Sharp XV-Z90U manual

OPERA TION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO XV - Z90U PROJECT OR PROJECTEUR PROYECT OR PROJET OR SHARP CORPORA TION Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Impr eso en Japón Impr esso no Japão TINS-A286WJZZ XV-Z90U ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL PORTUGUÊS XVZ90U(E)#Hyo1+4.p65 20/8/02, 7:17 pm 1[...]

E-1 Important Information IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in r epor ting the loss or theft of your Projector , please recor d the Serial Number located on the bottom of the pr ojector and retain this information. Befor e recycling the packaging, please be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Suppli[...]

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[...]

E-3 Important Information IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 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 order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this Pr ojector , observe the [...]

E-4 Important Information IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 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 hazar d of glass par ticles if the lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your near est Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer for a replacement[...]

E-5 Important Information IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS T emperature Monitor Function If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problems “ TEMP ” and “ ” will blink in the lower -left corner of the picture. If the temperature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERA TURE W ARNING indicator on the projector will blink, and after[...]

E-6 Important Information Contents Important Information IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS ................... 3 Contents ................................................... 6 Outstanding Features ............................. 7 P ar t Names .............................................. 8 Supplied Accessories ............................. 11 Connections ...[...]

E-7 Important Information Outstanding Features 1. DMD™* (Digital Micr omirror De vice) Chip The DMD Chip allows for a higher contrast image. It enables smoother expr ession of details of an image, and high picture quality for an exciting theater experience. * Digital Light Processing, DLP , Digital Micromirr or Device and DMD are trademarks of T [...]

E-8 Important Information Part 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 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 button [...]

E-9 Important Information Part Names Projector Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual wher e the topic is explained. Side and Rear View 13 13 14 49 Intake ventilative hole AC socket Intake ventilative hole 49 13 INPUT 2 DVI digital port INPUT 1 COMPONENT terminals (RCA) INPUT 4 VIDEO terminal (RCA) DIGITAL INPUT TYPE [...]

E-10 Important Information Part Names Inserting the batteries 13 Pull down the tab on the battery cover and remove the cover towards the direction of the arrow . 2 Insert two AA size 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 press[...]

E-11 Important Information Supplied Accessories Power cord QACCDA007WJPZ Remote contr ol RRMCGA064WJSA T wo AA size batteries T er minal cover GCOV AA116WJKA Operation manual TINS-A286WJZZ Lens cap CCAPHA004WJ01 Lens cap strap UBNDT0013CEZZ Screws for terminal cover XBBSN40P10000 XVZ90U(E)#p08_11.pm6 20/8/02, 7:19 pm 11[...]

E-12 Setup & Connections Power Supply Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cor d into the AC socket on the back of the projector . 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 r e-plug it into the AC socket, when unplugging t[...]

E-13 Setup & Connections 1 2 T o S-video output ter minal 2 T o video output ter minal 1 Projector VCR, Laser disc player , DVD player or DTV decoder Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting to a DVD Player and DTV Decoder 2 T o component output terminals 1 Component cable (commercially available) DVD player or DTV decoder 1 Connect each RCA co[...]

E-14 Setup & Connections When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cr oss type, commercially available), the computer can be used to contr ol the projector and check the status of the projector . See pages 52 and 53 for details. Connecting a computer with analog RGB output 1 Connect the[...]

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

E-16 Setup & Connections Power ON/OFF Pr ess PO WER ON . • The blinking gr een LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator shows that the lamp is warming up. W ait until the indicator stops blinking before operating the pr ojector . • If the power is turned off and then immediately turned on again, it may take a short while before the lamp turns on. • Aft[...]

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 direction of the pr ojected image as you want by lifting up the projector and r otating the projector on the Swivel Stand.[...]

E-18 Setup & Connections DOWN UP 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 projector using your finger . Using the Lens Shift Projector Projected Image XVZ90U(E)#p15_21.p65 20/8/02, 7:22 pm 18[...]

E-19 Setup & Connections Keystone Correction This function can be used to adjust the Keystone settings. • For detaiils about using the menu scr een, 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 an[...]

