Sanyo Projector Plc Su40 User Manual

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment.  Refer to figures on
pages 11 to 13 and connect properly.
COMPUTER IN 1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S – VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / 
(MONO)R – AUDIO  IN – LVIDEOY    –    Pb / Cb  –   Pr / Cr
AUDIO IN
COMPUTERR –                          – LAUDIO OUT
USBCONTROL PORT RESET
When controlling the computer
with Remote Control of this
projector, connect the mouse
port of your personal computer
to this connector.  (Refer to
P12.)
Connect the S-VIDEO
output from video
equipment to this
jack.  (Refer to P13.)  
Connect the audio output
(stereo) from computer to
this jack.  (Refer to P12.)
Connect the audio output
from video equipment to
these jacks.
(Refer to P13.)
When the audio output
is monaural, connect it
to L (MONO) jack.
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR
COMPUTER AUDIO
INPUT JACK
AUDIO INPUT JACKSVIDEO INPUT JACKSS-VIDEO INPUT JACK
Connect the composite video
output from video equipment
to VIDEO/Y jack or connect
the component video outputs
to VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb and
Pr/Cr jacks.  (Refer to P13.)  
COMPUTER INPUT
(DIGITAL/ANALOG)
Connect an external
audio amplifier to these
jacks.  
(Refer to P12, 13.)
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS
This projector uses a micro
processor to control this unit,
and occasionally, this micro
processor may malfunction
and need to be reset.  This
can be done by pressing
RESET button with a pen,
which will shut down and
restart the unit.  Do not use
RESET function excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When controlling the computer
with Remote Control of this
projector, connect USB port of
your personal computer to this
connector.  (Refer to P12.)
USB CONNECTOR (Series B)
This terminal is switchable and
can be used as computer input
or monitor output.  Set the
terminal up as either Computer
input or Monitor output properly
before using this terminal.
(Refer to   P12, 36.)
Note:This terminal outputs
analog signal from
COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I
terminal only.
COMPUTER INPUT / MONITOR
OUTPUT TERMINAL
Connect computer
output (Digital / Analog
DVI-I type) to this
terminal. (Refer to P12.) 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO COMPUTER
ON
1DIPON
OFF
23456
13 MODE (640 x 480)
16 MODE (832 x 624)
19 MODE (1024 x 768)OFF ON ON
ON ON
ON ONOFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF1234 56
OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 21 MODE (1152 x 870)
COMPUTER IN 1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S – VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / 
(MONO)R – AUDIO  IN – LVIDEOY    –    Pb / Cb  –   Pr / Cr
AUDIO IN
COMPUTERR –                          – LAUDIO OUT
USBCONTROL PORT RESET
IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA)
DVI-VGA Cable✽
Monitor Output
Desktop type Laptop type
Audio Speaker
(stereo) Audio Amplifier
Control Cable
for Serial Port ✽
Audio Cable
(stereo) ✽
Serial port PS/2 port Audio Output
Audio Input
CONTROL PORT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN COMPUTER 
COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I
Use one of these Control
Cables corresponding with
the terminal of your
computer.
ADB port
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.)
Control Cable
for PS/2 PortControl Cable
for ADB Port ✽
Audio 
Cable ✽(stereo)
NOTE :When connecting the cable, the power
cords of both the projector and the external
equipment should be disconnected from
AC outlet.  Turn the projector and
peripheral equipment on before the
computer is switched on.USB port
MAC Adapter ✽
Set slide switches
according to the
chart below.
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin)
• Control Cable for PS/2 Port
• DVI-VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) 
✽
• DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) ✽
• Control Cable for Serial Port ✽or ADB Port ✽
• USB Cable ✽
• MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer)  ✽
• Audio Cables (RCA x 2 and Mini Plug (stereo) x 1)✽
External Audio Equipment
Terminals 
of the Projector
Terminal VGA 
Cable
Monitor Output
or
Monitor Input
USBCOMPUTER IN 2 /
MONITOR OUT
Set switches as shown in the table
below depending on RESOLU-
TION MODE that you want to use
before you turn on projector and
computer.
MAC ADAPTER (Not supplied)
USB 
Cable ✽
COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I
DVI Cable ✽
Monitor Output
Terminal Terminal
NOTEThis terminal is switchable.  Set
the terminal up as either
Computer input or Monitor out-
put before using this terminal.
