Sanyo Plc Ef60a Projector User Manual

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Setting
PIN Code Change
Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number.
Select “PIN code change” with the Point buttons (e, d, 7,and
8) or the Control pad and press the SELECT button. Set a new
Logo PIN code.  
Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it at hand. If
you lost the number, you could no longer change the Logo PIN
code setting. For details on PIN code setting, refer to relevant
instructions of the PJ Lock function on page 55.
Background
Three background settings are available in this projector. Select
one of the followings when no input source is connected to the
projector or no input signal is coming from the connected
equipment:  
Blue  . . . . . .blue colored background
My logo  . . .the image you captured
Black  . . . . .black colored background
Lamp 
Control
This feature allows you to change brightness of the screen.
Normal . .normal brightness 
Auto  . . . .brightness according with the input signal
Eco . . . .lower brightness reduces the lamp power 
consumption and extends the lamp life.
Mode
This projector is equipped with two lamps. Mode setting allows
you to switch using one (1) lamp or two (2) lamps.  
2-Lamp  . . . .light both of the lamps inside the projector.
1-Lamp . . . .light one lamp only. Auto, Lamp 1, or Lamp 2 can be
altered.  PIN Code change Dialog Box
PointerSelect PIN code change and
press the SELECT button.
The PIN code input dialog
box will appear.
Lamp Control
✔Note:
• When neither of the two lamps is lighted, the projector will shutdown automatically. 
• When either of the two lamps does not light up, the LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicator
blinks orange and the projector will light the other automatically.  
•After changing the lamp mode, it cannot be switched again for 90 seconds.
Setting
Lamp Mode
When selecting Auto in 1-Lamp
mode, the projector automatically
selects either lamp of which the
total Lamp time is shorter and
lights it up.
Remote control
Four (4) remote control channels and eight (8) remote control ID
are prepared for the projector to prevent radio frequency
interference from the other equipment and mutual interference
between projectors when using them at the same time.
For example, operating the projector in “CH-2 and ID-7,” both the
projector and the remote control must be switched to “CH-2 and
ID-7.”
To change CH and ID for the projector;
Select a Remote control CH and ID in this Setting menu.
To change CH and ID for the remote control;
While holding down the CH or ID button and press the SELECT
button. The Remote control CH or ID switches sequentially for
one pressing the SELECT button.  Changing CH and ID should be
done separately. (See pages 16 and 17 for details.)Remote control
When pressing the SELECT button at Remote control,
the remote control CH and ID menu appears. Select CH
and ID respectively.The setting
selected.
Pointer 
						

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On start
When this function is “On,” the projector is automatically turned
on just by switching MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH on.
✔Note:
Be sure to turn the projector off properly (see “Turning Off the Projector” on page 28).
If the projector is turned off in the wrong steps, the On start function does not operate
properly.
Setting
Display
This function decides whether to display On-Screen Displays.
On  . . . . .shows all the On-Screen Displays.
Off  . . . . .sets On-Screen Displays disappeared except;
●On-Screen Menu 
●“Power off?” message
●P-TIMER
●“No signal” message 
●“Please wait...” message  
●“Searching...” message  
Input search
With this function “On,” the projector automatically starts input
signal search from Input 1 to Input 5 when turning on the
projector. This automatic search stops at the Input where the
projector detects any input signal connected. 
Power management
Time left until Lamp off
Press the SELECT button at
Power management and this
box appears. Choose “Off” to
disable the timer setting,
“Ready” or “Shutdown” to
enable the timer setting. 
Power management
For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp
life, the Power Management function starts the count down when
the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30
seconds or more. 
If the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30
seconds or more, the timer display with the message “No signal”
appears on the screen. The count-down of the set time gets
started. The count-down time can be set between 1 and 60
minutes. 
When the count-down time has been elapsed, the lamp is turned
off to cool itself down. The LAMP indicator dims during this
cooling-off period. The next operation depends on the setting as
follows : 
Ready   . . . . . .When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the
READY indicator changes to green blinking. In
this condition, the projection lamp is turned on if
the input signal is reconnected or any button on
the top control or remote control unit is pressed. 
Shut down  . . .When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the
power is turned off. 
Off   . . . . . . . . .The Power Management function is canceled. 
Timer Setting
Move the pointer to the
timer and set time with the
Point buttons 
(eand d) or
the Control pad and press
the SELECT button. The
timer window disappears
and then choose “Ready” or
“Shutdown” to enable the
timer setting. 
✔Note:
When the last selected input source in the Input menu differs from the detected input
source, the projector may not display the image properly. 
						

