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    Multimedia Pr ojector MODEL PLC-XW20AR Owner’ s Man ual[...]

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    2 C AU TI ON : TO 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 IMPORTANT [...]

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    3 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 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 [...]

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    4 COMPLIANCES The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. A C P ower Cord f or 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[...]

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    5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS FEA TURES AND DESIGN 6 BEFORE OPERA TION 14 COMPUTER INPUT 22 VIDEO INPUT 30 SETTING 35 APPENDIX 37 PREP ARA TION 7 NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR 7 SETTING-UP PROJECTOR 8 CONNECTING AC POWER CORD 8 POSITIONING PROJECTOR 9 ADJUSTABLE FEET 9 MOVING PROJECTOR 10 CONNECTING PR OJECT OR 11 TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR 11 CONNECTING TO CO[...]

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    6 FEA TURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. It utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Compatibility This projector widely accepts various video and computer input[...]

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    7 PREP ARA TION NAME OF EA CH P AR T OF PROJECT OR BO TT OM BACK HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from Exhaust Vents is hot. When using or installing projector, following precautions should be taken. ● Do not put any flammable object near these vents. ● Keep front grills at least 3 ’ (1m) away from any object, especially heat-sensitive objects. [...]

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    SETTING-UP PR OJECT OR 8 PREP ARA TION This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work 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 syste[...]

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    9 PREP ARA TION POSITIONING PR OJECT OR ADJUST ABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted to 10.6 degrees. Lift the front of a projector and pull FEET LOCK LATCHES on both sides of a projector. 1 ADJUSTABLE FEET FEET LOCK LATCHES Release FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock ADJUSTA[...]

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    10 PREP ARA TION CA UTION IN CARR YING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECT OR ● Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. ● When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case. ● Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to a pro[...]

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    A UDIO OUT AV A UDIO IN COMPUTER USB RESET VIDEO CONTROL POR T S – VIDEO COMPUTER IN Y – Pb / Cb – Pr / Cr 11 CONNECTING PR OJECT OR TERMINALS OF PR OJECT OR When controlling a computer with the Remote Control Unit, connect the mouse port of the computer to this connector. (Refer to P12.) Connect the S-VIDEO output from video equipment to thi[...]

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    12 CONNECTING PR OJECT OR A UDIO OUT AV A UDIO IN COMPUTER USB RESET VIDEO S – VIDEO CONTROL PORT COMPUTER IN Y – Pb / Cb – Pr / Cr 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 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 12 34 5 6 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 21" MO[...]

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    13 CONNECTING PR OJECT OR CONNECTING T O VIDEO EQUIPMENT A UDIO OUT AV A UDIO IN COMPUTER USB RESET VIDEO Y – Pb / Cb – Pr / Cr S – VIDEO COMPUTER IN CONTROL PORT Video Source (example) Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player Video Cable (RCA x 1) ✽ S-VIDEO Cable ✽ Audio Amplifier Audio Speaker (stereo) Audio Cable (Stereo) ✽ Terminal[...]

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    14 BEFORE OPERA TION OPERA TION OF REMO TE CONTROL UNIT V OLUME ON-OFF D.ZOOM KEYST ONE MENU MUTE LASER NO SHO W FREEZE A UTO PC ADJ. IMA GE P-TIMER LOCK INPUT ON ALL OFF ALL-OFF SWITCH Left Side When using Remote Control Unit, turn this switch to “ ON. ” Turn it to “ ALL OFF ” when not in use. This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as[...]

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    15 BEFORE OPERA TION To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : ● Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries. ● Replace both batteries at the same time. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery. ● Avoid contact with water or liquid. ● Do not expose Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat. ● Do not dr[...]

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    16 SELECT IMA GE MENU INPUT ON – OFF LAMP READ Y W ARNING TEMP . LAMP REPLACE -V OLUME- BEFORE OPERA TION T OP CONTROLS AND INDICA T ORS Used to open or close MENU operation. (P17, 18) MENU BUTTON IMAGE BUTTON READY INDICATOR SELECT BUTTON POWER ON – OFF BUTTON INPUT BUTTON WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR POINT (VOLUME + / – ) BUTTONS [...]

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    17 BEFORE OPERA TION HO W T O OPERA TE ON-SCREEN MENU FLO W OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERA TION Display ON-SCREEN MENU Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU (MENU BAR). A red frame is POINTER. Move POINTER (red frame) to MENU ICON that you want to select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons. Adjust ITEM DATA by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons.[...]

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    18 BEFORE OPERA TION MENU B AR PC SYSTEM MENU Used to select computer system. (Refer to P22, 23) IMAGE ADJUST MENU Used to adjust computer image. [Contrast / Brightness / Color / Tint / White balance (R/G/B) / Sharpness / Gamma / Auto grayscale / Auto fleshtone] (Refer to P28, 29) SETTING MENU Used to change settings of projector or reset Lamp Repl[...]

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    19 TURNING ON / OFF PR OJECT OR B ASIC OPERA TION TURNING ON PR OJECT OR Connect the projector's AC Power Cord into an AC outlet. LAMP Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN. Press POWER ON-OFF button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit to ON. LAMP Indicator dims, and Cooling Fans start to operate. Preparation Display appe[...]

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    20 Press FREEZE button on Remote Control Unit to freeze the picture on-screen. To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE button again or press any other button. PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION KEYST ONE ADJUSTMENT 1 Press KEYSTONE ▲ / ▼ button on Remote Control Unit or select Keystone on SETTING menu. (Refer to page 35.) Keystone dialog box appears. 2 Co[...]

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    21 B ASIC OPERA TION Press NO SHOW button on Remote Control Unit to black out the image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW button again or press any other button. NO SHO W FUNCTION Message disappears after 4 seconds. No show Press P-TIMER button on Remote Control Unit. The timer display “ 00 : 00 ” appears on the screen and the timer starts t[...]

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    22 COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE MENU OPERA TION DIRECT OPERA TION Choose Computer by pressing INPUT button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. If projector cannot reproduce proper image, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to m[...]

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    23 COMPUTER INPUT COMP A TIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICA TIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. NOTE : Specifications are subject to change without notice. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V-Freq. (Hz) VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47 59.88 VGA 2 72[...]

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    24 COMPUTER INPUT PC ADJUSTMENT A UT O PC ADJUSTMENT Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots and Picture Position to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame point[...]

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    25 COMPUTER INPUT MANU AL PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically tune to the display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be tuned by Multi- Scan system of this projector. If this happens, projector cannot repr[...]

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    26 COMPUTER INPUT NOT E : Fine sync, Total dots, Display area (H/V) and Full screen cannot be adjusted when “ 1035i (HDTV) ” or “ 1080i (HDTV) ” is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu (P22). Selects area displayed with this projector. Select the resolution at Display area dialog box. Display area Adjustment of horizontal area displayed with this pro[...]

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    27 COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE IMA GE ADJUSTMENT IMA GE LEVEL SELECT (MENU) Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE SELECT Menu icon. 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the level that you want to set and then press SELECT button. Move a red frame pointer[...]

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    28 COMPUTER INPUT Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust value. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust. and then press SELECT button. The level of each item is[...]

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    29 COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon. When Digital zoom + is selected, ON-SCREEN MENU disappears and the[...]

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    30 VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE MENU OPERA TION DIRECT OPERA TION Choose Video by pressing INPUT button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. If projector cannot reproduce proper video source, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to [...]

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    31 VIDEO INPUT AV SYSTEM MENU (VIDEO OR S-VIDEO) AV SYSTEM MENU (COMPONENT VIDEO) SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to AV SYSTEM Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press SELECT [...]

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    32 VIDEO INPUT PICTURE IMA GE ADJUSTMENT IMA GE LEVEL SELECT (MENU) Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE SELECT Menu icon. 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the level that you want to set and then press SELECT button. Move the red frame pointer [...]

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    33 VIDEO INPUT Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust value. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. The level of each item is d[...]

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    34 VIDEO INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button and move a red frame pointer to the function [...]

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    35 SETTING Ceiling When this function is “ On, ” picture is top / bottom and left / right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling mounted projector. Rear When this function is “ On, ” picture is left / right reversed. This function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen. Ceiling function Rear fu[...]

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    36 SETTING This function turns Projection Lamp off when this projector detects signal interruption and is not used for a certain period in order to reduce power consumption and maintain the Lamp-life. (This projector is shipped with this function ON.) Power Management function operates to turn Projection Lamp off when the input signal is interrupte[...]

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    37 APPENDIX LAMP REPLA CEMENT LAMP REPLA CE When the life of Projection Lamp of this projector draws to an end, LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly. ORDER REPLA CEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a Projection Lamp, give[...]

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    38 APPENDIX LAMP REPLA CE COUNTER Be sure to reset the Lamp Replace Counter after Lamp Assembly is replaced. When the Lamp Replace Counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE Indicator stops lighting. NOTE : Do not reset the Lamp Replace Counter until after Projection Lamp is replaced. Move the pointer to Lamp counter reset and then press SELECT button. The[...]

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    39 APPENDIX OPERA TING WIRELESS MOUSE INST ALLA TION The Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate this projector but is also usable as a Wireless Mouse for most Personal Computers. The POINT button and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. This Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is dis[...]

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    40 APPENDIX CLEANING PR OJECTION LENS Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. When the projector is not in use, replace Lens Cover. 1 3 Lightly wipe Projection Lens with a cleaning cloth. 2 Follow [...]

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    41 APPENDIX TR OUBLESHOO TING Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the following: 1. Make sure you have connected a projector to your computer or video equipment as described in the section "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 11 ~ 13. 2. Check cable connection. Verify that all computer, video and power cord are p[...]

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    42 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 v oltages are used to operate this projector . Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If the problem still pers[...]

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    43 APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 0.7" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Multi-media Projector 6.2lbs (2.8 kg) 10.12" x 2.98" x 9.02" (257mm x 75.8mm x 229mm) (not including Adjustable Feet) 1024 x 768 dots 2,359,296 (1024 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 [...]

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    44 APPENDIX CONFIGURA TIONS OF TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT 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 No Connect Horiz. sync. Ground (Vert.sync.) Sense 1 Sense 0 Vert. sync. Reserved 9 13 10 12 11 14 1[...]

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    Printed in Japan Part No. 610 303 2542 (1AA6P1P3696-- MR8AA) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.[...]