Sanyo Plc Xp30 Projector User Manual

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COMPUTER MODE
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size.
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
SCREEN  and press the SELECT button.  Another dialog
box SCREEN MENU will appear.
To adjust the image size or pan the image, select Digital zoom in the
dialog box.  The ON-SCREEN MENU and SCREEN MENU
disappears, and the magnifying glass icon and the message “D.
Zoom” is displayed.  
This projector also enters Digital Zoom mode by pressing  the
D.ZOOM /button on the Remote Control Unit.  
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Refer to the following for operation.
Expand function
To expand the image size, press the D.ZOOM button or the
SELECT button.  The image is magnified by degrees. 
Compress function
To compress the image size, press the D.ZOOM button or the
RIGHT CLICK button.  The size of image is reduced by degrees.  
Panning function
To pan the image, press the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
buttons.  Panning function can work only when the image is larger
than the screen size.
To cancel Digital Zoom mode, press any button except D.ZOOM
/, SELECT, RIGHT CLICK, or POINT button.  To adjust the image
to 1024 x 768, press NORMAL button.
To make the image into its original size, select True in the dialog box.
When the original image size is larger than the screen size (1024 x
768), the image can be panned by pressing the POINT
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons.Move the arrow to the
function and  press the
SELECT button.
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the function that you want to select
and then press SELECT button.2
True
Digital Zoom
Keystone
When the image is distorted vertically, select Keystone in the dialog
box.  The ON-SCREEN MENU and SCREEN MENU disappears and
the message “Keystone” is displayed.  Correct the Keystone
distortion by pressing the KEYSTONE /button or the POINT
UP/DOWN button(s).   Refer to KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT on page
20.
NOTE
The True and the Digital Zoom cannot be
operated when “RGB,” “HDTV1035i” or
“HDTV1080i” is selected on SYSTEM MENU
(P24 and 25).
This projector cannot display any resolution
higher  than 1280 X 1024.  If your computer’s
screen resolution is higher than 1280 X 1024,
reset the resolution to the lower before
connecting the projector.
The image data in other than XGA (1024 x 768)
is modified to fit the screen size in the initial
mode.
The normal Panning Operation may not
function properly if the computer system
prepared with the PC Adjust is used. 
						

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VIDEO MODE
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Video
and press the SELECT button.  
SELECTING VIDEO MODE
DIRECT OPERATION
Select VIDEO mode by pressing the MODE button on the Top
Control or the VIDEO button on the Remote Control Unit.
MENU OPERATION
This projector automatically detects the signal from the VIDEO
INPUT JACK(s) or the S-VIDEO INPUT JACK.  When those
jacks are connected at the same time, select the type of Video
source in VIDEO SOURCE MENU. 
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select VIDEO
SOURCE and press the SELECT button.  Another dialog box
VIDEO SOURCE MENU will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear. Move the arrow to the source that you want to select,
and then press the 
SELECT button.  
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2
This box indicates the
Video source being
selected.
SELECTING VIDEO SOURCE
Video / S-Video / Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
The projector automatically detects the incoming Video source, and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
•When both VIDEO jack and S-VIDEO jack are connected, the S-
VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack.
•When both Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks and S-VIDEO jack are connected,
the Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks have priority over the S-VIDEO jack.
Auto
When the VIDEO INPUT JACK(s) and the S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
are connected at the same time, or if the projector cannot chose the
proper video source, it is necessary to select a specific video source
among Video, S-Video and Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr.
MODE button
VIDEO
COMPUTER 1
COMPUTER 2 
						

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VIDEO MODE
SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
SYSTEM and press the SELECT button.  Another dialog box
SYSTEM MENU will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to Auto, and then press the 
SELECT
button.  
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2
The projector automatically detects the incoming Video system, and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
When the Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select the system
manually.
If the projector cannot reproduce the proper video image, it is
necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL,
SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N.Move the arrow to
the Mode and press
the SELECT button.
This box indicates the
system being selected.
Move the arrow to
the Mode and press
the SELECT button.
This box indicates the
system being selected.
Auto
PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N
The projector automatically detects the incoming Video signal, and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
If the projector cannot reproduce the proper video image, it is
necessary to select a specific component video signal format among
480i, 575i, 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i and 1080i.
Auto
COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT
VIDEO SIGNAL FROM VIDEO JACK OR S-VIDEO JACK
VIDEO SIGNAL FROM Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr JACKS 
						

