Dear SHARP Customer Welcome to the SHARP Family. We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP Color LCD Projector built for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. Every SHARP Color LCD Projector is adjusted for a proper picture and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the factory. We have prepared this OPERATION MANUAL so that you have the ability to adjust the picture and color to your personal viewing preference.
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. U.S.A. ONLY INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
14. Lightning—For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 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.
Notes on Operation About the Temperature Monitor Function: • If the projector starts to overheat due to set-up problems or a dirty air filter, “TEMP.” will flash in the upper-left corner of the picture. If the temperature continues to rise, then the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator will flash, and after a 90-second cooling-off period the power will shut off. Refer to page 30, “Maintenance Indicators,” when the “TEMP.” warning appears in the picture.
Location of Controls FRONT VIEW Speakers Cautions: • The exhaust vent, the lamp cage cover and adjacent areas may be extremely hot during projector operation. To prevent injury, do not touch these areas until they have sufficiently cooled. • Allow at least 4 ( (10 cm) of space between the cooling fan (exhaust vent) and the other nearest wall or obstruction. • If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection device will automatically turn off the projector lamp. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Operating the Wireless Mouse Remote Control The functions of your personal computer’s mouse have been built into the remote control enabling you to operate your projector and personal computer with the remote control. 1. Slide the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the unit on. 2. Press the POWER ON button on the front panel of the remote control to turn the projector power on. 3. When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, move the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the MOUSE position.
Using the optional cable with the remote control TOP VIEW When the remote control cannot be used due to the range or positioning of the projector (rear projection, etc.), connect the optional cable from the Wired Remote Control Input jack on the remote control to the Wired Remote Input on the rear of the projector. REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL TRANSMITTER WIRED REMOTE CONTROL INPUT (3.5 mm Minijack) Note: • The signal transmitter does not function when the optional cable is connected to the remote control.
Wireless Mouse Functions Connection Example Rear terminals IN 1 COMPUTER RGB IN 2 COMPUTER AUDIO IN 1 IN 2 AUDIO OUTPUT OUT 1 L WIRED REMOTE PC CONTROL 2 R IN 1 OFF ON IN 2 Personal computer S-VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO 110-120V/ 200-240V~ To mouse terminal Supplied mouse control cable (for IBM PS/2, serial and Apple ADB type mouse) The wireless mouse functions and laser pointer on the remote control can help you create a more professional presentation.
Setting Up the Projector Using the Focus and Zoom • Zoom, Focus and Reversed/Inverted Image mode functions broaden your options for projector placement. • See pages 10, 11 and 12 for details on projector setup. SIDE VIEW Zoom Ceiling setting Invert Image Table setting Zoom 1. Turn on the MAIN POWER. Turn on the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the projector. 2. Turn on the POWER. 2 POWER LAMP TEMP.
Projector Distance and Picture Size Relationship • The zoom lens allows adjustment of the image size within the projector’s range. • For optimum picture adjustment, the projector should be placed and adjusted at a distance between 4.6 ft (1.4 m) and 57.4 ft (17.5 m) from the screen. Distance from screen Picture size: 100 inches (254 cm) Picture size (diag.) Zoom adjustment range: 19.0 ft–11.
Using the Image Invert/Reverse Function This projector is equipped with an image invert/reverse function. The projected image can be inverted or reversed by using the MENU button and the ADJUSTMENT ƒ/∂ and ß/© buttons. On-Screen Display 1. Press the MENU button. 1 IMAGE ADJ. [OFF] BLK SCRN DISP INPUT DISPLAY REVERSE INVERT [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] With the MENU screen displayed, press the ADJUSTMENT ƒ/∂ buttons to select “IMAGE ADJ”. Then press the ENTER button to display the IMAGE ADJ. screen.
Example of a standard setup SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW Lens center 90˚ 90˚ Lens center The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the projector and screen are not centered properly, the picture will be distorted, making viewing difficult. Using the horizontal reverse function makes the following setups possible.
Adjusting the Height of the Picture Use the adjuster release to adjust the angle of the projector and height of the picture. Minor adjustments can be made with the adjusters. Adjuster release Adjuster release Adjusters 1 1. Press the adjuster release and lift the projector to the desired angle with both hands. • The adjuster legs will extend to the surface of the table. 2 2. Remove your hand from the adjuster release. • The adjuster legs will lock in position.
Connecting the Projector (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2) To playback audio and video with the projector connected to a VCR, Laser Disc Player or external audio amplifier, make the following connections. • Always turn off the LCD Projector while connecting to video equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the equipment being connected. Rear terminals IN 1 Used when the AV equipment to be connected has an S-VIDEO output terminal.
Connecting the Projector (RGB 1, 2: Computer) • Please carefully read the manual of the computer you will be connecting. • Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector on first. The computer should always be turned on last. 15-pin D-Sub Note: • The arrows (←, ↔) indicate the direction of the signals.
Connecting to the Computer RGB Input (RGB 1, 2)/Output Terminals You can connect your projector to a computer for easy projection of full-color computer images, and an external monitor for simultaneous viewing.
3. Connecting to other compatible computers When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA) or Macintosh series, a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for ordering information. Notes: • Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the computer, or both. • Connect the audio from the computer to the COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT terminal.
Input Signals (Recommended Timing) For Apple Macintosh Series For IBM and compatibles Input signals: The video output signal timing of different types of video signals are shown below for reference.
RGB Adjustment Controls When displaying computer patterns which repeat every other dot (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), interference may occur between the LCD pixels, causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the screen. Should this occur, use the ADJUSTMENT ß/© buttons for HORIZONTAL (LEFT/RIGHT) and VERTICAL (UP/DOWN) position adjustments to adjust for the optimum picture. RGB Input Adjustments (CLOCK, PHASE, V-POS and H-POS) 1.
Computer Mode Memory Adjustments • The projector has been preset with different modes for use with SVGA and other compatible computers. However, 7 memory positions are provided to store mode adjustments. • Each memory position can be used to store mode adjustments to match the computer. 1 When RGB 1 or 2 is selected. 1. Press the ENTER button to select the Memory Adjustment mode. On-Screen Display RGB1 INPUT ADJ. CLOCK PHASE H-POS V-POS MODE RESET MEMORY SELECT RGB1 ADJ. RGB1 INPUT ADJ. IMAGE ADJ.
Basic Operation of the Projector 1 OFF 1. Connect the AC cord. ON Connect the supplied AC cord to the AC inlet on the back of the projector . 110-120V/ 200-240V~ 1 AC cord 2 OFF POWER ON LAMP TEMP. 2. Turn on the MAIN POWER. Press the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the projector. The POWER indicator lights red and the projector enters STANDBY mode. When the MAIN POWER is on, the POWER indicator lights red. 3 Projector ON/OFF Remote control ON/OFF ON OFF POWER LAMP TEMP.
4. Select one of eight ON-SCREEN DISPLAY languages. On-Screen Display LANGUAGE You can return to the previous screen by selecting the uppermost item (turquoise) with the ADJUSTMENT ƒ/∂ buttons (in this case, LANGUAGE) and then pressing the ENTER button. ENGLISH DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS FRANÇAIS ITALIANO SVENSKA :SEL. The on-screen display is set to English at the factory. The language for the unit’s ON-SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish or Japanese.
6. Select input. On-Screen Display For viewing the picture from a video source connected to: VIDEO INPUT 1 VIDEO INPUT 2 COMPUTER RGB1 COMPUTER RGB2 Mac Press the INPUT SELECT button on the projector to switch the picture input. When you press the button, the current input mode is displayed for about 4 seconds. If you press the button again while the input mode is displayed, the mode changes as shown on the left. Confirm the selected input terminal and press the INPUT SELECT button.
Adjusting the Picture • This projector’s picture is factory preset to standard settings. However, you can adjust it to suit your own preferences with the ADJUSTMENT buttons on the projector and the remote control. • The adjustments can be memorized in RGB 1, RGB 2, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 separately. • Four picture modes can be adjusted: “PICTURE,” “BRIGHT,” “RED,” and “BLUE.” Adjusting the Picture On-Screen Display 1 1. Use the MENU button to select the mode to be adjusted.
Adjusting the Audio • The projector’s audio is factory preset to the standard setting. However, you can adjust it to suit your own preference with the ADJUSTMENT buttons on the projector or the remote control. • You can adjust the BALANCE, TREBLE and BASS. • To return to the factory preset mode, press the ADJUSTMENT ƒ/∂ buttons to select “RESET”, then press the ENTER button. • Press the MENU button to select the normal screen mode.
Functions on the Projector Setting Up the System Using this function, you can check the input signal and lamp usage time, and select the remote mouse. On-Screen Display Checking the system and lamp usage time SYSTEM SETUP 800@600 3 7 . 9 KHz 6 0 Hz 1234H RESOLUTION HOR FREQ VERT FREQ LAMP USAGE REMOTE MOUSE :SEL. :ADJ. [AT] MENU : E N D • Press the MENU button. Select “SYSTEM SETUP” with the ADJUSTMENT ƒ/∂ buttons. Then press the ENTER button to change to the picture indicated on the left.
LCD Projector Using the Black Screen Function This projector is equipped with a Black Screen Function. This function can be used to black out the presentation image. • Press the BLACK SCREEN button on the projector or the remote control to display the black screen. Press the BLACK SCREEN button again to return to the presentation image. Note: • When BLK SCRN DISP is set to OFF, the On-Screen Display (“BLACK SCREEN”) will not appear during black screen. See below.
On-Screen Display IMAGE ADJ. BLUE SCREEN BLK SCRN DISP INPUT DISPLAY SYSTEM REVERSE INVERT :SEL. :ADJ. [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] MENU : E N D Using the Blue Screen Function This projector is equipped with a Blue Screen function that will turn the screen blue when the video input terminal is not connected to anything, or the video component is turned off. • Press the MENU button. While the MENU screen is displayed, press the ADJUSTMENT ƒ/∂ buttons to select “IMAGE ADJ.
Air Filter Maintenance Bottom Air Filter • The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the filter more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location. • Have your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center exchange the filter (PFILD0069CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it. AIR FILTER cover Cleaning and Replacing the Filter 1 Turn OFF the MAIN POWER. OFF 2 Remove the FILTER COVER. 3 Remove the AIR FILTER.
Lamp/Maintenance Indicators Lamp The lamp operating life differs, depending on the usage environment. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 2,000 cumulative hours of use. • When the lamp is nearing the end of its operating life, the picture and color quality will deteriorate. At this point, replace the lamp. (See pages 31 and 32.) Note: The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-Screen display. (See page 26.
Lamp Replacement The lamp in the projector has a finite service life. The lamp operating life differs, depending on the usage environment. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 2,000 cumulative hours of use. The lamp usage time can be checked at the On-Screen display. (See page 26.) • Replace the lamp when the picture starts becoming dark and the color contrast deteriorates.
Installing the lamp unit 1. Hold the lamp cage (i) by the handle (h) and press it in firmly while making sure that grooves on the side of the lamp cage (j) are properly aligned with the projections inside the lamp cage compartment, and that the holes on the top of the lamp cage (k) are aligned with the screw holes on the projector. 2. Tighten screws (e), (f), (g) and (d), then perform the above instructions in the reverse order.
Connection Pin Assignments Analog RGB 1 and 2 Signal Input and Analog RGB Output Terminal: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector 1 6 11 5 10 15 Computer Input Analog 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Reserve input 1 5. Composite sync (Mac only) 6. Earth (red) 7. Earth (green) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
RS-232C Terminal Specifications 1. PC control A personal computer can be used to control the projector by connecting the supplied computer control cable to the PC CONTROL 1 terminal on the projector and an RS-232C cable (cross type) (not supplied) to the computer, and then connecting the RS-232C cable to the computer control cable. (RS-232C does not function when connected to PC CONTROL 2. See page 15 for connection.) 2.
COMMAND CONTROL ITEM VOLUME ADJUSTMENT AUDIO ADJUSTMENT RGB 1 ADJUSTMENT C1 C2 PARAMETER C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 CONTROL CONTENTS P4 V O L A _ _ * * VOLUME (0 – 60) M U T E _ _ _ 0 MUTE OFF M U T E _ _ _ 1 MUTE ON A A B L _ * * * BALANCE (!30 – ~30) A A T E _ * * * TREBLE (!30 – ~30) A A B A _ * * * BASS (!30 – ~30) A A R E _ _ _ 0 AUDIO DISPLAY A A R E _ _ _ 1 RESET R A P I _ * * * PICTURE (!30 – ~30) _ _ * * * BRIGHT
Wired Remote Control Terminal Specifications 1. Specifications of wired remote control input • 3.5ø minijack • External: `5V (1A) • Internal: GND 2. Function and transmission codes No.
Specifications Product Type Model Video system Display method LCD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Horizontal resolution Audio output Computer RGB input signal Computer Control Cable (Supplied) RS-232C input terminal Mouse input terminal (for IBM/Mac) Mouse input terminal (for PC98) Speaker system Rated voltage Rated frequency Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Cabinet I/R Carrier frequency Laser Pointer of Remote Control Dimension
Dimensions 0.8 (21) Rear View 1.9 (49) 4.0 (101)(Max.) (Lens housed) (Lens extended) 10.3 (261) 0.2 (5) 8.0 (204) Front View 0.7 (18) 2.8 (71) 1.1 (29) 5.4 (137) Side View 10.5 (267) 13.0 (329) 1.