Sharp XV-Z9000E User manual

Brand: Sharp

Model: XV-Z9000E

Category: Projectors

Type: User manual

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS SVENSKA

ESPAÑOL

ITALIANO NEDERLANDS

OPERATION MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

BRUKSANVISNING

MANUAL DE MANEJO

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

XV-Z9000E

PROJECTOR

PROJEKTOR

PROJECTEUR

PROJEKTOR

PROYECTOR

PROIETTORE

PROJECTOR

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 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.

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 tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e

73/23/EEC come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Η εγκατάσταση αυτή ανταπκρίνεται στις απαιτήσεις των δηγιών

της Ευρωπαϊκής Ενωσης 89/336/ΕΚ και 73/23/ΕΚ, #πως ι

καννισµί αυτί συµπληρώθηκαν απ# την δηγία 93/68/ΕΚ.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e

73/23/CEE, na sua versão 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 så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/

23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset,

joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

Important

Information

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 12.

Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.

OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH

Model No.: XV-Z9000E

Serial No.:

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

ENGLISH

WARNING:

Intense light source. Do not look into the beam or view it directly. Be especially careful that children do not look

directly into the beam.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cabinet. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing

to qualified service personnel.

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 OFF button on the projector or on the remote

control. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cord.

DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NEVER TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE POWER

CORD. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE.

Important

Information

ENGLISH

Caution Concerning the Lamp Replacement

See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 47.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

BEFORE REMOVING THE SCREW, DISCONNECT

POWER CORD. HOT SURFACE INSIDE.

ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING

THE LAMP. REPLACE WITH SAME SHARP LAMP

UNIT TYPE BQC-XVZ9000/1 ONLY.

UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.

TURN OFF LAMP BEFORE SERVICING.

MEDIUM PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION.

POTENTIAL HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF

LAMP HAS RUPTURED. HANDLE WITH CARE.

SEE OPERATION MANUAL.

REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE.

USER SERVICE SCREWS

VIS POUR ENTRETIEN PAR L’UTILISATEUR

PRECAUTIONS A OBSERVER LORS DU

DEBRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION AVANT DE RETIRER LES VIS.

L’INTERIEUR DU BOITIER ETANT EXTREMEMENT CHAUD, ATTENDRE 1 HEURE

AVANT DE PROCEDER AU REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE.

NE REMPLACER QUE PAR UNE LAMPE SHARP DE TYPE BQC-XVZ9000/1.

RAYONS ULTRAVIOLETS : PEUVENT ENDOMMAGER LES YEUX.

ETEINDRE LA LAMPE AVANT DE PROCEDER A L’ENTRETIEN.

LAMPE A MOYENNE PRESSION : RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. DANGER POTENTIEL

DE PARTICULES DE VERRE EN CAS D’ECLATEMENT DE LA LAMPE.

A MANIPULER AVEC PRECAUTION, SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI.

CAUTION

WARNING:

Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas Instruments.

Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or discompile

the contents thereof.

Important

Information

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

ATTENTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your Projector for

the first time. Save these instructions for future reference.

For your own protection and prolonged operation of your Projector, be sure to read the following “IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS” carefully, before use.

This projector has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN

RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards

incorporated into this Projector, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

17. Unplug the Projector equipment from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled into the Projector.

c. If the Projector has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the Projector does not operate normally when

you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as improper adjustment of other

controls may cause damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the Projector to normal operation.

e. If the Projector has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f. When the Projector exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-

vice technician has used replacement parts specified by

the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as

the original parts. Unauthorised substitutions may result

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19. This Projector 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.

1. Unplug the Projector from the wall outlet before cleaning.

2. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning.

3. Do not use attachments not recommended by the

Projector manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

4. Do not use the Projector near water; for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet

basement, near a swimming pool, etc. Never spill liquid

into the projector.

5. Do not place the Projector on an unstable cart, stand, or

table. The Projector may fall, which may cause serious

injury to a child or an adult, and/or serious damage to the

unit.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product should be

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by

the manufacturer.

7. Projector equipment and cart

combinations should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may

cause the equipment and cart

combination to overturn.

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet back and bottom are

provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of

the Projector and to protect it from overheating, these

openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings

should never be covered with cloth or other material.

