Sharp Projector Pg M20x User Manual

							Introduction
-7 18. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug 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.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
IMPORTANT
READ BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
•You have acquired a product that includes software licensed to SHARP Corporation by Lineo, Inc. (“Lineo”).
The Software is protected by copyright laws, international copyright treaties, and other intellectual prop-
erty laws and treaties. Lineo and its suppliers retain all ownership of, and intellectual property rights in
(including copyright), the Software components and all copies thereof, provided however, that certain
components of the Software are components licensed under the GNU General Public License (version
2), which Lineo supports. You may obtain a copy of the GNU General Public License at http://www.fsf.org/
copyleft/gpl.html. Lineo will provide source code for any of the components of the Software licensed
under the GNU General Public License. To obtain such source code, send email to embedix-
[email protected].
•OS: Embedix (Embedded Linux) Embedix (TM) is a registered trademark of 
U.S.A. LINEO, Inc.
•DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DMD™ (Digital Micromirror Device) are trademarks of Texas Instru-
ments, Inc.
•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, in the United States and/or
other countries.
•PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States.
•Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
•All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective compa-
nies.
•Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas Instru-
ments. Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer, reverse as-
semble 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. 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)
Be sure to read the following safeguards when setting up 
your projector.
Caution concerning the lamp unit

Potential hazard of glass particles if 
lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rup-
ture, contact your nearest Sharp Au- 
thorized Projector Dealer or Service 
Center for a replacement. 
See  “Replacing the Lamp ” on page  7 1.
Cautions concerning the setup of the projector

 For minimal servicing and to maintain high image qual- 
ity, 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 lens must be cleaned more often. As long as the
projector is regularly cleaned, use in these environ- 
ments 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 exposed 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 cur- 
tains and dim the lights when setting up the screen in a 
sunny or bright room.
Tilt the projector so that it does not go over an 
angle of 10 degrees when setting it.

The placement range (the 
horizontal angle) should 
be within  ±10 degrees.
Do not subject the projector to hard impact and/ 
or vibration.

 Take care with 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 
make your eyes tired. Be sure to occasionally rest your 
eyes.
Avoid locations with high or low temperature.

The operating temperature for the projector is from 41 °F
to 95 °F (+5 °C to +35 °C)

 The storage temperature for 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 11.8 inches (30 cm) of space between 
the exhaust vent and the nearest wall or obstruction. 

Be sure that the intake vent and the exhaust vent are 
not obstructed.

 If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection cir- 
cuit will automatically turn off the projector. This does 
not indicate a malfunction. Remove the projector power
cord from the wall outlet and wait more than 10 min- 
utes. 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.
Cautions regarding the transportation of the pro- 
jector

When transporting the projector, be sure not to subject 
it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in 
damage. Take extra caution with the lens. Before mov- 
ing the projector, be sure to unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables con- 
nected to it.
Other connected equipment

When connecting a computer or other audio-visual 
equipment to the projector, make the connections AF- 
TER turning off the projector and the equipment to be
connected.

 Please read the operation manuals of the projector 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 over- 
seas, be sure to use the appropriate power cord for
the country you are in.
Temperature monitor function

If the projector starts to overheat
due to setup problems or block-
age of the air vents,  “
” and
“
”  will blink in the lower left
corner of the picture. If the temperature continues to 
rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERATURE WARN- 
ING indicator on the projector will blink, and after a 90- 
second cooling-off period the power will shut off. Refer
to  “Maintenance Indicators ” on page  70  for detail s.
Info
• The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and
its performance is automatically controlled. The sound 
of the fan may change during projector operation due
to changes in the fan speed. This does not indicate 
malfunction.
• Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cool-
ing fan operation. This can create damage due to the
rise in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also 
stops.
CAUTION
PRECAUCIN
PRCAUTIONBQC-PGM20X//1 
						

