Sharp Xg C50x Projector User Manual

							Basic Operation
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Selecting Adjustment Settings
Adjustment settings stored in the projector
can be easily accessed.
Select “Select Setting” in the “Fine
Sync” menu on the menu screen.
➝ For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
•If a memory position has not been set, a
resolution and frequency setting will not
be displayed.
•When selecting a stored adjustment set-
ting with “Select Setting”, you can set the
projector in the stored adjustments.
Special Mode Settings
Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected
and the correct resolution mode is automati-
cally selected. However, for some signals, the
optimal resolution mode in “Special Modes” on
the “Fine Sync” menu screen may need to be
selected to match the computer display mode.
Set the resolution by selecting “Special
Modes” in the “Fine Sync” menu on the
menu screen.
➝ For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
•Avoid displaying computer patterns which
repeat every other line (horizontal stripes).
(Flickering may occur, making the image
hard to see.)
•When a DVD player or Digital Video is con-
nected, select 480P as the input signal.
•
See “Checking the Input Signal” below for infor-
mation on the currently selected input signal.
Checking the Input Signal
This function allows you to check the current
input signal information.
Select “Signal Info” in the “Fine Sync”
menu on the menu screen.
➝ For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
•The projector will display the number of
scanned lines available from audio-visual
equipment such as a DVD player or Digi-
tal Video. 
						

							Auto Sync Adjustment
Used to automatically adjust a computer image.
Select “Auto Sync” in the “Fine Sync”
menu on the menu screen.
➝ For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
When setting to “ Normal” or
“
 High Speed”:
•Auto Sync adjustment will occur when the
projector is turned on or when the inputs
are switched, when connected to a com-
puter.
Manual adjustments should be per-
formed:
•When the optimum image cannot be
achieved with Auto Sync adjustment. See
page48.
•Auto Sync adjustment may take some
time to complete, depending on the im-
age of the computer connected to the pro-
jector.
•When setting “Auto Sync” to “OFF” or
“High Speed”, and if 
is pressed Auto
Sync will be executed in “High Speed”
mode. If the button is pressed again
within one minute, Auto Sync will be ex-
ecuted in “Normal” mode.
Adjusting Computer Images
AUTO SYNC button
Screen display during Auto Sync
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Auto Sync Display
Function
Used to set the screen displayed during Auto
Sync.
Select “Auto Sync Disp” in the “Fine
Sync” menu on the menu screen.
➝ For operating the menu screen, see
pages 42 to 45.
Note
•..... The image set as a background
image is projected.
•
.....The computer image being ad-
justed is displayed. 
						

							Easy to Use Functions
Easy to Use Functions 
						

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Selecting the Picture Display Mode
Switching the Picture
Display Using Different
Input Signals
Press.
•Each time  is pressed, the display
changes as shown on page 52and53.
Info
•In the Dot by Dot Mode, images are dis-
played in the original resolution, therefore
they will not be enlarged.
•To return to the standard image, press 
while “RESIZE” is displayed on the screen.
This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the
input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose “NORMAL”, “FULL”, “DOT BY
DOT”,  “BORDER”, “STRETCH” or “SMART STRETCH” image.
RESIZE
button
Screen display of the picture display mode
4:3aspect ratio
Other aspect ratios
SVGA (800 × 600)XGA (1024 × 768)SXGA (1280 × 960)UXGA (1600 × 1200)
SXGA (1280 × 1024)NORMAL
1024× 7681024× 7681024× 7681024× 768
960× 768FULL
————
1024× 768DOT BY DOT
800× 600—1280× 9601600× 1200
1280× 1024
Resolution lower than
XGANORMAL
Projects a full screen image
while maintaining the aspect ratio.FULLProjects a full screen image
while ignoring the aspect ratio.DOT BY DOTProjects the original resolution
signal of the image.
4:3 aspect ratio
Input SignalOutput screen image
XGA
Resolution higher than
XGA
COMPUTER
• “NORMAL” is fixed when XGA (1024 × 768) signals are entered.
4:3 aspect ratio
4:3 aspect ratio
SXGA (1280 
× ×× ×
× 1024) 
						

