Sanyo Plc Xe40 Projector User Manual

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Part Names and Functions
Part Names & Functions
q
e
w
w Button 1-3
Used for Antitheft alarm setting.
e ALARM indicator
Blinks red to indicate the battery condition or key operation.
q F button
Used for Antitheft alarm setting.
Antitheft Alarm Setting Buttons
These buttons are used for Antitheft alarm function.  (pp. 50-52) 
						

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Part Names and Functions
To ensure safe operation, please observe the following
precautions :
–  Do not bend, drop the remote control or expose the
remote control to moisture or heat.
–  For cleaning, use soft dry cloth.  Do not apply benzene,
thinner, splay or any chemical material.
t
e
!0
i
!4
r
!5
!3
qPOWER ON-OFF button 
Turn the projector on or off.  (pp. 19, 20)
wVIDEO button
Select VIDEO input source.  (pp. 24, 35)
eCOMPUTER button
Select COMPUTER input source.  (pp. 24, 26, 36)
rMENU button
Open or close the On-Screen Menu.  (p. 21)
iPAGE edbuttons
Scroll back and forth pages on the screen when giving a 
presentation.  Connect the projector and your computer 
with a USB cable to use these buttons.  (pp. 9, 16)
!1
uD.ZOOM edbuttons
Zoom in and out the image.  (pp. 25, 34)
!5AUTO PC button
Automatically adjust the computer image to its optimum setting.  
(pp. 25, 28)
!4IMAGE button
Select the image level.  (pp. 25, 31, 38)
oFREEZE button
Freeze the picture.  (p. 24) 
!2
MUTE button
Mute the sound.  (p 24)
!3
P-TIMER button
Operate the P-timer function.  (p. 25)
!0
NO SHOW button
Temporarily turn off the image on the screen.  (p. 25)
!6
KEYSTONE button
Correct the keystone distortion.  (pp. 23, 42)
tPoint ed 7 8( VOLUME + / –
) buttons
– Select an item or adjust the value in the On-Screen Menu.  (p. 21)
– Pan the image in Digital zoom + mode.  (p. 34)
– Adjust the volume level. (Point 7 8 buttons)  (p. 24)
ySELECT button
–  Execute the selected item.  (p. 21)
–Expand or compress the image in Digital zoom mode.  (p. 34)
qw
Remote Control
y
u
o
!6
!2!1LAMP CONTROL button
Select the lamp mode.  (pp. 25, 46)
You can turn on or operate the
projector ONLY via the remote
control.  
Make sure not to lose the remote
control.  
						

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Part Names and Functions
123
To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions:
●Use (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries.
●Always replace batteries in sets.
●Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
●Avoid contact with water or liquid.
●Do not expose the remote control to moisture or heat.
●Do not drop the remote control.
●If the battery has leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and install new 
batteries.
● Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 
●Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.  
Open the battery
compartment lid.Install new batteries into
the compartment.Replace the
compartment lid.
Two AA size batteriesFor correct polarity (+
and –), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in the
compartment.
Point the remote control toward the projector
(Infrared Remote Receiver) when pressing any
button.  Maximum operating range for the
remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in
front of the projector.
Operating Range
30° 30°
Remote Control Battery Installation
16.4’
(5 m)
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✔Note:
• This projector is not equipped with optical zoom.  To adjust the screen size, change the throw distance.
• The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality.  
It is recommended to limit the ambient lighting in order to get the best image.
• The values below are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 
64”70”78”80”
60”
 A
B
3.38 (1.03m)
3.28 (1.00m)
2.92 (0.89m)
2.66 (0.81m) A : B  =  10 : 1.2
Screen Size
(W x H) mm
4 : 3 aspect ratio
Throw distance
60”
1219 x 914
2.49 (0.76m)
64”
1300 x 975
2.66 (0.81m)
70”
1422 x 1067
2.92 (0.89m)
78”
1585 x 1189
3.28 (1.00m)
80”
1626 x 1219 
3.38 (1.03m)
(Inch Diagonal)
2.49 (0.76m)
For projector positioning, see the figures below.  
The projector should be set horizontally to the flat screen. 
(Center)
Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.0 degrees with
the adjustable feet. 
Lift the front of the projector and pull upward the feet
lock latches on both sides of the projector.1
Adjustable Feet
Feet Lock Latches
Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable
feet and rotate the adjustable feet to adjust the
position and tilt. 2
To retract the adjustable feet, lift the front of the
projector and pull and undo the feet lock latches.
Keystone distortion of the projected image can be
corrected by menu operation.  (pp. 23, 42)3
Adjustable Feet Positioning the Projector
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NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
AC power cord must meet requirement 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 supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.
To power cord 
connector on your 
projector.
Projector sideAC outlet side
Ground
To the AC outlet.
(120 V AC)
For Continental EuropeFor the U.S.A. and Canada
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or
200-240 V AC.  This projector automatically selects the
correct input voltage.  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.
Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are
not sure of the type of power being supplied.
Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before
turning the projector on.  (See pp. 16-18 for connection) 
CAUTION
For safety, unplug the AC power cord when the projector
is not in use.  When this projector is connected to an
outlet with the AC power cord, it is in Stand-by mode and
consumes a little electric power.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the
projector.
The AC outlet must be near this equipment and
must be easily accessible.
For the U.K.
To the AC outlet.
(200 - 240 V AC)To the AC outlet.
(200 - 240 V AC)
Installation
Installation 
						

