Sanyo Projector Plv 30 User Manual

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR
COMPUTER INPUT TERMINAL
Terminal : HDB15-PIN 
Connect the display output terminal of the computer to COMPUTER INPUT terminal of this projector with the VGA Cable
(not supplied).  When connecting the Macintosh computer, the MAC Adapter (not supplied) is required.
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Red Input
Ground (Horiz.sync.)
Green Input
Sense 2Blue Input
Ground (Red)Ground (Green)Ground (Blue)
1
5
2
43
678
No Connect
Horiz. sync.
Ground (Vert.sync.)
Sense 1Sense 0
Vert. sync.Reserved
9
13
10
1211
1415
Pin Configuration
COMPUTER IN
S – VIDEO
COMPUTER
SERVICE PORT
RESET
AUDIO
INAV
Y  –  Pb/Cb – Pr/Cr
AUDIO   OUT
VIDEO
Connect the computer output to
this terminal.  
(Refer to P13.)This jack is used for servicing
this projector.Connect an external audio
amplifier to this terminal.  
(Refer to P12, 13.)
Connect the S-VIDEO output
from the video equipment to this
terminal.  (Refer to P12.)  
Connect the audio output from
the computer to this terminal.  
(Refer to P13.)
Connect the audio output from
the video equipment to this
terminal.  (Refer to P12.)
COMPUTER INPUT TERMINALSERVICE PORT JACK
COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT JACK
AUDIO INPUT JACK
VIDEO INPUT JACKS
(VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
AUDIO OUTPUT JACK (STEREO)
Connect the composite video
output from the video equipment
to the VIDEO/Y jack or connect
the component video outputs to
the Y/VIDEO, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr
jacks.  (Refer to P12.)  
This projector uses a micro
processor to control the unit.
Occasionally, the micro
processor may malfunction and
need to be reset.  This can be
done by pressing the RESET
button with a pen, which will
shut down and restart the unit.
Do not use the RESET function
excessively.
RESET BUTTON 
						

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT
COMPUTER IN
COMPUTER
SERVICE PORT
RESET
AUDIO
INAUDIO   OUT
S – VIDEO
AV
Y  –  Pb/Cb – Pr/CrVIDEO
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
Video Cables 
(RCA x 1)S-VIDEO 
Cable
Audio Amplifier Audio Speaker (stereo)
Audio
Cable ✽
Terminals 
of the Projector
Use any of VIDEO jack Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr
jacks or S-VIDEO jack.
•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 has priority over
the S-VIDEO jack.
S-VIDEO Output
Audio Input
Cables used for connection(✽= Cables are not supplied with this projector.)
• Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3 
✽) 
• S-VIDEO Cable 
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2- Mini Plug x 1 (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.
Audio Output
Audio
Cable
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr R L
(stereo)
External Audio EquipmentAV AUDIO IN S-VIDEO
Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr
VIDEO
AUDIO OUTComponent video output equipment.
(such as DVD player or 
high-definition TV source.)
Composite
Video OutputComponent
Video Output
RL (stereo)
Video Cables
(RCA x 3) ✽ 
						

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CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
S – VIDEO
SERVICE PORT
RESET
AUDIO
INAV
Y  –  Pb/Cb – Pr/Cr
COMPUTER IN
COMPUTERAUDIO   OUT
VIDEO
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)
ON
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ON
OFF
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computers or Macintosh computers (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA)
VGA Cable 
✽
Monitor Output Desktop type Laptop typeAudio Speaker
(stereo)
Audio Amplifier
Audio
Cable ✽
Audio Output
Audio Input
AUDIO OUT
COMPUTER AUDIO IN
COMPUTER IN
MAC Adapter ✽Set the slide
switches following
the chart below.
Set the switches as shown in the
table below depending on the
RESOLUTION MODE that you
want to use before you turn-on
the projector and computer.
MAC ADAPTER (Not supplied)
Cables used for connection(✽= Cables are not supplied with this projector.)
• VGA CABLE (HDB 15 pin)  
✽
• MAC ADAPTER (When connecting to Macintosh computer)  ✽
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2- Mini Plug x 1 (stereo))
Audio
Cable
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.
Terminals of the Projector
External Audio 
Equipment
RL
RL 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
VIDEOCOMPUTER ON – OFF
KEYSTONED.ZOOM VOLUME
MENU
SELECT
NO SHOW
FREEZE NORMALMUTE
AUTO
IMAGEP
 – TIMER
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.(P20)
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn the picture into
black image.  (P20)
AUTO IMAGE BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO
IMAGE function.  (P26)
VOLUME BUTTONS
Used to adjust volume.  (P20)
D.ZOOM BUTTONS
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM mode and resize the
image. (P27)
KEYSTONE BUTTONS
Used to correct the
keystone distortion.
(P19, 27, 31)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze the picture.
(P20)
NORMAL BUTTON
Used to reset to normal
picture adjustments preset by
the factory. (P25, 30)
To insure safe operation, please observe
the following precautions :
Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type 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 Unit to
moisture, or heat.
Do not drop the remote control unit.
If batteries have leaked on the remote control,
carefully wipe the case clean and load new
batteries.
Press the latch and
pull it up.
Remove the battery
compartment lid.Slide the batteries into
the compartment, and
replace the lid.
Two AA, UM3 or R06 size batteries
For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure
the battery terminals are in contact
with the pins in the compartment.
Remote Control Batteries Installation
12
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
Used to select COMPUTER
input source.  (P21)
Used to select VIDEO
source.  (P28)
Used to execute the item
selected or to expand the
image in DIGITAL ZOOM
mode. (P27)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn the projector on
or off.  (P18)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P16, 17)
SELECT BUTTON
VIDEO BUTTON
COMPUTER BUTTON
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P20)
Operating Range
Point the remote control toward
the projector (the Remote
Receiver) whenever pressing
the buttons.
Maximum operating range for
the remote control is about
16.4’ (5m) and 60°in front of
the projector.
Used to move the pointer on
the MENU, to adjust the item,
or to pan the image in
DIGITAL ZOOM mode.  
(P27)
POINT BUTTONS
60°16.4’
(5 m) 
						

