Sharp Projector Pg M20x User Manual

							Setup and Connections
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90°
90°
Example of Standard Setup
Setting up the Screen
Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image.
Note
•The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the 
lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.
• For optimal image, 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 curtains and dim the lights when 
setting up the screen in a sunny or bright room.
• A polarizing screen cannot be used with this projector.
Standard Setup (Front Projection)

 Place the projector at the required distance from the screen
according to the desired picture si ze .  (See page  1 8 .)
Side View
Top View
•The distance from the screen to the projec- 
tor may vary depending on the size of the 
screen.   P.18
•The default setting can be used, when plac-
ing the projector in front of the screen. If the
projected image is reversed or inverted, re- 
adjust the setting to “Front” in “PRJ Mode”.
P.60
•Place the projector so that the horizontal line 
that passes through the center of the lens is
perpendicular to the screen.
Audi-
ence 
						

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Setup (cont.)
Screen Size and Projection Distance
90°
H
Screen
Base line:
Horizontal line passing through
the lens center.
Lens center
L:Projection distance
The formula for picture size and
projection distance
L1 (ft)
= (0.048539X – 0.037278) / 0.3048
L2 (ft)
= (0.040172X – 0.037561)  / 0.3048
H (in) = 0
X: Picture size (diag.) (in)
L: Projection distance (m)
L1: Maximum projection distance (ft)
L2: Minimum projection distance (ft)
H: Distance from the lens center to
the bottom of the image (in)
The formula for picture size and
projection distance
L1 (ft)
= (0.052882X – 0.037278)  / 0.3048
L2 (ft)
= (0.043766X – 0.037561)  / 0.3048
H (in) = –0.08171X
The formula for picture size and
projection distance
L1 (ft)
= (0.064719X – 0.037278)  / 0.3048
L2 (ft)
= (0.053563X – 0.037561)  / 0.3048
H (in) = 0.100X
Note
•There is an error of ± 3% in the formula above.
•Values with a minus (–) sign indicate the distance of the lens center below the bottom of the image.
NORMAL Mode (4:3)
Picture (Screen) size Projection distance (L)
Diag. (X) Width Height Maximum  (L1) Minimum  (L2)
300 (762 cm) 240 (610 cm) 180 (457 cm)            –39 5 (12.0 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
250 (635 cm) 200 (508 cm) 150 (381 cm) 39 8 (12.1 m) 32 10 (10.0 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
200 (508 cm) 160 (406 cm) 120 (305 cm) 31 9 (9.7 m) 26 3 (8.0 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
150 (381 cm) 120 (305 cm) 90 (229 cm) 23 9 (7.2 m) 19 8 (6.0 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
100 (254 cm) 80 (203 cm) 60 (152 cm) 15 10 (4.8 m) 13 1 (4.0 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
84 (213 cm) 67 (170 cm) 50 (127 cm) 13 3 (4.0 m) 10 11 (3.3 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
72 (183 cm) 58 (147 cm) 43 (109 cm) 11 4 (3.5 m)   9 4 (2.9 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
60 (152 cm) 48 (122 cm) 36 (91 cm)   9 5 (2.9 m)   7 9 (2.4 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
40 (102 cm) 32 (81 cm) 24 (61 cm)   6 3 (1.9 m)   5 2 (1.6 m) 0 (0.0 cm)
STRETCH Mode (16:9)
Picture (Screen) size Projection distance (L)
Diag. (X) Width Height Maximum  (L1) Minimum  (L2)
250 (635 cm) 218 (554 cm) 123 (312 cm)            –359 (10.9 m)–2027 / 64(–51.9 cm)
225 (572 cm) 196 (498 cm) 110 (279 cm) 38 11 (11.9 m) 32 2 (9.8 m)–1825 / 64(–46.7 cm)
200 (508 cm) 174 (442 cm) 98 (249 cm) 34 7 (10.5 m) 28 7 (8.7 m)–1622 / 64(–41.5 cm)
150 (381 cm) 131 (333 cm) 74 (188 cm) 25 11 (7.9 m) 21 5 (6.5 m)–1216 / 64(–31.1 cm)
133 (338 cm) 116 (295 cm) 65 (165 cm) 22 11 (7.0 m) 18 12 (5.8 m)–1056 / 64(–27.6 cm)
106 (269 cm) 92 (234 cm) 52 (132 cm) 18 3 (5.6 m) 15 1 (4.6 m)–842 / 64(–22.0 cm)
100 (254 cm) 87 (221 cm) 49 (124 cm) 17 3 (5.3 m) 14 3 (4.3 m)–811 / 64(–20.8 cm)
92 (234 cm) 80 (203 cm) 45 (114 cm) 15 10 (4.8 m) 13 1 (4.0 m)–733 / 64(–19.1 cm)
84 (213 cm) 73 (185 cm) 41 (104 cm) 14 5 (4.4 m) 11 11 (3.6 m)–655 / 64(–17.4 cm)
72 (183 cm) 63 (160 cm) 35 (89 cm) 12 4 (3.8 m) 10 3 (3.1 m)–557 / 64(–14.9 cm)
60 (152 cm) 52 (132 cm) 29 (74 cm) 10 3 (3.1 m)   8 6 (2.6 m)–458 / 64(–12.5 cm)
40 (102 cm) 35 (89 cm) 20 (51 cm)   6 10 (2.1 m)   5 7 (1.7 m)–317 / 64(–8.3 cm)
BORDER Mode (4:3)
Picture (Screen) size Projection distance (L)
Diag. (X) Width Height Maximum  (L1) Minimum  (L2)
200 (508 cm) 160 (406 cm) 120 (305 cm)            –35 0 (10.7 m)–20(–50.8 cm)
180 (457 cm) 144 (366 cm) 108 (274 cm) 38 1 (11.6 m) 31 6 (9.6 m)–18(–45.7 cm)
150 (381 cm) 120 (305 cm) 90 (229 cm) 31 9 (9.7 m) 26 3 (8.0 m)–15(–38.1 cm)
100 (254 cm) 80 (203 cm) 60 (152 cm) 21 1 (6.4 m) 17 5 (5.3 m)–10(–25.4 cm)
84 (213 cm) 67 (170 cm) 50 (127 cm) 17 9 (5.4 m) 14 8 (4.5 m)–826 / 64(–21.3 cm)
72 (183 cm) 58 (147 cm) 43 (109 cm) 15 2 (4.6 m) 12 6 (3.8 m)–713 / 64(–18.3 cm)
60 (152 cm) 48 (122 cm) 36 (91 cm) 12 7 (3.8 m) 10 5 (3.2 m)–6(–15.2 cm)
40 (102 cm) 32 (81 cm) 24 (61 cm)   8 4 (2.6 m)   6 11 (2.1 m)–4
(–10.2 cm)
Distance from the lens
center to the bottom
of the image (H)
Distance from the lens
center to the bottom
of the image (H)
Distance from the lens
center to the bottom
of the image (H) 
						

