Sharp Projector Pg M20x User Manual

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Setting a Backg round  Imag e
This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the
projector.
*1 You can set a captured image as a background image in  “Image Capture ”.
*2 If the input signal has interference, the screen will be displayed with the interference.
Selecting a
Background Image
Select  “Background ” in the  “Options
(1) ” me nu  ➝   For settings,  see p ag e  38 .
Note
•When  “Custom ”  is selected, an image
saved using  “Image Capture ” can be dis-
played as a background image.
•
A  “Custom ” image is preset as a black screen.
Selecting a  Startup Im ag e
This function allows you to specify the image to be displayed upon the projector ’s startup.
*  You can set a captured image as a sta rtup image  by selecting Custom .
Selecting a Startup Image
Select “Startup Image ” in the  “Options
(1) ” me nu  ➝  For settings,  see pa ge  38 .
Note
•When  “Custom ” is selected, an image
saved using  “Image Capture ” can be dis-
played as a star tup image.
•
A  “Custom ” image is preset as a black screen.
Selected Item
 Sharp
 Custom *1
 Blue
 None
Description
SHARP default image
User customized image (i.e. company logo)
Blue screen
Black screen 
*2
Selected Item
 Sharp
 Custom *
 None
Description
SHARP default image
User customized image (i.e. company logo)
Black screen 
						

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Lamp Usage Time
Using an RGB monitor loop-out adaptor (sold separately) and an RGB cable (commercially 
available), be sure to set to “
 Yes  (Y  Cable)” when you want to display computer images
both on the projector and on a monitor.
Using a RGB Monitor 
Loop-out Adaptor
Select  “Monitor Out ” in the  “Options (1) ”
me nu  ➝  For settings,  see p ag e  38 .
Note
•Be sure to set to  “ Disable” when not
using an RGB monitor loop-out adaptor.
• If the setting is not correct, the image may 
be dark, too bright or whitish. This does 
not indicate malfunction.
• Make sure to set to  “
 Yes (Y Cable)”
when using the RGB monitor loop-out 
adaptor.
Using an RGB Monitor Loop-out Adaptor
Confirming the Lamp 
Usage Time
This function allows you to check the lamp us- 
age time.
Select  “Options (2) ” menu to see the
lamp usage time.
Note
• It is recommended that the lamp be 
changed after approximately 1,900 cumu- 
lative hours of use. 
For lamp replacement, contact your near-
est Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or 
Service Center.
Displaying the Lamp Usage Time
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Displaying the Break Timer
"On-screen Display
Displaying and Setting 
the Break Timer
Select “Break Timer” from the “Options 
(2)”  me nu  ➝  For details,  see p ag e  36 .
1When “” is displayed, press
 or  to set the Break
Timer.
• You can set anywhere between 1 and 
60 minutes (in 1 minute units).
2Press  to cancel the Break
Timer.
Note
• Auto Power Off will be temporarily dis- 
abled during the Break Timer. 
If no signal transmission occurs for more
than 15 minutes after the Break Timer has 
completed, the projector will turn off.
• The Break Timer will be displayed on the 
startup image. To change the screen dis- 
played during the Break Timer, change 
the setting of “Startup Image” (see page
57 ). 
						

