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Multimedia Projector 

MODEL

PLC-SW30

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for plc sw30 - SVGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC SW30 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...booklet If the problem still persists contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center Safety Precaution WARNING TO REDUCE 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...

Page 3: ...voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector 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 power company Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result ...

Page 4: ...t tilt the projector more than 20 degrees to either side Do not point the projector up to pro ject an image Do not point the projector down to project an image Do not put the projector on either side to project an image Install the projector properly Improper Installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard NO UPWARD NO DOWNWARD NO SIDEWARD Installing the Projector in Proper Posit...

Page 5: ... 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 EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE AC Power Cord Requirement Federal Communication Commission Notice Note ...

Page 6: ... Basic Operation 19 Turning On the Projector 19 Turning Off the Projector 19 Adjusting the Screen 20 Zoom Adjustment 20 Focus Adjustment 20 Keystone Adjustment 20 Picture Freeze Function 20 No Show Function 21 P Timer Function 21 Sound Adjustment 21 Computer Input 22 Input Source Selection 22 Computer System Selection 23 PC Adjustment 24 Auto PC Adjustment 24 Manual PC Adjustment 25 Image Level Se...

Page 7: ...digitally altering projection to produce undistorted images P20 P36 Multi language Menu Display Operation menu is displayed in English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Russian Chinese Korean or Japanese P36 Auto PC Adjustment Incoming computer signals are recognized and the best adjustment is automatically set by Auto PC Adjustment No complicated setup is necessary and projec...

Page 8: ...Do not put any flammable objects near these vents Keep front grills at least 3 1m away from any objects especially heat sensitive objects Do not touch this area especially screws and metallic part This area will become hot while the projector is being used This projector detects internal temperature and will automatically adjust the running speed of the cooling fans Bottom q e w Back Front Overvie...

Page 9: ... P17 Expands compresses the image in Digital Zoom mode P29 r MENU button Opens or closes the On Screen Menu P17 t INPUT button Selects input source P22 P30 e Point e ed d7 8 VOLUME buttons Select an item or adjust value in the On Screen Menu P17 Pan the image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P29 Adjust volume level Point 7 8 buttons P21 y LAMP REPLACE indicator Turns yellow when the life of the projection lam...

Page 10: ...rminals Overview e w q u t r u COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN Connect computer output component output or RGB Scart 21 pin video output to this connector P15 P16 q VIDEO Connect the composite video output from video equipment P16 w S VIDEO Connect S video output from video equipment P16 e SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service this projector r USB Connect the USB port of your computer to this port wh...

Page 11: ...ut source P22 r MENU button Opens or closes the On Screen Menu P17 t PAGE e ed d button Scroll back and forth pages on the screen when giving a presentation P10 P38 0 y D ZOOM e ed d button Select the Digital zoom mode and resize the image P29 u AUTO PC button Automatically adjusts a computer image to its optimum setting P24 i IMAGE button Selects image level P27 P33 o FREEZE button Freezes the pi...

Page 12: ...liance is not used When this projector is connected to the outlet with the AC Power Cord an appliance is in Stand by Mode and consumes a little electric power Connect AC Power Cord supplied to the projector The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible Note AC Power Cord must meet requirement of the country where you use the projector Confirm an AC plug type with the char...

Page 13: ...quality It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide the best image Center Adjustable Feet Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating the adjustable feet Projection angle can be adjusted at 8 0 degrees Lift the front of the projector and pull the feet lock latches on the both sides of the projector 1 Adjustable Feet Feet Lock Latches Release the feet lock latc...

Page 14: ... 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 lid Two AAA size batteries For correct polarity and be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in compartment 1 2 3 Attaching the Lens Cover Thread the string through ...

Page 15: ...F ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 3 4 5 6 OFF OFF ON ON 21 MODE 1152 x 870 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF 1 2 ON ON Set switches as shown in the table below depending on RES OLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on pro jector and computer MAC ADAPTER Not supplied VGA Cable USB Cable Audio Cable Stereo USB port Audio Output Monitor Output Terminals of the Projector Cables used for connec...

Page 16: ...in the Input Menu S VIDEO Output Note When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Audio Output Audio Cable stereo Component video output equipment such as DVD player or high definition TV source Composite Video Output Component Video Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Video Cable RCA x 3 Audio Output Audio Cable stereo Terminal...

Page 17: ...ct the item SELECT button Used to move the Pointer up down right left Point buttons Top Control Menu bar Pointer red frame Menu icon Item data Press Point 7 8 buttons to adjust value or set function SELECT button Press MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Item P TIMER FREEZE COMPUTER VIDEO PAGE SELECT D ZOOM MUTE VOLUME MENU MENU NOSHOW IMAGE VOLUME KEYSTONE AUTO PC ON OFF CXPK Used to select...

Page 18: ...ed to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Auto grayscale Progressive P34 For video source Same function as menu for computer source Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer P30 31 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format P24 26 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level amon...

