Sanyo PLC-XU21N, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Multimedia Projector PLC XU21N MODEL ...

Page 2: ...ails to work properly see TROUBLESHOOTING section on pages 35 36 and try the solution marked for each problem WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This Projector has a grounding type AC line plug This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet Do not try to defeat this safety feature This projector pr...

Page 3: ...jector yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the projector c If the projector has been ex...

Page 4: ...USTMENT 27 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 28 SELECTING VIDEO MODE 29 SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM 29 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 29 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 30 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE IMAGE MANUALLY 30 NORMAL FUNCTION 30 SETTING MENU 31 SETTING LANGUAGE 31 OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 32 MAINTENANCE 33 TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR 33 AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING 33 CLEANING THE PROJECTION LENS 33 LAMP REPLACEMENT 3...

Page 5: ...reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector Automatic Multiscanning System This projector automatically tunes to most personal computers currently distributed by simply connecting It is free from complicated adjustments to project picture images from most Personal Computers Accessories This projector comes with the parts listed below Check to make sure all are included If any p...

Page 6: ...t near this part Keep heat sensitive objects away from the exhaust vent Do not touch this part especially screws and metallic parts This part will become hot while the projector is used This projector detects the internal temperature and automatically controls the operating power of Cooling Fans INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER POWER CORD CONNECTOR EXHAUST VENT FRONT OF THE CABINET LAMP COVER ADJUSTABLE F...

Page 7: ... The position and the keystone distortion of the image can be also adjusted with the Menu Operation Refer to pages 20 28 and 29 3 POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface The projector can be focused from 4 6 1 4m 35 4 10 8m Refer to the figure below to adjust the screen size Screen Size W x H mm Height H1 30 Height H2 610 x 457 17 1 435mm 0 9 22...

Page 8: ...tage It is designed to work with single phase power 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 your are not sure of the type of power supply being in use Connect the projector with the peripheral equipment before turning the projector on Refer to pages 10 13 ...

Page 9: ...dust cover supplied to this projector CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR Do not drop or give a shock to the projector otherwise damages or malfunctions may result When carrying the projector use a carrying case recommended by Sanyo Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case This may cause damage to the projector To transpor...

Page 10: ...fer to P12 13 Connect the audio outputs from the video equipment to these terminals Refer to P11 When the audio output is monaural connect it to the Left jack COMPUTER INPUT TERMINAL MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT JACK AUDIO INPUT JACKS VIDEO INPUT JACK S VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO OUTPUT JACK STEREO Connect the video output from the video equipment to this termina...

Page 11: ...of the Projector Use the either of VIDEO jack or S VIDEO jack When the both jacks are connected the S VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack Video Audio Output S VIDEO Output Audio Input VIDEO CABLE S VIDEO CABLE AUDIO CABLE stereo These cables are not supplied with this projector Used cables for connection NOTE When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external ...

Page 12: ... port Audio Output Audio Input To each terminal of your computer To the Monitor NOTE When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on MAC Adapter Set the slide switches following the chart on the next page Terminal ADB port Control Cable ...

Page 13: ... ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 21 MODE 1152 x 870 CONTROL PORT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN Use one of these Control Cables corresponding with the terminal of your computer Set the switches as shown in the table below depend ing on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before your turn on the projector and computer MAC ADAPTER Not s...

Page 14: ...14 BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL VOLUME ON OFF FOCUS ZOOM VIDEO COMPUTER D ZOOM MENU MUTE LASER KEYSTONE ...

Page 15: ...ct polarity and be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment Remote Control Batteries Installation 1 2 3 MUTE BUTTON Used to mute sound P21 ZOOM BUTTON Used to adjust zoom P20 FOCUS BUTTON Used to adjust focus P20 NO SHOW BUTTON Used to turn the picture into black image P21 AUTO IMAGE BUTTON Use to operate AUTO IMAGE function P27 VOLUME BUTTON Used to adjust volume...

Page 16: ...ect focus adjust P20 This indicator is lit in green when the projector is ready to be turned on This indicator is lit in dim when the projector is turned on And the light is brightened when the projector is in stand by mode This indicator turns to yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end P34 This indicator flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high P33 Used to a...

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Page 18: ...mage Refer to P28 AUTO IMAGE MENU Used to adjust Fine sync Total dots and Picture Position automatically Refer to P27 MENU BAR IN COMPUTER MODE Press MENU BUTTON while being in Computer mode SYSTEM MENU Used to select a color system among PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL M and PAL N Refer to P29 IMAGE MENU Used to adjust the picture image Color Tint White Balance Contrast Brightness Sharpness Refer to...

Page 19: ...ON OFF THE PROJECTOR When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator flashes red the projector is automatically turned off Wait at least 5 minutes before turning the projector on again If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator continues to flash follow procedures below 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet 2 Check the air filters for dust accumulation 3 Clean the Air Filter See AIR FILTER CARE AND C...

Page 20: ...th with the KEY STONE button or the POINT UP button Reduce the lower width with the KEY STONE button or the POINT DOWN button Zoom Focus Keystone If the picture obtained keystone distortion correct screen with KEYSTONE adjustment ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press the ZOOM button s on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit to turn into the ZOOM mode 2 Press the ZOOM button to have the...

Page 21: ... the FREEZE button on the Remote Control Unit to freeze the picture on screen This function is cancelled when the FREEZE button is pressed again or any other function button is pressed Press the NO SHOW button on the Remote Control Unit to turn the picture into black image This function is cancelled when the NO SHOW button is pressed again or any other function button is pressed NO SHOW FUNCTION P...

Page 22: ... projector may provides the messages below The projector cannot discriminate or detect the input signal from the computer Adjust and set the computer system manually Refer to page 24 There is no signal input from the computer Make sure the connection of the computer and the projector is set correctly Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 35 Go to PC adj No signal SELECT COMPUTER MODE MANUALLY To set th...

