Sharp Projector Dt 400 User Manual

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Introduction
Projector (Rear View)
Using the Kensington Lock
•This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security
System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the
projector.
Numbers in  refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.
13Remote control sensor
28AC socketConnect the supplied 
Power cord.
11Kensington Security 
Standard connector
31
537
Rear adjustment feetIntake ventExhaust vent
The speed and pitch of 
the cooling fan may 
change during operation 
in response to internal 
temperature changes. 
This is normal operation 
and does not indicate a 
malfunction.53
7
21INPUT 2 terminalComponent signals.
Digital input type switch
22INPUT 5/DIGITAL  
terminal
21
2223
23
2526
2526
INPUT 1 terminalComponent signals.
24INPUT 4 terminalConnect video 
equipment.
24INPUT 3 terminalConnect video 
equipment with an 
S-video terminal.
RS-232C terminal(Serviceman only).
TerminalsRefer to “INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment” on page 19.
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Remote Control
Adjustment buttons
('/"/\/|)
38
30
MENU buttonDisplay adjustment and setting 
screens.38
ON buttonTurn the power on.28
30ZOOM/FOCUS buttonAdjust the projected image 
size or adjusting the focus.
29INPUT 3 button
29INPUT 5 button
34
34
44
RESIZE buttonSwitch the picture display
(STRETCH, SIDE BAR, etc.).
29DIGITAL INPUT button
PICTURE MODE button
Select the picture setting (Memory) 
stored in “Picture Mode” on the 
“Picture” menu.
29STANDBY buttonPut the projector into standby 
mode.
32KEYSTONE buttonEnter the Keystone 
Correction mode.
39ENTER buttonSet items selected or 
adjusted on the menu.
34UNDO buttonUndo an operation or returning to 
the previous display.
29INPUT 1 button
29INPUT 2 button
29INPUT 4 button
46AUTO SYNC buttonAutomatically adjust images when 
connected to a computer.
48RGB/COMP. buttonSwitch the signal type
(RGB or Component).
34IRIS buttonSwitch “HIGH BRIGHTNESS 
MODE” or “HIGH CONTRAST 
MODE”.
Numbers in  refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.
Note
•All the buttons on the remote control are made of luminous material that is visible in the dark. Visibility will
diminish over time. Exposure to light will recharge the luminous buttons.
Part Names and Functions
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IntroductionUsing the Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries
1Pull down the tab on the cover
and remove the cover towards
the direction of the arrow.
2Insert the included batteries
(two “AA” size).
•Insert the batteries making sure the po-
larities correctly match the 
 and 
marks inside the battery compartment.
3Insert the lower tab of the cover
into the opening, and lower the
cover until it clicks in place.
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please follow the precautions below.
 Caution
•Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the  and  marks inside the battery compartment.
•Batteries of different types have different properties, therefore do not mix batteries of different types.
•Do not mix new and old batteries.
This may shorten the life of new batteries or may cause old batteries to leak.
•Remove the batteries from the remote control once they have run out, as leaving them in can cause them to leak.
Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore ensure to first wipe them and then remove them using a cloth.
•The batteries included with this projector may run down in a short period, depending on how they are kept.
Ensure to replace them as soon as possible with new batteries.
Usable Range
The remote control can be used to control the
projector within the ranges shown in the
illustration.
Note
•The signal from the remote control can be re-
flected off a screen for easy operation. How-
ever, the effective distance of the signal may
differ depending on the screen material.
When using the remote control:
•Ensure not to drop, expose to moisture or high
temperature.
•The remote control may malfunction under a
fluorescent lamp. In this case, move the pro-
jector away from the fluorescent lamp.
Remote control sensor
Remote
control
signal
transmitters
Remote control23 (7 m)
30° 30°30°Front View
Remote control
30° 30° Remote control sensor
23 (7 m)Remote
control
signal
transmitters 30°
Rear View
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Quick Start
3  ON button
8  STNADBY button
4  INPUT button 6  ZOOM/FOCUS button
6  
Adjustment buttons ('/"/\/|)
6  HEIGHT ADJUST button
8  STNADBY button
3  ON button
7  KEYSTONE button
6, 7  Adjustment buttons        ('/"/\/|)
6  ZOOM/FOCUS button
4  INPUT buttons,
    DIGITAL INPUT button
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1.Place the projector facing a screen
Pages 21-27
Page 27
On the remote control On the projector This section shows the basic operation. For details, see the page described below for each step.