E-20 Setup & Connections Place the projector at a distance fr om the screen that allows images to be projected onto the scr een by referring to the pr ojection distance tables on pages 21 and 22. Placement of the Projected Image Using the Keystone Correction : Screen area 1 Project the test pattern of the Keystone corr ection function onto the [...]

E-21 Setup & Connections Adjusting the Projection Distance Position the pr ojector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and leveled to achieve an optimal image. Move the pr ojector forward or backward if the edges of the image ar e distor ted. • The projector lens should be center ed in the middle of the screen. If the lens center i[...]

E-22 Setup & Connections Adjusting the Projection Distance Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position • This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust the pr ojection height. • Adjust it to match the setup configuration. • The screen can be moved maximum the length of one scr een vertically using the lens shift. • O[...]

E-23 Setup & Connections Rear Projection • Place a translucent scr een between the projector and the audience. • Use the projector ’ s menu scr een to reverse the projected image. (See page 42 for use of this function.) • Optimal image quality can be achieved when the pr ojector is positioned perpendicular to the scr een with all feet f[...]

E-24 Operation Buttons Selecting the Input Signal Source Using the Operation Buttons Press INPUT on the projector , INPUT 1 , INPUT 2 , INPUT 3 , INPUT 4 or DIGIT AL INPUT on the remote control to select the desired input mode. • When no signal is received, “NO SIGNAL” will be displayed. When a signal that the projector is not pr eset to rece[...]

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

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 “Pictur e” menu screen for the selected INPUT mode appears. 2 Press / to display the other menu screen, if you want. The icon for t[...]

E-27 Basic Operation Language ( ) English Deutsch Espa ñ ol Nederlands Fran ç ais Italiano Svenska Portugu ê s 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 S[...]

E-28 Basic Operation Items on the INPUT 3 or 4 Mode Menu Bar Main menu Main menu Sub menu • Only the items highlighted in the tr ee char ts above can be adjusted. • T o adjust the items under the sub menu, press after selecting the sub menu. •“ Tint ” cannot be used with P AL, SECAM, P AL-M, P AL-N or P AL-60. Picture ( ) Tint Ⳮ 30 ⳮ [...]

E-29 Basic Operation 2 , 3 1 , 4 Adjusting the Picture Y ou can adjust the projector ’ s picture to your pr efer - ences with the following picture settings. T o save the settings, select a memory from 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 in[...]

E-30 Basic Operation Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Color T emperature This function allows for selecting the desir ed color temperatur e from six settings. With 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 fluor escent-like. Des[...]

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

E-32 Basic Operation Picture Setting Function This function stor es all items set in “ Picture ” . Five settings can be stor ed separately in “ Memor y 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 optima[...]

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

E-34 Basic Operation Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV Images Special Modes Adjustment Ordinarily , the type of input signal is detected and the correct r esolution 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 [...]

E-35 Basic Operation Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV Images Auto 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 A UTO SYNC [...]

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

E-37 Basic Operation Selecting a Background Image On-screen Display This function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to the projector . Description of Background Images 1 Press MENU . The “ Picture ” menu screen appears. 2 Press / to display the “ Options ” menu screen. 3 Press / to select “ Background ?[...]

E-38 Basic Operation Adjustments for the Screen Position and Size On-screen Display Y ou can adjust settings according to the position and size of the screen. Description of Adjustment Items Digital Shift Setting This function allows you to adjust the vertical position of the image. Description of Digital Shift 1 Press MENU . The “ Picture ” me[...]

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

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

E-41 Basic Operation Automatic Power Shut-off Function 2 , 3 , 4 1 , 5 On-screen Display When no input signal is detected for mor e than 15 minutes, the pr ojector will automatically shut off. The on-screen message on the left will appear five minutes before the power is automatically turned off. Description of Automatic Power Shut-off 1 Press MENU[...]

E-42 Basic Operation Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equipped with a r everse/invert image function which allows you to reverse or invert the pro- jected image for various applications. Description of Projected Images 1 Press MENU . The “ Picture ” menu screen appears. 2 Pr ess / to display the “ PRJ Mode ” menu scree[...]

