XV-Z2000

PROJECTOR PROJECTEUR PROYECTOR PROJETOR OPERATION MANUAL MODE DEMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION MANUAL DE OPERAO
ENGLISH FRANAIS ESPAOL PORTUGUS
Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.

ENGLISH

Introduction

IMPORTANT

For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your Projector, please record the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this information. Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of Supplied accessories on page 5.
Model No.: XV-Z2000 Serial No.:
There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP Projector, using the REGISTRATION CARD packed with the projector. 1. WARRANTY This is to assure that you immediately receive the full benefit of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to your purchase. 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. U.S.A. ONLY

WARNING:

High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam of light.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

See bottom of projector.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk or electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER SERVICE SCREW. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate this equipment. U.S.A. ONLY

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. U.S.A. ONLY

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This projector utilises tin-lead solder, and a pressurised lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or, if you are located in the United States of America, the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Declaration of Conformity

18. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

9. Transportation

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to.

19. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, ensure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

20. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
12. Grounding or Polarization
This product is provided with one of the following types of plugs. If the plug should fail to fit into the power outlet, please contact your electrician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. a. Two-wire type (mains) plug. b. Three-wire grounding type (mains) plug with a grounding terminal. This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. Heat

This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Ensure that you read the following safeguards when setting up your projector.
Caution concerning the lamp unit
Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest Authorized Shar pVision Service Center or Dealer for a replacement. See Replacing the Lamp on page 56.
Warning about placing the projector in a high position
When placing the projector in a high position, ensure to secure it carefully to avoid personal injury caused by the projector falling down.
Do not subject the projector to hard impact and/or vibration.
Take care with the lens so as not to hit or damage the surface of the lens.
Caution concerning the setup of the projector
For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality, SHARP recommends that this projector be installed in an area free from humidity, dust and cigarette smoke. When the projector is subjected to these environments, the vents and lens must be cleaned more often. As long as the projector is regularly cleaned, use in these environments will not reduce the overall operation life of the unit. Internal cleaning should only be performed by an Authorized SharpVision Service Center or Dealer.
Rest your eyes occasionally.
Continuously watching the screen for long hours will cause eye strain. Ensure to occasionally rest your eyes.
Avoid locations with extremes of temperature.
The operating temperature of the projector is from 41F to 95F (+5C to +35C). The storage temperature of the projector is from 4F to 140F (20C to +60C).
Do not set up the projector in places exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.

Select H Keystone Adjust or V Keystone.

Pages 32, 33

8. Turn the Power off
Press the STANDBY button, then press that button again while the confirmation message is displayed, to put the projector into standby mode. On the projector On the remote control " On-screen Display
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet after the cooling fan stops.

Setting Up the Projector

Position the projector perpendicular to the screen to achieve an optimal image.
The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult. For an optimal image, position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult. Close the curtains and dim the lights when setting up the projector in a sunny or bright room.
Standard Setup (Front Projection)
Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size. (See page 17.)
Indication of the Projection Image Size and Projection Distance See Screen Size and Projection Distance on page 17 for details. Example : When using a wide screen (16:9)
Picture Size 200" 150" 100" 80" 60"

52"

174"

131"

70"

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74"
Cen ter Proje Dist ction ance

87"

39"

49"

29"
5' (1 1".5 6' 5m 7' (2 9" 8".0 2. 8' m 10 5m (2 7" 3 ' 4" ).6 .2m 12 5m '1 '1 ) (3.9 1" 3.9 1" 5m 5 m 19 ) 5. ' " m 17 ) (5 ' 4.2 " 9m 2 6' 7. 0" 95 m )
Screen Size and Projection Distance
The projection screen size varies according to the distance from the lens of the projector to the screen. Install the projector so that projected images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size by referring to the table below. Use the values in the table as a reference when installing the projector.