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PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM. To utilize these
manuals, you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If
you have not installed Acrobat Reader yet, you can download it from the Internet (http://
www.adobe.com) or install it from the CD-ROM.
To install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM
For Windows:
1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
3Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive.
4Double click on the “acrobat” folder.
5Double click on the “windows” folder.
6Double click on the desired installation program
and follow the instructions on the screen.For Macintosh:
1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2Double click on the “CD-ROM” icon.
3Double click on the “acrobat” folder.
4Double click on the “mac” folder.
5Double click on the desired installation
program and follow the instructions on the
screen.
For other operating systems:
Please download Acrobat Reader from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com).
For other languages:
If you prefer using Acrobat Reader for languages other than those included in the CD-ROM, please
download the appropriate version from the Internet.
Accessing the PDF Manuals
For Windows:
1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
3Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive.
4Double click on the “manuals” folder.
5Double click on the “pgm20x” folder.
6Double click on the language (name of the
folder) that you want to view.
7Double click on the pdf file.
Note
•If the desired PDF file cannot be opened by double clicking the mouse, start Acrobat Reader first, then
specify the desired file using the “File”, “Open” menu.
•See the “readme.txt” file on the CD-ROM for important information on the CD-ROM not included in this
operation manual.For Macintosh:
1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2Double click on the “CD-ROM” icon.
3Double click on the “manuals” folder.
4Double click on the “pgm20x” folder.
5Double click on the language (name of the
folder) that you want to view.
6Double click on the pdf file.
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals 
						

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Projector (Front and Top View)
Part Names
28
7070
28
32
36
36
30
31
29
36
29
33
44
16
29
10
13
31
Foot releases/Adjustment
feet
For adjusting the projector’s
height.
Attaching the terminal cover
Attach the terminal cover by
placing it on the side panel of the
projector and pressing it into
place, as shown in the illustration.
TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator
Illuminates in green
normally. When the
internal temperature
rises, this indicator will
illuminate in red.
Zoom knobFocus ring AV MUTE button
For temporarily turning off the
sound and picture.
ENTER buttonFor setting items selected
or adjusted on the menu.
Adjustment buttons
(
   )For selecting menu items.
LENS buttonFor adjusting Keystone or
Digital Shift setting.
POWER buttonTurns the power on or off.
POWER indicator
Illuminates in red, when the
projector is in standby.
When the power is turned
on, this indicator will
illuminate in green.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator
Illuminates in green normally.
Replace the lamp when the
indicator illuminates in red.
AUTO SYNC button
For automatically
adjusting images when
connected to a computer.
UNDO button
For undoing an operation
or returning to the default
settings.
VOLUME buttons
For adjusting the
speaker sound level.
MENU buttonFor displaying adjustment
and setting screens.
INPUT button
For switching input mode
1, 2 or 3.
Remote control
sensor Terminal cover
Speaker 
						

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2420
69
11
26
21
21
24
Projector (Side View)
Exhaust ventAC socket
Kensington Security
Standard connector
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.
Attaching the lens cap
After putting the lens cap strap on the
lens cap, pass the other end of the strap
through the hole under the projector, next
to the lens, as shown in the illustration.Bottom View
INPUT 2 terminal
Terminal for connecting video
equipment with an S-VIDEO
terminal.
INPUT 1 terminal
Port for DVI digital, computer
RGB, and COMPONENT
signals.
INPUT 3 terminal
For connecting video
equipment.
INPUT AUDIO terminalShared audio terminal for
INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and
INPUT 3.
USB terminalFor connecting a compu-
ter using a USB cable. 
						

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Remote Control
Part Names (cont.)
28
49
48
30
29
29
29
29
44
32
36
46
36
50
36
33
26FORWARD/BACK button
Moves forward or backwards
when connected to a computer
using a USB cable. Same as the
[Page Down] and [Page Up]
keys on a computer keyboard.
AV MUTE buttonFor temporarily turning off the
sound and picture.
VOLUME buttons
For adjusting the speaker
sound level.
INPUT 2 button
For switching the input mode to
INPUT 2.
INPUT 1 buttonFor switching the input mode to
INPUT 1.
AUTO SYNC buttonFor automatically adjusting
images when connected to a
computer.
LENS buttonFor adjusting Keystone or
Digital Shift setting.
ENTER buttonFor setting items selected or
adjusted on the menu.
POWER buttonTurns the power on or off.
ENLARGE (Enlarge/Reduce)
buttons
For enlarging or reducing part of the
image.
FREEZE buttonFor freezing images.
INPUT 3 button
For switching the input mode to
INPUT 3.
RESIZE buttonFor switching the screen size
(NORMAL, BORDER, etc).
GAMMA buttonFor correcting the brightness of an
image, when the images displayed
are hard to see because of the
brightness of the room. Four
gamma modes are available to
choose from.
MENU button
For displaying adjustment and
setting screens.
Adjustment buttons
(
   )
For selecting menu items.
UNDO buttonFor undoing an operation or
returning to the default settings.
Remote control signal transmitter 
						

