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Sanyo PLC-SW36 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-SW36 MODEL Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Features And Design

    Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the 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. ◆ ◆...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features and Design ....2 Computer Input .....24 Table of Contents .

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    To the Owner Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly Safety Precaution and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE manage those features and maintain it in better condition for a TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later local power company.

  • Page 6: Air Circulation

    Safety Instructions Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may reduce ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from the lamp life and cause a fire hazard. overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    Model Numbers : PLC-SW36 Trade Name : Sanyo Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818)998-7322 AC Power Cord Requirement The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions q Zoom Lever Front w Infrared Remote Receiver e Focus Ring r Projection Lens t Lens Cover y Air Intake Vent u Exhaust Vent CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. i Speaker o Air Intake Vent Back...

  • Page 9: Rear Terminal

    Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal AUDIO IN SERVICE PORT VIDEO AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE) COMPUTER / S-VIDEO /COMPONENT IN MONITOR OUT RESET ✽ q VIDEO t MONITOR OUT Connect composite video output from video equipment This terminal outputs the signal coming from to VIDEO jack.

  • Page 10: Top Control

    Part Names and Functions Top Control WARNING POWER LAMP REPLACE INPUT ON-OFF MENU SELECT q POWER ON–OFF button y LAMP REPLACE indicator Turn the projector on or off. (p17,18) Emits yellow light when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (p48, 54) w SELECT button u WARNING indicator Execute the item selected.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control q POWER ON-OFF button Turn the projector on or off. (p17, 18) w VIDEO button Select VIDEO input. (p32) e COMPUTER button Select COMPUTER input source. (p24, 32) r MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p20) t SELECT button Execute the selected item, or expand/compress the image in Digital Zoom +/–...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Open the battery Install new batteries Replace the compartment compartment lid. into the compartment. lid. Two AA size batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can focus from 4.3’(1.3m) - 21.3’(6.5m). Refer to the figure and table below for the screen size and distance between the projector and the screen. A : B = 9 : 1 21.3' (6.5m) 16.1' (4.9m)

  • Page 14: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Installation Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC and it automatically selects a correct input voltage. It is designed to work with the 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.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection • VGA Cable (Mini D-sub 15 pin) ✽ • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) External Audio Equipment Monitor output Audio output Monitor input (Stereo) Audio input VGA cable Audio cable...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Scart-VGA Cable ✽ • S-VIDEO-VGA Cable ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Component-VGA Cable ✽ • Component Cable ✽ • Video Cable ✽ • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) ✽ (✽...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator blinks red for a moment and then turns to steady red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control.

  • Page 18: Turning Off The Projector

    Basic Operation Turning Off the Projector Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control, and the message "Power off?" appears on the screen. Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red and it continues blinking while the cooling fans are operating for about 90 seconds.

  • Page 19: Zoom And Focus Adjustment

    Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to bring the image into focus. Zoom Lever Focus Ring...

  • Page 20: How To Operate The On-Screen Menu

    Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. Menu icon On-Screen Menu Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedure. Menu bar Pointer Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. (red frame) Press the Point buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust.

  • Page 21: Menu Bar

    Basic Operation Menu Bar For computer source Guide Window PC System Menu Image Select Menu Screen Menu Setting Menu Show the selected Select computer Select an image level Adjust the size of Change the settings Menu of the On- system. (p25) among Dynamic, image.

  • Page 22: Keystone Correction

    Basic Operation Keystone Correction If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with the keystone correction function. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or select Keystone on the Setting Menu (p38) to display the Keystone dialog box. Correct keystone distortion by pressing the Point buttons.

  • Page 23: P-Timer Function

    Basic Operation P-Timer Function Press the P-TIMER button on the remote control. The timer display “00 : 00” appears on the screen and starts to count time (00 : 00 ~ 59 : 59). To stop the P-Timer, press the P-TIMER button. Press the P- TIMER button again to cancel the P-Timer function.

  • Page 24: Computer Input

    Computer Input Input Source Selection Top Control Direct Operation Choose Computer by pressing the INPUT button on the top WARNING POWER LAMP control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. INPUT REPLACE Before using these buttons, a correct input source should be button INPUT selected through Menu Operation as described below.

  • Page 25: Computer System Selection

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

  • Page 26: Auto Pc Adjustment

    Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment The Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal and Vertical positions to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Remote Control Direct Operation The Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated directly by pressing the AUTO PC button on the remote control.

  • Page 27: Manual Pc Adjustment

    Computer Input Manual PC Adjustment 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 5 independent memory areas to store those parameters manually adjusted, which allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer.
  • Page 28 Computer Input Display area Press the SELECT button to display the Display area dialog box Press the SELECT button at and select the resolution. the Display area icon to display the Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjust the horizontal area displayed by the projector. Press the Display area Point buttons to decrease/increase the value and then press...

  • Page 29: Image Level Selection

    Computer Input Image Level Selection Remote Control Direct Operation Select an image level among Dynamic, Standard, Real, Blackboard(Green), Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. IMAGE button Dynamic Picture level suitable for viewing a picture in a bright room. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector.

  • Page 30: Image Level Adjustment

    Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Image Adjust Menu Press the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to Image Adjust Menu icon the desired item and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 31: Screen Size Adjustment

    Computer Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Screen Menu Press the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 32: Video Input

    Video Input Input Source Selection Top Control Direct Operation Choose either Video or Computer by pressing the INPUT button WARNING POWER LAMP on the top control or VIDEO or COMPUTER button on the remote REPLACE INPUT control. button INPUT Before using these buttons, a correct input source should be ON - OFF selected through Menu Operation as described below.

