Sharp Xg P25x Projector User Manual

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Setup & Connections
Projecting Computer Images
• This projector uses a 5 BNC computer input to prevent deterioration of image quality.
• Connect the R (PR), G/G sync (Y), B (PB), HD/C sync and VD cables (sold separately) to the correct input
terminals on the projector and an RGB switcher (sold separately) connected to the computer, or connect a 5
BNC cable (sold separately) directly from the input terminals on the projector to the computer.
Connecting to an external RGB switcher or other compatible...

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Setup & Connections
Projecting Computer Images
Connecting to a computer using the RS-232C PortWhen the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C serial control cable (cross
type, sold separately), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector.
See pages
68,69 and 70 for details.
Connect an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, sold separately) to the serial port on the computer.
See page 
67 for recommended connection of an...

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Setup & Connections
Watching Video  Images
Connecting to a VCR, laser disc player and other audiovisual
equipment using the standard video Input
S-video cable (sold separately)
Video cable (sold separately)
1
2
Audio cable (sold separately)To S-video output terminal
To video output terminal
    To audio output terminals
VCR
or
Laser disc playerExample
1Connect the yellow RCA connectors to the corresponding yellow VIDEO INPUT 4 terminal on the projector and
the Video output terminal on the video...

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Setup & Connections
Watching Component Video Images
Connecting to a DVD video player, DTV* decoder and other
component video equipment using the 5 BNC Input
4 To audio output terminals
13
Three BNC-RCA adaptorsDTV decoder
or
DVD video player
Example
Audio cable
(ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA
cable, commercially available)
2To analog component output terminals Component cable (sold separately)
CAUTION• Always turn off the projector before connecting to video
equipment, in order to protect both the...

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Setup & Connections
Power ON/OFF
Press POWER ON.
Press POWER OFF.
On-screen Display• The blinking green LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator
shows that the lamp is warming up. Wait until the
indicator stops blinking before operating the projector.
• If the power is turned off and then immediately turned
on again, it may take a short while before the lamp
turns on.
• After the projector is unpacked and turned on for the first
time, a slight odor may be emitted from the exhaust vent.
This odor will soon...

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Setup & Connections
Setting Up the Screen
1
Using the Adjustment Feet
3
2
Press foot releases. Adjust height of projector
and remove hands from
foot releases.Rotate feet to make minor changes.
• The projector is adjustable up to approximately 10° from the standard position.
• When the height of the projector is adjusted, the image may become distorted (keystoned), depending on the relative
positions of the projector and the screen.
• Do not press the foot releases when the adjustment feet are...

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Setup & Connections
LENS Button
Projector Remote controlDigital Image Adjustments
This function can be used to adjust the focus, zoom,
keystone, v-size and digital shift settings.
1PressLENSto select mode. Each timeLENSis
pressed, the screen changes as shown on the left.
2PressENTERto display test
pattern.
3Press∂/ƒ/ß/©to make
adjustments.
4a. PressLENSuntil normal screen appears.
b. To reset the “KEYSTONE”, “V-SIZE” and
“DIGITAL SHIFT” setting, pressUNDO.
• Do not touch the lens when adjusting the...

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Setup & Connections
Adjusting the Projection Distance
Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image.
Move the projector forward or backward if the edges of the image are distorted.
• The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be
distorted, making viewing difficult.
• Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light...

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Setup & Connections
Adjusting the Projection Distance
Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position
• This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the projection height.
• Adjust to match the setup configuration.
Screen size: 100 inches (254 cm)
STRETCH Mode: 16:9
Standard Lens as an example
Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position (Ceiling Mount)
When the projector is in the inverted position, use the upper edge of the screen as the base line, and exchange
the lower and upper lens...

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Setup & Connections
Adjusting the Projection Distance
Standard Lens
Throw distance ratio
1:1.8 to 2.4
NORMAL Mode (4:3)
300
200
150
133
106
100
92
84
72
60
40261
174
131
116
92
87
80
73
63
52
35147
98
74
65
52
49
45
41
35
29
2052 5
34 8
26 2
23 3
18 4
17 4
15 7
14 4
12 5
10 2
6 6(16.0 m)
(10.6 m)
(8.0 m)
(7.1 m)
(5.6 m)
(5.3 m)
(4.8 m)
(4.4 m)
(3.8 m)
(3.1 m)
(2.0 m)Diag. WidthScreen size (4:3) (X)
HeightProjection distance (L)
Maximum (l1)40...