background image

Operation

25

Items on the INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or INPUT 3 (VIDEO)
Mode Menu Bar

Main menu

Sub menu

Options

Signal Info

Lamp Timer

Language

English

PRJ Mode

Ceiling

Front

Ceiling

Rear

Deutsch

Español

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Svenska

Português

Front

Rear

Keystone

Auto Power Off

Background

Contrast

Picture1

Bright

Red

Color

Picture2

Tint

Sharp

Reset

Blue

Reset

Power Save Mode

Video System

Auto

PAL

NTSC3.58

SECAM

NTSC4.43

PAL M

PAL N

PAL (60Hz)

ON

OFF

OFF

Blue

None

127

127

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

ON

7

0

Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens

• “Tint” does not appear when receiving “PAL”, “SECAM”, “PAL M”, “PAL N“ or “PAL (60Hz)” in the INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) or

INPUT 3 (VIDEO) mode.

Summary of Contents for Notevision PG-C20XA

Page 1: ...LCD PROJECTOR MODEL PG C20XA Important Information Setup Connections Operation Useful Features Maintenance Troubleshooting Appendix OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...n manual carefully OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Model No PG C20XA Serial No WARNING Intense light source Do not look into the beam or view it directly Be especially careful that children do not look directly into the beam WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to liquids CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cabinet No user serviceable pa...

Page 3: ...ISK OF EXPLOSION POTENTIAL HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF LAMP HAS RUPTURED HANDLE WITH CARE SEE OPERATION MANUAL USER SERVICE SCREW WARNING The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector is turned off During normal operation when turning the power off always use the ON OFF button on the projector or the POWER button on the remote control Ensure the cooli...

Page 4: ...aners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use attachments not recommended by the LCD Projector manufacturer as they may cause hazards 4 Do not use the LCD Projector near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool etc Never spill liquid into the projector 5 Do not place the LCD Projector on an unstable cart stand ...

Page 5: ... Page 23 5 AUTO SYNC TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMATIC IMAGE PERFECTION Automatically makes any necessary adjustments for perfectly synced computer images Page 28 6 INTELLIGENT COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION By using intelligent resizing technology this projector can display higher and lower resolution images in detail without compromising quality Page 33 7 GAMMA CORRECTION FUNCTION Offers richer image viewing ...

Page 6: ... Sync Adjustment 28 Adjusting the Computer Image 29 Operation Air Filter Maintenance 37 Lamp Maintenance Indicators 39 Replacing the Projection Lamp 40 Using the Kensington Lock 42 Troubleshooting 42 Appendix Maintenance Troubleshooting Useful Features Freeze Function 30 Digital Image Magnification 31 Gamma Correction 32 Selecting the Picture Display Mode 33 Checking the Input Signal and the Lamp ...

Page 7: ...he Setup of the Projector For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality SHARP recommends that this projector be installed in an area free from humidity dust and cigarette smoke If the projector is used in these environments the lens and filter will need to be cleaned or the filter replaced more often and internal cleaning may become necessary As long as the projector is regularly cleane...

Page 8: ...er operating systems Please download Acrobat Reader from the Internet http www adobe com For other languages If you prefer using Acrobat Reader for languages other than those included in the CD ROM please download the appropriate version from the Internet Accessing the PDF Manuals For Windows 1 Insert the CD ROM in the CD ROM drive 2 Double click on the My Computer icon 3 Double click on the CD RO...

Page 9: ...control sensor Speaker MENU button AUTO SYNC ENTER button L R AUDIO INPUT INPUT 3 INPUT 2 S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT COMPUTER COMPUTER AUDIO AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 1 RS 232C 12 15 12 14 13 13 13 42 22 12 Side and Rear View Air filter Cooling fan Intake vent COMPUTER INPUT 1 port HD 15 AUDIO INPUT 1 terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack Foot releases S VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal 4 pin Mini DIN VID...

