To the Owner Before operating this LCD Projection Monitor, read this manual thoroughly and operate the LCD Projection Monitor properly. This LCD Projection Monitor provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the LCD Projection Monitor properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time.
Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this LCD Projection Monitor from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Compliance Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Features and Design This LCD Projection Monitor is designed with the most advanced technology for various use. This LCD Projection Monitor has a large screen and utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.
Installation Installing the LCD Projection Monitor Placing and Settling the LCD Projection Monitor CAUTION When placing the LCD Projection Monitor, the spaces for ventilation must be maintained. 0.3' (10cm) 0.6' (20cm) 0.6' (20cm) Place the LCD Projection Monitor on flat places or with an exclusive LCD Projection Monitor stand.
Part Names and Functions Front (VIDEO CONFERENCE) RESET Projection Screen Front Panel and Indicators LAMP REPLACE indicator Turn orange when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (p47, 51) WARNING indicator Emit red light when the LCD Projection Monitor detects abnormal condition.
Back Exhaust Vent (p11) Terminals and Connectors Power Cord Connector Part Names and Functions NOTE: ● This LCD Projection Monitor detects internal temperature and automatically controls the running speed of the cooling fans.
Part Names and Functions Front Jacks RESET Input 5 Connect video and audio output from video equipment to these jacks. (p17) ● VIDEO (VIDEO CONFERENCE) (RCA-type) ● AUDIO L (MONO) and R (RCA-type) RESET A built-in micro processor which controls this unit may occasionally malfunction and need to be reset.
Rear Terminals INPUT 1 DIGITAL(DVI-D) OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT 1 Connect computer (Digital DVI-D type) and audio outputs to these terminals. (p16, 17) ● RGB (PC DIGITAL / AV HDCP) (DVI-D) ● AUDIO R and L (MONO) (RCA-type) INPUT 2 Connect computer and audio outputs from computer to these terminals.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control LAMP CONTROL AUTO PC LAMP MENU SCREEN SELECT FREEZE VOLUME INPUT 1 MUTE INPUT 2 AUDIO-S INPUT 3 SURROUND INPUT 4 INPUT 5 POWER ON-OFF button Turn the LCD Projection Monitor on or off. (p18) LAMP CONTROL button Select the lamp mode.
Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the LCD Projection Monitor (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 LCD Projection Monitor. Remote Control Batteries Installation Remove the battery compartment lid.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Code This LCD Projection Monitor has 8 different remote control codes (Code 1 - Code 8). Switching remote control codes prevents remote control interference when operating several equipment at the same time. Change the remote control code of the LCD Projection Monitor first before changing that of the remote control.
Preparation Connecting the AC Power Cord This LCD Projection Monitor uses nominal input voltages of 100- 120 V or 200-240 V AC. This LCD Projection Monitor automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of an electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of the power system.
Preparation Connecting to a Computer and Video Equipment (Video, S-Video) Computer (Digital/Analog) Use a DVI cable (commercially available) for digital. Use a VGA cable (Option) for analog. Use a VGA-BNC cable (commercially available) for RGB. IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer Monitor Audio Monitor Audio...
Connecting to Video Equipment (Component, DVI compatible with HDCP) Component, DVI compatible with HDCP, Video Use a DVI cable (commercially available) for DVI compatible with HDCP. Use a Component cable or VGA-BNC cable (commercially available) for component. Use a Video cable (commercially available) for component. Rear Terminals Video Equipment DVI Video...
Basic Operation Turning On the LCD Projection Monitor Connect the LCD Projection Monitor's AC power cord into an AC outlet and the POWER indicator turns into red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the front panel of the LCD Projection Monitor or the remote control. The cooling fans start to operate.
Sound Adjustment Direct Operation Volume Press the VOLUME +/– button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. Press + button to turn up the volume and – button to turn it down. Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to minimize the sound.
Basic Operation Lamp Control Function Lamp mode can be selected from the following modes depending on the program scenes and environments of using the LCD Projection Monitor. The lamp mode can be selected in the Setting menu as well. (p44) Display Icons: Normal····...
On-Screen Menu You can control and adjust this LCD Projection Monitor through the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the On-Screen Menu. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu (Main menu). Select a menu from the main menu by pressing the Point Up / Down button, and press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Basic Operation Menus VIDEO MENUS Input Menu: select video input source. (p25-27) AV System Menu: select video system from Auto, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC, 1080i, 720p, 575p, 480p, 575i and 480i. (p28) Image Select Menu: select image level from Standard, Cinema1, Cinema2, Game, Dynamic and Image. Image Adjust Menu: adjust Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, Screen Menu: set the screen size from Full, Zoom, Caption in, Normal and Natural wide.
COMPUTER MENUS Input Menu: select computer input source. (p33-34) PC System Menu: select computer system. (p35) PC Adjust Menu: select Auto PC adj., Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, Vertical, Current mode, Clamp, Display area, Display area H, Display area V, and use Reset, Mode free and Store. (p36-38) Image Select Menu: select image level from Standard, Real, Dynamic and Image.
Basic Operation Audio Adjustment Menu Operation Select the Audio Adjustment menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub- menu. Select an item with the Point Up / Down button and press the Point Left / Right button to adjust the item.
Video Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 3 / RGB, Video (Video conference), Component) Direct Operation Select INPUT 3 by pressing the INPUT 3 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front panel arbitrary number of times.
Video Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 4 / Video (Video conference), S-video, Component) Direct Operation Select INPUT 4 by pressing the INPUT 4 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front panel arbitrary number of times.
