Sharp Projector Pg F312x User Manual

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Useful
Features
SEL ENTEREND
There is no picture or audio
Vertical stripes or flickering image appear
Data image is not centered
Color is faded or poor
Picture is dark
The image is distorted
Reset all adjustments to default settingsSEL.
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ
Help
The items you can set with the “Help”
menu
“Help” menu n Page  48•Vertical stripes or flickering image appear
Auto Sync
Clock
Phase
• Data image is not centered
Auto Sync
H-Pos
V-Pos
• Color is faded or poor
COMPUTER/COMPONENT or DVI inputSignal type: Auto/RGB/Component
S-VIDEO or VIDEO input Video System: Auto/PAL/SECAM/
NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/
PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60
DVI (Digital) input Dynamic range: Auto/Standard/Enhanced
* The selectable items vary depending on the in- put signal and the selected input mode.
“Help” menu 
						

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Menu Selections (Adjustments)
Example: Adjusting “Bright”.•This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector.
Press  MENU/HELP .•The “Picture” menu screen for the se-
lected input mode is displayed.
Example: “Picture” screen menu for COMPUTER (RGB) input
Press Q or  O and select “Picture”
to adjust.
1
2
Menu item
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0
Bright
Standard
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END 0
0
Red
BlueCLR Temp
BrilliantColorTM
C.M.S. Setting
C.M.S.
Lamp Setting 0
1On
Bright
DNR
Off
Reset
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Adjustment buttons ( P/R/O /Q )
MENU/HELP button
ENTER button
Adjustment buttons
(P/ R/O /Q )
ENTER button
RETURN button
•Pr ess  RETURN to return
to the previous screen
when the menu is
displayed.
MENU/HELP button
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Useful
Features
Press  P or  R and select “Bright”
to adjust.
• The selected item is highlighted.
•Pr ess  ENTER  again to return to the pre-
vious screen.
Press  O or  Q to adjust the item
selected.
• The adjustment is stored.
Press  MENU/HELP .•The menu screen will disappear.
3
4
5
0
Bright
Picture
SEL./ADJ. Rtn. MenuEND
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0Standard
SEL./ADJ. Single ADJ END 0
0
Red
BlueCLR Temp
BrilliantColorTM
C.M.S. Setting
C.M.S.
Lamp Setting 0
1On
Bright
Reset
15
Bright
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
DNR Off
Note
Picture Mode
Standard
SEL./ADJ. Single ADJ END
Resize
Image Shift 0
0
Keystone
Border
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
Standard
SEL./ADJ. END 0
0
Red
BlueCLR Temp
BrilliantColorTM
C.M.S. Setting
C.M.S.
Lamp Setting 0
1On
Bright
Reset
Bright 0
Picture
SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
DNR
Off
Items to be adjusted
•
Menu buttons do not function while the projector is operating the “Auto Sync”, “Break Timer”,
“FREEZE”, or “AV MUTE” functions.
Note
To   adjust the projected
image while watching it
Press  ENTER .•The selected item (e.g. “Bright”) is dis-
played by itself at the bottom of the
screen.
•W hen pressing  P or  R, the following item
(“Red” after “Bright”) will be displayed.
The item displayed by itself
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Picture Adjustment (“Picture” Menu)
Standard
Presentation
Movie
Game
*sRGB
QPAGE1 QPAGE2
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0
0
BrightColorTint0
Sharp
Standard
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END 0
0
Red
Blue
Picture
SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help1
2
For standard image
Brightens portions of image for
more enhanced presentations.
Gives natural tint to the
projected image.
Gives sharpness to the
projected image.
For high fidelity reproduction of
images from a computer.
Picture Mode
CLR Temp
BrilliantColor
TM
C.M.S. Setting
C.M.S. Standard
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Progressive
Lamp Setting
0
1
On
3D Progressive
Bright
DNR
Off
Reset
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
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Menu operation  n Page  38
•You can also press  PICTURE MODE on the remote control to select the picture mode. (See page  33.)•*sRGB is an international standard of color reproduction regulated by the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). As the fixed color area has been decided by the IEC, the images are
displayed in a natural tint based on an original image, when “sRGB”\
 is selected.
For additional information about the sRGB function, visit “http://www.srgb.com/”.
You cannot set the items, “Red”, “Blue”, “CLR Temp”, “BrilliantColor
TM”, when “sRGB” is selected.
Note
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1  Selecting the Picture Mode
•When “sRGB” is selected, the projected image may become dark, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
Info
• “sRGB” is displayed only when RGB signal is input.
