Sharp Projector Dt 300 User Manual

							DT-300
SHARP CORPORATION
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OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACION
MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO
DT-
300
PROJECTOR
PROJECTEUR
PROYECTOR
PROJETOR
ENGLISH ............. -1 –  -71
FRANÇAIS ...........
 -1 –  -70
ESPAÑOL ............
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PORTUGUÊS ......
 -1 – -69
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Before 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 equip-
ment.
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended 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
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS
EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER
SERVICE SCREWS.
See bottom of actual set.
U.S.A. ONLY
U.S.A. ONLY
IMPORTANT
For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your
Projector, please record the Serial Number located on
the bottom of the projector and retain this information.
Before recycling the packaging, please be sure that
you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly
against the list of “Supplied accessories” on page 12.Model No.: DT-300
Serial No.:
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and high intensity discharge lamp (HID 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 or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org .
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WARNING:
The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters the standby mode.
During normal operation, when putting the projector into the standby mode always use the STANDBY button on the
projector or on the remote control. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cord.
DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NEVER TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE POWER CORD.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. 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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
U.S.A. ONLY
Declaration of Conformity
SHARP PROJECTOR, MODEL DT-300
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277)
U.S.A. ONLY
WARNING:
Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas Instruments.
Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or discompile
the contents thereof.
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-XVZ200++1 ONLY. UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE
EYE DAMAGE. TURN OFF LAMP  BEFORE SERVICING.
HIGH PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION.
POTENTIAL HAZARD  OF GLASS  PARTICLES IF LAMP HAS
RUPTURED. HANDLE WITH  CARE. SEE  OPERATION MANUAL.DU REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE. PRECAUTIONS A OBSERVER LORSDEBRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION AVANT DE RETIRER LES VIS.
L’INTERIEUR DU BOITIER ETANT EXTREMEMENT CHAUD, ATTENDRE
1 HEURE AVANT DE PROCEDER AU REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE.
NE REMPLACER QUE PAR UNE LAMPE SHARP DE  TYPE BQC-XVZ200++1.
RAYONS ULTRAVIOLETS :   PEUVENT ENDOMMAGER LES YEUX.
ETEINDRE LA LAMPE AVANT DE PROCEDER A L’ENTRETIEN. 
LAMPE A HAUTE PRESSION : RISQUE D’EXPLOSION.
DANGER POTENTIEL  DE PARTICULES DE VERRE EN CAS D’ECLATEMENT DE LA LAMPE.
A MANIPULER AVEC PRECAUTION, SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI.CAUTION 
Caution Concerning the Lamp Replacement
There is potential glass particles hazard if the lamp ruptures.
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Contents
Introduction
Contents ............................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................... 4
Quick Guide ......................................................... 7
Part Names .......................................................... 8
Operating the Remote Control ......................... 11
Accessories ....................................................... 12
Connections & Setup
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices ... 14
Connecting the Power Cord ................................... 14
Connecting to Video Equipment .......................... 15
Connecting to a DVD Player and DTV Decoder .....17
Connecting to a Computer .................................. 21
Setup .................................................................. 23
Using the Swivel Stand ............................................ 23
Removing the Swivel Stand ..................................... 24
Attaching the Swivel Stand ..................................... 24
Focusing and Zooming ........................................... 25
Using the Lens Shift ................................................ 25
Adjusting the Projection Distance .......................... 26
Image Projection ...................................................... 28
Basic Operation
Image Projection ............................................... 30
Basic Procedure ...................................................... 30
Selecting the On-screen Display Language ........... 31
Turning the Power off .............................................. 32
Keystone Correction ................................................ 33
Placement of the Projected Image
Using the Keystone Correction ............................ 34
Freezing a Moving Image ....................................... 35
Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio .......................... 35
Adjustments and Settings
Using the Menu Screen .................................... 38
Menu Selections (Adjustment) ................................ 38
Menu Selections (Settings) ..................................... 40
Menu Bar Items ................................................. 42
Adjusting the Picture ........................................ 44
Adjusting Image Preferences .................................. 44
Adjusting the Color Temperature ............................ 45
Gamma Correction Function ................................... 46
Emphasizing the Contrast ....................................... 46
Picture Setting Function ........................................... 47
Adjusting the Computer and
DVD/DTV Images ......................................... 48
When Auto Sync is OFF ........................................... 48
Special Modes Adjustment ..................................... 49
Auto Sync Adjustment ............................................. 50
Checking the Input Signal ....................................... 50
Using the “Options” Menu ............................... 51
Checking the Lamp Life Status .............................. 51
Turning on/off the On-screen Display ...................... 51
Selecting the Signal Type ....................................... 52
Setting the Video Signal (VIDEO menu only) ........... 52
Selecting a Background Image .............................. 53
Setting the Eco Mode .............................................. 53
Automatic Power Shut-off Function ........................ 54
Selecting the Menu Screen Position ........................ 54
Selecting the Menu Color ....................................... 55
Reversing/Inverting Projected Images ............ 56
Appendix
Maintenance Indicators .................................... 58
Regarding the Lamp ......................................... 59
Lamp ...................................................................... 59
Caution Concerning the Lamp ................................ 59
Replacing the Lamp ................................................ 59
Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit ................. 60
Resetting the Lamp Timer ....................................... 61
Cleaning the Ventilative Holes ......................... 62
Using the Kensington Lock .............................. 63
Troubleshooting ................................................ 63
Service Information (For the U.S.) ................... 63
Connecting Pin Assignments .......................... 64
Computer Compatibility Chart ......................... 65
Specifications .................................................... 66
Dimensions ........................................................ 67
Glossary ............................................................. 68
Index ................................................................... 69
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
(VALID IN USA ONLY) .................................. 70
LIMITED WARRANTY
(VALID IN CANADA ONLY) .......................... 71
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							-41. Read Instructions
All 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 bathtub, 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.
10. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating. The openings should
never be covered or blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This prod-
uct 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 equipped with a three-wire grounding-
type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the grounding-type plug.
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 power cord. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
17. ServicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save them for
later use.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to
ensure your personal safety. However IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR
FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this Projector, observe the following
basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. For your own protection and reliable usage of your Projector,
please be sure to read these “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” carefully before use.
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Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.19. Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
20. Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
21. Wall or Ceiling MountingThis product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
22. HeatThis product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
•PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States.
•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
•All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective compa-
nies.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Be sure to read the following safeguards when setting up
your projector.
Caution concerning the lamp unit

There is a potential hazard of glass
particles if the lamp ruptures. In case
of lamp rupture, contact your near-
est Sharp Authorized Service Cen-
ter or Dealer for replacement.
See “Replacing the Lamp” on page
59.
Cautions concerning the setup of the projector

For minimal servicing and to maintain high image qual-
ity, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed
in an area free from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke.
When the projector is subjected to these environments,
the lens and part of filter must be cleaned more often
than usual. As long as the projector is properly main-
tained in this manner, use in these environments will
not reduce the overall operation life. Please note that
all internal cleaning must be performed by a Sharp
Authorized Service Center or Dealer.
Do not set up the projector in places exposed to
direct sunlight or bright light.

Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or
room light. Light falling directly on the screen washes
out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the cur-
tains and dim the lights when setting up the screen in a
sunny or bright room.
Do not subject the projector to hard impact and/
or vibration.

Take care with the lens so as not to hit or damage the
surface of the lens.
Rest your eyes occasionally.

Watching the screen for long hours continuously will
make your eyes tired. Be sure to occasionally rest your
eyes.
Do not expose the projector to extreme heat or
cold.

Operating temperature:
41°F to 95°F (+5°C to 35°C)

Storage temperature:
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Notes on Operation

The exhaust ventilative holes,
the lamp unit cover and adja-
cent areas may get extremely
hot during projector operation.
To prevent injury, do not touch
these areas until they have suf-
ficiently cooled down.

