Sharp DT-400 User Manual Page 1

-1ENGLISHBefore using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.WARNING: High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of

-10About the Indicators on the ProjectorPower indicatorRed on ... Normal (Standby)Green on ... Normal (Power on)Temperature warning indicatorOff ... N

-11IntroductionProjector (Rear View)Using the Kensington Lock• This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington M

-12Remote ControlAdjustment buttons('/"/\/|)3830MENU buttonDisplay adjustment and setting screens.38ON buttonTu rn the power on.2830ZOOM/FOC

-13IntroductionUsing the Remote ControlInserting the Batteries1 Pull down the tab on the coverand remove the cover towardsthe direction of the arrow.2

-14Quick Start3 ON button8 STNADBY button4 INPUT button6 ZOOM/FOCUS button6 Adjustment buttons ('/"/\/|)6 HEIGHT ADJUST button8 STNAD

-15Quick StartPage 294. Select the INPUT mode6. Adjust the projector angle, focus and zoomSelect the “INPUT 3” using the INPUT button on the projector

-16Setting Up the ProjectorPosition the projector perpendicular to the screen to achieve an optimal image.Note• The projector lens should be centered

-17SetupHLSide ViewScreenLens centerScreen Size and Projection DistanceThe projection screen size varies according to the distance from the lens of th

-18Setting Up the ProjectorProjecting a Reversed ImageProjection from behind the Screen Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audi

-19ConnectionsINPUT Terminals and Connectable Main EquipmentINPUT 5/DIGITAL terminalConnecting video equipment with component output terminal (DVD pla

-2Caution Concerning Lamp ReplacementSee “Replacing the Lamp” on page 56.LAMP REPLACEMENT WARNING :TURN OFF THE LAMP AND DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE

-20Terminal on theprojectorINPUT 1, 2INPUT 1, 2INPUT 5/DIGITALINPUT 5/DIGITALINPUT 4INPUT 4INPUT 3INPUT 3EquipmentAudio-visualequipmentComputerTermina

-21ConnectionsConnecting to Video EquipmentBefore connecting, ensure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet andturn off the devi

-22When connecting the video equipment with RGB output terminal (INPUT 5)• Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “VIDEO

-23ConnectionsDIGITAL terminalDVI output terminalDVI cable(sold separately: AN-C3DV)Switch to “VIDEO”DVD Player,etc.231Note• Select DIGITAL mode when

-24When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal (INPUT 3)When connecting video equipment with video output terminal (INPUT 4)S-video c

-25ConnectionsConnecting to a ComputerConnecting to a computer (INPUT 5)• Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “PC”.RG

-26Connecting to a computer with DIGITAL RGB output Terminal (DIGITAL)• Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “PC”.INPU

-27Basic OperationConnecting the Power CordPlug the supplied power cord into theAC socket.Turning the Projector OnBefore performing the steps in this

-28STANDBYbuttonSTANDBYbuttonInfo•Do not unplug the power cord during projec-tion or cooling fan operation. The cooling fanin this projector continues

-29Basic OperationSwitching the INPUTModeSelect the appropriate input mode for the con-nected equipment.Press , , , , or onthe remote cont

Introduction-3WARNING:Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas Instruments.Therefore you may

-30Image ProjectionZOOM/FOCUS buttonAdjustment buttons('/"/\/|)Adjustmentbuttons ('/"/\/|)ZOOM/FOCUSbuttonAdjusting the Focus1 Pre

-31Basic OperationUsing the AdjustmentFeetThe height of the projector can be adjustedusing the adjustment feet at the front and rearof the projector w

-32"On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode)KEYSTONEbuttonUNDObuttonAdjustmentbuttons ('/"/\/|)Horizontal Keystone CorrectionVertic

-33Basic OperationPlacement of the Projected ImageUsing the Keystone CorrectionPlace the projector at a distance from the screen thatallows images to

-34Selecting the Picture ModeYou can select the picture setting (Memory)directly stored in “Picture Mode” on the“Picture” menu.Press on the remote c

-35Basic Operation480I480P576I576PNTSCPALSECAM540P1080I720PVGASVGAXGAInput signalSIDE BAR SMART STRETCHOutput screen imageSTRETCH CINEMA ZOOM4:3 aspec

-36Menu ItemsThe following shows the items that can be set in the projector.Note• “Tint” cannot be used with PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N or PAL-60.• “Col

-37Useful Features“Options” menu“Language” menuLamp Timer (Life)OptionsMain Menu Sub MenuOSD Display [ON/OFF]AutoPALNTSC3.58SECAMNTSC4.43PAL-MPAL-NPAL

-38Using the Menu ScreenMenu iconsAdjustmentbuttons ('/"/\/|)ENTERbuttonMENUbuttonUNDObuttonENTER buttonMENU buttonUNDO buttonAdjustment but

