Sharp XG-MB70X manual

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    MUL TIMEDIA PR OJECT OR MODEL XG-MB70X OPERA TION MANU AL Introduction Quick Start Setup Connections Basic Operation Useful Features Appendix XG-MB70X_E_Hyo1.p65 2004.8.6, 11:56 AM 1[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector , please recor d the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information. Before r ecycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories” on page 10 [...]

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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 5A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or AST A 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. Always refit the fuse cover[...]

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    The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (T raditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese), Korean and Japanese. Car efully read through the operation instructions befor e operating the projector . Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in Engl[...]

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    -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 Pr ojector , using the REGISTRA TION CARD packed with the projector . 1. W ARRANTY This is to assure that you immediately r eceive the full benefit of the parts, service an[...]

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    -2 W ARNING: The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the pr ojector enters the standby mode. During normal operation, when putting the projector into standby mode always use the ST ANDBY button on the projector or on the r emote control. Ensur e the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cor d. [...]

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    -3 Introduction -40 The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages 42 and 43 . ) Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright” • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector. Menu icons ENTER button MENU button [...]

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    -4 Contents Preparing Setting up the Projector .............................. 19 Setting up the Projector ..................................... 19 Projecting a Reversed Image ............................ 20 Connections Connections ................................................. 21 INPUT/OUTPUT T erminals and Connectable Main Equipment ...........[...]

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    -5 Introduction Reference Appendix Maintenance ................................................. 63 Maintenance Indicators ............................... 64 Regarding the Lamp .................................... 66 Lamp ................................................................. 66 Caution Concerning the Lamp .......................... 66 R[...]

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    -6 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. 4. Follow Instructions All opera[...]

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    -7 Introduction Ensur e that you read the following safeguar ds when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ P otential hazard of glass par ticles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projec- tor Dealer or Service Center f or a replacement. See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 66[...]

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    -8 Info • The cooling fan regulates the internal tem- perature, and its performance is automati- cally controlled. The sound of the f an ma y change during projector operation due to changes in the f an speed. This does not indicate malfunction. • Do not unplug the power cord during pro- jection or cooling f an operation. This can cause damage [...]

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    -9 Introduction 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 y our computer (Windows ® or Macintosh ® ). Please download Adobe ® Reader ® from the Inter net ( http://www .adobe .com). Accessing the PDF Manua[...]

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    -10 Accessories Remote control RRMCGA313WJSA Tw o R-03 batteries (“AAA” size , UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar) Power cord * For U.S., Canada, etc. (6' (1.8 m)) QACCDA010WJPZ For Europe, except U.K. (6' (1.8 m)) QA CCV A011WJPZ * Use the power cord that corresponds to the w all outlet in your country . ■ 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9&ap[...]

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    -11 Introduction 30 30 40 MENU button For displa ying adjustment and setting screens. Auto focus sensor Auto f ocus ma y not function normally if there is an obstruction between the auto focus sensor and the screen, or if there is dir t or dust on the auto focus sensor . Remove any obstructions, dirt or dust. 49 AUTO SYNC button For automatically a[...]

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    -12 About the Indicators on the Projector Power indicator Red on ... Normal (Standby) Green on ... Normal (Power on) Temperature warning indicator Off ... Normal Red on ... The internal temperature is abnormally high. (See page 64 .) Lamp indicator Green on ... Normal Green blinks ... The lamp is warming up or shutting down. Red on ... The lamp has[...]

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    -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 . Numbers in refer to the main pages in this o peration ma[...]

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    -14 Note • All the buttons on the remote control, except the MOUSE/Adjustment button, are made of luminous material that is visible in the dark. Visibility will diminish o ver time . Exposure to light will recharge the luminous buttons . Remote Control 29 ST ANDBY button For putting the projector into standby mode . 32 ZOOM buttons For adjusting [...]

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    -15 Introduction Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries The batteries (two R-03 batteries (“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar)) are sup- plied in the package. 1 Press the ▲ mark on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arr ow . 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries making sure the po- larities correctly match[...]

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    -16 Quick Start '"| Pag e 1 9 1. Place the pr ojector facing a screen Pa g es 23, 29 Pag e 2 9 On the remote control On the projector This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the computer). For details, see the page described below for each step. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector a[...]

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    -17 Quick Start Pag e 3 0 4. Adjust the angle 5. Adjust the focus and the zoom Pag e 3 2 7. Tu rn the Power off Pag e 2 9 6. Select the INPUT mode Pag e 3 3 HEIGHT ADJUST button • • • • • This projector is equipped with an “A uto Keystone Correction” function that automatically corrects any trapezoidal distortion within the projected [...]

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    -18 Storing the Pr ojector Lens cap Fixing band Info 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 cover of the stora ge case . 2 Place the projector into the stor - ag e case . • Ensur e the projector has cooled down sufficiently bef ore placin[...]

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    -19 Setup Setting up the Projector P osition the projector perpendicular to the screen with the pr ojector’ s feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Note • The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be dist[...]

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    -20 Projecting a Reversed Image Pr ojection from behind the Screen ■ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience . ■ Rev erse the image by setting “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” men u. (See page 59 .) Projection Using a Mirror ■ Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens. ■ When the translucent screen is [...]

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    -21 Connections INPUT/OUTPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment INPUT 1, 2 terminal Connecting the computer . (See page 23 .) Connecting video equipment with component output terminal (D VD play er , DTV decoder , D VD recorder with hard disc, etc.). (See page 25 .) INPUT 3 terminal Connecting video equipment without S-video output terminal. [...]

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    -22 T erminal on the projector INPUT 1, 2 A UDIO INPUT INPUT 1, 2 INPUT 1, 2 INPUT3 INPUT4 A UDIO INPUT A UDIO INPUT A UDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT Equipment Computer A udio-visual equipment Amplifier Monitor T erminal on connected equipment RGB output terminal A udio output terminal Component video output terminal T erminal f or using the dedicated cable Vi[...]

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    -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. When connecting a computer , ensure that it is the last device to be turned on a[...]

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    -24 Connecting to a Computer Using the Remote Control as the Wireless Computer Mouse When connecting the projector and the computer with the supplied RGB cable and USB cab le (see page 23 ), you can use the remote control as the computer mouse . MOUSE/Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) R-CLICK button L-CLICK button The mouse pointer can [...]

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    -25 Connections Connecting to Video Equipment The projector has a COMPUTER/COMPONENT terminal, an S-VIDEO terminal and a VIDEO terminal for video input. See the illustration below to connect with the audio-visual equipment. The image quality is highest in order of the component signal, the S-video signal and the video signal. If your audio-visual e[...]

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    -26 When connecting video equipment with video output terminal When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal Note • ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) is required for audio input. ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) To audio output terminal To S-video output terminal S-video cabl[...]

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    -27 Connections Controlling the Projector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (optional: AN-A1RS) and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type , commercially av ailable), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector . Refer[...]

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    -28 To RGB input terminal RGB cable (commercially available) RGB cable To RGB output terminal To INPUT 1 terminal To OUTPUT(INPUT 1, 2) terminal Monitor Computer To audio input terminal ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) To AUDIO OUTPUT terminal Amplifier RGB cable Supplied accessory Connecting to a Monitor with RGB input[...]

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    -29 Basic Operation T urning the Pr ojector On/Off Info • English is the factory preset language. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, change the language according to the pr ocedure on page 62 . Lamp indicator Power indicator STANDBY button ON button ON button ST ANDBY button ▼ On-screen Display Info • Do not unpl[...]

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    -30 Rear adjustment feet Image Projection Front adjustment f oot HEIGHT ADJUST button Side View Lens center Top View Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet at the front and rear of the projector when the screen is located higher than the projector , the screen is inc lined or when the install[...]

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    -31 Basic Operation " On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode) MOUSE/Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) UNDO button KEYST ONE button ENTER button Compresses lower side. Compresses upper side. Note • The Manual Keystone Correction can be ad- justed up to an angle of approximately ±35 degrees and the screen can also be set up t[...]

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    -32 Image Projection ZOOM/FOCUS button AU TO FOCUS b utton Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) A uto focus sensor A uto focus ma y not function normally if there is an obstr uction between the auto f ocus sensor and the screen, or if there is dir t or dust on the auto f ocus sensor . Remove any obstructions, dirt or dust. ZOOM buttons FO[...]

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    -33 Basic Operation Switching the INPUT Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the con- nected equipment. Press , , or on the re- mote control to select the input mode. • • • • • When pressing ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " on the projector , input mode switches in order of : INPUT 1 INPUT 2 I[...]

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    -34 × 1 × 4 × 9 × 16 × 36 × 64 × 2 × 3 Image Projection AV MUTE button " On-screen Display MOUSE/Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) ENLARGE (Enlarge/Reduce) buttons UNDO button RESIZE button Displaying the Black Screen and Turning off the Sound Temporarily Press on the remote control to temporaril y display a b lack screen a[...]

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    -35 Basic Operation Freezing a Moving Image 1 Press on the remote control. • The projected image is frozen. 2 Press again to return to the moving image from the currently connected equipment. Selecting the Picture Mode Y ou can select the suitable picture mode for the projected image, such as movie or video game. Press on the remote control. • [...]

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    -36 Resize Mode Press on the remote control. • Pressing changes the display as shown on pages 36 and 37 . • To retur n to the standard image, press while “ RESIZE ” is displayed on the screen. • This function can also be accessed from the OSD menu (see page 50 ). This function allows y ou to modify or customize the resize mode to enhance [...]

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    -37 Basic Operation VIDEO • “STRETCH” is fix ed when 540P , 720P or 1080 I signals are entered. 4:3 aspect ratio Letter box Squeezed 16:9 image Squeezed 4:3 image 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 aspect ratio in 16:9 screen) Output screen image Input Signal Image type DVD / Video 480 I , 480P , NTSC, P AL, SECAM 540P , 720P , 1080 I ([...]

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    -38 Menu Items The follo wing shows the items that can be set in the pr ojector . Note When using the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 mode: • “Fine Sync” menu is only displayed when the projector input is INPUT 1 or INPUT 2. “Picture” menu “Fine Sync” menu INPUT 1 (RGB) / INPUT 2 (RGB) INPUT 1 (Component) / INPUT 2 (Component) INPUT 3 / INPUT 4 IN[...]

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    -39 Useful Features “Options1” menu “Language” menu “Options2” menu Example: INPUT 3/INPUT 4 Lamp Timer(Life) Options1 Main Menu Sub Menu OSD Display [ON/OFF] Auto PAL NTSC3.58 SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 Video System Background Logo Blue None Normal Dot By Dot Border Stretch Eco Mode [ON/OFF] Auto Power Off [ON/OFF] System Lock C[...]

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    -40 The menu can be operated to ac hieve tw o functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages 42 and 43 . ) Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright” • This operation can also be perf ormed by using the buttons on the projector . Menu icons ENTER button MENU button UNDO button [...]

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    -41 Useful Features 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item y ou want to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. To adjust the pro- jected image while viewing it Press . • The selected single adjustment item (e.g. “Bright”) appears instead of the menu. • When pressing ' [...]

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    -42 MOUSE / Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) ENTER button MENU button UNDO button Menu Selections (Settings) Example: Setting “Menu P osition” • This operation can also be perf ormed by using the buttons on the projector . Menu icons Example: “Options1” screen menu The menu can be operated to ac hieve tw o functions, adjustme[...]

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    -43 Useful Features Sub menu 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item y ou want to set, and then press | | | | | to display the sub men u. • The selected item is highlighted. • When you select “System Lock” on the “Op- tions1” menu or “P ass word” on the “Op- tions2” men[...]

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    -44 Y ou can adjust the projector’ s picture to y our preferences using the “Picture” menu. Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) Selecting the Picture Mode This function allows you to select the picture mode in accordance with brightness of the room or content of the image to be projected. In all picture modes, items on the “Picture” m[...]