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Setting
Analog out
The ANALOG OUT terminal is for output of the analog signal
coming from the ANALOG IN terminal in the Input 1 terminals.
(See page 12.)
Select “On” to enable the signal output through the ANALOG
OUT terminal always except in the stand-by mode or “Off” to
disable the signal output.
Analog out  is not available when selecting the other Inputs except
Input 1. Select Input 1 so that Analog out will be available. (p.30,
36)   
Lens memory
Lens memory feature enables you to store the lens shift, zoom
and focus adjustment for each Input. When selecting Lens
memory, Input 1~5 will be displayed. Move the pointer to an Input
and press the SELECT button. Choose one of the following
settings for the Input.
Off . . . . . . . . applies the lens shift, zoom and focus adjusted
last.
Memory . . . . stores the lens shift, zoom and focus currently
adjusted for each input. When switching to the
input with “Memory” selected, the lens moves
to the stored position.
Lens memory
Shutter function is available to block out light to the screen, so that
the screen can be used for the other presenters. In addition, this
function enhances the effectiveness of contrast by 80% opening
up the shutter inside the projector.
Each setting for the Shutter function can be altered as follows:
Level
Sets up shutter level when closing the mechanical shutter.
Normal . . . . . . . . . .0% light blocking 
High contrast  . . . . .20% light blocking
Protection
Prohibits the shutter operation from the remote control and the
projecto’s top control.
Remote control  .   .   S e lecting “On” prohibits the shutter
operation from the remote control.
Projector .  .  .  .  .  .  S e lecting “On” prohibits the shutter
operation from the top control.
It is possible to prohibit the shutter operation from both of the
remote control and the top control.   Shutter
Shutter level
Shutter protection
Setting
Select [Yes]
to activate the
setting. Press the SELECT button at
Lens memory and  choose an
Input for which you want to
store the lens shift, zoom and
focus adjustment and then
select “Memory” for the input. 
When pressing the SELECT button at Shutter, the
Shutter setting menu appears. Select Protection and
then a desired setting for Remote control and Projector.
✔Note:
• Lens memory is available only in the lens having memory functions of itself. Contact
to the sales dealer or the service station for available lens.
• 100% accurate lens memory is not guranteed. If an accurate lens position, zoom
and focus cannot be obtained with Lens memory function, adjust them respectively
in each case. 
						

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Setting
Security
Key lock
This function locks operation from the top control and remote
control.  It is used to prevent the projector from being operated
by an unauthorized person.  
Projector
 . . . . . . .locks operation from the top control. To
unlock, use the remote control.  
Remote control  . .locks operation from the remote control. To
unlock, use the top control.
Off  . . . . . . . . . . .unlock any operation. To release lock, select
this.
If the top control accidentally becomes locked and you do not
have the remote control nearby, disconnect the AC power cord
from the AC outlet, and then by hold down the SELECT button
and reinsert the AC power cord. This will cancel the top control
lock.
Key lock
Shutter Management
The Shutter Management function turns off the projection lamp
when the projector is left with the shutter closed and the set
time has passed away. The count-down time can be set between
5 and 180 minutes. 
After the count-down time has elapsed, the shutter is opened up
automatically and the lamp is turned off to cool itself down. The
SHUTTER indicator is blinking blue during this cooling-off period.
When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the READY indicator
turns green lighting and the SHUTTER indicator keeps blinking.
Should the POWER button be pressed in this condition, the
projection lamp is turned on and the SHUTTER indicator turns
off.Shutter Management
USB lock
This function prevents the projector from being operated by an
unauthorized person with the optional USB key and provides the
following settings for security options.
Setting  . . . . . .key lock setting (On1, On2, and Off)
Registration  . .registers 2nd USB key into the projector. (First
key can be registered by just being connected to
the projector in turning on.)
Delete . . . . . . .deletes the registered USB keys.
To set the USB lock, the optional USB key is required. Refer to
page 73  for the optional USB key and contact the sales dealer
for purchasing. Refer to the owner’s manual enclosed with the
USB key for detail operation of the USB  lock.USB lock
✔Note:
• USB lock cannot be selected when the optional USB key is not connected to the
projector. (p.13)
• When either of USB lock or PJ lock is set, the other cannot be selected.
• USB key function can be used only with our specified optional USB key. We do not
guarantee operation with the other USB keys commarcially supplied.  Select Management and set the timer between 5 and
180 minutes.
The setting selected.
The setting selected.
✔Note:
While the Shutter is closed, timer setting of the Power management is invalid.   
						

