Sanyo PLC XE40 - XGA LCD Projector, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XE40 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... off the projector without waiting for the projector to cool down p 20 Digital Zoom for Computer The digital zoom function allows you to focus on crucial information during a presentation You can expand the images approx 16 times the screen size and compress them to approx half of the screen size p 34 Blackboard Function A blackboard can be used as a projection screen pp 31 38 The board color is l...

Page 3: ...u 21 Menu Bar 22 Focus Adjustment 23 Keystone Correction 23 Sound Adjustment 24 Remote Control Operation 24 Computer Input 26 Input Source Selection 26 Computer System Selection 27 Auto PC Adjustment 28 Manual PC Adjustment 29 Image Level Selection 31 Image Level Adjustment 32 Screen Size Adjustment 33 Video Input 35 Input Source Selection Video S Video 35 Input Source Selection Component RGB Scar...

Page 4: ...tained If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed the minimum distances must be maintained Do not cover the ventilation slot on the projector Heat build up can reduce the service life of your projector and can also be dangerous If the projector is not to be used for an extended time unplug the projector from the power outlet 0 7 20cm 1 5 50cm 3 1m 1 5 50cm SIDE and TO...

Page 5: ...ltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air conditioning equipment This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied consult your authorized dealer or local...

Page 6: ...wn to project an image Do not put the projector on either side to project an image Install the projector properly Improper Installation may reduce the lamp life and cause a fire hazard Installing the Projector in Proper Position Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be bloc...

Page 7: ... ENGAGED IN A LIVE SOCKET OUTLET The Wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the ter...

Page 8: ...d result in fire hazard Attach the lens cover while the projector is not in use to avoid scratching the lens surface y Infrared Remote Receiver u Indicators i Speaker o Air Intake Vent 0 Power Cord Connector 1 Terminals and Connectors 2 Lamp Cover 3 Air Intake Vents 4 Air Filters 5 Battery Compartment For Antitheft alarm function 6 Adjustable Feet w q t Exhaust Vents 3 Kensington Security Slot Thi...

Page 9: ...ct the composite video output from video equipment to VIDEO jack p 17 r COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT This terminal is switchable and can be used for input from a computer or output to the other monitor Set the terminal up as either Computer input or Monitor output properly Used for Monitor out this terminal outputs only incoming signal from COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN terminal pp 16 45 u AUDIO OUT VAR...

Page 10: ... pp 56 62 w WARNING indicator Emit a red light when the projector detects abnormal condition This also blinks red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the operating range pp 53 62 q POWER indicator It turns red when the projector is in the stand by mode It remains green while the projector is under operation pp 19 20 62 Top Control ...

Page 11: ...utton 1 3 Used for Antitheft alarm setting e ALARM indicator Blinks red to indicate the battery condition or key operation q F button Used for Antitheft alarm setting Antitheft Alarm Setting Buttons These buttons are used for Antitheft alarm function pp 50 52 ...

Page 12: ...ons Zoom in and out the image pp 25 34 5 AUTO PC button Automatically adjust the computer image to its optimum setting pp 25 28 4 IMAGE button Select the image level pp 25 31 38 o FREEZE button Freeze the picture p 24 2 MUTE button Mute the sound p 24 3 P TIMER button Operate the P timer function p 25 0 NO SHOW button Temporarily turn off the image on the screen p 25 6 KEYSTONE button Correct the ...

Page 13: ... batteries Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Open the battery compartment lid Install new batteries into the compartment Replace the compartment lid Two AA size batteries For correct polarity and be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment Point the remote control toward the projector In...

Page 14: ...0m 80 1626 x 1219 3 38 1 03m Inch Diagonal 2 49 0 76m For projector positioning see the figures below The projector should be set horizontally to the flat screen Center Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 0 degrees with the adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and pull upward the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector 1 Adjustable Feet Feet Lock Latches Release the feet ...

