MULTIMEDIA PROJECTORMODELPG-MB60XOPERATION MANUALIntroductionQuick StartSetupConnectionsBasic OperationUseful FeaturesAppendix

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

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

-8Info• The cooling fan regulates the internal tem-perature, and its performance is automati-cally controlled. The sound of the fan maychange during p

-9IntroductionPDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you canwork with the projector. To utilize these manuals,

-10AccessoriesRemote controlRRMCGA342WJSATwo R-03 batteries(“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar)Power cord*For U.S., Canada, etc.(12' (3.6 m))

-11Introduction303040MENU buttonFor displaying adjustment and setting screens.48AUTO SYNC buttonFor automatically adjusting images when connected to a

-12About the Indicators on the ProjectorPower indicatorRed on ... Normal (Standby)Green on ... Normal (Power on)Temperature warning indicatorOff ... N

-13IntroductionProjector (Rear View)Using the Kensington Lock• This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington M

-14Note• All the buttons on the remote control, except the MOUSE/Adjustment button, are made of luminousmaterial that is visible in the dark. Visibili

-15IntroductionUsing the Remote ControlInserting the BatteriesThe batteries (two R-03 batteries (“AAA”size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar)) are sup-plied

IMPORTANTFor your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of yourProjector, please record the Serial Number located onthe bottom of the projector an

-16Quick Start7 STANDBYbutton5 ZOOM buttons3 ON button5 FOCUS buttons6 INPUT1 button4 HEIGHT ADJUST button3 ON button7 STNADBY button6 INPUT

-17Quick StartPage 304. Adjust the angle5. Adjust the focus and the zoomPage 327. Turn the Power offPage 296. Select the INPUT modePage 33HEIGHT ADJUS

-18Storing the ProjectorLens capFixing bandInfoInfoHow to Use theStorage CaseWhen storing the projector, attach the lenscap to the lens, and place it

-19SetupSetting up the ProjectorPosition the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector’s feet flat and level to achieve anoptimal image

-20Projecting a Reversed ImageProjection from behind the Screen Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience. Reverse the image

-21ConnectionsINPUT/OUTPUT Terminals and Connectable Main EquipmentINPUT 1, 2 terminalConnecting the computer. (See page 23.)Connecting video equipmen

-22Terminal on theprojectorINPUT 1, 2AUDIO INPUTINPUT 1, 2INPUT 1, 2INPUT 3INPUT 4AUDIO INPUTAUDIO INPUTAUDIO OUTPUTOUTPUTEquipmentComputerAudio-visua

-23ConnectionsConnecting to a ComputerBefore connecting, ensure the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet is unplugged,and that the devices t

-24Connecting to a ComputerUsing the Remote Control as the Wireless Computer MouseWhen connecting the projector and the computer with the supplied RGB

-25ConnectionsConnecting to Video EquipmentThe projector has a COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT terminal, an S-VIDEO terminal and VIDEO terminal forvideo input.

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. Shouldthe fus

-26When connecting video equipment with video output terminalWhen connecting video equipment with S-video output terminalNote• ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA

-27ConnectionsControlling the Projector by a ComputerWhen the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS-232C ad

-28RGB cableSuppliedaccessoryConnecting to a Monitor with RGB Input TerminalYou can display computer images on both the projector and a separate monit

-29Basic OperationTurning the Projector On/OffInfo• English is the factory preset language. If you want tochange the on-screen display to another lang

-30Rear adjustment feetImage ProjectionFront adjustmentfootHEIGHT ADJUST buttonSide ViewLens centerTop ViewUsing the AdjustmentFeetThe height of the p

-31Basic Operation"On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode)MOUSE/Adjustment button ('/"/\/|)UNDObuttonKEYSTONEbuttonCompresseslower

-32Image ProjectionZOOM/FOCUS buttonAdjustment buttons('/"/\/|)ZOOM buttonsFOCUS buttonsNote• After you have pressed the FOCUSbuttons or ZOO

-33Basic OperationSwitching the INPUTModeSelect the appropriate input mode for the con-nected equipment.Press , , or on the re-mote control to

-34×1 ×4 ×9 ×16 ×36 ×64×2 ×3Image ProjectionAV MUTE button"On-screen DisplayMOUSE/Adjustment button ('/"/\/|)ENLARGE(Enlarge/Reduce)but

-35Basic OperationFreezing a MovingImage1 Press on the remote control.• The projected image is frozen.2 Press again to return to themoving image f

The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian,Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional Chin

-36Resize ModePress on the remote control.• Pressing changes the display as shown onpages 36 and 37.• To return to the standard image, press w

-37Basic OperationVIDEO• “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080I signals are entered.4:3 aspect ratioLetter boxSqueezed 16:9 imageSqueezed 4:3 ima

-38Menu ItemsThe following shows the items that can be set in the projector.NoteWhen using the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 mode:• “Fine Sync” menu is only disp

-39Useful Features“Options1” menu“Language” menu“Options2” menuExample: INPUT 3/INPUT 4Lamp Timer(Life)Options1Main Menu Sub MenuOSD Display [ON/OFF]A

-40The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For settingthe menu items, see pages 42 and 43. )Using the Menu Scree

-41Useful Features3 Press ''''' or """"" to select the itemyou want to adjust.• The selected item is

