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Appendix
Appendix
Using the Carrying Handle
CAUTION
•Always put on the lens cap to prevent damage to the lens
when transporting the projector.
•Do not lift or carry the projector by the lens or the lens cap
as this may damage the lens.
Transporting the Projector
When transporting the projector, carry it by the carrying
handle on the side.
Carrying handle
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Connection Pin Assignments
Analog Computer 1 and 2 Signal Input Ports: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector
Computer Input
Analog
1. Video input (red)
2. Video input
(green/sync on green)
3. Video input (blue)
4. Reserve input 1
5. Composite sync
6. Earth (red)
7. Earth (green/sync on green)
8. Earth (blue)9. Not connected
10. GND
11. GND
12. Bi-directional data
13. Horizontal sync signal
14. Vertical sync signal
15. Data clock
1
155
6
11 10
Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference
1 CD Not connected
2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit
3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit
4 ER Not connected
5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit
6 DR Data Set Ready Output Not connected
7 RS Request to Send Output Connected to internal circuit
8 CS Clear to Send  Input Connected to internal circuit
9 CI Not connected
Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference
1 VCC3.3V (Reserved) Output Not connected
2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit
3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit
4 EXIR Detector of Option Unit Input Not connected
(Reserved)
5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit
6 ERX IR Receive Signal from Input Not connected
IR Amplifier (Reserved)
7 RS Request to Send Output Connected to internal circuit
8 CS Clear to Send Input Connected to internal circuit
9 ETX IR Transmit Signal Output Not connected
(Reserved)
RS-232C Terminal: 9-pin Mini DIN connector
68
4 97
3
5
21
RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable
15
6
9
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PC control
A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold
separately) to the projector. (See page 14 for connection.)
Communication conditions
Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table.
Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard.
Baud rate: 9,600 bps
Data length: 8 bits
Parity bit: NON
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: None
Basic format
Commands from the computer are sent in the following order: command, parameter, and return code. After the
projector processes the command from the computer, it sends a response code to the computer.
RS-232C Port Specifications
Return code (0DH)
C1    C2    C3   C4    P1    P2    P3    P4
Response code format
Normal response
O      KReturn code (0DH)
Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)
 E      R      R
Return code (0DH) Command 4-digits
Parameter 4-digits
Command format
When more than one code is being sent, send each command only after the OK response code for the previous
command from the projector is verified.
•When using the computer control function of the projector, the projector operating status cannot be read to the computer.
Therefore, confirm the status by transmitting the display commands for each adjustment menu and checking the status with
the On-screen Display. If the projector receives a command other than a menu display command, it will execute the com-
mand without displaying the On-screen Display.
Commands
EXAMPLE
•When “BRIGHT” of INPUT 1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT is set to 10.
→
←RABR 1 0_OK
Projector Computer
CONTROL ITEMCOMMAND
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POWER ON
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3 (VIDEO)
INPUT CHECK
VOLUME (00 – 60)
MUTE OFF
MUTE ON
KEYSTONE
(127 – 127) C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER
CONTROL
CONTENTS
INPUT SWITCHING POWER SETTING
KEYSTONE
ADJUSTMENT
DIGITAL
SHIFT VOLUME
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INPUT 1
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ADJUSTMENT INPUT 1
I/P CONVERSION INPUT 1 SIGNAL TYPE
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COMPONENT
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COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3)
CONTRAST (30 – 30)
BRIGHT (30 – 30)
RED (30 – 30)
BLUE (30 – 30)
COLOR (30 – 30)
TINT (30 – 30)
INPUT 1 DISPLAY
RESET C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER
CONTROL
CONTENTS
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RS-232C Port Specifications
CONTROL ITEMCOMMAND
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COMPONENT
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COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3)
CONTRAST (30 – 30)
BRIGHT (30 – 30)
RED (30 – 30)
BLUE (30 – 30)
COLOR (30 – 30)
TINT (30 – 30)
INPUT 2 DISPLAY
RESET
INTERLACED
PROGRESSIVE
COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3)
CONTRAST (30 – 30)
BRIGHT (30 – 30)
COLOR (30 – 30)
TINT (30 – 30)
SHARPNESS (30 – 30)
RED (30 – 30)
BLUE (30 – 30)
VIDEO DISPLAY
RESET
TREBLE (30 – 30)
BASS (30 – 30)
AUDIO DISPLAY
RESET
AUTO SYNC OFF
AUTO SYNC ON
AUTO SYNC START
CLOCK (150 – 150)
PHASE (60 – 60)
H-POS (150 – 150)
V-POS (60 – 60)
COMPUTER INPUT DISPLAY
RESET
SAVE SETTING (1–7)
SELECT SETTING (1–7)
BLACK SCREEN OFF
BLACK SCREEN ON
BLACK SCREEN DISPLAY OFF
BLACK SCREEN DISPLAY ON
OSD DISPLAY OFF
OSD DISPLAY ON
AUTO SYNC DISPLAY OFF
AUTO SYNC DISPLAY ON
C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER
CONTROL
CONTENTSCONTROL ITEMCOMMAND
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER
CONTROL
CONTENTS
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1AUTO
PAL (50/60 Hz)
SECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
SHARP
CUSTOM
BLUE
NONE
SHARP
CUSTOM
NONE
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTO POWER ON
LEVEL SETTING (02)
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
SVENSKA
PORTUGUÊS
STANDARD
GAMMA1
GAMMA2
CUSTOM
STANDARD
GAMMA1
GAMMA2
CUSTOM
NORMAL
WIDE/FIT TO SCREEN
DOT BY DOT/NORMAL (WIDE)
NORMAL
WIDE/FIT TO SCREEN
DOT BY DOT/NORMAL (WIDE)
NORMAL
WIDE
NORMAL (WIDE)
REVERSE OFF
REVERSE ON
INVERT OFF
INVERT ON DISPLAY VIDEO
SYSTEM
SELECTION
VIDEO 
CONFIRMATION
BACKGROUND
SELECTION
STARTUP
IMAGE
SELECTION
AUTO POWER OFF
KEYLOCK INPUT2 SIGNAL TYPE
SELECTION
INPUT 2
I/P CONVERSION
INPUT 3 (VIDEO)
I/P CONVERSION INPUT 2 
IMAGE
ADJUSTMENT
INPUT 3 (VIDEO) 
IMAGE
ADJUSTMENT
INPUT 1 RESIZE LANGUAGE
SELECTION
INPUT 1/2 GAMMA
SELECTION
INPUT 3 (VIDEO)
GAMMA
SELECTION
INPUT 2 RESIZE
INPUT 3 (VIDEO)
RESIZE
SCREEN SETTING INPUT AUTO
SYNCHRONIZATION
INPUT
ADJUSTMENT
SCREEN MODE
MEMORY
BLACK SCREEN
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
SETTING AUDIO
ADJUSTMENT
SYSE _ _ __
•If an underbar (_)  appears in the parameter column, enter a space. If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range
indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.
•INPUT ADJUSTMENT can only be set in the displayed computer mode.
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Horizontal Frequency: 15–126kHz
Vertical Frequency: 43–200 Hz
Pixel Clock: 12–230 MHz*
Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals
UXGA (1,600 
 1,200) compatible in advanced intelligent compression
AICS (Advanced Intelligent Compression and Expansion System) resizing technology
Computer Compatibility Chart
PC/
MAC/
WSHorizontal
Frequency
(kHz)Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
VGA
PCPC
SVGA
XGAVESA
Standard

 








 


 
 






 Resolution
640 
 350
1,152 
 864
1,152 
 882
1,280 
1,024 720 
 350
640 
 400
720 
 400
640 
 480
800 
 600
1,024 
 768Display
Upscale
True 27.0 60
27.0 60
27.0 60
60 31.5 70
31.5 70
31.5
70
31.5
60
34.7
70
37.9
72
37.5
75
43.3
85
47.9
90
53.0
100
61.8
120
78.5
150
80.9
160
100.4 200
31.4 50
35.1 56
37.9 60
44.5 70
48.1 72
46.9 75
53.7 85
56.8 90



 64.0 100
77.2 120
98.3 150
102.1 160
125.6 200
98.8 120 31.5 70
37.9 85
37.9
27.085
37.9
85
26.2
50PC/
MAC/
WSHorizontal
Frequency
(kHz)Vertical
Frequency
(Hz) Resolution Display
Advanced
Intelligent
Compression 54.3 60
67.5 75
75.7 80
77.3 85
111.1 120
65.9 72 54.8 60
67.4 74
64.0 60
1,600 
1,200VESA
Standard
SXGA




 






 UXGA

91.1 85
74.7 52 75.7 75 78.1 74 74.6 70
81.3 65
90.1 72
93.8 75
106.3 8575.0 60 108.4 100
87.5 70
MAC 16"
MAC 21"
HP (WS)
WS PC/
MAC 13"
PC/
MAC 19"
PC/
MAC 21"
PC (WS)
SGI (WS)
SUN (WS)Intelligent
Compression
640 
 480
832 
 624Upscale
Upscale 34.9
1,152 
 870
68.567
1,280 
1,02460.0
75
1,280 
1,02478.1 72
60.0 60 1,024 
 768
1,280 
 960 VGA
SVGA
SXGA
SXGA
 
 

