Sharp PG-M25X Owner's Manual Page 1

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIAPROJECTORMODELPG-M25XOPERATION MANUALIntroductionSetup and ConnectionsBasic OperationEasy to Use FunctionsAppendixPG-M25X#E#Hyo1.p65

-6Network Settings ... 69Setting Up a Projector Name ...69Setting the IP A

Lamp Usage TimeUsing an RGB monitor loop-out adaptor (sold separately) and an RGB cable (commerciallyavailable), be sure to set to “ Yes (Y Cable)” wh

Easy to Use Functions-97Displaying the Break Timer"On-screen DisplayDisplaying and Settingthe Break TimerSelect “Break Timer” from the “Options(2

-98Reversing/Inverting Projected ImagesThis projector is equipped with a reserve/invert image function that allows you to reverse orinvert the project

Easy to Use Functions-99Locking the Operation Buttons on the ProjectorThis function can be used to lock the use of certain operation buttons on the pr

-100-100Setting up a PasswordA password can be set by the user to prevent adjustments to certain settings on the “Options(2)” menu. Using a password t

Easy to Use Functions-101Changing the PasswordSelect “Password” in the “Options (2)”menu on the menu screen➝For operating the menu screen, seepages 50

-102Setting the Anti-TheftSetting the anti-theft function will disable any projection of images even if signals are sent tothe projector. A keycode is

Easy to Use Functions-1032 Enter the remaining 3 digits inthe same way as above andpress.3 Re-enter the same key code inReconfirm and press .Note• The

-104Setting the Anti-Theft (cont.)Changing the Keycode• When “Anti-Theft” is selected and a pass-word has been entered, the password inputbox is disp

Easy to Use Functions-105Initializing the SettingsThis function allows you to initialize the settings you have made in the projector.Returning to theD

Introduction-7Wireless LAN PC Card Specification ... 120Usable Cards and Their Capacity ... 121Dimensions ...

-106This function can be used to display all the adjusted settings as a list on the screen.Displaying the Adjustment SettingsOverview of ALL MenuSetti

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Carrying the ProjectorHow to Use theCarrying CaseWhen transporting the projector, make sureto retract the antenna, cover the lens with thelens cap, an

Appendix-109Cleaning the lens Use a commercially available blower or lenscleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses)for cleaning the lens. Do not

-110Maintenance IndicatorsInfo• If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator illuminates, and the power turns off, follow the above possiblesolutions and then

Appendix-111Lamp It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced after approximately 1,900 cumulativehours of use or when you notice a

POWER buttonRegarding the Lamp (cont.)Removing and Install-ing the Lamp UnitInfo• Be sure to remove the lamp unit by thehandle. Be sure not to touch t

Appendix-113AC socketPOWER buttonAdjustment buttons("|"|"|"|"|)ENTER buttonUser service screw4 Loosen the lamp unit.• Remove

-114124317••••••••• ~ ••••••••••••• ~ •••••••• ~ ••••2418 23C321916C1C2C4C587• DVI Digital INPUTPin No. Signal Pin No. Signal1 T.M.D.S data 2– 16 Hot

Appendix-115Computer Compatibility Chart* Temporary noise may be visible with vertical frequencies above 100Hz if OSD functions are activated.Note• T

-81. Read InstructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated.2. Retain InstructionsThe safety and oper

-116TroubleshootingCheck• Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.• Power to the external connected devices is off.• The selected inp

Appendix-117CheckProblem PageThe power cannot beturned on or off usingthe POWER button onthe projector.The screen turns greenwhen using the INPUT 1com

-118For SHARP AssistanceIf you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the“Troubleshooting” section on page

Appendix-119SpecificationsDigital Multimedia ProjectorPG-M25XNTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL 60/SECAM/DTV480I/DTV480P/DTV720P/DTV1080ISingle C

-120Wireless LAN PC Card SpecificationProduct Name 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PC CardModel Number AN-WC11BHost Interface PCMCIA TYPE IIDimensions 4 1⁄2"

Appendix-121Usable Cards and Their Capacity1. JPEG images that are DCF compliant *1and are stored in a memory card such as thosefrom a digital camera,

-122Side View Side ViewTop ViewRear ViewFront ViewBottom View1113/16(303)11/2(38.7)271/16(687)13/8(34.2)31/4(82.9)3(76)105/16(261.5)41/8(104)31/8(80)5

Appendix-123GlossaryAdvanced intelligent compressionHigh quality resizing of lower and higher resolu-tion images to fit the projector’s native resolut

-124Smart StretchProjects the image fully in a 16:9 screen by en-larging only the surrounding areas while keepingthe aspect ratio in the middle part o

Appendix-125Index2D Progressive ... 603D Progressive ...

