Sanyo PLC-XF10N MOD Owner's Manual
Sanyo PLC-XF10N MOD Owner's Manual

Sanyo PLC-XF10N MOD Owner's Manual

Sanyo owner's manual multimedia projector plc-xf10n mod, plc-xf10nl
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PLC-XF10N
PLC-XF10NL ( Without Lens )
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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-XF10N PLC-XF10NL ( Without Lens ) Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2: To The Owner

    As the owner of a new Multi-media Projector, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that you spend a little time reading this manual to familiarize yourself with the operating procedures, so that you will receive maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new projector.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    IMAGE RESOLUTION AUTOMATIC MULTISCANNING SYSTEM SCREEN MODE MULTILANGUAGE UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR TRADEMARKS INSTALLATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR MOVING THE PROJECTOR POWER REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINAL OF THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 5: Features And Design

    MENU DISPLAY is displayed with; English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR The projector comes with the parts listed below. Check to find all the parts are included. If any parts are missing, contact an authorized dealer or service station.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Keep heat-sensitive objects away from the exhaust port. If you set the projector on top of a metallic surface, the surface will become hot because of the hot air exhaust. Be careful when handling.
  • Page 7: Setting-Up The Projector

    POSITIONING: This projector can be focused from 4.9' (1.5 m) ~ 80.7' (24.6 m). Refer to the figure below as an example when positioning the projector to the screen. THIS PROJECTOR SHOULD BE SET IN THE WAY INDICATED. NEVER HANG THE PROJECTOR, OR FALL DOWN ON ITS SIDE.
  • Page 8: Moving The Projector

    When carrying the projector, use a Sanyo recommended Carrying Case. Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector through a courier or transport service, use a Sanyo recommended Case.
  • Page 9: Power Requirements

    Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. The projector 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 10: Connecting The Projector

    (MONO) AUDIO OUT ANALOG RGB CONTROL PORT-1 CONNECTOR Used to connect a mouse cable to the projector. CONTROL PORT-2 CONNECTOR Used to connect a mouse cable to the projector. USB PORT-1 CONNECTOR Used to connect a computer to the projector.
  • Page 11 VIDEO INPUT JACKS-1 (BNC TYPE x 3) Used to connect a video source to the projector. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK-1 Used to connect a S-VHS video source to the projector. AUDIO INPUT JACKS-1 (R and L) Used to connect an audio source to the projector.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Computer

    Digital output signal from the computer can be connected to the DIGITAL terminal (MDR 20-pin). When using this input, Graphic Accelerator Board designed for this projector should be installed into your computer and set-up the computer configuration following instruction included in the Graphic Accelerator Board package. Refer to DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTION on page 15 and 17.
  • Page 13 When video source ("Video 1" or "Video 2") is selected, this terminal outputs Computer 1 input information. An external monitor can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector. Connect the monitor to this terminal using the VGA cable (not provided).
  • Page 14: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Computer

    AUDIO INPUT Amp. 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. COMPUTER OUTPUT...
  • Page 15 SPEAKER Amp. 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. Before using with digital connection, install (Plug in) Graphic Accelerator Board into PCI bus slot of the computer and set up the computer following instructions in the Graphic Accelerator Board package.
  • Page 16: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer

    AUDIO INPUT Amp. 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. COMPUTER OUTPUT...
  • Page 17 INPUT Amp. 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. Before using with digital connection, install (Plug in) Graphic...
  • Page 18: Connecting A Macintosh Desktop Computer

    21" MODE (1152 x 870) 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 19: Connecting A Macintosh Powerbook Computer

    21" MODE (1152 x 870) 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 20: Connecting The Video Equipment

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO INPUT JACKS (1 and 2) BNC TYPE x 3 Connect to the video outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Projector

    (BNC) (BNC) (BNC) MONITOR 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 on before the peripheral equipment is switched on. Satellite TV Tuner...
  • Page 22: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS TOP CONTROLS FRONT INDICATORS TOP CONTROLS READY WARNING TEMP. LAMP REPLACE VOLUME ZOOM FOCUS LENS SHIFT ON-OFF MODE MENU AUTO IMAGE NORMAL LAMP SELECT...
  • Page 23 TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. READY INDICATOR Light is green when projector lamp is ready to be turned on. LAMP POWER INDICATOR Light is dim when the projector is on. Light is brightened when the projector is in stand-by mode.
  • Page 24: Operation Of The Remote Control

    OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for a PC. One pointing pad and two click buttons are used for wireless mouse operation.
  • Page 25 MENU BUTTON This button will activate the MENU operation. Use this button, the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button and the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button to make adjustments to the projector's setting in MENU operation. NORMAL BUTTON Use to reset to normal picture adjustment preset by factory.
  • Page 26 Using the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) whenever pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4' (5m) and 60° front and rear of the projector. To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : Use (2) AA type alkaline batteries.
  • Page 27: Wireless Remote Control Unit

    (Computer 1 or Computer 2 Input) VIDEO SELECT BUTTON Used to select video mode. (Video 1 or Video 2 Input) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off. VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume. ZOOM BUTTONS Used to operate power zoom lens.
  • Page 28 Using the Remote Control Unit (wired) Connect a remote control cable to R/C jacks located on the wireless/wired remote control unit and the side of the projector. To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : Use (2) AA type alkaline batteries.
  • Page 29: Control The Projector