SXGA

 XGA
True
Advanced
Intelligent
Compression
Advanced
Intelligent
Compression 48.4 60
80.075
46.8 75
1,280 
1,02453.5 50
76.8 72 85.9 85
1,152 
 90060.9 66
71.9 76 49.6 75
75 90.2 100 64.0 70
64.1 72
113.2 140
125.6 15035.5 43
40.3 50
58.1 72
68.7 85
73.5 90
77.2 96
80.6 100 56.5 70
•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.
•This projector can receive 640 
 350 VESA format VGA signals, however, “640 
 400” will appear on the screen.
•When receiving 1,600 
 1,200 VESA format UXGA signals, sampling occurs and the image is displayed with 1,024 lines,
causing part of the image to be blocked.
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Specifications
Product type
Model
Video system
Display method
LCD panel
Lens
Projection lamp
Contrast ratio
Video input signal
S-video input signal
Horizontal resolution
Audio output
Computer RGB input signal
Pixel clock
Vertical frequency
Horizontal frequency
Computer control signal
Speaker system
Rated voltage
Input current
Rated frequency
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Cabinet
I/R carrier frequency
Laser pointer of remote control
Dimensions (approx.)
Weight (approx.)
Supplied accessories
Replacement partsLCD Projector
PG-C30XU
PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/DTV 480P/DTV 720P/DTV 1080I
LCD panel 
 3, RGB optical shutter method
Panel size: 0.9 (13.9 [H] 
 18.5 [W] mm)
Display method: Translucent TN liquid crystal panel
Drive method: TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix panel
No. of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H] 
 768 [V])
1–1.3
 zoom lens, F1.7–2.0, f  33–43 mm
200 W NSH lamp
200:1
RCA Connector: VIDEO, composite video, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated
RCA Connector: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms more than 22 kΩ (stereo)
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
580 TV lines (video input), 700 TV lines (DTV 720P input, Dot by Dot)
2 W (monaural)
15-
PIN MINI D-SUB CONNECTOR (INPUT 1, 2):
RGB separate/composite sync/sync on green type analog input: 0–0.7 Vp-p, positive,
75 Ω terminated
S
TEREO MINIJACK: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms, more than 22 kΩ (stereo)
HORIZONTAL SYNC. SIGNAL: TTL level (positive/negative) or composite sync (Apple only)
VERTICAL SYNC. SIGNAL: Same as above
12–230 MHz
43–200 Hz
15–126 kHz
9-pin Mini DIN male connector (RS-232C Input Port)
3 
3⁄32 (8 cm) round
AC 110–120/220–240 V
3.0 A/1.5 A
50/60 Hz
300 W
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
4°F to 140°F (20°C to 60°C)
Plastic
38 kHz
Wave length: 650 nm / Max. output: 1 mW / Class II Laser Product
9 
1⁄64 (W) 
 4 49⁄64 (H) 
 12 13⁄64 (D) (229 
 121 
 310 mm) (main body only)
9 19⁄32 (W) 
 5 9⁄32 (H) 
 14 7⁄64 (D) (243.5 
 134 
 358.4 mm) (including
adjustment feet and projecting parts)
18.52 lbs. (4.8 kg)
Remote control, Two AA size batteries, Power cord (11 10, 3.6 m), Computer RGB cable
(9 10, 3 m), Computer audio cable (9 10, 3 m), PS/2 mouse control cable (3 3, 1 m),
USB mouse control cable (4 11, 1.5 m), DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable (6
45⁄64, 15 cm),
Remote mouse receiver, Extra air filter, Lens cap (attached), CD-ROM, LCD projector
operation manual, LCD projector quick reference, Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
operation manual
Lamp unit (Lamp/cage module) (BQC-PGC30XU/1), Remote control (RRMCG1579CESA),
AA size batteries, Power cord (QACCU5013CEZZ), Computer RGB cable
(QCNW-5304CEZZ), Computer audio cable (QCNW-4870CEZZ), PS/2 mouse control cable
(QCNW-5113CEZZ), USB mouse control cable (QCNW-5680CEZZ), DIN-D-sub RS-232C
cable (QCNW-5276CEZZ), Remote mouse receiver (RUNTK0673CEZZ), Air filter
(PFILD0076CEZZ), Lens cap (PCAPH1307CESB), CD-ROM (UDSKA0019CEN1), LCD
projector operation manual (TINS-7023CEZZ), LCD projector quick reference (TINS-
7025CEZZ), Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual (TINS-7054CEZZ)
This unit has some inactive TFTs within acceptable tolerances which
may result in illuminated or inactive dots on the picture screen. This
will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit.
If you have any questions about this matter, please call toll free 1-888-
GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).  
U.S.A. ONLY
This SHARP projector uses LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels. These
very sophisticated panels contain 786,432 pixels (
 RGB) TFTs (Thin
Film Transistors). As with any high technology electronic equipment
such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there
are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must conform
to.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Units: inches (mm)
Top View
Side View
Front View
Bottom View
Dimensions
10 5/16 (262)2 
13/32 (61) 5 
19/32 (142) 9 11/32 (237.5)1 
5/16 (33.5)
12 
13/64 (310) 5 
9/32 (134)
5/8 (16)
29/32 (23) 1 5/64 (27.5)
14 
7/64 (358.4) 2 
13/32 (61) 4 
49/64 (121) 3 
21/32 (93) 3 
17/64 (83)
1 
13/16 (30)
9 19/32 (243.5)
9 
1/64 (229)
63/64 (25)7/16 (11)
13/32 (10.5)1 
11/16 (43)2 63/64 (76)
3 
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3 51/64 (96.5)
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Guide to Effective Presentations
Electronic presentations are one of the most effective
tools presenters can use to persuade an audience.
There are several ways to enhance your presentation
and maximize your effectiveness. The following are
guidelines to help you create and deliver a dynamic
presentation.
a. Types of Presentations
Computer Presentations
•To present basic information such as graphs, spreadsheets,
documents and images, use word processing and spreadsheet
applications.
•To convey more complex information and create more dynamic
presentations which allow you to control the pace of your delivery,
utilize software such as Astound
®, Freelance®, Persuasion® or
PowerPoint®.
•For high-end multimedia and interactive presentations, use software
such as Macromedia Director
®.
•Astound®, Freelance®, Persuasion®, PowerPoint® and Macromedia
Director® are trademarks of their respective companies.
Video Presentations
Use of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player and laser disc
player, can be effective for delivering instructional or illustrative
