Sharp Projector Pg A20x User Manual

Introduction
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18. Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an...

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Be sure to read the following safeguards when setting up
your projector.
Caution concerning the lamp unit

Potential hazard of glass particles if
lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture,
contact your nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service Center for
a replacement.
See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 57.
Caution concerning the setup of the projector

For minimal servicing and to maintain high image qual-
ity, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed
in an area...

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PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can
work with the projector, even if you do not have this manual. To utilize these manuals, you
need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have not
installed Acrobat Reader yet, you can install it from the CD-ROM.
To install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM
For Windows:
1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2Double click the “My Computer” icon.
3Double click the “CD-ROM”...

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ON buttonFor turning the power on.
28STANDBY buttonFor putting the projector into the 
standby mode.
Power indicatorIlluminates red when the 
projector is in standby. 
When the power is turned 
on, this indicator will 
illuminate green.Lamp indicatorIlluminates green indicating 
normal function. Replace 
the lamp when the indicator 
illuminates red.
Temperature warning 
indicator
When the internal 
temperature rises, this 
indicator will illuminate red.
Remote...

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AC socket
21Rear adjustment 
foot
(on the bottom of 
the projector) Intake vent
16
Kensington Security 
Standard connectorINPUT 1 terminal
Terminal for 
computer RGB and 
component signals.
20RS-232C terminalFor controlling
the projector using a 
computer.
16AUDIO INPUT 
terminal
Shared audio input 
terminal for INPUT 
1, 2 and 3.
18INPUT 2 terminalTerminal for 
connecting video 
equipment with an 
S-video terminal.
18INPUT 3 terminalTerminal for 
connecting video 
equipment....

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Part Names
Numbers in  refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.
Remote Control (Front View)
28STANDBY buttonFor putting the projector into the 
standby mode.
32MENU buttonFor displaying adjustment and 
setting screens.
ON buttonFor turning the power on.
32Adjustment buttons
(', ", \, |)
For selecting menu items.
29KEYSTONE buttonFor entering the Keystone 
Correction mode.
29UNDO buttonFor undoing an operation or 
returning to the previous display....

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Using the Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries
The batteries (two R-6 batteries (“AA” size, UM/
SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)) are supplied in the
package.
1Press the  mark on the cover
and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
2Insert the batteries.
•Insert the batteries making sure the po-
larities correctly match the 
 and 
marks inside the battery compartment.
3Attach the cover and slide it un-
til it clicks into place.
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode....

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Accessories
Remote control
RRMCGA187WJSA
Two R-6 batteries
(“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)
Power cord
*
For U.S., Canada, etc.
(6 (1.8 m))
QACCDA016WJPZFor Europe, except U.K.
(6 (1.8 m))
QACCVA006WJPZ
*Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.

3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (910 (3.0 m)) AN-C3CP

Computer RGB cable (3210 (10.0 m)) AN-C10BM (15-pin mini D-sub male connector)

5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable (910 (3.0 m)) AN-C3BN

RS-232C serial control cable (3210 (10.0...

Connections and Setup
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Connecting the Projector to Other Devices
Before Connecting
Note
•Before connecting, be sure 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.
When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are
made.
•Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making...

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Connecting the Projector to a Computer
Connecting the thumbscrew cables

Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it
fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly secure
the connectors by tightening the screws on both
sides of the plug.

Do not remove ferrite cores attached to the RGB
cable.
Ferrite core
Connecting to a Computer
Using the RGB Cable
1Connect the projector to the
computer using the supplied
RGB cable.
•Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumbscrews.
2To input an audio...