Sanyo Plc Xf60a Projector User Manual

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Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord
from the AC outlet.1
2
3
4
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when
operating a projector.  Usage in these environments may
cause poor image quality.
When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may
accumulate on liquid crystal panel, lens, or optical elements inside
it. This condition may degrade quality of projected image.
When above symptoms are noticed, contact your authorized
dealer or service station for proper cleaning.
Pull down the tabs on both sides top of the filter cover and
open the projector cover.
Pull out the air filter from the projector.
Replace the new air filter and the filter cover properly onto
the projector.
Reset the Filter time.See “Filter” in the Special menu on
page 57.5
Filter cover
CAUTION
Do not operate a projector with Air Filter removed. Dust
may accumulate on LCD Panel and Mirror degrading
picture quality.
Do not put small parts into Air Intake Vents. It may result
in malfunction of a projector.
Air Filter Replacement
Air filter
Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters
become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and
adversely affect the life of the projector. Proper maintenance should be taken.
TOP CONTROL
WARNING FILTER
lights orange
This projector can monitor the filter condition. When the filter is
clogged with dust and the performance is degraded, the
WARNING FILTER indicator lights orange and let you know the
filter replacement is required.   
If the indicator is lighting orange, turn off the projector and replace
the air filter immediately.
Using the projector with the WARNING FILTER indicator lighting
may result in internal heat build up and cause damage to the
optical elements inside the projector. The projector will shutdown
automatically to protect itself when the projectors inside
temperature is abnormally high.  
WARNING FILTER Indicator
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✔Note:
• The projector cannot be operated with the air filter removed;
it will shut down automatically if the air filter is removed
while the projector is operating.
• Used in a place where the air pressure is relatively low such
as highlands, the WARNING FILTER indicator may light
orange even the air filter is clean.
ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTER
When ordering the replacement air filter, give the following information to the dealer.
●Model No. of your projector   : PLC-XF60A / PLC-EF60A
●Replacement Filter Part No. : 610 315 1588 
						

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CAUTION : 
DO NOT OPERATE A PROJECTOR WHILE ANY OF LAMPS IS
REMOVED. IT MAY RESULT IN MALFUNCTIONS, FIRE
HAZARD, OR OTHER ACCIDENTS.
Lamp Replacement
When the life of the projection lamps of this projector draw to an
end, the LAMP 1 and 2 REPLACE indicators light orange. If one of
these indicators lights orange, replace the lamp with a new one
promptly.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp.
HandleLamp covers
For continued safety, replace with a lamp of the same
type.  Do not drop a lamp or touch a glass bulb! The
glass can shatter and may cause injury.
Allow a projector to cool, for at least 45 minutes before
you open the Lamp cover. The inside of the projector
can become very hot.
Top Control
CAUTION
Screws
(Unremovable)
Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC plug. Allow the
projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
Loosen two (2) screws of each lamp with a screwdriver and
pull out one lamp and another with grasping the handle.
1
3
Replace each lamp with a new one and tighten the  two (2)
screws back into the positions. Make sure that the lamp is
set properly. Replace the lamp covers and tighten the
screws.4
Loosen each screw on the lamp covers with a screwdriver,
and remove the lamp covers.2
Connect the AC power cord to the projector and turn on the
projector.
6Reset the Lamp time.
See Lamp on page 57.
5
Handle Screws
NOTES ON LAMP REPLACEMENT:
TO MAINTAIN QUALITY OF PICTURE (BETTER BALANCE OF
COLOR AND BRIGHTNESS IN THE ENTIRE SCREEN), WE
RECOMMEND REPLACING ALL 2 LAMPS AT A TIME. 
These indicators light orange when the life of the
projection lamps draw to an end.  
Lamp 1
LAMP 2 REPLACE
indicator LAMP 1 REPLACE
indicator
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This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result
in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.
●Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no guarantee of the
same lifetime for each lamp. Some lamps may fail or terminate their lifetime in a shorter period of time than other
similar lamps.
●If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced, i.e., if the LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR lights up,
replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down.  
(Follow carefully the instructions in the LAMP REPLACEMENT section of this manual.) Continuous use of the
lamp with the LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion.  
●A Lamp may explode as a result of vibration, shock or degradation as a result of hours of use as its lifetime draws
to an end. Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp
are being used.
IF A LAMP EXPLODES, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN.
