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- Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-EF12N/12NL MODEL PLC-EF12E/12EL PLC-EF12B/12BL Owner's Manual...
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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. The Remote Control Unit, supplied to this projector, emits the laser beam as the Laser Pointer function from the Laser Light Window while pressing the LASER button. - Page 3 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.
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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 PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT MOVING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINAL OF THE PROJECTOR... -
Page 6: Features And Design
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. Compatibility This projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including;... -
Page 7: Preparation
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 8: Setting-Up The Projector
(Refer to pages 13 ~ 22 for connection.) 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
This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. 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 10: Picture Level And Tilt Adjustment
When carrying the projector, use a suitable 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,... -
Page 11: 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 12 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.
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Page 13: 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 16 and 18. - Page 14 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 15 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR USB 1 AUDIO 1...
- Page 16 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING AN IBM-COMPATIBLE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTION) USB 1 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 1 USB 2 CONTROL PORT 2 AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT R/C JACK SERIAL PORT ANALOG DIGITAL (MONO) (MONO) ANALOG RGB...
- Page 17 USB 1 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 1 ANALOG DIGITAL (MONO) USB 2 CONTROL PORT 2 AUDIO 2 (MONO) AUDIO OUT R/C JACK SERIAL PORT ANALOG RGB...
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Page 18: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer
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. (DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTION) -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Connecting The Video Equipment
If the audio input of the audio equipment is stereo, be sure to connect the right and left channels to the respective right and left jacks. If the audio input of the audio equipment is monaural, connect it to the left jack. CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR... - Page 22 (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. DVD Player Satellite...
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Page 23: 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 24 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.
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Page 25: 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 26 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 27 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. 60°...
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Page 28: Wireless/Wired 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 29 BEFORE OPERATION...
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Page 30: Operating On-Screen Menu
BEFORE OPERATION 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 on the REMOTE CONTROL. -
Page 31: Menu Bar
MENU BAR IN COMPUTER MODE AUTO IMAGE MENU MODE MENU Used to adjust Fine Used to select sync, Total dots, the Computer and Picture Position input mode. automatically. (Refer to P36) (Refer to P41) SYSTEM MENU IMAGE MENU Used to select a Used to adjust the computer computer image. -
Page 32: Basic Operation
(See "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" section on pages 13-22). 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: Adjusting The Image
See the page 43 for more detail. NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION The normal picture image level is factory preset on the projector and can be restored anytime by pressing the NORMAL button on the projector or on the remote control unit. The "Normal" display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. -
Page 34: Freeze Picture Function
P-TIMER function. AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Press the AUTO IMAGE button on the projector or on the remote control unit. The item(s) indicated "ON" in the AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT are adjusted automatically. If all the items in AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT are "OFF", AUTO IMAGE SETTING display appears. If you wish to operate the AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT, perform the steps 1 - 3 of "AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT"... -
Page 35: Sound Adjustment
SOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECT OPERATION Sound Volume Adjustment Press the VOLUME (+/–) button(s) on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit to adjust the volume. The Volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. (+) button to increase the volume, and (–) button decreasing. Sound Mute Setting Press the MUTE button on the Remote Control Unit to cut off the sound. -
Page 36: Computer Mode
SELECTING COMPUTER MODE DIRECT OPERATION Press the MODE button on the projector or the COMPUTER button on the remote control unit to select Computer 1, Computer 2 Input. The "Computer 1", or "Computer 2" display will appear on the screen for a few seconds. -
Page 37: Compatible Computer Specifications
COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION DISPLAY 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 220 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. (kHz) -
Page 38: 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 39 Adjust the picture as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display. 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.
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Page 40: Picture Image Adjustment
COMPUTER MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button. Another dialog box PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. -
Page 41: Normal Function
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). The “Normal” display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. -
Page 42: Picture Position Adjustment
COMPUTER MODE PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT The position of the image can be adjusted vertically and horizontally through PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select POSITION and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button. The PICTURE POSITION dialog box will appear. -
Page 43: Picture Screen Adjustment
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 (REAR CLICK) button. -
Page 44: Video Mode
SELECTING VIDEO MODE DIRECT OPERATION Press the MODE button on the projector or the VIDEO button on the remote control unit to select Video 1, Video 2 Input. The "Video 1", or "Video 2" display will appear on the screen for a few seconds. -
Page 45: Selecting Color System
PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N If the projector cannot reproduce the proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N. -
Page 46: Picture Image Adjustment
VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button. Another dialog box PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. -
Page 47: Normal Function
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 (REAR CLICK) button. -
Page 48: Setting
"Off" or press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to adjust the value. 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 49: Setting Language
This Projector is equipped with USB port for interactive operation between the projector and the computer. Set the mode following steps below. Wireless Mouse mode Select " " when controlling the computer with the Remote Control of this projector. Projector mode Select "... -
Page 50: 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 51: Maintenance
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 below. -
Page 52: 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 53: Cleaning The Projection 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 54 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.
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Page 55: 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 56 Printed in Japan Part No. 610 289 9474 (1AA6P1P2638-- P6VAC) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd...