Sanyo Plc Xf40 Projector User Manual

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF 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 sales dealer where you purchased a projector.
Pull out terminal by holding handle.
Remove 2 Screws on terminal.1
2
REPLACEMENT OF TERMINAL
Tighten screws to secure terminal.
Replace terminal. Insert 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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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
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 computer
with Remote Control of this
projector, connect mouse port
of your personal computer to
these connectors.  (Refer to
P14.)
Connect S-VIDEO output
from video equipment to
this jack.  (Refer to P15.)  
Connect audio output
from 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 component video output (Cr, Y,
Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from video equipment to
R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb jacks or connect
computer output [5 BNC Type (Red,
Green, Blue, Horiz. Sync and Vert.
Sync.)] from computer to R/Pr, G/Y,
B/Pb, H/HV and V jacks. (Refer to P14,
15)Connect computer output
(Digital/Analog DVI-I type)
to this terminal.
(Refer to P14.)
DVI INPUT TERMINAL
INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS AND JACKS
Connect computer output
(Analog HDB 15-pin type) to
this terminal.  
(Refer to P14.)
HDB 15-PIN INPUT  TERMINALAV INPUT (VIDEO/Y, C) JACKS 
Connect composite video output from
video equipment to VIDEO/Y jack or
connect Separate Y/C video outputs to
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 PROJECTOR
Connect an external audio
amplifier to these jacks.  
(Refer to P14, 15.)
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS
This projector uses a micro processor to control unit.
Occasionally, micro processor may malfunction and
need to be reset.  This can be done by pressing
RESET button with a pen, which will shut down and
restart unit. Do not use RESET function excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When using Wired / Wireless Remote
Control Unit as Wired Remote
Control, Connect Wired Remote
Control Unit to this jack with Remote
Control Cable (supplied).
(Refer to page 19.)
R/C JACK
USB PORT  (Series B)
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 a projector
with computer. It is also used to
control computer with Remote Control
of this projector. (Refer to P41-43.)
Connect USB port of computer to this
port.
If you control a projector by computer,
you must connect a cable (not provided)
from your computer to this terminal.
This terminal outputs 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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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
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 COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computers or Macintosh computers (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA/UXGA)
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 terminal of your
computer.
MAC/VGA
Adapter
Set slide switches
following 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/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 cable, power cords of both a
projector and external equipment should be
disconnected from AC outlet.  Turn a projector
and peripheral equipment on before computer is
switched on.
Terminals of
a Projector
Audio AmplifierAudio Speaker
(stereo)
External Audio Equipment
Monitor Output 
DVI Cable
BNC Cable ✽
Monitor Output 
Set switches as shown in table below depending on
RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before
your turn on a 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
Switches of
MAC/VGA AdapterON
1DIPON
OFF
23456
MAC/VGA ADAPTER DVI/VGA Adapter 
TerminalTerminal
Terminal 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO 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 cable, power cords of both a
projector and external equipment should be
disconnected from AC outlet.  Turn a projector
and peripheral equipment on before 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) ✽
Video
Cable ✽
Video
Cable ✽
Separate Y/C
Video Output
Y
C
Y-C
Terminals of
a Projector 
						

