Sanyo PLC-XF30N, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual PLC XF30N Multimedia Projector MODEL ...

Page 2: ...HE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This projector produces intense light from the projection lens Do not stare directly into the lens as possible Eye damage could result Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam This projector should be set in the way indicated If not it may result in a fire hazard Take appropriate space...

Page 3: ...cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector 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 power company Do not overload wall outle...

Page 4: ...n must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED ASA The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories UL and certified by t...

Page 5: ...T 31 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 32 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 33 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 34 SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 35 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 36 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 36 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 37 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 38 SETTING MENU 39 OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 42 MAINTENANCE 42 WARNING TEMP INDICATOR 42 AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING 43 CLEANING PROJECTION LENS 43 LAMP MANAGEMENT 44 LAMP REPLACEMENT 45...

Page 6: ...st adjustment is automatically set by Auto PC Adjustment No complicated setup is necessary and projection is always precise Digital Zoom for Computer Digital Zoom function adjusts image size to approx 1 4 49 times of original image size allowing you to focus on crucial information at a presentation Power Management Power Management function is provided to reduce power consumption while a projector...

Page 7: ...ng power of Cooling Fans FRONT LAMP COVER This projector is equipped with cooling fans for protection from overheating Pay attention to following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction Do not cover vent slots Keep bottom clear of any objects Obstructions may block cooling air AIR INTAKE VENTS PROJECTION LENS SPEAKERS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER LENS COVER POWER...

Page 8: ...al equipment before turning a projector on Refer to pages 12 15 for connection CONNECTING AC POWER CORD Connect AC Power Cord supplied to a projector AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible To POWER CORD CONNECTOR on your projector Projector side AC Outlet side Ground NOTE ON POWER CORD AC Power Cord must meet requirement of country where you use a projector Confirm an ...

Page 9: ...kes it easy to provide projected image where you want LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT MOVED UP OR DOWN Use LENS SHIFT button and POINT UP DOWN button to move image up or down Refer to page 22 This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface ROOM LIGHT Brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide best image Thi...

Page 10: ... This may cause damage to a projector To transport a projector through a courier or transport service consult your dealer and best case should be applied Use carry handle when moving a projector Replace lens cover and rotate adjustable feet fully clockwise Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET Projection angle can be adjusted up to 6 9 degrees by rotating Ad...

Page 11: ...minal by holding handle Remove 2 Screws on terminal 1 2 REPLACEMENT OF TERMINAL Tighten screws to secure terminal Replace terminal Insert terminal along Guide to fit Plug into Socket 3 4 R Pr G Y B Pb H HV V CONTROL PORT DVI INPUT 1 R C JACK USB RESET MONO MONO MONO MONO AUDIO CONTROL PORT S VIDEO VIDEO Y C INPUT 2 INPUT 3 AUDIO AUDIO SERIAL PORT IN SERIAL PORT OUT AUDIO OUT R L R L R R L L INPUT ...

Page 12: ...to these jacks Refer to P14 15 CONTROL PORT CONNECTORS AUDIO INPUT JACKS 5 BNC INPUT JACKS S VIDEO INPUT JACK Connect component video output Cr Y Cb or Pr Y Pb from video equipment to R Pr G Y and B Pb jacks or connect computer output 5 BNC Type Red Green Blue Horiz Sync and Vert Sync from computer to R Pr G Y B Pb H HV and V jacks Refer to P14 15 Connect computer output Digital Analog DVI I type ...

Page 13: ...ACK USB PORT Series B R Pr G Y B Pb H HV V CONTROL PORT DVI INPUT 1 R C JACK USB RESET MONO MONO MONO MONO AUDIO CONTROL PORT S VIDEO VIDEO Y C INPUT 2 INPUT 3 AUDIO AUDIO SERIAL PORT IN SERIAL PORT OUT AUDIO OUT R L R L R R L L SERIAL PORT OUT TERMINAL SERIAL PORT IN TERMINAL This port is used to control a projector with computer It is also used to control computer with Remote Control of this pro...

