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OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
XG-PH50X
(Standard zoom lens attached)
XG-PH50X-NL
(No lens attached)
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MODEL XG-PH50X (Standard zoom lens attached) XG-PH50X-NL (No lens attached) MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Model No.: Projector, please record the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this information. Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you Serial No.: have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories”...
  • 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 The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese), Korean and Japanese. 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 (Traditionelles Chinesisch und einfaches Chinesisch), Koreanisch und Japanisch.
  • Page 5 2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection, modification, or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE.

  • Page 6: Product Disposal

    See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 93. 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.

  • Page 7: How To Read This Operation Manual

    How to Read This Operation Manual • • • • • In this operation manual, the illustrations and on-screen displays are simplified for explana- tion. This may differ from the actual on-screen display. Using the Menu Screen The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages and 59.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparing Introduction How to Read This Operation Manual .... 3 Using the Remote Control ......17 Usable Range ............ 17 Contents ............4 Inserting the Batteries ........17 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......7 Using the Remote Control with a Signal Cable .. 18 How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals ...
  • Page 9 Using Basic Operation Turning the Projector On/Off ....... 37 Adjusting the Volume ......... 46 Turning off the Sound Temporarily ..... 46 Image Projection .......... 38 Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an Image ..46 Shifting the Lens… ..........38 Freezing a Moving Image ........47 Using the Adjustment Feet ........
  • Page 10 Maintenance ..........90 Computer Compatibility Chart ....97 Maintenance Indicators ....... 91 Troubleshooting ........... 99 Regarding the Lamp ........93 For SHARP Assistance ......101 Lamp ..............93 Specifications ..........102 Caution Concerning the Lamp ......93 Glossary ............103 Replacing the Lamp ..........

  • Page 11: 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 12 Internal cleaning should only be performed Rest your eyes occasionally. by a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or ■ Continuously watching the screen for long Service Center. hours will cause eye strain. Ensure to occa- Do not set up the projector in places ex- sionally rest your eyes.
  • Page 13 Do not block the intake and exhaust Using the projector in other countries ■ The power supply voltage and the shape of vents. ■ Allow at least 11 inches (30 cm) of space the plug may vary depending on the region between the exhaust vent and the nearest or country you are using the projector in.

  • Page 14: How To Access The Pdf Operation Manuals

    How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can work with the projector. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe ® Reader ® on your ®...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10" (3.0 m)) AN-C3CP2 ■ Lamp Lamp unit 1 AN-PH50LP1 Lamp unit 2 AN-PH50LP2 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.

  • Page 16: Throw Distance

    The optional lenses from Sharp are also available for specialized application. Please see your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer for details on all the lenses. (Refer to the lens operation manual when using a lens.) Also, ensure to have service personnel install the optional lenses.

  • Page 17: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Projector Top View Power indicator 14·91 Lamp indicator 1 ON button 14·91 Lamp indicator 2 For turning the power on. 14·91 Temperature warning STANDBY button...

  • Page 18: About The Indicators On The Projector

    Part Names and Functions About the Indicators on the Projector Power indicator Red on ... Normal (Standby) Green on ... Normal (Power on) Red blinks ... The intake vent cover is open. (See page 90.) Lamp indicators 1, 2 Green on ... Normal Green blinks ...
  • Page 19 Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Projector (Side View) Terminals Refer to “INPUT/OUTPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment” on page 24. INPUT 1 terminal INPUT 3 terminal Terminal for computer RGB Terminal for DVI digital RGB and component signals.
  • Page 20 Part Names and Functions Numbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Remote Control FOCUS buttons ON button For bringing the projected image For turning the power on. into focus. ADJ./MOUSE switch STANDBY button For switching the remote control For putting the projector into...

  • Page 21: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Front View Remote control sensor Usable Range 30° The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the 30° illustration. Remote control signal transmitters 30° 23' (7 m) Note • The signal from the remote control can be re- Remote control flected off a screen for easy operation.

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control With A Signal Cable

    When the signals from the remote control cannot be reached due to the range or positioning of the projec- tor, you can connect the remote control to the projector with a ø3.5 mm minijack cable (commercially avail- able or available as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ). Remote control...

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Control As A Wireless Computer Mouse

    Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Computer Mouse When connecting the supplied remote mouse receiver to the computer, you can use Supplied Remote mouse the remote control as the wireless computer accessory receiver mouse. Connect the supplied remote Computer Remote mouse receiver mouse receiver to the USB termi- nal on the computer.

