Sharp Xv Z90u Projector User Manual

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Basic Operation
Selecting the Menu Screen Position
This function allows you to select the desired position
of the menu screen.
Description of Menu Position
1Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2Press 
/ to display the “Options” menu screen.
3Press 
/ to select “Menu Position”, and then
press 
.
4Press 
/ to select the desired menu position.
5Press ENTER to save the setting.
6To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
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On-screen Display
Center
Upper Right
Lower Right
Upper Left
Lower LeftThe menu is displayed on the center of the image.
The menu is displayed on the upper right of the image.
The menu is displayed on the lower right of the image.
The menu is displayed on the upper left of the image.
The menu is displayed on the lower left of the image.
Description Selected
item
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Selecting the Menu Color
This function allows you to select the color of the menu
screen.
Description of Menu color
1Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2Press 
/ to display the “Options” menu screen.
3Press 
/ to select “Menu Color”.
4Press 
/ to select “Opaque” (  ) or
“Translucent”(     ).
5To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
Opaque ()
Translucent
(      )The menu is displayed opaquely.
The menu is displayed translucently. The part of
the menu on the image becomes transparent.
Description Selected item
On-screen Display
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Basic Operation
Automatic Power Shut-off Function
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On-screen DisplayWhen no input signal is detected for more than 15
minutes, the projector will automatically shut off. The
on-screen message on the left will appear five minutes
before the power is automatically turned off.
Description of Automatic Power Shut-off
1Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2Press 
/ to display the “Options” menu screen.
3Press 
/ to select “Auto Power Off”.
4Press 
/ to select “” or “”.
5To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
• “Auto Power Off” is factory preset to “”.
• When the Auto Power Off function is set to “
 (On)”, 5
minutes before the power turns off, the message “Power
OFF in X min.” will appear on the screen to indicate the
remaining minutes.
Power automatically shuts off after 15 minutes without
an input signal.
Automatic Power Shut-off disabled.
Description Selected
item
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Basic Operation
Reversing/Inverting Projected Images
This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image
function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro-
jected image for various applications.
Description of Projected Images
1Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2Press 
/ to display the “PRJ Mode” menu
screen.
3Press 
/ to select the desired projection mode.
4Press ENTER to save the setting.
5To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
•This function is used for the reversed image and ceiling-
mount setups. See page 23 for these setups.
On-screen Display
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Selecting the On-screen Display Language
English is the preset language for the On-screen
Display; however, this can be changed to German,
Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese,
Chinese, Korean or Japanese.
1Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2Press 
/ to display the “Language” menu
screen.
3Press 
/ to select the desired language.
4Press ENTER to save the setting. The On-screen
Display is now programed to display in the
language selected.
5To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
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On-screen Display
Selected item
Front
Front
Ceiling
Rear
Rear
CeilingDescription
Normal image
Inverted image
Reversed image
Reversed and inverted image
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Basic Operation
Advanced Picture Adjustment
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1The “Advanced” menu appears when the buttons
are pressed in the order shown below.
 -  -  -  -  -  - 
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, “Reset” in the Picture menu
screen and press ENTER.
•Advanced adjustment values are stored in all modes.
On-screen Display
On-screen Display
R-Contrast
G-Contrast
B-Contrast
R-
Brightness
G-
Brightness
B-
Brightness
Reset
For less contrast of redcomponent
For less contrast of
green component
For less contrast of blue
component
For less brightness of
red component
For less brightness of
green component
For less brightness of
blue component
 button button
For more contrast of red
component
For more contrast of green
component
For more contrast of blue
component
For more brightness of red
component
For more brightness of
green component
For more brightness of
blue component Selected
All image adjustment items are returned to the factory
preset settings.
Detailed picture adjustments can be made in addition
to the adjustments on the normal menu screen.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Lamp/Maintenance Indicators
Problem
• Blocked air intake.
• Clogged ventilative hole.
• Cooling fan breakdown.
• Internal circuit failure.
• Burnt-out lamp.
• Lamp circuit failure.
• Lamp has been used for
over 2,400 hours.Maintenance Indicator
The internal
temperature is
abnormally high. TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicatorCondition Possible Solution
• Relocate the projector to an area with
proper ventilation.
• Clean the ventilative holes.
(See page 49.)
• Take the projector to your nearest
Authorized SharpVision Service Center or
Dealer for repair.
• Carefully replace the lamp. (See page 46.)
• Take the projector to your nearest
Authorized SharpVision Service Center or
Dealer for repair.
Maintenance Indicators
• The warning lights on the projector indicate problems
inside the projector.
• There are two types of warning lights: a TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator that warns you when the projector
is too hot, and a LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator that
warns you when to change the lamp.
• If a problem occurs, either the TEMPERATURE
WARNING indicator or the LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator will illuminate in red. After turning off the
power, follow the procedures given below.