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ON – OFFMENU
MODENORMAL
LAMP
REPLACEWARNING
TEMP.READYLAMP
WIDETELE
BEFORE OPERATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or close
the MENU operation.
(P16, 17)
MENU BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTON
NORMAL BUTTON
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
LAMP INDICATOR
POINT BUTTONS
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Used to select input source
either Computer or Video.
(P21, 28)
This indicator lights
green when the projector
is ready to be turned on.
And it flashes green in
Power Management
mode.  (P33)
This indicator is dim
when the projector is
turned on.  And bright
when the projector is in
stand-by mode.This indicator turns to
yellow when the life of the
projection lamp draws to
an end.  (P35)
This indicator flashes red
when internal projector
temperature is too high.
(P34)
Used to reset to normal
picture adjustment preset
by factory.  (P25, 30)
Used to select an item or
adjust the value in the MENU.
It is also used to pan the
image in DIGITAL ZOOM
mode. (P27)
Used to execute the item
selected.  It is also used
to expand the image in
DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P27)
Used to turn the projector
on or off.  (P18) 
						

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MENU
SELECT
NO SHOW
FREEZE NORMALMUTE
BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU
(MENU BAR).  The red frame is the POINTER.
Select the ITEM by pressing SELECT button.  The dialog
box of the ITEM appears.
Move the POINTER (red frame) to the ITEM ICON that
you want to select by pressing POINT RIGHT/ LEFT
buttons.
Move the POINTER to the ITEM that you want to adjust
and adjust the ITEM by pressing SELECT button.
Refer to the following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Move the POINTER downward by pressing POINT
DOWN button.  (The shape of the POINTER becomes an
arrow.)  
Select the Item
Control and adjust through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
3
5
4
You can control and adjust this projector through the ON-
SCREEN MENU.  Refer to the following pages to
operate each adjustment in the ON-SCREEN MENU.
1  MOVING THE POINTER
2  SELECT THE ITEM
Move the pointer (see the NOTE below) by pressing POINT
button(s) on the TOP CONTROL or the REMOTE CONTROL.
Select the item by pressing SELECT button.
Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
NOTE : Pointer is the icon on the ON-SCREEN Menu to select
the item.  See the figures on the section FLOW OF
ON-SCREEN MENU below.Used to select the item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
SELECT
BUTTON
POINT
DOWN
BUTTON
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame) ITEM ICON
POINTER
(red frame)
MENU
POINTER 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BAR
SYSTEM MENU
Used to select a
computer
system.
(Refer to P21)
IMAGE MENU
Used to adjust the
computer image. [Fine sync
/ Total dots / White Balance /
Contrast / Brightness /
Gamma]
(Refer to P25)
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust the
parameters to
match with the input
signal format.
(Refer to P22, 23)
SETTING MENU
Used to adjust Volume,
set the Display Menu and
reset Lamp Replacement
Monitor Timer. 
(Refer to P32, 33)
MODE MENU
Used to select
the Computer
input mode.
(Refer to P21)
POSITION MENU
Used to adjust
the position of
the image.
(Refer to P26)
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust the
size of the image or
to correct the
Keystone distortion.
(Refer to P27)
AUTO IMAGE MENU
Used to adjust Fine
sync, Total dots,
and Picture Position
automatically.
(Refer to P26)
MENU BAR IN COMPUTER MODEPress MENU BUTTON while in Computer mode.
SYSTEM MENU
Used to select a
color system of the
selected video
source.
(Refer to P29)
IMAGE MENU
Used to adjust the
picture image.  [Color /
Tint / White Balance /
Contrast / Brightness/
Sharpness / Gamma
]
(Refer to P30)
SCREEN MENU
Used to set the size
of the image either
Regular or  Wide,
or to correct the
Keystone distortion.
(Refer to P31)
MENU BAR IN VIDEO MODEPress MENU BUTTON while in Video mode.
Same function as the
Computer Mode.
MODE MENU
Used to select
the Video input.
(Refer to P28)
VIDEO SOURCE MENU
Used to select a
video source among
[
Video, S-Video, and Y,
Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
].  
(Refer to P28)
LANGUAGE MENU
Used to select
the language
used in the
Menu.  
(Refer to P33) 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR
Connect the projectors AC Power Cord into a wall outlet.  The
LAMP indicator lights RED, and the READY indicator lights
GREEN.
Press the power ON-OFF button on the Remote Control Unit or
on the Top 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.  The signal from the
source appears after 30 seconds.
2
3
TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR
Press the power ON-OFF button on the Remote Control Unit or
on the Top Control, and the message Power off? appears on
