Sharp Xg F260x Projector User Manual

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Useful
Features
Using the Menu Screen
Menu Selections (Adjustments)
Example: Adjusting “Bright”.• This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector.
Press  MENU/HELP .•The “Picture” menu screen for the se-
lected input mode is displayed.
Example: “Picture” screen menu for COMPUTER (RGB) input
Press Q or  O and select “Picture”
to adjust.
1
2
Menu item
Picture Mode
Contrast 0 0
0
0
0
BrightRedBlue
1CLR TempBright Boost
Lamp Setting Standard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Adjustment buttons ( P/R /O /Q )
MENU/HELP button
ENTER button
Adjustment buttons
(
P /R /O /Q )
ENTER button
RETURN button
•P ress  RETURN  to return
to the previous screen
when the menu is
displayed.
MENU/HELP button 
						

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Using the Menu Screen (Continued)
Press P or  R and select “Bright”
to adjust.
• The selected item is highlighted.
•P ress  ENTER  again to return to the pre-
vious screen.
Press  O or  Q to adjust the item
selected.
• The adjustment is stored.
Press  MENU/HELP .•The menu screen will disappear.
3
4
5
0
Bright
Picture
SEL./ADJ. Rtn. Menu END
15
Bright
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0
0
RedBlue
1CLR TempBright Boost
Lamp Setting Standard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. Single ADJ END
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Note
Contrast 0
0
0
0BrightRedBlueCLR TempBright Boost1
Picture Mode
Lamp Setting Standard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. Single ADJ END
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Resize
Image Shift 0 0
KeystoneOSD Display On Border
Picture
SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
0
Items to be adjusted
•M
enu buttons do not function while the projector is operating the “Auto Sync”, “Break Timer”,
“FREEZE”, or “AV MUTE” functions.
Note
To  adjust the projected
image while watching it
Press  ENTER .•The selected item (e.g. “Bright”) is dis-
played by itself at the bottom of the
screen.
•W hen pressing  P or  R, the following item
(“Red” after “Bright”) will be displayed.
The item displayed by itself
Press  ENTER . 
						

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Useful
Features
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” Menu)
Standard
Presentation
Movie
Game
*sRGB
Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for
COMPUTER (RGB) input Q
Example: “Picture” screen menu for
S-VIDEO input
Picture Mode
Contrast 0 0
0
0
0
BrightRedBlue
1CLR TempBright Boost
Lamp Setting Standard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
For standard image
Brightens portions of image for
more enhanced presentations.
Gives natural tint to the
projected image.
Gives sharpness to the
projected image.
For high fidelity reproduction of
images from a computer.
Picture Mode
Contrast 0 0
0
0
BrightColorTint0
0
Sharp
1CLR TempBright Boost
Progressive 3D Progressive Standard
Reset
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Picture
SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Lamp Setting Bright
Menu operation  n Page  37
•You can also press  PICTURE MODE on the remote control to select the picture mode. (See page  33.)•*sRGB is an international standard of color reproduction regulated by the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). As the fixed color area has been decided by the IEC, the images are
displayed in a natural tint based on an original image, when “sRGB”\
 is selected.
For additional information about the sRGB function, visit “http://www.srgb.com/”.
You cannot set the items, “Red”, “Blue”, “CLR Temp”, “Bright Boost”, when “sRGB” is selected.
Note
1 
1  1 
1 
1  Selecting the Picture Mode
•When “sRGB” is selected, the projected image may become dark, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
Info
•“sRGB” is displayed only when RGB signal is input.
•Y ou can set or adjust each item in the “Picture” menu to your preference. Any changes you make are
r etained in memory.
0
0
–1 0
– Bright
Bright
Eco + Quiet Bright
Bright
The default settings of each item when selecting Picture Mode
1
2
0
1–
CLR Temp
Selectable
items Description
Bright Boost Lamp Setting 
						

