Sharp Xg V10xu Projector User Manual

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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Confirming the Lamp Usage Time
Lamp Maintenance
Lamp
The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 1,000 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ-
ment. (As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 1,000 hours.) It is
recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 900 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a
significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-screen
Display.
CAUTION
•Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.
This function allows you to check the accumulated lamp
usage time.
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options (2)”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select “Lamp Timer”. The lamp
usage time will be displayed.
4To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after
approximately 900 cumulative hours of use. See pages 71
and 72 for lamp replacement.
1.2.3 4.5.6
1, 4
2, 3
Projector
MOUSEADJ.
Remote Control
(GUI) On-screen Display
Problem
•Lamp has been used for over 900
hours.
•Lamp has been used for over 1,000
hours.Possible Solution
•Purchase a replacement lamp unit
(lamp/cage module) of the current
type BQC-XGV10WU/1 from your
nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service
Center.
•Replace the lamp. (See pages 71
and 72.) If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. Condition
The LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator lights up red, and “LAMP”
and “
” will flash in yellow in the
lower-left corner of the picture.
A significant deterioration of the
picture and color quality occurs.
The power will automatically turn
off and the projector will enter
standby mode.
“LAMP” and “
” will flash in red in
the lower-left corner of the picture,
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
This function can be used to set the lamp mode.
The mode can be set to double the effective lamp usage
time.
Description of Lamp Mode
(Slide the MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch
on the remote control to the ADJ. position.)
1Press MENU.
2Press ß/© to select “Options (2)”.
3Press ∂/ƒ to select “Lamp Mode”, and then
press ©.
4Press ∂/ƒ to select the desired Lamp Mode.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•In “Equal Use” mode, when the projector is used for more than
24 hrs. continuously, it switches in shift of 100 hrs.
Setting the Lamp Mode
1.2.3 4.5.6
1, 6
5 2, 3, 4
Remote Control Projector
(GUI) On-screen Display
Selected item
Both Lamps
Lamp 1 Only
Lamp 2 Only
Equal UseDescription
Both lamps are used for greater brightness.
Lamp 1 is used.
When lamp 1 burns out, automatically
switches to lamp 2.
Lamp 2 is used.
When lamp 2 burns out, automatically
switches to lamp 1.
Both lamps are used alternatingly.
Switches after every 100 hrs. of use.
Replacing the Lamp
It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 900 cumulative hours of use or when you notice
a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. Carefully change the lamp by following the steps on the
next page.
If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial
LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the
current type BQC-XGV10WU/1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service
Center. Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions on the next page. If you wish, you may have
the lamp replaced at your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service of this
projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through an Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD
Products Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or
Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277).   
                                                              U.S.A. ONLY
CAUTION
•Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest
Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for a replacement.
•Do not remove the lamp cage directly after operation of the projector. The lamp may be extremely
hot. Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp cage
to fully cool before removing the lamp cage.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Replacing the Lamp
•Be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp cage
or the inside of the projector.
•To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the steps below.
•Replace the lamp more safely by unplugging the power cord after turning off the main power.
Removing and installing the lamp unit
CAUTION
46Remove the lamp
cage.5Attach the lamp cage cover
and turn on the main power.
13Turn off the power.2Turn off the main
power.
Turn off the MAIN POWER
switch. (Unplug the power cord.)
Remove the lamp cage
cover.
Press POWER ON on projector. LAMP
REPLACEMENT indicator flashes red.
Then press ENTER to reset lamp timer.
Press POWER ON, and then
press ENTER on the projector. Remove the securing screws
from the lamp cage. Hold the
lamp cage by the handle and
pull it horizontally towards you.
Loosen the user service screw
that secures the lamp cage
cover on the back of the
projector. Then slide the cover in
the direction of the arrow (to the
open mark).Press POWER OFF. Wait until
the cooling fan stops.
Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow (to the
close mark) on the back of the
projector. Then turn on the MAIN
POWER switch.
7Turn off the main power again and
remove the lamp cage cover.Insert the new lamp
cage.
Press the lamp cage firmly into
the lamp cage compartment.
Fasten the securing screws. Turn off the main power switch
and slide the lamp cage cover
in the direction of the arrow (to
the open mark) on the back of
the projector.Slide the lamp cage cover in the
direction of the arrow (to the
close mark) on the back of the
projector. Then tighten the user
service screw.
8
or
Securing screws
Securing screw
Lamp 1
High angle view
Lamp 2
Attach the lamp cage
cover.9
•You need to reset lamp timer every time when replacing the lamp and confirm it to be reset on “Lamp Timer” menu.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
•This projector is equipped with one air filter to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector.
•The air filter should be exchanged after every 2,000 hours of use.
•Have your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center exchange the filter
(PFILD0110CEZZ).
Front View
Replacing the Air Filter
46Remove the air filter.5Replace the air filter.
13Turn off the power.2Turn off the main power
and unplug the power cord.
Grasp the tab and lift open the
filter cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Remove the front filter
cover.
Reset the filter
cover.
Insert the tab on the end of the
filter cover into the filter cover
opening and press the filter
cover into position. Press the air filter firmly into the
filter compartment. Grasp the air filter tabs between
your fingers and pull it out of
the filter compartment.
•When resetting the filter cover, be sure the filter is securely installed. The power will not turn on unless it is correctly
installed.
Replacing the front air filter
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Check
•Keylock level is set to “Level A” or “Level B”, preventing operation of some or all
buttons. (See page 59.)
•When the projector is set to slave, use the buttons on the master projector or change the
setting by RS-232C commands from the computer. (See page 63.)
•When using slave setting in combination with Keylock Level B or C, all the buttons on
the projector and the remote control are disabled. Use the SAPS or RS-232C commands
to release slave and Keylock setting and enable buttons to operate.
Without a computer, you can release slave and Keylock setting by entering the buttons
on the projector as follows.
ON → ENTER → ON → ENTER → ON → ENTER → MENU
However, this operation also releases the password set.
•Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
•The front filter cover is not securely installed.
•Selected input is wrong. (See page 31.)
•Cables incorrectly connected to side panel of the projector. (See pages 14–18.)
•Remote control batteries have run down. (See page 12.)
•Remote control’s MOUSE/ADJUSTMENT switch is set to MOUSE.
•Cables incorrectly connected to side panel of the projector. (See pages 14–18.)
•“Contrast” and “Bright” adjustments are set to minimum position. (See page 43.)
•On-screen Display (“BLACK SCREEN”) is turned off and Black Screen function is turned
on, creating a black image. (See page 32.)
•“Color” and “Tint” adjustments are not correct. (See page 43.)
•Adjust the focus. (See page 29.)
•Projection distance is too long or too short to allow for proper focus. (See pages 21–28.)
•Cables incorrectly connected to side panel of the projector. (See pages 14–18.)
•Volume is set to minimum. (See page 31.)
•OSD Display is set to “Level A” or “Level B”, preventing to display some or all On-screen
Displays. (See page 53.)
•If the picture is normal, the sound is due to cabinet shrinkage caused by temperature
changes. This will not affect operation or performance.
•Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on page 69.
•Adjust the “Phase” setting. (See page 46.)
•Noise may appear when used with certain computers. Set the NOISE FILTER to ON
using the RS-232C command. (See pages 80–82.)
•Set the resolution mode to 480P. (See page 48.)
•Change the input signal type. (See page 45.)
•Align the mark on the lens with the corresponding mark on the projector, push the lens
firmly in place, and rotate to the right.
For SHARP Assistance (U.S.A. only)
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section on this page. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please call toll free 1-888-GO-
SHARP (1-888-467-4277) for further assistance.
 Or, send us an e-mail at [email protected] .
Our World Wide Web address is http://www.sharplcd.com .
Problem
Power cannot be turned on or
off using the POWER buttons
(ON/OFF) on the projector.
Cannot be operated by
remote control.
Cannot be operated by all
buttons of the projector and
remote control.
No picture and no sound.
Sound is heard but no picture
appears.
Color is faded or poor.
Picture is blurred.
Picture appears but no sound
is heard.
No OSD appears.
An unusual sound is occasion-
ally heard from the cabinet.
Maintenance indicator lights
up.
Picture noise appears.
480P images do not appear.
Image is green on INPUT 1, 2,
4 or 5 COMPONENT.
Image is pink (no green) on
INPUT 1, 2 RGB.
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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 PresentationsUse 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 PresentationsYou 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.)
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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.
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Appendix
c. Set-Up
When giving a presentation, you need to set the stage both
figuratively and literally for success. The way you set up a
presentation room will have a great impact on the audience’s
perception of you and your message. By manipulating the
placement and use of the following tools, you will improve the
impact of your presentation.
Lighting—Good lighting is an important component of a
successful presentation. You should strive to create an
unequal distribution of light. An audience should always see
as much of the presenter’s face as possible, so most of the
light should be focused on you. Because it is important for
you to be able to read the audience’s faces and body
language, some light should be shed upon them. However,
no light should shine on the screen.
Stage— When presenting on the same level surface that your
audience is on, most people can only see the top one-third of
your body. Therefore, it is recommended that when giving a
presentation to an audience of 25 or more, you stand on a
stage or platform. As more of your body is visible, the easier
it is to communicate with an audience.
Podiums—The best presenters avoid podiums because they
hide 75% of the body and restrict movement. However, many
people feel more comfortable with a podium to hold their notes
and hide their discomfort. If you must use a podium, angle it
at 45 degrees to the audience so that you are not completely
hidden.
Visuals—It is imperative that you make sure your visuals are
large enough and projected far enough for the audience to
see. Eight times the height of an image is the optimal viewing
distance to read 24 point type. The bottom of a screen should
be at least 6 (1.8 meters) above the floor.
Screen—The screen should always be in the center of the
room so that all audience members can see it. Because people
read from left to right, you should always stand to the
audience’s left when discussing visuals.
Seating—Arrange seating according to the dynamics of your
presentation. If the presentation is more than half-a-day, use
classroom style seating—a chair and a desk. If you would
like to encourage audience interaction, use chevron seating,
angling the chairs into a “V” shape. When you have a very
small audience, a “U” shaped arrangement will increase
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d. Rehearsing & Delivery
•The best time to rehearse is the day or evening before,
not a couple of hours before, and the best place to
rehearse is in the actual room. Rehearsing a speech
in a small office is not the same as standing up in
front of 100 people in a hotel ballroom or classroom.
•Due to varying processor speeds of computers,
practice your slide transitions for proper timing.
•Whenever possible, set up your equipment well in
advance to allow adequate time to resolve any
unexpected issues such as lighting, power, seating
and audio.
•Thoroughly check every piece of equipment you bring
along.  Make sure you have fresh batteries in your
remote controls and laptop computer. Fully charge
your computer’s battery before the presentation and
connect your AC adaptor for added safety.
•Make sure you are completely familiar with the control
panel on your projector and remote controls.
•If you are using a microphone, check it out before
hand and walk around to see where you might have
problems with feedback. Avoid standing in these
problem areas during your presentation.
e. Presentation Tips
•Before beginning, visualize yourself delivering an
outstanding presentation.
•Know your speech, memorizing at least the first three
minutes of your presentation will allow you to focus
on your rhythm and pacing.
•Speak to early arrivals to help you build a rapport
with the audience and make you feel more
comfortable.
•Do not be overly dependent on your visuals by reciting
what your audience is already reading. Know your
material well enough to be able to deliver the
presentation with ease. Use your visuals to emphasize
keypoints.
•Be sure to project your voice clearly and use eye
contact to maintain audience attention.
•Do not wait until halfway through your presentation to
get your point across. If you wait and try to create a
“build-up”, you may lose some of your audience along
the way.
•Keep your audience’s attention. As most people only
focus for 15 to 20 minutes during a one-hour
presentation, it is important to recapture their attention
periodically. Use phrases like, “This is critical to my
point” or “This is absolutely fundamental” to remind
them you are saying something they need to hear.
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Appendix
Connecting Pin Assignments
INPUT 1 RGB and OUTPUT (INPUT 1, 2) Signal Input Ports: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector
RGB 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
RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable
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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 connected15
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DVI Por t: 29-pin
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C3 24 17 C4
C5
Pin No. Name
1 T.M.D.S. Data 2
2 T.M.D.S. Data 2

