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Sanyo PLC-EF60A Owner's Manual

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Multimedia Projector
PLC-XF60A
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PLC-EF60A
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Projection lens is optional.
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-XF60A MODEL PLC-EF60A ✽ Projection lens is optional. Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Features And Design

    Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Compatibility...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup In Proper Directions .....6 Moving the Projector ......7 Caution in Handling the Projector .

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector.

  • Page 6: Air Circulation

    Use the projector properly in specified positions. Improper positioning may reduce the lamp life and result in severe accident or fire hazard. This projector is allowed to project the picture in any position of 360 degrees such as upward, downward, or backward as below.

  • Page 7: Moving The Projector

    Do not hold the lens when lifting or moving the projector, or may cause damage to the lens and the projector. Be sure to place the projector on a flat surface and that no object is under the projector. Placing on an uneven surface or any object under the projector may cause damage to the projector's cabinet.

  • Page 8: Compliance

    This is a Class A equipment. This equipment can cause interference in residential areas; in this case, the operator can be asked to take adequate countermeasures. The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada : AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Lights orange when the projector's filter is clogged with dust. (p.61, 66) r LAMP indicator - Lights red when the projector is in the stand-by mode. - Turns a dim lighting when the projector is turned on. (p.65~67) t READY indicator - Lights green when the projector is ready to be turned on and remains green lighting during operations.

  • Page 11: Top Control

    SHUTTER button Closes and opens up the built-in shutter. (p29) o POWER ON-OFF button Turns the projector on or off. (p.27, 28) !0 SELECT button - Executes the item selected. - Expand/compress the image in the Digital zoom +/–...

  • Page 12: Terminals

    Preparation INPUT 1 ANALOG OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3...
  • Page 13 Preparation...

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    SCREEN P-TIMER y D.ZOOM button Activates the D.Zoom +/– function. (p.32) POWER ON-OFF button Turns the projector on or off. (p.27, 28) i FOCUS buttons Adjust focus of the image. (p.29) o ZOOM buttons Adjust zoom of the image. (p.29) !0 SELECT button Executes the item selected.
  • Page 15 INPUT 4 REMOTE INPUT 5 INPUT 3 REMOTE RESET ON ALL OFF o INFO button Displays the projector information. (p.30) !0 AUTO PC button Operates the Auto PC adjustment. (p.30) !1 SCREEN button Selects screen sizes. (p.31) !2 INPUT 1-3 buttons Selects input source (INPUT 1 - INPUT 3).

  • Page 16: Remote Control Transmitter

    Channel and ID settings for the remote control should be the same as those for the projector. When changing the CH and ID settings to the remote control, do it to the projector as well. Refer to “Remote Control” in Setting menu on page 51.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Battery Installation

    CH2. Yet the operating condition is not improved, try CH3 and CH4. In case of failure in every channel operation, relocate other radio equipment using 2.4 GHz band away from the remote control and the projector. Remote Control Battery Installation Open the battery compartment lid.

  • Page 18: Installation

    Do not place the projector where is extremely hot and humid. Do not place the projector where is dusty and smoky. When installing the projector in dusty and smoky places or in a place for a long period of time, installation with Smoke Resist Box (POA-SR-140) separately supplied is recommended.

  • Page 19: Lens Shift Adjustment

    This projector has four level adjustable feet. The projection angle can be adjusted by rotating each foot. Adjust the four feet to obtain best position of the projected image and make the projector stable. The projection angle is adjustable up to 3.65 degrees upward and downward respectively by rotating front and back feet.

  • Page 20: Connecting Ac Power Cord

    NOTE ON POWER CORD AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use the projector. Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and a proper AC power cord must be used.

  • Page 21: Connection Terminals

    Installation Terminals for connecting the AC power cord and other equipment are located in the front part of the projector for easy setup. The terminal area is covered with a front cover to protect from dust and others, and hide messy cable connections.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Computer (Digital And Analog Rgb)

    ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) PC Serial Port ✽ SERIAL PORT IN Note: Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables. Monitor Output Monitor Output Monitor Input ✽...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Video Equipment (Digital And Video)

    Installation Connecting to Video Equipment (Digital and Video)

  • Page 24: Connecting To Video Equipment (Component And Rgb Scart)

    Cables are not supplied with the projector. Component Video Output (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Note: Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables. RGB Scart 21-pin Output ANALOG IN VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb...