Side View

Screen

Lens center

When using a wide screen (16:9): In case of displaying the 16:9 picture on the whole of the 16:9 screen.
Diag. [ ] 200" 150" 100" 80" 70" 60" 40"

: L: L1: L2: H:

Picture (Screen) size Width Height 174" 98" 131" 74" 87" 49" 70" 39" 61" 34" 52" 29" 35" 20"
Projection Minimum [L1] 17' 4" (5.29 m) 12' 11" (3.95 m) 8' 7" (2.62 m) 6' 9" (2.08 m) 5' 11" (1.82 m) 5' 1" (1.55 m) 3' 3" (1.01 m)
distance [L] Distance from the bottom of the image to the lens center [H] Maximum [L2] 26' 0" (7.95 m) 3 9/32" (8.3 cm) 19' 6" (5.95 m) 2 29/64" (6.2 cm) 12' 11" (3.95 m) 1 21/32" (4.2 cm) 10' 4" (3.15 m) 1 5/16" (3.3 cm) 9' 0" (2.75 m) 1 5/32" (2.9 cm) 63/64" (2.5 cm) 7' 8" (2.35 m) 43/64" (1.7 cm) 5' 1" (1.55 m)
The formula for picture size and projection distance [Feet/inches] [m/cm] L1 (ft) = (0.02671 0.05334) / 0.3048 L1 (m) = 0.02671 0.05334 L2 (ft) = (0.03999 0.05215) / 0.3048 L2 (m) = 0.03999 0.05215 H (in) = 0.04151 / 2.54 H (cm) = 0.04151
Picture size (diag.) (inches) Projection distance (ft/m) Minimum projection distance (ft/m) Maximum projection distance (ft/m) Distance from the bottom of the image to the lens center (in/cm)
When using a normal screen (4:3): In case of setting the 16:9 picture to the full horizontal width of the 4:3 screen.
Picture (Screen) size Width Height 160" 120" 120" 90" 80" 60" 64" 48" 56" 42" 48" 36" 32" 24"
Projection Minimum [L1] 15' 10" (4.85 m) 11' 10" (3.62 m) 7' 10" (2.40 m) 6' 3" (1.91 m) 5' 5" (1.66 m) 4' 7" (1.42 m) 3' 0" (0.93 m)
distance [L] Distance from the bottom of the image to the lens center [H] Maximum [L2] 23' 11" (7.29 m) 3" (7.62 cm) 17' 10" (5.45 m) 2 17/64" (5.72 cm) 11' 10" (3.62 m) 1 1/2" (3.81 cm) 9' 5" (2.88 m) 1 13/64" (3.05 cm) 8' 3" (2.52 m) 1 1/16" (2.67 cm) 57/64" 7' 0" (2.15 m) (2.29 cm) 39/64" 4' 7" (1.42 m) (1.52 cm)
The formula for picture size and projection distance [Feet/inches] [m/cm] L1 (ft) = (0.02452 0.05334) / 0.3048 L1 (m) = 0.02452 0.05334 L2 (ft) = (0.03671 0.05215) / 0.3048 L2 (m) = 0.03671 0.05215 H (in) = 0.03810 / 2.54 H (cm) = 0.03810

Plug and Play function

This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC compatible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup. Before using the Plug and Play function, ensure to turn on the projector first and the connected computer last.
The DDC Plug and Play function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA DDC compatible computer.
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
RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available)
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. See RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings on page 60 for details.
Do not connect the RS-232C cable to a port other than the RS-232C terminal on the computer. This may damage your computer or projector. Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C serial control cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.
Turning the Projector On/Off
Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket.

Supplied accessory

Power cord (6' (1.8 m))

Turning the Projector On

Before performing the steps in this section, connect any equipment that you use with the projector. (See pages 19-27.)
English is the factory preset language. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, change the language according to the procedure on page 52.
ON button STANDBY button Power indicator Lamp indicator
Remove the lens cap and press projector or

on the

on the remote control.
The power indicator illuminates green. After the lamp indicator illuminates, the projector is ready to start operation.
The lamp indicator illuminates or blinks, indicating the status of the lamp. Green:The lamp is ready. Blinking green: The lamp is warming up or shutting down. Red: The lamp is shut down abnormally or the lamp should be replaced. When switching on the projector, a slight flickering of the image may be experienced within the first minute after the lamp has been illuminated. This is normal operation as the lamp's control circuitry is stabilising the lamp output characteristics. This does not indicate malfunction. If the projector is put into standby mode and immediately turned on again, the lamp may take some time to illuminate.