Allow at least 1 foot (30 cm) of space between the ex-
haust ventilative hole and the nearest wall or obstruc-
tion.
If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection
device will automatically turn off the projector lamp. This
does not indicate a malfunction. Remove the projector
power cord from the wall outlet and wait at least 10
minutes. Then turn on the power by plugging the power
cord back in. This will return the projector to the normal
operating condition.
Cautions regarding the transportation of the pro-
jector

When transporting the projector, be sure not to subject
it to hard impact and/or vibration, as this can result in
damage. Take extra caution with the lens. Before mov-
ing the projector, be sure to unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet, and disconnect any other cables con-
nected to it.
Other connected equipment

When connecting other audio-visual equipment or a
computer to the projector, make the connections AF-
TER turning off the projector and the equipment to be
connected.

Please read the operation manuals of the projector and
the equipment to be connected for instructions on how
to make the connections.
Temperature monitor function

If the projector starts to overheat
due to setup problems or block-
age of the air vents, “
” and
“” will blink in the lower left
corner of the picture. If the tem-
perature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the
temperature warning indicator on the projector will blink,
and after a 90-second cooling-off period the projector
will enter the standby mode. Refer to “Maintenance In-
dicators” on page 58 for details.
Info
•The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and
its performance is automatically controlled. The sound
of the fan may change during projector operation due
to changes in the fan speed. This does not indicate
malfunction.
95˚F
(+
35˚C)
41˚F
(+
5˚C)
CAUTIONPRECAUCIÓN
PRÉCAUTION
BQC-XVZ200++1
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The power indicator
illuminates green.
In this page, connection of the projector and the video equipment is explained as an example
for the procedure from setup to projection. Refer to each page for details.
Quick Guide
Required equipments
Video cable
Projector Remote control
•Insert the batteries.
(Page 11)Power cord
1. Place the projector facing a wall or a screen.
2. Connect to video equipment. (Page 16)6. Turn the projector on using  on the remote
control. (Page 30)
3. Connect the output terminal of the video equip-
ment to the input terminal of the audio equip-
ment using an audio cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the
projector and into the wall outlet. (Page 14)
5. Remove the lens cap from the lens.7. Press 
 on the remote control to select the
INPUT 4 mode. (Page 31)
"On-screen Display
8. Turn on the video equipment.To INPUT 4
terminal
To video out-
put terminalINPUT 4 buttonON button
ON
Power cord
Video equipment
Lens cap
Video cable
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9. Play the video.
10. Adjust the image size, image position and the
focus. (Page 25)
Note
•This projector can also be connected to a computer
as well as to video equipment. (Page 21)
Adjust the height of the image
by rotating the lens shift dial.
Adjust the focus by
rotating the focus ring.Adjust the zooming by
moving the zoom knob.
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Projector (Front and Top View)
Part Names
Numbers in  refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.
30
58
58
POWER indicator
6Exhaust ventilative hole LAMP indicator TEMPERATURE 
WARNING indicator
39ADJUSTMENT buttons
(ƒ/∂/ß/©) 
39UNDO button
38MENU button
35RESIZE button
31INPUT button
23Swivel Stand 
LOCK/UNLOCK lever
11Remote control sensor
Lens cap
Zoom knob25
Exhaust ventilative hole6
Focus ring25
25Lens shift dial
39ENTER button
33KEYSTONE button
ON button30
STANDBY 
button32
47PICTURE SETTING button
Attaching the Lens Cap
The lens cap can be attached to the
projector using commercially
available straps (for cellular phones
etc.), as shown in the figure.
Projector (Side and Rear View)
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Projector (Rear View)
17
16
62Intake ventilative hole
AC socketIntake ventilative hole
62
18INPUT 2/DIGITAL INPUT
terminal
INPUT 1 COMPONENT
terminals (RCA)
INPUT 4 VIDEO terminal (RCA)
20DIGITAL INPUT
TYPE switch
15INPUT 3 S-VIDEO terminal
 (4-pin Mini DIN)RS-232C terminal
    (Serviceman only) 
11Remote control sensor
14
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