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    -45 Useful Features Emphasizing the Contrast This function emphasizes the bright portions of images to obtain a higher contrast image. Menu operation Pa g e 40 Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Bright Boost Setting Note • “Bright Boost” cannot be set when “sRGB” is set to “ ” (ON). Adjusting th[...]

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    -46 Switching the High Bright- ness/High Contrast Mode This function changes the brightness and con- trast of the projected ima ge . It can be operated using the IRIS button on the remote contr ol. Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Picture” screen menu f or IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of IRIS Settings Selectable items High Brightness High [...]

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    -47 Useful Features Signal Type Setting This function allows y ou to select the input sig- nal type RGB or Component for INPUT 1 or IN- PUT 2. Menu operation Pa g e 42 Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Signal T ype Settings Description Input signals are automatically recog- nized as RGB or Component. Set whe[...]

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    -48 Y ou can adjust the computer image, match the computer displa y mode, and confirm the input signal using the “Fine Sync” menu. Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” menu) Adjusting the Computer Image Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregulari- ties such as vertical stripes or flickering in por - tions of the screen. Menu operatio[...]

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    -49 Useful Features Auto Sync Adjustment Used to automatically adjust a computer image. Menu operation Pa g e 42 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu f or INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of A uto Sync Adjustment Note • A uto Sync adjustment is also perf ormed by pressing on the projector or on the re- mote control. • The A uto Sync adjustment ma[...]

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    -50 Y ou can use the “Options1” menu to enhance the usage for the pr ojector . Checking the Lamp Life Status Y ou can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage). Menu operation Pa g e 42 Example: “Options1” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Lamp Life Note • It is recommended that the la[...]

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    -51 Useful Features Setting the Video System The video input system mode is factory preset to “Auto”; however , a clear picture fr om the con- nected audio-visual equipment may not be re- ceived, depending on the video signal difference. In that case, switch the video signal. Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Options1” screen menu for INPUT[...]

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    -52 Eco Mode Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Options1” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Eco Mode Note • When “Eco Mode” is set to “ ” (ON), the power consumption will decrease and the lamp life will extend. (Projection brightness decreases 13%.) Brightness 87% 100% Selectable items (Eco mode) (Standard mode) Power c[...]

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    -53 Useful Features Auto Power Off Function Menu operation Pa g e 42 Example: “Options1” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of A uto P ower Off Note • When the A uto P ow er Off function is set to “ ” (ON), 5 minutes before the projector enters the standby mode , the message “Enter ST ANDBY mode in X min.” will appear on t[...]

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    -54 Note • If you input a wrong k eycode , the cursor returns to the first point of the “Old Code”. • The preset ke ycode is 4 " b uttons on the projec- tor . If this ke ycode is set, the ke ycode input screen does not appear when turning the power on. 3 Press the 4 buttons on the remote control or on the pr ojector to enter the new ke[...]

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    -55 Useful Features Changing the keycode 1 Press the buttons on the remote control or on the pr ojector to enter the preset keycode in “Old Code”. 2 Press the 4 b uttons on the remote control or on the pr ojector to enter the ne w keycode in “New code”. 3 Enter the same keycode in “Recon- firm”. Note • If you do not w ant to set a ke [...]

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    -56 Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“ Options2” menu) Setting a Password • • • • • There is no factory preset for the pass wor d, so the "Options2" menu is enabled. • • • • • If you do not want other s to operate the "Op- tions2" menu, set a pass word. Menu operation Page 42 Example: “Options[...]

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    -57 Useful Features Auto Focus Setting When the projector is turned on, the focus pat- tern is display ed automatically and the f ocus is adjusted automatically . Menu operation Pa g e 42 Example: “Options2” screen menu Description of A uto Focus Note • A uto F ocus can be perf ormed over a r ange of 40 to 100 inches. • The ability to adjus[...]

