Sharp Xg E690ub Projector User Manual

XG-E690UB (E)/pp. 11-12 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
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3. Connecting to other compatible
computers
When connecting the projector to a compatible computer
other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA) or Macintosh series, a
separate cable is needed. Please contact your dealer for
ordering information.
Notes:
• Connection to computers other than the recommended
types may result in damage to the projector, the computer,
or both.
• Connect the audio from the computer to the COMPUTER
AUDIO INPUT terminal.
4. External monitor...

Input Signals (Recommended Timing)
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For IBM and CompatiblesFor Apple Macintosh Series
Input signals: The video output signal timing of different
types of video signals are shown below for
reference.
abc d
w
x
yz
VIDEO SIGNAL
HORIZONTAL
SYNC SIGNAL
VIDEO SIGNAL
VERTICAL
SYNC SIGNAL
e
a
b
c
d
w
x
yz
VIDEO SIGNAL
C-SYNC(H)
C-SYNC(V) VIDEO SIGNAL
V-SYNC
e = 2 dot
Apple
Macintoshä
LC
13 Monitor
640 dot
480 line
0.7Vp-p max.
75Wload
R•G•B
C.SYNC
78
62
116
640
896
28.595
31.914063
34.971149
31.334149
TTL
–...

XG-E690UB (E)/pp. 13-16 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
E-13When displaying computer patterns which repeat every other dot (tiling,
vertical stripes, etc.), interference may occur between the LCD pixels,
causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of
the screen. Should this occur, use the ADJUSTMENT 
§/
©buttons on the
remote control for HORIZONTAL (LEFT/RIGHT) and VERTICAL
(UP/DOWN) POSITION ADJUSTMENTS to adjust for the optimum picture.
RGB INPUT ADJUSTMENTS (CLOCK, PHASE,...

2. Turn ON the MAIN POWER.
Press the MAIN POWER button on the rear of the projector.
The POWER indicator lights red and the projector enters
STANDBY mode.
3. Turn ON the POWER. 
Press the POWER button on the projector or the remote
control.
• When the power is turned off by pressing the POWER (ON/OFF)
button, the POWER indicator will not turn off until the fan has
stopped running.
• See page 24, “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators”, for details.
Notes:
• When the POWER indicator is not lit, the remote control...

6. Changing the system mode
The video input system mode is set to AUTO at the factory,
but it can be changed to a different mode.
1) Press the MENU button.  The menu will appear on the
screen.
2) Press the ADJUSTMENT 
Ä/
¶buttons until the 
©mark is
set to “SYSTEM”.
Press the MENU button to display the system menu.
3) Press the ADJUSTMENT 
Ä/
¶buttons until the 
©mark
matches the video system desired and then press the
MENU button to set the system.
Note:
• In AUTO mode, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC4.43” or...

Adjusting the Picture
E-16 • This projector’s picture is factory preset to standard
settings. However, you can adjust it to suit your own
preferences with the ADJUSTMENT buttons on the
projector and the remote control.
• The adjustment can be memorized in VIDEO or RGB
separately.
• Five picture modes can be adjusted: “PICTURE”,
“BRIGHT”, “COLOR”, “TINT” and “SHARPNESS”.
Adjusting the Picture
1. Use the MENU button to select the mode
to be adjusted.
• When the MENU button is pressed, the MENU mode is...

XG-E690UB (E)/pp. 17-21 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
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Computer Mode Memory Adjustments
• The projector has been preset with different modes for use
with VGA and other compatible computers.  However, 2
memory positions are provided to store mode adjustments.
• Each memory position can be used to store mode
adjustments to match the computer.
1. Press the MENU button to select the
Memory Adjustment mode.
• Press the MENU button. While the MENU screen is
displayed, press the ADJUSTMENT 
Ä/
¶buttons to select...

XG-E690UB (E)/pp. 17-21 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
E-18 • The projector’s audio is factory preset to the standard
setting. However, you can adjust it to suit your own
preference with the ADJUSTMENT buttons on the projector
or the remote control.
• You can adjust the BALANCE, TREBLE and BASS.
Adjusting the audio
• Press the MENU button.
Select AUDIO with the 
Ä/
¶buttons. Then press the MENU
button to change to the picture indicated on the left.
• Select BALANCE, TREBLE or BASS with the 
Ä/
¶buttons.
Adjust...

E-ZOOM Functions
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E-ZOOM/PANNING Function
This projector has an E-ZOOM (640 x 480 dot, NTSC, etc.)
mode which enlarges the display when inputting an image of
less than 800 x 600 dot in resolution.  There is also a
PANNING mode which allows an 800 x 600 dot display when
there is no compression.
1. Press the MENU button to select
E-ZOOM mode.
Press the MENU button. While the MENU screen is displayed,
press the ADJUSTMENT 
Ä/
¶buttons to select IMAGE ADJ.
Then press the MENU button to display the IMAGE...

XG-E690UB (E)/pp. 17-21 G. K. Associates, Tokyo
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Background level
• The Background Level adjustment can be used to adjust
the picture white balance for the selected Video Input
Source.
• Optimal image quality can be achieved by adjusting the
white portion of the picture to obtain the best color for the
selected source.
Adjusting the BACKGROUND LEVEL
• Press the MENU button.
Select BACKGROUND LEVEL with the 
Ä/
¶buttons. Then
press the MENU button to change to the picture indicated
on the left.
•...