Sharp Projector Pg A10x User Manual

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Basic Operation
 Gamma (Gamma Correction)
Gamma is an image quality enhancement function
that offers a richer image by brightening the darker
portions of the image without altering the bright-
ness of the brighter portions.
When you are displaying images with frequent dark
scenes, such as a film or concert, or when you are
displaying images in a bright room, this feature
makes the dark scenes easier to see and gives the
impression of greater depth in the image.
Select “Gamma” on the “Picture” menu and
the desired gamma mode.
Description of Gamma Modes
Note
•Gamma is not available for INPUT 1 when
“sRGB” on the “Picture” menu is set to “ON”.
 sRGB (sRGB Setting)
Select “sRGB” on the “Picture” menu and set
it to “
 (ON)” when you want to display
the image in a natural tint based on an origi-
nal image.
Note
•When “sRGB” is set to “ON”;
• Gamma is not available.
• “Red”, “Blue” or “CLR Temp” on the “Picture”
menu cannot be adjusted.
•For additional information about the sRGB func-
tion, visit “http://www.srgb.com/”.
Info
•When “sRGB” is set to “ON”, the projected im-
age may become dark, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
 Signal Type (Signal Type
Setting)
Select “Signal Type” on the “Picture” menu
and set it to “RGB” or “Component” for IN-
PUT 1.
Description of Signal Type Settings
 Memory (Storing and Selecting the
Adjustment Settings)
Use this function to store the adjustment settings
on the “Picture” menu. No matter which input mode
or signal type is selected, you can select and apply
the settings you have stored in a memory location.
Select “Memory” on the “Picture” menu and
the memory location where you want to store
the settings. Then adjust the setting items
on the “Picture” menu.
Description of Memory Positions
If you want to apply the stored settings on
the “Picture” menu, select “Memory” on the
“Picture” menu and the memory location
where you have stored the settings.
Note
•You can change the stored settings after se-
lecting the memory location for those settings.
Description
Set when RGB signals are received.
Set when Component signals are
received.
Selectable settings RGB
 Component
Description
Settings of all items on the “Picture”
menu can be stored in memory location.
The stored settings can be selected in
any input mode.
Besides “Memory 1” to “Memory 5”, other
settings on the “Picture” menu can be
stored for each input mode. The settings
stored in “Memory OFF” cannot be applied
when another input mode is selected.
 Memory 1
 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4
 Memory 5
 Memory OFF
Selectable
settings
Selectable settings
Standard
Presentation
Cinema
Game
Description
For standard image
Brightens darker portions of image for
more enhanced presentations.
Gives greater depth to darker portions
of image for a more exciting theater
experience.
For natural color gradation for playing
a game, etc.
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Using the “Fine Sync” menu, you can adjust the computer image, match the computer dis-
play mode, and check the input signal. For operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.
Example:“Fine Sync” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Adjusting the Computer
Image
In case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or
flickering in portions of the screen, adjust “Clock”,
“Phase”, “H-Pos” or “V-Pos” to obtain an optimal
computer image.
Select the item on the “Fine Sync” menu
and adjust the computer image.
Description of Adjustment Items
Note
•You can automatically adjust the computer im-
age by pressing 
 on the projector or 
on the remote control.
•To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” and
press 
.
Computer Image Adjustment
 Special Modes (Special
Mode Settings)
Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and
the correct resolution mode is automatically selected.
However, for some signals, the optimal resolution
mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menu
may need to be selected to match the computer dis-
play mode.
Select “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync”
menu and the appropriate resolution.
Note
•Avoid displaying computer patterns which repeat
every other line (horizontal stripes).
(Flickering may occur, making the image hard to
see.)
•When a DVD player or Digital Video is connected,
select 480P as the input signal.
•See “Signal Info (Checking the Input Signal)” on
the next page for information on the currently se-
lected input signal.
Selectable itemsClock
Phase
H-Pos
V-Pos
Use \ and  | toadjust vertical noise.
adjust horizontal noise (similar to tracking
on your VCR).
center the on-screen image by moving it to
the left or right.
center the on-screen image by moving it up
or down.
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Basic Operation
 Signal Info (Checking the
Input Signal)
Select “Signal Info” on the “Fine Sync” menu
to check the current input signal informa-
tion.
Note
•The projector will display the number of
scanned lines available from audio-visual
equipment such as a DVD player or Digital
Video.
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Picture Display Mode
Switching the Picture Dis-
play Mode
Press .
•Pressing  changes the display as shown on
pages 40 and 41.
•To return to the standard image, press 
 while
“RESIZE” is displayed on the screen.