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    -58 Setting the Audio Output Type This function determines whether the audio level output from the A UDIO OUTPUT terminal is fixed or variable by linking with VOLUME. Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Options2” screen menu Description of A udio Out Settings Info • When “Audio Out” has been set to “V AO”, first mak e sure to lower the [...]

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    -59 Useful Features Reversing/Inverting Pro- jected Images This projector is equipped with a re verse/in ver t image function that allows y ou to rever se or in- vert the projected image for v arious applications. Menu operation Pa g e 42 Example: “Options2” screen menu Description of PRJ Modes Note • This function is used f or the rev ersed [...]

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    -60 Monitor Output Settings When the Monitor Out has been set to “Enable”, the monitor output is activated and po wer is con- sumed even in the standb y mode. It is recom- mended that the Monitor Out be set to “Disable” when it is not connected. This reduces power consumption when the projector is in the standb y mode. Menu operation Pa g e[...]

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    -61 Useful Features Returning to the Default Settings This function allows you to initialize the settings y ou ha ve made in the projector . Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Options2” screen menu Note About the network settings • “Projector” and “IP Address” on the “Options2” menu and the network setting items described on the ?[...]

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    -62 Selecting the On-screen Display Language The projector can s witch the on-screen displa y language among 11 languages: English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, P ortu- guese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese. Example: “Language” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode 1 Press on the remote control. • The “Picture” menu will be[...]

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    -63 Appendix 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. ■ As the surface of the lens can easily get damaged, ensure not to scrape or hit th[...]

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    -64 Power indicator Lamp indicator T emperature warning indicator Maintenance Indicators Maintenance Indicators ■ The warning lights on the projector indicate pr oblems inside the pr ojector . ■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter the standb y mode. After [...]

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    -65 Appendix 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 7 ). • Cooling fan break- down • Internal circuit failure •[...]

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    -66 Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp (optional: AN-MB70LP) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when y ou notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality . The lamp life (per centage) can be checked with the on-screen displa y . See page 50 . ■ Purc hase a replacement lamp of type AN-MB70LP f[...]

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    -67 Appendix Optional accessory Lamp unit AN-MB70LP Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Info • Ensure the lamp unit is removed using the handle. Ensure the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector are not touched. • To av oid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, ensure to carefully follow the steps below . • Do no[...]

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    -68 4 Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the direction of the arrow . At this time, keep the lamp unit horizontal and do not tilt it. 5 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the securing screws. 6 Replace t[...]

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    -69 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 , turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the displa y data in “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be f ound in y our notebook computer’ s operation ma[...]

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    -70 Tr oubleshooting Check • Projector pow er cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Po w er to the e xternal connected devices is off . • The selected input mode is wrong. • The A V MUTE function is working. • Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector . • Remote control batteries hav e run out. • External outpu[...]

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    -71 Appendix Check Problem P age Picture is green on INPUT 1 (COMPONENT)/ INPUT 2 (COMPONENT). Picture is pink (no green) on INPUT 1 (RGB)/ INPUT 2 (RGB). Picture is too bright and whitish. The cooling fan becomes noisy . The lamp does not light up even after the projector turns on. The lamp suddenly turns off during projection. The image sometimes[...]

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    -72 For SHARP Assistance If y ou encounter any pr oblems during setup or operation of this pr ojector , first refer to the “T roubleshooting” section on pages 70 and 71 . If this operation man ual does not answer y our question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below . U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-88[...]

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    -73 Appendix Specifications Multimedia Projector XG-MB70X NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/P AL/P AL-M/P AL-N/P AL-60/SECAM/ DTV480 I /DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV576 I /DTV576P/DTV720P/DTV1035 I /DTV1080 I Single Chip Digital Micromirror De vice TM (DMD TM ) by T e xas Instruments Panel size: 0.7" No . of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H] × 768 [V]) 1.5 × electric zoo[...]

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    -74 Glossary Aspect Ratio Width and height ratio of an image . The nor mal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 21:9. A uto Sync Optimizes projected computer images b y auto- matically adjusting cer tain characteristics. Backgr ound Initial setting image projected when no sig[...]

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