Sharp Xg Nv4su Projector User Manual

Useful Features
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Presentation Image
Black Screen Function
This function can be used to superimpose a black screen over a presentation image.
a. Blacking out the image
Press BLACK SCREEN on the projector or the
remote control to black out the image. ÒBLACK
SCREENÓ appears on the screen. To return to
the presentation image press BLACK SCREEN
again.
¥ When ÒBLK SCRN DISPÓ on the ÒIMAGE ADJ.Ó screen is
set to ÒOFFÓ, the On-screen Display (ÒBLACK SCREENÓ)
will not appear during black screen. See the...

Useful Features
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On-screen Display
VIDEO  ADJ.
BACKGRND LVL
IMAGE  ADJ.
AUDIO
SYSTEM  SETUP
LANGUAGE
:SEL.:NEXTENTER:ENDMENU
Blue Screen Function (VIDEO mode only)
This function can be used to display a blue screen when the video input terminal is not connected to anything,
when the video equipment is turned off, or when no video signal is being input through the video input terminal.
¥ This function cannot be used when RGB mode is selected.
a. Displaying the ÒIMAGE ADJ.Ó screen
Press MENU to display...

Useful Features
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Using the Reverse/Invert Image Function
This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro-
jected image.
¥ This function is useful for the reversed image and ceiling-mount setups. See page 24 for these setups.
a. Displaying the ÒIMAGE ADJ.Ó screen
Press MENU to display the menu screen. Press
ADJUSTMENT ¶/Ä to select ÒIMAGE ADJ.Ó
Then press ENTER to display the ÒIMAGE
ADJ.Ó screen.
¥ The last screen selected is displayed for...

Setup & Connections
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90˚ 90˚
¥ The zoom lens enables adjustment of the picture size within the adjustment range.
¥ For optimum picture adjustment, the projector should be placed at a distance from the screen according to
the desired picture size (see the table below).
¥ Optimal image quality can be achieved with the projector positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and
level.
Distance from screen
Example picture size: 100 inches
(254 cm)
Relationship between Projector Distance and...

Setup & Connections
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Reversed Image and Ceiling-mount Setups
Using the Reverse/Invert Image Function makes the following setups possible. See page 22 for use of this func-
tion.
Example of a reversed image setup
¥ By placing a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens and using the horizontal image reverse function, the image re-
flected from the mirror can be projected onto the screen.
¥ Rear projection with a rear projection screen is also possible when using the horizontal image reverse...

Setup & Connections
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Connecting a Computer
You can connect your projector to a computer for easy projection of full color computer images. See page 26
for details on the connections.
Connecting the projector to the computer
Connect one end of the supplied computer cable into the COMPUTER INPUT (1 or 2) port on the projector and the
other end into the RGB signal output port (Monitor Out) on the computer. When using the remote mouse receiver to
operate the computer, plug the supplied mouse control...

Setup & Connections
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aa. Connecting an IBM-PC (VGA, SVGA,
XGA) Series computer
1,024 @ 768 maximum resolution
Plug one end of the supplied computer cable
into the COMPUTER INPUT port on the pro-
jector and the other end into the RGB signal
output port (Monitor Out) on the computer, and
secure the plugs by tightening the thumb
screws.
¥ This connection can be made only when using a com-
puter with a VGA/SVGA/XGA or Mac display output port.
b. Connecting a Macintosh Series com-
puter
640 @ 480 or 832 @...

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Connecting Video  Equipment
You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disk player or external audio components.
CAUTION
¥ Always turn off the projector while connecting to video equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the equip-
ment being connected.
¥ The S-VIDEO INPUT terminal uses a video signal system in which the picture is separated into a color and a luminance
signal to realize a higher-quality image.
¥ By using external audio components, the volume can...

Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
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Air Filter Maintenance
¥ This projector is equipped with two air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector.
¥ The air filters should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the filters more often when the projector is
used in a dusty or smoky location.
¥ Have your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center exchange the filter
(PFILD0076CEZZ) when it is no longer possible to clean it.
Air filter
46Clean the air...

Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
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Lamp/Maintenance Indicators
Lamp
The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 2,000 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ-
ment. When the lamp has been used for 1,900 hours, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator will light red and
ÒLAMPÓ will flash in yellow on the screen. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 1,900 cumulative
hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality.
If the lamp has been used...