Sanyo Plc Xu41 Projector User Manual

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Part Names and Functions
Part Names and Functions
P-
TIMER
FREEZE
COMPUTERVIDEO
PAGESELECT
D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
AUTO PC
ON-
OFF
To ensure safe operation, please observe the following
precautions :
–  Do not bend, drop the remote control or expose
Remote Control to moisture or heat.
–  For cleaning, use soft dry cloth.   Do not apply
benzene, thinner, splay or any chemical material.
y
30° 30°
Point the remote control toward the projector
(Infrared Remote Receiver) when pressing any
button.  Maximum operating range for the remote
control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front  of the
projector.16.4’
(5 m)
e
oi
!4
!5
u
t
r
!1
!3
!2
qPOWER ON-OFF button 
Turns the projector on or off.  (p18, 19)
wVIDEO button
Selects VIDEO input source. (p32, 33)
eCOMPUTER button
Selects COMPUTER input source. (p24)
rMENU button
Opens or closes the On-Screen Menu. (p20)
tPAGE e
ed
dbutton
Scroll back and forth pages on the screen when giving a
presentation.(p9, 15, 42)  Connect the projector and your
computer with a USB cable to use these buttons.
!0
yD.ZOOM e
ed
dbutton
Select the Digital zoom +/– mode and resize the image. 
(p31)
uAUTO PC button
Automatically adjusts a computer image to its optimum
setting.  (p26)
iIMAGE button
Selects image level. (p29, p35)
oFREEZE button
Freezes the picture. (p22) 
!0
MUTE button
Mutes the sound. (p23)
!1
P-TIMER button
Operates the P-timer function. (p23)
!2
NO SHOW button
Temporarily turns off the image on the screen. (p23)
!3
KEYSTONE buttonCorrects the keystone distortion. (p22, p39)
!4Point e
ed
d7
7 
 8
8( VOLUME + / –
) buttons
–  Select an item or adjust  value in the On-Screen Menu. 
(p20)
–  Pan the image in Digital zoom +/– mode. (p31)
–  Adjust volume level. (Point 
7 7 
 8
8buttons)(p23)
!5Select button
–  Executes the selected item. (p20)
–Expands / compresses the image in Digital zoom mode.
(p31)
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Operating RangeRemote Control 
						

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Part Names and Functions
Remote Control Battery Installation
To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
–Use (2) AAA, SUM-4 or R03 type alkaline batteries.
–Replace two batteries at the same time.
–Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
–Avoid contact with water or liquid.
–Do not expose the remote control to moisture, or heat.
–Do not drop the remote control.
–If a battery has leaked on remote control, carefully wipe case clean and install new batteries.
–Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 
–Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.  
Pull up and remove
the lid.
Remove the battery
compartment lid.Slide the batteries into
the compartment.Replace the compartment
lid.
Two AAA size batteries
For correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in compartment.
123 
						

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Installation
Projection angle can be adjusted up to 11.8 degrees with the
adjustable feet. 
Lift the front of the projector and pull upward the feet lock
latches on both sides of the projector.1
Adjustable Feet
Feet Lock Latches
Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and
rotate the adjustable feet to adjust the position and tilt. 2
To retract the adjustable feet, lift the front of the projector
and pull and undo the feet lock latches.
Keystone distortion of the projected image can be adjusted
by menu operation.  (p22, 39)3
100”150”200”300”
247”
166”
124”
82”
33”
40”
 A
B
32.8 (10.0m)
22.0 (6.7m)
16.4 (5.0m)
10.8 (3.3m)
Max. Zoom
Min. Zoom
A : B  =  9 : 1
Screen Size
(W x H) mm
4 : 3 aspect ratio
Zoom (min)
40”
Zoom (max)
813 x 610
5.2 (1.6m)
4.3 (1.3m)
100”
2032 x 1524
13.1 (4.0m)
10.8 (3.3m)
150”
3048 x 2286
20.0 (6.1m)
16.4 (5.0m)
200”
4064 x 3048
26.6 (8.1m)
22.0 (6.7m)
300”
6096 x 4572
–––––
32.8 (10.0m)
33”
671 x 503
4.3 (1.3m)
–––––
Adjustable Feet
(Inch Diagonal)
4.3 (1.3m)
✔Note:
• The brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality.  It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image.
• The values shown above are approximate and may vary from the actual size. 
This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 4.3’(1.3m) - 32.8’(10.0m).  Refer to
the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen.
(Center)
Positioning the Projector
Installation 
						

