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Sharp PG-M10X Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR OPERATION MANUAL MODEL PG-M10X PG-M10S...
  • Page 2 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/ EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/ 68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

  • Page 3: Operation Manual

    2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection, modification, or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE.

  • Page 4: Caution Concerning The Lamp Replacement

    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 POWER ON/OFF button on the projector or the remote control.

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    However, IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this Projector, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. For your own protection and reliable usage of your projector, please be sure to read these “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” carefully before use.
  • Page 6 If something should fall into the product, immediately disconnect the power cable from the product and have the object removed by a Sharp Authorized LCD Projector Dealer or Service Center. • Do not place any liquids on top of the product.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Basic Information & Preparations Important Safeguards ... 3 Usage Guidelines ... 6 For SHARP Assistance (U.S.A. only) ... 6 Features ... 7 Supplied Accessories ... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ... 9 Inserting the batteries ... 9 Remote control effective range ... 9 Part Names ...

  • Page 8: Usage Guidelines

    If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on page 35. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please call toll free 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277) for further assistance. Or, send us an e-mail at [email protected].

  • Page 9: Features

    Congratulations On Your Purchase Of The PG-M10X/PG-M10S Digital Multimedia Projector The PG-M10X/PG-M10S is one of the smallest data projectors available today. Although small in size, the unit allows you to project precise images up to 200 inches (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh desktop or notebook computer, VCR, document camera, laser disc player, DVD player, etc.

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories

    (4) For Australia, New Singapore Zealand and Oceania *For Americas Customers: (1) The projector includes one AC power cord suitable for Americas. *For Customers other than Americas: (2),(3),(4) The projector includes three AC power cords suitable for countries other than Americas. Use the AC power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Remote Control

    Preparing the Remote Control Inserting the batteries 1 Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (size AAA/R03). Ensure that the polarities (+ and –) of the batteries are aligned correctly. 3 Slide the battery cover back until it snaps into place.

  • Page 12: Part Names

    Part Names Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained. Top, front side panel view Control panel POWER indicator POWER ON/OFF button Bottom Lamp cover screw Rear adjuster POWER STATUS ON/OFF INPUT SELECT AUTO SYNC...
  • Page 13 Kensington MicroSaver Security System. The logo owned by Kensington Microware Inc. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. Part Names Remote control sensor Kensington Security Standard...
  • Page 14 Part Names Remote Control Front View The red LED lights during infrared sending. MENU button MOUSE button VIDEO button R-CLICK/EXIT button AUTO SYNC button ENLARGE button Rear View ENTER button Cursor key POWER ON/OFF button COMPUTER button FREEZE button AV MUTE button VOLUME button KEYSTONE button Top View...

  • Page 15: Installation

    36 inches diagonally at a distance of about 1.2 m (approx. 47 a distance of 6.8 m (approx. 267 inches) from the screen. Use the following information when you fix the position of the unit. Projecting distance and image size Projection distance PG-M10X Screen size Projection distance inches inch / m "...

  • Page 16: Reversed Image Setup

    Installation Reversed Image Setup Rear projection • Place a translucent screen between the unit and the audience. • Use the unit’s menu system to reverse the projected image. (See page 33) Optimal image quality is produced with the unit positioned perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level. CAUTION When using a mirror, be sure to carefully position both the unit and the mirror so the light does not shine into the eyes of the audience.

  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections Connecting video equipment You can connect up to two pieces of video equipment to the unit following the illustrations below. • You can switch the input source (picture) to VIDEO or S-VIDEO when you connect two pieces of equipment. (The S-VIDEO connection provides more vivid color and higher resolution compared to the VIDEO connection.) •...

  • Page 18: Connecting Video Equipment With Component

    Connections Connecting Video Equipment With Component Video Signal (YP Video equipment with component video signal (YP terminal to YP (see page 31) from the menu. Note that this unit is compatible only with 480I component video. Connection to the COMPUTER input terminal To audio output terminals Audio cable (accessory) Audio adaptor (accessory)

  • Page 19: Changing The Computer's Video Resolutions

    2 Click and open “Options”. 3 Select your new resolution and click “OK”. Notebook computers and resolution standards PG-M10X The unit is designed to project industry standardized video such as VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) or XGA (eXtended Graphics Array). Notebook computers do not use industry standards.

  • Page 20: Using The Unit

    Using the unit Before Using, open the sliding lens cap. Connect the power cord. The POWER indicator will illuminate orange in color indicating that the unit is in standby status. The cooling fan will operate at slow speed. Illuminates in orange (Standby) POWER STATUS...
  • Page 21 Change the unit setting to suit the method and source selected in step 4. Down • Select the “PROJECTION” appropriate for the type of projector installation. (See page 33) If the image is projected reversed, vertically, or horizontally, reset “PROJECTION”.

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control (Input Selection)

    The POWER indicator will turn off. Using the Remote Control (Input Selection) VIDEO button Operating from the main unit Inputs can be selected not only by operating the remote control but also by using the projector’s INPUT SELECT button. POWER POWER ON/OFF ON/OFF Blinks orange (1 min.)

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Control As The Pc Mouse

    Using the Remote Control as the PC Mouse The remote control of this unit can be used as the PC mouse (wireless mouse function) by connecting the MOUSE terminal of this unit and the PC. Remote control mouse functions • The cursor key on the remote control operates the computer mouse functions. •...

  • Page 24: Various Functions While Using The Unit

    Various functions while using the unit The following operations can be performed by opening the FLIP COVER of the remote control. FREEZE button AUTO SYNC button ENLARGE +/– button Automatic Screen Adjustment Press the AUTO SYNC button. AUTO SYNC The position and size of the input image will be adjusted automatically in accordance with the resolution.

  • Page 25: Enlarging The Picture

    MOUSE ON/OFF MENU VIDEO COMPUTER R-CLICK/EXIT AUTOSYNC FREEZE AV MUTE ENLARGE KEYSTONE VOLUME ENLARGE +/– button Enlarging the picture Press the ENLARGE + button. While the button is pressed, the picture is enlarged. Release the button at the desired size. ENLARGE Original size Enlarged picture...

  • Page 26: Menu Operation

    FLIP COVER closed. MENU button MOUSE ON/OFF MENU VIDEO COMPUTER R-CLICK/EXIT DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR Advanced menu The advanced menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed with the remote control FLIP COVER open. MENU button MOUSE ON/OFF MENU...
  • Page 27 Normal menu RGB input Advanced menu • The Advanced menu cannot be used unless the FLIP COVER of the supplied remote control is open. RGB input Menu operation...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Picture Elements

    Adjusting the picture elements The picture elements such as brightness, contrast, white balance, and so on can be adjusted individually for each input source. The adjustable items vary depending on the input source. (The elements marked with “ ” are adjustable.) Input source VIDEO/S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO RGB BRIGHTNESS...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Projected Image From The Computer

    IBM PC/AT compatible machine Apple Macintosh PG-M10X The resolution of the unit is 1024 × 768. Other resolution images (e.g. 1280 × 1024) are compressed into 1024 × 768. In such a case, projected letters and lines might appear unevenly.

  • Page 30: Manual Adjustment Of Personal Computer Images

    Manual Adjustment of Personal Computer Images Adjusting Clock Frequency and Phase Select RGB as the input (page 20). Press the MENU button to display the main menu and then press the cursor to select the “IMAGE”. Press the cursor keys to select the “CLOCK”.

  • Page 31: Resetting

    Resetting Resetting the factory defaults All items can be reset to the standard settings with the exception of the followings. • Lamp usage timer • “KEYSTONE” adjustment values (including the “KEYSTONE” setting value on page 32). Press the remote control MENU button to display the normal menu and then press the cursor keys to select...

  • Page 32: Advanced Menu Settings

    Advanced Menu Settings Set the colors as desired in accordance with the image contents. Subtle color settings are possible, as desired. Setting is possible for each input. Select the image to be input (page 20). With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor keys to select “COLOR”.

  • Page 33: Setting In Accordance With Image Content

    Setting in Accordance With Image Content Advanced Menu Settings (continued) Setting the COMPUTER input terminal The COMPUTER input terminal can be switched and used as the component video signal (YP ) input terminal. With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor keys to select “COLOR”.

