Sanyo Plc Xf20 Projector User Manual

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TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR
This projector applies various input/output terminals and 4 terminal slots for expansion to tune to diversity of signals from
computers and video equipment. 4-built-in Terminal Slots enable you to arrange desired combinations of input sources just
by changing Terminal Boards.  For Terminal Boards, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector.
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
Pull out the terminal by holding the handle.
Remove 2 Screws on the terminal.1
2
REPLACEMENT OF THE TERMINAL
Tighten the screws to secure the terminal.
Replace the terminal. Insert the terminal along Guide to
fit Plug into Socket.3
4
ANALOG RGB
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACK
USB
RESET
(MONO)
(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
CONTROL PORT AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
INPUT 4
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO
SERIAL PORT IN
SERIAL PORT OUT
AUDIO OUTRLRL
RL
R
R
L
L
INPUT/OUTPUT
TERMINALS
Screws
Guide
Socket
PlugFigure shows HDB 15-PIN terminal.DVI Terminal
5 BNC Terminal
AV Terminal
HDB 15-PIN
Terminal
4 TERMINAL SLOTS (Factory set) NOTE; DVI Terminal is unavailable for INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 slots. 
						

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ANALOG RGB
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACK
USB
RESET
(MONO)
(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
CONTROL PORT AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
INPUT 4
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO
SERIAL PORT IN
SERIAL PORT OUT
AUDIO OUTRLRL
RL
R
R
L
L
When controlling the computer
with the Remote Control of
this projector, connect the
mouse port of your personal
computer to these connectors.
(Refer to P14.)
Connect the S-VIDEO
output from the video
equipment to this jack.
(Refer to P15.)  
Connect the audio output
from the 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 the component video output
(Cr, Y, Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from the video
equipment to the R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb
jacks or connect the computer output [5
BNC Type (Red, Green, Blue, Horiz.
Sync and Vert. Sync.)] from the
computer to the R/Pr, G/Y, B/Pb, H/HV
and V jacks. (Refer to P14, 15)Connect the computer output
(Digital/Analog DVI-I type) to
this terminal.
(Refer to P14.)
DVI INPUT TERMINAL
INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS AND JACKS CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
Connect the computer output
(Analog HDB 15-pin type) to
this terminal.  
(Refer to P14.)
HDB 15-PIN INPUT  TERMINALAV INPUT (VIDEO/Y, C) JACKS 
Connect the composite video output
from the video equipment to the
VIDEO/Y jack or connect the Separate
Y/C video outputs to the VIDEO/Y and
C jacks. (Refer to P15.)  
INPUT 2
INPUT 1 INPUT 1/2/3/4
INPUT 1/2/4
INPUT 3 INPUT 4
INPUT 3 
						

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
Connect an external audio
amplifier to these jacks.  
(Refer to P14, 15.)
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS
This projector uses a micro processor to control the
unit.  Occasionally, the micro processor may
malfunction and need to be reset.  This can be done
by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will
shut down and restart the unit.  Do not use the
RESET function excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When using the Wired / Wireless
Remote Control Unit as the Wired
Remote Control, Connect the Wired
Remote Control Unit to this jack with
the Remote Control Cable (supplied).
(Refer to page 19.)
R/C JACK
USB PORT 
ANALOG RGB
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACK
USB
RESET
(MONO)
(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
CONTROL PORT AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3
INPUT 4
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO
SERIAL PORT IN
SERIAL PORT OUT
AUDIO OUTRLRL
RL
R
R
L
L
SERIAL  PORT
OUT TERMINAL 
SERIAL  PORT
IN TERMINAL 
This port is used to control the
projector with the computer. It is also
used to control the computer with the
Remote Control of this projector.
(Refer to P40, 42.)
Connect the USB port of the
computer to this port.
If you control the projector by computer,
you must connect a cable (not provided)
from your computer to this terminal.
This terminal outputs the
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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ANALOG RGB
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACK
USB
RESET
(MONO)
(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
CONTROL PORT AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO
SERIAL PORT IN
SERIAL PORT OUT
AUDIO OUTRLRL
RL
R
R
L
L
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computers or Macintosh computers (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA)
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 the terminal of your
computer. MAC/VGA
Adapter
Set the slide
switches following
the 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 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 the cable, the power cords of
both the projector and the external equipment
should be disconnected from AC outlet.  Turn the
projector and peripheral equipment on before the
computer is switched on.
Terminals of
the Projector
Audio AmplifierAudio Speaker
(stereo)
External Audio Equipment
Monitor Output 
DVI Cable BNC Cable ✽
Monitor Output 
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
Set the switches as shown in the table below
depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you
want to use before your turn on the 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
The Switches of the
MAC/VGA AdapterON
1DIPON
OFF
23456
MAC/VGA ADAPTER 
						