This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the
input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”, “DOT BY DOT”,
“BORDER” or “STRETCH” image.
COMPUTER
STRETCHProjects 16:9 image
evenly over entire screen
(top/bottom blank bands).
Output screen image
Input Signal
Image type Computer
PG-A10X PG-A10SNORMAL
Projects a full screen
image while maintaining
the aspect ratio.DOT BY DOT
Projects the original
resolution signal of
the image.BORDERProjects 4:3 image fully
in STRETCH (the following
column) image.
Resolution
lower than
XGAResolution
lower than
SVGA
4:3 aspect ratio
4:3 aspect ratio
4:3 aspect ratio
5:4 aspect ratio
16:9 aspect ratio
XGA SVGA
Resolution
higher than
XGAResolution
higher than
SVGA
1280 × 720 SXGA (1280 × 1024)
: Cutout area on which images cannot be projected.
: Area where the signals are off screen.* Mode for projecting an image with the original aspect ratio without cutting any portions.
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**
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*
RESIZE
button UNDO
button
4:3 aspect ratio
Other aspect ratios
SVGA (800 × 600)XGA (1024 × 768)SXGA (1280 × 960)SXGA+ (1400 × 1050)SXGA (1280 × 1024)
1280 × 720
PG-A10X
1024 × 768
960 × 768
—
PG-A10X800 × 600—1280 × 9601400 × 10501280 × 1024
—
PG-A10X
768 × 576
720 × 576
—
PG-A10X
1024 × 576
960 × 576
1024 × 576 NORMAL
PG-A10S
800 × 600
750 × 600
—
DOT BY DOTPG-A10S—1024 × 7681280 × 9601400 × 10501280 × 1024
—BORDER
PG-A10S
600 × 450
562 × 450
—STRETCH
PG-A10S
800 × 450
750 × 450
800 × 450
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Easy to Use Functions
VIDEO
4:3 aspect ratio
Letter box
Squeezed 16:9 image
Squeezed 4:3 image
16:9 aspect ratio
16:9 aspect ratio
(4:3 aspect ratio in
16:9 screen)
Output screen image
Input Signal
Image type DVD / Video
480I, 480P, 540P,
NTSC, PAL, SECAM
720P, 1080I (16:9)
: Cutout area on which images cannot be projected.
: Area on which the image is not included in the original signals.
* Mode for projecting an image with the original aspect ratio without cutting any portions.
**
* *
* *
*
*
BORDERProjects 4:3 image fully in 
STRETCH (the following 
column) image.STRETCHProjects 16:9 image evenly 
over entire screen 
(top/bottom black bands).NORMALProjects a full screen image.
• “STRETCH” is fixed when 720P or 1080I signals are entered.
480I, 480P, 540P,NTSC, PAL, SECAM720P, 1080I
4:3 aspect ratio.Letter box, squeeze
16:9 aspect ratio
PG-A10X
1024 × 768
—
PG-A10X
768 × 576
—
PG-A10X
1024 × 576NORMALPG-A10X
800 × 600
—BORDER
PG-A10S
600 × 450
—STRETCH
PG-A10S
800 × 450
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×1×4×9×16×36×64×2×3
You can instantly freeze a moving image and enlarge a specific portion of an image with the
remote control. Using these functions, you can explain the image to the audience more effec-
tively.
Still and Zoom Image
Freezing a Moving
Image
1Press .
•The projected image is frozen.
2Press  again to return to the
moving image from the currently
connected device.
Displaying an Enlarged
Portion of an Image
1Press .
•Pressing  or  enlarges or reduces
the projected image.
Note
•You can change the location of the en-
larged image using ', ", \ and |.
2Press  to cancel the operation.
•The magnification then returns to ×1.
Note
In the following cases, the image will re-
turn to the normal size (×1).
•When switching the INPUT mode.
•When 
 has been pressed.
•When the input signal is changed.
•When the input signal resolution and re-
fresh rate (vertical frequency) change.
', ", \, |
buttons
ENLARGE
(Enlarge/
Reduce)
buttons
FREEZE
button UNDO
button
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Easy to Use Functions
Keylock Function
Locking the Operation
Buttons
Hold down  on the projector for
about 3 seconds while the projector is
being turned on.
Note
•The keylock function does not affect the opera-
tion with the remote control buttons.
•You cannot use the keylock function while the
projector is warming up.
Use this function to lock the operation buttons on the projector.
Taking the Keylock off
Hold down  on the projector for
about 3 seconds while the projector is
being turned on.
•You can take the keylock off by holding down 
on the projector for about 3 seconds while the pro-
jector is in standby mode.
