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Sanyo PLC-XU70 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-XU73 MODEL PLC-XU70 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. ◆ Compact Design This projector is designed compact in size and weight.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features and Design ....2 Table of Contents ..... .3 To the Owner .

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    This symbol mark and recycle system are applied only to EU countries and not applied to the countries in the other area of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 6: Air Circulation

    Safety Instructions Air Circulation Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. When using or installing the projector, the following precautions should be taken.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Model Numbers : PLC-XU73, PLC-XU70 Trade Name : Sanyo...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front q w e r Back Bottom q Infrared Remote Receiver w Zoom Ring e Projection Lens r Focus Ring t Lens Cover (See page 50 for attaching.) y Top Controls and Indicators u Speaker i Air Intake Vent o Power Cord Connector !0 Terminals and Connectors !1 Lamp Cover...

  • Page 9: Rear Terminal

    Rear Terminal ✽ SERVICE PORT RESET q USB (Series B) In order to operate the computer with the remote control during a presentation, connect the USB port of the computer to the projector with a USB cable.(p15) w SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service the projector.

  • Page 10: Top Control

    Part Names and Functions Top Control SELECT button – Execute the selected item. (p20) – Expand or compress the image in Digital zoom mode. (p33) POWER ON–OFF button Turn the projector on or off. (p18, 19) MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p20) POWER indicator Emit a red light until the projector gets ready to be turned on.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control q POWER ON-OFF button Turn the projector on or off. (p18, 19) w VIDEO button Select VIDEO input source. (p23, 34) e COMPUTER button Select COMPUTER input source. (p23, 25, 35) r MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p20) t Point ( VOLUME + / –...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Open the battery compartment lid. To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: ● Use (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries. ● Always replace batteries in sets. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery. ●...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Positioning the Projector For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set horizontally to the flat screen. ✔ Note: • The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image. •...

  • 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. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work 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.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection • VGA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin) (Only one cable is supplied.) •USB Cable ✽ • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) ✽ (✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) Audio Output USB port USB cable ✽...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Audio Cable (Mini Plug: stereo) ✽ (✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) SERVICE PORT COMPUTER IN 1 RESET / COMPONENT IN ✔...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Component Video Equipment

    Connecting to Component Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Audio Cables (Mini Plug :stereo) ✽ • Scart-VGA Cable ✽ • Component Cable ✽ • Component-VGA Cable ✽ (✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) Audio Output RGB Scart 21- pin Output Audio cable ✽...

  • Page 18: 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 will be red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control, and a message "Power off?" will appear on the screen. Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. The POWER indicator will start to blink red, and the cooling fans will keep operating.

  • 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. Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedures. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust and press the Point item to adjust.

  • Page 21: Menu Bar

    Menu Bar For detailed functions, see Menu Tree on p56, 57. For computer source Guide Window PC System Menu Show the selected Used to select Menu of the On- computer Screen Menu. system. (p26) Input Menu Used to select input source either Computer or Video.

  • Page 22: Zoom And Focus Adjustment

    Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Ring to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Keystone Correction If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with Keystone adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the top control or on the remote control.

  • Page 23: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Direct Operation Volume Press the VOLUME+/– buttons on the top control or on the remote control to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box will appear on the screen for a few seconds. Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cut off the sound.
  • Page 24 Basic Operation AUTO PC button Press the AUTO PC button on the remote control to operate the Auto PC function. For more detail, see 27. D.ZOOM buttons Press the D.ZOOM buttons on the remote control to zoom in and zoom out the images. For more detail, see 33.

  • Page 25: Computer Input

    Computer Input Input Source Selection Direct Operation Choose either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below.

  • Page 26: Computer System Selection

    Computer Input Computer System Selection This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA or UXGA 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 setting.

  • Page 27: Auto Pc Adjustment

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

  • Page 28: 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 memorize those parameters manually adjusted. It allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer.
  • Page 29 Display area H Adjust the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point buttons to decrease/increase the value. Display area V Adjust the vertical area displayed by this projector. Press the Point buttons to decrease/increase the value. Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 30: Image Level Selection

    Computer Input Image Level Selection 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. Dynamic Picture level suitable for viewing picture in a bright room. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector.

  • Page 31: Image Level Adjustment

    Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 32: Screen Size Adjustment

    Computer Input Store To store the adjusted data, select Store and press the SELECT button. Select a level from Image 1 to 4 with the Point ed buttons and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box will appear and then select [Yes]. Stored data can be called up by selecting "Image"...
  • Page 33 For zooming in and out the images Digital zoom + When the Digital zoom + is selected, the On-Screen Menu will disappear and the message “D. zoom +” will be displayed. Press the SELECT button to expand the image 7 8 buttons to pan the size.

  • Page 34: Video Input

    Video Input Input Source Selection (Video, S-Video) Direct Operation Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the VIDEO button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.

  • Page 35: Input Source Selection (Component, Rgb Scart 21-Pin)

    Input Source Selection (Component, RGB Scart 21-pin) Direct Operation Choose Computer 1 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below. Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.

