Sharp DT-300 User Manual

DT-300SHARP CORPORATIONPrinted in JapanImprimé au JaponImpreso en JapónImpresso no JapãoTINS-B006WJZZ03P11-JWMPrinted on 100% post-consumer recycled p

Introduction-9Projector (Rear View)171662Intake ventilative holeAC socketIntake ventilative hole6218INPUT 2/DIGITAL INPUTterminalINPUT 1 COMPONENTterm

-10Remote Control (Front View)Part NamesRemote Control (Top View)FREEZE button323150523939383931313131354735STANDBY buttonENTER button33KEYSTONE butto

Introduction-11Operating the Remote Control The remote control can be used to control the projectorwithin the ranges shown in the illustration.Note•

-12AccessoriesPower cordQACCDA007WJPZRemote controlRRMCGA218WJSATwo AA size batteries Video cableQCNWGA001WJZZOperation manualTINS-B006WJZZLens capCCA

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-14Connecting the Projector to Other DevicesBefore ConnectingNote• Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC ou

Connections and Setup-15Connecting to Video EquipmentS-video cable (commercially available)To S-video output terminalTo INPUT 3 terminalVCR or other v

To INPUT 4 terminalVCR or other video equipmentTo video output terminalComposite video cableConnecting to VideoEquipment Using aComposite Video Cable(

Setup and Connections-17Connecting to a DVD Player and DTV DecoderTo analog componentoutput terminalTo INPUT 1 terminalsDVD player orDTV decoderCompon

-183 RCA to 15-pinD-sub cableType: AN-C3CP(9'10" (3.0 m))DVI to 15-pinD-sub adaptorType: AN-A1DV(7.9" (20 cm))OptionalaccessoriesConnec

Introduction-1Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration

Setup and ConnectionsOptionalaccessoryDVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptorType: AN-A1DV (7.9" (20 cm))Connecting to RGBVideo Equipment Usingthe DVI to 15-

-20OptionalaccessoryDVI cableType: AN-C3DV(9'10'' (3.0 m))To DIGITAL INPUT terminalDIGITAL INPUT TYPE switchDVD player orDTV decoderTo

Connections and Setup-21Connecting to a ComputerOptionalaccessoryDVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptorType: AN-A1DV (7.9" (20 cm))Connecting to a ComputerU

-22Connecting to a com-puter with DIGITALRGB output Terminal(DIGITAL INPUT)1 Slide the “DIGITAL INPUTTYPE” switch on the back ter-minal board to “PC”.

Connections and Setup-23123Setup Caution• Do not hold the lens when lifting, lower-ing or rotating the projector.•When lowering the projector, be care

SetupRemoving the SwivelStand1 Lift the projector (2) with press-ing the removing-stand buttonon the back of the projector (1).12Removing-stand button

Connections and Setup-25Focusing and ZoomingThe picture can be focused and zoomed in orout by using the Focus ring and the Zoomknob.1 Rotate the Focus

-26Adjusting the Projection DistanceSetup• Refer to pages 33 and 34 about the function of Keystone correction and placement of projector using thecorr

Connections and Setup-2790°90°90°90°Upper and Lower Lens Shift Position• This projector is equipped with a lens shift function that lets you adjust th

-28Rear Projection Place a translucent screen between the projector and the au-dience. Use the projector’s menu screen to reverse the projected im-a

-2WARNING:The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters the standby mode.During normal operation,

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-30Image Projection-30TEMP. LAMP POWERLAMP indicatorPOWER indicatorON buttonINPUT buttonON buttonINPUT buttonsBasic ProcedureConnect the required exte

Basic Operation-313 Press , , , or on the remote control or onthe projector to select the IN-PUT mode.•After pressing once on the projector,u

-32-32Turning the Power off1 Press on the remote con-trol or on the projector,then press or againwhile the confirmation messageis displayed, to

Basic Operation-33Horizontal Keystone CorrectionVertical Keystone CorrectionKEYSTONE button", ',\, |buttonsKEYSTONE button", ',\,

-34Placement of the Pro-jected Image Using theKeystone CorrectionPlace the projector at a distance from thescreen that allows images to be projected o

-35Basic OperationFreezing a MovingImageYou can instantly freeze a moving image withthe remote control.1 Press .• The projected image is frozen.2 Pre

-36768 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576480I480P576I576PNTSCPALSECAMVGASVGAXGA768 ⳯ 576 1024 ⳯ 576480P––720P––1024 ⳯ 5761024 ⳯ 5761024 ⳯ 576SIDE BAR STRETCHCINEMAZOOMS

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Using the Menu ScreenThe menu screens allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings.The menu can be operated to achieve two functions,

Introduction-3ContentsIntroductionContents... 3IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...