Introduction-918. Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowin

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-10INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTSIMPORTANTREAD BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT• You have acquired a product that includes software licensed to SHARP Corporatio

Introduction-11Be sure to read the following safeguards when setting upyour projector.Caution concerning the lamp unit Potential hazard of glassparti

-12Other connected equipment When connecting a computer or other audio-visual equipment to the projector, make theconnections AFTER turning off the p

Introduction-13How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals(Windows, Macintosh)PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so th

-14Projector (Front and Top View)Part NamesNumbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.1101101103438505

Introduction-1547483130273026111527Projector (Side View)Exhaust ventAC socketKensington SecurityStandard connectorUsing the Kensington Lock•This proje

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen

-16GyroRemotePart Names (cont.)Gyration U.S. Patents5698784, 5825350, 5898421WIRE R/C JACK424454354142403548493842404844Bottom48FrontRearFunction 1 /

Introduction-17Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please follow the precautions below.Tapes forremoving thebatteriesIns

-18GyroRemote FeaturesThis projector uses the GyroRemote technology, that allows for the following features when compared toordinary infrared remote c

Introduction-19Calibrating theGyroRemoteIf there are any extreme temperature changeswhen the GyroRemote is being used or afterbatteries have been repl

-20NoteAccessoriesGyroRemote(1) For U.S., Canada, etc.RRMCG1631CESA(2) For Europe, Australia, Oceania and AsiaRRMCG1653CESAFour R03 batteries(“AAA” si

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Up DownFoot releasesAdjustment feetSetupUsing the AdjustmentFeetThe height of the projector can be adjustedusing the adjustment feet when the surfaceo

Setup and Connections-2390°90°Example of Standard SetupSetting up the ScreenPosition the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and

-24Setup (cont.)Screen Size and Projection Distance90°HScreenBase line:Horizontal line passing throughthe lens center.Lens centerL:Projection distance

Setup and Connections-25When using the default setting.▼On-screen DisplayProjecting a Reversed/Inverted ImageProjection from behind the screen Place

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Connecting the Projector to Other DevicesBefore ConnectingNote• Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and the devices to be connec

Setup and Connections-271DVI to 15-pin D-sub cableConnecting the Projector to a ComputerConnecting to a ComputerUsing the DVI to 15-pinD-sub Cable1 Co

-281DVI cable(sold separately)Connecting the Projector to Other Devices (cont.)Connecting to aComputer Using a DVICable (Sold Separately)This projecto

Setup and Connections-291DVI to 15-pinD-sub adaptor(sold separately)Connecting to Video EquipmentConnecting toComponent VideoEquipmentUse a 3 RCA to 1

1S-VIDEO cable (commercially available)Connecting to VideoEquipment Using anS-VIDEO, a CompositeVideo or an Audio CableUsing an S-VIDEO, video, or aud

Setup and Connections-31Installing / Removing the PC CardRemove the cardfrom the slot andstore it in a safeplace. If the Ejectbutton is out, pressit o

To RGB output portConnecting to a MonitorWatching Images onBoth the Projector anda MonitorYou can display computer images on both theprojector and a s

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Image ProjectionBasic ProcedureConnect the required external equipment to theprojector before operating the following procedures.Details are found in

Basic Operation-35"On-screen Display (Example)UsingAnalog RGBUsingComponentINPUT 2 ModeINPUT 3 Mode4 Press and select the inputmode.• Each press

The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian,Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese and Korean. Caref

Image Projection (cont.)6 Press on the projector totemporarily turn off the pictureand sound.Note• Pressing again will turn the pic-ture and the sou

Basic Operation-37ZoominZoom outSelecting the On-screenDisplay Language• The on-screen display language of the pro-jector can be set to English, Germa

Correcting the Trapezoidal Distortion (Keystone Correction)Correcting the Trap-ezoidal DistortionThis function allows for Keystone (On-screenTrapezoid

Basic Operation-393 Press .Note• You can use the same settings usedin NORMAL mode 4:3 for 16:9.• Straight lines or the edges of imagesmay appear jagge

