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Multimedia Projector 

MODEL

PLC-XU25

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for PLC-XU25

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XU25 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...19 Zoom Adjustment 20 Focus Adjustment 20 Keystone Adjustment 20 Picture Freeze Function 20 No Show Function 21 P Timer Function 21 Sound Adjustment 21 On Screen Menu 22 Menu Bar 23 Input Source Selection 24 Computer System Selection 25 Computer Adjustment Auto 26 Computer Adjustment Manual 27 Image Level Selection 29 Image Level Adjustment 30 Screen Size Adjustment 31 Input Source Selection Video...

Page 3: ... 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 top sides and rear of the projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the projector Minimum clearance must be maintained If the projector is to be built ...

Page 4: ...voltage 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 loc...

Page 5: ...or in Proper Position Install the projector properly Improper installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard 20 20 Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees above and below 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 NO UPWARD NO DOWNWARD NO SIDEWAYS Air Cir...

Page 6: ...a is 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 N...

Page 7: ... 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 18 for connection CAUTION For safety unplug AC...

Page 8: ...cus on crucial information at a presentation See page 31 Wireless Mouse The remote control supplied with this projector has wireless mouse function for a connected computer This function enables you to operate both the projector and the connected computer with the remote control See page 14 Power Management The Power management function reduces power consumption and maintain the lamp life See page...

Page 9: ... t Air Intake Vent q w e r t q Exhaust Vent q w e r q Lamp Cover w Air Intake Vent back and bottom e Air Filter r Adjustable Feet r q e w t u y w Top Controls and Indicators e Focus Ring r Zoom Ring t Air Intake Vent y Terminals and Connectors u Speaker CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent Do not put heat sensitive objects near this side ...

Page 10: ...o output stereo from a computer or video equipment connected to q or u to this jack p17 18 r VIDEO Connect the composite video output from video equipment to VIDEO jack p18 u COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT This terminal is switchable and can be used as computer input component input RGB Scart 21 Pin Video input or monitor output Set the terminal up as either Computer input or Monitor outpu...

Page 11: ...urns the projector on or off p19 t POWER indicator Flashes red 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 w INPUT button Selects input source p24 32 u MENU button Opens or closes the On Screen Menu p22 i POINT Up Down Left Right button Selects an item or adjusts value in the On Scree...

Page 12: ...tton within 1 minute 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 p13 4 POWER ON OFF button Turns the projector on or off p19 5 NO SHOW button Turns the picture into black image p21 t FREEZE button Freezes the projected picture p20 y IMAGE button Sele...

Page 13: ...ter the Laser pointer function has switched to the Pointer function the LASER button is used as the Pointer function ON OFF switch instead of the Laser pointer function Press the LASER button toward the projector and see if it lights green Pointer This remote control emits a laser beam as Laser pointer function from the laser light window When the LASER button is pressed laser light goes on When t...

Page 14: ...h to the RESET and then to the ON The initial code is Code 1 2 Remote Control Code While pressing the MENU button press the IMAGE button number of times corresponding to the remote control code for the projector Remote Control Code Number of Times of Pressing IMAGE Button Code 1 1 Code 2 2 Code 3 3 Code 4 4 Code 5 5 Code 6 6 Code 7 7 Code 8 8 MENU button IMAGE button The remote control can be used...

Page 15: ...xplosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Press the lid down ward and slide it Remove the battery compartment lid Slide the 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 compartment 1 2 3 Point the remote control toward...

Page 16: ...age 5 100 150 200 300 247 166 124 82 33 40 A B 32 8 10 0m 22 0 6 7m 16 4 5 0m 10 8 3 3m Max Zoom Min Zoom A B 9 1 Screen Size W x H mm 4 3 aspect ratio Zoom min 40 Zoom max 813 x 610 5 2 1 6m 4 3 1 3m 100 2032 x 1524 13 1 4 0m 10 8 3 3m 150 3048 x 2286 20 0 6 1m 16 4 5 0m 200 4064 x 3048 26 6 8 1m 22 0 6 7m 300 6096 x 4572 32 8 10 0m 33 671 x 503 4 3 1 3m Positioning the Projector Adjustable Feet ...

Page 17: ... projector Audio Cable stereo NOTE When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet USB port MAC Adapter Set slide switch es according to the chart below VGA Cable HDB 15 pin DVI VGA Cable HDB 15 pin DVI Digital Cable for Single Link T M D S USB Cable MAC Adapter When connecting to Macintosh computer Audio Cables Mini ...

Page 18: ...VIDEO AUDIO OUT Component video output equipment such as DVD player or high definition TV source Component Video Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Composite Video Output Video Cable RCA x 1s Scart VGA Cable RGB Scart 21 pin Output Cables used for connection These accessories are not supplied with this projector COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT Component VGA Cable Audio Cable RCA x 2 Audio Output R L AUDI...

Page 19: ...n enough to be turned on again the POWER indicator lights red Then you can disconnect the AC power cord 26 The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds The message disappears after 4 seconds 4 After the count down the input source that was selected last appears on the screen Selected Input Source Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector NOTE The projector cannot be turned on durin...

Page 20: ...eze Function Zoom Adjustment Focus Adjustment Reduce the upper width with Point Up button Reduce the lower width with Point Down button Reduce the left part with Point Left button Reduce the right part with Point Right button 1 Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or select Keystone in the Setting Menu p38 The keystone dialog box appears 2 Correct keystone distortion by pressing the Poi...

Page 21: ...me The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds button to turn up the volume and button to turn down the volume Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cut off sound To restore sound to its previous level press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME button Press the Point Right button to turn up the volume and press the Point Left button to turn down the volume Pres...

Page 22: ...ou can control and adjust this projector through the On Screen Menu Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the On Screen Menu ON OFF POWER KEYSTONE INPUT WARNING LAMP REPLACE MENU V O L U M E V O L U M E SELECT Top Control Menu bar Pointer red frame Menu icon Item data Press the Point Left Right but tons to adjust value SELECT button Pointer red frame Press the Point Down but t...

Page 23: ...u Used to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Progressive Refer to p36 37 For video source Same function as menu for computer source Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer p32 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format p26 28 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level among ...

Page 24: ...Digital When the input source is analog coming from a computer through the DVI terminal select RGB Analog RGB Analog Move the pointer red arrow to Computer 2 and press the SELECT button Computer 2 Move the pointer to RGB and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu Input Menu Input Menu icon Computer 1 Video Computer 2 COMPUTER button Computer 1 Computer 2 When the input source is analog coming ...

Page 25: ... is no signal input from the connected computer Check the connection of the computer and see if the projector is set correctly See Troubleshooting on page 45 Auto The Auto PC Adjustment func tion operates to adjust the pro jector PC System Menu The PC System Menu icon displays the system being selected The systems on this dialog box can be selected Press the MENU button and the On Screen Menu will...

Page 26: ...control Move the red frame pointer to the Auto PC Adj icon and press the SELECT button PC Adjust Menu Auto PC Adj PC Adjust Menu icon To store adjustment data 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 the PC System Menu p25 See Store on page 28 NOTE The PC Adjust Menu cannot be op...

Page 27: ...C Adjust Menu PC Adjust Menu icon Adjusts an image as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display Press the Point Left Right button to adjust value From 0 to 31 Fine sync Adjusts the number of total dots in one horizontal period Press the Point Left Right button and adjust number to match your PC image Total dots Adjusts horizontal picture position Press the Point Left Right button to adjust t...

Page 28: ... press the SELECT 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 mov...

Page 29: ... Menu Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Real User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu p30 IMAGE 1 4 Image Select Menu icon Select an image level among Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control IMAGE button Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Normal picture l...

Page 30: ...u want to set and then press the SELECT button Store icon Press the SELECT button at this icon to store the adjust ment Image Adjust Menu icon Press the Point Left button to lighten red tone and the Point Right button to deepen red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point Left button to lighten green tone and the Point Right button to deepen green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green P...

Page 31: ... 1080i HDTV is selected in the PC System Menu p25 The True and Digital zoom cannot be selected when 480i 575i 480p or 575p is selected in the PC System Menu p25 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 to the projector The image data in other than XGA 1024...

Page 32: ...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 VIDEO jack Auto When video input ...

Page 33: ...MPUTER button Computer 1 Computer 2 INPUT button Computer 2 is not displayed when the COMPUTER IN 2 COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT terminal is used as Monitor out Input Source Selection Component 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...

Page 34: ...3 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 incoming video s...

Page 35: ...picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu p36 37 IMAGE 1 4 Image Select Menu icon Select an image level among Standard Cinema 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...

Page 36: ...d the Point Right button to deepen color From 0 to 63 Press the Point Left Right button to obtain proper color From 0 to 63 Color Tint Press the Point Left button to soften the image and the Point Right button to sharpen the image From 0 to 15 Sharpness Press the Point Left button to lighten red tone and the Point Right button to deepen red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point Left ...

Page 37: ...creen 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 To store the adjustment data move the red frame pointer to the Store icon and press the SELECT button The Image Level Menu will appear Move the red frame pointer to the Image Level 1 to 4 and then press the SELECT button Image Level Menu Move the red frame pointer to an im...

Page 38: ...ng Menu icon This function corrects distortion of a projected image Select either Store or Reset with the Point Left Right button and then press the Select button The keystone dialog box appears Adjust keystone with the Point Up Down Left Right button Store stores the keystone adjustment even if the AC power cord is disconnected Reset resets the keystone adjustment when the AC power cord is discon...

Page 39: ...dicator changes to green flashing 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 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 On start When this function is On the projector is automatically turned...

Page 40: ...ol the remote control code menu appears Pointer You can emphasize a part of the projected image with this function Choose either Spotlight or Pointer with the Point Up Down button and press the SELECT button Then select one of three different sizes Large Middle and Small of Spotlight or a pointer of three different patterns Arrow Finger and Dot of Pointer See page 13 for operation Key lock This fu...

Page 41: ...ing Then 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 ai...

Page 42: ...projector RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty smoky environments when operating the projector Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality When using 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 above symptoms are noticed contact your authoriz...

Page 43: ...ool for at least 45 minutes before you open the Lamp cover The inside of the projector can become very hot POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE V O L U M E V O L U M E SELECT 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 cool for at least 45 minutes Loosen 2 screws of ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...en See page 16 Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning See page 42 Moving 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 Image is Left Right reversed Check the Ceiling Rear item See Setting on page 39 Problem Try the...

Page 46: ... 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 projector See page 14 40 Unlock Key lock for the remote control in the Setting Menu See page 40 Problem Try these solutions Wireless Mouse function does not work Make sure your computer is connected to the projector with a U...

Page 47: ...POWER indicator lights red and the pro jector 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 ...

Page 48: ...GB Analog RGB PC Digital Go to System 1 Computer 2 RGB Component Go to System 1 Computer Input Video Auto Go to System 3 Go to System 3 Computer 1 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 i...

Page 49: ...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 On Off Code 1 Yes No Keystone Blue back Display Logo Ceiling Rear Power management On start Remote control Factory default Yes No Quit Code 2 Code 3 Code 4 Code 5 Code 6 Code 7 Code 8 Quit Quit 0 63 Russian Computer 2 Terminal Monitor...

Page 50: ...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 1024 63 90 60 00 1280 x 1024 63 34 59 98 SXGA 8 1280 x 1024 63 74 60 01 SXGA 11 1152 x 900 71 69 67...

Page 51: ... DVI I Terminal Digital Analog HDCP compatible Mini Jack stereo x 1 Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 Mini Jack stereo x 1 variable with volume 1 0 W RMS Computer Input 1 Terminal Computer Component Audio Input Jack Service Port Connector Audio Output Jack Internal Audio Amp 0 to 11 8 Feet Adjustment Power Source AA UM3 or R06 Type x 2 Operating Range 16 4 5m 30 Dimensions 2 0 x 1 0 x 7 1 50mm x 27mm x 181mm Net...

Page 52: ...4 C1 C2 C3 C5 C4 Pin Configuration 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 M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 Shield 5V Power Ground for 5V Hot Plug Detect 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 16 T ...

Page 53: ... below are optionally supplied When ordering those parts give the name and Type No to the sales dealer MAC Adapter Type No POA MACAP DVI Cable Type No KA DV20 COMPONENT VGA Cable Type No POA CA COMPVGA Multi Card Imager Box Type No POA BOX20 Compact Flash Card Type No POA CFC20 Wired LAN Card Type No POA WDC20 Wireless LAN Card Type No POA WLC20 When using the Wired or Wireless LAN Card set the fo...

Page 54: ... period replace the lens cover Secure the string for the lens cover through a hole of the lens cover 1 2 Turn the projector upside down and secure the string for lens cover to a hole on the bottom of the projector with a screw Lens Cover String for the lens cover Secure it to the hole with a screw Hole ...

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Page 56: ...Printed in Japan Part No 610 308 9003 1AA6P1P4173 MY3A SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...

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