Sharp Xv Z90u Projector User Manual

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Setup & Connections
Place the projector at a distance from the screen that allows images to
be projected onto the screen by referring to the projection distance
tables on pages 21 and 22.
Placement of the Projected Image Using the Keystone Correction
: Screen area
1Project the test pattern of the Keystone correction function onto the
screen. Rotate the Focus ring until the image on the screen becomes
clear. (See page 16.)
2Change the projection angle using the Swivel Stand to properly
project images onto the screen. (See page 17).
3Align the edge of the screen closest to the projector with the test
pattern by adjusting the zoom and the Swivel Stand. (See pages 16
and 17.)
4Adjust the Keystone function so that the size of the projected image
matches the screen size. (See page 19.)
5Align the image on the screen by adjusting the zoom function and the
Swivel Stand.  If the vertical length of the projected image does not
match the screen use the “Subtitle” function. (See page 39.)
6Adjust the focus so that the projected image is in focus at the center
of the screen. (See page 16.)
•The aspect ratio of the projected image shifts slightly when the lens
shift is at a position other than the top position.
•The aspect ratio of the projected image also shifts slightly when the “H
Keystone” and “V Keystone” functions are adjusted simultaneously.
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Setup & Connections
Adjusting the Projection Distance
Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and leveled to achieve an optimal image.
Move the projector forward or backward if the edges of the image are distorted.
•The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the
image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.
•Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly onto the screen washes out colors,
making viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim the lights when setting up the screen in a sunny or bright room.
•A polarizing screen cannot be used with this projector.
When using a wide
screen (16:9)y
1 (Max.) =(0.062085x  – 0.038555) / 0.3048
y
2 (Min.) = (0.051672x  – 0.038495) / 0.3048
z
1 (Upper) = 0h : 0.309y
z
2 (Lower) = –0.6xv : 0.174yx : Screen size (diag.) (inches)
y : Projection distance (feet)
z : Distance from the lens center to the lower
edge of the screen (feet) When using a normal
screen (4:3)
y
1 (Max.) = (0.06764x  – 0.038555) / 0.3048
y
2 (Min.) = (0.056295x  – 0.038495) / 0.3048
z
1 (Upper) = 0.08171xh : 0.309y
z
2 (Lower) = –0.57197xv : 0.174yx : Screen size (diag.) (inches)
y : Projection distance (feet)
z : Distance from the lens center to the lower
edge of the screen (feet)
3 4
: Screen area
9
: Picture area
16
: Area covered by the 
projection panel of 
the projector*
The formula for screen size and projection distance
•There is an error of ±3% in the formula above.
•The values of horizontal and vertical values may be limited when Keystone correction is applied
simultaneously in the horizontal and vertical directions. (See the diagram [fig. 1] above.)
Diag. (x)
200
150
100
84
72
60
40
Width
160
120
80
67
58
48
32
Height
120
90
60
50
43
36
24
Maximum (y1)
305 (9.3 m)
203 (6.2 m)
1612 (5.2 m)
146 (4.4 m)
121 (3.7 m)
8 (2.4 m)
Screen size (4:3) Projection distance and Keystone correctionDistance from the lens center to
the bottom edge of the image (z)
Minimum (y2)
339 (10.3 m)
254 (7.7 m)
1610 (5.1 m)
141 (4.3 m)
121 (3.7 m)
101 (3.1 m)
68 (2.0 m)
–
9 5 (2.86m) 5 3 (1.61m)
6 3 (1.91m) 3 6 (1.07m)
5 3 (1.60m) 2 11 (0.90m)
4 6 (1.37m) 2 6 (0.77m)
3 9 (1.14m) 2 1 (0.64m)
2 6 (0.75m) 1 5 (0.42m)
10 5 (3.18m) 5 10 (1.79m)
7 10 (2.38m) 4 5 (1.34m)
5 2 (1.59m) 2 11 (0.89m)
4 4 (1.33m) 2 5 (0.75m)
3 9 (1.14m) 2 1 (0.64m)
3 1 (.95m) 1 9 (0.53m)
2 1 (0.63m) 1 2 (0.35m)
Upper (z1)
0 (0 cm)
0 (0 cm)
0 (0 cm)
0 (0 cm)
0 (0 cm)
0 (0 cm)
0 (0 cm)
