Sharp Projector Pg F312x User Manual

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Introduction
15. OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
17. ServicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance, this indicates a need for
service.
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to Texas Instruments. Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute,
reverse engineer, reverse assemble or discompile the contents thereof.
19. Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
21. Wall or Ceiling MountingThis product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
22. HeatThis product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat. 
						

							8Observe the following safeguards when setting up your
projector.
Caution concerning the lamp unit
■
Potential hazard of glass par-
ticles if lamp ruptures. In case
of lamp rupture, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service
Center for replacement.
See “Replacing the Lamp” on
page  52.
Caution concerning the setup of the
projector
■ For minimal servicing and to maintain high
image quality, SHARP recommends that this
projector be installed in an area free from
humidity, dust and cigarette smoke. When the
projector is subjected to these environments,
the vents and lens must be cleaned more of-
ten. As long as the projector is regularly
cleaned, use in these environments will not
reduce the overall operation life of the unit.
Internal cleaning should only be performed
by  a Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or
Service Center.
Do not set up the projector in places
e xposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
■ Position the screen so that it is not in direct
sunlight or room light. Light falling directly on
the screen washes out the colors, making
viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim
the lights when setting up the screen in a
sunny or bright room.
Caution regarding placing of the projector
■ Place the projector on a level site within the
adjustment range (9 degrees) of the adjust-
ment foot.
When using the projector in high-altitude
areas such as mountains (at altitudes of
approximately 1,500 meters (4,900 feet)
or more)
■ When you use the projector in high-altitude
areas with thin air, set “Fan Mode” to “High”.
Neglecting this can affect the longevity of the
optical system.
Warning about placing the projector in
a high position
■ When placing the projector in a high position,
make certain it is carefully secure to avoid
personal injury caused by the projector fall-
ing down.
Do not subject the projector to hard
impact and/or vibration.
■Protect the lens so as not to hit or damage
the surface of the lens.
Rest your eyes occasionally.
■Continuously watching the screen for long
hours will cause eye strain. Take regular
breaks to rest your eyes.
Avoid locations with extremes of
temperature.
■ The operating temperature of the projector is
from 41°F to 95°F (+5°C to +35°C).
■ The storage temperature of the projector is
from  –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C).
Do not block the exhaust and intake
vents.
■Allow at least 11 13/16 inches (30 cm) of space
between the exhaust vent and the nearest
w all or obstruction.
■ Ensure that the intake vent and the exhaust
vent are not obstructed.
■ If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a pro-
tection circuit will automatically put the pro-
jector into standby mode to prevent overheat
damage. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. (See pages  50 and  51.) Remove the pro-
jector power cord from the wall outlet and wait
at least 10 minutes. Place the projector where
the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked,
plug the power cord back in and turn on the
projector. This will return the projector to the
normal operating condition.
■ After the projector is purchased, a faint smell
from the vent may appear when the power is
first turned on. This is normal and is not a
malfunction. It will disappear after the projec-
tor is used for a while. 
						

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IntroductionCaution regarding usage of the projector
■If you are not to use the projector for a long
time or before moving the projector, make
certain you unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables
connected to it.
■ If the power cord is unplugged while the
cooling fan is running, some parts of the
projector may still be hot. Use caution when
handling the projector.
■ Do not carry the projector by holding the lens.
■ When storing the projector, ensure you at-
tach the lens cap to the projector. (See page
11.)
■ Do not expose the projector to direct sunlight
or place next to heat sources. Doing so may
affect the cabinet color or cause deformation
of the plastic cover.
Other connected equipment
■When connecting a computer or other audio-
visual equipment to the projector, make the
connections AFTER unplugging the power
cord of the projector from the AC outlet and
turning off the equipment to be connected.
■ Please read the operation manuals of the pro-
jector and the equipment to be connected for
instructions on how to make the connections.
Using the projector in other countries
■The power supply voltage and the shape of
the plug may vary depending on the region
or country you are using the projector in.
When using the projector overseas, make
sure you use an appropriate power cord for
the country you are in.
Temperature monitor function
■If the projector star ts to overheat due to setup
prob lems or b lockage of the air v ents, “
”  and
“”  will illuminate in the lower left cor ner
of the picture.  If the temperature continues to
r ise , the lamp will tur n off, the temperature w arn-
ing indicator on the projector will b link, and after
a 60-second cooling-off per iod the projector will
enter standb y mode. Refer to  “Maintenance In-
dicators”  on page  50 for details .
Info
•The cooling f an regulates the inter nal tem-
perature , and its perf ormance is automatically
controlled.  The sound of the f an may change
dur ing projector oper ation due to changes in
the f an speed.  This does not indicate
malfunction.
Ho w to Access the PDF Operation Man uals
PDF operation manuals in several langua ges are inc luded in the CD-R OM. T o uti-
liz e these man uals, you need to install Adobe® Reader® on y our computer (Win-
do ws® or Macintosh®).
Please do wnload Adobe
® Reader® from the Inter net (http://www.adobe.com).
Accessing the PDF Manuals for Windows
® (For Macintosh®,  skip step  2).
Note
•If the desir ed pdf file cannot be opened by double clicking the mouse, star t Adobe® Reader® first,
then specify the desir ed file using the “File”, “Open” menu.
6Doub le clic k the language (name of the
f older) that y ou want to vie w.
7 Doub le clic k the pdf file to access the pro-
jector man uals.
1
Inser t the CD-R OM in the CD-R OM drive.
2 Doub le clic k the “My Computer”  icon.
3 Doub le clic k the “CD-R OM” drive.
4 Doub le clic k the “MANU ALS” folder .
5 Doub le clic k the model (name of the f older)
that y ou want to vie w. 
						