Page 19: ... etc before turning on the projector 3 When the projector is cooled down enough to be turned on again the Power indicator turns red again Then you can disconnect the AC power cord 26 The starting display disappears after 30 seconds The starting display can be changed Capture P36 Power off Message disappears after 4 seconds Basic Operation After the count down the input source that was selected las...

Page 20: ...uce the lower part Reduce the upper width with Point e button Reduce the lower width Point d button If a projected picture has keystone distortion correct image with the keystone adjustment Basic Operation Move the Zoom Lever upward downward to zoom the image Rotate the Focus ring to adjust the projected picture focus Focus Ring Tele Wide Zoom Lever Arrows are white in no correction The arrow of d...

Page 21: ...se volume press Point 8 button and press Point 7 button to decrease volume Press Point 7 8 buttons to mute sound Dialog box display is changed to On and sound is muted To restore sound to its previous level press Point7 8 buttons again Press Point d button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to select and then press SELECT button Indicates approximate level of volume Close Soun...

Page 22: ...ter to Computer and then press SELECT button The Source Select Menu will appear 1 2 INPUT button Computer Video INPUT MENU Input Menu icon Input Source Selection Computer Input Move the pointer to the correct input source and press SELECT button 3 When the input source is coming from a computer through the COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN terminal select RGB RGB RGB Scart Component Selecting Input Source ...

Page 23: ...r Make sure the connection of computer and a projector is set correctly Troubleshooting P44 Auto System Menu icon Displays system being selected PC SYSTEM MENU Selecting Computer System Manually SYSTEM Menu icon Displays system being selected The systems on this dialog box can be selected Press MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to PC SY...

Page 24: ...he red frame pointer to Auto PC Adj icon and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU Auto PC Adj PC Adjust Menu icon To store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector Once parameters are memorized the setting can be done just by selecting Mode in PC System Menu P23 Refer to Store of Manual PC Adjustment section 26 Note Fine sync Total dots a...

Page 25: ...l appear Press Point 7 8 buttons to adjust value Move the red frame pointer to the item and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU PC Adjust Menu icon Adjusts an image as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display Press Point 7 8 buttons to adjust value From 0 to 31 Fine sync Adjusts the number of total dots in one horizontal period Press Point 7 8 buttons and adjust number to match your PC image...

Page 26: ...to On or Off Set On to resize the image with 4 x 3 aspect ratio to fit the screen Full screen Reset Store Closes PC Adjust Menu Quit To store adjustment parameters move the red frame pointer to Store icon and then press SELECT button Move the red arrow pointer to any of Mode 1 to 5 that you want to store to and then press SELECT button Reset all adjust parameters on adjustment dialog box to previo...

Page 27: ...n reproduction of halftones This adjustment is suitable for providing better image in brighter place Real User preset picture adjustment in Image Adjust Menu P28 Image 1 4 Image Select Menu icon Direct Operation Select image level among Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on the remote control IMAGE button Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Normal ...

Page 28: ... each level by pressing Point 7 8 buttons Move the red frame pointer to the item to be selected and then press SELECT button IMAGE ADJUST MENU Image Level Adjustment Store icon Press SELECT button at this icon to store the adjustment Image Adjust Menu icon Selected Image level Press Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the image contrast From 0 to 63 Press Point 78 buttons to adjust the image brightness Fr...

Page 29: ... or 1080i HDTV is selected on PC System Menu P23 True and Digital zoom cannot be selected when 480i 575i 480p 575p is selected on PC System Menu P23 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 projector The image data in other than SVGA 800 x 600 is modified ...

Page 30: ...t Menu will appear 1 2 Move the red arrow pointer to Video and press SELECT button VIDEO Move the pointer to the source and press SELECT button Source Select Menu VIDEO INPUT MENU INPUT button Video Computer Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press SELECT button 3 When selecting Auto the projector automatically detects incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimi...

Page 31: ...rce Select Menu will appear 1 2 INPUT button Video Computer Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press SELECT button 3 INPUT MENU Move the pointer red arrow to Computer and press SELECT button Move the pointer to Component or RGB Scart and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN COMPONEN...

Page 32: ... SECAM NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL 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 Jack or S Video Jack COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN Jack Y P...

Page 33: ...tment preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema User preset picture adjustment in Image Adjust Menu P34 35 Image 1 4 Image Select Menu icon Direct Operation Select image level among Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on the remote control Normal picture adjustment preset on this projector Standard Pictur...

Page 34: ...nt 7 8 buttons to obtain better balance of contrast From 0 to 15 Gamma Press SELECT button at this icon to display other items Image Adjust Menu Press Point 7 8 buttons to adjust value Press Point 7 8 buttons to adjust color intensity From 0 to 63 Press Point 7 8 buttons to obtain proper color From 0 to 63 Color Tint Press Point 78 buttons to adjust the image sharpness From 0 to 15 Sharpness Press...

Page 35: ... 16 9 Wide Provides image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal To store the adjustment data move the red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button Image Level Menu will appear Move the red frame pointer to the Image Level 1 to 4 and then press SELECT button Image Level Menu Move the red frame pointer to the image icon to be set and then press SELECT button Store icon Reset all ad...

Page 36: ... Setting dialog box appears Blue back When this function is On the projector will project a blue image on the screen if any input signal is not detected Logo This function decides what to be displayed on the starting display User the image you captured Default the factory set logo Off count down only Press SELECT button at Language to show the Language Menu SETTING MENU Capture This function is us...

Page 37: ...is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control is pressed Shutdown When the lamp has been fully cooled down the power will be turned off Off The Power Management function is canceled Power management 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...

Page 38: ... projector with a computer This item is provided for future use Not available now This function is used to reset the lamp replace counter When replacing the projection lamp reset the lamp replace counter by using this function Refer to page 41 for operation Lamp counter reset Key lock This function locks operation of the top control and remote control It is useful to prevent operation by a third p...

Page 39: ...ily turns off the image on the screen P21 30 30 Presentation Remote Control performs the function of a wireless mouse to control the mouse cursor on the computer For convenience while giving presentations some buttons controlling the projector are also provided Connect the Presentation Remote Receiver to the USB port of your computer 1 2 Compatible computers Windows Windows 98 2000 Me XP Compatibl...

Page 40: ...MP REPLACE WARNING INPU TOP CONTROL CAUTION Turn off the projector and disconnect AC plug Allow the projector to cool at least for 45 minutes Remove the two screws with a screwdriver and pull out the lamp assembly by grasping the handle 1 3 Replace the lamp assembly with a new one and tighten the two screws back into the position Make sure that the lamp assembly is set properly Replace the lamp co...

Page 41: ...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 explosi...

Page 42: ...n check the items below Did you 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 filte...

Page 43: ...iveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector Clean air filters following the steps below Clean the air filters with a brush or wash out dust and particles 3 Replace each air filter properly Make sure that the air filters are fully inserted 4 CAUTION Do not operate the projector with the air filters removed Dust may accumulate on optical elements i...

Page 44: ...ving the projector from a cool temperature location to a warm temperature location may result in moisture condensation on the projection lens In such an event leave the projector OFF and wait until condensation disappears Picture is Left Right reversed Check Ceiling Rear feature Setting on page 37 Problem Try these Solutions Picture is Top Bottom reversed Check Ceiling feature Setting on page 37 S...

Page 45: ...e center Give the model number and explain the difficulty We will advise you how to obtain service Remote Control does not work Check the battery Make sure nothing is between the infrared remote receiver and remote control Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control Maximum operating range is 16 4 5m Make sure the code of the remote control is set to conform to t...

Page 46: ...indicator lights red and the projector can be turned on The WARNING indicator keeps flashing 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 on the pro...

Page 47: ...l zoom 0 31 On Off 0 63 0 63 Input RGB Component Computer Input Main menu Main menu Video Auto Computer 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 the usi...

Page 48: ...0 63 0 15 0 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Screen Sound Setting English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Chinese Korean Japanese Store Reset On Off On Off Off On Off On Off Off Normal Code 1 Yes No Keystone Blue back Display Logo Ceiling Rear Power management Lamp mode Remote control Factory Default Yes No Quit Code 2 Quit 0 63 Russian High Color Temp Mid Low XLow Yes No ...

Page 49: ...9 800 x 600 38 60 60 31 SVGA 11 800 x 600 38 00 60 51 ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz XGA 10 1024 x 768 XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 12 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 62 04 77 07 XGA 14 1024 x 768 61 00 75 70 XGA 15 1024 x 768 35 522 86 96 Interlace 46 90 58 20 XGA 8 1024 x 768 47 00 58 30 XGA 9 1024 x 768 58 03 72 00 SXGA 1 1152 x 864 63 48 79 35 36 00 87 17 Interlace 64 20 70 40 SXGA 11...

Page 50: ...h f 18 3 mm 21 9 mm with manual zoom and focus 4 3 21 2 1 3 m 6 5 m 160 W RCA Type x 1 Video and Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 S Video Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Video Input Jack Mini Jack stereo x 1 Audio Input Jack VGA HDB 15 Terminal x 1 Mini Jack stereo x 1 Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 0 8 W RMS Computer Input Terminal Computer Audio Input Jack Control Port Connector Internal Audio Amp 0 to 8 0...

Page 51: ...14 15 Pin Configuration Terminal Mini DIN 8 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Pin Configuration CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR GND R X D GND T X D 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 3 4 1 Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally supplied When ordering those parts give name and Type No of it to the sales dealer Configuration of Terminal...

Page 52: ...Printed in Japan Part No 610 308 4503 1AA6P1P4111 MP3A SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...

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