9. This Projector should never be placed near or over a

radiator or heating vent. The Projector should not be

placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless

proper ventilation is provided.

10. The Projector should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the back of the projector or in

the specifications. If you are not sure of the type of power

supplied to your home, consult your Projector dealer or

local power company.

11. Do not place the Projector where the cord will be abused

by persons walking on it.

12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

Projector.

13. To prevent damage to the projector due to lightning and

power-line surges, unplug the projector from the power

outlet, when not in use.

14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords with too

many products, because this can result in fire or electric

shock.

15. Never push objects of any kind into the Projector through

the cabinet slots as they may touch high-voltage points

or cause a short circuit. This could result in a fire or electric

shock.

16. Do not attempt to service the Projector yourself. Opening

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

Important

Information

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Ⳮ35˚C

Ⳮ5˚C

CAUTION

PRECAUCIÓN

PRÉCAUTION

BQC-XVZ9000/1

Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit

There is a potential hazard of glass particles if the lamp ruptures. In case of

lamp rupture, contact your nearest Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or

Service Centre for a replacement.

See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 47.

Cautions 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 lens and

part of filter must be cleaned more often than usual. As long as the projector

is properly maintained in this manner, use in these environments will not reduce

the overall operation life. Please note that all internal cleaning must be

performed by a Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or Service Centre.

•Do not expose the projector to extreme heat or cold.

Operating temperature: +5°C to 35°C

Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C

Notes on Operation

•The exhaust ventilative hole, the lamp cage cover and adjacent areas may

get extremely hot during projector operation. To prevent injury, do not touch

these areas until they have sufficiently cooled down.

•Allow at least 30 cm of space between the exhaust ventilative hole and the

nearest wall or obstruction.

•If the cooling fan becomes obstructed, a protection device will automatically

turn off the projector lamp. This does not indicate a malfunction. Remove

the projector power cord from the wall outlet and wait at least 10 minutes.

Then turn on the power by plugging the power cord back in. This will return

the projector to the normal operating condition.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

BEFORE REMOVING THE SCREW, DISCONNECT

POWER CORD. HOT SURFACE INSIDE.

ALLOW 1 HOUR TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING

THE LAMP. REPLACE WITH SAME SHARP LAMP

UNIT TYPE BQC-XVZ9000/1 ONLY.

UV RADIATION : CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.

TURN OFF LAMP BEFORE SERVICING.

MEDIUM PRESSURE LAMP : RISK OF EXPLOSION.

POTENTIAL HAZARD OF GLASS PARTICLES IF

LAMP HAS RUPTURED. HANDLE WITH CARE.

SEE OPERATION MANUAL.

REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE.

USER SERVICE SCREWS

VIS POUR ENTRETIEN PAR L’UTILISATEUR

PRECAUTIONS A OBSERVER LORS DU

DEBRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION AVANT DE RETIRER LES VIS.

L’INTERIEUR DU BOITIER ETANT EXTREMEMENT CHAUD, ATTENDRE 1 HEURE

AVANT DE PROCEDER AU REMPLACEMENT DE LA LAMPE.

NE REMPLACER QUE PAR UNE LAMPE SHARP DE TYPE BQC-XVZ9000/1.

RAYONS ULTRAVIOLETS : PEUVENT ENDOMMAGER LES YEUX.

ETEINDRE LA LAMPE AVANT DE PROCEDER A L’ENTRETIEN.

LAMPE A MOYENNE PRESSION : RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. DANGER POTENTIEL

DE PARTICULES DE VERRE EN CAS D’ECLATEMENT DE LA LAMPE.

A MANIPULER AVEC PRECAUTION, SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI.

CAUTION

This label is pasted the side of the projector.

Important

Information

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Temperature Monitor Function

If the projector starts to overheat due to setup problems or a dirty air filter,

“TEMP.” and “ ” will flash in the lower-left corner of the picture. If the

temperature continues to rise, the lamp will turn off, the TEMPERATURE

WARNING indicator on the projector will flash, and after a 90-second cooling-

off period the power will shut off. Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators” on

page 45, for details.

•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.

