Specifications

Projector Driver Application Note
Sharp XG-MB70X
Revision A
DR-SHP32 – 10/26/04
SP Controls reserves the right to modify specifications without notice at any time.
This document describes the SmartPanel Projector Driver for the Sharp XG-MB70X projector. For
information on configuring and using the Panel see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide.
Note: This driver can control input selection on the Sharp XG-MB70X with either IR or RS-232. SP
Controls strongly recommends using IR input control. Input switching by RS-232 takes 8-10 seconds.
This is due to the Sharp projector design and is not subject to SmartPanel control. Switching inputs
through IR is nearly instantaneous.
To use IR to control projector input selection, configure the SmartPanel with input selection commands
preceded with an IR. For example, select IR VIDEO instead of VIDEO, et cetera. Contact SP Controls
Technical Support for more information.
Please read the SPECIAL CONTROL NOTE in the Control Wiring section of this document before
attempting control of the projector. This note describes how the Sharp’s Economy Mode impacts the
projector’s behavior.
I. PROJECTOR CONTROL
A. Volume and Power Control
Volume control on the Sharp is absolute. Absolute volume control is also possible with SP Controls’
option Audio Follow Video Preamplifier (SP3-AFVP+).
B. Input Selection Mapping
The following table specifies the factory-preset input mapping for this Driver. The Configuration Utility
can be used to customize these settings your installation.
Selection 1: IR VIDEO
Selection 2: IR S-VIDEO
Selection 3: IR RGB 1
Selection 4: IR RGB 2
Input choices available for the Sharp with this
Driver are IR VIDEO, IR S-VIDEO, IR RGB 1, IR
RGB 2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, RGB 1, and RGB 2.
SP Controls strongly recommends use of the IR inputs. See NOTE at the top of this page for more information.
C. Hidden Function Mapping
The following table specifies the factory preset hidden function mapping for this Driver. The
Configuration Utility can be used to customize these settings your installation.
Selection 1: AV MUTE TOGGLE
Selection 2: ENTER
Selection 3: ADJUST LEFT
Selection 4: ADJUST RIGHT
Off: MENU
Volume Up: ADJUST UP
Volume Down: ADJUST DOWN
Projector
Ready
Warm-up
OFF
ON
Volume
IR VIDEO
IR S-VIDEO
IR RGB 1 IR RGB 2
Projector
Ready
Warm-up
OFF
ON
Volume
ADJUST
UP
ADJUST
DOWN
MENU
AV MUTE
TOGGLE
ENTER
ADJUST
LEFT
ADJUST
RIGHT