Sharp Xg Mb55x 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 BMENU.• The “Picture” menu screen for the se-
lected input mode is displayed.
Adjustment buttons
(P/R/O/Q)
Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 1
(RGB) mode
Press Q or O and select “Picture”
to adjust.
1
2
ENTER button
RETURN button
Menu item
Picture
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0
0
K 7500SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
BrightRedBlue
1CLR TempBright Boost
Lamp SettingStandard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
MENU/HELP
button Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q)
MENU/HELP button ENTER button
• Press lRETURN to
return to the previous
screen when the menu
is displayed. 
						

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Using the Menu Screen (Continued)
Press P or R and select “Bright”
to adjust.
• The selected item is highlighted.
• Press hENTER again to return to the
previous screen.
Press O or Q to adjust the item
selected.
• The adjustment is stored.
Press BMENU/HELP.• The menu screen will disappear.
3
4
5
0 Bright
Picture
SEL./ADJ. Rtn. Menu END
Picture
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
15
0
0
K 7500SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
BrightRedBlue
1CLR TempBright Boost
Lamp SettingStandard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. Single ADJ END
Note
Picture
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0
0
K 7500SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
BrightRedBlueCLR TempBright Boost
Lamp SettingStandard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. Single ADJ END
Picture
Resize
Image Shift 0
0SCR - ADJPRJ - ADJ Help
KeystoneAuto Keystone OffNormal
1
Items to be adjusted
• Menu buttons do not function while the projector is operating the “Auto Sync”, “Break Time”,
“FREEZE”, or “AV MUTE” functions.
Note
To adjust the projected
image while watching it
Press hENTER.• The selected item (e.g. “Bright”) is dis-
played by itself at the bottom of the
screen.
• When pressing P or R, the following item
(“Red” after “Bright”) will be displayed.The item displayed by itself 
						

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Useful
Features
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu)
Selectable
items
Standard
Presentation
Movie
Game
*sRGB
QExample: “Picture” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) modeQExample: “Picture” screen menu for
INPUT 3 mode
Picture
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0
0
K 7500SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
BrightRedBlue
1CLR TempBright Boost
Lamp SettingStandard
Bright
Reset
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Description
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
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0
0
K 7500SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
BrightColorTint0 Sharp
1CLR TempBright Boost
Progressive 3D ProgressiveStandard
Reset
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
Lamp Setting Bright
Menu operation n Page 37
• You can also press G PICTURE MODE on the remote control to select the picture mode. (See
page 34.)
• *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.
• You can set or adjust each item in the “Picture” menu to your preference. Any changes you make are
retained in memory.
XG-MB55X
8500K
8500K
6500K
8500K
–XR-20X/XR-20S/
XR-10X/XR-10S
7500K
7500K
6500K
7500K
–Lamp Setting
Bright
Bright
Eco + Quiet
Bright
Bright
The default settings of each item when selecting Picture Mode
Bright Boost
1
2
0
2
– CLR Temp 
						

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4 44 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 se-
lected.
* 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 ModeDescription
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 55 5
5 Lamp Setting
Select-
able
items
Eco +
Quiet
BrightBright-
ness
Approx.
87%
100%Power
consumption
(When using
AC 100V)
305W
350WLamp Life
Approx.
3,000
hours
Approx.
2,000
hoursFa n
sound
Low
Normal
• When “Lamp Setting” is set to “Eco+Quiet”,
the power consumption will decrease and the
lamp life will extend. (Projection brightness
decreases approximately 13%.)
Note
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu)
(Continued)
2 22 2
2 Adjusting the Image
*1 Not 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.
• To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset”
and press hENTER.
3 33 3
3Adjusting the Color
Temperature
• Values on “CLR Temp” are only for general
standard purposes.
Note
Selectable
items
5500K
6500K
7500K
8500K
9300K
10500KDescription
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
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Useful
Features
Adjusting the Projected Image
(“SCR - ADJ” menu)
Picture
Resize
Image Shift 0
0SCR - ADJPRJ - ADJ Help
KeystoneAuto Keystone
OSD Display
Background
Setup Guide
PRJ Mode
LanguageFront
English On Logo
On
Off Normal
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END
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321
1 11 1
1 Setting the Resize Mode
• For details of the Resize mode, see pages 32
and 33.
• You can also press HRESIZE on the remote
control to set the resize mode. (See page 32.)
Note
2 22 2
2Adjusting the Image
Position
You can move the projected image vertically.
Q button
• You cannot set this item when “Resize” is set
to “Normal”.
Note
O buttonMenu operation n Page 37
*“Auto Keystone” can be operated only when using XG-MB55X or XR-20X.
3 33 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.
For Manual Keystone Correction
Set “Auto Keystone” on the “SCR - ADJ”
menu to “Off”, select “Keystone”, and
then adjust with the slide bar.
For Auto Keystone Correction
Set “Auto Keystone” on the “SCR - ADJ”
menu to “On”.
O or R button Q or P button
Manual Correction a When using XG-MB55X or XR-20X
a When using XR-20S, XR-10X or XR-10S
Select “Keystone” on the “SCR-ADJ”
menu and adjust with the slide bar.
• The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up
to an angle of approximately ±13 degrees with
the “Auto Keystone” and up to an angle of
approximately ±13 degrees with the manual
“Keystone” (when “Resize” is set to “Normal”).
Note
See page 31 for details of Keystone Correction. 
						