Lamp Monitor Function

When the projector is turned on after the lamp has been used for 1,900 hours,

“LAMP” and “” will flash in the lower-left corner of the picture to advise you

to replace the lamp. See page 47 for lamp replacement. If the lamp has been

used for 2,000 hours, the projector power will automatically turn off and the

projector will enter standby mode. Refer to “Lamp/Maintenance Indicators”

on page 45, for details.

Using the Terminal Cover

•When ceiling-mounting the projector, attach the terminal cover (supplied)

to hide the connecting cables.

•Use the terminal cover to hide the connecting cables when the projector is

used on a desktop or high mounted.

1Install the terminal cover using the two attached clips.

2Attach the terminal cover by aligning with the tab on the projector.

PUSH

Important

Information

Outstanding Features

1. Wide DMD™*1 (Digital Micromirror Device) Chip

The DMD Chip allows for a higher contrast image. Also, as it has an aspect ratio of 16:9, it is possible to

view, in the best possible picture frame, software recorded on 16:9 from DVD or DTV.

*1Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

2. Full 720P Resolution

The high resolution panel of 921,600 pixels (1280 × 720 dots) allows for viewing high image quality just as

the original as well as HDTV 720P signals.

3. Low Fan Noise

A new optical engine has been developed for this product resulting in minimized fan noise for undisturbed

viewing.

4. For Use with DTV*2

Allows projection of DTV images and 16:9 wide-screen images when connected to a DTV decoder or

similar video systems.

*2DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United States.

5. New Progressive Mode and Film Mode

Optimizes the image by converting the interlaced signal to the progressive. Useful for displaying slow-

moving images or still images. Three modes are available.

6. Advanced Video Circuitry

Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross colour noise.

7. Easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI)

A multi-colour, icon-based menu system allows for simple image adjustments.

8. Colour Temperature Adjustment

The function can be used to adjust the colour temperature to suit the type of image input to the projector.

9. Gamma Correction Function

The gamma value setting can be adjusted according to the input source for optimal image contrast.

10. Brightness Switchover Function

Function with toggle switch to control the quantity of projected light. Select “NORMAL” or “BRIGHT” to

decrease or increase brightness, power consumption and fan noise.

11. Component Video Input

Utilizes a component video input signal (Y, CB, CR). The video signal is input as separate components to

provide superior colour and image quality.

12. Direct Computer Compatibility

A multi-scan RGB input accepts signals from VGA (640 dots × 480 lines) to SXGA (1,280 dots × 1,024

lines) and Macintosh (from 13" to 21") without the need for any additional hardware.

Important

Information

How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals of SharpVision Manager

PDF operation manuals of supplied GAMMA control software “SharpVision Manager” in several languages are

included in the CD-ROM. 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 download it from the Internet (http://

www.adobe.com) or install it from the CD-ROM.

To Install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM

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

For Windows:

1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

3Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive.

4Double click on the “acrobat” folder.

5Double click on the “windows” folder.

6Double click on the desired installation programme

and follow the instructions on the screen.

For Macintosh:

1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2Double click on the “CD-ROM” icon.

3Double click on the “acrobat” folder.

4Double click on the “mac” folder.

5Double click on the desired installation programme

and follow the instructions on the screen.

For Windows:

1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

3Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive.

4Double click on the “MANUALS” folder.

5Double click on the “SVM_E” folder.

6Double click on the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

7Double click on the “SVM_EE” pdf file to access

the SharpVision Manager manual.

For Macintosh:

1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2Double click on the “CD-ROM” icon.

3Double click on the “MANUALS” folder.

4Double click on the “SVM_E” folder.

5Double click on the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

6Double click on the “SVM_EE” pdf file to access

the SharpVision Manager manual.

•If the desired PDF file cannot be opened by double clicking the mouse, start Acrobat Reader first, then specify the desired

file using the “File”, “Open” menu.

•See the “readme.txt” file on the CD-ROM for important information on the CD-ROM not included in this operation manual.

