Sharp Xv Z20000 Projector User Manual

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Connecting RGB Equipment to the DVI Terminal on the Projector
Connecting RGB Equipment to the COMPONENT/RGB Terminals on the Projector
Note
• The (HD/C sync) and (VD) terminals may be used depending on the specifi cations of the RGB equipment 
connected to this projector. Please refer to the operation manual of the RGB equipment for details.
Connecting to Video Equipment (Continued)
DVD Player,etc.
To RGB output terminal
RGB cable 
(commercially available)
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
(sold separately:...

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Connections
Connecting Component Video Equipment to the COMPONENT/RGB Terminals on the Projector
DVD Player,etc.
To component output terminal
Component cable
(commercially available)To COMPONENT/RGB 1 or 2 terminals 

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Connecting to Equipment with S-video Output Terminal
Connecting to Equipment with Video Output Terminal
Connecting to Video Equipment (Continued)
DVD Player,etc.
To S-video output terminal
S-video cable
(commercially available)To S-VIDEO terminal
DVD Player,etc.
To video output terminal
Composite video cable 
(commercially available)To VIDEO terminal 

Connections
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Ensure that the computer is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made.
Connecting to a Computer Using a DVI Cable
Connecting to a Computer Using the DVI to 15-pin D-sub Adaptor and the RGB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Note
• When connecting the projector to the video equipment in this way, select “Signal Type” in the “Options” 
menu. See page 44.
• Refer to “Computer Compatibility Chart” on page 60 for a list of computer signals compatible with the 
projector....

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Controlling the Projector by a Computer
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer, the computer can be used to control 
the projector and check the status of the projector.
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 set up. Refer to the 
operation manual of the computer for details.
•For details on RS-232C specifi cations and commands, see page 52.
Info
• Do not...

Basic Operation
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Turning the Projector On/Off
Connecting the Power 
Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the 
AC socket on the rear of the projector.
• The power indicator illuminates red, and the 
projector enters standby mode.
Turning the Projector On
Before performing the steps in this section, 
connect any equipment that you use with the 
projector. (See pages 18-25.)
Remove the lens cap and press ON
on the projector or 
ON on the remote 
control.
• The power indicator illuminates blue. 
Note...

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Turning the Power Off 
(Putting the Projector into Standby 
Mode)
1 Press STANDBY on the pro-
jector or 
STANDBY on the 
remote control, then press that 
button again while the confi rma-
tion message is displayed, to 
put the projector into standby 
mode.
2  Unplug the power cord from the 
AC outlet after the cooling fan 
stops.
• The power indicator on the projector 
blinks in blue while cooling.
• The power indicator changes to red 
when the projector fi nishes cooling.
On-screen display
Info
• Do...

Basic Operation
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Image Projection
Switching the Input 
Mode
Select the appropriate input mode for the con-
nected equipment.
Press Input Mode Select buttons or 
INPUT on the remote control to select 
the input mode.
•WhenINPUT on the remote control or 
INPUT on the projector is pressed, the Input 
list appears. While the Input list is displayed, 
follow the procedure below to switch the Input 
mode.
Press 
INPUT or  /  to select the desired 
input mode.
Press 
ENTER.
•If
ENTER is not pressed, the...

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3.Adjusting the Projector Angle 
Using the Adjustment Feet
The inclination of the projector can be adjusted using 
the adjustment feet when the projector is placed on 
an uneven surface or when the screen is slanted.
1  Lift the projector to adjust its 
height while pressing the foot 
releases.
2  Remove your hands from the 
foot releases after the height has 
been adjusted.
• The angle of projection is adjustable up 
to 5 degrees from the surface on which 
the projector is placed.
3  Rotate the...

Basic Operation
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Operating with the Remote Control
Switching the Iris Setting
This function controls the quantity of the 
projected light and the contrast of the image.
Press 
IRIS.
• Each time the button is pressed while the display 
is on, the mode changes in the following order:
Note
• For details, see page 37.
Adjusting the Contrast
1 Press CONTRAST.
2  Press   or   to adjust the con-
trast.
3 Press ENTER.
Note
• For details, see page 36.
Adjusting the Quantity of Light
1 Press BRIGHT.
2  Press...