Sharp Xg Ph50x Projector User Manual

Useful Features
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Monitor Output Settings
When the Monitor Out has been set to “Enable”,
the monitor output is activated and power is con-
sumed even in the standby mode. It is recom-
mended that the Monitor Out be set to “Disable”
when it is not connected. This reduces power
consumption when the projector is in the standby
mode.
Menu operation  Page 58
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Description of Monitor Out
Description
The monitor output function is activated
ev en if the projector is in standby...

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Returning to the Default
Settings
This function allows you to initialize the settings
you have made in the projector.
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Options (2)” screen menu
Note
About the network settings
•“IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway”
and other network setting items are initialized.
The following items or menu cannot be initialized.
• “C. M. S.” menu
“Lightness”, “Chroma” and “Hue” respectively
saved for Custom 1-3 on the “C.M.S.” menu.
• “Fine Sync” menu
Special Modes
•...

Useful Features
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Selecting the On-screen
Display Language
The projector can switch the on-screen display
language among 11 languages: English, German,
Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portu-
guese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese.
Menu operation  Page 58
Example: “Language” screen menu
Using the Other Menus (“Language” and “Status” menus)
Overview of All Menu Set-
tings
This function can be used to display all the ad-
justed settings as a list on the screen.
Menu operation  Page 58
Example:...

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Cleaning the air vents and the intake vent cover
■Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the ex-
haust vent, the intake vents and the intake vent
cover (on the bottom of the projector).
Info
•If you want to clean the air vents and the intake
vent cover during projector operation, ensure
to press 
 on the projector or  on the
remote control and put the projector into standby
mode. After the cooling fan has stopped, un-
plug the power cord from the AC socket and
clean the air vents and the intake vent...

Appendix
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Power indicator
Lamp indicators 1, 2
T emperature warning indicator
Maintenance Indicators
Maintenance Indicators
■ The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector.
■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will ill\
uminate
red, and the projector will enter the standby mode. After the projector has entered the standby
mode, follow the procedures given below.
About the temperature warning indicator
If the temperature...

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Maintenance indicatorProblemCause Possible solution
T emperature
warning
indicator Normal
Abnormal
Off Red on
(Standby) The internal
temperature is
abnormally high.
Abnormal
•
 Blocked air intake •
Relocate the projector to an area
with proper ventilation. (See page
9.)
• Cooling fan break-
down
• Internal circuit failure
• Clogged air intake
• Clogged intake vent
cover •
Ta ke the projector to your nearest
Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer
or Service Center for repair. (See
page  101.)
• Clean the...

Appendix
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Lamp
■It is recommended that the lamp units (optional: AN-PH50LP1 and AN-PH50LP2) be replaced when the
remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant\
 deterioration in the picture
and color quality. The lamp life (percentage) can be checked with the on-screen display. See page  83.
■ Purchase a replacement lamp unit of type AN-PH50LP1 and AN-PH50LP2 from your place of pur-
chase, nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S....

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Regarding the Lamp
Optional
accessories
Lamp unit 1
AN-PH50LP1Removing and Installing
the Lamp Unit
Info
• Ensure the lamp unit is removed using the
handle. Ensure the glass surface of the
lamp unit or the inside of the projector are
not touched.
• To  avoid injury to yourself and damage to
the lamp, ensure to carefully follow the
steps below.
• Do not loosen other screws except for the
lamp unit cover and lamp unit.
(Only the silver screws are loosened.)
1Press  on the projector or
 on the remote...

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4Remove the lamp unit.
•Loosen the securing screws (two for
each lamp) from the lamp unit. Hold the
lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the
direction of the arrow. At this time, keep
the lamp unit horizontal and do not tilt it.
5Insert the new lamp unit.
•Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp
unit compartment. Fasten the securing
screws.
• Be sure that AN-PH50LP1 and AN-
PH50LP2 are respective type.
6Replace the lamp unit cover.
•Align the lamp unit cover and slide it to
close. Then...

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To  AC socket
Power cord
ON button
ENTER button
MENU button
H&V LENS 
SHIFT
button
Resetting the Lamp Timer
Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
Info
• Make sure to reset the lamp timer only
when replacing the lamp. If you reset the
lamp timer and continue to use the same
lamp, this may cause the lamp to become
damaged or explode.
1Connect the power cord.
• Plug the power cord into the AC socket
of the projector.
2Reset the lamp timer.
For Lamp 1
• When you reset the timer for AN-
PH50LP1,...