Important

Information

Contents

Important Information

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................... 3

Outstanding Features ............................. 6

How to Access the PDF Operation

Manuals ............................................... 7

Contents................................................... 8

Part Names .............................................. 9

Supplied Accessories ............................. 12

Connections ............................................ 13

Power Supply ............................................ 13

Connecting to Video Equipment ............... 13

Connecting to a Computer ........................ 15

Operating the Remote Control .................. 16

Using as a Wired Remote Control ............. 16

Power ON/OFF .......................................... 17

Zooming and Focusing ............................. 17

Setting Up the Screen ............................. 18

Using the Adjustment Feet ........................ 18

Using the Lens Shift .................................. 18

Keystone Correction .................................. 19

Adjusting the Projection Distance ............. 20

Image Projection ..................................... 22

Rear Projection .......................................... 22

Projection Using a Mirror ........................... 22

Ceiling-mount Projection ........................... 22

Setup &

Connections

Operation Buttons

Setup & Connections Operation Buttons Basic Operation Maintenance &

Troubleshooting Appendix

Using the Operation Buttons ................. 23

Selecting the Input Signal Source ............. 23

Adjusting the Picture Aspect Ratio............ 23

Gamma Correction Function ..................... 25

Basic Operation

Using the GUI (Graphical User

Interface) Menu Screen...................... 26

Basic Operations ....................................... 26

Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

Lamp/Maintenance Indicators ................ 45

Lamp Maintenance .................................. 46

Confirming the Lamp Usage Time ............ 46

Replacing the Lamp .................................. 47

Cleaning the Air Filters ........................... 49

Using the Kensington Lock ....................... 49

Troubleshooting ...................................... 50

Appendix

Connecting Pin Assignments ................ 51

(RS-232C) Specifications and

Command Settings ............................ 52

Wired Remote Control Terminal

Specifications ..................................... 55

Computer Compatibility Chart ............... 56

Dimensions .............................................. 57

Specifications .......................................... 58

Glossary ................................................... 59

Index ......................................................... 60

Menu Bars ................................................. 27

Adjusting the Picture ................................. 29

Adjusting the Computer Images

(RGB menu only) ................................. 32

Reducing Image Noise

(VIDEO menu only) .............................. 36

Turning On/Off the On-screen Display ...... 37

Setting the Video Signal

(VIDEO menu only) .............................. 37

Theatre Mode Functions ............................ 38

Selecting a Background Image ................. 39

Subtitle Setting .......................................... 40

Selecting the Economy Mode ................... 41

Selecting the Transmission Speed

(RS-232C) ............................................ 42

Reversing/Inverting Projected Images ...... 43

Selecting the On-screen Display

Language ............................................ 43

Displaying the Adjustment Settings .......... 44

Important

Information

Part Names

Front and Top View

Focus ring

Remote control sensor

POWER indicator

4Intake ventilative hole

LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator

TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator

ADJUSTMENT buttons

(∂/ƒ/ß/©)

UNDO button

ENTER button

MENU button

RESIZE button

INPUT button

POWER buttons

(ON/OFF)

Adjuster

Zoom knob

Adjuster

12 Lens cap

Lens shift dial

Side and Rear View

Projector

Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained.

Important

Information

Part Names

Projector

Numbers next to the part names refer to the main pages in this manual where the topic is explained.

Side and Rear View

Intake ventilative hole

Exhaust ventilative hole

Remote control sensor

AC socket

DC 12 V 200 mA

OUTPUT terminal

Intake ventilative hole

INPUT 5 COMPUTER-RGB port

(15-pin Mini D-sub) INPUT 1 COMPONENT/

RGB terminals (RCA)

INPUT 2 COMPONENT/

RGB terminals (RCA)

Wired remote

control jack

VIDEO INPUT 4 terminal (RCA)

S-VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal

(4-pin Mini DIN)

DC 12V OUTPUT

RS-232C port

(9-pin D-sub)

Important

Information

Part Names

Remote Control

Front View Top View

Remote control signal transmitter

Wired remote control jack

• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.

• Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries.

• There are operations that can only be carried out by remote control. Handle the remote control carefully.

BACKLIGHT button

26 26

23 23

POWER buttons (ON/OFF)

ENTER button

UNDO button

INPUT 1 button

INPUT 2 button

INPUT 4 button

THEATRE MODE button RESIZE button

CLR TEMP buttons

MENU button

ADJUSTMENT buttons

(∂/ƒ/ß/©)

INPUT 3 button

INPUT 5 button

AUTO SYNC button

GAMMA button

KEYSTONE button

Inserting the batteries

Pull down the tab on the

battery cover and

remove the cover

towards the direction of

the arrow.