  • Page 24: Quick Start

    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. Place the projector facing a screen Page 22 Connect the projector to the computer and plug the power...
  • Page 25 Adjust the angle • • • • • Adjust the projector angle by rotating the adjust- Adjust the projector angle ment feet. • • • • • Shift the lens horizontally and vertically. 1 1 1 1 1 Press on the projector or on the remote control.

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Projector

    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 • The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.

  • Page 27: Projecting A Reversed Image

    • When using a mirror, ensure that both the projector and the mirror are carefully placed so the projected 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 Au- thorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the recom- mended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately).

  • Page 28: Connections

    Connections INPUT/OUTPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment AUDIO input (1) terminal Connecting an audio cable. (Audio input terminal dedicated to INPUT 1.) (See page 27.) OUTPUT (FOR INPUT 1, 2) terminal Connecting the monitor when you INPUT 1, 2 terminal want to simultaneously watch the Connecting the computer.

  • Page 29: Samples Of Cables For Connection

    DVI Digital cable (commercially available) INPUT 3 video output terminal ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable (commercially AUDIO (for INPUT 1) available or available as Sharp service part Audio QCNWGA038WJPZ) output AUDIO (for INPUT 2, 3) terminal Audio-visual DVI to HDMI cable (commercially available)
  • Page 30 Samples of Cables for Connection Terminal on Terminal on the Equipment Cable connected equipment projector Audio-visual Video cable (commercially available) INPUT 4 equipment Video output terminal S-video cable (commercially available) INPUT 5 S-video output terminal ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable AUDIO (for INPUT 1) (commercially available) AUDIO (for INPUT 2, 3)

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Computer

    To RGB output terminal RGB cable ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable (commercially available or available as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ) To audio output terminal Note • With this connection, the projector is not compatible to the sync on green signals.

  • Page 32: Connecting With A 5 Bnc To 15-Pin D-Sub Cable

    ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable (commercially available or available as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ) Note • When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than a PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/UXGA) or Macintosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information.

  • Page 33: Connecting With A Dvi Digital Cable

    ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable (commercially available or available as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ) Note • When connecting the projector to a computer in this way, select “D. PC RGB” for “Signal Type” in the “Picture” menu.

  • Page 34: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Connecting to Video Equipment Before connecting, ensure the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet is unplugged, and that the devices to be connected are turned off. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. The projector has a DVD digital terminal, computer-RGB/component terminal, S-video termi- nal and video terminal for video input.

  • Page 35: Connecting To Video Equipment That Has A Dvi Output Terminal With A Dvi Digital Cable

    Connecting to Video Equipment That Has a DVI Output Terminal with a DVI Digital Cable Use a DVI Digital cable when connecting video equipment with the DVI output terminal such as DVD players to the INPUT 3 terminal. Side view Video Equipment To INPUT 3 terminal To AUDIO input...

  • Page 36: Connecting To Rgb Video Equipment With A 5 Rca Rgb Cable

    Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting to RGB Video Equipment with a 5 RCA RGB Cable Use a 5 RCA RGB cable when connecting the RGB video equipment such as DVD players and DTV* decoders to the INPUT 2 terminals. * DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United States.

  • Page 37: Connecting To Video Equipment That Has Component Output Terminals

    Connecting to Video Equipment That Has Component Output Terminals When connecting the video equipment that has component output terminals to the INPUT 1 terminal, use the 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (optional: AN-C3CP2). Video Equipment Side view To component video output terminals Y(green) To INPUT 1...

  • Page 38: Connecting With An S-Video Cable Or A Composite Video Cable

    Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting with an S-video Cable or a Composite Video Cable Connect the video equipment to the INPUT 4 or 5 terminal using the S-video cable or com- posite video cable (commercially available). Side view Video Equipment To INPUT 4 To INPUT 5 terminal...

  • Page 39: Controlling The Projector By A Computer

    Controlling the Projector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector to the RS-232C serial terminal on the computer, or when the LAN terminal on the projector to the LAN terminal on the computer, the com- puter can be used to control the projector. Refer to the “SETUP GUIDE” contained on the supplied CD-ROM for details.

  • Page 40: Connecting To A Monitor That Has An Rgb Input Terminal

    Connecting to a Monitor That Has an RGB Input Terminal You can display computer images on a monitor using the RGB cables. Computer Side view Monitor To RGB output terminal To OUTPUT To INPUT 1 (FOR INPUT 1, 2) terminal terminal RGB cable (supplied or commercially...

