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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector PLC-8810E MODEL OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 TO THE OWNER As the owner of a new Multi-media Projector, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that you spend a little time reading this manual to familiarize yourself with the operating procedures, so that you will receive maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new projector.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to before the product is operated. qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for a.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE INTRODUCTION SOUND MUTE FUNCTION COMPATIBILITY ZOOM ADJUSTMENT IMAGE RESOLUTION FOCUS ADJUSTMENT PORTABILITY NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR FREEZE PICTURE FUNCTION TRADEMARKS FINE SYNC ADJUSTMENT POWER REQUIREMENT MENU OPERATION 29-46 MODE SELECT DESCRIPTION SOUND ADJUSTMENT POSITIONING LANGUAGE ADJUSTMENT ROOM LIGHT...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The projector is a multimedia projector designed for portability, durability, and ease of use. The projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colours, and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. COMPATIBILITY The projector is compatible with many different types of personal computers and video devices, including; video standards, including NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL and SECAM.

  • Page 6: Power Requirement

    POWER REQUIREMENTS Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 200-240 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. The projector is designed to work with single-phase power systems having grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.

  • Page 7: Description

    DESCRIPTION INFRARED ‘ION LENS REMOVABLE LENS COVER EXHAUST VENT CAUTION HOT AIR Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. Observe the following when handling your projector or choosing a location to install it. Keep heat-sensitive objects away from the exhaust port.

  • Page 8: Selting-Up The Projector

    SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. POSITIONING: Use the illustration below as an example when positioning the projector to the screen. Maximum Zoom ROOM LIGHT Minimum Zoom , \ Ideally the projector should be placed in a will be room with limited light.

  • Page 9: Leveling And Elevating Adjustments

    When carrying the projector, use a Sanyo recommended Carrying Case. Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector through a courier or transport service, use a Sanyo recommended Case.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Projector

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR Your projector is equipped with various audio/video inputs and outputs including Computer HDB15pin (VGA) terminals, Monitor HDBl5-pin (VGA) terminals and S-VHS video . CONNECTING THE COMPUTER CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER INPUT HDB15-PIN (VGA) TERMINALS (1 and 2) Personal computers can be connected to the HDBl5pin (VGA) terminal on the projector.

  • Page 11: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Computer

    Connecting an IBM-compatible desktop computer COMPUTER (NOT PROVIDED) VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) AUDIO SERIAL PORT PORT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT COMPUTER INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT (PROVIDED) CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 COMPUTER I SERIAL PORT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) Speaker (R)

  • Page 12: Connecting A Macintosh Desktop Computer

    Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) AUDIO COMPUTER PORT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT (PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE CONTROL PORT (NOT PROVIDED) OUTPUT 1 or 2 COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT AUDIO MONITOR Speaker (L) Speaker (R) OUTPUT SPEAKER...

  • Page 13: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer

    Connecting an IBM-compatible laptop computer COMPUTER COMP VGA CABLE OUTP AUDIO SERIAL PORT OUTPUT PORT INPUT INPUT MOUSE CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT (PROVIDED) CONTROL PORT_ OUTPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO MONITOR Speaker (L) Speaker OUTPUT SPEAKER AUDIO INPUT Amp.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Macintosh Powerbook Computer

    Connecting a Macintosh PowerBook computer COMPUTER The Macintosh PowerBook requires the use of the TO POWERBOOK VIDEO ADAPTER VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) OUTPUT PORT INPUT MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT COMPUTER AUDIO CABLE AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2 (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO MONITOR Speaker (L) Speaker 03 Set the slide switches as shown in the table below depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Video Equipment

    CONNECTING THE ViDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO THE AV INPUT JACKS Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment. Connect audio/video outputs from external sources to these input jacks using the audio/video cable. If the audio signal from the AV equipment is stereo, be sure to connect the right and left channels to the respective right and left audio input jacks.
  • Page 16 Connecting the Video Equipment r __________-__-__-----------~--~--~~ VIDEO EQUIPMENT Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Satellite n / T u n e r VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO I’NPUT AUDIO INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT S-VHS VCR Speaker (R) MONITOR NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration.

