Sharp Pgf212xl Manual

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Useful
Features
Note
Input screen for keycode To cancel the keycode that you have already
set
•Press R on the projector for four times in steps
4 and 5 above.
When the System Lock is set•When System Lock is set, the keycode input
screen appears after the power is turned on.
When it appears, enter the right keycode to
start projection.
Enter the same keycode in “Re-
confirm”.
System Lock––––
5
Locking the Operation
Buttons on the Projector
Use this function to lock the operation buttons
on the...

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Troubleshooting with the “Help” Menu
Utilizing the “Help” Menu
Functions
This function advises you to solve the problems during usage.
•You can adjust the items with check marks (✔).
•The items in the “Help” menu change, de-
pending on the input signal or setting that you
have selected.
•If the problem is not solved, refer to
“Troubleshooting” (see pages 64 and 65).
•When selecting “sRGB” in “Picture Mode”, the
item “Color is faded or poor” is not displayed.
This means you cannot change input signal...

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Appendix
Cleaning the lens■Use a commercially available blower or lens
cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses)
for cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid type
cleaning agents, as they may wear off the
coating film on the surface of the lens.
■As the surface of the lens can easily get
damaged, be careful not to scrape or hit the
lens.
Cleaning the exhaust and intake vents■Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the
exhaust vent and the intake vent.
Cleaning the projector■Ensure that you have...

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Maintenance Indicators
About the lamp indicator
■When the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less,  (yellow) and “Change The Lamp” will be
displayed on the screen. When the percentage becomes 0%, it will change to  (red), the lamp will
automatically turn off and then the projector will automatically enter standby mode. At this time, the
lamp indicator will illuminate in red.
■If you try to turn on the projector a fourth time without replacing the lamp, the projector will
not turn on.
About the...

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Appendix
•If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters standby mode, follow the
possible solutions above and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before plug-
ging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 10 minutes.)
•If the power is turned off for a brief moment due to power outage or some other cause while using
the projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after that, the lamp indicator will illumi-
nate in red and the...

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Regarding the Lamp
Lamp■It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes
5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality. The lamp life
(percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. (See page 47.)
■Purchase a replacement lamp of type AN-F212LP from your place of purchase, nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Caution Concerning the Lamp■This projector utilizes a pressurized...

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Appendix
Removing and Installing
the Lamp Unit
•Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp
unit or the inside of the projector.
•To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the
lamp, make sure you carefully follow the steps
below.
•Do not loosen other screws except for the
lamp unit cover and lamp unit.
Press STANDBY/ON on the projec-
tor or STANDBY on the remote
control to put the projector into
standby mode.
•Wait until the cooling fan stops.
 Warning!
•Do not remove the lamp unit from the projec-
tor...

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Remove the lamp unit.•Loosen the securing screws from the
lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit and pull it
in the direction of the arrow. At this time,
keep the lamp unit horizontal and do not
tilt it.
Resetting the Lamp Timer
Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
Insert the new lamp unit.•P ress the lamp unit firmly into the lamp
unit compartment. Fasten the securing
screws.
Replace the lamp unit cover.• Align the tab on the lamp unit cover
(1 ) and place it while pressing the tab
( 2 ) to close...

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Appendix
Storing the Projector
Info
How to Use the Storage Case
When storing the projector, attach the lens cap
to the lens, and place it in the supplied storage
case.
1
2Open the cover of the storage
case.
•Ensure the projector has cooled down
sufficiently before placing it in the case.
• When you place the projector into the
storage case, make sure that the
cooling fan has stopped.
• Ensure the lens cap is attached to the
lens for protection.
• Place the projector into the storage
case with the lens...

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COMPUTER/COMPONENT input and COMPUTER/COMPONENT output Terminals : mini D-
sub 15 pin female connector
COMPUTER Input/Output
Pin No. Signal
  1. Video input (red)
  2. Video input (green/sync on green)
  3. Video input (blue)
  4. Not connected
  5. Not connected
  6. Earth (red)
  7. Earth (green/sync on green)
  8. Earth (blue)
  9. Not connected
10. GND
11. Not connected
12. Bi-directional data
13. Horizontal sync signal: TTL level
14. Vertical sync signal: TTL level
15. Data clockCOMPONENT...