  • Page 41: Turning The Projector On/Off

    Turning the Projector On/Off Supplied Power cord Connecting the Power Cord accessory Plug the supplied power cord into the Side view AC socket on the rear of the projector. Turning the Projector On To AC socket Before performing the steps in this section, connect any equipment that you use with the projector.

  • Page 42: Image Projection

    Image Projection Shifting the Lens In addition to the zoom function and adjustment of projection angle using the adjust- ment feet, you can adjust the position of the projection using the lens shift function. This is a useful function in cases such as when the screen can not be moved. When moving upward or downward When moving in the left and right direction Adjustable...

  • Page 43: Using The Adjustment Feet

    Press on the projector or H & V LENS SHIFT on the remote control. button • Pressing on the projector or Mouse/adjustment on the remote control displays the test button pattern. Checking the test pattern is use- ('/"/\/|) ful for more accurate adjustment. ENTER button ▼On-screen Display H &...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Focus

    Image Projection Adjusting the Focus ZOOM button Press on the projector or FOCUS button the remote control to adjust the fo- cus. ▼On-screen Display FOCUS buttons ZOOM buttons Adjusting the Projected Image Size Note Press on the projector or • After you have pressed the FOCUS but- the remote control to adjust the pro- tons or the ZOOM buttons on the remote jected image size.

  • Page 45: Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion

    KEYSTONE Correcting Trapezoidal button Distortion When the image is projected either from the top Mouse/adjustment or from the bottom towards the screen at an button ( " angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidally. ENTER button The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction.

  • Page 46: Geometric Adjustment

    Image Projection GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT ▼On-screen Display Press on the projector or on the remote control re- peatedly until “GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT” is displayed. Press the buttons below to ad- just the position, size or focus of the projected image. • Match screen’s four sides to green test pattern.
  • Page 47 H & V KEYSTONE ▼On-screen Display Press on the projector or on the remote control re- peatedly until “H & V KEY- STONE” is displayed. • When the correction has already been made with “GEOMETRIC ADJUST- Horizontal Keystone Correction MENT”, the confirmation message for \ / | (Adjustment with resetting the correction before “H &...
  • Page 48 Image Projection IMAGE RESIZING ▼On-screen Display KEYSTONE” is set to the Only when “H & V values other than “0”, “IMAGE RESIZING” works. Press on the projector or on the remote control re- peatedly until “IMAGE RESIZING” is displayed. Press ', ", \ or | to correct the image distortion.

  • Page 49: Switching The Input Mode

    Switching the Input Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the con- nected equipment. Press INPUT buttons the remote control to select the input mode. "On-screen Display of Input Mode (Example) • • • • • When pressing on the projector, the When pressing input mode switches in order of : INPUT 1/2/3 mode...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Volume

    Image Projection Adjusting the Volume Press \ \ \ \ \ /| | | | | on the projector or on the remote control to adjust the volume. Note Volume or \ will lower the volume. • Pressing buttons or | will raise the volume. Pressing "On-screen Display Turning off the Sound...

  • Page 51: Freezing A Moving Image

    Press on the remote control to cancel the operation. • The magnification then returns to ×1. Note In the following cases, the image will return to the normal size (×1). • When switching the input mode. • When has been pressed. •...

  • Page 52: Resize Mode

    Image Projection This function allows you to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image. Depend- ing on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”, “FULL”, “DOT BY DOT”, “BORDER”, “STRETCH” or “SMART STRETCH” image. Mouse/adjustment button Resize Mode ('/"/\/|) Press...
  • Page 53 VIDEO NORMAL FULL BORDER STRETCH SMART STRETCH 480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, 4:3 aspect ratio, — 1024 × 768 768 × 576* 1024 × 576* NTSC, PAL, SECAM letter box, squeeze 1024 × 576* 540P 16:9 aspect ratio — 1024 × 768 —...

  • Page 54: Displaying The Black Screen

    Image Projection Displaying the Black Screen This function allows you to tempo- rarily display the black screen. BLACK SCREEN Press button ▼Projected Image Pressing again will turn the projected image back on. Displaying and Setting the Break Timer BREAK TIMER Mouse/ This function allows you to show the re- button...

