Sanyo PLV-55WHD1 manual

MODEL Wide Screen LCD Projection TV PL V -55WHD1 PL V -65WHD1 Owner’ s Manual HIGH -DEFINITION TELEVISION ® ® ™ “As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner, SANYO North America Corporation has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.”[...]

2 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat reg[...]

3 Welcome to the World of Sanyo Thank you for purchasing this Sanyo LCD Projection Television. You made an excellent choice for Performance, Reliability, Features, Value, and Styling. Important Information Before installing and operating this LCD Projection TV, read this manual thoroughly. This LCD Projection TV provides many convenient features an[...]

4 T his LCD P rojection TV is designed with the most advanced tec hnology for v arious use. T he LCD P rojection TV has a large screen and uses built-in multimedia feat ures, a palet te of 1 6.77 million colors, and matrix liquid cr ystal display (LCD) tec hnology . ◆ PL V-55WHD1: 55”/PL V-65WHD1: 65” Wide Screen LCD Projection TV ◆ Side ba[...]

5 4" (10 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 4" (10 cm) Place the LCD Projection TV on a flat surface or use the LCD Projection TV stand. Placing on an uneven surface may cause picture tilt and distortion. Do not position the LCD Projection TV in a confined area. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation. Screw hole Stand Wa s her (supp[...]

6 BE SURE TO USE OR PLACE THE LCD PROJECTION TV WITHIN THE TEMPERATURE RANGE INDICATED BELOW: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) 14 °F to 140 °F (–10°C to 60°C) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Exhaust Vents (Hot air exhaust) Air Intake Vents • Handle the LCD Projection TV carefully when installing. Do not drop. • Locate the set [...]

7 T his LCD P rojection T ele vision will reproduce a cr y st al clear digit al picture and e xceptional sound. The signal mak es the dif f erence! DIGIT AL ANTENNA IN DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL RF ANTENNA DIGITAL ANTENNA INPUT Analog RF Antenna Connection • Connect a Cable signal (with or without a cable box), Satellite Receiver, or RF antenn[...]

8 • Install two “AAA” Batteries (not included) so that the “+” and “–” marks on the batteries match the “+” and “–” marks inside the remote control. To review the remote control function, go to pages 18–19. Note: Use two “AAA” alkaline batteries. IMPORTANT: Spent or discharged batteries must be recycled or disposed p[...]

9 • Press the POWER key on the front panel of the LCD Projection TV or on the remote control. The cooling fans start to operate and the POWER indicator flashes green, and after a few seconds it lights green. POWER LAMP REPLACE WA RNING POWER FRONT PANEL POWER key When the television is powered on for the first time, it automatically checks for th[...]

10 • Press the POWER key on the front panel of the LCD Projection TV or on the remote control. The POWER indicator becomes orange and it continues while the cooling fans are running (for about four minutes). The LCD Projection TV can be turned on again during this period or after the indicator is turned off. • When the LCD Projection TV has coo[...]

11 FRONT , SIDE, AND BA CK P ANELS POWER LAMP REPLACE WA RNING POWER FRONT PANEL S-VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L (MONO) Y–––––Pb–––––Pr VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER AUDIO OUTPUT SERVICE DIGIT AL ANTENNA IN DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT HDMI UHF/VHF/CA TV Y–––––Pb–––––Pr R-AUDIO-L (MONO) R-AUDIO-L (MONO) R-AUDIO-L (MONO) RI[...]

12 Digital Signal Compatible External Cables Needed Go to Connections Equipment (Not Supplied) Page 15 T his LCD P rojection TV is designed to handle sev eral dif f erent connections making it compatible with Digital and Analog de vices. In order to receive the best perf ormance from y our LCD P rojection TV , c hoose y our connection using this c [...]

13 T his is the best option f or pict ure and sound! Using the HDMI connection, whic h has high- definition content protection, provides y ou with uncompressed digital video and audio, Dolby® Digital 5.1 or PCM sound. This connection requires only one cable. As R eal A s It Gets! CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT T O HDMI (INCLUDES HDCP COP Y PRO TECT[...]

14 CONNECTING DIGIT AL A UDIO OUT TO A MUL TI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Switch off the LCD Projection TV and external equipment before connecting cable. ( Cable is not supplied.) 1 Connect the STB’s DVI Output to a “DVI to HDMI Cable;” then connect the cable to the LCD Projection TV’s HDMI input. Note: Check with your local electronics store for a D[...]

15 USING COMPONENT J A CKS T O CONNECT A D VD PLA YER OR O THER DIGIT AL EQUIPMENT The Component Video jacks will accept HDTV, EDTV, or SDTV video content. Switch off the LCD Projection TV and external equipment before connecting cable. (Cable is not supplied.) Follow these steps to easily connect your STB or DVD Player to this LCD Projection TV. 1[...]

16 USING THE ANAL OG VIDEO1 J ACKS T O CONNECT A V CR (OR O THER ANAL OG DEVICE) Switch off the LCD Projection TV and external equipment before connecting cable. ( Cable is not supplied.) 1 Connect VCR’s Audio Video Out to the LCD Projection TV’s VIDEO1 jacks. Note: For Mono VCR (Single Audio Jack), connect VCR Audio Out to LCD Projection TV’[...]