Page 15: ... systems having a grounded neutral conductor To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not plug 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 See pp 16 18 for connection CAUTION For safety unplug the AC power cord when t...

Page 16: ... OUT stereo Audio Input COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables Note Input sound to the COMPUTER COMPONENT AUDIO IN terminal when using the COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN and the COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT terminal as input When connecting the AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built...

Page 17: ...cables are suppled with this projector Note When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See p 65 for ordering optional parts External Audio Equipment Audio cable stereo VIDEO S VIDEO S Video cable Video and audio cable Composite Video and Audio Output S Video Output AUDIO IN Audio Input AUDIO OUT stereo R L R L Video Video Unplug the power...

Page 18: ...this projector Note When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See p 65 for ordering optional parts External Audio Equipment COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN C O M P U T E R COMPONENT AUDIO IN Audio cable stereo Audio cable stereo Audio Input Component Video Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr RGB Scart 21 pin Output Audio Output Scart VGA cable Component VGA...

Page 19: ...ep to complete entering a four digit number 1234 is set as the initial PIN code at the factory When the four digit number is fixed the pointer is automatically move to Set Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the projector If you entered an incorrect PIN code PIN code and the number turn red and disappear Enter the correct PIN code all over again What is PIN code PIN code is a ...

Page 20: ...mes red The message disappears after 4 seconds Note When the On start function is On this projector is turned on automatically by connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet p 46 Do not operate the projector continuously without rest Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp life Turn off the projector and give it a rest about an hour in every 24 hours The running speed of cooling fans is ...

Page 21: ...ng pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedure Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon Press the Point ed buttons to select an item Press the SELECT button to show the item data To adjust the data press the Point 7 8 buttons Refer to the following pages for each adjustment To close the On Screen Menu press the MENU button again Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Men...

Page 22: ...htness Color Tint Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise reduction Progressive pp 39 40 For video source Same function as computer menu Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer pp 35 36 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format pp 28 30 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level among Dynamic Standard Cinema Blackboard Gree...

Page 23: ...nge can be limited depending on the input signal The projected picture may fluctuate momently depending on the keystone adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion correct the image with Keystone adjustment Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control The keystone dialog box appears Correct keystone distortion by pressing the Point ed buttons Keystone adjustment can be memorized p...

Page 24: ...e dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cut off the sound To restore the sound to its previous level press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME buttons Mute function is also effective for AUDIO OUT jack Press the Point 7 8 buttons to cut off the sound Dialog box display is changed to On and the sound is cut off To restore the sound t...

Page 25: ...OM buttons to zoom in and zoom out the images For more detail see p 34 D ZOOM buttons Press the P TIMER button The timer display 00 00 appears on the screen and the timer starts to count time 00 00 59 59 To stop the P Timer press the P TIMER button Press the P TIMER button again then the P timer display disappears P TIMER button LAMP CONTROL button P Timer display Press the IMAGE button to select ...

Page 26: ...SELECT button 2 After the Source Select Menu appeared for Computer 1 move the pointer to RGB and then press the SELECT button 3 Input Menu COMPUTER button Computer 1 Computer 2 Input Source Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Computer Input Move the pointer red arrow to Computer 1 and press the SELECT button Input Menu icon Move the pointer red arrow to Computer 2 and press the SELECT button...

Page 27: ...a signal source this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional setting Signal formats provided in this projector is shown on p 63 One of the following messages may appear when The projector cannot recognize the connected signal conforming to the provided PC Systems Auto is displayed on the PC System Menu icon and the Auto PC Adjust...

Page 28: ...n p 30 Note Fine sync Total dots Horizontal and Vertical of some computers cannot be fully adjusted with this Auto PC Adjustment function When the image is not provided properly with this operation manual adjustments are required pp 29 30 The Auto PC Adjustment cannot be operated when 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC System Menu p 27 Auto PC Adjustment Press the MENU b...

