Sanyo PLC XU41 - XGA LCD Projector, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XU41 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...apture function You can also display the captured image in an interval during your presentation instead of blackout image with the No show function See page 23 and 40 Selectable Lamp Mode Brightness of the projection lamp can be selected in the Setting menu See page 42 Blackboard Function Blackboard can be used as a projection screen The board color is limited to Green See page 29 and 35 Film Func...

Page 3: ...tment 23 Computer Input 24 Input Source Selection 24 Computer System Selection 25 Auto PC Adjustment 26 Manual PC Adjustment 27 Image Level Selection 29 Image Level Adjustment 30 Screen Size Adjustment 31 Video Input 32 Input Source Selection Video S Video 32 Input Source Selection Component RGB Scart 21 Pin 33 Video System Selection 34 Image Level Selection 35 Image Level Adjustment 36 Screen Siz...

Page 4: ...UCE THE 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 Install the projector in a proper position If not it may result in a fire hazard Provide appropriate spac...

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: ...ly 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 blocked or covered CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent When using or installing the projector the fo...

Page 7: ... by the Underwriters Laboratories UL and certified by the Canadian Standard Association CSA AC Power Cord 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 Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician GROUND THE SOCKET OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQU...

Page 8: ...Controls and Indicators u Focus Ring i Zoom Ring o Air Intake Vent 0 Terminals and Connectors 1 Speaker 2 Lamp Cover 3 Air Intake Vent back and bottom 4 Air Filter 5 Adjustable Feet q w e r t 6 Exhaust Vent 6 y u i 5 2 4 3 o 1 0 CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent Do not put heat sensitive objects near this side Part Names and Functions ...

Page 9: ...d to r or i to this jack When the audio output is monaural connect it to L MONO jack p16 y AUDIO IN COMPUTER COMPONENT Connect the audio output stereo from a computer or video equipment connected to q or u to this jack p15 17 r VIDEO Connect the composite video output from video equipment to VIDEO jack p16 o COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT This terminal is switcheable and can be used for input from a co...

Page 10: ... 19 t POWER indicator Blinks red until the projector gets ready to be turned on It turns red when the projector is in the stand by mode It remains green while the projector is under operation w INPUT button Selects input source p24 32 o MENU button Opens or closes the On Screen Menu p20 i POINT e ed d7 8 button Selects an item or adjusts value in the On Screen Menu These are also used to pan the i...

Page 11: ...ENU button Opens or closes the On Screen Menu p20 t PAGE e ed d button Scroll back and forth pages on the screen when giving a presentation p9 15 42 Connect the projector and your computer with a USB cable to use these buttons 0 y D ZOOM e ed d button Select the Digital zoom mode and resize the image p31 u AUTO PC button Automatically adjusts a computer image to its optimum setting p26 i IMAGE but...

Page 12: ... control to moisture or heat Do not drop the remote control If a battery has leaked on remote control carefully wipe case clean and install new batteries Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Pull up and remove the lid Remove the battery compartment lid Slide the batteries into the compartment Replace the compartment l...

Page 13: ...m 10 8 3 3m Max Zoom Min Zoom A B 9 1 Screen Size W x H mm 4 3 aspect ratio Zoom min 40 Zoom max 813 x 610 5 2 1 6m 4 3 1 3m 100 2032 x 1524 13 1 4 0m 10 8 3 3m 150 3048 x 2286 20 0 6 1m 16 4 5 0m 200 4064 x 3048 26 6 8 1m 22 0 6 7m 300 6096 x 4572 32 8 10 0m 33 671 x 503 4 3 1 3m Adjustable Feet Inch Diagonal 4 3 1 3m Note The brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality It is re...

Page 14: ...k with single phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor To reduce 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 page 15 17 for connection CAUTION For safety unplug A...

