Multimedia Projector

PLC-XF45
Projection lens is optional.

Owner's Manual

TO THE OWNER
Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents. If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this manual again, check operations and cable connections and try the solutions in the Trouble-shooting section of the end of this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. q This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens as possible. Eye damage could result. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam. q This projector should be set in the way indicated. If not, it may result in a fire hazard. q Take appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the projector. Minimum distance should be taken. If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained. Do not cover the ventilation slot on the projector. Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector, and can also be dangerous.

SIDE and TOP

q Do not put any flammable object or spray can near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes. q Remote Control Unit, supplied to this projector, emits the laser beam as the laser pointer function from Laser Light Window while pressing LASER button (for 1 minute / LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights red to indicate laser emission). Do not look into Laser Light Window or shine the laser beam on yourself or other people. Eye damage may result. q If the projector is not to be used for an extended time, unplug the projector from the power outlet. READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER USE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL WITH THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.

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 projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges. This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or local power company. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this projector where the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it. Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the projector. c. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to normal operation. e. If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the projector is in safe operating condition.

AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT
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). AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.

GROUND

AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom :
This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug (i.e. red or orange). Fuse covers are available from the Parts Department indicated in your User Instructions. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and destroyed. The end of the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and the correct plug fitted. (See Over)
WARNING : A PLUG WITH BARED FLEXIBLE CORD IS HAZARDOUS IF ENGAGED IN A LIVE SOCKET OUTLET. The Wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION
NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR
CONNECTING AC POWER CORD LENS INSTALLATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT MOVING PROJECTOR

COMPUTER MODE

SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM
COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS

PC ADJUSTMENT

AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT

PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

IMAGE LEVEL SELECT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
VIDEO MODE CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

BEFORE OPERATION

TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
LASER POINTER FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION

SETTING

SETTING MENU

OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU

HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION MENU BAR

APPENDIX

OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE MAINTENANCE
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING PROJECTION LENS LAMP MANAGEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT

BASIC OPERATION

TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR ADJUSTING SCREEN
ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION NO SHOW FUNCTION P-TIMER FUNCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

TRADEMARKS q Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc. q IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. q Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. q Each name of corporations or products in the owner's manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its respective corporation.

FEATURES AND DESIGN

This Multimedia Projector is designed with 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.

x Compatibility

This projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; q Computers IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer up to 1600 x 1200 resolution. q 6 Color Systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M or PALN color system can be connected. q Component Video Component video signal, such as a DVD player output high definition TV signals including 480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i-50 or 1080i60, can be connected. q S-Video S-Video signal, such as a S-VHS VCR output signal, can be connected.
x Motor-driven Lens Shift
Projection lens can be moved up, down left and right with motor-driven lens shift function. This function makes it easy to provide projected image where you want. Zoom and focus can be also adjusted with motor-driven operation.

AIR INTAKE VENT (BOTTOM SIDE)

EXHAUST VENT (REAR SIDE)

LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT
Projection lens can be moved up, down, left and right with motor-driven lens shift function. This function makes it easy to provide projected image where you want.
Use LENS SHIFT button and POINT UP/DOWN button to move image up or down. (Refer to page 23.) Use LENS SHIFT button and POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move image left or right. (Refer to page 23.)

MOVED UP OR DOWN

MOVED LEFT OR RIGHT
PREPARATION PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT
Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted with handles on both sides of a projector. Projection angle can be adjusted to 5.7 degrees upper way.
REAR ADJUSTABLE FEET. (Refer to P7). LEVEL AND TILT ADJUST HANDLE
Press knob on handle. Handle pop out.
Turn handles (right and left) until picture is projected on proper position. Adjust height of rear adjustable feet by rotating them until projector properly stabled on table. Press knob and retract handle.
ADJUSTABLE FEET Height of front feet can be adjusted by turning handles.