Page 10: ... 3 Press the tab and lift open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert two AAA size batteries making sure their polarities match the ⴐ and ⴑ marks inside the battery compartment Insert the tabs on the end of the battery cover into their slots and press the cover into position If the remote control gets wet wipe it dry immediately Avoid excessive heat and humidity If you will not b...

Page 11: ...Setup Connections 10 Setup Connections ...

Page 12: ...Accessories CD ROM LCD projector operation manual LCD projector quick reference guides DIN D sub RS 232C cable USB mouse control cable PS 2 mouse control cable Remote mouse receiver Lens cap Extra air filter Lens cap strap Power cord Remote control Two AAA size batteries ...

Page 13: ...f the supplied computer audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT 1 terminal on the projector 4 Connect the other end to the Audio output terminal on the computer CAUTION Before connecting be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off After making all connections turn the projector on first The computer should always be turned on last Please read the computer s operation manual carefully Refer to p...

Page 14: ...jector and the equipment being connected Connecting a video source VCR laser disc player DTV decoder or DVD player using the standard video input 1 Connect one end of the S video cable to the S VIDEO INPUT 2 terminal or one end of the video cable to the VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal on the projector and the video output terminal on the video source 2 To use the built in audio system connect the red and w...

Page 15: ...bility 2 To video output terminals Projector Connecting an amplifier and other audio components 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal for INPUT 1 on the projector 2 Connect the other end to the corresponding terminals on the audio components CAUTION Always turn off the projector while connecting to audio components in order to protect both the projector and the componen...

Page 16: ... RS 232C cable and to the serial port on the computer Connecting the Projector COM AUDIO INPUT 1 RS 232C CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect an RS 232C cable to or from the computer while it is on This may damage your computer The wireless mouse or RS 232C function may not operate if your computer port is not correctly set up Please refer to the operation manual of the computer for details on set...

Page 17: ...mp is warming up Wait until the indicator stops flashing before operating the projector The power cannot be turned off for one minute after the power is turned on If the power is turned off and then immediately turned on again it may take a short while before the lamp turns on After the projector is unpacked and turned on for the first time a slight odour may be emitted from the exhaust vent This ...

Page 18: ...in while the message is displayed If you accidentally pressed ON OFF or POWER and do not want to turn off the power wait until the power off screen disappears When ON OFF or POWER is pressed twice the POWER indicator will light up red and the cooling fan will run for about 90 seconds The projector will then enter standby mode Wait until the cooling fan stops before disconnecting the power cord The...

Page 19: ...0 m 3 4 m 2 8 m 1 9 m Minimum 9 9 m 7 9 m 5 9 m 3 9 m 3 3 m 2 8 m 2 3 m 1 6 m Projection distance L NORMAL Mode 4 3 STRETCH Mode 16 9 ⳮ9 3 cm ⳮ8 3 cm ⳮ6 2 cm ⳮ5 5 cm ⳮ4 4 cm ⳮ4 2 cm ⳮ3 8 cm ⳮ3 5 cm ⳮ3 0 cm ⳮ2 5 cm ⳮ1 7 cm Distance from the lens centre to the bottom of the image H Maximum 10 0 m 10 0 m 7 8 m 6 9 m 5 5 m 5 2 m 4 8 m 4 4 m 3 7 m 3 1 m 2 0 m Minimum 9 8 m 8 7 m 6 5 m 5 7 m 4 6 m 4 3 m...

Page 20: ...front of the lens Project the normal image onto the mirror The image reflected from the mirror is projected onto the translucent screen Rear projection Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience Use the projector s menu system to reverse the projected image See page 36 for use of this function CAUTION When using a mirror be sure to carefully position both the projector and t...

Page 21: ...elect Options and then press ENTER 3 Press ƒ to select Keystone and then press ENTER 4 Press ƒ to move the mark to the desired setting 5 To exit from the GUI press MENU To reset the keystone setting press BACK Straight lines and the edges of the displayed image may appear jagged when adjusting the keystone setting ON OFF POWER LAMP TEMP KEYSTONE INPUT BACK ENTER MENU AUTO SYNC 2 3 4 2 3 1 5 GUI On...

