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Sanyo PLC-XU74 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-XU74 MODEL Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Features And Design

    Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Compact Design This projector is designed compact in size and weight.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Moving the Projector Compliance .

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    SIDE and TOP 0.7'(0cm) 3'(1m) 1.5'(50cm) – If the projector is not to be used for an extended time, unplug the projector from the power outlet. CAUTION ON HANGING FROM THE CEILING When hanging the projector from the ceiling, clean air intake vents, air filters, or top of the projector periodically with a vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector.

  • Page 6: Air Circulation

    When moving the projector, replace the lens cover and retract the adjustable feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet. When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into a suitable case to protect the projector.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    Telephone No. : (818)998-73 The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada: AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Front Back Bottom !0 !1 ✽ ✽ This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. For more information, visit http://www.kensington.com. *Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation. Infrared Remote Receiver Zoom Ring...

  • Page 9: Rear Terminal

    USB port of the computer to the projector with a USB cable. (p.15) SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service the projector. COMPUTER IN 1/COMPONENT IN Connect output signal from a computer, R G B s c a r t  1 - p i n v i d e o o u t p u t , o r component video output to this terminal.

  • Page 10: Top Control

    – Execute the selected item. (p.0) – Expand or compress the image in Digital zoom mode. (p.33) POWER ON–OFF button Turn the projector on or off. (p.18, 19) MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p.0) POWER indicator Emit a red light until the projector gets ready to be turned on.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control Part Names and Functions POWER ON-OFF button Turn the projector on or off. (p.18, 19) VIDEO button Select VIDEO input source. (p.3, 34) COMPUTER button Select COMPUTER input source. (p.3, 5, 35) MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p0) Point (VOLUME + / –) buttons...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Battery Installation

    ● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Operating Range 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' (5 m) and 60° in front of the projector.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Positioning the Projector For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set horizontally to the flat screen. Note: ✔ • The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    NOTE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet requirements of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the 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.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    Cables used for connection • VGA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin) (Only one cable is supplied.) • USB Cable • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) ( Not all the cables are supplied with this projector.) Audio Output USB port Monitor Output...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Cables used for connection • Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) • S-VIDEO Cable • Audio Cable (Mini Plug: stereo) ( Not all the cables are supplied with this projector.) S-Video Output Note: ✔ • When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projector’s built-in speaker is...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Component Video Equipment

    Connecting to Component Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Audio Cables (Mini Plug :stereo) • Scart-VGA Cable • Component Cable • Component-VGA Cable ( Not all the cables are supplied with this projector.) Audio Output RGB Scart 1-pin Output Audio cable Scart-VGA...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    After the countdown, the input source that was selected the last time and the Lamp mode status icon (see page 47) appears on the screen. If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code Input Dialog Box appears. Enter the PIN code as instructed below.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Projector

    • 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 4 hours. • The running speed of cooling fans is changed according to the temperature inside the projector.

  • Page 20: How To Operate The On-Screen Menu 0

    Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedures. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point...

  • Page 21: Menu Bar 1

    / Color temp. / White balance (R/ G/B) / Sharpness / Gamma / Noise reduction / Progressive ] (p.38-39) Basic Operation Setting Menu Used to set the projector's operating configurations. (p.41-50) Sound Menu Used to adjust the volume or mute the sound.

  • Page 22: Zoom And Focus Adjustment

    Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Ring to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Keystone Correction If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with Keystone adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the top control or on the remote control.

  • Page 23: Sound Adjustment 3

    Sound Adjustment Direct Operation Volume Press the VOLUME+/– buttons on the top control or on the remote control to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cut off the sound.
  • Page 24 Basic Operation AUTO PC button Press the AUTO PC button on the remote control to operate the Auto PC function. For more detail, see page 7. D .ZOOM buttons Press the D.ZOOM buttons on the remote control to zoom in and zoom out the images. For more detail, see page 33.

  • Page 25: Computer Input

    Computer Input Input Source Selection Direct Operation Choose either Computer 1 or Computer  by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below.

  • Page 26: Computer System Selection 6

    SXGA, WXGA, or UXGA with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If Computer is selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional setting. (Signal formats provided in this projector is...

  • Page 27: Auto Pc Adjustment 7

    SELECT button twice. To store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters are memorized, the setting can be done just by selecting Mode in the PC System Menu (p.6). See "Store" on page 9.

  • Page 28: Manual Pc Adjustment 8

    Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted.
  • Page 29 Display area H Adjust the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point buttons to decrease/increase the value. Display area V Adjust the vertical area displayed by this projector. Press the Point buttons to decrease/increase the value. Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 30: Image Level Selection

    Dynamic Picture level suitable for viewing picture in a bright room. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Blackboard (Green) Picture level suitable for the image projected on a blackboard. This mode assists to enhance the image projected on a blackboard.

  • Page 31: Image Level Adjustment

    Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point red framed pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 32: Screen Size Adjustment

    Image Level Selection on page 30. Quit Exit the Image Adjust Menu. Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point red framed pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 33: For Zooming In And Out The Images

    For zooming in and out the images Digital zoom + When the Digital zoom + is selected, the On-Screen Menu disappears and the message "D. zoom +" is displayed. Press the SELECT button to expand the image size. And press the Point pan the image.

  • Page 34: Video Input

    W h e n s e l e c t i n g A u t o , t h e p r o j e c t o r Auto automatically detects the incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. The projector selects a connection in the following order: 1. S-Video . Video...

