SHARP XP-X171Q-B (01) PDF Document

The brightness for the SHARP XP-X171Q-B/XP-X171Q-W model is 16500 lm (100 VAC: 14000 lm).

The resolution is 9,216,000 pixels (3840 dots x 2400 lines), realized to project the image in the resolution 3840 x 2400 pixels (4K), the aspect ratio in 16:10.

The DMD panel size is 0.8″ (aspect ratio: 16:10) and the pixel count is 2,304,000 (1920 dots x 1200 lines) for the X141Q-B/X141Q-W models. For the X171Q-B/X171Q-W model, the pixel count is 9,216,000 pixels (3840 dots x 2400 lines).

A long-life laser diode is equipped in the light module. The laser light source has a long service life, so replacement, adjustment, and other maintenance should not be necessary for an extended period of time. The light source is a Laser diode with Phosphor.

The screen size range is 50″ to 600″ (Throw distance depends on the lens).

Color reproducibility is 10-bit color processing (approx. 1.07 billion colors).

The horizontal scanning frequency is 15 kHz, 24 to 153 kHz. The vertical scanning frequency is 24, 25, 30, 48 Hz, 50 to 85 Hz, 100, 120 Hz.

The input/output connectors are:

• HDMI 1/2 IN Terminal (Type A): Video input supporting Deep Color, LipSync, HDCP, 4K. (2 ports)
• HDBaseT IN Port (RJ-45): Video input supporting Deep Color, LipSync, HDCP, 4K. (1 port)
• SDI IN Terminal (BNC): Video input 12G. (1 port)
• SDI OUT Terminal (BNC): Video output 12G. (1 port)
• DisplayPort 1/2 Terminal: Video input supporting Deep Color, LipSync, HDCP, 4K. (2 ports)
• USB Port (Type A): Supplies a 5.0V/2.0A power supply. (1 port)
• LAN Port (RJ-45): For LAN connection, supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, PJLink class2. (1 port)
• PC CONTROL IN Port (D-Sub 9 Pin): For control using serial communication protocol. (1 port)
• PC CONTROL OUT Port (D-Sub 9 Pin): Outputs the control signal input to the PC CONTROL IN port. (1 port)
• WIRED REMOTE IN Terminal (Stereo Mini Jack): For wired remote control of the projector. (1 port)
• WIRED REMOTE OUT Terminal (Stereo Mini Jack): Outputs the video signal input to the WIRED REMOTE IN terminal. (1 port)
• TRIGGER Terminal (Stereo Mini Jack): Outputs a control voltage for the screen when the projector’s power is turned on/off. (1 port)

The power supply requirement is 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

The power consumption varies as follows:

The external dimensions (not including protruding parts) are 19.7″ (width) x 8.5″ (height) x 23.0″ (depth) / 500 mm (width) x 216 mm (height) x 583 mm (depth). The weight is 65.0 lbs/29.5 kg (not including lens).

Please read this manual carefully before using your SHARP XP-X171Q-B projector. Read this manual if you have any doubts about operation or if you believe the projector may be faulty.

Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector. The items should include:

• Projector
• Dust cap for lens (The SHARP XP-X171Q-B projector is shipped without a lens.)
• Remote control
• AAA alkaline batteries (x2)
• 4 Stacking holders
• Power cord (x 3) for [X171Q-B/X171Q-W] (For Europe/Asia/South America)
• Important Information
• Quick Setup Guide

The flow of projecting an image involves the following steps:

Step 1: Connecting your computer / Connecting the power cord (→ page 19)

Step 2: Turning on the projector (→ page 21)

Step 3: Selecting a source (→ page 24)

Step 4: Adjusting the picture size and position (→ page 25)

Step 5: Making a presentation

Step 6: Turning off the projector (→ page 33)

Step 7: After use (→ page 33)

Connect a commercially available HDMI cable between the computer’s HDMI output connector and the projector’s HDMI 1 IN or HDMI 2 IN connector.

There are several cautions to follow:

• This equipment is designed to be used in the condition of the power cord connected to earth. If the power cord is not connected to the earth, it may cause electric shock. Please make sure the power cord is connected to the wall outlet directly and earthed properly.
• Do not use a 2-core plug converter adapter.
• Be sure to connect the projector and the computer (signal source) to the same earth point. If the projector and the computer (signal source) will be connected to different earth points, fluctuations in the earth potential may cause fire or smoke.
• To prevent the power cord from coming loose, make sure that all the prongs of the power cord plug are fully inserted into the AC IN terminal of the projector. A loose contact of the power cord may cause a fire or electric shock.

