Sanyo Plc Xf71 Projector User Manual

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Remote Control
INPUT buttons
Input 
Press the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 button 
on the remote control.  It switches to INPUT 1, INPUT 2, 
INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 as you press the INPUT button.
Before using the INPUT button on the remote control, you 
must select a correct input source by On-Screen Menu 
and the latest input source will be displayed.
Remote Control Operation
Side Control
INPUT button
Press the INPUT button on the side control. It switches to 
INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 as you press the 
INPUT button. 
Before using the INPUT button on the side control, you 
must select a correct input source by On-Screen Menu 
and the latest input source will be displayed.
Side Control Operation
Side Control button operation
Input Selection
INPUT buttonINPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
INPUT 4
✔Note: • Empty slots cannot be selected.
  • When a slot is empty, the input is displayed in grayout.
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Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. 
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the INPUT Menu icon.
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer 
to the desired input and then press the SELECT button.  
Then you can switch to the desired input. 1
2
Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired source 
and then press the SELECT button.
3
RGB (PC analog)
Menu Operation
Input Selection
Input 1
INPUT MENU
Move the pointer (red 
arrow) to the desired source 
and press the SELECT 
button.
Source Select Menu
Input Menu icon
Move the pointer (red arrow) to Input 
1 and press the SELECT button.
Computer Input Source Selection
when Selecting the INPUT 1 with DVI/D-sub 15 terminals
When your computer is connected to the INPUT 1 (ANALOG) 
terminal, select RGB (PC analog).
When your computer is connected to INPUT 1 (DIGITAL) 
terminal, select RGB (PC digital).
RGB (PC digital)
when Selecting the INPUT 2 with 5-BNC/Video/S-Video terminals
INPUT MENU
INPUT Menu icon
Move the pointer (red arrow) to Input 
2 and press the SELECT button.
Input 2
Move the pointer (red 
arrow) to RGB and press the 
SELECT button.
Source Select Menu
When your computer is connected to the INPUT 2 (5 BNC 
INPUT JACKS) terminal, select RGB.
RGB 
✔Note: 
• When a slot is empty, the input is displayed in grayout.Press the select button again.  The Source Select Menu 
appears. 
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When the video input signal is connected to the S-VIDEO 
jack, select S-Video.
When the video input signal is connected to the Y-Pb/Cb-
Pr/Cr jacks, select Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr.
When the video input signal is connected to the VIDEO 
jack, select Video.
When connecting to video equipment, select the type of 
Video source in the Source Select Menu. 
Video
y , Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
S-Video
Menu Operation
Input Menu icon
Move the pointer (red arrow) to Input 
2 and press the SELECT button.
Input 2
Move the pointer (red 
arrow) to Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr , 
Video, or S-video and press 
the SELECT button.Source Select Menu
Video Input Source Selection Input Selection
When connecting to video equipment, select the type of 
Video source in the Source Select Menu. 
Input 1
INPUT MENU
Move the pointer (red 
arrow) to RGB (Scart) or 
RGB (AV HDCP) and press 
the SELECT button.
Source Select Menu
Input Menu icon
Move the pointer (red arrow) to Input 
1 and press the SELECT button.
RGB (AV HDCP)
RGB (Scart)
When scart video equipment is connected to the INPUT 1 
(ANALOG) terminal, select RGB (Scart).
If the HDCP-compatible signal source is connected to the 
INPUT 1 (DIGITAL) terminal, select RGB (AV HDCP).
INPUT MENU
when Selecting the INPUT 1 with DVI/D-sub 15 terminals
when Selecting the INPUT 2 with 5-BNC/Video/S-Video terminals
✔Note:
•   HDCP  (High-bandwidth  Digit al  Content  Protection)  is  a 
system for protecting digital entertainment content which is 
delivered by DVI (Digital Visual Interface) from being copied. 
The  specification  of  HDCP  is  decided  and  controlled  by 
Digital Content Protection, LLC. Should the specification be 
changed,  this  projector  may  not  display  the  digital  content 
protected by HDCP.