  • Page 35: Input Source Selection

    Input Source Selection (Component, RGB Scart 21-pin) Direct Operation Choose Computer 1 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below.

  • Page 36: Video System Selection

    When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually. PAL/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4 .43/PAL-M/PAL-N If the projector cannot reproduce 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.

  • Page 37: Image Level Selection

    Dynamic Picture level suitable for viewing picture in a bright room. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone. Blackboard (Green) Picture level suitable for the image projected on a blackboard.

  • Page 38: Image Level Adjustment

    Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point red framed pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point framed pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT button. The level of each item is displayed.
  • Page 39 L1 ..Select "L1" for an active picture. L ..Select "L" for a still picture. Film . . . Select "Film" for watching a film. With this function, the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality. Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 40: Screen Size Adjustment

    Video Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point red framed pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 41: Setting

    Setting Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described as follows: Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point red framed pointer to the Setting Menu icon.
  • Page 42 Countdown off . . . Show the input image instead of the countdown when turning on the projector. Use this function when you want to project the image as early as possible even w h e n t h e l a m p i s n o t b r i g h t enough.
  • Page 43 After capturing the projected image, go to the Logo select function and set it to "User". Then the captured image is displayed when turning on the projector next time or pressing the NO SHOW button. (p.4) To capture the image, select [Yes]. To cancel the Capture function, select [No].
  • Page 44 Setting To Enter the Logo PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point And then press the Point and move the pointer. The number changes to "✳". If you fixed an incorrect number, move the pointer to the number you want to correct by pressing the Point button, and then select the correct number by pressing the Point...
  • Page 45 Ceiling When this function is "On", the picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling mounting the projector. Rear When this function is "On", the picture is left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen.
  • Page 46 Setting Terminal The COMPUTER IN /MONITOR OUT terminal on the back of the projector is switchable for computer input or monitor output. (See page 9) Select Computer  or Monitor Out with the Point Computer  ..computer input Monitor Out .
  • Page 47 Note: ✔ • Be sure to turn the projector off properly (see "Turning Off the Projector" on page 19). If the projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, the On start function does not operate properly.
  • Page 48 Off ..the projector is not locked with a PIN code. On1 ..require to enter a PIN code every time turning on the projector.
  • Page 49 ChaNgEd ThE PIN CodE, wrITE dowN ThE NEw PIN CodE IN ColumN of ThE PIN CodE No. mEmo oN PagE 65, aNd kEEP IT SECurEly. If you forgET your PIN CodE, ThE ProjECTor CaN No loNgEr bE STarTEd. Enter a PIN code buttons.
  • Page 50 Setting This function provides the following alternatives in the cooling fans' operation after turning off the projector. (p.19) L1 ..normal operation L ..slower and lower-sound than the normal operation (L1), but it takes longer to cool the projector down.

  • Page 51: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red .

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Air Filters

    Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans' effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector. Clean the air filters following the steps below.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Projection Lens

    Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface. When the projector is not in use, replace the lens cover. Cleaning the Projector Cabinet Follow these steps to clean the projector cabinet.

  • Page 54: Lamp Replacement

    Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator emits a yellow light. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly.

  • Page 55: Lamp Replacement Counter

    Additionally, check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No one should check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and who are familiar with projector service.

  • Page 56: Appendix

    – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages15-17. – Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on. – When you operate the projector with a computer and it does not project an image, restart the computer. Problem...
  • Page 57 WARNING: High voltages are used to operate this projector . Do not attempt to open the cabinet . If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Give the model number and explain about the problem.

  • Page 58: Menu Tree

    Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input/Video Input Input Sound Sound Computer Input System (1) ✽ Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending the input signal. PC Adjust Computer 1 Component RGB (Scart) Computer  Quit Video Auto Video S-Video Quit Volume 0 - 63 Mute...
  • Page 59 Shut down Timer (1-30 Min.) Quit On start On/Off Lamp control Normal/Auto/Eco Remote control Code 1/Code  Security Key lock Projector Remote Control Quit PIN code lock PIN code lock PIN code change Quit Quit L1/L Lamp counter Hour(s) Reset...

  • Page 60: Indicators And Projector Condition

    The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being cooled down. The projector cannot be ✽ turned on until cooling is completed. The projector is ready to be turned on with the POWER ✽ ON-OFF button. The projector is operating normally.

  • Page 61: Compatible Computer Specifications

    Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. ON-SCREEN H-Freq . RESOLUTION...

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Feet Adjustment Panel Resolution LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Signal Compatibility Color System High Definition TV Signal Scanning Frequency Optical Information Projection Image Size (Diagonal)

  • Page 63: Optional Parts

    Accessories Owner's Manual (CD-ROM) Quick Reference Guide AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries VGA Cable Lens Cover with String PIN Code Label The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of ●...

  • Page 64: Configurations Of Terminals

    Appendix Configurations of Terminals COMPUTER INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : Analog RGB (Mini D-sub 15 pin) SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Terminal: Mini DIN 8-PIN 8 7 6 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Red (R/Cr) Input/Output Green (G/Y) Input/Output Blue (B/Cb) Input/Output ----- Ground (Horiz.sync.) Ground (Red)

  • Page 65: Pin Code Number Memo

    PIN Code Number Memo Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely. If you forgot or lost the number and unable to operate the projector, contact the service station. PIN Code Lock No .
  • Page 66 SANyO Electric Co ., Ltd . Part No. 1LG6P1P0156-- (KT6AC)

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