Sharp Pgf212xl Manual

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Quick Start
4.  Adjust the projected image with the Setup Guide
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1After the projector turns on, the Setup Guide appears.
(When “Setup Guide” is set to “On”.  See page 44.)
2Follow the steps in the Setup Guide and adjust the focus, height (angle) and picture size.
3After adjusting the focus, height (angle) and picture size, press ENTER to finish the Setup
Guide.
Correcting trapezoidal distortion using Keystone Correction.
5. Correct trapezoidal distortion
8. Turn the power off
Press STANDBY/ON on the projector or STANDBY on the remote control, and then press the
button again while the confirmation message is displayed to put the projector into standby mode.
On-screen display
On the
projectorOn the remote
control
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On the projector
On the remote controlShrinks
upper side.Shrinks
lower side.
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Select the “COMPUTER” using INPUT on the projector or COMPUTER on the remote control.
6. Select the INPUT mode
•When you press INPUT on the projector, the INPUT list appears.
Press '/" to switch the INPUT mode. On the
projectorOn the remote
control
INPUT list
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INPUT
COMPUTER 
DVI-D ComputerD
DVI-D VideoD
On-screen display (RGB)
RGB
1024 × 768COMPUTER
7. Turn the computer on 
						

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Ceiling-mount Setup
■It is recommended that you use the optional
Sharp ceiling-mount adaptor and unit for this
installation. Before mounting the projector,
contact your nearest Sharp Authorized
Projector Dealer or Service Center to obtain
the recommended ceiling-mount adaptor and
unit (sold separately).
Setting up the Projector
Setting up the Projector
For optimal image quality, position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector’s feet
flat and level. Doing so will eliminate the need for Keystone correction and provide the best image
quality. (See page 28.)
Standard Setup (Front Projection)
■Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according
to the desired picture size. (See page 20.)
Example of standard setup
Screen
Lens center
H
L
•Refer to page 20 for additional information concerning “Screen Size and Projection Distance”.
Note
Side View 
						

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Setup
300
200
100 80
40
3610(11.2 m)247–284
(7.5 m – 8.6 m)123–142
(3.7 m – 4.3 m)910–114
(3.0 m – 3.5 m)411–58
(1.5 m – 1.7 m)
240 ×180
160×12080×6064×4832×24
Projection (PRJ) Mode
The projector can use any of the 4 projection modes shown in the diagram below. Select the mode
most appropriate for the projection setting in use.  (You can set the PRJ mode in “SCR-ADJ” menu.
See page  44.)
■ Table mounted, front projection
[Menu item  ➞ “Front”] ■
Ceiling mounted, front projection
[Menu item  ➞ “Ceiling + Front”]
■ Table mounted, rear projection
(with a translucent screen)
[Menu item  ➞ “Rear”] ■
Ceiling mounted, rear projection
(with a translucent screen)
[Menu item  ➞ “Ceiling + Rear”]
Indication of the Projection Image Size and Projection Distance
Picture Size
ProjectionDistance
Example: NORMAL Mode (4:3) 
						