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When using the default setting.On-screen Display
Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image
Projection from behind the screen

 Place a translucent screen between the projector and the 
audience.

 Reverse the image by setting  “Rear ” in  “PRJ Mode ”. See
page  60 for use of this function.
Projection using a mirror

 Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.

 Reverse the image by setting  “Rear ” in  “PRJ Mode ”, when the
mirror is placed on the audience sid e.  See page  60  for use of
this function.
Info
• When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the pro- 
jector and the mirror so the light does not shine into the eyes of 
the audience.
Ceiling-mount setup

 It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp ceiling-mount 
bracket for this installation.
Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest Sharp 
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain the 
recommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately.) (AN-
PGCM90 ceiling-mount bracket, its AN-EP101B extension tube 
and AN-JT200 universal bracket, adaptor for non-level ceiling 
installation (for U.S.A.), BB-M20T ceiling adaptor, its BB-
NVHOLDER280, BB-NVHOLDER550, BB-NVHOLDER900 
ceiling mount systems (for GERMANY), or AN-60KT ceiling- 
mount bracket, its AN-TK301/AN-TK201 and AN-TK302/AN-
TK202 extension tubes (for countries other than the U.S.A. and 
GERMANY))

 Be sure to adjust the position of the pro- 
jector to match the distance (H) from 
the lens center position (see page  1 8 )
to the lower edge of the image, when 
mounting the projector on 
the ceiling.

