Sanyo Plc Hf10000l Projector User Manual

							
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Installation
Connecting to Video Equipment
Video Source (example)
Professional Digital VCRVideo Disc Player
RGB SCART
21-pin Output
VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
Component video output equipment.  
(such as DVD player or 
high-definition TV source.)
Composite Video Output 
BNC
Cable 
DVI-D Cable SCART-VGA
Cable 
U n p l u g   t h e   p owe r   c o r d s   o f   b o t h   t h e 
projector and external equipment from the 
AC outlet before connecting cables.
S-Video Output
S-VIDEO
Cables used for connection 
• Video Cable (BNC x 3, BNC x 1) • HDMI Cable 
• SCART-VGA Cable   
• DVI-D Cable 
• S-Video Cable
( Cables are not supplied with the projector.)
ANALOG
Terminals of
the projector
BNC
Cable S-video cable
HDMIDIGITAL
(DVI-D)VIDEO
HDMI Cable 
HDMI 
Output
Digital Output( HDCP compatible)Component Video Output  
						

							


Installation
Attaching the Cable TieCable tie
You can dress and secure all cables to a cable tie (supplied). 
The cable tie is reusable and can be loosened and tightened 
as many times as needed.
Cable tie
To loosen the cable tie
1. Pull the tab in the arrow direction.
Tab
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2. Loosen the cable tie in the arrow direction. 
						

							


NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
AC power cord must meet the requirements of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with 
the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used. If the supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, 
contact your sales dealer.
Projector sideAC Outlet side
To POWER CORD CONNECTOR on your projector.
Ground
To the AC Outlet.(10 V AC)
For Continental EuropeFor the U.S.A. and CanadaFor the U.K.
To the AC Outlet.
(00–40 V AC)To the AC Outlet.
(00–40 V AC)
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-240 V AC. It 
is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a 
grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, 
do not plug into any other type of power system.
If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied, consult 
your authorized dealer or service center.
Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning 
on the projector. 
 CAUTION
The AC  outlet  must  be  near  this  equipment  and  must  be  easily 
accessible.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Installation
✔Note:
•  Unplug the AC power cord or turn off the MAIN ON/OFF 
Switch when the projector is not in use. When the projector is 
in stand-by mode, it consumes a little electric power.
Ground
Connect  the  AC  power  cord  (supplied)  to  the 
projector. 
						

							
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Basic Operation
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. 
The LAMP indicator lights red and the POWER indicator 
lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control 
or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP 
indicator dims and the cooling fans start to operate. 
The preparation display appears on the screen and the 
countdown starts. 


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The preparation display will disappear after 20 seconds.
4After the countdown, the input source that was selected 
the last time and the Lamp control status icon (see page 
74) appear on the screen.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, 
etc.) before turning on the projector.  
✔Note:
• The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter 
replacement or the Filter cartridge replacement 
icon may appear on the screen depending on the 
usage state of the projector.
• When the filter cartridge replacement icon 
keeps appearing on the screen at turning on the 
projector for some time and no action is taken to 
replace the filter cartridge, the projector will be 
automatically shut down in 3 minutes after turning 
on to protect the projector. (pp. 67, 71)
• When the Picture in Picture function is set to 
Mode(1-5), Mode(1-5), Input source, Lamp control 
status, Lamp replacement icon and Filter warning 
icon will appear on the screen for 10 seconds.
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(See page 74 for Lamp control status.)
Lamp control status
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code input 
dialog box will appear. 
✔Note:
• When the Logo select function is set to Off, the logo will not be 
shown on the screen (p.59).
• When Countdown off or Off is selected in the Display function, 
the countdown will not be shown on the screen (p.53).
• If you press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or 
the remote control during the countdown period, you can skip 
the countdown and go to the normal operations. In this case, 
however, the brightness of the image needs some time to 
stabilize after turning on the projector. The display may flicker 
after turning on the lamp for the characteristics of the lamp. This 
is normal operation and not a malfunction.
After the OK icon disappears, you can operate the projector.  
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
✔Note:
• If the PIN code number is not entered within three 
minutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, the 
projector will be turned off automatically.
• The "1234" is set as the initial PIN code at the 
factory.
Use the Point ed  buttons on the side control or Number 
buttons on the remote control to enter a number. 
When using side control
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control to select a 
number. Press the Point 8 button to fix the number and 
move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number 
changes to ✳. Repeat this step to complete entering a four-
digit number. After entering the four-digit number, move the 
pointer to “Set”. Press the SELECT button so that you can 
start to operate the projector.
When using remote control
Press the Number buttons on the remote control to enter 
a number (p.16). When you complete entering a four-digit 
number, the pointer moves to “Set”. Press the SELECT 
button so that you can start to operate the projector.
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point 7 button to 
move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and 
then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the 
number (✳✳✳✳) will turn red for a moment. Enter the correct 
PIN code all over again.
Turning On the Projector
Enter a PIN code 
						

							
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Basic Operation
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 unauthorized use of the projector. 
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the PIN 
code lock function in the Setting Menu on pages 63, 64 for 
locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no 
longer be started. Take a special care in setting 
a new PIN code; write down the number in a 
column on page 94 of this manual and keep it 
on hand. Should the PIN code be missing or 
forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or 
the STAND-BY button on the remote control, and Power 
off? appears on the screen.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or 
the STAND-BY button on the remote control again to 
turn off the projector. The LAMP indicator lights bright 
and the POWER indicator turns off. 
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TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE yOU TURN 
THE PROjECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES 
BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
When the projector has cooled down enough, the 
POWER indicator lights green and then you can turn on 
the projector. 
Power off? disappears after 4 seconds.
✔Note:
• When the Direct On function is set to On, the projector will 
be turned on automatically by connecting the AC power cord 
to an AC outlet (p.62).
• The running speed of cooling fans is changed according to the 
temperature inside the projector.
• Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is 
cooled enough.
• If the WARNING TEMP. indicator blinks red, see “Warning 
Indicators” on page 78.
• The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling period 
with the POWER indicator turned off. You can turn it on again 
after the POWER indicator becomes green again.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PROjECTOR CONTINUOUSL y 
WITHOUT REST. CONTINUOUS USE MA y RESULT 
IN SHORTENING THE LAMP LIFE. TURN OFF THE 
PROjECTOR AND LET STAND FOR ABOUT AN HOUR 
IN EVER y 4 HOURS.
Turning Off the Projector
Direct OFF function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall 
outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection 
without pressing the ON/STAND-BY button.
✔Note:
• When using the Direct OFF function, you cannot 
restart the projector immediately after the power is 
disconnected. If the external power supply is suddenly 
cut off, the fan stops immediately. The lamp remains 
high temperature and needs to be cooled.  
						

							
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How to Operate the On-Screen Menu
Basic Operation
The projector can be adjusted or set via the on-screen 
menu. The menu has a hierarchical structure, with 
a main menu that is divided into submenus, which 
are further divided into other submenus. For each 
adjustment and setting procedure, refer to respective 
sections in this manual.
Use the Point ed buttons to highlight or select a main 
menu item. Press the Point 8 or the SELECT button 
to access the submenu items. (The selected item is 
highlighted in orange.)
Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired 
submenu item and press the SELECT button to set or 
access the selected item.
Press the MENU button on the side control or the 
remote control to display the on-screen menu.1


Use the Point ed7 8 buttons to adjust the setting or 
switch between each option and press the SELECT 
button to activate it and return to the submenu.
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Press the Point 7 button to return to the main menu. 
Press the MENU button to exit the on-screen menu.5
Side Control
MENU button
On-screen menu
Remote Control
POINT buttons
SELECT button
MENU button
The selected item is
highlighted in orange.
The 
currently 
set item is 
marked.
POINT buttons
SELECT button
Point 8 
or 
SELECT button  　 
						