Power ON button
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You can use the “Options” menu to enhance the usage for the projector. For operation of the
menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.
Example:“Options” menu screen for
INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode
 Lamp Timer (Life) (Check-
ing the Lamp Life Status)
You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time
and the remaining lamp life (percentage).
Display the “Options” menu to check the
lamp life status.
Description of Lamp Life
Note
•It is recommended that the lamp be changed
when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%.
For lamp replacement, contact your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center.
•The table above indicates rough estimates in the
case of using only in each mode shown. Remain-
ing lamp life changes within the range of the val-
ues shown depending on the frequency at which
“Eco Mode” is switched to “
” (Eco mode) and
“
” (Standard mode) (see page 45).
Using the “Options” Menu
 OSD Display (Setting On-
screen Display)
This function allows you to turn the on-screen mes-
sages on or off.
Select “” (ON) or “” (OFF) in “OSD Dis-
play” on the “Options” menu.
Description of “OSD Display” Settings
Remaining lamp life
100% 5%
about
4,500 hours 225 hours
about
3,000 hours 150 hours
Lamp usage condition
Used with only “ ”
(Eco mode) in “Eco
Mode”
Used with only “
”
(Standard mode) in
“Eco Mode”
Selectable settings ON OFFDescriptionAll On-screen Displays are displayed.
INPUT/VOLUME/AV MUTE/FREEZE/
AUTO SYNC/ENLARGE/ “An invalid button
has been pressed.” / “All buttons on
Projector are locked.” are not displayed.
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Easy to Use Functions
 Video System (Setting the
Video System)
The video input system mode is preset to “Auto”;
however, a clear picture from the connected audio-
visual equipment may not be received, depending
on the video signal difference. In that case, switch
the video signal.
Select “Video System” on the “Options” menu
and the appropriate video system.
Description of Video Systems
Note
•The video signal can only be set in INPUT 2 or
INPUT 3 mode.
•In “Auto”, images are displayed in PAL even if
PAL-N or PAL-M input signals are received.
 Background (Selecting a
Startup and Background Image)
Select “Background” on the “Options” menu
and the image displayed upon the projector’s
startup and when no signal is being sent to
the projector.
Description of Background Images
Note
•If the input signal has interference, the screen
will be displayed during interference.
 Eco Mode (Setting the Eco
Mode)
Select “
” (Eco Mode) or “” (Standard
Mode) in “Eco Mode” on the “Options” menu.
Description of Eco Mode
Note
•Although lamp life and noise are improved when
“Eco Mode” is set to “
” (Eco mode), bright-
ness decreases by 20%.
•“Eco Mode” mode is factory preset to “
”
(Standard mode).
 Sharp Blue None
Selectable settings
 PA L
 SECAM
 NTSC4.43
 NTSC3.58
Description
When connected to PAL video
equipment.
When connected to SECAM video
equipment.
When reproducing NTSC signals in
PAL video equipment.
When connected to NTSC video
equipment.
Selectable settings
  Sharp
  Blue
 
 NoneDescription
SHARP default image
Blue screen
Black screen
Brightness
80%
100%
Selectable settings
(Eco mode)
(Standard mode)
Power consumption(When using AC 100V)
190 W
240 WLamp
 life4,500 hours
3,000 hours
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 Auto Power Off (Auto
Power Off Function)
When no input signal is detected for more than 15
minutes, the projector will automatically power off
if set to “ON”.
The Auto Power Off function will be disabled if it
has been set to “OFF”.
Select “” (ON) or “” (OFF) in “Auto
Power Off” on the “Options” menu.
Note
•When the Auto Power Off function is set to “ON”,
5 minutes before the power turns off, the mes-
sage “Power OFF in X min.” will appear on the
screen to indicate the remaining minutes be-
fore power off.
 Menu Position (Selecting
the Menu Screen Position)
Select “Menu Position” on the “Options”
menu and the desired position for the menu
screen.
Description of Menu Positions
 Menu Color (Selecting the
Menu Color)
Select “
” (Opaque) or “” (Translucent)
in “Menu Color” on the “Options” menu.
Description of Menu Colors
Using the “Options” Menu
Selectable settings Center
 Upper Right Lower Right Upper Left
 Lower Left
DescriptionDisplayed on the center of the image.
Displayed on the upper right of the image.Displayed on the lower right of the image.Displayed on the upper left of the image.
Displayed on the lower left of the image.
Example:“Options” menu screen for
INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode
Selectable settings Opaque
 Translucent
DescriptionThe menu is displayed opaquely.
The menu is displayed translucently.
The part of the menu on the image
becomes transparent.
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