Sanyo Plc Ef31nl Projector User Manual

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
This projector applies various input/output terminals and 3 terminal slots for expansion to tune to diversity of signals from
computers and video equipment. 3-built-in Terminal Slots enable you to arrange desired combinations of input sources just
by changing Terminal Boards.  For Terminal Boards, contact sales dealer where you purchased a projector.
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACKUSBRESET(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
AUDIO
AUDIO
SERIAL PORT INSERIAL PORT OUTAUDIO OUTRL
RL
R
R
L
L
INPUT/OUTPUT
TERMINALS
Screws
Guide
Socket
Plug
Figure shows HDB 15-PIN terminal (Optional parts).DVI Terminal
5 BNC Terminal
AV Terminal
3 TERMINAL SLOTS (Factory set)
Pull out terminal by holding handle.
Remove 2 Screws on terminal.1
2
REPLACEMENT OF TERMINAL
Tighten screws to secure terminal.
Replace terminal. Insert terminal along Guide to fit Plug
into Socket.3
4
NOTES ON ORDERING OR USING
OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD
When ordering or using Optional Interface Board
(Terminal Board), contact your sales dealer. When con-
tacting the sales dealer, tell the Optional Control
Number (Op.cont.No.) in the menu that is located under
Language Select Menu. (See page 39.)
NOTE; When replacement of terminal board, MAIN
ON/OFF switch should be OFF position.
NOTE; DVI Terminal is unavailable for INPUT 3 slot. 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACKUSB
RESET(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
AUDIO
AUDIO
SERIAL PORT INSERIAL PORT OUTAUDIO OUTRL
RL
R
R
L
L
When controlling computer
with Remote Control of this
projector, connect mouse port
of your personal computer to
these connectors.
(Refer to P14.)
Connect S-VIDEO output from
video equipment to this jack.
(Refer to P15.)  
Connect an audio output
from computer or video
equipment to these jacks.
(Refer to P14, 15.)
CONTROL PORT CONNECTORS
AUDIO INPUT JACKS5 BNC INPUT JACKS
S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
Connect component video output (Cr, Y,
Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from video equipment to
R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb jacks or connect
computer output [5 BNC Type (Red,
Green, Blue, Horiz. Sync and Vert.
Sync.)] from computer to R/Pr, G/Y,
B/Pb, H/HV and V jacks. (Refer to P14,
15)Connect computer output
(Digital/Analog DVI-I type) to
this terminal.
(Refer to P14.)
DVI INPUT TERMINAL
INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS AND JACKS
AV INPUT (VIDEO/Y, C) JACKS 
Connect composite video output from
video equipment to VIDEO/Y jack or
connect Separate Y/C video outputs to
VIDEO/Y and C jacks. (Refer to P15.)  
INPUT 2
INPUT 1 INPUT 1, 2, 3
INPUT 1, 2
INPUT 3 INPUT 3 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
Connect an external audio
amplifier to these jacks.  
(Refer to P14, 15.)
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS
This projector uses a micro processor to control a
unit.  Occasionally, this micro processor may
malfunction and need to be reset.  This can be done
by pressing RESET button with a pen, which will
shut down and restart unit.  Do not use RESET
function excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When using Wired / Wireless Remote
Control Unit as Wired Remote
Control, Connect Wired Remote
Control Unit to this jack with  Remote
Control Cable (supplied).  (Refer to
page 18.)
R/C JACK
USB PORT (Series B) 
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACKUSB
RESET(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
AUDIO
AUDIO
SERIAL PORT INSERIAL PORT OUTAUDIO OUTRL
RL
R
R
L
L
SERIAL  PORT
OUT TERMINAL SERIAL  PORT
IN TERMINAL 
This port is used to control a projector
with computer. It is also used to
control computer with Remote Control
of this projector.
(Refer to P40-42.)
Connect USB port of computer to this
port.
If you control a projector by computer,
you must connect a cable (not provided)
from your computer to this terminal.This terminal outputs signal from
SERIAL PORT IN. More than two
projectors can be controlled with one
computer by connecting SERIAL PORT
IN. of another projector to this terminal. 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACKUSBRESET(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
AUDIO
AUDIO
SERIAL PORT INSERIAL PORT OUTAUDIO OUTRL
RL
R
R
L
L
CONNECTING TO COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computers or Macintosh computers (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA/UXGA)
VGA Cable 
Monitor Output 
Desktop type Laptop type
Control Cable
for Serial Port
Audio Cable
(stereo) 
✽
Serial portPS/2 port Audio Output
Audio InputAUDIO OUT
Use one of these Control
Cables corresponding
with terminal of your
computer.
MAC/VGA
Adapter
Set slide switches
following chart
below.
ADB port
Cables used for connection(✽= Cables are not supplied with this projector.)
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin)
• 
Control Cable for PS/2 port, Serial port, or ADB port
• MAC/VGA Adapter, DVI/VGA Adapter
• DVI Cable 
• BNC Cable (BNC x 5)
✽
• Audio Cables (RCA x 2) ✽
Control Cable
for PS/2 PortControl Cable
for ADB Port
Audio Cable
(stereo) 
✽
NOTE :When connecting cable, power cords of both  a
projector and external equipment should be
disconnected from AC outlet.  Turn a projector
and peripheral equipment on before computer is
switched on.
Terminals of
a Projector
Audio AmplifierAudio Speaker
(stereo)
External Audio Equipment
Monitor Output 
DVI Cable BNC Cable ✽
Monitor Output 
Set switches as shown in table below depending on
RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before
your turn on a projector and computer
13MODE (640 x 480)
16MODE (832 x 624)
19MODE (1024 x768)
21MODE (1152 x 870)
ON
OFF
OFFOFFOFFOFF
OFFOFFOFF
OFFOFFOFF
ON
ON
ONONON
OFF
OFFOFF
ONON
ON
ON
123456MODESWITCHES
Switches of
MAC/VGA Adapter
ON
1DIPON
OFF
23456
MAC/VGA ADAPTERDVI/VGA
Adapter
TerminalTerminal
Terminal 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACKUSBRESET
(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
AUDIO
AUDIO
SERIAL PORT INSERIAL PORT OUTAUDIO OUTRL
RL
R
R
L
L
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder
Video Disc Player
Video
Cable ✽
S-VIDEO 
Cable ✽
Audio Amplifier Audio Speaker (stereo)
Audio Cable 
(Stereo) ✽
S-VIDEO Output
Audio Input
Cables used for connection
• Video Cable (BNC x 1, BNC x 2 or BNC x 3) ✽
• S-VIDEO Cable ✽
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽
(✽= Cables are not supplied with this projector.)
NOTE :When connecting cable, power cords of both a
projector and external equipment should be
disconnected from AC outlet.  Turn a projector
and peripheral equipment on before computer is
switched on.
Audio Output
Y
Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
RL
External Audio Equipment
AV AUDIO IN S-VIDEOPr/Cr-Y-Pb/CbVIDEO
AUDIO OUT
Component video output equipment.(such as DVD player or 
high-definition TV source.)
Composite
Video Output
Component Video Output
Audio Cable 
(Stereo) ✽
Video
Cable ✽
Video
Cable ✽
Separate Y/C
Video Output
Y
C
Y-C
Terminals of
a Projector 
						

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ON -- OFF
MENUINPUT
SELECTLENS
SHIFT VOLUMEIMAGE FOCUSAUTO
PC ADJ.ZOOM
LAMP
REPLACEWARNING
TEMP.
READY
LAMP
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or close
MENU operation. (P19,
20)
MENU BUTTON
IMAGE BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTONINPUT BUTTONS
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
LAMP INDICATOR
POINT BUTTONS 
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Used to select image
level.  (P31, 36)
Lights  green when a
projector is ready to be
turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
Management mode.
(P40)
Becomes dim when a
projector is turned on.
And bright when a
projector is in stand-by
mode.
Turns to yellow when
life of a projection lamp
draws to an end.  (P44-
46)
Flashes red when
internal projector
temperature is too
high.  (P42)
Used to select input
source.  (P25)
Used to select an item or adjust
value in ON-SCREEN MENU.  They
are also used to pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM 
+/– mode. (P33)
Used to execute item
selected.  It is also used
to expand / compress
image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (P33)
Used to turn a projector
on or off.  (P21)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P22)
FOCUS BUTTONS
Used to adjust focus.
(P22)
ZOOM BUTTONS
This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top.
BEFORE OPERATION
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
Used to select LENS SHIFT
function. (P22)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO
PC Adjustment function.
(P28)
VOLUME  BUTTONS
Used to adjust volume.
(P24)
TOP CONTROL AND
INDICATORS 
						

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VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEYSTONENO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT 1/2
INPUT 3
LENS SHIFT
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
ON
ALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
Left Side
When using Remote Control Unit,
turn this switch to “ON.”  And turn it
to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from Laser Light Window.  When LASER button is
pressed, laser light goes on.  And when LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or LASER button is released,
light goes off.  LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser beam is being
emitted.
Laser emitted is a class 
IIlaser; therefore, do not look into Laser Light Window or shine laser beam on yourself or other
people.  Three marks bellow are caution labels for laser beam.
CAUTION:  Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on remote control.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
Used to select input source
either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
(P25)
Used to execute item
selected, or to expand
or compress image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/–
mode. (P33)
It is also used as a PC
mouse in Wireless
Mouse Operation. (P42)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn projector on or
off.  (P21)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P19, 20)
INPUT 1/2 BUTTON
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate Laser
Pointer Function.  Laser
beam is emitted while
pressing this button within
1 minute.
When using this Laser
Pointer for more than 1
minute, release LASER
button and press it again.
Used to move a pointer on
ON-SCREEN MENU, adjust
each item, or pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode.
(P33)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P42)
✽When pressing center of this
button, it works as SELECT
button.
POINT BUTTON
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P42)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P23)
Lights red while laser beam
is emitted from Laser Light
Window.
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
P-TIMER BUTTON
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
BEFORE OPERATION
Used to select input source
(INPUT 3). P25
INPUT 3 BUTTON 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
To insure safe operation, please observe following precautions :
Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries.
Replace two batteries at same time.
Do not use a new battery with an used battery.
Avoid contact with water or liquid.
Do not expose Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat.
Do not drop Remote Control Unit.
If a battery has leaked on Remote Control Unit, carefully wipe case clean and install new batteries.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used batteries according to the batteries manufacturers instructions and local rules.
Press  lid down-
ward and slide it.
Remove battery
compartment lid.Slide batteries into
compartment.Replace compartment lid.
Two AA size batteriesFor correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in compartment.
Remote Control Batteries Installation
123
Operating Range 
Point Remote Control Unit toward
projector (Receiver Window)
whenever pressing any button.
Maximum operating range for
Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’
(5m) and 60°in front and rear of a
projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P22)
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEYSTONENO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT 1/2
INPUT 3
LENS SHIFT
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.(P24)
ZOOM BUTTON
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P22)
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn picture into
black image.  (P23)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P28)
VOLUME BUTTON
Used to adjust volume.
(P24)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode and
resize image. (P33)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct
keystone distortion.
(P22, 39)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze picture.
(P23)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image
level.  (P31, 36)
60°
LENS SHIFT  BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function.  (P22)
WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using as Wired
Remote Control, connect
Remote Control Cable  to
this jack.
Battery installation is
required when using as
Wired Remote Control.  
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU (MENU
BAR).  A red frame is POINTER.
Move POINTER (red frame) to MENU ICON that you want to
select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons.
Adjust ITEM DATA by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Refer to following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Press POINT DOWN button and move POINTER (red frame
or red arrow) to ITEM that you want to adjust, and then press
SELECT button to show ITEM DATA.
Select Menu to be adjusted
Control or adjust item through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
4
3
You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN
MENU.  Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on
ON-SCREEN MENU.
2  MOVING POINTER
3  SELECT ITEM
Move pointer (✽see below) or adjust value of item by pressing
POINT button(s) on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit.
Select item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
✽Pointer is a icon on ON-SCREEN MENU to select item. See fig-
ures on section FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
below.ON -- OFF
MENUINPUT
SELECTLENS
SHIFT VOLUMEIMAGE FOCUSUTOC ADJ.
OOM
Used to select item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move Pointer
UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/
LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
1  DISPLAY MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU.
Used to select item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move Pointer
UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/
LEFT.POINT BUTTON
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame) MENU ICON
ITEM DATA
Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to adjust value or
set function.
SELECT
BUTTON
POINTER (red frame)
Press POINT DOWN button to
move POINTER.
ITEM   
						

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MENU BAR
PC SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
computer system.
(Refer to P26, 27)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
computer image. 
[Contrast/Brightness
/Color Temp.
/White Balance (R/G/B)
/Sharpness/Gamma
/Progressive]
(Refer to P32)
SETTING MENU
Used to change
settings of projector
or reset Lamp
Replace Counter. 
(Refer to P39-41)
SOUND MENU
Used to adjust
sound [volume,
Bass or Treble],to select Built-in
SP On-Off and
Sound Mute. 
(Refer to P24)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select
image level among
Standard, Real
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P31)
FOR PC SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source.
AV SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
system of selected
video source.
(Refer to P35)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust picture image.  [Contrast/Brightness/Color
/Tint/Color Temp.
/White balance (R/G/B)
/Sharpness/Gamma
/Noise Reduction/Progressive] 
(Refer to P37, 38)
FOR VIDEO SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source (Input
1, Input 2 or Input
3). Refer to P35
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
parameters to
match with input
signal format.
(Refer to P28-30)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select image
level among
Standard, Cinema
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P36)SCREEN MENU
Used to set size of
image to Normal
or Wide.
(Refer to P38)
GUIDE WINDOW
Shows selected
item of ON-
SCREEN MENU.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source (Input
1, Input 2 or Input
3). Refer to P25
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust size
of image.  [Normal
/ True / Wide /
Digital zoom +/–]
(Refer to P33)
BEFORE OPERATION