Sharp XG-P25X - User Manual

E-5 Important Information IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS C a u t i o n C o n c e r n i n g t h e L a m pReplacement See “Replacing the Lamp” on pages 62 and 63 . Cautions Concerning the Setup ofthe Projector For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality,SHARP recommends that this projector be insta...

E-6 Important Information IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Temperature Monitor Function If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problemsor a dirty air filter, “TEMP.” and “ ” will blink in the lower-left corner of the picture. If the temperature continuesto rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERATURE...

E-7 Important Information 1. High-end LCD Projector with Ultra High Brightness • AC 270 W Lamp Use AC 270 W lamp for excellent color uniformity and ultra high brightness. 2. Computer Compatibility • Compatible with resolutions including VGA-SVGA (expanded), XGA (trueresolution) and SXGA-UXGA (compre...

E-8 Important Information 6. Network Capability • Self-Diagnosis/Projector Status Self-diagnosis/Projector status function sends e-mailmessages to a specified computer about lamp usagetime and any malfunctions. • Multiple & Group Projector Control Up to 250 projectors can be controled over a net...

E-9 Important Information Important Information Introduction .......................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................ 3 Outstanding Features .......................... 7 Contents ................................................ 9 How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals .......

E-10 Important Information Contents Using Extended Functionality Features ........................................... 57 Multiple Function Maintenance &Troubleshooting Lamp/Maintenance Indicators ............. 61 Replacing the Lamp ............................. 62 Replacing the Air Filter .........

E-11 Important Information PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the Projector Manual and Technical Reference CD-ROM. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). Ifyou have not installed Acrobat Reader yet, you can downlo...

E-12 Important Information Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. 16 20 14 21 6 6 64 50 19 19 17 17 18 59 20 20 19 31 61 38 34 35 37 38 64 5 38 22 61 31 24 31 32 32 38 23 46 61 23 Front View Projector MUTE button VOLUME buttons ( / ) MENU ...

E-13 Important Information Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. Remote Control Part Names Front View Bottom View 22 38 38 32 32 31 35 31 31 34 37 31 31 31 38 33 38 24 34 31 LENS button ENTER button ENLARGE buttons AUTO SYNC button GAMMA ...

E-14 Important Information Using the Remote Control Inserting the batteries 1 Press the tab and lift open thebattery cover in the direction ofthe arrow. Insert the tabs on the end ofthe battery cover into theirslots and press the cover intoposition. 3 Insert two R-6 batteries (“AA”size, UM/SUM-3, HP...

E-15 Important Information Accessories Remote controlRRMCGA048WJSA Supplied Accessories 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 Kongand Singapore(6 , 1.8m) QACCB...

E-16 Setup & Connections Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the rear of the projector. Power cord Make the necessary connections before proceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.The POWER indicator lights up red and the projector enters standby...

E-17 Setup & Connections Projecting Computer Images Connecting the Projector to a Computer You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full color computer images. Connecting to a computer using the standard 15-pin Input 1 Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the INPUT ...

E-18 Setup & Connections Projecting Computer Images • This projector uses a 5 BNC computer input to prevent deterioration of image quality.• Connect the R (P R ), G/G sync (Y), B (P B ), HD/C sync and VD cables (sold separately) to the correct input terminals on the projector and an RGB switcher...

E-19 Setup & Connections Projecting Computer Images Connecting to a computer using the RS-232C Port When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C serial control cable (crosstype, sold separately), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the...

E-20 Setup & Connections Watching Video Images Connecting to a VCR, laser disc player and other audiovisualequipment using the standard video Input S-video cable (sold separately) Video cable (sold separately) 1 2 Audio cable (sold separately) To S-video output terminal To video output terminal ...

E-21 Setup & Connections Watching Component Video Images Connecting to a DVD video player, DTV* decoder and othercomponent video equipment using the 5 BNC Input 4 To audio output terminals 1 3 Three BNC-RCA adaptors DTV decoder or DVD video player Example Audio cable(ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to R...