  • Page 55: Menu Items

    *1 “Color”, “Tint”, “Red”, “Green”, “Blue”, “CLR Temp” and “Bright Boost” cannot be adjusted when “C. M. S. Adjust- ment” is set to “sRGB”. *2 “Sharp” can be adjusted only when 480I, 480P, 540P, 576I, 576P, 720P, 1035I, or 1080I signal is input. *3 “Progressive” can be adjusted only when 480I or 576I signal is input.
  • Page 56 Standard Picture Mode Presentation Page Page Cinema Custom Contrast Bright Color Tint Green Blue Sharp Page CLR Temp 4500K Pressing displays the items on the lower Page 10500K part of the “Picture” menu. Bright Boost Page Progressive 2D Progressive 3D Progressive...
  • Page 57 “C.M.S.” menu Main Menu Sub Menu C.M.S. Standard C.M.S. Adjustment Custom 1 Page Page Custom 2 Custom 3 sRGB Target [R] Red [Y] Yellow Page [G] Green [C] Cyan [B] Blue [M] Magenta Lightness Page Chroma Page Page Reset (This Color) Page Reset (All Colors) Page...
  • Page 58 Menu Items “Audio” menu Sub Menu Main Menu Audio Balance Page Treble Bass Reset Page Audio Out Page Speaker [ON/OFF] Page “Options (1)” menu INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 / INPUT 3 Main Menu Sub Menu Options (1) Pict in Pint When inputting RGB When inputting DTV/video Page...
  • Page 59 “Options (2)” menu Main Menu Sub Menu Old Password Options (2) Password New Password Page Page Reconfirm Lamp 1 Lamp Timer (Life) Lamp 2 Page Both Lamps Lamp Mode Lamp 1 Only Page Lamp 2 Only Equal Use PRJ Mode Front Ceiling + Front Page...

  • Page 60: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the Menu Screen The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages and 59. ) Mouse/ adjustment ENTER button button ('/"/\/|) MENU button MENU button ENTER button UNDO button Adjustment buttons ('/"/\/|) UNDO button...
  • Page 61 ' ' or " " " " " to select the item Press ' you want to adjust. • Pressing displays the items on the lower part of the “Picture” menu. To adjust the pro- jected image while Single viewing it adjustment item Press...

  • Page 62: Menu Selections (Settings)

    Using the Menu Screen The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For adjust- ing the menu items, see pages and 57.) Mouse/ adjustment button ('/"/\/|) MENU button ENTER button UNDO button Menu Selections (Settings) Example: Setting “OSD Display” •...
  • Page 63 ' ' or " " " " " to select the Press ' item you want to set. Note • Press to return to the previous screen. • In some menu, select the icon using Sub menu Press | | | | | to shift the cursor to the sub menu.

  • Page 64: Picture Adjustment ("Picture" Menu)

    Using the dedicated software allows “C.M.S.” menu is set to “sRGB”. (See page 64.) you to adjust the gamma curve. *2 “Sharp” can be adjusted only when 480I, 480P, Visit “http://sharp-world.com/projector/” 540P, 576I, 576P, 720P, 1035I or 1080I DTV sig- for details.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Color Temperature

    Adjusting the Color Temperature Emphasizing the Contrast Menu operation Page This function emphasizes the bright portions of images to obtain a higher contrast image. Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- Menu operation Page PUT 1 (RGB) mode Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Color Temperature...

  • Page 66: Selecting The Progressive Mode

    Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) Selecting the Progressive Mode Reducing Image Noise (DNR) Video digital noise reduction (DNR) provides high Menu operation Page quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise. Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Menu operation Page Example: “Picture”...

  • Page 67: Signal Type Setting

    Signal Type Setting This function allows you to select the input sig- nal type RGB or component for INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3. Menu operation Page Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Signal Type Settings INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Selectable items Description...

  • Page 68: Color Management System ("C. M. S." Menu)

    Color Management System (“C. M. S.” menu) This function allows you to individually adjust the display characteristics of six colors (R: Red, Y: Yellow, G: Green, C: Cyan, B: Blue, M: Magenta). Selecting the Color Repro- Selecting the Target Color duction Mode This function allows you to select the target color for adjusting the display characteristics.

  • Page 69: Setting The Brightness Of The Target Color

    Setting the Brightness of the Setting the Chromatic Value Target Color of the Target Color This function allows you to set the brightness of This function allows you to set the chromatic the selected target color. value of the selected target color. Menu operation Page Menu operation...

  • Page 70: Setting The Hue Of The Target Color

    Color Management System (“C. M. S.” menu) Setting the Hue of the Target Resetting User-defined Color Color Settings This function allows you to set the hue of the This function allows you to reset the specific tar- selected target color. get color or all of the six colors.

