Sharp XG-C50X - Manual

Intr oduction -3 Outstanding Features 1. Ultra High Brightness from a Compact Projector • AC 250W LampUse AC 250W lamp for excellent color uniformity and ultra high brightness. • Power Save mode function enables lower noise levels, reduced powerconsumption and longer lamp life. 2. Simple & Easy ...

-4 Contents Adjusting the Picture ........................................ 46 Adjusting Image Preferences .................................. 46Selecting the Signal Type ....................................... 46Progressive Mode .................................................... 47 Adjusting Comput...

Introduction -5 Canceling the Keylock Setting ................................ 72 Selecting the Transmission Speed (RS-232C) ..................................................... 72 Setting up a Password ...................................... 73 Entering the Password ...................................

-6 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should beretained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operatinginstructions should be...

Introduction -9 PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you canwork with the projector, even if you do not have this manual. To utilize these manuals, youneed to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have notinstalled Acrobat Re...

-10 Projector (Front and Top View) Part Names 34 34 83 83 39 42 35 38 50 42 35 43 27 27 Power (ON/OFF) buttons Turn the power on or off. Power indicator Illuminates red, when the projector is in standby. When the power is turned on, this indicator will illuminate green. Lamp replacement indicator Il...

Introduction -13 23' (7 m) 30 ° 30 ° 45 ° Using the Remote Control ■ The remote control can be used to control the projectorwithin the ranges shown in the illustration. N o t e • The signal from the remote control can be reflected off a screenfor easy operation. However, the effective distance of th...

-14 Accessories Remote controlRRMCGA029WJSA Two R-6 batteries(“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar) Power cord For U.S., Canada, etc.(11'10" (3.6m))QACCDA010WJPZ For Europe, except U.K.(6' (1.8m))QACCV4002CEZZ For U.K., Hong Kong andSingapore(6' (1.8m))QACCBA012WJPZ For Australia, NewZealand and...

-16 Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Before Connecting N o t e • Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and the devices to be connected. After making allconnections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last d...

Connections and Setup -19 “Plug and Play” function (when connecting to a 15-pin terminal) ■ This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDCcompatible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup. ■ Before using the...

Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting the Projector to Other Devices -20 1 S-video cable (commercially available) Connecting to VideoEquipment Using anS-video, a CompositeVideo or an Audio Cable Using an S-video, video, or audio cable, a VCR,laser disc player or other audio-visual equip-ment can ...

Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to anAmplifier or Other AudioComponents Using a ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA au-dio cable, an amplifier or other audio compo-nents can be connected to the AUDIO OUT-PUT terminal. Connect the projector to the amplifierusing a ø3.5 mm stereo minijack toRCA audio...

Connections and Setup -23 Connecting to aComputer Using a DIN-D-sub RS-232C Adaptorand an RS-232C SerialControl Cable When the RS-232C terminal on the projectoris connected to a computer with a DIN-D-subRS-232C adaptor and an RS-232C serial con-trol cable (cross type, sold separately), thecomputer c...

-24 Optionalcable Computer RGB cable (32'10" (10.0 m))Type: AN-C10BM AN-C10MCAN-C10PC Connecting to a Monitor Watching Images onBoth the Projector anda Monitor You can display computer images on both theprojector and a separate monitor using twosets of an RGB cable. An RGB cable is sup-plied wit...

Connections and Setup -25 FORWARDbutton Using the Wireless Presentation Function of theRemote Control The Wireless Presentation function on the projector works the same as the [Page Up] and[Page Down] keys on a computer keyboard. It can also be used to move forward or backwardwhen viewing images of ...

Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Using as a Wired Remote Control Connecting the RemoteControl to the Projector When the remote control cannot be used dueto the range or positioning of the projector(rear projection, etc.), connect a ø3.5 mmminijack cable (commercially available ora v a i l a...

Connections and Setup -27 Up Down Setup Using the AdjustmentFeet The height of the projector can be adjustedusing the adjustment feet at the front and backof the projector when the surface the projec-tor is placed on is uneven or when the screenis slanted.The projection of the image can be madehighe...

Zoom in Zoom out Zoom knob Focus ring Adjusting the Lens The image is focused and adjusted to thedesired size using the focus ring or zoomknob on the projector. 1 The focus is adjusted by rotat-ing the focus ring. 2 Zooming is adjusted by mov-ing the zoom knob. -28 Setup

Connections and Setup -29 90 ° 90 ° Example of Standard Setup Setting up the Screen Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. N o t e • The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing...

-30 H Screen L Projection distance Lens center Base lineHorizontal line passing throughthe lens center STRETCH Mode (16:9) Picture (Screen) size Projection distance (L) Distance from the lens center Diag. (X) Width Height Maximum (L1) Minimum (L2) to the bottom of the image (H) 300" (762 cm) 240...

-32 When using the default setting. ▼ On-screen Display Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image Projection from behind the screen ■ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the au-dience. ■ Reverse the image by setting “Rear” in “PRJ Mode”. Seepage 71 for use of this function. Projection us...

Image Projection ▼ Keycode input box -34 Lamp replacement indicator Power indicator INPUTbutton ' , " , \ , | buttons MENUbutton ENTER button Power (ON)button INPUTbuttons ' , " , \ , | buttons MENU button ENTER button Power (OFF) button Basic Procedure Connect the required external equipmen...

Image Projection Power (ON)button 5 Press to temporarily turn off the sound. N o t e • Pressing again will tur n the sound back on. 6 Press , then press again while the confirmation messageis displayed, to turn off the pro-jector. N o t e • If you accidentally pressed and do not want to turn off the...

Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion ( Keystone Correction ) Correcting TrapezoidalDistortion This function allows for Keystone (On-screenTrapezoidal Distortion) Correction. N o t e • When the image is projected either fromtop or from bottom towards the screen atan angle, the image becomes distortedtra...

-40 Menu Bar Items This list shows the items that can be set in the projector. ■ INPUT 1 / 2 Mode N o t e • The resolution, vertical frequency and horizontal frequency figures displayed above are for examplepurposes only. • Only when the signal type is set as “Component”, in the “Picture” menu of IN...

This projector has two sets of menu screens that allow you to adjust the image and variousprojector settings.You can operate the menus from the projector or remote control using the following proce-dure. Using the Menu Screen Menu screen for INPUT 1or INPUT 2 RGB mode Menu screen for INPUT 3or INPUT...

Adjusting the Picture You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences with the following picture settings. Selected Item Description \ button | button Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp Red Blue CLR Temp For adjusting the contrast level For adjusting the brightness of an image For adjusting...

Basic Operation -47 Progressive Mode This function allows you to select the progres-sive display of a video signal. The progres-sive display projects a smoother video image. Select “Progressive Mode” in the “Pic-ture” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . N o...

Adjusting Computer Images Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering inportions of the screen. When Auto Sync is OFF When “ Auto Sync ” is “OFF”, interference such as flickering or vertical stripes may occur ifdisplaying tilings or vertical stripes. S...

Basic Operation -49 Selecting Adjustment Settings Adjustment settings stored in the projectorcan be easily accessed. Select “Select Setting” in the “FineSync” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . N o t e • If a memory position has not been set, aresolution a...

Auto Sync Adjustment Used to automatically adjust a computer image. Select “Auto Sync” in the “Fine Sync”menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . N o t e When setting to “ Normal” or “ High Speed”: • Auto Sync adjustment will occur when theprojector is turned on...

-52 Selecting the Picture Display Mode Switching the PictureDisplay Using DifferentInput Signals Press . • E a c h t i m e i s p r e s s e d , t h e d i s p l a y changes as shown on page 52 and 53 . Info • In the Dot by Dot Mode, images are dis-played in the original resolution, thereforethey will ...

Easy to Use Functions -53 SMART STRETCH 1024 × 576* — — 480 I , 480P, 580 I, 580P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM 540P 720P, 1035 I, 1080 I 4:3 aspect ratio. Letter box, squeeze 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio NORMAL 1024 × 768 — — BORDER 768 × 576* — — STRETCH 1024 × 576* 480 I , 480P, 580 I , 580P, NTSC, PA...

54 Storing an Image inStill Image Format 1 Press . • The projected image is frozen. 2 Press again to return to the moving image from the cur-rently connected device. Displaying a Still Image This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving image. This is useful when you want todisplay a still i...

Easy to Use Functions -55 Enlarging a Specific Portion of an Image Displaying an EnlargedPortion of an Image 1 Press . • Enlarges the image. • Pressing or enlarges or re- duces the projected image. N o t e • You can change the location of theenlarged image using ' , " , \ and | . • When an image...

