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Before using the LCD projector, please read this operation manual carefully.
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH
IMPORTANT
For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your
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Model No.: XV Z7000E
Colour LCD Projector, please record the Serial Number
located on the bottom of the projector and retain this
Serial No.:
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 10.
WARNING:
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ENGLISH Important Information WARNING: The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. During normal operation, when turning the power off always use the ON/OFF button on the projector or the POWER button 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
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Important Safeguards ATTENTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your LCD Projector for the first time. Save these instructions for future reference. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your LCD Projector, be sure to read the following “Important Safeguards” carefully, before use. This projector has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defe
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Important Information Outstanding Features 1. WIDESCREEN IMAGES Allows projection of DVD, DTV and other anamorphic images recorded in widescreen format with a 16:9 aspect ratio. (Page 31) 2. BRIGHTNESS SWITCHOVER FUNCTION Function with toggle switch to control the quantity of projected light. Select “ON” or “OFF” to decrease or increase brightness, power consumption and fan noise. (Page 33) 3. FOR USE WITH DTV* Allows projection of DTV images and 16:9 wide-screen images when connected to a DTV d
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Contents Important Information Useful Features Important Safeguards …………………………… 3 Freeze Function …………………………………… 28 Outstanding Features …………………………… 4 Adjusting the Colour Temperature …………… 29 Contents …………………………………………… 5 Gamma Correction ……………………………… 30 Usage Guidelines ………………………………… 6 Selecting the Picture Display Mode …………… 31 Part Names ………………………………………… 7 Checking the Input Signal and the Lamp Usage Time …………………… 32 Automatic Power Shutoff Function …………… 32 Selecting a Background Image ……………
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Important Information Usage Guidelines Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have the nearest Sharp Authorised LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre replace lamp if rupture occurs. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on pages 38 and 39. CAUT I ON ATTENT I ON BQC-PGC20X//1 Cautions Concerning the Setup of the Projector 35˚C For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed in an are
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Part Names Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. Projector Front and Top View LAMP REPLACEMENT ON/OFF button 15 37 indicator ON/OFF LAMP POWER TEMPERATURE WARNING POWER indicator 15 37 indicator TEMP. KEYSTONE 16 31 INPUT PICT MODE INPUT/BACK button PICT MODE/ENTER button 20 20 BACK ENTER MENU 19 KEYSTONE/Adjustment MENU button 20 (∂/ƒ) buttons 20 Air filter/Cooling fan ZOOM knob 35 15 (Intake vent) Speaker FOCUS ring 15 Cooling fan (
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Important Information Part Names Remote Control Front View Top View POWER button VOLUME buttons 16 15 Remote control signal transmitter MUTE button BACK button 16 20 VOL POWER Mouse (∂/ƒ)/ Adjustment (∂/ƒ) MENU button MUTE 20 20 BACK buttons MENU RGB/COMPONENT ENTER ENTER button 12 20 button RGB/ INPUT 1 button 16 INPUT 1 COMPONENT PICT MODE 26 AUTO SYNC button INPUT 2 AUTO SYNC GAMMA S-VIDEO CLR TEMP INPUT 2 button PICT MODE button 16 31 VIDEO KEYSTONE FREEZE S-VIDEO button GAMMA button 16 30 V
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Part Names Attaching the Rubber Leg Tips The rubber leg tips are provided to prevent the remote control from skidding and shaking over a flat surface. Positioning the Remote Control The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown below. • The signal from the remote control can be reflected off a screen for easy operation. However, the effective distance of the signal may differ due to the screen material. Remote control 7 m 30˚ 45˚ 30˚ 45˚ 30˚ Remote control 9 Imp
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Setup & Connections Setup & Connections Supplied Accessories Remote control Rubber leg tips Two AAA size batteries for remote control Power cord For Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore For Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania (For Europe, except U.K.) (For U.K., Hong Kong and Singapore) • The configuration of wall outlets differs from country to country. Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country. For Europe only Computer RGB cable 21 pin RCA conversion adaptor • The RGB c