    The projector has two types of operation: DIRECT OPERATION and MENU OPERATION. DIRECT OPERATION allows you to operate the projector by using one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings. Follow the instruction for each control.
  • Page 30: Menu Operation

    Y, Cb, Cr PICTURE IMAGE COLOR TINT WHITE BALANCE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS PICTURE SCREEN WIDE REGULAR TOP CONTROL OF WIRELESS/WIRED THE PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT TOP CONTROL OF WIRELESS/WIRED THE PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL MENU MENU...
  • Page 31: Before Operation

    1. The MENU, once activated, will not disappear unless you choose MENU QUIT. If you switch to DIRECT operation by pressing a DIRECT operation button while in MENU mode, the menus will disappear and the MENU operation will end. 2. You can use the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT or the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR to operate the MENU operation.
  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    (See "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" section on pages 10-21). Connect the projector's AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the side of the projector) to the ON position. The LAMP POWER indicator will light RED, the READY indicator will light GREEN.
  • Page 33: Direct Operation

    SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Press the VOLUME buttons on the projector or on the remote control unit to adjust the volume. The volume display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. Pressing volume (+) will increase volume and increase the number on the screen.
  • Page 34: Digital Zoom Function

    P-TIMER function. AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION Press the AUTO IMAGE button on the projector or on the remote control unit. The item(s) indicated "ON" in the AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are adjusted automatically. If all the items in AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are "OFF", AUTO IMAGE SETTING display appears. If you wish to operate the AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION, perform the steps 3 - 9 of "AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION"...
  • Page 35: Menu Operation

    In MENU OPERATION mode, you can adjust the projector. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR POINT UP MENU BUTTON MENU BUTTON NORMAL POINT LEFT POINT DOWN BUTTON...
  • Page 36: Sound Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume, treble, bass levels and Built-in SP., Sound Mute ON/OFF switch in the MENU display. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 37: Video Mode

    (PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43) automatically. However, if the video signal is not strong enough to detect the video format, the projector may not reproduce the proper video image. In case this happens, this projector allows you to choose a specific broadcast signal format.
  • Page 38: Picture Image Adjustment

    VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 39: Picture Screen Adjustment

    WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio), but also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 image. This feature enable you to enjoy watching pictures like cinema images. You can switch either to WIDE or to REGULAR screen mode.
  • Page 40: Computer Mode

    Although this will work in most cases, you may be required to manually set the projector for some computer signals. If the computer image is not reproduced properly, try the following procedure and switch to the computer display mode that you want to use.
  • Page 41: Compatible Computer Specifications

    1024 x 768 46.90 XGA13 Specifications are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the above mentioned V, H-Frequency and less than 200 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN...
  • Page 42: Auto Image Function

    9. To quit the MENU, point to Quit and then press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. 10.This setting is temporarily effective until you turn off the projector or change the input signal. NOTE: The fine sync., total dots and screen position of some computers may not be fully adjusted with the "Auto Image Function."...
  • Page 43: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 44: Picture Position Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3.
  • Page 45: Pc Adjustment

    This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers adopt a special signal format which is different from the standard one and the projector cannot detect it. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image. And a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non- centered picture or a skewed picture may be projected instead.
  • Page 46 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8. The function of the parameters and their values are summarized in the table as below.
  • Page 47 17. Another dialog box "PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2" will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 18. Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN BUTTON(s). 19.
  • Page 48 COMPUTER MODE MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box "Where to reserve"...
  • Page 49: Picture Screen Adjustment

    True by pressing POINT UP/DOWN BUTTON(s) and then press SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. The image size is turned to the true size. This projector cannot display in the resolution more than 1280 x 1024. If your computer's screen resolution is higher than 1280 x 1024, reset the resolution to the lower.
  • Page 50: Other Function Setting

    USB, Remote control and Lamp age. BLUE BACK (On or Off) When this function is in the "On" position, the projector will project a blue image without video noise on the screen when the video source is unplugged or turned off.
  • Page 51: Remote Control (Mode 1 Or Mode 2)

    REMOTE CONTROL CODE CHANGE (Mode 1 or Mode 2) This projector can be operated with two different code, one is factory-set normal code (MODE 1) and the other one is extended code (MODE 2). This is used to prevent the remote control operation mixture (jam) when two projector and several remote control video equipments are system-up and used together.
  • Page 52: Lamp Age

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING LAMP AGE The Lamp age function is designed to reset the lamp replacement monitor timer. When replacing the lamp, reset the lamp replacement monitor timer by using this function. NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1.
  • Page 53: Appendix

    Possible causes for the temperature warning may be : 1. Ventilation slots of the projector are blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that ventilation slots are not obstructed. 2. Air filter is clogged with dust particles. Remove dust from the air filter by following instructions in the Air Filter Care and Cleaning section above.
  • Page 54: Lamp Replacement

    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.
  • Page 55: Cleaning The Lens

    4. If the projector still does not display an image, re-start the computer. 5. If the image still does not display, 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 56 Make sure nothing is blocking between the remote control sensor and remote control unit. Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control unit. {Maximum operate range 16.4 ' (5 m)}. Check the transmitted signal mode from the remote control unit.
  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Projection Image Size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Motorized Lens Shift Throw Distance Projection Lamp AV Input Jacks...
  • Page 58 In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Factory Service Center at the user's expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below.

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