Sharp Xg Ph70x N Projector User Manual

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Special Mode Setting
Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and
the correct resolution mode is automatically se-
lected. However, for some signals, the optimal
resolution mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine
Sync” menu may need to be selected to match
the computer display mode.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Fine Sync”  screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Note
• If your computer displays patterns which repeat
ev ery other line (horizontal stripes), flickering
may occur which makes the image hard to see.
• See “Checking the Input Signal” on page  70 for
information on the currently selected input sig-
nal.
Selecting Adjustment Set-
tings
Adjustment settings stored in the projector can
be easily accessed.
Menu operation   Page  58
Example: “Fine Sync”  screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Note
• If a memory has not been set, a resolution and
frequency setting will not be displayed.
• When selecting a stored adjustment setting with
“Select Setting”, you can set the projector in the
stored adjustments. 
						

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Auto Sync Adjustment
Used to automatically adjust a computer image.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Fine Sync”  screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of  Auto Sync  Adjustment
Note
•A uto Sync adjustment is also performed by
pressing 
  on the projector or  on the
remote control.
• The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time
to complete, depending on the image of the
computer connected to the projector.
• When the optimum image cannot be achieved
with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual adjust-
ments. (See page  68.)
• When 
 is pressed while “Auto Sync” is “OFF”
or “High Speed”, Auto Sync will be executed in
“High Speed” mode. If the button is pressed
again within one minute, Auto Sync will be ex-
ecuted in “Normal” mode.
Checking the Input Signal
Menu operation   Page  56
Example: “Fine Sync”  screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Note
• The projector will display the number of scanned
lines available from audio-visual equipment
such as a DVD player or Digital Video.
• The projector will display the resolution when
connecting the computer.
Selectable items 
OFF
Normal
High Speed
Description
Auto Sync adjustment is not automati-
cally performed.
Auto Sync adjustment will occur when
the projector is turned on or when the
input signals are switched, when
connected to a computer.
“Normal” takes more time than “High
Speed” for more accurate Auto Sync
adjustment.
Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu) 
						

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Auto Sync Display Function
Used to set the display during Auto Sync.
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Auto Sync Display
Description
The image set as a background image
is projected. See page  77.
The computer image being adjusted is
displayed.
Selectable items
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You can adjust the projector’s audio to your preferences using the “Audio” menu.
A udio Adjustment (“Audio” menu)
Adjusting the Audio
This function allows you to adjust the projector’s
audio.
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Audio” screen menu
Description of Adjustment Items
Selectable itemsPress  \ Press |
Note
•To  reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” and
press 
.
Increased audio from
the right speakerFor stronger treble
For stronger bass
Balance
T reble
Bass Increased audio fromthe left speakerFor weaker treble
For weaker bass
Setting the Audio Output Type
This function determines whether the audio level
output from the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is fixed
or variable by linking with VOLUME.
Menu operation  
Page  58
Example: “Audio” screen menu
Description of Audio Out Settings
Info
•When “Audio Out” has been set to “VAO”, first make
sure to lower the volume of the projector before turn-
ing the power on or off and when switching the input.
Note
When the projector is connected to audio equip-
ment:
•It is recommended that “FAO” be selected on “Audio
Out”. Because the audio signal from the audio equip-
ment does not vary in strength with the volume level
of the projector, you can enjoy better sound.
•When “FAO” be selected on “Audio Out”, video and
audio may not synchronize.
-When connecting audio equipment that has a func-
tion for adjusting audio delay time, adjust the de-
lay time for synchronizing video and audio.
- When the audio equipment does not have such a
function and the unsynchronized video and audio
bothers you, select “VAO” on “Audio Out”. Select-
ing “VAO” synchronizes video and audio automati-
cally.
Description
Audio output that does not vary in
strength with the volume level of the
source projector.
Audio output that varies in strength with
the volume level of the source projec-
tor.
Selectable items
FA O
(Fixed Audio
Output)
VA O
(Variable
Audio Output) 
						

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Speaker Setting
This function allows you to turn the audio out-
put of the internal speaker on or off when the
projector is connected to an external amplifier.
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Audio” screen menu
Description of Speaker Settings
Selectable items
ON
OFF Description
The audio signal is output from the internalspeaker.
The audio signal is not output from the
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Using the “Options (1)” Menu
You can use the “Options (1)” menu to enhance the usage for the projector.
Displaying Dual Pictures
(Pict in Pict )
The Pict in Pict (picture in picture) function allows you to
display two pictures on the same screen. You can display
the image input from INPUT 4 or 5 as an inset picture over-
lapping the main picture input from INPUT 1, 2 or 3.
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Note
•You can press  on the projector or ,
  on the remote control to select the inset
picture image.
• You can press  ' /  "  /  \  /  |  on the projector or
on the remote control to change the location of
the inset picture image.
(The inset picture frame will be displayed. To dis-
play the inset picture to the desired position, move
the frame and press 
  on the projector or 
on the remote control.)•Inset picture can only be displayed in composite
video or S-video signal of NTSC/PAL/SECAM.
• The audio of the inset picture will come out of
the projector’s speakers.
• While the “Pict in Pict” function is working, the
“FREEZE” function only works for the inset picture.
•
The “Pict in Pict” function does not work when the
f ollowing signals are input to the main picture.
− UXGA/SXGA+/SXGA/WXGA signal
−480 I/480P/540P/576 I/576P/720P/1035P/1080 I signal− Interlaced RGB signal
−All signals (when “Resize” is set to “Dot by Dot”)−No signal (or when the resolution or refresh rate
(vertical frequency) of the signal is changed)
Setting the Resize Mode
Depending on the input signal, you can select
the screen image.
Menu operation   Page  58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Selectable Items of Resize Mode
Note
• For details of the Resize mode, see pages  48
and  49.
• You can also press 
 on the remote control
to change the resize mode. (See page  48.)
When inputting RGB signal
Normal
Full
Dot By DotBorder
Stretch When inputting DTV/video
signalNormal
Full
BorderStretch
Smart Stretch 
						

