Introduction

OPERATION MANUAL

PG-A20X

Connections and Setup Basic Operation Easy to Use Functions

LCD PROJECTOR

Appendix

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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 be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of Supplied accessories on page 14.
Model No.: PG-A20X Serial No.:
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/ EEC. Dieses Gert entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit nderung 93/ 68/EWG. Ce matriel rpond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifies par la directive 93/68/CEE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG. Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillg nr. 93/68/EEC. Quest apparecchio conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.
Este equipamento obedece s exigncias das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua verso corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE. Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE. Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC s som kompletteras av 93/68/ EEC. Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC. Tm laite tytt direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivill 93/68/EEC.

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 5A fuse. Should or and of the same rating as the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type. DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 5A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur. To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below: IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red. Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin plug. Before replacing the plug cover make sure that: If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug. The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead, and not simply over the lead wires. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese) and Korean. Carefully read through the operation instructions before operating the projector. Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthlt Bedienungsanleitungen in Englisch, Deutsch, Franzsisch, Schwedisch, Spanisch, Italienisch, Niederlndisch, Portugiesisch, Chinesisch (Traditionelles Chinesisch und einfaches Chinesisch) und Koreanisch. Bitte lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung des Projektors sorgfltig durch. Le CD-ROM fourni contient les instructions de fonctionnement en anglais, allemand, franais, sudois, espagnol, italien, nerlandais, portugais, chinois (chinois traditionnel et chinois simplifi) et coren. Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant de faire fonctionner le projecteur. Den medfljande CD-ROM-skivan innehller bruksanvisningar p engelska, tyska, franska, svenska, spanska, italienska, hollndska, portugisiska, kinesiska (traditionell kinesiska och frenklad kinesiska) och koreanska. Ls noga igenom bruksanvisningen innan projektorn tas i bruk. El CD-ROM suministrado contiene instrucciones de operacin en ingls, alemn, francs, sueco, espaol, italiano, holands, portugus, chino (chino tradicional y chino simplificado) y coreano. Lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones de operacin antes de utilizar el proyector. Il CD-ROM in dotazione contiene istruzioni per luso in inglese, tedesco, francese, svedese, spagnolo, italiano, olandese, portoghese, cinese (cinese tradizionale e cinese semplificato) e coreano. Leggere attentamente le istruzioni per luso prima di usare il proiettore. De meegeleverde CD-ROM bevat handleidingen in het Engels, Duits, Frans, Zweeds, Spaans, Italiaans, Nederlands, Portugees, Chinees (Traditioneel Chinees en Vereenvoudigd Chinees) en Koreaans. Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig door voor u de projector in gebruik neemt. O CD-ROM fornecido contm instrues de operao em Ingls, Alemo, Francs, Sueco, Espanhol, Italiano, Holands, Portugus, Chins, (Chins Tradicional e Chins Simplificado) e Coreano. Leia cuidadosamente todas as instrues de operao antes de operar o projetor.

When Attaching the QUICK GUIDE Label
Attaching the QUICK GUIDE Label (supplied) on the projector will help you check the setup procedure. When you attach the QUICK GUIDE Label on the projector, be sure to align the label bottom and the upper part of the Notevision logo on the top cabinet of the projector as shown in the drawing on the right. Do not attach the QUICK GUIDE Label anywhere else.

QUICK GUIDE Label

This SHARP projector uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432 pixels ( RGB) TFTs (Thin Film Transistors). As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must conform to. This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which may result in inactive dots on the picture screen. This will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit.

Outstanding Features

1. Light and Compact Design
A4 / letter size projector weighing only 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs can be easily transported from room to room or location to location.
2. Comfortable Operation, Classroom and Meeting Room Friendly
Low fan noise and front directed exhaust outlet insure minimal disturbance to your audience seated adjacent to the projector. Short throw lens allows for image size of 100" at just 3.3 meters (10' 10").
3. Simply and Easy Operation
Color-coded connections allows for hassle-free set-up. Frequently used buttons, lens placement are positioned for easy operation.
4. High Brightness Despite Compact Size
Use of 180 W SHP lamp achieves excellent color uniformity and high brightness. The Eco mode function reduces noise levels and power consumption while also extending lamp life.
5. Wide Input Signal Compatibility
Video systems compatible (NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL-60 and NTSC4.43) HD input compatible (1080I, 720P and 480P) Computer input compatible (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and SXGA+)
6. Anti-Theft and Keylock
The Anti-Theft function renders the projector useless to prevent unauthorized use until a keycode is entered. The Keylock function allows you to easily lock the operation buttons on the projector to prevent unauthorized adjustment.

Rest your eyes occasionally.
I Continuously watching the screen for long hours will cause eye strain. Be sure to occasionally rest your eyes.
Avoid locations with extremes of temperature.
I The operating temperature of the projector is from 41F to 95F (+5C to +35C). I The storage temperature of the projector is from 4F to 140F (20C to +60C).
The cooling fan regulates the internal temperature, and its performance is automatically controlled. The sound of the fan may change during projector operation due to changes in the fan speed. This does not indicate malfunction. Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cooling fan operation. This can cause damage due to rise in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops.
Do not block the exhaust and intake vents.
I Allow at least 7 7/8 inches (20 cm) of space between the exhaust vent and the nearest wall or obstruction.
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals
PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can work with the projector, even if you do not have this manual. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC (Windows or Macintosh). If you have not installed Acrobat Reader yet, you can install it from the CD-ROM. To install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM
For Windows: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double click the My Computer icon. 3 Double click the CD-ROM drive. 4 Double click the ACROBAT folder. 5 Double click the language (name of the folder) that you want to view. 6 Double click the installation program and follow the instructions on the screen. For Macintosh: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Double click the ACROBAT folder. 4 Double click the language (name of the folder) that you want to view. 5 Double click the installation program and follow the instructions on the screen.
For other operating systems: Please download Acrobat Reader from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com). For other languages: If you prefer using Acrobat Reader for languages other than those included in the CD-ROM, please download the appropriate version from the Internet. Accessing the PDF Manuals

Attach the cover and slide it until it clicks into place.
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please follow the precautions below.

Caution

Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the and marks inside the battery compartment. Batteries of different types have different properties, therefore do not mix batteries of different types. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may shorten the life of new batteries or may cause old batteries to leak. Remove the batteries from the remote control once they have run out, as leaving them in can cause them to leak. Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore be sure to first wipe them and then remove them using a cloth. The batteries included with this projector may run down in a short period, depending on how they are kept. Be sure to replace them as soon as possible with new batteries. Remove the batteries from the remote control if you will not be using the remote control for a long time.

Accessories

Supplied accessories
Remote control RRMCGA187WJSA
Two R-6 batteries (AA size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar)
Power cord* (1) (2) (3) (4)
For U.S., Canada, etc. (6' (1.8 m)) QACCDA016WJPZ
For Europe, except U.K. For U.K., Hong Kong and (6' (1.8 m)) Singapore QACCVA006WJPZ (6' (1.8 m)) QACCBA015WJPZ
For Australia, New Zealand and Oceania (6' (1.8 m)) QACCLA005WJPZ
* Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.
RGB cable (9'10" (3.0 m)) QCNWGA012WJPZ
DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor (5 57/64'' (15 cm)) QCNWGA015WJPZ
Carrying case GCASNA006WJSA
Lens cap (attached) CCAPHA011WJ01
Extra air filter PFILDA008WJZZ
Projector manual and technical reference CD-ROM UDSKAA037WJZZ
QUICK GUIDE label TLABZA191WJZZ
Operation manual (this manual)

Optional accessories

I 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10'' (3.0 m)) I Computer RGB cable (32'10'' (10.0 m)) I 5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10'' (3.0 m)) I RS-232C serial control cable (32'10" (10.0 m)) I Remote receiver AN-C3CP AN-C10BM (15-pin mini D-sub male connector) AN-C3BN AN-C10RS AN-MR1EL
Some of the cables may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Sharp
Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center.
Connecting the Projector to Other Devices

Before Connecting

Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made. Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections.

Screen Size and Projection Distance
Screen Base line: Horizontal line passing through the lens center Lens center

L:Projection distance

NORMAL Mode (4:3)
Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ ] Width Height 300" (762 cm) 240" (610 cm) 180" (457 cm) 250" (635 cm) 200" (508 cm) 150" (381 cm) 200" (508 cm) 160" (406 cm) 120" (305 cm) 150" (381 cm) 120" (305 cm) 90" (229 cm) 100" (254 cm) 80" (203 cm) 60" (152 cm) 84" (213 cm) 67" (170 cm) 50" (128 cm) 72" (183 cm) 58" (147 cm) 43" (110 cm) 60" (152 cm) 48" (122 cm) 36" (91 cm) 40" (102 cm) 32" (81 cm) 24" (61 cm) Projection distance [L] Minimum [L1] 32'10" (10.0 m) 27' 3" 21' 8" 16' 5" 10'10" 8'10" 7' 7" 6' 3" 4' 3" (8.3 m) (6.6 m) (5.0 m) (3.3 m) (2.7 m) (2.3 m) (1.9 m) (1.3 m) Maximum [L2] 39' 0" (11.9 m) 32' 6" (9.9 m) 25'11" (7.9 m) 19' 4" (5.9 m) 12'10" (3.9 m) 10'10" (3.3 m) 9' 2" (2.8 m) 7' 7" (2.3 m) 4'11" (1.5 m) Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the image [H] 17 31/64" (44.4 cm) 14 37/64" 8