Lower (z2)
–10 (–304.8 cm)
–76 (–228.6 cm)
–5 (–152.4 cm)
–42 (–128.0 cm)
–37 (–109.7 cm)
–3 (–91.4 cm)
–2 (–61.0 cm)
Maximum horizontal
placement range (h)Maximum vertical
placement range (v)Maximum horizontal
placement range (h)Maximum vertical
placement range (v)
Diag. (x)
200
150
133
106
100
92
84
72
60
40
Width
174
131
116
92
87
80
73
63
52
35
Height
98
74
65
52
49
45
41
35
29
20
Screen size (16:9)Projection distance and Keystone correctionDistance from the lens center to
the bottom edge of the image (z)
Upper (z1)
14 (41.5 cm)
1 (31.1 cm)
11 (27.6 cm)
9 (22.0 cm)
8 (20.8 cm)
8 (19.1 cm)
7 (17.4 cm)
6 (14.9 cm)
5 (12.5 cm)
3 (8.3 cm)
Lower (z2)
–96 (–290.6 cm)
–72 (–271.9 cm)
–64 (–193.2 cm)
–51 (–154.0 cm)
–49 (–145.3 cm)
–45 (–133.7 cm)
–4 (–122.0 cm)
–35 (–104.6 cm)
–210 (–87.2 cm)
–111 (–58.1 cm)
Maximum (y1)
332 (10.1 m)
295 (9.0 m)
235 (7.1 m)
221 (6.7 m)
203 (6.2 m)
186(5.6 m)
1510(4.8 m)
132(4.0 m)
89(2.7 m)
Minimum (y2)
3610 (11.2 m)
277 (8.4 m)
245 (7.4 m)
195 (5.9 m)
184 (5.6 m)
1610 (5.1 m)
155 (4.7 m)
132 (4.0 m)
1011 (3.3 m)
73 (2.2 m)
–
10 3 (3.12m) 5 9 (1.75m)
9 1 (2.78m) 5 2 (1.56m)
7 2 (2.19m) 4 1 (1.23m)
6 10 (2.07m) 3 10 (1.16m)
6 3 (1.92m) 3 6 (1.08m)
5 8 (1.73m) 3 2 (0.97m)
4 10 (1.48m) 2 9 (0.83m)
4 1 (1.24m) 2 3 (0.69m)
2 9 (0.83m) 1 6 (0.47m)
11 4 (3.46m) 6 5 (1.94m)
8 6 (2.60m) 4 9 (1.46m)
7 6 (2.29m) 4 3 (1.28m)
5 12 (1.82m) 3 4 (1.02m)
5 8 (1.73m) 3 2 (0.97m)
5 2 (1.58m) 2 11 (0.89m)
4 9 (1.45m) 2 8 (0.82m)
4 1 (1.24m) 2 3 (0.69m)
3 4 (1.02m) 1 11 (0.57m)
2 3 (0.68m) 1 3 (0.38m)
Maximum horizontal
placement range (h)Maximum vertical
placement range (v)Maximum horizontal
placement range (h)Maximum vertical
placement range (v)
0.1y
0.2y 0.1y
0.3y 0.15y
-
-0.15y A.B. C.
C. B.-
- -h
v
z x
yV
hhA.B. C.
C. B.
Center of the screen
A. Standard placement range
B.B. Maximum horizontal placement range
C.C. Maximum vertical placement rangeStandard Setup (Front Projection)
Place the projector at the required
distance from the screen according to
the desired screen size. (See the tables
below.)
The figures in the tables are based upon
projecting an image so that it occupies
the entire screen.
The formula for screen size and projection distance
•There is an error of ±3% in the formula above.
•The values of horizontal and vertical values may be limited when Keystone correction is applied
simultaneously in the horizontal and vertical directions. (See the diagram [fig. 1] above.)
Placement range as determined
by Keystone correction
[Fig. 1]
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Setup & Connections
Adjusting the Projection Distance
Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position
• This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the projection height.
• Adjust it to match the setup configuration.
• The screen can be moved maximum the length of one screen vertically using the lens shift.
• 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 effectiveness of the lens shift function.
Screen size: 100 inches (254 cm)
Aspect ratio: 4:3
90°
90°
Screen
Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position (Ceiling Mount)
When the projector is in the inverted position, use the upper edge of the screen as the base line, and exchange
the lower and upper lens shift values.
ScreenUpper lens shift position
(High mount setup)
Lower lens shift position
(Desktop setup) Lens center
Lens center
90° 90°
Screen size: 100 inches (254 cm)
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Lower edge of screen (White portion) =
Standard (0) point
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Setup & Connections
Rear Projection
•Place a translucent screen between the projector and
the audience.
•Use the projector’s menu screen to reverse the
projected image. (See page 42 for use of this
function.)
•Optimal image quality can be achieved when the projector
is positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat
and leveled.
