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Sanyo PLC-SW15 Owner's Manual

Sanyo PLC-SW15 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-SW15 MODEL Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector, and can also be dangerous. Do not put any flammable object or spray can near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes. If the projector is not to be used for an extended time, unplug the projector from the power outlet.

  • Page 3: 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 4: Federal Communication Commission Notice

    AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT 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 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTABLE FEET MOVING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT...

  • Page 6: Features And Design

    This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. The 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 extremely compact in size and weight.

  • Page 7: Preparation

    PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR FRONT OF THE CABINET PROJECTION LENS ZOOM RING FOCUS RING SPEAKER (Monaural) LENS COVER INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER BACK OF THE CABINET TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS BOTTOM OF THE CABINET LAMP COVER AIR INTAKE VENTS...

  • Page 8: Setting-Up The Projector

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

  • Page 9: Positioning The Projector

    Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating the ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted to 7.6 degrees. Lift the front of the projector and pull the FEET LOCK LATCHES on both sides of the projector. Release the FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock the ADJUSTABLE FEET and rotate the ADJUSTABLE FEET to fine tune the position and the tilt.

  • Page 10: Moving The Projector

    When moving the projector, replace the lens cover and retract the feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet. When this projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into the case (carrying bag) supplied with this projector.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Projector

    (Refer to P12, 13.) COMPUTER INPUT TERMINAL Terminal : HDB15-PIN Connect the display output terminal of the computer to COMPUTER INPUT terminal of this projector with the VGA Cable (supplied). When connecting the Macintosh computer, the MAC Adapter (not supplied) is required.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Video Equipment

    S-VIDEO jack are connected, the Y- Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks has priority over the S-VIDEO jack. Audio Cable External Audio Equipment Audio Speaker (stereo) ( = Cables are not supplied with this projector.) Video Disc Player Composite Component Video Output Video Output...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Computer

    Audio Speaker Audio Amplifier (stereo) CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR ( = Cables are not supplied with this projector.) NOTE : When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.

  • Page 14: Before Operation

    Unit, turn this switch to “ON.” And turn it to “ALL OFF” when it is not used. Point the remote control toward the projector (the Remote Receiver) whenever pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the projector.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Batteries Installation

    KEYSTONE BUTTON Used to correct the KEYSTONE keystone distortion. (P20, 28, 30) MUTE MUTE BUTTON MENU Used to mute sound.(P21) NO SHOW BUTTON Used to turn the picture NO SHOW into black image. (P21) AUTO IMAGE AUTO IMAGE BUTTON Use to operate AUTO IMAGE function.

  • Page 16: Top Controls And Indicators

    TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS MENU BUTTON Used to open or close the MENU operation. (P17, 18) POWER ON–OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. (P19) ON – OFF NORMAL NORMAL BUTTON Used to reset to normal picture adjustment preset by factory.

  • Page 17: Operating On-Screen Menu

    OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through the ON- SCREEN MENU. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment in the ON-SCREEN MENU. 1 MOVING THE POINTER Move the pointer (see the NOTE below) by pressing POINT button(s) on the TOP CONTROL or the REMOTE CONTROL.

  • Page 18: Menu Bar

    BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR IN COMPUTER MODE MODE MENU AUTO IMAGE MENU Used to select Used to adjust Fine the Computer sync, Total dots, input mode. and Picture Position (Refer to P22) automatically. (Refer to P27) SYSTEM MENU Used to select a computer system.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator continues to flash, follow procedures below: 1. Press the power ON-OFF button to turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. 2. Check the air filters for dust accumulation.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Image

    BASIC OPERATION ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Turn the ZOOM RING to adjust the projected picture size. Turn the ring to “WIDE” direction to make the image larger, and turn to “TELE” direction to make the image smaller. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Turn the FOCUS RING to adjust the projected picture focus. If the picture has keystone distortion, correct image with KEYSTONE adjustment.

  • Page 21: No Show Function

    Press the NO SHOW button on the Remote Control Unit to black out the image. This function is cancelled when the NO SHOW button is pressed again or any other function button is pressed. PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION Press the FREEZE button on the Remote Control Unit to freeze the picture on-screen. This function is cancelled when the FREEZE button is pressed again or any other function button is pressed.

  • Page 22: Computer Mode

    (Setting of the Computer System may be required when connecting some computers.) Note : The projector may display one of the following messages. The projector cannot discriminate or detect the input Go to PC adj.

  • Page 23: Compatible Computer Specifications

    COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION (kHz) DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47 VGA 2 720 x 400 31.47...

  • Page 24: Pc Adjustment

    However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be tuned by the Multi-Scan system of this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image and the image may be recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
  • Page 25 Display area Adjustment of the area displayed with this projector. Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box, or adjust the number at the column of “H” or “V” to match the resolution of the image.

  • Page 26: Picture Image Adjustment

    Stores the adjusted data in the memory. Quit Closes the PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu. The normal picture level is preset on this projector at the factory and can be restored anytime you press the NORMAL button (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit).

  • Page 27: Auto Image Function

    The Auto Image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, and Picture Position for most computers. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select AUTO IMAGE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box AUTO IMAGE Menu will appear.

  • Page 28: Picture Screen Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SCREEN and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 29: Video Mode

    Video / S-Video / Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr When the VIDEO INPUT JACK(s) and the S-VIDEO INPUT JACK are connected at the same time, or if the projector cannot chose the proper video source, it is necessary to select a specific video source among Video, S-Video and Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr.

  • Page 30: Selecting Color System

    480i, 575i, 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i and 1080i. PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SCREEN and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 31: Picture Image Adjustment

    Stores the data in the memory. Quit Closes the PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu. The normal picture level is preset on this projector at the factory and can be restored anytime you press the NORMAL button (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit).

  • Page 32: Setting

    The mute can be also set by pressing the MUTE button on the remote control unit. (Refer to page 21) Blue back When this function is “On,” this projector will produce a blue image instead of the video noise on the screen when the input source is unplugged or turned off.

  • Page 33: Setting Language

    Power management This function turns the Projection Lamp off when the projector detects signal interruption and the projector is not used for a certain period in order to reduce power consumption and maintain the Lamp- life. (This projector is shipped with this function ON.)

  • Page 34: Appendix

    OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE The Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. The POINT buttons and the two CLICK buttons are used for the wireless mouse operation.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    The Indicator stops flashing when the temperature of the projector returns to normal. When the TEMPERATURE WARNING Indicator continues to flash, check the items listed below. The Ventilation slots of the projector may be blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that the ventilation slots are not obstructed.

  • Page 36: Lamp Replacement

    CAUTION For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot. Do not drop the lamp assembly or touch the glass bulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    4. If the projector still does not produce an image, re-start the computer. 5. If the image sill does not appear, unplug the projector from the computer and check the computer monitor's display. The problem may be with your graphics controller rather than with the projector. (When you reconnect the projector, remember to turn the computer and monitor off before you power up the projector.
  • Page 38 High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If the problem still persists after following all operating instructions, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Give the model number and explain the difficulty. We will advise you how to obtain service.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signals Scanning Frequency Projection Image size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp...
  • Page 40 Printed in Japan Part No. 610 292 2561 (1AA6P1P2738-- MK6AA) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd...

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