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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-XU41 MODEL Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Features And Design

    Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions ....5 Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Moving the Projector Compliance ......7 Part Names and Functions .

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    – 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 5: 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 6: Air Circulation

    – When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case. – Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to a projector. To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult your dealer for their information.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    Telephone No. : (818)998-7322 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 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front Back Bottom q Power Cord Connector w Infrared Remote Receiver e Projection Lens r Lens Cover (See page 46 for attaching.) t Air Intake Vent y Top Controls and Indicators u Focus Ring i Zoom Ring o Air Intake Vent !0 Terminals and Connectors !1 Speaker...

  • Page 9: Rear Terminal

    RGB Scart 21-Pin Video input. (p15, 17) w SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service this projector. e AUDIO IN Connect the audio output from video equipment connected to r or i to this jack. (When the audio output is monaural, connect it to L (MONO) jack.) (p16)

  • Page 10: Top Control

    Digital zoom +/– mode. (p31) t POWER indicator Blinks red until the projector gets ready to be turned on. It turns red when the projector is in the stand-by mode. It remains green while the projector is under operation.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Scroll back and forth pages on the screen when giving a presentation. (p9, 15, 42) Connect the projector and your computer with a USB cable to use these buttons. y D.ZOOM e e d d button Select the Digital zoom +/–...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery compartment lid. Pull up and remove the lid. To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : – Use (2) AAA, SUM-4 or R03 type alkaline batteries. – Replace two batteries at the same time. –...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 4.3’(1.3m) - 32.8’(10.0m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    NOTE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use a projector. Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used. If supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    • If you wish to use Page e e d d buttons on the remote control, connect USB port of your computer to the USB socket of the projector. (p9 and 42) • When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projector's built-in speaker is disconnected.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Menu. • Input sound to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT AUDIO IN terminal when using the COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT terminal as input. • When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projector's built-in speaker is disconnected. Note: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Component Video Equipment

    When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projector's built-in speaker is disconnected. Note: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Audio Output Audio cable ✽...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    What is PIN code? PIN code is a security code using Personal Identification Number that allows the person who knows it to operate the projector. Setting PIN code prevents others except the specific users from operating the projector. A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to PIN Code Lock function in Setting on page 43 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Projector

    • Do not operate the projector continuously without rest. Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp life. Turn off the projector and give it a rest about an hour in every 24 hours. • This projector monitors internal temperature and automatically controls the running speed of the cooling fans.

  • Page 20: How To Operate The On-Screen Menu

    Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedure. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust.

  • Page 21: Menu Bar

    Sharpness / Gamma / Progressive / Film] (Refer to p36, 37) Basic Operation Setting Menu Used to change settings of the projector or reset lamp replace counter. (p39-44) Sound Menu Used to adjust / Color volume or mute sound. (p23)

  • Page 22: Zoom And Focus Adjustment

    Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Ring to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Keystone Adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the top control, the remote control or select Keystone in the Setting Menu (p39).

  • Page 23: No Show Function

    No Show Function Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. When a projected image is captured and set as “User” in the Logo item in the Setting Menu (p40), the screen changes each time you press the NO SHOW button as follows.

  • Page 24: Computer Input

    Computer Input Input Source Selection Direct Operation Choose either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.

  • Page 25: Computer System Selection

    Computer System Selection This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If Computer is selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional setting.

  • Page 26: Auto Pc Adjustment

    To store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters are memorized, the setting can be done just by selecting Mode in the PC System Menu (p25). See “Store” on page 28.

  • Page 27: Manual Pc Adjustment

    Manual PC Adjustment Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted. It allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer.
  • Page 28 Computer Input Display area Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button. Display area V Adjusts the vertical area displayed by this projector.

  • Page 29: Image Level Selection

    Select an image level among Standard, Real, Blackboard(Green), Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Blackboard(Green) Picture level suitable for the image projected on a blackboard (Green).

  • Page 30: Image Level Adjustment

    Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 31: Screen Size Adjustment

    Screen Size 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 button to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 32: Video Input

    Menu will appear. Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button. When selecting Auto, the projector automatically Auto detects incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. The projector selects...