56 Selected Mode STANDARD PRESENTATION CINEMA CUSTOM Description For Standard picture Brightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations. Gives greater depth to darker por tions of image for a more exciting theater experience. Allows you to adjust gamma value using Sharp Advanced Pre...

Easy to Use Functions -57 Displaying Dual Pictures ( Pict in Pict ) Picture in Picture function allows you to display two pictures on the same screen. You candisplay the image input from INPUT 3 or 4 as an inset picture overlapping the main picturefrom INPUT 1 or 2. Displaying the Inset Picture 1 Pr...

58 Black Screen Function -58 BLACK SCREENbutton " Projected Image This function can be used to display a black screen. Blacking out the Pro-jected Image 1 Press . • The screen turns black and “BLACKSCREEN” is displayed on the screen. 2 To r e t u r n t o t h e o r i g i n a lp ro j e c t e d i m...

Easy to Use Functions -59 Displaying the Break Timer " On-screen Display Displaying and Settingthe Break Timer 1 Press . The break timer starts to count down from 5minutes. 2 When “ ” is displayed, press ' ' ' ' ' , " " " " " , \ \ \ \ \ or | | | | | to set the break timer. •...

Easy to Use Functions -63 Setting the Audio Out-put Type Select “Audio Out” in the “Options (1)”menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . Setting on/off the Inter-nal Speaker Select “Speaker” in the “Options (1)”menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu s...

-64 Auto Search Function This function automatically searches for and switches to the input mode in which signalsare being received, when the projector is turned on, or when the INPUT button is pressed. -64 Using Auto Search Select “Auto Search” in the “Options(1)” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For ope...

Easy to Use Functions -65 Video Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) System Reducing Image Noise Select “DNR” in the “Options (1)” menuon the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . N o t e • Set a level so as to view a clearer picture. Make sure to set DNR to “OFF” in the fol-lo...

-66 Setting the Video System Setting the VideoSystem Select “Video System” in the “Options(1)” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . N o t e • The video signal can only be set in IN-PUT 3 or INPUT 4 mode. • In “Auto”, images are displayed in PALeven if PAL-N ...

Easy to Use Functions -67 Saving Projected Images • This projector allows you to capture projected images (RGB signals) and set them as astartup image, or background image when no signals are being received. • You can capture the images that are input using RGB signals. Capturing the Image Select “I...

68 Setting a Background Image This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the projector. *1 You can set a captured image as a background image by selecting “Custom”.*2 If the input signal has interference, the screen will be displayed with the interference....

Easy to Use Functions -69 Selecting the Economy Mode These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption of the projector. Setting the Power SaveMode S e l e c t “ Po w e r S a v e ” i n “ E c o n o myMode” under the “Options (1)” menu onthe menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pa...

-70 -70 Remaining Lamp Life(Percentage) Displaying the Remaining Lamp Life (Percentage) Checking the RemainingLamp Life (Percentage) This function allows you to check the remain-ing lamp life (percentage). Select the “Options (2)” menu on themenu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42...

Easy to Use Functions -71 Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse orinvert the projected image for various applications. Setting the ProjectionMode Select “PRJ Mode” in the “Options (2)”menu on the menu screen. ➝...

-72 Canceling the KeylockSetting When the Keylock Level is set to “Normal”,all buttons are functional. Select “ Keylock Level ” in the “Options (2)” menu on the menu screen and set“ Normal”. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . N o t e • When a password has been set, and“Keylock Lev...

Easy to Use Functions -73 Setting up a Password Entering the Password Select “ Password ” in the “Options (2)” menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . 1 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the de- sired number and then press | | | | | . 2...

-74 Changing the Password Select “Password” in the “Options (2)”menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . 1 Press ' ' ' ' ' , " " " " " and | | | | | to enter the password in “Old Password”and press . 2 Press ' ' ' ' ' , " " " "...

Easy to Use Functions -75 Setting the Anti-Theft The anti-theft function prevents unauthorized use of the projector. You can choose to usethis function or not. If you do not want to use this function, just do not enter the keycode.Once the anti-theft function is activated, users will need to enter t...

-76 -76 Setting the Anti-Theft 2 Enter the remaining 3 digits bypressing any buttons you like. 3 Enter the same keycode oncemore in “Reconfirm”. N o t e • The Keylock function will becometemporarily disabled. When “Anti-Theft” is set, the keycodeinputting box appears after the poweris turned on. Whe...