Projection Using a Mirror
•When the distance between the projector and a
screen is not sufficient for normal rear projection, you
can use a mirror to reflect the image onto the screen.
•Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.
•Project the normal image onto the mirror.
•The image reflected from the mirror is projected onto
the translucent screen.
CAUTION
•When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the
projector and the mirror so the light does not shine into the
eyes of the audience.
•It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp
ceiling-mount bracket for this installation.
•Before mounting the projector, remove the Swivel
Stand. (See page 17 for removing and attaching the
Swivel Stand.)
•Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest
Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer to
obtain the recommended ceiling-mount bracket
(commercially available). (AN-CM260 ceiling-mount
bracket, AN-EP101B extension tube for AN-CM260.)
•When the projector is in the inverted position, use the
upper edge of the screen as the base line.
•Use the projector’s menu screen to select the
appropriate projection mode. (See page 42 for use
of this function.)
Ceiling-mount Projection
Image Projection
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Operation Buttons
Selecting the Input Signal Source
Using the Operation Buttons
Press INPUT on the projector, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT
3, INPUT 4 or DIGITAL INPUT on the remote control to
select the desired input mode.
• When no signal is received, “NO SIGNAL” will be displayed.
When a signal that the projector is not preset to receive is
received, “NOT REG.” will be displayed.
On-screen Display
Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio
This function allows you to modify or customize the
picture display mode to enhance the input image.
Depending on the input signal, you can choose
NORMAL, BORDER or STRETCH image.
1Press RESIZE. Each time RESIZE is pressed, the
picture mode changes as shown on the next page.
1
INPUT buttonINPUT 1 Mode 
DIGITAL Mode 
INPUT 4 Mode  INPUT 2 Mode INPUT 3 Mode 
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Operation Buttons
Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio
NORMALOutput screen image
BORDERSTRETCH
DVD 
/ VIDEOCOMPUTER Imge TypeImput Signal
480i
480P
VGA (640x480)
SVGA (800x600)
XGA (1024x768)  540P
NTSC
PAL
SECAM
Letter Box
*
*
Squeezed 
4:3 image
16 : 9 aspect ratio
*
720P
1080i—*
*
*
—
*
*
: Cutout area on which images cannot be projected.
: Area on which the image is not included in the original signals.
Projects the image fully 
on a screen while 
maintaining the aspect 
ratio.Projects the image on 
the screen whose 
surrounding areas are 
cut out to make a 4:3 
screen while maintaining 
the aspect ratio.Projects the image on 
the screen whose upper 
and lower areas are cut 
out to make a 16:9 
screen while the image 
is horizontally enlarged.
* Mode for projecting an image with the original aspect ratio without cutting any portions.
4:3 aspect ratio
Squeezed 16:9 
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Basic Operation
Basic Operations
Using the Menu Screen
On-screen Display
1
INPUT 3 or 4 (VIDEO) mode
1
INPUT 1 (COMPONENT), 2 (COMPONENT or analog
RGB) or DIGITAL INPUT (digital RGB) mode
41Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen for the
selected INPUT mode appears.
2Press 
/ to display the other menu screen, if
you want. The icon for the selected menu screen
will be highlighted.
3Press 
/ to select a specific adjustment item.
4Press ENTER after selecting the item if you want
to display a single adjustment item. Only the
selected adjustment item will appear.
5Press 
/ to adjust the item.
6Press UNDO to return to the previous screen.
7To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
• For details on items on the menu screen, see the tree charts
on pages 27 and 28.
This projector has two sets of menu screens that allow
you to adjust the image and various projector settings.
These menu screens can be operated from the projector
or the remote control with the following procedure.
 5 
 2 
33
1, 7
2, 3, 
5
64
 2 
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Basic Operation
Language (     )
English
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Svenska
Português
Front
Front
Ceiling
Rear
Rear
Ceiling
Picture (     )
Tint
30 30
Color
30 30
Sharp
30 30
Contrast
30 30
Bright
30 30
Red
30 30
Blue
30 30
Reset
5500k
6500k
8500k
9300k
10500k
Standard
Black Detail
White Detail
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory OFF
Brighten
7500k
CLR Temp
Gamma
White Emphasis   [ON/OFF]
Picture SettingMemory 1
Fine Sync (     )
Auto Sync       [ON/OFF] Clock
30 30

30 30

30 30
Phase
15 15
H-Pos
V-Pos
Reset
Special Modes
Signal InfoResolution
Hor Freq
Vert Freq640480
37.5 kHz
72 Hz 640480
720480
Digital Shift
30 30
Reset
RGB
Background Options (     )
Component
Blue
None
Auto Power Off  [ON/OFF]
Menu Position
Menu Color
Opaque
Translucent
Center
Lamp Timer
OSD Display   [ON/OFF]
Signal Type
Upper Right
Lower Right
Upper Left
Lower Left Subtitle
10 10
*
PRJ Mode (     )
Items on the INPUT 1 or 2 Mode Menu Bar
* Some adjustment values may be limited depending on
the Keystone correction value.
•The resolution, vertical frequency and horizontal
frequency figures displayed above are for example
purposes only.
•“Color”, “Tint”, and “Sharp” do not appear when “RGB” is
selected in INPUT 2 mode.
•“Clock” and “Phase” cannot be adjusted in the DIGITAL
INPUT mode.
•Only the items highlighted in the tree charts above can
be adjusted.
•To adjust the items under the sub menu, press 
 after
selecting the sub menu.
•“Signal Type” is not displayed when using INPUT 1.
•“Contrast”, “Bright”, “Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp”, “Clock”,
“Phase”, “H-Pos” and “V-Pos”, and “CLR-Temp”,
“Gamma”, “Special Modes” and “Auto Sync” cannot be
used in the digital mode.
Main menuSub menu
Main menu Sub menu
Menu Bars
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Basic Operation
Items on the INPUT 3 or 4 Mode Menu Bar
Main menu Main menu Sub menu
•Only the items highlighted in the tree charts above can
be adjusted.
•To adjust the items under the sub menu, press 
 after
selecting the sub menu.
•“Tint” cannot be used with PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N or
PAL-60.
Picture (     )
Tint
30 30

30 30
Color
30 30
SharpContrast
30 30
Bright
30 30
Red
30 30
Blue
30 30
Digital Shift
30 30
Subtitle
10 10
Reset Reset
5500k
3D Progressive
6500k
3D Progressive
3D Progressive
8500k 
3D Progressive
9300k
3D Progressive
10500k
3D Progressive
Standard
3D Progressive
Black Detail
3D Progressive
White Detail
3D ProgressiveMemory 2
3D ProgressiveMemory 3
3D ProgressiveMemory 4
3D ProgressiveMemory 5
Auto
3D ProgressiveMemory OFF 3D Progressive
Brighten
Background Options (     )
PAL
NTSC3.58
NTSC4.43
PAL–M
PAL–60 SECAM
Language (     )
English
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Svenska
Português
Blue
None
Auto Power Off  [ON/OFF]
Menu Position
Menu Color
Opaque
Translucent
CenterPRJ Mode (     )
Front
Front
Ceiling
Rear
Rear
Ceiling
7500k
CLR Temp
Gamma
White Emphasis   [ON/OFF]
Picture Setting
3D ProgressiveMemory 1
Lamp Timer
OSD Display   [ON/OFF]
Video Systems
PAL–N
Up Right
Low Right
Up Left
Low Left
Menu Bars
Sub menu
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Basic Operation
2, 31, 4
Adjusting the Picture
You can adjust the projector’s picture to your prefer-
ences with the following picture settings. To save the
settings, select a memory from 1 to 5 and OFF (see
page 32) and then adjust the settings.
Description of Adjustment Items
For less contrast
For less brightness
For less color intensity
Skin tones become purplish
For less sharpness
For weaker red
For weaker blue Selected itemFor more contrast
For more brightness
For more color intensity
Skin tones become greenish
For more sharpness
For stronger red
For stronger blue
 button button
For selecting a desired item from six color temperature
settings
For selecting a desired item from four gamma positions
For switching “on” or “off” the function that emphasizes
bright portions of the image
For storing all items set in “Picture”
All image adjustment items are returned to the factory
preset settings. Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharp
Red
Blue
CLR Temp
Gamma
White Emphasis
Picture Setting
Reset
On-screen Display
e. g. (VIDEO input in INPUT 3 or 4 mode)
1
2•“Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” do not appear for RGB input in
INPUT 2 mode.
•For details on “Gamma”, see “Gamma Correction
Function” on page 31.
•For details on “CLR Temp”, see “Adjusting the Color
Temperature” on page 30.
•For details on “White Emphasis”, see “Description of
White Emphasis” on page 30.
•For details on “Picture Setting”, see “Picture Setting
Function” on page 32.
1Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2Press 
/  to select a specific adjustment item.
3Press 
/ to move the  mark of the selected
adjustment item to the desired setting.
4To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
•To reset all adjustment items, select “Reset” on the “Picture”
menu screen and press ENTER.
•“Tint” cannot be used with PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N or
PAL-60.
•“Contrast”, “Bright”, “Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” cannot be
used in the digital mode.
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