Sanyo Plc Xf71 Projector User Manual

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Lamp control
Choose the running speed of cooling fans from the following 
options.
 Normal .......  Normal speed.
  Max ...........  Faster than the normal speed.
Fan control
This function allows you to change the brightness of the screen.
Auto  . . . . . 
 Brightness according to the input signal. 
Normal  . . .   Normal brightness. 
Eco  . . . . . .    Lower brightness.  Lower brightness reduces 
the lamp power consumption and extends the 
lamp life.
Setting
This Projector is equipped with 2 Projection Lamps and the 
number of using lamps can be switched to 2 lamps or 1 lamp.  
Using 1 lamp maintains the life of Projection Lamps.
  
To change over Lamp Mode
Set "2 lamps mode" or "1 lamp mode" by pressing the Point 
7 8 
buttons.  When the Lamp Mode is switched from "2 lamps mode" 
to "1 lamp mode", the image becomes a little darker.  When the 
Lamp Mode is switched from "1 lamp mode" to "2 lamps mode", 
the image becomes brighter gradually.
✔Note:
•    When  neither  of  the  two  lamps  is  lighted,  the 
projector will shutdown automatically.
•    When  either  of  the  two  lamps  does  not  light  up, 
the  LAMP  1/2  REPLACE  indicator  blinks  orange 
and the projector will light the other automatically.
•    After  changing  the  Lamp  Mode,  it  cannot  be 
switched again for 90 seconds.
Lamp mode
Filter control
You can replace the filter with this function. Press the SELECT 
button at Filter control to display a confirmation box. To replace, 
press the SELECT button at “YES” and the electrically operated 
filter starts to scroll.
You can also replace the filter by using the remote control 
(p. 30). ✔Note:
• Filter replacement icon and “Please wait...” 
message appear on the screen when the filter is 
being scrolled.
•
The filter cannot be rewound. 
•  When  the  filter  is  replaced,  the  total  accumulated 
time of the filter use is automatically set to 0. 
						

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Power management
Time left before the lamp is off
Press the SELECT button at Power 
management and the dialog box 
appears.  Use the Point 7 8 
buttons to choose one of the three 
options.
Press the Point d button to select 
the timer, and then use the Point 7 
8 buttons to set the timer
For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining 
the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the 
projection lamp when the projector is not used for a certain 
period.
If the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 
more than 30 seconds, the timer display with “No signal” 
appears. It starts the countdown until the lamp is turned off. The 
countdown time can be set between 1 and 30 minutes.
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to set the countdown timer.
Select one of the following options:
  Ready   . . . .   When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the 
READY indicator starts blinking. In this condition, 
the projection lamp is turned on if the input 
signal is reconnected or any button on the side 
control or remote control is pressed . 
  Shutdown . .  When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the 
power is turned off. 
  Off  . . . . . . .   Power Management function is off.  Power management
✔Note:
•Factory default is “Ready: 5 min.”
• 
When the shutter is closed while the Power management function 
is working, the Power management function is released.
Setting
RC sensor
Select a location of the infrared remote receiver of the remote 
control. See “Remote Control Receivers and Operating Range” 
on page 15 for details.
  Both .........  Activate both the front and back receiver.
  Front ........  Activate only the front receiver.
  Back .........  Activate only the back receiver.
Remote control
Remote control
When pressing the SELECT button at 
Remote control, the Remote control 
code menu appears.
The eight different remote control codes (Code 1–Code 8) are 
assigned to the projector; the factory-set, initial code (Code 1) 
and the other seven codes (Code 2 to Code 8). 
The same code should be set on both the projector and the 
remote control. For example, operating the projector in “Code 
7”, the remote control code also must be switched to “Code 7”.
 To change the code for the projector;
  Select a remote control code in this Setting Menu.
  To change the code for the remote control;
Check  the  Reset  Switch  to  "Use  position"  in  the  compartment 
lid on the back of the remote control.
And  then  while  holding  down  the  MENU  button,  press  and 
release  the  IMAGE  ADJ.  button  the  number  of  corresponding 
times  you  would  like  to  set  the  number  of  the  remote  control 
code for the projector. (See page 16)
To reset the code for the remote control;
Slide  the  Reset  Switch  to  "Reset  position"  in  the  compartment 
lid on back of the remote control. 
						