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Accessories
Remote control
 Two R-6 batteries
 (“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)
Power cord* RGB cable
(10 ' (3.0 m))

Optional accessories
■ Lamp unit
■ Ceiling-mount adaptor
■ Ceiling-mount unit
■ Remote receiver
■ 3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable (10 n (3.0 m))AN-F212LP
AN-60KT
AN-XRCM30 (for U.S.A. only)
AN-TK201 
AN-TK202 
AN-EP101B 
(for U.S.A. only)
AN-MR2
AN-C3CP2
Supplied accessories
For U.S. and
Canada, etc. (6 ' (1.8 m))
 For Europe,
except U.K. (6 ' (1.8 m))
 For U.K. and
Singapore
(6 ' (1.8 m))
 For Australia, New
Zealand and Oceania (6' (1.8 m))

(1)
(2) (3)(4)
* Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.
• Operation manual (this manual  and CD-ROM )
Note
•Some of the optional accessories may not be available depending on the r\
egion. Please check with
your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Lens cap (attached)

DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (5 
57/64" (15 cm))
 Storage case

Note
• Codes in “<  >” are Replacement parts codes. 
						

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Introduction
Numbers in Z refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic
is explained.
Projector
Pa rt Names and Functions
28
38
50
29
29
26
27
15
49
49
26
45
3225
25, 50
37, 46
25, 50
37
Top View
STANDBY/ON
b utton
For turning the
power on and
putting the
projector into
standby mode. Lamp indicator
T emperature warning
indicator
Adjustment buttons
( P/ R/O /Q )
For selecting menu items.
V
OL (Volume) buttons
(– O /Q +)
For adjusting the
speaker sound level.
ENTER button
For setting
items selected
or adjusted on
the menu.
MENU/HELP button
For displaying
adjustment and
setting screens, and
help screen.
Focus ring
For adjusting
the focus.
INPUT buttons (
P/R)
For switching input mode.
Remote control
sensor
HEIGHT
ADJUST lever KEYSTONE
b utton
For entering the
Keystone
Correction mode.
Intake vent
Power
indicator
Zoom ring
For enlarging/
r
educing the picture.
Push both sides of the lens cap
to attach or remove.ECO+QUIET button
For lowering the noise
of the cooling fan and
extending the lamp life.
Front View
Exhaust vent
Speaker 
						

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Numbers in Z refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic
is explained.
Rear View
Using the Kensington Lock
• This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington
MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for
instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.
Pa rt Names and Functions (Continued)
27
34
22
22
21
22
23
23
23
23
24
24
21
22
Terminals
A UDIO 2 input
terminal
S-VIDEO input terminal
Te r
minal for connecting
video equipment with an
S-video terminal.
VIDEO input
terminal
Te rminal for
connecting video
equipment.
Rear
adjustment
f oot
Kensington Security
Standard connector AC 
socket
Connect the supplied
power cord.
A
UDIO OUT
terminal
Audio output terminal of
equipment connected to the
audio input terminal. A UDIO 1 input terminal
D VI-I input
terminal
Te r minal for
DVI digital,
computer RGB
and component
signals.
MONITOR OUT
terminal
(Output terminal for computer RGB,
component and DVI analog signals. Shared
f or COMPUTER/COMPONENT and DVI-I)
Te r minal for connecting a monitor. RS-232C terminal
Te r
minal for
controlling the
projector using a
computer.
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT input
terminal
Te r
minal for computer RGB
and component signals.
USB terminal
Termi nal connecting
with the USB
terminal on the
computer for using
the supplied remote
control as the
computer mouse. 
						

