Sanyo Plc Ef12n Projector User Manual

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Connect to the video outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV
equipment. Connect video output from AV equipment to these jacks using the BNC cables.
The video input can be connected 3 types of signals; “COMPOSITE VIDEO, Y/C SEPARATE VIDEO and COMPONENT
VIDEO {Y, Cb (B-Y), Cr (R-Y)}.
Set VIDEO SOURCE of each video input (VIDEO IN-1 or VIDEO IN-2) to input video matter. (Refer to VIDEO SOURCE
SELECT  operation on page 44).
The Video input includes an extra video input jack marked S-VIDEO to allow connection to an S-VHS format VCR that has
separate Y/C video signals. The S-VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack.
Connect to the audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV
equipment. Use RCA type audio cable for connection.
If the audio signal from the AV equipment is stereo, be sure to connect the right and left channels to the respective right
and left audio input jacks.
If the external audio signal is monaural, connect it to the left jack.
These jacks will contain the video information of the selected program source being viewed on the screen (Video 1 or
Video 2). If you have selected program source Video 2 the video signal connected to the Video 2 video input jack will be
available at the video monitor output jacks. If you select program source Computer 1 or Computer 2, the video signal
connected to the Video 1 video input jack will be available at the video monitor output jacks.
Use BNC cable for connection.
The Video monitor output includes an extra video input jack marked S-VIDEO to allow connection to an S-VHS format VCR
that has separate Y/C video signals. The S-VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack.
These jacks will contain the audio information of the selected program source being viewed on the screen (Video 1 or
Video 2). If you have selected program source Video 2 the audio signal connected to the Video 2 audio input jack will be
available at the audio monitor output jacks. If you select program source Computer 1 or Computer 2, the audio signal
connected to the Video 1 audio input jack will be available at the audio monitor output jacks.
Use RCA type audio cable for connection.
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 VIDEO EQUIPMENT 
CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO INPUT JACKS (1 and 2) BNC TYPE x 3
CONNECTING S-VHS VIDEO INPUT JACKS (1 and 2)
CONNECTING TO THE AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT JACKS
CONNECTING TO THE S-VHS VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT JACK
CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT JACKS (BNC TYPE x 3)
CONNECTING TO THE AUDIO INPUT JACKS (1 and 2)
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR 
						

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VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO
RL(MONO)AUDIO
VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO
RL(MONO)AUDIO
VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO
RL(MONO)AUDIO
VIDEO IN-1 VIDEO IN-2 MONITOR OUT
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Video Cassette RecorderDVD Player 
Video Disc PlayerSatellite
TV Tuner
MONITORAUDIO
INPUT AUDIO
OUTPUT S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT
SPEAKERSAUDIO AMP.
Video Camera
Y
OUTPUT
(BNC) VIDEO
OUTPUT
(BNC)C
OUTPUT
(BNC)Cb (B-Y)
OUTPUT
(BNC)Cr (R-Y)
OUTPUT
(BNC)
Y
INPUT
(BNC) VIDEO
INPUT
(BNC)C
INPUT
(BNC)Cb (B-Y)
INPUT
(BNC)Cr (R-Y)
INPUT
(BNC)
CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT
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.
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU MODE
AUTO IMAGE NORMAL SELECTVOLUME ZOOM FOCUS LENS SHIFT ON-OFF
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TOP CONTROLS
FRONT INDICATORS
FRONT INDICATORS
TOP CONTROLS
READYLAMP
LAMP
REPLACEWARNING
TEMP.
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BEFORE OPERATION
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LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR
Light is orange when the Lamp life draws to an end.
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.
VOLUME BUTTONS
Used to adjust volume.
ZOOM BUTTONS
Used to operate power zoom lens.
FOCUS BUTTONS
Used to operate power focus system.
LENS SHIFT BUTTONS
Used to operate power lens shift.
POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
Used to turn the projector on or off.
MODE BUTTON
Used to select source.
(Computer 1, Computer 2, Video 1 or Video 2 Input)
AUTO IMAGE BUTTON
Used to operate the AUTO IMAGE adjustment.
MENU BUTTON
This button will activate the MENU operation.
Use this button, the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons and the SELECT button to make adjustments to the
projectors setting in MENU operation.
NORMAL BUTTON
Used to reset to normal picture adjustment preset by factory.
POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS
To select an item on the MENU that you want to adjust. To select an item, move the arrow by pressing these buttons
(UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT).
SELECT BUTTON
This button has different functions depending on when used. This button is used to execute the item selected, to
increase or decrease the values in certain items such as CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS. 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
LASER POINTER button
This remote control emits a laser beam light as the Laser
Pointer from the Laser Light Window.
When the LASER POINTER button is pressed, laser light goes
on: when the button is released, light goes off.
Laser light is emitted with the RED light indicating that the
laser beam is being emitted.
The laser emitted is a class laser; therefore, do not look into
the laser light window or shine the laser beam on yourself or
other people. The three marks to the right are the caution
labels for the laser beam.
CAUTION-use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
P-TIMER
MENUAUTO IMAGE
MUTE
VOLUME
COMPUTER
FOCUS
ZOOM
ON-OFF
FREEZE/NO SHOW
LENS SHIFT
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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.
Wireless mouse is usable when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen.
When the menu or indicator of the projector is displayed on the screen instead
of the PC mouse pointer, the wireless mouse cannot be used.
NOTE:To use the unit as a PC wireless mouse, connect the projector to the 
PC with the attached cable. Signals from the projector are transmitted 
to the PC, enabling the remote control unit of the projector to be used 
as a PC wireless mouse. (Refer to CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
in pages 15 to 20  for the connection.)
FRONTSIDE
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
LASER LIGHT WINDOW
LASER POINTER
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BASIC OPERATION
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COMPUTER SELECT BUTTON
Used to select computer mode. (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 the projector on or off.
VOLUME BUTTONS
Used to adjust volume.
ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select power zoom lens adjust.
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to operate the P-TIMER function.
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to select focus adjust.
FREEZE/NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to freeze on-screen image or change the screen into black image.
SOUND MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
Used to select power lens shift.
CURSOR BUTTON
Used to display CURSOR on the screen.
AUTO IMAGE BUTTON
Used to operate the AUTO IMAGE adjustment.
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 projectors setting in MENU operation.
NORMAL BUTTON
Use to reset to normal picture adjustment preset by factory.
POINTING PAD (POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON) 
When in use as a remote for the projector
To select an item on the MENU that you want to adjust. To select an item, move the arrow by pressing the pad
upward, downward, leftward or rightward.
Used to operate power zoom lens, power focus system or power lens shift by pressing the pad either upward or
downward.
When in use as a wireless mouse
Used to move the pointer. The pointer is moved according to the direction you are pressing.
LASER BUTTON
When this button is pressed, laser light goes on; when the button is released, light goes off.
FRONT CLICK BUTTON
When in use as a remote for the projector
Used to compress the image in D.ZOOM mode.
When in use as a wireless mouse
This button has the same function as the right button in a PC mouse.
DIGITAL ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select digital zoom function.
SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON
When in use as a remote for the projector.
This button has different functions depending on when used. This button is used to execute the item selected, to
increase or decrease the values in certain items such as CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS.
When in use as a wireless mouse
This button has the same function as the left button in a PC mouse.
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Remote Control Battery Installation
Using the Remote Control Unit
16.4
(5 m)
60° 60°
1
Remove the battery
compartment lid.
2
Slide the batteries into the
compartment.
3
Replace the compartment lid.
Note : For correct polarity (+ and -
terminal), be sure the battery
terminals are in contact with the
pins in the compartment.
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.
16.4
(5 m)
To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
Use (2) AA type alkaline batteries.
Change two batteries at the same time.
Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
Avoid contact with water.
Do not drop the remote control unit.
If batteries have leaked on the remote control, 
carefully wipe the case clean and load new batteries.
BEFORE OPERATION 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using the wired remote control, connect the remote
cable to this jack.
COMPUTER SELECT BUTTON
Used to select computer mode.
(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.
FOCUS BUTTONS
Used to operate power focus system.
SOUND MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.
LENS SHIFT BUTTONS
Used to operate power lens shift.
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to operate the P-TIMER function.
AUTO IMAGE BUTTON
Used to operate the AUTO IMAGE adjustment.
MENU BUTTON
This button will activate the MENU operation.
Use this button, the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons and the SELECT button to make adjustments to the
projectors setting in MENU operation.
POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS
To select an item on the MENU that you want to adjust. To select an item, move the arrow by pressing these buttons
(UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT).
FREEZE/NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to freeze on-screen image or change the screen into black image.
SELECT BUTTON
This button has different functions depending on when used. This button is used to execute the item selected, to
increase or decrease the values in certain items such as CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS.
DIGITAL ZOOM BUTTON
Use to select digital zoom function.
NORMAL BUTTON
Used to reset to normal picture adjustment preset by factory.
COMPUTER
VOLUME ZOOM FOCUS
P-TIMER MUTE LENS SHIFT
NO SHOW
AUTO IMAGE
MENUFREEZE/
NORMAL SELECTON-OFF
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VIDEO
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D.ZOOM
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BEFORE OPERATION
60°
R/C JACKSERIAL PORT
OPENOPEN
Connect a remote control cable to R/C jacks located on the wireless/wired
remote control unit and the side of the projector.
60° The remote control unit can be used as wireless or wired remote control.
WIRED REMOTE
CABLE
1
Remove the battery
compartment lid.
2
Slide the batteries into the
compartment.
3
Replace the compartment lid.
Note : For correct polarity (+ and -
terminal), be sure the battery
terminals are in contact with the
pins in the compartment.
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.
To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
Use (2) AA type alkaline batteries.
Change two batteries at the same time.
Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
Avoid contact with water.
Do not drop the remote control unit.
If batteries have leaked on the remote control, 
carefully wipe the case clean and load new batteries.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Using the Remote Control Unit (wireless)
Using the Remote Control Unit (wired)
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(5 m)16.4
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BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU
(MENU BAR).  The red frame is the POINTER.
Select the ITEM by pressing SELECT (REAR CLICK)
button.  The dialog box of the ITEM appears.
Move the POINTER (red frame) to the ITEM ICON that
you want to select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Move the POINTER to the ITEM that you want to adjust
and adjust the ITEM by pressing SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button.
Refer to the following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Move the POINTER downward by pressing POINT
DOWN button.  (The shape of the POINTER becomes
an arrow.)  
Select the Item
Control and adjust through ON-SCREEN MENU
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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
2  SELECT THE ITEM
Move the pointer (see the NOTE below) by pressing POINT
button(s) on the TOP CONTROL or on the REMOTE
CONTROL.
Select the item by pressing SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
NOTE : Pointer is the icon on the ON-SCREEN Menu to
select the item.  See the figures on the section
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU below.
SELECT
BUTTON
POINT
DOWN
BUTTON
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame)ITEM ICON
POINTER
(red frame)
MENU
POINTER
MENU
NORMAL SELECT
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.
POINT BUTTONSTOP CONTROL
Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTON
MENUFREEZE/NO SHOW
NORMAL SELECTD.ZOOM
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
WIRELESS/WIRED REMOTE CONTROL
Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON