Sanyo Plc Xf46n Projector User Manual

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MOVING PROJECTOR
CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING A PROJECTOR
●Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.
●When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case.
●Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case.  This
may cause damage to a projector.  To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult
your dealer and best case should be applied.
For safety, be sure to hold Carrying Handles
on both sides by 2 or more people when
moving a projector. Moving it unproperly may
result in damage of cabinet or persons
injury.
Replace lens cap and retract feet to prevent
damage to lens and cabinet.
1
2
3
Pull up lock buttons on each side of carrying handles
and  release locks.
CARRYING
HANDLE
LOCK BUTTONSPull carrying handles out fully until its locked (with a
click). Move a projector by holding two handles by 2 or
more people.
To retract carrying handles, pull up lock buttons and
release lock of handles and press handles fully in until
its locked.Pull up lock buttons to
release lock.
PREPARATION 
						

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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)
NOTES ON ORDERING OR USING
OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD
When ordering or using Optional Interface Board
(Terminal Board), contact your sales dealer. When con-
tacting the sales dealer, tell the Optional Control
Number (Op.cont.No.) in the menu that is located under
Language Select Menu. (See page 39.)
NOTE; When replacement of terminal board, MAIN
ON/OFF switch should be OFF position. 
						

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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
The port is not functioning
in this model.
Connect S-VIDEO output
from video equipment to
this jack.  (Refer to P16.)  
Connect audio output
from computer or video
equipment to these jacks.
(Refer to P15, 16.)
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 P15,
16.)Connect computer output
(Digital/Analog DVI-I type) to
this terminal.
(Refer to P15.)
HD (HDCP Compatible) signal
can also be connected.
(Refer to P16.)
DVI INPUT TERMINAL
INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS AND JACKS
Connect computer output
(Analog HDB 15-pin type) to
this terminal.  
(Refer to P15.)
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 P16.)  
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 P15, 16.)
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 service this
projector.
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/WXGA/UXGA)
VGA Cable 
Monitor Output 
Desktop type Laptop type
Audio Cable
(stereo) ✽
Audio Output
Audio InputAUDIO OUT
Cables used for connection(✽= Cables are not supplied with this projector.)
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin)
• DVI Cable 
✽
• BNC Cable (BNC x 5)✽
• Audio Cables (RCA x 2) ✽
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  
						

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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
RGB Scart
21-pin Output
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) ✽• DVI Cable ✽
• HDB 15 pin-Scart 21 pin Cable ✽• DVI-VGA Adapter ✽
• 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
YC
Y-C
Terminals of
a Projector
Digital Output
(HDCP compatible)
S-VIDEO
Cable 
✽DVI Cable ✽DVI-VGA
Adapter ✽
HDB 15 pin-
SCART 21 pin
Cable 
✽
DVI 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image
level.  (P31, 36)
MENU
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE SELECT ZOOM FOCUS
LENS SHIFTON-OFFINPUT 1/2
INPUT 3/4
SIDE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to adjust zoom.
(P24)
INPUT 3/4 BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTONFOCUS BUTTONS
Used to select input source
either INPUT 3 or INPUT 4.
(P26, 34)
Used to adjust focus.  (P24)
Used to select an item or
adjust value in MENU.  It is
also used to pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P33)
Used to execute item
selected.  It is also used to
expand image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (P33)
Used to turn a projector on
or off.  (P23)
ZOOM BUTTONS
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function. (P24)
SELECT BUTTON
POINT BUTTONS
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
SIDE CONTROLS
MENU BUTTON
Used to open or close MENU
operation. (P21, 22)
INPUT 1/2 BUTTON
Used to select input source
either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
(P26, 34)
SIDE CONTROLS
REAR
INDICATORS
FRONT
INDICATORS
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P28) 
						

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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. 
(P40, 42, 50)This indicator is dim when a
projector is turned on.  And
bright when a projector is in
stand-by mode. (P50)
INDICATORS
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
This indicator flashes red
when internal projector
temperature is too high.
(P42, 50)
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.
(P42-44, 50) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
LIGHT BUTTON
Lights the buttons on the remote
control for about 10 seconds.
Used to select input
source.  (P26, 34)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn projector on or
off.  (P23)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P21, 22)
INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4 BUTTONS
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Used to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P28)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze picture.
(P25)
SELECT BUTTONPOINT (UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT)
BUTTONS
Used to select an item or adjust
value in ON-SCREEN MENU.
They are also used to pan image
in DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode.
(P33)
Used to execute item
selected.  It is also used to
expand / compress  image
in DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P33)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P24)
ZOOM BUTTONS
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P24)
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn picture into
black image.  (P25)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode and
resize image. (P33)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct
keystone distortion.
(P24, 39)
IMAGE SEL. BUTTON
Used to select image level.
(P31, 36)
WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using as Wired Remote
Control, connect  Remote Control
Cable (supplied)  to this jack.
Battery installation is required
when using as Wired Remote
Control. 
LENS SHIFT  BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function.  (P24)
IMAGE ADJ. BUTTON
Used to adjust image
level.  (P37-38)
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P25)
P-TIMER BUTTON 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
To insure safe operation, please observe following precautions :
●Use (2) AA 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 batteries manufacturers instructions and local rules.
Pull up lid and
remove it.
Remove battery
compartment lid.Slide batteries into
compartment.Replace compartment lid.
Two AA size batteries
For 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 (Infrared Remote Receiver)
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.