Multimedia Projector
MODEL
PLC-XU73PLC-XU70
Owner’s Manual
Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XU73 PLC XU70 Owner s Manual ...
Page 2: ...French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Finnish Polish Hungarian Romanian Russian Chinese Korean or Japanese p41 Logo Function The Logo function allows you to customize the screen logo with the Logo functions p42 43 You can capture an image for the screen logo choose a logo between provided and captured Switchable Interface Terminal The projector provides a switchable interface terminal Yo...
Page 3: ... Screen Menu 20 Menu Bar 21 Zoom and Focus Adjustment 22 Keystone Correction 22 Sound Adjustment 23 Remote Control Operation 23 Computer Input 25 Input Source Selection 25 Computer System Selection 26 Auto PC Adjustment 27 Manual PC Adjustment 28 Image Level Selection 30 Image Level Adjustment 31 Screen Size Adjustment 32 Video Input 34 Input Source Selection Video S Video 34 Input Source Selectio...
Page 4: ...ned If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed the minimum distances must be maintained Do not cover the ventilation slot on the projector Heat build up can reduce the service life of your projector and can also be dangerous If the projector is not to be used for an extended time unplug the projector from the power outlet 0 7 20cm 1 5 50cm 3 1m 1 5 50cm SIDE and TOP R...
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: ...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 cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or...
Page 7: ...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 THE EQUIPME...
Page 8: ...icators u Speaker i Air Intake Vent o Power Cord Connector 0 Terminals and Connectors 1 Lamp Cover 2 Air Intake Vents back and bottom 3 Air Filters 4 Adjustable Feet 5 Exhaust Vents 5 y 4 1 3 2 o 0 CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent Do not put heat sensitive objects near this side q w e r t 5 Front Part Names and Functions 5 i u ...
Page 9: ...te video output from video equipment to VIDEO jack p16 r COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT This terminal is switchable and can be used for input from a computer and video equipment component or RGB scart 21 pin or output to the other monitor Set the terminal up as either Computer input or Monitor output properly Used for Monitor out this terminal outputs only incoming signal from COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT I...
Page 10: ...rojector on or off p18 19 r POWER indicator Emit a red light until the projector 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 p18 19 58 t INPUT button Select input source p25 34 35 e MENU button Open or close the On Screen Menu p20 o POINT ed7 8 buttons Select an item or adjust the value in the On Screen ...
Page 11: ...e to use these buttons p9 15 1 u D ZOOM ed buttons Zoom in and out the images p24 33 5 AUTO PC button Automatically adjust the computer image to its optimum setting p24 27 4 IMAGE button Select the image level p24 30 37 o FREEZE button Freeze the picture p23 2 MUTE button Mute the sound p 23 3 P TIMER button Operate the P timer function p24 0 NO SHOW button Temporarily turn off the image on the sc...
Page 12: ...nstall new batteries Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Open the battery compartment lid Install new batteries into the compartment Replace the compartment lid Two AA size batteries For correct polarity and be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment Point the remote control toward the pr...
Page 13: ... 9 8 8m 23 9 7 3m 300 6096 x 4572 43 3 13 2m 36 1 11 0m Inch Diagonal 4 6 1 4m For projector positioning see the figures below The projector should be set horizontally to the flat screen Center Installation 33 Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 0 degrees with the adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and pull upward the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector 1 Adjustable...
Page 14: ... power systems having a grounded neutral conductor To reduce the 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 15 17 for connection CAUTION For safety unplug the AC power cor...
Page 15: ...nput COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT 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 1 COMPONENT IN and the COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT terminal as input When connecting the AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in sp...
Page 16: ... supplied with this projector Note When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See p61 for ordering optional parts External Audio Equipment Audio cable stereo VIDEO S VIDEO S Video cable Video and audio cable Composite Video and Audio Output S Video Output AUDIO IN Audio Input AUDIO OUT stereo R L R L Video Video When connecting the cable ...