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    Operating the Projector You can operate the projector with the projector's top control, the remote control or a USB mouse (not provided). he remote control can be used wireless or wired. Operational range of the wireless remote control is within about 32.8’ (10m) from the projector. Operational range differs depending on environments where the projector is used.

  • Page 26: Basic Operation And Reference Buttons

    Basic Operation Basic Operation and Reference Buttons For detail operations other than those on this page, follow the respective menu operations described later. Operations & Buttons On-Off Lens Shift Zoom Focus Shutter Auto PC Adjust Input Selection Information Keystone Screen Selection Freeze P-Timer D.

  • Page 27: Turning On The Projector

    The input and source selected last appears after 20 seconds count-down. If the projector is locked with a PJ PIN code, PJ PIN code Input Dialog Box will appear. Enter the PIN code as instructed below.

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Projector

    • 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. • This projector monitors internal temperature and automatically controls the running speed of the cooling fans.

  • Page 29: Lens Shift Adjustment

    • The SHUTTER buttons on the top control and the remote control can not be effective when Shutter Protection is "On" in the Setting menu. (p.53) • The SHUTTER indicator on the projector's top lights blue when the shutter is closed. (p.10) •...

  • Page 30: Input Selection

    (HDTV), or 1080i/60 (HDTV) is selected on System menu (P.39). Information Information display can be used to confirm the current operating condition of the projector and the signal being projected through the projector. Press the INFORMATION button on the top control or the INFO button on the remote control to display Information window on the screen.

  • Page 31: Keystone Adjustment

    8) or the Control pad. The Keystone adjustment can be memorized. (p.48) ✔ Note: Horizontal keystone is ineffective for PLC-EF60A. Screen Selection Select a screen size among Normal, Wide, True, Full screen, and Custom by pressing the SCREEN button on the remote control.

  • Page 32: Zoom +/- Function

    Basic Operation D. Zoom +/- Function D. Zoom + Press the D. ZOOM button on the remote control once and then expand the image size with the SELECT button and pan the image with the Point buttons (e, d, 7, and 8) or the Control pad. D.

  • Page 33: How To Operate On-Screen Menu

    How to Operate On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages for respective adjustment and setting procedure. Remote Control Operation Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the On-Screen Menu.
  • Page 34 Item To exit this menu. ✔ Note: The Control bar for Mouse Operation and the Mouse cursor do not appear with no USB mouse connected to the projector. (p.25) Menu icon Guide Currently selected menu. Control bar for Mouse Operation This bar appears when a USB mouse is connected to the USB terminal of the projector.

  • Page 35: Menu Icons And Their Features

    Menu Icons and Their Features The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages for respective adjustment and setting procedure. Menu icons What You Can Do with Each Menu INPUT : selects input sources. Before selecting input sources with the top control or the remote control, correct input source should be selected through menu operation.

  • Page 36: Input

    DVI (Digital Visual Interface) from being copied. The specification of HDCP is decided and controlled by Digital Content Protection, LLC. Should the specification be changed, this projector may not display the digital content protected by HDCP.
  • Page 37 Input 2 Move a pointer to Input 2 and press the SELECT button. When the input source is analog coming from a computer through the Input 2 (5 BNC-type: Red, Green, Blue, H. Sync., and V. Sync.) terminal, select RGB. When video input signal is connected to the Video Input 2 (VIDEO) terminal , select Video.

  • Page 38: System

    System PC System Selection Auto This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, or WXGA with its Multi- scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If Computer source is selected in the Source Select Menu, this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional setting.

  • Page 39: Video Or S-Video Signal Selection

    When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually. PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format from among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N.

  • Page 40: Computer Adjustment

    PC button on the remote control unit. (p.15, 30) 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 selecting Mode in the System menu (p.38). See Store on page 42.

  • Page 41: Manual Pc Adjust

    Manual PC Adjust Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 50 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters adjusted manually.
  • Page 42 Computer Adjustment Position Adjusts picture position. V-sync phase Adjust this item when the projected image is affected by the noise from the external equipment. (From 0 to 15) ✔ Note: V-sync phase is not displayed as the item is initially checked off on My menu in the Setting menu.

