Sharp Projector Pg M20x User Manual

Carrying the Projector
How to Use the
Carrying Case
When carrying the projector, attach the lens
cap to the lens, and place it in the included
carrying case.
1Open the cover of the carrying
case.
2Remove the inner padding
from the carrying case, and
fold it in the direction of the
arrows.
3Reinsert the inner padding into
the carrying case.
Info
•Be sure to insert the inner padding
to protect the lens and the projector.
4Place the projector and the ac-
cessories in the carrying case.
Info
•Be sure to...

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Cleaning the lens

Use a commercially available blower or lens
cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses)
for cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid type
cleaning agents, as they may wear off the coat-
ing film on the surface of the lens.

As the surface of the lens can easily get dam-
aged, be sure not to scrape or hit the lens.
Cleaning the exhaust and intake vents

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the
exhaust vent and the intake vent.
Cleaning
Paper
Maintenance
Cleaning the...

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Maintenance Indicators
Info
•If the  TEMPERATURE WARNING  indicator illuminates, and the p ower tu rns of f,  foll ow the ab ove possi ble
solu tions and then  wait until the projector has cooled down completely be fore plugging in the p ow er cord 
and  turning the p ow er ba ck on.  (At least 5 mi nute s.)
• If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief test, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indica-
tor may be triggered, preventing the power from going on. Should this occur, take the...

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Lamp

It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced after approximately 1,900 cumulative 
hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. The lamp 
usag e time can be  che cked with the on-screen displ ay.  See p ag e  58 .

 For lamp replacement, please consult your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service 
Center. 
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS: 
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts...

POWER button
Regarding the Lamp (cont.)
Removing and Install-
ing the Lamp Unit
Info
•Be sure to remove the lamp unit by the
handle. Be sure not to touch the glass
surface of the lamp unit or the inside of
the projector.
•To avoid injury to yourself and damage
to the lamp, be sure to carefully follow
the steps below.
•Do not remove other screws except for
the lamp cover screws.
•Please refer to the installation manual
included with the lamp unit.
1Press  on the projector to
turn off the power.
•Wait...

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AC socket
POWER button
 buttons
ENTER button User service screw
4Remove the lamp unit.
•Remove the securing screws from the
lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the
handle and pull it in the direction of
the arrow.
5Insert the new lamp unit.
•Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp
unit compartment. Fasten the secur-
ing screws.
6Attach the lamp unit cover.
•Slide the lamp unit cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow. Then tighten the user
service screw.
Info
•If the lamp unit is not correctly...

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• DVI Digital INPUT
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 T.M.D.S data 2–16 Hot plug detection
2 T.M.D.S data 2+ 17 T.M.D.S data 0–
3 T.M.D.S data 2 shield 18 T.M.D.S data 0+
4 Not connected 19 T.M.D.S data 0 shield
5 Not connected 20 Not connected
6 DDC clock 21 Not connected
7 DDC data 22 T.M.D.S clock shield
8 Not connected 23 T.M.D.S clock+
9 T.M.D.S data 1–24 T.M.D.S clock–
10 T.M.D.S data 1+ C1 Not connected...

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Computer Compatibility Chart
* Temporary noise  may be visible with vertical frequencies above 100Hz if OSD functions  are  activated.
Note
•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.
•When this projector receives 640 ×...

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Troubleshooting
Check
•Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
•Power to the external connected devices is off.
•The selected input mode is wrong.
•Cables incorrectly connected to side panel of the projector.
•Remote control batteries have run out.
•
External output has not been set when connecting notebook computer.
• The AV MUTE display appears.
•Cables incorrectly connected to the side panel of the projector.
• “Bright” is set to minimum position.
•Picture adjustments are...

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CheckProblemPage
Power cannot be turnedon or off using the
POWER button on the
projector
Picture is green on
INPUT 1 COMPONENT
Picture is pink (no green)
on INPUT 1 RGB
Picture is dark
Picture is too bright and whitish
The VOLUME buttons
on the projector do not work •
The Keylock level is set. 
If the Keylock level is set to Level B, all the buttons are locked. 
If the Keylock level is set to Level A, only the INPUT, VOLUME
and AV MUTE buttons work.
• Change the input signal type setting....