E-43 Basic Operation Advanced Picture Adjustment 2 , 3 1 , 4 1 1 1 The “ Advanced ” menu appears when the buttons are pr essed in the order shown below . - - - - - - 2 Press / to select a specific adjustment item. 3 Press / to move the mark of the selected adjustment item to the desired setting. 4 T o exit the menu screen, press MENU . • T o [...]

E-44 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Lamp/Maintenance Indicators Problem • Blocked air intake. • Clogged ventilative hole. • Cooling fan breakdown. • Inter nal circuit failur e. • Bur nt-out lamp. • Lamp circuit failure. • Lamp has been used for over 2,400 hours. Maintenance Indicator The internal temperature is abnormally high. TE[...]

E-45 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Confirming the Lamp Usage T ime Lamp Maintenance The lamp in this projector operates for appr oximately 2,500 cumulative hours, depending on the usage environ- ment. (As the usage environment can vary significantly , the projector lamp may not operate for 2,500 hours.) It is recommended that the lamp be r epl[...]

E-46 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Lamp It is recommended that the lamp be r eplaced after approximately 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 replaceme[...]

E-47 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Replacing the Lamp • Be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle. Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp cage or the inside of the projector . • T o avoid injur y to yourself and damage to the lamp, carefully follow the steps below . • Replace the lamp after tur ning off the power and unplugging t[...]

E-48 Maintenance & T roubleshooting • Y ou need to reset the lamp timer every time you replace the lamp and confirm it is reset on the “ Lamp Timer ” menu. Replacing the Lamp 11 10 Attach the lamp unit co ver . Tighten the user service screw to fasten the lamp cage cover . Press PO WER ON on the projector to reset the lamp timer . Press ,[...]

E-49 Maintenance & T roubleshooting • This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensur e the optimal operating condition of the projector . • Periodically clean the ventilative hole by vacuuming it off with a vacuum cleaner . • The ventilative holes should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the ventilative holes more often[...]

E-50 Maintenance & T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Check • Projector power cor d is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Selected input is wrong. (See page 24.) • Cables incorrectly connected to back panel of the pr ojector . (See pages 12 – 15.) •“ Contrast ” and “ Bright ” adjustments ar e set to minimum position. (See page[...]

E-51 Appendix Connecting Pin Assignments RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable 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 Reserved Connected to internal circuit 5 SG Signal Ground Connected to internal[...]

E-52 Appendix (RS-232C) Specifications and Command Settings PC control A computer can be used to contr ol the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cr oss type, commercially available) to the pr ojector . (See page 14 for connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match those of the table o[...]

E-53 Appendix (RS-232C) Specifications and Command Settings • If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space. CONTROL CONTENTS POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT 1 (COMPONENT 1) INPUT 2 (COMPONENT 2) INPUT 3 (S-VIDEO) INPUT 4 (VIDEO) DIGITAL MODE OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR OK OR ERR P P I I I I I O O V V [...]

E-54 Appendix Computer Compatibility Chart Horizontal Frequency: 15 – 70 kHz V er tical Frequency: 43 – 75 Hz Pixel Clock: 12 – 110 MHz Compatible with sync on green XGA compatible in intelligent compression • This projector may not be able to display images fr om notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur , tur n [...]

E-55 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 View T op View Side View Rear View XVZ90U(E)#p51_60.p65 02.8.20, 8:00 PM 55[...]

E-56 Appendix Specifications Pr oduct type Model Video system Display method DLP panel Lens Projection lamp Video 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 ertical frequency Horizontal frequency Compute[...]

E-57 Appendix Glossary Aspect ratio Width and height ratio of an image. The normal 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. Auto Sync Optimizes projected computer images by automatically adjusting certain characteristics. Background Initial setting image projected whe[...]

E-58 Appendix Index A AC socket .......................................................................... 12 ADJUSTMENT buttons ...................................................... 26 Adjusting the Pictur e ......................................................... 29 Aspect ratio ..................................................................[...]

E-59 Appendix CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container , will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective [...]

E-60 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[...]