Page 17: ...e When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See p61 for ordering optional parts External Audio Equipment COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN COMPUTER COMPONENT AUDIO IN Audio cable stereo Audio cable stereo Audio Input Component Video Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr RGB Scart 21 pin Output Audio Output Scart VGA cable Component VGA cable AUDIO OUT stereo Co...
Page 18: ...e 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 buttons and fix the number with the SELECT button The number will change to If you fixed an incorrect number move the pointer to Set or Clear once by pressing the Point d button then return to PIN code Enter the correct number again Repeat this step to complete ...
Page 19: ...ically by connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet p45 Do not operate the projector continuously without rest Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp life Turn off the projector and give it a rest about an hour in every 24 hours The running speed of cooling fans is changed according to the temperature inside the projector Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is cool...
Page 20: ...projector can be adjusted or set via the On Screen Menu Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedures Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust and press the Point ed buttons to select an item to adjust Press the SELECT button to show the item data To adjust the data press the Point 7 8 buttons Refer to the following pages for each adjustment To cl...
Page 21: ...ness Color Tint Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise reduction Progressive p38 39 For video source Same function as computer menu Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer p34 35 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format p27 29 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level among Dynamic Standard Cinema Blackboard Green and Im...
Page 22: ...ustment will be canceled If a projected picture has keystone distortion correct the image with Keystone adjustment Press the KEYSTONE button on the top control or on the remote control The keystone dialog box will appear Correct keystone distortion by pressing the Point ed buttons Keystone adjustment can be memorized p41 Reduce the upper width with Point e button Reduce the lower width with Point ...
Page 23: ...olume dialog box will appear on the screen for a few seconds Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cut off the sound To restore the sound to its previous level press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME buttons Mute function is also effective for AUDIO OUT jack Press the Point 7 8 buttons to cut off the sound Dialog box display will be changed to On and the sound will be cut off To r...
Page 24: ...mote control to zoom in and zoom out the images For more detail see 33 D ZOOM buttons Press the P TIMER button on the remote control The timer display 00 00 will appear on the screen and the timer will start to count time 00 00 59 59 To stop the P Timer press the P TIMER button Press the P TIMER button again then the P timer display will disappear P TIMER button LAMP CONTROL button P Timer display...
Page 25: ...ter 1 move the pointer to RGB and then press the SELECT button 3 Input Menu Computer 1 Video Computer 2 COMPUTER button Computer 1 Computer 2 INPUT button Input Source Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Computer Input Move the pointer red arrow to Computer 1 and press the SELECT button Input Menu icon Move the pointer red arrow to Computer 2 and press the SELECT button See Note at the botto...
Page 26: ...ource 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 One of the following messages may appear when The projector cannot recognize the connected signal conforming to the provided PC Systems The message Auto will be displayed on the PC System Menu icon and the Auto...
Page 27: ...te Fine sync Total dots Horizontal and Vertical of some computers cannot be fully adjusted with this Auto PC Adjustment function When the image is not provided properly with this operation manual adjustments are required p28 29 The Auto PC Adjustment cannot be operated when 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC System Menu p26 Auto PC Adjustment Press the MENU button to dis...
Page 28: ...tons to adjust the horizontal picture position Horizontal Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the vertical picture position Vertical Press the SELECT button to show H sync freq and V sync freq of the connected computer Current mode Adjust clamp level When the image has dark bars try this adjustment Clamp Press the SELECT button at this item to adjust other items Press the Point 7 8buttons to adj...
Page 29: ... select Reset and press the SELECT button The confirmation box will appear and then select Yes All adjustments will return to their previous figures Mode free Vacant Mode Values of Total dots Horizontal Vertical Display area H and Display area V Close this dialog box To store adjusted data To clear adjusted data To clear the stored data move the red framed pointer to the Mode free item and then pr...
Page 30: ... 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 Adjust Menu p32 Im...
Page 31: ...on to lighten the red tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point 7 button to lighten the green tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point 7 button to lighten the blue tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the blue tone From 0 to 63 White balance Blue Selected Image level Press the Poin...