  • Page 33: Input Source Selection (Component, Rgb Scart 21-Pin)

    Input Source Selection (Component, RGB Scart 21-Pin) Direct Operation Choose Computer 1 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Menu Operation Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear.

  • Page 34: Video System Selection

    When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually. PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N If the projector cannot reproduce 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 35: Image Level Selection

    Select a desired image level among Standard, Cinema, Blackboard (Green), Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone. Blackboard(Green) Picture level suitable for the image projected on a blackboard (Green).

  • Page 36: Image Level Adjustment

    Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 37 L2 ..Select “L2” for a still picture. Film This function is effective on 3:2 pulldown video source. With this function On, the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality. Reset Resets all adjustment to their previous figure.

  • Page 38: Screen Size Adjustment

    Video Input Screen Size 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 pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 39: Setting

    Setting Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described as follows; Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the Setting Menu icon.
  • Page 40 720p, 1035i, and 1080i. • When capturing the image that has been adjusted by the Keystone function, the adjustment data is automatically reset and the projector captures an image without keystone adjustment. • When the Logo PIN code lock function is On, the Logo and Capture menu cannot be selected.
  • Page 41 AC power cord to a wall outlet. ✔ Note: Be sure to turn the projector off properly (see “Turning Off the Projector” on page 19). If the projector is turned off in the wrong steps, the On start function does not operate properly. Ceiling Rear...
  • Page 42 This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time. When operating the projector in “Code 2”, both the projector and the remote control must be switched to “Code 2”. To change the code for the projector;...
  • Page 43 PIN code lock This function prevents the projector from being operated by an unauthorized person and provides the following settings for security options. Off ...the projector is unlocked with the PIN code. On1 ...requires to enter the PIN code every time turning on the projector.
  • Page 44 L1 ..normal operation L2 ..slower operation than the normal (L1) , but takes longer to cool down the projector. In this mode, cooling time after turning off the projector will be extended longer than in the normal mode.

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Air Filters

    Cleaning the Air Filters Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Projection Lens

    Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface. When the projector is not in use, put the projector in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches.

  • Page 48: Lamp Replacement

    Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly. CAUTION Allow a projector to cool, for at least 45 minutes before you open the Lamp cover.

  • Page 49: Lamp Replace Counter

    Additionally, check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No one should check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and who are familiar with projector service.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in "Connecting to a Computer" and “Connecting to Video Equipment” on page15–17.
  • Page 51 The Terminal item cannot be selected. The Remote Control does not work. Page Up/Down function does not work. – Make sure your computer is connected to the projector with a USB cable. WARNING : High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet.

  • Page 52: Indicators And Projector Condition

    Check and clean the air filters. The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on. Unplug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn on the projector. If the ✽ projector is turned off again, disconnect the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center for service and checkup.

  • Page 53: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree Computer Input / Video Input Input Computer 1 Computer 2 Video Sound Sound Volume Mute Quit Computer Input System MODE 1 MODE 2 SVGA 1 - - - - ✽Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. PC Adjust Auto PC Adj.
  • Page 54 Timer(1-30 Min) Quit On start On / Off Lamp mode Normal Auto Remote control Code 1 Code 2 Mouse / Projector Key lock Projector Remote Control Quit PIN code lock PIN code change Quit L1 / L2 Lamp counter reset...

  • Page 55: 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 130 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 VGA 2 720 x 400...

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Feet Adjustment Panel Resolution LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Signal Compatibility Color System High Definition TV Signal Scanning Frequency Optical Information Projection Image Size (Diagonal)
  • Page 57 Accessories Owner's Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries VGA Cable Lens Cover with String and Screw PIN Code Label ● The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are effective, a tiny fraction of the pixels (0.01% or less) may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels.

  • Page 58: Configurations Of Terminals

    Appendix Configurations of Terminals COMPUTER INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN Pin Configuration 8 7 6 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Pin Configuration Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally available. When ordering those parts, give the item name and Model No. to the sales dealer.

  • Page 59: Pin Code Number Memo

    Logo PIN Code Lock No. While the projector is locked with the PIN code... Put a label below on in a prominent place of the projector's body while it is locked with a PIN code. The label is provided with the product to identify the projector locked with a PIN code.
  • Page 60 Printed in Japan Part No. 610 315 6095 (1AA6P1P4571-- MY7A) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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