Setup and Projection
Connection of the projector and the video equipment with an S-video terminal is explained as an
example below.
2.Connect the projector to the video equipment and plug the
power cord into the AC socket of the projector
3.Remove the lens cap and turn the projector on
Connect the audio output terminal of the video equipment to the audio input
terminal of the audio equipment using an audio cable.
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Quick Start
Page 29
4.Select the INPUT mode
6.Adjust the projector angle, focus and zoom
Select the “INPUT 3” using the INPUT button on the projector or the INPUT 3 button on the remote control.
• •• •
•When pressing  on the projector, input mode switches in order of :
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4INPUT 5DIGITAL
• •• •
•When using the remote control, press ///// to switch the INPUT mode. On the remote
control On the
projector" "" "
" On-screen Display
5.Turn the video equipment on and playback
Pages 30, 31
3Adjust the projector angle
using the HEIGHT ADJUST
button.
HEIGHT ADJUST
button
1      
 Adjust the focus
On the remote control
On the projector
1 Press      .
2 Adjust the focus by pressing \ or |.
2      
 Adjust the projected image size by adjusting zoom.
On the remote control
On the projector
1 Press                    .
2 Adjust the zoom by pressing ' or ".1 Press      .
2 Adjust the zoom by pressing ' or ".
1 Press                    .
2 Adjust the focus by pressing \ or |.
8.Turn the Power off
Press the STANDBY button, then press that button again while the confirmation message is displayed, to put
the projector into standby mode.
• •• •
•Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet after the cooling fan stops.Page 28
On the remote control On the projector
" "" "
" On-screen Display
7.Correct trapezoidal distortion
Horizontal Vertical
Select “H  Keystone”
or “V  Keystone”.
Correcting trapezoidal distortion using the Keystone Correction
Pages 32, 33
Adjust On the remote control
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Setting Up the Projector
Position the projector perpendicular to the screen to achieve an optimal image.
Note
•The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through
the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.
•For an optimal image, position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling
directly on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim the lights
when setting up the projector in a sunny or bright room.
Standard Setup (Front Projection)
■Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size. (See
page 17.)
Setting Up the Projector
Indication of the Projection Image Size and Projection Distance
See “Screen Size and Projection Distance” on page 17 for details.
Example : When using a wide screen (16:9)
200
150
100
80
60
Projection 
DistanceCenter
Picture Size
174 × 98
131 × 74
87 × 4970 × 39
52 × 29
17 4 –  26 0
(5.29m – 7.95m)
12 11 –  19 6
(3.95m – 5.95m)8 7 –  12 11
(2.62m – 3.95m)6 9 –  10 4
(2.08m – 3.15m)5 1 –  7 8(1.55m – 2.35m)
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Setup
H
L
Side View
Screen
Lens center
Screen Size and Projection Distance
The projection screen size varies according to the distance from the lens of the projector to the screen.
Install the projector so that projected images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size by referring
to the table below. Use the values in the table as a reference when installing the projector.
Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L]Diag. [χ
]Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2]
200 174 98 17 4 (5.29 m) 26 0 (7.95 m) 3 9/32(8.3 cm)150 131 74 12 11 (3.95 m) 19 6 (5.95 m) 2 29/64(6.2 cm)100 87 49 8 7 (2.62 m) 12 11 (3.95 m) 1 21/32(4.2 cm)
8070 39 6 9 (2.08 m) 10 4 (3.15 m) 1 5/16(3.3 cm)7061 34 5 11 (1.82 m) 9 0 (2.75 m) 1 5/32(2.9 cm)60 52 29 5 1 (1.55 m) 7 8 (2.35 m)  63/64(2.5 cm)
40 35 20 3 3 (1.01 m) 5 1 (1.55 m)  43/64(1.7 cm)
Distance from the bottom of the image to
the lens center [H]
χ
:Picture size (diag.) (inches)
L: Projection distance (ft/m)
L1: Minimum projection distance (ft/m)
L2: Maximum projection distance (ft/m)
H: Distance from the bottom of the image to the lens center (in/cm)
Note
•There may be an error of ± 3% in the above values.
χ
:Picture size (diag.) (inches)
L: Projection distance (ft/m)
L1: Minimum projection distance (ft/m)
L2: Maximum projection distance (ft/m)
H: Distance from the bottom of the image to the lens center (in/cm)
Distance from the bottom of the image to
the lens center [H]
When using a wide screen (16:9):
In case of displaying the 16:9 picture on the whole of the 16:9 screen.
When using a normal screen (4:3):
In case of setting the 16:9 picture to the full horizontal width of the 4:3 screen.
Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L]Diag. [χ
]Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2]200160 120 15 10 (4.85 m) 23 11 (7.29 m) 3 (7.62 cm)
150120 90 11 10 (3.62 m) 17 10 (5.45 m) 2 17/64(5.72 cm)100 80 60 7 10 (2.40 m) 11 10 (3.62 m) 1 1/2(3.81 cm)8064 48 6 3 (1.91 m) 9 5 (2.88 m) 1 13/64(3.05 cm)
7056 42 5 5 (1.66 m) 8 3 (2.52 m) 1 1/16(2.67 cm)6048 36 4 7 (1.42 m) 7 0 (2.15 m)57/64(2.29 cm)
40 32 24 3 0 (0.93 m) 4 7 (1.42 m)39/64(1.52 cm)
The formula for picture size and projection distance
[Feet/inches] [m/cm]
L1 (ft) = (0.02671χ
–0.05334) / 0.3048 L1 (m) = 0.02671χ
–0.05334
L2 (ft) = (0.03999χ
–0.05215) / 0.3048 L2 (m) = 0.03999χ
–0.05215
H (in) = 0.04151χ
 / 2.54 H (cm) = 0.04151χ
The formula for picture size and projection distance
[Feet/inches] [m/cm]
L1 (ft) = (0.02452χ
–0.05334) / 0.3048 L1 (m) = 0.02452χ
–0.05334
L2 (ft) = (0.03671χ
–0.05215) / 0.3048 L2 (m) = 0.03671χ
–0.05215
H (in) = 0.03810χ
 / 2.54 H (cm) = 0.03810χ
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Setting Up the Projector
Projecting a Reversed Image
Projection from behind the Screen
■Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience.
■Reverse the image by setting “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” menu. (See page 52.)
Projection Using a Mirror
■Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.
■When the translucent screen is placed between the mirror and audience, set to “Front” in the “PRJ Mode”
menu. (See page 52.)
■When the mirror is placed on the audience side, set to “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” menu. (See page 52.)
Info
•When using a mirror, ensure to carefully position both the projector and the mirror so the light does not
shine into the eyes of the audience.
Ceiling-mount Setup
■It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount
bracket for this installation.
■Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp Au-
thorized Service Center or Dealer to obtain the recommended
ceiling-mount bracket (commercially available). (AN-CM270 ceil-
ing-mount bracket, AN-EP101B extension tube for AN-CM270.)
■Invert the image by setting “Ceiling + Front” in “PRJ Mode”. See
page 52 for use of this function.Translucent screen
Audience
Set to “Front”
AudienceTranslucent screenMirrorSet to “Rear”
Audience
Mirror
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Connections
INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment
INPUT 5/DIGITAL terminalConnecting video equipment with 
component output terminal (DVD 
player, DTV decoder, DVD recorder 
with hard disc, etc.). (See pages 22, 
23.)
Connecting the computer. (See 
pages 25, 26.)INPUT 3 terminalConnecting video equipment with S-video 
output terminal (VCR, DVD player, etc.).
(See page 24.)
INPUT 1, 2 terminalConnecting video equipment with 
component output terminal (DVD 
player, DTV decoder, DVD recorder 
with hard disc, etc.). (See page 21.)
INPUT 4 terminalConnecting video equipment without 
S-video output terminal. (See page 24.)
Connections
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Terminal on the
projector
INPUT 1, 2
INPUT 1, 2
INPUT 5/DIGITAL
INPUT 5/DIGITAL
INPUT 4
INPUT 4
INPUT 3
INPUT 3 Equipment
Audio-visual
equipment
Computer
Terminal on
connected equipment
Component
video 
output
terminal
Terminal
for using
the
dedicated
cable
DVI output
terminal
RGB output
terminal
Video
output
terminal
Terminal
for using
the
dedicated
cable
S-video
output
terminal
Terminal
for using
the
dedicated
cableCable
Component cable (commercially available)
Dedicated cable attached to the connected equipment.
DVI cable (sold separately: AN-C3DV)
Video cable (commercially available)
Dedicated cable attached to the connected equipment.
S-video cable (commercially available)
Dedicated cable attached to the connected equipment.
Samples of Cables for Connection
•For more details of connection and cables, refer to the opeation manual of the connecting equipment.
•You may need other cables or connectors not listed below.
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adapter (sold separately: AN-A1DV)
RGB cable (commercially available)
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