Sanyo PLC-XU40 Owners Manual

Sanyo PLC-XU40 - XGA LCD Projector Manual

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    Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-XU40 Owner's Manual
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    seems to operate improperly, read this manual again, check operations and cable connections and try the solutions in the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section at the end of this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. SAFETY
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    has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by
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    instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Model Numbers Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone No. : PLC-XU40 : Sanyo : SANYO covers are available from the Parts Department indicated in your User Instructions.
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    31 TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR 11 SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 32 CONNECTING TO COMPUTER 12 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS 33 CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT 13 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 33 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 34 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 35 BEFORE OPERATION 14 OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL 14 SETTING
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    Correction solves this problem by digitally altering projection to produce undistorted images. N Power Management The Power management function is provided to reduce power consumption while the projector is not in use. This Power management function operates to turn the Projection lamp off when the
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    will become hot while the projector is used. This projector detects internal temperature and will automatically adjust the speed of the Cooling Fans. LENS COVER BACK TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER POWER CORD CONNECTOR BOTTOM LAMP COVER ADJUSTABLE FEET AND FEET LOCK LATCHES
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    into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of the type of power being supplied. Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning the projector on. (Refer to pages 11 ~ 13 for connection.) CAUTION For safety, unplug
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    FEET LOCK LATCHES. Keystone distortion of the projected image can be adjusted by Menu Operation. (Refer to P20 and 36.) CAUTION Tilt the projector within the adjustable range in order not to shorten the life of the lamp. Proper angle should be taken. Refer to page 10. ADJUSTABLE FEET FEET LOCK
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    on either side to project an image. NO SIDEWAYS MOVING PROJECTOR Use Carry Handle when moving the projector. When moving the projector, replace the Lens Cover and retract the Adjustable Feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet. When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it
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    down and restart the unit. Do not use RESET function excessively. COMPUTER IN 2 / MONITOR OUT USB CONTROL PORT CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR When controlling the computer with Remote Control of this projector, connect the mouse port of your personal computer to this connector. (Refer to P12.) COMPUTER
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    . (See page 36) COMPUTER IN 2 / MONITOR OUT USB CONTROL PORT Terminals of the Projector 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
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    jacks has priority over S-VIDEO jack. COMPUTER IN 2 / MONITOR OUT USB CONTROL PORT AUDIO OUT Audio Cable (Stereo) ✽ Terminals of the Projector NOTE : When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Audio Input
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    Remote Control, turn this switch to "ON." And turn it to "ALL OFF" when it is not used. MUTE BUTTON Used to mute sound. (P21) COMPUTER MOUSE OPERATION KEYSTONE POWER ON-OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. (P19) AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON Use to operate AUTO PC Adjustment function. (P25)
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    COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2). (P22) VIDEO BUTTON Used to select input source (VIDEO). (P31) Operating Range Point the Remote Control toward projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for Remote Control is about 16.4' (5m) and 60° in front and rear of the
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    BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR Flashes red when the internal projector temperature is too high. (P41) LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR Turns yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to
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    TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through the ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to the following pages to operate Control or on the Remote Control. ✽ Pointer is the icon on the ON-SCREEN MENU to select an item. See the figures on the section "FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
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    OPERATION FOR PC SOURCE MENU BAR Press the MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source. GUIDE SETTING MENU Used to change settings of the projector or reset the Lamp Replace Counter. (Refer to P36, 37) ADJUST MENU Used to adjust picture image. [Contrast / Brightness / Color / Tint / White
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    button on the Top Control or on the Remote Control, and a message "Power off?" appears on a screen. 2 Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. The LAMP Indicator lights bright and the READY Indicator turns off. After the projector is turned off, the Cooling Fans operate (for 90
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    BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT 1 Press the ZOOM button on the Top Control or the ZOOM L/M button on the Remote Control. The message " direction of the arrow being corrected turns red. • If you press the KEYSTONE button on the Remote Control once more while the keystone dialog
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    button. And then, press the P-TIMER button again to cancel the P-TIMER function. SOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECT OPERATION Volume Press the VOLUME (+/-) button(s) on the Top Control or on the Remote Control to adjust volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. (+) button to
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    RGB Scart 21-Pin Video Input) SELECTING INPUT SOURCE DIRECT OPERATION Choose either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the Top Control or press the COMPUTER button on the Remote Control. If the projector cannot reproduce proper image, select correct input source through MENU
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    refer to the "COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS" on page 24). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to incoming signal and computer and the projector is set correctly. (Refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING on page 42.) Mode 1 User preset adjustment in MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT. Adjustment
