Sanyo Plc Ef60a Projector User Manual

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Installation
Terminals for connecting the AC power cord and other equipment
are located in the front part of the projector for easy setup. The
terminal area is covered with a front cover to protect from dust
and others, and hide messy cable connections.  
The projectors front terminal area has two replaceable Interface
board slots. The projectors functions can be extended by installing
the optional interface boards into the terminal slots. Two vacant
slots (Input 4 and Input 5) are provid in your purchasing the
projector.
Install or replace the optional interface boards as follows:
Remove two (2) screws and uncover the slot.
Insert an interface board into the slot along with the guides inside
to fit the socket into the inside plug. Secure the board with the
two (2) screws.
Screws
Socket
Optional interfae board
✔Notes On Ordering or Using Optional Interface Boards:
When ordering or using the Optional Interface Boards, contact your sales dealer and
tell the Model no. of your desired board (p.73) and Option Control No. shown in the
Information menu. (p.30, 59)
✔Note:
When installing or removing the interface board, disconnect the AC power cord from
the AC outlet before doing it.
Remove and replace the front cover by following the procedure
below:
To remove the front cover, push the button Aon right side of the
front cover and pull the cover forward.
To put back the front cover to the projector, insert the left part of
the cover into the projector and then push the entire cover. Make
sure that the front cover is locked with the button Aand fitted on
the projector.
Pull this part forward by
pushing button A.
A
Interface Board Slots
Caution
Do not push the front cover hard or subject it to
excessive shock. Doing so may damage the cover.
Terminals
Front cover
Connection Terminals
Installation
Option Control No.
See Option Control No. in the Information menu
to order any optional interface board.  
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Installation
Connecting to Computer (Digital and Analog RGB)
Cables used for connection
qVGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) (Only one cable is supplied.)
wDVI-D Cable 
✽
eBNC Cable ✽
rSerial Cross Cable (RS-232C) ✽
(✽ = Not supplied with this projector.)
q
Monitor Output
DIGITAL (DVI-D)
q
Monitor Input
SERIAL PORT IN
Note:
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment
from the AC outlet before connecting the cables.
w✽Monitor Output
ANALOG OUTANALOG IN
SERIAL PORT OUT
R    G       B    H/V    VMonitor Output
e✽ PC Serial Port
Other Projector
SERIAL PORT IN
r✽
r✽ 
						

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Installation
Installation
Connecting to Video Equipment (Digital and Video)
INPUT 3VIDEO/Y   Cb/Pb     Cr/PrS-VIDEO
Cables used for connection
qVideo Cable 
wS-Video Cable 
eDVI-D Cable 
✽ Cables are not supplied with the projector.
Note:
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment
from the AC outlet before connecting the cables.
VIDEO
w q
S-Video Output
e
DIGITAL (DVI-D)
Digital Output
(HDCP compatible)Video Output
S–VIDEO 
						

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Connecting to Video Equipment (Component and RGB Scart)
INPUT 3VIDEO/Y   Cb/Pb     Cr/Pr
Cables used for connection
qBNC Cable
wScart-VGA Cable
eComponent Cable
✽ Cables are not supplied with the projector.
Note:
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment
from the AC outlet before connecting the cables.
RGB Scart
21-pin Output
wq
Component Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) Component 
Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
ANALOG INY    Cb/Pb   Cr/PrY   Cb/Pb  Cr/Pr
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Basic Operation
Operating the Projector
You can operate the projector with the projectors top control, the remote control or a USB mouse (not provided). he remote
control can be used wireless or wired.
Operational range of the wireless remote control is within about 32.8’ (10m) from the projector. Operational range differs
depending on environments where the projector is used. Any obstruction to air signal between the projector and the remote
control may prevent the remote control from working properly.
The wireless remote control does not work
when the wired remote cable is connected
to either the projector or the remote
control. Remove the wired remote cable
from both of the projector and the remote
control when using it as wireless.
Wireless Remote Control Operation
Projector Top Control Operation
Mouse Operation
Connect the R/C JACK on the projector and the remote
control with the wired remote cable when operating
the remote control as wired.
Connect the USB terminal on the projector and a USB
mouse when operating the projectors menu with the
USB mouse. A mouse cursor appears on the screen
with the mouse connected.  
Mouse operation offers the On-Screen Menu control
only. Other operations are unavailable with the USB
mouse. For details of the mouse operation, refer to
pages 33~34. 
Wired Remote Control Operation
R/C jack
Wired Remote Cable
(not provided)
USB terminal
Basic Operation 
						

							Operations & Buttons
Ref. Pages
On-Off27, 28
Lens Shift➔ Point buttons➔29
Zoom➔ Point buttons  ( ed)   29
Focus➔ Point buttons  ( ed)     29
Shutter29, 53
Auto PC Adjust30, 40
Input Selection (Input 1–5) 30, 36~37
Information30, 59
Keystone –➔31, 48
Screen Selection – 31, 47
Freeze – 31
P-Timer – 31
D. Zoom –➔32, 48
Remote CH and ID – 16, 17
Menu33~35
Select + Point buttons➔ 
Cancel
Pad
Pad
Pad
Pad
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation and Reference Buttons
For detail operations other than those on this page, follow the respective menu operations described later.
LENS SHIFTMENU
CANCEL
SELECT ZOOM
FOCUSSHUTTERINPUT
INFORMATION AUTO PC ADJ.
POWER P
Top ControlRemote Control
These buttons are used on the
menu operations.These buttons are used on the
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Turn on the MAIN On/Off switch of the projector. The LAMP
indicator lights red, and the READY indicator lights green.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or the
remote control. The LAMP indicator dims, and the cooling
fans start to operate. The preparation display appears on the
screen and count-down starts. The input and source
selected last appears after 20 seconds count-down.
2
3
1Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)
before turning on the projector. (Refer to pages 22~24 for
connection.)
Turning On the Projector
What is PIN code?
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security code that allows
the person who knows it to operate the projector. Setting a PIN code
prevents the projector from being operated by an unauthorized person.
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to Security in Setting on
page 55 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.
Pointer (yellow frame)
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.  
PJ PIN code Input Dialog Box
Enter a PJ PIN code
Select a number by using the Point buttons (e, d, 7,and 8)or
Control pad and fix the number with the SELECT button. The number will
change to “✳”. If you fixed a wrong number, move the yellow frame
pointer to “C” or “Ent” once, then enter the correct number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number. 
When the four-digit number is fixed, move the yellow frame pointer to
“Ent”. Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the
projector.
If you entered a wrong PIN code, the entered number (✳✳✳✳) will turn red
and disappear. Enter a PIN code all over again.
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no
longer be started. Set a new PIN code with special
care, write it down in column on page 79 of this
manual, and keep it at hand. Should the PIN code be
missing or forgotten, consult your sales dealer or
the service station.
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The preparation display disappears after 20 seconds.
(See pages 36~37 for Input)
Selected Input and Source
If the projector is locked with a PJ PIN code, PJ PIN code
Input Dialog Box will appear. Enter the PIN code as
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Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or the
remote control, and a message “Power off?” appears on the
screen.  1
2
3
Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the
projector. The LAMP indicator brightly lights red and the
READY indicator goes out. After approximately 90 seconds,
the READY indicator will light green again and then the
projector can be turned on by pressing the POWER ON-OFF
button.
The Cooling fans operate for approximately 2 minutes after
the projector is turned off; keep operating more 30 seconds
after the READY indicator lights green. To power down the
projector completely, turn off the MAIN On/Off switch and
disconnect the AC Power Cord.
Turning Off the Projector
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN
PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE
TURNING IT OFF.
DO NOT DISCONNECT AC POWER CORD  WHILE
COOLING FANS ARE RUNNING OR BEFORE POWER
INDICATOR LIGHTS RED. OTHERWISE IT WILL
RESULT IN SHORTENING LAMP LIFE.
✔Note:
• The projector cannot be turned on for about 90 seconds after turned off. You can
turn it on again after the READY indicator lights green.
• When the On start function is on, this projector is turned on automatically by
connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet. (See page 52 for the On start
function.) 
• Do not operate the projector continuously without rest. Continuous use may result in
shortening the lamp life.  Turn off the projector and give it a rest about an hour in
every 24 hours.   
• This projector monitors internal temperature and automatically controls the running
speed of the cooling fans. 
• If the WARNING TEMP indicator blinks red or all the indicators except the LAMP
indicator are blinking, see “Warning Temp Indicator” on page 60.
• When “Power management” mode is Ready or Shut down, projector detects signal
interruption and turns off the Projection Lamp automatically after the set time has
passed.  Refer to “Power management” on page 52.
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Press the ZOOM/FOCUS button and adjust with the Point buttons
(eand d).
Press the LENS SHIFT button and adjust the lens position with the
Point buttons (e, d, 7,and 8)or with the Control pad.
Shutter Function
Shutter function allows you to completely block out light to the
screen. Press the SHUTTER button to close the shutter inside the
projector. To open up the shutter, press the SHUTTER button
again. Refer to pages 53~54 for detail of setting for the Shutter
function. 
✔Note:
• The SHUTTER buttons on the top control and the remote control can not be
effective when Shutter Protection is On in the Setting menu. (p.53)
• The SHUTTER indicator on the projectors top lights blue when the shutter is closed.
(p.10)
•When the Shutter level is High contrast in the Setting menu, the shutter opens up
80%. (p.53)
•The projector will shut down automatically when the set time on Shutter
management has passed. (p.54)
MENU
CANCEL
INFOAUTO PC
SCREEN
FREEZE
P-TIMER SOUND
REMOTEVOL.
MUTE
CH
ID
LENS SHIFTKEYSTONE
SHUTTER D.ZOOM
ZOOMFOCUS ON-OFFSHUTTER button
SHUTTERINPUT
INFORMATION AUTO PC ADJ.
POWER P
Remote Control
Top Control Remote Control Top Control
Press the ZOOM/FOCUS ed buttons to adjust Zoom and Focus.
SHUTTER button
Zoom and Focus Adjustment Lens Shift Adjustment
•When the lens position comes right in center
vertically, the vertical arrows turn red. 
•When the lens position comes right in center
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Basic Operation
Information
Choose either Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input 4, or Input 5 by
pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the INPUT 1,
INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, or INPUT 5 buttons on the remote
control.
Before using these buttons, correct input source should be
selected through menu operation as described on pages 36~37.
Input 1
Input 3
Input 2
INPUT button
Input 5
Input 4
Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust
Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical picture position to
conform to your computer by just pressing the AUTO PC ADJ. on
the top control or on the remote control.
Information display can be used to confirm the current operating
condition of the projector and the signal being projected through
the projector.
Press the INFORMATION button on the top control or the INFO
button on the remote control to display Information window on the
screen. To hide the Information window, press the
INFORMATION/INFO button again.  
Use this menu to check the projectors operating condition when
you face troubles in operation. Refer to the Information menu on
page 59.
✔Note:
• Fine sync, Total dots, and Picture Position of some computers can not be fully
adjusted with this Auto PC Adjustment function. When the image is not provided
properly with this operation, manual adjustments are required. (p.41, 42)
• Auto PC Adjustment function cannot be operated in Digital Signal input on DVI
terminal and 480i, 575i, 480p, 575p, 720p (HDTV), 1035i (HDTV), 1080i/50
(HDTV), or 1080i/60 (HDTV) is selected on System menu (P.39).
Auto PC Adjustment Input Selection
✔Note:
Input 4 and Input 5 can not be selected when no interface board is inserted into the
respective slots. (p.21)
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