  • Page 36: Video System Selection

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

  • Page 37: Image Level Selection

    Image Level Selection Direct Operation 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 Picture level suitable for viewing picture in a bright room. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector.

  • Page 38: Image Level Adjustment

    Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point framed pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 39 Sharpness Press the Point 7 button to soften the image and the Point 8 button to sharpen the image. (From 0 to 15.) Gamma Press the Point buttons to obtain better balance of contrast. (From 0 to 15.) Noise reduction Noise interference on the screen can be reduced.

  • Page 40: 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. Press the Point framed pointer to the Screen Menu icon. Press the Point buttons and move the red framed pointer to the function that you want to select and...

  • Page 41: Setting

    Setting Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described as follows; Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point framed pointer to the Setting Menu icon. Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the item that you want to set and then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 42 Setting Logo (Logo and Logo PIN code lock settings) This function allows you to customize the screen logo with Logo select, Capture, and Logo PIN code lock functions. ✔ Note: When On is selected in Logo PIN code lock function, Logo select and Capture functions cannot be selected.
  • Page 43 Logo PIN code lock This function prevents an unauthorized person from changing the screen logo. Off...the screen logo can be changed freely from the Logo select menu. (p42) On ...the screen logo cannot be changed without the Logo PIN code. If you want to change the Logo PIN code lock setting, enter a Logo PIN code along the following steps.
  • Page 44 Setting Ceiling When this function is “On,” the picture will be top/bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling mounting the projector. Rear When this function is “On,” the picture will be left/right reversed.
  • Page 45 On start When this function is “On”, the projector will be 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 Projector” on page 19). If the projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, the On start function does not operate properly.
  • Page 46 Setting Security (Key lock and PIN code lock settings) This function allows you to use Key lock and PIN code lock function to set the security for the projector operation. Key lock This function locks operation of the top control or the remote control.
  • Page 47 Enter a PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point fix the number with the SELECT button. The number will change to "✳". If you fixed an incorrect number, move the pointer to "Set" or "Clear" once by pressing the Point button, then return to "PIN code".
  • Page 48 Setting This function provides the following alternatives in the cooling fans' operation after turning off the projector. (p19) L1 ..normal operation L2 ..slower and lower-sound than the normal operation (L1), but it takes longer to cool the projector down.

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which 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.

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Air Filters

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

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Projection Lens

    Cleaning the Projection Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens. Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. 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 commercially available air blower to clean the lens.

  • Page 52: Lamp Replacement

    The glass can shatter and may cause injury. Lamp Cover Lamp Screw Do not open the little compartment. This is used to service the projector. : PLC-XU73/ PLC-XU70 : POA-LMP90 (for PLC-XU73) (Service Parts No. 610 323 0726) POA-LMP93 (for PLC-XU70) (Service Parts No.

  • Page 53: Lamp Replacement Counter

    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 the projector on, press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Setting Menu icon.

  • Page 54: 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 on page15-17. –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.
  • Page 55 Some displays are not seen during the operation. PIN code dialog box appears at start-up. Computer 2 cannot be selected. The Terminal function cannot be selected. –The Terminal function cannot be selected after Computer 2 is The Remote Control does not work. Cooling fans are still running after the AC plug is disconnected.

  • Page 56: Menu Tree

    Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input / Video Input Input Computer 1 Computer 2 Video Sound Sound Computer Input System ✽Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. PC Adjust Auto PC Adj. Fine sync. Total dots Horizontal Vertical Current mode...
  • Page 57 Video Input System Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i System Auto SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Image Select Dynamic Standard Cinema Blackboard(Green) Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color temp. Green Blue Sharpness...

  • Page 58: Indicators And Projector Condition

    Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector condition. Indicators WARNING POWER REPLACE red/green yellow • • • green. • • • blinks green. ✽ When the life of the projection lamp draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly.

  • Page 59: Compatible Computer Specifications

    Compatible Computer Specifications PLC-XU73/PLC-XU70 (XGA) can basically accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION DISPLAY VGA 1...

  • Page 60: Technical Specifications

    F 1.65 ~ 1.81 lens with f 22.5 mm ~ 27 mm with manual zoom and focus 4.6’ - 43.3’ (1.4m - 13.2m) 200W (for PLC-XU73) / 180W (for PLC-XU70) RCA Type x 1 Mini DIN 4 pin x 1...

  • Page 61: Optional Parts

    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 62: Configurations Of Terminals

    Appendix Configurations of Terminals COMPUTER INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : Analog RGB (Mini D-sub 15 pin) SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN 8 7 6 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Red (R/Cr) Input / Output Green (G/Y) Input / Output Blue (B/Cb) Input / Output ----- Ground (Horiz.sync.)

  • Page 63: Pin Code Number Memo

    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 number and unable to operate the projector, contact the service station. PIN Code Lock No. Logo PIN Code Lock No.
  • Page 64 Printed in Japan Part No. 610 322 9430 (1AA6P1P4915-- MS5A) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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