Useful Features-393 Press ''''' or """"" to select the item youwant to adjust.• The selected item is

-4ContentsPreparingSetupSetting Up the Projector ... 16Setting Up the Projector ... 16Scre

-40Adjustmentbuttons ('/"/\/|)ENTERbuttonMENUbuttonUNDObuttonMenu iconsExample: “Options” menu screenThe menu can be operated to achieve two

Useful Features-413 Press ''''' or """"" to select the item youwant to set, and then press ||||| to

-42You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences using the “Picture” menu.Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu)Adjusting the ImageMenu oper

Useful Features-43Gamma Correction FunctionGamma is an image quality enhancement function.Four gamma settings are available to allow fordifferences in

-44Picture Mode FunctionThis function stores all items set in “Picture”. Fivesettings can be stored separately in “Memory 1”to “Memory 5”. Each stored

-45Useful FeaturesYou can adjust the computer image, match the computer display mode, and confirm theinput signal using the “Fine Sync” menu.Computer

-46Auto Sync AdjustmentSelect whether the image is to be synchronizedautomatically when switching the signal with“ON” or “OFF”.Menu operation Page 4

-47Useful FeaturesYou can use the “Options” menu to enhance the usage for the projector.Checking the Lamp LifeStatusYou can confirm the cumulative lam

-48Setting the Video SystemThe video input system mode is factory presetto “Auto”; however, a clear picture from the con-nected audio-visual equipment

-49Useful FeaturesEco ModeMenu operation Page 40Example: “Options” menu screen forINPUT 1 modeDescription of Eco ModeNote• When “Eco Mode” is set to

Introduction-5AccessoriesRemote controlRRMCGA334WJSATwo AA size batteries 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable (9'10" (3.0 m)) AN-C3CP DVI to 15-pi

-50Auto Power Off FunctionMenu operation Page 40Example: “Options” menu screen forINPUT 1 modeDescription of Auto Power OffNote• When the Auto Power

-51Useful FeaturesSelecting the Menu ColorThis function allows you to select the color ofthe menu screen.Menu operation Page 40Example: “Options” me

-52Selecting the On-screenDisplay LanguageThe projector can switch the on-screen displaylanguage among 11 languages: English, German,Spanish, Dutch, F

-53AppendixCleaning the lens Use a commercially available blower or lens clean-ing paper (for glasses and camera lenses) for clean-ing the lens. Do n

-54Power indicatorLamp indicatorTemperature warning indicatorMaintenance IndicatorsMaintenance Indicators The warning lights on the projector indicat

Appendix-55Maintenance indicatorProblemCause Possible solutionTemperaturewarningindicatorNormalAbnormalOffRed on(Standby)The internaltemperature isabn

-56Lamp It is recommended that the lamp (optional: AN-K2LP) be replaced when the remaining lamp lifebecomes 5% or less, or when you notice a signific

Appendix-57Info• Ensure to remove the lamp unit using thehandle. Ensure not to touch the glass sur-face of the lamp unit or the inside of theprojector

-584 Remove the lamp unit.• Loosen the two securing screws fromthe lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by thehandle and pull it in the direction of thearrow

-59AppendixConnecting Pin AssignmentsDVI-I (INPUT 5) port : 29 pin connector••••• DVI Digital INPUTPin No. Signal Pin No. Signal1T.M.D.S data 2– 16 Ho

-61. Read InstructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be read beforethe product is operated.2. Retain InstructionsThe safety and oper

-60Note• This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD)mode. Should this occur, turn off the LCD d

-61AppendixTroubleshootingCheck• Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.• Power to the external connected devices is off.• The selec

-62SpecificationsProduct typeModelVideo systemDisplay methodDLP panelLensProjection lampVideo input signalS-video input signalComponent input signal(I

-63AppendixDimensionsUnits: inches (mm)Side View Side ViewTop ViewRear ViewFront ViewBottom ViewM4M4M4M49/64 (3.25)11 7/64 (282)1/16 (1.5)2 11/64 (55.

-64GlossaryAspect 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

-65AppendixIndexAAC socket ... 27Adjustment buttons ...

-66CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTYSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”),when

-67AppendixLIMITED WARRANTYConsumer Electronics ProductsCongratulations on your purchase!Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”)

-7IntroductionEnsure that you read the following safeguards whensetting up your projector.Caution concerning the lamp unit Potential hazard of glassp

-8Caution regarding usage of the projector When using the projector, ensure not to sub-ject it to hard impact and/or vibration, as thiscan result in

-9Introduction38Adjustment buttons ('/"/\/|)Select menu items and other settings.29INPUT buttonSwitch input mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or DIGITAL.30