Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Notevision PG-C355W Sharp
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DA TA PR OJECT OR MODEL XG-C455W PG-C355W OPERA TION MANU AL Introduction Quic k Start Setup Connections Basic Operation Useful Features Appendix.
IMPOR T ANT • For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector , please recor d the Model and Serial Numbers located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information.
-1 Introduction Before using the pr ojector , please read this operation man ual carefully . There ar e two important reasons for prompt warranty r egistration of your new SHARP Projector , using the REGISTRA TION CARD packed with the projector .
-2 PR ODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes tin-lead solder , and lamp containing a small amount of mercury . Disposal of these materials may be r egulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, the Electr onics Industries Alliance: www .
-3 Introduction -43 Useful Features Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be performed by using the b uttons on the projector.
-4 Contents Preparing Useful Features Menu Items ................................................... 40 Using the Menu Screen ............................... 43 Menu Selections (Adjustments) ......................... 43 Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) .
-5 Introduction Reference Appendix Maintenance ................................................. 56 Replacing the Air Filter ................................ 57 Replacing the Air Filter ...................................... 57 Maintenance Indicators .
-6 PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can w ork with the pr ojector . T o utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe ® Reader ® on your computer (Windows ® or Macintosh ® ). Please download Adobe ® Reader ® from the Inter net ( http://www .
-7 Introduction 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future r eference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
-8 Ensur e that you read the following safeguar ds when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ Potential hazard of glass par- ticles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Shar p A uthorized Pro- jector Dealer or Service Cen- ter for replacement.
-9 Introduction Caution regarding usage of the projector ■ When using the projector , t a ke care not to sub- ject it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in damage.
-10 Accessories Remote control <RRMCGA623WJSA> Tw o R-6 batteries (“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar) Po wer cord * F or U .S., Canada, etc. (6' (1.8 m)) <QACCD A007WJPZ> F or Europe , except U .K. (6' (1.8 m)) <QACCV A011WJPZ> * Use the power cord that corresponds to the w all outlet in y our countr y .
-11 Introduction Optional lenses ■ Lens Projection distance for 100" screen size Wide-zoom lens ( × 1.5 – 1.9) AN-C12MZ 10' 5" – 13' 1" (3.2 m – 4.0 m) T ele-zoom lens ( × 2.2 – 2.8) AN-C18MZ 15' 7" – 19' 10" (4.
-12 43 MENU button For displaying adjustment and setting screens. 44 35 AUTO SYNC button For automatically adjusting images when connected to a computer. ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. 32 KEYSTONE button For entering the Keystone Correction mode.
-13 Introduction Projector (Rear View) * Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector .
-14 Remote Control 30 ST ANDBY button For putting the projector into standby mode . 32 KEYST ONE button For entering the K eystone Correction mode. 35 FREEZE button For freezing images . 36 MA GNIFY (Enlarge/Reduce) buttons For enlarging/reducing part of the image.
-15 Introduction Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries 1 Pull down the tab on the cover and remove the cover towards the di- rection of the arro w . 2 Insert the included batteries. • Insert the batteries making sure the po- larities correctly match the and marks inside the battery compartment.
-16 Quick Start 7 ST ANDBY button 3 ON button 6 COMPUTER 1 button 37 ST ANDBY/ON button 6 INPUT buttons 6 ENTER button 4 Height Adjustment buttons 5 Zoom knob 5 Focus ring 4 Tilt dial Page 18 1.
-17 Quick Start Pag es 31, 32 4. Adjust the angle 5. Adjust the focus and the zoom 7. Tu rn the Power off Pag e 3 0 6. Select the INPUT mode Pag e 3 4 • • • • • This projector is equipped with an “Auto V -Keystone Correction” function that automatically corrects any trapezoidal distortion within the projected image.
-18 Setting Up the Projector For optimal image quality , position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the pr ojector’ s feet flat and level. Doing so will eliminate the need for Keystone correction and pr ovide the best image quality . (See page 32 .