							
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Basic Operation
For detailed functions of each menu, see “Menu Tree” on pages 82-84.
Main MenuSub-Menu
e Image select
 For computer source, used to select an image level among Dynamic, Standard, Real, and Image 1-10 (p.39). 
 For Video source, used to select an image level among Dynamic, Standard, Cinema, and Image 1-10 (p.47).
r  Image adjust
 For computer source, used to adjust the computer image. [Contrast/Brightness/Color management/Color temp./
White balance (R/G/B)/Offset(R/G/B)/Auto picture control/Advanced color/Sharpness/Gamma/Reset/Store] 
(pp.40-42). 
 For video or HDMI source, used to adjust the video image. [Contrast/Brightness/Color/Tint/Color management/
Color temp./White balance (R/G/B)/Offset (R/G/B)/Auto picture control/Advanced color/Sharpness/Gamma/
Noise Reduction/Progressive/Reset/Store] (pp.48-50). 
w  PC adjust
 Used to adjust the parameters to match with the input signal format (pp.36-38).
t  Screen
 For computer source, used to adjust the size of the image.  [Normal/Full/Wide(16:9)/Zoom/True/Custom/Custom 
adj./Digital zoom +/-/Keystone/Ceiling/Rear/Screen aspect/Reset] (pp.43-45).
 For video or HDMI source, used to adjust the size of the image.  [Normal/Full/Wide(16:9)/Zoom/Natural 
wide/Custom/Custom adj./Keystone/Ceiling/Rear/Screen aspect/Reset] (pp. 51-52).
q  Input
 Used to select an input source (Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, or Input 4)\
 (p.32-34).
u  Information
 Displays the input source information: Input, H-sync freq., V-sync freq., Screen, Lamp mode, Lamp control, Lamp 
interval, Lamp 1,  Lamp , Language, Filter counter, Power management, Key lock, PIN code lock, Shutter 
management, Remote control,  SERIAL NO., and Option control No. (p.29).
o Guide
 The key operation is displayed.
y  Setting
 Used to set the projector’s operating configurations (pp.53-68).
i  Network
 See the owner’s manual of “Network Set-up and Operation”.
Main Menu 
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Basic Operation
Lens Shift Adjustment
✔Note:
• The arrow disappears at the maximum lens shift in each 
direction.
• The arrows turn red when the lens shift comes to the 
center position of the screen.
Zoom Adjustment
Focus Adjustment
Side Control
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 p.65 for detail of setting for the Shutter function.
✔Note:
• The SHUTTER button on the side control and the remote 
control cannot be effective when Shutter Protection is On 
in the Setting menu. (p.65)
• The SHUTTER indicator on the projector's top lights blue 
when the shutter is closed. (pp.13, 85)
• The projector will shut down automatically when the set 
time on shutter management has passed. (p.65)
•   
The Power management function does not work when the 
shutter is closed. (p.62)
Operating with Projector Control
POINT buttons
SELECT button
SHUTTER button
FOCUS button
LIGHT button
ZOOM button
LENS SHIFT button
AUTO PC AD j. buttons
Light Function
Light function is used to turn on the lights on the side
control and around terminals. To turn off the lights, press
the Light button again.
✔Note:
• The buttons on the side control except for the LIGHT button 
and ON/STAND-BY button do not light up when the projector 
is in stand-by mode or during the cooling down period.
Information
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 to toggle between the current 
and next Information menus and the cancellation of menu 
display.
The Information menu can also be selected from the menu.
INFORMATION 
button
Press the LENS SHIFT button and “Lens shift” will be displayed 
on the screen. Use the Pointed ed7 8 buttons to position 
the projection image to the desired point without having picture 
distortion. 
Press and hold the LENS SHIFT button for more than 5 seconds 
to return the lens to the central position. See page 18 for details.
Press the ZOOM button and “Zoom” will be displayed on the 
screen. And then press the Point ed buttons to zoom in and 
out the image.
Press the FOCUS button and “Focus” will be displayed on the 
screen. And then press the Point ed buttons to adjust the 
focus of the image.
Operates the Auto PC Adj. function. The computer screen 
adjustment can be done easily by pressing this button. 
See page 36 for details.
Auto PC Adjustment 
						

							
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Basic Operation
Using the remote control for some frequently used operations is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons 
enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the On-Screen Menu.
Press the ZOOM buttons on the remote control to zoom in 
and out the image.
ZOOM buttons
Press the FOCUS buttons on the remote control to adjust 
focus of the image.
FOCUS buttons
See page 28 for details.
LENS SHIFT button
Remote Control
ZOOM 
buttons
SHUTTER buttonAUTO PC
button
D.ZOOM 
button
FOCUS 
buttons
LENS SHIFT 
button
✔Note:
See the next page for the description of other buttons.
INFO. button
SHUTTER button
See page 28 for details.
SCREEN 
button
INFO. button
Press the AUTO PC button on the remote control to operate 
the Auto PC adj. function. The computer screen adjustment 
can be done easily by pressing this button. See page 36 for 
details.
AUTO PC button
Press the SCREEN button on the remote control to select 
the desired screen size. The selected screen size symbol 
appears on the screen for 4 seconds. See pages 43 to 45 
and 51 to 52 for details.
Press and hold the SCREEN button for more than 5 seconds 
to return all the screen size adjustment setting to the factory 
default setting.
SCREEN button
Press the D.ZOOM button on the remote control to enter to 
the Digital zoom +/– mode. See page 44 for details.
D.ZOOM button
Operating with Remote Control
Information Menu
✔Note:
• The H-sync freq. and V-sync freq. values shown in the menu list 
may be different from the actual values.
• SERIAL NO. is used to service the projector.
IMAGE ADJUST 
button
Press the IMAGE ADJUST button to show the IMAGE 
ADJUST menu. Press this button again to hide the menu.
IMAGE ADjUST button
MENU button
Press the INFO. button to confirm the current settings of the 
projector and the signals being transmitted to the projector.	
Use the Point 7 8 buttons or INFO. button to toggle back 
and forth between the current and next Information menus 
and the cancellation of menu display.  
Press the MENU button to show the main menu. Press the 
button again to hide the menu.
MENU buttons 
						

							
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Basic Operation
Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to 
freeze the picture on the screen. To cancel the FREEZE 
function, press the FREEZE button again or press any 
other button.
Fig.1 will appear when the Freeze function is working.
FREEZE button
FILTER button
Press and hold the FILTER button for more than five 
seconds to operate electrically operated filter to replace 
the filter.
Remote Control
✔Note
See the previous page for the description of other buttons.
✔Note
• The filter cannot be rewound.
• When the filter is replaced, the total accumulated time 
of the filter use is automatically set to 0.
Press the P-TIMER button on the remote control to 
operate the Count up/Count down function. Refer to 
p.68 for detail of Setting for the P-timer function for 
a few seconds. To stop the count time, press the P-
TIMER button. To cancel the P-timer function, press 
and hold the P-TIMER button.
P-TIMER button
Fig.1
Press the PIP button on the remote control several 
times until the desired mode of Picture in Picture 
appears. Each user mode (User 1-5) appears only 
when it has stored data.
Press and hold the PIP button for more than 3 
seconds to display the setting dialog box of Picture 
in Picture. See pages 55-56 for details of Picture in 
Picture function.
PIP button
User 1 of PIP (example)
User 2 of PIP (example)
Main 
picture
Sub
picture
Sub
picture
LIGHT button
Press the LIGHT button to turn on/off Keypad backlight.
KEy STONE button
See page 31 for details.
FILTER button
FREEZE button
P-TIMER button
PIP button
LIGHT 
button
KEYSTONE 
button
IMAGE SEL. 
button
Press the IMAGE SEL. button on the remote control to 
select a desired image level of the screen.
For more detail, see pp.39, 47. 
IMAGE SEL. button
Main picture