Sharp Xv Z10e Projector User Manual
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-19 Connections and Setup Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Before Connecting Note •Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the wall outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made. •Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections. This projector can be connected to: Video equipmeent or audio-visual equipment: A VCR or other audio-visual equipment (See page 21.) A DVD player or DTV * decoder (See page 22.) *DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United States. A computer using: An RGB cable (commercially available or sold sepa- rately) (See page 24.) An RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, commer- cially available) for controlling the projector (See page 25.) Connecting the thumbscrew cables Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly se- cure the connectors by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug. XV_Z10E_E_p19_25.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 19
-20 Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the rear of the projector. Note •The projector is put into standby mode by plugging the power cord into the wall outlet after first turning the projector off and then unplugging the power cord from the wall out- let. Power cord Supplied accessory Connecting the Projector to Other Devices XV_Z10E_E_p19_25.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 20
-21 Connections and Setup Connecting to Video Equip- ment with an S-video Output Terminal (INPUT 2) Using a commercially available S-video or audio cable, a VCR or other audio-visual equipment can be connected to INPUT 2 and AUDIO INPUT terminals. 1Connect the projector to the video equipment using an S-video cable (commercially available). 2Connect the projector to the video equipment using a ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available). Note •The INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) terminal uses a video signal system in which the picture is separated into colour and luminance signals to realise a higher-quality image. To view a higher-quality image, use a commercially available S-video cable to connect the INPUT 2 terminal on the projector and the S-video output terminal on the video equipment. • A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (com- mercially available) is required for audio input. Connecting to Video Equip- ment without an S-video Output Terminal (INPUT 3) Using a composite video cable or audio cable, a VCR or other audio-visual equipment can be con- nected to INPUT 3 and AUDIO INPUT terminals. 1Connect the projector to the video equipment using a composite video cable. 2Connect the projector to the video equipment using a ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (com- mercially available). Connecting to Video Equipment To S-video output terminalTo audio output terminal To INPUT 2 terminal To AUDIO INPUT terminal S-video cable (commercially available)ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) VCR or other audio-visual equipment To audio output terminal To AUDIO INPUT terminal ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) VCR or other audio-visual equipmentTo video output terminal To INPUT 3 terminal Composite video cable XV_Z10E_E_p19_25.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 21
-22 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (3.0 m)Supplied accessory DVD player or DTV* decoder To INPUT 1 terminal 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (supplied) To analog component output terminal To audio output terminal To AUDIO INPUT terminal ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) Connecting to Video Equipment with a Component Output Terminal (INPUT 1) Use a supplied 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable when connecting to the INPUT 1 terminal, com- ponent video equipment such as DVD players and DTV* decoders. *DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United States. 1Connect the projector to the video equipment using the 3 RCA to 15- pin D-sub cable. •Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. 2Connect the projector to the video equipment using a ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available). Note •When connecting the projector to the com- ponent video equipment, set “Signal Type” on the “Picture” menu to “Component” (page 44), or press on the remote control to select the component input. •Set “Special Mode” to “480P” for inputting the 525P signal (page 45). • A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (com- mercially available) is required for audio input. Connecting the Projector to Other Devices XV_Z10E_E_p19_25.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 22
Connections and Setup -23 Use three RCA adapter plugs (supplied) for the following connection. Extending the connecting cables (Example) 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (supplied) Ferrite coresRCA cables (commercially available) Three RCA adapter plugs (supplied) Info •Do not remove ferrite cores attached to the 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable. XV_Z10E_E_p19_25.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 23
