Sharp Xg Nv5xu Projector User Manual

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Useful Features
Black Screen Function
This function can be used to superimpose a black
screen over the projected image.
Blacking out the Projected Image
Press BLACK SCREEN. ÒBLACK SCREENÓ is dis-
played on the screen. To return to the original projected
image, press BLACK SCREEN again.
¥ To use the ÒPowerÓ remote control to operate this function,
slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the MOUSE
position before pressing BLACK SCREEN.
Turning off the On-screen Display
The On-screen Display (ÒBLACK SCREENÓ) that
appears during black screen can be turned off. When
ÒBLK SCRN DispÓ is set to Ò
Ó in the projectorÕs GUI
menu, ÒBLACK SCREENÓ will not be displayed during
function.
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press § /©  to select ÒOptionÓ.
3Press  ¶/Ä  to select ÒBLK SCRN DispÓ.
4Press  §/©  to select Ò
Ó to turn on or ÒÓ to
turn off the function.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
5 2, 3, 4 1, 6
Projector
This function allows you to turn off the on-screen
messages that appear during Òinput selectÓ, ÒIrCOMÓ
and ÒFREEZEÓ functions. Once ÒOSD DisplayÓ is set to
Ò
Ó in the projectorÕs GUI menu, the on-screen
messages will not appear when INPUT, IrCOM and
FREEZE on the projector or the ÒPowerÓ remote control
are pressed.
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press §/© to select ÒOptionÓ.
3Press ¶/Ä to select ÒOSD DisplayÓ.
4Press §/© to select Ò
Ó to turn off the On-screen
Display.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
On-screen Display Override Function
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
5 2, 3, 4 1, 6
Projector
BLACK
SCREEN
button
MOUSEADJ.
(GUI) On-screen Display
sg
Projected Image
MOUSEADJ.
MOUSEADJ.
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Useful Features
Fit to Screen Function
This function can be used to expand or compress
images which are not native 4:3 aspect ratio (i.e. 1,152
2 864 resolution).
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press §/© to select ÒOptionÓ.
3Press ¶/Ä to select ÒFit To ScreenÓ.
4Press §/© to select Ò
Ó to display the image in
its native resolution or Ò
Ó to expand the image,
to fill the screen.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
5 2, 3, 4 1, 6
Projector
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
I/P Conversion (VIDEO mode only)
This function allows you to select either an interlaced
display or a progressive display of a video signal. The
progressive display projects a smooth video image.
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press §/© to select ÒOptionÓ.
3Press ¶/Ä to select ÒI/P ConversionÓ and then
press ©.
4Press ¶/Ä to select ÒInterlacedÓ or ÒProgressiveÓ.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
5 2, 3, 4 1, 6
Projector
MOUSEADJ.
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Useful Features
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press  §/©  to select ÒOptionÓ. The lamp usage
time will be displayed.
3Press  ¶/Ä  to select ÒSignalÓ to display the
current input signal.
4To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
¥ It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 1,900
hours of usage. See pages 39 and 40 for lamp replacement.
¥ In VIDEO mode, the resolution and frequency settings will
not be displayed.
Checking the Input Signal and Lamp Usage Time
This function allows you to check the current input signal
information and accumulated lamp usage time.
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
3 2 1, 4
(GUI) On-screen Display
Setting a Background Image
This function allows you to select the image displayed
when no signal is being sent to the projector.
Description of Background Images
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press §/© to select ÒOptionÓ.
3Press ¶/Ä to select ÒBackgroundÓ, and then press
©.
4Press ¶/Ä to select the background image you want
to display on the screen.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
¥ By selecting ÒCustomÓ, the projector can display a custom
image (i.e. your company logo) as the background image.
Please see the Sharp Advanced Presentation SoftwareÕs
operation manual for how to save (or change) a custom
image.
Selected item
Sharp
Custom
Blue
NoneBackground image
SHARP default image
User customized image
Blue screen
Black screen
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
5 2, 3, 4 1, 6
Projector
Projector
MOUSEADJ.
MOUSEADJ.
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Useful Features
Selecting a Startup Image
¥ This function allows you to specify the image to be
displayed upon the projectorÕs startup.
¥ A custom image (i.e. your company logo) can be
loaded on the projector via IrCOM or an RS-232C
cable. See pages 15 and 22 in this operation manual,
and also the supplied Sharp Advanced Presentation
SoftwareÕs operation manual for detailed instructions.
Description of Startup Images
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press §/© to select ÒOptionÓ.
3Press ¶/Ä to select ÒStartup ImageÓ, and then press
©.
4Press ¶/Ä to select the startup image you want to
display on the screen.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
¥ By selecting ÒCustomÓ, the projector can display a custom
image (i.e. your company logo) as the startup image. Please
see the Sharp Advanced Presentation SoftwareÕs operation
manual for how to save (or change) a custom image.
Selected item
Sharp
Custom
NoneStartup image
SHARP default image
User customized image
Black screen
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUT
MOUSE
LIGHT
LCD PROJECTOR
ADJ. IrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
KEYSTONEENLARGE
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
5 2, 3, 4 1, 6
Projector
(GUI) On-screen Display
MOUSEADJ.
Freeze Function
This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving
image. This is useful when you want to display a still
image of a video, giving you more time to explain the
image to the audience.
1Press FREEZE to freeze the image.
2Press FREEZE again to return to the moving
image.
¥ To turn off the ÒFREEZEÓ On-screen Display, set ÒOSD
DisplayÓ to Ò
Ó in the projectorÕs GUI menu system. (See
page 30 for details.)
Projector
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUT
MOUSE
LIGHT
ADJ. IrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
KEYSTONEENLARGE
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
1, 2
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Useful Features
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 for various applications.
Description of Projected Images
(GUI) On-screen Display
Selected item
FRONT
CEILING`FRONT
REAR
CEILING`REARProjected image
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press §/©  to select ÒPRJ ModeÓ.
3Press ¶/Ä to select the desired projection mode.
4Press ENTER to save the setting.
5To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
¥ This function is used for the reversed image and ceiling-
mount setups. See pages 12 and 13 for these setups.
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
4 2, 3 1, 5
Projector
MOUSEADJ.
When Selecting ÒFrontÓ
When Selecting ÒCeiling ` FrontÓ
When Selecting ÒRearÓ
When Selecting ÒCeiling ` RearÓ
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Useful Features
This projector is equipped with presentation tools, which
can be accessed from the ÒPowerÓ remote control.
These will help you emphasize keypoints within your
presentation.
1Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the
ADJ. position.
2Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools
menu window on the screen.
3Press ¶/Ä/§/© to select the desired tool and
color.
4Press ENTER to select it.
5Once the tool is displayed on the screen, press
¶/Ä/§/© to move it around the screen.
6Press ENTER to stamp the tool on the screen.
7To remove the menu from the screen, press
TOOLS.
8To clear the stamped tool on the screen, press
LEFT-CLICK.
¥ You can stamp each tool as many times as you want on the
screen.
¥ To clear all the stamped presentation tools on the screen,
press ¶/Ä/§/© to select Ò
Ó and ENTER, or simply use
LEFT-CLICK on the ÒPowerÓ remote control.
Using the Presentation Tools
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF2, 7
3, 5
4, 6
On-screen Display
R/C
OFF
ON
8
Red Green Blue Yellow Orange White Black
Menu Window
Displaying the break time
1Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the
ADJ. position.
2Press TOOLS to display the presentation tools
menu window on the screen.
3Press ¶/Ä/§/© to select Ò
Ó in the menu
window.
4Press ENTER to start counting down the break
time.
5Press ¶ to increase or Ä to decrease the break
time.
6To clear the break time from the screen, press
LEFT-CLICK.
MOUSEADJ.
When selecting Sharp default image
R/C
OFF
ON
6
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF2
3, 4
5
MOUSEADJ.
¥ The break time is displayed against the background image
selected in ÒSetting a Background ImageÓ. (See page 32.)
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Useful Features
Automatic Power Shutoff Function
When no input signal is detected for more than 15
minutes, the projector will automatically shut down. The
on-screen message on the left will appear five minutes
before the power is automatically turned off.
¥ When ÒNoneÓ is selected in the ÒBackground ImageÓ setting,
the Automatic Power Shutoff function does not operate.
Checking the Adjustment Status
This function can be used to display all the adjusted
settings on the screen simultaneously.
(For use with the ÒPowerÓ remote control, slide the
MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press §/© to select ÒStatusÓ.
3Press ENTER to display all the adjusted settings.
4To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
ONMUTE
TOOLS
R-CLICK ENTER
INPUTIrCOM
FREEZE
AUTO SYNC
MENU LASERBLACK
SCREEN
VOL
OFF
3 2 1, 4
Projector
(GUI) On-screen display
MOUSEADJ.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Air Filter Maintenance
¥ This projector is equipped with three 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 filter.5Replace the air filter.
13Turn off the main
power.2Remove the bottom
filter cover.
Grasp the air filter between your
fingers and lift it out of the filter
cover.Turn over the projector. Press the
tab and lift open the filter cover
in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the air filter.
