Sharp Xv Z2000 Projector User Manual

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Adjustment
buttons ('/"/\/|)
ENTER
buttonMENU
button
UNDO
button
Menu icons
Example: “Options” menu screen The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. The “setting”
item is displayed by 
 or  on the menu screen. (For adjusting the menu items, see pages 38
Example: “Picture” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Menu Selections (Settings)
•This operation can also be performed by using the
buttons on the projector.
1Press .
•The “Picture” menu screen for the selected
input mode is displayed.
2Press 
| || |
| or 
\ \\ \
\ to display the other
menu screens.
•The menu icon for the selected menu screen
is highlighted.
Note
•The “Fine Sync” menu is not available for
selecting INPUT 3 or 4.
Menu icon Menu screen
Picture
Fine Sync
Options
Language
PRJ Mode
and 39.)
Using the Menu Screen
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3Press 
' '' '
' or 
" "" "
" to select the item you
want to set, and then press 
| || |
| to dis-
play the sub menu.
•The selected item is highlighted.
(Example: Selecting “Menu Position”)
Note
•Press  or \ to return to the previous
screen.
•For some items, press \ or | to select
the icon using “
”.
4Press 
' '' '
' or 
" "" "
" to select the setting
of the item displayed in the sub
menu.
5Press .
•The selected item is set.
6Press .
•The menu screen will disappear.
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You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences using the “Picture” menu.
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu)
Adjusting the Image
Menu operation  Page 38
Note
•First select “Memory 1-5” or “Memory OFF”
when you want to save the “Picture” menu set-
tings. See page 44 for details.
Example: “Picture” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of Adjustment Items
Note
•“Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” do not appear for
RGB input in INPUT 5 mode.
•To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” on
the “Picture” menu screen and press 
.
•“Tint” cannot be used with PAL, SECAM, PAL-
M, PAL-N or PAL-60.
•“Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” cannot be used in
the DIGITAL mode.
Selectable itemsContrast
Bright
ColorTint
Sharp
Red
Blue
Press \For less contrast
For less brightness
For less color intensityFor making skin tones pur plish
For less sharpness
For weaker red
For weaker blue
Press |For more contrast
For more brightness
For more color intensityFor making skin tones greenish
For more sharpness
For stronger red
For stronger blue
Adjusting the Color Temperature
This function allows for selecting the desired
color temperature. With the lower value selected,
the projected image becomes warmer, reddish
and incandescent-like while with the higher
value, the image becomes cooler, bluish and fluo-
rescent-like.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Picture” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of Color Temperature Settings
“CLR Temp” is fine adjusted by following the procedure below.
1Select “CLR Temp” in the “Picture”
menu on the menu screen and
press 
.
•A single menu bar of “CLR Temp” is displayed.
2Press 
' '' '
' or 
" "" "
" to fine adjust the
color temperature.
•With the lower value selected, the projected
image becomes magenta-tinged. With the
higher value selected, the projected image
becomes green-tinged.
•Pressing \ or | changes the value  of the
color temperature in the sub menu.
Note
•Values on “CLR Temp” are only for general standard purposes.
CLR Temp
5500K6500K
7500K
8500K9300K
10500K
Description
The less the value is set to, the warmer,
reddish, incandescent-like the image becomes.
The more the value is set to, the cooler,
bluish, fluorescent-like the image becomes.
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Gamma Correction Function
Gamma is an image quality enhancement function.
Four gamma settings are available to allow for
differences in the brightness of the room.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Picture” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of Gamma Modes
“Gamma Adj.” is fine adjusted by following the
procedure below.
1Select “Gamma Adj.” in the “Pic-
ture” menu on the menu screen and
press 
.
• A single menu bar of “Gamma Adj.” is displayed.
2Press 
'
' '
'
'  or 
"
" "
"
"  to fine adjust the
gamma correction.
• With the lower value selected, the projected
image becomes daker. With the higher value
selected, the projected image becomes
brighter.
• Pressing  \ or  | changes the value  of the
Gamma in the sub menu.
Selectable Items
Standard
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Cinema 3
Description
Standard picture without gamma
correction
Gives greater depth to darker portions
of images.
Brightness is toned down and the
image becomes more balanced.
Brighten the darker portions of images
f or easier viewing in a dimly lit room.
Emphasising the Contrast
This function emphasises the bright portions of
images to obtain a higher contrast image.
Menu operation   Page 40
Example: “Picture” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of Bright Boost settings
Selectable Items
(ON)
(OFF)
Description
F or emphasising the bright portions
of images
For disabling “Bright Boost”
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Picture Mode Function
This function stores all items set in “Picture”. Five
settings can be stored separately in “Memory 1”
to “Memory 5”. Each stored setting is reassigned
to each input mode (INPUT 1 to INPUT 5).
Even when the input mode or signal is changed,
you can easily select optimal settings from the
stored settings.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Picture” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Select “Picture Mode” on the “Picture” menu and
the memory location where you want to store the
settings. Then adjust the setting items on the
“Picture” menu.
If you want to apply the stored settings on the “Pic-
ture” menu, select input mode and then press 
,
or select “Picture Mode” in the “Picture” menu.
If you want to change the stored settings, select
the memory location for those settings and make
settings on the “Picture” menu.
Picture ModeMemory
1-5
Memory
OFF
DescriptionSettings of all items in “Picture” can be stored
for the respective input modes. The stored
settings (Memory 1 to 5) can be selected in
any input modes.
Besides “Memory 1” to “Memory 5”, other
settings on the “Picture” menu can be stored
for each input mode. The settings stored in
“Memory OFF” cannot be applied when
another input mode is selected.