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NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use a projector.
Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used.
If supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.
Installation
To power cord
connector on your
projector.
Projector sideAC outlet side
Ground
To the AC outlet.
(120 V AC)
For Continental EuropeFor the U.S.A. and Canada
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240
V AC.  This projector automatically selects the correct input
voltage.  It is designed to work with single-phase power systems
having a grounded neutral conductor.  To reduce risk of electrical
shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure
of the type of power being supplied.
Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning
the projector on.  (See page 15-17 for connection.) 
CAUTION
For safety, unplug AC power cord when the projector is not in
use.   When this projector is connected to an outlet with AC
power cord, it is in Stand-by mode and consumes a little electric
power.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Connect AC power cord (supplied) to the
projector.
The AC outlet must be near this equipment and
must be easily accessible.
For the U.K.
To the AC outlet.(200 - 240 V AC)
To the AC outlet.
(200 - 240 V AC) 
						

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Installation
Installation
Connecting to a Computer
COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)
ARIALE)
AUD
COMPUTER  IN  1
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)/ COMPONENT  IN  
COMPUTER  IN  2
/   
AUDIO  OUT
(VARIABLE)
Cables used for connection
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) (Only a cable is supplied.)
• USB Cable✽
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) 
✽
(✽= Not supplied with this projector.)
External Audio Equipment
VGA cable USB cable ✽ Audio cable (stereo) ✽
Audio cable ✽
(stereo)
Monitor Output USB port Audio Output
COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN
(or COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT)
USBCOMPUTER/ COMPONENT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
(stereo)Audio Input
This terminal is switcheable. Set up
the terminal as either Computer input
or Monitor output.  (See Page 41.)
VGA cable ✽
Monitor Input
COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT
Note:
When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and
the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. 
✔Note:
• If you wish to use Page e ed
d
buttons on the remote control, connect USB port of
your computer to the USB socket of the projector.  (p9 and 42)
• When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projectors built-in
speaker is disconnected. 
						

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COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUT
COMPUTER  IN  1
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)/ COMPONENT  IN  
COMPUTER  IN  2
/   
AUDIO  OUT
(VARIABLE)
Installation
Connecting to Video Equipment
Cables used for connection
• Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) ✽
• S-VIDEO Cable ✽
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) ✽
(✽= Not supplied with this projector.)
Note:
When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and
the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. 
✔Note:
• The S-VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack under the condition of connecting
both the S-VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack  when selecting AUTO in the Input
Menu.
• Input sound to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT AUDIO IN terminal when using the
COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT terminal as input.
• When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projectors built-in
speaker is disconnected.
External Audio Equipment
Audio cable ✽
(stereo)
VIDEO S-VIDEO
S-Video cable ✽Video and audio
cable✽
Composite Video and
Audio Output S-Video Output
AUDIO INAudio Input
AUDIO OUT
(stereo) (R) (L) (R) (L) (Video) 
						

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Installation
Installation
Connecting to Component Video Equipment
COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUT
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)COMPUTER  IN  1/ COMPONENT  IN  
COMPUTER  IN  2
/   
AUDIO  OUT
(VARIABLE)
Cables used for connection
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2 or RCA x 2) ✽
• Scart-VGA Cable ✽ 
• Component-VGA Cable ✽  
(
✽= Not supplied with this projector.)
Note:
When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and
the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. 
✔Note:
When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projectors built-in
speaker is disconnected.
External Audio Equipment
COMPUTER IN 1/
COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN 1/
COMPONENT INCOMPUTER/
COMPONENT
AUDIO IN
Audio cable ✽
(stereo) Audio cable ✽
(stereo)
Audio Input Component Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) RGB Scart 21-pin Output Audio Output
Scart-VGA cable ✽Component-VGA
cable✽
AUDIO OUT
(stereo) 
						

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Connect the projectors AC power cord into an AC outlet.
The POWER indicator blinks red in a moment and lights red.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on
the remote control.  The POWER indicator turns green
lighting and the cooling fans start to operate.  The
preparation display appears on the screen and the count
down starts. 
2
3
1
16
The preparation display disappears after 20 seconds.
4After the count-down, the input source that was selected
last and the Lamp mode status icon (see page 42) appear on
the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code Input
Dialog Box will appear.  Enter the PIN code as instructed
below.  
(See page 42 for Lamp mode.)
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR,
etc.) before turning on the projector.  
Lamp mode
What is PIN code?
PIN code is a security code using Personal Identification Number that
allows the person who knows it to operate the projector.  Setting PIN code
prevents others except the specific users from operating the projector. 
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number.  Refer to PIN Code Lock
function in Setting on page 43 for locking operation of the projector with
your PIN code.
Pointer
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.  
PIN code Input Dialog Box
Turning On the Projector
Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8button and fix the number with
the SELECT button.  The number will change to ✳.  If you fixed a wrong
number, move the pointer to Set or Clear once by pressing the Point d d
button, then return to PIN code.  Enter the correct number again.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number. 
When the four-digit number is fixed, the pointer will automatically move to
Set.  Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the
projector.
If you entered a wrong PIN code, PIN code and the number (✳✳✳✳) will
turn red and disappear.  Enter a correct PIN code all over again.
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no
longer be started.  Set a new PIN code with special
care, write it down in column on page 59 of this
manual, and keep it at hand.  Should the PIN code be
missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service
center. 
						

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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on
the remote control, and a message Power off? appears on
the screen.  
Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the
projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red, and it
continues while the cooling fans are operating for about 90
seconds. (About 120 seconds when the fan mode is L2. See
page 44.)   
1
2
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN
PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE
TURNING IT OFF.
DO NOT DISCONNECT AC POWER CORD  WHILE
COOLING FANS ARE RUNNING OR BEFORE POWER
INDICATOR LIGHTS RED.  OTHERWISE IT WILL
RESULT IN SHORTENING LAMP LIFE.
3When the projector has cooled down enough to be turned on
again, the POWER indicator lights red.  Then you can
disconnect the AC power cord.
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
✔Note:
• The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling period with the POWER
indicator blinking red.  You can turn it on again after the POWER indicator lights red.
• When the On start function is on, this projector is turned on automatically by
connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.  (See page 41 for the On start
function.) 
• Do not operate the projector continuously without rest.  Continuous use may result
in shortening the lamp life.  Turn off the projector and give it a rest about an hour in
every 24 hours.   
• This projector monitors internal temperature and automatically controls the running
speed of the cooling fans. 
• If the WARNING indicator blinks or lights red, see “Warning Indicator” on page 45.
Turning Off the Projector 
						

							P-
TIMER
FREEZE
COMPUTERVIDEO
PAGESELECTD.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
AUTO PC
ON-
OFF
20
Basic Operation
ON - OFFPOWER
KEYSTONEINPUT
WARNING
LAMP
REPLACE
MENU
VOLUME–VOLUME+SELECT
Top Control
Menu bar Pointer
(red frame)Menu icon
Item data
Press the Point 
7 8buttons
to adjust value.
SELECT
button
Pointer (red frame)
Press the Point d button to
move the pointer.
Item
SELECT button POINT buttons
Remote Control
How to Operate the On-Screen Menu
MENU button SELECT button POINT button
(outer ring)
On-Screen Menu
Quit to exit this menu.
The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu.
Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and
setting procedure.
Press the Point 7 8buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust.
Press the Point edbuttons to select an item to adjust.
Press the SELECT button to show the item data. Press the
Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the data. Refer to the following
pages for respective adjustment.  Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.
✔Note:
The selected item is not in effective until the SELECT button is pressed.
1
2
3
MENU button