Sharp Xv Z9000u Projector User Manual

							E-31
Basic Operation
Selecting the Signal Type
This function allows you to select the input signal type
COMPONENT or RGB for INPUT 1 or 2.
1Press MENU. Menu bar and “Picture” menu
screen appear. GUI operation guide is also
displayed.
2Press 
/ to select “Signal Type”, and then
press
.
3Press 
/ to select “RGB” or “Component”.
4Press ENTER to save the setting.
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
Adjusting the Picture
(GUI) On-screen Display
(GUI) On-screen Display
Progressive Mode
This function allows you to select the progressive display
of a video signal. The progressive display projects a
smoother video image.
1Press MENU. Menu bar and “Picture” menu
screen appear. GUI operation guide is also
displayed.
2Press 
/ to select “Progressive Mode”, and
then press 
.
3Press 
/ to select “2D Progressive”, “3D
Progressive” or “Film Mode”.
4Press ENTER to save the setting.
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
Selects the following progressive conversion mode.
2D Progressive
This function is useful to display fast-moving images such as
sports and action films. This mode optimizes the image in a
displayed frame.
3D Progressive
This function is useful to display relatively slow-moving images
such as drama and documentary more clearly.
This mode optimizes the image by estimating the movement
of a number of preceding and succeeding frames.
Film ModeReproduces the image of film software clearly. Displays the
optimized image of film transformed with three-two pull down
enhancement to progressive mode images.
•Film Mode cannot work with PAL 50 Hz.
4
1,5
2,3
1,5
2,3
4 
						

							E-32
Basic Operation
When displaying computer patterns which are very
detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), interference may
occur between the DMD pixels, causing flickering,
vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of
the screen. Should this occur, adjust “Clock”, “Phase”,
“H-Pos” and “V-Pos” for the optimum computer image.
• Computer image adjustments can be made easily by pressing
AUTO SYNC () on the remote control. See page 35 for details.
(Select the desired computer input mode with INPUT 1
or 2.)
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/  to select “Fine Sync”.
3Press  
/  to select a specific adjustment item.
4Press 
/ to move the  mark of the selected
adjustment item to the desired setting.
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
• To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” on the “Fine Sync”
menu screen and press ENTER.
• The adjustable area of each item may be changed using the input
signal.
(GUI) On-screen Display
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.
All computer image adjustment items are returned to the factory
preset settings.Clock
Phase
H-Pos
V- P o s
Reset
Description of Adjustment Items
2
Description Selected item
Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only)
3
1,5
2,3,4 
						

							E-33
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only)
Saving and Selecting Adjustment Settings
This projector allows you to store up to seven adjustment
settings for use with various computers. Once these
settings are stored, they can be easily selected each
time you connect a computer to the projector.
Saving the adjustment setting
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Fine Sync”.
3Press 
/ to select “Save Setting”, and then
press 
.
4Press 
/ to select the desired memor y location
of the setting.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit the GUI, press MENU.
Selecting a saved setting
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Fine Sync”.
3Press 
/ to select “Select Setting”, and then
press 
.
4Press 
/ to select the desired memory setting.
5Press ENTER to select the setting.
6To exit from the GUI, press MENU.
•If a memory position has not been set, the resolution and frequency
setting will not be displayed.
•When selecting the stored adjustment setting with “Select Setting”,
the computer system should match the stored setting.
(GUI) On-screen Display
2
3
3
1,6
5
2,3,4 
						

							E-34
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only)
Special Mode Adjustment
Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the
correct resolution mode is automatically selected.
However, for some signals, the optimal resolution mode
in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menu screen
may need to be selected to match the computer display
mode.
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Fine Sync”.
3Press 
/ to select “Special Modes”, and then
press 
.
4Press 
/ to select the optimal resolution.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit the GUI, press MENU.
• Avoid displaying computer patter ns which repeat every other line
(horizontal stripes). (Flickering may occur, making the image hard
to see.)
• When inputting DTV 1080i signal, select the corresponding type of
signal in step 4 above.
(GUI) On-screen Display
(GUI) On-screen Display
Checking the Input Signal
This function allows you to check the current input signal
information.
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Fine Sync”.
3Press 
/ to select “Signal Info” to display the
current input signal.
4To exit the GUI, press MENU.
1,6
5
2,3,4
1,4
2,3 
						

							E-35
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only)
Auto Sync Adjustment
•Used to automatically adjust a computer image.
•Auto Sync adjustment can be made manually by
pressing the AUTO SYNC button on the remote
control, or automatically by setting “Auto Sync” to
“Normal” or “High Speed” in the projector’s GUI menu.
OFF
•Synchronized adjustment is not automatically
performed.
•Press AUTO SYNC to perform manual adjustment.
Normal
•Synchronized adjustment is automatically performed
the same as the “High Speed” setting.
•Adjustment using the “Normal” setting takes longer
to perform than using the “High Speed” setting, but it
is more accurate.
High Speed
•The sync adjustment is automatically made each time
the projector is turned on while connected to a
computer or the input selection is changed.
•The Auto Sync adjustment setting previously made is
cleared when the projector’s setting is changed.
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Fine Sync”.
3Press 
/ to select “Auto Sync”, and then press
.
4Press 
/ to select “Normal” or “High Speed”.
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
•When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto
Sync adjustment, use manual adjustments. (See page 32.)
•When performing AUTO SYNC in off or High Speed mode,
if you press AUTO SYNC once, then press it again within
one minute, AUTO SYNC will be executed in Normal mode.
During Auto Sync adjustment, the On-screen Display
changes as shown on the left.
•The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time to complete,
depending on the image of the computer connected to the
projector.
(GUI) On-screen Display
g
1,5
2,3,4
AUTO SYNC
button
On-screen Display
g
When “Normal” is selected
When “High Speed” is selected 
						