  • Page 71: Overview Of All Color Settings

    Overview of All Color Set- tings This function allows you to confirm the settings of all the colors. Menu operation Page Example: “C.M.S.” screen menu...

  • Page 72: Computer Image Adjustment ("Fine Sync" Menu)

    Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu) You can adjust the computer image, match the computer display mode, and confirm the input signal using the “Fine Sync” menu. Adjusting the Computer Saving Adjustment Settings Image This projector allows you to store up to seven adjustment settings for use with various com- Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregulari- puters.

  • Page 73: Selecting Adjustment Settings

    Selecting Adjustment Set- Special Mode Setting tings Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automatically se- Adjustment settings stored in the projector can lected. However, for some signals, the optimal be easily accessed. resolution mode in “Special Modes”...

  • Page 74: Checking The Input Signal

    Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu) Checking the Input Signal Auto Sync Adjustment Used to automatically adjust a computer image. Menu operation Page Menu operation Page Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Note Description of...

  • Page 75: Auto Sync Display Function

    Auto Sync Display Function Used to set the display during Auto Sync. Menu operation Page Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Auto Sync Display Selectable items Description The image set as a background image —...

  • Page 76: Audio Adjustment ("Audio" Menu)

    Audio Adjustment (“Audio” menu) You can adjust the projector’s audio to your preferences using the “Audio” menu. Adjusting the Audio Setting the Audio Output Type This function allows you to adjust the projector’s This function determines whether the audio level audio.

  • Page 77: Speaker Setting

    Speaker Setting This function allows you to turn the audio out- put of the internal speaker on or off when the projector is connected to an external amplifier. Menu operation Page Example: “Audio” screen menu Description of Speaker Settings Selectable items Description The audio signal is output from the internal speaker.

  • Page 78: Using The "Options (1)" Menu

    Using the “Options (1)” Menu You can use the “Options (1)” menu to enhance the usage for the projector. Displaying Dual Pictures Setting the Resize Mode (Pict in Pict) Depending on the input signal, you can select the screen image. The Pict in Pict (picture in picture) function allows you to display two pictures on the same screen.

  • Page 79: Shifting The Projected Image Vertically (Digital Shift)

    Shifting the Projected Im- Setting On-screen Display age Vertically (Digital This function allows you to turn the on-screen Shift) messages on or off. Menu operation Page For easier viewing, this function shifts the im- age projected on the screen up or down elimi- Example: “Options (1)”...

  • Page 80: Setting The Video System

    Using the “Options (1)” Menu Setting the Video System Capturing Projected Images The video input system mode is factory preset This projector allows you to capture projected to “Auto”; however, a clear picture from the con- images (RGB signals) and set them as a startup nected audio-visual equipment may not be re- image, or background image when no signals are ceived, depending on the video signal difference.

  • Page 81: Selecting The Background Image

    Selecting the Background Selecting the Startup Image Image Menu operation Page Menu operation Page Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Startup Images Description of Background Images Selectable items...

  • Page 82: Eco Mode

    Using the “Options (1)” Menu Eco Mode Detecting the Input Sig- nals Automatically Menu operation Page Menu operation Page Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Eco Mode Power consumption Description of Auto Search Selectable items...

  • Page 83: Auto Power Off Function

    Info • If you lose or forget your keycode, contact your near- est Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center (see page 101). Even if the product war- ranty is valid, the keycode reset will incur a charge.
  • Page 84 Using the “Options (1)” Menu Changing the keycode Note • If you input a wrong keycode, the cursor returns to the first point of the “Old Code”. • The preset keycode is 4 " buttons on the projec- tor. If this keycode is set, the keycode input screen does not appear when turning the power on.
  • Page 85 When the system lock is set If you have set the system lock, enter the keycode and follow the procedure below to release the system lock. ▼Input screen for keycode Note • When System Lock is set, the keycode input screen appears after the power is turned on.

  • Page 86: Helpful Functions Set During Installation ("Options (2)" Menu)

    Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu) Changing the password Setting a Password There is no factory preset for the password, so • • • • • the “Options (2)” menu is enabled. If you do not want others to operate the “Op- •...

  • Page 87: Checking The Lamp Life Status

    Checking the Lamp Life Setting the Lamp Mode Status This function allows you to select the usage of the two lamps installed in the projector. You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage). Menu operation Page Menu operation Page...

