Sanyo PLC-SP20N manual

Multimedia P r ojector MODEL PLC-SP20N[...]

– 2 – T O THE O WNER As the owner of a new Multi-media Projector, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that you spend a little time reading this manual to familiarize yourself with the operating procedures, so that you will receiv e maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new proje[...]

– 3 – IMPOR T ANT 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. Do not use attach[...]

– 4 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE INTRODUCTION 5 COMPATIBILITY 5 IMAGE RESOLUTION 5 PORTABILITY 5 UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR 5 TRADEMARKS 5 POWER REQUIREMENT 6 DESCRIPTION 7 SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR 8-9 POSITIONING 8 ROOM LIGHT 8 VENTILATION 8 ADJUSTABLE FEET 9 MOVING THE PROJECTOR 9 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR 10-17 CONNECTING THE COMPUTER 10-14 Co[...]

– 5 – INTR ODUCTION The projector is a multimedia projector designed for portability, durability, and ease of use. The projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The projector is compatible with many different types of personal computers and vide[...]

– 6 – PO WER REQUIREMENTS Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. The projector 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. Consul[...]

– 7 – DESCRIPTION[...]

– 8 – SETTING-UP THE PR OJECT OR 100" 60" 40" 150" 200" 250" 77" 46" 30" 115" 154" 192" H1 H2 231" 300" Maximum Zoom Minimum Zoom DISTANCE AIR INTAKE VENT (BOTTOM SIDE) EXHAUST VENT (REAR SIDE) Ideally the projector should be placed in a room with limited light. Picture quali[...]

Use the carrying handle when moving the projector. Replace the lens cover and retract the adjustable feet when moving the projector to prevent damage to the projector. – 9 – ADJUST ABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted 0 to 6 ° . 1. Lift the front of the projector and p[...]

– 10 – CONNECTING THE PR OJECT OR Your projector is equipped with various audio/video inputs and outputs including Computer HDB15-pin (VGA) terminals, Monitor HDB15-pin (VGA) terminals and S-VHS video. * NOTE : The RxD port (5 pin on the Serial Port) is provided on control port 2 connector only. If you control the projector by computer, you mus[...]

– 11 – Connecting an IBM-compatible desktop computer NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, monitor, computer, in that order. A V IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO R L COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 (STE[...]

A V IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO R L COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) 123456 ON – 12 – Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the pr[...]

– 13 – Connecting an IBM-compatible laptop computer NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, computer, in that order. A V IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO R L COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 (STEREO) (STER[...]

– 14 – Connecting a Macintosh P owerBook computer A V IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO R L COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO 1 (STEREO) (8 Ω) 123456 ON NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the[...]

– 15 – CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING T O THE A V INPUT J A CKS Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment. ¡ Connect audio/video outputs from external sources to the input jacks using the audio/video cable. ¡ If the audio signal from the AV[...]

– 16 – Connecting the Video Equipment NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, video equipment, in that order. A V IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO R L COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT . SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUD[...]

– 17 – CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTING T O THE EXT . SP . J A CK (3.5mm mini stereo type) This jack outputs stereo speaker sound which viewing on screen. If you use external speaker system, connect stereo type external speaker jack. Internal speaker sound is disconnected when speaker jack is connected. COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONI[...]

– 18 – OPERA TION OF CONTROLS TOP CONTROLS T OP CONTR OLS MODE SELECT A UT O IMA GE NORMAL MENU ZOOM FOCUS V OLUME ON-OFF[...]

– 19 – q LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR Light is orange when projection lamp is nearing end of service life. w TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. e READY INDICATOR Light is green when projector lamp is ready to be turned on. r LAMP POWER INDICATOR Light is dim when the projector is on. Light i[...]

– 20 – !5 COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL Used to connect a computer to the projector. !6 COMPUTER INPUT-2 TERMINAL Used to connect a computer to the projector. !7 MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL Used to connect a monitor to the projector. !8 COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT-1 JACK mini stereo type Used to connect a computer audio input to the projector. !9 CONTROL PORT[...]

– 21 – P-TIMER MENU A U TO IM AG E MUTE VOLUME MODE FO C U S ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW D. Z O O M w i o !0 !3 !4 !1 e q y r u t !2 !5 N O R M A L O N-O FF !6 OPERA TION OF REMO TE CONTR OL This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for a PC. One pointing pad and two click buttons are used fo[...]

– 22 – q MODE BUTTON Used to select source. (Computer 1, Computer 2 or Video 1 Input) w LAMP POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projection lamp on or off. e VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume. r ZOOM BUTTON Used to select power zoom lens adjust. t P-TIMER BUTTON Used to operate the P-TIMER function. y FOCUS BUTTON Used to select focus adjus[...]

– 23 – REMO TE CONTR OL B A TTER Y INST ALLA TION 1 Remove the battery compartment lid. 2 Slide the batteries into the compartment. 3 Replace the compart- ment lid. Note: For correct polarity (+ and – terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment. USING THE REMO TE CONTR OL UNIT Point the remote cont[...]

– 24 – CONTR OL THE PROJECT OR The projector has two types of operation: DIRECT OPERATION and MENU OPERATION. DIRECT OPERATION allows you to operate the projector by using one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector ’ s settings. Follow the instruction for each control. DIR[...]

– 25 – ADJUST ITEM SOUND SOUND VOLUME SOUND MUTE MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON POINT UP/DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON POINT (UP/DOWN) BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON POINT UP/DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON MENU BUT[...]

– 26 – ADJUST ITEM COMPUTER SYSTEM MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON POINT UP/DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON POINT (UP/DOWN) BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3. COMPUTER MODE AUTO IMAGE FINE SYNC TOTAL DOTS POSITION ME[...]

– 27 – Connect the projector to a source (Computer, VCR, Video Camera, Video Disc Player, etc.) using the appropriate terminals on the rear of the projector (See “ CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR ” section on pages 10-17). Connect the projector ’ s AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the rear of the proje[...]

– 28 – SOUND V OLUME ADJUSTMENT Press the VOLUME buttons (located on remote control unit or on the projector) to adjust the volume. The volume display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. Pressing volume (+) will increase volume and increase the number on the screen. Pressing volume ( – ) will decrease volume and decrease the nu[...]

MODE SELECT A UTO IMA GE NORMAL MENU – 29 – MENU OPERA TION In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector ’ s settings. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. MODE SELECT You can select a mode using the MENU from among computer 1, computer 2 and video 1. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON[...]

– 30 – SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume and sound mute used in the MENU. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON [...]

– 31 – COLOR SYSTEM SELECT (VIDEO MODE) This projector is compatible with the five major broadcast video standards: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43 and PAL-M (COLOR SYSTEMs). It automatically adjusts itself to optimize its performance for the incoming video (Except PAL-M). However, if the video signal is not strong enough to detect the video format[...]

– 32 – PICTURE IMA GE ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO MODE) Although picture adjustments have been preset at the factory, you may want to change the setting. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJU[...]

– 33 – PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO MODE) This projector has the Wide function, which enables you to view a wider video image. WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio), but also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 image. This feature enable you to enjoy watching pictures li[...]

When the mark ( ) is displayed as BLACK, computer system mode will be available on the next page. Move an arrow to the mark ( ) and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON to show computer system mode described on the next page. – 34 – COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT (COMPUTER MODE) This projector is adjustable to different types of computer display signal[...]

– 35 – Specifications are subject to change without notice. COMP A TIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICA TIONS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION 640 x 480 31.47 59.88 70.09 70.09 74.38 72.81 56.25 60.32 75.00 85.06 72.19 61.03 55.38 60.51 60.31 51.09 60.51 74.55 60 84.997 75.03 70.07 74.92 60.02 54.58 79.35 31.47 31.47 37.86 37.86 75.00 66.60 66.67 37.50 34.97 3[...]

– 36 – A UT O IMA GE ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) The Auto image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync., Total dots and Screen position for most computers. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select AUTO IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTO[...]

– 37 – PICTURE IMA GE ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. An[...]

– 38 – PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4.[...]

– 39 – PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ a special signal format which is different from the standard one and may not be detected by this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image. Instead t[...]

– 40 – 6. Another dialog box “ PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 1 ” will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8. The function of the parameters and their values are summarized in the tab[...]

– 41 – 17. Another dialog box “ PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2 ” will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 18. Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing the PO[...]

– 42 – MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box “ Where to reserve ” will appear[...]

– 43 – PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) This projector can adjust the image size and pan the image with PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SCREEN and press SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY will ap[...]

– 44 – O THER FUNCTION SETTING This projector has other function settings; Blue back, Display, Ceiling, Rear, Split wipe and Lamp age. BLUE B A CK When this function is in the “ On ” position, the projector will project a blue image without video noise on the screen when the video source is unplugged or turned off. DISPLA Y When this functi[...]

– 45 – BLUE B A CK, DISPLA Y , CEILING, REAR AND SPLIT WIPE 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4. [...]

– 46 – LAMP A GE NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POI[...]

– 47 – The removable air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the projection lens and projection mirror. Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fan ’ s effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and reduce the life of the projector. To clean the air filter, follow t[...]

– 48 – If the lamp fails to come on and the lamp monitor on the projector light is orange, you must replace the bulb. ¡ For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. ¡ Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot. ¡ Do not drop the l[...]

– 49 – CLEANING THE LENS Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1. 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. 2. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens. 3. If you don ’ t intend[...]

– 50 – Problem: Check Ceiling feature. (See “ OTHER FUNCTION SETTING ” section on pages 44 ~ 45). Picture is T/B inverted. Check Ceiling/Rear feature. (See “ OTHER FUNCTION SETTING ” section on pages 44 ~ 45). Picture is L/R Reversed. Check Display feature. (See “ OTHER FUNCTION SETTING ” section on pages 44 ~ 45). Some displays are[...]

– 51 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICA TIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Projection Image Size (Diagonal) Contrast Ratio Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Projection Mirror AV Input jacks Computer Input Jack Monitor Outp[...]

Printed in Japan Part No. 610 284 0070 (1AA6P1P2231-- M6YAB) 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 SANY O INDUSTRIAL VIDEO LCD PROJECT OR LIMITED W ARRANTY In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Factory Service Center at the user ’ s expense, unless specifically st[...]