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Problem
Picture is too bright and
whitish.
The black levels of the
image show banding or
appear faded when
INPUT 6 is selected.
The cooling fan becomes
noisy.
The lamp does not light
up even after the
projector turns on.
The lamp suddenly turns
off during projection.
The image sometimes
flickers.
The lamp needs much
time to turn on.
Picture is dark.Check
• Image adjustments are incorrectly set.
• Select the HDMI Setting (“Standard” or “Enhanced”) that results in
the best picture quality.
• When temperature inside the projector increases, the cooling fan
runs faster.
• The lamp indicator is illuminating in red.
Replace the lamp.
• Cables incorrectly connected to the projector or the connected
equipment works improperly.
• If this happens frequently, replace the lamp.
• The lamp will eventually need to be changed.
While the remaining lamp life draws to a close, replace the lamp.Page
This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by incorrect operation
or interference. If this should happen, unplug the Unit and plug it in again after more than 5 minutes.
The remote control
cannot be used.• Operate the remote control while pointing it at the projector’s remote
control sensor.
• The remote control may be too far away from the projector.
• If direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light is shining on the
projector’s remote control sensor, place the projector where it will not
be affected by strong light.
• The batteries may be depleted or inserted incorrectly. Make sure the
batteries are inserted correctly or insert new ones.43
48
52, 55
23-27
55
55
15
14
Service Information (For the U.S.)
For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center, or to obtain product litera-
ture, accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-
4277) or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharpusa.com).
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
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Specifications
Projector
DT-500
NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60/SECAM/DTV480I/DTV480P/
DTV540P/DTV576I/DTV576P/DTV720P/DTV1035I/DTV1080I/DTV1080I-50
Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device
TM (DMDTM) by Texas InstrumentsPanel size: 0.65", 1chip DMD
Drive method: Digital Light Processing (DLP™)
No. of dots: 983,040 dots (1280 [H] × 768 [V])
1–1.15 × zoom lens, F2.4–2.6, f = 19.0–21.9 mm
275 W DC lamp
RCA connector
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated
P
B (CB): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated
PR (CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated
4-pin mini DIN connector
Y (luminance signal): 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated
C (chrominance signal): Burst 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated
RCA connector: VIDEO, composite video, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω
terminated
15-pin mini D-sub connector
RGB separate/sync on green type analog input: 0–0.7 Vp-p, positive, 75 Ω terminatedHORIZONTAL SYNC. SIGNAL: TTL level (positive/negative)
VERTICAL SYNC. SIGNAL: Same as above
HDMI terminal (video signal only)
720 TV lines (DTV720P)
45–85 Hz
15–70 kHz
12–85 MHz
AC 100–240 V
3.7 A
50/60 Hz
355 W (Lamp Setting  “Bright”)/
310 W (Lamp Setting  “Eco + Quiet”) 
with AC 100 V340 W (Lamp Setting  “Bright”)/
300 W (Lamp Setting  “Eco + Quiet”) with AC 240 V4 W (AC 100 V) – 5 W (AC 240 V)*1
1,335 BTU/hour (Lamp Setting  “Bright”)/
1,165 BTU/hour (Lamp Setting  “Eco + Quiet”) with AC 100 V
1,280 BTU/hour (Lamp Setting  “Bright”)/
1,130 BTU/hour (Lamp Setting  “Eco + Quiet”) with AC 240 V
41°F to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C)
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Plastic
38 kHz
12 
13/32" × 4 19/64" × 11 1/32" (315 (W) × 109 (H) × 280 (D) mm) (main body only)
12 13/32" × 4 47/64" × 11 37/64" (315 (W) × 120 (H) × 294 (D) mm) (including adjust-
ment foot and projecting parts)
8.8 lbs. (4.0 kg)
Remote control, Power cord for U.S. and Canada, etc., Operation manual Product type
Model
Video system
Display method
DMD panel
Lens
Projection lamp
Component input signal
(INPUT1/2)
S-video input signal
(INPUT 3)
Video input signal
(INPUT 4)
Computer RGB/
Component input signal
(INPUT 5)
HDMI input signal
(INPUT 6)
Horizontal resolution
Vertical frequency
Horizontal frequency
Pixel clock
Rated voltage
Input current
Rated frequency
Power consumption
Power consumption (standby)Heat dissipation
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Cabinet
I/R carrier frequency
Dimensions (approx.)
