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Multimedia Projector

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PLC-XU74

Owner's Manual

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Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XU74 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ackboard can be used as a projection screen The board color is limited to Green p 30 37 Multilanguage Menu Display Operation menu is available in 16 languages English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Finnish Polish Hungarian Romanian Russian Chinese Korean and Japanese p 41 Note The On Screen Menu and figures in this manual may differ slightly from the product The contents of...

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 Selection...

Page 4: ...onic products Please help us to conserve the environment we live in Safety Precaution WARNING TO R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R 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 much as possible Eye damage could result Be especially careful that children do not stare direc...

Page 5: ...t out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector Safety Instructions Voor de klanten in Nederland Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA NL Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air conditioning equipment This projector should be operated only from t...

Page 6: ...tor 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 20 20 USE CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE...

Page 7: ... 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 AC Power Cord Requirement AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom This cord is already fi...

Page 8: ...nt Do not put heat sensitive objects near this side u Top Controls and Indicators i Speaker o Air Intake Vent 0 Power Cord Connector 1 Terminals and Connectors 2 Lamp Cover 3 Air Intake Vents back and bottom 4 Air Filters 5 Adjustable Feet Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector For more information visit http www kensington com Kensington i...

Page 9: ... output to this terminal p 15 17 When the cable is of the longer variety it is advisable to use this terminal and not COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT RESET button A built in micro processor which controls this unit may occasionally malfunction and need to be reset This can be done by pressing the RESET button with a pen which will shut down and restart the unit Do not use the RESET function excessively ...

Page 10: ...ator 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 p 18 19 60 t INPUT button Select input source p 25 34 35 e MENU button Open or close the On Screen Menu p 20 o POINT ed7 8 buttons Select an item or adjust the value in the On Screen Menu p 20 Pan the image in Digital z...

Page 11: ... 37 o FREEZE button Freeze the picture p 23 2 MUTE button Mute the sound p 23 3 P TIMER button Operate the P timer function p 24 0 NO SHOW button Temporarily turn off the image on the screen p 24 6 KEYSTONE button Correct the keystone distortion p 22 41 t Point ed 7 8 VOLUME buttons Select an item or adjust the value in the On Screen Menu p 20 Pan the image in Digital zoom mode p 33 Adjust the vol...

Page 12: ...ll 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 Remote Control Battery Installation 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ... feet Lift the front of the projector and pull upward the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector 1 Adjustable Feet Feet Lock Latches Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the adjustable feet to adjust the position and tilt To retract the adjustable feet lift the front of the projector and pull and undo the feet lock latches Keystone distortion of the projec...

Page 14: ...wer Cord Connect the AC power cord supplied to the projector The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible NOTE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet requirements of the country where you use the projector Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used If supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet contact your sales deale...

Page 15: ...le This terminal is switchable Set up the terminal as either Computer input or Monitor output See Page 46 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT 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 speaker is disconnected When t...

Page 16: ... to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See page 63 for ordering optional parts Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables 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 O...

Page 17: ...N 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 Component cable Note When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See page 63 for ordering optional parts Unplug the power cords of bot...

Page 18: ... to operate the projector If you entered an incorrect PIN code PIN code and the number turns red Enter the correct PIN code all over again What is PIN code PIN Personal Identification Number code that allows the person who knows it to operate the projector Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector A PIN code consists of a four digit number Refer to the PIN code lock function in...

Page 19: ...gain the POWER indicator lights red Turning Off the Projector Basic Operation Note When the On start function is on this projector is turned on automatically by connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet p 47 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 ru...

Page 20: ...Point 7 8 buttons Refer to the following pages for each adjustment To close the On Screen Menu press the MENU button again Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Note The selected item is not active until the SELECT button is pressed 1 2 3 Top Control MENU button SELECT button POINT buttons outer ring SELECT button POINT buttons Remote Control MENU button Menu bar Pointer red framed M...

Page 21: ...harpness Gamma p 31 32 Sound Menu Used to adjust the volume or mute the sound p 23 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format p 27 29 Input Menu Used to select input source either Computer or Video p 25 For video source Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer p 34 35 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level among Dynamic Standard Cinem...

Page 22: ...n by pressing the Point ed buttons Keystone adjustment can be memorized p 41 Reduce the upper width with Point e button Reduce the lower width with Point d button Keystone Correction The arrows are white when there is no correction The direction of the arrow being corrected turns red The arrows disappear at the maximum correction If you press the KEYSTONE button on the top control or on the remote...

Page 23: ...LECT button Volume Mute Press the Point 8 button to turn up the volume and press the Point 7 button to turn down the volume Menu Operation Remote Control Operation For some frequently used operations using the remote control is advisable Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the operation and no need for calling up the On Screen Menu Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to ...

Page 24: ...timer starts 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 disappears P TIMER button Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select a desired image level of the screen For more detail see pages 30 and 37 IMAGE button For detail see page 22 KEYSTONE button LAMP CONTROL button Press the LAMP CONTROL button on th...

Page 25: ...the pointer red arrow to Computer 2 and press the SELECT button Move the pointer to RGB and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu Computer 1 Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Input Menu icon 1 Press the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer to either Computer 1 or Computer 2 and then press the SELECT ...

Page 26: ... computer Check the connection between your c o m p u t e r a n d t h e p r o j e c t o r S e e Troubleshooting on page 56 Auto The preset system is manually adjusted in the PC Adjust Menu The adjusted data can be stored in Mode 1 5 p 28 29 PC Systems provided in this projector is chosen The projector chooses a proper system provided in the projector and displays it Mode 1 and SVGA 1 are examples ...

Page 27: ...tton twice Auto PC Adj Menu Operation 1 2 Move the red framed pointer to the Auto PC Adj item and press the SELECT button Please wait message appears while Auto PC adjustment is in process PC Adjust Menu PC Adjust Menu icon To store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector Once parameters are memorized the setting can be done just by se...

Page 28: ...er 1 2 Eliminate flicker from the image displayed Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the value From 0 to 31 Fine sync Adjust the number of total dots in one horizontal period Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust number to match your PC image Total dots Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the horizontal picture position Horizontal Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the vertical picture pos...

Page 29: ...a select Reset and press the SELECT button The confirmation box appears and then select Yes All adjustments return to their previous figures Mode free To clear the stored data move the red framed pointer to the Mode free item and then press the SELECT button Move the red arrow pointer to the Mode that you want to clear and then press the SELECT button Note Display area H V cannot be selected when ...

Page 30: ... 32 Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Select Menu icon Press the Point ed buttons to move the red framed pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button Menu Operation 1 2 Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Real P...

Page 31: ...ed 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 Press the Point 7 button or the Point 8 button for Col...

Page 32: ...t ed 7 8 buttons When adjusted the arrows turns red When reached to the correction limit the arrows disappears 1 Wide Provide the image to fit wide video aspect ratio 16 9 by expanding the image width uniformly This function can be used for providing a squeezed video signal at 16 9 Full screen Provide the full screen image Move the red framed pointer to any of Image 1 to 4 where you want to set an...

Page 33: ...it the Digital zoom mode press any button except the D ZOOM ed buttons SELECT and Point buttons 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 p 25 again or adjust the screen size with the D ZOOM ed buttons Digital zoom For zooming in and out the images Remote Control D ZOOM button POINT buttons S...

Page 34: ...ect Menu 1 2 Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 3 Menu Operation Auto When selecting Auto the projector automatically detects the incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance The projector selects a connection in the following order 1 S Video 2 Video When video input signal is connected to the VIDEO jack select Video When...

Page 35: ...LECT button 1 2 3 Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Input Menu icon When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1 COMPONENT IN terminal with a Component VGA Cable select Component When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1...

Page 36: ...sts 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 COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT Video or S Video Component The projector automatically detects incoming video system and adjusts itself to optimize its performance When Video System is PAL M or PA...

Page 37: ... On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Select Menu icon Press the Point ed buttons to move the red framed pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button Menu Operation 1 2 Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema Picture level suitable for the imag...

Page 38: ... 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 Press the Point 7 button or the Point 8 button for Color temp level that you want to select XLow Low Mid or High Color temp Press the Point 7 button to li...

Page 39: ...he Image Level Selection on page 37 Store Exit the Image Adjust Menu Quit Note Noise reduction and Progressive cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected p 36 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 t...

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 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 when 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the AV System Menu p 36 1 2 Move the red framed pointer to a fu...

Page 41: ...etting dialog box appears This function corrects distortion of a projected image Select either Store or Reset with the Point 7 8 buttons and then press the SELECT button The keystone dialog box appears Correct keystone with the Point ed buttons p 22 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 S...

Page 42: ... the lamp is not bright enough Off Do not show On Screen Displays except On Screen Menu Power off message P Timer No signal message for Power management item p 46 Please wait message White arrows for True item in the Screen Menu p 32 Logo select This function decides the start up display as follows User the image you captured Default the factory set logo Off countdown only Logo Logo and Logo PIN c...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...rect Logo PIN code all over again To Change the 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...

Page 45: ... on the top control or on the remote control When pressing the COMPUTER button or VIDEO button on the remote control When missing the current input signal When pressing the INPUT button on the top control Note While Input search is set On1 or On2 the status of Input and Lamp are displayed every time the signal is switched Only the input source selected at the last time can be detected After search...

Page 46: ...n When the lamp has been fully cooled down the power is turned off Off Power management function is off Then set the countdown timer with the Point 7 8 buttons Time left before Lamp is off Press the SELECT button at Power management and this box appears 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 Powe...

Page 47: ...GE buttons together for 10 seconds or more After changing the code make sure the remote control operates properly Remote control Press and hold MENU and IMAGE buttons for more than 10 seconds Setting On start When this function is On the projector is automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet Note Be sure to turn the projector off properly see Turning Off the Pro...