Page 14: ...port MAC VGA Adapter DVI VGA Adapter DVI Cable BNC Cable BNC x 5 Audio Cables RCA x 2 Control Cable for PS 2 Port Control Cable for ADB Port Audio Cable stereo NOTE When connecting cable power cords of both a projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Turn a projector and peripheral equipment on before computer is switched on Terminals of a Projector Audio Amplifier Aud...

Page 15: ...ection Video Cable BNC x 1 BNC x 2 or BNC x 3 S VIDEO Cable Audio Cable RCA x 2 Cables are not supplied with this projector NOTE When connecting cable power cords of both a projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Turn a projector and peripheral equipment on before computer is switched on Audio Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr R L External Audio Equipment AV AUDIO IN S VIDEO Pr C...

Page 16: ...y mode Turns to yellow when life of a projection lamp draws to an end P44 45 Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high P42 Used to select input source P25 Used to select an item or adjust value in ON SCREEN MENU They are also used to pan image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P33 Used to execute item selected It is also used to expand compress image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P33 Used to turn a pr...

Page 17: ... Laser Light Window These caution labels are put on remote control LASER POINTER FUNCTION Used to select input source either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 P25 Used to execute item selected or to expand or compress image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P33 It is also used as a PC mouse in Wireless Mouse Operation P42 POWER ON OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off P21 MENU BUTTON Used to select MENU operation P19 2...

Page 18: ...ng Range Point Remote Control Unit toward projector Receiver Window whenever pressing any button Maximum operating range for Remote Control Unit is about 16 4 5m and 60 in front and rear of a projector 16 4 5 m 60 16 4 5 m Used to adjust zoom P22 VOLUME ON OFF FOCUS ZOOM D ZOOM MENU MUTE LASER KEYSTONE NO SHOW FREEZE AUTO PC ADJ IMAGE P TIMER LOCK INPUT 1 2 INPUT 3 LENS SHIFT MUTE BUTTON Used to m...

Page 19: ...operate each adjustment on ON SCREEN MENU 2 MOVING POINTER 3 SELECT ITEM Move pointer see below or adjust value of item by pressing POINT button s on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Select item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button OPERATING ON SCREEN MENU Pointer is a icon on ON SCREEN MENU to select item See fig ures on section FLOW OF ON SCREEN MENU OPERATION below ON OFF MEN...

Page 20: ...ST MENU Used to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise Reduction Progressive Refer to P37 38 FOR VIDEO SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source Same function as Menu for PC source INPUT MENU Used to select input source Input 1 Input 2 or Input 3 Refer to P35 PC ADJUST MENU Used to adjust parameters to match with input si...

Page 21: ...r continues to flash follow procedures below 1 Turn MAIN ON OFF SWITCH to OFF and disconnect AC Power Cord from an AC outlet 2 Check Air Filters for dust accumulation 3 Clean Air Filters See AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING section on page 43 4 Turn a projector on again If WARNING TEMP indicator should still continue to flash contact sales dealer where you purchased this projector or service center 1 ...

Page 22: ...rrect image with KEYSTONE adjustment ADJUSTING SCREEN Message disappears after 4 seconds Message disappears after 4 seconds Zoom Focus ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press ZOOM button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Message Zoom is displayed 2 Press ZOOM button to make image larger and press ZOOM button to make image smaller 1 Press FOCUS button on Top Control or on Remote Control Uni...

Page 23: ...on on Remote Control Unit to black out a image To restore to normal press NO SHOW button again or press any other button NO SHOW FUNCTION Message disappears after 4 seconds No show Press P TIMER button on Remote Control unit Timer display 00 00 appears on a screen and timer starts to count time 00 00 59 59 To stop P TIMER display press P TIMER button And then press P TIMER button again to cancel P...

Page 24: ...ut off sound Dialog box display is changed to On and sound is cut off To restore sound to its previous level press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s again Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to select and then press SELECT button Indicates roughly level of volume Close SOUND Menu SOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECT OPERATION MENU OPERATION Volume Mute Indicates roughly level of v...

Page 25: ... signal is connected on DVI terminal select Analog Analog SELECTING INPUT SOURCE MENU OPERATION INPUT 3 DIRECT OPERATION Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT 1 2 and INPUT 3 buttons on Remote Control Unit Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to select Input and press SELECT button Another dialog box INPUT SELECT Menu will appear Press POINT DOWN button a...