Page 29: ... to adjust the horizontal picture position Horizontal Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the vertical picture position Vertical Press the SELECT button to show H sync freq and V sync freq of the connected computer Current mode Adjust clamp level When the image has dark bars try this adjustment Clamp Press the SELECT button at this item to adjust other items Press the Point 7 8buttons to adjust ...

Page 30: ...justed data select Reset and press the SELECT button The confirmation box appears and then select Yes All adjustments return to their previous figures Mode free Vacant Mode Values of Total dots Horizontal Vertical Display area H and Display area V Close this dialog box To store adjusted data To clear adjusted data To clear the stored data move the red framed pointer to the Mode free and then press...

Page 31: ...ard Real Blackboard Green Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control IMAGE button Dynamic Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Normal picture level preset on this projector Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Standard Real Image 1 4 Image Level Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Image 4 User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu p 33 Image 1...

Page 32: ...the Point 7 button to lighten the red tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point 7 button to lighten the green tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point 7 button to lighten the blue tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the blue tone From 0 to 63 White balance Blue Selected Image leve...

Page 33: ...ed framed pointer to the function that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 2 Screen Menu Screen Menu icon Screen Size Adjustment Wide Provide the image to fit the screen size Normal True Provide the image in its original size When the original image size is larger than the screen size 1024 x 768 this projector enters panning mode automatically Pan the image with Point ed7 8 buttons...

Page 34: ...The minimum compression ratio can be limited depending on the input signal or when the Keystone function is working True Full screen and Digital zoom cannot be selected when 480i 575i 480p or 575p is selected in the PC System Menu p 27 Digital zoom cannot be selected when Full screen or True is selected Adjust the screen scale and position manually Press the SELECT button at Custom icon Custom is ...

Page 35: ...e the pointer to the source that you want to select and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu VIDEO Input Menu Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 3 When selecting Auto the projector automatically detects incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance The projector selects connection in the following order 1 S Video 2 V...

Page 36: ...tton Computer 1 Computer 2 Input Source Selection Component RGB Scart 21 pin Direct Operation Menu Operation Move the pointer red arrow to Computer 1 and press the SELECT button Input Menu icon Move the pointer to Component or RGB Scart and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu Remote Control COMPUTER button When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1 C...

Page 37: ...tton PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N The projector automatically detects incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance If the projector cannot reproduce a proper video image it is necessary to select a specific component video signal format among 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i and 1080i Auto COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT Video or S Video Component The projector automatic...

Page 38: ...mage 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema Blackboard Green User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu pp 39 40 Image 1 4 IMAGE button Dynamic Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Level Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Picture level...

Page 39: ... at this item to display other items Image Adjust Menu icon Press the Point 7 button to lighten the color and the Point 8 button to deepen the color From 0 to 63 Press the Point 7 8 buttons to get a proper color From 0 to 63 Color Tint Press the Point 7 button to lighten the red tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point 7 button to lighten th...

Page 40: ...reduction and Progressive cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected p 37 Store item Interlaced video signal can be displayed in a progressive picture Select one of the following Off Disabled L1 Select L1 for an active picture L2 Select L2 for a still picture Film Select Film for watching a film With this function the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original fi...

Page 41: ... Aspect box appears Scale H V Adjust the Horizontal Vertical screen scale H V When selecting On the aspect ratio is fixed Scale V becomes gray and unselectable Adjust Scale H then the screen scale is automatically modified based on the aspect ratio Position H V Adjust the Horizontal Vertical screen position Common Save the adjusted scale Press the SELECT button at Common to display the confirmatio...

Page 42: ... buttons and then press the SELECT button The keystone dialog box appears Correct keystone with the Point ed buttons p 23 Store Store the keystone correction even when the AC power cord is unplugged Reset Reset the keystone correction when the AC power cord is unplugged Setting Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described as follows Press ...

Page 43: ...When capturing the image that has been adjusted by the Keystone function the adjusted data is automatically reset and the projector captures an image without keystone adjustment When the Logo PIN code lock function is On Capture menu cannot be selected When starting to capture a new image the previously stored image is cleared even if you cancel the capturing Select Yes to capture the projected im...