Page 32: ...o select and then press the SELECT button 2 Screen Menu Screen Menu icon Screen Size Adjustment Wide Provide the image to fit the screen size Normal True Provide the image in its original size When the original image size is larger than the screen size 1024 x 768 this projector enters panning mode automatically Pan the image with Point ed7 8 buttons When adjusted the arrows will turn red When reac...
Page 33: ...mage size A projected image can be also compressed by pressing the D ZOOM button on the remote control Digital zoom To return to the previous screen size select a screen size from the Screen Size Adjustment or select an input source from the Input Source Selection p25 again or adjust the screen size with the D ZOOM buttons Remote Control D ZOOM button POINT buttons SELECT button D ZOOM button Comp...
Page 34: ...u VIDEO Input Menu Move the 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 1 S Video 2 Video Auto When video input signal is connected to the VIDEO jack select Video Video When video in...
Page 35: ... button 3 Computer 1 Video Computer 2 COMPUTER button Computer 1 Computer 2 INPUT button Input Source Selection Component RGB Scart 21 pin Direct Operation Menu Operation Move the pointer red arrow to Computer 1 and press the SELECT button Input Menu icon Move the pointer to Component or RGB Scart and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu REMOTE CONTROL TOP CONTROL COMPUTER button When the in...
Page 36: ...LECT button PAL 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 or S Video Component The projector auto...
Page 37: ...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 p38 39 Image 1 4 IMAGE button Dynamic Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Level Selection Direct Operation Menu Operation Picture level suitab...
Page 38: ...tton at this item to display other items Image Adjust Menu icon Press the Point 7 button to lighten the color and the Point 8 button to deepen the color From 0 to 63 Press the Point 7 8 buttons to obtain a proper color From 0 to 63 Color Tint Press the Point 7 button to lighten the red tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point 7 button to lig...
Page 39: ...e Progressive cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected p36 Store item Interlaced video signal can be displayed in a progressive picture Select one of the following Off disabled L1 Select L1 for an active picture L2 Select L2 for a still picture Film Select Film for watching a film With this function the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality Pr...
Page 40: ...oint ed buttons and move the red framed pointer to the function that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 1 2 Move the red framed pointer to a function and press the SELECT button Screen Menu Screen Menu icon Provide the image at a wide screen ratio of 16 9 Wide Provide the image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal Screen Size Adjustment Note Screen Menu cannot be operated ...
Page 41: ...SELECT button The keystone dialog box will appear Correct keystone with the Point ed buttons p22 Store store the keystone correction even when the AC power cord is unplugged Reset reset the keystone correction when the AC power cord is unplugged Setting Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described as follows Press the SELECT button at this...
Page 42: ...80i When capturing the image that has been adjusted by the Keystone function the adjustment data is automatically reset and the projector captures an image without keystone adjustment When the Logo PIN code lock function is On Capture menu cannot be selected When starting to capture a new image the previously stored image is cleared even if you cancel the capturing Select Yes to capture the projec...
Page 43: ...Logo PIN code Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four digit number Select Logo PIN code change with the Point 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 f...
Page 44: ...t Power management and this box will appear Choose one of three settings with the Point 7 8 buttons and go to the timer with the Point ed buttons and set time with the Point 7 8 buttons Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for a c...
Page 45: ...erence when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time When operating the projector in Code 2 both the projector and the remote control must be switched to Code 2 To change the code for the projector Select either Code 1 or Code 2 in this Setting Menu To change the code for the remote control Press and hold both the MENU and IMAGE buttons together for 10 seconds or more After...
Page 46: ...ity options Off the projector is not locked with the PIN code On1 require to enter the PIN code every time turning on the projector On2 require 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 or the PIN code the four digit numb...
Page 47: ...F YOU FORGET YOUR PIN CODE THE PROJECTOR CAN NO LONGER BE STARTED Select Off On1 or On2 with the Point 7 8 buttons and then move the red framed pointer to Quit with the Point d button Press the SELECT button to close the dialog box To Change the PIN code lock setting Enter a PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8 buttons and fix the number with the SELECT button The number will change ...
