Sanyo PLC-SU50 manual

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    Multimedia Pr oject or MODEL PLC-XU55 PLC-XU50 PLC-SU50 Owner ’ s Manual[...]

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    2 T able of Contents TRADEMARKS ● Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc. ● IBM, VGA, XGA, and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. ● Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ● Each name of corporations o[...]

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    3 T o the Owner CAUTION : T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE[...]

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    4 Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Follow all warnings and instructions m[...]

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    5 Safety Instructions CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR ● Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. ● When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case. ● Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage [...]

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    6 Compliance AC P ow er Cor d for the Unit ed Kingdom : This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus . If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the pl[...]

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    7 NO TE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use a projector. Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used. If supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer. Compliance To power cord connec- tor on your projector. Pr ojector side AC out[...]

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    8 Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Compatibility The projector widely accepts various video and comp[...]

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    9 Part Names and Functions Bot tom Back Fr ont q Power Cord Connector w Infrared Remote Receiver e Zoom Lever r Focus Ring t Projection Lens y Lens Cover (See page 54 for attaching.) u Air Intake Vent q w e r t q Exhaust Vent q w e r q Lamp Cover w Air Intake Vent (back and bottom) e Air Filter r Adjustable Feet r q e w w Top Controls and Indicator[...]

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    10 Part Names and Functions A built-in micro processor which controls this unit may occasionally malfunction and need to be reset. This can be done by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will shut down and restart the unit. Do not use the RESET function excessively. q COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I Connect computer output (Digital/Analog DVI-I type) o[...]

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    11 Part Names and Functions ON - OFF POWER KEYSTONE INPUT W ARNING LAMP REPLACE MENU V O L U M E – V O L U M E + SELECT This projector has control buttons and indicators on its top. To p q w e r t y u i o o LAMP REPLACE indicator Turns yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (p43) y WARNING indicator Lights red when the proje[...]

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    12 Part Names and Functions Remote Contr ol q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 !2 !3 @1 @1 RESET/ON/ALL-OFF switch When using the remote control, set this switch to “ON.” Set it to “ALL OFF” for energy saving when it is not used. Slide this switch to the "RESET" to initialize the remote control code. (p14) w SIGNAL EMISS[...]

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    13 Part Names and Functions You can move Spotlight or Pointer of the projector with the remote control to emphasize a part of the projected image. (See “Pointer” on page 40 for changing the patterns and sizes.) While pressing the MENU button, hold down the NO SHOW button for more than 7 seconds so that the Pointer function can be available. (Th[...]

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    14 Part Names and Functions This projector has eight different remote control codes (Code 1-Code 8); the factory-set, initial code (Code 1) and the other seven codes (Code 2 to Code 8). This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time. (Change the remote control code [...]

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    15 Part Names and Functions To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : ● Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries. ● Replace two batteries at the same time. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery. ● Avoid contact with water or liquid. ● Do not expose the remote control to moisture, or heat. ● Do n[...]

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    16 Installation Projection angle can be adjusted up to 11.8 degrees with the adjustable feet. Lift the front of the projector and pull the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector. 1 Adjustable Feet Feet Lock Latches Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the adjustable feet to adjust the position and tilt. 2 T[...]

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    17 Installation Connecting to a Comput er ON ON COMPUTER IN 1 DVI - I MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN R VIDEO L USB SERVICE PORT RESET MCI (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT ON 1 DIP ON OFF 2 3 4 5 6 13" MODE (640 x 480) 16" MODE (832 x 624) 19" MODE (1024 x 768) OFF ON ON OFF OFF OF[...]

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    18 Installation Connecting to V ideo Equipment COMPUTER IN 1 DVI - I MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN R VIDEO L USB SERVICE PORT RESET MCI (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT Video Source (example) Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player S-VIDEO Cable ✽ Audio Amplifier Audio Speaker (stereo) Audi[...]

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    19 Basic Operation Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator flashes red in a moment and turns on red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control. The POWER indicator turns green, and the cooling fans start to operate. The preparation display appears on the screen and the count [...]

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    20 Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze the picture on the screen. To cancel the FREEZE function, press the FREEZE button again or press any other button. If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Basic Operation • The arrows are white when there is no correction. • The arrows[...]

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    21 Basic Operation Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. When a projected image is captured and set as “User” in the Logo item in the Setting Menu (p38), the screen changes each time you press the NO SHOW button as follows. The messa[...]

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    22 Basic Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu (Menu bar). A red frame is a pointer. Move the pointer (red frame) to the Menu icon that you want to select by pressing the Point Left/Right button. Adjust the item data by pressing the Point Left/Right button. Refer to the following pages for details of respective adjustments. [...]

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    23 Basic Operation Menu Bar PC System Menu Used to select computer system. (p25) Image Adjust Menu Used to adjust computer image. [Contrast / Brightness / Color temp. / White balance (R/G/B) / Sharpness / Gamma] (p30) Setting Menu Used to change settings of the projector or reset lamp replace counter. (p38-40) Sound Menu Used to adjust volume or mu[...]

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    24 Computer Input Choose either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Rig[...]

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    25 Computer Input This projector can detect most of the current computer systems with the Multi-scan system and the Auto PC adjustment function provided in the projector. When selecting computer input, the projector automatically displays the most proper image for the input signal. One of the following four displays appears on the system menu icon.[...]

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    26 Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the PC Adj[...]

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    27 Computer Input Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. This projector has Manual PC Adjustment to enable you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted. This en[...]

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    28 Computer Input Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Display area Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button. Display area H Adjusts the vertical area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrea[...]

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    29 Computer Input Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Select Menu icon. 1 2 Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button. Move the red frame pointer to the level and press[...]

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    30 Computer Input Press the Point Left/Right but- ton to adjust value. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. 1 2 Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT b[...]

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    31 Computer Input This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon. When the Digital zoom + is selected, the On-Screen Menu disappears and the me[...]

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    32 Video Input Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the VIDEO button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointe[...]

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    33 Video Input Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Input Menu icon. 1 Press the Point Down button to move the red arrow pointer to Computer 2 (Only the Computer 1 is displayed when Monitor out is selected in the Setting Menu.), and then press the SELECT but[...]

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    34 Video Input AV System Menu (Video or S-Video) AV System Menu (Component) Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press the SELECT bu[...]

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    35 Video Input Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Select Menu icon. 1 2 Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button. Move the red frame pointer to a level and press the [...]

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    36 Video Input Press the Point Left/Right but- ton to adjust value. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. 1 2 Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press the SELECT butto[...]

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    37 Video Input This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon. Press the Point Down button and move the red frame pointer to the function that [...]

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    38 Setting Keystone Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Setting Menu icon. 1 2 Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. Dis[...]

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    39 Setting Terminal The COMPUTER IN 2/COMPONENT IN/MONITOR OUT terminal on the back of the projector can be used as computer input or monitor output by switching Terminal with the Point Left/Right button. To use the terminal as computer input, Component video input, or RGB Scart 21-Pin Video input, select Computer 2. To use the terminal as monitor [...]

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    40 Setting This function is used to reset the lamp replace counter. When replacing the projection lamp, reset the lamp replace counter by using this function. See page 44 for operation. Lamp counter reset Remote control This projector provides eight different remote control codes (Code 1- Code 8); the factory-set, initial code (Code 1) and the othe[...]

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    41 Maintenance and Cleaning The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. W ARNING LAMP REPLACE V O L U M E + L ECT WARNING flashing red TOP CONTROL W ar ning Indicator The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicat[...]

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    42 Maintenance and Cleaning Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. When the projector is not in use, replace the lens cover. 1 3 2 Follow these steps to clean the projection lens. Air Filter Pull up and remove. Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Turn the projector upside down and remove the air filte[...]

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    43 Maintenance and Cleaning When the life of the projection lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly. Follow these steps to replace the lamp. Lamp Lamp Cover ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. W[...]

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    44 Maintenance and Cleaning Be sure to reset the lamp replace counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replace counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Move the pointer to Lamp counter reset and then press the SELECT button. The message “Lamp replace counter Reset?” is displayed. Turn the projector on, press the MEN[...]

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    45 Appendix T roubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in "Connecting to a Computer" and “Connecting to Video Equipment” on page17 and 18. – Make sure all equipment is conn[...]

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    46 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. Appendix W ARNING : High voltag es are used t o operat e this pr ojector . Do not at tempt to open the cabinet. If problems still per[...]

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    47 Appendix Check the indicators for projector condition. • • • lights green. • • • lights red. • • • off • • • flashes green. ✽ When the life of the projection lamp draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly. Reset the L[...]

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    48 Appendix Menu T ree System (1) MODE 1 MODE 2 SVGA 1 - - - - Auto PC Adj. Fine sync. Total dots Horizontal Vertical Current mode Clamp Display area Display area - H Display area - V Full screen Reset Mode free Store Quit Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color Temp Red Green Blue Gamma Store Quit Norma[...]

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    49 Appendix Auto PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Video Input Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Quit Normal Wide 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 63 Off Set ting Volume Mute Quit On / Off Language Image Select System (2) System (3) Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color Tint Red Green Blue Sharpne[...]

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    50 Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications PLC-XU55/PLC-XU50 can basically accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. PLC-SU50 can basically accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. These modes are not av[...]

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    51 Appendix 0.8" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Multi-media Projector 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) 11.73" x 2.8" x 8.58" (298mm x 71mm x 218mm) (not including raised portions) 1,024 x 768 dots 2,359,296 (1,024 x 768 x 3 panels) PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N H-sync. 15 ~ 100 KHz, V-sync. 50 ~ 100 Hz Adjustable from 40 ” to[...]

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    52 Appendix COMPUTER INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 Red Input Ground (Horiz.sync.) Green Input Sense 2 Blue Input Ground (Red) Ground (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 1[...]

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    53 Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Pin Configuration SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR ----- CLK DATA GND ----- ----- GND ----- R X D ----- ----- GND RTS / CTS T X D GND GND ----- ADB ----- GND ----- ----- ----- GND PS/2 Serial ADB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Vcc - Data + Data Ground 1 2 3 4 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Pin Configuration 2 34 1 Appendix The parts l[...]

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    54 Appendix At taching the Lens Co ver When moving this projector or when it is not used for an extended period, replace the lens cover. Secure the string for the lens cover through a hole of the lens cover. 1 2 Turn the projector upside down and secure the string for lens cover to a hole on the bottom of the projector with a screw. Lens Cover Stri[...]

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    Printed in Japan Part No. 610 308 4688 (1AA6P1P4129-- MT3A) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.[...]