2Insert two AA size

batteries, making sure

the polarities match the

ⴐ and ⴑ marks inside

the battery compartment.

Insert the lower tab of

the battery cover into

the opening, and press

the cover until it clicks

in place.

Battery cover

Battery

compartment

Battery

cover

Important

Information

Supplied Accessories

Remote control Two AA size batteries

Two projector operation manuals

SharpVision Manager operation manual

Power cord

(For Europe except

U.K.)

(For U.K., Hong Kong

and Singapore)

•The configuration of wall outlets differs from country to country.

Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your

country.

For Europe only

Computer RGB

cable

21 pin RCA

conversion adaptor

•The RGB cable and 21 pin conversion adaptor are only

supplied with European models.

Terminal cover Lens cap CD-ROM

(SharpVision Manager)

Video cable

Setup & Connections

Power Supply

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the back of the projector.

Connections

Power cord

CAUTION

• Make sure the power cord is firmly connected into the AC socket.

• The configuration of wall outlets differs from country to country. Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your country.

• The projector will enter the stand-by mode after turning the power off and then re-plugging the power cord into the AC socket. However,

if you turned off the power by disconnecting the power cord or because of a power failure, the projector will automatically turn on without

pressing the POWER ON button.

1Connect one end of the S-video cable (commercially

available) to the INPUT 3 S-VIDEO terminal, or one end

of the video cable to the INPUT 4 VIDEO terminal on

the projector.

2Connect the other end of the S-video cable or the video

cable to the S-video output or Video output terminal of

the video source.

The S-video input terminal uses a video signal system where

the picture is separated into a colour and luminance signal

to realise a higher-quality image.

• For higher quality video, you may use the S-video input terminal on the

projector. S-video cable is commercially available.

• If your video equipment does not have an S-video output terminal, use

the composite video output terminal.

Connecting a video source (VCR, laser disc player, DVD player or DTV decoder) using the INPUT 3

S-VIDEO and INPUT 4 VIDEO terminals

You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, DTV* decoder and other video equipment.

* DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United States.

CAUTION

• Make sure to turn both the projector and the video equipment off, before connecting.

• As this projector is not equipped with audio input terminals, commercially available audio equipment or your own equipment (such as

speakers or amplifiers) should be used.

Connecting to Video Equipment

Setup & Connections

2 To S-video output terminal

2 To video output terminal

Projector

VCR,

Laser disc player,

DVD player or

DTV decoder

Connecting to Video Equipment

2To component output

terminals

Component cable

(commercially available)

DVD player

DTV decoder

1Connect each RCA connector of a component cable to the corresponding

RCA INPUT 1 or 2 terminals on the projector.

2Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding terminals on a DVD

player or DTV decoder.

When connecting this projector to a DVD player or DTV decoder, select

“Component” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page 31.)

CAUTION

•Make sure to turn both the projector and the video equipment off, before

connecting.

S-video cable (commercially available)

Video cable

Projector

* The (HD/C sync) and (VD) terminals may be used depending on the specifications of the DTV decoder connected to this

projector. Please refer to the operation manual of the DTV decoder for details.

Connecting a video source (DVD player or DTV decoder) using the RCA INPUT 1 or 2 terminals

Connecting to a DTV decoder with analog RGB output

1Connect each RCA connector to the corresponding RCA INPUT 1 or 2 terminals on the projector.

2Connect the other end of cable to the corresponding terminals on a DTV decoder.

When connecting this projector to analog RGB output of the DTV decoder, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI

menu. (See page 31).

2To analog RGB

output terminals DTV decoder

Projector

1D-sub/5BNC cable

(Commercially available)

Five RCA-BNC adaptors (Commercially available)

CAUTION

•Make sure to turn both the projector and the video equipment off,

before connecting.

Setup & Connections

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full colour computer images.

Connecting to a computer using the INPUT 5 COMPUTER-RGB port

1Connect one end of the COMPUTER-RGB cable to the INPUT 5 COMPUTER-RGB port on the projector.

2Connect the other end of the corresponding port on a computer.