MOVING PROJECTOR

For safety, be sure to hold Carrying Handles on both sides by 2 or more people when moving a projector. Moving it unproperly may result in damage of cabinet or person's injury. Replace lens cover and retract feet to prevent damage to lens and cabinet.

CARRYING HANDLE

Pull up lock buttons on each side of carrying handles and release locks. Pull carrying handles out fully until it's locked (with a click). Move a projector by holding two handles by 2 or more people. To retract carrying handles, pull up lock buttons and release lock of handles and press handles fully in until it's locked. LOCK BUTTONS Pull up lock buttons to release lock.
CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING A PROJECTOR
q Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. q When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case. q Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to a projector. To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult your dealer and best case should be applied.

CONNECTING PROJECTOR

TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
This projector applies various input/output terminals and 4 terminal slots for expansion to tune to diversity of signals from computers and video equipment. 4-built-in Terminal Slots enable you to arrange desired combinations of input sources just by changing Terminal Boards. For Terminal Boards, contact sales dealer where you purchased a projector.

4 TERMINAL SLOTS (Factory set)

SERIAL PORT IN

(MONO)

INPUT 2 INPUT 3

CONTROL PORT

SERIAL PORT OUT

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V

INPUT 1 INPUT 4

AUDIO L R
DVI Terminal 5 BNC Terminal AV Terminal HDB 15-PIN Terminal

R/C JACK

VIDEO/Y

S-VIDEO

AUDIO R L

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG RGB

INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS

(MONO) (MONO)

REPLACEMENT OF TERMINAL

NOTE; When replacement of terminal board, MAIN ON/OFF switch should be OFF position.
Remove 2 Screws on terminal. Pull out terminal by holding handle.
Replace terminal. Insert terminal along Guide to fit Plug into Socket. Tighten screws to secure terminal.

Screws

NOTES ON ORDERING OR USING OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD
When ordering or using Optional Interface Board (Terminal Board), contact your sales dealer. When contacting the sales dealer, tell the Optional Control Number (Op.cont.No.) in the menu that is located under Language Select Menu. (See page 39.)

Guide Socket

Figure shows HDB 15-PIN terminal. Plug
INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS AND JACKS INPUT 2

5 BNC INPUT JACKS

Connect component video output (Cr, Y, Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from video equipment to R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb jacks or connect computer output [5 BNC Type (Red, Green, Blue, Horiz. Sync and Vert. Sync.)] from computer to R/Pr, G/Y, B/Pb, H/HV and V jacks. (Refer to P14, 15)

INPUT 1

DVI INPUT TERMINAL
Connect computer output (Digital/Analog DVI-I type) to this terminal. (Refer to P14.)

INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4

AUDIO INPUT JACKS
Connect audio output from computer or video equipment to these jacks. (Refer to P14, 15.)

INPUT 2

INPUT 1, 2, 4

CONTROL PORT CONNECTORS

When controlling computer with Remote Control of this projector, connect mouse port of your personal computer to these connectors. (Refer to P14.)

INPUT 3

AV INPUT (VIDEO/Y, C) JACKS
Connect composite video output from video equipment to VIDEO/Y jack or connect Separate Y/C video outputs to VIDEO/Y and C jacks. (Refer to P15.)

POINT BUTTONS

Used to select an item or adjust value in MENU. It is also used to pan image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode. (P34)

IMAGE BUTTON

Used to select image level. (P32, 37)
INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS
LAMP READY LAMP REPLACE WARNING TEMP.

LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR

This LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow when any of Projection Lamps is nearing its end, and flashes when any of them becomes out. Check which lamp needs to be replaced on Lamp Status Display. (P45-47)

WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR

This indicator flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. (P43)

READY INDICATOR

This indicator lights green when a projector is ready to be turned on. And it flashes green in Power Management mode. (P41)

LAMP INDICATOR

This indicator is dim when a projector is turned on. And bright when a projector is in stand-by mode.
LAMP READY WARN IN TEMP. G LAM REPLAP CE
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL

Left Side

LASER POINTER INDICATOR
Lights red while laser beam is emitted from Laser Light Window.

