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COMPUTER INPUT

This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (refer to
“COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION” on page 26).  When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes
to incoming signal and projects proper image without any special setting.  (Some computers need setting manually.)

Note : Projector may display one of following messages.

When projector cannot recognize connected signal as PC
system provided in this projector, Auto PC Adjustment
function operates to adjust projector and message “Auto”
is displayed on SYSTEM Menu icon.
When image is not provided properly, manual adjustment
is required.  (Refer to P24 and 25.)

There is no signal input from computer.  Make sure
connection of computer and a projector is set correctly.  
(Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 40.)

Auto

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PC SYSTEM Menu icon
Displays system being
selected.

PC SYSTEM MENU

SELECT COMPUTER SYSTEM MANUALLY

PC SYSTEM Menu icon 
Displays system being selected.

Systems on this dialog box can
be selected.

Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.  Press
POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to PC
SYSTEM Menu icon.

Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to
system that you want to set, and then press SELECT button.  

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2

PC SYSTEM MENU

Custom Mode (1~5) set in PC
ADJUST Menu.  (P24, 25)

This projector automatically selects PC system among those provided
in this projector and PC system can be also selected manually.

PC ADJUSTMENT

AUTO 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 pointer to PC
ADJUST Menu icon.

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2

Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to
AUTO PC Adj. icon and then press SELECT button twice.
This Auto PC Adjustment can be also executed by pressing
AUTO PC ADJ. button on Remote Control Unit.

Move a red frame pointer to AUTO PC
Adj. icon and press SELECT button.

PC ADJUST MENU

Auto PC Adj.

PC ADJUST Menu icon

Store adjustment parameters.
Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized
in this projector.  Once parameters are memorized, setting can be
done just by selecting Mode in PC SYSTEM Menu (P23).  Refer to
step 3 of MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT section (P25).

NOTE

Fine sync, Total dots and Picture Position of some computers can not be fully adjusted with this Auto PC Adjustment
function.  When image is not provided properly through this function, manual adjustments are required.  (Refer to page 24,
25.)

Auto PC Adjustment function cannot be operated in Digital Signal input on DVI terminal and “RGB”,  “720p (HDTV)”,
“1035i (HDTV)” or “1080i (HDTV)” is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu.

D-VGA, D-SVGA or D-XGA

When digital computer signal is received on DVI terminal,
above message is displayed on PC SYSTEM Menu icon.

AUTOMATIC MULTI-SCAN SYSTEM

Summary of Contents for PLC-XP41

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual PLC XP41 Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XP41L Lensless ...

Page 2: ...E 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 This projector should be set in the way indicated If not it may result in a fire hazard Take appropriate space ...

Page 3: ...cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous 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 outle...

Page 4: ... listed 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 ...

Page 5: ...ENT 28 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 29 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 30 SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 31 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 32 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 32 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 33 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 34 SETTING MENU 35 OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 37 MAINTENANCE 38 WARNING TEMP INDICATOR 38 AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING 38 CLEANING PROJECTION LENS 38 LAMP REPLACEMENT 39 LAMP REPLACE COUNTER 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40...

Page 6: ...ls are recognized and best adjustment is automatically set by Auto PC Adjustment No complicated setup is necessary and projection is always precise Digital Zoom for Computer Digital Zoom function adjusts image size to approx 1 4 49 times of original image size allowing you to focus on crucial information at a presentation Compact Design This projector is extremely compact in size and weight It is ...

Page 7: ...power of Cooling Fans FRONT OF CABINET LAMP COVER ADJUSTABLE FEET AND FEET LOCK LATCHES This projector is equipped with cooling fans for protection from overheating Pay attention to following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction Do not cover vent slots Keep side clear of any objects Obstructions may block cooling air AIR INTAKE VENTS PROJECTION LENS SPEAKE...

Page 8: ... 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 system Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of type of power supply being in use Connect a projector with a peripheral equipment before turning a projector on Refer to pages 11 13 for connection CAUTION For safety unp...

