Sharp PG-M10X manual

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    DIGIT AL MUL TIMEDIA PROJECT OR MODEL PG-M10X PG-M10S OPERA TION MANUAL ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH IT ALIANO ESP AÑOL[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-r ewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or AST A appr oved 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. Always refit the fuse cov[...]

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    ENGLISH 1 IMPORT ANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your pr ojector , please record the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information. Before recycling the packaging, please be sur e that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied Accessories” o[...]

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    2 Basic Information & Preparations WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic envir onment this product may cause radio interfer ence in which case the user may be r equired to take adequate measures. WARNING: The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the pr ojector is tur ned of f. During normal opera[...]

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    3 Basic Information & Preparations Electrical energy can perform 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 or der not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this Pr ojector , observe the follow[...]

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    4 Basic Information & Preparations Installation • For best r esults, use the product in a darkened room. • Place the pr oduct on a flat, level surface in a dr y ar ea away from dust and moistur e. • Do not place the pr oduct in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances. • Exposure to dir ect sunlight, smoke or steam can[...]

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    5 Basic Information & Preparations Contents Connections Basic Operation Menu Operation Others Appendix Resetting ........................................................... 29 Resetting the factory defaults ............................... 29 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer ......................... 29 Advanced Menu Settings .....................[...]

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    6 Basic Information & Preparations Usage Guidelines BQC-PGM10X//1 Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp has ruptured. Please have Sharp Authorized LCD Projector Dealer or Service Center r eplace lamp if rupture occurs. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 37. Cautions Concerning the Setup of the[...]

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    7 Basic Information & Preparations Features Congratulations On Y our Purchase Of The PG-M10X/PG-M10S Digital Multimedia Projector The PG-M10X/PG-M10S is one of the smallest data pr ojectors available today . Although small in size, the unit allows you to project pr ecise images up to 200 inches (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh de[...]

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    8 Basic Information & Preparations Remote control Batteries (size AAA/R03) For remote control For computer connection (1) For Americas Audio cable Make sure your box contains everything listed below*. If any pieces ar e missing, contact your dealer . Please save the original box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit. Power cor[...]

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    9 Basic Information & Preparations Preparing the Remote Control Inserting the batteries 1 Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. • If the r emote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . • A void excessive heat and humidity . • If you will not be using the r emote control for a long time, remove the batteries. • Do not mix new[...]

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    10 Basic Information & Preparations Part Names Bottom Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. T op, front side panel view A U T O S Y N C IN P U T S E L E C T O N /O F F P O W E R O P E N S T A T U S PG-M10X F O C U S ON/OFF INPUT SELECT AUTO SYNC POWER STATUS , Speaker 19 Foot release[...]

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    11 Basic Information & Preparations Part Names This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector . Kensington [...]

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    12 Basic Information & Preparations Part Names Remote Control 22 FLIP COVER 22 KEYSTONE button 22 VOLUME button 22 AV MUTE button 22 FREEZE button R-CLICK/EXIT button , 21 26 VIDEO button 20 MOUSE button 21 MENU button 24 LED The red LED lights during infrared sending. AUTO SYNC button 22 ENLARGE button 23 , Cursor key POWER ON/OFF button 21 23[...]

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    13 Basic Information & Preparations Installation The distance from the unit lens to the scr een deter mines the size of the projected image. Ther efore, you need to consider the unit placement in relationship to the scr een prior to making the electrical and signal connections. Appropriate screen size and height are dir ectly related to the uni[...]

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    14 Basic Information & Preparations Reversed Image Setup Rear projection • Place a translucent scr een between the unit and the audience. • Use the unit’ s menu system to reverse the projected image. (See page 33) Installation Projection using a mirror • Place a mirror (normal flat type) in fr ont of the lens. • Use the unit’ s menu[...]

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    15 Connections Connections Connecting video equipment Y ou can connect up to two pieces of video equipment to the unit following the illustrations below . • Y ou can switch the input source (pictur e) to VIDEO or S-VIDEO when you connect two pieces of equipment. (The S-VIDEO connection provides mor e vivid color and higher resolution compared to [...]

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    16 Connections Connections Connecting Video Equipment W ith Component Video Signal (YP B P R ) Output Video equipment with component video signal (YP B P R ) output can be connected to this unit by setting the COMPUTER input terminal to YP B P R (see page 31) from the menu. Note that this unit is compatible only with 480I component video. Connectio[...]

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    17 Connections Changing the computer ’ s video resolutions Depending on your computer's graphics capability , you may be able to select one of several resolutions. Generally a computer - either a PC or Macintosh- with 1 MB VRAM will generally run: 640 × 480 at 16.7 million colors (24 bit true color) 800 × 600 at 65,000 colors. 1024 × 768 [...]