3/4"

(37.0 cm) (22.2 cm)
The formula for picture size and projection distance : Picture size (diag.) (in) [Feet, inches] L1 (ft) = (0.0334 0.06) / 0.3048 L2 (ft) = (0.0398 0.06) / 0.3048 H (in) = 0.0583 [m, cm] L1 (m) = 0.0334 0.06 L2 (m) = 0.0398 0.06 H (cm) = 0.0583 2.54
11 21/32" (29.6 cm) 5 53/64" (14.8 cm) 4 57/64" (12.4 cm) 4 7/32" (10.7 cm) 3 33/64" 2 21/64" (8.9 cm) (5.9 cm)

STRETCH Mode (16:9)

Picture (Screen) size Diag. [ ] Width Height 300" (762 cm) 261" (664 cm) 147" (374 cm) 250" (635 cm) 218" (553 cm) 123" (311 cm) 225" (572 cm) 196" (498 cm) 110" (280 cm) 200" (508 cm) 174" (443 cm) 98" (249 cm) 150" (381 cm) 131" (332 cm) 74" (187 cm) 133" (338 cm) 116" (294 cm) 65" (166 cm) 106" (269 cm) 92" (235 cm) 52" (132 cm) 100" (254 cm) 87" (221cm) 49" (125 cm) 92" (234 cm) 80" (204 cm) 45" (115 cm) 84" (213 cm) 73" (186 cm) 41" (105 cm) 72" (183 cm) 63" (159 cm) 35" (90 cm) 60" (152 cm) 52" (133 cm) 29" (75 cm) 40" (102 cm) 35" (89 cm) 20" (50 cm) Projection distance [L] Minimum [L1] 35' 9" (10.9 m) 29' 6" 26' 7" 23' 7" 17' 9" 15' 9" 12' 6" 11'10" 10'10" 9'10" 8' 6" 6'11" 4' 7" (9.0 m) (8.1 m) (7.2 m) (5.4 m) (4.8 m) (3.8 m) (3.6 m) (3.3 m) (3.0 m) (2.6 m) (2.1 m) (1.4 m) Maximum [L2] 42' 8" (13.0 m) 35' 5" (10.8 m) 31' 10" 28' 3" 21' 2" 18' 9" 14' 11" 14' 1" 12' 11" 11' 9" 10' 1" 8' 4" 5' 6" (9.7 m) (8.6 m) (6.5 m) (5.7 m) (4.5 m) (4.3 m) (3.9 m) (3.6 m) (3.1 m) (2.5 m) (1.7 m) Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the image [H] 4 47/64" (12.0 cm) 3 15/16" (10.0 cm) 3 35/64" (9.0 cm) 3 5/32" (8.0 cm) 2

Pressing again will turn the projected image and sound back on. -27
Selecting the On-screen Display Language
The on-screen display language of the projector can be set to English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean or Japanese.

on the remote control.

Language menu icon
The Picture menu will be displayed.
Press \ or | to select the Language menu icon.
The Language menu will be displayed.
Press ' or " to select the desired language, and then press. Press.
The desired language will be set as the on-screen display.

Turning the Power off

STANDBY button ENTER button MENU button ', ", \, | buttons
Press STANDBY on the projector or STANDBY on the remote control, then press that button again while the confirmation message is displayed, to put the projector into the standby mode.
If you accidentally pressed

STANDBY

and do not want to put the projector into the standby mode, wait until the confirmation message disappears. The projector cannot be operated while a message Shutting Down. Please Wait. is displayed.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet after the cooling fan stops.
Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cooling fan operation. This can cause damage due to rise in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops.
Keystone Correction (Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion)
Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion
This function allows for Keystone (On-screen Trapezoidal Distortion) Correction.
When the image is projected either from the top or from the bottom towards the screen at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidally. The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is called Keystone Correction. You can select Auto or Manual for the Keystone Correction mode. (See page 44.) The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to an angle of approximately 12 when the Keystone Correction mode is set to Auto, or approximately 35 when set to manual (when the picture display mode is set to NORMAL (see page 40)). Therefore, the actual screen can be diagonally set up to that angle as well.

', ", \, | buttons

Compresses upper side.

on the projector.

You can also use
Press ', ", \ and | to adjust the Keystone correction.
You can also adjust the Keystone correction using the or buttons on the projector.

Options Page 44

Lamp Timer (Life) Keystone OSD Display [ON/OFF] Auto Manual

Video System

Auto PAL NTSC3.58 SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60

Sharp Blue None

Background
Eco Mode [Eco/Standard] Auto Power Off [ON/OFF] Menu Position Center Upper Right Lower Right Upper Left Lower Left

Using the Menu Screen

The menu screens allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. You can operate the menus from the remote control using the following procedure. Example: Picture menu screen for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode

Menu Selections

(Adjustments)
The Picture menu screen for the selected input mode is displayed.

ENTER button UNDO button

MENU button ', ", \, | buttons
The on-screen display shown on the right is displayed when the INPUT 1 (RGB) mode is selected.
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

Menu icons

The Fine Sync menu is not available for INPUT 2 or 3. For details on the menus, see the tree charts on pages 30 and 31. -32

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Press ' or " to select the item you want to adjust.
The selected item is highlighted.
To display a single adjustment item, press after selecting the item. Only the selected adjustment item will be displayed. Then if you press ' or ", the following item (Red after Bright) will be displayed. Press screen. to return to the previous
Press \ or | to adjust the item selected.
The adjustment is stored.
The menu screen will disappear.

(Settings)

The on-screen display shown on the right is displayed when INPUT 1 (RGB) mode is selected.
The Fine Sync menu is not available for INPUT 2 or 3. For details on the menus, see the tree charts on pages 30 and 31.
Press ' or " to select the item you want to set, and then press | to display the sub menu.
Press or \ to return to the previous screen. For some items, press \ or | to se. lect the icon using

Select Signal Type on the Picture menu and set it to Auto, RGB or Component for INPUT 1. Description of Signal Type Settings
Selectable settings Description Auto Input signals are automatically recognized as RGB or Component. RGB Set when RGB signals are received. Component Set when Component signals are received.
Select Gamma on the Picture menu and the desired gamma mode.
Description of Gamma Modes
Selectable settings Description Standard For standard image Presentation Brightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations. Gives greater depth to darker portions Cinema of image for a more exciting theater experience. For natural color gradation for playing Game a game, etc.
Memory (Storing and Selecting the Adjustment Settings)
Use this function to store the adjustment settings on the Picture menu. No matter which input mode or signal type is selected, you can select and apply the settings you have stored in a memory location.
Gamma is not available for INPUT 1 when sRGB on the Picture menu is set to ON.
Select Memory on the Picture menu and the memory location where you want to store the settings. Then adjust the setting items on the Picture menu. Description of Memory Positions

Selectable settings

Description 5 Settings of all items on the Picture menu can be stored in memory location. The stored settings can be selected in any input mode.

(sRGB Setting)

Select sRGB on the Picture menu and set it to (ON) when you want to display the image in a natural tint based on an original image.
When sRGB is set to ON; Gamma is not available. Red, Blue or CLR Temp on the Picture menu cannot be adjusted. For additional information about the sRGB function, visit http://www.srgb.com/.
Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory
Memory OFF Besides Memory 1 to Memory 5, other settings on the Picture menu can be stored for each input mode. The settings stored in Memory OFF cannot be applied when another input mode is selected.
If you want to apply the stored settings on the Picture menu, select Memory on the Picture menu and the memory location where you have stored the settings.
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When sRGB is set to ON, the projected image may become dark, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Computer Image Adjustment
Using the Fine Sync menu, you can adjust the computer image, match the computer display mode, and check the input signal. For operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35. Example: Fine Sync menu screen for INPUT 1 mode

Adjusting the Computer Image
When Auto Sync is set to OFF or when vertical stripes or flickering occur in portions of the screen even if Auto Sync is set to ON, adjust Clock, Phase, H-Pos or V-Pos to obtain the best computer image.

Special Modes

Mode Settings)

(Special

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.
Select the item on the Fine Sync menu and adjust the computer image. Description of Adjustment Items
Selectable items Use \ and | to Clock adjust vertical noise. Phase adjust horizontal noise (similar to tracking on your VCR). H-Pos center the on-screen image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos center the on-screen image by moving it up or down.
Select Special Modes on the Fine Sync menu and the appropriate resolution.
Avoid displaying computer patterns which repeat every other line (horizontal stripes). (Flickering may occur, making the image hard to see.) When a DVD player or Digital Video is connected, select 480P as the input signal. See Signal Info (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 or pressing the AUTO SYNC button. See next page for details. To reset all adjustment items, select Reset and press.

Auto Sync

(Auto Sync Adjust-

Signal Info

Input Signal)

(Checking the

Used to automatically adjust a computer image.
Select Auto Sync on the Fine Sync menu and set it to (ON) or (OFF). Description of Auto Sync Adjustment
Selectable Settings 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 perfomed.
Select Signal Info on the Fine Sync menu to check the current input signal information.
The projector will display the number of scanned lines available from audio-visual equipment such as a DVD player or Digital Video.
Auto Sync adjustment is also performed by pressing on the projector or 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 38.)

