Sanyo Projector Plv Z1 User Manual

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Part Names and Functions
Connect the S-VIDEO
output from video
equipment to this
jack.  (Refer to page
17.)  
S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
Connect the computer
output to this jack.  
(Refer to page 18.)
COMPUTER INPUT
TERMINAL
*
SERVICE PORT JACK
This jack is used to service
this projector. 
Connect the composite
video output from video
equipment to VIDEO jack.
(Refer to page 17.)  
VIDEO INPUT JACK
(VIDEO)
Connect the component video
outputs to Y, Pb/Cb, and Pr/Cr
jacks.
(Refer to page 17.)  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT JACK
(
Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr)
Terminal
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 the RESET button with a pen, which will shut down and restart the unit.  Do not use
the RESET function excessively.
* 
						

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WARNINGTEMP.
LAMPREPLACE
READY
LAMP
MENUINPUT
ON-OFF
SELECT
Part Names and Functions
Used to open or close
the on-screen menu.
(p22)
MENU BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTON
INPUT BUTTON
WARNING TEMP. INDICATORLAMP INDICATOR
POINT BUTTONS 
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Lights  green when the
projector is ready to be
turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
management mode.
(p43)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.
(p44)Flashes red when internal
projector temperature is
too high.  (p46)
Used to select input
source.  (p24, 31)
Used to select an item or adjust
value in the on-screen menu.  They
are also used to pan the image in
Digital zoom  mode. (p41)Used to execute the item
selected.  It is also used
to expand the image in
Digital zoom mode.
(p41)
Used to turn the projector
on or off.  (p19)
Top Controls and Indicators 
						

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ON-OFF
KEYSTONE
MENUSCREEN
AUTO PC ADJ.
AUTO
NO SHOW
IMAGE
INPUT
LIGHT
SELECT
1
2
3
4
IMAGE
AUTO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPOCOMPONENT
VIDEO
Part Names and Functions
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Used to operate Auto PC
Adjustment  function.  (p34)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image level.
(p27, 38)
Used to select input source.
(p24, 31)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn the projector
on or off.  (p19)
MENU BUTTON
Used to open or close the
On-screen menu.  (p22)
SELECT BUTTON
INPUT BUTTON
Used to execute the item
selected.  It is also used to
expand the image in Digital
zoom mode.(p41)
Used to select an item or
adjust  value in the on-
screen menu.  They are
also used to pan the image
in Digital zoom  mode. (p41)
POINT BUTTONS
SCREEN BUTTON
Used to select screen
size.  (p30, 41)
LIGHT BUTTON
Used to light the following
buttons for about 10
seconds: LIGHT, ON-OFF,
AUTO, MENU, SCREEN,
INPUT, and IMAGE. 
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn the picture into
black image.  (p21)
KEYSTONE BUTTONS
Used to correct the
keystone distortion.  
(p21, 42)
To insure safe operation, please observe the following
precautions :
Do not bend, drop the remote control, or expose the
remote control to moisture or heat.
For cleaning, use soft dry cloth.   Do not apply
benzene, thinner, splay or any chemical material.
Remote Control
VIDEO BUTTON
Used to select video input
source.  (p24)
LUMINOUS BUTTONS
The luminous buttons in the
frame emit light in a dark
place after they are put
under light for a while. 
						

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Part Names and Functions
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 the 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 the lid
and remove 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
Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared
Remote Receiver) whenever 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)
Operating Range
60°
* When the batteries of the remote control are replaced, the remote
control code automatically returns to the initial code (Code 2)(p43). 
						

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Installation
Positioning the Projector
Tilting the Projector
Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating the
Adjustable feet.  Projection angle can be adjusted up to 11.8
degrees with the Adjustable feet. 
Lift the front of the projector and pull the Feet lock latches on
both sides of the projector.
1
ADJUSTABLE FEET
FEET LOCK
LATCH
Release the Feet lock latches to lock the Adjustable feet and
rotate the Adjustable feet to adjust 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 a projected image can be adjusted by
menu operation or the remote control.  (Refer to page 21 and
42.)
3
CAUTION
Tilt the projector within the adjustable range in order not to shorten
the life of the lamp.  Proper angle should be taken.  Refer to page
5.
This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface.
The projector can be focused from 3.6’(1.1m) ~ 19.7’(6.0m).
Refer to the figure below to adjust a screen size.
40”100”150”200”
169”
125”
83”
31”
19.7’(6.0m)
14.8’ (4.5m)
9.8’ (3.0m)
3.9’(1.2m)
ROOM LIGHT
The brightness in a room has a great influence on
picture quality.  It is recommended to limit
ambient lighting in order to provide the best
image.
Max. Zoom
Min. Zoom
Screen Size
(W x H) mm
Zoom (min)40”
Zoom (max)
884 x 497
4.6 (1.4m)
3.9’ (1.2m)
100”
2209 x 1244
11.8 (3.6m)
9.8’ (3.0m)
150”
3314 x 1866
17.7 (5.4m)
14.8 (4.5m)
200”
4419 x 2489
–––––
19.7’(6.0m)
30
663 x 373
3.6’(1.1m)
–––––
H
*The lens is at  the top of the lens shift. 
						

