Sharp Projector XG-PH50X User Manual

Connections
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Connecting to a Computer
Before connecting, ensure the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet is unplugged,
and that the devices to be connected are turned off. After making all connections, turn on the
projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer, ensure that it is the last
device to be turned on after all the connections are made.
Ensure the operation manuals of the devices to be connected have been re\
ad before making connections.
Note
•See page  97...

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Connecting with a 5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub Cable
The projector employs a 5 BNC computer input to prevent deterioration of image quality.
When connecting the input terminals on the projector to the computer directly, Connect the
R (P
R), G/G sync (Y), B (PB), HD/C sync and VD cables of the 5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable
(commercially available) to the INPUT 2 terminals on the projector.
Note
• When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than a PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/UXGA)
or Macintosh (i.e....

Connections
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Connecting with a DVI Digital Cable
The projector employs the DVI digital input terminal for direct input of\
 digital video signals
from a computer.
Note
•When connecting the projector to a computer in this way, select “D. PC RGB” for “Signal Type” in the
“Picture” menu.
• When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable, the volume level will be hal\
f of when using the ø3.5 mm
stereo audio cable.
ComputerSide view
ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable 
(commercially available or available as...

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Connecting to Video Equipment
Before connecting, ensure the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet is unplugged,
and that the devices to be connected are turned off. After making all connections, turn on the
projector and then the other devices.
The projector has a DVD digital terminal, computer -RGB/component  terminal, S-video termi-
nal and  video terminal for video input. Refer to the listed illustrations on how to co\
nnect audio-
visual equipment.
If your audio-visual equipment has an...

Connections
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Connecting to Video Equipment That Has a DVI Output
Terminal with a DVI Digital Cable
Use a DVI Digital cable when connecting video equipment with the DVI out\
put terminal such
as DVD players to the INPUT 3 terminal.
Note
•Select the input signal type of the video equipment. See page  63.
To INPUT 3 terminal 
DVI Digital cable 
(commercially available) 
To audio output 
terminals
To AUDIO input 
(2, 3) terminal 
ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable 
(commercially available)
To  DVI...

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Connecting to RGB Video Equipment with a 5 RCA RGB
Cable
Use a 5 RCA RGB cable when connecting the RGB video equipment such as DV\
D players
and DTV* decoders to the INPUT 2 terminals.
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television sys\
tem in the United
States.
Note
• When connecting the projector to the video equipment in this way, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” in the
“Picture” menu. See page  63.
• The HD/C sync and VD terminals may be used depending on the specificatio\
ns...

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Connecting to Video Equipment That Has Component
Output Terminals
When connecting the video equipment that has component output terminals \
to the INPUT 1
terminal, use the 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (optional: AN-C3CP2).
When connecting the video equipment that has component output terminals \
to the INPUT 2
terminals, use the BNC to RCA adapters (commercially available).
Note
•ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available)\
 is required for audio input.
• Select...

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Connecting with an S-video Cable or a Composite Video Cable
Connect the video equipment to the INPUT 4 or 5 terminal using the S-vid\
eo cable or com-
posite video cable (commercially available).
Note
•The S-video signal input to the S-VIDEO terminal is separated into color and luminance signals for real-
izing a higher-quality image.
• An RCA audio cable (commercially available) is required for audio inpu\
t.
• When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the projector,...

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Controlling the Projector by a Computer
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector to the RS-232C serial terminal on the computer,
or when the LAN terminal on the projector to the LAN terminal on the computer, the com-
puter can be used to control the projector. Refer to the “SETUP GUIDE” contained on the
supplied CD-ROM for details.
When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable
Note
•The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not co\
rrectly...

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Connecting to a Monitor That Has an RGB Input Terminal
You can display computer images on a monitor using the RGB cables.
Note
• RGB signals and component signals input from the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 term\
inals can be output to the
monitor.
• For inputting video signals from the INPUT 1 terminal, another RGB cable\
 (commercially available) is
required.
Connecting to an Amplifier or Other Audio Equipment
Audio signals input from equipment connected to each audio input termina\
l of the projector
can be...