Sanyo PLC-XF41, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual PLC XF41 Multimedia Projector MODEL Projection lens is optional ...

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: ...ed 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 the Canadian Standard Association CSA AC Power Cord has a grounding type AC line plu...

Page 5: ...T 32 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 33 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 34 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 35 SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 36 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 37 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 37 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 38 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 39 SETTING MENU 40 OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 43 MAINTENANCE 43 WARNING TEMP INDICATOR 43 AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING 44 CLEANING PROJECTION LENS 44 LAMP MANAGEMENT 45 LAMP REPLACEMENT 46...

Page 6: ...tton is not pressed over 5 minutes Projection Lamp is automatically turned on again when a projector detects signal or any operation button is pressed This projector is shipped with this function ON Wireless Mouse Remote Control Unit supplied with this projector has Wireless Mouse function for a connected computer This function enables you to operate both projector and computer with Remote Control...

Page 7: ... operating power of Cooling Fans FRONT OF CABINET LAMP COVER ADJUSTABLE FEET 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 INFRAR...

Page 8: ...l 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 a 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 AC plug...

Page 9: ... LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT MOVED UP OR DOWN MOVED LEFT OR RIGHT Use LENS SHIFT button and POINT UP DOWN button to move image up or down Refer to page 23 Use LENS SHIFT button and POINT LEFT RIGHT button to move image left or right Refer to page 23 This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface ROOM LIGHT Brightness in room has a great influence on picture quality It is recommended ...

Page 10: ...TION PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted with handles on both sides of a projector Projection angle can be adjusted to 5 7 degrees upper way 1 2 3 MOVING PROJECTOR ...

Page 11: ...nals 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 sales dealer where you purchased a projector ...

Page 12: ...OL 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 to this terminal Refer to P14 DVI IN...

Page 13: ...processor may malfunction and need to be reset This can be done by pressing RESET button with a pen which will shut down and restart unit Do not use RESET function excessively RESET BUTTON When using Wired Wireless Remote Control Unit as Wired Remote Control Connect Wired Remote Control Unit to this jack with Remote Control Cable supplied Refer to page 19 R C JACK USB PORT Series B ...

Page 14: ... 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 ...

Page 15: ... 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 ...

Page 16: ... Used to select an item or adjust value in MENU It is also used to pan image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P34 Used to execute item selected It is also used to expand image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P34 Used to turn a projector on or off P22 ZOOM BUTTONS Used to select LENS SHIFT function P23 SELECT BUTTON POINT BUTTONS LENS SHIFT BUTTONS SIDE CONTROLS MENU BUTTONS Used to open or close MENU operation P20 21 IN...

Page 17: ...en a projector is turned on And bright when a projector is in stand by mode INDICATORS WARNING TEMP INDICATOR This indicator flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high P43 WARNING TEMP READY LAMP REPLACE LAMP FRONT INDICATORS REAR INDICATORS This LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow when any of Projection Lamps is nearing its end and flashes when any of them becomes out Check whic...

Page 18: ...r Light Window When LASER button is pressed laser light goes on And when LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or LASER button is released light goes off LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser beam is being emitted Laser emitted is a class II laser therefore do not look into Laser Light Window or shine laser beam on yourself or other...

Page 19: ...ote 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 P23 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 4 LENS SHIFT MUTE BUTTON Used to mute sound P25 ZO...

Page 20: ...ed arrow to ITEM that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button to show ITEM DATA Select Menu to be adjusted Control or adjust item through ON SCREEN MENU 1 2 4 3 You can control and adjust this projector through ON SCREEN MENU Refer to following pages to 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 ...

Page 21: ...ST MENU Used to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color Temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise Reduction Progressive Refer to P38 39 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 Input 3 or Input 4 Refer to P35 PC ADJUST MENU Used to adjust parameters to ...

Page 22: ...ment function is ON projector detects signal interruption and turns off Projection Lamp automatically Refer to Power Management on pages 40 and 41 Press POWER ON OFF button again to turn off projector LAMP indicator lights bright and READY indicator turns off After approximate 90 seconds READY indicator will light green again and projector may be turned on by pressing POWER ON OFF button Cooling f...

Page 23: ...th KEY STONE button or POINT DOWN button If a projected picture has keystone distortion correct 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 Side Control or on Remote Control Unit Message Zoom is displayed 2 Press ZOOM button to make image larger and press ZOO...

Page 24: ...te Control Unit to black out a image To restore to normal press NO SHOW button again or press any other button except POINT SELECT RIGHT CLICK LASER 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 pre...

Page 25: ...log 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 volume Press MUTE...

Page 26: ...ION DIRECT OPERATION Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT 1 2 and INPUT 3 4 buttons on Side Control or 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 and a red arrow icon will appear Move arrow to INPUT source that you want to sel...

Page 27: ...connection of computer and a projector is set correctly Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 48 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 frame pointer to ...

Page 28: ... 00 SVGA 1 800 x 600 35 156 56 25 SVGA 2 800 x 600 37 88 60 32 SVGA 3 800 x 600 46 875 75 00 SVGA 4 800 x 600 53 674 85 06 SVGA 5 800 x 600 48 08 72 19 SVGA 6 800 x 600 37 90 61 03 SVGA 7 800 x 600 34 50 55 38 SVGA 8 800 x 600 38 00 60 51 SVGA 9 800 x 600 38 60 60 31 SVGA 11 800 x 600 38 00 60 51 ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 XGA 14 1024 x 76...

Page 29: ...me 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 dots and Picture Posi...

Page 30: ...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 LEFT RI...

Page 31: ...ojector Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s to decrease increase value and then press SELECT button Display area H Adjustment of vertical area displayed with this projector Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s to decrease increase value and then press SELECT button Display area V Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s to switch Full screen function to On or Off Set On to resize image with 4 x 3 aspect ratio to fi...

Page 32: ...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 P33 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 Side Control or on Remote Control Unit IMAGE button Standard Real I...

Page 33: ...want to set and then press SELECT button Store icon Press SELECT button at this icon to store adjustment IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon 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 to...

Page 34: ...TV 1080i50 HDTV or 1080i60 HDTV is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu P27 True and Digital zoom cannot be operated when RGB 480p or 575p is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu P27 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 1024 x 768 is modifie...

Page 35: ...quipment 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 fr...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...ure level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone Cinema User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P39 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 Side Control or on Remote Control Unit Normal picture level preset on this proj...

Page 38: ... proper color From 0 to 63 Color Tint Press POINT LEFT 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 li...

Page 39: ...i60 is selected on AV SYSTEM Menu P36 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 Level 1 to 4 and...

Page 40: ...d to project image to a rear projection screen Ceiling function Rear function Keystone When image is distorted vertically select Keystone ON SCREEN MENU disappears and Keystone dialog box is displayed Correct keystone distortion by pressing POINT UP DOWN button s Refer to KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT on page 23 SETTING MENU Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s to...

Page 41: ...itching 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 control in SETTING MENU to Code 2 To change code of Remote Control Unit Press both MENU and IMAGE buttons on Remote Control Unit togeth...

Page 42: ...cator 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 selec...

Page 43: ... 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 computer h...

Page 44: ...MMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty smoky environments when operating a projector Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality When using under dusty 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 ...

Page 45: ...l replace lamp LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow LAMP REPLACE indicator flashes yellow Projection lamp is defective or fails to be turned on Restart a projector on and make sure lamp is on If this mark still appears replace lamp corresponding with number marked X LAMP STATUS DISPLAY 1 4 3 2 Lamp Mode Changeover Lamp Management Function automatically changes combination of lighting lamp Lamp Mod...

Page 46: ...connect AC Power Cord Allow a projector to cool down for at least 45 minutes 2 Replace Lamp Assembly with a new one and tighten two screws Make sure Lamp is set properly 6 Follow these steps to replace lamp assembly Replace Lamp Cover and tighten two screws 5 7 8 Connect AC Power Cord to a projector and turn a projector on Reset Lamp Replacement Counter Refer to section Lamp Counter Reset on page ...

Page 47: ... to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used IF A LAMP EXPLODES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN If a lamp explodes disconnect the projector s AC plug from the AC outlet immediately Contact an authorized service station for a checkup of the unit and replacement of the lamp Additionally check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or ...

Page 48: ... 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 and READY indicator If both WARNING TEMP and READY indicator flashes a projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...nsions 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 1035i 1080i 50 and 1080i 60 High Definition TV Signal AC 100 120 V 12 A Max Ampere 50 60 Hz The U S A and Canada AC 200 240 V 6 2 A Max Ampere 50 60 Hz Continental Europe and The U K Voltage and...

Page 51: ...d Green Ground Blue 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 5V Power Horiz sync Ground Vert sync DDC Data Sense 0 Vert sync DDC Clock 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 Pin Configuration Terminal Mini DIN 8 PIN Connect control port PS 2 Serial or ADB port on your computer to this terminal with Control Cable supplied 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Pin Configuration CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR CLK DATA GND GND R X D GND RTS T X D GND GND ADB GND GND PS 2 Se...

Page 52: ...ct serial port output terminal of computer to this terminal with Serial Cable not supplied Pin Configuration SERIAL PORT IN OUT TERMINAL 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 56: ...Printed in Japan Part No 610 305 1314 1AA6P1P3843 MC7A SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...