Sanyo PLCXW55 Instruction Manual, PLC-XW55

Sanyo PLCXW55 Manual

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    Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-XW50 PLC-XW55 Owner's Manual
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    lamp life. (p.46) ◆ Lamp Control Brightness of the projection lamp can be selected. (p.47) ◆ Security Function The Security function helps you to ensure the security with the Key lock (p.48) and the PIN code lock (p.18, 48, 49) functions. You can lock the operation on the projector and the remote
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    Slide Shutter 52 Cleaning the Projection Lens 53 Cleaning the Projector Cabinet 53 Lamp Replacement 54 Lamp Replacement Counter 55 Appendix 56 Troubleshooting 56 Menu Tree 58 Indicators and Projector Condition 60 Compatible Computer Specifications 61 Technical Specifications 62
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    this manual. If the problem still persists, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT
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    Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm, 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
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    Projector in Proper Position Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may reduce the lamp life and projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector through a courier or transport service
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    the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Model Number : PLC-XW50/PLC-XW55 Trade Name : Sanyo Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street
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    Part Names and Functions Front q Speaker w Focus Ring e Infrared Remote Receiver r Projection Lens t Slide Shutter (See page 52.) y Slide Shutter Foot !4 Lamp Cover !5 Air Filters ✽ Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. *Kensington is
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    Rear Terminal q w Part Names and Functions e rt y u q SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service the projector. w COMPUTER IN /S-VIDEO IN /COMPONENT IN Connect output signal from a computer, RGB scart 21-pin video output, S-VIDEO output, or component video output to this terminal. (p.15-17
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    an abnormal condition. This also blinks red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the operating range. (p.51, 60) 10 u LAMP REPLACE indicator Turn yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (p.54, 60) i ZOOM +/- (7 8) buttons ✽ Adjust the screen size. (p.22
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    Remote Control ew q r t y u io !0 Part Names and Functions q POWER ON/STAND-BY button Turn the projector on or off. (p.18, 19) w VIDEO button Select VIDEO !5 - Expand or compress the image in Digital zoom mode. (p.33) u D.ZOOM ed ) !2 !0 LAMP CONTROL button Select the lamp mode. (p.24
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    and install new batteries. ● Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. ● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) when pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the
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    Installation Installation Positioning the Projector For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set horizontally to the flat screen. ✔ Note: • The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit
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    other type of power system. If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied, consult your authorized dealer or service station. Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning the projector on. (See pages 15-17 for connection.) Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the
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    : stereo) ( Not all the cables are supplied with this projector.) External Audio Equipment Audio Output Monitor Output Monitor Audio Input Input Audio cable (stereo) VGA cable VGA cable COMPUTER IN MONITOR /S-VIDEO IN OUT /COMPONENT IN Audio cable (stereo) AUDIO OUT (stereo) Installation
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    supplied with this projector.) S-Video Output (R) (L) S-Video cable Composite Video and Audio Output (R) (L) (Video) External Audio Equipment S-Video-VGA cable Audio cable Video and Audio cable Audio Input (R) (L) S-VIDEO (R) (L) (Video) AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Audio cable AUDIO OUT (stereo
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    • Scart-VGA Cable • Component Cable • Component-VGA Cable ( Not all the cables are supplied with this projector.) Installation Audio Output RGB Scart 21-pin Output Component Video Output (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) Component cable Scart-VGA cable Audio cable (stereo) COMPUTER IN /S-VIDEO IN /COMPONENT
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    Lamp mode status icon (see page 47) appears on the screen. If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code Input Dialog Box appears. Enter the PIN code as instructed the projector. Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector. A PIN code consists of a four-digit number.
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    rotation speed. See page 50.) At this time you can disconnect the AC power cord even if the fans are still running. 3 When the projector has cooled down enough to be turned on again, the POWER indicator lights red. TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST
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    Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen The selected item is not active until the SELECT button is pressed. Top Control MENU button Remote Control SELECT button SELECT button MENU button POINT buttons On-Screen Menu Menu icon Menu bar
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    see Menu Tree on p.58, 59. For computer source Guide Window Show the selected Menu of the On-Screen Menu. Digital zoom +/-] (p.32, 33) Setting Menu Used to set the projector's operating configurations. (p.41-50) Basic Operation Input Menu Used to select input source either Computer or Video.
