Sharp Xg C455w Projector User Manual

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Setup
Projection (PRJ) Mode
The projector can use any of the 4 projection modes, shown in the diagram below. Select the mode most appro-
priate for the projection setting in use.  (You can set the PRJ mode in “SCR-ADJ” menu. See page 50.)
■Table mounted, front projection■Ceiling mounted, front projection
[Menu item ➞ “Front”] [Menu item ➞ “Ceiling + Front”]
■Table mounted, rear projection■Ceiling mounted, rear projection
(with a translucent screen) (with a translucent screen)
[Menu item ➞ “Rear”]...

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Standard Zoom Lens
F1.7-F1.9, f=28.0-33.6 mm
16:10 Signal Input (Normal Mode)
The formula for picture size and projection distance
[m/cm]
L1 (m) = 0.03755
χL2 (m) = 0.04507χH (cm) = –0.03209χ[Feet/inches]
L1 (ft) = 0.03755χ / 0.3048
L2 (ft) = 0.04507χ / 0.3048
H (in) = –0.03209χ / 2.54
χ
: Picture size (diag.) (in/cm)
L: Projection distance(m/ft)
L1: Minimum projection distance (m/ft)
L2: Maximum projection distance (m/ft)
H: Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the image (cm/in)
The...

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Connections
Samples of Cables for Connection
•For more details of connection and cables, refer to the operation manual of the connecting equipment.
•You may need other cables or connectors not listed below.
Terminal on the
projector
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT 1, 2
DVI-D
AUDIO
(for COMPUTER/
COMPONENT 1, 2, DVI-D)
DVI-D
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT 1, 2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO Equipment
Computer
Audio-visual
equipment
Terminal on
connected equipment
RGB
output
terminal
DVI digital
video
output
terminal
Audio
output
terminal...

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Terminal on the
projector
AUDIO
(for COMPUTER/
COMPONENT 1, 2, DVI-D)
AUDIO
 (for VIDEO, S-VIDEO)
MONITOR OUTPUT
AUDIO
(MONITOR OUT) Equipment
Audio-visual
equipment
Monitor
Amplifier
Terminal on
connected equipment
Audio
output
terminal
Terminal
for using
the
dedicated
cable
Audio
output
terminal
Terminal
for using
the
dedicated
cable
RGB
input
terminal
Audio
input
terminal
Cable
ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable
(commercially available)
Connect with the cable adaptor, etc.
RCA audio cable...

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Connections
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 read before making connections.
When connecting with the RGB...

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When connecting with a DVI digital cable
The projector employs the DVI digital input terminal for direct input of Digital Video signals from a
computer.
*When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable, the volume level will be half of when using the ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable.
Computer
* ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable 
(commercially available or available as 
Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ)To DVI-D input terminal 
DVI Digital cable 
(commercially available)  To DVI digital
output terminal
To audio...

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Connections
Connecting to Video Equipment
The image quality is highest in order of the Component signal, the RGB s\
ignal, the S-video signal and the
Video signal. If your audio-visual equipment has a component output terminal or RGB output terminal, use the
COMPUTER/COMPONENT terminal 1 or 2 on the projector for video connection.
When connecting video equipment with a DVI output terminal
Note
•Select the input signal type of the video equipment. See page  47.
• While the projector is connected to...

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When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal
When connecting video equipment with video output terminal
Note
•When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the projector, use a com-
mercially available cable that fits in the projector terminal you want to connect.
RCA audio cable 
(commercially available) To audio output terminal
To S-video output terminal
S-video cable (commercially available)To S-VIDEO input terminal
To AUDIO input terminal
Video...

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Connections
Controlling the Projector by a Computer
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer, the computer can be used to control
the projector and check the status of the projector. Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL” contained on the supplied
CD-ROM for “RS-232C Specifications and Commands”.
When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable and a DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor
Note
•The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not correctly set...

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To RGB input terminal
RGB cable (commercially available)RGB cable To RGB output 
terminalTo COMPUTER/
COMPONENT 1
input  terminalTo MONITOR OUT terminal
MonitorComputer
When connecting to the LAN terminal using a LAN cable
Note
•When connecting to hub, use straight-through Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable (commercially available).
•When connecting to computer, use cross-over Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable (commercially available).
TX/RX LED (yellow)
Illuminates when transmitting/receiving data.
LINK LED...