Sanyo Plc Ef12nl Projector User Manual

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COMPUTER MODE
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” display will be displayed on the screen for
a few seconds. 
NORMAL FUNCTION
Normal
The Auto Image adjustment 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 (REAR CLICK) button.  
Another dialog box AUTO IMAGE Menu will appear. 
Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing
the POINT UP/DOWN button.  Change the setting On or Off by
pressing the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.  
1
2
Move the arrow to “Go!” and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK)
button to start the Auto Image adjustment.  
This adjustment can be executed by pressing AUTO IMAGE
button on the Projector or on the Remote Control Unit.3
NOTE : This menu cannot be operated when the incoming signal is digital or “RGB,” “HDTV720p,” “HDTV1035i” or
“HDTV1080i” is selected on the SYSTEM MENU (P36 and 37).
The Fine sync., Total dots, and Picture Position of some computers may not be fully adjusted with the Auto Image
Adjustment.  In that case, manual adjustment is required to make fine image.  (Refer to page 40 to adjust Fine
sync. or Total dots and page 42 to adjust Picture Position.)
Terminates the PICTURE
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu.Move the arrow to the
item and then press
the SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button. Starts the adjustment
on the item set to On.
Adjust the picture as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display.
This item can be adjusted manually.  (Refer to page 40.)
The number of the total dots in one horizontal period.  This item can
be adjusted manually.  (Refer to page 40.)
Adjustment of the position of the image.  This item can be adjusted
manually.  (Refer to page 42.)
Fine sync
Total dots
Position
Stores the On/Off setting of each item.Stored
Starts the Auto Image Adjustment.Go!
Closes the AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu.Quit
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 
						

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PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
The position of the image can be adjusted vertically and horizontally through PICTURE POSITION
ADJUSTMENT.
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
POSITION and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.  The
PICTURE POSITION dialog box will appear. 1
2Select the arrow to the direction (described as  ,  ,  or  )
that you want to adjust by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN/
LEFT/RIGHT buttons, and then press the SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button.
Select the arrow to the
direction (described as
, ,  or ),and
then press the SELECT
(REAR CLICK) button.Each of the keys operates as follow.
Recalls the setting data previously set.Reset
Stores the setting data in the memory.Stored
Closes the PICTURE POSITION Menu.Quit
COMPUTER MODE 
						

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COMPUTER MODE
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 (REAR CLICK) button.
Another dialog box PICTURE SCREEN Menu will appear.
To adjust the image size or pan the image, select Digital zoom in the
dialog box.  The ON-SCREEN menu and SCREEN ADJUST menu
disappears, and the magnifying glass icon and the message “D.
Zoom” is displayed.  
This projector also enters Digital Zoom mode by pressing  the Select
(REAR CLICK) and FRONT CLICK buttons on the Wireless Remote
Control Unit.  
1
Refer to the following for operation.
Expand function
To expand the image size, press the SELECT (REAR CLICK)
button.  The image is magnified by degrees. 
Compress function
To compress the image size, press the FRONT CLICK button.  The
size of image is reduced by degrees.  
Panning function
To pan the image, press the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
buttons.  Panning function can work only when the image is larger
than the screen size.
To cancel Digital Zoom mode, press any button except SELECT
(REAR CLICK), FRONT CLICK, or POINT button.  To adjust the
image to 1280 x 1024, press NORMAL button.
To make the image into its original size, select True in the dialog box.
When the original image size is larger than the screen size (1280 x
1024), the image can be panned by pressing the POINT
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons.Move the arrow to the
function and  press the
SELECT (REAR CLICK)
button.
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the function that you want to select
and then press SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.2
True
Digital ZoomNOTE
The True and the Digital Zoom cannot be
operated when “RGB,” “HDTV1035i” or
“HDTV1080i” is selected on the SYSTEM MENU
(P36 and 37).
This projector cannot display any resolution
higher  than 1600 X 1200.  If your computer’s
screen resolution is higher than 1600 X 1200,
reset the resolution to the lower before
connecting the projector.
The image data in other than 1280 x 1024 is
modified to fit the screen size in the initial mode.
The normal Panning Operation may not
function properly if the computer system
prepared with the PC Adjust is used. 
						

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SELECTING VIDEO MODE
This projector automatically detects the signal from the VIDEO
INPUT JACK(s) or the S-VIDEO INPUT JACK.  When those
jacks are connected at the same time, select the type of Video
source in VIDEO SOURCE Menu. 
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select VIDEO
SOURCE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
Another dialog box VIDEO SOURCE Menu will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear. Move the arrow to the source that you want to select,
and then press the 
SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.  
1
2
This box indicates the
Video source being
selected.
SELECTING VIDEO SOURCE
VIDEO MODE
VIDEO button
Video  1
Video 2
DIRECT OPERATION
Press the MODE button on the projector or the VIDEO button on the
remote control unit to select Video 1, Video 2 Input.
The Video 1, or Video 2 display will appear on the screen for a few
seconds.
MODE button
Computer 1
Computer 2
Video 1
Video 2MENU OPERATION
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
Computer and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
Another dialog box VIDEO MODE Menu will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the mode either Video 1 or Video 2,
and then press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.  
1
2
Video
Y, CWhen connect the separate Y/C video output from the
video equipment to the VIDEO/Y and C jacks, select
Y,C  in VIDEO SOURCE Menu.
When connect the composite video output from the video
equipment to the VIDEO/Y jack, select Video  in VIDEO
SOURCE Menu.
Y, Cb, CrWhen connect the component video output from the
video equipment to the VIDEO/Y, C/Cb (B-Y) and Cr (R-
Y)  jacks, select Y, Cb, Cr in VIDEO SOURCE Menu. 
						

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VIDEO MODE
SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
SYSTEM and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
Another dialog box VIDEO SYSTEM Menu will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to Auto, and then press the 
SELECT
(REAR CLICK) button.  
1
2
The projector automatically detects the incoming Video system, and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
When the Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select the system
manually.
If the projector cannot reproduce the 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.Move the arrow to
the Mode and press
the SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button.
This box indicates the
system being selected.Auto
PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N
VIDEO SIGNAL FROM VIDEO JACK OR S-VIDEO JACK 
						

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VIDEO MODE
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Each of the keys operates as follow.
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE
and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.  Another dialog
box PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu will appear. 1
Closes the PICTURE
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Menu.
Point to button to lighten the image, and select to deepen the
image.  (From 0 to 63.)
Point to button to increase purple, and select to increase green.
(From 0 to 63.)
Point to button to decrease contrast, and select to increase
contrast.  (From 0 to 63.)
Point to button to darken the image, and select to brighten the
image.  (From 0 to 63.)
Recalls the data previously adjusted.Reset
Stores the data in the memory.Stored
Closes the PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu.Quit
Point to button to soften the image, and select to sharpen the
image.  (From 0 to 31.)
Color
Tint
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Move the arrow to the color that you want to adjust.  Point to to
lighten the color and select to deepen the color.  (From 0 to 63.)
White balance (Red / Green / Blue)
2Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the function that you want to select
and then press SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
Move the arrow to
or and press
SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button. 
						

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VIDEO MODE
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 display will be displayed on the screen for
a few seconds. 
NORMAL FUNCTION
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 (REAR CLICK) button.
Another dialog box PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
DISPLAY will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the screen size that you want to set,
and then press the 
SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.  
1
2
Normal Video Image size with 4 x 3 aspect ratio.
Resizes the image for wide screen size with 16 x 9 aspect ratio.
Move the pointer to the function and
press the SELECT (REAR CLICK)
button.Regular
Wide
Normal 
						

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SETTING MENU
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
Another dialog box SETTING Menu will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the item that you want to set, and
then press the 
SELECT (REAR CLICK) button to set it On or
Off or press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to adjust the
value.  
1
2
Blue back
When this function is “On,” this projector will produce a blue image
instead of the video noise on the screen when the input source is
unplugged or turned off.
Display
This function decides whether to display the On-Screen Displays.
On   ···shows all the On-Screen Displays.
Off ····sets the On-Screen Displays disappeared except;
ON SCREEN MENU 
“Power off?” message 
P-TIMER 
Set the Pointer to the item
and press the SELECT
(REAR CLICK) button.
This function turns the Projection Lamp off when the projector
detects signal interruption and the projector 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 the Projection Lamp off
when the input signal is interrupted and the projector is not operated
over 5 minutes.  This function operates as follows;
1. When the signal is interrupted, “No signal” and the counting
down (5 minutes) display appears.
2. When the Projection Lamp turned off, the READY indicator
turns off.  The Cooling Fans operate for 90 seconds after the
Projection Lamp is turned off.  (During this Cooling Down
period, the Lamp cannot be turned on.)
3. When the Lamp has cooled down, the READY indicator flashes
and the Lamp can be turned on again (Power Management
mode).  
In this Power Management mode, the Projection Lamp is
automatically turned on when the input signal connected or the
projector is operated with any button on the Top Control or on
the Remote Control.
Power management
Time left until Lamp off.
Reverse T/B
When this function is “On,” the top / bottom reversed picture is
provided to project the image from a ceiling mounted projector.
Reverse L/R
When this function is “On,” the left / right reversed picture is provided
to project the image to a rear projection screen.
Reverse T/B function
Reverse L/R functionSplit wipe
Turn this function “On” in the SETTING menu.  The picture will
change into next one by sliding black image side ways like drawing
the black curtains when the input source is turned into another one.
SETTING 
						

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SETTING
SELECTING LANGUAGE
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
LANGUAGE  and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
Another dialog box LANGUAGE Menu will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the language that you want to set,
and then press the 
SELECT (REAR CLICK) button.
1
2
The language used in the ON-SCREEN MENU is selectable
from among English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and
Japanese.
Move the Pointer to the
language that you want
to set, and then press
the SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button.
Remote control
This projector has two different remote transmit codes; the factory-set normal code (Mode 1) and the secondary code
(Mode 2).  This switching function prevents the remote control operation mixture (jam) when operating several projectors
or video equipment together.  
When operating the projector in “Mode 2”  both projector and Remote Control must be switched to “Mode 2”.  
To change the code of the projector;
Set the Remote control in the SETTING menu to “Mode 2”.
To change the code of the Remote Control;
Press both the MENU and the NORMAL buttons on the Remote Control together for over 10 seconds.
After changing the code, make sure the Remote Control operates properly.  
To return to the normal code (Mode 1), operate both projector and Remote Control in the ways above again.
USB
Projector mode
Select   when controlling the projector with the computer.
NOTE:Before you control the projector by computer, install USB driver (optionally sold parts) and set up the computer
following instruction in the USB driver package. Contact your authorized dealer.
This Projector is equipped with USB port for interactive operation between the projector and the computer. Set the mode
following steps below.
Wireless Mouse mode
Select   when controlling the computer with the Remote Control of this projector.
Lamp replacement  monitor timer 
Be sure to reset the Lamp Replacement Monitor Timer when the Lamp Assembly is replaced.  When the Lamp
Replacement Monitor Timer is reset, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator stops lighting.
Turn the projector on, and press the MENU button and the ON-
SCREEN MENU will appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to
select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button. Another
dialog box SETTING MENU will appear. 1
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.
Move the arrow to “Lamp age” and then press the 
SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button.2
NOTE; Do not reset the Lamp Replacement Monitor Timer, except after
the lamp is replaced.
Select [Yes] to reset the Timer.4
Move the arrow to replaced lamp number and then press the 
SELECT
(REAR CLICK) button.  The message Lamp replace monitor Reset? is
displayed.3 
						

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OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE
INSTALLATION
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.
The wireless mouse is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen.  When the menu or
the indicator of the projector is displayed on the screen instead of the PC mouse pointer, the wireless mouse
cannot be used.
Connect the mouse port of your computer to the Control Port of
the projector with the Control Cable. (Refer to page 15 to 20 for
connection.)
Turn the projector on first, and then turn on your computer.
When the computer is switched on first, the Wireless Mouse may
not work properly.
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2
To use the Wireless Remote Control Unit as the Wireless Mouse for a Personal Computer, installation of the
mouse driver (not supplied) is required.  Make sure that the mouse driver is properly installed in your computer.
And make sure that the mouse port of the computer connected to Control Port is activated.
OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE
When controlling the pointer of the computer, operate the Wireless Mouse with POINT button, SELECT (REAR
CLICK) button, and FRONT CLICK button on the Wireless Remote Control Unit.
Used to move the pointer.  The pointer is moved corresponding with
the direction you are pressing.
POINT button
This button has the same function as the left button in a PC mouse.
SELECT (REAR CLICK) button
This button has the same function as the right button in a PC mouse.
Pressing this button does not affect any operation when in Menu
mode.
FRONT CLICK button
Note : When the computer has no
mouse port, connect the Serial
Port of the computer to Control
Port of the projector with the
Control Cable for Serial Port.
POINT button (Move the pointer)
SELECT (REAR LICK)  button
(left button of the mouse)
FRONT CLICK  button
(right button of the mouse)
APPENDIX
USB Terminal can be also used as control port for wireless mouse operation. Connect the USB terminal of the
computer to USB terminal of this projector with the USB cable (not supplied). In this operation, selecting
Wireless Mouse Mode on SETTING Menu is required. (Refer to P49).
USING USB TERMINAL