• If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator lights up, follow the above possible solutions and then wait until the projector has
cooled down completely before turning the power back on. (At least 5 minutes.)
• If the power is turned off and then turned on again, for example during a brief rest, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator may
be triggered, preventing the power from going on. Should this occur, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it
back in again.
TEMPERATURE
WARNING
indicatorPOWER
indicator LAMP
REPLACEMENT
indicator
LAMP REPLACE-
MENT indicatorThe lamp does not
light up.
The lamp requires
replacement.
TEMP. LAMP POWER
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Confirming the Lamp Usage Time
Lamp Maintenance
The lamp in this projector operates for approximately 2,500 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ-
ment. (As the usage environment can vary significantly, the projector lamp may not operate for 2,500 hours.) It is
recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 2,400 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a
significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. The lamp usage time can be checked with the On-screen
Display.
CAUTION
• Intense light hazard. Do not attempt to look into the aperture and lens while the projector is operating.
This function allows you to check the accumulated lamp
usage time.
1Press MENU. The “Picture” menu screen appears.
2Press 
/ to display the “Options” menu screen.
The lamp usage time will be displayed in “Lamp
Timer”.
3To exit the menu screen, press MENU.
• It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after
approximately 2,400 cumulative hours of use. See page 46
for lamp replacement.
On-screen Display
Problem
• Lamp has been used for over 2,400
hours.
• Lamp has been used for over 2,500
hours.Possible Solution
• Purchase a replacement lamp unit
(lamp/cage module) of the current
type BQC-XVZ90+++1 from your
nearest Authorized SharpVision
Service Center or Dealer.
• Replace the lamp. (See page 46.) If
you wish, you may have the lamp
replaced at your nearest
Authorized SharpVision Service
Center or Dealer. Condition
The LAMP REPLACEMENT
indicator illuminates in red, and
“LAMP” and “
” will blink in yellow
in the lower-left corner of the image.
A significant deterioration of the
picture and color quality occurs.
The power will automatically turn off
and the projector will enter standby
mode.
“LAMP” and “
” will blink in red in
the lower-left corner of the image,
and the power will turn off.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Replacing the Lamp
It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 2,400 cumulative hours of use or when you
notice a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. Carefully change the lamp by following the steps
on the next page.
If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorized SharpVision Service
Center or Dealer for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type
BQC-XVZ90+++1 from your nearest Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer. Then carefully change the
lamp by following the instructions on the next page. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest
Authorized SharpVision Service Center.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS:
The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service of this
projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through an Authorized 
SharpVision Service
Center or Dealer. For the name of the nearest Authorized 
SharpVision Service Center or Dealer, please call toll-free:
1-877-DTV-SHARP (1-877-388-7427).                                                            
                                                              U.S.A. ONLY
CAUTION
•There is potential glass particles hazard if the lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your
nearest Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer for replacement.
•Do not remove the lamp cage directly after operation of the projector. The lamp may be extremely
hot. Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp cage
to fully cool down before removing the lamp cage.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Replacing the Lamp
• Be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle. Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp cage or the inside of the
projector.
• To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, carefully follow the steps below.
• Replace the lamp after turning off the power and unplugging the power cord.
Removing and installing the lamp unit
CAUTION
Turn off the power. Unplug the power cord.
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Loosen the user service
screw that secures the
lamp cage cover.
5
Slide the lamp cage
cover in the direction
of the arrow.
13Turn off the power.2Unplug the power cord.Remove the Swivel
Stand. (See page E-17.)
Loosen and remove the
three-securing screws
from the lamp cage.
Press POWER OFF. Wait until the
cooling fan stops running.
7Remove the lamp cage.
User service screws
Insert the new lamp cage
firmly into the lamp cage
compartment.89Tighten the three-
securing screws to
fasten the lamp cage.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
•You need to reset the lamp timer every time you replace the lamp and confirm it is reset on the “Lamp Timer” menu.
Replacing the Lamp
11 10Attach the lamp unit
cover.Tighten the user
service screw to fasten
the lamp cage cover.
Press POWER ON on
the projector to reset
the lamp timer.
Press , , , ,  and  in
order. Then press 
.
Plug the power cord.12
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“LAMP 0000H” is displayed on the
screen.
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Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
• This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector.
• Periodically clean the ventilative hole by vacuuming it off with a vacuum cleaner.
• The ventilative holes should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the ventilative holes more often when the
projector is used in a dirty or smoky location.
How to clean the ventilative holesSide and Rear view
Cleaning the Ventilative Holes
Clean the dust off by putting the
cleaner hose on the intake
ventilative holes.
Cleaning.2Unplug the power
cord.1
Bottom view
Intake ventilative holes
Intake ventilative holesCleaner
hose
Intake ventilative holes
Swivel stand
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