(See page 36) 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
COMPUTER IN 1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S – VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / 
(MONO)R – AUDIO  IN – LVIDEOY    –    Pb / Cb  –   Pr / Cr
AUDIO IN
COMPUTERR –                          – LAUDIO OUT
USBCONTROL PORT RESET
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
Video Cable
(RCA x 1) ✽S-VIDEO
Cable ✽
Audio AmplifierAudio Speaker 
(stereo)
Audio Cable 
(Stereo) ✽
Terminals 
of the ProjectorUse any of VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO
jack, or Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks.
•When both VIDEO jack and S-
VIDEO jack are connected, S-
VIDEO jack has priority over
VIDEO jack.
•When both Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks
and S-VIDEO jack are connected,
Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks has priority
over S-VIDEO jack.
S-VIDEO Output
Audio Input
• Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) ✽
• S-VIDEO Cable ✽
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽
• Scart-VGA Cable ✽
NOTE :
When connecting the cable, the power
cords of both the projector and the external
equipment should be disconnected from
AC outlet. 
Audio Output
(R, L)
Audio Cable
(RCA x 2) ✽
External Audio EquipmentAUDIO IN S-VIDEO
Y - Pb/Cb - Pr/CrVIDEO
AUDIO OUTComponent video output equipment.
(such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.)
Composite
Video OutputComponent Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
Video Cable
(RCA x 3) ✽
Scart-VGA
Cable 
✽ 
RGB Scart
21-pin Output
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable is not supplied with this projector.)
NOTEIt is necessary to select
COMPUTER 2 in the
SETTING Menu when
this terminal is used as
RGB Scart 21-Pin Video
Input. 
(See page 22, 36.)
COMPUTER IN 2 / MONITOR OUT 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL 
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus. (P20)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function. (P25)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct keystone
distortion. (P20, 36)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image level.
(P28, 33)
  LOCK
FREEZE
SELECT D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-
MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
LASER
P-TIMER
ZOOM
COMPUTER
VIDEO
FOCUS
AUTO PCON-OFFONALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
Left Side
When using the Remote Control,
turn this switch to “ON.”  And turn it
to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
This Remote Control emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from the Laser Light Window.  When the LASER button is
pressed, laser light goes on.  And when the LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or the LASER button is
released, light goes off.  The LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser
beam is being emitted.
The Laser emitted is a class IIlaser; therefore, do not look into the Laser Light Window or shine the laser beam on yourself or
other people.  Three marks below are caution labels for laser beam.
CAUTION:  Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on remote control.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn the projector
on or off. (P19)
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate Laser
Pointer function.  Laser
beam is emitted while
pressing this button within
1 minute.
When using this Laser
Pointer for more than 1
minute, release the LASER
button and press it again. The indicator lights red
while the laser beam is
emitted from Laser Light
Window. It lights green in
drag ON position. (P40)
LASER POINTER (Drag ON)
INDICATOR
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound. (P21)
SW1    SW2    SW3    Code No.
DIP SWITCH SETTINGSW4 ........ LASER ON/OFF
4 ON321
Code 1 ON ON Code 1
ON
Code 4 ON OFFCode 2 ON OFF
Code 3 ON ON
Code 5 OFF ON
Code 6 OFF OFF
Code 7 OFF ON
Code 8 OFFON
OFFON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF OFF
DIP SWITCH IN THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
The SW4 is used for laser pointer
on/off switching.  SW1-3 is used to
change the Remote Control code.  Set
each switch as shown in the table
below.  Refer to the menu item
Remote control in the SETTING
Menu on page 37.  
See page 40 for details.  
COMPUTER MOUSE
OPERATION BUTTONS 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 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.  
Press lid down-
ward and slide it.
Remove the battery
compartment lid.Slide the batteries
into  compartment.Replace the compartment lid.
Two AA size batteries
For correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in compartment.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION
123
Operating Range 
Point the Remote Control toward
projector (Infrared Remote
Receiver) whenever pressing any
button.  Maximum operating
range for Remote Control is about
16.4’ (5m) and 60°in front and
rear of the projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
Used to operate P-TIMER
function. (P21) 
  LOCK
FREEZE
SELECT D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-
MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
LASER
P-TIMER
ZOOM
COMPUTER
VIDEO
FOCUS
AUTO PCON-OFF
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to adjust zoom. (P20)
ZOOM BUTTON
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn the picture
into black image. (P21)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode and
resize image. (P30)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze the picture.
