Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-SW20AR Owner's Manual TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly to 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 "TROUBLESHOOTING" section at the end of this manual. 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. G This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens as it could possibly damage your eyes. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam. G This projector should be set in the way indicated. If not, it may result in a fire hazard. G Provide appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the projector. Minimum clearance must be maintained. 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 20cm REAR 50cm 50cm 50cm G Do not put any flammable objects or spray cans near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes. G Remote Control Unit, supplied with this projector, emits a laser beam as a 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. G 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. 2 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. Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc... Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 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. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturers. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. Voor de klanten in Nederland Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA. 3 COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures : ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone No. : PLC-SW20AR : Sanyo : SANYO FISHER COMPANY : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 : (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. 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 THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD POSITIONING PROJECTOR ADJUSTABLE FEET MOVING PROJECTOR 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 22 22 22 23 PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT 24 24 25 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 27 27 28 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 29 CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT 11 11 12 13 VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 30 30 31 32 32 33 BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LASER POINTER FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION 14 14 14 15 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 34 SETTING SETTING MENU 35 35 TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION MENU BAR 16 17 17 17 18 APPENDIX LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACE LAMP REPLACE COUNTER 37 37 37 38 BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR TURNING OFF PROJECTOR 19 19 19 19 OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE INSTALLATION OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 39 39 39 MAINTENANCE WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING PROJECTION LENS 40 40 40 40 ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION NO SHOW FUNCTION P-TIMER FUNCTION 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS OPTIONAL PARTS 41 43 44 44 SOUND ADJUSTMENT 21 TRADEMARKS G Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc. G IBM, VGA, XGA, and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. G Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. G Each name of corporations or products in the owner's manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its respective corporation. 5 FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. It utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. N Compact Design N Digital Zoom (for Computer) This projector is extremely compact in size and weight. It is designed to be carried and work anywhere you wish to use. Digital Zoom function expands (to approx. 16 times of screen size) or compress the image size, allowing you to focus on crucial information at a presentation. N Compatibility N Keystone Correction This projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; G Computers IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer up to 1280 x 1024 resolution. G 6 Color Systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M or PALN color system can be connected. G Component Video Component video signal, such as a DVD player output, high definition TV signals including 480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p, 1035i or 1080i, can be connected. G S-Video S-Video signal, such as a S-VHS VCR output signal, can be connected. Positioning height of a projector may result in distorted image being displayed in a trapezoid shape. Keystone Correction solves this problem by digitally altering projection to produce undistorted images. N Power Management Power Management function is provided to reduce power consumption while a projector is not in use. This Power Management function operates to turn Projection Lamp off when a projector detects signal interruption and any button is not pressed ...