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4
4 4
4
4  Progressive
•In NTSC or PAL60Hz, even if the 3D Progres-
sive mode has been set, the three-two pull
down enhancement will be enabled automati-
cally when the film source has been entered.
• When the image is blurred or noisy, switch to
the optimal mode.
• When using progressive inputs, inputs are di-
rectly displayed so that 2D Progressive, 3D
Progressive and Film Mode cannot be selected.
* The film source is a digital video recording with the
original encoded as is at 24 frames/second. The
projector can convert this film source to progres-
sive 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.
Selectable
items
2D
Progressive
3D
Progressive
Film Mode Description
Useful to display fast-moving images
such as sports.
Useful to display relatively slow-
moving images such as drama and
documentary more clearly.
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.
Note
5
5 5
5
5  Lamp Setting
•In the Eco + Quiet mode, the fan sound and
power consumption are lower than those in
the Bright mode. (Projection brightness de-
creases as shown in the chart.) The lamp life
will be approximately 3,000 hours (approxi-
mately 2,000 hours in the Bright mode).
Note
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” Menu)
(Continued)
2
2 2
2
2  Adjusting the Image
*1Not adjustable/selectable when selecting “sRGB”.
*2 Not displayed in the RGB input mode.
*3 “Tone” will appear on the menu screen only when PAL or SECAM signals are input (including when
forcibly changed to those input signals). There is
basically no need to adjust “Tone”, but you can
adjust the picture tone with this adjustment when
inputting PAL or SECAM signals .
Q  button
For more
contrast.
For more
brightness.
For stronger red.
For stronger
blue.
For more color
intensity.
For making skin
tones greenish.
For more
sharpness.
For more
vividness.
Adjustment
items
Contrast
Bright
Red*
1
Blue*1
Color*2
Tint*2 *3
Sharp*2
Bright Boost*1
O  button
For less
contrast.
For less
brightness.
For weaker red.
For weaker
blue.
For less color
intensity.
For making skin
tones purplish.
For less
sharpness.
For high fidelity
color reproduc-
tion.
Note
• “Bright Boost” and “CLR Temp” cannot be set
when “sRGB” is selected.
•T o reset all adjustment items, select “Reset”
and press  ENTER.
3
3 3
3
3 Adjusting the Color
T emperature
•V alues on “CLR Temp” are only for general
standard purposes.
Note
Selectable
items
–2
–10
1
2 Description
For lower color temperature for
warmer, reddish incandescent-like
images.
For higher color temperature for
cooler, bluish, fluorescent-like images.
Menu operation  n Page  37
P
R
Selectableitems
Eco + Quiet
Bright Brightness and Power consumptionApprox. 80%
100% 
						

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Useful
Features
Adjusting the Projected Image
(“SCR - ADJ” Menu)
Resize
Image Shift 0
0
KeystoneOSD Display
Background
Setup Guide
PRJ Mode
Language Front
English On Logo
On Border
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Picture
SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
87654321
1
1 1
1
1  Setting the Resize Mode
•For details of the Resize mode, see pages  30
and  31.
•Y ou can also press  RESIZE on the remote con-
trol to set the resize mode. (See page  30.)
Note
2
2 2
2
2 Adjusting the Image
P osition
You can move the projected image vertically.
Q button
•Y ou cannot set this item when “Resize” is set
to “Normal”.
Note
O  button Menu operation 
n Page  37
3
3 3
3
3  Keystone Correction
When the image is projected either from the top
or from the bottom towards the screen at an
angle, the image becomes distorted
trapezoidally. The function for correcting trap-
ezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction.
Select “Keystone” on the “SCR-ADJ”
menu and adjust with the slide bar.
See page  28 for details of Keystone Correction.
O button
Q  button
•The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up
to an angle of approximately ±20 degrees
(when “Resize” is set to “Normal”).
Note 
						

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The projector can switch the on-screen display
language among 15 languages.
Selectable items
Front
Ceiling + Front
Rear
Ceiling + Rear Description
Normal image (Projected from
the front of the screen)
Inverted image (Projected
from the front of the screen
with an inverted projector)
Reversed image (Projected
from the rear of the screen or
with a mirror)
Reversed and inverted image
(Projected with a mirror)
6
6 6
6
6 Selecting the Setup
Guide
8
8 8
8
8Selecting the On-screen
Display Language
Selectable items
On
Off Description
Displaying the Setup Guide
when turning the projector on.
Not displaying the Setup
Guide.
7
7 7
7
7 Reversing/Inverting
Projected Images
English
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Svenska
Português
polski
Türkçe
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” Menu) (Continued)
4
4 4
4
4 Setting the On-screen
Display
Menu operation  n Page  37
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
All on-screen displays are displayed.
INPUT/VOLUME/AV MUTE/FREEZE/
AUTO SYNC/RESIZE/PICTURE MODE/
“An invalid button has been pressed.”
are not displayed.
5
5 5
5
5Selecting the Background
Image
Selectable items
Logo
Blue
None Description
Sharp logo screen
Blue screen
—
See page  19 for details of Projection (PRJ) Mode. 
						