  • Page 17: Connectinganexternalspeaker

    CONNECTING TO THE EXT. SP. JACK (3Smm mini stereo type1 This jack outputs stereo speaker sound which viewing on screen. If you use external speaker system, connect stereo type external speaker jack. Internal speaker sound is disconnected when speaker jack is connected. EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SYSTEM...

  • Page 18: Operation Of Controls

    OPERATION OF CONTROLS TOP OF THE PROJECTOR TOP CONTROL WARNING READY LAMP TEMP. LAMP REPLACE FOCUS FINE SYNC VOLUME ON-OFF...
  • Page 19 LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR Light is orange when projection lamp is nearing end of service life. TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. READY INDICATOR Light is green when projector lamp is ready to be turned on. LAMP POWER INDICATOR Light is dim when the projector is on.

  • Page 20: Rear Of The Projector

    REAR QF THE PROJECTOR AUDIO INPUT JACKS COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL Used to connect an audio input to the projector. Used to connect a computer to the projector. COMPUTER INPUT-2 TERMINAL VIDEO INPUT JACK Used to connect a computer to the projector. Used to connect a video source to the projector.

  • Page 21: Operation Of Remote Control

    OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for a PC. One pointing pad and two click buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. Wireless mouse is usable when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 22 LAMP POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projection lamp on or off. ZOOM BUTTON Used to select power zoom lens adjust. FINE SYNC BUTTONS Used to adjust fine sync. VOLUME BUlTONS Used to adjust volume. FOCUS BUlTON Used to select focus adjust. MENU BUlTON This button will activate the MENU operation.

  • Page 23: Remote Control Battery Installation

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Remove Slide the batteries into the compart- the battery compartment ment lid, lid. compartment. Note: For correct polarity (c and - terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) whenever pressing the buttons.

  • Page 24: Control The Projector

    CONTROL THE PROJECTOR The projector has two types of operation: DIRECT OPERATION and MENU OPERATION. DIRECT OPERATION allows you to operate the projector by using one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector’s settings. Follow the instruction for each control. DIRECT OPERATION TOP CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT...

  • Page 25: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION TOP CONTROL ADJUST ITEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OF THE PROJECTOR MENU BU-ITON MENU Bull-ON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUlTONS POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BU-ITON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON SELECT BUTTON POINT (UP/DOWN) BU-ITON POINT UP/DOWN BUll-ONS SELECT (REAR CLICK) BU-TTON SELECT BUlTON 1.
  • Page 26 3. COMPUTER MODE TOP CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OF THE PROJECTOR MENU or SYSTEM BUTTON MENU or SYSTEM BUTTON POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BUTTON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUT-TONS SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUT-TON SELECT BUTTON POINT UP/DOWN BUT-TONS POINT (UP/DOWN) BUT-TON SELECT BUT-I-ON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUnON MENU BUT-TON MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS...

  • Page 27: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR TO TURN ON THE PROJECTOR Connect the projector to a video source (Computer, VCR, Video Camera, Video Disc Player, etc.) using the appropriate terminals on the rear of the projector (See “CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR” section on pages 1 O-l 7). Connect the projector’s AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAINS ON/OFF switch (located on the rear of the projector) to the ON position.

  • Page 28: Direct Operation

    DIRECT OPERATION MODE SELECT Press the MODE button (located on remote control unit or on the projector) to select Computer 1, Computer 2 or Video 1 Input. The “Computer l”, “Computer 2” or “Video 1” display will appear on the screen for a few Computer 2 seconds.

  • Page 29: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector’s settings. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. REMOTE CONTROL TOP CONTROL OF UNIT THE PROJECTOR POINT UP SELECT (REAR CLICK) POINT DOWN...

  • Page 30: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume and sound mute used in the MENU. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4.