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IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image
level.  (P32, 37)
BEFORE OPERATION
MENU
AUTO PC ADJUST
IMAGE SELECTVOLUME
ZOOM FOCUS
LENS SHIFTON-OFFINPUT 1/2
INPUT 3/4
SIDE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to adjust zoom.
(P23)
INPUT 3/4 BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTONFOCUS BUTTONSVOLUME BUTTONS
Used to select input source
either INPUT 3 or INPUT 4.
(P26)
Used to adjust focus.  (P23)Used to adjust volume.
(P25)
Used to select an item or
adjust value in MENU.  It is
also used to pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P34)
Used to execute item
selected.  It is also used to
expand image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (P34)
Used to turn a projector on
or off.  (P22)
ZOOM BUTTONS
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function. (P23)
SELECT BUTTON
POINT BUTTONS
LENS SHIFT BUTTONS
SIDE CONTROLS
MENU BUTTONS
Used to open or close MENU
operation. (P20, 21)
INPUT 1/2 BUTTON
Used to select input source
either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
(P26)
SIDE CONTROLS
REAR
INDICATORS
FRONT
INDICATORS
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P29) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
READYLAMP
LAMP
REPLACEWARNING
TEMP.
READY INDICATORLAMP INDICATORLAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
This indicator lights green
when a projector is ready to
be turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
Management mode.  (P41)This indicator is dim when a
projector is turned on.  And
bright when a projector is in
stand-by mode.
INDICATORS
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.
(P45-46) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEYSTONENO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT 1/2
INPUT 3/4
LENS SHIFT
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
ON
ALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
Left Side
When using Remote Control Unit,
turn this switch to “ON.”  And turn it
to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from Laser Light Window.  When LASER button is
pressed, laser light goes on.  And when LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or LASER button is released,
light goes off.  LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser beam is being
emitted.
Laser emitted is a class 
IIlaser; therefore, do not look into Laser Light Window or shine laser beam on yourself or other
people.  Three marks bellow are caution labels for laser beam.
CAUTION:  Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on remote control.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
Used to select input source
either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
(P26)
Used to execute item
selected, or to expand
or compress image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/–
mode. (P34)
It is also used as a PC
mouse in Wireless
Mouse Operation. (P43)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn projector on or
off.  (P22)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P20, 21)
INPUT 1/2 BUTTON
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate Laser
Pointer Function.  Laser
beam is emitted while
pressing this button within
1 minute.
When using this Laser
Pointer for more than 1
minute, release LASER
button and press it again.
Used to move a pointer on
ON-SCREEN MENU, adjust
each item, or pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode.
(P34)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P43)
✽When pressing center of this
button, it works as SELECT
button.
POINT BUTTON
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P43)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P24)
Lights red while laser beam
is emitted from Laser Light
Window.
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
P-TIMER BUTTON
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
INPUT 3/4 BUTTON
Used to select input source
either INPUT 3 or INPUT 4.
(P26) 
						

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To insure safe operation, please observe following precautions :
Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries.
Replace two batteries at same time.
Do not use a new battery with an used battery.
Avoid contact with water or liquid.
Do not expose Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat.
Do not drop Remote Control Unit.
If a battery has leaked on Remote Control Unit, carefully wipe case clean and install new batteries.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used batteries according to the batteries manufacturers instructions and local rules.
Press  lid down-
ward and slide it.
Remove battery
compartment lid.Slide batteries into
compartment.Replace compartment lid.
Two AA size batteriesFor correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in compartment.
Remote Control Batteries Installation
123
Operating Range 
Point Remote Control Unit toward
projector (Receiver Window)
whenever pressing any button.
Maximum operating range for
Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’
(5m) and 60°in front and rear of a
projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P23)
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEYSTONENO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT 1/2
INPUT 3/4
LENS SHIFT
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.(P25)
ZOOM BUTTON
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P23)
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn picture into
black image.  (P24)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P29)
VOLUME BUTTON
Used to adjust volume.
(P25)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode and
resize image. (P34)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct
keystone distortion.
(P23, 40)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze picture.
(P24)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image
level.  (P32, 37)
60°
LENS SHIFT  BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function.  (P23)
WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using as Wired
Remote Control, connect
Remote Control Cable  to
this jack.
Battery installation is
required when using as
Wired Remote Control. 
BEFORE OPERATION 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU (MENU
BAR).  A red frame is POINTER.
Move POINTER (red frame) to MENU ICON that you want to
select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons.
Adjust ITEM DATA by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Refer to following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Press POINT DOWN button and move POINTER (red frame
or red arrow) to ITEM that you want to adjust, and then press
SELECT button to show ITEM DATA.
Select Menu to be adjusted
Control or adjust item through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
4
3
You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN
MENU.  Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on
ON-SCREEN MENU.
2  MOVING POINTER
3  SELECT ITEM
Move pointer (✽see below) or adjust value of item by pressing
POINT button(s) on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit.
Select item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
✽Pointer is a icon on ON-SCREEN MENU to select item. See fig-
ures on section FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
below.
MENU
AUTO PC ADJUST
IMAGE SELECTLENS SHIFT
I
I
Used to select item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move Pointer
UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/
LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
SIDE CONTROL
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame) MENU ICON
ITEM DATA
Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to adjust value or
set function.
SELECT
BUTTON
POINTER (red frame)
Press POINT DOWN button to
move POINTER.
1  DISPLAY MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU.
ITEM
Used to select item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move Pointer
UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/
LEFT.POINT BUTTON
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL