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    OPERA TION MANU AL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO DT - 200 PR OJECT OR PROJECTEUR PR O YECT OR PR OJET OR DT-200 SHARP CORPORA TION Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Impreso en Japón Impresso no Japão TINS-A287WJZZ A DT-200 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL PORTUGUÊS DT-200(E)#Hyo1+4.p65 02.11.21, 12:59 PM 1[...]

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    E-1 Important Information IMPORT ANT For your assistance in repor ting the loss or theft of your Projector , please r ecord the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this infor mation. Before r ecycling the packaging, please be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplie[...]

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    E-2 Important Information LAMP REPLACEMENT BEFORE REMOVING THE SCREW, DISCONNECT POWER CORD. HOT SURFACE INSIDE. ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING THE LAMP. REPLACE WITH SAME SHARP LAMP UNIT TYPE BQC-XVZ90+++1 ONLY. UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE. TURN OFF LAMP BEFORE SERVICING. MEDIUM PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION. POTENTIAL HAZARD OF[...]

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    E-3 Important Information IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS Electrical energy can perfor m many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactur ed to ensure your personal safety . However IMPROPER USE CAN RESUL T IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this Pr ojector , observe t[...]

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    E-4 Important Information IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS DT-200 95˚F ( + 35˚C) 41˚F ( + 5˚C) CA UTION PRECA UCI Ó N PR É CA UTION BQC-XVZ90+++1 Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit There is a potential hazard of glass particles if the lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center or Dealer for a replacement[...]

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    E-5 Important Information IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS T emperature Monitor Function If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problems “ TEMP ” and “ ” will blink in the lower -left cor ner of the pictur e. If the temperature continues to rise, the lamp will tur n of f, the TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator on the projector will blink, and[...]

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    E-6 Important Information Contents IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS ................... 3 Contents ................................................... 6 Outstanding Features ............................. 7 Part Names .............................................. 8 Supplied Accessories ............................. 11 Connections ............................[...]

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    E-7 Important Information Outstanding Features 1. DMD™* (Digital Micr omirror Device) Chip The DMD Chip allows for a higher contrast image. It enables smoother expression of details of an image, and high pictur e quality for an exciting theater experience. * Digital Light Processing, DLP , Digital Micr omirr or Device and DMD ar e trademarks of T[...]

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    E-8 Important Information P art Names Projector Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual wher e the topic is explained. Front and T op View DT-200 16 5 5 POWER indicator 4 Exhaust ventilative hole LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator 19 ADJUSTMENT buttons ( ∂ / ƒ / ß / © ) 26 UNDO button 26 MENU[...]

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    E-9 Important Information P art Names Projector Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. Side and Rear Vie w RS-232C port (Serviceman only) 13 13 14 48 Intake ventilative hole AC socket Intake ventilative hole 48 13 INPUT 2 DVI digital port INPUT 1 COMPONENT terminals (RCA) INPUT 4 VIDEO te[...]

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    E-10 Important Information P art Names Inserting the batteries 13 Pull down the tab on the battery cover and remove the cover towards the direction of the arro w . 2 Insert two AA siz e batteries, making sure the polarities match the ⴐ and ⴑ marks inside the battery compartment. Insert the lower tab of the battery cover into the opening, and pr[...]

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    E-11 Important Information Supplied Accessories Power cord QACCDA007WJPZ Remote contr ol RRMCGA088WJSA T wo AA size batteries Video cable QCNWGA001WJZZ Operation manual TINS-A287WJZZ A Lens cap CCAPHA004WJ01 Lens cap strap UBNDT0013CEZZ DT-200(E)#p08_11.pm6 02.11.21, 11:29 AM 11[...]

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    E-12 Setup & Connections P ower Suppl y Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the back of the pr ojector . Connections Power cord CAUTION • Make sure the power cord is firmly connected into the AC socket. • The projector will enter the standby mode as you re-plug it into the AC socket, when unplugging [...]

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    E-13 Setup & Connections 1 2 T o S-video output terminal 2 T o video output terminal 1 Projector VCR, Laser disc player , D VD play er or DTV decoder Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting to a D VD Pla yer and DTV Decoder 2 T o component output ter minals 1 Component cable (commercially available) DVD player or DTV decoder 1 Connect each RCA[...]