Page 22: ...other end to the PS 2 port on the remote mouse receiver 4 Turn on the power of the PC CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect the mouse control cables to or from the computer while it is on This may damage your computer Do not connect both the PS 2 and USB mouse control cables to the remote mouse receiver Windows 95 does not support USB mouse driver software The minimum system requirements for the US...

Page 23: ...emote control light up and the remote control enters MOUSE mode During MOUSE mode the cursor can be used as the pointer MOUSE mode is for about ten seconds while the buttons are lighting When MENU or ENLARGE is pressed MOUSE mode is released to the normal mode Be sure the supplied remote mouse receiver is connected to your computer The wireless mouse may not operate correctly if your computer seri...

Page 24: ...ed from the projector or the remote control with the following buttons s 1 INPUT 1 COMPONENT mode 4 s 1 INPUT 2 S VIDEO or 3 VIDEO mode 4 s 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Press ƒ to select an adjustment item in the main menu 3 Press ENTER to display the sub menu 4 Press ƒ to select an adjustment item in the sub menu 5 Press ENTER to activate the selected adjustment item 6 Press ƒ to adjus...

Page 25: ...set Contrast Picture Bright Red Blue Reset Power Save Mode ON OFF OFF Blue None Ⳮ127 ⳮ127 Ⳮ120 ⳮ120 Ⳮ127 ⳮ127 Ⳮ50 ⳮ50 Ⳮ50 ⳮ50 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 ON Options Signal Info Lamp Timer Language English PRJ Mode CeilingⳭFront CeilingⳭRear Deutsch Español Nederlands Français Italiano Svenska Português Front Rear Keystone Auto Power Off Background Contrast Picture1 Bright Red Color Picture2 Ti...

Page 26: ...Rear Keystone Auto Power Off Background Contrast Picture1 Bright Red Color Picture2 Tint Sharp Reset Blue Reset Power Save Mode Video System Auto PAL NTSC3 58 SECAM NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N PAL 60Hz ON OFF OFF Blue None Ⳮ127 ⳮ127 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 Ⳮ30 ⳮ30 ON 7 0 Using the GUI Graphical User Interface Menu Screens Tint does not appear when receiving PAL SECAM PAL M PAL N or PAL 60...

Page 27: ... mode only Projector 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 1 Press MENU 2 Press ƒ to select Video System and then press ENTER 3 Press ƒ to select the desired video system mode 4 Press ENTER to save the setting 5 To exit from the GUI press MENU When the ...

Page 28: ...er red For stronger blue For more colour intensity Skin tones become greenish For more sharpness ƒ button button Contrast Bright Red Blue Reset Color Tint Sharp Color Tint and Sharp do not appear in the INPUT 1 RGB mode Tint does not appear when receiving PAL SECAM PAL M PAL N or PAL 60 Hz in the INPUT 2 S VIDEO or INPUT 3 VIDEO mode 1 Press MENU 2 Press ƒ to select Picture in INPUT 1 RGB mode or ...

Page 29: ...ted to a computer or the input selection is changed 1 Press AUTO SYNC During Auto Sync adjustment Adjusting The Image is displayed as shown on the left Auto Sync adjustment may take some time to complete depending on the image of the computer connected to the projector When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto Sync adjustment use manual adjustments See page 29 Projector Remote control ON...

Page 30: ...oise Adjusts horizontal noise similar to tracking on your VCR Centres the on screen image by moving it to the left or right Centres the on screen image by moving it up or down Clock Phase H Pos V Pos Description of Adjustment Items Select the desired computer input mode with INPUT 1 Press MENU 2 Press ƒ to select Fine Sync and then press ENTER 3 Press ƒ to select a specific adjustment item and the...

Page 31: ...m a computer or video giving you more time to explain the image to the audience You can also use this function to display a still image from a computer while you make preparations for the next computer images to be presented 1 Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image 2 Press FREEZE again to return to the moving image Remote control On screen Display 1 2 ...

