Sharp Xg P10xu Projector User Manual
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E-50 Appendix Appendix Optional wide and telephoto lenses from Sharp are also available for specialized application. Please see your local Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer for details on the AN-W6EZ and AN-T6EZ. (Refer to the lens operation manual when attaching the lens.) 100 Screen Project Distance Optional Lenses Tele-zoom lens AN-T6EZ Using the Carrying Handle CAUTION •Always put on the lens cap to prevent damage to the lens when transporting the projector. •Do not lift or carry the projector by the lens or the lens cap as this may damage the lens. Transporting the Projector Wide-zoom lens AN-W6EZ When transporting the projector, carry it by the carrying handle on the side. 15 10 20 8 6–11 2 (2.6–3.4 m) 12 –15 11 (3.65–4.86 m) 16 5–21 6 (5–6.56 m) (feet) AN-W6EZ Standard lens AN-T6EZ Carrying handle
E-51 Appendix Connection Pin Assignments Analog Computer 1 and 2 Signal Input Ports: 15-pin mini D-sub female connector Computer Input Analog 1. Video input (red) 2. Video input (green/sync on green) 3. Video input (blue) 4. Reserve input 1 5. Composite sync 6. Earth (red) 7. Earth (green/sync on green) 8. Earth (blue)9. Not connected 10. GND 11. GND 12. Bi-directional data 13. Horizontal sync signal 14. Vertical sync signal 15. Data clock 1 155 6 11 10 Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference 1 CD Not connected 2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit 4 ER Not connected 5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit 6 DR Data Set Ready Output Not connected 7 RS Request to Send Output Connected to internal circuit 8 CS Clear to Send Input Connected to internal circuit 9 CI Not connected Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference 1 VCC3.3V (Reserved) Output Not connected 2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit 4 EXIR Detector of Option Unit Input Not connected (Reserved) 5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit 6 ERX IR Receive Signal from Input Not connected IR Amplifier (Reserved) 7 RS Request to Send Output Connected to internal circuit 8 CS Clear to Send Input Connected to internal circuit 9 ETX IR Transmit Signal Output Not connected (Reserved) RS-232C Terminal: 9-pin Mini DIN connector 68 4 97 3 5 21 RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable 15 6 9
E-52 Appendix PC control A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately) to the projector. (See page 14 for connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table. Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard. Baud rate: 9,600 bps Data length: 8 bits Parity bit: NON Stop bit: 1 bit Flow control: None Basic format Commands from the computer are sent in the following order: command, parameter, and return code. After the projector processes the command from the computer, it sends a response code to the computer. RS-232C Port Specifications Return code (0DH) C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 Response code format Normal response O KReturn code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) E R R Return code (0DH) Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits Command format When more than one code is being sent, send each command only after the OK response code for the previous command from the projector is verified. •When using the computer control function of the projector, the projector operating status cannot be read to the computer. Therefore, confirm the status by transmitting the display commands for each adjustment menu and checking the status with the On-screen Display. If the projector receives a command other than a menu display command, it will execute the com- mand without displaying the On-screen Display. Commands EXAMPLE •When “BRIGHT” of INPUT 1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT is set to 10. → ←RABR 1 0_OK Projector Computer CONTROL ITEMCOMMAND C1 P P I I I I V M M L LO O R R V C O U U N NW W G G E H L T T F ZR R B B D K A E E O O_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ * *_ _ _ _ _ _ * _ _ * *0 1 1 2 1 0 * 0 1 * *POWER OFF (STANDBY) POWER ON INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 (VIDEO) INPUT CHECK VOLUME (00 – 60) MUTE OFF MUTE ON LENS FOCUS (30 – 30) LENS ZOOM (30 – 30) KEYSTONE (127 – 127) C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS INPUT SWITCHING POWER SETTING LENS ADJUSTMENT VOLUME ADJUSTMENT E KYS**** N LDS DIGITAL SHIFT (96 – 96)_* ** INPUT CHECKINPUT 1 SIGNAL TYPE SELECTION INPUT 1 I/P CONVERSION INPUT 1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENTCONTROL ITEMCOMMAND C1 I I R R R R R R R R R R R RA A A A A A A A A A A A A AS S I I C P B R B C T S R RI I P P T I R D E O I H E E_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ * * * * * * * _ __ _ _ _ * * * * * * * * _ _1 2 0 1 * * * * * * * * 0 1RGB COMPONENT INTERLACED PROGRESSIVE COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3) CONTRAST (30 – 30) BRIGHT (30 – 30) RED (30 – 30) BLUE (30 – 30) COLOR (30 – 30) TINT (30 – 30) SHARPNESS (30 – 30) INPUT 1 DISPLAY RESET C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS
E-53 Appendix RS-232C Port Specifications CONTROL ITEMCOMMAND C1 I I R R R R R R R R R R R R V V V V V V V V V V V V A A A A A A A A I I I I I I M M I I I I I I I IB B B B B B B B B B B B B B A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A D N N A A A A E E M M M M M M M MS S I I C P B R B C T S R R I I C P B C T S R B R R B T B R R D D J C P H V R R M M B B B B D D A AI I P P T I R D E O I H E E P P T I R O I H D E E E L E A E E J J S L H P P E E S L K K O O I I S S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ * _ * _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ * * * * * * * _ _ _ _ _ * * * * * * * _ _ * * * _ _ _ _ _ * * * * _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ * * * * * * * * _ _ _ _ * * * * * * * * _ _ * * * _ _ _ _ _ * * * * _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1 2 0 1 * * * * * * * * 0 1 0 1 * * * * * * * * 0 1 * * * 0 1 0 1 1 * * * * 0 1 * * 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1RGB COMPONENT INTERLACED PROGRESSIVE COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3) CONTRAST (30 – 30) BRIGHT (30 – 30) RED (30 – 30) BLUE (30 – 30) COLOR (30 – 30) TINT (30 – 30) SHARPNESS (30 – 30) INPUT 2 DISPLAY RESET INTERLACED PROGRESSIVE COLOR TEMPERATURE (3 – 3) CONTRAST (30 – 30) BRIGHT (30 – 30) COLOR (30 – 30) TINT (30 – 30) SHARPNESS (30 – 30) RED (30 – 30) BLUE (30 – 30) VIDEO DISPLAY RESET BALANCE (30 – 30) TREBLE (30 – 30) BASS (30 – 30) AUDIO DISPLAY RESET AUTO SYNC OFF AUTO SYNC ON AUTO SYNC START CLOCK (150 – 150) PHASE (60 – 60) H-POS (150 – 150) V-POS (60 – 60) COMPUTER INPUT DISPLAY RESET SAVE SETTING (1–7) SELECT SETTING (1–7) BLACK SCREEN OFF BLACK SCREEN ON BLACK SCREEN DISPLAY OFF BLACK SCREEN DISPLAY ON OSD DISPLAY OFF OSD DISPLAY ON AUTO SYNC DISPLAY OFF AUTO SYNC DISPLAY ON C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTSCONTROL ITEMCOMMAND C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS M M M M M S I I I I I I I A A K M M M M M M M M M M M G G G G G G G G R R R R R R R R R I I I I N NE E E E E Y M M M M M M M P P E E E E E E E E E E E E A A A A A A A A A A A B B B A A A M M M M F FS S S S S S B B B B S S S O O Y L L L L L L L L L L L M M M M M M M M S S S S S S S S S R R I I I IY Y Y Y Y E G G G G I I I W W L A A A A A A A A A A A R R R R V V V V R R R R R R V V V E E N N L L_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 0 1 * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 1AUTO PAL (50/60 Hz) SECAM NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 DISPLAY SHARP CUSTOM BLUE NONE SHARP CUSTOM NONE AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER ON LEVEL SETTING (02) ENGLISH DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS FRANÇAIS ITALIANO SVENSKA PORTUGUÊS STANDARD GAMMA1 GAMMA2 CUSTOM STANDARD GAMMA1 GAMMA2 CUSTOM NORMAL WIDE/FIT TO SCREEN DOT BY DOT/NORMAL (WIDE) NORMAL WIDE/FIT TO SCREEN DOT BY DOT/NORMAL (WIDE) NORMAL WIDE NORMAL (WIDE) REVERSE OFF REVERSE ON INVERT OFF INVERT ON FILTER OFF FILTER ON VIDEO SYSTEM SELECTION VIDEO CONFIRMATION BACKGROUND SELECTION STARTUP IMAGE SELECTION AUTO POWER OFF KEYLOCK INPUT2 SIGNAL TYPE SELECTION INPUT2 I/P CONVERSION INPUT 2 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT INPUT 3 (VIDEO) IMAGE ADJUSTMENT INPUT 3 (VIDEO) I/P CONVERSION INPUT 1 RESIZE LANGUAGE SELECTION INPUT 1/2 GAMMA SELECTION INPUT 3 (VIDEO) GAMMA SELECTION INPUT2 RESIZE INPUT 3 (VIDEO) RESIZE SCREEN SETTING NOISE FILTER INPUT AUTO SYNCHRONIZATION INPUT ADJUSTMENT SCREEN MODE MEMORY BLACK SCREEN ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING AUDIO ADJUSTMENT •If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space. If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS. •INPUT ADJUSTMENT can only be set in the displayed computer mode. •Noise may appear when used with certain computers. Set the NOISE FILTER to ON using the RS-232C command.
