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Multimedia Projector 

MODEL

PLC-XU58
PLC-XU56
PLC-XU51
PLC-SU51

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for PLC-SU51

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XU58 PLC XU56 PLC XU51 PLC SU51 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... the projection lamp can be selected in the Setting menu See page 45 Blackboard Function Blackboard can be used as a projection screen The board color is limited to Green See page 32 and 38 Film Function The Film function reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality from 3 2 pull down video contents See page 40 PIN Code Lock Function The PIN code lock function prevents others except u...

Page 3: ...ction 25 No Show Function 25 P Timer Function 26 Sound Adjustment 26 Computer Input 27 Input Source Selection 27 Computer System Selection 28 Auto PC Adjustment 29 Manual PC Adjustment 30 Image Level Selection 32 Image Level Adjustment 33 Screen Size Adjustment 34 Video Input 35 Input Source Selection Video S Video 35 Input Source Selection Component RGB Scart 21 Pin 36 Video System Selection 37 I...

Page 4: ...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 Install the projector in a proper position If not it may result in a fire hazard Provide appropriate space on the...

Page 5: ...ltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air conditioning equipment 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...

Page 6: ...jector Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees from side to side Do not point the projector up to project 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 life and cause a fire hazard Installing the Projector in Proper Position Openings in the cabi...

Page 7: ...writers 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 THE EQUIPMENT AND EA...

Page 8: ... Intake Vent i Top Controls and Indicators o Air Intake Vent 0 Terminals and Connectors 1 Speaker 2 Lamp Cover 3 Air Intake Vent back and bottom 4 Air Filter 5 Adjustable Feet 6 Exhaust Vent 6 i 5 2 4 3 o 1 0 CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent Do not put heat sensitive objects near this side q w e r t y u Front Part Names and Functions ...

Page 9: ...m video equipment to VIDEO jack p18 o COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT This terminal is switchable and can be used for input from a computer video equipment Component or RGB Scart or output to the other monitor Optional cables are required when using this terminal as component input or RGB Scart 21 Pin Video input p61 Set the terminal up as either Computer input or Monitor output properly Us...

Page 10: ...or gets ready to be turned on It turns red when the projector is in the stand by mode It remains green while the projector is under operation p21 58 w INPUT button Selects input source p27 36 o MENU button Opens or closes the On Screen Menu p22 i POINT e ed d7 8 button Selects an item or adjusts value in the On Screen Menu These are also used to pan the image in the Digital zoom mode p34 Point 7 8...

Page 11: ... When using this laser pointer for more than 1 minute release the LASER button and press it again This button is also used as a switching button to activate the Pointer function of the projector p12 4 POWER ON OFF button Turns the projector on or off p20 21 5 NO SHOW button Turns the picture into black image p25 t FREEZE button Freezes the projected picture p25 y IMAGE button Selects image levels ...

Page 12: ...r with the remote control to emphasize a part of the projected image With pressing the MENU button hold down the NO SHOW button for more than 7 seconds so that the Pointer function will be available The Laser pointer has switched to the Pointer 1 While pressing the MENU button hold down the NO SHOW button for more than 7 seconds Press the LASER button on the remote control toward the projector Spo...

Page 13: ... pointer on the screen with this button PRESENTATION POINTER button R CLICK button L CLICK button Acts as right click while the projector and a computer are connected with a USB cable Acts as left click while the projector and a computer are connected with a USB cable Point the remote control toward the projector Infrared Remote Receiver whenever pressing any button Maximum operating range for the...

Page 14: ...act with pins in compartment 1 2 3 Remote Control Battery Installation This projector has eight different remote control codes Code 1 Code 8 Switching remote control codes prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time Change the remote control code for the projector first before changing that for the remote control See Remote control in ...

Page 15: ...Feet Note The brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image The values shown above are approximate and may vary from the actual size Positioning the Projector Installation 100 150 195 300 195 127 97 64 40 A B 25 3 7 7m 16 4 5 0m 12 5 3 8m 8 2 2 5m Max Zoom Min Zoom A B 9 1 Screen Size W x H mm 4 3 aspect ...

Page 16: ...k 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 the type of power being supplied Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning the projector on See page 17 19 for connection CAUTION For safety unplug A...

Page 17: ...able stereo Audio cable stereo Monitor Output USB port Audio Output COMPUTER IN 1 DVI I USB COMPUTER COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT stereo Audio Input This terminal is switchable Set up the terminal as either Computer input or Monitor output See Page 44 VGA cable Monitor Input COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT Note When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external...

Page 18: ...ni Plug stereo Not supplied with this projector Note When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Note If both the S VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack are connected at the same time when AUTO is chosen in the Input Menu the S VIDEO jack will override the signal from the VIDEO jack When connecting AUDIO OUT to external ...

Page 19: ... supplied with this projector Note When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Note Input sound to the COMPUTER COMPONENT AUDIO IN terminal when using the COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT terminal as input When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected ...

Page 20: ...operating the projector A PIN code consists of a four digit number Refer to PIN Code Lock function in Setting on page 47 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code Pointer After the OK icon disappears you can operate the projector PIN code Input Dialog Box Turning On the Projector Basic Operation Enter a PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8 button and fix the number wi...

Page 21: ...ed down enough to be turned on again the POWER indicator lights red Then you can disconnect the AC power cord The message disappears after 4 seconds Note The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling period with the POWER indicator blinking red You can turn it on again after the POWER indicator lights red When the On start function is on this projector is turned on automatically by connecti...

Page 22: ...it this menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On Screen Menu Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedure Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust Press the Point ed buttons to select an item to adjust Press the SELECT button to show the item data Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the data Refer to the following pages for respectiv...

Page 23: ... Menu Used to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Progressive Film p39 40 For video source Same function as menu for computer source Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer p35 36 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format p29 31 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level amo...

Page 24: ...e changed in the Setting menu Refer to p42 on setting of the Auto Setup function Note Auto Keystone corrects vertical distortion only not correct horizontal distortion Auto Keystone cannot work when Ceiling feature is On in the Setting menu p44 Perfect correction of the image distortion cannot be ensured with the Auto Setup function If the distortion cannot be corrected properly by pressing the AU...

Page 25: ...adjustment will be canceled 1 Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or select Keystone in the Setting Menu p42 The keystone dialog box appears 2 Correct keystone distortion by pressing the Point e ed d78 button Keystone adjustment can be memorized p42 Reduce the upper width with Point e e button Reduce the lower width with Point d d button Reduce the left part with Point 7 button Reduce ...

Page 26: ...he Point 7 8 buttons to cut off sound Dialog box display is changed to On and sound is cut off To restore sound to its previous level press the Point 7 8 buttons again Press the Point d d button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to select and then press the SELECT button indicates approximate level of volume closes the Sound Menu Direct Operation Volume Mute indicates approxi...

Page 27: ... terminal is set as Monitor out p44 HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection is a system for protecting digital entertainment content delivered by DVI Digital Visual Interface from being copied The specification of HDCP is decided and controlled by Digital Content Protection LLC Should the specification be changed this projector may not display the digital content protected by HDCP Move the ...

Page 28: ...ted as a signal source this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional setting Signal formats provided in this projector is shown on page 59 When the projector cannot recognize connected signal conforming to PC Systems provided in this projector Auto PC Adjustment function works to display proper images and the message Auto is displ...

Page 29: ...Total dots and Picture Position of some computers can not be fully adjusted with this Auto PC Adjustment function When the image is not provided properly with this operation manual adjustments are required p30 31 The Auto PC Adj cannot be operated when 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC System Menu p28 or when the signal is coming from DVI terminal Auto PC Adjustment Pre...

Page 30: ...nt 7 8 button to adjust the position Horizontal Adjusts vertical picture position Press the Point 7 8 button to adjust the position Vertical Press the SELECT button to show H Freq and V Freq of the connected computer Current mode Adjusts clamp level When the image has dark bars try this adjustment Clamp Press the SELECT button at this icon to adjust the other items Press the Point 7 8 button to ad...

Page 31: ...CT button Move the red arrow pointer to any of Mode 1 to 5 in which you want to store and then press the SELECT button Resets all adjustment to their previous levels Mode free Vacant Mode shows values of Total dots Horizontal Vertical Display area H and Display area V closes this dialog box To store adjustment data To clear adjustment data To clear adjustment data previously set move the red frame...

Page 32: ... among Dynamic Standard Real Blackboard Green Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control IMAGE button Dynamic Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Normal picture level preset on this projector Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Standard Real Image 1 4 Image Level Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Image 4 User preset image in the Image Adju...

Page 33: ...t and then press the SELECT button Store icon Press the SELECT button at this icon to store the adjustment Image Adjust Menu icon Press the Point 7 button to lighten red tone and the Point 8 button to deepen red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point 7 button to lighten green tone and the Point 8 button to deepen green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point 7 button to ...

Page 34: ...n will go back to the normal size When selecting VGA SVGA or SXGA in the Computer System Selection p28 with adjusting Keystone function uppermost in the upward direction the Digital zoom function may not work Screen Menu Screen Menu icon Screen Size Adjustment When the Digital zoom is selected the On Screen Menu disappears and the message D Zoom is displayed Press the SELECT button to expand the i...

Page 35: ...pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 3 When selecting Auto the projector automatically detects incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance The projector selects connection in the following order 1st S Video 2nd Video The S VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack under the condition of connecting both the S VIDEO jack and the VI...

Page 36: ...onent RGB Scart 21 Pin Direct Operation Menu Operation When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT terminal with a Component VGA Cable select Component Component When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT terminal with a Scart VGA Cable select RGB Scart RGB Scart Note ...

Page 37: ... 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 or S Video Component The projector automatically detects inc...

Page 38: ... Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema Blackboard Green User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu p39 40 Image 1 4 IMAGE button Dynamic Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Level Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Pictu...

Page 39: ... 0 to 15 Gamma Press the SELECT button at this icon to display other items Image Adjust Menu icon Press the Point 7 button to lighten color and the Point 8 button to deepen color From 0 to 63 Press the Point 7 8 button to obtain proper color From 0 to 63 Color Tint Press the Point 7 button to soften the image and the Point 8 button to sharpen the image From 0 to 15 Sharpness Press the Point 7 butt...

Page 40: ...ction is effective on 3 2 pulldown video sources With this function On the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality Film Note Progressive cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected p37 Film can only be activated in any state shown below 1 When selecting NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M or 480i in the AV System Menu p37 2 When selecting Auto and signal is NTSC N...

Page 41: ...s the Point d d button and move the red frame pointer to the function that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 1 2 Move the red frame to a function and press the 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 Screen Size Adjustment Note Screen Menu cannot be operated when 720p...

Page 42: ...ws Auto Setup This function enables Auto Keystone correction and Auto PC adjustment by pressing the AUTO SETUP button on the top control or the AUTO SET button on the remote control Settings for those functions can be altered as follows Auto PC Adj On enables Auto PC Adjustment when pressing the AUTO SET button on the remote control or the AUTO SETUP button on the top control Off disables Auto PC ...

Page 43: ... your desired four digit number Select Logo PIN code change with the Point d d button and press the SELECT button Set a new Logo PIN code Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it at hand If you lost the number you could no longer change the Logo PIN code setting For details on PIN code setting refer to relevant instructions of the PIN Code Lock function on page 47 Logo PIN Code Lock This ...

Page 44: ...up display or interval of presentations After capturing the projected image go to the Logo function and set it to User Then the captured image can be displayed when turning on the projector next time or pressing the NO SHOW button p25 To capture the image select Yes To cancel the Capture function select No Note Before capturing an image select Standard in the Image Select Menu to capture a proper ...

Page 45: ...be turned off to cool itself down The POWER indicator is blinking red during this cooling off period The next operation depends on the setting as follows Ready When the lamp has been fully cooled down the POWER indicator changes to green blinking In this condition the projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control unit is pre...

Page 46: ...box appears Choose one of these with the Point e ed d button and select Yes to activate it Remote control This projector provides 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 For examp...

Page 47: ...des the following settings for security options Off the projector is unlocked with the PIN code On1 requires to enter the PIN code every time turning on the projector On2 requires to enter the PIN code to operate the projector once the power cord is disconnected as long as the AC power cord is connected the projector can be operated without the PIN code Whenever to change the PIN Code Lock setting...

Page 48: ...ck and the lamp counter to the factory default settings Select Factory default and this box appears Select Yes and the next box appears Factory default Select Yes to activate it This function provides you the following alternatives in the cooling fans operation after turning off the projector p21 L1 normal operation L2 slower operation than the normal L1 but takes longer to cool down the projector...