Page 48: ...e lock Logo PIN code lock and the lamp counter to the factory default settings Select Factory default and this box will appear Select Yes and the next box will appear Factory default Select Yes to activate it This function provides the following alternatives in the cooling fans operation after turning off the projector p19 L1 normal operation L2 slower and lower sound than the normal operation L1 ...
Page 49: ...t 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 periodically p50 WARNING emit a red light TOP CONTROL The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator emits a red light When the projector detects an ...
Page 50: ...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 lens LCD panels or optical elements inside the projector This condition may degrade the quality of a projected image When the symptoms above ...
Page 51: ...sive 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 camera lens cleaner or us...
Page 52: ...ide of the projector can become very hot Top Control CAUTION Screw Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes Remove 2 screws of the lamp with a screwdriver and pull out the lamp by grasping the handle 1 3 Replace the lamp with a new one and tighten the 2 screws back into position Make sure that the lamp is set properly Replace the l...
Page 53: ...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 explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used IF A LAMP EXPLODES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIO...
Page 54: ...n See page 13 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 evaporates No image Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the projector See page 15 17 See if the input signal is corr...
Page 55: ...PUTER button or the VIDEO button on the remote control so that the Terminal function 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 control is conformed to the pr...
Page 56: ...mage 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Screen Quit Yes No Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal Reset Yes No Sharpness 0 15 Computer Input Video Input Image 4 Sound Volume Mute Quit On Off Sound 0 63 Input Computer 2 Video Auto Go to System 3 Go to System 3 Computer 1 Video Go to System 3 N A not applicable RGB Analog Component Go to System 1 Go to System 2 N A S Video RGB...
Page 57: ...On Countdown off Off Logo select On Off On Off Off On Off Normal Auto Eco Code 1 Code 2 Keystone Blue back Display Logo Ceiling Rear Power management On start Lamp control Remote control Quit Russian Ready Shut down Hour s Lamp counter Security PIN code lock Quit Timer 1 30 Min Quit Factory default L1 L2 Fan Quit Standard Finnish Hungarian Romanian Polish Off Noise reduction Yes No Appendix Store ...
Page 58: ...cator emits a red light 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 the...
Page 59: ...x 1024 SXGA 6 1280 x 1024 SXGA 7 1280 x 1024 63 74 60 01 71 69 67 19 SXGA 10 1280 x 960 81 13 76 107 60 00 60 00 XGA 1 1024 x 768 XGA 4 1024 x 768 48 36 60 00 XGA 6 1024 x 768 XGA 7 1024 x 768 56 476 70 07 48 50 60 02 44 00 54 58 SXGA 8 1280 x 1024 SXGA 9 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 02 79 976 75 025 XGA 5 1024 x 768 60 31 74 92 VGA 7 640 x 480 43 269 85 00 575i 15 625 50 00 Interlace 480i 15 734 60 00 In...
Page 60: ... DIN 4 pin x 1 Audio Input Jacks RCA Type x 2 Computer Input 1 Component Input Terminal Anlaog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal X 1 Computer Input 2 Monitor Output Terminal Anlaog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal X 1 In Out switchable Computer Component Audio Input Jack Mini Jack stereo x 1 Service Port Connector Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 USB Connector USB Series B receptacle x 1 Audio Output Jack Mini Jack ...
Page 61: ...able When ordering those parts give the item name and Model No to the sales dealer Optional Parts Accessories Owner s Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries VGA Cable Lens Cover with String PIN Code Label The specifications are subject to change without notice LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards Even though 99 99 of the pixels are effective a tiny fraction of t...
Page 62: ...INPUT COMPONENT INPUT MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL ANALOG Terminal Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 Configurations of Terminals Red R Cr Input Output Ground Horiz sync Green G Y Input Output Blue B Cb Input Output Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 Horiz sync Input Output Composite H V sync Ground Vert sync Ground Vert sync 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 T X D ...
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 610 322 9430 1AA6P1P4915 MS5A SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...
