Sanyo PLC-XF20 manual

Owner's Man ual PLC-XF20 Multimedia Pr ojector MODEL ✽ Projection lens is optional.[...]

2 C AU TI ON : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT [...]

3 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Follow all warnings and instructions m[...]

4 COMPLIANCES Federal Comm unication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment g[...]

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS FEA TURES AND DESIGN 6 BEFORE OPERA TION 16 COMPUTER MODE 27 VIDEO MODE 35 SETTING 39 APPENDIX 42 PREP ARA TION 7 NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR 7 SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR 8 CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD 8 LENS INSTALLATION 9 POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR 9 LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT 9 PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT 10 MOVING THE [...]

6 FEA TURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. The projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Compatibility This projector widely accepts various video and com[...]

7 PREP ARA TION NAME OF EA CH P AR T OF THE PROJECT OR BO TT OM OF THE CABINET B ACK OF THE CABINET HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. When using or installing the projector, the following precautions should be taken. ● Do not put a flammable object near this vent. ● Keep the rear grills at least 3 ’ (1m) away from an[...]

8 SETTING-UP THE PR OJECT OR This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single- phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Con[...]

9 POSITIONING THE PR OJECT OR PREP ARA TION Before setting up the projector, install the Projection Lens on the Projector. 1. Before installation, check where the projector is used and prepare suitable lens. For specifications of the Projection Lens, refer to the manual separately attached or contact the sales dealer where you purchased the project[...]

10 PREP ARA TION PICTURE LEVEL AND TIL T ADJUSTMENT Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted with handles on both sides of the projector. Projection angle can be adjusted to 5.7 degrees upper way. 1 2 3 MO VING THE PROJECT OR CA UTION IN CARR YING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECT OR ● Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or ma[...]

11 TERMINALS OF THE PR OJECT OR This projector applies various input/output terminals and 4 terminal slots for expansion to tune to diversity of signals from computers and video equipment. 4-built-in Terminal Slots enable you to arrange desired combinations of input sources just by changing Terminal Boards. For Terminal Boards, contact the sales de[...]

12 ANALOG RGB R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V CONTROL PORT DV I INPUT 1 R/C JACK USB RESET (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT AUDIO CONTROL PORT S-VIDEO VIDEO/Y C INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SERIAL PORT IN SERIAL PORT OUT A UDIO OUT R L R L R L R R L L When controlling the computer with the Remote Control of this projector, connect [...]

13 CONNECTING THE PR OJECT OR Connect an external audio amplifier to these jacks. (Refer to P14, 15.) AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS This projector uses a micro processor to control the unit. Occasionally, the micro processor may malfunction and need to be reset. This can be done by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will shut down and restart the uni[...]

14 ANALOG RGB R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V CONTROL PORT DVI INPUT 1 R/C JACK USB RESET (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT AUDIO CONTROL PORT S-VIDEO VIDEO/Y C INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SERIAL PORT IN SERIAL PORT OUT AUDIO OUT R L R L R L R R L L CONNECTING T O THE COMPUTER IBM-compatible computers or Macintosh computers (VGA / [...]

15 CONNECTING T O THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT ANALOG RGB R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V CONTROL PORT DV I INPUT 1 R/C JACK USB RESET (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) CONTROL PORT AUDIO CONTROL PORT S-VIDEO VIDEO/Y C INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SERIAL PORT IN SERIAL PORT OUT AUDIO OUT R L R L R L R R L L Video Source (example) Video Cassette Recorder [...]

MENU A UTO IMA GE NORMAL SELECT V OLUME ZOOM FOCUS LENS SHIFT ON-OFF INPUT 1/2 INPUT 3/4 16 SIDE CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Used to adjust zoom. (P24) INPUT 3/4 BUTTON POWER ON–OFF BUTTON FOCUS BUTTONS VOLUME BUTTONS Used to select input source either INPUT 3 or INPUT 4. (P26) Used to operate AUTO IMAGE function. (P33) Used to adjust focus. (P24)[...]

READ Y LAMP LAMP REPLA CE W ARNING TEMP . 17 READY INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR This indicator lights green when the projector is ready to be turned on. And it flashes green in Power Management mode. (P39) This indicator is dim when the projector is turned on. And bright when the projector is in stand-by mode. INDICA T ORS BEFORE[...]

18 V OLUME ON-OFF FOCUS ZOOM INPUT 3/4 INPUT 1/2 D.ZOOM MENU MUTE LASER KEY ST ONE NO SHO W FREEZE AU TO IM AG E NORMAL P-TIMER LENS SHIFT LOCK OPERA TION OF THE REMO TE CONTROL ON ALL OFF ALL-OFF SWITCH LEFT SIDE When using the Remote Control Unit, turn this switch to “ ON. ” And turn it to “ ALL OFF ” when it is not used. This remote cont[...]

19 Used to adjust zoom. (P24) V OLUME ON-OFF FOCUS ZOOM INPUT 3/4 INPUT 1/2 D.ZOOM MENU MUTE LASER KEY ST ONE NO SHO W FREEZE AU TO IM AG E NORMAL P-TIMER LENS SHIFT LOCK To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : ● Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries. ● Replace two batteries at the same time. ● Do not use[...]

20 HO W T O OPERA TE THE ON-SCREEN MENU FLO W OF ON-SCREEN MENU Display ON-SCREEN MENU Press MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU (MENU BAR). The red frame is the POINTER. Select the ITEM by pressing SELECT button. The dialog box of the ITEM appears. Move the POINTER (red frame) to the ITEM ICON that you want to select by pressing POINT RIGHT [...]

21 MENU B AR SYSTEM MENU Used to select a computer system. (Refer to P28) IMAGE MENU Used to adjust the computer image. [Fine sync / Total dots / White Balance / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness/ Gamma/Progressive] (Refer to P32) PC ADJUST MENU Used to adjust the parameters to match with the input signal format. (Refer to P30, 31) SETTING MENU SCR[...]

22 SYSTEM MENU Used to select a color system of the selected video source. (Refer to P36) IMAGE MENU Used to adjust the picture image. [Color / Tint / White Balance / Contrast / Brightness/ Sharpness/Gamma / Noise Reduction / Progressive] (Refer to P37) BEFORE OPERA TION MENU B AR IN VIDEO MODE WHEN SELECT THE AV TERMINAL INPUT SOURCE MENU Used to [...]

23 TURNING ON THE PR OJECT OR Connect the projector's AC Power Cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH to ON. The LAMP indicator lights RED, and the READY indicator lights GREEN. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the Remote Control Unit or on the Side Control to ON. The LAMP indicator dims, and the Cooling Fans start to operat[...]

24 ADJUSTING THE IMA GE The message disappears after 4 seconds. The message disappears after 4 seconds. Zoom ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press the ZOOM ▲ / ▼ button(s) on the Side Control or on the Remote Control Unit. The message “ Zoom ” is displayed. 2 Press the ZOOM ▲ button to make the image larger, and press the ZOOM ▼ butt[...]

25 Press the FREEZE button on the Remote Control Unit to freeze the picture on-screen. This function is cancelled when the FREEZE button is pressed again or any other function button is pressed. Press the NO SHOW button on the Remote Control Unit to black out the image. This function is cancelled when the NO SHOW button is pressed again or any othe[...]

26 Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SOUND and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST Menu will appear. Move the arrow to ▲ or ▼ of "Volume" by pressing the POINT UP/ DOWN buttons. To increase the volume, point the arrow to ▲ and then press the SE[...]

27 Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select INPUT SOURCE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box INPUT SOURCE Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. Move the arrow to "RGB", and then press the SELECT button. 1 2 RGB When connect [...]

28 A UT OMA TIC MUL TI-SCAN SYSTEM This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (refer to “ COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION ” on page 29). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to the incoming signal and projects the proper image without any special settings. (Se[...]

29 COMP A TIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICA TIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 202 MHz of Dot Clock. NOTE : Specifications are subject to change without notice. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V-Freq. (Hz) VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47 59.88 VGA 2 720 x 400 31.47 7[...]

30 COMPUTER MODE PC ADJUSTMENT This Projector can automatically tune to the display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be tuned by the Multi-Scan system of this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reprod[...]

31 COMPUTER MODE The number of the total vertical lines. Adjust the number to match the image of your personal computer. Total lines Recalls the parameter data that was previously adjusted. Reset Stores the parameters in the memory. Stored Clears the parameter data previously set. Mode free Closes the PC ADJUST Menu. Quit The number of the total do[...]

32 Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu will appear. When selecting “ ▼ ” the custom setting dialog box will appear. Move the arrow to the item that you want to change by pressing the POINT UP/D[...]

