Sharp Xg C40xu Projector User Manual

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Important
Information
Front View
Part Names
18
19
39
22
25
24
19
35
36
45
23
19
25
24
25
24
22
34
38
37
24
Rear View
Inserting the batteries
13Press in on the arrow
mark and slide in the
direction of the arrow to
remove the battery cover.2Insert two AA size
batteries, making sure
their polarities match the
 and  marks inside
the battery compartment.Insert the side tabs of
the battery cover into
their slots and press the
cover in until it is
properly seated.
VOLUME buttons
(/)
BACKLIGHT button MUTE button
POWER buttons
(ON/OFF)
LASER POINTER/
MENU button KEYSTONE/BLACK
SCREEN button
RIGHT-CLICK/
ENTER button
UNDO button
INPUT button
AUTO SYNC button
FREEZE button
RESIZE button
ENLARGE button
GAMMA button
TOOLS button
MOUSE/
ADJUSTMENT
switchLEFT-CLICK
button
24
MOUSE/
ADJUSTMENT
buttons (∂/ƒ/ß/©)
Battery
compartment Battery
coverBattery
cover
Remote Control
Top View
6
Remote control
signal transmitter
Laser
pointer
window 
						

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Setup & Connections
Setup & Connections 
						

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Setup & Connections
Power cord
CACCU0106DE01
Computer RGB cable
QCNWG0002CEZZ
Computer audio cable
QCNW-4870CEZZ
Remote control
RRMCG1579CESA
Two AA size batteries
Lens cap
GCOVH1307CESB Extra air filter
PFILD0076CEZZ
Supplied Accessories
CD-ROM
UDSKA0053CEN1
LCD projector operation manual
TINS-7482CEZZ
DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable
QCNW-5288CEZZ
USB mouse control cable
QCNWG0007CEPZRemote mouse receiver
RUNTK0673CEZZ
LCD projector quick reference
TINS-7483CEZZ
Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
operation manual
TINS-7538CEZZ
3RCA to 15 pin D-sub cable (9
 10, 3m)
AN-C3CP
5BNC to 15 pin D-sub cable (9
 10, 3m)
AN-C3BN
RS-232C serial control cable (32
 10, 10m)
AN-C10RS
Optional cables 
						

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Setup & Connections
Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the back of the projector.
Connecting the Projector to a Computer
You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full color computer images.
To a computer using the standard 15-pin input
Power cord
CACCU0106DE01
1Connect one end of the supplied computer RGB cable
to the INPUT 1 or 2 port on the projector.
2Connect the other end to the Monitor output port on the
computer. Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumb screws.
3To use the built-in audio system, connect one end of
the supplied computer audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT
terminal for INPUT 1, 2 on the projector.
4Connect the other end to the Audio output terminal on
the computer.
CAUTION
• Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the
computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector
on first. The computer should always be turned on last.
•Please read the computer’s operation manual carefully.
•Refer to page 57 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of
computer signals compatible with the projector. Use with
computer signals other than those listed may cause some of
the functions not to work.
When connecting this projector to a computer, select
“Computer/RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See
page 29.)
•A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some
Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Authorized Sharp
Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
Computer audio cable
QCNW-4870CEZZ
Computer RGB cable
QCNWG0002CEZZ
Connecting the Projector 
						

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Setup & Connections
Connecting the Projector
Connecting other compatible computers
When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/UXGA)
or Macintosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information.
When connecting this projector to a computer, select “Computer/RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page 29.)
•Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the computer, or both.
•AUDIO INPUT for INPUT 1, 2 can be used input audio corresponding to the INPUT 1 and 2 video.
“Plug and Play” function
•This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC compatible
computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.
•Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected computer last.
•The DDC, Plug and Play function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA DDC compatible
computer.
1Connect the yellow RCA connectors to the corresponding
yellow VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal on the projector and the Video
output terminal on the video source.
2To use the built-in audio system, connect the red and white
RCA connectors to the corresponding red and white AUDIO
INPUT terminals for INPUT 3, 4 on the projector and the Audio
output terminals on the video source.
The S-VIDEO INPUT 4 terminal uses a video signal system in which
the picture is separated into a color and a luminance signal to
realize a higher-quality image.
•For higher quality video, you may use the S-VIDEO INPUT 4
terminal on the projector.
•If your video equipment does not have an S-video output
terminal, use the Composite video output terminal.
Connecting the Projector to Video Equipment
You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, DTV decoder and other audiovisual
equipment.
CAUTION
•Always turn off the projector while connecting to video equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the equipment
being connected.
To a video source (VCR, laser disc player, DTV decoder or DVD player) using the standard video input
VCR
or
Laser disc player 1 Video cable (commercially available) 2 Audio cable (commercially available)
S-video cable (commercially available)To audio output terminals
To video output terminal
To S-video output terminal 
						

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Setup & Connections
Connecting the Projector
To a DTV decoder or DVD player
1Connect one end of the 3RCA to 15 pin D-sub cable to the
INPUT 1 or 2 port on the projector.
2Connect the other end to the corresponding terminals on the
video source.
3To use the built-in audio system, connect one end of the audio
cable (commercially available) to AUDIO INPUT terminal for
INPUT 1, 2 on the projector.
Connect the other end to the Audio output terminal on the
video source.
Select “Computer/RGB” or “Component” for “Signal Type” on
the GUI menu, depending on the video source.
3RCA to 15 pin D-sub cable (sold separately)
To audio output terminalsDTV decoder
or
DVD player 2 To video input terminals
Audio cable (commercially available)
Connecting an amplifier and other audio components
Amplifier
Audio cable (commercially available)
To audio input terminals
CAUTION
•Always turn off the projector while connecting to audio
components, in order to protect both the projector and the
components being connected.
•By using external audio components, the volume can be
amplified for better sound.
•The AUDIO OUTPUT terminal allows you to output audio to audio
components from the selected AUDIO INPUT terminal for INPUT
1, 2 or AUDIO INPUT terminals for INPUT 3, 4 connected to
audiovisual equipment. 
						

