Sharp Projector Pg M20x User Manual

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4:3 aspect ratio
Other aspect ratios
SVGA (800  × 600)XGA (1024  × 768)SXGA (1280  × 960)UXGA (1600  × 1200)
SXGA (1280  × 1024) NORMAL
1024 
× 7681024  × 7681024  × 7681024  × 768
960  × 768 FULL
————
1024  × 768 D
O T BY D OT
800  × 600—1280  × 9601600  × 1200
1280  × 1024
480 I, 480P, NTSCPAL, SECAM
720P, 1080 I4:3 aspect ratio.Letter box, squeeze
16:9 aspect ratio NORMAL
1024  × 768— BORDER
768  × 576*— STRETCH
1024  × 576*
SMART STRETCH
1024  × 576*
—
Resolution lower than
XGA NORMAL
Projects a full screen image
while maintaining the aspect ratio.FULLProjects a full screen image
while ignoring the aspect ratio.DOT BY DOTProjects the original resolution signal of the image.
4:3 aspect ratio
Input Signal Output screen image
XGA
Resolution higher than XGA
480I, 480P, NTSC,
PAL, SECAM 4:3 aspect ratio
Input Signal
Output screen image
720P, 1080
I Letter box
Squeeze
16:9 aspect ratio
COMPUTER
VIDEO
•  “ NORMAL ” is fixed when XGA (1024  × 768) signals are entered.
•  “ STRETCH ” is fixed when 720P or 1080
I signals are entered.
* The Digital Shift function can be used with these images.
4:3 aspect ratio 
4:3 aspect ratio
SXGA (1280  × 1024)
SMART STRETCHProjects the image fully in a
16:9 screen by enlarging only the surrounding areas while
keeping the aspect ratio in
the middle part of the image at 4:3.NORMALProjects a full screen image.BORDERProjects 4:3 image fully in
STRETCH (the following
column) image.STRETCHProjects 16:9 image evenlyover entire screen
(top/bottom black bands). 
						

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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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Enlarging  a Specific  Portion of an Im ag e
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 SXGA+ or UXGA image 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 normal size ( ×1).
• When the input mode is changed.
• When 
 has been pressed.
• When the input signal is changed.
• When the input signal resolution 
and refresh rate (vertical frequency) 
change.
This function allows you to enlarge a specific portion of an image. This is useful when you 
want to display a detailed portion of the image.
ENLARGE
(Enlarge/
Reduce)
buttons
×1 ×4 ×9 ×16 ×36 ×64×2×3
To enlarge
To reduce
" On-screen Display
 buttons 
						

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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 are displaying images with frequent dark scenes, such as a film or concert, or
when you are displaying images in a bright room, this feature makes the dark scenes easier
to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image.
GAMMA button
UNDO button
STANDARD GAME
PRESENTATION CINEMA
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INPUT modeINPUT signal GAMMA mode
INPUT1RGBPRESENTATION
ComponentCINEMA
INPUT2 S-Video STANDARD
INPUT3 Video STANDARD
Adjusting Gamma
Correction
1Press .
•Each time  is pressed, the gamma
level toggles between the different
types of gamma modes.
2Depending on the input mode
and signal, pressing 
 while
“GAMMA” is displayed will re-
turn you to the respective
gamma mode. 
						

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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 pa ge  36 .
1Press  to select .
•Select  to clear the Pict in Pict mode.
2Press  or  on the remote
control or 
 on the projector
to switch the image in the inset 
picture.
3Press , ,  or  to set
the position of the inset picture.
• Press  to stop the frame from mov-
ing or to make the frame disappear.
4Press  to move the inset pic-
ture.
• The inset picture will be moved to the 
inset picture frame.
Note
•The inset picture can only be displayed 
with composite video (NTSC/PAL/ 
SECAM) or S-Video signal.
• The Freeze function works only with the
inset picture, when the Pict in Pict mode 
is in operation.
When the signal entered into INPUT 1 is
as follows, Pict in Pict does not work: •With a resolution that overexceeds
SXGA.
• When the input signal is 480
I, 480P,
720P or 1080
I.
• When the input signal has changed to
the Interlace mode using RGB signals.
• When the picture display mode is set to
“DOT BY DOT ”.
• When no signals are sent to INPUT 1,
or when the resolution or refresh rate 
(vertical frequency) is changed.
• Press 
 or  on the remote control or
 on the projector to switch the image
in the inset picture. 
						

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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) ”
me nu  ➝  For settings,  see p ag e  36 .
Note
•“Power Save ” mode is factory preset to
“ OFF ”.
Automatic Power 
Shutoff Function
When no input signal is detected for more than 
15 minutes, the projector will automatically
shut off if set to  “
 (On)”.
The Auto Power Off function will be disabled 
when it has been set to  “
 (Off)”.
Select  “Auto Power Off ” in the  “Options (1) ”
me nu  ➝  For settings,  see p age  36 .
Note
• When the Auto Power Off function is set 
to  “
 (On) ”, 5 minutes before the power
turns off, the message  “Power OFF in X
min. ” will appear on the screen to indicate
the remaining minutes.
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Activating the  sRGB Color Man ag ement Function
This function calibrates the projector ’s output to conform to sRGB standard (6,500K).
Using Auto Search
Select  “Auto Search ” in the  “Options
(1) ” me nu  ➝  For settings,  see pa ge  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.
• To stop searching for the input mode, 
press
 
 on the projector, or ,  or
 on the remote control.
Info
•Even while this function is searching for input 
signals, whenever ,  or  on the re-
mote control is pressed, the input mode is 
switched to the respective one.
• Even while the function is searching for input 
signals, pressing any buttons besides 
, and  returns to the previous input mode.
Auto Search Function
This function automatically searches for and switches to the input mode in which signals are 
being received, when the projector is turned on, or when the INPUT button is pressed.
Setting the Color Manage- 
ment Function (sRGB)
Select  “sRGB ” in the  “Options (1) ” menu
➝  For settings,  see p ag e  36 .
Note
•When setting sRGB to  “ON ”, the pro-
jected image may become dark; however, 
this does not indicate a malfunction.
•
For additional information about sRGB 
function, please visit  “http://www.srgb.com/ ”.
Info
When  “sRGB ” is set to  “ON ”;
• The gamma correction cannot be set.
• “Red ”,  “Blue ” or  “CLR Temp ” in  “Picture ”
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Video Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) System
Reducing Image Noise 
(DNR)
Select “DNR” in the “Options (1)” 
menu  ➝  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).
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross 
color noise.
This function allows you to turn on or off the on-screen messages. When setting  “ Level A”
or  “
 Level B ” in  “OSD Display ”, the input mode display (e.g. INPUT 1) will not appear, even
if the INPUT button is pressed.
Turning Off the 
On-screen Display
Select  “OSD Display ” in the  “Options
(1) ” menu  ➝ For settings,  see p ag e  38 .
Setting the On-screen Display
Selected Item
 Normal
 Level A
 Level B
Description
All On-screen Displays are displayed.
Input/Freeze/Enlarge/Auto Sync/Volume/AV Mute are not displayed. 
All On-screen Displays are not displayed. 
(except Menu, On-screen displays displayed when the LENS button is pressed and
warning displays (Power off/Temp./Lamp, etc.))
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Setting the Video Signal
Setting the Video 
Signal
Select “Video System ” in the  “Options
(1) ” me nu  ➝  For settings,  see pa ge  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 
SECAM
NTSC4.43
NTSC3.58
The video input system mode is preset to  “Auto ”; however, a clear picture from the con-
nected audio-visual equipment may not be received, depending on the video signal differ- 
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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 XGA
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 capturing.
211 
11
1 Press  or  to select
“ Ye s ”.
22 
22
2 Press 
.
Note
•This function only works in 1024 x 768 
(XGA) with the exception of 43 Hz vertical
which is a interlaced signal.
• The saved image is reduced to 256 col-
ors.
• Images from equipment connected to IN- 
PUT 2 or INPUT 3 cannot be captured.
Deleting the Captured 
Image
1Select  “ Delete ” and press
.
211 
11
1 Press  or  to select
“ OK ”.
22 
22
2 Press 
.
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