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The projector can switch the on-screen display
language among 11 languages.
Selectable items
Front
Ceiling + Front
Rear
Ceiling + RearDescription
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 66 6
6Selecting the Setup
Guide
8 88 8
8Selecting the On-screen
Display Language
Selectable items
On
OffDescription
Displaying the Setup Guide
when turning the projector on.
Not displaying the Setup
Guide.
7 77 7
7Reversing/Inverting
Projected Images
English
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Svenska
Português
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) (Continued)
4 44 4
4Setting On-screen
Display
Menu operation n Page 37
Selectable
items
On
OffDescription
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 55 5
5Selecting the Background
Image
Selectable items
Logo
Blue
NoneDescription
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)
Picture
Auto SearchSCR - ADJPRJ - ADJHelp
Auto Sync
Auto Power Off
System Sound
System Lock
h On On
On
On
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END0 Lamp Timer(Life) 100%
Speaker OnRS-232C 9600 bpsFan Mode Normal
1 11 1
1 Auto Search Function
This function automatically searches for and
switches to the input mode in which signals are
being received, when the projector is turned on,
or when the INPUT button is pressed.
When “Auto Search” is set to “On”
• If two or more input signals are found, the pro-
jector selects the input source in the order of
INPUT 1 n INPUT 2 n INPUT 3 n INPUT 4
when you press INPUT (P/R) on the projec-
tor.
• While “Auto Search” is set to “On”, press
CINPUT 1,CINPUT 2, DINPUT 3 or
EINPUT 4 on the remote control to select
an input mode other than the input mode se-
lected by the projector.
Note
2 22 2
2Auto Sync (Auto Sync
Adjustment)
Menu operation n Page 37
• Auto Sync adjustment is also performed by
pressing F AUTO SYNC on the remote con-
trol.
• The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time
to complete, depending on the image of the
computer connected to the projector.
• When the optimum image cannot be achieved
with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual ad-
justments. (See page 46.)
Note
Selectable items
On
OffDescription
Auto Sync adjustment will
occur when the projector is
turned on or when the input
signals are switched, when
connected to a computer.
Auto Sync adjustment is not
automatically performed.
• 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
OffDescription
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
3 33 3
3Auto Power Off
Function
5 55 5
5 Speaker Setting
Selectable
items
On
OffDescription
The audio signal is output from the
internal speaker.
The audio signal is not output from the
internal speaker.
4 44 4
4Setting the Confirmation
Sound (System Sound)
Selectable
items
On
OffDescription
A confirmation sound is made when
the projector turns on/off.
No confirmation sound is made. 
						

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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 61). Even if the prod-
uct warranty is valid, the keycode reset 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 LockPRJ - ADJ
Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm––––
––––
––––
1
• 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
8 88 8
8 System Lock Function
Adjusting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu)  (Continued)
7 77 7
7 Fan Mode Setting
Menu operation n Page 37
This function changes the fan rotation speed.
Selectable
items
Normal
HighDescription
Suitable for normal environments.
Select this when using the projector at
altitudes of approximately 1,500
meters (4,900 feet) or more.
6 66 6
6Selecting the Transmission
Speed (RS-232C)
Make sure that both the projector and computer
are set for the same baud rate.
Selectable
items
9600bps
115200bpsDescription
Transmission speed is slow.
Transmission speed is rapid.
P
R
9 99 9
9Checking the Lamp Life
Status
You 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”
aSetting/Changing the keycode
When “Fan Mode” is set to “High”, the fan rotation
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Useful
Features
Note
Input screen for keycode To cancel the keycode that you have already
set
• Press R on the projector for four times in steps
2 and 3 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”.
• You can not use the following buttons for
keycode:
•
 f ON
• e STANDBY• h ENTER
• l RETURN
• B 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
you 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 LockPRJ - ADJ
Old Code
New Code
Reconfirm
****––––
––––
System Lock––––
2
3
Note
Menu operation n Page 37
Locking the Operation
Buttons on the Projector
(Keylock Function)
Use this function to lock the operation
buttons on the projector.
a Taking the Keylock offHold down T ENTER on the projector for
about 5 seconds.
ROn-screen Display
a Locking the Operation ButtonsHold down T ENTER on the projector for
about 5 seconds while the projector is being
turned on.
ROn-screen Display
• The keylock function does not affect the op-
eration with the remote control buttons.
• You 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
T ENTER and S STANDBY/ON on the pro-
jector simultaneously 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.
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Troubleshooting with “Help” menu
Utilizing “Help” menu functions
This function advises you to solve the problems during usage.
• You 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 59 and 60)
• 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 hENTER. Select “Initiate “Auto Sync” Ad-
justments”, then press hENTER.
Press P or R to select “Vertical
stripes or flickering image ap-
pears” on Help menu, then press
hENTER.
Example: When image flickering appears
Operation to solve image flickering when pro-
jecting the computer RGB signal.
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5
6
Picture
There is no picture or audioSCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJHelp
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
SEL. ENTER END
If there is no change after performing Auto Sync
adjustments, adjust the following items.Initiate “Auto Sync” Adjustments.Help
Vertical stripes or flickering image appear
Adjust vertical noise
Adjust horizontal noise
Reset the 2 items above
Return
Cur. sig. freq: H 43 kHz / V 60 Hz
SEL. ENTER END
Note
Press BMENU/HELP.1
2
Press O or Q to select “Help”, then
press hENTER.
Adjustment buttons
(P/R/O/Q)
ENTER button MENU/HELP
button
0 PhaseSEL./ADJ. Rtn. Menu ENDHelp