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    18 Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the unit 3 T urn on the connected source (computer , VCR, DVD player , etc.). If you use a video component, start playback for scr een/image adjustment. 4 Select the input by pressing either the VIDEO or COMPUTER button of the remote control, or the INPUT SELECT button of the unit (refer to page 20). MOUSE O[...]

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    19 Basic Operation Adjuster Adjustment There ar e two adjusters: one on the right side of the back panel and another in the front center of the unit. 1 Use right hand to lift the front of the unit to approximately the desir ed adjustment angle. 2 Press the foot r elease button on the front. Loosen the foot release and allow it to dr op into positio[...]

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    20 Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the Remote Control (Input Selection) Using the Remote Control (Input Selection) Operating from the main unit Inputs can be selected not only by operating the remote contr ol but also by using the pr ojector ’ s INPUT SELECT button. ON/OFF INPUT SELECT AUTO SYNC POWER STATUS 1 Press the VIDEO button. The vi[...]

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    21 Basic Operation The remote contr ol of this unit can be used as the PC mouse (wireless mouse function) by connecting the MOUSE terminal of this unit and the PC. Remote control mouse functions • The cursor key on the r emote control operates the computer mouse functions. • If a computer running Windows is connected, the ENTER button on the r [...]

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    22 Basic Operation Basic Operation V arious functions while using the unit Automatic Screen Adjustment Press the AUTO SYNC button. AUTO SYNC The position and size of the input image will be adjusted automatically in accordance with the resolution. • Operation is the same as with the AUTO SYNC button of the main unit. • When the optimum image ca[...]

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    23 Basic Operation Enlarging the picture Press the ENLARGE + button. While the button is pressed, the pictur e is enlarged. Release the button at the desired size. ENLARGE The quality of the enlarged picture deteriorates compar ed to the original size picture. Screen Reduction Press the ENLARGE – button. When this button is released, the pictur e[...]

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    24 Menu Operation Menu Operation Menu Structure The normal menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed with the remote control FLIP COVER closed. The numerals noted in are r eference page numbers. Normal menu For VIDEO, S-VIDEO and component video (YP B P R ) input The advanced menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed with [...]

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    25 Menu Operation Normal menu RGB input Advanced menu • The Advanced menu cannot be used unless the FLIP COVER of the supplied remote contr ol is open. RGB input Menu operation 30 30 30 33 34 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 26 26 28 28 28 29 29[...]

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    26 Menu Operation Menu Operation Adjusting the picture elements The picture elements such as brightness, contrast, white balance, and so on can be adjusted individually for each input source. The adjustable items vary depending on the input source. T o close the menu Press the R-CLICK/EXIT button. 1 Select the input source (see page 20) 2 Press the[...]

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    27 Menu Operation Adjusting the projected image from the computer The unit selects the most suitable resolutions as shown in the “Timing Chart” below accor ding to the incoming signals from the COMPUTER input terminal. However , you may need manual adjustment depending on the computer . If you have any vertical banding, noise, dot interference,[...]

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    28 Menu Operation Menu Operation Manual Adjustment of Personal Computer Images T o close the menu Press the R-CLICK/EXIT button. Adjusting Clock Frequency and Phase 1 Select RGB as the input (page 20). 2 Press the MENU button to display the main menu and then press the cursor 씱 / 씰 keys to select the “ IMAGE ” . 3 Press the cursor / keys to[...]

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    29 Menu Operation Resetting Resetting the factory defaults All items can be reset to the standar d settings with the exception of the followings. • Lamp usage timer • “KEYSTONE” adjustment values (including the “KEYSTONE” setting value on page 32). 1 Press the remote control MENU button to display the normal menu and then press the curs[...]

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    30 Menu Operation Menu Operation Setting the V ideo T ype 1 With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor 씱 / 씰 keys to select “COLOR”. 2 Use the cursor / keys to select “VIDEO TYPE”. 3 Use the cursor 씱 / 씰 keys to set the “VIDEO TYPE”. The following can b[...]

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    31 Menu Operation Advanced Menu Settings (continued) Setting the COMPUTER input terminal The COMPUTER input terminal can be switched and used as the component video signal (YP B P R ) input terminal. 1 With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor 씱 / 씰 keys to select “[...]

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    32 Menu Operation Menu Operation Initial Settings Setting in Accordance With Image Content (continued) Setting Keystone This is used to set the height for keystone adjustment. 1 With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor 씱 / 씰 keys to select “ VIEW ” . 2 Display th[...]