							E-36
Basic OperationReducing Image Noise (VIDEO menu only)
Auto Sync Display Function
Normally, an image is not superimposed during Auto
Sync adjustment. You can, however, choose to
superimpose a background image during Auto Sync
adjustment.
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/  to select “Fine Sync”.
3Press  
/  to select “Auto Sync Disp”.
4Press 
/ to select “” to superimpose a
background image or “
” to remove the
background image during Auto Sync adjustment.
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
2,3,4
1,5
(GUI) On-screen Display
(GUI) On-screen Display
Adjusting the Computer Images (RGB menu only)
3D Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR) provides high
quality images with minimal background.
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Options”.
3Press 
/ to select “3D DNR”.
4Press 
/ to select “” (ON).
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
•If the image is clear, select “” (OFF) to prevent any blurring.
2,3,4
1,5 
						

							E-37
Basic Operation
Turning On/Off the On-screen Display
This function allows you to turn on or off the on-screen
messages that appear during input select.
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Options”.
3Press 
/ to select “OSD Display”, and then
press 
.
4Press 
/ to select the desired On-screen
Display.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit the GUI, press MENU.
(GUI) On-screen Display
Setting the Video Signal (VIDEO menu only)
The video input system mode is preset to “Auto”;
however, it can be changed to a specific system mode
if the selected system mode is not compatible with the
connected audiovisual equipment.
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Options”.
3Press 
/ to select “Video Systems”, and then
press 
.
4Press 
/ to select the desired video system
mode.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit the GUI, press MENU.
• When the system mode is set to “Auto”, you may not receive
a clear picture due to signal differences. Should this occur,
switch to the video system of the source signal.
• AUTO cannot be set for PAL-M and PAL-N input signals.
Select “PAL-M” or “PAL-N” in “Video System” menu for PAL-
M and PAL-N input signals.
(GUI) On-screen Display
Description Selected item
Normal
Level A
Level B
Description of OSD Display
All On-screen Display are displayed.
INPUT and AUTO SYNC are not displayed.
All On-screen Display are not displayed (except MENU,
KEYSTONE and warning display (Power off, Te m p ., Lamp
etc.)).
1,6
5
2,3,4
1,6
5
2,3,4 
						

							E-38
Basic Operation
Selected item
Theater Mode Functions
Function as a toggle switch for controlling the quantity
of projected light. Select “NORMAL” or “BRIGHT” to
decrease or increase brightness, power consumption
and fan noise.
This function can be operated using the THEATER
MODE button on the remote control, as well as the GUI
menu screen.
Description of Theater Modes
Operating the Theater Mode Function with
the Remote Control
1Press THEATER MODE on the remote control.
The present Theater Mode is displayed.
“
  ” disappears after four-seconds of
no-operation.
•“Theater Mode” is factory preset to “BRIGHT” .
•When selecting “BRIGHT” in “Theater Mode”, the fan noise
is increased.
•Even when selecting “NORMAL” in “Theater Mode“, fan
noise may increase if internal temperature rises enough to
activate the cooling function.
Operating the Theater Mode Function Using
the GUI Menu Screen
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Options”.
3Press 
/ to select “Theater Mode”.
4Press 
/ to select “” or “”.
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
Quantity of light is 70%.
Power consumption is 310 W.
Quantity of light is 100%.
Power consumption is 365 W.
1
On-screen Display
(GUI) On-screen Display
1,5
2,3,4
Description
NORMAL ()
BRIGHT (
) 
						

							E-39
Basic Operation
Selecting a Background Image
(GUI) On-screen DisplayThis function allows you to select the image displayed
when no signal is being sent to the projector.
Description of Background Images
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Options”.
3Press 
/ to select “Background”, and then
press 
.
4Press 
/ to select the background image you
want to display on the screen.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit the GUI, press MENU.
Selected item
Blue
NoneDescription
Blue screen
Black screen
1,6
5
2,3,4 
						

							E-40
Basic Operation
With this function, you can adjust the vertical size of
the display to allow for subtitles.
Description of Subtitle Setting
1Press MENU.
2Press 
/ to select “Options”.
3Press 
/ to select “Subtitle”.
4Press 
/ to move the  mark of the subtitle
setting.
5To exit the GUI, press MENU.
•The RESIZE modes that are available for the Subtitle setting
are SMART STRETCH and CINEMA ZOOM only. Please refer
to the page 24 for details.
•The value of the Subtitle setting may be changed using the
INPUT and RESIZE mode.
•When changing the screen with the Subtitle setting, not only
the bottom of the screen rises up but also the upper side is
changed to a certain point.
Digital shift
When the normal image is projected (without the
menu screen or most On-screen Displays*
displayed), 
/ can be used to shift the image
down or up. Press UNDO to return the image center.
* This function does not work when most On-screen
Displays are displayed. However, it can be used
when “INPUT 1”, “INPUT 2”, “INPUT 3”, “INPUT 4”
or “INPUT 5” appears on the screen.
•This function only works with certain picture mode displays.
(GUI) On-screen Display
Subtitle Setting
1,5
2,3,4
Enlarges the image to adjust the
vertical size of the display.Compresses the image to adjust
the vertical size of the display.

3030 button button
UNDO'/"
Press 'Press "Press UNDO
On the final holeOn the final hole. On the final hole.