Sharp Pgf212xl Manual

							Introduction Quick StartSetupConnections Basic
Operation Useful
Features
Appendix
OPERATION MANUAL
DATA PROJECTOR
MODEL
PG-F212X-L 
						

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IMPORTANT
•For your assistance in reporting the loss
or theft of your Projector, please record
the Model and Serial Number located on
the bottom of the projector and retain this
information.
•Before recycling the packaging, please
ensure that you have checked the con-
tents of the carton thoroughly against the
list of “Supplied accessories” on page 10.Model No.:
Serial No.: 
						

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporat-
ing a 10A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA 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 after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, cut off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immedi-
ately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket
outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
•The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 
 or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
•The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured black.
•The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured red.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. 
						

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The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French,
Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese and Chinese. Carefully read through the
operation instructions before operating the projector.
Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch,
Spanisch, Italienisch, Niederländisch, Schwedisch, Por tugiesisch und Chinesisch. Bitte lesen
Sie die Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung des Projektors sorgfältig durch.
Le CD-ROM fourni contient les instructions de fonctionnement en anglais, allemand,
français, espagnol, italien, néerlandais, suédois, portugais et chinois. Veuillez lire
attentivement ces instructions avant de faire fonctionner le projecteur.
El CD-ROM suministrado contiene instrucciones de operación en inglés, alemán,
francés, español, italiano, holandés, sueco, portugués y chino. Lea cuidadosamente las
instrucciones de operación antes de utilizar el proyector.
Il CD-ROM in dotazione contiene istruzioni per l’uso in inglese, tedesco, francese,
spagnolo, italiano, olandese, svedese, portoghese e cinese. Leggere attentamente le
istruzioni per l’uso prima di usare il proiettore.
De meegeleverde CD-ROM bevat handleidingen in het Engels, Duits, Frans, Spaans,
Italiaans, Nederlands, Zweeds, Portugees en Chinees. Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig
door voor u de projector in gebruik neemt.
Den medföljande CD-ROM-skivan innehåller bruksanvisningar på engelska, tyska,
franska, spanska, italienska, holländska, svenska, portugisiska och kinesiska. Läs noga
igenom bruksanvisningen innan projektorn tas i bruk.
O CD-ROM fornecido contém instruções de operação em Inglês, Alemão, Francês,
Espanhol, Italiano, Holandês, Sueco, Português e Chinês. Leia cuidadosamente todas as
instruções de operação antes de operar o projetor. 
						

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IntroductionBefore using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.
There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP
Projector, using the REGISTRATION CARD packed with the projector.
1. WARRANTY
This is to assure that you immediately receive the full benefit of the parts, service
and labor warranty applicable to your purchase.
2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection,
modification, or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972
Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT
“LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE.
WARNING:High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view
directly. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the
beam of light.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
WARNING:FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk or electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
IntroductionENGLISH
See bottom of projector.
U.S.A. ONLY
U.S.A. ONLY
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS
EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER
SERVICE SCREW. 
						

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Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement
See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 52.
This SHARP projector uses a DLP® chip. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432 pixels
(micromirrors). As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large screen TVs,
video systems and video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment
must conform to.
This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which may result in inactive dots
on the picture screen. This will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
U.S.A. ONLY
Authorized representative responsible for the European Union Community Market
SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH
Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg
E.U. ONLY
The enclosed computer cable must be used with the device. The cable is
provided to ensure that the device complies with FCC Class A verification.
U.S.A. ONLY
WARNING:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and lamp containing a small amount
of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities, the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org, the lamp recycling organization www.lamprecycle.org,
or Sharp at 1-800-BE-SHARP.
U.S.A. ONLY 
						

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Introduction
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Menu Selections (Adjustments)
Example: Adjusting “Bright”.•This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector.Press MENU/HELP.•The “Picture” menu screen for the se-
lected input mode is displayed.Example: “Picture” screen menu for
COMPUTER (RGB) input
Press Q or O and select “Picture”
to adjust.
1
2
Menu item
Picture Mode
Contrast 0
0
0BrightStandard
SEL./ADJ. ENTER END0
0 Red
BlueCLR Temp
BrilliantColorTMC.M.S. Setting
C.M.S.
Lamp Setting0
1On
Bright DNROff
Reset
PictureSCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help
Adjustment buttons (P/R/O/Q)
MENU/HELP button ENTER button
Adjustment buttons
(P/R/O/Q) ENTER button
RETURN button
•Press RETURN to return
to the previous screen
when the menu is
displayed.
MENU/HELP button
Using the Menu Screen
How to Read this Operation Manual
■The specifications are slightly different, depending on the model. However, you can connect and
operate all models in the same manner.
• •• •
•In this operation manual, the illustration and the screen display are simplified for explanation, and
may differ slightly from the actual display.
Info........Indicates safeguards for using the projector.
For Future Reference
Buttons used in
this operation
On-screen
display
Button used in
this step
Note.........Indicates additional information for setting up and operating the
projector.
Index Maintenance Troubleshooting
P.  6 9 P.  4 9PP. 64 and 65 
						