  • Page 43: Image

    Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector for PC mode. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector for AV mode. Image Menu (PC) Move the yellow frame pointer to an image level you...

  • Page 44: Image Adjustment

    The projector can store up to eight color management data. Color selection Press the SELECT button when Color management is highlighted and then Color management pointer will appear.
  • Page 45 Move the pointer to one of the followings with the Point buttons (e, d, 7, and 8) or the Control pad and press the SELECT button. LIST ...displays Color Management List window to store the adjustment data. COLOR.M ..returns to the previous image with the Color management pointer.
  • Page 46 Film This function is effective on 2:3 or 2:2 pulldown video sources. With this function “On,” the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality. Store To store the adjustment data, move an yellow frame pointer to Store and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 47: Screen Setting

    Quit ..exits the Aspect setting menu. ✔ Note: The adjusted aspect can basically be memorized for each input even if the projector is turned off. selects the screen size from Normal, Wide, True, and Full screen;...
  • Page 48 • The image data in other than XGA (1024 x 768 for PLC-XF60A) or SXGA (1400 x 1050 for PLC-EF60A) is modified to fit the screen size in initial mode. • The panning function may not operate properly if the computer system prepared in the PC Adjust Menu is used.

  • Page 49: Setting

    Setting Setting Press the MENU button to display On-Screen Menu. Spin Menu icons with the Point buttons (7 and 8) or the Control pad and press the SELECT button when the SETTING icon comes right in front. Move the yellow frame pointer with the Point buttons (e and d) or the Control pad to an item which you want to set and then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 50 • Certain signals may not be captured properly. • 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 correction. • Once you exit the Logo menu after setting Logo lock to “On,” you are required to enter the PIN code every attempting to change the Logo setting.
  • Page 51 ✔ Note: • When neither of the two lamps is lighted, the projector will shutdown automatically. • When either of the two lamps does not light up, the LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicator blinks orange and the projector will light the other automatically.
  • Page 52 ✔ Note: Be sure to turn the projector off properly (see “Turning Off the Projector” on page 28). If the projector is turned off in the wrong steps, the On start function does not operate properly. Power management Time left until Lamp off...
  • Page 53 Remote control . . Selecting “On” prohibits the shutter operation from the remote control. Projector ..Selecting “On” prohibits the shutter operation from the top control. It is possible to prohibit the shutter operation from both of the remote control and the top control.
  • Page 54 It is used to prevent the projector from being operated by an unauthorized person. Projector ..locks operation from the top control. To unlock, use the remote control. Remote control . . locks operation from the remote control. To unlock, use the top control.
  • Page 55 AC power cord is connected, the projector can be operated without the PIN code. Off ..the projector is unlocked with the PIN code. To release PJ lock, select this setting. Whenever to change the PIN code (the four-digit number), you are required to enter the PIN code.
  • Page 56 Setting Factory default This function returns all setting values to the factory default settings except for those including: User logo, PJ PIN code, Logo PIN code, Security setting, Lamp time, Filter time, and PJ time. Quit Exits the Setting menu. Factory default Select Factory default and this box appears.

  • Page 57: Special

    Select “Normal” for usual operation and “Max” to enhance the cooling effect. ✔ Note: Setting of the cooling fans of the projector and the option box cannot be changed independently. Filter This feature displays total time of the filter on the projector and the Option box (Smoke Resist Box) being used.
  • Page 58 RS-232C terminal of the projector. (p13, Baud rate ..9600 / 19200 Projector ID . . .001 ~ 999 Default ..returns Baud rate and Projector ID to factory default setting (Baudrate: 19200, Projector ID: 001)

  • Page 59: Information

    Warning log Warning log shows the information of the past warning history of the projector. Up to 50 logs can be displayed. Log contents are as follows: Lamp-1 failure Lamp-2 failure Lamp-1 timeover Lamp-2 timeover Power failure Inside temp. A error Inside temp.

  • Page 60: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Temp Indicator The WARNING TEMP indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING TEMP indicator and the READY indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and WARNING TEMP indicator is blinking red.

  • Page 61: Air Filter Replacement

    Maintenance and Cleaning...

  • Page 62: Lamp Replacement

    Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamps of this projector draw to an end, the LAMP 1 and 2 REPLACE indicators light orange. If one of these indicators lights orange, replace the lamp with a new one promptly.

  • Page 63: Lamp Handling Precautions

    ● 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.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Projection Lens

    Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface of the cabinet. When the projector is not in use, put the projector in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches.

  • Page 65: Indicators And Projector Condition

    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.

  • Page 66: Shutter Indicator

    In the Shutter management mode. (The projector is in the stand-by mode.) In the Shutter management mode. (The projector is in the cooling mode.) The shutter is out of control. (The projector is in the stand-by mode.) In this case, contact the service station immediately.

  • Page 67: Lamp Replace Indicators

    The lamp cannot light up. (The lamp has been cooled down enough and the projector is in stand-by mode and ready to be turned on with the POWER ON-OFF button.) The lamp is not installed in the projector.

  • Page 68: Appendix

    – Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on. – When you operate the projector with a computer and it does not project an image, restart the computer. See Information by pressing the INFO. button to check the current projector condition before trying the solutions below.
  • Page 69 High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Give the model number and explain about the problem. We will advise you how to obtain service.

  • Page 70: Compatible Computer Specifications

    Appendix Basically this projector can accept a signal from all computers with V- and H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 230 MHz of Dot Clock. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 VGA 2 720 x 400 VGA 3...
  • Page 71 When a input signal is digital from DVI terminal, refer to chart below. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. RESOLUTION DISPLAY D-VGA 640 x 480 720 x 480 D-480p Progressive 768 x 575 D-575p Progressive D-SVGA 800 x 600 37.879 D-XGA 1024 x 768 43.363 D-WXGA1 1366 x 768...

  • Page 72: Technical Specifications

    2.472GHz (CH1: default setting), 2.403GHz (CH2), 2.446 GHz (CH3), and 2.421GHz (CH4) AA or LR6 1.5V ALKALINE Type x 2 Within 32.8’ (10m) 2.0” x 1.2” x 7.1” (50mm x 30mm x 181mm) 0.33 lbs (150 g) (including batteries) PLC-EF60A 1400 x 1050 dots 4,410,000 (1400 x 1050 x 3 panels)

  • Page 73: Optional Parts

    The parts listed below are optionally available. When ordering those parts, give the item name, Model No., and Option Control No. (if necessary) to the sales dealer. SCART-VGA Cable Projector USB Key Smoke Resist Box Wired Remote Cable (30m) Optional Interface Board...

  • Page 74: Menu Tree

    Appendix Menu Tree INPUT Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 SYSTEM Mode 1 XGA 1 XGA 3 XGA 5 Quit ✽Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. SCREEN Screen SETTING D. Zoom Keystone Ceiling Rear...
  • Page 75 Off/Ready/Shut down 1 ~ 60 minutes Off/On Off/On Input 1–5 Memory Level Normal High contrast Protection Remote control Projector Management 5 ~ 180 minutes Projector Remote control Setting On 1 On 2 Registration The USB plugged in Delete The other USB...
  • Page 76 Cross 3 (G) Cross 4 (B) Cross 5 (M) Cross 6 (C) Cross 7 (Y) Gradation 1~4 Color Flat 1~8 Baud rate 9600 19200 Projector ID 001 – 999 Default Yes/No Save PC mode Load Delete Image adj. Save Load...

  • Page 77: Dimensions

    Appendix...

  • Page 78: Terminal Configurations

    Appendix Terminal Configurations ANALOG INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal: HDB15-PIN DVI-D TERMINAL (DIGITAL) Terminal: DVI-D SERIAL PORT IN /OUT TERMINAL Terminal: DIB 9-PIN USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Series B Red (R/Cr) Input / Output Green (G/Y) Input / Output Blue (B/Cb) Input / Output ----- Ground (Horiz.sync.)

  • Page 79: Pin Code Number Memo

    Logo PIN Code Lock No. Put the appropriate label (supplied) on in a prominent place of the projector's body while it is locked with a PIN code or USB key. Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Factory default set No: 4 3 2 1*...

  • Page 80: Index

    H&V ........47 Handling the Projector ......7 HDB15-PIN .
  • Page 81 Projector Condition ......65 Projector ID ....... .58 Radio Wave .
  • Page 82 Printed in Japan Part No. 610 327 9398 (1AA6P1P5077-- KH6A) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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