Sharp Xv Z17000 Projector User Manual

Connections
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EquipmentTerminal on 
connected 
equipmentCableTerminal on the 
projector
Video equipment
HDMI output 
terminalHDMI cable (commercially available)HDMI1, 2
(Page 20)
Component 
video output 
terminal
Component cable (commercially available)COMPONENT
3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable 
(optional, AN-C3CP2)COMPUTER/
COMPONENT
S-video 
output terminalS-video cable (commercially available)S-VIDEO
(Page 20)
Video output 
terminal
Video cable (commercially available)VIDEO
Camera/Video...

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Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and turn off the devices 
to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.
Connecting Equipment with HDMI Output Terminal to the HDMI Terminal on the Projector
For video connection, use a cable that conforms to HDMI standards. Using cables that do not conform to HDMI 
standards may result in a malfunction.
Note
• Depending on specifi cations of equipment or the...

Connections
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Ensure that the computer is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made.
Connecting to a Computer Using the RGB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Note
• Refer to “Compatibility Chart” on page 70 for a list of computer signals compatible with the 
projector. Use with computer signals other than those listed may cause some of the functions not to work.
• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest 
Macintosh Dealer.
•...

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Controlling the Projector by a Computer
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer, the computer can be used to control 
the projector and check the status of the projector.
When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable
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.
• For details on RS-232C speci cations and commands, see page 66.
Info
• Do not...

Basic Operation
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Turning the Projector On/Off
Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the 
AC socket on the rear of the projector.
The power indicator illuminates red, and the 
projector enters standby mode.
Turning the Projector On
Note that the connections to external equipment and 
power outlet should be done before performing the 
operations written below. (See pages 20 to 23.)
Open the lens shutter fully and press 
STANDBY/ON on the projector or ON 
on the remote control.
The...

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Image Projection
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 
focus 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.
3 Adjusting the Height
The height of the projector can be adjusted 
using the adjustment feet.
When the screen is above the...

Basic Operation
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Keystone Correction
This function can correct distortion of an image 
projected toward a spherical or cylindrical screen 
as well as trapezoidal distortion of an image on a 
fl at screen and rotate the image at your arbitrary 
angle.
 KeystoneWhen the image is projected either from the top or 
from the bottom towards the screen at an angle, the 
image becomes distorted trapezoidally. The 
function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is 
called Keystone Correction.
Note
The Keystone...

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Image Projection (Continued)
 SphereThis function can correct distortion of an image 
projected toward a spherical or cylindrical screen.
1 Press KEYSTONE to enter the 
keystone mode.
The keystone mode list appears. (See 
page 25.)
2 Press P/R to select “SPHERE”, 
and then press ENTER.
The sphere menu guide appears.
Selectable items Description
RETURN
Returns to the keystone mode list.
ADJUST Adjusts the sphere correction.
TESTPATTERN Displays the testpattern.
RESET Returns to a default setting.
3...

Basic Operation
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Switching the Input Mode
Select the appropriate input mode for the connected 
equipment.
Press HDMI1, 2, COMPONENT, 
S-VIDEO, VIDEO or COMPUTER on the 
remote control to select the input mode.
When you press INPUT on the projector or on 
the remote control, the INPUT list appears.
Press P/R to switch the INPUT mode.
INPUT
HDMI1
HDMI2
COMPONENT
COMPUTER
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
INPUT list
Note
When you switch the INPUT mode, the image as 
shown below will be displayed in the upper right 
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Image Projection (Continued)
Freezing a Moving Image
1 Press FREEZE.
The projected image is frozen.
2 Press FREEZE again to return to 
the moving image from the cur-
rently connected device.
Auto Sync
(Auto Sync Adjustment)
Auto Sync function works when detecting input signal 
after the projector turns on.
Press AUTO SYNC to manually adjust with 
Auto Sync function.
Note
When the optimum image cannot be achieved 
with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual adjust-
ments. (See page 41.) •
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2
Selecting...