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Useful
Features
Adjusting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” Menu)
Auto Power Off
System Sound
System Lock
hOn On
Auto Restart On
STANDBY Mode Standard
0min
0
Lamp Timer(Life) 100% Picture SCR - ADJ
PRJ - ADJHelp
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Speaker On
Audio Input Audio 1RS-232C 9600 bpsFan Mode NormalDisable
Menu operation 
n Page  37
•When the Auto Power Off function is set to
“On”, 5 minutes before the projector enters
standby mode, the message “Enter STANDBY
mode in X min.” will appear on the screen to
indicate the remaining minutes.
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
When no input signal is detected for
more than 15 minutes, the projector will
automatically enter standby mode.
The Auto Power Off function will be
disabled.
Note
1
1 1
1
1Auto Power Off Function
5
5 5
5
5  Speaker Setting
4
4 4
4
4Setting the Confirmation
Sound (System Sound)
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
A confirmation sound is made when
the projector turns on/off.
No confirmation sound is made.
When set to “Eco”, power consumption is
reduced in standby mode.
3 
3  3 
3 
3  STANDBY Mode
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
The audio signal is output from the
internal speaker.
The audio signal is not output from the
internal speaker.
6
6 6
6
6 Monitor Output
This function allows you to select an
appropriate combination of audio input
terminals for each input mode.
6 
6  6 
6 
6  Audio Input
Selectable
items
Audio 1
Audio 2 Description
The AUDIO 1 input terminal is used as
an audio input terminal.
The AUDIO 2 input terminal is used as
an audio input terminal.
Selectable items
Eco
Standard Description
The monitor output and RS-232C functions
are switched off in standby mode.
The monitor output and RS-232C
functions are activated even if the
projector is in standby mode.
2
2 2
2
2  Auto Restart Function
Selectable
items
On
Off Description
If the power cord is unplugged from the
outlet or the breaker switch is turned off
when the projector is on, then the
projector automatically turns on when
the power cord is plugged into the AC
outlet or the breaker switch is turned on.
The projector does not turn on
automatically when the power cord is
plugged into the AC outlet or the
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Info
This function prevents unauthorized use of the
projector. Once this function is activated, users
must enter the correct keycode each time the
projector is turned on. We suggest you record
the keycode in a safe place where only au-
thorized users have access.
•If you lose or forget your keycode, contact
your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector
Dealer or Service Center (see page  64). Even
if the product warranty is valid, the keycode
r eset will incur a charge.
Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to en-
ter the preset keycode in “Old
Code”.
• When setting the keycode for the first
time, press  R on the projector for four
times.
Setting the System Lock PRJ - ADJ
Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm ––––
––––
––––
3
•
If you input a wrong keycode, the cursor
returns to the first point of the “Old Code”.
• The preset keycode is 4  R buttons on
the projector. When you press the  R but-
ton four times, the keycord input screen
disappears.
Note
9
9 9
9
9  System Lock Function
Adjusting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” Menu)  (Continued)
8
8 8
8
8  Fan Mode Setting
Menu operation  n Page  37
This function changes the fan rotation speed.
Selectable items
Normal
High Description
Suitable for normal environments.
Select this when using the projector at
altitudes of approximately 1,500
meters (4,900 feet) or more.
7
7 7
7
7Selecting the Transmission
Speed (RS-232C)
Make sure that both the projector and computer
are set for the same baud rate.
Selectable
items
9600bps
115200bps Description
T ransmission speed is slow.
T ransmission speed is rapid.
P
R
0
0 0
0
0 Checking the Lamp Life
Status
Y ou can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time
and the remaining lamp life (percentage).
• It is recommended that the lamp be changed
when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%.
• The lamp life may vary depending on the us-
age condition.
Lamp usage condition
Operated exclusively
with Lamp Setting set to
“Eco +Quiet”
Operated exclusively
with Lamp Setting set to
“Bright” 100%
Approx.
3,000
hours
Approx.
2,000
hours
5%
Approx.
150 hours
Approx.
100 hours
Remaining lamp life
Note
“Life”
a
Setting/Changing the keycode
When “Fan Mode” is set to “High”, the fan rotation
speeds up, and the fan noise becomes louder.
Select “System Lock”, then press
ENTER  or  Q.1
Select “Next”, then press  ENTER.•The screen for entering the keycode
appears.2 
						