33 The normal picture level is preset on this projector at the factory and can be restored anytime you press the NORMAL button (located on the Side Control or on the Remote Control Unit). The “ Standard ” display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. NORMAL FUNCTION Standard PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT The position of the image can[...]

34 COMPUTER MODE PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SCREEN and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box PICTURE SCREEN Menu will appear. To adjus[...]

35 VIDEO MODE Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select VIDEO SOURCE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box VIDEO SOURCE Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. Move the arrow to the source that you want to select, and then press the SELECT[...]

36 VIDEO MODE SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SYSTEM and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box VIDEO SYSTEM Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. Move the arrow to "Auto", and then press the SELECT [...]

37 VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMA GE ADJUSTMENT Each of the keys operates as follow. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu will appear. 1 Closes the PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu. Point to ▼ button to lighte[...]

38 VIDEO MODE The normal picture level is preset on this projector at the factory and can be restored anytime you press the NORMAL button (located on the Side Control or on the Remote Control Unit). The "Standard" display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. NORMAL FUNCTION Standard PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector h[...]

39 SETTING SETTING MENU Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SETTING and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box SETTING Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. Move the arrow to the item that you want to set, and then press the SELECT butt[...]

40 Remote control This projector has two different remote transmit codes; the factory-set normal code (Mode 1) and the secondary code (Mode 2). This switching function prevents the remote control operation mixture (jam) when operating several projectors or video equipment together. When operating the projector in “ Mode 2 ” both projector and R[...]

41 Lamp replacement monitor timer SELECTING LANGU A GE Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select LANGUAGE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box LANGUAGE Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. Move the arrow to the language that you want to se[...]

42 APPENDIX OPERA TING WIRELESS MOUSE INST ALLA TION The Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. The POINT buttons and the two CLICK buttons are used for the wireless mouse operation. The wireless mouse is available only when PC mouse pointer is displaye[...]

43 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE TEMPERA TURE W ARNING INDICA T OR The TEMPERATURE WARNING Indicator flashes red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the normal temperature. The Indicator stops flashing when the temperature of the projector returns to normal. When the TEMPERATURE WARNING Indicator continues to flash, check the items listed[...]

44 APPENDIX LAMP MANA GEMENT This Projector is equipped with 4 Projection Lamps to ensure brighter image and those lamps are controlled by Lamp Management Function. Lamp Management Function detects the status of all lamps and shows the status on screen or on the LAMP REPLACE indicator. This function also automatically controls the Lamp Mode when an[...]

45 APPENDIX CLEANING THE PR OJECTION LENS Apply a non-abrasive 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 the lens. When the projector is not in use, replace the lens cover. 1 3 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens. 2 Foll[...]

46 Pr oblem: No power . Image is out of focus. T r y these Solutions: ● Plug the projector into an AC outlet. ● Turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch to ON. ● Press the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON. ● Be sure the READY INDICATOR light is ON. ● Wait 90 seconds after the projector is turned OFF before turning the projector back on. NOTE: After pressing [...]

47 No sound. Pr oblem: Check Ceiling feature. (See "SETTING" section on page 39). Picture is L/R Rever sed. Check Ceiling/Rear feature. (See "SETTING" section on page 39). Picture is T/B in ver ted. Check Display feature. (See "SETTING" section on page 39). Some displays are not seen during the operation. ● Check aud[...]

48 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Projector T ype Dimensions (W x H x D) Net W eight LCD P anel System Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Motorized Lens Shift Projection Lamp Input 1 Jack Other Jack Built-in Speaker Image Elev ation Adjustment V oltage and P ower Consumption Storage T emperature Remote Control T ransmitters Multi-media Pro[...]

49 CONFIGURA TIONS OF THE TERMINALS HDB 15-PIN TERMINAL (ANALOG) Connect the display output terminal of the computer to this terminal with the VGA Cable (supplied). ● When connecting the Macintosh computer, use MAC/VGA Adapter (supplied). ● When connecting the Analog signal from DVI terminal of the computer to this terminal, use DVI/VGA Adapter[...]

50 APPENDIX ----- RxD TxD ----- Ground ----- ----- ----- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Vcc - Data + Data Ground 1 2 3 4 9 ----- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Connect the serial port output terminal of the computer to this terminal with the Serial Cable (not supplied). Pin Configuration SERIAL PORT IN/OUT TERMINAL USB PORT TERMINAL Pin Configuration Connect the USB port outp[...]

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