Switching the High Bright-
ness/High Contrast Mode
This function changes the brightness and
contrast of the projected image. It can be
operated using the IRIS button on the remote
control.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Picture” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of IRIS Settings
Selectable itemsHigh Brightness
High Contrast
Description
High brightness is given priority over
high contrast.
High contrast is given priority over high
brightness.
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu)
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Useful Features
You can adjust the computer image, match the computer display mode, and confirm the
input signal using the “Fine Sync” menu.
Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu)
Adjusting the Computer
Image
Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregulari-
ties such as vertical stripes or flickering in por-
tions of the screen.
Menu operation  Page 38
Example: “Fine Sync” menu screen for
INPUT 5 (RGB) mode
Description of Adjustment Items
Note
•You can automatically adjust the computer im-
age by setting “Auto Sync” on the “Fine Sync”
menu to “
” (ON) or pressing  on the re-
mote control. See page 46.
•“Clock”, “Phase”, “H-Pos” and “V-Pos” cannot be
used in the DIGITAL mode.
•“Clock” and “Phase” cannot be used in the Com-
ponent mode.
•The adjustable area of each item may be
changed according to the input signal.
•To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” and
press 
.
Selectable items
Clock
Phase
H-Pos
V- Po s
Description
Adjusts vertical noise.
Adjusts horizontal noise (similar to
tracking on your VCR).
Centers the on-screen image by moving
it to the left or right.
Centers the on-screen image by moving
it up or down.
Special Modes 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 40
Example: “Fine Sync” menu screen for
INPUT 5 (Component) mode
Note
•If your computer displays patterns which repeat
every other line (horizontal stripes), flickering
may occur which makes the image hard to see.
•When inputting DTV 1080
I signal, select the
corresponding type of signal.
•See “Checking the Input Signal” on the next
page for information on the currently selected
input signal.
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Auto Sync Adjustment
Select whether the image is to be synchronized
automatically when switching the signal with
“ON” or “OFF”.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Fine Sync” menu screen for
INPUT 5 (RGB) mode
Description of Auto Sync Adjustment
Note
•Auto Sync adjustment is also performed by
pressing 
 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 45.)
•“Auto Sync” cannot be used in the DIGITAL
mode.
Checking the Input Signal
This function allows you to check the current in-
put signal information.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Fine Sync” menu screen for
INPUT 5 (RGB) mode
Note
•540P is displayed on the screen when signal
1080
I is inputted during DVI connection.
Selectable items
 (ON)
 (OFF)
Description
Auto Sync adjustment will occur when
the projector is turned on or when the
input signals are switched, when
connected to a computer.
Auto Sync adjustment is not automati-
cally performed.
Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu)
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Useful Features
You can use the “Options” menu to enhance the usage for the projector.
Checking the Lamp Life
Status
You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time
and the remaining lamp life (percentage).
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Options” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of Lamp Life
Note
•It is recommended that the lamp be changed
when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%. (See
page 56.)
•The table above indicates rough estimates in the
case of using only in each mode shown.
•Remaining lamp life changes within the range of
the values shown depending on the frequency at
which “Eco Mode” is switched to “
” (Eco
mode) and “
” (Standard mode). (See page
49.)
•The lamp life may vary depending on the usage
condition.
Using the “Options” Menu
Lamp usage condition
“Life”
Operated exclusively
in Eco mode ( )
Operated exclusively
in Standard mode (
)
Remaining lamp life
100% 5%
Approx. Approx.
3,000 hours 150 hours
Approx. Approx.
2,000 hours 100 hours
Setting On-screen Display
This function allows you to turn off the on-screen
messages that appear during input select.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Options” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of “OSD Display” Settings
Description
All On-screen Displays are displayed.
INPUT/AUTO SYNC/ “An invalid button has
been  pressed.” are not displayed.
Selectable items
 (ON)
 (OFF)
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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 40
Example: “Options” menu screen for
INPUT 4 mode
Description of Video Systems
Note
•The video signal can only be set in INPUT 3,
INPUT 4 mode.
•“Auto” cannot be set for PAL-M and PAL-N in-
put signals. Select “PAL-M” or “PAL-N” in “Video
System” menu for PAL-M and PAL-N input sig-
nals.
Description
When connected to PAL video equip-
ment.
When connected to NTSC video
equipment.
When connected to SECAM video
equipment.
When reproducing NTSC signals in PAL
video equipment.
Selectable items
PA L
NTSC3.58
SECAM
NTSC4.43
Signal Type Setting
This function allows you to select the input sig-
nal type RGB or Component for INPUT 5.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Options” menu screen for
INPUT 5 (RGB) mode
Description of Signal Type Settings
Description
Set when RGB signals are received.
Set when Component signals are
received.
Selectable items
RGB
Component
Note
•You can also select “Signal Type” using 
on the remote control (only INPUT 5).
Using the “Options” Menu
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Useful Features
Eco Mode
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Options” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of Eco Mode
Note
•When “Eco Mode” is set to “” (Eco mode), the
power consumption will decrease and the lamp
life will extend. (Projection brightness decreases
15%.)
Brightness
85%
100%
Selectable items
(Eco mode)
(Standard mode)
Power consumption
(When using AC 100V)
315 W
360 WLamp lifeApprox.
3,000 hours
Approx.
2,000 hours
Selecting a Background
Image
This function allows you to select the image dis-
played when no signal is being sent to the pro-
jector.
Menu operation  Page 40
Example: “Options” menu screen for
INPUT 1 mode
Description of Background Images
Selectable items
 (Blue)
 (None)Description
Blue screen
Black screen
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