-40Using the GyroRemoteBefore Using theGyroRemoteMake sure that the antenna on the projectoris fully extended before operating the projectorwith the G

Basic Operation-41Function AssignThe Button Assign function on theGyroRemote, consists of 5 items (1/5 to 5/5)and within each, there are 4 function bu

Using the GyroRemote (cont.)GyroRemote ChannelSettingThe GyroRemote uses radio signals, whichcan receive interference under certainconditions. To avoi

Basic Operation-433 Press on the GyroRemoteyou want to register.• The LED indicator on the GyroRemotelights up.• “Register” is displayed at the botto

Using the Presentation ToolsThe GyroRemote is equipped with the following presentation tools. These are very usefulwhen emphasizing a main point durin

Basic Operation-45Using the Stamp Func-tionUsing the GyroRemoteFor details see page 40.1 Press on the GyroRemoteand then select “Button Assign1/5”.•

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

Using the Line FunctionUsing the GyroRemote, you can draw on thescreen various shapes such as squares, ovals,horizontal, vertical, perpendicular and f

Basic Operation-47SuppliedaccessoryUSB cableUSB portNotebook computerUSB cableUsing the Wireless Presentation Function of the GyroRemoteThe remote con

Using as a WirelessMouse1 Move the GyroRemote whileholding down . The LEDindicator is lit.2 Press or . It functionsthe same as the buttons of amouse

Basic Operation-49Turning Off theGyroRemoteMake sure to turn off the GyroRemote toprevent any unwanted operations, when notusing the projector. This a

This projector has three sets of menu screens that allow you to adjust the image and variousprojector settings.You can operate the menus from the proj

Basic Operation-512 Press or to select themenu you want to adjust.Note• For details on the menus, see thetree charts on pages 56 and 58.• When usin

Sub menuMENU buttonAdjustment buttons("'\ |"'\ |"'\ |"'\ |"'\ |)ENTER button▼ Menu ScreenMenu Select

Basic Operation-534 Press .• The cursor shifts to the sub menu.5 Press or to selectthe setting of the itemdisplayed in the sub menu.6 Press .• The

123On-screen menu for INPUT 1 modeMENU buttonGYRO ACTIVEbuttonGYRO ACTIVEbutton(Rear)Menu Bar(Main Menu)-54Using the Menu Screen (cont.)Using the Gyro

Basic OperationMENU buttonGYRO ACTIVEbuttonUsing the GyroRemoteto Navigate the On-screen Menu (Settings)1 Press .• The menu screen is displayed.Note•

-2WARNING:The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. Duringnormal operation, when turn

-56+30-30+30-30+30-30+30-30+30-30+30-30+30-30+3-3+150–150+150–150+30–30+60–6012••712••7123••7640× 480720× 480480PResolution1024× 768 800 × 600Vert Fr

Basic Operation-57 INPUT 2 / 3 Mode+30–30+30–30+30–30+30–30+30–30+30–30+30–30+3–3EnglishDeutschEspañolNederlandsFrançaisItalianoSvenskaPortuguêsPictu

-58EnglishDeutschEspañolNederlandsFrançaisItalianoSvenskaPortuguês[ON/OFF][ON/OFF][ON/OFF][ON/OFF][ON/OFF][10]Menu Bar Items (cont.)This list shows th

Basic OperationAdjusting the PictureYou can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences with the following picture settings.Selected Item Descr

Progressive ModeThis function allows you to select the pro-gressive display of a video signal. The pro-gressive display projects a smoother videoimage

Basic OperationAdjusting Computer ImagesUse the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering inportions of the

-62Selecting Adjustment SettingsAdjustment settings stored in the projectorcan be easily accessed.Select “Select Setting” in the “FineSync” menu on th

Basic OperationChecking the Input SignalThis function allows you to check the currentinput signal information.Select “Signal Info” in the “Fine Sync”m

-64Auto Sync DisplayFunctionUsed to set the screen displayed during AutoSync.Select “Auto Sync” in the “Fine Sync”menu on the menu screen.➝ For operat

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Introduction-3Outstanding Features1. Image Quality• Superior image quality with Fujinon™ optical lens system.• Newly developed DDR (Double Data Rate)

-66Before setting the networkThis section explains items that can be set in a network. A wireless connection will not be possible if theseitems are no

Easy to Use Functions-67Wireless Channels What is a wireless channel?A wireless channel is a frequency used by wireless LAN cards when communicating.

