Sharp XG-C50X Adjusting the Picture, Adjusting Image Preferences, Selecting the Signal Type

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Adjusting the Picture

You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences with the following picture settings.

Selected Item

Description

\ button

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

For adjusting the contrast level

For less contrast

For more contrast

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bright

For adjusting the brightness of an image

For less brightness

For more brightness

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color

For adjusting the color intensity of the image

For less color intensity

For more color intensity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

For adjusting the tones of an image

Skin tones become purplish

Skin tones become greenish

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharp

For making sharper or softer the contour of an image

For less sharpness

For more sharpness

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

For adjusting the redness level

For weaker red

For stronger red

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

For adjusting the blue level

For weaker blue

For stronger blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLR Temp

For adjusting the color temperature of an image

Decreases color

Increases color

temperature for warmer,

temperature for cooler,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reddish, incandescent-

bluish, fluorescent-like

 

 

 

 

like images.

images.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting Image Preferences

Adjust the “Picture” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.

Note

“Color”, “Tint” and “Sharp” are not displayed when selecting INPUT 1 or 2 and the “Sig- nal Type” is “RGB” .

The picture adjustments can be stored separately in each input mode.

When the signal type in INPUT 1 or 2 has been set to Component, “Sharp” can be adjusted when 480I, 480P, 540P, 580I, 580P, 720P, 1035I or 1080I signals are connected.

To reset all adjustment items, select “Re-

set” and press .

“Red”, “Blue” and “CLR Temp” cannot be adjusted when “Color Selected” on the C.M.S. menu is set to “sRGB”.

Selecting the Signal Type

This function allows you to select the input sig- nal type RGB or Component for INPUT 1 or 2.

Select “SignalType”in the“Picture”menu on the menu screen.

For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.

Note

RGB

Set when RGB signals are received.

Component

Set when Component signals are received.