CAUTION

•Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector

on first. The computer should always be turned on last.

When connecting this projector to a computer, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page

31)

Connecting other compatible computers

When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) or

Macintosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information.

When connecting this projector to a computer, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page

31)

•Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the computer, or both.

Connecting RS-232C port

When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross

type, commercially available), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the

projector. See page 52, 53 and 54 for details.

Connect an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, commercially available) to the serial port on the computer.

CAUTION

•Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.

•Please read the computer’s operation manual carefully.

•Refer to “Computer Compatibility Chart” on page 56 for a list of computer signals compatible with the projector. Use with computer

signals other than those listed may cause some of the functions not to work.

•The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer port is not correctly set up. Please refer to the operation manual of the computer for

details.

•The arrows (→, ↔) in the configuration above indicate the direction of the signals.

•A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or

Service Centre.

RS-232C cable (null modem, cross

type, commercially available)

Computer-RGB cable

Setup & Connections

Operating the Remote Control

The remote control can be used to control the projec-

tor within the range shown on the left.

• The signal from the remote control can be reflected off a

screen for easy operation. However, the effective distance

of the signal may differ due to the screen material.

Remote Control

45˚

7 m

30˚

45˚

30˚

Using the remote control in a dark

room

The backlights of the operation buttons can be turned

on for five seconds and off by pressing BACKLIGHT.

If you want to turn off the backlights while they are on,

press BACKLIGHT again.

BACKLIGHT button

Using as a Wired Remote Control

When the remote control cannot be used due to the

range or positioning of the projector (rear projection,

etc.), connect a 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable

(commercially available) from the wired remote control

jack on the top of the remote control to the Wired remote

control jack on the back of the projector.

3.5 mm stereo minijack cable

(commercially available)

Setup & Connections

Power ON/OFF

Press POWER ON.

•The flashing blue LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator

shows that the lamp is warming up. Wait until the

indicator stops flashing before operating the projector.

•If the power is turned off and then immediately turned

on again, it may take a short while before the lamp

turns on.

•After the projector is unpacked and turned on for the first

time, a slight odour may be emitted from the exhaust

ventilative hole. This odour will soon disappear with use.

When the power is on, the LAMP REPLACEMENT

indicator lights, indicating the status of the lamp.

Blue: Lamp is ready.

Flashing blue: Warming up.

Red: Change the lamp.

Press POWER OFF.

Press POWER OFF again while the message is

displayed.

•If you accidentally pressed POWER OFF and do not want

to turn off the power, wait until the message disappears.

•When POWER OFF is pressed twice, the POWER indicator

will light up red and the cooling fan will run for about 90

seconds. The projector will then enter standby mode.

•Wait until the cooling fan stops running before disconnecting

the power cord.

•The power can be turned on again by pressing POWER

ON. When the power is turned on, the POWER indicator

and the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicators light blue.

TEMP. LAMP POWER

POWER

buttons

Projector

Remote control

Maintenance indicator

Zooming and Focusing

The picture can be zoomed in or out, and focused by the Zoom knob and the Focus ring.

1Slide the Zoom knob. The image can be

adjusted to the desired size within the zoom

range.

2Rotate the Focus ring until the image on the

screen becomes clear.

Setup & Connections

Using the Adjustment Feet

Setting Up the Screen

You can adjust the height of the image by raising the projector with

the foot releases.

1Press the foot releases and lift the projector to the desired angle.

2Remove your hands from the foot releases. Once the adjustment

feet have locked in position, release the projector.

3If the screen is at an angle, the adjusters can be used to adjust

the angle of the image.

Returning the projector to its original position

While holding the projector, press the foot releases and slowly lower

the projector to its original position.

CAUTION

•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 feet and the

projector.

•The projector is adjustable up to approximately 5° from the standard position.

•When the height of the projector is adjusted, the image may become distorted (keystoned), depending on the relative

positions of the projector and the screen. See page 19 for details on the keystone correction.

The picture can be adjusted within the shift range of the lens by rotating the lens shift dial on the top of the

projector using your finger.

Using the Lens Shift

Lens shift dial

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Projector Projected Image

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Sharp XV-Z9000E User manual

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Model: XV-Z9000E

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