Sharp Projector Pg M10x User Manual

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Basic Information &
Preparations
Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting the batteries
1Press firmly and slide the battery
cover off.
• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
• If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries.
• There are operations that can only be carried out by remote control. Handle the remote control carefully.
Remote control effective...

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Basic Information &
Preparations
Part Names
Bottom
Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained.
Top, front side panel view
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Speaker
19Foot release button
36STATUS indicator
22AUTO SYNC button
19Focus ring
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Sliding lens cap Lens
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POWER indicator
Control panel
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POWER ON/OFF button
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Basic Information &
Preparations
Part Names
This projector has a Kensington Security Standard
connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver
Security System. The logo 
 is trademarked and
owned by Kensington Microware Inc.
Refer to the information that came with the system for
instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.
Kensington Lock
Rear and side panel view
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Basic Information &
Preparations
Part Names
Remote Control
22FLIP COVER
22KEYSTONE button
22VOLUME button
22AV MUTE button
22FREEZE button R-CLICK/EXIT button,2126
VIDEO button20
MOUSE button21
MENU button24
LED
The red LED lights during 
infrared sending.
AUTO SYNC button
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ENLARGE button23,
Cursor key
POWER ON/OFF button
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COMPUTER button
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ENTER button
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9Remote control 
signal transmitter
Front ViewRear View
Top View 

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Basic Information &
Preparations
Installation
The distance from the unit lens to the screen determines the size of the projected image. Therefore, you need to consider the
unit placement in relationship to the screen prior to making the electrical and signal connections. Appropriate screen size and
height are directly related to the unit’s position and need to be evaluated.
Tip
A non-glossy wall may be used as a substitute for a screen.
Positioning the unit
The projected image becomes larger as the...

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Basic Information &
Preparations
Reversed Image Setup
Rear projection
• Place a translucent screen between the unit and the
audience.
• Use the unit’s menu system to reverse the projected
image. (See page 33)Installation
Projection using a mirror
• Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.
• Use the unit’s menu system to reverse the projected
image. (See page 33)
• The image reflected from the mirror is projected onto the
screen.
Optimal image quality is produced with the unit positioned...

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Connections
Connections
Connecting video equipment
You can connect up to two pieces of video equipment to the unit following the illustrations below.
• You can switch the input source (picture) to VIDEO or S-VIDEO when you connect two pieces of equipment.
(The S-VIDEO connection provides more vivid color and higher resolution compared to the VIDEO connection.)
• You can output the sound of only one component through the unit’s speaker even when two components are connected.
When connecting two...

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Connections Connections
Connecting Video Equipment With Component Video Signal (YPBPR) Output
Video equipment with component video signal (YPBPR) output can be connected to this unit by setting the COMPUTER input
terminal to YP
BPR (see page 31) from the menu.
Note that this unit is compatible only with 480I component video.
Connection to the COMPUTER input terminal
Connections
AUDIOMOUSECOMPUTERVIDEO S-VIDEO
Rear panel terminals
 of this unit
Audio cable (accessory)
Audio adaptor (accessory)To audio...

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Connections
Changing the computer’s video resolutions
Depending on your computers graphics capability, you
may be able to select one of several resolutions. Generally
a computer- either a PC or Macintosh- with 1 MB VRAM will
generally run:
640 × 480 at 16.7 million colors (24 bit true color)
800 × 600 at 65,000 colors.
1024 × 768 at 256 colors.
As the resolution increases, the number of colors you can
run decreases.  With 2 MB VRAM a computer will generally
run:
640 × 480 at 16.7 million colors (24...

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Basic Operation Basic Operation
Using the unit
3Turn on the connected source (computer,
VCR, DVD player, etc.).
If you use a video component, start playback for
screen/image adjustment.
4Select the input by pressing either the
VIDEO or COMPUTER button of the remote
control, or the INPUT SELECT button of the
unit (refer to page 20).
MOUSEON/OFF
VIDEOMENU
R-CLICK/EXITCOMPUTER
POWERSTA
ON/OFF
• If no signal is being sent to the unit, the blue or black
screen (the background type differs depending on the...