68Using a Wireless LAN PC CardInserting a wireless LAN PC card into the INPUT 4 slot on the projector allows you to sendimages to the projector and pr

Easy to Use Functions-69Network SettingsNote• This section explains items that can be set in a network. A wireless connection will not be possible if

70Network Settings (cont.)-705Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter theremaining characters you want.Note• A maximum of 16 characters can beentered6 Press .•

Easy to Use Functions-715 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set allthe digits.Setting the GatewaySelect “Gateway” using the procedure instep 1, and enter the va

72Network Settings (cont.)-72Setting the SSIDSet the projector’s SSID.The default setting is “SHARP_PRJ”.Select “Wireless LAN” in the networkmenu on t

Easy to Use Functions-73Setting the DHCPServerThis function is set when using the DHCPserver on the projector.Set “DHCP Server” in the network menuon

-74Resetting the NetworkSettingsThis will return the default values of theNetwork Settings.Select “Reset” in the Network menu onthe menu screen.➝For o

Easy to Use FunctionsUsing a Memory CardWhen a memory card is installed, images stored in the memory card can be projected.If presentation files are s

-46. Built-in PCMCIA card slot (Type II)• Wireless presentations using a wireless LAN PC card.Supports the global wireless LAN standard, IEEE802.11b.T

-762 Remove the card.• Remove the card after the messageis displayed.• For details on how to remove the card,see page 31.Info• When moving the project

Easy to Use Functions-77Setting ListsYou can display files in lists.For list settings, see page 78.Moving files• Press or toselect the folder and pr

-78Memory Card SettingsSetting FilesYou can limit the files displayed in the Indexmode according to their type.Select “Display File” in the MemoryCard

Easy to Use FunctionsSetting the DisplayFormat of the Index ModeSelect “View” in the Memory Card menuon the menu screen.➝For operating the menu screen

80Memory Card Settings (cont.)-80Setting the DisplayInterval for Image FilesYou can set the display interval for slide showfiles (image files).Adjust

Easy to Use Functions-81Displaying a Still ImageThis function allows you to instantly freeze a moving image. This is useful when you want todisplay a

-82Selecting the Picture Display ModeThis function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance theinput image. Depending on

Easy to Use Functions-834:3 aspect ratioOther aspect ratiosSVGA (800 × 600)XGA (1024 × 768)SXGA (1280 × 960)UXGA (1600 × 1200)SXGA (1280 × 1024)NORMAL

-84This function allows you to enlarge a specific portion of an image. This is useful when youwant to display a detailed portion of the image.UNDObutt

Easy to Use Functions-854 Press to cancel the opera-tion, then the magnificationreturns to ×1.Note• In the following cases, the enlargedimage will re

Introduction-5ContentsIntroductionOutstanding Features ... 3Contents...

-86Selected ModeSTANDARDPRESENTATIONCINEMAGAMEDescriptionFor Standard pictureBrightens darker portions of image for more enhanced presentations.Gives

Easy to Use Functions-87Selecting the Power Save ModeThe Power Save Mode or the Automatic Power Shutoff function allows you to reduce thepower consump

-88Displaying Dual Pictures (Pict in Pict)Picture in Picture function allows you to display two pictures on the same screen. You candisplay the image

Easy to Use Functions-89Selected Item Normal Level A Level BDescriptionAll On-screen Displays are displayed.Input/Freeze/Enlarge/Auto Sync/Volume/AV M

-90Activating the sRGB Color Management FunctionSetting the Color Manage-ment Function (sRGB)Select “sRGB” in the “Options (1)” menuon the menu screen

Easy to Use Functions-91Using Auto SearchSelect “Auto Search” in the “Options(1)” menu on the menu screen.➝ For operating the menu screen, seepages 50

-92Video Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) SystemReducing Image NoiseSelect “DNR” in the “Options (1)”menu.➝ For operating the menu screen, seepages 50 an

Easy to Use Functions-93Setting the Video SignalSetting the VideoSignalSelect “Video System” in the “Options(1)” menu on the menu screen.➝ For operati

-94Saving Projected Images• This projector allows you to capture projected images (RGB signals) and set them as astartup image, or background image wh

Setting a Background ImageThis function allows you to select the image displayed when no signal is being sent to theprojector.*1 You can set a capture