•  When a slot is empty, the input is displayed in grayout. 
						

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Computer System Selection
This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, 
WXGA, UXGA, or WUXGA (refer to “Compatible Computer Specifications” on pages 75-76). If a computer is 
selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the si\
gnal format and tunes to project a proper 
image without any additional settings. (Some computers need to be set manually.) 
One of the following messages may appear when:
The projector cannot recognize the connected 
signal conforming to the provided PC Systems. 
The “Auto” is displayed on the PC System Menu 
icon and the Auto PC Adjustment function works to 
display proper images. If the image is not projected 
properly, a manual adjustment is required. (pp. 
36–37.)
There is no signal input from the computer. Check 
the connection between your computer and the 
projector. (See “Troubleshooting” on page 66.)
Auto
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PC System Menu icon
Selected system is displayed.
PC S
ySTEM MENU
Selecting Computer System Manually
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. 
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the PC System Menu icon.
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer 
to the desired system, and then press SELECT button. 1
2
PC S ySTEM MENU
PC system can also be selected manually.
Automatic Multi-Scan System
The preset system is manually adjusted in the PC 
Adjust Menu. The adjusted data can be stored in 
the Mode 1–10. (pp. 36-37)
Mode 1
PC systems provided in this projector is chosen. 
The projector chooses a proper system provided in 
the projector and displays it.
SVGA 1
✽ Mode 1 and SVGA 1 are examples.
PC System Menu icon 
Selected system is displayed
Systems in this dialog box can be 
selected.
Custom Mode (1–10) set in PC Adjust 
Menu. (pp.36-37)
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Auto PC Adjustment
Auto  PC  Adjustment  function  is  provided  to  automatically  adjust  Fine  sync, Total  dots,  Horizontal  and  Vertical  
positions to conform to your computer. 
Press  the  MENU  button  to  display  the  On-Screen  Menu. 
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the PC Adjust Menu icon.1
2
Use the Point  ed buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to  the  AUTO  PC  adj.  icon  and  then  press  the  SELECT 
button twice. PC AD
jUST MENU
Auto PC adj .
To store the adjusted parameters .
The adjusted parameters from the Auto PC Adjustment can be stored in 
the  projector.  Once  the  parameters  are  stored,  the  setting  can  be  done 
just  by  selecting  Mode  in  PC  SYSTEM  Menu  (p.34).  See  MANUAL  PC 
ADJUSTMENT on pages 36-37.
✔Note:
•Fine  sync, Total  dots,  Horizontal  and  Vertical  position  of 
certain  computers  cannot  be  fully  adjusted  with  the  Auto 
PC  Adjustment  function.  When  the  image  is  not  provided 
properly  with  this  operation,  manual  adjustments  are 
required. (pp. 36-37.)
•Auto  PC  Adjustment  cannot  be  operated  in  Digital  Signal  Input on the DVI terminal and “480p,” “575p,” “480i,” “575i,” 
“720p,”  “1035i,”  or  “1080i”  is  selected  on  the  PC  SYSTEM 
Menu.
•Depending  on  the  condition  of  signals  and  the  type  and 
length of cables, the signals may not be properly viewed.
PC Adjust Menu icon
Move the red frame pointer to the Auto PC 
adj. and press the SELECT button twice.
“Please wait...” appears while the Auto PC 
adjustment is in process.
The Auto PC adjustment function can be operated 
directly by pressing the AUTO PC button on the remote 
control or the AUTO PC ADJ. button on the side control.
Direct OperationRemote Control
Menu Operation
Computer Input
AUTO PC button
Side Control
AUTO PC AD j . 
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Manual PC Adjustment
Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-Scan system of this projector. 
Manual PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those special signal 
formats. The projector has 10 independent memory areas to store those parameters manually adjusted. It 
allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer. 
✔Note:   The PC Adjust Menu cannot be operated when the digital signal input on the DVI terminal is selected on 
PC System Menu. 
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. 
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the PC Adjust Menu icon.1
2
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the desired item and then press the SELECT button 
to display the adjustment dialog box. Use the Point 7 8 
buttons to adjust the setting value.
Use  the  Point  7  8 buttons  to  adjust  the  value,  eliminating  a 
flicker from the image displayed (from 0 to 31). Fine sync
Use the Point  7 8 buttons to adjust the number of total dots in 
one horizontal period to match your PC image. Total dots
Use  the  Point  7  8  buttons  to  adjust  the  horizontal  picture 
position. Position H
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the vertical picture position. Position V
Press  the  SELECT  button  to  show  H-sync  freq.  and V-sync  freq. 
of  the connected computer. Current mode
Use  the  Point  7 8  buttons  to  adjust  the  clamp  level. When  the 
image has dark bars, try this adjustment. Clamp
Press the SELECT 
button at Current 
mode icon to show 
the information of the 
connected computer.
Current mode
Use the Point  7 8 buttons to adjust the horizontal area displayed 
by this projector. Display area H
Use  the  Point  7  8  buttons  to  adjust  the  vertical  area  displayed 
by this projector. Display area V
Move the red frame pointer to the 
desired item and press the SELECT 
button.
Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust 
the value.
Press the SELECT button at this icon 
to adjust “Clamp,” “Display area H,” or 
“Display area V.”
Selected Mode Status (Stored/Free) of the 
Selected Mode.
Press the SELECT button at this icon 
to display the previous items.
PC AD
jUST MENU
PC Adjust Menu icon
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Exit the PC Adjust Menu.
To store the adjusted data, select Store and then press the 
SELECT button. Move the red arrow pointer to one of the Mode 
1 to 10 in which you want to store, and then press the SELECT 
button.
To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT 
button. A confirmation box appears and then select [Yes]. All 
adjustments will return to their previous figures.
To store the adjusted data . To clear the adjusted data .
To clear the adjusted data, select Mode free and then press the 
SELECT button. Move the red arrow pointer to the Mode that 
you want to clear and then press the SELECT button. Reset
Mode free
Store
Quit
This Mode has stored parameters.
Vacant
Values of “Total dots,” “Position 
H,” “Position V,” “Display area 
H,” and “Display area V.” Close this dialog box.
Close this dialog box.
Confirmation box appears 
and then select [Yes].
Confirmation box appears 
and then select [Yes].
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Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. 
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the Image Select Menu icon.
1
2
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the desired image level and then press the SELECT 
button.IMAGE SELECT MENU
Normal picture level preset on the projector. Standard
Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Real
User preset picture adjustment in the Image Adjust Menu. 
(p. 47) IMAGE 1–10
Image Level Selection
Menu Operation
Image Select Menu icon
Move the red frame pointer to the desired 
level and press the SELECT button.
Computer Input
Press the IMAGE SEL. button on the remote control to 
select the desired image level.
Direct Operation
Remote Control
IMAGE SEL .
 
buttonStandard
Real
Image1
Image 10
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✔Note:
• True, Full screen, and Digital zoom +/– cannot 
be selected when no signal is detected in the 
PC System Menu. (p.34)
•  The  projector  cannot  display  and  resolution 
higher  than  1600  x  1200.  If  your  computer’s 
screen  resolution  is  higher  than  1600  x  1200, 
lower  the  resolution  before  connecting  the 
projector.
•  The image data other than XGA (1024 x 768) is 
modified to fit the screen size in initial mode.
•  The panning function may not operate properly 
if the stored Mode in the PC Adjust Menu is 
used. (p. 37)
Screen Size Adjustment
Select the desired screen size that conforms to the input signal source.
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. 
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the Screen Menu icon.1
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer 
to the desired function and then press the SELECT 
button.2
Normal SCREEN MENU
Provide the image at the normal computer aspect ratio of 4:3.
wide True
Provide the image in its original size. When the original image 
size is larger than the screen size (1024 x 768), the projector 
enters to the panning mode automatically. Use the Point ed7 
8 buttons to pan the image. When adjusted, the arrows will 
turn red. When reached to the correction limits, the arrows will 
disappear.