If a lamp explodes, disconnect the projector’s AC plug from the AC outlet immediately. Contact an authorized service
station for a checkup of the unit and replacement of the lamp. Additionally, check carefully to ensure that there are
no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation holes. Any
broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No one should check the inside of the projector except those
who are authorized trained technicians and who are familiar with projector service. Inappropriate attempts to service
the unit by anyone, especially those who are not appropriately trained to do so, may result in an accident or injury
caused by pieces of broken glass.  
ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP
Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a Projection Lamp, give the following
information to the dealer.
●Model No. of your projector   : PLC-XF60A / PLC-EF60A
●Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-LMP80
(Service Parts No. 610 315 7689)
LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.
When the projector is not in use, replace the lens cover.
1
3
2
Follow these steps to clean the projection lens.
Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.1
Softly wipe the projector body with a soft, dry cleaning cloth.
When it is heavily soiled, use a small amount of mild
detergent and finish with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Avoid
using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners,
solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface
of the cabinet.2
Follow these steps to clean the projector cabinet.
When the projector is not in use, put the projector in an
appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and
scratches.3
Softly wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that
contains a small amount of non-abrasive camera lens
cleaner, or use lens cleaning paper or a commercially
available air blower to clean the lens. Avoid using an
excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or
other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface of the lens.
When mounting the projector on the ceiling, connect the front
cover to the projector with the provided cord cover strap to avoid
the front cover from falling down.
Race the string through a hole on right edge of the
projectors terminal area.1
2Fix the string to the hole inside the front cover with the
screw.
Screw
Cord Cover
Strap
Hole
Attaching the Cord Cover Strap
String hole
Cleaning the Projector Cabinet Cleaning the Projection Lens 
						

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READY
GreenLAMP Red
WARNING
TEMP
Red
Indicators
The projector is OFF. (The AC power cord is unplugged.)
The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being cooled
down. The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is completed. 
The projector is operating normally. 
The projector is in the Power management mode. 
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. The projector cannot
be turned on. When  the projector is cooled down enough and the
temperature returns to normal, the LAMP indicator lights red and the
projector can be turned on. 
The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on. Unplug
the AC power cord and plug it again to turn on the projector.  If the projector
is turned off again, disconnect the AC power cord and contact the dealer or
the service center for service and checkup. Do not leave the projector on. It
may cause electric shock or a fire hazard.
The projector is ready to be turned on with the POWER ON-OFF button.
The projector has been cooled down enough and the temperature returns to
normal. When turning on the projector, the WARNING TEMP indicator stops
blinking. Check and clean the air filters.
Projector Condition
• • • Off• • • Dim lighting• • • Lighting• • • BlinkingLED Conditions:
Main Indicators
Indicators and Projector Condition
READY, WARNING
TEMP, SHUTTER,
WARNING FILTER, LAMP
1 REPLACE, AND LAMP 2
REPLACE indicators are
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READY
GreenSHUTTERBlue
LAMPRed
Indicators
The shutter is closed. (The projector is On.)
The shutter is out of control. (The projector is in the stand-by mode.) In this
case, contact the service station immediately.
Projector Condition
Slow
Fast
READYGreen
WARNING
FILTER
Orange
LAMP
Red
Indicators
The air filter is clogged with dust or has been used overtime.
The air filter has been used overtime.
Projector Condition
Fast
Warning Filter Indicator
In the Shutter management mode. (The projector is in the stand-by mode.)
Slow
The air filter is not installed.
Slow
The shutter is out of control.  (The projector is in the cooling mode.) In this
case, contact the service station immediately.
In the Shutter management mode. (The projector is in the cooling mode.)
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✽When the LAMP 1 REPLACE indicator and  the LAMP 2 REPLACE indicator light orange, replace the projection lamps with new ones
promptly.  And then reset the Lamp time after replacement of the lamps. See pages 57, 62, and 63.
Maintenance & Cleaning
Lamp Replace Indicators
READYGreen
LAMP 1/2
REPLACE 
Orange
LAMPRed
Indicators
The lamp cannot light up. (The projector is preparing for stand-by or the
projection lamp is being cooled down. The projector cannot be turned on
until cooling is completed.)
The lamp cannot light up. (The lamp has been cooled down enough and the
projector is in stand-by mode and ready to be turned on with the POWER
ON-OFF button.)
The lamp of which indicator is lighting has been used overtime. Replace the
lamp and then reset the Lamp time. The indicator will turn off.
Either lamp cover is not replaced or fit in. 