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Introduction
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32
33
34
38
32
32
25
34
28
33
32
25
33
29
32
34
38
38
48
30
38
29
33
34
STANDBY button
For putting the projector
into the standby mode.
BREAK TIMER  button
For displaying the
break time. COMPUTER, DVI,
S-VIDEO, VIDEO buttons
For switching to the
respective input modes.
PA GE UP/PAGE
DOWN buttons
Same as the [Page Down] and
[Page Up] keys on a computer
keyboard, when with the USB
connection (using a USB cable
or the optional remote
r eceiver).
POINTER button
For displaying the
pointer.
MOUSE/Adjustment
b uttons ( P/R/O /Q )
•For moving the
computer cursor when with the USB
connection (using a USB cable or the
optional remote receiver).
• For selecting and adjusting menu
items.
L-CLICK/EFFECT
button
• For the Left click
when with the USB connection
(using a USB cable or the optional
remote receiver).
• For changing the pointer or spot
area.
KEYSTONE button
For entering the
Keystone Correction mode.
AU TO  SYNC button
For automatically
adjusting images when
connected to a computer.
ECO+QUIET button
For lowering the noise
of the cooling fan and
extending the lamp life. AV
 MUTE button
For temporarily
displaying a black
screen and turning
off the sound. FREEZE button
For freezing images.
V OL +/– (Volume)
b uttons
For adjusting the
speaker sound level. ON button
For turning the power
on.
SPOT button
For displaying the
spotlight.
R-CLICK/RETURN
b utton
• For the Right click
when with the USB
connection (using a
USB cable or the
optional remote
receiver).
• For returning to the
previous menu screen
during menu
operations.
ENTER button
For setting items
selected or adjusted
on the menu.
MENU/HELP button
For displaying
adjustment and
setting screens, and
help screen.
PICTURE MODE
b utton
For selecting the
appropriate picture. RESIZE button
For switching the
picture size
(NORMAL, BORDER,
etc.).
MAGNIFY buttons
For enlarging/reducing
part of the image. 
						

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•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the  m  and  n marks inside the battery
compartment.
• Batteries of different types have different properties, therefore do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
This may shorten the life of new batteries or may cause old batteries to leak.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control once they have run out, as leaving them in can cause them
to leak.
Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore ensure you wipe them first and then remove
them using a cloth.
• The batteries included with this projector may run down in a short period, depending on how they are kept.
Be sure to replace them as soon as possible with new batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if you will not be using the remote control for a long time.
• Comply with the rules (ordinance) of each local government when disposing of worn-out batteries.
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please
follow the precautions below.
Pa rt Names and Functions (Continued)
Inserting the Batteries
Insert the lower tab of the cover into the opening,
and lower the cover until it clicks in place. Insert the batteries.
• Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match
the m  and n marks inside the battery compartment.
Pull down the tab on the cover and remove the cover
towards the direction of the arrow.1
2
3
Caution 
						

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Introduction
Usable Range
The remote control can be used to control the
projector within the ranges shown in the
illustration.
Note
•The signal from the remote control can be re-
flected off a screen for easy operation. How-
ever, the effective distance of the signal may
differ depending on the screen material.
When using the remote control
• Ensure that you do not drop it or expose it to
moisture or high temperature.
• The remote control may malfunction under a
fluorescent lamp. In this case, move the pro-
jector away from the fluorescent lamp.
Remote control sensor
Remote control
signal transmitters
Remote control 23
n (7 m)
30°
30° 
						

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Quick Start
This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the computer). For details, see
the page described below for each step.
Setup and Projection
In this section, connection of the projector and the computer is explained using one example.
When connecting equipment other than a computer, seepages  22 and  23.
3. Remove the lens cap and turn the projector on 2. Connect the projector to the computer and plug the power cord
into the AC socket of the projector
On the projector On the remote control KEYSTONE button
INPUT buttons
STANDBY/ON
button
HEIGHT
ADJUST lever Focus ring STANDBY button
_
PP.  21, 24
_P.  25
ENTER button
ENTER button
6
4 3
58
3
5 6
8
KEYSTONE
button
4
4
ON button
COMPUTER button
4
1. Place the projector facing a wall or a screen_
P.  18
5Adjustment buttons
(P/ R/O /Q )
5Adjustment buttons
(P/ R/O /Q )
Zoom ring
4