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Image 48 Contents
XG-C50X Model No. XG-C50X Serial No Introduction Product Disposal Outstanding Features Color Management SystemNoise Reduction New Edge Up-ScalingContents Appendix Cleaning AccessoriesPower Sources Power-Cord ProtectionDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsSafety Check Wall or Ceiling MountingAvoid locations with high or low temperature Using the projector in other countriesTemperature monitor function Rest your eyes occasionallyTo install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM For other operating systems For other languagesFor Windows For MacintoshPart Names Projector Front and Top ViewUsing the Kensington Lock Projector Rear ViewRemote Control Front View Remote Control Top ViewPart Names Using the Remote Control Available Range of the Remote ControlWhen using the remote control Inserting the BatteriesAccessories Supplied accessoriesOptional cables Connections and Setup Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Before ConnectingThis projector can be connected to An audio cable commercially available SeeConnecting the Power Cord Connecting to a Computer Using the RGB Cable Ferrite corePlug and Play function when connecting to a 15-pin terminal Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting to Component Video Equipment CableConnecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an Amplifier or Other Audio ComponentsControlling the Projector by a Computer Connecting to a Monitor Watching Images on Both the Projector and a MonitorUsing the Wireless Pre- sentation Function Press or while using presentation software on your computerButton Using as a Wired Remote Control Connecting the Remote Control to the ProjectorSetup Using the Adjustment FeetAdjusting the Lens Focus ring Zoom knobOut Zoom Setting up the Screen Throw DistanceNormal Mode Stretch ModeScreen Size and Projection Distance AN-C12MZ Throw ratio 11.18 to Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image Projection from behind the screenBasic Operation Basic Procedure Plug the power cord into the wall outletPress on the projector or on the remote control Image ProjectionPress , , or on the remote control to select the Input mode Press or on the remote control to adjust the volumeVolume buttons Selecting the On-screen Display Language Press to temporarily turn off the soundPress Press \ or to select Lan- guagePress or to select the de- sired language, and then press Press , , \ and to adjust the Keystone correction Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion Keystone CorrectionCorrecting Trapezoidal Distortion Keystone button Enter button Undo button ButtonsUndo button Menu Bar Items Sub menuInput 3 / 4 Mode FAO VAO Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections Adjustments Menu Bar Main Menu Enter button Buttons Menu button Press \ or to select the menu you want to adjust Press or to select the item you want to adjustPress \ or to adjust the item selected Menu Selections Settings Press or to select the item you want to setEnter button Buttons Menu button Cursor shifts to the sub menu Adjusting the Picture Adjusting Image PreferencesSelecting the Signal Type Progressive Mode Adjusting Computer Images When Auto Sync is OFFSaving Adjustment Settings Selecting Adjustment Settings Special Mode SettingsChecking the Input Signal Auto Sync Adjustment Auto Sync Display FunctionScreen display during Auto Sync Auto Sync buttonEasy to Use Functions Selecting the Picture Display Mode Switching the Picture Display Using Different Input SignalsResize button Screen display of the picture display mode Video Displaying a Still Image Storing an Image Still Image FormatFreeze button Enlarging a Specific Portion of an Image Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an ImageButtons Enlarge Enlarge/ Reduce buttons Adjusting Gamma Correction Gamma Correction FunctionDisplaying Dual Pictures Pict in Pict Displaying the Inset PicturePress to move the inset pic- ture Black Screen Function Blacking out the Pro- jected ImageTo return to the original projected image, press again This function can be used to display a black screenDisplaying the Break Timer Displaying and Setting the Break TimerPress to cancel the break timer Buttons Break Timer buttonSelecting the Color Reproduction Mode Selecting the Target ColorSetting the Brightness of the Target Color Setting the Chromatic Value of the Target ColorSetting the Hue of the Target Color Resetting User-Defined Color Settings Overview of All Color SettingsSetting the Audio Output Type Setting on/off the Internal SpeakerSetting the Audio Out- put Type Setting on/off the Inter- nal SpeakerUsing Auto Search Auto Search FunctionSetting On-screen Display Video Digital Noise Reduction DNR SystemReducing Image Noise Turning Off On-screen DisplaySetting the Video System Setting the Video SystemSaving Projected Images Capturing the ImageDeleting the Captured Image Setting a Background Image Selecting a Startup ImageSelecting a Background Image Selecting a Startup ImageSelecting the Economy Mode Setting the Power Save ModeMonitor Out/RS-232C Off Function Automatic Power Off Function Selecting the Economy ModeDisplaying the Remaining Lamp Life Percentage Checking the Remaining Lamp Life PercentageSetting the Projection Mode Setting up the KeylockReversing/Inverting Projected Images Locking the Operation Buttons on the ProjectorCanceling the Keylock Setting Selecting the Transmission Speed RS-232CSelecting the Transmis- sion Speed RS-232C Setting up a Password Entering the PasswordChanging the Password If You Forget Your PasswordEnter the new 4-digit password again in Reconfirm Setting the Anti-Theft Entering the KeycodeChanging the Keycode Enter the same 4-digit keycode in ReconfirmInitializing the Settings Returning to Default SettingsDisplaying the Adjustment Settings Overview of All Menu SettingsAppendix Maintenance Cleaning the projectorCleaning the lens Cleaning the exhaust and intake ventsCleaning and replacing the bottom air filter Turn off the power and discon- nect the power cordReplacing the Air Filter Remove the bottom filter coverClean the air filter Replace the air filterReplace the filter cover Maintenance Indicators About the temperature warning indicatorAbout the lamp replacement indicator Maintenance Indicators Regarding the Lamp LampReplacing the Lamp Removing and Install- ing the Lamp Unit Press on the projector to turn off the powerDisconnect the power cord Change the air filterResetting the Lamp Timer Connecting Pin Assignments RGB Input Component InputRS-232C Specifications and Command Settings CommandsPC control Communication conditionsRS-232C Specifications and Command Settings Options Control Contents Wired Remote Control Terminal Specifications Specifications of wired remote control inputSharp remote control signal format Function and transmisson codesComputer Compatibility Chart ComputerTroubleshooting Troubleshooting For Sharp Assistance Specifications Ntsc 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL 60/SECAMDimensions Units inches mmGlossary Advanced intelligent compressionIndex 100Stretch 101Sharp Corporation