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Multimedia Projector
MODEL PLC-XU101
PLC-XU101K
Owner’s Manual
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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 ◆ Multilanguage Menu Display This projector is designed compact in size and Operation menu is available in 16 languages; English, weight. It is easy to carry and work anywhere you German, French, Italian
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Table of Contents Features and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Computer Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Input Source Selection 26 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Computer System Selection 27 To the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Auto PC Adjustment 28 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Manual PC Adjustment 29 Air Circulation 6 Image Mode Selection 31 Moving the Projector 6 Image Adj
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To the Owner Safety Precaution Before installing and operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC This projector provides many convenient features and SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO functions. Operating the projector properly enables you RAIN OR MOISTURE. to manage those features and maintains it in good – This projector produces intense light from the projection condition for many years to come. lens. Do not stare directly into t
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Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air- before the product is operated. conditioning equipment. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for This projector should be operated only from the type of later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply power source indicated on the marking label. If you are before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. not sure of the type o
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Safety Instructions Air Circulation Moving the Projector Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To When moving the projector, close the slide shutter and ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it retract adjustable feet to prevent damage to the lens and from overheating, these openings must not be blocked cabinet. or covered. When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into a suitable case to protect the projector. CAUTION CAUTION IN CARRYING O
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Safety Instructions Installing the Projector in Proper Directions Use the projector properly in specified positions. Improper positioning may reduce the lamp life and result in severe accident or fire hazard. This projector can project the picture upward, downward, or backward, perpendicular to the plane of the screen as shown in the figure below. 50º 50º 40º 40º Fan Control "Max" 180º 0º Fan Control Bottom Front Bottom Front "Normal" Downward Upward Upward Downward (Usual) Be sure to set the Fa
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Compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice 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.
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Part Names and Functions Front q Zoom Ring w Infrared Remote Receiver e Focus Ring r Projection Lens t Slide Shutter Lever y Top Controls and Indicators u Exhaust Vent CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vents. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. q w e r t y o i Speaker o Air Intake Vents !0 Terminals and Connectors Back !1 Power Cord Connector !2 Lamp Cover !3 Filter !4 Adjustable Feet ✽ Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of t
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Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal q w e r t y u i o q SERVICE PORT y AUDIO IN This jack is used to service the projector. Connect the audio output signal from video equipment connected to t or o to this jack. For a w COMPUTER IN 2/COMPONENT IN mono audio signal (a single audio jack), connect it Connect the computer or component video (or to the L (MONO) jack (p.16). RGB Scart) output signal to this terminal. Use the supplied VGA cable or a Component-VGA u COMPUTER/COMPONENT AUDIO IN cable
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Part Names and Functions Top Control q u w i o e !0 r t y q LAMP REPLACE indicator u WARNING indicator Lights yellow when the projection lamp reaches its –Lights red when the projector detects an abnormal end of life (pp.54, 60). condition. –Blinks red when the internal temperature of the w ON/STAND–BY button projector exceeds the operating range (pp.51, 60). Turn the projector on or off (pp.19, 20). i POWER indicator e COMPUTER 1 button –Lights red when the projector is in stand-by mode. Selec
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control q ON/STAND-BY button Turn the projector on or off. (pp.19, 20) e w q w VIDEO button Select VIDEO input source. (pp.24, 35) e COMPUTER button Select COMPUTER input source. (pp24, 26, 36) r MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p21) t Point ed 7 8 ( VOLUME + / – ) buttons – Select an item or adjust the value in the On-Screen Menu. (p21) – Pan the image in Digital zoom + mode. (p34) – Adjust the volume level. (Point 7 8 buttons) (p23) y SELE
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Open the battery Install new batteries into Replace the 1 2 3 compartment lid. the compartment. compartment lid. Two AA size batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment. To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: ● Use two (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries. ● Always replace batteries in sets. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
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Installation Positioning the Projector For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. ✔Notes: •The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image. •All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. (Inch Diagonal) 32.8’ (10.0 m) A : B = 9 : 1 300" Max. Zoom 22.0’ (6.7 m) 16.4’ (5.0 m) Min. Zoom 200" 247" 10.8
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Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection • VGA Cable (Mini D-sub 15 pin)* • Audio Cables (*One cable is supplied; other cables are not supplied with the projector.) Audio Output Monitor Output Monitor Input External Audio Equipment Audio Input VGA cable VGA cable VGA cable Audio cable (stereo) COMPUTER IN 2/ COMPUTER IN 1 MONITOR Audio cable COMPONENT IN OUT (stereo) AUDIO OUT (stereo) COMPUTER /COMPONENT AUDIO IN ✔Notes: •Input sound to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT AUDIO IN t
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Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) • S-VIDEO Cable • Audio Cable (Cables are not supplied with the projector.) Composite Video and Audio Output S-video Output (Video) (L) (R) External Audio Equipment Video and S-video cable audio cable Audio Input VIDEO AUDIO IN S-VIDEO Audio cable (stereo) AUDIO OUT (stereo) ✔Notes: •When connecting the AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, Unplug the power cords of both the the projector’s
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Installation Connecting to Component Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Audio Cables • Scart-VGA Cable • Component Cable • Component-VGA Cable (Cables are not supplied with the projector.) RGB Scart Component Video Output 21-pin Output (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) Audio Output Component cable External Audio Equipment Scart-VGA Audio cable cable (stereo) Component- VGA cable Audio Input COMPUTER /COMPONENT COMPUTER IN 2/COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN Audio cable (stereo) AUDIO OUT (stereo) ✔Notes: •When co
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Installation Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100–120 V or 200–240 V AC and it 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 electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied, consult your authorized dealer or service station. Connect the projector with all peripheral
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Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, 1 VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. 16 Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC 2 outlet. The POWER indicator lights red. Open the slide shutter by sliding the slide shutter lever. (see page 53) Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the top control or The preparation display will disappear 3 the remote control. The POWER indicator lights green after 30 seconds. and the cooling fans start to
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Basic Operation Turning Off the Projector Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the top control or on 1 the remote control, and “Power off?” appears on the screen. Press the ON/STAND-BY button again to turn off the 2 projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep running. (You can select the level of fans’ quietness and speed. See "Fan" on page 49.) The message will disappear after 4 seconds. At this time, you can unplug the AC power cord even if the fans are still runn