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Setting up the Projector (Continued)
300
(762 cm)
250
(635 cm)
200
(508 cm)
150
(381 cm)
120
(305 cm)
100
(254 cm)
80
(203 cm)
70
(178 cm)
60
(152 cm)
40
(102 cm)610 cm (240
)
508 cm (200
)
406 cm (160
)
305 cm (120
)
244 cm (96
)
203 cm (80
)
163 cm (64
)
142 cm (56
)
122 cm (48
)
81 cm (32
)19 cm
16 cm
13 cm
10 cm
8 cm
6 cm
5 cm
4 cm
4 cm
3 cm(7 9/16
)
(6 19/64
)
(5 3/64
)
(3 25/32
)
(3 1/32
)
(2 33/64
)
(2 1/64
)
(1 49/64
)
(1 33/64
)
(1 1/64
) 457 cm (180
)
381 cm (150
)
305 cm (120
)
229 cm (90
)
183 cm (72
)
152 cm (60
)
122 cm (48
)
107 cm (42
)
91 cm (36
)
61 cm (24
)
11.2 m (36 10
)
9.4 m (30 9
)
7.5 m (24 7
)
5.6 m (18 5
)
4.5 m (14 9
)
3.7 m (12 3
)
3.0 m (9 10
)
2.6 m (8 7
)
2.2 m (7 4
)
1.5 m (4 11
)—
10.8 m (35 5
)
8.6 m (28 4
)
6.5 m (21 3
)
5.2 m (17 0
)
4.3 m (14 2
)
3.5 m (11 4
)
3.0 m (9 11
)
2.6 m (8 6
)
1.7 m (5 8
)
The formula for picture size and projection distance
[m/cm]
L1 (m) = 0.0408χ
L2 (m) = 0.0471χ
H (cm) = 0.27727χ
S (cm) = ±0.20754χ
Screen Size and Projection Distance
NORMAL Mode (4:3)
•Refer to page 18 concerning “Projection distance [L]” and “Distance from the lens center to the
bottom of the image [H]”.
•Allow a margin of error in the values in the diagrams above.
Picture (Screen) size
The formula for picture size and projection distance
[m/cm]
L1 (m) = 0.03745χ
L2 (m) = 0.04323χ
H (cm) = 0.064χ χ
: Picture size (diag.) (in/cm)
L: Projection distance (m/ft)
L1: Minimum projection distance (m/ft)
L2: Maximum projection distance (m/ft)
H: Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the image (cm/in)
χ
: Picture size (diag.) (in/cm)
L: Projection distance (m/ft)
L1: Minimum projection distance (m/ft)
L2: Maximum projection distance (m/ft)
H: Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the image (cm/in)
S: Adjustable range of image position (cm/in)   See page 43.
Projection distance [L]
Diag. [χ
]Width HeightMinimum [L1] Maximum [L2]
250
(635 cm)
200
(508 cm)
150
(381 cm)
120
(305 cm)
100
(254 cm)
80
(203 cm)
60
(152 cm)
40
(102 cm)553 cm (218
)
443 cm (174
)
332 cm (131
)
266 cm (105
)
221 cm (87
)
177 cm (70
)
133 cm (52
)
89 cm (35
)69 cm
55 cm
42 cm
33 cm
28 cm
22 cm
17 cm
11 cm(27 19/64
)
(21 53/64
)
(16 3/8
)
(13 3/32
)
(10 59/64
)
(8 47/64
)
(6 35/64
)
(4 23/64
)52 cm
42 cm
31 cm
25 cm
21 cm
17 cm
12 cm
  8 cm(20 
27/64
)
(16 11/32
)
(12 1/4
)
(9 13/16
)
(8 11/64
)
(6 17/32
)
(4 29/32
)
(3 17/64
) 311 cm (123
)
249 cm (98
)
187 cm (74
)
149 cm (59
)
125 cm (49
)
100 cm (39
)
75 cm (29
)
50 cm (20
)10.2 m (33 6
)
8.2 m (26 9
)
6.1 m (20 1
)
4.9 m (16 1
)
4.1 m (13 5
)
3.3 m (10 9
)
2.4 m (8 0
)
1.6 m (5 4
)11.8 m (38 8
)
9.4 m (30 11
)
7.1 m (23 2
)
5.7 m (18 7
)
4.7 m (15 5
)
3.8 m (12 4
)
2.8 m (9 3
)
1.9 m (6 2
)
Note
Distance from the lens center
to the bottom of the image [H]
Picture (Screen) sizeProjection distance [L]Diag. [χ
]Width HeightMinimum [L1] Maximum [L2]Distance from the lens center to
the bottom of the image [H]Adjustable range of
image position [S]
STRETCH Mode (16:9)
[Feet/inches]
L1 (ft) = 0.03745χ
 / 0.3048
L2 (ft) = 0.04323χ
 / 0.3048
H (in) = 0.064χ
 / 2.54
[Feet/inches]
L1 (ft) = 0.0408χ
 / 0.3048
L2 (ft) = 0.0471χ
 / 0.3048
H (in) = 0.27727χ
 / 2.54
S (in) = ±0.20754χ
 / 2.54 
						

