Sound Storm Laboratories PLC-XU87 manual

Multimedia Pr oject or MODEL PLC-XU87 PLC-XU84 Owner ’ s Manual Netw or k Suppor t ed ❏ Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g ❏ Wired LAN 100-Base-TX/10-Base-T Memory V iew er ❏ USB Memory Viewer (optionally available) Compatible with a dedicated USB memory ✽ Refer to the owner’s manuals below for details about network and memory viewer function. [...]

2 F eatures and Design ◆ Compact Design This projector is designed compact in size and weight. It is easy to carry and installed anywhere you wish to use. ◆ Compatibility The projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; Computers, 6 Color systems (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N), Component video, S-vide[...]

3 T able of Contents Tr ademar ks Each name of corporations or products in this book is either a registered trademark or a trademark of its respective corporation. F eat ur es and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 To the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

To the Owner 4 CAUTION: 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 IM[...]

5 Safety Instructions 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[...]

6 Safety Instructions Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. When using or installing the projector, the following precautions should be taken. – Do not p[...]

7 Safety Instructions Use the projector properly in specified positions. Improper positioning may reduce the lamp life and result in severe accident or fire hazard. Installing the Pr oject or in Pr oper Directions Avoid positioning the projector as described below when installing. P ositioning Precautions Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degr[...]

AC Po wer Cord f or the United Kingdom: This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus . If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cove[...]

9 ✽ Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. * Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation. Bot t om Bac k q USB Terminal w LAN Connection Terminal e Zoom Lever r Projection Lens t Focus Ring y Lens Cover (See page 60 for attaching.) u Infrared Remote Receiver i Top Cont[...]

10 Pa rt Names and Functions Rear T er minal / Side T er minal S-VIDEO IN COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I USB SERVICE PORT MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN q w e r t y i u t S-VIDEO IN Connect the S-VIDEO output from video equipment to this jack. (p.18) y AUDIO IN Connect the audio [...]

11 Pa rt Names and Functions ON - OFF POWER AUTO SET UP INPUT W ARNING LAMP REPLACE MENU - VOLUME + VOLUME SELECT q w e t u i o u LAMP REPLACE indicator Turn yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (pp.58, 61) y WARNING indicator Emit a red light when the projector detects abnormal condition. This also blinks red when the inter[...]

To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: – Do not bend, drop, or expose the remote control to moisture or heat. – For cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. Do not apply benzene, thinner, splay, or any chemical material. Remot e Contr ol q 12 Pa rt Names and Functions i r !5 !1 @0 t @1 !8 w e o !0 !4 @3 !7 y u !2 !3 !9 @4 @2[...]

13 Pa rt Names and Functions Spotlight P ointer F unction Pointer Laser Light Window Signal Emission Indicator Laser P ointer F unction LASER button PRESENTATION POINTER button MENU button NO SHOW button This remote control emits a laser beam from the laser light window. Press the LASER button to activate the laser pointer. The signal emission indi[...]

PRESENTATION POINTER button R-CLICK button L-CLICK button While pressing the MENU button, press the IMAGE button number of times corresponding to the remote control code. MENU button IMAGE button RESET/ON/ALL-OFF switch Remot e Contr ol Code Remote Control Code Number of Times Pressing IMAGE Button Code 1 1 Code 2 2 Code 3 3 Code 4 4 Code 5 5 Code [...]

15 Pa rt Names and Functions A djustable F eet To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : ● Use two (2) AAA or LR03 type alkaline batteries. ● Always replace batteries in sets. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery. ● Avoid contact with water or liquid. ● Do not expose the remote control to moisture or h[...]

P ositioning the Project or For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. ✔ Notes: • The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image. • All measurements are approximate [...]

17 Installation ON ON S-VIDEO IN COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I USB SERVICE PORT MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN Cables used for connection • VGA Cable (Mini D-sub 15 pin) ✽ • DVI Cable ✽ • DVI-VGA Cable • USB Cable • Audio Cables ✽ ( ✽ = Not supplied with this p[...]

18 Installation S-VIDEO IN COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT USB SERVICE PORT MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I Cables used for connection • Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Audio Cable ✽ ( ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) External Audio Equipme[...]

