Sharp Xv Z10e Projector User Manual

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Connections and Setup
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices
Before Connecting
Note
•Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the wall outlet and turn off the
devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.
When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are
made.
•Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections.
This projector can be connected to:
Video equipmeent or audio-visual equipment:

A VCR or other audio-visual equipment (See page
21.)

A DVD player or DTV
* decoder (See page 22.)
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new
digital television system in the United States.
A computer using:

An RGB cable (commercially available or sold sepa-
rately) (See page 24.)

An RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, commer-
cially available) for controlling the projector (See
page 25.)
Connecting the thumbscrew cables

Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that
it fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly se-
cure the connectors by tightening the screws on
both sides of the plug.
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Connecting the Power
Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the
AC socket on the rear of the projector.
Note
•The projector is put into standby mode by
plugging the power cord into the wall outlet
after first turning the projector off and then
unplugging the power cord from the wall out-
let.
Power cord Supplied 
accessory
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices
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Connections and Setup
Connecting to Video Equip-
ment with an S-video Output
Terminal (INPUT 2)
Using a commercially available S-video or audio
cable, a VCR or other audio-visual equipment can be
connected to INPUT 2 and AUDIO INPUT terminals.
1Connect the projector to the video
equipment using an S-video cable
(commercially available).
2Connect the projector to the video
equipment using a ø3.5 mm
minijack to RCA audio cable
(commercially available).
Note
•The INPUT 2 (S-VIDEO) terminal uses a video
signal system in which the picture is separated
into colour and luminance signals to realise a
higher-quality image. To view a higher-quality
image, use a commercially available S-video
cable to connect the INPUT 2 terminal on the
projector and the S-video output terminal on the
video equipment.
•
A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (com-
mercially available) is required for audio input.
Connecting to Video Equip-
ment without an S-video
Output Terminal (INPUT 3)
Using a composite video cable or audio cable, a
VCR or other audio-visual equipment can be con-
nected to INPUT 3 and AUDIO INPUT terminals.
1Connect the projector to the video
equipment using a composite
video cable.
2Connect the projector to the video
equipment using a ø3.5 mm
minijack to RCA audio cable (com-
mercially available).
Connecting to Video Equipment
To S-video output
terminalTo audio output 
terminal To INPUT 2 terminal To AUDIO INPUT 
terminal
S-video cable
(commercially available)ø3.5 mm minijack to
RCA audio cable
(commercially 
available)
VCR or other audio-visual equipment
To audio output 
terminal To AUDIO INPUT 
terminal
ø3.5 mm minijack to 
RCA audio cable
(commercially 
available)
VCR or other audio-visual equipmentTo video output
terminal To INPUT 3 terminal
Composite video cable
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3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable
(3.0 m)Supplied
accessory
DVD player or DTV* decoder
To INPUT 1
terminal
3 RCA to 15-pin
D-sub cable
(supplied)
To analog component
output terminal
To audio output
terminal To AUDIO INPUT 
terminal
ø3.5 mm minijack to 
RCA audio cable
(commercially 
available)
Connecting to Video
Equipment with a
Component Output
Terminal (INPUT 1)
Use a supplied 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable
when connecting to the INPUT 1 terminal, com-
ponent video equipment such as DVD players
and DTV* decoders.
*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the
new digital television system in the United
States.
1Connect the projector to the video
equipment using the 3 RCA to 15-
pin D-sub cable.
•Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumbscrews.
2Connect the projector to the video
equipment using a ø3.5 mm
minijack to RCA audio cable
(commercially available).
Note
•When connecting the projector to the com-
ponent video equipment, set “Signal Type”
on the “Picture” menu to “Component”
(page 44), or press 
 on the remote
control to select the component input.
•Set “Special Mode” to “480P” for inputting the
525P signal (page 45).
•
A ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (com-
mercially available) is required for audio input.
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices
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 Use three RCA adapter plugs (supplied) for the following connection.
Extending the connecting cables
(Example)
3 RCA to 15-pin 
D-sub cable 
(supplied)
Ferrite coresRCA cables 
(commercially available) Three RCA adapter 
plugs (supplied)
Info
•Do not remove ferrite cores attached to the 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable.
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Connecting to a
Computer Using the
RGB Cable
1Connect the projector to the com-
puter using the RGB cable (com-
mercially available or sold sepa-
rately).
•Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumbscrews.
2To input an audio signal, connect
the projector to the computer us-
ing a ø3.5 mm stereo or mono
audio cable (commercially avail-
able).
Note
•When connecting the projector to the com-
puter, set “Signal Type” on the “Picture”
menu to “RGB” (page 44), or press 
on the remote control to select the RGB
input.
•See page 59 “Computer Compatibility Chart”
for a list of computer signals compatible with
the projector. Use with computer signals other
than those listed may cause some of the func-
tions to not work.
•A Macintosh adapter may be required for us-
ing the computer cable to connect to some
Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest
Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or Service
Centre.
•Depending on the computer you are using,
an image may not be projected unless the sig-
nal output setting of the computer is switched
to the external output. Refer to the computer
operation manual for switching the computer
signal output settings.
•When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable,
the volume level will be half of when using
the ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable.
Computer
To audio output 
terminal To AUDIO  INPUT 
terminal
ø3.5 mm stereo 
or mono audio 
cable 
(commercially 
available) RGB cable
To RGB output
terminal
To INPUT 1 terminal
• •• •
•Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the wall outlet and
turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and
then the other devices. When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be
turned on after all the connections are made.
• •• •
•Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connec-
tions.
Connecting the Projector to a Computer
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Connections and Setup
Connecting to a
Computer Using an RS-
232C Cable
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is
connected to a computer with an RS-232C
cable (null modem, cross type, commercially
available), the computer can be used to con-
trol the projector. See page 58 for details.
1Connect one end of the RS-232C
cable (null modem, cross type) to
the RS-232C terminal on the pro-
jector.
2Connect the other end of the RS-
232C cable to the RS-232C termi-
nal on the computer.
Note
•The RS-232C function may not operate if your
computer terminal is not correctly set up. Re-
fer to the operation manual of the computer
for details.
•See page 57 for connection of an RS-232C
cable.
•A Macintosh adapter may be required for us-
ing the computer cable to connect to some
Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest
Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or Service
Centre.
Info
•Do not connect the RS-232C cable to a port
other than the RS-232C terminal on the com-
puter. This may damage your computer or pro-
jector.
•Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C
cable to or from the computer while it is on.
This may damage your computer.
Controlling the Projector Using a Computer
RS-232C cable 
(commercially available)To RS-232C terminal
To RS-232C terminal
Computer
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Turning the Projector on
Connect the required external equipment to the
projector before carrying out the following proce-
dures.
Info
•The language preset at the factory is English.
If you want to change the on-screen display
to another language, reset the language ac-
cording to the procedure on page 
51.
1Plug the power cord into the wall
outlet.
•The power indicator illuminates red, and
the projector enters standby mode.
2Press  on the projector or  
on the remote control.
•The power indicator illuminates green.
•When the lamp turns on, the lamp indica-
tor illuminates green. After the lamp indi-
cator illuminates green, the projector is
ready to start operation.
Note
•The lamp indicator illuminates, indicating
the status of the lamp.
Green:The lamp is ready.
Blinking in green:The lamp is
warming up.
Red:
The lamp should be replaced.•If the projector is put into the standby
mode and immediately turned on again,
the lamp indicator may take some time
to illuminate.
Info
•See page 30 for details about adjusting
the focus and the size of the projected
image.
•See “Using the Adjustment Feet” on page
31 for adjusting the projector angle and
“Variable Lens Shift Feature” on page 32
for adjusting the projected image position.
Image Projection
Lamp indicatorPower 
indicator
ON button
INPUT button
ON button
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Basic Operation
"On-screen Display of INPUT Mode (Example)
Using RGB Using
Component INPUT 1 mode
INPUT 3 mode
   Using Video INPUT 2 mode
   Using S-Video
➝➝
➝
INPUT buttons
Switching the INPUT
Mode
Select the appropriate input mode for the con-
nected equipment.
Press  ,  or  on the remote
control to select the INPUT mode.
• •• •
•When pressing  on the projector, input mode
switches in order of
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3.
Note
•When no signal is received, “NO SIGNAL” will
be displayed. When a signal that the projec-
tor is not preset to receive is received, “NOT
REG.” will be displayed.
•The INPUT mode is not displayed when “OSD
Display” of the “Options” menu is set to
“ 
 ” (OFF). (See page 47.)
About the INPUT mode
INPUT 1
(Compo-
nent/RGB)
INPUT 2
(S-Video)
INPUT 3
(Video)
Adjusting the Volume
Press  or  on the remote con-
trol to adjust the volume.
Note
•Pressing  will lower the volume.
Pressing 
 will raise the volume.
•On the projector, the volume can be adjusted
by pressing 
 or .
Volume 
buttons
"On-screen Display
Volume buttons
Used for projecting images from equip-
ment that sends component signals or
RGB signals connected to the INPUT 1
terminal.
Used for projecting images from
equipment connected to the INPUT 2
terminal.
Used for projecting images from
equipment connected to the INPUT 3
terminal.
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STANDBY
button
"On-screen Display
Image Projection
Turning off the Sound
Temporarily
Press  on the remote control to tem-
porarily turn off the sound.
Note
•Pressing  again will turn the sound back
on.
Turning the Power off (Putting
the Projector into the Standby Mode)
1Press  on the projector or
 on the remote control, then
press that button again while the
confirmation message is dis-
played, to put the projector into
the standby mode.
Note
•If you accidentally pressed  or
 and do not want to put the projec-
tor into the standby mode, wait until the
confirmation message disappears.
2Unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet after the cooling fan stops.
Info
•Do not unplug the power cord during pro-
jection or cooling fan operation. The cool-
ing fan in this projector continues to run
for about 90 seconds after the projector en-
ters the standby mode. This can cause
damage due to rise in internal temperature,
as the cooling fan also stops.
MUTE button
"On-screen Display
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