Sharp Projector XG-PH50X User Manual

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Selecting the Background
Image
Menu operation  Page 58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of  Background Images
Note
• You can set a captured image as a background
image by selecting “Custom”.
• When “Custom” is selected, an image saved us-
ing “Image Capture” can be displayed as a back-
ground image.
Selectable items
Logo
Custom
Blue
None Description
Default image
User customized image (e.g. company logo)
Blue screen
Black screen
Selecting the Startup Image
Menu operation  Page 
58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Startup Images
Note
•You can set a captured image as a startup im-
age by selecting “Custom”.
• When “Custom” is selected, an image saved
using “Image Capture” can be displayed as a
startup image.
Selectable items
Logo
Custom
None Description
Default image
User customized image (e.g. company logo)
Black screen 
						

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Using the “Options (1)” Menu
Eco Mode
Menu operation  Page 56
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Eco Mode
* This is a reference value and is not guaranteed.
Note
• When “Eco Mode” is set to “ON”, the power con-
sumption will decrease and the lamp life will
extend. (Projection brightness decreases ap-
proximately 20%.)
Brightness
Approx.
80%
100%
Selectable items
ON
OFF
Power consumption
(When using AC 100V)
Approx. 505 W
630 W Lamp life
Approx.
3,000 hours*
Approx.
2,000 hours*
Detecting the Input Sig-
nals Automatically
Menu operation  Page 
56
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Auto Search
Selectable items
ON
OFF Description
Automatically searches for and switches to
the input mode in which signals are being
received.
“Auto Search” does not function.
Note
• While the “Auto Search” function is detecting
the input signal, pressing a button on the pro-
jector or the remote control stops the “Auto
Search” function.  After the “Auto Search” func-
tion finishes completely, press the desired button. 
						

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Auto Power Off Function
Menu operation  Page 56
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Auto Power Off
Note
•When “Auto Power Off ” is set to “ON”, 5 min-
utes before the projector enters the standby
mode, the message “Enter STANDBY mode in
X min.” will appear on the screen to indicate
the remaining minutes.
Description
The projector automatically enters the
standby mode when no input signal is
detected for 15 minutes or longer.
The “Auto Power Off ” function will be
disabled.
Selectable items
ON
OFF
System Lock  Function
This function prevents unauthorized use of the pro-
jector. Once this function is activated, users must enter
the correct keycode each time the projector is turned
on. We suggest you record the keycode in a safe place
where only authorized users have access.
Info
•If you lose or forget your keycode, contact your near-
est Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service
Center (see page  101). Even if the product war-
ranty is valid, the keycode reset will incur a charge.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Setting the keycode
1Select “System Lock” on the “Op-
tions (1)” menu, then press  |
| |
|
| .
•A message is displayed.
• Read this message, and press 
.
2Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to enter
the preset keycode in “Old Code”.
•When setting the keycode for the first time,
press  " on the projector for four times. 
						

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Using the “Options (1)” Menu
Note
•If you input a wrong keycode, the cursor returns
to the first point of the “Old Code”.
• The preset keycode is 4  " buttons on the projec-
tor. If this keycode is set, the keycode input screen
does not appear when turning the power on.
3Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to enter
the new keycode in “New Code”.
Note
• You cannot use the following buttons for
keycode:
• ON button
• STANDBY button
• ENTER button
• L-click button
• R-click/UNDO button
• MENU button
• ZOOM buttons
• FOCUS buttons
• H & V LENS SHIFT button
• System Lock function recognizes each but-
ton on the remote control or on the projec-
tor as an individual button, even if they share
the same button name. If you set the keycode
with the buttons on the projector, use only
those buttons on the projector. If you set the
keycode with the buttons on the remote con-
trol, use only those buttons on the remote
control.
4Enter the same keycode in “Recon-
firm”.
Note
Not displaying the keycode input screen
when turning the projector on
•Press  " on the projector for four times in steps
2 and 3 above.
When the System Lock is set
• When System Lock is set, the keycode input
screen appears after the power is turned on.
When it appears, enter the right keycode to start
projection. Failure to enter the keycode will
cause images not to be projected even when
signals are entered to the projector.
Changing the keycode
1Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to enter
the preset keycode in “Old Code”.
2Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to enter
the new keycode in “New Code”.
3Enter the same keycode in “Recon-
firm”. 
						

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When the system lock is set
If you have set the system lock, enter the
keycode and follow the procedure below to
release the system lock.
    ▼Input screen for keycode
Note
•When System Lock is set, the keycode input
screen appears after the power is turned on.
• If no keycode is entered, the image will not be
displayed, even if the projector receives the in-
put signal.
1Press  on the remote control or
  on the projector to turn on the
projector.
2When the keycode input screen ap-
pears, enter the right keycode to
start projection.
Note
• System Lock function recognizes each but-
ton on the remote control or on the projector
as an individual button, even if they share
the same button name. If you set the keycode
with the buttons on the projector, use only
those buttons on the projector. If you set the
keycode with the buttons on the remote con-
trol, use only those buttons on the remote
control. 
						

