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Multimedia Projector
PLC-SU20N
MODEL
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-SU20N MODEL Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    As the owner of a new Multimedia Projector, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that your 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

    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: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: 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...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR FRONT OF THE CABINET PROJECTION LENS LENS COVER INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER BACK OF THE CABINET EXHAUST VENT HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. When using or installing the projector, following attention should be taken.

  • Page 7: Setting-Up The Projector

    SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface. The projector can be focused from 4.6’(1.4m) ~ 35.4’(10.8m). Refer to the figure below to adjust the screen size. 4.6’ (1.4m) 40” 30”...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    AC Power Cord, the appliance is in Stand-by Mode and consumes some electric power. This projector is equipped with the cooling fans for protection from overheating. Pay attention to the following to ensure the ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction.

  • Page 9: Moving The Projector

    When transporting the projector, use a carrying case recommended by Sanyo. 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 ser- vice, use a case recommended by Sanyo.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Projector

    COMPUTER INPUT / MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL Terminal : HDB15-PIN Connect the display output terminal of the computer to COMPUTER INPUT terminal of thus projector with the VGA Cable (supplied). And connect to the monitor to MONITOR OUTPUT with the monitor cable (not supplied). When connecting the Macintosh computer, the MAC Adapter (not supplied) is required.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Video Equipment

    Video Audio Cable 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 12: Connecting To The Computer

    Monitor Cable 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. Laptop type...
  • Page 13 R-AUDIO-L COMPUTER IN MONITOR OUT COMPUTER MONITOR Use one of these Control Cables corresponding with the terminal of your computer. CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) CONTROL PORT CONTROL AUDIO PORT MAC ADAPTER (Not supplied) Set the switches as shown...

  • Page 14: Before Operation

    Laser Pointer Function These caution labels are put on the remote control. POWER ON-OFF BUTTON ON-OFF VIDEO Used to turn the projector on or off. (P19) VOLUME POINT BUTTON Used to move the pointer on the MENU, to adjust the item, or to pan the image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Batteries Installation

    If batteries have leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and load new batteries. ON-OFF VOLUME BUTTON VOLUME Used to adjust volume. (P21) D.ZOOM BUTTON Used to turn the projector into DIGITAL ZOOM mode and resize the image. (P28, 29) FREEZE BUTTON Used to freeze the picture.

  • Page 16: Top Controls And Indicators

    BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS POWER ON–OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. (P19) LAMP INDICATOR This indicator is dim when the projector is turned on. And bright when the projector is in stand-by mode. READY INDICATOR...

  • 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 on 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 Used to select the Computer input mode. (Refer to P22) SYSTEM MENU Used to select a computer system. (Refer to P22) MENU BAR IN VIDEO MODE MODE MENU Used to select the Video input.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator still continues to flash, call your authorized dealer or service station. NOTE: The Cooling Fan may work for cooling while the projector is turned off. When the Cooling Fan is working, TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR flashes red.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Image

    BASIC OPERATION Press the ZOOM button(s) on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit to turn on the ZOOM mode. Press the ZOOM button to make the image larger, and press the ZOOM button to make the image smaller. In the Computer mode, the image can be expanded, compressed, and panned with the Digital Zoom function.

  • 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

    SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM AUTOMATIC MULTISCANNING SYSTEM This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computer based on VGA, SVGA or XGA (refer to “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION” on page 23). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to the incoming signal and projectors the proper image without any special setting.

  • Page 23: Compatible Computer Specifications

    COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 135 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 the special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be tuned by Multiscanning of this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image and the image is 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

    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 Units). The “Normal”...

  • 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

    To adjust the image to 800 x 600, press NORMAL button. This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1024 X 768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1024 X 768, reset the resolution to the lower before connecting the projector.

  • Page 29: Video Mode

    SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, or PAL-N. 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 30: Picture Image Adjustment

    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). The "Normal"...

  • Page 31: Setting

    Move the arrow to the item that you want to set, and then press the SELECT button to set it "On" or "Off". When this function is in the "On" position, this projector Blue back will produce a blue image instead of the video noise on the screen when the input source is unplugged or turned off.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Maintenance

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

  • Page 34: 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 35: Troubleshooting

    4. If the projector still does not produce the 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 your power up the projector.
  • Page 36 High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. Sanyo Service is easily obtained. If after following all operating instructions, you find that service is necessary, contact the SFS Corporation in Los Angeles, or the store where you purchased the unit. Give the model number and explain the difficulty.

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions 9.41" x 3.54" x 12.72" (239mm x 90mm x 323mm) (W x H x D) Net Weight 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) LCD Panel System 0.9" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Panel Resolution...

  • Page 38: Optional Parts

    The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and the Type No. of it to the sales dealer. Control Cable for Serial Port Control Cable for ADB Port MAC Adapter OPTIONAL PARTS Type No. : POA-MCSRL Type No.
  • Page 39 In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from and 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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