Sanyo Pdg Dxt10l Projector User Manual

							
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About Direct Power Off 
The projector has a feature called Direct Power Off. This feature allows the projector to be turned off (even when projecting an image) 
using a power strip equipped with a switch and a breaker. 
Note: 
Before using Direct Power Off, be sure to allow at least 20 minutes immediately after turning on the projector 
and starting to display an image.  
After Use 
Preparation: Make sure that the projector is turned off.  
1. Unplug the power cable.  
2. Disconnect any other cables.  
3. Return the height adjusters to their original, minimum position. 
4. Cover the lens with the lens cap.  
  
						

							
 
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4. Convenient Features 
n Turning Off the Image and Sound 
The projected image and sound can be turned off for short periods of time with the remote control. This feature is useful for 
breaking up presentations or for other brief interruptions in projections. To turn off the picture and image, refer to the 
following guide
1. Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control once (see s Part Names of the Remote Control on page 12). 
2. The image does not display. 
3. To resume projection, press the NO SHOW button once more. 
Note: 
For extended periods of time it is recommended that the projector be powered off. 
 
o Freezing a Picture 
The projected image can be frozen for short periods of time by using the remote control. This feature is useful for capturing 
still images from movies or freezing an animation at a particular point. To freeze the projected image, refer to the following 
guide. 
1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control once (see s Part Names of the Remote Control on page 12). 
2. The screen freezes. 
3. To resume, press the FREEZE button once more. 
Note: 
For extended periods of time it is recommended that the projector be powered off. 
  
						

							
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p Adjusting the Focus/Zoom Manually 
The focus and zoom can be adjusted manually from the projector focus/zoom panel or from the remote control unit. Refer 
to the following guides to adjust the focus and zoom manually. 
Adjusting by Using the OSD Control Panel
1.  Press the Focus or Zoom button 
on the projector panel to display 
the appropriate window. 
 
2.  Adjust the Focus/Zoom using the 
increase and decrease buttons as 
required.   
3.  Press Cancel to return to the pro-
jected image. 
 
  
						

							
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q Changing Lamp Mode 
The projector has two lamp modes available, Normal and Eco. The Normal mode is used for everyday standard projec-
tion, whereas the Eco mode is used for saving power and lamp life. To change the Lamp Mode, r\
efer to the following 
guides.  
Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Projectors OSD Control Panel
1.  Press Menu on the projectors OSD control panel to dis-
play the Main Menu. Scroll to the  
Setting menu using ▲or▼ and press Select. 
 
2.  Select the Basic tab using ◄or► and select Lamp con-
trol using ▲or▼. Press Select. 
 
3.  From the Lamp control window, select Normal or Eco 
using ▲or▼. Select OK and press Select. 
 
  
						

							
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Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Remote Control
1.  Press the Lamp control button on the remote control to ac-
cess the Lamp control menu. 
 
2.  From the Lamp control window, select Normal or Eco us-
ing ▲or▼. Move the cursor to OK and press Select. 
 
 
Note: 
When the projector is in Eco mode, brightness may be affected. 
Normal Mode: 100% Brightness 
Eco Mode: approx. 85% Brightness  
						

							
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r Getting Information 
The Information screen provides details on the life of consumable items within the projector as well as other information 
such as software version. To access the Information screen, refer to the following guide. 
1.  Press Menu on the projectors OSD control 
panel or remote control to display the Main 
Menu. Scroll to the Information menu using 
▲or▼ and press Select. 
 
2.  The Usage time menu is displayed as the de-
fault view. The menu items in this screen are 
for display and cannot be modified. 
 
3.  Press Cancel to return to the projected image.  
  
						

							
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s Adjusting Position/Total Dots/Fine Sync 
The Position/Total dots/Fine sync and Keystone Correction can be adjusted manually from the projectors control panel or 
from the remote control unit. Refer to the following guides to adjust the Keystone Distortion manually. 
Adjusting Position/Total Dots/Fine Sync by using the OSD Control Panel
1.  Press the Menu button to display the Main 
menu. Select the Adjust menu using ▲or▼ 
and press Select to display the  
Adjust menu. 
 
2.  From the Adjust menu, press ◄or► to select 
Image Options and scroll using ▲or▼ to  
Horizontal, Vertical, Total dots, or Fine 
sync. 
 
3.  Adjust the Horizontal, Vertical, Total dots, 
or Fine sync sliding bars using the select 
▲▼◄► buttons. 
 
4.  Press Cancel to return to the projected image.  
  
						

							
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Correcting Keystone by Using the Remote Control 
 
 
IMPORTANT: 
When adjusting the keystone, place the projector in the following position. 
• Horizontal: set to the lens center 
• Vertical: set to the maximum top 
 
1.  Press the Keystone but-
ton to display the 
Keystone window. 
 
2.  Adjust the Horizontal 
and Vertical sliding bars 
using the select ▲▼◄► 
buttons. 
 
3.  Adjust the slide bars until 
the screen trapezoid is a 
regular shape (see dia-
gram). 
 
4.  Press Cancel to return to 
the projected image. 
  
						

							
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Note: 
Holding down the Keystone button for 2 seconds resets the default keysto\
ne values. 
 
ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 
Keystone Max. +/– 35° approx. Max. +/– 40° approx. 
 
The following are conditions under which the maximum angle is achieved: \

						

							
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t Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector 
The projector has an built-in security feature to lock the OSD control panels and deny remote control operation. The secu-
rity feature has no default keyword; in the first instance of enabling the security feature, the user must define a keyword. 
Locking the Projector  
To setup the security keyword, refer to the following guide. 
1.  Press Menu on the OSD control panel on the 
projector or remote control to display the 
Main Menu. Scroll to the Setting menu us-
ing ▲or▼ and press Select. 
 
2.  The Setting menu is displayed. Select the 
Installation tab using ◄or►. 
 
3.  Select PIN code lock using ▲or▼. Press 
Select. You are prompted to enable the PIN 
code lock function. Select On using ▲or▼. 
Select OK and press Select.