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PLC-XE20
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Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-XE20 MODEL Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Computer Input Input Source Selection To the Owner Computer System Selection Computer Adjustment (Auto) Computer Adjustment (Manual) Safety Instructions Image Level Selection Image Level Adjustment Installing the Projector in Proper Position Screen Size Adjustment Air Circulation Moving the Projector Video Input...

  • Page 3: To The Owner

    To the Owner Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly Safety Precaution and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE manage those features and maintains it in better condition for TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later local power company.

  • Page 5: Installing The Projector In Proper Position

    Safety Instructions Installing the Projector in Proper Position Install the projector properly. Improper installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard. 20˚ Do not put the projector on either Do not tilt the projector more than side to project an image. 20 degrees above and below.

  • Page 6: Compliance

    Model Numbers : PLC-XE20 Trade Name : Sanyo Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818)998-7322 AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Compliance Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.

  • Page 8: 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 User’s Logo This projector is extremely compact in size and weight.

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front Power Cord Connector Infrared Remote Receiver Projection Lens Lens Cover (See page 54 for attaching.) Air Intake Vent Back Exhaust Vent CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. Top Controls and Indicators Focus Ring Zoom Ring...

  • Page 10: Terminal

    Part Names and Functions Terminal AUDIO IN COMPUTER IN 1 VIDEO (MONO) DVI - I S-VIDEO SERVICE PORT COMPUTER / COMPONENT RESET AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / MONITOR OUT (VARIABLE) Do not press this button. This button is used for optional accessories.

  • Page 11: Top

    Part Names and Functions This projector has control buttons and indicators on its top. ON - OFF POWER INPUT WARNING KEYSTONE LAMP REPLACE SELECT MENU KEYSTONE button WARNING indicator Corrects keystone distortion. (p20, 38) Lights red when the projector detects abnormal condition. This also flashes red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the operating range.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions L-CLICK button Acts as left click for wireless mouse operation. (p14) Remote Control SIGNAL EMISSION indicator This indicator lights red while the laser beam is being emitted from the laser light window or a signal is being sent from the remote control to the projector. AUTO PC button Operates the Auto PC adjustment function.

  • Page 13: Laser Pointer Function

    Part Names and Functions Laser Pointer Function 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. When the LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or the LASER button is released, light goes off.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Code

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Code This projector has 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 projectors or video equipment at the same time.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Operating Range

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Operating Range 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’...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 4.3’(1.3m) - 32.8’(10.0m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen. A : B = 9 : 1 32.8' (10.0m) (Inch Diagonal)

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Computer

    Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection (✽ = These accessories are not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) ✽ • USB Cable • DVI-VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) ✽ • MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) •...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection ✽ = These accessories are not supplied with this projector.) • Video Cable (RCA x 1) ✽ • Scart-VGA Cable ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Component-VGA Cable ✽ • Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2 or RCA x 2) ✽ Video Source (example) Component video output equipment.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator flashes red in a moment and turns on red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control.

  • Page 20: Zoom Adjustment

    Basic Operation Zoom Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Ring to zoom in and out. Zoom Ring Focus Adjustment Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Focus Ring Keystone Adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or select Keystone in the Setting Menu (p38).

  • Page 21: No Show Function

    Basic Operation No Show Function Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. When a projected image is captured and set as “User”...

  • Page 22: On-Screen Menu

    Basic Operation On-Screen Menu You can control and adjust this projector through the On-Screen Remote Control Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment POINT button on the On-Screen Menu. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu (Menu bar).

  • Page 23: Menu Bar

    Basic Operation Menu Bar For computer source Guide Window PC System Menu Image Select Menu Screen Menu Setting Menu Shows the selected Used to select Used to select an Used to adjust size Used to change Menu of the On- computer system.

  • Page 24: Computer Input

    Computer Input Input Source Selection INPUT button Direct Operation Computer 1 Choose either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the ✽ Computer 2 remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.

  • Page 25: Computer System Selection

    Computer Input Computer System Selection This projector can detect most of the current computer systems with the Multi-scan system and the Auto PC adjustment function provided in the projector. When selecting computer input, the projector automatically displays the most proper image for the input signal.

  • Page 26: Computer Adjustment (Auto)

    Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Auto) Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. PC Adjust Menu Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the PC Adjust Menu icon.

  • Page 27: Computer Adjustment (Manual)

    Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Manual) Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. This projector has Manual PC Adjustment to enable 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 28 Computer Input Display area Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Press the SELECT button at the Display area icon and the Display area H Display area dialog appears. Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the Display area SELECT button.

  • Page 29: Image Level Selection

    Computer Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation IMAGE button Select an image level among Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image Standard 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Real Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Real Image 2...