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Connections
Before connecting, ensure that the power cord of the projector is unplugged from the AC
outlet and turn off the equipment to be connected. After making all conn\
ections, turn on the
projector and then the other pieces of equipment. When connecting a computer, ensure that
it is the last equipment to be turned on after all the connections are m\
ade.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the appropriate input mode has been selected on the projector before
you turn on the connected equipment.
•For more details of connection and cables, refer to the operation manual of the connecting equipment.•Y ou may need other cables or connectors not listed below.
Connecting the Projector to Other Equipment
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT
DVI-I
Equipment
Computer
DVI digitaloutput
terminal Cable
DVI Digital cable (commercially available)
mini D-sub 15 pin to DVI cable 
(commercially available)
Terminal on 
connected equipmentTerminal on the projector
RGB
output
terminal
RGB
output
terminal
RGB cable (supplied)
• See page  63 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of computer signals compatible with the projec-
tor. Use with computer signals other than those listed may cause some of th\
e functions to not work.
•A  Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your near-
est Macintosh Dealer.
• Depending on the computer you are using, an image may not be projected unless the
computer’s external output port is switched on (e.g. Press “Fn” and “F5” keys simultaneously
when using a SHARP notebook computer).  Refer to the specific instructions in your computers
operation manual to enable your computer’s external output port.
Note
T erminals on the Projector 
						

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Connecting the Projector to Other Equipment (Continued)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT Equipment
Video equipment
Camera/Video gameCableS-video cable (commercially available)
Video cable (commercially available)
Cables for a camera or a video game
Cables for a camera or a video game Cables for a camera or a video game/3 RCA
to mini D-sub 15 pin cable (optional,
AN-C3CP2)
Terminal on 
connected equipmentTerminal on the
projector
S-video
output
terminal
Video
output
terminalS-video
output
terminal
Video
output
terminal
Component
video
output
terminal
RCA adaptor plug
(commercially available)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable 
(optional, AN-C3CP2)COMPUTER/
COMPONENT Component
video
output
terminal
HDMI to DVI cable 
(commercially available)
DVI-I HDMI
output
terminal
DVI digital
output
terminalDVI Digital cable (commercially available)
•While the projector is connected to video equipment that has an HDMI output terminal, only the
video signal can be input to the projector. (Connect the AUDIO input terminal for audio input.)
•Depending on specifications of video equipment or HDMI to DVI digital cable, the signal transmission
may not work property. (The HDMI specification does not support all connections to video equipment
that has HDMI digital output terminal using HDMI to DVI digital cable.)
•For details on compatibility for connection, see support information on DVI connection provided by
the video equipment manufacturer.
•When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the projector, use a
commercially available cable that fits in the projector terminal you want to connect.
•The projector does not support RGBC signals via the Euro-scart.
Note 
						

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Connections
Note
•When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable, the volume level will be hal\
f of when using the ø3.5 mm
stereo audio cable.
•Y ou can select “Audio 1” or “Audio 2” for “Audio Input”\
 in the “PRJ-ADJ” menu. (See page  46.)
• RGB signals and Component signals can be output to the monitor.
Equipment CableTerminal on 
connected equipmentTerminal on the projector
Audio
output
terminal
Monitor
AmplifierMONITOR OUT
AUDIO OUTRGB
input
terminalRGB cable (supplied or commercially 
available)
Audio equipment
ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable
(commercially available or available 
as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ)
ø3.5 mm
audio output terminal
ø3.5 mm
audio input terminal
RCA audio
output
terminal
RCA audio input
terminal
ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable
(commercially available or available 
as Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ)
ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable
(commercially available)
RCA audio cable (commercially available)
Cables for a camera or a video game
AUDIO 2
AUDIO 1 
						