Replace the filter
cover.
Insert the tab on the end of the
filter cover into the filter cover
opening and press the filter
cover into position. Place the air filter underneath
the tabs on the filter frame. Clean the dust off the air filter
and cover with a vacuum
cleaner extension hose.
Turn off the MAIN POWER
switch. Then unplug the power
cord.
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Cleaning and replacing the bottom air filter
Bottom View
¥ Be sure the filter cover is securely installed. The power will not turn on unless it is correctly installed.
Cleaning the side and bottom air filters (not removable)
If dust or dirt has collected inside the air filters, clean the filters with a vacuum cleaner extension hose.
¥ The side and bottom air filters cannot be removed.
Side and Rear View
Air filter (not removable)
Air filter (not removable)
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Problem
¥ Blocked air intake.
¥ Clogged air filter.
¥ Cooling fan breakdown.
¥ Internal circuit failure.
¥ Burnt-out lamp.
¥ Lamp circuit failure.
¥ Lamp has been used for
over 1,900 hours.
¥ The bottom filter cover is
open.
Lamp/Maintenance Indicators
¥ The warning lights on the projector indicate problems
inside the projector.
¥ There are two warning lights: a TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator which warns that the projector is
too hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator which
lets you know when to change the lamp.
¥ If a problem occurs, either the TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator or the LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator will light up red, and the power will shut off.
After turning off the power, follow the procedures given
below.
Maintenance Indicator
The internal
temperature is
abnormally high. TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator
LAMP REPLACE-
MENT indicatorThe lamp does not
light up.
The lamp requires
replacement.
The POWER indicator
flashes in red when
POWER ON is
pressed.
Condition Possible Solution
¥ Relocate the projector to an area with
proper ventilation.
¥ Clean the filter.
(See page 37.)
¥ Take the projector to your nearest Autho-
rized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer
or Service Center for repair.
¥ Carefully replace the lamp. (See pages 39
and 40.)
¥ Take the projector to your nearest Autho-
rized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer
or Service Center for repair.
¥ Securely install the bottom filter cover.
Maintenance Indicators
POWER indicator
¥ If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator lights up, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has cooled down
completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)
¥ If the power is turned off and then turned on again, as during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may be triggered, preventing
the power from going on. Should this occur, take the power cord out of the wall outlet and put it back in again.
Problem
¥ Lamp has been used for over 1,900
hours.
¥ Lamp has been used for over 2,000
hours.Possible Solution
¥ Purchase a replacement lamp unit
(lamp cage/module) of the current
type BQC-XGNV5XU/1 from your
nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service
Center.
¥ Replace the lamp. (See pages 39
and 40.) If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. Condition
The LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator lights up red, and ÒLAMPÓ
and Ò
Ó will flash in yellow in the
lower-left corner of the picture.
A significant deterioration of the
picture and color quality occurs.
The power will automatically turn
off and the projector will enter
standby mode.
ÒLAMPÓ and Ò
Ó will flash in red in
the lower-left corner of the picture,
and the power will turn off.
Lamp
The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 2,000 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ-
ment. 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.
CAUTION
¥ Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.
¥ The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-screen Display (see page 32).
¥ As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 2,000 hours.
TEMPERATURE
WARNING
indicator LAMP
REPLACEMENT
indicator POWER
indicator
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Replacing the Projection Lamp
46Remove the lamp
cage.5Replace the lamp cage
(after changing the lamp).
13Turn off the main
power.2Disconnect the power
cord.
Unplug the power cord from the
AC socket.
Slide the lamp cage
cover out.
Slide the lamp cage
cover in.
Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow. Then
fasten the user service screw. Remove the securing screws
from the lamp cage. Hold the
lamp cage by the handle and
pull it towards you.
Turn over the projector and un-
fasten the user service screw
that secures the lamp cage
cover. Then slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow.Press POWER OFF. After the
cooling fan stops, turn off the
MAIN POWER switch.
Press the lamp cage firmly into
the lamp cage compartment.
Fasten the securing screws.
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User service
screw
Securing
screwSecuring
screw
User service
screw
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. Carefully change the lamp by following the steps below.
If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service of this
projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through an Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or
Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277).   
U.S.A. ONLY
Removing and installing the lamp unit
CAUTION
¥ Do not remove the lamp cage directly after operation of the projector. The lamp may be extremely hot. Wait at least one
hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp cage to fully cool before removing the lamp
cage.
¥ Be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp cage or the inside of
the projector.
¥ To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the steps below.
¥ Before or after replacing the lamp, be sure to clean the air filters. See page 37 for cleaning the air filters.
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