E-54 Appendix Wired Remote Control Terminal Specifications Specifications of wired remote control input • ø3.5 mm minijack • External: 5 V (1 A) • Internal: GND Function and transmission codes POWER ON POWER OFF VOLUME VOLUME MUTE MENU LENS TOOLS BLACK SCREEN ENTERUNDO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C5 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 C6 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 C7 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 C8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 C9 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 C10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 C11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 C12 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 C13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C15 No. Control Item System Code Data Code External Code (Function)INPUT FREEZE ENLARGE AUTO SYNC ADJUST ∂ ADJUST ƒ ADJUST ß ADJUST © RESIZE GAMMA 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C5 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 C6 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 C7 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 C8 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 C9 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 C10 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 C11 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 C12 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 C13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C15 No. Control Item System Code Data Code External Code (Function) •To operate the mouse, left-click and right-click functions through the wired remote control input, connect the cable from the WIRED REMOTE control input terminal on the projector to the remote control. The codes for these functions are complex and are, therefore, not listed here. Wired remote control function code 10110********10 C1 System Code C5 C6 Data Code C13 C14 C15 •System codes C1 to C5 are fixed at “10110”. •Codes C14 and C15 are reverse confirmation bits, with “10” indicating “Front” and “01” indicating “Rear”. LSB MSB Sharp remote control signal format Transmission format: 15-bit format Wave form of output signal: Output using Pulse Position Modulation DDDDDDDDDDDDD 67.5 ms 67.5 ms “0” “1” “0” D “0” “0” “0” “1”T0T1 t t 26.4 µs •t 264 µs •T 0 1.05 ms •T 1 2.10 ms Transmission control code 15 bitExample of Reverse D to •Pulse carrier frequency 455/12 kHz •Duty ratio 1:1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 System Address D to D Common Data Bit Reverse in DFunction Key Data BitData Expansion Data Deter- minationMaskC15 C1 1 DC2 0C3 1C4 1C5 0C6 1C7 0C8 0C9 0C10 0C11 0C12 0C13 0C14 1C15 0 C1 1 DC2 0C3 1C4 1C5 0C6 0C7 1C8 1C9 1C10 1C11 1C12 1C13 1C14 0C15 1
E-55 Appendix Horizontal Frequency: 15–126kHz Vertical Frequency: 43–200 Hz Pixel Clock: 12–230 MHz* Compatible with sync on green and composite sync signals UXGA (1,600 1,200) compatible in advanced intelligent compression AICS (Advanced Intelligent Compression and Expansion System) resizing technology Computer Compatibility Chart PC/ MAC/ WSHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz) VGA PCPC SVGA XGAVESA Standard Resolution 640 350 1,152 864 1,152 882 1,280 1,024 720 350 640 400 720 400 640 480 800 600 1,024 768Display Upscale True 27.0 60 27.0 60 27.0 60 60 31.5 70 31.5 70 31.5 70 31.5 60 34.7 70 37.9 72 37.5 75 43.3 85 47.9 90 53.0 100 61.8 120 78.5 150 80.9 160 100.4 200 31.4 50 35.1 56 37.9 60 44.5 70 48.1 72 46.9 75 53.7 85 56.8 90 64.0 100 77.2 120 98.3 150 102.1 160 125.6 200 98.8 120 31.5 70 37.9 85 37.9 27.085 37.9 85 26.2 50PC/ MAC/ WSHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz) Resolution Display Advanced Intelligent Compression 54.3 60 67.5 75 75.7 80 77.3 85 111.1 120 65.9 72 54.8 60 67.4 74 64.0 60 1,600 1,200VESA Standard SXGA UXGA 91.1 85 74.7 52 75.7 75 78.1 74 74.6 70 81.3 65 90.1 72 93.8 75 106.3 8575.0 60 108.4 100 87.5 70 MAC 16" MAC 21" HP (WS) WS PC/ MAC 13" PC/ MAC 19" PC/ MAC 21" PC (WS) SGI (WS) SUN (WS)Intelligent Compression 640 480 832 624Upscale Upscale 34.9 1,152 870 68.567 1,280 1,02460.0 75 1,280 1,02478.1 72 60.0 60 1,024 768 1,280 960 VGA SVGA SXGA SXGA SXGA XGA True Advanced Intelligent Compression Advanced Intelligent Compression 48.4 60 80.075 46.8 75 1,280 1,02453.5 50 76.8 72 85.9 85 1,152 90060.9 66 71.9 76 49.6 75 75 90.2 100 64.0 70 64.1 72 113.2 140 125.6 15035.5 43 40.3 50 58.1 72 68.7 85 73.5 90 77.2 96 80.6 100 56.5 70 •This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur, turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the display data in “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computer’s operation manual. •This projector can receive 640 350 VESA format VGA signals, however, “640 400” will appear on the screen. •When receiving 1,600 1,200 VESA format UXGA signals, sampling occurs and the image is displayed with 1,024 lines, causing part of the image to be blocked.
E-56 Appendix Specifications Product type Model Video system Display method LCD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Component input signal Horizontal resolution Audio output Computer RGB input signal Pixel clock Vertical frequency Horizontal frequency Computer control signal Speaker system Rated voltage Input current Rated frequency Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Cabinet I/R carrier frequency Laser pointer of remote control Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) Supplied accessories Replacement partsLCD Projector XG-P10XU PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/DTV 480P/DTV 720P/DTV 1080I LCD panel 3, RGB optical shutter method Panel size: 1.3 (20.0 [H] 26.6 [W] mm) Display method: Translucent TN liquid crystal panel Drive method: TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix panel No. of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H] 768 [V]) 1–1.3 zoom lens, F1.7–2.3, f 49.1–63.8 mm 200 W UHP lamp 250:1 RCA Connector: VIDEO, composite video, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated RCA Connector: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms more than 22 kΩ (stereo) 4-pin Mini DIN connector Y (luminance signal): 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated C (chrominance signal): Burst 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated BNC Connector (INPUT 1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω terminated P B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated 520 TV lines (video input), 750 TV lines (DTV 720P input, Dot by Dot) 2 W 2 W (stereo) 15- PIN MINI D-SUB CONNECTOR (INPUT 1, 2), 5 BNC CONNECTOR (INPUT 1): RGB separate/composite sync/sync on green type analog input: 0–0.7 Vp-p, positive, 75 Ω terminated S TEREO MINIJACK: AUDIO, 0.5 Vrms, more than 22 kΩ (stereo) HORIZONTAL SYNC. SIGNAL: TTL level (positive/negative) or composite sync (Apple only) VERTICAL SYNC. SIGNAL: Same as above 12–230 MHz 43–200 Hz 15–126 kHz 9-pin Mini DIN male connector (RS-232C Input Port) 1 31⁄32 (5 cm) round 2 AC 110–120/220–240 V 3.2 A/1.6 A 50/60 Hz 300 W 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) 4°F to 140°F (20°C to 60°C) Plastic 38 kHz Wave length: 650 nm / Max. output: 1 mW / Class II Laser Product 10 9⁄32 (W) 5 15⁄32 (H) 14 1⁄64 (D) (261 139 356 mm) (main body only) 10 9⁄32 (W) 6 9⁄64 (H) 16 13⁄64 (D) (261 156 411.5 mm) (including adjustment feet and projecting parts) 16.1 lbs. (7.3 kg) Remote control, Two AA size batteries, Power cord (11 10, 3.6 m), Computer RGB cable (9 10, 3 m), Computer audio cable (9 10, 3 m), Three BNC-RCA adaptors, PS/2 mouse control cable (3 3, 1 m), USB mouse control cable (4 11, 1.5 m), DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable (6 45⁄64, 15 cm), Remote mouse receiver, Extra air filter, Lens cap (attached), CD- ROM, LCD projector operation manual, LCD projector quick reference, Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual Standard lens unit (CLNS-0169CE02), Lamp unit (Lamp/cage module) (BQC-XGP10XU/1), Remote control (RRMCG1585CESA), AA size batteries, Power cord (QACCU5013CEZZ), Computer RGB cable (QCNW-5304CEZZ), Computer audio cable (QCNW-4870CEZZ), BNC-RCA adaptors (QPLGJ0107GEZZ), PS/2 mouse control cable (QCNW-5113CEZZ), USB mouse control cable (QCNW-5680CEZZ), DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable (QCNW- 5288CEZZ), Remote mouse receiver (RUNTK0673CEZZ), Air filter (PFILD0088CEZZ), Lens cap (PCAPH1056CESA), CD-ROM (UDSKA0022CEN1), LCD projector operation manual (TINS-7052CEZZ), LCD projector quick reference (TINS-7053CEZZ), Sharp Advanced Presentation Software operation manual (TINS-7054CEZZ) This unit has some inactive TFTs within acceptable tolerances which may result in illuminated or inactive dots on the picture screen. This will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit. If you have any questions about this matter, please call toll free 1-888- GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277). U.S.A. ONLY This SHARP projector uses LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels. These very sophisticated panels contain 786,432 pixels ( RGB) TFTs (Thin Film Transistors). As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must conform to. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
E-57 Appendix Dimensions Units: inches (mm) Rear View 11 1/16 (281) 14 1/64 (356) 2 3/16 (55.5) 5 15/32 (139) 2 3/8 (60.5) 2 5/64 (53) 3/4 (19) 43/64 (17) 3 3/16 (81) 10 9/32 (261) 1 9/64 (29)5/32 (4) 7 53/64 (199) Top View Side View Front View Bottom View