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Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu)
Setting a Password
•
• •
•
•There is no factory preset for the password, so
the “Options (2)” menu is enabled.
•
• •
•
•If you do not want others to operate the “Op-
tions (2)” menu, set a password.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
1Select “Password” from the “Op-
tions (2)” menu, and press 
|
| |
|
| .
2Press 
'
' '
'
'  or 
"
" "
"
"  to set the first digit in
“New Password” and then press  |
| |
|
| .
3Enter the remaining 3 digits and
press 
.
4Enter the  same password in “Re-
confirm” and press 
.
Info
• The password must be entered to use the
“Options (2)” menu when a password has
been set.
Changing the password
1Press 
'
' '
'
' , 
"
" "
"
"  and 
|
| |
|
|  to enter the
password in “Old Password” and
press 
.
2Press  '
' '
'
' , 
"
" "
"
"  and 
|
| |
|
|  to set the new
password  in “New Password”  and
press 
.
3Enter the same 4-digit password in
“Reconfirm” and press 
.
Note
• If you do not want to set a password, leave the
fields blank in steps 2 and 3 and press 
.
• To  cancel the password settings, press 
.
If You Forget Your Password
If you forget the password, delete it using the fol-
lowing procedure and set a new password.
Press . 
						

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Checking the Lamp Life
Status
You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time
and the remaining lamp life (percentage).
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of Lamp Timer (Life)
* This is a reference value and is not guaranteed.
Note
•It is recommended that the lamp be changed
when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%.
• The table  above indicates rough estimates in the
case of using only in each mode shown.
• The lamp life may vary depending on the usage
condition.
Lamp usage condition
Operated exclusively
while “Eco Mode” is
“ON”.
Operated exclusively
while “Eco Mode” is
“OFF”.
Remaining lamp life
100% 5%
Approx. Approx.
3,000 hours* 150 hours*
Approx. Approx. 2,000 hours* 100 hours*
Setting the Lamp Mode
This function allows you to select the usage of
the two lamps installed in the projector.
Menu operation   Page  58
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of Lamp Mode
Description
Both lamps are used for greater
brightness.
The lamp 1 is used.
When the lamp 1 burns out, the lamp 2
automatically switches in use.
The lamp 2 is used.
When the lamp 2 burns out, the lamp 1
automatically switches in use.
Both lamps are used alternately for
certain periods.
Selectable items
Both Lamps
Lamp 1 Only
Lamp 2 Only
Equal Use 
						

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Reversing/Inverting Pro-
jected Images
This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert
image function that allows you to reverse or in-
vert the projected image for various applications.
Menu operation  Page 58
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of PRJ Modes
Note
•This function is used for the reversed image and
ceiling-mount setups. (See page  23.)
Description
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image
Selectable items
Front
Ceiling + Front
Rear
Ceiling + Rear
Controlling Multiple Projectors
with the One Remote Control
This function allows you to control multiple pro-
jectors with the one remote control during the
stack projection or the video wall projection.
When using this function,  connect the projectors
with LAN cables and assign a projector as the
master and the other projectors as the slaves. 
See
page  35 for connecting LAN cables.
Menu operation 
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Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of  Stack Setting
Note
•When controlling multiple projectors with the one
remote control, settings via web browser are
required. Refer to the “SETUP GUIDE” con-
tained on the supplied CD-ROM for details.
• Only when controlling two projectors with the
one remote control, using “Pair Stack” allows
you to skip settings via web browser. (See page
85 .)
• When “Slave” is selected on “Stack Setting”, the
slave projector cannot be controlled with the
remote control.
To  control the slave projector with the remote
control, connect the remote control to the pro-
jector. (See page  18.)
Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu)
Description
The stack setting is not available.
Set the projector as the master.
Set the projector as the slave.
Selectable items
Normal
Master
Slave 
						

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Shortcut to Make Projector
Stack Settings
Normally, settings via web browser are required for
the stack projection. You can skip the settings via
web browser by using “Pair Stack”, only when you
use the two projectors for the stack projection.
Menu operation  Page  56
Note
•Before setting “Pair Stack”, select “Master” or
“Slave” on “Stack Setting”.
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
1Select “Pair Stack” on the “Option
(2)” menu, and then press 
 .
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
2Select “OK”, and then press   .
•The network settings of the projector will
change as shown below.
Locking the Operation But-
tons on the Projector
This function can be used to lock the use of cer-
tain operation buttons on the projector.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of  Keylock Level
Description
All operation buttons are functional.
Only INPUT/VOLUME buttons on the
projector are available.
All operation buttons on the projector
are unavailable.
Selectable items
Normal
Level A
Level B
Master Slave
IP Address 192.168.150.2 192.168.150.3Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
User Name (Reset) (Reset)Password (Reset) (Reset)
Data Port 10002 10002 
						

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Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options (2)” menu)\
Selecting the Transmis-
sion Speed (RS-232C)
Make sure that both the projector and computer
are set for the same baud rate.
Menu operation  Page 58
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of RS-232C
Note
•Refer to the “SETUP GUIDE” contained on the
supplied CD-ROM for RS-232C Specifications
and Command Settings.
• Refer to the computer’s operation manual for
instructions for setting the computer’s baud rate.
Description
Tr ansmission speed is slow.
Tr ansmission speed is rapid.Selectable items
9600 bps
38400 bps
115200 bps
Bypassing Unused Input
Selections
This function allows you to skip the input mode
that you rarely use. You can skip the input modes
when pressing INPUT 1, 2, 3 button or INPUT 4, 5
button on the projector.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of Set Inputs
Selectable items Description ONSets the INPUT 1—5 mode select-
able respectively.
OFF Sets the INPUT 1—5 mode unavail-
able respectively.INPUT 1—5