Page 32: ...ified 2 When the image is magnified you can pan and scan around the image by using ƒ or ß To return to 1 press BACK Each time ENLARGE is pressed image magnification toggles as shown below ⴒ1 ⴒ2 ⴒ3 ⴒ4 ⴒ6 ⴒ8 If the input signal is changed during digital image magnification the image will return to 1 The input signal is changed a when INPUT is pressed b when the input signal is interrupted or c when ...

Page 33: ...s pressed the gamma level toggles as shown on the left Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions Three gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the images displayed and in the brightness of the room When you are displaying images with frequent dar...

Page 34: ... 1024 NORMAL DOT BY DOT 1 4 3 aspect ratio Other aspect ratios VGA SVGA SXGA Output screen image Input Signal NORMAL DOT BY DOT 4 3 aspect ratio Other aspect ratios RESIZE NORMAL NORMAL RESIZE RESIZE DOT BY DOT RESIZE DOT BY DOT 4 3 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 768 576 768 576 768 576 1024 576 1024 576 1024 576 VIDEO DTV 4 3 aspect ratio 480I P NTSC PAL SECAM Letterbox Squeeze NORMAL STRETCH BORDER ...

Page 35: ...l and the Lamp UsageTime GUI On screen Display When no input signal is detected for more than 15 minutes the projector will automatically shut off Description of Automatic Power Shutoff 1 Press MENU 2 Press ƒ to select Options and then press ENTER 3 Press ƒ to select Auto Power Off and then press ENTER 4 Press ƒ to select ON or OFF 5 To exit from the GUI press MENU Auto Power Off is factory preset...

Page 36: ...reen Display Power Save Mode Function Projector Remote control GUI On screen Display ON OFF POWER LAMP TEMP KEYSTONE INPUT BACK ENTER MENU AUTO SYNC 2 3 4 2 3 1 5 Blue screen Black screen ON OFF POWER LAMP TEMP KEYSTONE INPUT BACK ENTER MENU AUTO SYNC 2 3 4 2 3 1 5 Quantity of light is 70 Power consumption is 200 W Quantity of light is 100 Power consumption is 230 W 1 Press MENU 2 Press ƒ to selec...

Page 37: ...used for the reversed image and ceiling mount setups See page 19 for these setups ON OFF POWER LAMP TEMP KEYSTONE INPUT BACK ENTER MENU AUTO SYNC 2 3 2 3 1 4 Ordinarily the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automatically selected However since the projector cannot distinguish 640 480 signal resolution on computers or 480P on DTVs select an appropriate mode on Spec...

Page 38: ...often when the projector is used in a dusty or smoky location Have your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre exchange the filter PFILD0123CEZZ when it is no longer possible to clean it Cleaning the air filter Right Side View Air filter 1 Disconnect the power cord Unplug the power cord from the AC socket 2 Remove the filter cover Turn over the projector Press th...

Page 39: ...f the filter cover into the filter cover opening and press the filter cover into position 1 Put the new air filter into position 2 Put the air filter stopper back into position Replacing the air filter Tab 1 3 2 Remove the filter cover 1 Remove the air filter stopper 2 Remove the air filter Turn over the projector Press the tab and remove the filter cover in the direction of the arrow Remove the a...

Page 40: ...mp cage module of the current type BQC PGC20X 1 from your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre Replace the lamp See pages 40 and 41 If you wish you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre Condition The LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator illuminates red and LAMP will appear in yellow in the lower left ...

Page 41: ...st Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre for repair Purchase a replacement lamp unit lamp cage module of the current type BQC PGC20X 1 from your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Centre Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below If you wish you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Authorised Sharp Industrial...

Page 42: ...compartment Fasten the securing screws 8 Remove the lamp cage Loosen the securing screws on the lamp cage Hold the lamp cage by the handle and pull it towards you 1 Connect the power cord Reset the lamp timer 1 Press KEYSTONE and KEYSTONE ƒ on the projector at the same time 2 Press INPUT and AUTO SYNC on the projector at the same time 3 Press AUTO SYNC and MENU on the projector at the same time Pl...