Page 15: ...ble USB cable Audio cable stereo Audio cable stereo Monitor Output USB port Audio Output COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN or COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT USB COMPUTER COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT stereo Audio Input This terminal is switcheable Set up the terminal as either Computer input or Monitor output See Page 41 VGA cable Monitor Input COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT Note When connecting the cable the power...

Page 16: ...n connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Note The S VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack under the condition of connecting both the S VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack when selecting AUTO in the Input Menu Input sound to the COMPUTER COMPONENT AUDIO IN terminal when using the COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT terminal ...

Page 17: ...Mini Plug stereo x 2 or RCA x 2 Scart VGA Cable Component VGA Cable Not supplied with this projector Note When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Note When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected External Audio Equipment COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN COMPU...

Page 18: ...operating the projector A PIN code consists of a four digit number Refer to PIN Code Lock function in Setting on page 43 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code Pointer After the OK icon disappears you can operate the projector PIN code Input Dialog Box Turning On the Projector Basic Operation Enter a PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8 button and fix the number wi...

Page 19: ...ed down enough to be turned on again the POWER indicator lights red Then you can disconnect the AC power cord The message disappears after 4 seconds Note The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling period with the POWER indicator blinking red You can turn it on again after the POWER indicator lights red When the On start function is on this projector is turned on automatically by connecti...

Page 20: ...e the On Screen Menu MENU button SELECT button POINT button outer ring On Screen Menu Quit to exit this menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On Screen Menu Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedure Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust Press the Point ed buttons to select an item to adjust Press the SELECT button to show the ite...

Page 21: ...st Menu Used to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Progressive Film Refer to p36 37 For video source Same function as menu for computer source Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer p33 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format p26 28 Image Select Menu Used to select an image l...

Page 22: ...he top control or on the remote control once more while the keystone dialog box is being displayed the keystone adjustment will be canceled Picture Freeze Function Reduce the upper width with Point e e button Reduce the lower width with Point d d button 1 Press the KEYSTONE button on the top control the remote control or select Keystone in the Setting Menu p39 The keystone dialog box appears 2 Cor...

Page 23: ...l to adjust volume The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds button to turn up the volume and button to turn down the volume Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cut off sound To restore sound to its previous level press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME button Press the Point 8 button to turn up the volume and press the Point 7 button to turn down the vo...

Page 24: ...d then press the SELECT button 3 Input Menu Computer 1 Video Computer 2 COMPUTER button Computer 1 Computer 2 When the input source is analog coming from a computer through the COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN terminal select RGB RGB INPUT button Input Source Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Computer Input Move the pointer to RGB and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu Note Computer 2 is...

Page 25: ...er is selected as 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 page 55 When the projector cannot recognize connected signal conforming to PC Systems provided in this projector Auto PC Adjustment function works to display proper images and the message Au...

Page 26: ...Store on page 28 Note Fine sync Total dots and Picture Position of some computers can not be fully adjusted with this Auto PC Adjustment function When the image is not provided properly with this operation manual adjustments are required p27 28 The Auto PC Adjust cannot be operated when 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC System Menu Auto PC Adjustment Press the MENU butt...

Page 27: ... an item and press the SELECT button PC Adjust Menu PC Adjust Menu icon Eliminates flicker from the image displayed Press the Point 7 8 button to adjust value From 0 to 31 Fine sync Adjusts the number of total dots in one horizontal period Press the Point 7 8 button and adjust number to match your PC image Total dots Adjusts horizontal picture position Press the Point 7 8 button to adjust the posi...

Page 28: ...e SELECT button Move the red arrow pointer to any of Mode 1 to 5 in which you want to store and then press the SELECT button Resets all adjustment to their previous levels Mode free Vacant Mode shows values of Total dots Horizontal Vertical Display area H and Display area V closes this dialog box To store adjustment data To clear adjustment data To clear adjustment data previously set move the red...

