Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-XT10A PLC-XT15A Owner’s Manual
TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION 6 7 COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS PC ADJUSTMENT NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD POSITIONING PROJECTOR ADJUSTABLE FEET MOVING PROJECTOR 7 8 8 9 10 10 CONNECTING PROJECTOR 11 TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT 11 12 13 BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LASER POINTER FUNCTION REMOTE C
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. ◆ Compact Design This projector is extremely compact in size and weight. It is designed to carry and work anywhere you wish to use.
PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER PROJECTION LENS SPEAKERS LENS COVER AIR INTAKE VENT BACK EXHAUST VENTS TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER AIR INTAKE VENT HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from Exhaust Vents is hot. When using or installing projector, following precautions should be taken. ● Do not put any flammable object near this vent.
PREPARATION SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce 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 of the type of power supply being in use.
PREPARATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR ● This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface. ● Projector can be focused from 4.1’ (1.2m) ~ 32.8’ (10.0m). ● Refer to figure below to adjust screen size. ROOM LIGHT Brightness in room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide best image. 32.8’(10.0m) 22.0’(6.7m) 16.4’(5.0m) 10.8’(3.3m) 4.1’(1.2m) Max. Zoom 231” 150” 100” 300” 200” 154” Min.
PREPARATION ADJUSTABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted to 10 degrees. 1 Lift the front of a projector and pull FEET LOCK LATCHES on the both sides of a projector. 2 Release FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock ADJUSTABLE FEET and rotate ADJUSTABLE FEET to fine tune position and tilt. 3 To retract ADJUSTABLE FEET, lift the front of a projector and pull and undo FEET LOCK LATCHES.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to figures on pages 11 to 13 and connect properly. COMPUTER INPUT 2 (DIGITAL/ANALOG) MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL Media Card Imager / Wireless Imager TERMINAL Connect a monitor to Connect computer output (Digital / Analog DVI-I type), Media Card Imager*, Wireless Imager* or PJ-Net Organizer* to this terminal.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) • USB Cable • Control Cable for SERIAL Port • MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) • DVI/VGA Adapter • DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable is not supplied with this projector.) • Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Audio Cable {Mini Plug (stereo)} ✽ • Scart Cable ✽ • Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽ Video Source (example) Component video output equipment.
BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL LASER POINTER (Drag ON) INDICATOR Left Side POWER ON-OFF BUTTON ON Lights red while laser beam is emitted from Laser Light Window. Lights green when drag ON position. (P40) AUTO PC ON-OFF D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW LOCK ALL OFF MUTE BUTTON Used to mute sound. (P21) DRAG ON/OFF BUTTON ALL-OFF SWITCH When using Remote Control Unit, turn this switch to “ON.” And turn it to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
BEFORE OPERATION NO SHOW BUTTON D.ZOOM BUTTON Used to select DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode and resize image. (P30) AUTO PC ON-OFF D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW SELECT BUTTON LOCK Used to execute item selected, or to expand or compress image in DIGITAL ZOOM +/- mode. (P30) Used to turn picture into black image. (P21) MUTE IMAGE VOLUME- SELECT VOLUME+ KEYSTONE MENU FREEZE BUTTON Used to freeze picture. (P21) Operating Range Point Remote Control Unit toward projector (Receiver Window) whenever pressing any button.
BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR Turns yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (P38) Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. (P41) READY INDICATOR Lights green when the projector is ready to be turned on. And it flashes green in Power Management mode.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on ON-SCREEN MENU. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AUTO PC ON-OFF 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU. ✽ Pointer is the icon on ON-SCREEN MENU to select the item. See the figures on the section "FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION" below. 3 SELECT ITEM Select the item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button.
BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source. IMAGE SELECT MENU SCREEN MENU SETTING MENU Used to adjust size of image. [Normal /True/Wide /Digital zoom +/–] (Refer to P30) Used to change settings of projector or reset Lamp Replace Counter. (Refer to P36, 37) GUIDE WINDOW PC SYSTEM MENU Shows selected item of ONSCREEN MENU. Used to select computer system. (Refer to P22, 23) Used to select image level among Standard, Real and Image 1 ~ 4.
BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR 1 Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on projector. (Refer to "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 11~13 for connecting the equipment.) 2 Connect the projector's AC Power Cord into an AC outlet. LAMP Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN.
BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT 1 Press ZOOM button on Top Control or ZOOM ▲/▼ button on Remote Control Unit. The message “Zoom” is displayed. 2 Press ZOOM ▲ button or POINT UP button to make image larger, and press ZOOM ▼ button or POINT DOWN button to make image smaller. Zoom Message disappears after 4 seconds. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press FOCUS button on Top Control or FOCUS ▲/▼ button on Remote Control Unit. The message “Focus” is displayed.
BASIC OPERATION PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION Press FREEZE button on Remote Control Unit to freeze the picture on-screen. To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE button again or press any other button. NO SHOW FUNCTION Press NO SHOW button on Remote Control Unit to black out the image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW button again or press any other button. No show Message disappears after 4 seconds. P-TIMER FUNCTION Press P-TIMER button on Remote Control Unit.
COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE DIRECT OPERATION INPUT button Computer 1 Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT button on Top Control. Select INPUT source by pressing COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 button on Remote Control Unit. If projector cannot reproduce proper image, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). Computer 2 Video MENU OPERATION When connect the output (Analog) from computer to Computer 1 (HDB 15-pin) terminal on the projector.
COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (refer to “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS” on page 24). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to incoming signal and projects proper image without any special setting. (Some computers need setting manually.) Note : Projector may display one of the following messages.
