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Multimedia Projector

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PLC-XL40

Owner’s Manual

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Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XL40 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...an be unplugged immediately after turning off the projector without waiting for the projector to cool down p 20 Digital Zoom for Computer The digital zoom function allows you to focus on crucial information during a presentation You can expand the images approx 16 times the screen size and compress them to approximately a quarter of the screen size p 34 Blackboard Function A blackboard can be used...

Page 3: ...u 21 Menu Bar 22 Focus Adjustment 23 Keystone Correction 23 Sound Adjustment 24 Remote Control Operation 24 Computer Input 26 Input Source Selection 26 Computer System Selection 27 Auto PC Adjustment 28 Manual PC Adjustment 29 Image Level Selection 31 Image Level Adjustment 32 Screen Size Adjustment 33 Video Input 35 Input Source Selection Video S Video 35 Input Source Selection Component RGB Scar...

Page 4: ...own here indicate the minimum space required If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed these 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 unused for an extended time unplug the projector from the power outlet 0 7 20 cm 1...

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: ...r Intake Vent CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent When using or installing the projector the following precautions should be taken Do not put any flammable objects or spray can near the projector Hot air is exhausted from the air vents Keep the exhaust vent at least 3 1 m away from any objects Do not touch a peripheral part of the exhaust vent especially screws and metallic part Thi...

Page 7: ...listed by the Underwriters Laboratories UL and certified by the Canadian Standard Association CSA AC Power Cord has a grounding type AC line plug This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet Do not try to defeat this safety feature Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician GROUND THE SOCKET OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR T...

Page 8: ...amage lens cover and result in fire hazard Attach the lens cover while the projector is not in use to avoid scratching the lens surface y Infrared Remote Receiver 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 4 Air Filters 5 Battery Compartment For Antitheft alarm function 6 Adjustable Feet w q t Exhaust ...

Page 9: ...Connect the composite video output from video equipment to VIDEO jack p 17 r COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT This terminal is switchable and can be used for input from a computer 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 IN terminal pp 16 45 u AUDIO OU...

Page 10: ... POWER ON OFF button Turn the projector on or off pp 19 20 r POWER indicator Lights red when the projector is in stand by mode Lights green during operations Blinks green in the Power management mode pp 45 62 t INPUT button Select input source pp 26 35 36 e MENU button Open or close the On Screen Menu p 21 o POINT ed7 8 buttons Select an item or adjust the value in the On Screen Menu p 21 Pan the ...

Page 11: ...or the Antitheft alarm setting e ALARM indicator Blinks red to indicate the battery condition or key operation q F button Used for the Antitheft alarm setting Antitheft Alarm Setting Buttons These buttons are used for the Antitheft alarm function pp 50 52 ...

Page 12: ...le not supplied to use these buttons pp 9 16 1 u D ZOOM ed buttons Zoom in and out the images pp 25 34 5 AUTO PC button Automatically adjust the computer image to its optimum setting pp 25 28 4 IMAGE button Select the image level pp 25 31 38 o FREEZE button Freeze the picture p 24 2 MUTE button Mute the sound p 24 3 P TIMER button Operate the P timer function p 25 0 NO SHOW button Temporarily turn...

Page 13: ...install 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 p...

Page 14: ...m 80 1626 x 1219 3 38 1 03 m Inch Diagonal 2 49 0 76 m For projector positioning see the figures below The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen Center Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 0 degrees with the adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and pull the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector upward 1 Adjustable Feet Feet Lock Latches Relea...

Page 15: ...ork with single phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not plug into any other type of power system If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied consult your authorized dealer or service station Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning it on CAUTION For safety unplug the AC power cord when the projector...

Page 16: ...ereo Audio Input COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables Notes 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 17: ...ecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected The S VIDEO jack connection overrides the VIDEO jack connection when selecting AUTO in the Input Menu p 35 See page 65 for ordering optional 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 I...

Page 18: ...e projector Notes When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See page 65 for ordering optional cables 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 cabl...

Page 19: ...tep to complete entering a four digit number 1234 is set as the initial PIN code at the factory When the four digit number is fixed the pointer automatically moves to Set Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the projector If you entered an incorrect PIN code PIN code and the number will turn red and disappear Enter the PIN code all over again What is PIN code PIN Personal Ident...

Page 20: ... 3 When the projector has cooled down enough to be turned on again the POWER indicator stops blinking Power off disappears after 4 seconds Notes When the On start function is On this projector is turned on automatically by connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet p 46 Do not operate the projector continuously without rest Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp life Turn off the proje...

Page 21: ... a Menu icon use the Point ed buttons to select an item Press the SELECT button to show the item data To adjust the data use the Point 7 8 buttons Refer to the relevant pages for more details about each adjustment To close the On Screen Menu press the MENU button again Press the MENU button on the top control or on the remote control to display the On Screen Menu Note The selected item is not acti...

Page 22: ...Brightness Color Tint Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise reduction and Progressive pp 39 40 For video source Same function as computer menu Input Menu Used to select input source Video or Computer pp 35 36 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format pp 28 30 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level from Dynamic Standard Cinema Blackboard Gree...

Page 23: ...ate momently depending on the keystone adjustment Keystone dissappears after 4 seconds If a projected picture has keystone distortion correct the image with the Keystone function Press the KEYSTONE button on the top control or on the remote control The keystone dialog box appears Correct keystone distortion with the Point ed buttons Keystone adjustment can be stored p 42 Reduce the upper width wit...

Page 24: ...alog box appears on the screen for a few seconds Press the MUTE button on the remote control to turn 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 turn off the sound The mute dialog box display is changed to On and the sound is turned off To restore t...

Page 25: ...ess the D ZOOM buttons to zoom in and zoom out the images See page 34 for more details D ZOOM buttons Press the P TIMER button The timer display 00 00 appears on the screen and the 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 LAMP CONTROL button P Timer display Press the IMAGE b...

Page 26: ... the pointer to RGB and then press the SELECT button 3 Input Menu COMPUTER button Computer 1 Computer 2 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 Move the pointer to RGB and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu R...

Page 27: ...urce the projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project proper images without any additional setting Signal formats provided in this projector is shown on page 63 One of the following messages may appear when The projector cannot recognize the connected signal conforming to the provided PC Systems Auto is displayed on the PC System Menu icon and the Auto PC Adjustment funct...

Page 28: ...es Fine sync Total dots Horizontal and Vertical positions 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 pp 29 30 The Auto PC Adjustment cannot be operated when 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC System Menu p 27 Auto PC Adjustment Press the MENU ...

Page 29: ...icture position Horizontal Use 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 Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the clamp level When the image has dark bars try this adjustment Clamp Press the SELECT button here to move on to other items Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust t...

Page 30: ... and press the SELECT button A confirmation box appears and then select Yes All adjustments 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 select Mode free and then press the SELECT button Move the red arrow pointer to the M...

Page 31: ...level from among Dynamic Standard Real Blackboard Green Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 with the IMAGE button on the remote control IMAGE button Dynamic Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Normal picture level preset on the 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 Ad...

Page 32: ...d tone press 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 press 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 press the Point 8 button to deepen the blue tone from 0 to 63 White balance Blue Selected Image level Use the Point 7 8 buttons to...

Page 33: ...he Point ed buttons and move the red frame pointer to the desired function 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 the projector automatically switches to the panning mode Use the Point...

Page 34: ... ratio is limited depending on the input signal or when the Keystone function is working True Full screen and Digital zoom cannot be selected when 480i 575i 480p or 575p is selected in the PC System Menu p 27 Digital zoom cannot be selected when Full screen or True is selected Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function Press the SELECT button at Custom and the Custom is displ...

Page 35: ...nter to the desired source that and then press the SELECT button 3 When selecting Auto the projector automatically detects the 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 the video input signal is connected to the VIDEO jack select Video Video When the video input signal is connected to the...

Page 36: ... 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 COMPUTER button 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 Component W...

Page 37: ...M NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N The projector automatically detects an incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image select a specific component video signal format from among 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i and 1080i Auto COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT Video or S Video Component The projector automatically detects an incoming v...

Page 38: ...Standard Cinema Blackboard Green Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 with 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 pp 39 40 Image 1 4 IMAGE button Dynamic Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Level Selection Direct Ope...

Page 39: ...ge Adjust Menu icon Press the Point 7 button decrease the intensity of the color press the Point 8 button increase the intensity of the color from 0 to 63 Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the tint value to get a proper color balance from 0 to 63 Color Tint Press the Point 7 button to lighten the red tone press the Point 8 button to deepen the red tone from 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Po...

Page 40: ... cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected p 37 Store item An interlaced video signal can be displayed in a progressive picture Select one of the following options Off Disabled L1 For an active picture L2 For a still picture Film For watching a film With this function the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality Progressive Noise reduction Noise i...

Page 41: ...pears Scale H V Adjust the Horizontal Vertical screen scale H V When selecting On the aspect ratio is fixed Scale V appears dimmed and becomes unavailable Adjust Scale H then the screen scale is automatically modified based on the aspect ratio Position H V Adjust the Horizontal Vertical screen position Common Save the adjusted scale Press the SELECT button at Common to display the confirmation box...

Page 42: ...ttons and then press the SELECT button The keystone dialog box appears Correct keystone with the Point ed buttons p 23 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...

Page 43: ... code lock settings This function allows you to customize the screen logo with Logo select Capture and Logo PIN code lock functions Logo select Note When On is selected in Logo PIN code lock function Logo select and Capture functions cannot be selected Notes Before capturing an image select Standard in the Image Select Menu to capture a proper image pp 31 38 A signal from a computer can be capture...

Page 44: ... code 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 to relevant instructions of th...

Page 45: ...button at Power management and this box appears Select 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...

Page 46: ...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 more than 10 seconds 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 You can change th...