•Y ou can set or adjust each item in the “Picture” menu to your preference. Any changes you make are
r etained in memory.
0
0
–1 0
– Bright
Bright
Eco + Quiet Bright
Bright
The default settings of each item when selecting Picture Mode
1
2
0
1–
CLR Temp
Selectable
items Description
BrilliantColorTMLamp Setting 
						

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Useful
Features
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2  Adjusting the Image
*1 Not displayed in the RGB input mode.
*2 Not adjustable/selectable when selecting “sRGB”.
*3  BrilliantColor™ uses Texas Instruments’
BrilliantColor™ technology. As the BrilliantColor™
level is increased, the image becomes brighter
while the color reproduction is kept at a high level.
Q  button
For morecontrast.
For more
brightness.
For more color
intensity.
For making skin
tones greenish.
For more
sharpness.For stronger red.For stronger blue.For making the
effect stronger.
Adjustment
items
Contrast
Bright
Color*1
Tint*1
Sharp*1
Red*2
Blue*2
BrilliantColor™*2 *3
O  button
For lesscontrast.
For less
brightness.
For less color
intensity.
For making skin
tones purplish.
For less
sharpness.For weaker red.For weaker blue.For making the
effect weaker.
Note
•“Red”, “Blue”, “BrilliantColorTM” and “CLR
T emp” cannot be set when “sRGB” is selected.
•T o reset all adjustment items, select “Reset”
and press  ENTER.
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3 Adjusting the Color
Temperature
•V alues on “CLR Temp” are only for general
standard purposes.
Note
Selectable
items
–10
1 Description
For lower color temperature for
warmer, reddish incandescent-like
images.
For higher color temperature for
cooler, bluish, fluorescent-like images.
Menu operation  n Page  38
P
R
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4  Adjusting the Colors
This function adjusts each of the six main colors
that comprise the color wheel, altering their
“Hue”, “Saturation”, or “Value”.
Selectable items
C.M.S.-Hue
C.M.S.-Saturation
C.M.S.-Value
Reset
Description
Sets the hue of the main colors.
Sets the saturation of the main
colors
Sets the brightness of the main
colors.
The adjustments of “Hue”,
“Saturation” and “Value” of all
colors are reset to the default
setting.
Adjusting “Hue”, “Saturation”, or “Value”.
1Select “On” for “C.M.S. Setting” in the “Picture”
menu and then press ENTER .
2Select “C.M.S.” in the “Picture” menu and then
press ENTER.
3Press P or R to select either “Hue”, “Saturation”, or
“Value” and then press  ENTER.
4Select the color to be adjusted with P or  R and
adjust it with  O or  Q.
Example of adjusting the “Hue”
• When “Saturation” is selected, the selected
color becomes
O: lighter.   Q: thicker.
• When “Value” is selected, the selected color
becomes
O: darker.   Q: brighter.
• To   reset the adjustment values of each color
to the default settings, select “Reset” and press
ENTER .
Main colors
R (Red)
Y (Yellow)
G (Green)
C (Cyan)
B (Blue)
M (Magenta)
O button
Closer to magenta
Closer to red
Closer to yellow
Closer to green
Closer to cyan
Closer to blue
Q button
Closer to yellow
Closer to green
Closer to cyan
Closer to blue
Closer to magenta
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5  Progressive
•In NTSC or PAL60Hz, even if the 3D Progres-
sive mode has been set, the three-two pull
down enhancement will be enabled automati-
cally when the film source has been entered.
• When the image is blurred or noisy, switch to
the optimal mode.
* The film source is a digital video recording with the
original encoded as is at 24 frames/second. The
projector can convert this film source to progres-
sive video at 60 frames/second with NTSC and
PAL60Hz or at 50 frames/second with PAL50Hz
and SECAM to play back a high-definition image.
Selectable
items
2D
Progressive
3D
Progressive
Film Mode Description
Useful to display fast-moving images
such as sports.
Useful to display relatively slow-
moving images such as drama and
documentary more clearly.
Reproduces the image of film source*
clearly. Displays the optimized image of
film transformed with three-two pull down
(NTSC and PAL60Hz) or two-two pull
down (PAL50Hz and SECAM) enhance-
ment to progressive mode images.
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7  Lamp Setting
•In the Eco + Quiet mode, the fan sound and
power consumption are lower than those in
the Bright mode. (Projection brightness de-
creases as shown in the chart.)
