Sharp Projector Pg M20s User Manual

Easy to Use Functions
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4:3 aspect ratio
Other aspect ratios
SVGA (800  × 600)XGA (1024  × 768)SXGA (1280  × 960)
SXGA (1280  × 1024) NORMAL
800 
× 600800  × 600800  × 600
750  × 600 FULL
———
800  × 600 D
O T BY D OT
—1024  × 7681280  × 960
1280  × 1024
480 I, 480P, NTSCPAL, SECAM
720P, 1080 I4:3 aspect ratio.Letter box, squeeze
16:9 aspect ratio NORMAL
800  × 600— BORDER
600  × 450*— STRETCH
800  × 450*
SMART STRETCH
800  × 450*
—
Resolution lower than
SVGA NORMAL
Projects a full screen image
while...

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Storing an Image in 
Still Image Format
1Press .
•The projected image is frozen.
2Pressagain to return to the
moving image from the cur- 
rently connected device.
Displaying a Still Image
This function all ows  you to instant ly  free ze  a m oving im ag e. This is useful when  you want to
display a still image from a computer or video, giving you more time to explain the image to 
the audience.
FREEZE
button
"On-screen Display
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Easy to Use Functions
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Enlarging a Specific Portion of an Image
Displaying an Enlarged
Portion of an Image
1Press .
•Enlarges the image.
•Pressing 
 or  enlarges or re-
duces the projected image.
Note
•You can change the location of the
enlarged image using 
, , 
or .
•When an image with a resolution
higher than XGA is displayed, “×2”
and “×3” cannot be selected.
2Press  to cancel the opera-
tion, then the magnification
returns to 
× ×× ×
×1.
Note
In the following cases, the image will
return to the...

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Selected Mode
STANDARD
PRESENTATION
CINEMA 
GAME
Description
For Standard picture
Brightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations.
Gives greater depth to darker portions of image for a more exciting theater experience. 
Natural color gradation for playing a game, etc.
Gamma Correction Function
Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening 
the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions.
When you...

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Displaying Dual Pictures ( Pict in Pict)
Picture in Picture function allows you to display two pictures on the same screen. You can 
display the image input from INPUT 2 or 3 as an inset picture overlapping the main picture
from INPUT 1. (This function can only be set in the RGB menu.)
Displaying the Inset Picture
Select “Pict in Pict ” in the  “Options (1) ”
me nu  ➝  For displ aying,  see p ag e  36 .
1Press  to select .
•Select  to clear the Pict in Pict mode.
2Press  or  on...

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Selecting the Power Save Mode
The Power Save Mode or the Automatic Power Shutoff function allows you to reduce the 
power consumption of the projector.
Setting the Power Save 
Mode
Function to control the quantity of projected 
light. Select “ON ” or  “OFF ” to decrease or
increase brightness and power consumption.
Description of Power Save Modes
ON Quantity of light is 80%.Power consumption is 250W.
OFF Quantity of light is 100%. 
Power consumption is 290W.
Select 
“Power Save ” in the  “Options (1)...

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Activating the  sRGB Color Man ag ement Function
This function calibrates the p rojecto r’s output to con form to sRGB standa rd (6,500K).
Using Auto Search
Select  “Auto Search ” in the  “Options
(1) ” me nu  ➝  For settings,  see p ag e  36 .
Note
• ON
Automatically switches to the input mode 
in which signals are being received, when 
turning on the projector or pressing 
on the projector.
•
 OFF
For switching input modes manually in 
order by pressing 
 on the projector.
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Video Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) System
Reducing Image Noise 
(DNR)
Select “DNR ” in the  “Options (1) ”
me nu  ➝  For settings,  see p ag e  38 .
Note
•Set a level so as to view a clearer picture.
Make sure to set DNR to  “OFF ” in the fol-
lowing cases: 
• When the image is blurry.
• When the contours and colors of moving 
images drag.
• When TV broadcasts with weak signals 
are projected.
Info
•This function is available with INPUT 1 
(480
I and 480P signals) and INPUT 2, 3
(all signals)....

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Setting the Video System
Setting the Video 
System
Select “Video System ” in the  “Options
(1) ” me nu  ➝  For settings,  see p ag e  38 .
Note
•The video signal can only be set in IN- 
PUT 2 or INPUT 3 mode.
• In  “Auto ”, images are displayed in PAL
even if PAL-N or PAL-M input signals are
received.
When connected to PAL video equipment.
When connected to SECAM video
equipment. 
When reproducing NTSC signals in
PAL video equipment.
When connected to NTSC video equipment.
PA L...

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Saving Projected Images
•This projector allows you to capture projected images (RGB signals) and set them as a 
startup image, or background image when no signals are being received.
• You can capture the images that are input using analog RGB signals and Digital DVI SVGA
signals.
Capturing the Image
Select  “Image Capture ” in the  “Options
(1) ” menu  ➝ For details,  see p ag e  38 .
1Press  or  to select
“
 Save Image ” and press .
• The projected image is captured. It 
may take some time for...