Sharp Xg C40xu Projector User Manual

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Useful Features
Selecting a Background Image
This function allows you to select the image displayed
when no signal is being sent to the projector.
Description of Background Images
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select “Background”, and then press
©.
4Press ∂/ƒ to select the background image you want
to display on the screen.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•By selecting “Custom”, the projector can display a custom image
(i.e. your company logo) as the background image. The custom
image must be a 256-color BMP file with a picture size no larger
than 1,024  768 pixels. Please see the Sharp Advanced
Presentation Software operation manual for how to save (or change)
a custom image.
Selected item
Sharp
Custom
Blue
NoneBackground image
SHARP default image
User customized image (i.e. company logo)
Blue screen
Black screen
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Projector
MOUSEADJ.
•This function allows you to specify the image to be
displayed upon the projector’s startup.
•A custom image (i.e. your company logo) can be
uploaded to the projector via an RS-232C cable. See
page 16 in this operation manual, and also the
supplied Sharp Advanced Presentation Software
operation manual for detailed instructions.
Description of Startup Images
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select “Startup Image”, and then press
©.
4Press ∂/ƒ to select the startup image you want to
display on the screen.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•By selecting “Custom”, the projector can display a custom image
(i.e. your company logo) as the startup image. The custom image
must be a 256-color BMP file with a picture size no larger than
1,024  768 pixels. Please see the Sharp Advanced Presentation
Software operation manual for how to save (or change) a custom
image.
Selected item
Sharp
Custom
NoneStartup image
SHARP default image
User customized image (i.e. company logo)
Black screen5 2, 3, 4 1, 6
Projector
(GUI) On-screen Display
Selecting a Startup Image
MOUSEADJ.
Remote control
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Useful Features
Automatic Power Shutoff Function
When no input signal is detected for more than 15
minutes, the projector will automatically shut off. The
on-screen message on the left will appear five minutes
before the power is automatically turned off.
Description of Automatic Power Shutoff
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select “Auto Power Off”.
4Press ß/© to select “
” or “”.
5To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•“Auto Power Off” is factory preset to “”.
(GUI) On-screen Display
Economy Mode
On-screen Display
Projector Remote control
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Power automatically shuts off after 15 minutes of no
signal input.
Automatic Power Shutoff disabled.
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Useful Features
Password
A password can be set by the user and used with the
keylock level to prevent adjustments to certain settings
on the GUI.
Setting the Password
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select “Password”, and then press
©.
4Enter the new password using ∂/ƒ to select the
desired number, and then press © to select the
next digit. Continue this procedure for the
remaining three digits, and then press ENTER.
5Enter the password again (“Reconfirm”) using ∂/
ƒ/ß/©, and then press ENTER.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•After setting the password, be sure to write it down in a
secure location so as not to forget it.
Changing the Password
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the Password”
above.
2Enter the old password using ∂/ƒ/ß/©, and then
press ENTER.
3Enter the new password using ∂/ƒ/ß/©, and
then press ENTER.
4Enter the password again (“Reconfirm”) using ∂/
ƒ/ß/©, and then press ENTER.
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4, 5 1, 6
Projector Remote control
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
Clearing the Password
If you forget your password, you can use the following
procedure to clear the password.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
ON 
/ // /
/ ENTER 
/ // /
/ ON 
/ // /
/ ENTER 
/ // /
/ ON 
/ // /
/ ENTER 
/ // /
/
MENU
•This procedure can be performed either from the projector
or with the remote control.
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Useful FeaturesThis function allows you to check the accumulated lamp
usage time.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options”. The lamp usage
time will be displayed.
•It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after
approximately 1,900 hours of usage. See pages 50 and 51
for lamp replacement.
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Projector
MOUSEADJ.
Remote control
Selecting the Keylock Level
This function can be used to lock the use of certain
operation buttons on the projector. The user can still
operate the projector fully with the remote control.
Description of Keylock Levels
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Projector Remote control
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß /©  to select “Options”.
3Press  ∂/ƒ  to select “Keylock Level”, and then
press ©.
4Press  ∂/ƒ  to select the desired level.
5To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•To cancel the keylock level, perform the above procedure
using the remote control.
•If a password has been set and the keylock level selected,
the password must be entered before adjusting the keylock
level.
MOUSEADJ.
Selected item
Normal
Level A
Level BDescription
All operation buttons are functional.
Only INPUT, VOLUME, MUTE, BLACK
SCREEN on the projector are available.
All operation buttons on the projector are
unavailable.
Checking the Lamp Usage Time
(GUI) On-screen Display
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Useful Features
Reverse/Invert Image Function
This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image
function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro-
jected image for various applications.
Description of Projected Images
(GUI) On-screen Display
Selected item
Front
CeilingFront
Rear
CeilingRearProjected image
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/©  to select “PRJ Mode”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired projection mode.
4Press ENTER to save the setting.
5To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
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Projector
When “Front” is selected.
When “CeilingFront” is selected.
When “Rear” is selected.
When “CeilingRear” is selected.
MOUSEADJ.
•This function is used for the reversed image and ceiling-
mount setups. See page 21 for these setups.
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Useful Features
Using the Presentation Tools
Red Green Blue Yellow Orange White Black
When selecting Sharp default image
Menu WindowThis projector is equipped with presentation tools that
can be used to emphasize keypoints within your
presentation.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools
menu window on the screen.
2Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select the desired tool and
color.
3Press ENTER to select it.
4Once the tool is displayed on the screen, press
∂/ƒ/ß/© to move it around the screen.
5Press ENTER to stamp the tool on the screen.
6Press UNDO to individually delete tools stamped
on the screen.
•You can stamp each tool as many times as you want on the
screen.
•To clear all the stamped presentation tools from the screen,
press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select “
” and then press ENTER.
MOUSEADJ.
Displaying the Break Time
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools
menu window on the screen.
2Press ∂/ƒ/ß/© to select “
” in the menu
window.
3Press ENTER to start counting down the break
time.
4Press ∂ to increase or ƒ to decrease the break
time.
5Press TOOLS to return to normal screen.
•The break time is displayed against the background image
selected in “Selecting a Startup Image”. (See page 40.)
MOUSEADJ.
On-screen Display
Projector
Remote control
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Useful Features
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Status Function
This function can be used to display all the adjusted
settings on the screen simultaneously.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Status”.
3Press ENTER to display all the adjustment
settings.
4To exit from the GUI, press MENU.Projector
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Bottom View• This projector is equipped with four air filters to ensure
the optimal operating condition of the projector.
• The air filters should be cleaned every 100 hours of
use. Clean the filters more often when the projector is
used in a dusty or smoky location.
• Purchase a replacement air filer (PFILD0076CEZZ)
from your nearest Authorized Sharp LCD Products
Dealer or Service Center when if the filter is torn or
become deteriorated.
Air Filter Maintenance
Cleaning the bottom air filter
1Unplug the power cord.2Remove the bottom filter cover.
Turn over the projector. Press the tab and lift open
the filter cover in the direction of the arrow.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Air Filter Maintenance
3Clean the air filter.4Replace the filter cover.
Insert the tab on the end of the filter cover into the
filter cover opening and press the filter cover into
position.Clean the dust off the air filter and cover with a
vacuum cleaner extension hose.
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13Unplug the power
cord.2Remove the bottom
filter cover.
Grasp the air filter between your
fingers and lift it out of the filter
cover.Turn over the projector. Press the
tab and lift open the filter cover
in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the air filter.
Insert the tab on the end of the filter cover into the
filter cover opening and press the filter cover into
position.
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Replacing the bottom air filter
•Be sure the filter cover is securely installed. The power will not turn on unless it is correctly installed.
Cleaning the bottom air filters (not removable)
If dust or dirt has collected inside the air filter housing, clean the area with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.
4Replace the new air filter.5Replace the filter cover.
Place the new air filter underneath the tabs on
the filter frame.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Lamp/Maintenance Indicators
Maintenance Indicators
TEMPERATURE
WARNING
indicator LAMP
REPLACEMENT
indicator POWER
indicator
•The warning lights on the projector indicate problems
inside the projector.
•There are two warning lights: a TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator which warns that the projector is
too hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator which
lets you know when to change the lamp.
•If a problem occurs, either the TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator or the LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator will illuminate red. After turning off the power,
follow the procedures given below.
Problem
•Lamp has been used for over 1,900
hours.
•Lamp has been used for over 2,000
hours.Possible Solution
•Purchase a replacement lamp unit
(lamp cage/module) of the current
type BQC-XGC40XU/1 from your
nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service
Center.
•Replace the lamp. (See pages 50
and 51.) If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. Condition
The LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator illuminates red, and
“LAMP” and “
” will flash in yellow
in the lower-left corner of the
picture.
The power will automatically turn
off and the projector will enter
standby mode.
“LAMP” and “
” will flash in red in
the lower-left corner of the picture,
and the power will turn off.
Problem
•Blocked air intake.
•Clogged air filter.
•Cooling fan breakdown.
•Internal circuit failure.
•Burnt-out lamp.
•Lamp circuit failure.
•Lamp has been used for
over 1,900 hours.
•The bottom filter cover is
open.Maintenance Indicator
The internal
temperature is
abnormally high. TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator
LAMP REPLACE-
MENT indicator
POWER indicatorThe lamp does not
illuminate.
The lamp requires
replacement.
The POWER
indicator flashes in
red when the
projector is on.Condition Possible Solution
•Relocate the projector to an area with
proper ventilation.
•Clean the filter.
(See page 47.)
•Take the projector to your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products
Dealer or Service Center for repair.
•Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 50
and 51.)
•Take the projector to your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products
Dealer or Service Center for repair.
•Securely install the bottom filter cover.
•If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator illuminates, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has cooled down
completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)
•If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing
the power from going on. Should this occur, take the power cord out of the wall outlet and put it back in again.
Lamp
The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 2,000 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ-
ment. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 1,900 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a
significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-screen
Display (see page 43).
CAUTION
•Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.
•As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 2,000 hours.