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    E-14 Setup & Connections Connecting a computer with analog RGB output 1 Connect the DVI end of the DVI to 15-pin D-sub adapter to the INPUT 2 por t on the projector . 2 Connect the D-sub end of the DVI to 15-pin D-sub adapter to the computer . When connecting this projector to a DVD player or DTV decoder , select “ RGB ” for “ Signal T yp[...]

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    E-15 Setup & Connections Operating the Remote Contr ol The remote control can be used to contr ol the projec- tor within the range shown on the left. • The signal from the r emote contr ol can be reflected of f a screen for easy operation. However , the effective distance of the signal may differ due to the screen material. Remote Contr ol Re[...]

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    E-16 Setup & Connections P ower ON/OFF Pr ess P O WER ON . • The blinking green LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator shows that the lamp is warming up. W ait until the indicator stops blinking befor e operating the projector . • If the power is turned off and then immediately turned on again, it may take a short while before the lamp tur ns on. • A[...]

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    E-17 Setup & Connections Using the Swivel Stand Setting Up the Screen Y ou can adjust the angle and direction of the pr ojected image by using the Swivel Stand. 1 Unlock the lever on the Swivel Stand. 2 Adjust the angle and dir ection of the projected image as you want by lifting up the projector and r otating the pr ojector on the Swivel Stand[...]

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    E-18 Setup & Connections Lens shift dial UP DO WN The picture can be adjusted within the shift range of the lens by r otating the lens shift dial on the top of the pr ojector using your finger . Using the Lens Shift Projector Projected Ima g e DT-200(E)#p15_21.p65 02.11.21, 11:30 AM 18[...]

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    E-19 Setup & Connections K eystone Correction This function can be used to adjust the Keystone settings. • For details about using the menu screen, see page 26. Description of 2D Keystone Correction Selected item Description H Keystone Horizontally adjusts the keystone settings. V Keystone Vertically adjusts the keystone settings. Reset V and[...]

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    E-20 Setup & Connections Place the pr ojector at a distance from the screen that allows images to be pr ojected onto the scr een by refer ring to “ Adjusting the Projection Distance ” on pages 21 and 22. Placement of the Pr ojected Ima g e Using the K eystone Correction : Screen area 1 Project the test pattern of the Keystone cor r ection f[...]

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    E-21 Setup & Connections Adjusting the Pr ojection Distance • Refer to pages 19 and 20 about the function of Keystone correction and placement of projector using the corr ection. • Decide the placement of the projector r eferring to the figures on the table and the diagram below according to the size of your screen and Input Signal. When us[...]

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    E-22 Setup & Connections Adjusting the Pr ojection 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 scr een can be moved maximum the length of one scr een vertically using the lens shift. • [...]

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    E-23 Setup & Connections Rear Pr ojection • Place a translucent scr een between the projector and the audience. • Use the projector ’ s menu screen to reverse the pr ojected 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 fl[...]

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    E-24 Operation Buttons Selecting the Input Signal Sour ce Using the Operation Buttons Press INPUT on the projector , INPUT 1 , INPUT 2 , INPUT 3 , INPUT 4 or DIGIT AL INPUT on the remote contr ol to select the desir ed input mode. • When no signal is r eceived, “NO SIGNAL” will be displayed. When a signal that the pr ojector is not preset to [...]

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    E-25 Operation Buttons Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio NORMAL Output screen image BORDER STRETCH DVD / VIDEO COMPUTER Image Type Input 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 projec[...]

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    E-26 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 DIGIT AL INPUT (digital RGB) mode 4 1 Press MENU . The “Picture” menu scr een for the selected INPUT mode appears. 2 Press / to display the other menu scr een, if you want. The icon for [...]

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    E-27 Basic Operation Language ( ) English Deutsch Español Nederlands Français Italiano Svenska Português Front Front Ⳮ Ceiling Rear Rear Ⳮ Ceiling Picture ( ) Tint Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Color Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Sharp Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Contrast Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Bright Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Red Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Blue Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Reset 5500k 6500k 8500k 9300k 10500k Standar[...]

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    E-28 Basic Operation Items on the INPUT 3 or 4 Mode Menu Bar Main menu Main men u Sub menu Picture ( ) Tint Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Color Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Sharp Contrast Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Bright Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Red Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Blue Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Digital Shift Ⳮ 30 ⳮ 30 Subtitle Ⳮ 10 ⳮ 10 Reset Reset 5500k 3D Progressive 6500k 3D Progressive 3D[...]

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    E-29 Basic Operation 2 , 3 1 , 4 Adjusting the Picture Y ou can adjust the pr ojector ’ s picture to your prefer - ences with the following pictur e settings. T o save the settings, select a memor y fr om 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[...]

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    E-30 Basic Operation Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Color T emperature This function allows for selecting the desir ed color temperature fr om six settings. W ith the lower value selected, the projected image becomes warmer , r eddish and incandescent-like while with the higher value, the image becomes cooler , bluish and fluorescent-like. Des[...]

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    E-31 Basic Operation Gamma Correction Function Gamma is an image quality enhancement function. Four gamma settings ar e available to allow for differ ences in the brightness of the r oom. Description of Gamma Modes Description Selected Mode Standard Black Detail White Detail Brighten Standard pictur e without gamma cor rection Gives greater depth t[...]

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    E-32 Basic Operation Picture Setting Function This function stores all items set in “ Pictur e ” . Five settings can be stored separately in “ Memory 1 ” to “ Memory 5 ” . Each stored setting is r eassigned to each input mode (INPUT 1 to INPUT 4 and DIGIT AL). Even when the input mode or signal is changed, you can easily select optimal [...]

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    E-33 Basic Operation When displaying computer patterns which are ver y detailed (tiling, vertical stripes, etc.), inter ference may occur between the DMD pixels, causing flickering, vertical stripes, or contrast irregularities in portions of the scr een. Should this occur , adjust “Clock”, “Phase”, “H-Pos” and “V -Pos” for the optim[...]

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    E-34 Basic Operation Adjusting the Computer and D VD/DTV Images Special Modes Adjustment Ordinarily , the type of input signal is detected and the corr ect resolution mode is automatically selected. However , for some signals, the optimal resolution mode in “Special Modes” on the “Fine Sync” menu scr een may need to be selected to match the[...]

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    E-35 Basic Operation Adjusting the Computer and D VD/DTV Images A uto Sync Adjustment • Used to automatically adjust a computer image. • Select whether the image is to be synchr onized automatically when switching the signal with “ ON ” or “ OFF ” . OFF ( ) • Synchronized adjustment is not automatically perfor med. • Press AUT O SYN[...]

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    E-36 Basic Operation T urning On/Off the On-screen Displa y This function allows you to tur n on or off the on-scr een messages that appear during input select. 1 Press MENU . The “Pictur e” menu screen appears. 2 Pr ess / to display the “Options” menu scr een. 3 Press / to select “OSD Display”. 4 Press / to select “ON” ( ) or “OF[...]

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    E-37 Basic Operation Selecting a Bac kgr ound Imag e On-screen Display This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the projector . Description of Backgr ound Images 1 Press MENU . The “ Pictur e ” menu screen appears. 2 Pr ess / to display the “ Options ” menu scr een. 3 Press / to select “ Backg[...]

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    E-38 Basic Operation Adjustments f or the Screen P osition and Size On-screen Display Y ou can adjust settings accor ding to the position and size of the screen. Description of Adjustment Items Digital Shift Setting This function allows you to adjust the ver tical position of the image. Description of Digital Shift 1 Press MENU . The “ Picture ?[...]

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    E-39 Basic Operation 1 Press MENU . The “ Picture ” menu screen appears. 2 Pr ess / to display the “ Options ” menu scr een. 3 Press / to select “ Subtitle ” . 4 Pr ess / to move the mark of the Subtitle setting. 5 T o exit the menu screen, pr ess MENU . • When changing the scr een with the Subtitle setting, not only the bottom of the[...]

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    E-40 Basic Operation Selecting the Men u Screen P osition This function allows you to select the desir ed position of the menu screen. Description of Menu P osition 1 Press MENU . The “ Picture ” menu screen appears. 2 Pr ess / to display the “ Options ” menu scr een. 3 Press / to select “ Menu Position ” , and then press . 4 Press / to[...]

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    E-41 Basic Operation A utomatic P o wer Shut-off Function 2 , 3 , 4 1 , 5 On-screen Displa y When no input signal is detected for more than 15 minutes, the pr ojector will automatically shut off. The on-scr een message on the left will appear five minutes befor e the power is automatically turned off. Description of A utomatic Po wer Shut-off 1 Pre[...]