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Installation
The Projection lens can be moved up and down with manual lens shift function.  This function makes it easy to provide a
projected image where you want. U/D ratio can be adjusted from 10 : 0 ~ 0 : 10 (refer to the figures below). 
Moving the Lens
UPPERMOST
LENS SHIFT RING
(LEFT/RIGHT)Turn the lens shift ring (left/right) left/right to move the lens leftward /
rightward.  
Turn the lens shift ring (up/down) up/down to move the lens upward /
downward.
LENS SHIFT RING
(UP/DOWN)
DOWNMOST
LEFTMOST RIGHTMOST
LENS SHIFT UP/DOWN
LENS SHIFT LEFT/RIGHT
25%25%
NOTE
The best image is generally obtained at the center without the Lens shift.   
						

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Installation
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
Video Cable
(RCA x 1)  S-VIDEO
Cable 
Terminals 
of the Projector
NOTE
When selecting the video input with the AUTO on the remote control or
through menu operation, the projector selects connection in the following
order:
1st Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr
2nd S-VIDEO
3rd VIDEO
S-VIDEO Output
Cables used for connection
• Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) 
• S-VIDEO Cable 
*Only a video cable is included.  • 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. 
S-VIDEOY - Pb/Cb - Pr/CrVIDEO
Component 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) 
Connecting to Video Equipment
Connect these 3 jacks
properly.COMPUTER IN
RGB Scart
21-pin Output
✽ Scart-VGA
Cable 
✽ Scart-VGA Cable
Connection
When RGB Scart 21-pin
output is available in
video equipment, connect
the Scart connector to the
COMPUTER IN on the
projector with an optional-
ly supplied Scart-VGA
cable.  Use our cable.
We do not guarantee per-
formance of the other
cables.  
(See page 51 for order.) 
						

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Installation
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 OFF
1234 56
OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 21 MODE (1152 x 870)
IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA)
VGA Cable ✽
Monitor Output
Desktop type Laptop type
COMPUTER IN
Cables used for connection
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.
MAC Adapter ✽
Set slide switches
according to the
chart.
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) ✽
• MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer)  ✽
✽
option
Terminals 
of the Projector
Set switches as shown in the table
below depending on RESOLUTION
MODE that you want to use before
you turn on projector and computer.
MAC ADAPTER (Not supplied)
Connecting to a Computer 
						

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Turning On the Projector
Connect the projectors AC Power Cord into an AC outlet, and
open the front cover.  Turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch on.  The
LAMP indicator lights red, and the READY indicator lights green.
The READY indicator does not light green with the front cover
closed.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the
remote control.  The LAMP indicator dims, and cooling fans start
to operate.  Preparation display appears on a screen and the
count-down starts (for 30 seconds).  
2
3
Turning Off the Projector
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or the
remote control, and a message Power off? appears on a
screen.  The message is not displayed and the projector is
turned off when the Power off confirmation function is off.  (See
the Setting menu on page 43.)
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 about 90
seconds.  During this Cooling Down period, leave the front
cover open. (The projector cannot be turned on.)
1
2
1
Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)
before turning on the projector.
3
When the projector has cooled down, the READY indicator lights
green again.  Turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch off and disconnect
the AC Power Cord.  Do not disconnect the AC Power Cord
before the READY indicator lights green.
Power off?
Message disappears after 4 seconds.
Basic Operation
OFFON
Open the front cover.
MAIN ON/OFF switch
When the WARNING TEMP. indicator flashes red, the projector is automatically turned off.  Wait at least 5 minutes before
turning on the projector again.  (Refer to the section Warning Temp. Indicator on page 46.)
When the “Power management” function is ON, the projector detects signal interruption and turns off the Projection lamp
automatically.  Refer to “Power management” on page 43.
NOTE
Lamp mode
*Refer to page 43 for the Lamp mode.
The input source that is selected last and the Lamp mode status
icon appears on a screen after the count-down.  Select input
source of either video or computer.  (Refer to page 24 or 31.)
4
To maintain the life of the lamp, once you turn  the projector on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning it off.  
CAUTION
For safety, the projector will be turned off when the front cover is closed in the middle of operation.  However, do
not close the front cover for the purpose of turning off the projector.  Close the front cover after the projector has
cooled down and the READY indicator lights green.  
Bright light (Bright mode)
Light with head gray (Theater black mode)
Do not use the projector for more than 24 hours continuously.  Turn off the projector at least once in 24 hours and give it a
rest.  Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp lifetime.  
Lamp mode 
						

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Basic Operation
Zoom Adjustment
Focus Adjustment
Move the ZOOM LEVER upward to make the image larger.  Move the
ZOOM LEVER downward to make the image smaller.  
Rotate the FOCUS RING to adjust the projected picture focus.  
FOCUS RING
WIDE
TELE
ZOOM LEVER