-42MOUSE/ Adjustment button('/"/\/|)ENTER buttonMENU buttonUNDO buttonMenu Selections (Settings)Example: Setting “Menu Position”• This opera

-43Useful FeaturesSub menu3 Press ''''' or """"" to select theitem you want to set, and thenpress ||

-44You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences using the “Picture” menu.Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu)Selecting the Picture ModeTh

-45Useful FeaturesEmphasizing the ContrastThis function emphasizes the bright portions ofimages to obtain a higher contrast image.Menu operation Page

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

-46Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu)sRGB SettingWhen you want to display the image in a naturaltint based on an original image from the com-puter, s

-47Useful FeaturesYou can adjust the computer image, match the computer display mode, and confirm theinput signal using the “Fine Sync” menu.Computer

-48Auto Sync AdjustmentUsed to automatically adjust a computer image.Menu operation Page 42Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu forINPUT 1 (RGB) modeDesc

-49Useful FeaturesYou can use the “Options1” menu to enhance the usage for the projector.Checking the Lamp LifeStatusYou can confirm the cumulative la

-50Setting the Video SystemThe video input system mode is factory presetto “Auto”; however, a clear picture from the con-nected audio-visual equipment

-51Useful FeaturesEco ModeMenu operation Page 42Example: “Options1” screen menu forINPUT 1 (RGB) modeDescription of Eco ModeNote• When “Eco Mode” is

-52Auto Power Off FunctionMenu operation Page 42Example: “Options1” screen menu forINPUT 1 (RGB) modeDescription of Auto Power OffNote• When the Aut

-53Useful FeaturesNote• If you input a wrong keycode, the cursor returnsto the first point of the “Old Code”.• The preset keycode is 4 " buttons

-54Changing the keycode1 Press the buttons on the remotecontrol or on the projector to enterthe preset keycode in “Old Code”.2Press the 4 buttons on t

-55Useful FeaturesHelpful Functions Set during Installation (“Options2” menu)Setting a Password••••• There is no factory preset for the password, soth

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

-56Auto Keystone SettingWhen the image is projected either from the topor from the bottom towards the screen at an angle,the image becomes distorted t

-57Useful FeaturesSetting the Audio OutputTypeThis function determines whether the audio leveloutput from the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is fixedor variabl

-58Selecting the Transmis-sion Speed (RS-232C)Make sure that both the projector and computerare set for the same baud rate.Menu operation Page 42Exa

-59Useful FeaturesReturning to the DefaultSettingsThis function allows you to initialize the settingsyou have made in the projector.Menu operation P

-60Selecting the On-screenDisplay LanguageThe projector can switch the on-screen displaylanguage among 11 languages: English, German,Spanish, Dutch, F

-61AppendixCleaning the lens Use a commercially available blower or lens clean-ing paper (for glasses and camera lenses) for clean-ing the lens. Do n

-62Power indicatorLamp indicatorTemperature warning indicatorMaintenance IndicatorsMaintenance Indicators The warning lights on the projector indicat

-63AppendixMaintenance indicatorProblemCause Possible solutionTemperaturewarningindicatorNormalAbnormalOffRed on(Standby)The internaltemperature isabn

-64Lamp It is recommended that the lamp unit (optional: AN-MB60LP) be replaced when the remaining lamplife becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a s

-65AppendixOptionalaccessoryLamp unitAN-MB60LPRemoving and Installingthe Lamp UnitInfo• Ensure the lamp unit is removed using thehandle. Ensure the gl

-3Introduction-40The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For settingthe menu items, see pages 42 and 43. )Using

-664 Remove the lamp unit.• Loosen the securing screws from thelamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by thehandle and pull it in the direction of thearrow. At

-67AppendixNote• This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD)mode. Should this occur, turn off t

-68TroubleshootingCheck• Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.• Power to the external connected devices is off.• The selected inpu

-69AppendixCheckProblem PagePicture is green onINPUT 1 (COMPONENT)/INPUT 2 (COMPONENT).Picture is pink (no green)on INPUT 1 (RGB)/INPUT 2 (RGB).Pictur

-70For SHARP AssistanceIf you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the“Troubleshooting” section on pages

-71AppendixSpecificationsMultimedia ProjectorPG-MB60XNTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60/SECAM/DTV480I/DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV576I/DTV576P/DTV720P/DT

-72GlossaryAspect 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

-73AppendixAC socket ... 29Adjustment buttons ...

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MODELPG-MB60XMULTIMEDIA PROJECTORSETUP GUIDEScreen Size and Projection Distance ... 2Connecting Pin Assignments ...

-4ContentsPreparingSetting up the Projector ... 19Setting up the Projector ... 19Projecti

-2Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L]Diag. [χ] Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2]250" (635 cm) 553 cm (218") 311 cm (123"

-3RS-232C Terminal: 9-pin Mini DIN female connectorPin No. Signal Name I/O Reference1 Not connected2 RD Receive Data Input Connected to internal circu

-4Computer controlA computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type,commercially available) to

-5RS-232C Specifications and CommandsNote• If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space.• If an asterisk (*) appears in the para

-6DimensionsUnits: inches (mm)Side View Side ViewTop ViewRear ViewFront ViewBottom View9/64 (3.25)11 7/64 (282)1/16 (1.5)2 11/64 (55.05)12 7/32 (310)1

-5IntroductionReferenceAppendixMaintenance ............ 61Maintenance Indicators .........