Page 49: ... matters 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 filters period...

Page 50: ...mulate on the LCD panel and the projection mirror degrading picture quality Do not put small parts into the air intake vents It may result in malfunction of the projector RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty smoky environments when operating the projector Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality When using the projector under dusty or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on a...

Page 51: ... Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface 2 Follow these steps to clean the projector cabinet When the projector is not in use put the projector in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches 3 Softly wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non abrasive came...

Page 52: ...glass can shatter and may cause injury Allow a projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the Lamp cover The inside of the projector can become very hot POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE SELECT V O L U M E This indicator lights yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end Top Control CAUTION Screw Screw Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC plug Allow the projector to...

Page 53: ...place 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 e...

Page 54: ... between the projector and the projection screen See page 15 Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning See page 51 Moving the projector from a cool to a warm place may result in moisture condensation on the projection lens In such cases leave the projector OFF and wait until condensation disappears No image Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the projector...

Page 55: ...button on the top control the COMPUTER button or the VIDEO button on the remote control so that the Terminal item can be selected The Remote Control does not work Check the batteries Make sure no obstruction is between the projector 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 c...

Page 56: ...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 an input signal Mid Reset Yes No Low XLow Sharpness 0 15 Computer Input Video Input Image 4 Sound Volume Mute Quit On Off Sound 0 63 Input Computer 2 RGB Go to System 1 Video Auto Go to System 3 Go to Syste...

Page 57: ...rman French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Chinese Korean Japanese Store Reset On Off On Off Off On Off On Off Off On Off Normal Code 1 8 Yes No Keystone Blue back Display Logo Ceiling Rear Power management On start Lamp mode Remote control Quit Quit Russian Computer 2 Terminal Monitor out Yes No Capture Ready Shut down Spotlight Pointer Pointer Auto Yes No Lamp counter reset Off Key loc...

Page 58: ...POWER indicator lights red and the projector can be turned on The WARNING indicator keeps blinking Check and clean the air filters 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 ...

Page 59: ... 10 1024 x 768 62 04 77 07 MAC 19 1024 x 768 60 24 75 08 MAC 21 1152 x 870 68 68 75 06 1280 x 960 75 00 75 08 1280 x 1024 80 00 75 08 XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 12 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 XGA 14 1024 x 768 61 00 75 70 XGA 15 1024 x 768 35 522 86 96 Interlace 46 90 58 20 47 00 58 30 58 03 72 00 SXGA 1 1152 x 864 SXGA 2 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 64 20 70 40 1280 x 1024 62 50 58 60 1280 x 1...

Page 60: ...al zoom and focus Throw Distance 3 3 25 3 1 0m 7 7m Projection Lamp 200W Interface Video Input Jack RCA Type x 1 S Video Input Jack Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 Audio Input Jacks RCA Type x 2 Computer Input 1 Terminal DVI I Terminal Digital Analog HDCP Compatible x1 Computer Input 2 Component Input Monitor Anlaog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal X 1 In Out switchable Output Terminal Computer Component Audio I...

Page 61: ... to the sales dealer Optional Parts This cable is used for RGB Scart 21 Pin Video output of video equipment Accessories Owner s Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries DVI VGA Cable USB Cable Lens Cover with String and Screw Soft Carrying Bag PIN Code Label The specifications are subject to change without notice LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards Even though 99...

Page 62: ...mposite H V sync Ground Vert sync Ground Vert sync 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 Pixelworks ICs used 1 9 17 2 10 18 3 11 19 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 14 22 7 15 23 8 16 24 C1 C2 C3 C5 C4 Analog Red Input Analog Ground R G B Analog Green Input Analog Horiz sync Analog Blue Input C1 C5 C2 C4 C3 T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vert sync 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 T...

Page 63: ...act the service station PIN Code Number Memo Factory default set No 1 2 3 4 Factory default set No 4 3 2 1 Should the four digit number be changed the factory set number will be invalid Put the label below supplied on in a prominent place of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code While the projector is locked with the PIN code PIN Code Lock No Logo PIN Code Lock No ...

Page 64: ...Printed in Japan Part No 610 314 6645 1AA6P1P4532 MT7A SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...

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