ZOOM LOCK ON-OFF

POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn projector on or off. (P22)

FOCUS VOLUME

ALL-OFF SWITCH
When using Remote Control Unit, turn this switch to ON. And turn it to ALL OFF when it is not used.
This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from Laser Light Window. When LASER button is pressed, laser light goes on. And when LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or LASER button is released, light goes off. LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser beam is being emitted. Laser emitted is a class II laser; therefore, do not look into Laser Light Window or shine laser beam on yourself or other people. Three marks bellow are caution labels for laser beam. CAUTION : Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result hazardous radiation exposure. These caution labels are put on remote control.

If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct image with KEYSTONE adjustment.
Press KEYSTONE v/w button on Remote Control Unit or select Keystone on SETTING menu. (Refer to page 40.) Keystone dialog box appears. Correct keystone distortion by pressing KEYSTONE v/w button or POINT UP/DOWN button(s). Press KEYSTONE v button or POINT UP button to reduce upper part of image, and press KEYSTONE w button or POINT DOWN button to reduce lower part.
Reduce upper width with KEY STONE v button or POINT UP button. Reduce lower width with KEY STONE w button or POINT DOWN button.

PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION

Press FREEZE button on Remote Control Unit to freeze picture on-screen. To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE button again or press any other button except POINT / SELECT / RIGHT CLICK / LASER button.

NO SHOW FUNCTION

Press NO SHOW button on Remote Control Unit to black out a image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW button again or press any other button except POINT / SELECT / RIGHT CLICK / LASER button.

No show

P-TIMER FUNCTION
Press P-TIMER button on Remote Control unit. Timer display 00 : 00 appears on a screen and timer starts to count time (00 : 00 ~ 59 : 59). To stop P-TIMER display, press P-TIMER button. And then, press P-TIMER button again to cancel P-TIMER function.

DIRECT OPERATION

Volume Press VOLUME (+/) button(s) on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit to adjust volume. Volume dialog box appears on screen for a few seconds. (+) button to increase volume, and () button for decreasing. Mute Press MUTE button on Remote Control Unit to cut off sound. To restore sound to its previous level, press MUTE button again or press Volume (+/) button(s).
Press MUTE button to set Mute function On or Off. Display disappears after 4 seconds. Indicates roughly level of volume.

MENU OPERATION

Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to SOUND Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to select, and then press SELECT button. Volume
SOUND Menu icon Indicates roughly level of volume.
To increase volume, press POINT RIGHT button, and press POINT LEFT button for decreasing. Treble To adjust Treble sound, press POINT RIGHT button or POINT LEFT button. Bass To adjust Bass sound, press POINT RIGHT button or POINT LEFT button. Built-in SP. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to switch built-in speaker on and off. Mute Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to cut off sound. Dialog box display is changed to On and sound is cut off. To restore sound to its previous level, press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) again. Quit Closes SOUND MENU.

Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust value. Close SOUND Menu.

COMPUTER INPUT

SELECTING INPUT SOURCE
Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT 1/2 and INPUT 3/4 buttons on Side Control or on Remote Control Unit.
INPUT 1/2 button INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3/4 button INPUT 3 INPUT 4
Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Input and press SELECT button. Another dialog box INPUT SELECT Menu will appear. Press POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. Move arrow to INPUT source that you want to select, and then press SELECT button.

INPUT Menu icon

SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM
WHEN SELECT INPUT 1 (DVI INPUT TERMINAL )
Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to Input 1 and then press SELECT button. Source Select Menu will appear. Move a pointer to either Digital or Analog and then press SELECT button. When digital signal is connected on DVI terminal, select Digital. When analog signal is connected on DVI terminal, select Analog.
INPUT Menu icon Move a pointer (red arrow) to Input 1 and press SELECT button.

Input 1

Source Select Menu
Move a pointer to Digital or Analog and press SELECT button.

Digital Analog

WHEN SELECT INPUT 2 (5 BNC INPUT JACKS )
When connect a computer output [5 BNC Type (Red, Green, Blue, Horiz. Sync and Vert. Sync.)] from a computer to R/Pr, G/Y, B/Pb, H/HV and V jacks. INPUT MENU
Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to Input 2 and then press SELECT button. Source Select Menu will appear. Press POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear. Move arrow to "RGB", and then press SELECT button. Input 2
Move a pointer (red arrow) to Input 2 and press SELECT button.
Move a pointer to RGB and press SELECT button.
COMPUTER INPUT AUTOMATIC MULTI-SCAN SYSTEM
This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or UXGA (refer to COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION on page 28). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to incoming signal and projects proper image without any special setting. (Some computers need setting manually.) Note : Projector may display one of following messages.

IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (MENU)
Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE SELECT Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to level that you want to set and then press SELECT button. Standard

IMAGE SELECT Menu icon

Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P33).
Level being selected. Move a red frame icon to level and press SELECT button.
COMPUTER INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. Level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). Contrast
IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon Move a red frame pointer to item to be selected and then press SELECT button.
Press POINT LEFT button to decrease contrast, and POINT RIGHT button to increase contrast. (From 0 to 63.) Brightness Press POINT LEFT button to adjust image darker, and POINT RIGHT button to adjust brighter. (From 0 to 63.) Color temp. Press either POINT LEFT button or POINT RIGHT button to Color temp. level that you want to select. (XLow, Low, Mid or High) White balance (Red) Press POINT LEFT button to lighten red tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone. (From 0 to 63.) White balance (Green) Press POINT LEFT button to lighten green tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone. (From 0 to 63.) White balance (Blue) Press POINT LEFT button to lighten blue tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone. (From 0 to 63.) Sharpness Press POINT LEFT button to soften image, and POINT RIGHT button to sharpen image. (From 0 to 15.) Gamma Press either POINT LEFT button or POINT RIGHT button to obtain better balance of contrast. (From 0 to 15.) Noise reduction Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to change noise reduction mode. Dialog box display is changed to On to reduce noise (rough parts) of image. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) again, to change noise reduction mode to off. Progressive Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to change progressive scan mode. Dialog box display is changed to Off and progressive scan mode to off. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) again, progressive scan mode to on.

Selected Image level

Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust value.
Store icon Press SELECT button at this icon to store adjustment.
Image Level Menu Move a red frame pointer to any of Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then press SELECT button.

Store To store manually preset image, move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button. Image Level Menu will appear. Move a red frame pointer to Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then press SELECT button. Other icons operates as follows. Reset Reset all adjustment to previous figure. Quit Closes IMAGE MENU. NOTE : q Noise reduction can be operated when RGB, 480p, 575p, 720p (HDTV), 1035i (HDTV), 1080i50 (HDTV) or 1080i60 (HDTV) is selected on PC SYSTEM MENU (P27) only. q Progressive can be operated when RGB, 1035i (HDTV), 1080i50 (HDTV) or 1080i60 (HDTV) is selected on PC SYSTEM MENU (P27) only.
This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display desirable image size.
Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button and move a red frame pointer to function that you want to select and then press SELECT button. Normal
SCREEN Menu icon Move a red frame to function and press SELECT button.
Provides image to fit screen size. True Provides image in its original size. When original image size is larger than screen size (1024 x 768), this projector enters Digital zoom + mode automatically. Wide Provides image to fit wide video aspect ratio (16 : 9) by expanding image width uniformly. This function can be used for providing a squeezed video signal at 16 : 9. Digital zoom + When Digital zoom + is selected, ON-SCREEN MENU disappears and message D. Zoom + is displayed. Press SELECT button to expand image size. And press POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to pan image. Panning function can work only when image is larger than screen size. A projected image can be also expanded by pressing D.ZOOM v button on Remote Control Unit. Digital Zoom When Digital zoom is selected, ON-SCREEN MENU disappears and message D. Zoom is displayed. Press SELECT button to compress image size. A projected image can be also compressed by pressing D.ZOOM w button on Remote Control Unit. To cancel Digital Zoom +/ mode, press any button except D.ZOOM v/w, SELECT, POINT and AUTO PC ADJ. buttons.
q Picture screen adjustment cannot be operated when 720p (HDTV), 1035i (HDTV), 1080i50 (HDTV) or 1080i60 (HDTV) is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu (P27). q True and Digital zoom +/ cannot be operated when RGB, 480p or 575p is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu (P27). q This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1600 X 1200. If your computers screen resolution is higher than 1600 X 1200, reset resolution to lower before connecting projector. q Image data in other than XGA (1024 x 768) is modified to fit screen size in initial mode. q Panning function may not operate properly if computer system prepared on PC ADJUST Menu is used.