Page 23: ...z XGA 10 1024 x 768 XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 12 1024 x 768 Interlace XGA 13 1024 x 768 62 04 77 07 XGA 14 1024 x 768 61 00 75 70 XGA15 1024 x 768 35 522 43 48 46 90 58 20 XGA 8 1024 x 768 47 00 58 30 XGA 9 1024 x 768 Interlace 58 03 72 0 SXGA 1 1152 x 864 SXGA 2 1280 x 1024 63 48 79 35 SXGA 3 1280 x 1024 36 00 43 59 SXGA 4 1280 x 1024 64 20 70 40 SXGA 5 1280 x 1024 62 50 58 60 SXGA 6 1280 x 1024 63 9...

Page 24: ...dialog box Where to reserve Menu will appear In this dialog box you can store the parameter into the area from Mode 1 to Mode 5 When memorizing the new computer parameter select the Mode with the message of Free by pressing the POINT UP DOWN buttons and the SELECT button To change the parameters of the Mode previously set select the Mode with Stored 1 2 When the Mode is selected Parameter adjustme...

Page 25: ...ts Adjustment of the horizontal or vertical picture position When the image is not centered on the screen adjust each of those items Horizontal Vertical Adjustment of the clamp level When the image has a dark bar s try this adjustment Clamp Adjustment of the area displayed with this projector Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box or adjust the number at the column of H or V to match...

Page 26: ...om 0 to 63 Press POINT LEFT button to adjust the image darker and press POINT RIGHT button to adjust brighter From 0 to 63 Close the PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu Move the arrow to the item and press POINT RIGHT LEFT button It indicates the roughly level of the item Recalls the data previously adjusted Reset Stores the adjusted data in the memory Stored Closes the PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu Qui...

Page 27: ... Move the arrow to the item and then press the SELECT button It starts the adjustment on the item set to On Adjust the picture as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display This item can be adjusted manually Refer to page 26 The number of the total dots in one horizontal period This item can be adjusted manually Refer to page 26 Adjustment of the position of the image This item can be adjuste...

Page 28: ... expand the image size press the D ZOOM button or the SELECT button The image is magnified by degrees Compress function To compress the image size press the D ZOOM button or the RIGHT CLICK button The size of image is reduced by degrees Panning function To pan the image press the POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons Panning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size To cancel...

Page 29: ...uired to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL M or PAL N PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N Move the arrow to the Mode and press the SELECT button PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function which enables you to display the image in desirable size Press the MENU button and the ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press the POINT LEFT...

Page 30: ...ve the arrow to the item and press POINT RIGHT LEFT button It indicates the roughly level of the item Press POINT LEFT button to adjust the image lighter and press POINT RIGHT button to adjust deeper From 0 to 63 Press POINT LEFT button to adjust the color more purple and press POINT RIGHT button to adjust more green From 0 to 63 Press POINT LEFT button to adjust the image lighter and press POINT ...

Page 31: ...ement monitor timer by using this function Refer to page 34 Lamp age SELECTING LANGUAGE Press the MENU button and the ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to select LANGUAGE and press the SELECT button Another dialog box LANGUAGE Menu will appear Press the POINT DOWN button and a red arrow icon will appear Move the arrow to the language that you want to set and then press the ...

Page 32: ...ersonal Computer installation of the mouse driver not supplied is required Make sure that the mouse driver is properly installed in your computer And make sure that the mouse port of the computer connected to Control Port is activated OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE When controlling the pointer of the computer operate the Wireless Mouse with POINT button SELECT button and RIGHT CLICK button on the Wirele...

Page 33: ...onnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet Turn the projector upside down and remove 5 Air Filters by pulling the latches upward 1 2 The Removable Air Filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the Projection Lens and the Projection Mirror Should the Air Filters become clogged with dust particles it will reduce the Cooling Fans effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up ...

Page 34: ...the Lamp Assembly is replaced When the Lamp Replacement Monitor Timer is reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator stops lighting Turn the projector on and press the MENU button and the ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to select SETTING and press the SELECT button refer to the page 31 Another dialog box SETTING MENU will appear 1 Press the POINT DOWN button and a red arrow ...

Page 35: ...EADY indicator will light green again and the projector may be turned on by pressing the power ON OFF button Check the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator If the indicator flashes red the projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF THE PROJECTOR section on page 19 Check the Projection Lamp Refer to page 34 Image is out of focus Adjust the focus Make sure the projection screen is at least 4 6 1 4m f...

Page 36: ...N Make sure nothing is between the Remote Receiver and the Remote Control Unit Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the Remote Control Unit Maximum operating range is 16 4 5m Problem Try these Solution Wireless Mouse function does not work Check the cable connection between the projector and the computer Check the mouse setting on your computer Turn the projector on before y...

Page 37: ...rage Temperature Accessories LCD Panel System The specifications are subject to change without notice F 1 7 2 0 lens with f 33 2mm 43 1mm Motor zoom and focus 4 6 35 4 1 4 m 10 8 m 150 W RCA Type x 1 Video Audio R and L and DIN 4 pin S Video x 1 Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp AV Input Jacks VGA HDB 15 Terminal x 1 Computer Input Jacks DIN 8 pin x 1 VGA HDB 15 Terminal x 1 Mini Jack...

Page 38: ...isted below are optionally supplied When ordering those parts give the name and the Type No of it to the sales dealer Control Cable for Serial Type No POA MCSRL Control Cable for ADB Type No POA MCMAC MAC Adapter Type No POA MACAP ...

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Page 40: ...Printed in Japan Part No 610 291 5885 1AA6P1P2705 MB6AC SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...