Page 29: ...or further description Blackboard Green Image Select Menu icon Select an image level among Standard Real Blackboard Green Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control IMAGE button Standard Real Blackboard Green Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Normal picture level preset on this projector Picture level with improved halftone for graphics User preset image in the Im...

Page 30: ...nt to set and then press the SELECT button Store icon Press the SELECT button at this icon to store the adjustment Image Adjust Menu icon Press the Point 7 button to lighten red tone and the Point 8 button to deepen red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point 7 button to lighten green tone and the Point 8 button to deepen green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point 7 bu...

Page 31: ...al zoom cannot be selected when 480i 575i 480p or 575p is selected in the PC System Menu p25 This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1280 X 1024 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1280 X 1024 reset the resolution to the lower before connecting to the projector The image data in other than XGA 1024 x 768 is modified to fit the screen size in initial mode The pannin...

Page 32: ...e 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 1st S Video 2nd Video The S VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack under the condition of connecting both the S VIDEO jack and ...

Page 33: ...ut Source Selection Component RGB Scart 21 Pin Direct Operation Menu Operation When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN terminal with a Component VGA Cable select Component Component When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN terminal with a Scart VGA Cable select RGB Scart RGB Scart Note ...

Page 34: ...L M PAL N The projector automatically detects incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance If the projector cannot reproduce 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 automatically detects incoming video syste...

Page 35: ...rd Green Image 1 Image 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 p36 37 Image 1 4 IMAGE button Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Level Selection Direct Operation Menu Operat...

Page 36: ...t From 0 to 15 Gamma Press the SELECT button at this icon to display other items Image Adjust Menu icon Press the Point 7 button to lighten color and the Point 8 button to deepen color From 0 to 63 Press the Point 7 8 button to obtain proper color From 0 to 63 Color Tint Press the Point 7 button to soften the image and the Point 8 button to sharpen the image From 0 to 15 Sharpness Press the Point ...

Page 37: ...t L1 for an active picture L2 Select L2 for a still picture Progressive This function is effective on 3 2 pulldown video source With this function On the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality Film Note Progressive cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected Film can only be activated when selecting NTSC for Video System and L1 L2 for Progressive ...

Page 38: ...n Press the Point d d button and move the red frame pointer to the function that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 1 2 Move the red frame to a function and press the 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 Screen Size Adjustment Note Screen Menu cannot be operated whe...

Page 39: ...t signal is not detected When pressing the SELECT button at Language the Language Menu appears Setting Menu Language Setting Menu icon This function corrects distortion of a projected image Select either Store or Reset with the Point 7 8 button and then press the Select button The keystone dialog box appears Adjust keystone with the Point e ed d button Store stores the keystone adjustment even if ...

Page 40: ...splay as follows User the image you captured Default the factory set logo Off count down only Enter a Logo PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8 button and fix the number with the SELECT button The number will change to If you fixed a wrong number move the pointer to Set or Clear once by pressing the Point d d button then return to Logo PIN code Enter the correct number again Repeat t...

Page 41: ...e turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control unit is pressed Shutdown When the lamp has been fully cooled down the power will be turned off Off The Power Management function is canceled Setting Ceiling Rear Ceiling When this function is On the picture is top bottom and left right reversed This function is used to project the image from a ceiling...

Page 42: ...te control It is useful to prevent operation by an unauthorized person not locked locks operation of the top control To unlock use the remote control locks operation of the remote control To unlock use the top control If the top control accidentally becomes locked and you do not have the remote control nearby disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet and then while pressing the SELECT button...

Page 43: ...tomatically move to Set Press the SELECT button so that you can change the following PIN code lock settings If you entered a wrong PIN code PIN code and the number will turn red and disappear Enter a correct PIN code all over again Setting The PIN code can be changed to your desired four digit number Select PIN code change with the Point d d button and press the SELECT button The New PIN code inpu...

Page 44: ...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 you the following alternatives in the cooling fans operation after turning off the projector L1 normal operation L2 slower operation than the normal L1 but takes longer to cool down the projector I...