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Contents
Preparing
Introduction
How to Read this Operation Manual.... 3
Contents ............................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............... 6
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals .............................................. 9
Accessories ........................................ 10
Pa rt Names and Functions ................. 11
Projector............................................... 11
Rear View ............................................. 12
Inserting the Batteries .......................... 14
Usable Range ...................................... 15
Quick Start
Quick Start.......................................... 16Setup and Projection ............................ 16
Setup
Setting up the Projector ...................... 18Setting up the Projector ....................... 18
Standard Setup (Front Projection) ....... 18
Ceiling-mount Setup ............................ 18
Projection (PRJ) Mode ......................... 19
Screen Size and Projection Distance .. 20
Connections
Connecting the Projector to Other Equipment .............................. 21
Controlling the Projector by a Computer ....................................... 24
Connecting the Power Cord ............... 24
Useful Features
Operating with the Remote Control .... 32Displaying and Setting the
Break Timer ........................................ 32
Displaying the Pointer .......................... 32
Using the Spot Function ...................... 32
Switching the Eco+Quiet Mode ........... 32
Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) ..... 33
Freezing a Moving Image .................... 33
Selecting the Picture Mode .................. 33
Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an Image ............................................ 33
Using the Remote Control as the
Wireless Computer Mouse ................ 34
Menu Items......................................... 35
Using the Menu Screen ...................... 38
Menu Selections (Adjustments) ........... 38Picture Adjustment (“Picture” Menu) ... 40Selecting the Picture Mode.................. 40
Adjusting the Image ............................. 41
Adjusting the Color Temperature ......... 41
Adjusting the Colors ............................. 41
Progressive ........................................... 42
Reducing Image Noise (DNR) ............. 42
Lamp Setting ........................................ 42
Adjusting the Project ed Image
(“SCR - ADJ”  Menu)......................... 43
Setting the Resize Mode ...................... 43
Adjusting the Image Position ............... 43
Keystone Correction ............................ 43
Setting the On-screen Display ............. 43
Selecting the Background Image ........ 44
Selecting the Setup Guide ................... 44
Reversing/Inverting Projected
Images ............................................... 44
Selecting the On-screen Display Language ........................................... 44
Adjusting the Projector Function
(“PRJ - ADJ”  Menu).......................... 45
Auto Sync (Auto Sync Adjustment) ..... 45
Auto Power Off Function ...................... 45
Auto Restart Function .......................... 45
STANDBY Mode ................................... 45
Setting the Confirmation Sound
(System Sound) ................................. 45
Speaker Setting .................................... 45
Audio Input ........................................... 46
Selecting the Transmission Speed (RS-232C) .......................................... 46
Fan Mode Setting ................................. 46
System Lock Function .......................... 46
Checking the Lamp Life Status ........... 47
Keylock Function .................................. 47
Troubleshooting with the
“Help” Menu ...................................... 48
Utilizing the “Help” Menu Functions .... 48
Using
Basic Operation
Tu rning the Projector On/Off .............. 25Tu rning the Projector on ....................... 25
Tu r ning the Power off (Putting the
Projector into Standby Mode) ........... 25
Image Projection................................. 26About the Setup Guide ........................ 26
Adjusting the Projected Image ............ 26
Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion ........ 28
Switching the Input Mode .................... 29
Adjusting the Volume ........................... 29
Displaying the Black Screen and Tu r ning off the Sound Temporarily .... 29
Resize Mode ......................................... 30 
						

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Introduction
Reference
Appendix
Maintenance....................................... 49
Maintenance Indicators...................... 50
Regarding the Lamp........................... 52
Lamp..................................................... 52
Caution Concerning the Lamp............ 52
Replacing the Lamp............................. 52
Removing and Installing the
Lamp Unit.......................................... 53
Resetting the Lamp Timer.................... 54
Storing the Projector........................... 55How to Use the Storage Case............. 55Connecting Pin Assignments............. 56
RS-232C Specifications and
Commands....................................... 58
Computer Compatibility Chart............ 63
Troubleshooting.................................. 64
For SHARP Assistance...................... 66
Specifications..................................... 67
Dimensions......................................... 68
Index................................................... 69 
						

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1. Read InstructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain InstructionsThe safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed WarningsAll warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow InstructionsAll operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. CleaningUnplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. AttachmentsDo not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and MoistureDo not use this product near water–for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and the like.
8. AccessoriesDo not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. TransportationA product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
10. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
11. Power SourcesThis product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or PolarizationThis product is provided with one of the following
types of plugs. If the plug should fail to fit into the
power outlet, please contact your electrician.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
a. Two-wire type (mains) plug.
b. Three-wire grounding type (mains) plug with
a grounding terminal.
This plug will only fit into a grounding type
power outlet.
13. Power-Cord ProtectionPower-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
14. LightningFor added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product
and save these instructions for later use.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered
and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN
POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the
safeguards incorporated in this product, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing.