Sharp Projector Pg A20x User Manual

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Appendix
Lamp

It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced when the remaining lamp life be-
comes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality.
The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page 44.

For lamp replacement, please consult your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor...

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Lamp
unitBQC-PGA20X//1
Removing and Installing
the Lamp Unit
Info
•Be sure to remove the lamp unit using the
handle. Be sure not to touch the glass sur-
face of the lamp unit or the inside of the
projector.
•To avoid injury to yourself and damage to
the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the
steps below.
•Do not loosen other screws except for the
filter/lamp unit cover and lamp unit.
•Please refer to the installation manual in-
cluded with the lamp unit.
1Press STANDBY on the projector
or STANDBY on...

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Appendix
5Remove the lamp unit.
•Loosen the securing screws from the
lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the
handle and pull it in the direction of the
arrow. At this time, keep the lamp unit
horizontal and do not tilt it.
6Insert the new lamp unit.
•Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp
unit compartment. Fasten the securing
screws.
7Replace the filter/lamp unit
cover.
•Align the tab on the filter/lamp unit cover
(1) and place it while pressing the tab
(2) to close it. Then tighten the user
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RS-232C Terminal:9-pin Mini DIN female connector
Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference
1 Not connected
2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit
3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit
4 Not connected
5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit
6 Not connected
7 RS Connected to Pin 8
8 CS Connected to Pin 7
9 Not connected
9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor
Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference
1 Not connected
2 RD...

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Appendix
Return code (0DH)C1    C2    C3   C4    P1    P2    P3    P4
Response code format
Normal response
Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)
O      K E      R      R
Command 4-digitParameter 4-digit Command format
Return code (0DH)Return code (0DH)
CONTROL CONTENTS
Standby
Power On
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : AUTO 
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : RGB
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : COMPONENT
Lamp Usage Time (hour)
Remaining Lamp Life (Percentage)
Lamp Status
Unit Status
Model Name...

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Computer Compatibility Chart
Note
•This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD)
mode. Should this occur, turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the display data in
“CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computer’s
operation manual.
•When this projector receives 640 × 350 VESA format VGA signals, “640 × 400” appears on the screen. •Multiple signal support
Horizontal Frequency:...

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Check
•Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
•Power to the external connected devices is off.
•The selected input mode is wrong.
•The AV MUTE function is working.
•Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector.
•Remote control batteries have run out.
•External output has not been set when connecting notebook computer.
•The filter/lamp unit cover is not installed correctly.
•Cables incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector....

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CheckProblemPage
Picture is green on
INPUT 1 COMPONENT.
Picture is pink (no green)
on INPUT 1 RGB.
Picture is dark.
Picture is too bright and
whitish.•Change the input signal type setting.•The lamp indicator is illuminating in red. Replace the lamp.
•Picture adjustments are incorrectly set.3755
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Troubleshooting
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For SHARP Assistance
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section on pages 63 and 64. If this operation manual does not answer
your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below.
U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation
1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277)
[email protected]
http://www.sharplcd.com
Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.
(905) 568-7140
http://www.sharp.ca
Mexico Sharp Electronics...

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Specifications
LCD Projector
PG-A20X
NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60/SECAM/
DTV480I/DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV580I/DTV580P/DTV720P/DTV1035I/DTV1080I
LCD panel × 3, RGB optical shutter method
Panel size: 0.79 (20.0 mm) (12 [H] × 16 [W] mm)
No. of dots:  786,432 dots (1,024 [H] × 768 [V])
1–1.2 × zoom lens, F1.7–1.94, f = 26–31 mm
SHP 180 W lamp
15-pin mini D-sub connector
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated
P
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated
700 TV lines (DTV720P)...