LCD PROJECTOR
MODEL
XG-C430X
XG-C330X
OPERATION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT
• For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your
Projector, please record the Model and Serial Numbers
located on the bottom of the projector and retain this
information.
• Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you
have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly
against the list of “Supplied accessories” on page 10.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 10A fuse. Should
the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut off the
mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
and of the same rating as
or
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of
in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 10A socket outlet, as a serious
electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow : Earth / Blue : Neutral / Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by
the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch,
Portuguese, Chinese and Korean. Carefully read through the operation instructions before operating the projector.
Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Schwedisch, Spanisch,
Italienisch, Niederländisch, Portugiesisch, Chinesisch und Koreanisch. Bitte lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung vor der
Verwendung des Projektors sorgfältig durch.
Le CD-ROM fourni contient les instructions de fonctionnement en anglais, allemand, français, suédois,
espagnol, italien, néerlandais, portugais, chinois et coréen. Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant de
faire fonctionner le projecteur.
Den medföljande CD-ROM-skivan innehåller bruksanvisningar på engelska, tyska, franska, svenska, spanska,
italienska, holländska, portugisiska, kinesiska och koreanska. Läs noga igenom bruksanvisningen innan
projektorn tas i bruk.
El CD-ROM suministrado contiene instrucciones de operación en inglés, alemán, francés, sueco, español,
italiano, holandés, portugués, chino y coreano. Lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones de operación antes de
utilizar el proyector.
Il CD-ROM in dotazione contiene istruzioni per l’uso in inglese, tedesco, francese, svedese, spagnolo, italiano,
olandese, portoghese, cinese e coreano. Leggere attentamente le istruzioni per l’uso prima di usare il
proiettore.
De meegeleverde CD-ROM bevat handleidingen in het Engels, Duits, Frans, Zweeds, Spaans, Italiaans,
Nederlands, Portugees, Chinees en Koreaans. Lees de handleiding zorgvuldig door voor u de projector in
gebruik neemt.
O CD-ROM fornecido contém instruções de operação em Inglês, Alemão, Francês, Sueco, Espanhol, Italiano,
Holandês, Português, Chinês e Coreano. Leia cuidadosamente todas as instruções de operação antes de
operar o projetor.
Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully.
Introduction
ENGLISH
There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP Projector, using
the REGISTRATION CARD packed with the projector.
1. WARRANTY
This is to assure that you immediately receive the full benefit of the parts, service and labor
warranty applicable to your purchase.
2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
To ensure that you will promptly receive any safety notification of inspection, modification, or
recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE.
U.S.A. ONLY
WARNING: High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially
careful that children do not stare directly into the beam of light.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
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See bottom of projector.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS
EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER
SERVICE SCREW.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk or electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
U.S.A. ONLY
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
U.S.A. ONLY
The enclosed computer cable must be used with the device. The cable is provided to ensure that the device
complies with FCC Class A verification.
U.S.A. ONLY
WARNING:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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WARNING:
The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters the standby mode.
During normal operation, when putting the projector into standby mode always use the STANDBY button on the
projector or on the remote control. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped before storing the projector in the storage
case.
DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NEVER TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE POWER CORD.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This projector utilizes tin-lead solder, and a pressurized lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or, if you are located in the United States of America, the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org .
Caution Concerning Lamp Replacement
See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 60.
This SHARP projector uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432
pixels (x RGB) TFT’s (Thin Film Transistors). As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large
screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must
conform to.
This unit has some inactive pixels within acceptable tolerances which may result in inactive dots on the picture
screen. This will not affect the picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit.
• Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
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• All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective compa-
nies.
SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH
Sonninstra e 3, D-20097 Hamburg
E.U. ONLY
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How to Read this Operation Manual
••••• In this operation manual, the illustrations and on-screen displays are simplified for explana-
tion. This may differ from the actual on-screen display.
Using the Menu Screen
Buttons used in this
operation
Adjustment
buttons ('/"/\/|)
ENTER button
MENU button
RETURN button
MOUSE/Adjustment
buttons ('/"/\/|)
ENTER
button
MENU button
RETURN button
Buttons used in this
operation
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Menu Selections
Button used in
this step
Example: Adjusting “Bright”
• This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector.
1 Press MENU.
• The “Picture” menu screen for the se-
lected input mode is displayed.
Example: “Picture” screen menu for
COMPUTER/COMPONENT 1
(RGB) mode
Picture
Picture Mode
Contrast
Bright
Red
Blue
CLR Temp
Reset
Signal Type
0
0
0
0
Menu icons
COMP.1
Standard
7500K
Auto
SEL./ADJ.
RETURN
ENTER
END
On-screen display
2 Press ||||| or \\\\\ to display the other
menu screens.
• The menu icon for the selected menu
screen is highlighted.
Menu icon
Menu screen
Picture
Fine Sync
Options1
Options2
Language
Note
• The “Fine Sync” menu is not available
for selecting VIDEO or S-VIDEO.
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Info ...........Indicates safeguards when using the projector.
Note ........Indicates additional information for setting up and operating the projector.
For Future Reference
Maintenance
Page 55
Troubleshooting
Pages 64 and 65
Index
Page 68
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Contents
Preparing
Introduction
How to Read this Operation Manual ............. 3
Contents.......................................................... 4
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals ... 6
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................... 7
Accessories .................................................. 10
Part Names and Functions .......................... 12
Using the Remote Control ........................... 15
Usable Range .................................................... 15
Inserting the Batteries ....................................... 15
Quick Start
Quick Start .................................................... 16
Setup
Setting Up the Projector .............................. 18
Setting Up the Projector .................................... 18
Projection (PRJ) Mode ....................................... 19
Storing the Projector ................................... 20
How to Use the Storage Case ........................... 20
Connections
Samples of Cables for Connection ............. 21
Connecting to a Computer .......................... 23
Connecting to Video Equipment ................. 25
Controlling the Projector by a Computer ... 27
Connecting to a Monitor with RGB
Input Terminal ......................................... 28
Connecting to an Amplifier or Other
Audio Equipment .................................... 29
Using
Basic Operation
Turning the Projector On/Off ....................... 30
Connecting the Power Cord .............................. 30
Turning the Projector On .................................... 30
Turning the Power Off (Putting the Projector into
Standby Mode) ............................................ 30
Image Projection .......................................... 31
Using the Adjustment Feet ................................ 31
Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion ...................... 32
Adjusting the Lens ............................................. 33
Switching the INPUT Mode ............................... 34
Adjusting the Volume ......................................... 35
Displaying the Black Screen and Turning
Off the Sound Temporarily ........................... 35
Displaying an Enlarged Portion of an Image ....... 35
Freezing an Image ............................................. 35
Displaying and Setting the Break Timer ............ 36
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Switching the Eco/Quiet Mode ........................... 36
Selecting the Picture Mode ............................... 36
Resize Mode ...................................................... 37
Using the Remote Control as the Wireless
Computer Mouse ........................................ 39
Useful Features
Menu Items ................................................... 40
Using the Menu Screen ............................... 42
Menu Selections ................................................ 42
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) ......... 44
Selecting the Picture Mode ............................... 44
Adjusting the Image .......................................... 44
Adjusting the Color Temperature ....................... 45
Selecting the Progressive Mode ........................ 45
Signal Type Setting ............................................ 45
Selecting the Dynamic Range ........................... 45
Setting the Video System ................................... 45
Computer Image Adjustment
(“Fine Sync” menu) ................................ 46
Adjusting the Computer Image ......................... 46
Resolution Setting .............................................. 46
Auto Sync Adjustment ....................................... 46
Checking the Input Signal ................................. 46
Using the “Options1” Menu ......................... 47
Checking the Lamp Life Status ......................... 47
Setting the Resize Mode ................................... 47
Adjusting the Image Position ............................. 47
Keystone Correction .......................................... 48
Setting On-screen Display ................................. 48
Selecting a Startup and Background Image ....... 48
Eco/Quiet Mode Setting .................................... 48
Auto Power Off Function .................................... 48
Setting the System Sound ................................. 49
Selecting the Menu Screen Position .................. 49
System Lock Function ....................................... 49
Keylock Function ............................................... 50
Direct Power On Function .................................. 50
Helpful Functions Set during Installation
(“Options2” menu) .................................. 51
Setting a Password ............................................ 51
If You Forget Your Password .............................. 51
Speaker Setting ................................................. 52
Audio Output Type Setting ................................ 52
Reversing/Inverting Projected Images .............. 52
Fan Mode Setting .............................................. 52
Monitor Output ................................................... 52
LAN/RS232C ..................................................... 52
Selecting the Transmission Speed (RS-232C) ....... 52
DHCP Client Setting .......................................... 53
TCP/IP Setting ................................................... 53
Confirming the Network Information for the
Projector ...................................................... 54
Returning to the Default Settings ....................... 54
Selecting the On-screen Display Language ....... 54
Reference
Appendix
Maintenance ................................................. 55
Replacing the Air Filter ................................ 56
Replacing the Air Filter ...................................... 56
Maintenance Indicators ............................... 58
Regarding the Lamp .................................... 60
Lamp ................................................................. 60
Caution Concerning the Lamp .......................... 60
Replacing the Lamp .......................................... 60
Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit ............ 61
Resetting the Lamp Timer ................................. 62
Computer Compatibility Chart .................... 63
Troubleshooting ........................................... 64
For SHARP Assistance ................................ 66
Specifications ............................................... 67
Index .............................................................. 68
SETUP MANUAL
Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL”
contained on the supplied CD-
ROM for details.
Setting up the Screen .................................... 2
Screen Size and Projection Distance ........... 3
Changing the Lens ......................................... 9
Connecting Pin Assignments ..................... 11
RS-232C Specifications and Commands ... 13
Setting up the Projector Network
Environment ............................................ 18
Controlling the Projector via LAN .............. 24
Setting up the Projector Using
RS-232C or Telnet ................................... 29
Resetting the Lamp Timer
of the Projector via LAN......................... 39
Troubleshooting ........................................... 41
Dimensions ................................................... 44
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How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals
PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can
work with the projector. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe® Reader® on your
computer (Windows® or Macintosh®).
Please download Adobe® Reader® from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com).
Accessing the PDF Manuals
For Windows®:
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click the “My Computer” icon.
3 Double click the “CD-ROM” drive.
4 When you want to view the operation manual
1) Double click the “MANUALS” folder.
2) Double click the language (name of the
folder) that you want to view.
For Macintosh®:
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double click the “CD-ROM” icon.
3 When you want to view the operation manual
1) Double click the “MANUALS” folder.
2) Double click the language (name of the
folder) that you want to view.
3) Double click the “C430_” pdf file to access
3) Double click the “C430_” pdf file to access
the projector manuals.
the projector manuals.
When you want to view the setup manual
1) Double click the “SETUP” folder.
2) Double click the language (name of the
folder) that you want to view.
When you want to view the setup manual
1) Double click the “SETUP” folder.
2) Double click the language (name of the
folder) that you want to view.
3) Double click the “C430_S” pdf file to access
3) Double click the “C430_S” pdf file to access
the setup manual.
the setup manual.
Info
• If the desired pdf file cannot be opened by double clicking the mouse, start Adobe® Reader ® first, then
specify the desired file using the “File”, “Open” menu.
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