User manual SHARP XR-55X

[. . . ] Introduction Easy Start Setup Connections Basic Operation Useful Features Appendix MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR XR-55X XR-50S MODEL OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT · For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector, please record the Model and Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this information. · Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of "Supplied accessories" on page 11. Model No. : Serial No. : ii SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U. K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 10A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. [. . . ] · When lowering the projector, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the area between the adjustment foot and the projector. · Hold the projector firmly while lifting or carrying. · Do not hold by the lens area. Note · When adjusting the height of the projector, trapezoidal distortion occurs. Follow the procedures in Keystone Correction to correct the distortion. (See pages 28 and 46. ) 3 Adjusting the Picture Size You can adjust the picture size using the zoom ring on the projector. Rotate the zoom ring to enlarge or shrink the picture size. · Using the knob on the zoom ring will make the adjustments easier. Zoom ring 27 Image Projection (Continued) Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion When the image is projected either from the top or from the bottom towards the screen at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidally. The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction. Note · The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to an angle of approximately ±40 (XR-55X)/ ±20 (XR-50S) degrees and the screen can also be set up to an angle of approximately ±40 (XR-55X)/±20 (XR-50S) degrees. Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q) RETURN button KEYSTONE button 1 Press KEYSTONE to enter the Keystone Correction mode. On-screen display (Keystone Correction mode) KEYSTONE ADJUST 0 END 2 Press P/Q or O/R to adjust the Keystone Correction. Shrinks upper side. (Move the slide bar in the + direction. ) Note · To return to the default setting, press RETURN while the on-screen display of the Keystone Correction mode is on the screen. Shrinks lower side. (Move the slide bar in the - direction. ) 3 Press KEYSTONE. · The on-screen display of the Keystone Correction mode will disappear. Info · While adjusting the image using Keystone Correction, straight lines and the edges of the image may appear jagged. 28 Switching the Input Mode Select the appropriate Input mode for the connected equipment. Press INPUT / to display the INPUT list. Use INPUT / to select the Input mode, and use O/Q to select the audio input terminal. INPUT buttons AV MUTE button VOL +/­ (Volume) buttons O/Q buttons Adjusting the Volume Press VOL +/­ on the remote control or ­O/Q+ on the projector to adjust the volume. Note · Pressing VOL­/­O will lower the volume. · Pressing VOL+/Q+ will raise the volume. · When the projector is connected to external equipment, the volume level of the external equipment changes in accordance with the volume level of the projector. Set the projector's volume to the lowest level when turning the projector on/off or when changing the input signal. · When you do not want to output the sound from the projector's speaker while the projector is connected to external equipment, set "Speaker" in the "PRJ-ADJ1" menu to "Off". (See page 49. ) On-screen display Basic Operation Displaying the Black Screen and Turning Off the Sound Temporarily Press AV MUTE on the remote control or close the lens shutter to temporarily display a black screen and turn off the sound. On-screen display Note · Pressing AV MUTE again will turn the projected image back on. · When you close the lens shutter, the projector will be set to AV Mute mode and then the projector will be turned off automatically after about 30 minutes. 29 Image Projection (Continued) Resize Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the Resize mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose a desired image. Press RESIZE. · See page 46 for setting on menu screen. RESIZE button FULL -- 1024 × 768 -- 800 × 600 For 4:3 screen NATIVE 800 × 600 -- 1280 × 1024 1280 × 800 -- 1024 × 768 1280 × 1024 1280 × 800 720 × 450 For 16:9 screen NATIVE BORDER 16:9 600 × 450 800 × 450 BORDER 768 × 576 720 × 576 922 × 576 1024 × 576 16:9 COMPUTER Main resolution SVGA (800 × 600) XR-55X XGA (1024 × 768) SXGA (1280 × 1024) 1280 × 800 SVGA (800 × 600) XR-50S XGA (1024 × 768) SXGA (1280 × 1024) 1280 × 800 Input signal Computer Image type XR-55X XR-50S Resolution Resolution lower than lower than SVGA XGA XGA SVGA 4:3 aspect ratio --*2 --*2 *1, *3 *1 NORMAL FULL NORMAL 1024 × 768 968 × 768 1024 × 640 800 × 600 750 × 600 800 × 500 Resolution Resolution higher than higher than SVGA XGA SXGA (1280 × 1024) 5:4 aspect ratio *1 1280 × 720 --*2 1360 × 768 1366 × 768 1280 × 768 16:9 aspect ratio --*2 *1 *1 *1 1280 × 800 16:10 aspect ratio : Cutout area on which images cannot be projected : Area where the signals are off screen *1 The Image Shift function can be used for these images. *2 Same as NORMAL mode *3 For XR-50S model, "Border" cannot be selected with certain resolution selections in which the horizontal part of aspect ratio becomes smaller than 4:3 (such as 1280 × 1024, among others). 30 VIDEO/DTV Input signal Video/DTV Image type NORMAL For 4:3 screen AREA ZOOM V-STRETCH For 16:9 screen BORDER *1 16:9 *1 4:3 aspect ratio 480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM *1 *1 Squeeze *1 *1 Letter box 720P, 1035I, 1080I, 1080P 16:9 aspect ratio *1 16:9 aspect ratio 540P *1 --*2 --*2 (4:3 aspect ratio in 16:9) : Cutout area on which images cannot be projected : Area on which the image is not included in the original signals *1 The Image Shift function can be used for these images. *2 Same as NORMAL mode. Basic Operation About Copyrights · When using the Resize function to select an image size with a different aspect ratio to a TV program or video image, the image will look different from its original appearance. Keep this in mind while choosing an image size. [. . . ] · The lamp will eventually need to be changed. While the remaining lamp life draws to a close, replace the lamp. 21­24 57 57 15 15 This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by incorrect operation or interference. If this should happen, unplug the Unit and plug it in again after more than 5 minutes. 68 For SHARP Assistance If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the "Troubleshooting" section on pages 67 and 68. [. . . ]