Input Source Selection (INPUT 5 / Video (Video conference) ) Direct Operation Select INPUT 5 by pressing the INPUT 5 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front panel arbitrary number of times. See p17 for the connection diagrams. Menu Operation Select the Input Menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Video Input Video System Selection Menu Operation Select the AV System Menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Choose the system that you want to select with the Point Up / Down button and then press the SELECT button.
Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Cinema1, Cinema2, Game, Dynamic,and Image by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this LCD Projection Monitor. Cinema1 Picture level adjusted for the bright picture with fine tone. Cinema2 Picture level adjusted for the dark picture with fine tone.
Video Input Image Level Adjustment Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up / Down button and press the Point Left / Right button to adjust the item.
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Sharpness Press the Point Left button to soften the image and the Point Right button to sharpen the image. (From -7 to +7) Gamma Press the Point Left / Right button to obtain better balance of contrast. (From -7 to +7) Auto grayscale Press the Point Left / Right button to switch On / Off.
Video Input Screen Size Adjustment Direct Operation You can resize a projected screen with the SCREEN button on the remote control. Menu Operation This LCD Projection Monitor has a useful function to resize a projected screen. Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up / Down button then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Computer Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 1 / PC digital, AV HDCP) Direct Operation Select INPUT 1 by pressing the INPUT 1 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front panel arbitrary number of times. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.
Computer Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 2 / PC analog) Direct Operation Select INPUT 2 by pressing the INPUT 2 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front panel arbitrary number of times. See p16 for the connection diagrams. Menu Operation Select the Input Menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Computer System Selection This LCD Projection Monitor can detect most of the current computer systems with the Multi-scan system and the Auto PC adjustment function provided in the LCD Projection Monitor. When selecting computer input, the LCD Projection Monitor automatically displays the most proper image for the input signal. One of the following four displays appears on the system menu icon.
Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Auto) The Auto PC adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. This function can be operated as follows. Direct Operation The Auto PC adjustment function can be operated directly by pressing the AUTO PC button on the remote control.
Computer Adjustment (Manual) Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this LCD Projection Monitor. This LCD Projection Monitor has Manual PC Adjustment to enable you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The LCD Projection Monitor has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted.
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Computer Input Display area Press the SELECT button to display the Display area dialog box. Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjust the horizontal area displayed by this LCD Projection Monitor. Press the Point Left / Right button to decrease / increase value and then press the SELECT button.
Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Real, Dynamic, and Image by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this LCD Projection Monitor. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Dynamic Picture level suitable for projecting the picture in a bright room.
Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up / Down button and press the Point Left / Right button to adjust the item.
Screen Size Adjustment Direct Operation You can resize a projected screen with the SCREEN button on the remote control. This LCD Projection Monitor has a useful function to resize a projected screen. Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Setting Setting Select the Setting Menu with the Point Up / Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up / Down button to set various settings. Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and Swedish.
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Remote control This LCD Projection Monitor provides eight different remote control codes (Code 1-Code 8); the factory-set, initial code (Code 1) and the other seven codes (Code 2 to Code 8). This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several equipment at the same time.
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Setting Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for a certain period. When the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30 seconds or more, the timer display with "No signal"...
Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the LCD Projection Monitor. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The LCD Projection Monitor is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red When the temperature inside the LCD Projection Monitor exceeds the normal temperature, the LCD Projection Monitor is automatically shut...
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filter The Air Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the LCD Projection Monitor. Should the Air Filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fans' effectiveness and may result in internal heat building up and effect on the life of the LCD Projection Monitor.
Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamp of this LCD Projection Monitor draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator emits orange light. If this indicator emits orange light, replace the lamp with a new one promptly. CAUTION Allow the LCD Projection Monitor to cool, for at least 30minutes before you open the Lamp cover.
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replace Counter Be sure to reset the Lamp replace counter after the lamp is replaced. When the Lamp replace counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops emitting. Turn the LCD Projection Monitor on, press the MENU button, and the On-Screen Menu will appear.
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Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No. of your LCD Projection Monitor ● Replacement Lamp Type No. Maintenance and Cleaning : PLV-55WM1 POA-LMP76A (Service Parts No. 610 318 7266)
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the LCD Projection Monitor to peripheral equipment as described in “Connecting to a Computer and Video Equipment” and "Connecting to Video Equipment" on page16 and 17. –...
Appendix Menu Tree Video / Computer Input Input INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 Video Input System Auto SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC System Auto 1080i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i Image Select RGB(PC digital) RGB(AV HDCP) Quit Video (Video conference) Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr Quit...
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Computer Input System Mode 1 Mode 2 SVGA 1 SVGA 3 - - - - ✽Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. PC Adjust Auto PC Adj. Fine sync. Total dots Horizontal Vertical Current mode Clamp Display area Display area - H...
Appendix Video / Computer Input Audio Audio Treble Bass Balance Reset Store Setting Setting -30 ~ +30 -30 ~ +30 L30 ~ R30 Yes / No Yes / No Language English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Quit Blue back On / Off Display On / Off...
Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this LCD Projection Monitor can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION (kHz) DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47 VGA 2 720 x 400 31.47...
Appendix Technical Specifications Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signal Scanning Frequency Screen Size (Diagonal) Built-in Speakers / Sound Adjust Projection Lamp Computer Input INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Video Input...
Dimensions Measurement Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer. ● VGA Cable ● LCD Projection Monitor Stand ● PJ Net Organizer ● Camera Sand for Video Conference System This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Appendix Configurations of Terminal PC IN (D-SUB) TERMINAL / OUTPUT TERMINAL Terminal : Mini D-sub 15-PIN Pin Configuration DVI-D TERMINAL (DIGITAL) Terminal : DVI-D Pin Configuration SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini D-sub 9-PIN Pin Configuration No Connect R x D T x D No Connect Ground...
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Printed in China Part No. 610 319 6848 (1AA6P1P4769-- M8JA) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.