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Setting
The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit
number.
Select “PJ PIN code change” with the Point buttons (eand d)
or the Control pad, and press the SELECT button. The PIN code
input dialog box appears. Enter a current PIN code, and then a
new PIN code as follows:
Select a number with the Point buttons (e, d, 7, and 8) or the
Control pad and fix the number with the SELECT button.
Repeat it to complete entering a four-digit number. When the
four-digit number is fixed, move the pointer to “Ent.”  Then
press the SELECT button.   To Change PJ PIN Code 
Select Off, On1, or On2 with the Point buttons (eand d) or
the Control pad and then press the SELECT button. To Change the PJ PIN Code setting
CAUTION:
WHEN YOU HAVE CHANGED PIN CODE, WRITE DOWN
THE NEW PIN CODE IN COLUMN OF THE PIN CODE NO.
MEMO ON PAGE 79, AND KEEP IT SECURELY.  SHOULD
THE PIN CODE BE LOST OR FORGOTTEN, THE
PROJECTOR CAN NO LONGER BE OPERATED.
Enter a PIN code
Enter a PJ PIN code
Select a number with using the Point buttons (e, d, 7,and 8)
or the Control pad and fix the number with the SELECT button.
The number changes to “✳.” If you fixed a wrong number,
move the pointer to “C” once with the Point buttons (e, d, 7,
and 8) or the Control pad to clear the number. Enter the correct
number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number. 
When the four-digit number is fixed, move to “Ent.”  Press the
SELECT button so that you can change the following PIN code
lock settings.
If you entered a wrong PIN code, the number (✳✳✳✳) turns red
and disappear. Enter a PIN code all over again.
Change the PIN code
Select PJ PIN code change and
press the SELECT button. The PIN
code input dialog box appears.Select a desired
setting with the
Point buttons 
(e
and d)or the
Control pad and
press the SELECT
button.
Change the PJ Lock setting
The input numbers
change to “✳” for
security. 
PJ lock
This function prevents the projector from being operated by an
unauthorized person and provides the following settings for
security options.
On1 . . . . . .requires to enter the PIN code every time turning on
the projector.  
On2 . . . .requires to enter the PIN code to operate the
projector once the power cord is disconnected; as
long as the AC power cord is connected, the
projector can be operated without the PIN code.
Off . . . . .the projector is unlocked with the PIN code. To
release PJ lock, select this setting.
Whenever to change the PIN code (the four-digit number), you
are required to enter the PIN code. “1234” is set as the initial
PIN code at the factory.PJ lock
When the projector is
locked with the PIN
code,  the PJ lock mark
appears  at  top left of
the Main menu. 
Setting
Pointer
Pointer
The setting selected. 
						

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Setting
Factory default
This function returns all setting values to the factory default
settings except for those including: User logo, PJ PIN code, Logo
PIN code, Security setting, Lamp time, Filter time, and PJ time. 
Select Factory default and
this box appears. Select
[Yes], and the next box
appears. 
Factory default
Quit
Exits the Setting menu.
Select [Yes]
to activate it. 
						