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Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the
AC socket on the rear of the projector.
Then plug into AC outlet.
AC socket
To AC outletPower cord
(supplied)
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 and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available), the computer
can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector. See page 58 for details.
When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable and a DIN-
D-sub RS-232C adaptor
To RS-232C terminal DIN-D-sub RS-232C
adaptor (supplied)
RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available)
Note
•The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not correctly set up. Refer to the
operation manual of the computer for details.
•See page 57 for connection of an RS-232C serial control cable.
Info
•Do not connect the RS-232C cable to a port other than the RS-232C terminal on the computer. This
may damage your computer or projector.
•Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C serial control cable to or from the computer while it is on.
This may damage your computer.
Computer To RS-232C terminal 
						

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Basic
Operation
Turning the Projector On/Off
On-screen display (confirmation message)
•When “Auto Restart” is set to “On”:
If the power cord is unplugged from the outlet
or the breaker switch is turned off when the
projector is on, then the projector automatically
turns on when the power cord is plugged into
the AC outlet or the breaker switch is turned
on. (See page 45.)
•English is the factory default language. If you
want to change the on-screen display to an-
other language, change the language accord-
ing to the procedure on page 44.
Info
Turning the Projector on
Note that the connections to external equip-
ment and power outlet should be done be-
fore performing the operations written be-
low. (See pages 21 to 24.)
Remove the lens cap and press
STANDBY/ON on the projector or ON
on the remote control.
•The power indicator illuminates green.•After the lamp indicator illuminates, the projec-
tor is ready to start operation.
Note
•About the Lamp Indicator
The lamp indicator illuminates to indicate the
status of the lamp.
Green: The lamp is on.
Blinking in green:The lamp is warming up.
Red: The lamp is shut down abnormally
or the lamp should be replaced.
•When switching on the projector, a slight flicker-
ing of the image may be experienced within the
first minute after the lamp has been illuminated.
This is normal operation as the lamp’s control
circuitry is stabilising the lamp output character-
istics. It should not be regarded as faulty
operation.
•If the projector is put into standby mode and
immediately turned on again, the lamp may take
some time to start projection.
•
When System Lock is set, the keycode input box
appears. To cancel the keycode setting, input the
keycode that you have already set. See page 46
for details.
Turning the Power off (Putting
the Projector into Standby Mode)
Press STANDBY/ON on the projector or
STANDBY on the remote control, then
press that button again while the confir-
mation message is displayed, to put the
projector into standby mode.
•The projector cannot be turned on while cool-
ing.
STANDBY
button
ON button
•Direct Power Off function:
You can unplug the power cord from the AC out-
let even if the cooling fan is still running.
Info
STANDBY/ON button
Lamp indicator
Power indicator 
						

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About the Setup Guide
After turning on the projector, the Setup
Guide screen appears to assist you with
projector setup.
Guidance items
1 FOCUS
2 HEIGHT ADJUST
3 ZOOM
Press ENTER to exit the Setup Guide
screen.
Image Projection
Setup Guide screen
•The Setup Guide screen automatically high-
lights the items in the following order:
1 FOCUS
3 ZOOM 4 ENTER2 HEIGHT ADJUST
However, you can adjust the focus, height
(angle), or zoom regardless of the highlighted
item.
•If you do not want to display the Setup Guide
for the next time, set “Menu” - “SCR - ADJ” -
“Setup Guide” to “Off”. (See page 44.)
Note
Adjusting the Projected Image
1 Adjusting the Focus
You can adjust the focus with the focus
ring on the projector.
Rotate the focus ring to adjust the fo-
cus while watching the projected image.
2 Adjusting the Picture Size
You can adjust the picture size using
the zoom ring on the projector.
Rotate the zoom ring to enlarge or
shrink the picture size.
STANDBY/ON
button
ENTER button
Focus ringZoom ring