Provide the image to fit the wide video aspect ratio (16:9) by 
expanding the image width uniformly. This function can be used 
to provide the squeezed video signal at 16:9.
Full screen
Provide the full screen image.
Screen Menu icon
Move the red frame pointer to the desired 
function and press the SELECT button.
  Scale H/V ..............  Adjust the Horizontal/Vertical screen scale.
  H&V ......................  When set to “On,” the aspect ratio is 
fixed. The “Scale V” appears dimmed and 
becomes unavailable. Adjust “Scale H,” 
then the screen scale is automatically 
modified based on the aspect ratio. 
  Position H/V ..........  Adjust the Horizontal/Vertical screen 
position.
  Common ..............  Save the adjusted scale to all the inputs. 
Press the SELECT button at Common to 
display a confirmation box. To save the 
scale, press the SELECT button at “Yes.” 
When Custom is selected, the saved scale 
is used.
  Reset ....................  Reset the all adjusted values. Press 
the SELECT button at Reset to display 
a confirmation box. To reset, press the 
SELECT button at “Yes.”
Custom
✔Note:
• 
When no signal is detected, “Normal” is set 
automatically and the Aspect dialog box disappears.
•  The adjustable range for Scale H/V and Position H/V 
is limited depending on the input signal.
Press the SELECT button at Common or 
Reset, to display a confirmation box.
Computer Input
Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this 
function.
Press the SELECT button at Custom and the “Custom” is 
displayed on the screen for a few seconds. To display the 
Aspect dialog box, press the SELECT button at Custom again 
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Select Digital zoom +. The On-Screen Menu disappears and 
“D. zoom +” appears. Press the SELECT button to expand the 
image size. Use the Point ed7 8 buttons to pan the image. 
The Panning function can work only when the image is larger 
than the screen size.
You can also enter the Digital zoom + mode by pressing the 
D.ZOOM button on the remote control.Digital zoom +
Select Digital zoom –. The On-Screen Menu disappears and 
“D.zoom –” appears. Press the SELECT button to compress the 
image size. 
You can also enter the Digital zoom – mode by pressing the 
D.ZOOM button on the remote control.
To exit the Digital Zoom +/– mode, press any button except the 
D.ZOOM , SELECT, and Point buttons. Digital zoom –
For zooming in and out the images
Keystone
This function is used to store or reset the keystone correction 
when the Main On/Off Switch is pressed to Off or the AC 
power cord is unplugged.  Use the Point 7 8 buttons to switch 
between each option. 
  Store . . .  Keep the keystone correction even when the Main 
On/Off Switch is pressed to Off or the AC power 
cord is unplugged.
  Reset  . .   Release the keystone correction when the Main On/
Off Switch is pressed to Off or the AC power cord is 
unplugged.
To correct keystone distortion, press the Select button. The 
Keystone dialog box appears. Use the Point ed7 8 buttons to 
correct keystone distortion. (p.30)
Ceiling 
Rear 
Ceiling
When this function is set to “On,” the picture is top/bottom and 
left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image 
from a ceiling-mounted projector.
Rear
When this function is set to “On,” the picture is left/right 
reversed. This function is used to project the image from the 
rear of the screen.
Reset
This function returns all adjusted values to the factory default 
settings. Press the SELECT button at Reset to display a 
confirmation box. To reset, press the SELECT button at “Yes.”
SCREEN MENU
Move the red frame pointer to the desired 
function and press the SELECT button.
Computer Input
Exit the Screen Size Adjustment Menu. Quit
✔Note:
• 
The panning function may not operate properly 
if the stored Mode in the PC Adjust Menu is 
used. (p. 37)
•  The minimum compression ratio can be limited 
depending on the input signal or when the 
Keystone function is working or when the 
custom is selected for the screen size.
•  Digital zoom +/– cannot be selected when Full 
screen or True is selected.