWER POWER indicator indicator TEMP. KEYSTONE INPUT/BACK button AUTO SYNC/ENTER button...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Part Names Remote Control Front View Rear View Mouse (∂/ƒ)/ Mouse (©) button Adjustment (∂/ƒ) buttons LEFT-CLICK/ Mouse (ß) button POWER button BACK button RIGHT-CLICK/ MOUSE button ENTER button FREEZE button ENLARGE button MENU button AUTO SYNC button INPUT button AV MUTE button KEYSTONE buttons RESIZE button...

  • Page 13: Setup & Connections

    Setup & Connections...

  • Page 14: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Remote control Two AAA size batteries Power cord For Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore For Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania (For Europe, except U.K.) (For U.K., Hong Kong and Singapore) • The configuration of wall outlets differs from country to country. Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Projector

    COMPUTER computer signals other than those listed may cause some of the functions not to work. • A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Projector To Video Equipment

    Connecting the Projector Connecting other compatible computers When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) or Macintosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information. • Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the computer, or both. “Plug and Play”...
  • Page 17 Connecting the Projector Connecting a video source (DTV decoder or DVD player) using the 15-pin input 1 Connect one end of the HD-15/RCA cable or the HD- 15-RGB cable to the COMPUTER INPUT 1 port on the projector. 2 Connect the other end to the corresponding terminals on the video source.

  • Page 18: Connecting Rs-232C Port

    • The wireless mouse or RS-232C function may not operate if your computer port is not correctly set up. Please refer to the operation manual of the computer for details on setting up/installing the correct mouse driver. • A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Basic Operations 1 Make the necessary connections before pro- ceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Maintenance indicators The POWER indicator illuminates red and the projector enters standby mode. ON/OFF LAMP POWER • If the side filter cover is not securely installed, the POWER indicator flashes.
  • Page 20 Basic Operations 3 Slide the ZOOM knob. The image can be adjusted to the desired size within the zoom range. 4 Rotate the FOCUS ring until the image on the screen becomes clear. 5 Press INPUT to select the desired input mode. Projector Remote control Press INPUT again to change the mode.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Screen

    Setting up the Screen Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Move the projector forward or backward if the edges of the image are distorted. • The projector lens should be centred in the middle of the screen. If the lens centre is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.

  • Page 22: Using The Adjustment Feet

    • 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. Ceiling-mount Setup • It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount bracket for this installation. • Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre to obtain the recommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately).

  • Page 23: Digital Keystone Correction

    Setting up the Screen Digital Keystone Correction • When the image is distorted due to the projection angle, the digital keystone correction function allows you to correct it. • The digital keystone correction can be made by pressing KEYSTONE, or by setting “Keystone” correction in the GUI menu.

  • Page 24: Operating The Wireless Mouse From The Remote Control

    Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control You can use the remote control as a remote mouse. Connecting the Remote Mouse Receiver Connecting to the USB port on a PC or Macintosh 1 Connect one end of the supplied USB mouse control cable to the corresponding terminal on the computer. 2 Connect the other end to the USB port on the remote mouse receiver.

  • Page 25: Using As A Wireless Mouse

    Operating the Wireless Mouse from the Remote Control Remote Control/Mouse Receiver Positioning • The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown below. • The remote mouse receiver can be used with the remote control to control the mouse functions of a connected computer within the ranges shown below.

  • Page 26: Using The Gui (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

    Using the (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens This projector has three sets of menu screens (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 27 Contrast Picture1 Contrast Bright Bright Blue Blue Reset Reset Fine Sync Clock Picture2 Color Phase Tint Sharp H-Pos V-Pos Reset Reset Options Signal Info Options Signal Info Lamp Timer Lamp Timer Keystone Keystone Auto Power Off Blue Auto Power Off...

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    Items on the INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or INPUT 3 (VIDEO) Mode Menu Bar Main menu Sub menu Picture1 Contrast Bright Blue Reset Picture2 Color Tint Sharp Reset Options Signal Info Lamp Timer Keystone Auto Power Off Background Power Save Mode Blue Language English...

  • Page 29: Selecting The On-Screen Display Language

    Selecting the On-screen Display Language Projector Remote control English is the preset language for the On-screen Display. The language can be set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, ON/OFF LAMP POWER Chinese, Korean or Japanese. 2, 3 TEMP.

  • Page 30: Picture Adjustments

    Sharp For less sharpness For more sharpness • “Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” do not appear in the INPUT 1 (RGB) mode. • “Tint” does not appear when receiving “PAL”, “SECAM”, “PAL M”, “PAL N” or “PAL (60 Hz)” in the INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode.

  • Page 31: Computer Image Adjustments (Input 1 Mode Only)

    Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 mode only) Projector Remote control Auto Sync Adjustment • Used to automatically adjust a computer image. • Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by ON/OFF LAMP POWER pressing AUTO SYNC. TEMP. KEYSTONE INPUT AUTO SYNC •...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Computer Image

    Computer Image Adjustments (INPUT 1 mode only) Projector Remote control Adjusting the Computer Image When displaying computer patterns which are very detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), interference may ON/OFF LAMP POWER occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering, 2, 3, 4 TEMP.