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Connecting the Projector Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the back of the projector. Power cord CAUTION • Make sure you connect the power cord firmly into the AC socket. • The configuration of wall outlets differs from country to country. Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country. Connecting the Projector to Audiovisual Equipment You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, DTV decoder* and other
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Setup & Connections Connecting the Projector Connecting an audiovisual source (DTV decoder or DVD player) using the RCA input 1 Connect each RCA connector to the corresponding INPUT 1/COMPONENT terminals on the projector. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding terminals of a DVD player or DTV decoder. 3 To use the built-in audio system, connect one end of an audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT (INPUT 1, 2) terminal on the projector. Connect the other end to the audio output termina
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Connecting the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Computer You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full color computer images. Connecting a computer using the standard 15-pin video and audio input For Europe only Computer RGB cable 1 Connect one end of the computer RGB cable to the INPUT 2 RGB/COMPONENT port on the projector. Secure the connector by tightening the thumb screws. 2 Connect the other end to the Monitor output port on the computer. Secure the connector by
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Setup & Connections Connecting the Projector Connecting RS-232C Port When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector. See pages 43 and 44 for details. DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable 1 Connect the supplied DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable to the RS-232C port on the projector. 2 Connect an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, sold separately)
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Operation Basic Operations 1 Make the necessary connections before pro- ceeding. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Maintenance indicators The POWER indicator illuminates red and the projector enters standby mode. ON/OFF LAMP POWER • If the side filter cover is not securely installed, the POWER indicator flashes. TEMP. KEYSTONE Projector Remote control 2 Press ON/OFF on the projector for over one second, or POWER on the remote control. ON/OFF VOL LAMP POWER POWER 2 TEMP. • The flashing gre
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Operation Basic Operations Projector Remote control 5 Press INPUT on the projector, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, S-VIDEO or VIDEO on the remote control to select 8 the desired input mode. ON/OFF VOL LAMP POWER POWER 6 Press INPUT, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, S-VIDEO or TEMP. VIDEO again to change the mode. KEYSTONE MUTE BACK INPUT PICT MODE 7 MENU • When the selected input signal is being received, “Adjusting BACK ENTER MENU The Image” will be displayed. 5 ENTER • When no signal is being received, “NO SIGNAL” will
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Setting up the Screen Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Move the projector forward or backward if the edges of the image are distorted. • The projector lens should be centred in the middle of the screen. If the lens centre is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult. • Position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly onto the scree
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Operation Setting up the Screen Using the Adjustment Feet You can adjust the height of the image by raising the projector with the foot releases. 1 Press the foot releases and lift the projector to the desired angle. (Adjustable up to approximately 7° from the standard position.) 2 Remove your hands from the foot releases. Once the adjustment feet have locked in position, release the projector. 3 If the screen is at an angle, the adjusters can be used to adjust the angle of the image. Returning
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Setting up the Screen Digital Keystone Correction • When the image is distorted due to the projection angle, the digital keystone correction function allows you to correct it. • The digital keystone correction can be made by pressing KEYSTONE, or by setting “Keystone” correction in the GUI menu. Projector Remote control Using the KEYSTONE buttons RGB/ INPUT 1 COMPONENT PICT MODE ON/OFF 1 Press KEYSTONE to adjust the setting. LAMP POWER INPUT 2 AUTO SYNC GAMMA TEMP. KEYSTONE S-VIDEO CLR TEMP 1 IN
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Operation Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Menu Screens Projector Remote control This projector has three sets of menu screens (INPUT 1 or 2 (COMPONENT), INPUT 2 (RGB) and S-VIDEO or 7 ON/OFF VOL VIDEO) that allow you to adjust the image and various LAMP POWER POWER projector settings. These menu screens can be TEMP. 2, 4, 6 operated from the projector or the remote control with KEYSTONE MUTE the following buttons. BACK INPUT PICT MODE 3, 5 MENU BACK ENTER MENU ENTER 1, 8 (GUI) On-screen
