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Sharp XG-C50X operation manual Contents

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Contents
Introduction
Outstanding Features	3
Contents	4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS	6
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals
(Windows, Macintosh)	9
Part Names	10
Projector (Front and Top View)	10
Projector (Rear View)	11
Remote Control (Front View)	12
Remote Control (Top View)	12
Using the Remote Control	13
Available Range of the Remote Control	13
Inserting the Batteries	13
Accessories	14
Connections and Setup
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices ....	16
Before Connecting	16
This projector can be connected to:	16
Connecting the Power Cord	17
Connecting the Projector to a Computer	18
Connecting to Video Equipment	20
Connecting to an Amplifier	22
Controlling the Projector by a Computer	23
Connecting to a Monitor	24
Using the Wireless Presentation Function of the
Remote Control	25
Using as a Wired Remote Control	26
Setup	27
Using the Adjustment Feet	27
Adjusting the Lens	28
Setting up the Screen	29
Screen Size and Projection Distance	30
Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image	32
Basic Operation
Setting with the Buttons
Image Projection	34
Basic Procedure	34
Selecting the On-screen Display Language	36
Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion
(Keystone Correction)	38
Setting with the Menus
Menu Bar Items	40
Using the Menu Screen	42
Menu Selections (Adjustments)	42
Menu Selections (Settings)	44

Adjusting the Picture	46
Adjusting Image Preferences	46
Selecting the Signal Type	46
Progressive Mode	47
Adjusting Computer Images	48
When Auto Sync is OFF	48
Saving Adjustment Settings	48
Selecting Adjustment Settings	49
Special Mode Settings	49
Checking the Input Signal	49
Auto Sync Adjustment	50
Auto Sync Display Function	50
Easy to Use Functions
Selecting the Picture Display Mode	52
Displaying a Still Image	54
Enlarging a Specific Portion of an Image	55
Gamma Correction Function	56
Displaying Dual Pictures (Pict in Pict)	57
Black Screen Function	58
Displaying the Break Timer	59
Color Management System (C. M. S.)	60
Selecting the Color Reproduction Mode	60
Selecting the Target Color	60
Setting the Brightness of the Target Color	61
Setting the Chromatic Value of the Target Color	61
Setting the Hue of the Target Color	61
Resetting User-Defined Color Settings	62
Overview of All Color Settings	62
Setting the Audio Output Type	63
Setting on/off the Internal Speaker	63
Auto Search Function	64
Video Digital Noise Reduction
(DNR) System	65
Setting On-screen Display	65
Setting the Video System	66
Saving Projected Images	67
Capturing the Image	67
Deleting the Captured Image	67
Setting a Background Image	68
Selecting a Startup Image	68
Selecting the Economy Mode	69
Setting the Power Save Mode	69
Monitor Out/RS-232C Off Function	69
Automatic Power Off Function	70
Displaying the Remaining Lamp Life
(Percentage)	70
Reversing/Inverting Projected Images	71
Locking the Operation Buttons
on the Projector	71
Setting up the Keylock	71

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XG-C50X Model No. XG-C50X Serial No Introduction Product Disposal Noise Reduction Outstanding FeaturesColor Management System New Edge Up-ScalingContents Appendix Power Sources CleaningAccessories Power-Cord ProtectionSafety Check Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement Parts Wall or Ceiling MountingTemperature monitor function Avoid locations with high or low temperatureUsing the projector in other countries Rest your eyes occasionallyFor Windows To install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROMFor other operating systems For other languages For MacintoshPart Names Projector Front and Top ViewUsing the Kensington Lock Projector Rear ViewRemote Control Front View Remote Control Top ViewPart Names When using the remote control Using the Remote ControlAvailable Range of the Remote Control Inserting the BatteriesAccessories Supplied accessoriesOptional cables Connections and Setup This projector can be connected to Connecting the Projector to Other DevicesBefore Connecting 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 Press on the projector or on the remote control Basic ProcedurePlug the power cord into the wall outlet Image ProjectionPress , , or on the remote control to select the Input mode Press or on the remote control to adjust the volumeVolume buttons Press Selecting the On-screen Display LanguagePress to temporarily turn off the sound Press \ or to select Lan- guagePress or to select the de- sired language, and then press Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion Press , , \ and to adjust the Keystone correctionCorrecting Trapezoidal Distortion Keystone Correction Keystone button Enter button Undo button ButtonsUndo button Menu Bar Items Sub menuInput 3 / 4 Mode FAO VAOUsing the Menu Screen Menu Selections AdjustmentsMenu 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 Screen display during Auto Sync Auto Sync AdjustmentAuto Sync Display Function 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 To return to the original projected image, press again Black Screen FunctionBlacking out the Pro- jected Image This function can be used to display a black screenPress to cancel the break timer Displaying the Break TimerDisplaying and Setting 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 Out- put Type Setting the Audio Output TypeSetting on/off the Internal Speaker Setting on/off the Inter- nal SpeakerUsing Auto Search Auto Search FunctionReducing Image Noise Setting On-screen DisplayVideo Digital Noise Reduction DNR System Turning Off On-screen DisplaySetting the Video System Setting the Video SystemSaving Projected Images Capturing the ImageDeleting the Captured Image Selecting a Background Image Setting a Background ImageSelecting a Startup Image Selecting a Startup ImageSelecting the Economy Mode Setting the Power Save ModeMonitor Out/RS-232C Off Function Displaying the Remaining Lamp Life Percentage Automatic Power Off FunctionSelecting the Economy Mode Checking the Remaining Lamp Life PercentageReversing/Inverting Projected Images Setting the Projection ModeSetting up the Keylock 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 Cleaning the lens MaintenanceCleaning the projector Cleaning the exhaust and intake ventsReplacing the Air Filter Cleaning and replacing the bottom air filterTurn off the power and discon- nect the power cord 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 Disconnect the power cord Removing and Install- ing the Lamp UnitPress on the projector to turn off the power Change the air filterResetting the Lamp Timer Connecting Pin Assignments RGB Input Component InputPC control RS-232C Specifications and Command SettingsCommands Communication conditionsRS-232C Specifications and Command Settings Options Control Contents Sharp remote control signal format Wired Remote Control Terminal SpecificationsSpecifications of wired remote control input 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

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