19 Installation S-VIDEO IN COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT USB SERVICE PORT MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I Cables used for connection • Audio Cables ✽ • Scart-VGA Cable ✽ • Component Cable ✽ • Component-VGA Cable ✽ ( ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) Externa[...]

20 Installation Connecting the A C P ow er Cord NO TE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet the requirements of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used. If supplied the AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer. To power cord connec[...]

21 16 The preparation display will disappear after 30 seconds. (See page 51 for Lamp control status.) Lamp control status Tu r ning On the Project or Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control. The POWER indicator lights green a[...]

TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF. “Power off?” disappears after 4 seconds. Tu r ning Off the Pr ojector Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control, and “Power off?” appears on the screen. Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to tu[...]

23 Basic Oper ation Ho w t o Oper at e the On-Scr een Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. For each adjustment and setting procedure, refer to the respective sections in this manual. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon. Use the Point ed buttons to select an item in the selected menu. Press the SELECT button [...]

Menu Bar PC Syst em Menu Used to select computer system (p.30). Image A djust Menu Used to adjust computer image [Contrast/Brightness/ Color temp./White balance (R/G/B)/Sharpness/Gamma] (pp.35–36). Set ting Menu Used to set the projector’s operating configurations (pp.45- 55). Used to adjust the volume or mute the sound (p.25). Image Select Men[...]

25 Basic Oper ation Rotate the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus of the image. Zoom and F ocus A djustment Zoom Lever Focus Ring Sound A djustment 1 2 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Sound Menu icon. Press the VOLUME+/– butto[...]

26 Basic Oper ation If a projected picture still has keystone distortion after pressing the AUTO SET UP button on the top control or the AUTO SET button on the remote control, correct the image manually as follows: Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. The Keystone dialog box appears. Use the Point ed buttons to correct keystone distorti[...]

27 Basic Oper ation Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze the picture on the screen. To cancel the Freeze function, press the FREEZE button again or press any other button. FREEZE but ton Press the AUTO PC button on the remote control to operate the Auto PC Adj. function. The computer screen adjustment can be done easily by pressi[...]

ON - OFF POWER INPUT W ARNIN G MENU SELECT 28 Choose either Computer 1 (Analog) or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below. Press the MENU button to display the On-Scree[...]

ON - OFF POWER INPUT W ARNIN G MENU SELECT 29 Computer Input Choose Computer 1(Digital) by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu[...]

30 Computer Input The Auto PC Adjustment function operates to adjust the projector. PC Syst em Menu The PC System Menu icon Selected system is displayed. Systems in this dialog box can be selected. PC Syst em Menu Customized Mode (1–5) set in the PC Adjust Menu (pp.32–33). Comput er S yst em Selection This projector automatically tunes to vario[...]

31 Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal and Vertical positions to conform to your computer. Move the red frame pointer to Auto PC Adj. and press the SELECT button. “Please wait...” appears while the Auto PC adjustment is in process. PC Adjust Menu PC Adjust Menu icon Au[...]

32 Computer Input PC Adjust Menu Manual PC A djustment Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has five independent memory areas to store those parameters manually a[...]

33 Computer Input Vacant Values of “Total dots”, “Horizontal”, “Vertical”, “Display area H”, and “Display area V”. Close this dialog box. To stor e adjusted data To clear adjusted data This Mode has stored parameters. Move the red frame pointer to the desired item and press the SELECT button. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust [...]

34 Computer Input Move the red frame pointer to the desired image mode and press the SELECT button. The selected image mode is check marked. Image Select Menu Normal picture mode preset on the projector. Standard Picture mode with improved halftone for graphics. Real For the image projected on a blackboard. See above for further description. Blackb[...]

35 Computer Input Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the setting value. Move the red frame pointer to the desired item and then press the SELECT button. Image A djust Menu Image Adjust Menu icon Selected Image mode Imag e A djustment Reset Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer [...]

36 Computer Input Store Exit the Image Adjust Menu. Quit Store icon This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Move the red frame pointer to the function and press the SELECT button. Scr een Menu Screen Menu icon Scr een Siz e A djustment Wide Provide the image to fit the screen size. Norma[...]

37 Computer Input Select Digital zoom +. The On-Screen Menu disappears and “D. zoom +” appears. Press the SELECT button to expand the image size. Use the Point ed7 8 buttons to pan the image. The Panning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size. A projected image can be also expanded by pressing the D.ZOOM e button o[...]