  • Page 34: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting in Accordance With Image Content (continued) Setting Keystone This is used to set the height for keystone adjustment. With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor keys to select “VIEW”.

  • Page 35: Auto Source Settings

    Auto Source Settings With this function, the unit is automatically detecting the input signal. With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor keys to select “SETUP”. Use the cursor keys to select “AUTO SOURCE”, then use the cursor...

  • Page 36: Setting The Menu (Option)

    Setting the Menu (Option) Selecting the Menu Language Any one of eight different languages can be selected for menu displays. With the FLIP COVER of the remote control open, press the MENU button to display the Advanced menu, then use the cursor keys to select “OPTION”.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    • Is there condensation, dirt, etc., on the lens? Condensation on the internal optical system is possible when the projector has been stored in a cool place and then is used in a warm place. In such cases, wait several minutes for the condensation to evaporate.

  • Page 38: When The Status Indicator Illuminates Or Flashes

    Wait at least one minute before turning on the unit again. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your dealer. The cooling fan has stopped. Contact your Sharp Authorized LCD Projector Dealer or Service Center. The lamp is not turned on.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    CAUTION • Be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp cage or the inside of the projector. • Do not loosen any screws except for those mentioned in the instructions below. There is danger of electric shock.

  • Page 40: Transporting The Projector

    Avoid strong vibration and physical shock during transportation. Using the Carrying Bag A soft-side carrying bag is provided to transport the unit. Before placing the projector into the carrying bag, set up the inner pad inside the bag as shown.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Display method Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device™ (DMD™) by Texas Instruments DMD panel Panel size: 21.8 mm (0.7˝ ), 1 chip XGA DMD/PG-M10X, 1 chip SVGA DMD/PG-M10S No. of dots: 786,432 dots (1,024 [H] × 768 [V])/PG-M10X, Lens Manual focus fixed lens, F3.0, f = 23 mm...
  • Page 42 D-Sub Pin Assignments PC 15-Pin mini D-Sub Dimensions Pin No. Signal to be connected Green Blue Red GND Green GND Blue GND No Connection Digital GND Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync 177 mm/6 ⁄ ˝ 61 mm/2 ⁄ ˝ 48 mm/ 11 mm/ ⁄...

  • Page 43: Guide To Effective Presentations

    Guide to Effective Presentations Yellow on Black Electronic presentations are one of the most effective tools presenters can use to persuade an audience. There are several ways to enhance your presentation and maximize your effectiveness. The following are guidelines to help you create and deliver a dynamic presentation.
  • Page 44 Guide to Effective Presentations Blue Green Black Sans-serif Serif • Background colors can subconsciously affect the audience: Red—increases viewers’ pulse and breathing and encourages risk taking but can also be associated with financial loss. Blue—has a calming and conservative affect on the audience but can also create boredom among corporate audiences that are often inundated with this background color.
  • Page 45 Good Presentation from SHARP Good c. Set-Up When giving a presentation, you need to set the stage both figuratively and literally for success. The way you set up a presentation room will have a great impact on the audience’s perception of you and your message. By manipulating the placement and use of the following tools, you will improve the impact of your presentation.
  • Page 46 AC adaptor for added safety. • Make sure you are completely familiar with the control panel on your projector and remote controls. • If you are using a microphone, check it out before hand and walk around to see where you might have problems with feedback.

  • Page 47: Glossary

    Color temp. Color temperature function can be used to adjust the color temperature to suit the type of image input to the projector. Decrease the color temperature to create warmer, reddish images for natural flesh tones. Increase the color temperature to create cooler, bluish images for a brighter picture.

  • Page 48: Index

    Index AC socket ... 18 ASPECT ratio ... 31 Audio adjustments ... 22 Audio cable ... 8 AUDIO input terminal ... 15 AUTO GAIN setting ... 32 AUTO POWER OFF setting ... 33 AUTO SOURCE setting ... 33 AUTO SYNC adjustment ... 22 AUTO SYNC button ...

  • Page 49: Sharp Corporation

    SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Japan 9FU770822800A 0P11-JPM...

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