Turning the Power Off

(PutOn-screen Display

Lens cap

DIGITAL mode

Adjusting the Focus
Press \ or | on the remote control to adjust the focus.
Adjustment buttons ('/"/\/|) ZOOM/FOCUS button
You can also adjust the focus by using and \ or | on the projector.
Adjusting the Projected Image Size
ZOOM/FOCUS button Adjustment buttons ('/"/\/|)
Press ' or " on the remote control to adjust the zoom.
You can also adjust the zoom by using and ' or " on the projector.
Using the Adjustment Feet
The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet at the front and rear of the projector when the screen is located higher than the projector, the screen is inclined or when the installation site is slightly inclined. Install the projector so that it is as perpen- Lens center dicular to the screen as possible.
Lift the projector to adjust its height while pressing the HEIGHT ADJUST button.
The projector is adjustable up to approximately 12 degrees (6 steps). When lowering the projector, it may be difficult to move the front adjustment foot because the installation surface is difficult to slide. In this case, pull the projector back slightly and adjust its height.

Front adjustment foot

Remove your hands from the HEIGHT ADJUST button of the projector after its height has been finely adjusted. Finely adjust the height and inclination by turning the rear adjustment feet.
When adjusting the projected image position, trapezoidal distortion occurs. In this case, see Keystone Correction on page 32.
Do not press the HEIGHT ADJUST button when the front adjustment foot comes out without firmly holding the projector. Do not hold the lens when lifting or lowering the projector. When lowering the projector, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the area between the adjustment foot and the projector.

Keystone Correction

This function can be used to adjust the Keystone settings.
When the image is projected from a direction at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidally. The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction.
Press on the remote control to enter the Keystone Correction mode. Press '/" to select H Keystone or V Keystone.
Selectable items Description
"On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode)
H Keystone Horizontally adjusts the keystone settings. V Keystone Vertically adjusts the keystone settings. Returns to the factory preset Reset settings.
Horizontal Keystone Correction
Press \/| to move the mark on the selected adjustment item to the desired setting.
Straight lines and the edges of the displayed image may appear jagged, when adjusting the Keystone setting. When adjusting H Keystone and V Keystone at the same time, the values of adjustable angles for each setting become smaller. The adjustable value of the V Keystone becomes extremely small when H Keystone is made to be the maximum value. Keystone correction is disabled while the picture mode is set to SMART STRETCH. (See page 35.)

Vertical Keystone Correction
When adjusting the Keystone setting, the placement range is changed depending on the input signal type. Keystone correction cannot be applied to On-screen Display. When Keystone correction is applied, the resolution of image can be deteriorated to some extent. Keystone Correction is also returned to the factory preset settings by pressing on the remote control.
The on-screen display of the Keystone Correction mode will disappear.
Placement of the Projected Image Using the Keystone Correction
Place the projector at a distance from the screen that allows images to be projected onto the screen by referring to Screen Size and Projection Distance on page 17.
Align the edge of the screen closest to the projector with the test pattern by adjusting the zoom and the adjsuter. (See pages 30 and 31.)