E-22 Setup & Connections Power ON/OFF Press POWER ON . Press POWER OFF . On-screen Display • The blinking green LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator shows that the lamp is warming up. Wait until theindicator stops blinking before operating the projector. • If the power is turned off and then immediately t...

E-23 Setup & Connections Setting Up the Screen 1 Using the Adjustment Feet 3 2 Press foot releases. Adjust height of projectorand remove hands fromfoot releases. Rotate feet to make minor changes. • The projector is adjustable up to approximately 10° from the standard position.• When the height ...

E-24 Setup & Connections LENS Button Projector Remote control Digital Image Adjustments This function can be used to adjust the focus, zoom,keystone, v-size and digital shift settings. 1 Press LENS to select mode. Each time LENS is pressed, the screen changes as shown on the left. 2 Press ENTER ...

E-25 Setup & Connections Adjusting the Projection Distance 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 centered in the mi...

E-26 Setup & Connections Adjusting the Projection Distance Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position • This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the projection height.• Adjust to match the setup configuration. Screen size: 100 inches (254 cm)STRETCH Mode: 16:9Standard ...

E-30 Setup & Connections Rear Projection • Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience. • Use the projector’s menu system to reverse the projected image. (See page 51 for use of this function.) • Optimal image quality can be achieved when the projector is positioned perpend...

E-31 Operation Buttons Selecting the Input Signal Source Using the Operation Buttons Press INPUT 1 . 2 . 3 or INPUT 4 . 5 on the projector or INPUT ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 or 5 ) on the remote control to change the mode. • When no signal is received, “NO SIGNAL” will be displayed. When a signal that the pro...

E-32 Operation Buttons This function can be used to superimpose a blackscreen over the projected image. Blacking out the Projected Image Press BLACK SCREEN . The screen turns black and “BLACK SCREEN” is displayed on the screen. To returnto the original projected image, press BLACK SCREEN again. Supe...

E-33 Operation Buttons Magnifying a Specific Portion of an Image This function allows you to magnify a specific portion ofan image. This is useful when you want to display adetailed portion of the image. 1 Press ENLARGE ( ) to zoom in. (Press ENLARGE ( ) to zoom out.) 1 4 9 16 36 64 2 To return to 1...

E-34 Operation Buttons Displaying and Setting the Break Timer Remote control This function can be used to show the remaining timefor break during meeting. 1 Press BREAK TIMER . The timer star ts to count down from 5 minutes. • You can set the Break Timer 1 to 60 minutes with ∂ / ƒ . The timer starts...

E-35 Operation Buttons Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio This function allows you to modify or customize thepicture display mode to enhance the input image.Depending on the input signal, you can chooseNORMAL, FULL, DOT BY DOT, BORDER, STRETCH orSMART STRETCH image. 1 Press RESIZE . Each time RESIZE...

E-37 Operation Buttons Gamma Correction Function On-screen Display (Example: RGB mode) ss s STANDARD PRESENTATION CINEMA CUSTOM Projector • Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the darkerportions of the image without altering the brightnessof the b...

E-38 Basic Operation Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screen Basic Operations This projector has two sets of menu screens that allow you to adjust the image and various projectorsettings. These menu screens can be operated from the projector or the remote control with the followingproce...

E-39 Basic Operation [ON/OFF] [ON/OFF] PRJ Mode Stack Setting Keylock Level Set Inputs RS-232C Set ID No. Password Ceiling Front Ceiling Rear Front Rear Level B Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 9600bps 115200bps ID No. Input 5 38400bps Old Password Reconfirm New Password Slave Level A Master Normal N...

E-40 Basic Operation Menu Bars Items on the INPUT 4 or 5 Mode Menu Bar Main menu Sub menu Main menu Sub menu Picture Options (2) Audio Tint 30 30 Color 30 30 Sharp 30 30 Contrast 30 30 Bright 30 30 Red 30 30 Blue Reset 30 30 CLR Temp Progressive Mode 3 3 2D Progressive 3D Progressive FAO VAO Audio O...