Both of the indicators keeps blinking three times at regular intervals and the
projector cannot be turned on.
The lamp is not installed in the projector.
Projector Condition
Slow
Slow
Fast
Slow
Both 
						

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Troubleshooting
Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again.
–Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 22~24. 
–Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on.
–When you operate the projector with a computer and it does not project an image, restart the computer.  
See Information by pressing the INFO. button to check the current projector condition before trying the solutions
below.
Problem:–Solutions
No power–Plug the power cord of the projector into the AC outlet.
–Make sure the Main On/Off switch is on.
–See if the LAMP indicator lights red.
–Wait 90 seconds after the projector is turned OFF when turning the 
projector back on. The projector can be turned on after the READY indicator 
turns green. (
☞“Turning Off the Projector” on page 28)
–Check the WARNING TEMP. indicator.  If the WARNING TEMP. indicator 
lights red, the projector cannot be turned on.  
(
☞“Warning Temp Indicator” on page 60)
–Check the projection lamp.  (
☞p.62)
–Unlock Key lock for the projector in the Setting Menu. (
☞p.54)
–Check if the air filter is fully installed and the filter cover is completely 
closed. (☞p.61)
Image is out of focus.–Adjust focus of the projector. (
☞p.29)
–Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. (
☞p.64)
–Moving the projector from a cool to a warm place may result in moisture 
condensation on the projection lens. In such cases, leave the projector 
OFF and wait until condensation disappears.
No image–Check the connection between your computer or video equipment 
and the projector. (
☞p.22~24)
–See if the input signal is correctly output from your computer. Some laptop 
computers may need to change the setting for monitor output when 
connecting to a projector. See your computer’s instruction manual for the
setting. 
–It takes about 20 seconds to display an image after turning on the projector.
–See if the selected system is corresponding with your computer or video 
equipment. (
☞p.38~39)
–Select correct input source once again through menu operation.
(
☞p.36~37)
–Make sure the temperature is not out of the specified Operating 
Temperature (5°C ~ 35°C).
–Check if the shutter is closed.  (☞p.29)  
Image is dark.–Adjust Brightness and Contrast in the Image adjust menu. (
☞p.44)
–Check the Shutter level. (
☞p.53)
–Check each lamp condition and the LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicators. 
(☞p.62, 67)
Image is Left/Right reversed.–Check the Ceiling/Rear item. (
☞“Screen Setting” on page 48.)
Image is Top/Bottom reversed.–Check the Ceiling item. (
☞“Screen Setting” on page 48.)
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Appendix
Some displays are not seen–Check the Display item. (☞“Setting” on page 52)
during  the Operation.
Only part of image is displayed.–Check if you are in D. Zoom+/–  mode. (
☞p.32, 48)
(Large/Small)–Change Aspect setting in the Screen setting menu. (
☞p.47)
–Adjust Display area and Position in the PC adjust menu. (☞p.41~42)
PIN code dialog box appears at start-up.–PJPIN code lock is being set. Input a PIN code (1234 or numbers you have 
set). (☞“Enter a PJ PIN Code” on pages 27 and 55)
Image is not displayed on the –Select Input 1 with the Input button on the top control or the INPUT 1 button
monitor connected to the ANALOGon the remote control, or through the Input Menu. (
☞p.30, 36)  
OUT terminal.–Make sure Analog out is “On.”   (☞ “Setting” on page 53) 
The Top Control does not work.–Check if the Keylock function is set. (☞“Setting” on page 54)  
The Wireless Remote Control –Check the batteries.  When replacing, the two batteries should be replaced  
does not work.at the same time. (
☞p.17)
–Make sure no obstruction is between the projector and remote control.
–Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote 
control. Maximum operating range is 32.8’ (10m).
–Make sure the ID and CH of the remote control is conformed to the 
projector. (
☞p.16, 51)
–Initialize the remote control ID and CH, and then initialize the remote control 
ID and CH of the projector as well. (
☞p.16, 51)
–Unlock Key lock for the remote control in the Setting Menu.  (
☞p.54)
–Make sure the wired remote cable is not connected to the projector. 
(
☞p.25)
When all the solutions above fail, try Factory default in the Setting menu.  
(☞p.56)
USB mouse does not operate properly. –Check cable connection of the USB mouse and the projector.  (☞p.25)
SHUTTER button does not operate. –Make sure Shutter protection is “Off.”  (☞“Setting” on page 53)
Lens position moves when Input –Check Lens memory for each input. (
☞“Setting” on page 53)
is switched.