(P20)
60°
MENU BUTTON
Used to open or close the
On-screen menu.  (p17,
18)
COMPUTER BUTTON
Used to select input source
(COMPUTER 1 or
COMPUTER 2).
(P22)
SELECT BUTTON
Used to execute the item
selected, or to expand or
compress image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/- mode.
(P30)
POINT (VOLUME +/-)
BUTTONS
Used to select an item or
adjust value in ON-
SCREEN MENU. They are
also used to pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/- mode.
(P30)
POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons are also used as
VOLUME +/- buttons.
(P21)
VIDEO BUTTON
Used to select input
source (VIDEO). (P31) 
						

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ON -- OFF
LAMP
REPLACE
WARNINGTEMP.READY
LAMP
INPUT
IMAGE
MENUVOLUME –VOLUME +
SELECTZOOMFOCUS
BEFORE OPERATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or close
MENU operation. (P17,
18)
MENU BUTTON
IMAGE BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTON
INPUT BUTTON
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
LAMP INDICATOR
POINT (VOLUME + / – ) BUTTONS 
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Used to select an
image level.  (P28, 33)
Lights  green when the
projector is ready to be
turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
Management mode.
(P37)
Becomes dim when the
projector is turned on.
And it is bright when
the projector is in
stand-by mode.
Turns yellow when the
life of the projection
lamp draws to an end.
(P38)
Flashes red when the
internal projector
temperature is too
high.  (P41)
Used to select input
source.  (P22, 31)
Used to select an item or adjust
value in ON-SCREEN MENU.  They
are also used to pan the image in
DIGITAL ZOOM 
+/– mode. (P30)
POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons are
also used as VOLUME +/– buttons.
Used to execute the item
selected.  It is also used
to expand / compress
the image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (P30)
Used to turn the projector
on or off.  (P19)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P20)
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P20)
ZOOM BUTTON
This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press the MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU
(MENU BAR).  A red frame is a POINTER.
Move the POINTER (red frame) to the MENU ICON that you
want to select by pressing the POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons.
Adjust the ITEM DATA by pressing the POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Refer to the following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Press the POINT DOWN button and move the POINTER (red
frame or red arrow) to the ITEM that you want to adjust, and
then press the SELECT button to show the ITEM DATA.
Select Menu to be adjusted
Control or adjust item through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
4
3
You can control and adjust this projector through the ON-SCREEN
MENU.  Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment
on the ON-SCREEN MENU.
2  MOVING POINTER
3  SELECT ITEM
Move the pointer (✽see below) or adjust the value of an item by
pressing the POINT button(s) on the Top Control or on the Remote
Control.
Select the item or set the selected function by pressing the
SELECT button.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
✽Pointer is the icon on the ON-SCREEN MENU to select an item.
See the figures on the section FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU
OPERATION below.
ON -- OFF
WARNINGTEMP.READY
MENUVOLUME –VOLUME +
SELECT
Used to select an item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame) MENU ICON
ITEM DATA
Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to adjust value or set
function.
SELECT
BUTTON
POINTER (red frame)
Press the POINT DOWN but-
ton to move the POINTER.
1  DISPLAY MENU
Press the MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU.
ITEM
  LOCK
FREEZE
SELECT D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-
MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
LASER
P-TIMER
ZOOM
COMPUTER
VIDEO
FOCUS
AUTO PCON-OFF
Used to select an item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTON
Remote Control
Used to open or close MENU operation.MENU BUTTON
Used to open or close MENU operation.MENU BUTTON 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BAR
PC SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
computer system.
(Refer to P22- 24)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust computer
image. 
[Contrast / Brightness / Color
/ Tint 
/ White balance (R/G/B)
/ Sharpness / Gamma / Auto
grayscale / Auto fleshtone]
(Refer to P29,30)
SETTING MENU
Used to change
settings of the projector
or reset the Lamp
Replace Counter. 
(Refer to P36, 37)
SOUND MENU
Used to adjust
volume or mute
sound.