Page 9: ...5 9 0m 300 231 35 4 10 8m 400 308 47 3 14 4m 10 0 1 1 LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT Projection lens can be moved up and down with motor driven lens shift function This function makes it easy to provide projected image where you want U D ratio can be adjusted 10 0 1 1 refer to figure below Refer to P 20 for operation Highest 10 0 Lowest 1 1 Before setting up a projector install Projection Lens on Projector...

Page 10: ... and cabinet When this projector is not in use for an extended period put it into case dust cover supplied with this projector ADJUSTABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET Projection angle can be adjusted to 10 5 degrees Lift front of a projector and pull FEET LOCK LATCHES on both sides of a projector 1 ADJUSTABLE FEET FEET LOCK LATCHES Release FEET...

Page 11: ...INPUT TERMINALS DIGITAL ANALOG This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment Refer to figures on pages 11 to 13 and connect properly This projector uses a micro processor to control this unit and occasionally this micro processor may malfunction and need to be reset This can be done by pressing RESET button with a pen which will shut down an...

Page 12: ...your computer ADB port Cables used for connection Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector Control Cable for PS 2 Port Control Cable for ADB Port Audio Cable stereo NOTE When connecting cable power cords of both a projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Turn a projector and peripheral equipment on before computer is switched on USB port MAC Adapter Set sl...

Page 13: ...able is not supplied with this projector Video Cable RCA x 1 or RCA x 3 BNC Cable S VIDEO Cable Audio Cable RCA x 2 NOTE When connecting cable power cords of both a projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Audio Cable RCA x 2 AUDIO IN S VIDEO Y Cb Pb Cr Pr VIDEO Component video output equipment such as DVD player or high definition TV source Composite Video Output Com...

Page 14: ...cified herein may result hazardous radiation exposure Laser Light Window These caution labels are put on remote control LASER POINTER FUNCTION Used to select input source P22 Used to execute item selected or to expand or compress image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P29 It is also used as a PC mouse in Wireless Mouse Operation P37 POWER ON OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off P19 MENU BUTTON Used to ...

Page 15: ...rating Range Point Remote Control Unit toward projector Receiver Window whenever pressing any button Maximum operating range for Remote Control Unit is about 16 4 5m and 60 in front and rear of a projector 16 4 5 m 60 16 4 5 m Used to adjust zoom P20 VOLUME ON OFF FOCUS ZOOM D ZOOM MENU MUTE LASER KEYSTONE NO SHOW FREEZE AUTO PC ADJ IMAGE P TIMER LOCK INPUT LENS SHIFT MUTE BUTTON Used to mute soun...

Page 16: ...fe of projection lamp draws to an end P39 Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high P38 Used to select input source P22 Used to select an item or adjust value in ON SCREEN MENU They are also used to pan image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P29 POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons are also used as VOLUME buttons Used to execute item selected It is also used to expand compress image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode...

Page 17: ...ollowing pages to operate each adjustment on ON SCREEN MENU 2 MOVING POINTER 3 SELECT ITEM Move pointer see below or adjust value of item by pressing POINT button s on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Select item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button OPERATING ON SCREEN MENU Pointer is icon on ON SCREEN MENU to select item See fig ures on section FLOW OF ON SCREEN MENU OPERATION ...

Page 18: ...st picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise Reduction Progressive Refer to P33 34 FOR VIDEO SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source Same function as Menu for PC source INPUT MENU Used to select input source Input 1 Input 2 or Input 3 Refer to P30 PC ADJUST MENU Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format Refer to...

Page 19: ...s automatically turned off Wait at least 5 minutes before turning on projector again When WARNING TEMP Indicator continues to flash follow procedures below 1 Press POWER ON OFF button to turn a projector off and disconnect AC Power Cord from an AC outlet 2 Check Air Filters for dust accumulation 3 Clean Air Filters See AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING section on page 38 4 Turn a projector on again If ...

Page 20: ...DOWN or LENS SHIFT button to move image down KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT 1 Press KEYSTONE button on Remote Control Unit or select Keystone on SETTING menu Refer to page 35 Keystone dialog box appears 2 Correct keystone distortion by pressing POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT button s Press POINT UP button to reduce the upper part of the image and press POINT DOWN button to reduce the lower part Press POINT LEFT bu...

Page 21: ...a red frame pointer to SOUND Menu icon Volume Press VOLUME button s on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit to adjust volume Volume dialog box appears on screen for a few seconds button to increase volume and button for decreasing Mute Press MUTE button on Remote Control Unit to cut off sound To restore sound to its previous level press MUTE button again or press Volume button s To increase volum...

Page 22: ...Input 1 and then press SELECT button Source Select Menu will appear 1 2 Input 1 INPUT MENU Move a pointer to either Digital or Analog and then press SELECT button 3 When your computer is connected to COMPUTER INPUT DIGITAL terminal select RGB Digital Digital When your computer is connected to COMPUTER INPUT ANALOG terminal select RGB Analog Analog MENU OPERATION Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MEN...

Page 23: ...among those provided in this projector and PC system can be also selected manually PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO 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 fr...

Page 24: ...d frame pointer to PC ADJUST Menu icon 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button Adjustment dialog box will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button to adjust value Move a red frame icon to item and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU PC ADJUST Menu icon Adjusts an image as necessary to eliminate flicker from display Press POINT...

Page 25: ...ses PC ADJUST MENU Quit Other icons operates as follows 3 To store adjustment parameters move a red frame pointer to Store icon and then press SELECT button Move a red arrow pointer to any of Mode 1 to 5 that you want to store and then press SELECT button Reset all adjust parameters on adjustment dialog box to previous figure Mode free Vacant Mode Shows values of Total dots Horizontal Vertical Dis...

Page 26: ...0 43 59 SXGA 4 1280 x 1024 64 20 70 40 62 50 58 60 63 90 60 00 63 34 59 98 XGA 1 1024 x 768 XGA 2 1024 x 768 XGA 3 1024 x 768 XGA 4 1024 x 768 48 36 60 00 68 677 84 997 XGA 6 1024 x 768 60 023 75 03 XGA 7 1024 x 768 56 47 70 07 48 50 60 02 44 00 54 58 XGA 5 1024 x 768 60 31 74 92 VGA 7 640 x 480 43 269 85 00 RGB Interlace 15 625 25 RGB Interlace 15 734 30 SVGA 10 800 x 600 32 70 51 09 ON SCREEN DI...

Page 27: ... MENU Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Real User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P28 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT Menu icon IMAGE LEVEL SELECT DIRECT Select image level among Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit IMAGE button Standard Real I...

Page 28: ...rker and POINT RIGHT button to adjust brighter From 0 to 63 Contrast Brightness Press either POINT LEFT button or POINT RIGHT button to obtain better balance of contrast From 0 to 15 Gamma 3 To store manually preset image move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button Image Level Menu will appear Move a red frame pointer to Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then press SELECT b...

Page 29: ...hen RGB 1035i HDTV or 1080i HDTV is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu P23 Wide cannot be selected when 720p HDTV 1035i HDTV or 1080i HDTV 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 resolution to lower before connecting projector Image data in other than XGA 1024 x 768 is modif...

Page 30: ...inter to Video or Y Pb Cb Pr Cr and press SELECT button INPUT Menu icon Move a pointer red arrow to Input 2 and press SELECT button Source Select Menu Input 3 INPUT MENU INPUT Menu icon Move a pointer red arrow to Input 3 and press SELECT button Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to Input 3 and then press SELECT button Source Select Menu will appear 2 When video input signal is co...

Page 31: ...NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N Projector automatically detects incoming Video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance When Video System is 1035i or 1080i select system manually first If 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...

Page 32: ... Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone Cinema User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P34 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT Menu icon IMAGE LEVEL SELECT DIRECT Select image level among Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Normal picture level preset o...