 Invert the image by 
setting  “Ceiling + Front ”
in  “PRJ Mode ”.
The image is reversed.
When using the default setting. On-screen Display
The image is reversed.
When using the default setting. On-screen Display
The image is inverted. 
						

							Connecting the Projector to Other Devices
Before Connecting
Note
•Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and the devices to be connected. After making all 
connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. 
When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are
made.
• Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections.
Connecting the Power 
Cord
1Plug in the supplied power 
cord into the AC socket on the 
rear of the projector.
This projector can be connected to:
A computer using:

  A  DVI to 15-pin D-sub ca ble (See pa ge  21 .)

 A DVI cable (type AN-C3DV) (sold separately) 
(See p ag e  22 .)
Component video or audio-visual equipment:

 A  DVD pl ayer or DTV* decoder (See p ag e  23 .)

 A VCR, Laser disc player or other audio-visual equipment 
(See p ag e  24 .)
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television 
system in the United States.
A monitor using:

 An RGB monitor loop-out adaptor (AN-A1MY) (sold sepa- 
rately) and an RGB cable (commercially available). (See
pag e  25 .)
Supplied 
accessoryPower cord
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1DVI to 15-pin D-sub cable
Connecting the Projector to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer 
Using the DVI to 15-pin
D-sub Cable
1Connect the projector to the 
computer using the supplied 
DVI to 15-pin D-sub cable.
• Secure the connectors by tightening 
the thumbscrews.
2To input audio signal, connect 
the projector to the computer 
using a ø3.5 mm stereo audio 
cable (commercially available
or available as Sharp service 
part QCNW-4870CEZZ).
Note
•See page  75  “Computer Compatibility
Chart ” for a list of computer signals com-
patible with the projector. Use with com- 
puter signals other than those listed may 
cause some of the functions not to work.
• When connecting the projector to a com- 
puter in this way, select  “RGB ” for  “Signal
T ype ” in the  “ Picture ” menu.  See page  40 .
• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for
use with some Macintosh computers. Con- 
tact your nearest Sharp Authorized 
Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Connecting the thumbscrew cables

 Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it 
fits correctly into the port. Then, firmly secure the
connectors by tightening the screws on both sides 
of the plug.

 Do not remove the ferrite core attached to the D VI
to 15-pin D-sub cable.
Ferrite core
Supplied 
accessoryDVI to 15-pin
D-sub cable
To RGB Output por t
To Audio Output port
Notebook computer
2ø 3.5 mm stereo audio cable
(commercially available or 
available as Sharp service
part QCNW-4870CEZZ) 
						

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1DVI cable
(sold separately)
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices (cont.)
Connecting to a
Computer Using a DVI
Cable (Sold Separately)
This projector comes installed with a DVI digi-
tal input terminal in which computer digital im-
age signals can be directly input.
1Connect the projector to the
computer using the DVI cable.
2To input audio signal, connect
the projector to the computer
using a ø3.5 mm stereo audio
cable (commercially available
or available as Sharp service
part QCNW-4870CEZZ).
Note
•This DVI port is DVI version 1.0 compat-
ible. Therefore when the signal is input
from copy guard system compatible (DVI
version 2.0) equipment, no signal will be
received.
“Plug and Play” function (when connecting to a 15-pin terminal)

This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC
compatible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.

Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected
computer last.
Note
•The DDC “Plug and Play” function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA
DDC compatible computer.
Optional
accessoryDVI cable
Type: AN-C3DV
(910 (3.0 m))
To DVI Digital Output port
To Audio
Output port
2ø3.5 mm stereo
audio cable
(commercially
available or available
as Sharp service part
QCNW-4870CEZZ)
Desktop computer 
						

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1DVI to 15-pinD-sub adaptor
(sold separately)
Connecting to Video Equipment
Connecting to 
Component Video 
Equipment
Use a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable and DVI to 
15-pin D-sub adaptor when connecting to the 
INPUT 1 terminal, component video equipment 
such as DVD players and DTV* decoders. 
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe 
the new digital television system in the United 
States.
1Connect the 3 RCA to 15-pin D- 
sub cable using the DVI to 15- 
pin D-sub adaptor.
2Use the above cables to con- 
nect the projector and the
video equipment.
3Connect the projector and the
video equipment using an au- 
dio cable (commercially avail- 
able).
Note
• When connecting the projector to the 
video equipment in this way, select  “Com-
ponent ” for  “Signal Type ” in the  “Picture ”
me nu.  See page  4 0 .
• A  ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio
cable (commercially available) is recom- 
mended for audio input.
Optional 
accessories 3RCA to 15-pin 
D-sub cable 
Type: AN-C3CP
(910 (3.0 m)) 
DVI to 15-pin 
D-sub adaptor
Model: AN-A1DV 
(7.9 (20 cm))
To analog component 
output terminal
To audio output terminal
DVD player or 
DTV* decoder
3Audio cable
(commercially available)
23 RCA to 15-pin
D-sub cable
(sold separately) 
						

							1S-VIDEO cable (commercially available)
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices (cont.)
Connecting to Video
Equipment Using an
S-VIDEO, a Composite
Video or an Audio Cable
Using an S-VIDEO, video, or audio cable, a VCR,
laser disc player or other audio-visual
equipment can be connected to INPUT 2, IN-
PUT 3 and AUDIO terminals.
1Connect the projector to the
video equipment using an S-
VIDEO cable or a composite
video cable (both commercially
available).
2Connect the projector to the
video equipment using an au-
dio cable (commercially avail-
able).
Note
•The S-VIDEO INPUT terminal uses a
video signal system in which the picture
is separated into color and luminance sig-
nals to realize a higher-quality image. For
realizing a higher-quality image, use a
commercially available S-VIDEO cable to
connect the S-VIDEO terminal on the pro-
jector and the S-VIDEO output terminal
on the video equipment.
•A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable
(commercially available) is recommended
for audio input.
To S-VIDEO output terminal
To video output terminal
To audio output terminal
VCR or other audio-visual equipment
2Audio cable (commercially available)
1Composite video cable
(commercially available)
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To RGB output port
Connecting to a Monitor
Watching Images on 
Both the Projector and 
a Monitor
You can display computer images on both the 
projector and a separate monitor using an RGB 
monitor loop-out adaptor and an RGB cable.
1Connect the projector to the 
computer and monitor using 
an RGB monitor loop-out adap-
tor (sold separately) and an 
RGB cable (commercially avail- 
able).
2In the “Options(1) ” menu, se-
lect  “Monitor Out ” and then
“ Yes (Y cable) ”.
• If  “Disable ” is selected, the projected
image  will be dimmer. This does not 
indicate a malfunction. For details, see 
page  58 .
Note
• When using an RGB monitor loop-out 
adaptor (sold separately), make sure that
the cable is connected to the monitor.
• Analog RGB signals as well as Component
signals can be output to the monitor.
Info
•Only analog RGB/Component signals 
entered into the DVI port can be output. 
Signals from equipment connected to the 
DVI digital port cannot be output.
Using INPUT 1 Terminal 
with the Terminal Cover 
Attached to the
Projector
The INPUT 1 terminal can be used with the ter- 
minal cover folded as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Optional 
accessory RGB monitor loop-out 
adaptor
Type: AN-A1MY 
(7.9 (20 cm))
To RGB input port
Monitor
RGB cable 
(commercially available)
1RGB monitor loop-out adaptor
(sold separately)
Black: to the monitor 
Blue: to the computer Notebook computer 
						

							FORWARD/BACK
button
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices (cont.)
Using the Wireless Presentation Function of the
Remote Control
The Wireless Presentation function on the projector works the same as the [Page Up] and
[Page Down] keys on a computer keyboard. It can also be used to move forward or backward
when viewing images of presentation software such as Power Point
TM.
Using the Wireless Pre-
sentation Function
1Connect the projector to the
computer using the supplied
USB cable.
Note
•This function only works with
Microsoft Windows OS and Mac OS.
However, this function does not
work with the following operating
systems that do not support USB.
•Versions earlier than Windows 95.
•
Versions earlier than Windows NT 4.0.
•Versions earlier than Mac OS 8.5.
2Press  while using
presentation software on your
computer.
•Press FORWARD to move the page
down.
•Press BACK to move the page up.
Supplied
accessoryUSB cable
USB port
Notebook computer
USB cable
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