  • Page 33: Video System Selection

    Video Input Video System Selection Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red arrow pointer to the desired system and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 34: Image Level Selection

    Video Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation Remote Control Select a desired image level among Dynamic, Standard, Cinema, Blackboard (Green), Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Dynamic IMAGE Picture level suitable for viewing a picture in a bright room.

  • Page 35: Image Level Adjustment

    Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Image Adjust Menu Press the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to Image Adjust Menu icon the desired item and then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 36 Video Input Progressive Interlaced video signal can be displayed in a progressive picture. Off ..Not activated. L1 ..Select “L1” for a moving picture. L2 ..Select “L2” for a still picture. Image Level Menu Film Move the red frame pointer...

  • Page 37: Screen Size Adjustment

    Video Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Screen Menu Press the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 38: Setting

    Setting Setting This projector has Setting Menu that allows you to set up other Setting Menu (Language) various functions described below. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer Setting Menu icon Set the red frame to the Setting Menu icon.
  • Page 39 Setting Logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code lock This function prevents an unauthorized person from changing the Logo setting. Off ..the Logo setting can be changed freely with the Logo function. (p40) On ..the Logo setting cannot be changed without the Logo PIN code.
  • Page 40 Setting Logo This function allows you to decide on the starting-up display from among the following options. User ..the image you captured Default ..the factory-set logo Off ..countdown only Capture Capture This function enables you to capture an image being projected to...
  • Page 41 Setting Power management Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the projector is not used for a certain period. If the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for more Time left until Lamp off than 30 seconds, the timer display with the "No signal"...
  • Page 42 Setting Remote control Remote control Two different remote control codes are assigned to this projector; the factory-set normal code (Code 1) and the secondary code (Code 2). This switching function prevents interference with different remote controls when several projectors or video Press and hold the equipment nearby are used at one time.
  • Page 43 Setting PIN code lock PIN code lock This function prevents the projector from being operated by an unauthorized person and provides the following settings for security options. Off ....the projector is not locked with the PIN code. On1 .....requires to enter the PIN code every time turning on the projector.
  • Page 44 Setting This function provides the following alternatives in the cooling fans' operation after turning off the projector. (p18) L1 ..normal operation L2 ..slower and lower-sound than the normal operation (L1), but it takes longer to cool the projector down.

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function that protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red. TOP CONTROL When the temperature inside the projector reaches a certain level, the projector will be automatically shut down to protect the inside...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Air Filters

    Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filters Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, it reduces the effectiveness of cooling fans and may result in a buildup of internal heat and adversely affect the life of the projector.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Projection Lens

    Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Projection Lens Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non-abrasive cleaner for camera lens, or use lens cleaning paper or a commercially available air blower to clean the lens.

  • Page 48: Lamp Replacement

    ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No. of your projector PLC-SW36 ● Replacement Lamp Type No. POA-LMP78 (Service Parts No. 610 317 7038)

  • Page 49: Lamp Replacement Counter

    Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement Counter Be sure to reset the lamp replacement counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replacement counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Turn on the projector and press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in "Connecting to a Computer" and “Connecting to Video Equipment” on pages 15 and 16. –...
  • Page 51 Appendix Some displays are not seen – Check the Display item. (See page 38.) during the operation. PIN code dialog box appears at start-up. – PIN code lock is being set. Input a PIN code (1234 or numbers you have set).

  • Page 52: Menu Tree

    Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input / Video Input Input Computer Go to System S-Video Go to System Component Go to System RGB( Scart ) Quit Video Go to System ✽N/A not applicable - - - Sound Sound Volume 0 - 63 Mute On / Off Quit...
  • Page 53 Appendix Video Input Setting System Auto Setting Language English 1080i German 1035i French 720p Italian 575p Spanish 480p Portuguese 575i Dutch 480i Swedish Russian System Auto Chinese Korean SECAM Japanese NTSC Quit NTSC 4.43 Keystone Store / Reset PAL-M Blue back On / Off PAL-N Display...

  • Page 54: Indicators And Projector Condition

    Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition LAMP WARNING POWER REPLACE red/green yellow The projector is off. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being ✽...

  • Page 55: Compatible Computer Specifications

    Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the below mentioned V, H-Frequency and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION RESOLUTION (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY DISPLAY VGA 1...

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 10.63" x 3.07" x 7.48" (270mm x 78mm x 190mm) (not including Adjustable Feet) Net Weight 4.8lbs (2.2 kg) Feet Adjustment 0˚ to 7.0˚ Panel Resolution LCD Panel System 0.5"...

  • Page 57: Optional Parts

    Appendix Accessories Owner's Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries VGA Cable Lens Cover with String PIN Code Label ● The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are effective, a tiny fraction of the pixels (0.01% or less) may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels.

  • Page 58: Configurations Of Terminals

    Appendix Configurations of Terminals COMPUTER INPUT/S-VIDEO INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : Mini D-sub 15 pin Red (R/Cr) Input/Output ----- Green (G/Y) Input/Output Ground (Vert.sync.) Blue (B/Cb) Input/Output Ground / ----- ----- ----- Ground (Horiz.sync.) Horiz. sync. Input/Output (Composite H/V sync.) Ground (Red) Vert.

  • Page 59: Pin Code Number Memo

    Appendix PIN Code Number Memo Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely. If you forgot or lost the numbers and unable to operate the projector, contact the service station. PIN Code Lock No. Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Logo PIN Code Lock No.
  • Page 60 Printed in China Part No. 610 321 3668 (1AA6P1P4660B- KA6A) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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