Sharp Xv Z12000 Projector User Manual

Setting the Video System
Setting the Video
System
Select “Video System” in the “Options”
menu on the menu screen.
➝For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
•The video signal can only be set in IN-
PUT 3 or INPUT 4 mode.
•In “Auto”, images are displayed in PAL
even if PAL-N or PAL-M input signals are
received.
The video input system mode is preset to “Auto”; however, a clear picture from the con-
nected audio-visual equipment may not be received, depending on the video signal differ-
ence....

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Selecting the Economy Mode
These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption of the projector.
Setting the Power Save
Select “Power Save” in “Economy
Mode” under the “Options” menu on the
menu screen.
•“Power Save” is switched “ON” and
“OFF” by pressing 
.
➝For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
RS-232C Off Function
This projector consumes power when using a
computer connected to the RS-232C terminal.
When not using these terminals, “RS-232C
Port” can be set...

Selecting the Economy Mode
Selecting the Transmission Speed (RS-232C)
This menu allows you to adjust the transmission speed of the RS-232C connection by select-
ing the baud rate.
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Selecting the Transmis-
sion Speed (RS-232C)
Select “RS-232C” in the “Options”
menu on the menu screen.
➝For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
•Make sure that both the projector and com-
puter are set for the same baud rate. Refer to
the computer’s operation manual for instruc-
tions for setting the...

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Reversing/Inverting Projected Images
This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse or
invert the projected image for various applications.
Setting the Projection
Mode
Select “PRJ Mode” in the “Options”
menu on the menu screen.
➝For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Selected Item
Front
Ceiling + Front
Rear
Ceiling + Rear
Description
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image
Front Ceiling+Front...

This function can be used to display all the adjusted settings as a list on the screen.
Displaying the Adjustment Settings
Overview of All Menu
Settings
Select the “Status” menu on the menu
screen and press 
 .
➝For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
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Cleaning the lens

Use a commercially available blower or lens
cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses)
for cleaning the lens. Do not use any liquid type
cleaning agents, as they may wear off the coat-
ing film on the surface of the lens.

As the surface of the lens can easily get dam-
aged, be sure not to scrape or hit the lens.
Cleaning the exhaust and intake vents

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the
exhaust vent and the intake vent.
Maintenance
Cleaning the projector

Be sure to...

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Cleaning the Ventilative Holes
STANDBY
button
STANDBY
button
Cleaner 
hose
Cleaner
hose
Ventilative
holes
Ventilative
holes
•This projector is equipped with
ventilative holes to ensure the opti-
mal operating condition of the projec-
tor.
•Periodically clean the ventilative hole
by vacuuming it off with a vacuum
cleaner.
•The ventilative holes should be
cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean
the ventilative holes more often when
the projector is used in a dirty or
smoky location.
Cleaning...

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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 illuminate
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 inside the pro-
jector increases, due to blockage
of the air vents, or the setting lo-
cation, “
” will...

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Info
•If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters the standby mode, follow the pos-
sible solutions on the previous page and then wait until the projector has cooled down completely before
plugging in the power cord and turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)
•If the power is turned off for a brief moment due to power outage or some other cause while using the
projector, and the power supply recovers immediately after that, the lamp indicator will...