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Useful
Features
Note
Input screen for keycode
To
 cancel the keycode that you have already
set
•P ress  R on the projector for four times in steps
3 and 4 above.
When the System Lock is set• When System Lock is set, the keycode input
screen appears after the power is turned on.
When it appears, enter the right keycode to
start projection.
Enter the same keycode in “Re-
confirm”.
•Y ou cannot use the following buttons for
keycode:
•
  STANDBY/ON• ON
•  STANDBY• ENTER
• L-CLICK
• R-CLICK/RETURN
• MENU/HELP
• System lock function recognizes each
button on the remote control or on the
projector as an individual button, even
if they share the same button name. If
y ou used the buttons on the projector
in setting your keycode, the keycode
cannot be canceled with the remote
control.
Press the 4 buttons on the remote
control or on the projector to en-
ter the new keycode in “New
Code”.
Setting the System Lock PRJ - ADJ
Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm
****– –––
––––
System Lock ––––
4
5
Note
Locking the Operation
Buttons on the Projector
Use this function to lock the operation buttons
on the projector.
a
 T aking the Keylock offHold down  ENTER on the projector for about 5
seconds.
On-screen display
a  Locking the Operation ButtonsHold down  ENTER on the projector for about 5
seconds while the projector is being turned on.
On-screen display
• The keylock function does not affect the opera-
tion with the remote control buttons.
•Y ou cannot use the keylock function while the
projector is warming up.
• When the projector is in standby mode, you can
release the keylock by holding down  ENTER
and  STANDBY/ON  on the projector simulta-
neously for about 5 seconds.
• Keylock does not function while the projector
is: displaying the “Setup Guide” or “Menu”
screens, in standby mode, warming up,
changing input signals, operating “Auto Sync”
function, in “FREEZE” mode or on the “Sys-
tem Lock” screen during warming up.
Info
Ke ylock Function 
						

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Troubleshooting with the “Help” Menu
Utilizing the “Help” Menu
Functions
This function advises you to solve the problems during usage.
•Y ou can adjust the items with check marks ( ✔).
• The items in the “Help” menu change, de-
pending on the input signal or setting that you
have selected.
• If the problem is not solved, refer to
“Troubleshooting” (see pages  62 and  63).
• When selecting “sRGB” in Picture Mode”, the
item “Color is faded or poor” is not displayed.
This means you cannot change input signal
types.
Press  O or  Q to adjust.
If the image is not improved, se-
lect “Adjust horizontal noise”,
then press 
ENTER.
Select “Initiate “Auto Sync” Ad-
justments”, then press 
ENTER.
Press  P or  R to select “Vertical
stripes or flickering image ap-
pears” on Help menu, then press
ENTER .
Example: When image flickering appears
Operation to solve image flickering when pro-
jecting the computer RGB signal.
3 4
5
6
Note
Press 
MENU/HELP .1
2
Press O or  Q to select “Help”, then
press  ENTER .
Adjustment buttons
(P /R /O /Q )
ENTER button
MENU/HELP
button
0
PhaseSEL./ADJ. Rtn. Menu END HelpThere is no picture or audio
Vertical stripes or flickering image appear
Data image is not centered
Color is faded or poor
Picture is dark
The image is distorted
Reset all adjustments to default settings
If there is no change after performing Auto Sync
adjustments, adjust the following items.
Initiate “Auto Sync” Adjustments.
Vertical stripes or flickering image appear Vertical stripes or flickering image appear
Adjust vertical noise
Adjust horizontal noise
Reset the 2 items above
Return
Signal Info 1024 



768
H 48.3  kHz  /  V   59.9  Hz
Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Help
SEL. ENTER END
SEL. ENTER END
Press ENTER .