Sharp Xv Z201 Projector User Manual

Connections and Setup
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Optional
accessoryDVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
Type: AN-A1DV (20 cm)Connecting to RGB
Video Equipment Using
the DVI to 15-pin D-sub
Adaptor and the RGB
Cable (INPUT 2)
Use the DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor and the
RGB cable when connecting RGB video equip-
ment such as DVD players and DTV decoders
to INPUT 2 terminal.
1Connect a DVI to 15-pin D-sub
adaptor to the projector.
2Connect the above adaptor to
an RGB cable.
3Connect the above cable to the
video equipment.
•Secure the...

Optional
accessoryDVI cable
Type:
 AN-C3DV
(3.0 m)Connecting to Video
Equipment with the DVI
Output Terminal Using
a DVI Cable (DIGITAL
INPUT)
Use the DVI cable when connecting video
equipment with the DVI output terminal such
as DVD players and DTV decoders to DIGITAL
INPUT terminal.
1Slide the “DIGITAL INPUT
TYPE” switch on the back ter-
minal board to “VIDEO”.
2Connect the DVI cable to the
DIGITAL INPUT terminal.
3Connect the other end to the
corresponding terminal on the
DVD player or DTV decoder....

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To INPUT 2 terminal
Notebook computer
To RGB output terminalRGB cable
(commercially available)DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
(sold separately)
Connecting to a Computer
Optional
accessoryDVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
Type: AN-A1DV (20 cm)Connecting to a Computer
Using the DVI to 15-pin
D-sub Adaptor and the
RGB Cable (INPUT 2)
1Connect a DVI to 15-pin D-sub
adaptor to the projector.
2Connect the above adaptor to
an RGB cable.
3Connect the above cable to the
computer.
•Secure the...

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Connecting to a com-
puter with DIGITAL
RGB output Terminal
(DIGITAL INPUT)
1Slide the “DIGITAL INPUT
TYPE” switch on the back ter-
minal board to “PC”.
2Connect a DVI cable to the pro-
jector.
3Connect the above cable to the
computer.
•Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumbscrews.
Note
•Select DIGITAL INPUT mode when con-
necting to digital output terminal of the
computer. (See page 31.)
•Before switching the “DIGITAL INPUT
TYPE” switch and connecting, be sure to
unplug the power cord of the...

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Controlling the
Projector 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 and check the status of the
projector. See page 65 for details.
1Connect an RS-232C cable to
the projector.
2Connect the above cable to the
computer.
Note
•Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C
cable to or from the computer while it is...

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Setup
 Caution
•Do not hold the lens when lifting, lower-
ing or rotating the projector.
•
When lowering the projector, be careful not
to get your fingers caught in the area be-
tween the Swivel Stand and the projector.
Note
•When the height or direction of the pro-
jector is adjusted, the image may become
distorted (keystoned), depending on the
relative positions of the projector and the
screen. See page 33 for details on the
keystone correction.
Using the Swivel Stand
You can adjust the angle...

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Attaching the Swivel
Stand
1Align the tabs on the front bot-
tom of the projector (1).
2While holding down the button
(2), place the projector onto
the Swivel Stand (3) to attach.
3Press the projector down
firmly to attach it to the Swivel
Stand to make sure it is se-
curely attached to the Swivel
Stand.
Focusing and Zooming
The picture can be focused and zoomed in or
out by using the Focus ring and the Zoom
knob.
1Rotate the Focus ring until the
image on the screen comes
into...

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Adjusting the Projection Distance
Setup
• Refer to pages 33 and 34 about the function of Keystone correction and placement of projector using the
correction.
• Decide the placement of the projector referring to the figures on the table and the diagram below
according to the size of your screen and input signal.
Centre of the screen
(a) (b)(c)(d)
(f)
Placement range
(e)
±10°
(a) Maximum projection distance
(b) Minimum projection distance
(c) Horizontal placement range when projection distance is...

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90° 90°
90°
90°
Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position
•This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the projection height.
•Adjust the projection height to match the setup configuration.
•The screen can be moved maximum the length of one screen vertically using the lens shift.
Note
•Optimal image quality is produced with the projector positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level.
Tilting or angling the projector will reduce the...

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Rear Projection

Place a translucent screen between the projector and the au-
dience.

Use the projector’s menu screen to reverse the projected im-
age. (See page 56
for use of this func-
tion.)
Note
•Optimal image quality can be achieved when the projector is
positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and lev-
eled.
Projection using a mirror

Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.
Info
•When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the
projector and the...