Ventilation Slots of a projector may be blocked. In such an event, reposition a projector so that Ventilation Slots are not obstructed. Air Filter may be clogged with dust particles. Clean Air Filter by following section AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING on next page. If WARNING TEMP. Indicator remains on after performing above checks, Cooling Fans or Internal Circuits may be malfunctioning. Contact service personnel from an authorized dealer or a service station.
APPENDIX AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING
Air Filter prevents dust from accumulating on surface of Projection Lens and Projection Mirror. Should Air Filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce Cooling Fans' effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect life of a projector. Clean Air Filter following steps below:
Turn power off, and disconnect AC power cord from AC outlet. Pull out air filter from a projector. Pulling up center frame of air filter top, separate air filter top and sheet from air filter base. Clean each parts with brush or wash out dust and particles. Be sure to dry them out. Assemble sheet and air filter and replace air filter to a projector. AIR FILTER TOP

AIR FILTER

Do not operate a projector with Air Filter removed. Dust may accumulate on LCD Panel and Mirror degrading picture quality. Do not put small parts into Air Intake Vents. It may result in malfunction of a projector. AIR FILTER BASE SHEET
RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when operating a projector. Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality.
When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on liquid crystal panel, lens, or optical elements inside it. This condition may degrade quality of projected image. When above symptoms are noticed, contact your authorized dealer or service station for proper cleaning.

CLEANING PROJECTION LENS

Follow these steps to clean projection lens:
Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch lens. Lightly wipe cleaning cloth over lens. When a projector is not in use, replace lens cover.

APPENDIX LAMP MANAGEMENT

This Projector is equipped with 4 Projection Lamps to ensure brighter image and those lamps are controlled by Lamp Management Function. Lamp Management Function detects status of all lamps and shows status on screen or on LAMP REPLACE indicator. This function also automatically controls Lamp Mode when any of lamps is out for end of life or malfunctions.

Lamp Replace Indicator

This LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow when any of Projection Lamps is nearing its end, and flashes when any of them becomes out. Check number of lamp on Lamp Status Display and replace lamp.

Lamp Status Display

C1 C2 C3 C4 C8

Analog Red Input Analog Green Input Analog Blue Input Analog Horiz. sync Analog Ground (R/G/B) T.M.D.S. Data2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2 Shield No Connect No Connect DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vert. sync T.M.D.S. Data1 T.M.D.S. Data1+ T.M.D.S. Data1 Shield No Connect No Connect +5V Power Ground (for +5V) Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S. Data0 T.M.D.S. Data0+ T.M.D.S. Data0 Shield No Connect No Connect T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Clock+ T.M.D.S. Clock