  • Page 31: Colour System Select

    COLOUR SYSTEM SELECT (VIDEO MODE) This projector is compatible with the four major broadcast video standards: PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43 (COLOUR SYSTEM ). It automatically adjusts itself to optimize its performance for the incoming video. However, if the video signal is not strong enough to detect the video format, the projector may not reproduce the proper video image.

  • Page 32: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO MODE) Although picture adjustments have been preset at the factory to our standards, you may want to change the setting. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.

  • Page 33: Picture Screen Adjustment

    PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO MODE) This projector has a Wide function, which enables you to view a wider video image. WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio). But also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 image.

  • Page 34: Computer System Select

    COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT (COMPUTER MODE) This projector is adjustable to different types of computer display signals based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (See “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS’ on the next page). If you set MODE SELECT to “COMPUTER”, the projector will automatically process the incoming signal and project the proper image without any special setting. Although this will work in most cases, you may be required to manually set the projector for some computer signals.

  • Page 35: Compatible Computer Specification

    COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 4 8 0 31.47 59.88 87.17 (Interlace) 7 0 . 0 9 720 X 400 3 1 . 4 7 V G A 2 1 0 2 4 X 768 62.04 77.07 31.47 70.09 V G A 3 1024 x 768 61 .OO 75.70...

  • Page 36: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE] Although picture adjustments have been preset at the factory to our standards, you may want to change the setting. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.

  • Page 37: Picture Position Adjustment

    PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear.

  • Page 38: Pc Adjustment

    PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ a special signal format which is different from the standard one and may not be detected by this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image. Instead the image is often For those non-standard formats, this projector is provided with PC ADJUST, enabling you to precisely adjust several parameters to match with the input signal format.
  • Page 39 6. Another dialog box “PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 1” will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8.
  • Page 40 17. Another dialog box “PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2” will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 18. Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN BUTTON(s). 19.
  • Page 41 MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box ” Where to reserve” will appear. 3.

  • Page 42: Auto Image Function

    AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION (COMPUTER MODE) The Auto image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync., Total dots and Screen position for most computers. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select AUTO IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON.

  • Page 43: Picture Screen Adjustment

    PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to project the image size. Panning True Compressed Expand Input image Mode Mode Mode Mode resolution Less than XGA None None (1024 x 768) image XGA (1024 768) None...

  • Page 44: Other Function Setting

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING This projector has other function settings; Auto retract, Blue back, Display, Ceiling, Rear and Lamp age. AUTO RETRACT When this function is in the “On” position, the projector retracts the lens when the projector is turned off using the LAMP POWER ON/OFF button.
  • Page 45 AUTO RETRACT, BLUE BACK, DISPLAY, CEILING AND REAR 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4.

  • Page 46: Lamp Age

    LAMP AGE NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp replacement, Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear.

  • Page 47: Air Filter Care And Cleaning

    AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING The removable air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the projection lens and projection mirror. Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fan’s effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and reduce the life of the projector.

  • Page 48: Lamp Replacement

    LAMP REPLACEMENT If the lamp fails to come on and the lamp monitor on the projector light is orange, you must replace the bulb. For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Lens

    CLEANING THE LENS Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens. 3. If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cover. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service station for assistance, follow these steps, in this order, to make sure everything is properly connected.
  • Page 50 Problem: Try these Solutions: Check AUTO RETRACT function. The lens Is pulled In when the (See “OTHER FUNCTICN SETTING” section on pages POWER Is switched off. Check Ceiling/Rear feature. Picture Is L/R Reversed. (See “OTHER FUNCTION SETTING” section on pages Check Ceiling feature.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Multi-media Projector 260 mm x 159 mm x 391 mm Weight 5.9 kg LCD Panel Syste m 1.3” TFT Active Matrix type Thin Film Transistor) x 3 Number of Pixels Colour System 4 colour system (PAL, SECAM, NTSC and NTSC4.43) Scanning Frequency H-sync.
  • Page 52 Printed in Japan SANYO Electric Co., Ltd Part No. 610 272 7586 (lAAGPlP1476-- PGKAA)

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