Sharp Xv Z201 Projector User Manual

Basic Operation
Basic Operation
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Image Projection
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Basic Procedure
Connect the required external equipment to
the projector before operating the following
procedures.
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 31.
1Plug the power cord into the
wall outlet.
•The POWER indicator illuminates red,
and the projector enters standby mode.
2Press  on the remote control
or 
 on the projector.
•The blinking...

Basic Operation
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3Press , , ,  or 
on the remote control or  on
the projector to select the IN-
PUT mode.
•After pressing  once on the projector,
use 
 to select the desired input mode.
Note
•When no signal is received, “NO SIG-
NAL” will be displayed. When a sig-
nal that the projector is not preset to
receive is received, “NOT REG.” will
be displayed.
About the INPUT modes
Used for projecting im-
ages from equipment
connected to INPUT 1
terminals.
Used for projecting im-
ages from equipment...

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Image Projection
Turning the Power off
1Press  on the remote con-
trol or 
 on the projector,
then press 
 or  again
while the confirmation message
is displayed, to put the projec-
tor into the standby mode.
•A dimly-lit screen is displayed for a
short time to reduce lamp damage.
Note
•If you accidentally pressed 
and do not want to put the projector
into the standby mode, wait until the
confirmation message disappears.
2Unplug the power cord from the
AC outlet after the cooling fan
stops.
Info...

Basic Operation
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Horizontal Keystone Correction
Vertical Keystone Correction
Keystone Correction
This function can be used to adjust the Key-
stone settings.
Note
•For details about using the menu screen,
see pages 38 to 41.
1Press  on the projector or
on the remote control.
2Press / to select “H Key-
stone” or “V Keystone”.
3Press / to move the  mark
on the selected adjustment
item to the desired setting.
Note•Straight lines and the edges of the
displayed image may appear
jagged, when adjusting the...

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Image Projection
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Placement of the Pro-
jected Image Using the
Keystone Correction
Place the projector at a distance from the
screen that allows images to be projected onto
the screen by referring to “Adjusting the Pro-
jection Distance” on pages 26 and 27.
1Project the test pattern of the
Keystone correction function
onto the screen. Rotate the Fo-
cus ring until the image on the
screen comes into focus. (See
page 25.)
2Change the projection angle
using the Swivel Stand to prop-
erly project...

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Basic Operation
Freezing a Moving
Image
You can instantly freeze a moving image with
the remote control.
1Press .
•The projected image is frozen.
2Press  again to return to the
moving image from the cur-
rently connected device.
Adjusting the Picture
Aspect Ratio
This function allows you to modify or custom-
ize the picture display mode to enhance the
input image. Depending on the input signal,
you can choose SIDE BAR, SMART STRETCH,
CINEMA ZOOM or STRETCH image.
Press . Each time  is pressed,
the...

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• “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080I signal is entered.
• “SMART STRETCH” cannot be selected while input signal from a computer (VGA, SVGA or XGA) is entered.
480I480P
576I576P
NTSC
PAL
SECAM
540P
1080
I
720P
VGA
SVGA
XGA
Input Signal
SIDE BAR SMART STRETCHOutput screen image
STRETCH CINEMA ZOOM
4:3 aspect ratio
Letterbox
16:9 aspect ratio Squeeze
4:3 aspect ratio
Note
•“SMART STRETCH” cannot be selected while the Keystone correction (page 33) is being adjusted.
•Keystone correction (page...

Adjustments and Settings
Adjustments and Settings
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Using the Menu Screen
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The menu screens allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings.
The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustment and setting.
(For adjusting the menu items, see pages 38 and 39. For setting the menu items, see pages
40 and 41.)
Menu screen (example)
ENTER button UNDO buttonMENU button ", ', \, | buttons
ENTER button UNDO buttonMENU button ", ', \, | buttons
Menu Selections
(Adjustments)
1Press .
•The menu screen is displayed.
Note
•The...