Sharp Projector XG-PH50X User Manual
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Useful Features -67 Overview of All Color Set- tings This function allows you to confirm the settings of all the colors. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “C.M.S.” screen menu
-68 You can adjust the computer image, match the computer display mode, and confirm the input signal using the “Fine Sync” menu. Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu) Adjusting the Computer Image Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregulari- ties such as vertical stripes or flickering in por- tions of the screen. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Adjustment Items Note • You can automatically adjust the computer im- age by setting “Auto Sync” on the “Fine Sync” menu to “Normal” or “High Speed”, or pressing on the projector or on the remote control. See page 70 for details. • To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” and press . Selectable items Clock Phase H-Pos V- Po s Description Adjusts vertical noise. Adjusts horizontal noise (similar to tracking on your VCR). Centers the on-screen image by moving it to the left or right. Centers the on-screen image by moving it up or down. Saving Adjustment Settings This projector allows you to store up to seven adjustment settings for use with various com- puters. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Useful Features -69 Special Mode Setting Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automatically se- lected. However, for some signals, the optimal resolution mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menu may need to be selected to match the computer display mode. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Note • If your computer displays patterns which repeat ev ery other line (horizontal stripes), flickering may occur which makes the image hard to see. • See “Checking the Input Signal” on page 70 for information on the currently selected input sig- nal. Selecting Adjustment Set- tings Adjustment settings stored in the projector can be easily accessed. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Note • If a memory has not been set, a resolution and frequency setting will not be displayed. • When selecting a stored adjustment setting with “Select Setting”, you can set the projector in the stored adjustments.
-70 Auto Sync Adjustment Used to automatically adjust a computer image. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Auto Sync Adjustment Note • A uto Sync adjustment is also performed by pressing on the projector or on the remote control. • The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time to complete, depending on the image of the computer connected to the projector. • When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual adjust- ments. (See page 68.) • When is pressed while “Auto Sync” is “OFF” or “High Speed”, Auto Sync will be executed in “High Speed” mode. If the button is pressed again within one minute, Auto Sync will be ex- ecuted in “Normal” mode. Checking the Input Signal Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Note • The projector will display the number of scanned lines available from audio-visual equipment such as a DVD player or Digital Video. • The projector will display the resolution when connecting the computer. Selectable items OFF Normal High Speed Description Auto Sync adjustment is not automati- cally performed. Auto Sync adjustment will occur when the projector is turned on or when the input signals are switched, when connected to a computer. “Normal” takes more time than “High Speed” for more accurate Auto Sync adjustment. Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu)
Useful Features -71 Auto Sync Display Function Used to set the display during Auto Sync. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Auto Sync Display Description The image set as a background image is projected. See page 77. The computer image being adjusted is displayed. Selectable items —
-72 You can adjust the projector’s audio to your preferences using the “Audio” menu. A udio Adjustment (“Audio” menu) Adjusting the Audio This function allows you to adjust the projector’s audio. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Audio” screen menu Description of Adjustment Items Selectable itemsPress \ Press | Note •To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” and press . Increased audio from the right speakerFor stronger treble For stronger bass Balance T reble Bass Increased audio fromthe left speakerFor weaker treble For weaker bass Setting the Audio Output Type This function determines whether the audio level output from the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is fixed or variable by linking with VOLUME. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Audio” screen menu Description of Audio Out Settings Info •When “Audio Out” has been set to “VAO”, first make sure to lower the volume of the projector before turn- ing the power on or off and when switching the input. Note When the projector is connected to audio equip- ment: •It is recommended that “FAO” be selected on “Audio Out”. Because the audio signal from the audio equip- ment does not vary in strength with the volume level of the projector, you can enjoy better sound. •When “FAO” be selected on “Audio Out”, video and audio may not synchronize. -When connecting audio equipment that has a func- tion for adjusting audio delay time, adjust the de- lay time for synchronizing video and audio. - When the audio equipment does not have such a function and the unsynchronized video and audio bothers you, select “VAO” on “Audio Out”. Select- ing “VAO” synchronizes video and audio automati- cally. Description Audio output that does not vary in strength with the volume level of the source projector. Audio output that varies in strength with the volume level of the source projec- tor. Selectable items FA O (Fixed Audio Output) VA O (Variable Audio Output)
Useful Features -73 Speaker Setting This function allows you to turn the audio out- put of the internal speaker on or off when the projector is connected to an external amplifier. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Audio” screen menu Description of Speaker Settings Selectable items ON OFF Description The audio signal is output from the internalspeaker. The audio signal is not output from the internal speaker.
-74 Using the “Options (1)” Menu You can use the “Options (1)” menu to enhance the usage for the projector. Displaying Dual Pictures (Pict in Pict ) The 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 4 or 5 as an inset picture over- lapping the main picture input from INPUT 1, 2 or 3. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Note •Inset picture can only be displayed in composite video or S-video signal of NTSC/PAL/SECAM. •The audio of the inset picture will come out of the projector’s speakers. • While the “Pict in Pict” function is working, other func- tions except the “FREEZE” function cannot be used. The “FREEZE” function only works for the inset picture. •The “Pict in Pict” function does not work when the f ollowing signals are input to the main picture. • UXGA/SXGA+/SXGA signal •480 I/480P/540P/576 I/576P/720P/1035P/1080 I signal• Interlaced RGB signal •All signals (when “Resize” is set to “Dot by Dot”)•No signal (or when the resolution or refresh rate (vertical frequency) of the signal is changed) 0 1996 1997 1998 1999 50 100 C 150 B 200 A 250 300 Setting the Resize Mode Depending on the input signal, you can select the screen image. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Selectable Items of Resize Mode Note • For details of the Resize mode, see pages 48 and 49. • You can also press on the remote control to change the resize mode. (See page 48.) When inputting RGB signal Normal FullDot By Dot - - When inputting DTV/videosignal Normal FullBorder Stretch Smart Stretch
Useful Features -75 Shifting the Projected Im- age Vertically (Digital Shift) For easier viewing, this function shifts the im- age projected on the screen up or down elimi- nating either the upper or lower black band found in 16:9 and other wide aspect ratios. Menu operation Page 56 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Digital Shift Note • The “Digital Shift” function works with the “BOR- DER”, “STRETCH” or “SMART STRETCH” im- age. (See page 49.) Press \ Shifts the projected image down.Press | Shifts the projected image up. Setting On-screen Display This function allows you to turn the on-screen messages on or off. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of OSD Display Settings Note • While “Keylock Level” is “Level A” or “Level B”, pressing displays “All buttons on Pro- jector are locked.” despite the “OSD Display” setting. DescriptionAll on-screen displays are displayed. INPUT/VOLUME/MUTE/BLACK SCREEN/ FREEZE/AUTO SYNC/ENLARGE/ “An in- v alid button has been pressed.” are not dis- played. All on-screen displays are not displayed. (ex- cept the menu, H & V LENS SHIFT, KEY- STONE, FOCUS, ZOOM, “All buttons on Projector are locked.” and warning displays) Selectable items Normal Level A Level B
-76 Using the “Options (1)” Menu Setting the Video System The video input system mode is factory preset to “Auto”; however, a clear picture from the con- nected audio-visual equipment may not be re- ceived, depending on the video signal difference. In that case, switch the video signal. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 4 (video) mode Description of Video Systems Note • The video signal can only be set in INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 mode. • When “Video System” is set to “Auto”, you may not receive a clear picture due to signal differ- ences. Should this occur, switch to the video system of the source signal. • While “Video System” is set to “Auto”, when PAL-M or PAL-N signal is input, the image from P AL signal will be displayed. Description 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. Selectable items PAL (50/60 Hz) SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 Capturing 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. Menu operation Page 58 Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Note •Only images from XGA (1024 × 768) non-inter- lace signals in INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 mode can be captured. • The saved image is reduced to 256 colors. • Images from equipment connected to INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal cannot be captured. • Only one image can be captured and saved. • The color of images may differ before and after saving if an image is captured on which image adjustment has been performed using the “C.M.S.” function. • To delete the captured image, select “Delete”, and then press .