Sharp Xg C55x Projector User Manual

							Basic Operation
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Progressive Mode
This function allows you to select the progres-
sive display of a video signal. The progres-
sive display projects a smoother video image.
Select “Progressive Mode” in the “Pic-
ture” menu on the menu screen.
➝For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
• 2D Progressive
This function is useful to display fast-
moving images such as sports and ac-
tion films. This mode optimizes the im-
age in a displayed frame.
•
 3D Progressive
This function is useful to display relatively
slow-moving images such as drama and
documentary more clearly.
This mode optimizes the image by esti-
mating the movement of a number of pre-
ceding and succeeding frames.
•
 Film Mode
Reproduces the image of film source
clearly. Displays the optimized image of
film transformed with three-two pull down
(NTSC and PAL60Hz) or two-two pull
down  (PAL50Hz and SECAM) enhance-
ment to progressive mode images.
* The film source is a digital video record-
ing with the original encoded as is at 24
frames/second. The projector can con-
vert this film source to progressive video
at 60 frames/second with NTSC and
PAL60Hz or at 50 frames/second with
PAL50Hz and SECAM to play back a
high-definition image.
•When using progressive inputs, these
inputs are directly displayed therefore 2D
Progressive, 3D Progressive and Film
Mode cannot be selected. These modes
can be selected in interlace signals other
than 1080
I.
•In NTSC or PAL60Hz, even if the 3D Pro-
gressive mode has been set, the three-
two pull down enhancement will be en-
abled automatically, when the film source
has been entered.
•In PAL50Hz or SECAM, the two-two pull
down enhancement will be enabled only
in the Film Mode, when the film source
has been entered. 
						

							Adjusting Computer Images
Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical st\
ripes or flickering in
portions of the screen.
Computer Image
Adjustment
When “ Auto Sync ” is set to OFF or when ver-
tical stripes or flickering occur in portions of
the screen even if  “Auto Sync ” is set to  “Nor-
mal ” or  “High Speed ”, adjust  “Clock ”,
“ Phase ”,  “H-Pos ” or  “V-Pos ” to obtain the
best computer image.
Select  “Clock ”, “ Phase ”, “ H-Pos ” or  “V-
Pos ” in the  “Fine Sync ” menu  on the
menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•Computer image adjustments can be made
easily by pressing 
. See page  50 for
details.
Saving Adjustment
Settings
This projector allows you to store up to seven
adjustment settings for use with various com-
puters.
Select  “Save Setting ” in the  “Fine Sync ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Selected Item Description
Clock
Phase
H-Pos
V-Pos 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.
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Selecting Adjustment Settings
Adjustment settings stored in the projector
can be easily accessed.
Select “Select Setting ” in the  “Fine
Sync ” menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•If a memory has not been set, a resolu-
tion and frequency setting will not be dis-
played.
• When selecting a stored adjustment set-
ting with  “Select Setting ”, you can set the
projector in the stored adjustments.
Special Mode Settings
Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected
and the correct resolution mode is automati-
cally selected. However, for some signals, the
optimal resolution mode in  “Special Modes ” on
the  “Fine Sync ” menu screen may need to be
selected to match the computer display mode.
Set the resolution by selecting  “Special
Modes ” in the  “Fine Sync ” menu on the
menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•Avoid displaying computer patterns which
repeat every other line (horizontal stripes).
(Flickering may occur, making the image
hard to see.)
• When a DVD player or Digital Video is con-
nected, select 480P as the input signal.
•
See  “Checking the Input Signal ” below for infor-
mation on the currently selected input signal.
Checking the Input Signal
This function allows you to check the current
input signal information.
Select  “Signal Info ” in the  “Fine Sync ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•The projector will display the number of
scanned lines available from audio-visual
equipment such as a DVD player or Digi-
tal Video. 
						

							Auto Sync Adjustment
Used to automatically adjust a computer image.
Select “Auto Sync ” in the  “Fine Sync ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
When setting to  “ Normal” or
“
 High Speed ”:
• Auto Sync adjustment will occur when the
projector is turned on or when the inputs
are switched, when connected to a com-
puter.
Manual adjustments should be per-
formed:
• When the optimum image cannot be
achieved with Auto Sync adjustment. See
page  48.
• Auto Sync adjustment may take some
time to complete, depending on the im-
age of the computer connected to the pro-
jector.
• When setting  “Auto Sync ” to  “OFF ” or
“ High Speed ”, and if 
is pressed 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.
Adjusting Computer Images
AUTO SYNC button
Screen display during Auto Sync
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Auto Sync Display
Function
Used to set the screen displayed during Auto
Sync.
Select  “Auto Sync Disp ” in the  “Fine
Sync ” menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•..... The image set as a background
image is projected.
•
..... The computer image being ad-
justed is displayed. 
						