Page 45: ...u provide appropriate space for the projector to be ventilated 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 WARNING LAMP R...

Page 46: ...mulate on the LCD panel and the projection mirror degrading picture quality Do 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...

Page 47: ...ve amount of cleaner Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface 2 Follow these steps to clean the projector cabinet When the projector is not in use put the projector in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches 3 Softly wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non abrasive camera lens cleaner or use ...

Page 48: ...r to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the Lamp cover The inside of the projector can become very hot POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE SELECT V O L U M E This indicator lights yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end Top Control CAUTION Screw Screw Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC plug Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes Loosen 2 screws of the la...

Page 49: ...replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down Follow carefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement section of this manual Continuous 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...

Page 50: ...ce between the projector and the projection screen See page 13 Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning See page 47 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 disappears No image Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the project...

Page 51: ...N code lock on page 18 and 43 Computer 2 cannot be selected Select Computer 2 at the Terminal item in the Setting Menu See Setting on page 41 The Terminal item cannot be selected The Terminal item in the Setting Menu cannot be selected after Computer 2 is selected Select other input source such as Computer 1 or Video with the INPUT button on the top control the COMPUTER button or the VIDEO button ...

Page 52: ...the POWER indicator lights red and the projector can be turned on The WARNING indicator keeps blinking Check and clean the Air filter 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 AC power cord and plug it again to turn ...

Page 53: ...put Computer 2 RGB Go to System 1 Computer Input Video Auto Go to System 3 Go to System 3 Computer 1 Video S Video PC Adjust 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Image Select High 0 63 0 63 0 63 0 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Screen Quit Quit Yes No Quit Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input s...

Page 54: ...ch Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Chinese Korean Japanese Store Reset On Off On Off Off On Off On Off Off On Off Normal Code 1 Yes No Keystone Blue back Display Logo Ceiling Rear Power management On start Lamp mode Remote control Yes No Quit Code 2 Quit Russian Computer 2 Terminal Monitor out High Color Temp Mid Low XLow Yes No Capture Ready Shut down Auto Yes No Lamp counter reset Off K...

Page 55: ...58 XGA 5 1024 x 768 60 31 74 92 640 x 480 43 269 85 00 15 734 60 00 Interlace 15 625 50 00 Interlace SVGA 10 800 x 600 32 70 51 09 76 97 SVGA 1 SVGA 2 480i VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 VGA 5 VGA 6 MAC LC13 MAC 13 VGA 7 575i XGA 10 1024 x 768 62 04 77 07 1280 x 960 75 00 75 08 SXGA 11 1152 x 900 SXGA 12 1152 x 900 SXGA 13 1280 x 1024 SXGA 14 1280 x 1024 61 20 65 20 71 40 75 60 50 00 86 00 Interlace 50 0...

Page 56: ...Projection Lamp 200W Interface Video Input Jacks RCA Type x 1 Video and Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 S Video Audio Input Jacks RCA Type x 2 Computer Input1 Component Input Terminal VGA HDB15 Terminal X 1 Computer Input 2 Monitor Output Terminal VGA HDB15 Terminal X 1 In Out switcheable Computer Component Audio Input Jacks Mini Jack stereo x 1 Service Port Connector Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 USB Connector USB Serie...

Page 57: ... 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 may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels The On Screen Menu and figures in this manual may differ slightly from the product ...

Page 58: ...d 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 Input Output 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 Pin Configuration Vcc Data Data Ground 1 2 3 4 USB CONNECTOR Series B Pin Configuration 2 3 4 1 Model No COMPONENT VGA Cable POA CA COMPVGA SCART VGA Cable POA CA SCART The parts listed below are optionally available When ordering those parts give...

Page 59: ...Code Number Memo PIN Code Lock No Logo PIN Code Lock No 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 number will be invalid Put a label below on in a prominent place of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code The label is provided with the product to identify the projector locked with a PIN code While the proj...

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