ZOOM/FOCUS

ZOOM FOCUS

: Screen area

The aspect ratio of the projected image also shifts slightly when the H Keystone and V Keystone functions are adjusted simultaneously. If you cannot correct trapezoidal distortion with Keystone correction, change the placement position of the projector.
Adjust the Keystone function so that the size of the projected image matches the screen size. (See page 32.)
Project the test pattern of the Keystone correction function onto the screen. Adjust the focus until the image on the screen comes into focus. (See page 30.)
Align the image on the screen by adjusting the zoom function and the adjsuter.
Change the projection angle moving the projector or using the adjuster to properly project images onto the screen. (See page 31).
Adjust the focus so that the projected image is in focus at the center of the screen. (See page 30.)
Selecting the Picture Mode
You can select the picture setting (Memory) directly stored in Picture Mode on the Picture menu.
Each time the button is pressed while the display is on, the picture mode changes in order of:
Memory OFF Memory 5 Memory 1 Memory 4 Memory 2 Memory 3

The Picture menu screen for the selected input mode is displayed.
Press | or \ to display the other menu screens.
The menu icon for the selected menu screen is highlighted.
Menu icon Menu screen Picture Fine Sync Options Language PRJ Mode
The Fine Sync menu is not available for selecting INPUT 3 or 4.
Press ' or " to select the item you want to adjust.
The selected item is highlighted. (Example: Selecting Bright)
To adjust the projected image while viewing it

Press.

The selected single adjustment item (e.g. Bright) appears on the lower part of the screen. When pressing ' or ", the next item will be displayed. (e.g. Bright is replaced with Color by pressing ".)

Single adjustment items

Press to return to the previous screen.
Press | or \ to adjust the item selected.
The adjustment is stored.
The menu screen will disappear.
The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. The setting item is displayed by or on the menu screen. (For adjusting the menu items, see pages 38 and 39.)
Menu Selections (Settings)
Example: Options menu screen
Press ' or " to select the item you want to set, and then press | to display the sub menu.
The selected item is highlighted. (Example: Selecting Menu Position)
Press or \ to return to the previous screen. For some items, press \ or | to select the icon using .
Press ' or " to select the setting of the item displayed in the sub menu.
The selected item is set.
Picture Adjustment (Picture menu)
You can adjust the projectors picture to your preferences using the Picture menu.

Adjusting the Image

Menu operation Page 38
Adjusting the Color Temperature
This function allows for selecting the desired color temperature. With the lower value selected, the projected image becomes warmer, reddish and incandescent-like while with the higher value, the image becomes cooler, bluish and fluorescent-like.

Special Modes Setting

Ordinarily, the type of input signal is detected and the correct resolution mode is automatically selected. However, for some signals, the optimal resolution mode in Special Modes on the Fine Sync menu may need to be selected to match the computer display mode.
Example: Fine Sync menu screen for INPUT 5 (RGB) mode
Example: Fine Sync menu screen for INPUT 5 (Component) mode
Description of Adjustment Items
Selectable items Description Clock Adjusts vertical noise. Phase Adjusts horizontal noise (similar to tracking on your VCR). H-Pos Centers the on-screen image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos Centers the on-screen image by moving it up or down.
If your computer displays patterns which repeat every other line (horizontal stripes), flickering may occur which makes the image hard to see. When inputting DTV 1080I signal, select the corresponding type of signal. See Checking the Input Signal on the next page for information on the currently selected input signal.
You can automatically adjust the computer image by setting Auto Sync on the Fine Sync menu to (ON) or pressing on the remote control. See page 46. Clock, Phase, H-Pos and V-Pos cannot be used in the DIGITAL mode. Clock and Phase cannot be used in the Component mode. The adjustable area of each item may be changed according to the input signal. To reset all adjustment items, select Reset and press.

Auto Sync Adjustment

Select whether the image is to be synchronized automatically when switching the signal with ON or OFF.
Checking the Input Signal
This function allows you to check the current input signal information.
Description of Auto Sync Adjustment
Selectable items (ON) Description Auto Sync adjustment will occur when the projector is turned on or when the input signals are switched, when connected to a computer. Auto Sync adjustment is not automatically performed.
540P is displayed on the screen when signal 1080I is inputted during DVI connection.
Auto Sync adjustment is also performed by pressing on the remote control. The Auto Sync adjustment may take some time to complete, depending on the image of the computer connected to the projector. When the optimum image cannot be achieved with Auto Sync adjustment, use manual adjustments. (See page 45.) Auto Sync cannot be used in the DIGITAL mode.