E-58 Appendix Guide to Effective Presentations Electronic presentations are one of the most effective tools presenters can use to persuade an audience. There are several ways to enhance your presentation and maximize your effectiveness. The following are guidelines to help you create and deliver a dynamic presentation. a. Types of Presentations Computer Presentations •To present basic information such as graphs, spreadsheets, documents and images, use word processing and spreadsheet applications. •To convey more complex information and create more dynamic presentations which allow you to control the pace of your delivery, utilize software such as Astound ®, Freelance®, Persuasion® or PowerPoint®. •For high-end multimedia and interactive presentations, use software such as Macromedia Director ®. •Astound®, Freelance®, Persuasion®, PowerPoint® and Macromedia Director® are trademarks of their respective companies. Video Presentations Use of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player and laser disc player, can be effective for delivering instructional or illustrative information that is difficult to present. Digital Cameras and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) For highly compact and portable presentations, digital still cameras, digital video cameras, document cameras and PDAs are ideal for transferring data without cumbersome conversions. Multimedia Presentations You can integrate all of the above methods for a full multimedia presentation including video, audio, computer applications and World Wide Web information. b. Creative Presentations Oftentimes presenters do not take advantage of the many subtle ways they can manipulate their electronic slides to more effectively persuade the audience. Color has a great effect on the audience during a presentation. When used correctly and legibly, studies show that background and foreground colors establish an emotional tone for a presentation, help viewers understand and retain information, and influence an audience to take a desired course of action. Color Considerations•Choose legible colors. •Text and graphics colors need sufficient contrast. •Use darker colors for the background since a lighter background can create uncomfortable glare. (Yellow on black creates an ideal contrast.) Yellow on Black 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
E-59 Appendix Guide to Effective Presentations Red Blue Green Black Presentation from SHARPOne of the most common mistakes in any type of presentation visual is the selection of type fonts that are too small, too thin, or hard to read. •Background colors can subconsciously affect the audience: Red—increases viewers’ pulse and breathing and encourages risk taking but can also be associated with financial loss. Blue—has a calming and conservative affect on the audience but can also create boredom among corporate audiences that are often inundated with this background color. Green—stimulates interaction. Black—conveys finality and certainty. Use it as a transitional color between slides when moving from one idea to another. •Foreground colors create a major impact on how well an audience understands and remembers a message. •Use one or two bright colors for emphasis. •Highlight important messages. •The eye has a difficult time reading certain colored text on certain colored backgrounds. For example, text and background colors in red and green, and blue and black make for difficult viewing. •Colorblind individuals may find it difficult to distinguish between red and green, brown and green, and purple and blue. Avoid using these colors together. Fonts •One of the most common mistakes in any type of presentation visual is the selection of type fonts that are too small, too thin, or too difficult to read. •If you are not sure how well a given font will read on a screen at various sizes, try this: Draw a 6 8 box on a piece of paper and print out several lines of text inside the box with your computer printer at 300 or 600 dpi resolution. Vary the sizes of text to simulate headline, body and text call-outs for any charts or graphs. Hold the printout at arm’s length. This is how your text will look on a 4 (1.2 meter)-wide screen at 10 (3 meters), on a 7.5 (2.3 meter)-wide screen at 20 (6.1 meters) and a 12 (3.7 meter)-wide screen at 30 (9.1 meters). If you cannot read the text easily, you should put less copy on your visuals or use larger typefaces. •Design your visuals so that they are visible by the viewer in the last row. •Nothing will ruin your presentation faster than misspelled words. Take the time to proofread and edit your work before your visuals become a permanent part of your presentation. •Mixed case text is easier to read than text which is displayed in capital letters. •Another important attribute of fonts is whether any particular face is serif or sans-serif. Serifs are small, usually horizontal cross strokes that are added to the end of a letter’s main strokes. Because of their ability to coax the eye along the line of type, fonts with serifs are generally acknowledged to be more readable. Sans-serif Serif