3 T.M.D.S. Data 2/4 Shield
4 T.M.D.S. Data 4*
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5 T.M.D.S. Data 4
*3
6 DDC Clock
7 DDC Data
8 Analog Vertical Sync
9 T.M.D.S. Data 1
10 T.M.D.S. Data 1

11 T.M.D.S. Data 1/3 Shield
12 T.M.D.S. Data 3*
3
13 T.M.D.S. Data 3
*3
14
5 V Power
15 Ground*1
16 Hot Plug Detect
17 T.M.D.S. Data 0
18 T.M.D.S. Data 0

19 T.M.D.S. Data 0/5 Shield
20 T.M.D.S. Data 5*
3
21 T.M.D.S. Data 5
*3
22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
23 T.M.D.S. Clock

24 T.M.D.S. Clock
C1 Analog Red
C2 Analog Green
C3 Analog Blue
C4 Analog Horizontal sync
C5 Analog Ground*
2
•*1 Return for 
5 V, Hsync. and Vsync.
•*2 Analog R, G and B return
•*3 These pins are not used on this equipment.
Component Input
Analog
1. P
R (CR)
2. Y
3. P
B (CB)
4. Not connected
5. Not connected
6. Earth (P
R)
7. Earth (Y)
8. Earth (P
B)9. Not connected
10. Not connected
11. Not connected
12. Not connected
13. Not connected
14. Not connected
15. Not connected