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Setup & Connections
Connecting RS-232C Por t
When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross
type, sold separately), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector.
See pages 55 and 56 for details.
DIN-D-sub RS-232C
cable
QCNW-5288CEZZ
Computer audio cable
QCNW-4870CEZZ
Computer RGB cable
QCNWG0002CEZZ
1Connect the supplied DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable to the RS-232C port on the projector.
2Connect an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately) to the other end of DIN-D-sub RS-
232C cable and to the serial port on the computer.
Connecting the Projector
2 RS-232C cable
(null modem, cross type, sold separately)
CAUTION
•Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.
•The wireless mouse or RS-232C function may not operate if your computer port is not correctly set up. Please refer to the
operation manual of the computer for details on setting up/installing the correct mouse driver.
•The arrows (→, ↔) indicate the direction of the signals.
•A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Authorized Sharp
Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.1 DIN-D-sub
RS-232C cable 
						

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Setup & Connections
Connecting the Projector
Connecting the Remote Mouse Receiver
You can use the remote control as a remote mouse.
1Connect one end of the supplied USB mouse control cable to the corresponding terminal on the computer.
2Connect the other end to the USB port on the remote mouse receiver.
Connecting to the USB port on a PC or Macintosh
USB port
USB mouse control
cable
QCNWG0007CEPZ
Remote mouse
receiver
RUNTK0673CEZZ
Use the USB port (PC
or Macintosh) to
connect the supplied
USB mouse control
cable to the remote
mouse receiver.
Connecting to the PS/2 port on a PC
1Turn off the power of the PC.
2Connect one end of the PS/2 mouse control cable to the corresponding terminal on the PC.
3Connect the other end to the PS/2 port on the remote mouse receiver.
4Turn on the power of the PC.
CAUTION
•Do not connect or disconnect the mouse control cables to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.
•Do not connect both the PS/2 and USB mouse control cables to the remote mouse receiver.
•Windows 95 does not support USB mouse driver software.
•The minimum system requirements for the USB type mouse system are shown below.
Windows
Hardware: PC/AT compatible machine with USB port that has Windows 98/Windows 2000 or higher installed.
OS: Windows 98/Windows 2000 or higher
Macintosh
Hardware: Macintosh series with USB port
OS: Mac OS 8.5 or higher
•The wireless mouse functions can be used to operate computers compatible with PS/2 or USB type mouse systems.
Remote mouse
receiver
RUNTK0673CEZZ
PS/2 port
Use the PS/2 port
(PC) to connect the
PS/2 mouse control
cable to the remote
mouse receiver.
PS/2 mouse control cable (commercially available) 
						

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Operation
Operation
Basic Operations
1Make the necessary connections before pro-
ceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The POWER indicator illuminates red and the
projector enters standby mode.
• If the bottom filter cover is not securely installed, the
POWER indicator flashes.
2Press Power ON.
•The flashing green LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator shows
that the lamp is warming up. Wait until the indicator stops
flashing before operating the projector.
•If the power is turned off and then immediately turned on
again, it may take a short while before the lamp turns on.
•If the keylock level is set to “Level A” or “Level B”, Power
ON and Power OFF can only be used on the remote
control. (See page 43.)
•After the projector is unpacked and turned on for the first
time, a slight odor may be emitted from the exhaust vent.
This odor will soon disappear with use.
2
When the power is on, the LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator lights indicating the status of the lamp.
Green: Lamp is ready.
Flashing green: Warming up.
Red: Change the lamp. 
						

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Operation
Basic Operations
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3
3Slide the zoom knob. The image can be adjusted
to the desired size within the zoom range.
4Slide the focus knob until the image on the screen
becomes clear.
5Press INPUT to select the desired input mode.
Press INPUT again to change the mode.
EXAMPLE
•When no signal is being received, “NO SIGNAL” will be
displayed. When a signal that the projector is not preset
to receive is being received, “NOT REG.” will be displayed.
6Press VOLUME 
/ to adjust the volume.
7Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound.
Press MUTE again to turn the sound back on.
8Press POWER OFF.
Press POWER OFF again while the message is
displayed.
•If you accidentally pressed POWER OFF and do not want
to turn off the power, wait until the power off screen
disappears.
•When POWER OFF is pressed twice, the POWER indicator
will illuminate red and the cooling fan will run for about 90
seconds. The projector will then enter standby mode.
•Wait until the cooling fan stops before disconnecting the
power cord.
•The power can be turned on again by pressing POWER
ON. When the power is turned on, the POWER indicator
and the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator illuminate green.
•The POWER indicator flashes if the bottom filter cover is
not securely installed.
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5INPUT 1 Mode
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sINPUT 4
(S-VIDEO) ModeINPUT3
(VIDEO) Mode INPUT 2 Mode
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