Note
Selectableitems
  Eco + Quiet
   Bright Brightness and Power consumption
PG-F312X Approx. 60%
PG-F262X Approx. 70%
PG-F212X Approx. 80%
100%
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Picture Adjustment (“Picture” Menu)
(Continued)
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6  Reducing Image Noise (DNR)
Set “DNR” to “Off” in the following cases:
•When the image is blurry.
• When the contours and colors of moving
images drag.
• When TV broadcasts with weak signals are
projected.
Note
Selectableitems
Off
Level 1
Level 2 Description
The DNR function is not activated.
Sets the DNR level for viewing a
clearer picture.
Video digital noise reduction (DNR) provides high
quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross
color noise.
•
This function is available for 480I and 576I
signals using COMPUTER/COMPONENT or
DVI input.
• This function is available for all signals with
S-VIDEO and VIDEO input.
Info 
						

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Useful
Features
Adjusting the Projected Image
(“SCR - ADJ” Menu)
SEL./ADJ. ENTEREND
Resize
Image Shift
0
0
Keystone
OSD Display
Background
Setup Guide
PRJ Mode
Language Front
English On Logo
Closed Caption
Off
On Border
Picture
SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
987
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1  Setting the Resize Mode
•For details of the Resize mode, see pages
30  and  31.
•Y ou can also press  RESIZE on the remote con-
trol to set the resize mode. (See page 30 .)
Note
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2 Adjusting the Image
Position
Y ou can move the projected image vertically.
Q button
•This function only works in some RESIZE
modes. (See pages  30 and  31.)
Note
O button Menu operation 
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3  Keystone Correction
When the image is projected either from the top
or from the bottom towards the screen at an angle,
the image becomes distorted trapezoidally. The
function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is
called Keystone Correction.
Select “Keystone” on the “SCR-ADJ”
menu and adjust with the slide bar.
See page  28 for details of Keystone Correction.
•The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up
to an angle of approximately ±40 degrees
(when “Resize” is set to “Normal”).
•Y ou can also press  KEYSTONE on the remote
control or on the projector to adjust Keystone
Correction.
Note
O  button
Q  button
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4 Setting the On-screen
Display
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
All on-screen displays are displayed.
INPUT/VOLUME/AV MUTE/FREEZE/
AUTO SYNC/RESIZE/PICTURE MODE/
ECO+QUIET/MAGNIFY/ “An invalid
button has been pressed.” are not
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The projector can switch the on-screen display
language among 17 languages.
Selectable items
Front
Ceiling + Front
Rear
Ceiling + Rear Description
Normal image (Projected from
the front of the screen)
Inverted image (Projected
from the front of the screen
with an inverted projector)
Reversed image (Projected
from the rear of the screen or
with a mirror)
Reversed and inverted image
(Projected with a mirror)
99 99
9Selecting the On-screen
Display Language
88 88
8 Reversing/Inverting
Projected Images
English
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Svenska
Português
polski
Magyar
Türkçe
Menu operation  n Page  38
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6Selecting the Background
Image
Selectable itemsLogoBlue
None
DescriptionSharp logo screenBlue screen
—
See page  19 for details of Projection (PRJ) Mode.
Adjusting the Projected Image
(“SCR - ADJ” Menu) (Continued)
•“Closed Caption” is a system which allows
conversations, narration, and sound effects in
TV programs and home videos to be viewed
as captions on the screen.
• Not all programs and videos will offer closed
captioning. Please look for the 
 symbol to
ensure that captions will be shown.
• Tw o channels are available: CH1 and CH2.
“Closed Caption” shows subscripts of dialogs
and commentaries of TV dramas and news
programs while allowing a clear view of the
picture.
5 5  5 5 
5 Closed Caption
Selectable itemsOffCC1
CC2
Description—Closed Caption mode for CH1 data
Closed Caption mode for CH2 data
• This function enables the display of captions
(text content) which are standardized by the
Federal Communications Commission, an
independent US government agency.
• Closed Caption may malfunction (white blocks,
strange characters, etc.) if signal conditions are
poor or if there are problems at the broadcast
source. This does not necessarily indicate a
problem with the projector.
•
If any button is pressed to call up the on-screen
display while viewing a Closed Caption broadcast,
the closed captions will disappear momentarily.