Using the Options Menu

You can use the Options menu to enhance the usage for the projector.
Checking the Lamp Life Status
You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage).

Wipe off dirt gently with a soft flannel cloth. When the dirt is hard to remove, soak a cloth in a mild detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Strong cleaning detergents may discolor, warp or damage the coating on the projector. Make sure to test on a small, inconspicuous area on the projector before use.
If you want to clean the air vents of projector, on the projector or ensure to press on the remote control and put the projector into standby mode. After the cooling fan has stopped, unplug the power cord from the AC socket and clean the vents.

Appendix

Maintenance Indicators
The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector. If a problem occurs, either the temperature indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter the standby mode. After the projector has entered the standby mode, follow the procedures given below.
Power indicator Lamp indicator Temperature warning indicator
About the temperature warning indicator
If the temperature inside the projector increases, due to blockage of the air vents, or the setting location, will illuminate in the lower left corner of the picture. If the temperature keeps on rising, the lamp will turn off and the temperature warning indicator will blink, the cooling fan will run for a further 90 seconds, and appears, ensure to perform the measures then the projector will enter the standby mode. After described on page 55.

About the lamp indicator

When the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less,
(yellow) and Change The Lamp. will be (red), the lamp will
displayed on the screen. When the percentage becomes 0%, it will change to
automatically turn off and then the projector will automatically enter the standby mode. At this time, the lamp indicator will illuminate in red. If you try to turn on the projector a fourth time without replacing the lamp, the projector will not turn on.
Maintenance indicator Abnormal Normal

Problem

Cause Blocked air intake
Possible solution Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation (see page 7).
The internal Take the projector to your nearest Red on Cooling fan breaktemperature is Authorized SharpVision Service (Standby) down abnormally high. Center or Dealer for repair. Internal circuit failure Clean the exhaust and intake Clogged air intake vents. (See page 53.) The lamp does not illuminate. Time to change the lamp. The lamp does not illuminate. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and then connect it again.

Connect the power cord.

Plug the power cord into the AC socket of the projector.

Reset the lamp timer.

Press , , , \, and | on the on projector in order, and then press the projector. LAMP 0000H is displayed on the lower left of the screen, indicating that the lamp timer is reset.

\/| buttons UNDO button

Connecting Pin Assignments
DVI-I (INPUT 5) port : 29 pin connector

DVI Digital INPUT

~ 16 ~ 7 8

C1 C2 C4 C5 C18

24 ~ 23

Pin No. 15

Signal Pin No. T.M.D.S data T.M.D.S data 2+ 17 T.M.D.S data 2 shield 18 Not connected 19 Not connected 20 DDC clock 21 DDC data 22 Not connected 23 T.M.D.S data T.M.D.S data 1+ C1 T.M.D.S data 1 shield C2 Not connected C3 Not connected C4 +5V power C5 Ground
Signal Hot plug detection T.M.D.S data 0 T.M.D.S data 0+ T.M.D.S data 0 shield Not connected Not connected T.M.D.S clock shield T.M.D.S clock+ T.M.D.S clock Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Ground

DVI Analog RGB Input

Pin No. 15 Signal Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected DDC clock DDC data Vertical sync Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected +5V power Ground Pin No. 24 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Signal Hot plug detection Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Analog input Red Analog input Green Analog input Blue Horizontal sync Ground
DVI Analog Component Input
Pin No. 15 Signal Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Ground Pin No. 24 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Signal Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Analog input PR/CR Analog input Y Analog input PB/CB Not connected Ground
RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub male connector
Pin No. 9 Signal RD SD SG Name Receive Data Send Data Reserved Signal Ground Reserved Reserved Reserved I/O Input Output Reference Not connected Connected to internal circuit Connected to internal circuit Connected to internal circuit Connected to internal circuit Connected to internal circuit Connected to internal circuit Connected to internal circuit Not connected

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RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings

PC control

A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, commercially available) to the projector. (See page 27 for connection.)

This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur, turn off the LCD display on the notebook computer and output the display data in CRT only mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computers operation manual.