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CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT
ANALOG RGB
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V
CONTROL PORTDV I
INPUT 1
R/C JACK
USB
RESET
(MONO)
(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)(MONO)
CONTROL PORT AUDIO
CONTROL PORT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/YC
INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO
SERIAL PORT IN
SERIAL PORT OUT
AUDIO OUTRLRL
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 the cable, the power cords of
both the projector and the external equipment
should be disconnected from AC outlet.  Turn the
projector and peripheral equipment on before the
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) ✽
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
Video
Cable ✽
Video
Cable ✽
Separate Y/C
Video Output
Y
C
Y-C
Terminals of
the Projector 
						

							MENU
AUTO IMAGE
NORMAL SELECTVOLUME
ZOOM FOCUS
LENS SHIFTON-OFFINPUT 1/2
INPUT 3/4
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SIDE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to adjust zoom.
(P24)
INPUT 3/4 BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTONFOCUS BUTTONSVOLUME BUTTONS
Used to select input source
either INPUT 3 or INPUT 4.
(P26)Used to operate AUTO
IMAGE function.  (P33)
Used to adjust focus.  (P24)Used to adjust volume.
(P26)
Used to reset to normal
picture adjustment preset
by factory.  (P33, 38)Used to select an item or
adjust the value in the
MENU.  It is also used to
pan the image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (P34)
Used to execute the item
selected.  It is also used to
expand the image in
DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P34)
Used to turn the projector
on  or off.  (P23)
ZOOM BUTTONS
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function. (P24)
AUTO IMAGE BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
NORMAL BUTTONPOINT BUTTONS
LENS SHIFT BUTTONS
SIDE CONTROLS
BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BUTTONS
Used to open or close the
MENU operation. (P20, 21, 22)
INPUT 1/2 BUTTON
Used to select input source
either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
(P26)
SIDE CONTROLS
REAR
INDICATORS
FRONT
INDICATORS 
						

							READYLAMP
LAMP
REPLACEWARNING
TEMP.
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READY INDICATORLAMP INDICATORLAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
This indicator lights green
when the projector is ready
to be turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
Management mode.  (P39)This indicator is dim when
the projector is turned on.
And bright when the
projector is in stand-by
mode.
INDICATORS BEFORE OPERATION
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
This indicator flashes red
when internal projector
temperature is too high.
(P43)
WARNING
TEMP. READY
LAMP
REPLACELAMP
FRONT INDICATORS
REAR INDICATORS
This LAMP REPLACE
indicator lights yellow when
any of Projection Lamps is
nearing its end, and flashes
when any of them becomes
out. Check which lamp
needs to be replaced on
Lamp Status Display. (P44) 
						

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VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOMINPUT 3/4
INPUT 1/2
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEY STONENO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO I MAGENORMAL
P-TIMER
LENS SHIFT
LOCK
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON
ALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
LEFT SIDE
When using the Remote Control
Unit, turn this switch to “ON.”  And
turn it to “ALL OFF” when it is not
used.
This remote control emits a laser beam as the Laser Pointer from the Laser Light Window.  When the LASER button is
pressed, the laser light goes on.  And when the button is pressed more than 1 minute or the button is released, light goes off.
Laser light is emitted with the RED light which tells the laser beam being emitted.
The laser emitted is a class IIlaser; therefore, do not look into the Laser Light Window or shine the laser beam on yourself or
other people.  The three marks bellow are the caution labels for the laser beam.
CAUTION:  Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on the remote control.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
Used to select input source
either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
(P26)
Used to execute the item
selected or to expand the
image in DIGITAL ZOOM
mode. (P34)
It is also used as a PC
mouse in Wireless Mouse
Operation. (P42)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn the projector on
or off.  (P23)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P20, 21, 22)
SELECT BUTTON
INPUT 1/2  BUTTON
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate the laser
pointer function.  The laser
beam is emitted while pressing
this button within 1 minute.
When using the laser pointer
for more than 1 minute, release
the button and press it again.
Used to move the pointer on
the MENU, to adjust the item,
or to pan the image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode.  (P34)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P42)
✽When pressing the center of this
button, it works as the SELECT
button.
POINT BUTTON
Used to compress the image
in DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P34)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P42)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P25)
BEFORE OPERATION
INPUT 3/4 BUTTON
Used to select input source
either INPUT 3 or INPUT 4.
(P26) 
						

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Used to adjust zoom.
(P24)
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOMINPUT 3/4
INPUT 1/2
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEY STONENO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO I MAGENORMAL
P-TIMER
LENS SHIFT
LOCK
To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries.
Replace two batteries at the same time.
Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
Avoid contact with water or liquid.
Do not expose the Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat.
Do not drop the remote control unit.
If batteries have leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and load new batteries.
Press the lid down-
ward and slide it.
Remove the battery
compartment lid.Slide the batteries into
the compartment.Replace the compartment
lid.
Two AA size batteries
For correct polarity (+
and –), be sure the
battery terminals are in
contact with the pins in
the compartment.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION
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Operating Range 
Point the remote control toward the
projector (Receiver Window)
whenever pressing the buttons.
Maximum operating range for the
remote control is about 16.4’ (5m)
and 60°in front and rear of the
projector.
16.4’
(5 m)60°
16.4’
(5 m)
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound. (P26)
ZOOM BUTTON
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P24)
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn the picture
into black image.  (P25)
AUTO IMAGE BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO
IMAGE function.  (P33)
VOLUME BUTTON
Used to adjust volume.
(P26)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct the
keystone distortion.
(P24, 34, 38)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze the picture.
(P25)
NORMAL BUTTON
Used to reset to normal
picture adjustments preset
by the factory. (P33, 38)
WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using as the Wired
Remote Control, connect the
Remote Control Cable  to this
jack. The battery installation
is required when using as the
Wired Remote Control. 
BEFORE OPERATION
60°
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function. (P24)
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM mode and resize
the image. (P34) 
						

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HOW TO OPERATE THE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU
(MENU BAR).  The red frame is the POINTER.
Select the ITEM by pressing SELECT button.  The
dialog box of the ITEM appears.
Move the POINTER (red frame) to the ITEM ICON that
you want to select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Move the POINTER to the ITEM that you want to adjust
and adjust the ITEM by pressing SELECT button.
Refer to the following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Move the POINTER downward by pressing POINT
DOWN button.  (The shape of the POINTER becomes
an arrow.)  
Select the Item
Control and adjust through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
3
5
4
You can control and adjust this projector through the
ON-SCREEN MENU.  Refer to the following pages to
operate each adjustment in the ON-SCREEN MENU.
1  MOVING THE POINTER
2  SELECT THE ITEM
Move the pointer (see the NOTE below) by pressing POINT
button(s) on the SIDE CONTROL or the REMOTE
CONTROL.
Select the item by pressing SELECT button.
Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTON
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
NOTE :Pointer is the icon on the ON-SCREEN Menu to
select the item.  See the figures on the section
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU below.MENU
AUTO IMAGE
NORMAL SELECTLENS SHIFT
Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.
POINT BUTTONS
SIDE CONTROL
SELECT
BUTTON
POINT
DOWN
BUTTON
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame)ITEM ICON
POINTER
(red frame)
MENU
POINTER
BEFORE OPERATION