							Easy to Use Functions
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SMART STRETCH
1024× 576*
—
—
480I, 480P, 580I, 580P,NTSC, PAL, SECAM540P
720P, 1035I, 1080I4:3 aspect ratio.Letter box, squeeze16:9 aspect ratio
16:9 aspect ratioNORMAL
1024× 768—
—BORDER
768× 576*—
—STRETCH
1024× 576*
480I, 480P,
580I, 580P,
NTSC, PAL, SECAM4:3 aspect ratio
Input SignalOutput screen image
Letter box
Squeeze
16:9 aspect ratio
VIDEO
• “STRETCH” is fixed when 720P, 1035I or 1080I signals are entered.
* The Digital Shift function can be used with these images.
SMART STRETCHProjects the image fully in a
16:9 screen by enlarging only
the surrounding areas while
keeping the aspect ratio in
the middle part of the image
at 4:3.NORMALProjects a full screen image.BORDERProjects 4:3 image fully in
STRETCH (the following
column) image.STRETCHProjects 16:9 image evenly
over entire screen
(top/bottom black bands).
16:9 aspect ratio
(4:3 aspect ratio in
16:9 screen)
16:9 aspect ratio 720P, 1035I, 1080IFULL
Projects the center part in a 4:3
screen by enlarging 1.3 times
toward the horizontal direction.
FULL
—
1024× 768
—
540P 
						

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Storing an Image in
Still Image Format
1Press.
•The projected image is frozen.
2Press again to return to the
moving image from the cur-
rently connected device.
Displaying a Still Image
This function allows you to instantly freeze a moving image. This is useful when you want to
display a still image from a computer or video, giving you more time to explain the image to
the audience.
FREEZE
button
"On-screen Display
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							Easy to Use Functions
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Enlarging a Specific Portion of an Image
Displaying an Enlarged
Portion of an Image
1Press.
•Enlarges the image.
•Pressing
 or  enlarges or re-
duces the projected image.
Note
•You can change the location of the
enlarged image using ',",\ and
|.
•When an image with a resolution
higher than SXGA is displayed,  “×2”
and “×3” cannot be selected.
2Press to cancel the opera-
tion, then the magnification
returns to ×1.
Note
In the following cases, the image will
return to the normal size (×1).
•When switching the INPUT mode.
•When
 has been pressed.
•When the input signal is changed.
•When the input signal resolution
and refresh rate (vertical frequency)
change.
This function allows you to enlarge a specific portion of an image. This is useful when you
want to display a detailed portion of the image.
ENLARGE
(Enlarge/
Reduce)
buttons
×1×4×9×16×36×64×2×3
To enlarge
To reduce
"On-screen Display
',",\,|
buttons 
						

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Selected Mode
STANDARD
PRESENTATION
CINEMA
CUSTOM
Description
For Standard picture
Brightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations.
Gives greater depth to darker portions of image for a more exciting theater experience.
Allows you to adjust gamma value using Sharp Advanced Presentation Software.
Gamma Correction Function
Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening
the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions.
When you are displaying images with frequent dark scenes, such as a film or concert, or
when you are displaying images in a bright room, this feature makes the dark scenes easier
to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image.
GAMMA buttonUNDO button
STANDARD CUSTOM
PRESENTATION CINEMA
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Adjusting Gamma
Correction
1Press.
•Each time  is pressed, the gamma
level toggles between the different
types of gamma modes.
2To return to the default settings,
press
 when “GAMMA” is
displayed.
Note
•The Gamma mode does not oper-
ate for INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 when
“Color Selected” on the C.M.S.
menu is set to “sRGB”. 
						

							Easy to Use Functions
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Displaying Dual Pictures (Pict in Pict)
Picture in Picture function allows you to display two pictures on the same screen. You can
display the image input from INPUT 3 or 4 as an inset picture overlapping the main picture
from INPUT 1 or 2.
Displaying the Inset Picture
1Press.
2Press or  on the remote
control or 
 on the projector
to switch the image in the in-
set picture .
3Press
' '' '
',
" "" "
",
\ \\ \
\ and 
| || |
| to set the
position of the inset picture.
•Press to stop the frame from mov-
ing or to make the frame disappear.
4Press to move the inset pic-
ture.
•The inset picture will be moved to the
inset picture frame.
Note
•The inset picture can only be displayed
with composite video (NTSC/PAL/
SECAM) or S-Video signal.
•The Freeze function works only with the
inset picture, when the Pict in Pict mode
is in operation.
When the signal entered into INPUT 1 or 2
is as follows, Pict in Pict does not work:
•With a resolution that exceeds SXGA.
•When the input signal is 480
I, 480P,
540P, 580
I, 580P, 720P, 1035I or 1080I.
•When the input signal has changed to
the Interlace mode using RGB signals.
•When the picture display mode is set to
“DOT BY DOT”.
•When no signals are sent to INPUT 1 or
2, or when the resolution or refresh rate
(vertical frequency) is changed.
',",\,| buttons
PinP button
INPUT 3/4 buttons UNDO button
ENTER button 
						

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Black Screen Function
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BLACK SCREEN
button
" Projected Image
This function can be used to display a black screen.
Blacking out the Pro-
jected Image
1Press.
•The screen turns black and “BLACK
SCREEN” is displayed on the screen.
2To return to the original
projected image, press 
again.