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Installation
Connecting to a Computer
ON ON
S-VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  OUTCOMPUTER IN 2 / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENTAUDIO  IN
R
VIDEO INL(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUTCOMPUTER  IN  1/ COMPONENT INUSBSERVICE PORT RESET
Cables used for connection 
• VGA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin) (Only one cable is supplied.) 
•USB Cable 
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) 
(Not all the cables are suppled with this projector.)
External Audio Equipment
VGA cable   USB cable 
Audio cable
(stereo) 
Audio cable 
(stereo) Monitor Output
or 
Monitor Input USB port Audio Output
USB
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
(stereo)Audio Input
COMPUTER IN 2/
MONITOR OUT
Unplug the power cords of both the
projector and external equipment from
the AC outlet before connecting the
cables.✔Note:
• Input sound to the COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN
terminal when using the COMPUTER IN 1 / COMPONENT IN and
the COMPUTER IN 2/MONITOR OUT terminal as input.
• When connecting the AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment,
the projectors built-in speaker is disconnected.
• When the cable is 
of the longer variety, it is advisable to use the
COMPUTER IN 1 / COMPONENT IN and not the COMPUTER IN
2 / MONITOR OUT. 
• See p. 65 for ordering optional parts.
Monitor Output
COMPUTER IN 1/ 
COMPONENT IN 
VGA cable  
This terminal is switchable. Set up the
terminal as either Computer input or
Monitor output.  (See p. 45.) 
						

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S-VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  OUTCOMPUTER IN 2 / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENTAUDIO  IN
R
VIDEO INL(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUTCOMPUTER  IN  1/ COMPONENT INUSBSERVICE PORT RESET
Installation
Connecting to Video Equipment
Cables used for connection  
• Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) 
• S-VIDEO Cable 
• Audio Cable (Mini Plug: stereo) 
(Not all the cables are suppled with this projector.)
✔Note:
• When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the
projectors built-in speaker is disconnected.
• See p. 65 for ordering optional parts.
External Audio Equipment
Audio cable 
(stereo) VIDEO S-VIDEOS-Video cable  Video and audio cableComposite Video and Audio Output S-Video Output
AUDIO INAudio Input
AUDIO OUT
(stereo) (R) (L)(R) (L) (Video)
(Video)
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and
external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting
the cables.
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Installation
Connecting to Component Video Equipment
S-VIDEO IN  
MONITOR  OUTCOMPUTER IN 2 / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENTAUDIO  IN
R
VIDEO INL(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUTCOMPUTER  IN  1/ COMPONENT INUSBSERVICE PORT RESET
Cables used for connection
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug :stereo) 
• Scart-VGA Cable  
• Component Cable 
• Component-VGA Cable  
(Not all the cables are suppled with this projector.)
✔Note:
• When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the
projectors built-in speaker is disconnected.
• See p. 65 for ordering optional parts.
External Audio Equipment
COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN   
COMPUTER/
COMPONENT
AUDIO INAudio cable 
(stereo) Audio cable 
(stereo)
Audio Input Component Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) RGB Scart 21-
pin Output Audio Output
Scart-VGA
cable 
Component-VGA
cable 
AUDIO OUT
(stereo)Component
cable 
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and
external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting
the cables. 
						

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Connect the projectors AC power cord into an AC
outlet.  The POWER indicator becomes red.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the remote
control.  The POWER indicator becomes green and the
cooling fans start to operate.  The preparation display
appears on the screen and the count down starts. 
2
3
1
16
The preparation display disappears after 30
seconds.
4After the countdown, the input source that was
selected last and the Lamp mode status icon (see p.
46) appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code
Input Dialog Box appear.  Enter the PIN code as
instructed below.  
(See p. 46 for Lamp mode)
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.  
Lamp mode
Pointer
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.  
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
Turning On the Projector
Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
Installation
Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8buttons and fix
the number with the SELECT button.  The number changes
to ✳.  If you fixed an incorrect number, move the pointer
to Set or Clear once by pressing the Point dbutton, then
return to PIN code.  Enter the correct number again.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number.
1234 is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
When the four-digit number is fixed, the pointer is
automatically move to Set.  Press the SELECT button so
that you can start to operate the projector.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN code and the
number (✳✳✳✳) turn red and disappear.  Enter the correct
PIN code all over again.
What is PIN code?
PIN code is a security code using Personal Identification
Number that allows the person who knows it to operate the
projector.  Setting PIN code prevents others except the
specific users from operating the projector. 
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number.  Refer to PIN
code lock function in Setting on pp. 47, 48 for locking
operation of the projector with your PIN code.✔
Note:
• When the Logo select function is Off, the logo
is not shown on the screen.  (p. 43)
• When the Countdown off or Off is selected in
the Display function, the countdown is not shown
on the screen.  (p. 42)
• During the countdown period, all operations are
invalid.
• If the correct PIN code number is not entered for
3 minutes after the PIN code dialog box
appeared, the projector is turned off
automatically.
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, take a memo and keep it at hand.  Should the
PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your
dealer or service center. 
						

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Basic Operation
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the remote
control, and Power off? appears on the screen.  
Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the
projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red, and
the cooling fans keep operating.  (You can select the
level of fan quietness and rotation speed. See p. 49.)
At this time you can disconnect the AC power cord
even if the fans are still running.
1
2
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE
YOU TURN THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT
LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
3When the projector has cooled down enough to be
turned on again, the POWER indicator becomes red.  
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
✔Note:
• When the On start function is On, this projector is turned on
automatically by connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.  
(p. 46) 
• 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.   
• 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 indicator blinks or emits a red light, see Warning
Indicator on p. 53.
• While the POWER indicator is blinking, lamp is being cooled down
and the projector cannot be turned on.  Wait until the POWER
indicator becomes red to be turned on again.
Turning Off the Projector