Page 48: ...ed person and provides the following settings for security options Off the projector is not locked with a PIN code On1 require to enter a PIN code every time turning on the projector On2 require to enter a 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 a PIN code Whenever to change the PIN code l...

Page 49: ...ressing the Point ed buttons And then press the Point 8 button to fix the number and move the pointer Repeat it to complete entering a four digit number After entering the four digit number move the pointer to Set by pressing the Point 8 button Then press the SELECT button To Change the PIN code caution when you have changed THE PIn code write down the new pin code in column of the pin code no mem...

Page 50: ...logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code lock and the lamp counter to the factory default settings This function provides the following alternatives in the cooling fans operation after turning off the projector p 19 L1 normal operation L2 slower and lower sound than the normal operation L1 but it takes longer to cool the projector down Fan Exit the Setting Menu Quit Select Factory default and this box app...

Page 51: ...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 periodically p 52 The projector is sh...

Page 52: ...ojector RECOMMENDATION We r e c o m m e n d a v o i d i n g d u s t y s m o k y environments when operating the projector Usage in these environments may cause a 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 ab...

Page 53: ...in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches Cleaning the Projection Lens Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning When the projector is not in use replace the lens cover Follow these steps to clean the projection lens Softly wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non abrasive camera lens cleaner or use lens cleaning paper or a c...

Page 54: ...become very hot CAUTION CAUTION Follow these steps to replace the lamp 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 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 55: ... of use There is no guarantee of the same life for each lamp Some lamps may fail or terminate their life in a shorter period of time than other similar lamps If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced i e if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights up replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down Follow carefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement ...

Page 56: ...ojection lens to see if it needs cleaning See page 53 Moving the projector from a cool to warm place may result in moisture condensation on the projection lens If this occurs leave the projector off and wait until condensation evaporates No image Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the projector See pages 15 17 See if the input signal is correctly output from your com...

Page 57: ...ion cannot be selected The Terminal function cannot be selected after Computer 2 is selected Select other input source such as Computer 1 or Video with the INPUT button on the top control the COMPUTER button or the VIDEO button on the remote control so that the Terminal function can be selected WARNING High voltages are used to operate this projector Do not attempt to open the cabinet If problems ...

Page 58: ... PC Adj Fine sync Total dots Horizontal Vertical Current mode Clamp Display area H Reset Mode free 0 31 PC Adjust Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Quit Yes No H sync freq V sync freq Quit Mode 1 Mode 2 Display area V Store Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Quit Mode 1 Mode 2 Quit Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color temp Red Green Blue Gamma Store Quit 0 63 0 63 High 0 63 0 63 0 63 0 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Q...

Page 59: ...nglish Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Polish Chinese Korean Japanese Store Reset On Off On Countdown off Off Keystone Blue back Display Ceiling Rear Power management On start Quit Russian Capture Ready Shut down Hour s Security Timer 1 30 Min Quit Off Logo Factory default L1 L2 Fan Quit Logo select Remote control Swedish Finnish Romanian Hungarian Default User Yes No Logo PIN code lock Off On Qu...

Page 60: ...llow 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 projector If the projector is turned off again disconnect the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center for service and checkup Do not leave the projector on It may cause an electric shock or a fire hazard The projector is operating normall...

Page 61: ...ace SXGA 12 1152 x 900 71 40 75 60 SXGA 11 1152 x 900 61 20 65 20 SVGA 10 800 x 600 32 70 51 09 SXGA 13 1280 x 1024 50 00 86 00 Interlace ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz VGA 1 640 x 480 31 47 59 88 VGA 2 720 x 400 31 47 70 09 VGA 3 640 x 400 31 47 70 09 VGA 4 640 x 480 37 86 74 38 VGA 5 640 x 480 37 86 72 81 VGA 6 640 x 480 37 50 75 00 SXGA 1 1152 x 864 64 20 70 40 ON SCREEN DISP...

Page 62: ... 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 Component Input Terminal Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal x 1 Computer Input 2 Monitor Output Terminal Analog 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 Co...

Page 63: ...ctive a tiny fraction of the pixels 0 01 or less may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels Model No COMPONENT VGA Cable POA CA COMPVGA SCART VGA Cable POA CA SCART Ceiling Hanger POA CHS US02 for low ceiling POA CHL UL02 for high ceiling POA CHB XU70 Laser Pointer Remote Control POA RCKIT03 Presentation Kit POA RCKIT04 Soft Carrying Case POA CAC VCL2 The parts listed below are op...

Page 64: ...n 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 Serial GND R X D RTS CTS T X D GND 4 1 3 2 5 6 7 GND 8 Ground Vcc Data Data 4 1 3 2 Appendix ...

Page 65: ...act the service station PIN Code Number Memo Factory default set No 1 2 3 4 Should the four digit number be changed the factory set number will be invalid PIN Code Lock No Logo PIN Code Lock No Factory default set No 4 3 2 1 While the projector is locked with the PIN code Put the label below supplied on in a prominent place of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code ...

Page 66: ...Part No 1LG6P1P0156 KT6AC SANYO Electric Co Ltd ...

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