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    x 1024 D-SXGA 2 1280 x 1024 D-SXGA 3 1280 x 1024 H-Freq. (kHz) 63.98 60.276 31.65 V-Freq. (Hz) 60.02 58.069 29.80 NOTE : The projector may not project a proper image for D-SXGA 1, D-SXGA 2, and D-SXGA 3 depending on some computers. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 24
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    on the Remote Control. Store adjustment parameters. Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters through this function, manual adjustments are required. (Refer to page 26, 27.) G The Auto PC Adjustment function cannot be operated when "720p (HDTV
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    you to precisely adjust several parameters to match with those special signal formats. This projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted. This enables you to recall the setting for a specific computer whenever you use it. 1 Press the MENU button and the ON
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    area Display area V Adjustment of the vertical area displayed by this projector. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to decrease/increase value and you want to clear and then press the SELECT button. Other icons operate as follows. Reset Reset all adjust parameters on the adjustment dialog box
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    2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the Top Control or on the Remote Control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in the IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P29, 30). IMAGE button
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    each level by pressing the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). Contrast Press the POINT LEFT button to decrease contrast and the POINT RIGHT button to increase contrast. (From 0 to 63.) IMAGE ADJUST MENU IMAGE the SELECT button. NOTE G Auto grayscale cannot be operated when the input signal is digital. 29
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    Remote Control. To cancel the Digital Zoom +/- mode, press any button except the D.ZOOM L/M, SELECT, and POINT buttons. NOTE G This SCREEN Menu cannot be operated than 1280 X 1024, reset the resolution to the lower before connecting projector. G The image data in other than XGA (1024 x 768) is
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    Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the Top Control or on the Remote Control. If the projector cannot reproduce proper video source, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). RGB Scart Input To select RGB Scart 21-Pin video input through the COMPUTER IN 2 / MONITOR
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    system, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N. AV SYSTEM MENU (VIDEO OR
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    2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the Top Control or on the Remote Control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone. IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in the IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P34, 35). IMAGE
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    . The level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). Contrast Press the POINT LEFT button to decrease contrast and the POINT RIGHT button to increase contrast. (From 0 to 63.) IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move the red frame pointer to the item to be selected
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    Level 1 to 4 and then press the SELECT button. Other icons operate as follows. Reset Reset all adjustment to their previous figure. Quit Closes set and then press the SELECT button. PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display
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    this function is "On," the picture is top / bottom and left / right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling mounting the projector. Rear function Rear When this function is "On," the picture is left / right reversed. This function is used to project the image to a rear
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    ). If the projector is turned off in the wrong steps, the On Start function does not operate properly. Lamp mode When selecting the " " (Eco), the projector reduce the brightness and set into the low power consumption mode. Remote control This projector has eight different remote control codes (Code
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    . LAMP COVER SCREW LAMP ASSEMBLY SCREW HANDLE ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a Projection Lamp, give the following information to the dealer. G Model No. of your projector : G Replacement Lamp Type No. : PLC-XU40 POA-LMP53 (Service
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    a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down. ( Follow carefully the instructions in the LAMP REPLACEMENT section of this manual. ) Continuous use of the lamp with the LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion. G A Lamp may explode as a result of vibration
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    your computer to Control Port of the projector with Control Cable for Serial Port (not supplied). OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE When controlling a PC mouse pointer, operate Wireless Mouse with POINT button, Drag ON/OFF button, LEFT CLICK button and RIGHT CLICK button on Wireless Remote Control. POINT
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    camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch a surface. 2 Lightly wipe a cleaning cloth over the Projection Lens. 3 When the projector is not in use, replace the Lens Cover. 41
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    power cord are properly connected and turn the equipment on. G When you are operating the projector with a computer and it does not produce an image, restart the computer. G Select the other input source. Problem: No power. Try these Solutions G Plug the projector into your AC outlet. G Make sure
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    G Turn the projector on before turning on the computer. WARNING : High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If the problem still persists after following all operating instructions, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service
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    READY green LAMP red Projector Condition The projector is OFF. (The AC Power Cord is unplugged.) The projector is READY to be turned on with the POWER ON- ✽ OFF button. ✽ The projector is operating normally. The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. The projector cannot be
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    Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Remote Control Accessories Multi-media Projector 13.11 Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries VGA Cable Control Cable for PS/2 port Carrying Bag Lens Cover G The specifications are subject to change without notice. G LCD
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    APPENDIX CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration 54 32 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 1 Red Input 9 +5V Power 2 Green Input 10 Ground (Vert.sync.) 3 Blue Input 11 Sense 0 4 Sense 2 12 DDC Data 5 Ground (Horiz.sync.)
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    OPTIONAL PARTS The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer. G Control Cable (Serial Port) G Control Cable (ADB Port) G MAC Adapter G DVI-VGA Cable G SCART-VGA Cable (This cable is used for RGB Scart 21-Pin output of video
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    Printed in Japan Part No. 610 303 1965 (1AA6P1P3665-- MA3A) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
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