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    E-42 Basic Operation Re versing/In ver ting 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 1 Pr ess MENU . The “ Picture ” menu scr een appears. 2 Pr ess / to display the “ PRJ Mode ” menu s[...]

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    E-43 Maintenance & T roubleshooting 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. TEMPE[...]

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    E-44 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Confirming the Lamp Usage Time Lamp Maintenance The lamp in this pr ojector operates for appr oximately 2,500 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ- ment. (As the usage envir onment can var y significantly , the projector lamp may not operate for 2,500 hours.) It is r ecommended that the lamp be re[...]

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    E-45 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Lamp It is r ecommended that the lamp be replaced after appr oximately 2,400 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration of the pictur e and color quality . Carefully change the lamp by following the steps on the next page. If the new lamp does not light after r eplace[...]

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    E-46 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Lamp • Be sure to r emove the lamp cage by the handle. Do not touch the glass sur face of the lamp cage or the inside of the projector . • T o avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, carefully follow the steps below . • Replace the lamp after turning off the power and unplugging t[...]

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    E-47 Maintenance & T roubleshooting • Y ou need to r eset the lamp timer ever y time you r eplace the lamp and confir m it is reset on the “ Lamp Timer ” menu. Replacing the Lamp 11 10 Attach the lamp unit cover . Tighten the user service screw to fasten the lamp ca ge cover . Press PO WER ON on the projector to reset the lamp timer . Pre[...]

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    E-48 Maintenance & T roubleshooting • This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensure the optimal operating condition of the pr ojector . • Periodically clean the ventilative hole by vacuuming it off with a vacuum cleaner . • The ventilative holes should be cleaned ever y 100 hours of use. Clean the ventilative holes mor e oft[...]

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    E-49 Maintenance & T roubleshooting T r oubleshooting Chec k • Pr ojector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Selected input is wr ong. (See page 24.) • Cables incorr ectly connected to back panel of the projector . (See pages 12 – 15.) •“ Contrast ” and “ Bright ” adjustments ar e set to minimum position. • Pi[...]

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    E-50 Appendix Connecting Pin Assignments D VI-I (INPUT 2 / DIGIT AL INPUT) por t : 29 pin connector • • • • • D VI Digital INPUT Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 T .M.D.S data 2– 16 Hot plug detection 2 T .M.D.S data 2+ 17 T .M.D.S data 0– 3 T .M.D.S data 2 shield 18 T .M.D.S data 0+ 4 Not connected 19 T .M.D.S data 0 shield 5 Not conn[...]

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    E-51 Appendix Computer Compatibility Char t Horizontal Frequency: 15 – 70 kHz V ertical Frequency: 43 – 75 Hz Pixel Clock: 12 – 110 MHz Compatible with sync on green XGA compatible in intelligent compression • This pr ojector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur , turn o[...]

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    E-52 Appendix 12 7 / 8 (327) 6 9 / 16 (153.8) 4 5 / 8 (118) 14 1 / 2 (368) Dimensions Units: inches (mm) Front View Bottom View Side Vie w T op View Side View Rear Vie w DT-200(E)#p50_59.p65 02.11.21, 11:45 AM 52[...]

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    E-53 Appendix Specifications Product type Model V ideo system Display method DLP panel Lens Projection lamp V ideo input signal S-video input signal Component input signal (INPUT 1) Component input signal (INPUT 2) Component RGB input signal (INPUT 2) Horizontal resolution RGB input signal Pixel clock V er tical frequency Horizontal fr equency Rate[...]

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    E-54 Appendix Glossary Aspect ratio W idth and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4 : 3. Ther e are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and 21 : 9. A uto Sync Optimizes projected computer images by automatically adjusting certain characteristics. Background Initial setting image pr ojected[...]

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    E-55 Appendix Index A AC socket .......................................................................... 12 ADJUSTMENT buttons ...................................................... 26 Adjusting the Picture ......................................................... 29 Aspect ratio ...................................................................[...]

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    E-56 Appendix CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTR ONICS CORPORA TION w arrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its or iginal container, will be free from def ective workmanship and mater ials , and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the def ect or replace the defe[...]

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    E-57 Appendix LIMITED W ARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by a[...]