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Picture Display Mode
This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose NORMAL, DOT BY DOT, BORDER or STRETCH image.

You can change the location of the enlarged image using ', ", \ and |.

to cancel the operation.

The magnification then returns to 1.
In the following cases, the image will return to the normal size (1). When switching the INPUT mode. has been pressed. When When the input signal is changed. When the input signal resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency) change.

Keylock Function

Use this function to lock the operation buttons on the projector.
Locking the Operation Buttons
Hold down on the projector for about 3 seconds while the projector is being turned on.

Taking the Keylock off

Hold down about 3 seconds. on the projector for
The keylock function does not affect the operation with the remote control buttons. You cannot use the keylock function while the projector is warming up or shutting down.

Using the Options Menu

You can use the Options menu to enhance the usage for the projector. For operation of the menu screen, see pages 32 to 35.
Example: Options menu screen for INPUT 2 (S-Video) mode

Lamp Timer (Life)

ing the Lamp Life Status)

(Check-

Keystone

(Setting the Key-

stone Correction Mode) Select Keystone on the Options menu and the desired mode for the Keystone Correction.

Auto Manual

You can confirm the cumulative lamp usage time and the remaining lamp life (percentage).
Display the Options menu to check the lamp life status. Description of Lamp Life
Lamp usage condition Used with only (Eco mode) in Eco Mode Used with only (Standard mode) in Eco Mode Remaining lamp life 100% 5% about 4,500 hours 225 hours about 3,000 hours 150 hours
Description of Keystone Correction Mode
Description Selectable settings Keystone Correction is automatically Auto performed. Manual Keystone Correction can be adjusted manually.

Note Note

It is recommended that the lamp be changed when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%. For lamp replacement, contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. The table above indicates rough estimates in the case of using only in each mode shown. Remaining lamp life changes within the range of the values shown depending on the frequency at which (Eco mode) and Eco Mode is switched to (Standard mode) (see page 45). If you want to adjust the Keystone Correction manually, see page 29. The Keystone Correction can be adjusted up to an angle of approximately 12 when the Keystone Correction mode is set to Auto, or approximately 35 when set to manual (when the picture display mode is set to NORMAL (see page 40)).

Picture is blurred; noise appears.
Picture appears but no sound is heard. An unusual sound is occasionally heard from the cabinet. Maintenance indicator illuminates. The projector cannot be turned on or put into the standby mode using the ON or STANDBY button on the projector. 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. The keylock is set. If the keylock is set to ON, all the buttons are locked.

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Problem Check Picture is green on Change the input signal type setting. INPUT 1 COMPONENT. Picture is pink (no green) on INPUT 1 RGB. Picture is dark. The lamp indicator is illuminating in red. Replace the lamp. Picture is too bright and Picture adjustments are incorrectly set. whitish.

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For SHARP Assistance
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the Troubleshooting section on pages 63 and 64. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the SHARP Service departments listed below.
U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277) lcdsupport@sharpsec.com http://www.sharplcd.com Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (905) 568-7140 http://www.sharp.ca Australia Mexico Sharp Electronics Corporation Mexico Branch (525) 716-9000 http://www.sharp.com.mx New Zealand Latin America Sharp Electronics Corp. Latin American Group (305) 264-2277 www.servicio@sharpsec.com http://www.siempresharp.com Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH 01805-234675 http://www.sharp.de Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. 0161-205-2333 custinfo@sharp-uk.co.uk http://www.sharp.co.uk Sharp Electronics (Italy) S.P.A. (39) 02-89595-1 http://www.sharp.it Sharp Electronics France 40 hotlineced@sef.sharp-eu.com http://www.sharp.fr Sharp Electronica Espana, S.A. sharplcd@sees.sharp-eu.com http://www.sharp.es Sharp Electronics (Schweiz) AG 11 cattaneo@sez.sharp-eu.com http://www.sharp.ch Sharp Electronics ( Nordic ) AB (46) vision.support@sen.sharp-eu.com http://www.sharp.se Sharp Electronics Austria (Ges.m.b.H.) 123 pogats@sea.sharp-eu.com http://www.sharp.at Benelux SHARP Electronics Benelux BV 0900-SHARPCE (0900-7427723) Nederland 9900-0159 Belgium http://www.sharp.nl http://www.sharp.be http://www.sharp.lu Sharp Corporation of Australia Pty. Ltd. 1300-135-022 http://www.sharp.net.au Sharp Corporation of New Zealand (09) 634-2059, (09) 636-6972 http://www.sharpnz.co.nz Sharp-Roxy Sales (S) Pte. Ltd. 65-226-6556 ckng@srs.global.sharp.co.jp http://www.sharp.com.sg Sharp-Roxy (HK) Ltd. (852) 2410-2623 dcmktg@srh.global.sharp.co.jp http://www.sharp.com.hk Sharp Corporation (Taiwan) 0800-025111 http://www.sharp-scot.com.tw Sharp-Roxy Sales & Service Co. (60) 3-5125678 Sharp Middle East Fze 971-4-81-5311 helpdesk@smef.global.sharp.co.jp Sharp Thebnakorn Co. Ltd. 02-236-0170 svc@stcl.global.sharp.co.jp http://www.sharp-th.com Sharp Electronics Incorporated of Korea (82) 2-3660-2002 lcd@sharp-korea.co.kr http://www.sharpkorea.co.kr Sharp Business Systems (India) Limited (91) 11- 6431313 service@sharp-oa.com

As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

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Dimensions

Units: inches (mm)

Rear View

Top View Side View

11 45/64 (297)

9 1/32 (229)

3 9/64 (79.5) 1 35/64 (39.2)

3 13/64 (81) (19.1)

Front View

(19.5)

10 13/64 (258.8) 1 59/64 (48.5) 6 21/32 (169)

Bottom View

7 53/64 (198.5) 7 7/64 (180.5) 7 3/32 (180)

3 33/64 (89)

(5) 7 11/16 (195)

5 55/64 (148.5)

Glossary
If the Keycode set in the projector is not correctly entered, the projector will not operate even if signals are entered.
Phase shift is a timing shift between isomorphic signals with the same resolution. When phase level is incorrect, the projected image typically displays horizontal flicker.

Aspect Ratio

Width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 21:9.

Resize

Allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the input image. You can select four different modes: NORMAL, DOT BY DOT, BORDER and STRETCH.
Optimizes projected computer images by automatically adjusting certain characteristics.
An international standard of color reproduction regulated by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). As the fixed color area has been decided by the IEC, the color changes according to LCD features, so that the images are displayed in a natural tint based on an original image, when sRGB is set to ON.
Initial setting image projected when no signal is being output.

Border

Projects a 4:3 image fully within a 16:9 screen by keeping the aspect ratio at 4:3.
Clock adjustment is used to adjust vertical noise when clock level is incorrect.

Stretch

Mode that stretches the 4:3 image horizontally to display it fully on a 16:9 screen.

CLR Temp (Color temperature)
Function that 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, or increase to create cooler, bluish images for a brighter picture.

Dot by dot

Mode that projects images in their native resolution.
Image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions. You can select four different modes: STANDARD, PRESENTATION, CINEMA and GAME.

Intelligent compression

High quality resizing of lower and higher resolution images to fit the projectors native resolution.

Keylock

Mode that can lock the operation of projector buttons to prevent unauthorized adjustment.

Keystone correction

Function to digitally correct a distorted image when the projector is set up at an angle, smoothens out jaggies on keystone images and compresses the image not only horizontally but vertically keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio.
A password is set so that changes cannot be made in the Anti-Theft setting. -68
AC socket... 15 Adjusting the Lens.. 22 Adjustment buttons... 32 Adjustment feet.. 21 Air filter... 53 Anti-Theft... 48 Aspect ratio... 40 AUDIO INPUT terminal.. 16 Auto Power off... 46 Auto Sync (Auto Sync adjustment). 39 AUTO SYNC button.. 39 AV MUTE button.. 27 BACK button... 12 Background... 45 Batteries... 13 Blue... 36 BORDER.. 40 Bright... 36 Carrying case.. 51 Ceiling-mount setup.. 25 Clock... 38 CLR Temp (Color Temperature).. 36 Color... 36 Computer Image Adjustment. 38 Contrast... 36 DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor.. 20 DOT BY DOT.. 40 Eco Mode... 45 ENLARGE buttons.. 42 ENTER button.. 35 Exhaust vent... 52 Fine Sync... 38 Focus ring.. 22 Foot release.. 21 FORWARD button.. 12 FREEZE button.. 42 Gamma... 37 H-Pos.. 38 INPUT 1 terminal.. 16 INPUT modes.. 27 INPUT 2 terminal.. 18 INPUT 3 terminal.. 18 INPUT button.. 27 Intake vent... 52 Kensington Security Standard connector. 11 Keylock... 43 KEYSTONE button... 29 Keystone correction.. 29 Lamp... 57 Lamp indicator... 55 Lamp Timer (Life).. 44 Language (on-screen display language). 28 Lens cap.. 10 Memory... 37 MENU button.. 32 Menu Color... 46 Menu Position.. 46 NORMAL.. 40 ON button.. 26 Optional accessories.. 14 Options... 44 OSD Display... 45 Password... 47 PDF.. 9 Phase.. 38 Picture Adjustment... 36 Power cord... 15 Power indicator.. 26 PRJ mode (Reversing/Inverting Projected Images). 50 Red... 36 Remote control.. 12 Remote control sensor.. 13 Replacing the lamp... 57 RESIZE button... 40 RGB cable.. 16 RS-232C terminal.. 20 Sharp.. 36 Signal Info.. 39 Signal Type... 37 Special Modes... 38 sRGB.. 37 STANDBY button.. 28 STRETCH.. 40 Supplied accessories.. 14 Temperature warning indicator.. 55 Tint... 36 UNDO button.. 29 Video System.. 45 Volume buttons.. 27 V-Pos... 38 Zoom knob... 22