Page 26: ...uter Make sure connection of computer and a projector is set correctly Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 46 Auto PC SYSTEM Menu icon Displays system being selected PC SYSTEM MENU SELECT COMPUTER SYSTEM MANUALLY PC SYSTEM Menu icon Displays system being selected Systems on this dialog box can be selected Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to move a red fr...

Page 27: ...0 SXGA 7 1280 x 1024 63 34 59 98 SXGA 8 1280 x 1024 63 74 60 01 SXGA 11 1152 x 900 71 69 67 19 SXGA 12 1152 x 900 81 13 76 107 SXGA 13 1280 x 1024 Interlace 63 98 60 02 SXGA 14 1280 x 1024 Interlace 61 20 65 20 71 40 75 60 50 00 43 00 720p Progressive 50 00 47 00 45 00 60 00 XGA 1 1024 x 768 XGA 2 1024 x 768 XGA 3 1024 x 768 XGA 4 1024 x 768 48 36 60 00 68 677 84 997 XGA 6 1024 x 768 60 023 75 03 ...

Page 28: ...Unit Move a red frame pointer to AUTO PC Adj icon and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU Auto PC Adj PC ADJUST Menu icon Store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector Once parameters are memorized setting can be done just by selecting Mode in PC SYSTEM Menu P26 Refer to step 3 of MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT section P30 NOTE Fine sync Total do...

Page 29: ...ame pointer to PC ADJUST Menu icon 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button Adjustment dialog box will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button to adjust value Move a red frame icon to item and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU PC ADJUST Menu icon Adjusts an image as necessary to eliminate flicker from display Press POINT LEF...

Page 30: ...ADJUST MENU Quit Other icons operates as follows 3 To store adjustment parameters move a red frame pointer to Store icon and then press SELECT button Move a red arrow pointer to any of Mode 1 to 5 that you want to store and then press SELECT button Reset all adjust parameters on adjustment dialog box to previous figure Mode free Vacant Mode Shows values of Total dots Horizontal Vertical Display ar...

Page 31: ...MENU Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Real User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P32 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT Menu icon IMAGE LEVEL SELECT DIRECT Select image level among Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit IMAGE button Standard Real Im...

Page 32: ...ge move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button Image Level Menu will appear Move a red frame pointer to Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then press SELECT button Image Level Menu Move a red frame pointer to any of Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then press SELECT button Store icon Press SELECT button at this icon to store adjustment IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon Press POIN...

Page 33: ...HDTV 1080i50 HDTV or 1080i60 HDTV is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu P26 Wide cannot be selected when 720p HDTV 1035i HDTV 1080i50 HDTV or 1080i60 HDTV is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu P26 This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1600 X 1200 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1600 X 1200 reset resolution to lower before connecting projector Image data in other than XGA 102...

Page 34: ...ment select a type of Video source in SOURCE SELECT VIDEO Menu WHEN SELECT INPUT 3 AV TERMINAL Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon Press POINT DOWN button and a red arrow icon will appear Move arrow to Y Pb Cb Pr Cr and then press SELECT button 1 3 When connect component video output Cr Y Cb or Pr Y Pb from v...

Page 35: ...matically detects incoming Video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance When Video System is 1035i 1080i50 or 1080i60 select system manually first If projector cannot reproduce proper video image it is necessary to select a specific component video signal format among 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i 1080i50 or 1080i60 Auto COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT VIDEO JACK OR S VIDEO JACK Y Pb...

Page 36: ... Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone Cinema User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P38 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT Menu icon IMAGE LEVEL SELECT DIRECT Select image level among Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Normal picture level preset o...

Page 37: ...T button to soften image and POINT RIGHT button to sharpen image From 0 to 15 Sharpness Press POINT LEFT button to lighten red tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press POINT LEFT button to lighten green tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press POINT LEFT button to lighten blue tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone...

Page 38: ...0i50 or 1080i60 is selected on AV SYSTEM Menu P35 Move a red frame to function and press SELECT button SCREEN MENU SCREEN Menu icon Provides image at a wide screen ratio of 16 9 Wide Provides image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal 3 To store adjustment data move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button Image Level Menu will appear Move a red frame pointer to Image Leve...