First, remove the lens cap. Then, press the (POWER) button on the projector cabinet or the POWER ON button on the remote control. The POWER indicator lit in red will start to blink in green. After that, the image will be projected onto the screen. After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on.

Pressing the INPUT button will switch to the next input source in the sequence: HDMI1 → HDMI2 → DisplayPort1 → DisplayPort2 → HDBaseT → SDI → HDMI1 → …

This is done using “Lens shift” (→ page 26).

Press the FOCUS (+) or (–) button to align focus around the optical axis.

Press the ZOOM (+) or (-) button to adjust zoom.

This is adjusted using the “Tilt foot” (→ page 31).

First, press the (POWER) button on the projector cabinet or the STANDBY button on the remote control. The [POWER OFF / ARE YOU SURE ?] message will appear. Secondly, press the ENTER button or press the (POWER) or the STANDBY button again. The light source will be turned off and the power supply will be cut.

The steps after use are:

• Unplug the power cord.
• Disconnect any other cables.
• Mount the lens cap on the lens.
• Before moving the projector, screw in the tilt foot if they have been lengthened.

After installation or replacement of the lens, be sure to perform [LENS CALIBRATION] by pressing and holding the LENS CALIBRATION button on the projector cabinet for at least two seconds. Perform [LENS CALIBRATION] also when trouble is found on the lens shift motion. Calibration corrects the adjustable lens shift range. Also, perform [LENS CALIBRATION] when an error occurs in the lens shift operation.

To select a menu language, follow these steps:

• Use the or button to select one of the 9 languages from the menu.
• Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.

Keep the lens cap off the lens while the projector’s power is on. If the lens cap is on, it could be warped due to high temperature.

WARNING: Do not look into the projector’s lens. Strong light that could damage your vision is projected when the projector is operating. Laser energy exposure near aperture may cause burns. Be especially careful when children are around. Do not look at the projected light using optical devices (magnifying glasses, reflectors, etc.). Doing so could result in vision impairment. Check that there is no one looking at the lens within the projection range before turning on the projector.

Should the projector emit smoke or strange odors or sounds, or if the projector has been dropped or the cabinet broken, turn off the projector’s power, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Otherwise it may cause not only fire or electric shock but also serious damage to your eyesight or burns. Contact your dealer for repairs. Never try to repair the projector on your own. Doing so is dangerous.

When moving the projector:

• After the lens unit removed, have at least two people hold the handles to move the projector. Attempting to move the projector alone could result in back pain or other injuries.
• When moving the projector, do not hold anywhere but the handles. Otherwise the projector could fall and cause an injury.
• When carrying the projector with the lens unit removed, do not touch the mounting area of the lens with your hands. Also, do not put your hand into the recess of the connection terminal. The projector could be damaged or fall down, resulting in injuries.

The operating temperature is 0°C to 45°C / 32°F to 113°F with humidity of 20 to 80% (without condensation). The operating altitude is 0 to 3000 m/10000 feet.

Handle the power cord with care. Damaging the cord could lead to fire or electric shock. Precautions include:

• Do not place heavy objects on the cord.
• Do not place the cord under the projector.
• Do not cover the cord with a rug, etc.
• Do not scratch or modify the cord.
• Do not bend, twist or pull the cord with excessive force.
• Do not apply heat to the cord.
• Should the cord be damaged (exposed core wires, broken wires, etc.), ask your dealer to replace it.
• Do not touch the power plug should you hear thunder. Doing so could result in electric shock.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.

Do not use in places such as those described below. Doing so could lead to fire or electric shock:

• Shaky tables, inclined surfaces or other unstable places.
• Poorly ventilated spaces.
• Near a radiator, other heat sources, or in direct sunshine.
• Continual vibration areas.
• Humid, dusty, steamy, or oily areas.
• An environment where there are corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone, etc.).
• Outdoors.
• High-temperature environment where humidity changes rapidly and condensation is likely to occur.

Do not use in places such as those described below where the projector could get wet. Doing so could lead to fire or electric shock:

• Do not use in the rain or snow, on a seashore or waterfront, etc.
• Do not use in a bathroom or shower room.
• Do not install under equipment that discharges water, such as air conditioners.
• Do not place vases or potted plants on the projector.
• Do not place cups, cosmetics or medicines on the projector.

Should water, etc. get inside the projector, first turn off the projector’s power, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

WARNING: Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is operating. Do not leave the lens cap on the lens while the projector is operating. The lens cap could get hot and be warped. Do not place objects in front of the lens that obstruct the light while the projector is operating. The object could get hot and be broken or catch fire.

Do not use flammable gas sprays to remove dust from the lens, cabinet, etc. Doing so could lead to fire.

CAUTION: Consult your dealer for installing the projector on the ceiling. Special skills are required for ceiling installation. DO NOT perform installation work by people other than installers. Doing so may result in the projector falling and causing injury. We are not liable for any accident or/and damage resulting from improper installation or handling, misuse, modification, or natural disasters. When installed suspended from the ceiling, etc. do not hang from the projector. The projector could drop and cause injury. When installing suspended from the ceiling, use a power outlet that is within reach so the power cord can be easily plugged and unplugged.

If the projector is kept in sleep mode or other similar state, the temperature of the internal components could rise even when the projector is being used within its normal operating temperate. If the power is ON when that occurs, the cooling fan will turn on and it will take a little bit of time before the image is projected. Please wait for a while.

Clear this data by performing [RESET] on the on-screen menu. For items that cannot be reset, please clear them individually.

Incorrect usage of batteries can result in leaks or bursting. Procedures include:

• Use the specified batteries only.
• Insert batteries matching the (+) and (–) signs on each battery to the (+) and (–) signs of the battery compartment.
• Do not mix battery brands.
• Do not combine new and old batteries. This can shorten battery life or cause liquid leakage of batteries.
• Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.
• If leaked battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing, rinse immediately and thoroughly. If it gets into your eye, bathe your eye well rather than rubbing and seek medical treatment immediately. Leaked battery fluid that gets into your eye or your clothing may cause a skin irritation or damage your eye.
• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, or a battery subject to extremely low air pressure, that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Properly dispose of depleted batteries. Disposal of a battery into water, fire, or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing, cutting, or modifying a battery can result in an explosion.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not charge the batteries. The batteries provided are not rechargeable.
• Contact your dealer or local authorities when disposing of batteries.

WARNING: Do not allow to look into the projector beam at any distance from the projector. An adult should supervise the children to prevent exposure risks. Check that there is no one looking at the lens, when using the remote control for starting the projector. Do not look at the projected light using optical devices(binoculars, telescopes, magnifying glasses, reflectors, etc). [WARNING: MOUNT ABOVE THE HEADS OF CHILDREN.] The use of a ceiling mount is recommended with this product to place it above the eyes of children.

The outline of the laser emitted from the built-in light module is:

• Wave length: 449 – 461 nm (blue), 635 – 651 nm (red)
• Maximum power: 456 W (blue), 72 W (red)

This projector is classified as risk group 3 of IEC/EN 62471-5:2015.

When classified as RG3, this projector is for professional use and must be installed in location where safety is assured. For this reason, be sure to consult your dealer as installation must be performed by a professional installer. Never try to install the projector by yourself. This may result in visual impairment etc. No direct exposure to the beam shall be permitted, RG3 IEC/EN 62471-5:2015. Do not look into the projector’s lens. Serious damage to your eyes could result. Operators shall control access to the beam within the hazard distance or install the product at the height that will prevent exposures of spectators’ eyes within the hazard distance. When turning on the power, operate from the side or rear of the projector (outside the hazard zone). Also, when turning on the power, make sure no one within the projection range is looking at the lens.

When installing the projector, keep sufficient space around it. If not, the hot exhaust emitted from the projector may be taken back in. Also, make sure no wind from an air-conditioner hits the projector. The projector’s heat control system may detect an abnormality (temperature error) and automatically shut off the power. The clearances are defined as:

• c: 30 cm/12″ or greater (for space above the projector, assumed in the figure)
• d: 50 cm/20″ or greater (for space around the projector sides/rear)

a: Intake vent / b: Exhaust vent

Check these items:

• Check that the power cord is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on.
• Check to see if the projector has temperature error. If projector inside temperature is too hot or cool, it disabled to turn on the projector as the protection. Wait for a moment and try turn on the projector again.
• In case it’s hard to think the trouble is not caused on the above mentioned conditions, unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then wait 5 minutes before plugging it in again.