Weight (approx.)
Replacement parts
*
1 When STANDBY Mode is set to “Eco”
As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and
specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifica-
tion figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from
these values in individual units.
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Dimensions
Units: inches (mm)
12 13/32 (315)3 
1/16 (77.5)
2 
19/32(65.5) 1 53/64(46.2) 3 
5/32 (80)
1 55/64 (47) 2 
7/8 (73)
2 61/64(75) 1 
11/32 (33.8)
4 19/64 (109)
1 
7/8 (47.5)
4 7/64 (104)
7/16 (11)11 
1/32 (280)
23/64 (9)
13/64 (5)
7/16 (11)
ø9 7/64 (69.2)
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AC socket ....................................................... 28
Accessories................................................... 10
Adjustment buttons ........................................ 41
Aspect ratio .................................................... 36
Auto Power Off ............................................... 49
Auto Sync
(Auto Sync adjustment) .............................. 46
AUTO SYNC button ....................................... 46
Background .................................................... 48
Backlight button ............................................. 13
Blue................................................................ 43
Bright ............................................................. 43
BrilliantColor™............................................... 43
Checking the Input Signal ............................. 46
CINEMA ZOOM ...................................... 36, 37
Clock .............................................................. 46
CLR Temp  (Color Temperature) .................... 44
C.M.S............................................................. 44
Color.............................................................. 43
Contrast ......................................................... 43
DOT BY DOT ................................................. 37
DNR ............................................................... 45
ENTER button ................................................ 41
Exhaust vent ........................................... 12, 51
Fan Mode ....................................................... 50
Fine Sync ....................................................... 46
Focus ring ...................................................... 30
FREEZE button ............................................. 38
GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT ....................... 34
H & V KEYSTONE ......................................... 35
HDMI Setting ................................................. 48
H-Pos ............................................................. 46
HEIGHT ADJUST lever ................................. 30
Hue ................................................................ 44
Image Shift .................................................... 47
IMAGE SHIFT buttons ................................... 38
INPUT 1 terminal ........................................... 23
INPUT 1 – 6 modes ....................................... 29
INPUT 2 terminal ........................................... 23
INPUT 3 terminal ........................................... 24
INPUT 4 terminal ........................................... 24
INPUT 5 terminal .................................... 25, 27
INPUT 6 terminal ........................................... 26
INPUT buttons ............................................... 29
Intake vent ........................................ 11, 12, 51
IRIS button ..................................................... 38
Kensington Security
Standard connector ............................. 12, 13
KEYSTONE button ........................................ 32
Keystone Correction ...................................... 32
Index
Lamp ....................................................... 10, 54
Lamp indicator ............................................... 52
Lamp Setting ................................................. 45
Lamp Timer  (Life) .......................................... 49
Lamp unit ....................................................... 55
Language (on-screen display language) ...... 50
Lens cap ........................................................ 11
MENU button ................................................  41
ON button ...................................................... 28
Optional accessories ..................................... 10
OSD Display .................................................. 48
Overscan....................................................... 47
Phase............................................................. 46
Picture Adjustment ........................................ 43
Picture Mode .......................................... 38, 43
PICTURE MODE button ................................ 38
Picture (Screen) Size and Projection Distance .......20
Power cord ..................................................... 28
PRJ Mode ............................................... 19, 49
Progressive .................................................... 44
R-03 batteries ................................................ 14
Rear adjustment foot ..................................... 31
Red ................................................................ 43
Remote control .............................................. 13
Remote control sensor .................................. 15
Replacing the lamp ................................. 54, 55
Resize..................................................... 36, 37
RESIZE button ............................................... 36
RETURN button ............................................. 41
RGB/COMP. button ........................................ 48
RS-232C Setting ............................................ 50
Saturation ...................................................... 44
Sharp ............................................................. 43
SIDE BAR ............................................... 36, 37
Special Modes ............................................... 46
STANDBY button ........................................... 29
STANDBY/ON button .............................. 28, 29
STANDBY Mode ............................................ 50
STRETCH ............................................... 36, 37
Subtitle........................................................... 47
Supplied accessories .................................... 10
Temperature warning indicator ...................... 52
Tint ................................................................. 43
Value .............................................................. 44
Video System ................................................ 48
V-Pos .............................................................. 46
Zoom ring ....................................................... 30
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