Easy to Use Functions -77 Initializing the Settings This function allows you to initialize the settings you have made in the projector. Returning to theDefault Settings Select “All Reset” in the “Options (2)”menu on the menu screen. ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . N o t e • If ...

-78 This function can be used to display all the adjusted settings as a list on the screen. Displaying the Adjustment Settings Overview of All MenuSettings Select the “Status” menu on the menuscreen and press . ➝ For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45 . -78

-80 Cleaning the lens ■ Use a commercially available blower or lenscleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses)for cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid typecleaning agents, as they may wear off the coat-ing film on the surface of the lens. ■ As the surface of the lens can easily get dam-aged, ...

Appendix -81 Replacing the Air Filter Air filter Tab M4 M4 M4 M4 • This projector is equipped with air fil- ters to ensure the optimal operatingcondition of the projector. • The air filters should be cleaned ev- ery 100 hours of use. Clean the filtersmore often when the projector is usedin a dusty o...

Appendix -83 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 replacement indicator willilluminate red, and the power will turn off. After the power has been turned off, fo...

Appendix -85 Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life be-comes 6% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality. Thelamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page 70 . ■ Fo...

Power (OFF) button Lampunit BQC-XGC50X//1 User service screw Removing and Install-ing the Lamp Unit Info • Be sure to remove the lamp unit by thehandle. Be sure not to touch the glasssurface of the lamp unit or the inside ofthe projector. • To avoid injury to yourself and damageto the lamp, be sure ...

Appendix -87 Securingscrew AC socket INPUT button ENTER button User service screw UNDO buttom Power (ON) button 5 Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from thelamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by thehandle and pull it in the direction ofthe arrow. 6 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the la...

-88 RS-232C Terminal: 9-pin Mini DIN female connector Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference 1 VCC +3.3V (Reserved) Output Not connected 2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to inter nal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to inter nal circuit 4 EXIR Detector of Option Unit Input Not connected (Reserved...

Appendix -89 CONTROL CONTENTS BLACK SCREEN ON BLACK SCREEN OFF INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT CHECK FREEZE ON FREEZE OFF AUTO SYNC START OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR I I I I I I I F F A M M R R V V C R R D B B G G E E H E ...

-92 CONTROL ITEM SYSTEM CODE C1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ON OFF VOLUME + VOLUME – MUTE MENU KEYSTONE BLACK SCREEN ENTER RESIZE UNDO FREEZE ENLARGE (+) ENLARGE (–) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C5 C6 0 0 0 1...

Appendix -93 Computer Compatibility Chart N o t e • This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur, tur n offthe LCD display on the notebook computer and output the display data in “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change d...

-94 Troubleshooting Check • 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 rear panel of the projector. • Remote control batteries have run out. • External output has no...

-96 For SHARP Assistance If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the“Troubleshooting” section on pages 94 and 95 . If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below. U.S.A. Sharp Electro...

Appendix -97 Specifications LCD ProjectorXG-C50XNTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL 60/SECAM/DTV480 I /DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV580 I /DTV580P/DTV720P/DTV1035 I /DTV1080 I LCD panel × 3, RGB optical shutter method Panel size: 0.99" (25.1 mm) (15 [H] × 20 [W] mm) No. of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H...

-98 Dimensions Side View Side View Top View Rear View Front View Bottom View 3 15 / 16 (100.5) 9 1 / 2 (241.5) 15 3 / 8 (390) 5 (126.5) 1 / 16 (1.5) 1 / 16 (1.5) 3 1 / 8 (80) ø 67.5 4 3 / 8 (111.75) 2 15 / 16 (75) M4 M4 M4 M4 2 11 / 16 (67.5) 4 15 / 16 (124.5) 5 / 16 (7.5) 3 7 / 8 (98.8) 8 7 / 16 (2...

Appendix -99 Glossary Advanced intelligent compression High quality resizing of lower and higher resolu-tion images to fit the projector’s native resolution. Anti-theft If the “Keycode” set in the projector is not cor-rectly entered, the projector will not operate evenif signals are entered. Aspect ...

-100 2D Progressive .................................................... 473D Progressive .................................................... 47 AC socket ............................................................. 17Adjusting Computer Images ................................ 48Adjusting the Lens ...