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Security
Key lockKey lock
Security
Select Key lock and 
this box appears. 
Choose one of the 
alternatives with the 
Point ed buttons 
and select [Yes] to 
activate it.
This function locks the side control and remote control buttons 
to prevent operation by unauthorized persons.. . . . .  Unlocked.
. . . . .   Lock the side control buttons.
  To unlock, use the remote control.
. . . . .   Lock the remote control buttons.  
To unlock, use the side control.
If the side control accidentally becomes locked and you 
do not have the remote control nearby and unable to 
operate the projector, contact the service station. 
PIN code lock
This function prevents the projector from being operated 
by unauthorized persons and provides the following setting 
options for security.
  Off  . . . .   Unlocked.
  On1  . . .   Enter the PIN code every time turning on the 
projector.  
  On2  . . .   Enter the PIN code to operate the projector once 
the Main On/Off Switch is pressed to Off or the 
power cord is unplugged ; as long as the AC power 
cord is connected and the Main On/Off Switch 
is pressed to ON, the projector can be operated 
without a PIN code.
Whenever you change the PIN code lock setting or the PIN 
code (the four-digit number), you are required to enter the PIN 
code. “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
If you want to change the PIN code lock setting, press the 
SELECT button and the PIN code dialog box appears. Enter a 
PIN code by following the steps on the next page.
PIN code lock
When the projector 
is locked with a PIN 
code, the PIN code 
lock symbol appears 
on the menu bar. 
Set the red frame 
pointer to the item 
and press the 
SELECT button.
Setting
On start
When this function is set to “On,” the projector will be 
automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to 
the wall outlet.
✔Note:
 
•  Make sure that the MAIN ON / OFF switch is ON, other wise the 
On start function does not work.
 •  Be sure to turn off the projector properly (see “Turning Off the 
Projector” on page 24). If the projector is turned off in the incorrect 
sequence, the On start function does not work properly. 
						

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Change the PIN Code 
Change the PIN code
CAUTION:
wHEN y OU HAVE CHANGED THE PIN CODE, wRITE 
DO wN A NEw PIN CODE IN COLUMN OF  THE PIN CODE 
NO .  MEMO ON PAGE 80,  AND KEEP IT SECUREL y . IF 
y OU FORGET y OUR PIN CODE,  THE PROjECTOR CAN NO 
LONGER BE STARTED . The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit 
number. Press the Point d buttons to select “PIN code 
change” and press the SELECT button. The New PIN code 
input dialog box appears. Set a new PIN code.
Change the PIN Code Lock setting
Change the PIN code lock setting
Use the Point 7 8 
buttons to switch 
between the options.
Enter a PIN code
Use the Point 7 8 button to select Off, On1, or On2 and then 
move the pointer to “Quit” with the Point d button. Press the 
SELECT button to close the dialog box.
After a correct Logo PIN code is 
entered, the following dialog box 
appears.
Enter a PIN code
Setting
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the Projector ID.
l Projector ID ... 1 - 999. (Factory default setting : Projector ID 1)
This feature allows users to set serial communication 
configuration (Projector ID) when several projectors are 
connected via the RS-232C terminal (serial port) of the 
projector.
Projector ID 
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control or on 
the remote control to enter a number.  Press the 
Point 
8 button to fix the number and move the red 
frame pointer to the next box. The number changes 
to “✳.” Repeat this step to complete entering a four-
digit number. After entering the four-digit number, 
move the pointer to “Set.” Press the SELECT button 
so that you can change the PIN code lock setting .
 If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point 
7 
button to move the pointer to the number you want 
to correct, and then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and 
the number (✳✳✳✳) will turn red for a moment. Enter 
the correct PIN code all over again. 
						