  • Page 30: Image Level Adjustment

    Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Image Adjust Menu Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to Image Adjust Menu icon the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 31: Screen Size Adjustment

    Computer Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Screen Menu Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 32: Video Input

    Video Input Input Source Selection (Video, S-Video) Direct Operation Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the INPUT button VIDEO button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected Video through menu operation as described below.

  • Page 33: Input Source Selection (Component, Rgb Scart 21-Pin)

    Video Input Input Source Selection (Component, RGB Scart 21-Pin) Direct Operation Choose Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control INPUT button or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected Computer 1 through menu operation as described below.

  • Page 34: Video System Selection

    Video Input Video System Selection Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 35: Image Level Selection

    Video Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, IMAGE button Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote Standard control. Cinema Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone.

  • Page 36: Image Level Adjustment

    Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Image Adjust Menu Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to Image Adjust Menu icon the item that you want to adjust and then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 37: Screen Size Adjustment

    Video Input Reset Resets all adjustment to their previous figure. Store To store the adjustment data, move the red frame pointer to the Store Image Level Menu icon and press the SELECT button. The Image Level Menu will Move the red frame pointer appear.

  • Page 38: Setting

    Setting Setting Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Setting Menu (Language) Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Setting Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to Set the red frame Setting Menu icon the item that you want to set and then press the SELECT...
  • Page 39 Setting Ceiling 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 Rear function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen.
  • Page 40 Setting Pointer Pointer You can emphasize a part of the projected image with this function. Choose either Spotlight or Pointer with the Point Up/Down button and press the SELECT button. Then select one of three different sizes (Large, Middle, and Small) of Spotlight or a pointer of three different patterns (Arrow, Finger, and Dot) of Pointer.

  • Page 41: 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 flashing red When the temperature inside the projector exceeds the normal TOP CONTROL temperature, the projector is automatically shut down to protect the...

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Air Filters

    Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filters Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of 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.

  • Page 43: Lamp Replacement

    ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. Model No. of your projector PLC-XE20 Replacement Lamp Type No. POA-LMP55 (Service Parts No. 610 309 2706)

  • Page 44: Lamp Replace Counter

    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 lighting. Turn the projector on, press the MENU button and the On- Screen Menu will appear.

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in "Connecting to a Computer" and “Connecting to Video Equipment” on page17 and 18. –...
  • Page 46 Appendix – Try these solutions. Problem: – Select Computer 2 at the Terminal item in the Setting Menu. (See “Setting” on page 39.) Computer 2 cannot be selected. – The Terminal item in the Setting Menu cannot be selected after Computer 2 is selected. The Terminal item Select other input source such as Computer 1 or Video with the INPUT button on the top cannot be selected.

  • Page 47: Indicators And Projector Condition

    Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition LAMP WARNING POWER REPLACE red/green yellow The projector is OFF. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being ✽...

  • Page 48: Menu Tree

    Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input / Video Input Go to System Input Computer 1 RGB( Analog ) RGB( PC Digital ) RGB( AV HDCP ) Computer 2 Go to System Component Go to System RGB( Scart ) Go to System Video Auto Go to System...
  • Page 49 Appendix Video Input Setting System Sound Auto Volume 0 - 63 Mute On / Off 1080i 1035i Quit 720p Setting Language English 575p German 480p French 575i Italian 480i Spanish System Auto Portuguese Dutch SECAM Swedish NTSC Russian NTSC 4.43 Chinese PAL-M Korean...

  • Page 50: Compatible Computer Specifications

    Appendix 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. H-Freq. V-Freq. H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION RESOLUTION (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY DISPLAY 86.96...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical Specifications Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions 11.73" x 2.8" x 8.43" (298mm x 71mm x 214mm) (not including adjustable feet) (W x H x D) Net Weight 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg) LCD Panel System 0.8" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Panel Resolution 1,024 x 768 dots Number of Pixels...

  • Page 52: Configurations Of Terminals

    Appendix Configurations of Terminals COMPUTER INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration Red Input +5V Power Green Input Ground (Vert.sync.) Blue Input Sense 0 Sense 2 DDC Data Ground (Horiz.sync.) Horiz. sync. Ground (Red) Vert. sync. Ground (Green) DDC Clock Ground (Blue) DVI-I TERMINAL (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

  • Page 53: Optional Parts

    Appendix SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN Pin Configuration PS/2 Serial ----- R X D ----- ----- 8 7 6 DATA ----- ----- ----- RTS / CTS ----- ----- T X D ----- ----- ----- USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Pin Configuration - Data + Data...

  • Page 54: Attaching The Lens Cover

    Appendix Attaching the Lens Cover When moving this projector or when it is not used for an extended Lens Cover period, replace the lens cover. Secure the string for the lens cover through a hole of the lens cover. String for the lens Turn the projector upside down and secure the string for cover lens cover to a hole on the bottom of the projector with a...
  • Page 56 Printed in Japan Part No. 610 311 4927 (1AA6P1P4362-- PY3C) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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