Sharp Pgf212xl Manual

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Quick Start
4.  Adjust the projected image with the Setup Guide
_PP. 26, 27
1After the projector turns on, the Setup Guide appears.
(When “Setup Guide” is set to “On”.  See page 44.)
2Follow the steps in the Setup Guide and adjust the focus, height (angle) and picture size.
3After adjusting the focus, height (angle) and picture size, press ENTER to finish the Setup
Guide.
Correcting trapezoidal distortion using Keystone Correction.
5. Correct trapezoidal distortion
8. Turn the power off
Press...

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Ceiling-mount Setup
■It is recommended that you use the optional
Sharp ceiling-mount adaptor and unit for this
installation. Before mounting the projector,
contact your nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain
the recommended ceiling-mount adaptor and
unit (sold separately).
Setting up the Projector
Setting up the Projector
For optimal image quality, position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector’s feet
flat and level. Doing so will eliminate the...

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Setup
300
200
100 80
40
3610(11.2 m)247–284
(7.5 m – 8.6 m)123–142
(3.7 m – 4.3 m)910–114
(3.0 m – 3.5 m)411–58
(1.5 m – 1.7 m)
240 ×180
160×12080×6064×4832×24
Projection (PRJ) Mode
The projector can use any of the 4 projection modes shown in the diagram below. Select the mode
most appropriate for the projection setting in use.  (You can set the PRJ mode in “SCR-ADJ” menu.
See page  44.)
■ Table mounted, front projection
[Menu item  ➞ “Front”] ■
Ceiling mounted, front projection
[Menu item  ➞ “Ceiling...

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Setting up the Projector (Continued)
300
(762 cm)
250
(635 cm)
200
(508 cm)
150
(381 cm)
120
(305 cm)
100
(254 cm)
80
(203 cm)
70
(178 cm)
60
(152 cm)
40
(102 cm)610 cm (240
)
508 cm (200
)
406 cm (160
)
305 cm (120
)
244 cm (96
)
203 cm (80
)
163 cm (64
)
142 cm (56
)
122 cm (48
)
81 cm (32
)19 cm
16 cm
13 cm
10 cm
8 cm
6 cm
5 cm
4 cm
4 cm
3 cm(7 9/16
)
(6 19/64
)
(5 3/64
)
(3 25/32
)
(3 1/32
)
(2 33/64
)
(2 1/64
)
(1 49/64
)
(1 33/64
)
(1 1/64
) 457 cm (180
)
381 cm (150
)
305 cm (120
)
229 cm...

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Connections
Before connecting, ensure that the power cord of the projector is unplugged from the AC
outlet and turn off the equipment to be connected. After making all conn\
ections, turn on the
projector and then the other pieces of equipment. When connecting a computer, ensure that
it is the last equipment to be turned on after all the connections are m\
ade.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the appropriate input mode has been selected on the projector before
you turn on the connected equipment.
•For more...

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Connecting the Projector to Other Equipment (Continued)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT Equipment
Video equipment
Camera/Video gameCableS-video cable (commercially available)
Video cable (commercially available)
Cables for a camera or a video game
Cables for a camera or a video game Cables for a camera or a video game/3 RCA
to mini D-sub 15 pin cable (optional,
AN-C3CP2)
Terminal on 
connected equipmentTerminal on the
projector
S-video
output
terminal
Video
output
terminalS-video
output
terminal...

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Connections
Note
•When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable, the volume level will be hal\
f of when using the ø3.5 mm
stereo audio cable.
•Y ou can select “Audio 1” or “Audio 2” for “Audio Input”\
 in the “PRJ-ADJ” menu. (See page  46.)
• RGB signals and Component signals can be output to the monitor.
Equipment CableTerminal on 
connected equipmentTerminal on the projector
Audio
output
terminal
Monitor
AmplifierMONITOR OUT
AUDIO OUTRGB
input
terminalRGB cable (supplied or commercially 
available)
Audio...

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Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the
AC socket on the rear of the projector.
Then plug into AC outlet.
AC socket
To AC outletPower cord
(supplied)
Controlling the Projector by a Computer
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS-
232C adaptor and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available), the computer
can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector. See page 58 for details....

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Basic
Operation
Turning the Projector On/Off
On-screen display (confirmation message)
•When “Auto Restart” is set to “On”:
If the power cord is unplugged from the outlet
or the breaker switch is turned off when the
projector is on, then the projector automatically
turns on when the power cord is plugged into
the AC outlet or the breaker switch is turned
on. (See page 45.)
•English is the factory default language. If you
want to change the on-screen display to an-
other language, change the language...

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About the Setup Guide
After turning on the projector, the Setup
Guide screen appears to assist you with
projector setup.
Guidance items
1 FOCUS
2 HEIGHT ADJUST
3 ZOOM
Press ENTER to exit the Setup Guide
screen.
Image Projection
Setup Guide screen
•The Setup Guide screen automatically high-
lights the items in the following order:
1 FOCUS
3 ZOOM 4 ENTER2 HEIGHT ADJUST
However, you can adjust the focus, height
(angle), or zoom regardless of the highlighted
item.
•If you do not want to display the Setup...