-39Adjustments and SettingsSelect the menu icon.Menu icon Menu screenPictureFine SyncOptionsLanguagePRJ Mode2 Press \\\\\ or ||||| to display the othe

Menu Selections(Settings)1 Press .• The menu screen is displayed.Note• The “Picture” menu screen for theselected input mode is displayed.2 Press \\\\

-41Adjustments and Settings3 Press """"" or ''''' to select theitem you want to set.Note• Press to

-42Menu Bar ItemsLanguage ( )EnglishDeutschEspañolNederlandsFrançaisItalianoSvenskaPortuguêsFrontCeilingⳭFrontRearCeilingⳭRearPicture ( )Tint

-43Adjustments and SettingsLamp Timer (Life)Picture ( )Tint Ⳮ30ⳮ30Ⳮ30ⳮ30Color Ⳮ30ⳮ30SharpContrast Ⳮ30ⳮ30Bright Ⳮ30ⳮ30Red Ⳮ30ⳮ30Blue Ⳮ30ⳮ30Reset550

-44You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences with the following picture set-tings.Adjusting the PictureAdjusting Image Prefer-encesNo

-45Adjustments and SettingsAdjusting the ColorTemperatureThis function allows for selecting the desiredcolor temperature. With the lower value se-lect

-46Gamma CorrectionFunctionGamma is an image quality enhancementfunction.Four gamma settings are available to allow fordifferences in the brightness o

-47Adjustments and SettingsSettings of all items in “Picture” can bestored for the respective input modes.The stored settings can be selected inany in

-48Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV ImagesUse the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering inportions of

-41. Read InstructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated.2. Retain InstructionsThe safety and oper

-49Adjustments and SettingsOn-screen DisplaySpecial Modes Adjust-mentOrdinarily, the type of input signal is detectedand the correct resolution mode i

On-screen Display-50Adjusting the Computer and DVD/DTV ImagesAUTO SYNC buttonOn-screen Display (ON) (OFF)Selected ItemDescriptionAuto Sync adjustment

-51Adjustments and Settings (ON) (OFF)Checking the Lamp LifeStatusYou can confirm the cumulative lamp usagetime and the remaining lamp life (percentag

-52Using the “Options” Menu-52Selecting the SignalTypeThis function allows you to select the inputsignal type Component or RGB for INPUT 2.Select “Sig

-53Adjustments and SettingsSelecting aBackground ImageThis function allows you to select the imagedisplayed when no signal is being sent to theproject

-54-54Using the “Options” MenuSelecting the MenuScreen PositionThis function allows you to select the desiredposition of the menu screen.Select “Menu

-55Adjustments and SettingsSelecting the MenuColorThis function allows you to select the color ofthe menu screen.Select “Menu Color” in the “Options”m

-56-56Reversing/Inverting Projected ImagesThis projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse orinvert the proj

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-58Maintenance Indicators The warning lights on the projector indicate problems inside the projector. If a problem occurs, either the temperature wa

Introduction-518. Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowin

Appendix-59Regarding the LampInfo• If the temperature warning indicator illuminates, and the projector enters the standby mode, follow the pos-sible s

-60LampunitBQC-XVZ200++1Removing and Install-ing the Lamp Unit Caution• Be sure to remove the lamp unit by the handle.Do not touch the glass surface o

Appendix-616 Insert the new lamp unit.• Press the lamp unit firmly into the lampunit compartment. Fasten the secur-ing screws.7 Attach the lamp unit c

Cleaning the Ventilative Holes• This projector is equipped withventilative holes to ensure the opti-mal operating condition of the projec-tor.• Period

Appendix-63Check• Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.• Selected input is wrong. (See page 31.)• Cables incorrectly connected to

-64Connecting Pin AssignmentsDVI-I (INPUT 2 / DIGITAL INPUT) port : 29 pin connector• DVI Digital INPUTPin No. Signal Pin No. Signal1 T.M.D.S data 2–

Appendix-65Computer Compatibility ChartNote• This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD)mode. S

-66This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptabletolerances which may result in inactive dots on the picturescreen. This will not affect the pic

Appendix-6712 7/8 (327)6 9/16 (153.8)4 5/8 (118)14 1/2 (368)Front ViewBottom ViewSide ViewTop ViewSide ViewRear ViewDimensionsUnits: inches (mm)DT-300

-68GlossaryAspect RatioWidth and height ratio of an image. The normalaspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3.There are also wide images with

-6IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSBe sure to read the following safeguards when setting upyour projector.Caution concerning the lamp unit There is a potential ha

Appendix-69IndexAAC socket ... 14Adjusting the Picture ...

-70CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTYSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”),when

Appendix-71LIMITED WARRANTYConsumer Electronics ProductsCongratulations on your purchase!Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called Sharp )

-72MemoDT-300_E_p67_72.p65 03.10.29, 2:49 PMPage 72 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC

Introduction-7The power indicatorilluminates green.In this page, connection of the projector and the video equipment is explained as an examplefor the

-8Projector (Front and Top View)Part NamesNumbers in refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained.305858POWER indic