C3 C4 C5

HDB 15-PIN TERMINAL (ANALOG)
Connect display output terminal of computer to this terminal with VGA Cable (supplied). q When connecting Macintosh computer, use MAC/VGA Adapter (supplied). q When connecting Analog signal from DVI terminal of computer to this terminal, use DVI/VGA Adapter (supplied). Pin Configuration
Red Input Green Input Blue Input Sense 2 Ground (Horiz.sync.) Ground (Red) Ground (Green) Ground (Blue) 15 +5V Power Ground (Vert.sync.) Sense 0 DDC Data Horiz. sync. Vert. sync. DDC Clock

CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR

Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN Connect control port (PS/2, Serial or ADB port) on your computer to this terminal with Control Cable (supplied). Pin Configuration
PS/2 ----CLK DATA GND --------GND ----Serial RXD --------GND RTS TXD GND GND ADB ----ADB ----GND ------------GND
SERIAL PORT IN/OUT TERMINAL
Pin Configuration Connect serial port output terminal of computer to this terminal with Serial Cable (not supplied).
9 ----RxD TxD ----Ground -----------------

USB PORT TERMINAL

Pin Configuration Connect USB port output terminal of computer or peripheral equipment to this terminal with USB port Cable (not supplied).

Vcc - Data + Data Ground

Printed in Japan Part No. 1401 (1AA6P1P3364-- MW8A)

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd

SANYO PLC-XF45

Brightness

10000lm
10000 ANSI lumens (quad lamp mode) 5000 ANSI lumens (dual lamp mode) 90% brightness uniformity Contrast Ratio Up to 1100:1 on/off Resolution 3 x 1.8" LCD TFT p-Si Active Matrix light engine with Micro Lens Array True XGA (1024 x 768) resolution 8-bit digital color processing offering 16.7 million displayable colors Dynamic Scaling Digital scaling of VGA UXGA resolutions Digital De-interlacing Technology of STV, DTV, and HDTV formats (DDT) with 2:3 pulldown Horizontal Frequency 15 to 120kHz Automatic frequency control Vertical Frequency
50 to 120Hz Automatic frequency control Dot Clock 170MHz Modular Inputs Input 1: Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I); audio RCA x 2 (R, L/mono); control 8-pin mini-DIN x 1 Input 2: BNC x 5 (R, G, B, H, V and Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr); audio RCA x 2 (R, L/mono); control 8-pin mini-DIN x 1 Input 3: BNC x 2 (composite and S-video Y/C); 4-pin mini-DIN S-video; audio RCA x 2 (R, L/mono) Input 4: analog RGB, D-sub-15 x 1; audio RCA x 2 (R, L/mono); control 8-pin mini-DIN x 1 Outputs Two built-in speakers 3W per channel Stereo audio loop-through RCA x 2 Source Compatibility Compatible with VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, UXGA, Mac, SUN and SGI computer sources Accepts composite video, S-video and component video from VCR, DVD, laser disc players and video cameras Auto-detects PAL, PAL M, PAL N, NTSC, NTSC4.43m and SECAM video standards Accepts and displays all currently known DTV/HDTV formats; 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1035i via RGB or Y, PB, Pr connection HDTV compatible, 800 TV lines horizontal resolution Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) compatible Lamp Specification Quad-lamp 250W UHP lamps with optional 2-, and 1-lamp operation 1000 hours typical lamp life at maximum brightness Lamp life warning indicators User replaceable lamp Power Requirements
Universal power AC 100 240V, 50/60Hz Operating voltage: 90 264V (100 120V / 200 240V +/- 10%) Power consumption: 1500W maximum Thermal dissipation: 5120 BTU/hr Operating temperature: 5 to 35 C (storage: -10 to 60 C) Operating humidity: 20 80% (storage: 0 90%) Acoustic noise level: 46dB (auto fan control for noise level reduction) Weight and Size 81.6 lbs (35.5 kg) 22.9" W x 9.9" H x 32.2" D 581.2mm W x 251.5mm H x 783mm D