17 CONNECTING ANAL OG A UDIO OUT J ACKS TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER Switch off the LCD Projection TV and external equipment before connecting cable. ( Cable is not supplied.) 1 Connect the LCD Projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (R/L) to the Stereo Amplifier In (R/L). Note: For Mono Audio Amplifier (Single Audio Jack), connect to AUDIO-L (MONO) Input. 2 Optional[...]

18 PRECA UTIONS To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: Use two (2) AAA alkaline batteries, see page 8. Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not use a new battery with a used battery. Risk of explosion, if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. If batteries have leaked in the remote control, carefully wipe the [...]

19 r RECALL Key — Select the first channel you want to watch; then select another channel using the NUMBER keys. Press RECALL to switch easily between the channels. Note: The RECALL key is inactive when an external input is selected (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, or HDMI) and it cannot toggle between a Digital channel and an Analog channel. See TUNE[...]

20 The on-screen menu system provides the viewer with easy access to adjustments and settings. Just use the MENU , CURSOR , ENTER , and EXIT keys on the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions. Generally, you will use the Cursor ed keys to select a menu item and the Cursor < > keys to make an adjustment. The ENTER key confirms a [...]

21 This LCD Projection TV can receive unscrambled (ClearQAM) digital cable channels, when available. However, not all cable companies provide ClearQAM digital channels. Searching for digital cable channels will take about 10 minutes, please be patient. 1 Connect a Digital Cable signal directly to the LCD Projection TV Digital Antenna In Terminal. 2[...]

22 Use this feature to switch between analog off-air channels and analog cable channels. 1 Press the TUNER key to select analog channels. 2 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 3 Use the CURSOR ed keys to highlight (green) Analog Antenna Signal . Press ENTER . 4 Use the CURSOR ed keys to choose Cable or VHF/ UHF . Press ENTER . 5 Press the [...]

23 Closed-Captioning is hidden textual information transmitted along with the picture and sound. Turning Captioning ON causes the LCD Projection TV to open these captions and superimpose them on the screen. Because different types of closed-captions can be transmitted with the picture and sound, separate captioning modes are provided. The captionin[...]

24 NOTE: THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’S FCC V-CHIP REGULATIONS. THEREFORE, IT MAY NOT FUNCTION WITH BROADCASTS THAT ORIGINATE IN OTHER COUNTRIES. This Sanyo television is equipped with an electronic V- Chip to interpret MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) and TV Parental Guidelines rating codes. Wh[...]

25 TV RA TINGS (AGE/CONTENT -BASED) ALL CHILDREN —Program is designed to be appropriate for children from ages 2–6. DIRECTED TO OLDER CHILDREN —Program is designed for children 7 and above. Material may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence. GENERAL AUDIENCE —Program suitable for all ages. Contain little or no violence, no [...]

26 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Use the CURSOR ed keys to highlight (green) Picture . Press ENTER . 3 Use the CURSOR ed keys to highlight (green) Auto (factory preset settings) or Manual . Press ENTER . MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS 4 Use the CURSOR ed keys to select the option you want to adjust. 5 Then use the CURSOR < > keys to ma[...]

27 LAMP MODE Use this feature to change the brightness of the projection lamp. 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Use the CURSOR ed keys to highlight (green) Lamp Mode . Press ENTER . 3 Use the CURSOR ed keys to select Low, Mid, or High . Low—Lower brightness than “Mid”; this option reduces the lamp power consumption. Mid—Norm[...]

28 For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, Power Management turns off the lamp when the LCD Projection TV is not used for a certain period. If the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds, the timer display with “No signal” appears on the screen and it starts the five minutes cou[...]

29 Because of the Quality we build into our product, very few problems are actual LCD Projection TV defects. Most problems only involve simple hookup or setup changes that can be solved by the customer. Please check the chart below and try the solutions listed for your problem. If the problem still persists after following all operating instruction[...]

30 The surface of the cabinet can be damaged if not properly maintained. Many common household aerosol sprays, cleaning agents, solvents, and polishes will cause permanent damage to the fine surface. 1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning the LCD Projection TV. 2. Gently wipe the screen and cabinet with a dry soft cloth. The screen is likely to b[...]

31 LAMP REPLA CEMENT The projection lamp has a service life and it needs to be replaced when it reaches the end-of-life. When the lamp of this LCD Projection TV reaches the end-of-life, the LAMP REPLACE indicator will light yellow. If this indicator turns to yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly. LAMP LAMP REPLACE REPLACE WA RNING This i[...]

32 LAMP HANDLING PRECA UTIONS This LCD Projection TV uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard. ● Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no guarantee of the same lifetime for each lamp. Som[...]

33 SPECIFICA TIONS Screen Size (Measured Diagonally): PL V-65WHD1: 65-inches/PL V-55WHD1: 55-inches LCD Panel System: 0.7” wide TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Panel Resolution: 1280 x 720 dots Number of Pixels: 2,764,800 (1280 x 720 x 3 panels) Signal Compatibility: NTSC; 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p Scanning Format: 720p (All Signals are Converted [...]

34 PL V -65WHD1: 60.6 (1538) PL V -55WHD1: 15.6 (397) PL V -65WHD1: 40.0 (1016) Unit: inch (mm) PL V -55WHD1: 50.9 (1294) PL V -65WHD1: 18.4 (468) PL V -55WHD1: 34.0 (864) The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, specify item name and Type No. to the sales dealer. ● LCD Projection TV stand Type No.: PLV-5565STD ([...]

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