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Special 
customizes control functions: Lamp, Fan control, Filter, Auto PC adj., Test pattern, RS-
232C, and USB memory and displays Warning log. 
✔Note:
Be sure to reset the Lamp time only after replacing the lamp.
1
2
Press the MENU button to display On-Screen Menu. Spin
Menu icons with the Point buttons(e, d, 7,and 8) or
Control pad and press the SELECT button when the
SPECIAL icon comes right in front.
Move the yellow frame pointer with the Point buttons (e
and d) or Control pad to an item which you want to select
and then press the SELECT button. The corresponding dialog
box for the item appears.
Lamp
This feature displays the total time of the lamps being used.
Select  Lamp 1 or Lamp 2 to show each lamp wattage and time.
To reset the Lamp time, move the pointer to “Reset” and then
press the SELECT button. The message “Lamp time reset?” is
displayed. Move the pointer to [Yes] and then press the SELECT
button.  
Move the pointer to Reset
and then press the SELECT
button. The message
“Lamp time reset?” is
displayed. Select [Yes] and
the confirmation box
appears.
Special Menu (Lamp)
Fan control Fan controlThis function provides you the following alternatives for the
cooling fans operation of the projector and the Option box (Smoke
Resist Box ) separately provided. See page 73 for the Option box.
Normal   . . .normal operation 
Max  . . . . . .faster operation than “Normal”  
Select “Normal” for usual operation and “Max” to enhance the
cooling effect.
Filter
This feature displays total time of the filter on the projector and
the Option box (Smoke Resist Box) being used.  
To reset the Filter time, move the pointer to “Reset” and then
press the SELECT button. A confirmation box appears. Move the
pointer to [Yes] and then press the SELECT button. Filter
Special
Special
Special icon
Select [Yes]
to activate it.
✔Note:
Setting of the cooling fans of the projector and the option box cannot be changed
independently. 
✔Note:
Option box cannot be selected when it is not mounted on the projector. For the
information of the Smoke Resist Box, refer to Optional Parts on page 73 and contact
the sales dealer or the service station.Select Fan control and this
box appears. Select one of
these settings with the 
Point
buttons (eand d)or
Control pad and press the
SELECT button to enable it.
The setting selected.
Move the pointer to Reset and
then press the SELECT button
and the confirmation box
appears.
Select [Yes] to
activate it. 
						

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Special 
Auto PC adj.
Select “On” to enable the Auto PC adjust function and “Off” to
disable it. Refer to page 30 and 40 for Auto PC adjust function.
Test pattern
Various test patterns are prepared in this projector allowing users
to test the projection. Select one from the following twenty kinds
of patterns: Cross 1 (W), Cross 2 (R), Cross 3 (G), Cross 4 (B),
Cross 5 (M), Cross 6 (C), Cross 7 (Y), Gradation 1~4, Color, and
Flat 1~8.
To cancel the Test pattern, press the CANCEL button on the top
control or the remote control.
Select Test pattern and  then
the Test pattern selection
box  is displayed. Choose
one of these patterns with
the 
Point buttons (eand
d) or Control pad and press
the SELECT button to
display the selected pattern
on screen.
Test pattern
Indicates the other items
exist below.
RS-232C
This feature allows users to set serial communication
configuration (baud rate and  the projector ID) when connecting
several projectors via the RS-232C terminal of the projector. (p13,
78)
Baud rate  . . . . .9600 / 19200
Projector ID  . . .001 ~ 999 
Default  . . . . .returns Baud rate and  Projector ID to factory
default setting 
(Baudrate: 19200, Projector ID: 001)
USB memory
This feature allows users to store PC mode and Image adjustment
data on the optional USB key connected to the projector and recall
it from the USB key. PC mode data and Image adjustment data
can be stored separately on respective 10 memory areas of the
USB key. (PC mode data: mode 1–50 x 10, Image adjustment
data: Image 1-10 x 10) (p.43, 47)
Save  .  .  .  .  .  .stores the adjustment data on the USB key
connected to the projector.
Load  . . . . . . . . .recalls the stored data.
Delete  . . . . . . .deletes the stored data.
To use the USB memory function, the optional USB key
(separately provided) is required. Refer to page 73 for the USB key
information and contact the sales dealer or service station for
purchasing. For further information on USB memory function, refer
to the owners manual that comes with the USB key.
RS-232C
USB memory
✔Note:
• USB memory function cannot be operated without our specified optional USB key.
See page 73 for the optional parts.
• USB memory cannot be displayed without the optional USB key connected to the
projector. (p.13)The item selected.
Move the pointer to one of
these and then press the
SELECT button and USB
Memory Menu appears .
To be continued to the next page. 
						