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    KEYSTONE ed buttons on the top control or the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. The keystone dialog box appears. Correct keystone distortion by pressing the buttons on the top control or the Point ed buttons on the remote control. Keystone adjustment can be memorized. (p.41) Reduce the upper
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    one of the buttons enables you to make the operation, and no need for calling up the On-Screen Menu. COMPUTER/VIDEO buttons Press the COMPUTER or VIDEO button on the remote control to select the input source. For more detail, see pages 25, 34, and 35. FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button
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    press any other button. When a projected image is captured and set as "User" in the Logo selection (p.42), the screen changes each time you press the input signal Eco lower brightness reduces the lamp power consumption and extends the lamp life. Remote Control VOLUME +/- buttons (See p.23.)
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    using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below. Top Control INPUT button INPUT button Computer Video Remote Control COMPUTER button Computer Input Menu Operation 1 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point
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    XGA, SXGA, WXGA, or UXGA with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If Computer is selected as a signal source, this projector the connection between your computer and the projector. (See "Troubleshooting" on page 56.) Mode 1 The preset system is manually adjusted in the PC Adjust Menu.
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    the AUTO PC button on the remote control unit. Remote Control AUTO PC button Menu Operation from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters are memorized, the setting can image is not provided properly with this operation, manual adjustments are required. (p.28, 29) •
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    PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted. It allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer. 1 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen
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    Display area H Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Display area V Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the vertical area displayed by this projector. Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button. The confirmation
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    a bright room. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Blackboard for further description. Image 1 ~ 4 User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu. (p.32) 30 Remote Control IMAGE button IMAGE button Dynamic Standard Real
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    Computer Input Image Level Adjustment 1 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. 2 Press the Point ed buttons to move the red framed pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then
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    arrows disappears. Wide Provide the image to fit wide video aspect ratio (16:9) by expanding the image width uniformly. This function can to the projector. • The image data in other than XGA (1024x768) is modified to fit the screen size in initial mode. • True, Full screen, and Digital zoom +/-
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    to pan the image. The Panning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size. Remote Control POINT buttons SELECT button D.ZOOM + button D.ZOOM - button Digital zoom - When D.ZOOM - (d) is pressed, the On-Screen Menu disappears and the message "D. zoom -" is displayed. Press
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    these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Top Control INPUT button INPUT button Video Computer Remote Control VIDEO button Menu Operation 1 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the
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    source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN/S-VIDEO IN/ COMPONENT IN terminal with a ScartVGA Cable, select RGB (Scart). ✔ Note: When the Input Search function is set On1 or On2, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.45) Remote Control COMPUTER button COMPUTER
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    system that you want to select and then press the SELECT button. Video or S-Video Auto The projector automatically detects incoming video system, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually. PAL/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N If the
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    the remote control. Dynamic Picture level suitable for viewing picture in a bright room. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema above for further description. Image 1~4 User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p.38, 39). Remote Control IMAGE button IMAGE button Dynamic
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    Video Input Image Level Adjustment 1 Press the MENU button to display the On- Point 8 button to deepen the blue tone. (From 0 to 63.) ✔ Note: • The Tint cannot be selected when the video system is PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, or PAL-N. • After adjusting any of the White balance Red, Green, or Blue, the
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    . . . Select "Film" for watching a film. With this function, the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality. Reset To reset the adjusted data when 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i, or 1080i is selected. (p.36) Video Input Store item Image Level Menu Move the red framed pointer to an
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    Video Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you want to select and then press the SELECT button. Normal Provide the image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4:3. Screen Menu Screen Menu icon Move the red framed pointer to a function and
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    ZOOM +/- buttons on the top control. Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select Store 1, Store 2 or Reset. Store 1 . . . store the Zoom setting even when the projector is turned off. Zoom setting is cleared when the AC power cord is unplugged. Store 2 . . . store the Zoom setting even when the AC power
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    instead of the countdown when turning on the projector. Use this function when you want to project the image as early as possible even when the lamp is not bright enough. Off Do not show decides the start-up display as follows: User . . . . the image you captured Default . . the factory-set
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    Logo select function and set it to "User". Then the captured image is displayed when turning on the projector next time or pressing the NO SHOW button .) • A signal from a computer can be captured up to XGA (1024x768). A signal from video equipment can be captured except for 720p, 1035i, and 1080i.
