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Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-XP21N PLC-XP18N Owner's Manual - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 2
service requests were not caused by problems with our projectors. They were caused by problems that could have been prevented, if the owner had followed the instructions in the manual. You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your projector fails to work properly, see "TROUBLESHOOTING - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 3
projector exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement all warnings and instructions marked on the projectors. For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 4
48 BEFORE OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL THE PROJECTOR DIRECT OPERATION MENU OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 19-26 19 WARNING INDICATOR AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING LAMP REPLACEMENT CLEANING THE LENS TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49-53 49-51 49 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 5
matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The projector is ideal for high- PROJECTOR The projector comes with the parts listed below. Check to find all the parts are included. If any parts are missing, contact an authorized dealer or service station. q Owner's Manual. q AC Power Cord. q Remote - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 6
screws and metallic parts. These parts will become hot while the projector is used. BOTTOM OF THE PROJECTOR INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER AIR INTAKE VENT FEET LOCK LATCH INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH CARRYING HANDLE POWER CORD CONNECTOR LAMP COVER ADJUSTABLE FEET AIR INTAKE VENT 6 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 7
inch 5.7 inch 250" 200 x 150 142.8 inch 7.2 inch 300" 240 x 180 171.4 inch 8.6 inch 400" 320 x 240 228.6 inch 11.4 inch VENTILATION This projector is equipped with cooling fan to protect it from overheating. Pay attention to the following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 8
. Replace the lens cover and retract the adjustable feet when moving the projector to prevent damage to the projector. CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR q Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. q When transporting the projector, use a Sanyo - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 9
electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building. INSTALLATION Projector side (Female) AC outlet side (Male) Connect the AC power supply cord (supplied) to the - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 10
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINAL OF THE PROJECTOR REAR OF THE PROJECTOR 1 2 3 4 5 8 AV IN COMPUTER COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO 1 (STEREO) CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 (STEREO) CONTROL PORT 2 EXT. SP (8Ω) (STEREO) R AUDIO L (MONO) VIDEO S-VIDEO Y Cb/ - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 11
CONTROL PORT (DIN 8 PIN) CONNECTORS (1 and 2) q If you wish to control the computer with projector's remote control unit, you must connect control port (PS/2, Serial or ADB port) on your computer to projector's control port with cable. (three type cables supplied; for PS/2 Port, Serial Port and ADB - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 12
S-VIDEO Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr EXTERNAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT (Refer to page 18) NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on. 12 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 13
VIDEO S-VIDEO Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr EXTERNAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT (Refer to page 18) NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on. 13 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 14
) Set the dip switches as shown in the table below depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on the projector and computer. SW1 ~ SW6 VGA/MAC ADAPTER RESOLUTION MODE SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 ON 13" MODE (640 x 480) ON ON OFF OFF OFF - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 15
) Set the dip switches as shown in the table below depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on the projector and computer. SW1 ~ SW6 VGA/MAC ADAPTER RESOLUTION MODE SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 ON 13" MODE (640 x 480) ON ON OFF OFF OFF - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 16
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 17
CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT VIDEO EQUIPMENT Video Cassette Recorder DVD Player Video Disc Player CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR Satellite TV Tuner Video Camera L R AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO 1 (STEREO) CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 (STEREO - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 18
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO THE EXT. SP. JACK (3.5 mm mini stereo type) This jack outputs stereo speaker sound which viewing on screen. If you use external speaker - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 19
BEFORE OPERATION BEFORE OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS TOP CONTROLS FRONT INDICATORS LAMP WARNING READY REPLACE TEMP. LAMP 1 2 3 4 TOP CONTROLS 10 9 MODE MENU ON-OFF 13 SELECT ZOOM FOCUS VOLUME AUTO IMAGE 11 NORMAL 14 12 8 7 5 6 19 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 20
BEFORE OPERATION 1 LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR Light is orange when the Lamp life draws to an end. 2 TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. 3 READY INDICATOR Light is green when projector lamp is ready to be turned on. 4 LAMP POWER INDICATOR Light - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 21
used. INFRARED SIGNAL WINDOW NOTE: To use the unit as a PC wireless mouse, connect the projector to the PC with the attached cable. Signals from the projector are transmitted to the PC, enabling the remote control unit of the projector to be used as a PC wireless mouse. (Refer to "CONNECTING THE - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 22
as a wireless mouse This button has the same function as the left button in a PC mouse. 12 FRONT CLICK BUTTON When in use as a remote for the projector Used to compress the image in D.ZOOM mode. When in use as a wireless mouse This button has the same function as the right button - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 23
are in contact with the pins in the compartment. 3 Replace the compartment lid. Using the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) when pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4' (5 m) and 60° front and rear - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 24
one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings. Follow the instruction for each control. DIRECT OPERATION ADJUST ITEM LAMP POWER ON/OFF MODE SELECT SOUND VOLUME SOUND MUTE ZOOM FOCUS DIGITAL ZOOM KEYSTONE NO SHOW FREEZE - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 25
VIDEO MODE ADJUST ITEM SOUND SOUND VOLUME SOUND MUTE LANGUAGE TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT SETTING BLUE BACK DISPLAY CEILING REAR SPLIT WIPE POWER MANAGEMENT REMOTE CONTROL LAMP AGE MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT 2. VIDEO MODE - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 26
FINE SYNC TOTAL DOTS WHITE BALANCE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS PICTURE POSITION TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT will end. 2. You can use the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT or the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR to operate the MENU operation. 26 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 27
cleaner. (See "AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING" section on page 49). (4). Press POWER ON/OFF button to ON. If the TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR still continues to flash, call your authorized dealer or service station. TO TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the remote control unit or - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 28
mute display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Press the ZOOM (v) or (w) button on the remote control unit or on the projector to obtain your desired picture size. For a larger picture, press (v) and for a smaller picture, press (w). FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Press the FOCUS - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 29
equipment is not affected by this function, and will continue to run. AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION Press the AUTO IMAGE button on the remote control unit or on the projector. The item(s) indicated "ON" in the AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are adjusted automatically. If all the items in AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are "OFF - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 30
MENU OPERATION In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POINT UP BUTTON COMPUTER VIDEO ON-OFF MODE POINT LEFT BUTTON SELECT - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 31
BASIC OPERATION SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume and sound mute ON/OFF switch in the MENU display. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 32
major broadcast video standards: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M and PAL-N (COLOR SYSTEMs). When the color system is set to "Auto position", this projector can detect one of 4 systems (PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43) automatically. However, if the video signal is not strong enough to detect the - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 33
Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video (Y, Cb, Cr) and Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr). When the video source is set to "Auto" position this projector can detect one of 3 types Composite Video, S-Video and Component Video (Y, Cb,Cr) automatically. However, if the input video source is Component Video - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 34
VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 35
has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the image in desirable size. WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio), but also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 image. This feature enable you to - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 36
signal and projects the proper image without any special setting. Although this will work in most cases, you may be required to manually set the projector for some computer signals. If the computer image is not reproduced properly, try the following procedure and switch to the computer display - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 37
.024 75.06 75.08 75.08 60.00 60.00 (Interlace) 60.00 (Interlace) Specifications are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the above mentioned V, H-Frequency and less than 165 MHz of Dot Clock. 37 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 38
off. 9. To quit the MENU, point to Quit and then press the SELECT BUTTON. 10.This setting is temporarily effective until you turn off the projector or change the input signal. NOTE: The fine sync., total dots and screen position of some computers may not be fully adjusted with the "Auto - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 39
", "HDTV1035i" or "HDTV1080i" is selected on the COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT menu. (See pages 36 ~ 37). MAIN MENU DISPLAY IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY NOTE: The projector may not reproduce a proper image for some SXGA signals. Since SXGA (1280 x 1024) image is converted to 960 x 768 image by partial scan, some - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 40
COMPUTER MODE PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 41
image. And a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture may be projected instead. For those non-standard formats, this projector is provided with PC ADJUST, enabling you to precisely adjust several parameters to match with the input signal format. The - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 42
parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8. The function of the parameters and their values are summarized in the table as below. 9. Move the arrow to - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 43
COMPUTER MODE 17. Another dialog box "PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2" will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 18. Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN BUTTON(s). 19. To increase the level, point the arrow to v - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 44
COMPUTER MODE MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 45
size, press the D.ZOOM (w) button or the FRONT CLICK button on the remote control unit. The size of image is reduced by degrees (Compress function). 5. on the COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT menu. (See pages 36 ~ 37). q This projector cannot display in the resolution more than 1280 x 1024. If your computer's - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 46
, Remote control and Lamp age. See the next page menus figure and settings. BLUE BACK (On or Off) When this function is in the "On" position, the projector will is changed. Change the input source by MODE button. The picture is replaced by black image from side ways to the center, and the next one - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 47
is factory-set normal code (MODE 1) and the other one is extended code (MODE 2). This is used to prevent the remote control operation mixture (jam) when two projector and several remote control video equipments are system-up and used together. When you change the code MODE 2, you must change both - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 48
age function is designed to reset the lamp replacement monitor timer. When replacing the lamp, reset the lamp replacement monitor timer by using this function. NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 49
the air filter cover. 3. Remove the air filter from the filter cover. 4. Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. 5. Replace the air filter. Make sure that air filter cover is fully inserted. Do not clean with water. Doing so may damage the air filter. Do not operate the projector with air - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 50
REPLACEMENT INDICATOR LAMP ASSEMBLY LAMP COVER HANDLE ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering the Lamp, give the following information to the dealer. q Model No. of your projector : PLC-XP21N/XP18N q Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-LMP24 (Service - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 51
chemicals might scratch the lens. 2. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens. 3. When you are not using the projector, replace the lens cover. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service station for assistance, check the items below once again. 1. Make sure you have connected the - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 52
correct operating problems yourself. If the projector fails to work properly, see "TROUBLESHOOTING" section on pages 51-52. To correct the failure, try the "Solutions". Sanyo Services is easily obtained. If after following all operating instructions, you find that service is necessary, contact - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 53
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Projection Image Size (Diagonal) Projection Lens Horizontal Resolution Throw Distance Projection Lamp AV Input Jacks Multi-media Projector 10.7" (272 - Sanyo PLC-XP21N | Owners Manual - Page 54
Printed in Japan Part No. 610 287 2729 (1AA6P1P2373-- MF6AF) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd
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Multimedia Projector
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PLC-XP21N
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PLC-XP18N