Ensure that the [AUTO POWER OFF] is off.

Check these items if there is no picture:

• Check if the appropriate input is selected. If there is still no picture, press the INPUT button or one of the input buttons again.
• Ensure your cables are connected properly.
• Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast.
• Check that the SHUTTER CLOSE button is not pressed.
• Reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using the [RESET] in the Menu.
• If the HDMI input signal cannot be displayed, try reinstalling or updating your driver for the graphics card built in your computer, or use the updated driver. Refer to the user guide accompanied with your computer or graphics card, or contact the support center for your computer manufacturer. Install the updated driver or OS on your own responsibility. Note that the provider is not liable for any trouble and failure caused by this installation.
• The signal may not be supported depending on the HDBaseT transmission device. In addition, RS232C interface may not be supported.
• If the projector is kept in sleep mode or other similar state, the temperature of the internal components could rise even when the projector is being used within its normal operating temperate. If the power is ON when that occurs, the cooling fan will turn on and it will take a little bit of time before the image is projected. Please wait for a while.

A hot room may trigger the projector’s protection functions, which can result in a temporary reduction in luminance (brightness). Reduce the temperature in the room.

Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. Perform [GEOMETRIC CORRECTION] when the trapezoid is distorted.

Check these items:

• Adjust the focus.
• Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen.
• Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment range of the lens.
• Has the lens been shifted by an amount exceeding the guaranteed range?
• Condensation may form on the lens if the projector is cold, brought into a warm place and is then turned on. Should this happen, let the projector stand until there is no condensation on the lens.

Check the computer’s resolution and frequency. Make sure that the resolution you are trying to display is supported by the projector.

Check these items:

• Aim the remote control’s infrared transmitter towards the projector’s remote control receiver.
• Install new batteries.
• Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector.
• Stand within 7 m/276 inch of the projector.
• If a [CONTROL ID] has been set, check whether the ID number for the remote control matches the ID number for the projector.

Check whether On-screen mute is active. On-screen mute can be turned off using one of the following ways:

• Press the OSD OPEN button while holding down the CTL button on the remote control.
• Holding down the MENU button on the projector cabinet for at least 10 seconds.

See the Indicator Message.

Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord before attaching or detaching the lens unit. Failure to do so could result in visual impairment or burns. Do not attach or detach the lens unit with the projector installed in a high location. The lens unit could fall and cause damage or injury.

Before mounting or removing the lens, turn off the power and wait for the cooling fan to stop, disconnect the power cord, and wait for the unit to cool before mounting or removing the lens. Failure to do so can result in eye injury, electric shock, or burn injuries.

Steps for mounting the lens:

1. Remove the dust cap from the projector. Push the tongue at the top left outward and pull the knob at the center of the cap.
2. Remove the lens cap on the back of the lens. Make sure to remove the lens cap at the unit back side. If the lens unit with the lens cap remaining on is installed on the projector, it may cause of malfunction.
3. Hold the lens unit aligning the labelled arrow on the unit coming top and insert the unit to the projector. Insert the lens slowly all the way in, keeping the positioning slit at the same angle.
4. Turn the lens unit rightward until a click is heard. The lens is now fastened onto the projector.
5. Use a hexagon screwdriver to turn the lens unit screw clockwise to tighten.

After installing or replacing the lens unit, press the LENS CALIBRATION button on the projector to carry out [LENS CALIBRATION]. By carrying out [LENS CALIBRATION], the adjustment range of the lens shift is calibrated.

Before removing the lens:

1. Turn on the projector and display an image.
2. Press the LENS CALIBRATION button. The lens position will be moved to the home position.
3. Turn off the projector, and then unplug the power cord.
4. Mount the lens cap on the lens.
5. Wait until the projector cabinet is cool enough to handle.

To untighten and remove the lens:

1. To untighten, use a hexagon screwdriver to turn the lens unit screw counterclockwise until it rotates freely. The screws cannot be removed.
2. While pressing the LENS release button on the projector’s front panel fully in, turn the lens counterclockwise. The lens comes off.
3. After slowly pulling the lens off the projector, release the LENS release button.

After removing the lens, mount the lens caps (front and back) included with the lens before storing the lens. If no lens is going to be mounted on the projector, mount the dust cap included with the projector.