information that is difficult to present.
Digital Cameras and Personal Digital Assistants
(PDAs)
For highly compact and portable presentations, digital still cameras,
digital video cameras, document cameras and PDAs are ideal for
transferring data without cumbersome conversions.
Multimedia Presentations
You can integrate all of the above methods for a full multimedia
presentation including video, audio, computer applications and World
Wide Web information.
b. Creative Presentations
Oftentimes presenters do not take advantage of the many
subtle ways they can manipulate their electronic slides to more
effectively persuade the audience.
Color has a great effect on the audience during a presentation.
When used correctly and legibly, studies show that
background and foreground colors establish an emotional
tone for a presentation, help viewers understand and retain
information, and influence an audience to take a desired
course of action.
Color Considerations•Choose legible colors.
•Text and graphics colors need sufficient contrast.
•Use darker colors for the background since a lighter background
can create uncomfortable glare. (Yellow on black creates an ideal
contrast.)
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Red
Blue
Green
Black
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 presentation visual is the selection of type fonts 
that are too small, too thin, or hard to read.
•Background colors can subconsciously affect the audience:
Red—increases viewers’ pulse and breathing and
encourages risk taking but can also be associated with
financial loss.
Blue—has a calming and conservative affect on the
audience but can also create boredom among corporate
audiences that are often inundated with this background
color.
Green—stimulates interaction.
Black—conveys finality and certainty. Use it as a transitional
color between slides when moving from one idea to another.
•Foreground colors create a major impact on how well an
audience understands and remembers a message.
•Use one or two bright colors for emphasis.
•Highlight important messages.
•The eye has a difficult time reading certain colored text on
certain colored backgrounds. For example, text and
background colors in red and green, and blue and black
make for difficult viewing.
•Colorblind individuals may find it difficult to distinguish
between red and green, brown and green, and purple and
blue. Avoid using these colors together.
Fonts
•One of the most common mistakes in any type of
presentation visual is the selection of type fonts that are too
small, too thin, or too difficult to read.
•If you are not sure how well a given font will read on a screen
at various sizes, try this: Draw a 6 
 8 box on a piece of
paper and print out several lines of text inside the box with
your computer printer at 300 or 600 dpi resolution. Vary the
sizes of text to simulate headline, body and text call-outs
for any charts or graphs. Hold the printout at arm’s length.
This is how your text will look on a 4 (1.2 meter)-wide screen
at 10 (3 meters), on a 7.5 (2.3 meter)-wide screen at 20
(6.1 meters) and a 12 (3.7 meter)-wide screen at 30 (9.1
meters). If you cannot read the text easily, you should put
less copy on your visuals or use larger typefaces.
•Design your visuals so that they are visible by the viewer in
the last row.
•Nothing will ruin your presentation faster than misspelled
words. Take the time to proofread and edit your work before
your visuals become a permanent part of your presentation.
•Mixed case text is easier to read than text which is displayed
in capital letters.
•Another important attribute of fonts is whether any particular
face is serif or sans-serif. Serifs are small, usually horizontal
cross strokes that are added to the end of a letter’s main
strokes. Because of their ability to coax the eye along the
line of type, fonts with serifs are generally acknowledged to
be more readable.
Sans-serif
Serif
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c. Set-Up
When giving a presentation, you need to set the stage both
figuratively and literally for success. The way you set up a
presentation room will have a great impact on the audience’s
perception of you and your message. By manipulating the
placement and use of the following tools, you will improve the
impact of your presentation.
Lighting—Good lighting is an important component of a
successful presentation. You should strive to create an unequal
distribution of light. An audience should always see as much
of the presenter’s face as possible, so most of the light should
be focused on you. Because it is important for you to be able
to read the audience’s faces and body language, some light
should be shed upon them. However, no light should shine
on the screen.
Stage— When presenting on the same level surface that your
audience is on, most people can only see the top one-third of
your body. Therefore, it is recommended that when giving a
presentation to an audience of 25 or more, you stand on a
stage or platform. As more of your body is visible, the easier
it is to communicate with an audience.
Podiums—The best presenters avoid podiums because they
hide 75% of the body and restrict movement. However, many
people feel more comfortable with a podium to hold their notes
and hide their discomfort. If you must use a podium, angle it
at 45 degrees to the audience so that you are not completely
hidden.
Visuals—It is imperative that you make sure your visuals are
large enough and projected far enough for the audience to
see. Eight times the height of an image is the optimal viewing
distance to read 24 point type. The bottom of a screen should
be at least 6 (1.8 meters) above the floor.
Screen—The screen should always be in the center of the
room so that all audience members can see it. Because people
read from left to right, you should always stand to the
audience’s left when discussing visuals.
Seating—Arrange seating according to the dynamics of your
presentation. If the presentation is more than half-a-day, use
classroom style seating—a chair and a desk. If you would
like to encourage audience interaction, use chevron seating,
angling the chairs into a “V” shape. When you have a very
small audience, a “U” shaped arrangement will increase
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