Signal

480I 480P 540P 576I 576P 720P 1035I 1035I 1080I 1080I
Horizontal Frequency (kHz)
15.7 31.5 33.8 15.6 31.3 45.0 28.1 33.8 28.1 33.8

Vertical Frequency (Hz)

Troubleshooting
Problem Check Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. Power to the external connected devices is off. The selected input mode is wrong. Cables are incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector. External output has not been set when connecting notebook computer. Contrast and Bright are set to minimum position. Image adjustments are incorrectly set. (Video Input only) Video input system is incorrectly set. (INPUT 5) Input signal type (RGB/Component) is incorrectly set. Page 19-48

No picture

Color is faded or poor. On-screen display does not appear. OSD Display is set to (OFF). 45
Picture is blurred; noise appears. An unusual sound is occasionally heard from the cabinet. Maintenance indicator illuminates or blinks in red. The cooling fan becomes noisy. The lamp takes a long time to turn on. Picture is dark. Image is green on INPUT 5 Component. Image is pink (no green) on INPUT 5 RGB.
Adjust the focus. The projection distance exceeds the focus range. (Computer Input only) Perform Fine Sync Adjustments. (Clock Adjustment) Perform Fine Sync Adjustments. (Phase Adjustment) Noise may appear depending on the computer. If the picture is normal, the sound is due to cabinet shrinkage caused by room temperature changes. This will not affect operation or performance. See Maintenance Indicators. When temperature inside the projector increases, the cooling fan runs faster. The lamp will eventually need to be changed. The lamp has reached the end of its life. Replace the lamp. Change the input signal type.
This projector is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by incorrect operation or interference. If this should happen, unplug the Unit and plug it in again after more than 5 minutes.

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XV-Z2000 3,500
Looking to spend a bit more than you would on a budget DLP? Look no further.
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AT A GLANCE

I FEATURES
DLP technology 16:9-ratio chipset 1280 x 720 pixels native resolution 2500:1 contrast 300in max image 1500 ANSI Lumens brightness Iris control Gamma adjustments 3000hrs lamp life (Eco mode)

Va-va Voom!

As Thierry Henry will tell you, its what happens inside the box that really matters and lifting the lid on the XV-Z2000 reveals a model that is certainly in the premier league of projectors. First up we have the HD2+ chipset, with a native resolution of 1,280 x 720. This means it is compatible with the 720p signal that Sky is going to use for its

I CONNECTIONS

DVI with HDCP (for PC or video) Component video input x2
S-video input Composite video input RS 232C

CONTACT INFO

www.sharp.co.uk/projectors 0800 1385051
forthcoming high-definition TV service. The chipset is also compatible with 1,080i, 576p, 576i, 480p and 480i sources in other words just about any high-definition or standard-definition format you can throw at it including NTSC, PAL and Secam variants. Video inputs are exemplary with an HDCP-compliant DVI at the top of the pile. HDCP is the copy protection that Sky will embed into its high-definition digital output so this is a vital feature for any future-proof projector (or TV for that matter) to have. DVI simply means Digital Video Input and as well as its HDTV duties it is used for accepting a pure digital video signal from DVD players with HDMI outputs all you need is a suitable cable to make the XV-Z2000 sing sweet songs to a state-of-the-art DVD deck. Other inputs include a DVI jack (which can be switched between PC and video) and dual component video sockets for analogue high-def and progressive scan signals. RS-232C control, bog-standard S-video and composite video inputs complete the roster. Also impressive is the 2,500:1 contrast ratio and 1,500 ANSI lumens of brightness, though these are maximum figures and you cant have both at the same time. You can opt for high brightness mode with brightness of 1,500 ANSI lumens and a 1,500:1 contrast ratio
or high contrast mode, which lowers the brightness to 1,200 ANSI lumens and returns the contrast to 2,500:1. This kind of flexibility is very welcome as it allows you to use the projector in subbed ambient light (with the brightness bumped up) as well as in total darkness (opting for high contrast mode). Sharp has even put a single (Iris) button on the remote control that simply switches between high and low brightness modes.