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Setting
Shutter
Shutter function is available to block out light to the 
screen, so that the screen can be used for the other 
presenters.Prohibits the shutter operation from the remote control 
and the projector's side control.
Remote control     Selecting "On" prohibits the shutter 
operation from the remote control.  
Projector   . . .       Selecting "On" prohibits the shutter 
operation from the side control.
It is possible to prohibit the shutter operation from both of 
the remote control and the side control.
Protection
Management
The Shutter Management function turns off the projection 
lamp when the projector is left with the shutter closed and 
the set time has passed away. The count-down time can be 
set between 5 and 180 minutes.  When the count-down time 
has elapsed, the shutter will be opened up automatically and 
the lamp will be turned off to cool itself down. The SHUTTER 
indicator is blinking blue during this cooling-off period. When 
the lamp has been fully cooled down, the READY indicator 
turns green lighting and the SHUTTER indicator keeps 
blinking. Should the ON / STAND-BY button be pressed in 
this condition, the projection lamp will be turned on and the 
SHUTTER indicator turns off.
Lamp counter
This function is used to reset the lamp counter. 
When the lamp life reaches a recommended lamp replacement 
time, the time shown in the dialog box turns red and the Lamp 
replacement icon appears on the screen, indicating that the end 
of lamp life is approaching.
When replacing the projection lamp, reset the lamp counter. 
See “Resetting the Lamp Counter” on page 62.
This icon appears on the screen when the end of lamp life is 
approaching.
✔Note:
• This icon also appears at turning on and selecting 
input source.
✔Note:
  • The Lamp replacement icon will not appear when the 
Display function is set to “Off” (p.48), or during “Freeze” 
(p.29).
✔Note:• The  Factory  default  value  is  set  to  180  minutes  for 
the count down time.
•  Th e   S h u tt e r   M a n a g e m e n t   f u n c t i o n   c a n n o t   b e 
halted. 
						

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Factory default
This function returns all setting values except for the user logo, 
PIN code lock, Logo PIN code lock, lamp counter, filter counter 
and filter timer to the factory default settings. Factory default
Quit
Exit the Setting Menu.
Select Factory default and this box 
appears. Select [Yes], and the next 
box appears. 
Test pattern
Various test pattern are available for use when setting up the 
projector.
Set the red frame pointer 
to the item and press the 
SELECT button.
Setting
Select [Yes] to 
activate it.
Filter counter
This function is used to set a time for the filter replacement.
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to Filter 
counter and then press the SELECT button. A dialog box appears 
showing the Used time option and the Scrolls remaining option. 
  Used Time  . . . . . .  Show the total accumulated time of the 
filter use, timer setting option and the Reset 
options.  When the projector reaches a time 
set in the timer setting, the Filter replacement 
icon (Fig. 1) appears on the screen and the 
total accumulated time turns red, indicating 
that the filter replacement is necessary. If 
the filter is out of scroll and the projector 
reaches a time set in the timer setting, Fig. 
2 appears on the screen, indicating that the 
filter cartridge replacement is necessary.
 
Scrolls remaining. .  Show the scroll counter and the Reset 
options. When the filter scroll is counted 
down to 1 (Scroll counter on the screen is 
showing “0 scroll(s)” , the last scroll icon 
(Fig. 3) appears on the screen. When the 
filter scroll is counted down to 0, the Filter 
cartridge replacement icon (Fig. 4) appears 
on the screen and the WARNING FILTER 
indicator lights orange, indicating that the 
filter cartridge replacement is necessary.
To set a timer, press the SELECT button on Used time option. 
Move the red arrow pointer to the timer setting option and use 
the Point 7 8 buttons to select from (Off/ 400H/700H/1000H) 
depending on the use environment.
When replacing the Filter cartridge, reset the Filter counter and the 
Scroll counter (p.59). Filter counterFilter replacement icon appears on the screen 
at a set time.
Fig .1   Filter replacement icon
Filter cartridge replacement icon appears on 
the screen when the filter scroll is counted 
down to 0 scroll.
Fig .4   Filter cartridge replacement icon
Set the red frame pointer 
to the item and press the 
SELECT button.
Last scroll icon appears on the screen when 
the filter is down to the last scroll.
Fig .3   Last scroll icon
Use the Point 7 8 buttons 
to set the timer. Select from 
(Off/ 400H/700H/1000H) 
depending on the use 
environment
Fig .2
✔Note: • Do not reset the Filter counter and the Scroll counter 
without replacing the Filter cartridge.  Be sure to reset the 
Filter counter and the Scroll counter only after replacing 
the Filter cartridge.
  • Timer setting notifies that the filter needs replacement. To 
replace the filter, use the filter control function (p.51).
✔Note: • Fig.1,  Fig.  2,  Fig.  3  or  Fig.  4  will  appear  at  turning  on 
and selecting input source.
  • Fig.1,  Fig.  2,  Fig.  3  or  Fig.  4  will  not  appear 
when the Display function is set to “Off” (p.48), 
or during “Freeze” (p.29). 
						