Page 47: ...setting or the PIN code a four digit number you are required to enter the PIN code 1234 is set as the initial PIN code at the factory When the projector is locked with the PIN code the PIN code lock symbol appears on the menu bar PIN code lock This function locks operation of the top control and remote control It helps to prevent operation by an unauthorized person Unlocked Locks operation of the ...

Page 48: ...nction allows you to configure the Alarm operation See pages 50 52 for the Antitheft alarm function Select Off On1 or On2 with the Point 7 8 buttons and then move the red frame pointer to Quit with the Point d button Press the SELECT button to close the dialog box Change the PIN code lock setting Enter a PIN code Use the Point 7 8 buttons to select a number and press the SELECT button to fix the n...

Page 49: ...IN code lock Logo PIN code lock 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 the following options in the cooling fans operation after turning off the projector p 20 L1 Normal operation L2 Slower and lower sound than the normal operation L1 but it...

Page 50: ...arantee against stealing The alarm does not ring while the AC power cord is connected to an outlet even if the projector detects vibrations Pressing the buttons is always accompanied by a sound If no sound is produced after pressing a button you need to press it again Side Control ALARM indicator F button button 1 2 3 Set and release the Antitheft alarm function Notes You can test the alarming sou...

Page 51: ...setting is released ALARM indicator F button button 1 2 3 The Alarm operating configuration can be changed when the Antitheft alarm function is set to Off See page 50 to set or release this function Press the SELECT button at Alarm icon in the Setting Menu to display the Alarm setting dialog box Use the Point ed buttons to select Alarm volume Sensitivity or Ringing time and set each item with the ...

Page 52: ... the Antitheft alarm function to Off Otherwise the alarm starts ringing as you try to open the battery cover Loosen the screw and open the battery cover Install the battery then put back the battery cover and secure it with the screw Screw To insure safe operation please observe the following precautions Do not keep the battery mixing with wire or metal products to avoid causing a short Keep the b...

Page 53: ...alling condition to see if ventilation slots are not blocked Has the projector been installed near an Air Conditioning Heating Duct or Vent Move the installation of the projector away from the duct or vent Are the air filters clean Clean the air filters periodically p 54 Top Control The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator lights red When the projector detects an abnormal condition it ...

Page 54: ...hing into the air intake vents Otherwise it may result in malfunction of the projector RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty smoky environments when you operate the projector Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality When using the projector under dusty or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on the lens LCD panels or optical elements inside the projector degrading the quality ...

Page 55: ...void dust and being scratched Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning First remove the dust with a blower Then gently wipe the lens surface Use a lens cleaning paper moistened with methyl alcohol methanol Avoid excessive use of cleaner Do not use abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemical cleaners to avoid damages the lens When the projector is not in use replace the lens cover Cleaning t...

Page 56: ...ws that secures the lamp Lift the lamp out of the projector by using the built in handle 1 3 Replace the lamp with a new one and secure it with the two screws Make sure that the lamp is set properly Put the lamp cover back and secure it with the screw 4 Turn the projector over Remove the screw that secure the lamp cover and then open the lamp cover 2 Connect the AC power cord to the projector and ...

Page 57: ...uous 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 it comes to the end of life 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 PRECAUTIONS SHOU...

Page 58: ...on lens to see if it needs cleaning see page 55 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 16 18 See if the input signal is correctly output from your computer ...

Page 59: ...ke sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control Maximum operating range is 16 4 5 m Make sure the code of the remote control is conformed to that of the projector see page 46 Unlock the Key lock function for the remote control see page 47 Cooling fans are still running after This is a normal condition The fans keep running for a certain time the AC plug is disconnected...

Page 60: ...cal Display area H Display area V Reset Dynamic Real Blackboard Green Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color temp Red Gamma Store Quit Normal True Wide Full screen Digital zoom 0 63 0 63 PC Adjust Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Image Select High 0 63 0 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Screen Quit Yes No Reset Yes No Sharpness 0 15 Image 4 Standard Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3...

Page 61: ...ish Hungarian Romanian Polish Yes No Store Reset Quit Off User Capture Yes No Off On PIN code change Logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code entry Quit PIN code entry On1 On2 Off PIN code change Quit Alarm Default Sensitivity Ringing time Quit Off On Computer 2 Monitor out Terminal Reset Quit PIN code lock Security Quit Normal Wide 0 63 0 63 Off Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color Tint Red Green Blue ...

Page 62: ...mperature returns to normal the POWER indicator 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 p...

Page 63: ...0 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 Interlace 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 ...

Page 64: ...pe 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 Connector USB Series B receptacle x ...

Page 65: ...Model No to the sales dealer Optional Parts Accessories Owner s Manual CD ROM Quick Reference Guide AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries Battery for Antitheft alarm function VGA Cable Lens Cover with String PIN Code Label Alarm 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 effect...

Page 66: ...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 67: ... place of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code While the projector is locked with the PIN code Put on the label below supplied to a prominent place of the projector s body while the Antitheft alarm function is set While the Antitheft alarm function is set ...

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