  • Page 33: Useful Features

    Useful Features Freeze Function Remote control 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 34: Digital Image Magnification

    Digital Image Magnification Remote control 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 35: Gamma Correction

    Gamma Correction Remote control • 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. • Three gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the images displayed and in the brightness of the room.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Picture Display Mode

    Selecting the Picture Display Mode Remote control This function allows you to modify or customise the picture display mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose the picture display mode preferred. 1 Press RESIZE on the remote control. Each time RESIZE is pressed, the picture mode changes as shown below.

  • Page 37: Checking The Input Signal And The Lamp Usage Time

    Checking the Input Signal and the Lamp Usage Time This function allows you to check the current input signal Projector Remote control information and the accumulated lamp usage time. ON/OFF LAMP 1 Press MENU. POWER TEMP. KEYSTONE 2 Press ∂/ƒ to select “Options”, and then press INPUT AUTO SYNC ENTER.

  • Page 38: Selecting A Background Image

    Selecting a Background Image Projector Remote control This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the projector. ON/OFF LAMP POWER Description of Background Images 2, 3, 4 TEMP. KEYSTONE Blue Blue screen 2, 3 AUTO SYNC INPUT...

  • Page 39: Reverse/Invert Image Function

    Reverse/Invert Image Function Projector Remote control This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro- jected image for various applications. ON/OFF LAMP POWER 2, 3 Description of Projected Images TEMP. KEYSTONE 2, 3 Selected item Projected image...

  • Page 40: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Air filter location. • Have your nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre exchange the filter (PFILD0123CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it.
  • Page 41 Air Filter Maintenance Clean the air filter. Replace the filter cover. Clean the dust off the air filter and cover with a Insert the tab on the end of the filter cover into the vacuum cleaner extension hose. filter cover opening and press the filter cover into position.

  • Page 42: Lamp/Maintenance Indicators

    • Clean the filter. • Clogged air filter. (See pages 37 and 38.) • Cooling fan breakdown. • Take the projector to your nearest Sharp • Internal circuit failure. Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre for repair. The indicator flashes in •...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Carefully change the lamp by following the steps below. If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type BQC-PGC20X//1 from your nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre.

  • Page 44: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    Replacing the Projection Lamp Remove the lamp cage cover. Remove the lamp cage. Turn over the projector and loosen the user service Loosen the securing screws on the lamp cage. Hold the lamp cage by the handle and pull it screw that secures the lamp cage cover.

  • Page 45: Using The Kensington Lock

    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 Kensington Security projector.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix Attaching the Lens Cap Put on the lens cap to prevent damage to the lens when transporting the projector. A lens cap strap is provided to prevent the loss of the lens cap. Attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to strap to the lens cap.

  • Page 47: Connection Pin Assignments

    Connection Pin Assignments COMPUTER INPUT 1 Port: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector Computer Input Analog 1. Video input (red) 9. Not connected 2. Video input 10. Not connected (green/sync on green) 11. GND 3. Video input (blue) 12. Bi-directional data 4.

  • Page 48: Rs-232C Port Specifications

    RS-232C Port Specifications PC control A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately) to the projector. (See page 15 for connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table. Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard.
  • Page 49 RS-232C Port Specifications Commands EXAMPLE • When “BRIGHT” of INPUT 1 (RGB) IMAGE ADJUSTMENT is set to Computer Projector → ← COMMAND PARAMETER COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL ITEM CONTROL ITEM CONTENTS CONTENTS C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 AUTO 640 480...

  • Page 50: Computer Compatibility Chart

    Computer Compatibility Chart Horizontal Frequency: 15–80 kHz Vertical Frequency: 43–85 Hz Pixel Clock: 12–108 MHz Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals SXGA (1,280 1,024) compatible in intelligent compression Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical VESA VESA MAC/ Resolution Frequency Frequency Display MAC/...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    LCD projector operation manual (TINS-7271CEZZ), LCD projector quick reference guides (TINS-7272CEZZ, TINS-7284CEZZ, TINS-7285CEZZ) This SHARP projector uses LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels. These This unit has some inactive TFTs within acceptable tolerances which very sophisticated panels contain 786,432 pixels ( RGB) TFTs (Thin may result in illuminated or inactive dots on the picture screen.

  • Page 52: Dimensions

    Dimensions Rear View COMPUTER AUDIO COMPUTER AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT RS-232C (INPUT 100-240V Top View MENU ENTER BACK SYNC AUTO INPUT KEYSTONE TEMP. POWER LAMP ON/OFF ZOOM FOCUS Side View Front View Bottom View Units: mm...

  • Page 53: Glossary

    Glossary Active digital keystone correction Corrects keystone distortion caused when the projected image is not perpendicular to the screen. This method provides not only horizontal correction, but vertical as well, thus maintaining the original 4:3 aspect ratio and eliminating jag lines. Aspect ratio Width and height ratio of an image.

  • Page 54: Index

    Index Active digital keystone correction ........MENU button ..............23 AC socket ................. 12 MOUSE button ..............22 Adjustment buttons ............23 Mouse buttons ..............22 Air filter ................37 Aspect ratio ..............33 ON/OFF button ..............17 AUDIO INPUT terminals ........... 13 On-screen display language ...........
  • Page 55 SHARP CORPORATION...

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