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    33 Menu Operation Auto Source Settings With this function, the unit is automatically detecting the input signal. 1 With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor 씱 / 씰 keys to select “ SETUP ” . 2 Use the cursor / keys to select “ AUTO SOURCE ” , then use the curso[...]

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    34 Menu Operation Menu Operation Selecting the Menu Language Any one of eight differ ent languages can be selected for menu displays. 1 With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor 씱 / 씰 keys to select “ OPTION ” . 2 When “ OPTION ” menu is displayed, use the cur[...]

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    35 Others Problem The power will not turn on. No image Distorted images Blurred images Images are of fset ver tically or horizontally and are not corr ectly displayed The remote contr ol does not work The wireless mouse contr ol does not work The ST A TUS indicator blinks Flickering text or offset colors with COMPUTER input terminal Check • Is th[...]

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    36 Others Others Condition OFF On Continually Flashing V ery Rapidly (On and off in a cycle of 1 sec.) Flashing Rapidly (On and off in a cycle of 4 sec.) Flashing Slowly (On and off in a cycle of 8 sec.) Flashing V ery Slowly (On and off in a cycle of 12 sec.) Status Normal The lamp usage has exceeded 1000 hours of operation and should be r eplaced[...]

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    37 Others The rated lamp life is about 1000 hours. The rated lamp life is the average life of the lamps produced and tested (under the test conditions of our company). However , it may become shor ter depending on the conditions of usage. After the lamp has been operating for 1000 hours or longer , the ST A TUS indicator on the contr ol panel will [...]

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    38 Others Others T ransporting the Projector When transporting the unit, please slide the lens cap to the closed position and utilize the supplied carrying bag. Avoid str ong vibration and physical shock during transpor tation. Using the Carrying Bag A soft-side carrying bag is provided to transport the unit. Before placing the pr ojector into the [...]

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    39 Others Specifications Product type Model Video system Display method DMD panel Lens Projection lamp Contrast ratio Video input signal S-video input signal Horizontal resolution Audio output Computer RGB input signal Pixel clock V ertical frequency Horizontal frequency Speaker system Rated voltage Input current Rated frequency Power consumption O[...]

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    40 Others Others Dimensions D-Sub Pin Assignments PC 15-Pin mini D-Sub Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal to be connected Red Green Blue GND GND Red GND Green GND Blue GND No Connection Digital GND GND SDA Horizontal Sync V ertical Sync SCL ON/OFF INPUT SELECT AUTO SYNC POWER STATUS 230 mm/9 9 ⁄ 16 ˝ 177 mm/6 15 ⁄ 16 ˝ 27 mm/ [...]

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    41 Appendix Guide to Effective Presentations Electronic pr esentations are one of the most effective tools presenters can use to persuade an audience. Ther e are several ways to enhance your presentation and maximize your effectiveness. The following ar e guidelines to help you create and deliver a dynamic pr esentation. a. T ypes of Presentations [...]

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    42 Appendix Appendix Red Blue Green Black Presentation from SHARP O n e o f th e m o s t c o m m o n m is ta k e s in a n y ty p e o f p re s e n ta tio n v is u a l is th e s e le c tio n o f ty p e fo n ts th a t a r e to o s m a ll, to o th in , o r h a r d t o r e a d . • Background colors can subconsciously af fect the audience: Red —incre[...]

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    43 Appendix c. Set-Up When giving a presentation, you need to set the stage both figuratively and literally for success. The way you set up a presentation r oom will have a great impact on the audience’ s perception of you and your message. By manipulating the placement and use of the following tools, you will improve the impact of your pr esenta[...]

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    44 Appendix Appendix d. Rehearsing & Delivery • The best time to rehearse is the day or evening befor e, not a couple of hours before, and the best place to rehearse is in the actual r oom. Rehearsing a speech in a small office is not the same as standing up in fr ont of 100 people in a hotel ballroom or classr oom. • Due to varying process[...]

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    45 Appendix Active Digital keystone correction Function to digitally correct a distorted image when the projector is set up at an angle. • Not only does the projector featur e anti-aliasing and left-right compression but also up-down compr ession, maintaining the aspect ratio of 4:3 even if the viewing angle changes. Aspect The display frame can [...]

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    46 Appendix Appendix Index A AC socket ..................................................................... 18 ASPECT ratio ................................................................ 31 Audio adjustments ....................................................... 22 Audio cable ....................................................................[...]

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    SHARP CORPORA TION Printed in Japan 9FU770822800 A 0P1 1-JPM[...]