Sharp Projector Dt 400 User Manual

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Connections
Connecting to Video Equipment
Before connecting, ensure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and
turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and
then the other devices.
Ensure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections.
When connecting the component video equipment to the component input terminal on the
projector (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2)
Component cable
(commercially available)INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 terminal Analog component
output terminal
DVD Player,etc.
1
2
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When connecting the video equipment with RGB output terminal (INPUT 5)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “VIDEO”.
INPUT 5 terminal
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
(sold separately: AN-A1DV) RGB output terminal
RGB cable
(commercially available)
DVD Player,etc.
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Switch to “VIDEO”1
Connecting to Video Equipment
Note
•For this connection, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” on the OSD menu or press  on the remote control.
(See page 48.)
When connecting the component video equipment to the DVI input terminal on the projector (INPUT 5)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “VIDEO”.
Note
•For this connection, select “Component” for “Signal Type” on the OSD menu or press  on the remote
control. (See page 48.)
INPUT 5 terminal
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
(sold separately: AN-A1DV) 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable
(sold separately: AN-C3CP) Analog component
output terminal
DVD Player,etc.
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Switch to “VIDEO”1
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Connections
DIGITAL terminal
DVI output terminal
DVI cable
(sold separately: AN-C3DV)
Switch to “VIDEO”DVD Player,etc.
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Note
•Select DIGITAL mode when connecting to video equipment with the digital output terminal. (See page
29.)
When connecting the video equipment with DVI output terminal (DIGITAL INPUT)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “VIDEO”.
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When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal (INPUT 3)
When connecting video equipment with video output terminal (INPUT 4)
S-video cable
(commercially available) S-video output terminal
INPUT 3 terminal
DVD Player,etc.
2
1
INPUT 4 terminal Video output terminal
Composite video cable
(commercially available)
DVD Player,etc.
1 2
Connecting to Video Equipment
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Connections
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a computer (INPUT 5)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “PC”.
RGB output terminalINPUT 5 terminal
RGB cable (commercially available)
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
(sold separately: AN-A1DV)
Computer
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Switch to “PC”1
Note
•Refer to “Computer Compatibility Chart” on page 60 for a list of computer signals compatible with the projector. Use
with computer signals other than those listed may cause some of the functions not to work.
•When connecting the projector to a computer in this way, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” on the OSD menu or press
 on the remote control. (See page 48.)
•A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Autho-
rized Service Center or Dealer.
•Depending on the computer you are using, an image may not be projected unless the signal output setting of the
computer is switched to the external output. Refer to the computer operation manual for switching the computer
signal output settings.
When connecting a computer, ensure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the
connections are made.
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Connecting to a computer with DIGITAL RGB output Terminal (DIGITAL)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “PC”.
INPUT 5 terminal
DVI output terminal
DVI cable
(sold separately: AN-C3DV)
Switch to “PC”
Computer
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Note
•Select DIGITAL mode when connecting to digital output terminal of the computer. (See page 29.)
•Before switching “Digital input type switch” and connecting, ensure to unplug the power cord of the pro-
jector from the AC outlet and turn off the computer to be connected. After making all connections, turn on
the projector and then the computer.
“Plug and Play” function
■This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC com-
patible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.
■Before using the “Plug and Play” function, ensure to turn on the projector first and the connected
computer last.
Note
•The DDC “Plug and Play” function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA
DDC compatible computer.
Connecting to a Computer
When connecting a computer, ensure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the
connections are made.
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Basic Operation
Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the
AC socket.
Turning the Projector On
Before performing the steps in this section,
connect any equipment that you use with the
projector. (See pages 19-26.)
Remove the lens cap and press  on the
projector or  
 on the remote control.
•The power indicator illuminates green.
•After the lamp indicator illuminates, the projec-
tor is ready to start operation.
Note
•The lamp indicator illuminates or blinks, in-
dicating the status of the lamp.
Green:The lamp is ready.
Blinking green:The lamp is warming up
or shutting down.
Red:
The lamp is shut down abnormally or
the lamp should be replaced.
•When switching on the projector, a slight flicker-
ing of the image may be experienced within the
first minute after the lamp has been illuminated.
This is normal operation as the lamps control
circuitry is stabilising the lamp output charac-
teristics. This does not indicate malfunction.
•If the projector is put into standby mode and
immediately turned on again, the lamp may
take some time to illuminate.
Power cord
(6 (1.8 m))Supplied
accessory
Lamp
indicator Power indicator
STANDBY
buttonON button
Lens cap
ON button
STANDBY
button
Info
•English is the factory preset language. If you want to
change the on-screen display to another language,
change the language according to the procedure on
page 52.
Turning the Projector On/Off
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STANDBY
button
STANDBY
button
Info
•Do not unplug the power cord during projec-
tion or cooling fan operation. The cooling fan
in this projector continues to run for about 90
seconds after the projector enters the standby
mode. This can cause damage due to rise in
internal temperature, as the cooling fan also
stops.
Turning the Power Off (Put-
ting the Projector into Standby Mode)
1Press  on the projector or 
on the remote control, then press
that button again while the confir-
mation message is displayed, to
put the projector into standby
mode.
▼On-screen Display
2Unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet after the cooling fan stops.
Turning the Projector On/Off
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Basic Operation
Switching the INPUT
Mode
Select the appropriate input mode for the con-
nected equipment.
Press  ,  ,  ,  ,  or  on
the remote control to select the input
mode.
• •• •
•When pressing  on the projector, input mode
switches in order of :
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3
INPUT 5 INPUT 4DIGITAL
Note
•When no signal is received, “NO SIGNAL”
will be displayed. When a signal that the
projector is not preset to receive is received,
“NOT REG.” will be displayed.
•The INPUT mode is not displayed when
“OSD Display” of the “Options” menu is set
to “
 (OFF)”. (See page 47.)
About the INPUT mode
"On-screen Display of INPUT Mode (Example)➝
INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 
DIGITAL INPUT button
➝ ➝
Used for projecting images
from equipment connected
to INPUT 1 terminals.
Used for projecting images
from equipment connected
to INPUT 2 terminal.
Used for projecting images
from equipment connected
to INPUT 3 terminal.
Used for projecting images
from equipment connected
to INPUT 4 terminal.
Used for projecting
images from equipment
connected to INPUT 5
terminal.
Used for projecting
images from equipment
with DVI or RGB output
terminal connected to
INPUT 5 terminal. INPUT 1
(Component)
INPUT 2
(Component)
INPUT 3
(S-Video)
INPUT 4
(Video)
INPUT 5
(Component/
RGB)
DIGITAL
INPUT 1 mode
Using
Component
INPUT 2 mode
Using
Component
INPUT 3 mode
Using S-Video
INPUT 4 mode
Using Video
INPUT 5 mode
Component
RGB
•When switching the component and RGB
input mode, press 
 on the remote
control or select “Signal Type” in the
“Options” menu.
➝ ➝
DIGITAL mode
➝
Image Projection
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Image Projection
ZOOM/FOCUS 
button
Adjustment buttons
('/"/\/|)
Adjustment
buttons ('/"/\/|)
ZOOM/FOCUS
button
Adjusting the Focus
1Press  on the remote control.
2Press \ or | on the remote con-
trol to adjust the focus.
Note
•You can also adjust the focus by using
 and \ \\ \
\ or | || |
| on the projector.
Adjusting the Projected Image Size
1Press  on the remote control.
2Press ' or " on the remote con-
trol to adjust the zoom.
Note
•You can also adjust the zoom by using
 and ' '' '
' or " "" "
" on the projector.
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