-24 Connecting to a Computer Using the RGB Cable 1Connect the projector to the com- puter using the RGB cable (com- mercially available or sold sepa- rately). •Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. 2To input an audio signal, connect the projector to the computer us- ing a ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable (commercially avail- able). Note •When connecting the projector to the com- puter, set “Signal Type” on the “Picture” menu to “RGB” (page 44), or press on the remote control to select the RGB input. •See page 59 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of computer signals compatible with the projector. Use with computer signals other than those listed may cause some of the func- tions to not work. •A Macintosh adapter may be required for us- ing the computer cable to connect to some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or Service Centre. •Depending on the computer you are using, an image may not be projected unless the sig- nal output setting of the computer is switched to the external output. Refer to the computer operation manual for switching the computer signal output settings. •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. Computer To audio output terminal To AUDIO INPUT terminal ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable (commercially available) RGB cable To RGB output terminal To INPUT 1 terminal • •• • •Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the wall outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made. • •• • •Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connec- tions. Connecting the Projector to a Computer XV_Z10E_E_p19_25.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 24
-25 Connections and Setup Connecting to a Computer Using an RS- 232C Cable When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, commercially available), the computer can be used to con- trol the projector. See page 58 for details. 1Connect one end of the RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type) to the RS-232C terminal on the pro- jector. 2Connect the other end of the RS- 232C cable to the RS-232C termi- nal on the computer. Note •The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not correctly set up. Re- fer to the operation manual of the computer for details. •See page 57 for connection of an RS-232C cable. •A Macintosh adapter may be required for us- ing the computer cable to connect to some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or Service Centre. Info •Do not connect the RS-232C cable to a port other than the RS-232C terminal on the com- puter. This may damage your computer or pro- jector. •Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer. Controlling the Projector Using a Computer RS-232C cable (commercially available)To RS-232C terminal To RS-232C terminal Computer XV_Z10E_E_p19_25.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 25
-26 Turning the Projector on Connect the required external equipment to the projector before carrying out the following proce- dures. Info •The language preset at the factory is English. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, reset the language ac- cording to the procedure on page 51. 1Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. •The power indicator illuminates red, and the projector enters standby mode. 2Press on the projector or on the remote control. •The power indicator illuminates green. •When the lamp turns on, the lamp indica- tor illuminates green. After the lamp indi- cator illuminates green, the projector is ready to start operation. Note •The lamp indicator illuminates, indicating the status of the lamp. Green:The lamp is ready. Blinking in green:The lamp is warming up. Red: The lamp should be replaced.•If the projector is put into the standby mode and immediately turned on again, the lamp indicator may take some time to illuminate. Info •See page 30 for details about adjusting the focus and the size of the projected image. •See “Using the Adjustment Feet” on page 31 for adjusting the projector angle and “Variable Lens Shift Feature” on page 32 for adjusting the projected image position. Image Projection Lamp indicatorPower indicator ON button INPUT button ON button XV_Z10E_E_p26_35.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 26
-27 Basic Operation "On-screen Display of INPUT Mode (Example) Using RGB Using Component INPUT 1 mode INPUT 3 mode Using Video INPUT 2 mode Using S-Video ➝➝ ➝ INPUT buttons Switching the INPUT Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the con- nected equipment. Press , or on the remote control to select the INPUT mode. • •• • •When pressing on the projector, input mode switches in order of INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3. Note •When no signal is received, “NO SIGNAL” will be displayed. When a signal that the projec- tor is not preset to receive is received, “NOT REG.” will be displayed. •The INPUT mode is not displayed when “OSD Display” of the “Options” menu is set to “ ” (OFF). (See page 47.) About the INPUT mode INPUT 1 (Compo- nent/RGB) INPUT 2 (S-Video) INPUT 3 (Video) Adjusting the Volume Press or on the remote con- trol to adjust the volume. Note •Pressing will lower the volume. Pressing will raise the volume. •On the projector, the volume can be adjusted by pressing or . Volume buttons "On-screen Display Volume buttons Used for projecting images from equip- ment that sends component signals or RGB signals connected to the INPUT 1 terminal. Used for projecting images from equipment connected to the INPUT 2 terminal. Used for projecting images from equipment connected to the INPUT 3 terminal. XV_Z10E_E_p26_35.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 27
-28 STANDBY button "On-screen Display Image Projection Turning off the Sound Temporarily Press on the remote control to tem- porarily turn off the sound. Note •Pressing again will turn the sound back on. Turning the Power off (Putting the Projector into the Standby Mode) 1Press on the projector or on the remote control, then press that button again while the confirmation message is dis- played, to put the projector into the standby mode. Note •If you accidentally pressed or and do not want to put the projec- tor into the standby mode, wait until the confirmation message disappears. 2Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet after the cooling fan stops. Info •Do not unplug the power cord during pro- jection or cooling fan operation. The cool- ing fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector en- ters the standby mode. This can cause damage due to rise in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops. MUTE button "On-screen Display XV_Z10E_E_p26_35.p6503.11.7, 4:15 PM 28