  • Page 88: Reversing/Inverting Projected Images

    Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu) Reversing/Inverting Pro- Controlling Multiple Projectors jected Images with the One Remote Control This function allows you to control multiple pro- This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert jectors with the one remote control during the image function that allows you to reverse or in- stack projection or the video wall projection.

  • Page 89: Shortcut To Make Projector Stack Settings

    Shortcut to Make Projector Locking the Operation But- Stack Settings tons on the Projector Normally, settings via web browser are required for This function can be used to lock the use of cer- the stack projection. You can skip the settings via tain operation buttons on the projector.

  • Page 90: Bypassing Unused Input Selections

    Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu) Bypassing Unused Input Selecting the Transmis- Selections sion Speed (RS-232C) This function allows you to skip the input mode Make sure that both the projector and computer that you rarely use. You can skip the input modes are set for the same baud rate.

  • Page 91: Monitor Output Settings

    Monitor Output Settings LAN/RS232C Setting When the Monitor Out has been set to “Enable”, When the LAN/RS232C has been set to “Enable”, the monitor output is activated and power is con- the LAN/RS232C is activated and power is con- sumed even in the standby mode. It is recom- sumed even in the standby mode.

  • Page 92: Service Mode

    Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu) Service Mode Returning to the Default Settings Only the service centers use the menu. Do not use the menu. This function allows you to initialize the settings you have made in the projector. Example: “Options (2)”...

  • Page 93: Using The Other Menus ("Language" And "Status" Menus)

    Using the Other Menus (“Language” and “Status” menus) Selecting the On-screen Overview of All Menu Set- Display Language tings The projector can switch the on-screen display This function can be used to display all the ad- language among 11 languages: English, German, justed settings as a list on the screen.

  • Page 94: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the projector Cleaning the air vents and the intake vent cover ■ Ensure the power cord is unplugged before cleaning ■ Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the ex- the projector. haust vent, the intake vents and the intake vent ■...

  • Page 95: Maintenance Indicators

    Maintenance Indicators ■ The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector. ■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter the standby mode. After the projector has entered the standby mode, follow the procedures given below.
  • Page 96 The internal • Cooling fan break- • Take the projector to your nearest Red on temperature is warning down Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer (Standby) indicator abnormally high. • Internal circuit failure or Service Center for repair. (See • Clogged air intake page 101.)

  • Page 97: Regarding The Lamp

    Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. * If the new lamp does not illuminate after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair.

  • Page 98: Removing And Installing The Lamp Unit

    Regarding the Lamp Removing and Installing Lamp unit 1 the Lamp Unit AN-PH50LP1 Optional Info accessories • Ensure the lamp unit is removed using the Lamp unit 2 handle. Ensure the glass surface of the AN-PH50LP2 lamp unit or the inside of the projector are not touched.
  • Page 99 Handle Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws (two for each lamp) 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. Securing screws Insert the new lamp unit.

  • Page 100: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    Regarding the Lamp Resetting the Lamp Timer Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Info To AC socket • Make sure to reset the lamp timer only when replacing the lamp. If you reset the lamp timer and continue to use the same lamp, this may cause the lamp to become damaged or explode.

  • Page 101: Computer Compatibility Chart

    Computer Compatibility Chart The table below lists signal codes that are compatible with the projector. When the images are distorted or cannot be projected, adjust the output signal of your computer and so forth while referring to the table below. Computer •...
  • Page 102 Computer Compatibility Chart 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.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Check Page • 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 side panel of the projector. 27—36 No picture and no sound •...
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting Problem Check Page All buttons on the • If the “Stack Setting” menu is set to “Slave” and the “Keylock projector and the remote Level” menu is set to “Level B”, all buttons on the projector and control are unavailable. the remote control are unavailable.

  • Page 105: For Sharp Assistance

    If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on pages and 100. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below. U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    (9NK3797200400), Projector manual and technical reference CD-ROM (9NK3532094500), Operation manual (9NK5010011800) 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 specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 107: Glossary

    Glossary Advanced intelligent compression (Page 97) Picture Mode (Page 60) High quality resizing of lower and higher resolu- Image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the darker portions of tion images to fit the projector’s native resolution. the image without altering the brightness of the Aspect ratio (Page 48) brighter portions.

  • Page 108: Index

    Index AC socket ............37 Lamp unit cover ........... 94 ADJ./MOUSE switch ..........18 LAN terminal ............35 Adjustment buttons ..........56 LAN/RS232C ............87 Adjustment feet ............ 39 Language ............. 89 Advanced intelligent compression ....... 97 L-click button ............19 Aspect ratio ............
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