Page 39: ...age used in ON SCREEN MENU is selectable from among English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Chinese Korean and Japanese Display This function decides whether to display On Screen Displays On shows all On Screen Displays Off sets On Screen Displays disappeared except ON SCREEN MENU Power off message Set a red frame pointer to item and press SELECT button Press POINT DOWN butt...

Page 40: ...Remote control This projector has two different remote control codes factory set normal code Code 1 and secondary code Code 2 This switching function prevents remote control operation mixture jam when operating several projectors or video equipment together When operating projector in Code 2 both projector and Remote Control Unit must be switched to Code 2 To change code of Projector Set Remote co...

Page 41: ...dicator stops lighting Turn projector on press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s to move a red frame pointer to SETTING Menu icon 1 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to Lamp counter reset and then press SELECT button 2 Do not reset Lamp Replace Counter except after Projection lamp is replaced Another confirmation dialog box appears and sel...

Page 42: ... and RIGHT CLICK button on Wireless Remote Control Unit Used to move PC mouse pointer Pointer is moved corresponding with direction you are pressing POINT button This button has same function as left button in a PC mouse SELECT LEFT CLICK button This button has same function as right button in a PC mouse This button is not available for controlling this projector RIGHT CLICK button Note When your ...

Page 43: ...y or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on liquid crystal panel lens or optical elements inside it This condition may degrade quality of projected image When above symptoms are noticed contact your authorized dealer or service station for proper cleaning Pull out 3 Air Filters and Air filter Covers from a projector Clean each parts Air Filter and Air filter Cover with brush or wash out dust and ...

Page 44: ...d flashes when any of them becomes out Check number of lamp on Lamp Status Display and replace lamp Yellow Lamp Dim Lamp X Mark on Lamp Red Lamp LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR Projection Lamp is turned off Projection Lamp is nearing its end When image becomes darker or color becomes unnatural replace lamp LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow LAMP REPLACE indicator flashes yellow Projection lamp is defecti...

Page 45: ...JECTOR WHILE ANY OF LAMPS IS REMOVED IT MAY RESULT IN MALFUNCTIONS FIRE HAZARD OR OTHER ACCIDENTS SCREWS LAMP COVER SCREWS ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer When ordering Projection Lamp give following information to dealer Model No of your projector PLC XF30N Replacement Lamp Type No POA LMP39 Service Parts No 610 292 4848 Make sure which number of lamp ne...

Page 46: ...ector back on NOTE After pressing Power ON OFF button to OFF make sure a projector works as follows 1 LAMP indicator lights bright and READY indicator turns off 2 After 90 seconds READY indicator lights green again and a projector may be turned on by pressing Power ON OFF button Check WARNING TEMP indicator If indicator flashes red a projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF PROJECTOR secti...

Page 47: ...xplain difficulty We will advise you how to obtain service This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U L safety standards against risk of fire casualty and electrical hazards The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC Remote Control Unit does not work Check batteries Check ALL...

Page 48: ...eakers Operating Temperature Storage Temperature LCD Panel System 200 watt type x 2 Projection Lamp 0 to 6 9 Feet Adjustment Power Source AA UM3 or R06 Type x 2 Operating Range 16 4 5m 30 Dimensions 2 2 x 1 3 x 7 6 55mm x 34mm x 192mm Net Weight 0 36 lbs 165 g including batteries Laser Pointer Class II Laser Max Output 1mW Wave length 650 20nm Remote Control Transmitter 480i 480p 575i 575p 720p 10...

Page 49: ...7 15 23 8 16 24 C1 C2 C3 C5 C4 T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vert sync 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 Pin Configuration T M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 Shield 5V Power Ground for 5V Hot Plug Detect 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 16 T M D S Data0 No Connect T M D S Data0 No Connect T M D S Data0 Shield T M D S Clock Shield T M...

Page 50: ...0 APPENDIX Vcc Data Data Ground 1 2 3 4 USB PORT TERMINAL Pin Configuration Connect USB port output terminal of computer or peripheral equipment to this terminal with USB port Cable not supplied 2 3 4 1 ...

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Page 52: ...Printed in Japan Part No 610 297 8032 1AA6P1P3109 MY6AA SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...