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VIDEO MODE
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Each of the keys operates as follow.
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE
and press the SELECT button.  Another dialog box IMAGE
MENU will appear. 1
Closes IMAGE MENU.
Point to button to lighten the image, and select to deepen the
image.  (From 0 to 63.)
Point to button to increase purple, and select to increase green.
(From 0 to 63.)
Point to button to decrease contrast, and select to increase
contrast.  (From 0 to 63.)
Point to button to darken the image, and select to brighten the
image.  (From 0 to 63.)
Recalls the data previously adjusted.Reset
Stores the data in the memory.Stored
Closes IMAGE MENU.Quit
Point to button to soften the image, and select to sharpen the
image.  (From 0 to 31.)
Color
Tint
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Move the arrow to the color that you want to adjust.  Point to to
lighten the color and select to deepen the color.  (From 0 to 63.)
White balance (Red / Green / Blue)
Set “On” to reduce the noise (rough parts) of the image.
Noise reduction
When selecting “,” the custom setting dialog box will appear.  Move
the arrow to the item that you want to change by pressing the POINT
UP/DOWN button, and adjust each value or change the setting On or
Off by pressing the SELECT button to match with the image.
2Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the function that you want to select
and then press SELECT button.
Normal picture level preset on this projector.  This picture level can
be set by pressing the NORMAL button.
Standard
Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone.
Cinema
Picture level adjusted manually in the custom setting dialog box.
Custom
Move the arrow to 
or and press
SELECT button.
NOTE : The Noise Reduction cannot be operated
when the video signal is from the Y,
Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr jacks.
The Progressive cannot be operated when
“480p,” “575p,” “720p,” “1035i,” “1080i-50”
or “1080i-60” is selected on SYSTEM
MENU (P33).
Move the arrow to the item
and press the SELECT
button.
Press the SELECT button
at “” to adjust the picture
level manually.
Press the SELECT but-
ton to set the function
“On” or “Off.”
Set “On” to provide progressive scan mode.
Progressive
The level being selected. 
						

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VIDEO MODE
The normal picture level is preset on this projector at the
factory and can be restored anytime you press the NORMAL
button (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control
Unit).  The Standard display will be displayed on the screen
for a few seconds. 
NORMAL FUNCTION
Standard
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size.
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
SCREEN and press the SELECT button.  Another dialog box
SCREEN MENU will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the screen size that you want to set,
and then press the 
SELECT button.  
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2
Normal Video Image size with 4 x 3 aspect ratio.
Resizes the image for wide screen size with 16 x 9 aspect ratio.
Move the pointer to the function and
press the SELECT button.
Regular
Wide
Keystone
When the image is distorted vertically, select Keystone in the dialog
box.  Correct the Keystone distortion by pressing KEYSTONE /
button or POINT UP/DOWN button(s).   Refer to KEYSTONE
ADJUSTMENT on page 20.
NOTE : The Regular and the Wide cannot be
operated when “720p,” “1035i,” “1080i-50”
or “1080i-60” is selected on SYSTEM
MENU (P33). 
						

