Sharp Xg C55x Projector User Manual

							Easy to Use Functions
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Saving Projected Images
•This projector allows you to capture projected images (RGB signals) an\
d set them as a
startup image, or background image when no signals are being received.
• You can capture the images that are input using RGB signals.
Capturing the Image
Select “Image Capture” in the “Options
(1)” menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
1Press 
'
' '
'
'  or 
"
" "
"
"  to select
“
 Save Image” and press .
• The projected image is captured. It
may take some time for capturing.
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1 1
1
1 Press 
\
\ \
\
\  or 
|
| |
|
|  to select
“Yes”.
2
2 2
2
2 Press 
.
Note
•Only images from XGA (1024  × 768) non-
interlace signals in INPUT 1 or INPUT 2
mode can be captured.
• The saved image is reduced to 256 colors.
• Images from equipment connected to
INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 terminal cannot be
captured.
• Only one image can be captured and
saved.
• The color of images may differ before and
after saving if an image is captured on
which image adjustment has been per-
formed using the “C.M.S.” function.
Deleting the Captured
Image
1Select “ Delete” and press .
21
1 1
1
1 Press 
\
\ \
\
\  or 
|
| |
|
|  to select “OK”.
2
2 2
2
2 Press . 
						

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Setting a Background Image
This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is\
 being sent to the projector.
*1 You can set a captured image as a background image by selecting “Custom ”.
*2 If the input signal has interference, the screen will be displayed wi\
th the interference.
Selecting a
Background Image
Select  “Background ” in the  “Options
(1) ” menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•When  “Custom ” is selected, an image
saved using  “Image Capture ” can be dis-
played as a background image.
•
A  “Custom ” image is preset as a black screen.
Selecting a Startup Image
This function allows you to specify the image to be displayed upon the p\
rojector ’s startup.
* You can set a captured image as a startup image by selecting  “Custom ”.
Selecting a Startup Image
Select  “Startup Image ” in the  “Options
(1) ” menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•When  “Custom ” is selected, an image
saved using  “Image Capture ” can be dis-
played as a startup image.
•
A  “Custom ” image is preset as a black screen.
Selected Item
 Sharp
 Custom *1
 Blue
 None
Description
SHARP default image
User customized image (e.g. company logo)
Blue screen
Black screen 
*2
Selected Item
 Sharp
 Custom *
 None
Description
SHARP default image
User customized image (e.g. company logo)
Black screen
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Selecting the Economy Mode
These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption of the project\
or.
Setting the Power Save
Mode
Select “Power Save ” in  “Economy
Mode ” under the  “Options (1) ” menu on
the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•Although lamp life and noise are improved
when  “Power Save ” is set to  “ON ”, bright-
ness decreases by 20%.
• “Power Save ” mode is factory preset to
“ OFF ”.
Monitor Out/RS-232C
Off Function
This projector consumes power when using a
monitor connected to the OUTPUT (INPUT 1,
2) terminal and a computer connected to the
RS-232C terminal. When not using these ter-
minals,  “Mntr.out/RS232 ” can be set  to  “OFF ”
to reduce standby power consumption.
Select “ Mntr.out/RS232 ” in “Economy
Mode ” under the  “Options (1) ” menu 
on
the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
ON Monitor Out/RS-232C connectionis set to 
“ON ”.
OFF Monitor Out/RS-232C connection
is set to 
“OFF ”.
Note
• Set  “Mntr.out/RS232 ” to  “ON ” when using
the Sharp Advanced Presentation Software.
Brightness
80%
100%
Status
ON
(Low power
mode)
OFF
(Standard
mode)
Power
consumption (When using
AC 100V)
325 W
400 W Lamp Life
3,000 hours
2,000 hours 
						

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Remaining Lamp Life
(Percentage)
Displaying the Remaining Lamp Life (Percentage)
Checking the Remaining
Lamp Life (Percentage)
This function allows you to check the remain-
ing lamp life (percentage).
Select the “Options (2) ” menu on the
menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•It is recommended that the lamp be
changed when the remaining lamp life
becomes 5%.
For lamp replacement, contact your
nearest Sharp Authorized Projector
Dealer or Service Center.
• The table at the right indicates rough esti-
mates in the case of using only in each mode
shown. Remaining lamp life changes within
the range of the values shown depending
on the frequency at which  “Power Save ” is
switched  “ON ” and  “OFF ” (see page  69).
Auto Power Off Function
When no input signal is detected for more than
15 minutes, the projector will automatically
enter the standby mode if set to  “ON ”.
The Auto Power Off function will be disabled
when it has been set to  “OFF ”.
Select  “Auto Power Off ” in  “Economy
Mode ” under the  “Options (1) ” 
menu on
the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•When the Auto Power Off function is set to
“ON ”, 5 minutes 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.
Selecting the Economy Mode
Remaining lamp life
100% 5%
3,000 hours 150 hours
2,000 hours 100 hours
Used with only  “ON ”
on  “Power Save ”
(Low power mode)
Used with only  “OFF ”
on  “Power Save ”
(Standard mode)
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Reversing/Inverting Projected Images
This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that all\
ows you to reverse or
invert the projected image for various applications.
Setting the Projection
Mode
Select “PRJ Mode” in the “Options (2)”
menu on the menu screen.
➝ For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•If a password has been set, the password
input box will be displayed when select-
ing the “PRJ Mode”.
• This function is used for the reversed im-
age and ceiling-mount setups. See page
32  for these setups.
Locking the Operation Buttons on the Projector
This function can be used to lock the use of certain operation buttons o\
n the projector.
The following are the three keylock levels.
Setting up the Keylock
Select “Keylock Level” in the “Options
(2)” menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•If a password has been set, the password
input box will be displayed when select-
ing the  “Keylock Level ”.
Selected Item
Front
Ceiling + Front
Rear
Ceiling + Rear
Description
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image
Keylock Level
   Normal
   Level A
   Level B
Description
All operation buttons are functional.
Only INPUT/VOLUME buttons on the projector are available.
All operation buttons on the projector are unavailable.
Front Ceiling+Front Rear Ce iling+Rear 
						

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Canceling the Keylock
Setting
When the Keylock Level is set to “Normal ”,
all buttons are functional.
Select  “Keylock Level ” in the  “Options
(2) ” menu on the menu screen and set
“ Normal ”.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•When a password has been set, and
“Keylock Level ” is selected, the password
input box will be displayed.
• If both a password and the Keylock Level
have been set at the same time, the pass-
word will be necessary before changing
the Keylock Level.
Selecting the Transmission Speed (RS-232C)
This menu allows you to adjust the transmission speed of the RS-232C con\
nection by select-
ing the baud rate.
Selecting the Transmis-
sion Speed (RS-232C)
Select  “RS-232C ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Note
•When a password has been set, and  “RS-
232C ” is selected, the password input box
will be displayed.
• Make sure that both the projector and
computer are set for the same baud rate.
Refer to the computer ’s operation manual
for instructions for setting the computer ’s
baud rate.
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Locking the Operation Buttons on the Projector 
						

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Setting up a Password
Entering the Password
Select “Password ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
1Press 
'
' '
'
'  or 
"
" "
"
"  to select the de-
sired number and then press
|
| |
|
| .
2Enter the 3 remaining digits
and press 
.
3Enter the password again in
“Reconfirm ” and press 
.
Note
• When a password is set, you need
to enter the password to change
“PRJ Mode ”,  “Keylock Level ”,  “RS-
232C ”,  “Anti-Theft ” and  “All Reset ”
settings.
A password can be set by the user to prevent adjustments to certain setti\
ngs on the  “Options
(2) ” menu. Using a password together with the Keylock Level (page  71) is more effective. 
						

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Changing the Password
Select “Password ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
1Press 
'
' '
'
' , 
"
" "
"
"  and 
|
| |
|
|  to enter the
password in  “Old Password ”
and press 
.
2Press  '
' '
'
' , 
"
" "
"
"  and 
|
| |
|
|  to set the
new password and press 
.
3Enter the new 4-digit password
again in  “Reconfirm ” and
press 
.
Note
• If you do not want to set a password, leave
the fields in procedures 2 and 3 blank and
press 
.
• To cancel the password settings, click 
.
If You Forget Your
Password
If you forget the password, delete it and set a
new password using the following procedure.
Press
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Setting up a Password
ONON
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Setting the Anti-Theft
The anti-theft function prevents unauthorized use of the projector. You can choose to use
this function or not. If you do not want to use this function, just do n\
ot enter the keycode.
Once the anti-theft function is activated, users will need to enter the \
correct keycode each
time the projector is turned on. Failure to enter the correct keycode wi\
ll cause images not to
be projected. The following procedures explain how to use this function.\
Entering the Keycode
•“Anti-Theft ” cannot be selected unless
“ Password ” is set. (See page  73.)
• When  “Anti-Theft ” is selected, the password
input box will appear. Enter the keycode af-
ter the right password is entered.
Select  “Anti-Theft ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
Info
•Once the function is activated, you must
remember the correct keycode. We sug-
gest you record the keycode in a safe
place where only authorized users have
access. If you lose or forget your keycode,
you will need to contact your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Ser-
vice Center (see page  96).  You may need
to bring your projector to them to restore
the projector to original factory condition
(password and keycode reset).
1Press any button you like on
the remote control or projec-
tor to set the first digit in  “New
Code ”.
Note
• The following buttons on the remote
control and projector cannot be set
as keycodes:
• ON button
• STANDBY button
• ENTER button
• UNDO button
• MENU button
• FORWARD button
• BACK button 
						

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Setting the Anti-Theft
2Enter the remaining 3 digits by
pressing any buttons you like.
3Enter the same keycode once
more in “Reconfirm ”.
Note
• The Keylock function will become
temporarily disabled.
When  “Anti-Theft ” is set, the keycode
inputting box appears after the power
is turned on. When it appears, enter the
right keycode.
• Press the buttons on the remote control if
the buttons on the remote control are used
for setting the keycode. In the same manner,
press the buttons on the projector if the
buttons on the projector are used for setting
the keycode.
Changing the Keycode
•When  “Anti-Theft ” is selected, the password
input box is displayed. After the password has
been entered, you can change the keycode.
Select  “Anti-Theft ” in the  “Options (2) ”
menu on the menu screen.
➝  For operating the menu screen, see
pages  42 to 45 .
1Press the buttons on the re-
mote control or the projector
to enter the preset 4-digit
keycode in  “Old Code ”.
2Press any button you like on
the remote control or the pro-
jector to enter the new keycode.
3Enter the same 4-digit keycode
in  “Reconfirm ”.
Note
• If you do not want to set a keycode, leave
the keycode field blank in steps 2 and 3
and press 
.