E-41 Basic Operation Adjusting the Picture You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences with the following picture settings. See page 38 for the procedure details. e. g. RGB input in INPUT 1 or 2 mode ß button For less contrast For less brightness For less color intensity Skin tones be...

E-42 Basic Operation Adjusting the Picture Progressive Mode This function allows you to select the progressive display of a video signal. The progressive displayprojects a smoother video image. See page 38 for the procedure details. Selects the progressive conversion mode. 2D Progressive This functi...

E-43 Basic Operation • Computer image adjustments can be made easily by pressing AUTO SYNC ( ). See page 45 for details. • To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” on the “Fine Sync” menu screen and press ENTER . Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only) When displaying computer patterns wh...

E-44 Basic Operation Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only) Special Mode Adjustment Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automatically selected.However, for some signals, the optimal resolution mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menuscree...

E-45 Basic Operation Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only) Auto Sync Adjustment • Used to automatically adjust a computer image.• Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by pressing AUTO SYNC , or automatically by setting “Auto Sync” to “Normal” or “High Speed” in the projector’s GUI menu....

E-46 Basic Operation Adjusting the Sound This projector’s audio is factory preset to standard settings. However, you can adjust it to suit your ownpreferences by adjusting the following audio settings. See page 38 for the procedure details. ß button Selected item Increased audio from the right speak...

E-48 Basic Operation • When the system mode is set to “Auto”, you may not receive a clear picture due to signal differences. Should this occur, switch to the video system of the source signal. • AUTO cannot be set for PAL-M and PAL-N input signals. Select “PAL-M” or “PAL-N” in “Video System” menu fo...

E-49 Basic Operation Selecting a Background Image Selected item Sharp Custom Blue None Description SHARP default image User customized image (e.g. company logo) Blue screen Black screen • By selecting “Custom”, the projector can display a custom image (e.g. your company logo) as the background image...

E-50 Basic Operation These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption when the projector is in standby mode.See page 38 for the procedure details. Power Save Function Function to control the quantity of projected light. Select “Low Power Mode” or “Standard Mode” to decrease orincrease brigh...

E-51 Basic Operation Confirming the Lamp Usage Time This function allows you to check the accumulated lamp usage time. See page 38 for the procedure details. • It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,400 cumulative hours of use. See pages 62 and 63 for lamp replacement. Rev...

E-52 Basic Operation Setting the Stacking Mode You can double the brightness of an image by stacking two projectors and projecting same picturesimultaneously. To control two projectors, assign one as the master and one as the slave. The slaveprojector will duplicate any operational settings made to ...

E-53 Basic Operation Deselecting Inputs This function allows you to deselect unwanted signal input. See page 38 for the procedure details. • When stack projecting, multi-screen projecting and so on, this function can be used to cancel the RS-232C control.• Up to two input signals can be blocked for ...

E-54 Basic Operation Controling Multiple Projectors with ID Numbers This projector can form a network of up to 250 projectors. To identify separately and control specifiedprojector, you need to set ID No.. The ID No. is factory preset to “001”. See page 38 for the procedure details. Setting the ID N...

E-55 Basic Operation Protecting Important Settings with a Password A password can be set by the user and used with the keylock level to prevent adjustments to certainsettings on the GUI. See page 38 for the procedure details. • When password is set, you need to enter the password to use “PRJ Mode”, ...

E-56 Basic Operation Selecting the On-screen Display Language English is the preset language for the On-screen Display; however, this can be changed to German,Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. See page 38 for the procedure details. Displaying the Adju...

E-57 Multiple Function Using Extended Functionality Features This projector has outstanding network capability.• Internet access for self-diagnosis• Multiple and group projector control• Simultaneous multiple projector control Internet access for self-diagnosis, status information and preventivemain...

E-58 Multiple Function This projector can be used in a network of projectors managed from a single PC with the accompanied SharpAdvanced Presentation Software Professional Edition. Projectors in conference rooms on the first and third floorsof a building, for example, can be used for video presentat...