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Maintenance and Care
Filter Instructions
Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector\
. Should the filter becomes 
clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup 
and adversely affect the life of the projector. This projector has an electrically operated filter which helps you to 
replace the filter easily. The projector monitors the condition of the filter at all time and replac\
es a filter with a 
new one automatically when it detects the clogging. 
If the projector reaches a time set in the timer setting (p. 
56), a Filter replacement icon (Fig.1) appears on the screen 
and the WARNING FILTER indicator on the top panel lights 
up (p.74). When you see this icon, replace the filter as soon 
as possible (pp.30, 51).  If the filter is out of scroll and the 
projector reaches a time set in the timer setting, Fig. 2 
appears on the screen, indicating that the filter cartridge 
replacement is necessary.
When the filter scroll is counted down to 1, the Last scroll 
icon (Fig.3) appears on the screen, indicating that there is 
one scroll left in the filter cartridge (p.56).
If the projector detects that the filter is clogged and no scroll 
is left in the filter cartridge, a Filter cartridge replacement 
icon (Fig. 4) appears on the screen and the WARNING 
FILTER indicator on the top panel lights up (p.74). When you 
see this icon, replace the filter cartridge (p.58) and reset the 
Filter counter (p.59) and the Scroll counter (p.59).
When the filter is being scrolled by the remote control (p.30) 
or the Filter control function in the setting menu (p.51), a 
Filter replacement icon and “Please wait...” message (Fig.5) 
appear on the screen and the WARNING FILTER indicator 
blinks slow (approx. 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF) (p.72).
The WARNING FILTER indicator blinks fast when the 
projector detects an abnormal condition, the filter cartridge 
is not installed properly, or the filter scroll is not working 
properly (p.74).
Fig .1   Filter replacement icon
Fig .4    Filter cartridge replacement icon
Fig .3   Last scroll icon
✔Note:
• Fig.1, Fig.2, Fig.3 or Fig. 4 will not appear when the Display 
function is set to “Off” (p.48), or during “Freeze” (p.29).
•  The filter cannot be rewound.
•  The filter can be scrolled 9 times since the filter cartridge has 
10 scrolls. 
•  The filter cartridge is disposable. Do not clean and reuse the 
filter cartridge.
•  Do not expose the filter cartridge to water or liquid, or it may 
cause a breakdown.
•  Replace the filter cartridge after all the scroll is used up. If you 
replace the filter cartridge when there are some scrolls left in 
the filter cartridge, the filter counter and the scroll counter do 
not  recognize the correct number of remaining scrolls and the 
reset function cannot work properly. It may cause a breakdown.
•  The used part of the filter can be seen on the edge of the Filter 
cartridge after scrolling the filter, but there is no problem for the 
use of the projector.
Fig .5    Filter replacement icon and 
“Please wait...” message. 
• Do not use the filter cartridge with other projector. The filter 
counter and the scroll counter do not recognize the correct 
number of remaining scrolls of the used filter cartridge and the 
reset function cannot work properly. It may cause a breakdown.
•  Make sure that the projection lamps are turned off when you 
are replacing the filter cartridge. If you replace the filter cartridge  
when the projection lamps are turned on, the projector will be 
shut down automatically for safety purposes.
•  Do not forget to reset the filter counter and the scroll counter in 
the setting menu after replacing the filter cartridge. If you forget 
to reset the filter counter and the scroll counter, the projector 
cannot recognize the correct number of remaining scrolls and it 
may cause a breakdown. 
•  When the projector is kept used for 3 minutes without getting 
the filter cartridge replaced after the Fig.4 appears on the screen, 
the projector is turned off automatically to prevent the damage of 
optical components.
Fig .2 
						

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Turn off the projector, press the Main On/Off Switch to 
Off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
First, clean up the dust on the projector and around the 
air vents.
1
2
Slide and open the Filter cover.  (See the right figure.)3
Put the new one back into the position and close 
the filter cover. Make sure that the filter cartridge is 
properly and fully inserted.5
CAUTION
Make sure the filter cartridge is inserted in the 
projector. If the filter cartridge is not inserted, the 
projector cannot be turned on. 
Do not put anything into the air vents. Doing so 
may result in malfunction of the projector.
4
Reset the filter counter and the scroll counter (p.59).
6
Filter cover
Replacing the Filter Cartridge
Pull out the filter cartridge by holding the finger grip.
RECOMMENDATION
we recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when 
operating the projector  . Usage in these environments may 
cause a poor image quality  .
When using the projector under dusty or smoky conditions, 
dust may accumulate on a lens, liquid crystal panels, or optical 
elements inside the projector. Such condition may degrade the 
quality of the projected image.
When the symptoms above are noticed, contact your authorized 
dealer or service station for proper cleaning.
ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTER CARTRIDGE
Replacement  filter  cartridge  can  be  ordered  through  your 
dealer. When  ordering,  give  the  following  information  to  the 
dealer.
 l   Model No  . of your projector
      PLC-XF71
 l  Replacement Filter Cartridge 
      Type No  . : POA-FIL-180
                       