Page 44: ...he Logo PIN code 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 SELECT button Set a new Logo PIN code Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it at hand If you lost the number you could no longer change the Logo PIN code setting For details on PIN code setting refer to relevant instruc...

Page 45: ...ECT button at Power management and this box appears Select one of three settings with the Point 7 8 buttons and go to the timer with the Point ed buttons and set time with the Point 7 8 buttons Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed...

Page 46: ... switched to Code 2 To change the code for the projector Select either Code 1 or Code 2 in this Setting Menu To change the code for the remote control Press and hold both the MENU and IMAGE buttons together for 10 seconds or more After changing the code make sure the remote control operates properly Remote control Press and hold MENU and IMAGE buttons for 10 seconds or more You can change the brig...

Page 47: ... code the PIN code lock mark appears on the menu bar PIN code lock Setting Select Off On1 or On2 with the Point 7 8 buttons and then move the red framed pointer to Quit with the Point d button Press the SELECT button to close the dialog box To Change the PIN code lock setting Enter a PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8 buttons and fix the number with the SELECT button The number cha...

Page 48: ...he Antitheft alarm function is set On is displayed When the function is released Off is displayed See p 50 to set or release this function Select Alarm volume Sensitivity or Ringing time with the Point ed buttons and set each item with the Point 7 8 buttons Alarm volume Small Medium Large Sensitivity Low Less sensitive Medium Normal sensitivity High Highly sensitive default setting Ringing time 10...

Page 49: ...lock Logo PIN code lock and the lamp counter to the factory default settings Select Factory default and this box appears Select Yes and the next box appears Factory default Select Yes to activate it This function provides the following alternatives in the cooling fans operation after turning off the projector p 20 L1 Normal operation L2 Slower and lower sound than the normal operation L1 but it ta...

Page 50: ... is connected even if the projector detects vibrations Pressing the button is always accompanied by a sound If any sound is not produced after pressing the button you need to press it again Side Control ALARM indicator F button button 1 2 3 Set and release the Antitheft alarm function Note You can test the alarming sound without setting the alarm Press and hold the F button then the alarm starts r...

Page 51: ...o reset the settings for the Antitheft alarm function Side Control Antitheft Alarm Function 1 2 While the indicator is blinking enter new PIN code then you will hear the high pitched confirmation sound and the ALARM indicator is off When typing an incorrect PIN code you will hear low pitched sound If you enter incorrect PIN codes 3 times the alarm starts ringing A PIN code for Antitheft alarm func...

Page 52: ...rwise the alarm starts ringing when you try to open the battery cover Loosen the screw and open the battery cover Install the battery then replace the battery cover and secure it with the screw Screw To insure safe operation please observe the following precautions Do not keep the battery mixing with wire or metal products to avoid causing a short Keep the battery away from babies and children to ...

Page 53: ...d Check the installing condition to see if ventilation slots are not blocked Is the projector not installed near the ventilation duct of air conditioning equipment which may be hot Install the projector away from the ventilation duct of air conditioning equipment Are the air filters clean Clean the air filters periodically p 54 WARNING emit a red light Top Control The projector is shut down and th...

Page 54: ...o not put small parts into the air intake vents It may result in malfunction of the projector RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty smoky environments when operating the projector Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality When using the projector under dusty or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on a lens LCD panels or optical elements inside the projector This condition may ...

Page 55: ... steps to clean the projector cabinet When the projector is not in use put the projector in an appropriate case to avoid dust and being scratched 3 First remove the dust with a blower Then gently wipe the lens surface Use a lens cleaning paper moistened with methyl alcohol methanol Avoid excessive use of cleaner Do not use abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemical cleaners not to damage t...