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Shifting the Projected Im-
age Vertically (Digital
Shift)
For easier viewing, this function shifts the im-
age projected on the screen up or down elimi-
nating either the upper or lower black band found
in 16:9 and other wide aspect ratios.
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Digital Shift
Note
•The “Digital Shift” function works with the
“NORMAL”, “BORDER”, “STRETCH” or “SMART
STRETCH” image. (See page  49.)
Press  \
Shifts the projected image
down.Press  |
Shifts the projected image
up.
Setting On-screen Display
This function allows you to turn the on-screen
messages on or off.
Menu operation   Page  58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of OSD Display Settings
Note
• While “Keylock Level” is “Level A” or “Level B”,
pressing 
 displays “All buttons on
Projector are locked.” despite the “OSD Display”
setting.
DescriptionAll on-screen displays are displayed.
INPUT/VOLUME/MUTE/BLACK SCREEN/
FREEZE/AUTO SYNC/ENLARGE/ “An in-
v alid button has been pressed.” are not dis-
played.
All on-screen displays are not displayed. (ex-
cept the menu, H & V LENS SHIFT, KEY-
STONE, FOCUS, ZOOM, “All buttons on Pro-
jector are locked.” and warning displays)
Selectable items
 Normal
Level A
Level B 
						

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Using the “Options (1)” Menu
Setting the Video System
The video input system mode is factory preset
to “Auto”; however, a clear picture from the con-
nected audio-visual equipment may not be re-
ceived, depending on the video signal difference.
In that case, switch the video signal.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 4 (video) mode
Description of Video Systems
Note
• The video signal can only be set in INPUT 4 or
INPUT 5 mode.
• When “Video System” is set to “Auto”, you may
not receive a clear picture due to signal differ-
ences. Should this occur, switch to the video
system of the source signal.
• While “Video System” is set to “Auto”, when
PAL-M or PAL-N signal is input, the image from
P AL signal will be displayed.
Description
When connected to PAL video equipment.
When connected to SECAM video equipment.When reproducing NTSC signals in PAL
video equipment.
When connected to NTSC video equipment.
Selectable items
PAL (50/60 Hz)
SECAM
NTSC4.43
NTSC3.58
Capturing Projected Images
This projector allows you to capture projected
images (RGB signals) and set them as a startup
image, or background image when no signals are
being received.
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Note
•Images can be captured only when they are
from XGA (1024  × 768) non-interlace signals in
INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 mode with
“RESIZE” set to “Normal”.
• The saved image is reduced to 256 colors.
• Images from equipment connected to INPUT 4
or INPUT 5 terminal cannot be captured.
• Only one image can be captured and saved.
• The color of images may differ before and after
saving if an image is captured on which image
adjustment has been performed using the
“C.M.S.” function.
• To  delete the captured image, select “Delete”,
and then press 
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Selecting the Background
Image
Menu operation  Page  58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of  Background Images
Note
• You can set a captured image as a background
image by selecting “Custom”.
• When “Custom” is selected, an image saved us-
ing “Image Capture” can be displayed as a back-
ground image.
Selectable items
Logo
Custom
Blue
None Description
Default image
User customized image (e.g. company logo)
Blue screen
Black screen
Selecting the Startup Image
Menu operation  
Page  58
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Startup Images
Note
•You can set a captured image as a startup im-
age by selecting “Custom”.
• When “Custom” is selected, an image saved
using “Image Capture” can be displayed as a
startup image.
Selectable items
Logo
Custom
None Description
Default image
User customized image (e.g. company logo)
Black screen 
						

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Using the “Options (1)” Menu
Eco Mode
Menu operation  Page  56
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Eco Mode
* This is a reference value and is not guaranteed.
Note
• When “Eco Mode” is set to “ON”, the power con-
sumption will decrease and the lamp life will
extend. (Projection brightness decreases ap-
proximately 14%.)
Brightness
Approx.
86%
100%
Selectable items
ON
OFF
Power consumption
(When using AC 100V)
Approx. 570 W
650 W Lamp life
Approx.
2,500 hours*
Approx.
2,000 hours*
Detecting the Input Sig-
nals Automatically
Menu operation  
Page  56
Example: “Options (1)” screen menu for
INPUT 1 (RGB) mode
Description of Auto Search
Selectable items
ON
OFF Description
Automatically searches for and switches to
the input mode in which signals are being
received.
“Auto Search” does not function.
Note
• While the “Auto Search” function is detecting
the input signal, pressing a button on the pro-
jector or the remote control stops the “Auto
Search” function.  After the “Auto Search” func-
tion finishes completely, press the desired button.