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PLC-881 5E
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OWNER'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-881 5E MODEL OWNER’S INSTRUCTION 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 receive maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new procedures, so that you will projector.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer se&icing to All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for a.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE INTRODUCTION MODE SELECT COMPATIBILITY SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT IMAGE RESOLUTION SOUND MUTE FUNCTION PORTABILITY ZOOM ADJUSTMENT UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR FOCUS ADJUSTMENT NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION TRADEMARKS POWER REQUIREMENT FREEZE PICTURE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FINE SYNC ADJUSTMENT SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR MENU OPERATION 25-39 MODE SELECT...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The projector is a multimedia projector designed for portability, durability, and ease of use. The projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colours, and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. T h e p r o j e c t o r c o m p a t i b l e w i t h m a n y...

  • Page 6: Power Requirement

    POWER REQUIREMENTS Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 200-240 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. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.

  • Page 7: Description

    DESCRIPTION INFRARED PROJECTION LENS REMOVABLE LENS COVER EXHAUST VENT CAUTION HOT Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. Observe the following when handling your projector or choosing a location to install it. Keep heat-sensitive objects away from the - exhaust port.

  • Page 8: Setting-Up The Projector

    SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. This projector can be focused from 1 .lm - 14.3m. Use the illustration below as an example when positioning the projector to the screen. Maximum Zoom, Minimum Ideally the projector should be placed in a room with limited light.

  • Page 9: Leveling And Elevating Adjustments

    Do not drop or give a shock to the projector, otherwise damage or mulfunction may result. 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 10: Connecting The Projector

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER INPUT HDB15-PIN (VGA) TERMINALS (1 and 2) Personal computers can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector. . Connect the computer to these terminals using the VGA cable and VGA/MAC adapter (provided). CONNECTING TO THE MONITOR OUTPUT HDB15-PIN (VGA) TERMINAL This terminal contain the information that is viewed on the screen.

  • Page 11: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Computer

    Connecting an IBM-compatible desktop computer COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) SERIAL PORT AUDIO INPUT PORT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT (PROVIDED) CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE COMPUTER FOR SERIAL PORT AUDIO INPUT (PROVIDED) 1 or2 AUDIO CABLE...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Macintosh Desktop Computer

    Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT (PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE CONTROL PORT (NOT PROVIDED) OUTPUT 1 or 2 COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT 1 Set the slide switches as shown in the table below depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on the projector and computer.

  • Page 13: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer

    Connecting an IBM-compatible laptop computer COMPUTER COMPUTER VGA CABLE OUTPUT (PROVIDED) AUDIO SERIAL PORT PORT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT MOUSE CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT (PROVIDED) CONTROL PORT_ OUTPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR SERIAL PORT AUDIO INPUT (PROVIDED) 1 or2 AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Macintosh Powerbook Computer

    Connecting a Macintosh PowerBook computer COMPUTER The Macintosh PowerBook requires the use of the TO POWERBOOK VI DE0 ADAPTER VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) AUDIO - OUTPUT PORT INPUT MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT (PROVIDED) CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 AUDIO CABLE COMPUTER (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2...

  • Page 15: Operation Of Controls

    OPERATION OF CONTROLS TOP OF THE PROJECTOR ....... . .‘z....+.:.:.:.:.:.~ ..................TOP CONTROL WARNING READY LAMP ON-OFF ‘INE SYNC VOLUME...
  • Page 16 LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR Light is orange when projection lamp is nearing end of service life. 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.

  • Page 17: Rear Of The Projector

    CONTROL PORT-1 CONNECTOR COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL Used to connect a mouse cable to the projector. Used to connect a computer to the projector. COMPUTER INPUT-2 TERMINAL COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT JACK 2 Used to connect a computer to the projector. mini stereo type Used to connect a computer audio input to the MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL Used to connect a monitor to the projector.

  • Page 18: Operation Of Remote Control

    OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL 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. Wireless mouse is usable when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 19 LAMP POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projection lamp on or off. BUlTON ZOOM Used to select power zoom lens adjust. FINE SYNC BUTTONS Used to adjust fine sync. VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume. FOCUS BUTTON Used to select focus adjust. MENU BUTTON This button will activate the MENU operation.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Battery Installation

    compartment lid. Note: For correct polarity (+ and - terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment. USING Tt& REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) whenever pressing the buttons.