Note
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7Selecting the Setup Guide
Selectable items
On
Off
Description
Displaying the Setup Guide
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Useful
Features
SEL./ADJ. ENTEREND
Auto Power Off
System Sound
System Lock
hOn On
Auto Restart On
STANDBY Mode Standard
0 min
0
Lamp Timer(Life) 100%
Speaker
On
Audio Input Audio 1
RS-232C 9600bps
Fan Mode Normal
Disable
Auto Sync
On
Picture SCR - ADJ
PRJ - ADJHelp
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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•When the Auto Power Off function is set to
“On”, 5 minutes before the projector enters
standby mode, the message “Enter STANDBY
mode in X min.” will appear on the screen to
indicate the remaining minutes.
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
When no input signal is detected for
more than 15 minutes, the projector will
automatically enter standby mode.
The Auto Power Off function will be
disabled.
Note
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2A uto Power Off Function
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6  Speaker Setting
55
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5Setting the Confirmation
Sound (System Sound)
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
A confirmation sound is made when
the projector turns on/off.
No confirmation sound is made.
When set to “Eco”, power consumption is
reduced in standby mode.
4 4  4 4 
4  STANDBY Mode
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
The audio signal is output from the
internal speaker.
The audio signal is not output from the
internal speaker.
Selectable items
Eco
Standard Description
The monitor output and RS-232C
functions are switched off in standby
mode.
The monitor output and RS-232C
functions are activated even if the
projector is in standby mode.
• Auto Sync adjustment is also performed by
pressing  AUTO SYNC  on the remote control.
• The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time
to complete, depending on the image of the
computer connected to the projector.
• When the optimum image cannot be achieved
with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual
adjustments. (See page  48.)
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
Auto Sync adjustment will occur when
the projector is turned on or when the
input signals are switched, when
connected to a computer.
Auto Sync adjustment is not
automatically performed.
Note
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1A uto Sync (Auto Sync
Adjustment)
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3  Auto Restart Function
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
If the power cord is unplugged from the
outlet or the breaker switch is turned off
when the projector is on, then the
projector automatically turns on when
the power cord is plugged into the AC
outlet or the breaker switch is turned on.
The projector does not turn on
automatically when the power cord is
plugged into the AC outlet or the
breaker switch is turned on.
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Adjusting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” Menu)
(Continued)
Info
•If you lose or forget your keycode, contact
your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector
Dealer or Service Center (see page 66). Even
if the product warranty is valid, the keycode
r eset will incur a charge.
0 0  0 0 
0  System Lock Function
This function prevents unauthorized use of the
projector. Once this function is activated, users
must enter the correct keycode each time the
projector is turned on.  We suggest you record
the keycode in a safe place where only au-
thorized users have access.
9 9  9 9 
9  Fan Mode Setting
This function changes the fan rotation speed. Menu operation 
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Selectable
items
Normal
High Description
Suitable for normal environments.
Select this when using the projector at
altitudes of approximately 1,500
meters (4,900 feet) or more.
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8Selecting the Transmission
Speed (RS-232C)
Make sure that both the projector and computer
are set for the same baud rate.
Selectable
items
9600bps
115200bps Description
T ransmission speed is slow.
T ransmission speed is rapid.
P
R
a Setting/Changing the keycode
When “Fan Mode” is set to “High”, the fan rotation
speeds up, and the fan noise becomes louder.
Select “System Lock”, then press
ENTER  or  Q.1
Select “Next”, then press  ENTER.•The screen for entering the keycode
appears.2
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6 Monitor Output
This function allows you to select an appropriate
combination of audio input terminals for each
input mode.
7 7  7 7 
7 A udio Input
Selectable
items
Audio 1
Audio 2 Description
The AUDIO 1 input terminal is used as
an audio input terminal.
The AUDIO 2 input terminal is used as
an audio input terminal.
Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to enter
the preset keycode in “Old Code”.
•When setting the keycode for the first time,
press  R on the projector for four times.
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Setting the System Lock PRJ - ADJ
Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm ––––
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•
If you input a wrong keycode, the cursor
returns to the first point of the “Old Code”.
• The preset keycode is 4  R buttons on
the projector. When you press the  R but-
ton four times, the keycord input screen
disappears.
Note
•Y ou cannot use the following buttons for
keycode: STANDBY /ON, ON, STANDBY,ENTER, L-CLICK, R-CLICK/RETURN
and MENU/HELP
•
System lock function recognizes each
b utton on the remote control or on the
projector as an individual button, even if
they share the same button name. If you
used the buttons on the projector in
setting your keycode, the keycode cannot
be canceled with the remote control.
Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to enter
the new keycode in “New Code”.
Setting the System Lock PRJ - ADJ
Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm
****– –––
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Note