(Refer to P21)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select  an
image level among
Standard, Real
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P28)
FOR PC SOURCEPress the MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source.
AV SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
system of selected
video source.
(Refer to P32)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust picture image.  [Contrast / Brightness / Color /
Tint 
/ White balance (R/G/B) /Sharpness / Gamma / Auto
grayscale / Auto fleshtone]
(Refer to P34, 35)
FOR VIDEO SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source
either Video or
Computer.
(Refer to P31)
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
parameters to
match with input
signal format.
(Refer to P25-27)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select an
image level among
Standard, Cinema
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P33)SCREEN MENU
Used to set size of
image to Normal
or Wide.
(Refer to P35)
GUIDE WINDOW
Shows the selected
item of the ON-
SCREEN MENU.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source either
Computer or
Video.
(Refer to P22)
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust size
of image.  [Normal
/ True / Wide /
Digital zoom +/–]
(Refer to P30) 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON PROJECTOR
TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR 
Connect the projectors AC Power Cord into an AC outlet.  The
LAMP Indicator lights red, and the READY Indicator lights green.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the Top Control or on the
Remote Control to ON.  The LAMP Indicator dims, and the
Cooling Fans start to operate.  The Preparation Display appears
on the screen and the count-down starts. 
2
3
TURNING OFF PROJECTOR
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the Top Control or on the
Remote Control, and a message Power off? appears on a
screen.  
Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the
projector. The LAMP Indicator lights bright and the READY
Indicator turns off.  After the projector is turned off, the Cooling
Fans operate (for 90 seconds). 
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 BEFORE
READY INDICATOR LIGHTS GREEN.  
When WARNING TEMP. Indicator flashes red, the projector is automatically turned off.  Wait at least 5 minutes before
turning on the projector again.
When the WARNING TEMP. Indicator continues to flash, refer to the section MAINTENANCE on page 41 and proper
maintenance should be taken.  
1Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)
before turning on the projector.  (Refer to CONNECTING
PROJECTOR on page 11~13.)
3When the projector has cooled down, the READY Indicator lights
green again.  
26
The Preparation Display disappears after 30 seconds.
Power off?
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
When “Power management” function is ON, the projector detects signal interruption and turns off the Projection Lamp
automatically.  Refer to “Power management” on page 37.
NOTE : When “On start” function is ON, this projector is turned
on automatically by connecting AC Power Cord to an
AC outlet.  (Refer to the menu item On start on page
37.)
NOTE : The Projector cannot be turned on during cooling period with
the READY Indicator off.  You can turn it on again after the
READY Indicator lights green.  
note on operation
4The input source that was selected last and the Lamp mode
status icon appears on the screen after the count-down.  The
signal from PC or Video source appears after 30 seconds.*Refer to page 37 for the Lamp mode.
Lamp mode 
						

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Press the FREEZE button on the Remote Control to freeze the picture
on-screen.  To cancel the FREEZE function, press the FREEZE button
again or press any other button.
PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION
KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT
1Press the KEYSTONE button on the Remote Control or select
Keystone on the SETTING menu.  (Refer to page 36.)  The
Keystone dialog box appears.
2Correct keystone distortion by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN
button(s) on the Top Control or on the Remote Control.  Press
the POINT UP button to reduce the upper part of the image, and
press the POINT DOWN button to reduce the lower part.  
If the projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment.
BASIC OPERATION
ADJUSTING SCREEN
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
Zoom
Focus
ZOOM ADJUSTMENT
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
1Press the ZOOM button on the Top Control or the ZOOM /
button on Remote Control.  The message “Zoom” is displayed.
2Press the ZOOM button or POINT UP button to make image
larger, and press the ZOOM button or the POINT DOWN
button to make image smaller.
1Press the FOCUS button on the Top Control or the FOCUS /
button on the Remote Control.  The message “Focus” is
displayed.
2Adjust focus of image by pressing the FOCUS /button or
the POINT UP/DOWN button(s) .
•The arrows are white when there is no
correction.
•The arrow disappears at the maximum
correction.
•The direction of the arrow being corrected turns
red.
•If you press the KEYSTONE button on the
Remote Control once more while the keystone
dialog box is being displayed, the keystone
adjustment will be canceled.
Reduce the upper width
with the POINT UP button. Reduce the lower width with
the POINT DOWN button.