Way to glow

The remote control is not backlit but it does glow just about brightly enough to enable adjustments to be made in the dark. It is very nicely laid out and helps make this one of the easiest projectors around to set up and install. If you use a projector on a coffee table it will need fine adjustments every time you turn it on and being able to quickly make those adjustments is vital. Adjusting the zoom, focus and keystone are all easy to do with direct access buttons on the remote. It also has quick access buttons for switching between inputs such as say a DVD deck, Sky digibox, camcorder or VCR. Further image adjustments can be made using the Menu where there are options to alter

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The projector delivers a really bright image whatever the environment Dual component video sockets for high-def and progressive scan
OUR HOME CINEMA DOC LOOKS AT MID-RANGE HOME CINEMA PROJECTORS Anyone lucky enough to have over 3,000 to spend on a projector is in the enviable position of being able to enjoy really classy images from some of the finest state-of-the-art technology. Sharps XV-Z2000 is among these models that boast the latest DLP chipset as well as high-definition compatibility. This projectors main rival is probably the InFocus Screenplay 7205, which was recently reduced from 5,000 to 3,500. Such savings leave cash to invest in some decent cables and a proper home cinema screen as well.
parameters such as the sharpness, tint, hue and colour temperature. The projector has a tendency to render skin tones with an excessive amount of pink but its quite simple to delve into the menus and make changes. The onscreen menu box is rather small but at least it can be positioned on the edge or centre of the screen. Its possible to programme three memory settings for different sources. After a while it becomes easy to quickly delve into the menu and make adjustments for different sources.
Talking bout a resolution
The first source we tried was a D-Theatre high-definition videotape connected via analogue component video. Needless to say, the images were absolutely stunning, whetting our appetite for HDTV broadcasts. It doesnt take much fiddling with the controls to get a picture that excels in every aspect colour fidelity, contrast, detail and brightness - because the source is so impressive. Equally important though is how well the XV-Z2000 copes with standard definition DVD,
since anyone buying one of these projectors is going to screen DVD movies on it for some time to come. Using the component video input with a Pioneer DV-668AV DVD player we played several movies, using The Bourne Supremacy for our test scene (and mostly operating in low brightness/high contrast mode). The beach and underwater scenes at the start of the movie are a good test for any display and we were pleased to find the XV-Z2000 at home with the demanding footage. The projector keeps up with the fast-paced action, delivering crystal clear pictures that are nicely detailed and bursting with beautiful ripe (sometimes a tad over-ripe) colour. The underwater scene is a fine test-bed for contrast levels and we were pleased to see plenty of detail in the murky shadows. As we discovered, the quality of the source is so important. Any inherent aberrations are simply amplified so opting to watch Champions League football using the S-video feed from a Sky+ digibox will have you running back to the CRT TV for the duration of the match. The digital artifacts and lack of detail result in an

ugly mush of an image that make a mockery of Thierry Henrys sublime skills. Weve seen football in high definition elsewhere and remain convinced that the sooner Sky starts its HDTV service the better. Switching over to a better quality broadcast programme such as Desperate Housewives saves the day for the S-video feed. This is much more enjoyable, not just for Marcia Cross great figure. There are no artifacts to spoil the day and the colour looks vibrant. The image does lack the fine detail and contrast level of a DVD but its certainly very watchable. If you are one of the population who suffers from the rainbow affect you wont get by unscathed with the XV-Z2000, though we noticed that the amount and frequency of the colour flashes varies from film to film. Still, the image is so good in so many other respects that it would be a shame not to consider buying this fine projector just on those grounds. I

TEST SCENE

THE BOURNE SUPREMACY
Even during some of the murky underwater scenes in The Bourne Supremacy, the Sharp delivers a crystal clear image

RATINGS

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WHC VERDICT

This projector appeals on many fronts with its good looks, ease of use and future-proof specification that includes compatibility with high-def sources. But even with standard-definition sources its images are a triumph.

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