Some operating menu items do not appear.–Check the My menu setting. (☞“Setting” on page 49)
WARNING :
High voltages are used to operate this projector.  Do not attempt to open the cabinet.
If problems still persist after following all operating instructions,
contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the
service center.Give the model number and explain about the problem.  We will advise you how to obtain service.
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Appendix
Basically this projector can accept a signal from all computers with V- and H-Frequency mentioned below and
less than 230 MHz of Dot Clock.
–––––––– 
(Interlace)
1024 x 768
(Interlace)
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAYRESOLUTIONH-Freq.
(kHz)V-Freq.
(Hz)
VGA 1640 x 48031.4759.88
VGA 2720 x 40031.4770.09
VGA 3640 x 40031.4770.09
VGA 4640 x 48037.8674.38
VGA 5640 x 48037.8672.81
VGA 6640 x 48037.5075.00
MAC LC13640 x 48034.9766.60
MAC 13640 x 48035.0066.67
MAC 16832 x 62449.7274.55
MAC 191024 x 76860.2475.08
MAC 211152 x 87068.6875.06
UXGA 31600 x 120087.5070.00
UXGA 41600 x 120093.75075.00
SVGA 1800 x 60035.15656.25
SVGA 2800 x 60037.8860.32
SVGA 3800 x 60046.87575.00
SVGA 4800 x 60053.67485.06
SVGA 5800 x 60048.0872.19
SVGA 6800 x 60037.9061.03
SVGA 7800 x 60034.5055.38
SVGA 8800 x 60038.0060.51
SVGA 9800 x 60038.6060.31
SVGA 11800 x 60038.0060.51
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAYRESOLUTIONH-Freq.
(kHz)V-Freq.
(Hz)
XGA 111024 x 768
XGA 131024 x 768
XGA 141024 x 768
61.0075.70
XGA151024 x 768
46.9058.20
XGA 81024 x 768
47.0058.30
XGA 91024 x 768
(Interlace)
58.0372.0
SXGA 11152 x 864
SXGA 21280 x 1024
63.4879.35
SXGA 31280 x 1024
36.0087.17
SXGA 41280 x 1024
64.2070.40
SXGA 51280 x 1024
62.5058.60
SXGA 61280 x 1024
63.9060.00
SXGA 71280 x 1024
63.3459.98
SXGA 81280 x 1024
63.7460.01
SXGA 111152 x 900
71.6967.19
SXGA 121152 x 900
81.1376.107
SXGA 131280 x 1024
(Interlace)
63.9860.02
SXGA 141280 x 1024
(Interlace)
61.2065.20
71.4075.60
50.0086.00
720p–––––––– 
(Progressive)
50.0094.00
45.0060.00
XGA 11024 x 768
XGA 21024 x 768
XGA 31024 x 768
XGA 41024 x 768
48.3660.00
68.67784.997
XGA 61024 x 768
60.02375.03
XGA 71024 x 768
56.47670.07
48.5060.02
44.0054.58
SXGA 91280 x 1024
SXGA 101280 x 960
79.97675.025
60.0060.00
SXGA 151280 x 1024
SXGA 161280 x 1024
SXGA 171152 x 900
SXGA 181280 x 1024
(Interlace)
63.3760.01
76.9772.00
61.8566.00
46.4386.70
SXGA 191280 x 102463.7960.18
XGA 51024 x 76860.3174.92
VGA 7640 x 48043.26985.00
575i–––––––– 
(Interlace)15.62550.00
480i–––––––– 
(Interlace)15.73460.00
1080i/60–––––––– 
(Interlace)33.7560.00
1035i–––––––– 
(Interlace)33.7560.00
SVGA 10800 x 60032.7051.09SXGA 201280 x 102491.14685.024
480p–––––––– 
(Progressive)31.4759.88
XGA 101024 x 76862.0477.07
1080i/5028.12550.00
SXGA 211400 x 105063.9060.00
MAC1280 x 96075.0075.08
UXGA 11600 x 120075.0060.00
UXGA 21600 x 120081.2565.00
XGA 1235.52286.96
575p–––––––– 
(Progressive)31.2550.00
MAC1280 x 102480.0075.08
WXGA 31376 x 76848.3660.00
WXGA 41360 x 76856.1672.00
WXGA 11366 x 76848.3660.00
WXGA 21360 x 76847.7060.00
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