-19 Setup Projection (PRJ) Mode The projector can use an y of the 4 projection modes, shown in the diagram below . Select the mode most appro- priate for the pr ojection setting in use . (Y ou can set the PRJ mode in “ SCR-ADJ” men u. See page 50 .
-20 Standard Zoom Lens F1.7-F1.9, f=28.0-33.6 mm 16:10 Signal Input (Normal Mode) The f or mula for picture siz e and projection distance [m/cm] L1 (m) = 0.03755 χ L2 (m) = 0.04507 χ H (cm) = –0.03209 χ [Feet/inches] L1 (ft) = 0.03755 χ / 0.3048 L2 (ft) = 0.
-21 Connections Samples of Cables for Connection •F or more details of connection and cables, ref er to the operation manual of the connecting equipment.
-22 T erminal on the projector AUDIO (for COMPUTER/ COMPONENT 1, 2, DVI-D) AUDIO (for VIDEO, S-VIDEO) MONIT OR OUTPUT AUDIO (MONIT OR OUT) Equipment Audio-visual equipment Monitor Amplifier T erminal .
-23 Connections Connecting to a Computer Before connecting, ensure the power cor d of the projector fr om the A C outlet is unplugged, and that the devices to be connected are turned off . After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other de vices.
-24 When connecting with a DVI digital cable The projector emplo ys the D VI digital input ter minal f or direct input of Digital Video signals from a computer . * When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable, the volume level will be half of when using the ø3.
-25 Connections Connecting to Video Equipment The image quality is highest in order of the Component signal, the RGB signal, the S-video signal and the Video signal. If your audio-visual equipment has a component output terminal or RGB output ter minal, use the COMPUTER/COMPONENT terminal 1 or 2 on the projector for video connection.
-26 When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal When connecting video equipment with video output terminal Note • When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the projector , use a com- mercially av ailable cab le that fits in the projector terminal you want to connect.
-27 Connections Controlling the Projector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer , the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector . Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL ” contained on the supplied CD-ROM f or “RS-232C Specifications and Commands”.
-28 To RGB input terminal RGB cable (commercially available) RGB cable To RGB output terminal To COMPUTER/ COMPONENT 1 input terminal To MONITOR OUT terminal Monitor Computer When connecting to the LAN terminal using a LAN cable Note • When connecting to hub , use straight-through Category 5 (CA T .
-29 Connections A udio signals input from equipment connected to each audio input terminal of the projector can be output to audio equipment. Note • Tu rn off the po wer of both the projector and audio equipment when connecting.
-30 AC socket To AC outlet T urning the Projector On/Off Info • When “Auto Restart” is set to “On”: If the power cord is unplugged fr om the outlet or the breaker switch is turned off when the pr ojector is on, then the projector automatically turns on when the power cord is plugged into the AC outlet or the breaker switch is turned on.
-31 Basic Operation Image Projection Height Adjustment button Side View Lens center T op View Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet when the screen is located higher than the projector , the screen is inclined or when the installation site is slightly inclined.
-32 Image Projection END TESTP A TTERN ADJUST RESET H&V KEYST ONE H: 0 V: 0 " On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode) KEYSTONE button MOUSE/Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) RETURN button Note • Press RETURN to return to the default set- ting.
-33 Basic Operation Adjusting the Lens The image is focused and adjusted to the screen size using the focus ring or zoom knob on the projector . 1 The focus is adjusted by rotat- ing the focus ring.
-34 Image Projection COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, D VI, S-VIDEO , VIDEO buttons V OL +/– (V olume) buttons AV MUTE buttons Switching the Input Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the con- nected equipment. Press COMPUTER1/2 , DVI , S-VIDEO or VIDEO on the remote control to se- lect the input mode.
-35 Basic Operation Displaying and Setting the Break Timer 1 Press BREAK TIMER . • The timer starts to count down from 5 min- utes. On-screen display 2 Press ' / " / / | to adjust the length of the break time.
-36 Selecting the Picture Mode Y ou can select the appropriate picture mode for the projected image, such as movie or video game. Press PICTURE MODE . • When pressing PICTURE MODE , the picture mode changes in the following order: STANDARD PRESENTATION MOVIE GAME sRGB Note • See page 45 for details on the picture mode.
-37 Basic Operation Resize Mode This function allows y ou to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance the input image. De- pending on the input signal, you can c hoose a desired image.
-38 VIDEO/DTV Image Projection 4:3 aspect ratio Letter box Squeeze 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 aspect ratio in 16:9) Output screen image Input signal Image T ype NORMAL .
-39 Basic Operation Using the Remote Control as the Wireless Computer Mouse When connecting the projector and the computer with a USB cable, you can use the remote control as the computer mouse.
-40 Menu Items The follo wing shows the items that can be set in the pr ojector . “Picture” menu +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 +30 -30 Tint Color Reset Sharp Bright +30 -30 Contrast Red .
-41 Useful Features “Screen adjustment (SCR-ADJ)” menu On Off On Off Main Menu Sub Menu OSD Display Background Logo Blue None Normal Full Dot By Dot Area Zoom V-Stretch Stretch Center Upper Right .
-42 “Network” menu “Projecter adjustment (PRJ-ADJ)” menu Main Menu Network Page 54 On Off IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Page 54 TCP/IP Page 55 DHCP Client Page 55 Page 55 Password Old Passwor.
-43 Useful Features Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright”. • This operation can also be perf ormed by using the buttons on the projector .
-44 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " and select “Bright” to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. To adjust the pro- jected image while watching it Press ENTER . • The selected item (e.g. “Bright”) is dis- played by itself at the bottom of the screen.
-45 Useful Features Menu operation Page 43 1 1 1 1 1 Selecting the Picture Mode Picture Adjustment (“Picture” men u) • “sRGB” is displayed only when RGB signal is input. • Y ou can set or adjust each item in the “Picture” menu to your pref erence.
-46 4 4 4 4 4 Selecting the Progressive Mode 5 5 5 5 5 Selecting the Film Mode This function provides high-quality playback of images originally projected at 24 fps, such as movies on DVDs. Description Films are detected automatically . Films are not detected.
-47 Useful Features 0 0 0 0 Phase Clock Pict. SIG – ADJ SCR PRJ Net. H-Pos V-Pos Reset Auto 640 x 480 On Standard Auto SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END Resolution Auto Sync Signal Type Dynamic Range Video System Signal Info : 800 x 600 H 60.
-48 Menu operation Page 43 7 7 7 7 7 Checking the Input Signal This function allows you to check the current in- put signal information. Note • The Video signal can only be set in VIDEO or S-VIDEO mode. • When “Video System” is set to “Auto”, y ou may not receiv e a clear picture due to signal differ- ences.
-49 Useful Features Resize 0 0 0 Image Shift H-Keystone V-Keystone Auto V-Keystone Center On On Normal Logo Front English SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END OSD Display Background Menu Position PRJ Mode Language Pict.
-50 Menu operation Page 43 Selectable items Logo Blue None Description SHARP default image Blue screen Black screen 5 5 5 5 5 Selecting a Startup and Background Image Description Display ed on the center of the image . Displayed on the upper right of the image.
-51 Useful Features Auto Power Off Auto Restart System Sound Speaker Audio Out 9600bps Enable On On On FAO On Enable Normal Disable SEL./ADJ. RETURN ENTER END Monitor Out LAN/RS232C RS-232C Fan Mode System Lock All reset Lamp Timer (Life) [ 0]h [ 0] min ( 100%) Pict.
-52 Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“PRJ-ADJ” menu) Menu operation Page 43 Setting/Changing the keycode 1 Select “System Lock”, then press ENTER or | | | | | . 2 Select “Next”, then press ENTER . • The screen for entering the keycode appears.
-53 Useful Features Menu operation Page 43 5 Enter the same keycode in “Re-con- firm”. Note To cancel the keycode that y ou have al- ready set • Press " on the projector for four times in steps 4 and 5 above. When the System Lock is set • When System Lock is set, the keycode input screen appears after the power is turned on.
-54 Setting up the Projector Network Environment (“Network” menu) 1 1 1 1 1 Setting a Password If you do not want others to change the setting for the “Network” menu, set a password. Setting a Password 1 Select “P assw ord”, then press | | | | | .
-55 Useful Features 2 2 2 2 2 DHCP Client Setting Connect the LAN cable before turning the pro- jector on. If not, the DHCP Client function does not work. Select “On” for “DHCP Client”. “Obtaining IP Address...” appears, then the menu screen appears.
-56 Cleaning the lens ■ Use a commercially available blower or lens clean- ing paper (for glasses and camera lenses) for clean- ing the lens. Do not use any liquid type cleaning agents, as the y may w ear off the coating film on the surface of the lens.
-57 Appendix Replacing the Air Filter • This projector is equipped with air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector . • Ask your nearest Sharp A uthorized Pro- jector Dealer or Service Center to ex- c hange the filter (PFILD A022WJKZ) when it is no longer possible to clean.
-58 5 Place a replacement air filter . • Place the new air filter onto the filter co ver . 6 Replace the filter co ver . • Slide the filter cover in the direction of the arrow to close it. Note • Ensure the filter cov er is securely installed. The power will not turn on unless it is correctly in- stalled.
-59 Appendix Po w er indicator Lamp indicator T emperature warning indicator Maintenance Indicators Maintenance Indicators ■ The warning lights on the projector indicate pr oblems inside the projector .
-60 Maintenance indicator Problem Cause P ossible solution T emperature warning indicator Normal Abnormal Off Red on (Standby) The internal temperature is abnormally high. Abnormal • Blocked air intake • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation (see page 8 ).
-61 Appendix Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp unit (optional: AN-C430LP) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality . The lamp life (per centage) can be checked with the on-screen displa y .
-62 Regarding the Lamp Securing screws Optional accessory Lamp unit AN-C430LP Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit W arning! • Do not remov e the lamp unit from the pro- jector right after use. The lamp and par ts around the lamp will be v er y hot and may cause burn or injur y .
-63 Appendix User service screw (for lamp unit cover) AC socket 5 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compar tment. F asten the securing screws . 6 Replace the lamp unit cover . • Align the lamp unit cov er and slide it to close.
-64 Storing the Pr ojector Lens cap Fixing band Info How to Use the Storage Case When storing the projector , attach the lens cap to the lens, and place it in the supplied storage case. 1 Open the co ver of the storage case. 2 Place the projector into the stor - ag e case .
-65 Appendix Note • This projector ma y not be able to displa y images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CR T/LCD) mode. Should this occur , tur n off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the displa y data in “CRT only” mode.
-66 Tr oubleshooting Check • Projector pow er cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Po w er to the external connected devices is off . • The selected input mode is wrong. • The A V MUTE function is working. • Cables incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector .
-67 Appendix Check Problem P age An unusual sound is occasionally heard from the cabinet. Maintenance indicator illuminates or b links in red. The projector cannot be turned on or put into the standby mode using the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector .
-68 For SHARP Assistance If you encounter an y problems during setup or operation of this pr ojector , first refer to the “T roubleshooting” section on pages 66 and 67 . If this operation manual does not answer y our question, please contact the SHARP Service depar tments listed below .
-69 Appendix Specifications As a par t of policy of continuous improv ement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes f or product improv ement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal v alues of production units.
-70 2D Progressiv e ......................................................... 46 3D Progressiv e ......................................................... 46 AC socket ................................................................. 30 Adjustment buttons .
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