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    Change the Logo PIN code Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number. Select "Logo PIN code change" with the Point d button and press the PIN code setting. For details on PIN code setting, refer to relevant instructions of the PIN code lock function on pages 48 and 49. caution:
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    mounting the projector. Ceiling VIDEO button on the remote control. • When missing the current input signal. ✳ • When pressing the INPUT button on the top control. ✳ It is not available when On-Screen menu is displayed. ✔ Note: • While Input search is set On1 or On2, the status of Input and Lamp
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    as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the projector is not used for a is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control is pressed. Shut down . . . . . When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the power is turned
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    and extends the lamp life. Remote control This projector provides two different remote control codes: the factory-set initial code (Code 1) and the secondary code (Code 2). This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the
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    there is something wrong with your remote control, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Key lock Select Key connected, the projector can be operated without a PIN code. Whenever to change the PIN code lock setting or the PIN code (the four-digit number), you
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    fix the number and move the pointer. Repeat it to complete entering a four-digit number. After entering the fourdigit number, move the pointer to "Set" by page 65, and keep it securely. If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no longer be started. Enter a PIN code The input numbers change to
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    -sound than the normal operation (L1), but it takes longer to cool the projector down. Lamp counter This function is used to reset the lamp replacement counter. When replacing the projection lamp, reset the lamp replacement counter by using this function. See page 55 for operation. Factory default
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    remote control. ✔ Note: The WARNING indicator continues to blink even after the temperature inside the projector returns to normal. When the projector disconnect the AC power cord and contact the service station. CAUTION DO NOT LEAVE THE PROJECTOR WITH THE AC POWER CORD CONNECTED UNDER THE
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    or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on a lens, LCD panels, or optical elements inside the projector. This condition may degrade the quality of a projected image. When the symptoms above are noticed, contact your authorized dealer or service station for proper cleaning. Air filters Pull up and
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    , or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface. Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance & Cleaning Cleaning the Projector Cabinet Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projector body with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. When it is heavily soiled, use a small amount of
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    Screw Screw Handles ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No. of your projector : PLC-XW50/PLC-XW55 ● Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-LMP107 (Service Parts No. 610 330
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    the lamp should be replaced, i.e., if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights up, replace the lamp with 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
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    setting for the monitor output when connecting to a projector. See your computer's instruction manual for the setting. - It takes about 30 seconds to display an image after turning on the projector. See if the selected system is corresponding to your computer or video equipment. (See pages 26 and 36
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    for the remote control. (See page 48.) Appendix WARNING: High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Specify
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    Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input/Video Input Input Computer Video RGB S-Video Component RGB (Scart) Quit Contrast Brightness Color temp. Red Green Blue Sharpness Gamma Reset Store Quit Normal True Wide Full screen Digital zoom + Digital zoom - 0 - 63 0 - 63 High Mid Low XLow Adj. 0 - 63 0
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    Video start Lamp control Remote control Security Fan Lamp counter Factory User Capture Yes/No Logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code Off On Logo PIN code change Quit Quit On/Off On/Off On1/On2/Off Off Ready Shut down Timer (1-30 Min.) Quit On/Off Normal/Auto/Eco Code 1/Code 2 Key lock Off Projector Remote
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    cord and contact the dealer or the service center. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause an electric shock or fire hazard. • • • green blinks green • • • red blinks red • • • off ✽ When the life of the projection lamp draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this
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    projector can XGA 5 1024 x 768 XGA 6 1024 x 768 XGA 7 1024 x 768 XGA 8 1024 x 768 XGA 9 1024 x 768 XGA 10 1024 x 768 XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 12 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 XGA 14 1024 x 768 XGA 15 1024 x 768 MAC 19 1024 x 768 H-Freq. (kHz) 31.47 31.47 31.47 37.86 37.86 37.50
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    with f 20.06 mm with manual focus Throw Distance 4.3' ~ 32.6' (1.31 m ~ 9.9 m) Projection Lamp 200W Interface Video Input Jack Audio Input Jacks Computer Input/S-VIDEO /Component Input Terminal Monitor Output Terminal Component/ Computer Audio Input Jack Service Port Connector Audio Output Jack
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    Accessories Owner's Manual (CD-ROM) Quick Reference Guide AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries VGA Cable PIN Code Label Appendix ● The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are
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    Appendix Configurations of Terminals COMPUTER IN/S-VIDEO IN/COMPONENT IN/MONITOR OUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : sync.) 6 Ground (Red) 14 Vert. sync. 7 Ground (Green) 15 ----- 8 Ground (Blue) SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Terminal: Mini DIN 8-PIN 876 5 43 1 Serial 1 RXD 2 ----3 ----4 GND 5 RTS
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    with this manual securely. If you forgot or lost the number and unable to operate the projector, contact the service station. PIN Code Lock No. Logo PIN Code Lock No. Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Factory default set No: 4 3 2 1* * Should the four-digit
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    Part No. 1LG6P1P0161-- (KR6AC) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
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