E-61 Maintenance & Tr oubleshooting Lamp/Maintenance Indicators Maintenance Indicators TEMPERATUREWARNINGindicator LAMPREPLACEMENTindicator POWERindicator Problem • Blocked air intake. • Clogged air filter. • Cooling fan breakdown.• Internal circuit failure. • Burnt-out lamp.• Lamp circuit failu...

E-62 Maintenance & Tr oubleshooting Replacing the Lamp It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,400 cumulative hours of use or when younotice a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. Carefully change the lamp by following the stepsbelow.If the new la...

E-63 Maintenance & Tr oubleshooting Replacing the Lamp 10 Attach the lamp cagecover. Slide the lamp cage cover inthe direction of the arrow. Thentighten the user service screw. User service screw 9 Insert the new lamp cage. Press the lamp cage firmly intothe lamp cage compartment.Fasten the secu...

E-64 Maintenance & Tr oubleshooting • This projector is equipped with two air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector.• The air filters should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the filters more often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location. • Hav...

E-65 Maintenance & Tr oubleshooting Troubleshooting Check • Keylock level is set to “Level A” or “Level B”, preventing operation of some or all buttons. (See page 52 .) • Check to see if the batteries are dead. If they are, replace with new ones. (See page 13 .) • When the projector is set to sl...

E-66 Maintenance & Tr oubleshooting If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting”section on page 65 . If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the SHARP Service Department listed below. U.S.A. Sharp E...

E-67 Appendix Connecting Pin Assignments RGB Input Analog 1. Video input (red)2. Video input (green/sync on green) 3. Video input (blue)4. Reserve input 15. Composite sync6. Earth (red)7. Earth (green/sync on green) 8. Earth (blue)9. Not connected 10. GND11. GND12. Bi-directional data13. Horizontal ...

E-68 Appendix CONTROL CONTENTS POWER ON POWER OFF VOLUME (0 – 60) MUTE ON MUTE OFF LENS FOCUS ( 30 – 30) LENS ZOOM ( 30 – 30) KEYSTONE ( 127 – 127) V-SIZE ( 30 – 30) DIGITAL SHIFT ( 96 – 96) 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 P P V M M...

E-71 Appendix Wired Remote Control Terminal Specifications Specifications of wired remote control input • ø3.5 mm minijack• External: 5 V (1 A) • Internal: GND Function and transmission codes CONTROL ITEM SYSTEM CODE C1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ON OFF VOLUME VOLUME MUTE MENU LENS BLACK SCREEN ENTER...

E-72 Appendix Compatibility Chart Computer Horizontal Frequency: 15–126 kHz / Vertical Frequency: 43–200 Hz / Pixel Clock: 12–230 MHzCompatible with sync on green and composite sync signalsUXGA and SXGA compatible in advanced intelligent compression or intelligent compressionAICS (Advanced Intellige...

E-73 Appendix Dimensions Units: inches (mm) Side View Front View Bottom View Top View Side View Rear View 11 3 / 25 (282.5) 2 9 / 16 (65) 9 / 32 (7) 4 37 / 64 (116.5) 3 1 / 6 (79) 16 21 / 32 (423) 17 17 / 32 (445) 3 / 16 (4.5) 12 9 / 16 (319) 9 / 64 (3.5) 29 / 32 (23) 9 3 / 4 (248) 13 / 16 (20.27) 3...

E-74 Appendix Specifications Product type Model Video system Display method LCD panel Standard Lens Projection lamp Video input signal S-video input signal Component input signal Horizontal resolution RGB input signal Pixel clock Vertical frequency Horizontal frequency Computer control signal Speake...

E-75 Appendix Glossary Aspect ratio Width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and21:9. Auto Sync Optimizes projected computer images by automatically adjusting certain characteristics. Bac...

E-76 Appendix Index A AC socket ........................................................................ 16 Adjusting the Picture ....................................................... 41 Adjustment Feet .............................................................. 23 Air filter .....................

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