Sharp Xg Ph70x Projector User Manual

Connections
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Connecting with a DVI Digital Cable
The projector employs the DVI digital input terminal for direct input of digital video signals
from a computer.
Note
•When connecting the projector to a computer in this way, select “D. PC RGB” for “Signal Type” in the
“Picture” menu.
• When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable, the volume level will be half of when using the ø3.5 mm
stereo audio cable.
ComputerSide view
ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable 
(commercially available or available as 
Sharp...

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Connecting to Video Equipment
Before connecting, ensure the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet is unplugged,
and that the devices to be connected are turned off. After making all connections, turn on the
projector and then the other devices.
The projector has a DVD digital terminal, computer -RGB/component  terminal, S-video terminal
and  video  terminal for video input. Refer to the listed illustrations on how to connect audio-
visual equipment.
If your audio-visual equipment has an RGB...

Connections
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Connecting to Video Equipment That Has a DVI Output
Terminal with a DVI Digital Cable
Use a DVI Digital cable when connecting video equipment with the DVI output terminal such
as DVD players to the INPUT 3 terminal.
Note
•Select the input signal type of the video equipment. See page  63.
To INPUT 3 terminal 
DVI Digital cable 
(commercially available) 
To audio output 
terminals
To AUDIO input 
(2, 3) terminal 
ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable 
(commercially available)
To  DVI...

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Connecting to RGB Video Equipment with a 5 RCA RGB
Cable
Use a 5 RCA RGB cable when connecting the RGB video equipment such as DVD players and
DTV* decoders to the INPUT 2 terminals.
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United
States.
Note
• When connecting the projector to the video equipment in this way, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” in the
“Picture” menu. See page  63.
• The HD/C sync and VD terminals may be used depending on the specifications of...

Connections
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Connecting to Video Equipment That Has Component
Output Terminals
When connecting the video equipment that has component output terminals \
to the INPUT 1
terminal, use the 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (optional: AN-C3CP2).
When connecting the video equipment that has component output terminals \
to the INPUT 2
terminals, use the BNC to RCA adaptors (commercially available).
Note
•ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) is required for audio input.
• Select...

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Connecting with an S-video Cable or a Composite Video Cable
Connect the video equipment to the INPUT 4 or 5 terminal using the S-vid\
eo cable or com-
posite video cable (commercially available).
Note
•The S-video signal input to the S-VIDEO terminal is separated into color and luminance signals for real-
izing a higher-quality image.
• An RCA audio cable (commercially available) is required for audio input.
• When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the projector,...

Connections
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Controlling the Projector by a Computer
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector to the RS-232C serial terminal on the computer,
or when the LAN terminal on the projector to the LAN terminal on the computer, the com-
puter can be used to control the projector. Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL” contained on the
supplied CD-ROM for details.
When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable
Note
•The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not correctly...

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Connecting to a Monitor That Has an RGB Input Terminal
You can display computer images on a monitor using the RGB cables.
Note
• RGB signals and component signals input from the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 terminals can be output to the
monitor.
• For inputting video signals from the INPUT 1 terminal, another RGB cable (commercially available) is
required.
Connecting to an Amplifier or Other Audio Equipment
A udio signals input from equipment connected to each audio input terminal of the projector
can be...

Basic Operation
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Turning the Projector On/Off
Info
• If “Direct Power On” is set to “ON”, the projector will
be turned on automatically when you plug the power
cord into the AC outlet. (See page  87.)
• English is the factory preset language. If you want to
change the on-screen display to another language,
change the language according to the procedure on
page  92.
▼On-screen Display
Info
•You can unplug the power cord even if the projector is op-
erating.
•Even if you unplug the power cord from the...

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Image Projection
Shifting the Lens
In addition to the zoom function and adjustment of projection angle using the adjust-
ment feet, you can adjust the position of the projection using the lens shift function.
This is a useful function in cases such as when the screen cannot be moved.
Adjustable range
The adjustable range is shown below.
Horizontal range: ±15%
Vertical range: +50% (to the upper side)
The adjustable range has limitations even within the range shown above.
The image can be adjusted as...