ON - OFF POWER INPUT W ARNIN G MENU SELECT 38 Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the VIDEO button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Use the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer to Video and then press the SELECT[...]

39 Video Input Choose Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below. 1 Computer 2 Input Menu Use the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer to Computer 2 and then pres[...]

40 Video Input V ideo S yst em Selection Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. 1 AV Syst em Menu (Video or S-Video) AV Syst em Menu (Component) Use the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer to the desired system and then press the SELECT butt[...]

41 Video Input Move the red frame pointer to the desired image mode and press the SELECT button. The selected image mode is check marked. Image Select Menu Standard Cinema Blackboard(Green) For viewing with the user preset image mode in the Image Adjust Menu (see pages 42–43). Image1–4 Image Select Menu icon Select the desired image mode from a[...]

42 Video Input Imag e A djustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. 1 2 Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box. Use the Point 7 8 buttons [...]

43 Video Input Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the gamma value to obtain a better balance of contrast (from 0 to 15). Gamma Press the Point 7 button to decrease the sharpness of the image; press the Point 8 button to increase the sharpness of the image (from 0 to 15). Sharpness An interlaced video signal can be displayed in progressive mode. Se[...]

44 Video Input This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Wide Normal Scr een Siz e A djustment ✔ Note: • Screen Menu cannot be operated when 720p, 1035i, or 1080i is selected in the AV System Menu (p40). Move the red frame pointer to the desired function and press the SELECT button. Sc[...]

45 Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Set the red frame pointer to the item and press the SELECT button. Press the SELECT button at Language, then the Language Menu appear[...]

46 Setting Display Blue back When this function is “On,” a blue image is displayed while the input signal is not detected. Keystone This function is used to store or reset the keystone correction when the AC power cord is unplugged. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to switch between each option. Store ........ Keep the keystone correction even when th[...]

47 Setting Select [Yes] to capture the projected image. Select [Yes] to stop capturing. Captur e Logo (Logo and Logo PIN code lock settings) Logo select This function allows you to customize the screen logo with Logo select, Capture, and Logo PIN code lock functions. ✔ Note: • When “On” is selected in the Logo PIN code lock function, Logo s[...]

48 Logo PIN code loc k Setting This function prevents an unauthorized person from changing the screen logo. Off ............ The screen logo can be changed freely from the Logo Menu (p.47). On ............ The screen logo cannot be changed without a Logo PIN code. If you want to change the Logo PIN code lock setting, press the SELECT button and the[...]

49 Setting Ceiling Rear Ceiling When this function is set to “On,” the picture will be top/bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector. Rear When this function is set to “On,” the picture will be left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from rear of the s[...]

50 Setting Power management Time left before Lamp is off. P ow er management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the projector is not operated for a certain period. If the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds, t[...]

51 Setting On start Lamp control Remote control Remote contr ol Pointer When this function is set to “On,” the projector will be automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. ✔ Note: • Be sure to turn off the projector properly (see “Turning Off the Projector” on page 22). If the projector is turned off [...]

52 Setting Key lock Key l o ck Security (Key lock and PIN code lock settings) PIN code lock PIN code lock This function locks the top control and remote control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized persons. ...... Unlocked. ...... Lock the operation of the top control. To unlock, use the remote control. ...... lock the operation of the remo[...]

53 Setting Change the PIN code loc k setting Use the Point 7 8 buttons to switch between the options. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to select Off, On1, or On2 and then move the pointer to “Quit” with the Point d button. Press the SELECT button to close the dialog box. Change the PIN code loc k setting Enter a PIN code Use the Point ed buttons to en[...]

54 This function provides the following options in the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is turned off (p.22). L1 ....... Normal operation L2 ....... Slower and lower-sound than the normal operation (L1), but it takes more time to cool the projector down. Fan Setting Choose the running speed of cooling fans from the following options. No[...]

55 Setting Factory default This function returns all setting values except for the user logo, PIN code lock, Logo PIN code lock, lamp counter, and filter counter to the factory default settings. Exit the Setting Menu. Quit Select Factory default and this box appears. Select [Yes], and the next box appears. Select [Yes] to activate it. F actory def [...]

56 The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. Wa r n i ng Indicator The pr ojector is shut do wn and the W ARNING indicator is blinking r ed. When the temperature inside the projector reaches a certain level, the pro[...]