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23 (7 m)30°
30°45°
Using the Remote Control

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 reflected off a screen
for easy operation. However, the effective distance of the signal
may differ due to the screen material.
When using the remote control:
•Be sure not to drop, expose to moisture or high temperature.
•The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp.
Under that circumstance, move the projector away from the fluo-
rescent lamp.
Inserting the Batteries
The batteries (two R-03 batteries (“AAA” size,
UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar)) are included in
the package.
1Slide the cover in the direction
of the arrow to open it.
2Insert the included batteries.
•Insert the batteries making sure the
polarities correctly match the 
 and
 marks inside the battery compart-
ment.
3Slide the cover in the direction
of the arrow to close it.
Available Range of the Remote Control
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please follow the precautions below.
 Caution
•Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the  and  marks inside the battery compart-
ment.
•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 can cause them to leak.
Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to your skin, therefore be sure to first wipe them and then remove
them using a cloth.
•The batteries included with this projector may be used up over 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.
Remote
control
sensor
Signal
transmitter
Remote control 
						

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Note
Accessories
Remote control
RRMCGA013WJSA
Two R-03 batteries
(“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar)
Power cord (6 (1.8m))
For U.S., Canada, etc.
QACCDA007WJPZFor Europe, except U.K.
QACCV4002CEZZFor U.K., Hong Kong
and Singapore
QACCB5024CENAFor Australia, New
Zealand and Oceania
QACCL3022CEZZ
•Depending on the region, projectors only ship with one power cord (see above). Use the power cord that
corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.
DVI to 15-pin D-sub
cable (6 (1.8m))
QCNWGA010WJZZUSB cable
(6 (1.8 m))
QCNWG0001WJPZCarrying case
GCASN0005CESA
Lens cap
(attached)
CCAPHA001WJ01Lens cap strap
UBNDT0013CEZZTerminal cover
(attached)
GCOVD0103CESA
Optional accessories Supplied accessories
DVI cable (910 (3.0 m)) AN-C3DV
3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (910 (3.0 m)) AN-C3CP
Computer RGB cable (3210 (10.0 m)) AN-C10BM

AN-C10PC

5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable (910 (3.0 m)) AN-C3BN
RGB monitor loop-out adaptor (7.9 (20 cm)) AN-A1MY
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor (7.9 (20 cm)) AN-A1DV
•If you cannot connect after changing computer ports, be sure to check you computer’s specifications.
If you are still having difficulty connecting, a conversion connector (commercially available) may be necessary.
Note•All cables may not be available in all regions. Please check with your nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service Center.CD-ROM
UDSKA0058CEN2
Operation manual
(this manual)
Quick reference guides (1)
(2) (3)(4) 
						

							Setup and Connections
Setup and Connections 
						

							Up DownFoot releases
Adjustment feet
Setup
Using the Adjustment
Feet
The height of the projector can be adjusted
using the adjustment feet when the surface
of the projector is placed on is uneven or when
the screen is slanted.
The projection of the image can be made
higher by adjusting the projector when it is in
a location lower than the screen.
1Press the foot releases.
2Lift the projector to adjust its
height and remove your hands
from the foot releases.
3Rotate the adjustment feet to
make minor changes.
Note
•When returning the projector to its origi-
nal position, hold the projector firmly, press
the foot releases and then lower it.
•The projector is adjustable up to approxi-
mately 5.5 degrees from the standard po-
sition.
Info
•Do not press the foot releases when the
feet are extended without firmly holding
the projector.
•Do not hold the lens when lifting or lower-
ing the projector.
•
When lowering the projector, be careful not
to get your fingers caught in the area be-
tween the adjustment feet and the projector.
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