  • Page 21: Control The Projector

    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. LAMP POWER ON-OFF BUTTON MODE BU-ITON MODE BUT-I-ON...

  • Page 22: Menu Operation

    TOP CONTROL MENU or SYSTEM BUTTON MENU or SYSTEM BUTTON COMPUTER SYSTEM POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BUl-FON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUT-TONS SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON SELECT BUTTON POINT UP/DOWN BUTTONS POINT (UP/DOWN) BU-lTON SELECT BUT-TON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BU-ITON MENU BUlTON MENU BUlTON PICTURE lMAGE POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUT-TONS POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BUTTON...

  • Page 23: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR TURN ON THE PROJECTOR Connect the projector to a computer using the appropriate terminals on the rear of the projector (See “CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR” section on pages 1 O-l 4). Connect the projector’s AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAINS ON/OFF switch (located on the rear of the projector) to the ON position.

  • Page 24: Direct Operation

    MODE SELECT Press the MODE button (located on remote control unit or on the projector) to select Computer 1 or Computer 2 Input. The “Computer 1” or “Computer 2” display will appear on the screen for a few seconds. SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Press the VOLUME buttons (located on remote control unit or on the projector) to adjust the volume.

  • Page 25: Menu Operation

    In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector’s settings. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. TOP CONTROL OF REMOTE CONTROL THE PROJECTOR UNIT POINT UP (REAR CLICK) BUTTON POINT DOWN MENU...

  • Page 26: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume and sound mute used in the MENU. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUlTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.

  • Page 27: Computer System Select

    COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT This projector is adjustable to different types of computer display signals based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (See “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS” on the next page). If you set MODE SELECT to “COMPUTER”, the projector will automatically process the incoming signal and project the proper image without any special setting. Although this will work in most cases, you may be required to manually set the projector for some computer signals.

  • Page 28: Compatible Computer Specification

    COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 1024 XGA8 1024 Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 29: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Although picture adjustments have been preset at the factory to our standards, you may want to change the setting. 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 30: Picture Position Adjustment

    PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the MENU BlJlTON 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 31: Pc Adjustment

    PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ a special signal format which is different from the standard one and may not be detected by this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image. Instead the image is often For those non-standard formats, this projector is provided with PC ADJUST, enabling you to precisely adjust several parameters to match with the input signal format.
  • Page 32 6. Another dialog box “PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 1” will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8.
  • Page 33 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 34 MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 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” will appear. 3.

  • Page 35: Auto Image Function

    AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION The Auto image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync., Total dots and Screen position for most computers. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select AUTO IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box AUTO IMAGE SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3.

  • Page 36: Picture Screen Adjustment

    PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to project the image size. Input image than XGA Less 024 x 768) image 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SCREEN and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.

  • Page 37: Other Function Se-I-I-Ing

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING This projector has other function settings; Auto retract, Blue back, Display, Ceiling, Rear and Lamp age. AUTO RETRACT When this function is in the “On” position, the projector retracts the lens when the projector is turned off using the LAMP POWER ON/OFF button.
  • Page 38 AUTO RETRACT, BLUE BACK, DISPLAY, CEILING AND REAR 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3.

  • Page 39: Lamp Age

    LAMP AGE NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp replacement. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear.

  • Page 40: Air Filter Care And Cleaning

    AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING The removable air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the projection lens and projection mirror. Should the air filter become cloaaed with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fan’s effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and reduceThe life of the projector.

  • Page 41: Lamp Replacement

    LAMP REPLACEMENT If the lamp fails to come on and the lamp monitor on the projector light is orange, you must replace the bulb. For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. Allow the projector to cool for at least minutes before you open the lamp cover.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Lens

    CLEANING THE LENS Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens. 3. If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cover. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service station for assistance, follow these steps, in this order, to make sure everything is properly connected.
  • Page 43 Check AUTO RETRACT function. (See “OTHER FUNCTION SETTING” section on pages 37 - 38). Check Ceiling/Rear feature. (See “OTHER FUNCTION SETTING” section on pages 37 - 38). Check Ceiling feature. (See “OTHER FUNCTION SETTING” section on pages 37 - 38). Check Display feature.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    INT. SP. Stereo (R and L), 2 watt RMS (T.H.D. 10%) Up to 6” 200 _ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 35°C Storage 10°C - 60°C Control Bstttery (2) AA UM3 or RM06 Type Printed in Japan Part No. 610 272 7616 (lAAGPlP1479-- PGKAZ) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd...

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