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Special 
Warning log
Warning log shows the information of the past warning history of
the projector.  Up to 50 logs can be displayed. Log contents are as
follows:
Lamp-1 failure
Lamp-2 failure
Lamp-1 timeover
Lamp-2 timeover
Power failure
Inside temp. A error
Inside temp. B error
Inside temp. C error
External temp. error
Power off (Power management)
Power off (Shutter management)
PJ filter timeover
Option box filter timeover
Option box error
Warning log
Exits Warning log menu. Quit
Information
displays current setting information: Input, System, Signal, Screen, Language, Lamp
mode, Lamp status, Power management, Shutter management, Smoke resist,
Option filter time, Security, and Remote control.  
Information1
2
Press the MENU button to display On-Screen Menu. Spin
Menu icons with the Point buttons (7and 8) or Control pad
and press the SELECT button when the INFORMATION icon
comes right in front.
The Information window appears. The information window
can also be displayed by pressing the INFORMATION button
on the top control or the INFO button on the remote control.
Special
Select [Yes] to
activate it.USB Memory Menu
Move the yellow frame
pointer to a USB memory
to store the data and then
press the SELECT button.
The confirmation box
appears.
Exits the Warning log menu.
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If the WARNING TEMP indicator remains blinking after performing
above checks, the cooling fans or the internal circuits may be
malfunctioned. Contact the service station for check-up and repair.
Warning Temp Indicator
The WARNING TEMP indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the
WARNING TEMP indicator and the READY indicator to take proper maintenance. 
TOP CONTROL
The projector is shut down and WARNING TEMP indicator is
blinking red.
The WARNING TEMP indicator slowly blinks red to let you know
the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the normal level.
If the temperature goes up further, the WARNING TEMP indicator
turns fast blinking and then the projector will be turned off
automatically. Then, the READY indicator will go out, but the
WARNING TEMP indicator keeps blinking red. When the
temperature inside the projector returns to normal, the READY
indicator lights green and then the projector can be turned on. If
the WARNING TEMP indicator still keeps blinking after the
projector is turned on, check the followings; 
✔Note:
Even after the temperature inside the projector returns to normal, the WARNING
TEMP indicator continues to blink and does not go out until the projector is turned on
again.
Then check the matters below:
LAMP 1 REPLACE, WARNING
TEMP, WARNING FILTER, READY,
SHUTTER , and LAMP 2 REPLACE
blinking altogether.
TOP CONTROLAll indicators except the LAMP indicator are blinking.
When the projector detects an abnormal condition, it is
automatically shut down to protect the inside and all the Indicators
except the LAMP indicator start blinking.  In this case, disconnect
the AC power cord and reconnect it, and then turn the projector on
once again for check. If the projector cannot be turned on,
disconnect the AC power cord and contact service station for
check and repair.
CAUTION
DO NOT LEAVE THE PROJECTOR WITH THE AC
POWER CORD CONNECTED UNDER THE ABNORMAL
CONDITION. IT MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK.  
WARNING TEMP
blinking red
LAMP 
lighting red
Maintenance and Cleaning
–Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be
ventilated? Check the installing condition to see if ventilation
slots are not blocked.
–Is the projector not installed near the ventilation duct of air-
conditioning equipment which may be hot? Install the
projector away from the ventilation duct of air-conditioning
equipment. 
–Are the air filter clean? Check the air filter periodically. (p.61)