Page 43: ...tments are set to minimum position See page 27 Color and Tint adjustments are not correct See page 27 Adjust the focus See page 17 Projection distance is too long or too short to allow for proper focus See page 18 Cables incorrectly connected to side and rear panels of the projector See pages 12 15 Volume is set to minimum See page 17 If the picture is normal the sound is due to cabinet shrinkage ...

Page 44: ...s cap 1 Attach the lens cap strap to the lens cap 2 Attach the lens cap strap to the projector 3 Attach the lens cap to the projector with the lens cap eyelet facing up CAUTION Do not lift or carry the projector by the lens or the lens cap as this may damage the lens You can also use the end of a mechanical pencil or other pointed object to feed the lens cap strap through the openings ...

Page 45: ... RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit 4 Not connected 5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal circuit 6 Not connected 7 Not connected 8 Not connected 9 Not connected Pin No Signal Name I O Reference 1 Not connected 2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circuit 3 SD Send Data Output Connected to internal circuit 4 Not conne...

Page 46: ...ort Specifications Return code 0DH C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 Response code format Normal response O K Return code 0DH Problem response Failure due to incorrect command parameter or the other communication errors E R R Return code 0DH Command 4 digits Parameter 4 digits Command format When more than one code is being sent send each command only after the OK response code for the previous command from...

Page 47: ...STMENT 2 INPUT1 RGB IMAGE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL ITEM COMMAND C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS M M M M M M M M I I M M M M M M M M M M M G G G G G G G G G R R R R R R R R I I I I E E E E E E E E M M E E E E E E E E E E E A A A A A A A A A B B A A A A A A M M M M S S S S S S S S B B L L L L L L L L L L L M M M M M M M M M S S S S S S S S R R I I Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y G G A A A A A A A A A A...

Page 48: ...r 640 400 will appear on the screen PC MAC WS Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz VGA PC PC SVGA XGA VESA Standard Resolution 640 350 1 152 864 1 152 882 1 280 1 024 720 350 640 400 720 400 640 480 800 600 1 024 768 Display Upscale True 27 0 60 27 0 60 27 0 60 60 31 5 70 31 5 70 31 5 70 31 5 60 34 7 70 37 9 72 37 5 75 43 3 85 31 3 50 35 1 56 37 9 60 44 5 70 48 1 72 46 9 75 53 7 85 31 5 ...

Page 49: ...le connector RS 232C port 2 8 cm 1 7 64 round AC 100 240 V 2 6 A 50 60 Hz 230 W Selecting OFF in the Power Save Mode 200 W Selecting ON in the Power Save Mode 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 60 C Plastic 38 kHz 260 74 207 mm W H D main body only 260 82 207 mm W H D including adjustment feet and projecting parts 5 73 lbs 2 6 kg Remote control Two AAA size batteries Power cord 1 8 m Computer RGB cable 3 m Compu...

Page 50: ...ENU AUTO SYNC FOCUS ZOOM 100 240V COMPUTER COMPUTER AUDIO AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 1 RS 232C L R AUDIO INPUT INPUT 3 INPUT 2 S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 169 5 82 207 42 32 260 58 118 8 Units mm Top View Rear View Dimensions Side View Front View Bottom View ...

Page 51: ... image and room brightness Three gamma settings are available GUI Graphical User Interface User interface with graphics that allow easier operation Intelligent compression and expansion High quality resizing of lower and higher resolution images to fit the projector s native resolution Magnification Digitally zooms in on a portion of an image Power save mode function Function with toggle switch to...

Page 52: ...g 17 Foot releases 19 FREEZE button 30 G GAMMA button 32 GUI Graphical User Interface 23 I INPUT button 17 Intelligent compression and expansion 4 K Kensington Security Standard connector 42 KEYSTONE buttons 20 L LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator 39 Lamp timer 34 LEFT CLICK button 22 Lens cap 43 M MENU button 23 MOUSE button 22 Mouse buttons 22 O ON OFF button 17 On screen display language 26 P PDF 7 Pha...

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