Quick Start Reference Sheet Sharp PG-A20X Revision B
NOTE: This one-page document is intended only as a quick reference for installation please read the SP Controls Application Note for a complete description of this projector driver prior to installation.

I. Driver Features

1. Input Selection Mapping
Selection 1: Selection 2: Selection 3: Selection 4: VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB RGB
2. Hidden Function Mapping (Default Configuration) Using the ON button as a shift key, press the following buttons to access the specified projector features.
Selection 1: Selection 2: Selection 3: Selection 4: Off: Volume Up: Volume Down: BLANK SCREEN ENTER ADJ LEFT ADJ RIGHT MENU ADJ UP ADJ DOWN

3. Other Driver Features

Power Status Feedback Method Control Wiring: RS-232 Power Polling RS-232 and IR-Emitter
II. Wiring Specifications
NOTE: For a wiring diagram, please see the SP Controls Application Note. 1. RS-232: Wire the Panel RS-232 port to a female DB9 as follows: TX to 2 RX to 3 GND to 5 Connect this female DB9 to the included Sharp intermediate cable (labeled RS-232C) and connect the mini-DIN end of the adapter to the projector port labeled RS-232C IOIOI. 2. Infrared Emitter: Wire the Panel IR/Serial port to a female 1/8" Mini as follows: IR/SER to tip GND to ring Connect to the included IR Emitter and attach the emitter bud to any projector IR window.
III. Additional Projector Information
The A20X can be configured with an Economy Mode, which determines whether or not the projector shuts itself off in the absence of an input signal. When installing the A20X, you should set the Economy Mode to OFF. This disables the Sharps Automatic Power Shutoff feature. Economy Mode is set via on screen menus, Options: Economy Mode. Access the onscreen menus with either the SmartPanels hidden functions, or the Sharps remote control.

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Projector Driver Application Note Sharp PG-A20X Revision B
This document describes the SmartPanel Projector Driver for the Sharp PG-A20X projector. For information on configuring and using the Panel see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide. Please read the SPECIAL CONTROL NOTE in the Control Wiring section of this document before attempting control of the projector. This note describes how the Sharps Economy Mode impacts the projectors behavior.

I. PROJECTOR CONTROL

A. Volume and Power Control Volume control on the Sharp is absolute. Absolute volume control is also possible with SP Controls option Audio Follow Video Preamplifier (SP3-AFVP+). B. Input Selection Mapping The following table specifies the factory-preset input mapping for this Driver. The Configuration Utility can be used to customize these settings your installation.

RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB

Projector

O N Ready

Volume

Warm-up

Input choices available for the Sharp with this Driver are VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and RGB. C. Hidden Function Mapping The following table specifies the factory preset hidden function mapping for this Driver. The Configuration Utility can be used to customize these settings your installation.
Selection 1: Selection 2: Selection 3: Selection 4: Off: Volume Up: Volume Down: BLACK SCREEN ENTER ADJUST LEFT ADJUST RIGHT MENU ADJUST UP ADJUST DOWN

ENTER BLACK SCREEN

ADJUST LEFT

ADJUST RIGHT

ADJUST UP

ON Ready

ADJUST DOWN
Hidden functions names are based on the Sharp remote and controls on top of the projector. Hidden functions are accessed by pressing the indicated key while the holding the On key down. ADJUST controls, ENTER and UNDO navigate through onscreen menus. UNDO is a return to previous menu or back command. MENU can also be used as UNDO. The area zoomed with the ENLARGE function can be moved using the ADJUST keys. BLACK SCREEN is a toggle.
SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note AUTO SYNC only works when an RGB input is selected. The hidden functions available for the Sharp with this Driver are as follows: MENU ADJUST LEFT ADJUST RIGHT ADJUST UP ADJUST DOWN AUTO SYNC KEYSTONE FREEZE ENLARGE

Sharp PG-A20X

RESIZE ENTER UNDO BLACK SCREEN
D. Relays The following table specifies the factory preset settings for the low-current relays found on the rear of the SmartPanel. The Configuration Utility can be used to customize these settings your installation.

Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Selection ON Maintained ON Momentary OFF Momentary Momentary; not Binary

RELAYS

PWR ON MAINT. 1A 1B PWR ON MOM. 2A 2B PWR OFF MOM. 3A 3B 4A

500mA MAX. CURRENT

SELECTION (EXT. SWITCHER CTRL) 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A
E. Other Presets The following table specifies other default factory settings for this Driver that affect is control of the Projector.
Power Status Feedback Method Control Wiring Power Polling (see note 1) RS-232 and Infrared Emitter (see note 2)
Control for the Sharp with this Driver is via RS-232 and Infrared Emitter The following table specifies settings for the Panels configurable timers. For more information on the inactivity shutdown feature and the lockout timer see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide.
Lockout Timer Inactivity Shutdown 70 seconds (see note 3) Disabled
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note

II. CONTROL WIRING

This section specifies how RS-232 and the Infrared Emitter should be wired to the Sharp projector.

PROJECTOR CONTROL

RS232 RTS CTS IR/SERIAL SENSE IR/SER
A. RS-232 should be connected to the Sharp control port labeled RS-232C. Connection should be as follows:
1. Wire the Panel to a female DB9 as follows: TX to 2 RX to 3 GND to 5 2. Connect this female DB9 to the Sharps custom DB9 to mini-DIN adapter cable. This cable is included with the Sharp and is labeled RS-232C. Connect the Sharp custom cable to the projector port labeled RS-232C IOIOI.
Female DB1 TX to 2 RX to 3 GND to 6

1/8" Mini Female

B. Infrared should be wired to any Sharp infrared port. Connection should be as follows: 1. Wire the Panel to a female 1/8" Mini as shown; wire IR/SER to tip and GND to ring. Direct wiring to the IR Emitter is not recommended as it makes removal of the Panel for service more difficult.
Sharp Male DB9 to Male MiniDIN adaptor (included with Sharp projector, labeled RS-232C)

2. Attach to any projector IR port using the Panels IR Emitter (included with the Panel).
IR Emitter (included with Panel)

IR Emitter to any window

Note that the emitter glows red when IR is emitted so wiring can be verified. SPECIAL CONTROL NOTE Read before attempting to control the projector The A20X can be configured with an Economy Mode, which determines whether or not the projector shuts itself off in the absence of an input signal. When installing the A20X, you should set the Economy Mode to OFF. This disables the Sharps Automatic Power Shutoff feature. Economy Mode is set via on screen menus, Options: Economy Mode. Access the onscreen menus with either the SmartPanels hidden functions, or the Sharps remote control. Questions should be directed to SP Controls technical support at help@spcontrols.com.

RS-232 to RS-232C

III. TROUBLESHOOTING
Additional tips can be found in the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide. The Projector keeps turning itself off! Verify that the A20Xs Economy Mode is set to OFF as explained in the Special Note in the Control Wiring section of this document. If the Economy Mode is on, the projector will shut itself off after fifteen minutes. If power polling or a third party power current sensor is being used (e.g., AMX-PCS), the Panel will automatically shut itself off also. If not, the Panel will remain on and you will have to power the Panel off with the Off button and wait until the lockout timer expires before you can repower the projector. The Panel does not do anything at all. When power is applied to the Panel it should run through a brief power on self-test, during which all of the Panel lights will turn on and off in sequence. If you do not see this self test, make sure power is connected correctly and that polarity is correct. The Panel keeps turning itself off even though the projector is on. The Panel turns itself off when power status feedback indicates that the projector is off. If a third party power current sensor is being used, check to make sure that it is correctly wired, and that it is correctly calibrated according to the manufacturers instructions. If not, make sure that the Panel is configured with None or Power Polling under power status feedback in the Configuration Utilitys Wiring Options tab.

IV. TECHNICAL NOTES

1. By default, projector power is verified by polling every few seconds via the RS-232 port. Power polling can be suspended by depressing and holding the On key; polling will be restored when the key is released. Should the Sharp power off, the Panel will usually detect this condition and power off within twenty seconds. Should the Sharp power on, the Panel will usually detecting this condition and power on within ten seconds. The Sharp is controlled via RS-232 and Infrared/Wired Remote with this Driver. A discussion of the advantages of Wired Remote versus IR can be found in the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide. The lockout timer specifies the amount of time allowed between sending POWER OFF and POWER ON to the projector (the delay allows the projector bulb to cool before re-powering). This delay can be configured using the Configuration Utility; however, adjusting the lockout timer delay is strongly discouraged as rapid re-powering causes undue wear on the projectors bulb. Also, the Sharp will not allow power to be restored before a minimum delay has expired. Therefore, disabling the lockout delay will cause potentially confusing Panel behavior.

V. REVISION HISTORY

1. Revision A (April, 2004) Original release. 2. Revision B (October, 2004) Corrected Input Selection commands. BT