57 Maintenance and Cleaning Turn off the projector, and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Turn the projector over and remove the filters by pulling the latches upward. 1 2 Filters prevent dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector. Should the filters become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans[...]

When the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end of life, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen and LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. The timing when the LAMP REPLACE indicator should light is depending on the lamp mode. Follow these steps to replace the lamp. ORDER REPLA CEMENT LAMP [...]

59 Maintenance and Cleaning This projector 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 life may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no guarantee of the same life for each lamp. Some lamps may fail o[...]

60 Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Pr oject or Cabinet Cleaning the Pr ojection Lens Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non-abrasive camera lens cleaner, or use a lens cleaning paper or commercially available air blower to clean the lens. Avoid using [...]

61 Check the indicators for projector condition. • • • green. • • • red • • • off • • • blinks green. When the projection lamp reaches its end of life, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly. Reset the lamp replacement counter after rep[...]

62 Appendix Tr oubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 17–19. – Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on. – When the projector does not p[...]

63 Appendix Some displays are not seen – Check the Display function. See page 46. during the operation. PIN code dialog box appears – PIN code lock is being set. Enter a PIN code (the “1234” or numbers at start-up. you have set). See pages 21, 52–53. Computer 2 cannot be selected. – Select Computer 2 at the Terminal function. (See page [...]

64 Appendix Menu T r ee SVGA 1 Mode 1 Mode 2 - - - - Auto PC Adj. Total dots Horizontal Vertical Display area H Display area V Reset Dynamic Real Blackboard (Green) Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color temp. Red Gamma Store Quit Normal True Wide Digital zoom – Full screen 0–63 0–63 Computer Input PC Adjust Mode 1 Mod[...]

65 Appendix Auto PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL-N V ideo Input Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i Dynamic Cinema Blackboard (Green) Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Quit Normal Wide 0–63 0–63 Off Set ting Image Select System (2) System (3) Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color Tint Red Green Blue Sharpness Reset Store Gamma Progressive 0–6[...]

66 Appendix Compatible Comput er Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V-, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock for analog signal and 110 MHz of Dot Clock for digital signal. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (K[...]

67 Appendix ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (KHz) V-Freq. (Hz) D-VGA 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 D-480p 640 x 480 31.47 59.88 D-575p 768 x 575 31.25 50.00 D-SVGA 800 x 600 37.879 60.32 D-WXGA 1 1366 x 768 48.36 60.00 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (KHz) V-Freq. (Hz) D-720p 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 D-1035i 1920 x 1035 D-1080i 1920 x 1080 D-1080i [...]

68 Appendix Te c hnical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 9.66" x 2.28" x.6.82" (294.5mm x 69.5mm x 208 mm) (Not including adjustable feet) Net Weight 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) Feet Adjustment 0˚ to 10.0˚ Panel Resolution LCD Panel System 0.63” TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panel[...]

69 Appendix Model No. COMPONENT-VGA Cable : POA-CA-COMPVGA SCART-VGA Cable : POA-CA-SCART VGA-Cable (10 m) : KA-MC-DB10 Ceiling Hanger : POA-CHS-US01 (for low ceiling) POA-CHL-UL01 (for high ceiling) POA-CHS-US02 (for low ceiling) POA-CHL-UL02 (for high ceiling) POA-CHB-XU70 USB Memory : POA-USB02 The parts listed below are optionally available. Wh[...]

70 Appendix This projector is compliant with PJLink Standard Class 1 of JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association). This projector supports all commands defined by PJLink Class 1 and is verified conformance with PJLink Standard Class 1. For PJ Link password, see page 49 on the owner’s manual “Network Set-up and[...]

71 Appendix Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Vcc - Data + Data Ground 1 2 3 4 USB CONNECTOR (Series A) 2 34 1 R X D ----- ----- GND RTS/CTS GND GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COMPUTER IN 2 /COMPONENT IN /MONITOR OUT (ANALOG) Terminal: Analog RGB (Mini D-sub 15 pin) 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 Configur ations of T er minals Red (R/Cr) I[...]

72 Appendix Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely. If you forgot or lost the number and unable to operate the projector, contact the service station. PIN Code Number Memo Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Factory default set No: 4 3 2 1* *Should the four-digit number be changed, the factory set numb[...]

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