COMPUTER INPUT COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock.
COMPUTER INPUT PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots and Picture Position to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Auto PC Adj. 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to PC ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to AUTO PC Adj. icon and then press SELECT button twice.
COMPUTER INPUT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically tune to the display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be tuned by MultiScan system of this projector. If this happens, 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.
COMPUTER INPUT Display area Selects area displayed with this projector. Select the resolution at Display area dialog box. Press SELECT button at Display area icon and Display area dialog box appears. Display area H Display area Adjustment of horizontal area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT button. Display area V Adjustment of vertical area displayed with this projector.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level among Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. IMAGE button Standard Real Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P29).
COMPUTER INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust. and then press SELECT button. The level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move a red frame pointer to the item to be selected and then press SELECT button.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button and move a red frame pointer to the function that you want to select and then press SELECT button. SCREEN MENU SCREEN Menu icon Move the red frame to the function and press SELECT button.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE DIRECT OPERATION INPUT button Computer 1 Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT button on Top Control. Select INPUT source by pressing COMPUTER 1 or VIDEO button on Remote Control Unit. If projector cannot reproduce proper image, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). MENU OPERATION Computer 2 Video INPUT MENU When connecting to those equipment, select a type of Video source in SOURCE SELECT MENU.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to AV SYSTEM Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press SELECT button. VIDEO JACK OR S-VIDEO JACK Auto Projector automatically detects incoming Video system, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually.
VIDEO INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level among Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. IMAGE button Standard Cinema Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P34, 35).
VIDEO INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. The level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move a red frame pointer to the item to be selected and then press SELECT button.
VIDEO INPUT 3 Store To store the adjustment data, move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button. Image Level Menu will appear. Move a red frame pointer to the Image Level 1 to 4 and then press SELECT button. Image Level Menu Move a red frame pointer to the image icon to be set and then press SELECT button. Other icons operates as follows. Reset Reset all adjustment to previous figure. Quit Closes IMAGE MENU.
SETTING SETTING MENU 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red-frame pointer to SETTING icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red-frame pointer to the item that you want to set and then press SELECT button. Setting dialog box appears. SETTING MENU Set a red frame pointer to the item and press SELECT button.
SETTING Power management This function turns Projection Lamp off when this projector detects signal interruption and is not used for a certain period in order to reduce power consumption and maintain the Lamp-life. (This projector is shipped with this function ON.) Power Management function operates to turn Projection Lamp off when the input signal is interrupted and any button is not pressed over 5 minutes. This function operates as follows; 1.
APPENDIX LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACE 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 projection lamp with a new one promptly. TOP CONTROL This indicator lights yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. Replace the Projection Lamp with a new one promptly. ON-OFF SELECT CAUTION Allow a projector to cool, for at least 45 minutes before you open Lamp Cover.
APPENDIX LAMP REPLACE COUNTER Be sure to reset the Lamp Replace Counter after the Lamp Assembly is replaced. When the Lamp Replace Counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE Indicator stops lighting. 1 Turn projector on, press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SETTING Menu icon (refer to page 36, 37). 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to “Lamp counter reset” and then press SELECT button.
APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate this projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. POINT button, drag ON/OFF button and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. This Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on a projected screen.
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. Indicator flashes red and projector is automatically turned off when an internal temperature of the projector exceeds normal temperature. Wait at least 5 minutes before turning on projector again. When WARNING TEMP. Indicator continues to flash, check the items listed below. 1 2 3 Ventilation Slots of the projector may be blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that Ventilation Slots are not obstructed.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the matters below once again. 1. Make sure you have connected a projector to your computer or video equipment as described in the section "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 11 ~ 13. 2. Check cable connection. Verify that all computer, video and power cord are properly connected. 3. Verify that all power is switched on. 4. If a projector still does not produce an image, re-start your computer. 5.
APPENDIX Problem: Try these Solution Remote Control Unit does not work. ● ● ● ● Wireless Mouse function does not work. ● Check cable connection between a projector and your computer. ● Check the mouse setting on your computer. ● Turn a projector on before turning on a computer. Check the batteries. Check ALL-OFF switch on Remote Control Unit is set to “ON.”. Make sure nothing is between Infrared Remote Receiver and Remote Control Unit.
APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signal Scanning Frequency Projection Image size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Computer 1 Input Terminal Computer 2 Input Terminal Computer Audio Input Jacks Video Input Jacks Monitor Out Terminal Audio Output Jack Control Port Connector USB Connector Built-in Speakers Feet Adjustment Voltage an
APPENDIX CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT-1 and MONITOR OUT TERMINALS (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration 4 5 10 15 14 2 3 9 8 13 1 7 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 11 Red Input Green Input Blue Input Sense 2 Ground (Horiz.sync.) Ground (Red) Ground (Green) Ground (Blue) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 +5V Power Ground (Vert.sync.) Sense 0 DDC Data Horiz. sync. Vert. sync.
OPTIONAL PARTS The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer. ● Control Cable (PS2 Port) Type No. : POA-MCPS2 ● Control Cable (ADB Port) Type No. : POA-MCMAC ● MAC Adapter Type No. : POA-MACAP ● HDB 15 pin-SCART 21 pin Cable Type No. : POA-CA-SCART ● Media Card Imager Kit Type No. : POA-MD07MCI ● Wireless Imager Kit Type No. : Available models are different in each country. Contact the sales dealer for details.
Printed in Japan Part No. 610 305 8269 (1AA6P1P3934-- MC3AB) SANYO Electric Co.