Page 33: ...NT LEFT button to soften image and POINT RIGHT button to sharpen image From 0 to 15 Sharpness Press POINT LEFT button to lighten red tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press POINT LEFT button to lighten green tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press POINT LEFT button to lighten blue tone and POINT RIGHT button to deepe...

Page 34: ...5i or 1080i is selected on AV SYSTEM Menu P31 Move red frame to function and press 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 3 To store adjustment data move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button Image Level Menu will appear Move a red frame pointer to Image Level 1 to...

Page 35: ...t and then press SELECT button Setting dialog box appears Blue back When this function is On this projector will produce a blue image instead of video noise on screen when any input source is unplugged or turned off Logo When this function is On projector displays our logo when starting up When pressing SELECT button at Language Language Menu appears Move a pointer to item and then press POINT LEF...

Page 36: ...ecting AC Power cord to a wall outlet Note Be sure to turn projector off properly refer to section TURNING OFF PROJECTOR on P19 If projector is turned off in wrong steps On Start function does not operate properly Move pointer to item and then press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s Press SELECT button at this icon to display other items Press SELECT button at this icon to display previous items USB Proje...

Page 37: ... in your computer And make sure that mouse port or USB port of a Personal Computer is activated OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE When controlling a PC mouse pointer operate Wireless Mouse with POINT button SELECT button and RIGHT CLICK button on Wireless Remote Control Unit Used to move PC mouse pointer Pointer is moved corresponding with direction you are pressing POINT button This button has same functi...

Page 38: ...ealer or a service station 3 AIR FILTER Pull up and remove Turn off a projector and disconnect AC power cord from AC outlet Turn a projector upside down and remove Air Filter 2 used by pulling latches upward 1 2 Air Filter prevents dust from accumulating on surface of Projection Lens and Projection Mirror Should Air Filter become clogged with dust particles it will reduce Cooling Fans effectivenes...

Page 39: ... displayed Move pointer to Yes and then press SELECT button 2 Do not reset Lamp Replace Counter except after Projection Lamp is replaced Another confirmation dialog box appears and select Yes to reset Lamp Replace Counter 3 CAUTION Do not drop a lamp assembly or touch a glass bulb Glass can shatter and may cause injury CAUTION For continued safety replace with a lamp assembly of same type Allow a ...

Page 40: ...s READY indicator lights green again and a projector may be turned on by pressing Power ON OFF button Check WARNING TEMP indicator If indicator flashes red a projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF PROJECTOR section on page 19 Check Projection Lamp Refer to page 39 Image is out of focus Adjust focus of a projector Make sure a projection screen is at least 4 6 1 4m from a projector Check P...

Page 41: ...urning on a computer SERVICE WARNING High voltages are used to operate this projector Do not attempt to open cabinet You can often correct operating problems yourself If a projector fails to work properly see TROUBLESHOOT ING section on page 40 41 To correct failure try Solutions If after following all operating instructions you find that service is necessary contact Sanyo Service Station or store...

Page 42: ... Power Source AA UM3 or R06 Type x 2 Operating Range 16 4 5m 30 Dimensions 2 2 x 1 3 x 7 6 55mm x 34mm x 192mm Net Weight 0 36 lbs 165 g including batteries Laser Pointer Class II Laser Max Output 1mW Wave length 650 20nm Remote Control Transmitter 480i 480p 575i 575p 720p 1035i and 1080i High Definition TV Signal AC 100 120 V 4 8 A Max Ampere 50 60 Hz The U S A and Canada AC 200 240 V 2 4 A Max A...

Page 43: ...D 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 COMPUTER INPUT 1 TERMINAL DIGITAL Terminal DVI 24 pin Connect display output terminal of computer to this terminal with DVI cable for Single Link T M D S not supplied 1 9 17 2 10 18 3 11 19 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 14 22 7 15 23 8 16 24 T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data No...

Page 44: ...Printed in Japan Part No 610 297 8445 1AA6P1P3150 MB8AA SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...

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