Page 56: ...5 minutes Remove 2 screws of the lamp with a screwdriver and pull out the lamp by grasping the handle 1 3 Replace the lamp with a new one and tighten the 2 screws back into position Make sure that the lamp is set properly Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw 4 Remove the screw with a screwdriver and remove the lamp cover 2 Connect the AC power cord to the projector and turn on the projecto...

Page 57: ...inuous use of the lamp with the LAMP REPLACE indicator lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion A Lamp may explode as a result of vibration shock or degradation as a result of hours of use as its lifetime draws to an end Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used IF A LAMP EXPLODES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS S...

Page 58: ...ction lens to see if it needs cleaning See p 55 Moving the projector from a cool to a warm place may result in moisture condensation on the projection lens In such cases leave the projector off and wait until condensation evaporates No image Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the projector See pp 16 18 See if the input signal is correctly output from your computer So...

Page 59: ...elected The Remote Control does not work Check the batteries Make sure no obstruction is between the projector and the remote control Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control Maximum operating range is 16 4 5m Make sure the code of the remote control is conformed to the projector See p 46 Cooling fans are still running after This is normal condition Fans keep ...

Page 60: ...cal 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 Full screen Digital zoom 0 63 0 63 PC Adjust Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Image Select High 0 63 0 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Screen Quit Yes No Reset Yes No Sharpness 0 15 Image 4 Standard Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3...

Page 61: ...it Standard Finnish Hungarian Romanian Polish Yes No Store Reset Quit Off User Capture Yes No Off On PIN code change Logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code entry Quit PIN code lock entry On Off PIN code change Quit Alarm Default Sensitivity Ringing time Quit Off On Computer 2 Monitor out Terminal Reset Quit Appendix PIN code lock Security Quit Normal Wide 0 63 0 63 Off Image Adjust Contrast Brightness C...

Page 62: ... temperature returns to normal the POWER indicator emits a red light and the projector can be turned on The WARNING indicator keeps blinking Check and clean the air filters Projector Condition The projector is ready to be turned on with the POWER ON OFF button POWER red green Indicators LAMP REPLACE yellow WARNING red The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on Unplug the A...

Page 63: ... 1280 x 1024 SXGA 7 1280 x 1024 63 74 60 01 71 69 67 19 SXGA 10 1280 x 960 81 13 76 107 60 00 60 00 XGA 1 1024 x 768 XGA 4 1024 x 768 48 36 60 00 XGA 6 1024 x 768 XGA 7 1024 x 768 56 476 70 07 48 50 60 02 44 00 54 58 SXGA 8 1280 x 1024 SXGA 9 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 02 79 976 75 025 XGA 5 1024 x 768 60 31 74 92 VGA 7 640 x 480 43 269 85 00 575i 15 625 50 00 Interlace 480i 15 734 60 00 Interlace SXGA ...

Page 64: ...1 S Video Input Jack Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 Audio Input Jacks RCA Type x 2 Computer Input 1 Component Input Terminal Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal X 1 Computer Input 2 Monitor Output Terminal Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal X 1 In Out switchable Computer Component Audio Input Jack Mini Jack stereo x 1 Service Port Connector Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 USB Connector USB Series B receptacle x 1 Aud...

Page 65: ...essories Owner s Manual CD ROM Quick Reference Guide AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries Battery for Antitheft alarm function VGA Cable Lens Cover with String PIN Code Label Alarm Label 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 effective a tiny fraction of the pixels 0 01 or less ...

Page 66: ...INPUT COMPONENT INPUT MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL ANALOG Terminal Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 Configurations of Terminals Red R Cr Input Output Ground Horiz sync Green G Y Input Output Blue B Cb Input Output Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 Horiz sync Input Output Composite H V sync Ground Vert sync Ground Vert sync 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 T X D ...

Page 67: ...ce of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code While the projector is locked with the PIN code Appendix Put the label below supplied on in a prominent place of the projector s body while the Antitheft alarm function is set While the Antitheft alarm function is set ...

Page 68: ...Part No 610 330 0191 1AA6P1P5190 LK6A SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...