							On start
When this function is “On,” the projector is automatically turned on
just by switching the MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH on.
Note ; Be sure to turn the projector off properly (refer to the section
“TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR” on page 20.).  If the
projector is turned off in the wrong steps, the On Start
function does not operate properly.
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SETTING
SETTING MENU
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
SETTING and press the SELECT button.  Another dialog box
SETTING MENU will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the item that you want to set, and
then press the 
SELECT button to set it On or Off or press the
POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to adjust the value.  
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2
Blue back
When this function is “On,” this projector will produce a blue image
instead of the video noise on the screen when the input source is
unplugged or turned off.
Display
This function decides whether to display the On-Screen Displays.
On1 ···shows all the On-Screen Displays.
On2 ···shows the On-Screen Displays except the Preparation
Display (Our Logo).
Off ····sets the On-Screen Displays disappeared except;
ON SCREEN MENU 
“Power off?” message 
P-TIMER 
Set the Pointer to the item
and press the SELECT
button.
This function turns the Projection Lamp off when the projector
detects signal interruption and the projector is not used for a certain
period in order to reduce power consumption and maintain the Lamp-
life.  (This projector is shipped with this function ON.)
Power Management function operates to turn the Projection Lamp off
when the input signal is interrupted and the projector is not operated
over 5 minutes.  This function operates as follows;
1. When the signal is interrupted, “No signal” and the counting
down (5 minutes) display appears.
2. When the Projection Lamp turned off, the READY indicator
turns off.  The Cooling Fans operate for 90 seconds after the
Projection Lamp is turned off.  (During this Cooling Down
period, the Lamp cannot be turned on.)
3. When the Lamp has cooled down, the READY indicator flashes
and the Lamp can be turned on again (Power Management
mode).  
In this Power Management mode, the Projection Lamp is
automatically turned on when the input signal connected or the
projector is operated with any button on the Top Control or the
Remote Control.
Power management
Time left until Lamp off. 
						

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The Lamp age function is designed to reset the lamp replacement
monitor timer.  When replacing the lamp, reset the lamp replacement
monitor timer by using this function.  (Refer to page 40.)
Lamp age
SELECTING LANGUAGE
Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will
appear.  Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select
LANGUAGE  and press the SELECT button.  Another dialog box
LANGUAGE MENU will appear. 
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will
appear.  Move the arrow to the language that you want to set,
and then press the 
SELECT button.
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2
The language used in the ON-SCREEN MENU is selectable
from among English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and
Japanese.
Move the Pointer to the
language that you want
to set, and then press
the SELECT button.
SETTING
Ceiling
When this function is “On,” the top / bottom and the left / right
reversed picture is provided to project the image from a ceiling
mounted projector.
Rear
When this function is “On,” the left / right reversed picture is provided
to project the image to a rear projection screen.
Ceiling function
Rear function
Split wipe
Turn this function “On” in the SETTING MENU.  The picture will
change into next one by sliding black image side ways like drawing
the black curtains when the input source is turned into another one.
Remote control
This projector has two different remote transmit codes; the factory-
set normal code (Mode 1) and the secondary code (Mode 2).  This
switching function prevents the remote control operation mixture
(jam) when operating several projectors or video equipment together.  
When operating the projector in “Mode 2,”  both projector and
Remote Control must be switched to “Mode 2.”  
To change the code of the projector;
Set the Remote control in the SETTING MENU to “Mode 2.”
To change the code of the Remote Control;
Press both the MENU and the NORMAL buttons on the Remote
Control together for over 10 seconds.
After changing the code, make sure the Remote Control operates
properly.  
To return to the normal code (Mode 1), operate both projector and
Remote Control in the ways above again. 
NOTE : When the ALL-OFF switch on the Remote Control Unit is
turned to “ALL-OFF,” the remote transmit code automatically
returns to the normal code (Mode 1).   
						

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APPENDIX
OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE
INSTALLATION
The Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse
for most Personal Computers.  The POINT buttons and the two CLICK buttons are used for the wireless mouse
operation.
The wireless mouse is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen.  When the menu or
the indicator of the projector is displayed on the screen instead of the PC mouse pointer, the wireless mouse
cannot be used.
Connect the mouse port of your computer to the Control Port of
the projector with the Control Cable. (Refer to page 11 to 14 for
connection.)
Turn the projector on first, and then turn on your computer.
When the computer is switched on first, the Wireless Mouse may
not work properly.
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2
To use the Wireless Remote Control Unit as the Wireless Mouse for a Personal Computer, installation of the
mouse driver (not supplied) is required.  Make sure that the mouse driver is properly installed in your computer.
And make sure that the mouse port of the computer connected to Control Port is activated.
OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE
When controlling the pointer of the computer, operate the Wireless Mouse with POINT button, SELECT button,
and RIGHT CLICK button on the Wireless Remote Control Unit.
Used to move the pointer.  The pointer is moved corresponding with
the direction you are pressing.
POINT button
This button has the same function as the left button in a PC mouse.
SELECT (LEFT CLICK) button
This button has the same function as the right button in a PC mouse.
RIGHT CLICK button
Note : When the computer has no
mouse port, connect the Serial
Port of the computer to Control
Port of the projector with the
Control Cable for Serial Port.
POINT button (Move the pointer)
SELECT button
(left button of the
mouse)
RIGHT CLICK  button
(right button of the mouse) 
						

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APPENDIX
MAINTENANCE
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
WARNING TEMP. Indicator flashes red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the normal
temperature.  The Indicator stops flashing when the temperature of the projector returns to normal.
When WARNING TEMP. Indicator continues to flash, check the items listed below.
The Ventilation slots of the projector may be blocked.  In such an event, reposition the appliance so that the ventilation
slots are not obstructed.
AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING
Air filters may be clogged with dust particles.  Clean the air filters by following the section AIR FILTER CARE AND
CLEANING below.
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2
If WARNING TEMP. Indicator remains on after performing the above checks, the Cooling Fans or the Internal Circuits
may be malfunctioning.  Contact service a personnel from an authorized dealer or service station.3
Turn the power off, and disconnect the AC power cord from the
AC outlet.
Turn the projector upside down and remove the Air Filter Cover
by pressing four latches sideways and pulling up.  Remove three
Air Filters by pulling up the latches.
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2
The Removable Air Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the Projection Lens and the
Projection  Mirror.  Should the Air Filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the Cooling Fans
effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector.
Clean the Air Filter following the steps below: 
Clean the Air Filters with brush or wash out the dust and
particles.  Be sure to dry them out.3
Replace the Air Filters and Air Filter Cover properly. Make sure
that they are fully set.4
CAUTION
Do not operate the projector with the Air Filter removed.
Dust may accumulate on the LCD Panel and the Mirror
degrading picture quality.
Do not put small parts into the Air Intake Vents.  It may
result in malfunction of the projector.
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when
operating the projector.  Usage in these environments may
cause poor image quality.
When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate
on the liquid crystal panel, lens, or optical elements inside it.  This
condition may degrade the quality of the projected image.
When the above symptoms are noticed, contact your authorized
dealer or service station for proper cleaning.
Press the latches
sideways and pull up.
Remove three Air
Filters by pulling up
the latches. 
						

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APPENDIX
LAMP REPLACEMENT
When the life of the Lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator lights yellow.
When the image becomes dark or the color of the image becomes unnatural, replacement of the Lamp is
required.
Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC plug.  Allow the
projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
Remove the two screws with a screwdriver and pull out the
Lamp Assembly by grasping the handle.
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3
LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER
Replace the Lamp Assembly with a new one and tighten the two
screws.  Make sure that the Lamp Assembly is set properly.
Replace the Lamp Cover and tighten the screw.4
Remove the screw with a screwdriver and remove the Lamp
Cover.2
CAUTION
For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type.
Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover.  The inside of the projector
can become very hot.
Do not drop the lamp assembly or touch the glass bulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury.
Be sure to reset the Lamp Replacement Monitor Timer when the Lamp Assembly is replaced.  When the Lamp
Replacement Monitor Timer is reset, the LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator stops lighting.
Turn the projector on, and press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.  Press the POINT
LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SETTING and press the SELECT button (refer to the page 36, 37).  Another dialog box
SETTING MENU will appear. 1
Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.  Move the arrow to “Lamp age,” and then press the
SELECT button.  The message Lamp replace monitor Reset? is displayed.2
Do not reset the Lamp Replacement Monitor Timer, except after the lamp is replaced.
Connect the AC Power Cord to the projector and turn the
projector on.
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Follow these steps to replace the lamp assembly.
Reset the Lamp Replacement Monitor Timer (refer to the section
“Lamp Replacement Monitor Timer” below).
Select [Yes] to reset the Timer.3
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LAMP
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE LAMP COVER
NOTE :Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR
TIMER when the lamp is not replaced.
ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP
Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer.  When ordering the Lamp, give the following
information to the dealer.
Model No. of your projector  : PLC-XP30
Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-LMP28
(Service Parts No. 610 285 4824)