							Reversing/Inverting Projected Images
This projector is equipped with a reserve/invert image function that all\
ows you to reverse or 
invert the projected image for various applications.
Setting the Projection 
Mode
Select “PRJ Mode ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu  ➝ For settings, see page  3 8.
Note
• If a password has been set, the password 
input box will be displayed when select-
ing the  “PRJ Mode ”.
• This function is used for the reversed im-
age and ceiling-mount setups. See page 
19  for these setups.
Locking the Operation Buttons on the Projector
This function can be used to lock the use of certain operation buttons on the projector. 
The following are the three  keylock levels.
Setting up the Keylock
Select “Keylock Level ” in the  “Options
(2) ” menu  ➝ For settings, see page  38.
Note
•If a password has been set, the password 
input box will be displayed when select- 
ing the  “Keylock Level ”.
Selected Item
Front
Ceiling + Front
Rear 
Ceiling + Rear
Description
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image 
Reversed and inverted image
Keylock Level
   Normal
   Level A 
   Level B
Description
All operation buttons are functional.
Only INPUT/VOLUME/AV MUTE buttons on the projector are available. 
All operation buttons on the projector are unavailable.
Front Ceiling+Front Rear Ce iling+Rear
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Canceling the Keylock 
Setting
When the Keylock Level is set to “Normal ”,
all buttons are functional.
Select  “Keylock Level ” in the  “Options
(2) ” menu and set 
“ Normal ”. ➝  For
settings, see page  38.
Note
•When a password has been set, and 
“Keylock Level ” is selected, the password
input box will be displayed.
• If both a password and the Keylock Level
have been set at the same time, the pass-
word will be necessary before changing 
the Keylock Level.
Setting up a  Pas sw ord
A password can be set by the user to prevent adjustments to certain sett\
ings on the  “Options
(2) ” menu. Using a password together with the Keylock Level (page  60) is more effective.
Entering the Password
Select  “Password ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu  ➝ For details, see page  38.
1Press   or  to select the
desired number and then press
.
2Enter the 3 remaining digits 
and press 
.
3Enter the password again in 
“ Reconfirm ” and press 
.
Note
• When a password is set, you need 
to enter the password to change 
“PRJ Mode ”,  “Keylock Level ”,  “Anti-
Theft ” and  “All Reset ” settings. 
						

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Setting the Anti-Theft
The anti-theft function prevents unauthorized use of the projector. You can choose to use 
this function or not. If you do not want to use this function, just do not enter  the keycode.
Once the theft-deterrent function is activated, users will need to enter the correct keycode
each time the projector is started. Failure to enter the correct keycode will prevent images
from being projected. The following procedures explain how to use this function.
Entering the Keycode
•“Anti-Theft ” cannot be selected unless
“ Password ” is set. (See page  6 1 .)
• When  “Anti-Theft ” is selected, the password
input box will appear. Enter the keycode af- 
ter the right password is entered.
Select  “Anti-Theft ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu  ➝ For details, see page  38.
1Press any button you like on 
the remote control or projec- 
tor to set the first digit in  “New
Code ”.
Note
• The following buttons on the remote 
control and projector cannot be set
as keycodes: 
• POWER button
• ENTER button
• UNDO button
• MENU button
• FORWARD button
• BACK button
2Enter the remaining 3 digits by 
pressing any buttons you like.
3Enter the same keycode once
more in  “Reconfirm ”.
Note
• The Keylock function will become 
temporarily disabled. 
						

							Setting the Anti-Theft (cont.)
When “Anti-Theft ” is set, the keycode
inputting section appears after the 
power is turned on. At that time, enter
the right keycode.
• Press the buttons on the remote control if 
the buttons on the remote control are used 
for setting the keycode. In the same manner, 
press the buttons on the projector if the 
buttons on the projector are used for setting 
the keycode.
Info
•Once the function is activated, you must 
remember the correct keycode. We 
suggest you record the keycode in a safe 
place where only authorized users will 
have access. If you lose or forget your 
keycode, you will need to contact your 
nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer 
or Se rvice Center (see page  7 8 ).  Y ou m ay
need to bring your projector to them to
restore the projector to original factory 
condition (password and keycode reset).
Changing the Keycode
• When  “Anti-Theft ” is selected, the password
input box is displayed. After the password has 
been entered, you can change the keycode.
Select  “Anti-Theft ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu  ➝ For details, see page  38.
1Press the buttons on the 
remote control or the projector 
to enter the preset 4-digit
keycode in  “Old Code ”.
2Press any button you like on the 
remote control or the projector 
to enter the new keycode.
3Enter the same 4-digit keycode
in  “Reconfirm ”.
Note
• If you do not want to set a keycode, leave 
the keycode field blank in steps 2 and 3
and press 
.
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Initializing the Settings
This function allows you to initialize the settings you have made in the projector.
Returning to the 
Default Settings
Select “All Reset ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu  ➝ For resetting, see page  36.
Note
•If a password has been set, the pass- 
word input box will be displayed when
selecting  “All Reset ”.
The following items cannot be initialized.
• Fine Sync 
•Special Modes
• Signal Info
• Options 
•Lamp Timer
• Anti-Theft
• Language
• Image stored using  “Image Capture ” 
						

							This function can be used to display all the adjusted settings as a list\
 on the screen.
Displaying the Adjustment Settings
Checking the Adjustment 
Settings on a List
Select the “Status ” menu and press 
➝  For details, see page  36.
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