Sharp Xv Z12000 Projector User Manual

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Connecting to Compo-
nent Video Equipment
Using a 3 RCA to 15-pin
D-sub Cable and the
DVI to 15-pin D-sub
Adaptor (INPUT 5)
Use a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable and the
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor when connecting
component video equipment such as DVD
players and DTV* decoders to the INPUT 5 ter-
minal.
*
DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the
new digital television system in the United States.
1Connect a DVI to 15-pin D-sub
adaptor to the projector.
2Connect a 3 RCA to 15-pin D-
sub cable to the...

Connections and Setup
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Connecting to Video
Equipment with the
HDMI Output Terminal
Using a DVI to HDMI
Cable (INPUT 5)
Use a DVI to HDMI cable when connecting
HDMI video equipment such as DVD players
to INPUT 5 terminal.
1Connect a DVI to HDMI cable
to the projector.
•Secure the connectors by tightening
the thumbscrews.
2Connect the above cable to the
video equipment.
Note
•Select the input signal type of the video
equipment. See page 69.
•Before connecting, be sure to unplug the
power cord of the...

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Connecting the Projector to a Computer
Optional
accessoryDVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
Type: AN-A1DV (7.9 (20 cm))Connecting to a Computer
Using the DVI to 15-pin
D-sub Adaptor and the
RGB Cable (INPUT 5)
1Connect a DVI to 15-pin D-sub
adaptor to the projector.
2Connect the above adaptor to
an RGB cable.
3Connect the above cable to the
computer.
•Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumbscrews.
Note
•See “Computer Compatibility Chart” on
page 88 for a list of computer signals
compatible with the...

Connections and Setup
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Optional
accessoryDVI cable
Type:
 AN-C3DV
(910 (3.0 m))
Desktop computer To DVI Digital output terminal DVI cable
(sold separately)
Connecting to a Com-
puter Using a DVI
Cable (INPUT 5)
1Connect a DVI cable to the pro-
jector.
2Connect the above cable to the
computer.
•Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumbscrews.
Note
•Switch the signal type to either “A. RGB”
or “D. PC RGB” depending on whether the
computer output signal is analog or digi-
tal. See page 69.
•Before...

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Connecting the thumbscrew cables

Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it fits cor-
rectly into the terminal. Then, firmly secure the connec-
tors by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug.


Do not remove the ferrite core attached to the RGB cable.
Ferrite core
“Plug and Play” function

This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC
compatible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.

Before...

Connections and Setup
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Controlling the
Projector 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 and check the status of the
projector. See page 84 for details.
1Connect an RS-232C cable to
the projector.
2Connect the above cable to the
computer.
•Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumbscrews.
Note
•Do not connect or disconnect...

Connecting the Projector to Other Devices
Using as a Wired Remote Control
Connecting the Remote
Control to the Projector
When the remote control cannot be used due
to the range or positioning of the projector (rear
projection, etc.), connect a ø3.5 mm minijack
cable (commercially available or available as
Sharp service part QCNWGA038WJPZ) from
the WIRED R/C JACK on the top of the remote
control to the WIRED REMOTE control input
terminal.
ø3.5 mm minijack cable
(commercially available or
available as...

Connections and Setup
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Setup
Foot releases
Adjustment feet
Using the Adjustment
Feet
The height of the projector can be adjusted
using the adjustment feet when the projector
is placed on an uneven surface or when the
screen is slanted.
The position of the projected image can be
made higher by adjusting the projector when
it is in a location lower than the screen.
1Press the foot releases and lift
the projector to the desired
angle.
2Remove your hands from the
foot releases. Once the adjust-
ment feet...

Zoom knob Focus ring
Adjusting the Lens
The image is focused and adjusted to the
desired size using the focus ring or zoom
knob on the projector.
1The focus is adjusted by rotat-
ing the focus ring.
2Zooming is adjusted by mov-
ing the zoom knob.
Setup
Zoom KnobFocus ring
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Zoom out
Zoom in
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Connections and Setup
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Lens shift dial
Down
Up
Using the Lens Shift
The height of the projected image can be ad-
justed within the shift range of the lens by
rotating the lens shift dial on the top of the
projector.
Note
•Do not turn the lens shift dial beyond the
upper limit and lower limit positions. This
may cause the projector to malfunction.
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