(Service Parts Code: 610 335 9830)
Connect  the  AC  power  cord  to  the  projector  and  turn 
on the projector.
7
Maintenance and Care
Filter cartridge 
						

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Be sure to reset the Scroll counter after replacing the filter 
cartridge. 
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use 
the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the 
Setting Menu icon.
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to 
Filter counter and then press the SELECT button. A dialog 
box appears showing the Used time option and the Scrolls 
remaining option. Use the Point ed buttons to select  
Scroll(s) remaining.
1
2
Resetting the Scroll CounterScroll counter
Another confirmation dialog box appears, select [Yes] to 
reset the Scroll counter.
3Scroll(s) remaining shows the number of the remaining 
scrolls and the Reset option. Select Reset and the “Scroll 
counter Reset?” appears. Select [Yes] to continue.
4
Be sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the filter 
cartridge. 
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use 
the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the 
Setting Menu icon.
Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to 
Filter counter and then press the SELECT button. 
A dialog box appears showing the Used time option and the 
Scrolls remaining option. Use the Point ed buttons to select  
Used time.
1
2
Resetting the Filter CounterFilter counter
Select Reset and the “Filter 
counter Reset?” appears.
Select [Yes], 
then another 
confirmation 
box appears.
Select [Yes] again to reset 
the Filter counter.
Another confirmation dialog box appears, select [Yes] to 
reset the Filter counter.
3Used time shows the total accumulated time of the filter 
use, a timer setting option, and the Reset option. Select 
Reset and the “Filter counter Reset?” appears. Select [Yes] 
to continue.
4
Select “Used time” and the 
dialogue box below appears.
Select “Scrolls remaining” and 
the dialogue box below appears.
Select Reset and the “Scroll 
counter Reset?” appears.
Select [Yes], 
then another 
confirmation 
box appears.
Select [Yes] again to reset 
the Scroll counter.
Maintenance and Care
✔Note:  • While the scroll counter reset is in progress, ‘‘Please 
wait...’’ message appears on the screen, the cooling fans 
operate and the filter cartridge is adjusted. 
						

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Lamp Management
This Projector is equipped with 2 Projection Lamps to ensure brighter image and those lamps are controlled \
by 
the Lamp Management Function.  The Lamp Management Function detects the status of lamps and shows the 
status on screen or on the LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicators.  This function also automatically controls  the Lamp 
Mode when any of lamps is out for the end of life or malfunctions. Projection Lamp lights normally.
Lamp 1/2 Replace Indicators
The LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicators light orange when any of Projection Lamps is nearing its end, and flash 
when any of them becomes out.  Check the number of  lamp on the Lamp Status Display or the LAMP 1/2 
REPLACE indicators and replace the lamp.yellow Lamp
Dim Lamp
X Mark on Lamp Red Lamp
LAMP 1/2 REPLACE
INDICATORS
Projection Lamp is turned off. Projection Lamp is nearing its end.  When the image 
becomes darker or the color becomes unnatural, 
replace lamp.  (LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicator lights 
orange.) (LAMP 1/2 REPLACE indicator flashes orange.)
Projection lamp is defective or fails to be turned on. 
Restart the projector on, and make sure lamp is on. 
If this mark still appears, replace lamp corresponding 
with number marked X.
LAMP STATUS
DISPLAY
Lamp Mode Changeover
The Lamp Management Function automatically changes the lighting lamp (Lamp Mode) by detecting the status of lamp.  
When either of the 2 lamps is out, the projector operates with 1 lamp.  \
The Lamp Mode can be switched to 2 lamps or 1 
lamp manually.  Refer to the SETTING section on page 51
.
2 LAMP MODE 1 LAMP MODE
When Lamp 2 is burnt out.
Lamp Status Display
The Lamp Status Display appears on screen when the projector is turned on or the input position (input 1, input 
2, Input 3 or input 4) is switched.  This shows the status of each lamp as; ON, OFF, NEAR END, or OUT.  Refer 
to the following for each status.
Lamp mode
Maintenance and Care
When Lamp 1 is burnt out.