the screen.  
Press the power ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector.
The LAMP indicator lights bright and the READY indicator turns
off.  The Cooling Fans operate for 90 seconds after the projector
is turned off.  (During this Cooling Down period, this appliance
cannot be turned on.) 
1
2
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE YOU
TURN THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5
MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
TURNING ON / OFF THE PROJECTOR 
1Complete the peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)
before turning on the projector.  (Refer to CONNECTING TO
THE PROJECTOR on Pages 11~13 for connecting that
equipment.)
3When the projector has cooled down, the READY indicator turns
to green again and you can turn the projector on.  After cooling
down completely, disconnect the AC power cord.
30
The Preparation Display disappears after 30 seconds.
Power off?
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator flashes red, the projector is automatically turned off.  Wait at least 5
minutes before turning the projector on again.
When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator continues to flash, follow procedures below:
1. Press the power ON-OFF button to turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
2. Check the air filters for dust accumulation.
3. Clean the Air Filter.  (See AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING section on page 34.)
4. Press the power ON-OFF button to turn it on.
If the TEMPERATURE  WARNING indicator should still continue to flash, contact the sales dealer where you purchased
this projector or service center.
NOTE : The Cooling Fan may work for cooling while the projector is turned off.  When the Cooling Fan
is working, TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR flashes red.
When the Power Management function is ON, the Projector detects the signal interruption and turns the Projection Lamp
off automatically.  Refer to “Power Management” on page 33. 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE IMAGE
KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT
1Press the  KEYSTONE /buttons on the Remote Control Unit
or select the Keystone on the SCREEN menu.  (Refer to page
27, 31.)  The message “Keystone” is displayed.
2Correct the Keystone distortion by pressing the KEYSTONE
/buttons or the POINT UP/DOWN buttons.  Press the
KEYSTONE button or the POINT UP button to reduce the
upper part or the image, and press the KEYSTONE button or
the POINT DOWN button to reduce the lower part.  
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
Reduce the upper width with the KEY STONE 
button or the POINT UP button.  Reduce the lower width with the KEY STONE 
button or the POINT DOWN button.  
Keystone
If the picture has keystone distortion, correct image with KEYSTONE adjustment.
ZOOM ADJUSTMENT
Turn the ZOOM RING to adjust the projected picture size.  Turn
the ring to “WIDE” direction to make the image larger, and turn
to “TELE” direction to make the image smaller.
Turn the FOCUS RING to adjust the projected picture focus.  
MAX.
MIN.
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
ZOOM RING
FOCUS RING 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
Press the VOLUME (+/–) buttons on the Remote Control Unit to
adjust the volume.  The Volume dialog box appears on the
screen for a few seconds.The VOLUME (+) button increases
the volume, and the VOLUME (–) button decreases the
volume.
The sound volume can be adjusted through the ON-SCREEN
MENU.  (Refer to page 32.)
Press the MUTE button on the Remote Control Unit to mute the
sound.  To restore the sound to its previous level, press the
MUTE button again or press the VOLUME (+/–) buttons.
The sound mute can be set through the ON-SCREEN MENU.
(Refer to page 32.)
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press the FREEZE button on the Remote Control Unit to freeze the picture on-screen.  This function is
cancelled when the FREEZE button is pressed again or any other function button is pressed.
Press the NO SHOW button on the Remote Control Unit to
black out the image.  This function is cancelled when the NO
SHOW button is pressed again or any other function button is
pressed.
NO SHOW FUNCTION
PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION
SOUND MUTE ADJUSTMENT
SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENTIndicates the level of the volume.
Press the MUTE button to turn
the Mute function On or Off.
The display disappears after 4 seconds.  
The message disappears after 4 seconds.
No show
Press the P-TIMER button on the Remote Control unit.  The
timer display “00 : 00” appears on the screen and the timer
starts to count the time (00 : 00 ~ 59 : 59).  
To stop the P-TIMER, press the P-TIMER button.  And then,
press the P-TIMER button again to cancel the P-TIMER
function.  The timer display disappears
P-TIMER FUNCTION