							Easy to Use Functions
Easy to Use Functions 
						

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Selecting the Picture Display Mode
Switching the Picture
Display Using Different
Input Signals
Press .
•Each time  is pressed, the display
changes as shown on page  52 and  53 .
Info
•In the Dot by Dot Mode, images are dis-
played in the original resolution, therefore
they will not be enlarged.
• To return to the standard image, press 
while “ RESIZE ” is displayed on the screen.
This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode\
 to enhance the
input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”\
, “FULL”, “DOT BY
DOT”,  “BORDER”, “STRETCH” or “SMART STRETCH” image\
.
RESIZE
button
Screen display of the picture display mode
4:3  aspect ratio
Other aspect ratios
SVGA (800  × 600)XGA (1024  × 768)SXGA (1280  × 960)UXGA (1600  × 1200)
SXGA (1280  × 1024) NORMAL
1024 
× 7681024  × 7681024  × 7681024  × 768
960  × 768 FULL
————
1024  × 768 DOT BY DOT
800 
× 600—1280  × 9601600  × 1200
1280  × 1024
Resolution lower than
XGA NORMAL
Projects a full screen image
while maintaining the aspect ratio.FULLProjects a full screen image
while ignoring the aspect ratio.DOT BY DOTProjects the original resolution signal of the image.
4:3 aspect ratio
Input Signal Output screen image
XGA
Resolution higher than XGA
COMPUTER
• “NORMAL” is fixed when XGA (1024  × 768) signals are entered.
4:3 aspect ratio
4:3 aspect ratio
SXGA (1280  × 1024) 
						

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SMART STRETCH1024  × 576*
—
—
480 I, 480P, 580 I, 580P,NTSC, PAL, SECAM540P
720P, 1035 I, 1080 I4:3 aspect ratio.Letter box, squeeze16:9 aspect ratio
16:9 aspect ratio NORMAL
1024  × 768—
— BORDER
768  × 576*—
— STRETCH
1024  × 576*
480 I, 480P,
580 I, 580P,
NTSC, PAL, SECAM 4:3 aspect ratio
Input Signal
Output screen image
Letter box
Squeeze
16:9 aspect ratio
VIDEO
•  “ STRETCH ” is fixed when 720P, 1035I or 1080I signals are entered.
* The Digital Shift function can be used with these images.
SMART STRETCHProjects the image fully in a
16:9 screen by enlarging only the surrounding areas whilekeeping the aspect ratio in
the middle part of the image at 4:3.NORMALProjects a full screen image.BORDERProjects 4:3 image fully in
STRETCH (the following column) image.STRETCHProjects 16:9 image evenlyover entire screen
(top/bottom black bands).
16:9 aspect ratio
(4:3 aspect ratio in 16:9 screen)
16:9 aspect ratio
720P, 1035
I, 1080 I FULL
Projects the center part in a 4:3
screen by enlarging 1.3 times
toward the horizontal direction.
FULL
—
1024  × 768
—
540P 
						

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Freezing a Moving
Image
1Press .
•The projected image is frozen.
2Press  again to return to the
moving image from the cur-
rently connected device.
Displaying a Still Image
This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving image. This is use\
ful when you want to
display a still image from a computer or video, giving you more time to \
explain the image to
the audience.
FREEZE
button
"On-screen Display
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							Easy to Use Functions
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Enlarging a Specific Portion of an Image
Displaying an Enlarged
Portion of an Image
1Press .
•Enlarges the image.
• Pressing 
 or  enlarges or re-
duces the projected image.
Note
• You can change the location of the
enlarged image using  ', " , \  and
| .
• When an image with a resolution
higher than SXGA is displayed,   “× 2 ”
and  “× 3 ” cannot be selected.
2Press  to cancel the opera-
tion, then the magnification
returns to  ×1.
Note
In the following cases, the image will
return to the normal size ( ×1).
• When switching the INPUT mode.
• When 
 has been pressed.
• When the input signal is changed.
• When the input signal resolution
and refresh rate (vertical frequency)
change.
This function allows you to enlarge a specific portion of an image. This\
 is useful when you
want to display a detailed portion of the image.
ENLARGE
(Enlarge/
Reduce)
buttons
×1 ×4 ×9 ×16 ×36 ×64×2×3
To enlarge
To reduce
" On-screen Display
'," ,\ ,|
buttons 
						

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Selected Mode
STANDARD
PRESENTATION
CINEMA
CUSTOM
Description
For Standard picture
Brightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations.
Gives greater depth to darker portions of image for a more exciting thea\
ter experience.
Allows you to adjust gamma value using Sharp Advanced Presentation Software.
Gamma Correction Function
Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer imag\
e by brightening
the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the \
brighter portions.
When you are displaying images with frequent dark scenes, such as a film\
 or concert, or
when you are displaying images in a bright room, this feature makes the \
dark scenes easier
to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image.
GAMMA buttonUNDO button
STANDARD CUSTOM
PRESENTATION CINEMA
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Adjusting Gamma
Correction
1Press .
• Each time  is pressed, the gamma
level toggles between the different
types of gamma modes.
2To return to the default settings,
press 
 when  “GAMMA ” is
displayed.
Note
• The Gamma mode does not oper-
ate for INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 when
“Color Selected ” on the C.M.S.
menu is set to  “sRGB ”.