Sanyo PLC-100N User manual

TO THE OWNER
As the owner of a new Sanyo Portab)e Liquid Crysta) Coior Video Projector, you are probabiy
eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that you spend a )itt)e time
reading this manua! to famfiiarize yourself with the operating procedures, so that you witi
receive maximum enjoyment from the many features induded on your new projector.
This owner's manua! wi)) acquaint you with your projector's features. Reading it wi)i heip us too.
Through the years, we have found that many service requests were not caused by probtems
with our projectors. They were caused by probfems that cou)d have been prevented, if the
owner had foitowed the instructions in the manua).
You can often correct operating problems yoursetf. tf your projector faits to work property,
tocate the operating problem in the Hefpfut Hints on page 17 and try the sotutions marked for
each problem.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FtRE OR ELECTRtC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THtS APPUANCE TO
RAM OR MOISTURE.
The LC color video projector has a polarized AC tine piug with one b)ade of the ptug wider than
the other. This is a safety feature to be sure that the piug wiii fit into the power outiet oniy one
way. Do not try to defeat thts safety feature.
intense tight source. Do not stare directiy into the projection tens as possible eye damage couid
result. Be especially carefuf that children do not stare directly into the beam.
)f the LC co)or video projector win not be used for an extended time, unpiug the LC coior video
projector from the power out)et.
READ AND KEEP TH)S OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER USE.
A tCAUTION'] A
A ^^^ A
CAUTtON: TO REDUCE THE RtSK OF ELECTRiC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS )N6tDE. REFER
SERVING TO QUAUFtED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A
TH)5 SYMBOL )ND)CATES THAT
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONST)TUT)NG A
R!SK OF ELECTRfC SHOCK tS PRESENT
W)TH!NTH)SUN)T.
A
TH)S SYMBOL )ND!CATES THAT THERE
ARE )MPORTANT OPERATtNG AND
MAtNTENANCE tNSTRUCTfONS fN THE
OWNER'S MANUAL WtTH THtS UN)T.
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tMPORTANT SAFETY )NSTRUCT!ONS
Read aii of the instructions given here and retain
them for !ater use. Unp!ug this projector from AC
power suppiy before deaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cieaners. Use a damp cioth for
cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Do not piace this projector on an unstable cart,
stand, or tabie. The projector may faii, causing
serious injury to a child or adu!t, and serious
damage to the projector. Use on)y with a cart or
stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sofd
with the projector. Watt or shetf mounting shouid
foiiow the manufacturer's instructions, and shou!d
use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
Do not expose this unit to rain or use near
water... for example, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pooi or the iike.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or
bottom are provided for ventilation, to insure
reliable operation of the equipment and to protect
it from overheating.
The openings shouid never be covered with cioth
or other material, and the bottom opening shouid
not be biocked by placing the projector on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector
shouid never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register.
This projector should not be placed in a buiit-in
instaiiatton such as a bookcase uniess proper
ventilation is provided.
This projector should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
iabe). if you are not sure of the type of power
supplied, consult your Sanyo dealer or iocai
power company.
Do not overtoad wa)) outfets and extension cords
as this can resuit in fire or electric shock. Do not
aiiow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not
tocate this projector where the cord wiii be
abused by persons walking on it.
Never push objects of any kind into this projector
through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voitage points or short out parts that
couid result in a fire or electric shock. Never spiii
tiquid of any kind on the projector.
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer ait
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unpiug this projector from waii outiet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord or p)ug is damaged or
frayed.
b. if liquid has been spiiied into the projector.
c. if the projector has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. if the projector does not operate normally by
foiiowmg the operating instructions. Adjust
on!y those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as improper adjustment
of other controts may result in damage and wiff
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.
This projector is equipped with a polarized
alternating - current iine piug (a p!ug having one
bfade wider than the other). This piug wiii ftt into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature, if you are unabie to insert the piug fuiiy
into the outlet, try reversing the piug. if the piug
shouid stiii faii to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized piug.
Foiiow aii warnings and instructions marked on
the projectors.
For added protection for the projector during a
tjghtnfng storm, or when ft is !eft unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unpiug it from
the wait outlet. This wiii prevent damage due to
lightning and poweriine surges.
An app^ance and cart
combination shouid be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
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tMPORTANT SAFETY tNSTRUCTtONS
Read a!) of the instructions given here and retain
them for )ater use. Unplug this projector from AC
power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosoi cteaners. Use a damp cioth for
cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Do not piace this projector on an unstable cart,
stand, or tabie. The projector may fa)i, causing
serious injury to a child or aduit, and serious
damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or
stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sotd
with the projector. Wai) or sheif mounting should
foiiow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
Do not use this unit near water.
Stots and openings in the cabinet and the back or
bottom are provided for ventilation, to insure
reliable operation of the equipment and to protect
it from overheating.
The openings should never be covered with cioth
or other material, and the bottom opening shoutd
not be biocked by placing the projector on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other simitar surface. This projector
shou)d never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register.
This projector shoufd not be ptaced in a buiM-in
instaiiatton such as a bookcase uniess proper
ventiiation is provided.
This projector shoutd be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
iabei. if you are not sure of the type of power
supplied, consult your Sanyo deaier or iocai
power company
Do not overload waU outlets and extension cords
as this can resuit in fire or electric shock. Do not
atiow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not
locate this projector where the cord wiii be
abused by persons walking on it.
Never push objects of any kind into this projector
through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous vottage points or short out parts that
cou!d result in a fire or electric shock. Never spiii
tfquid of any kind on the projector.
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous vottage or other hazards. Refer aii
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this projector from wait outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personne) under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord or ptug is damaged or
frayed.
b. if tiquid has been spiiied into the projector.
c. if the projector has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. if the projector does not operate normaiiy by
foHowmg the operating instructions. Adjust
oniy those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and witi
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 servtce technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire.
efectric shock, or injury to persons.
Upon compietion 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.
This projector is equipped with a poiarized
alternating - current tine plug (a plug having one
biade wider than the other). This ptug wiii fit into
the power outlet onty one way. This is a safety
feature, if you are unabie to insert the ptug fuiiy
into the outlet, try reversing the ptug. if the ptug
shoutd stiii fait to fit, contact your electrician to
rep)ace your obsolete out!et. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized p)ug.
Follow ati warnings and instructions marked on
the projectors.
For added protection for the projector during a
iightning storm, or when it is )eft unattended and
unused for iong periods of time, unplug it from
the waii outlet. This witi prevent damage due to
fighfning and powenine surges.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATION OF CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
SETT!NG-UP THE PROJECTOR
US)NG THE PROJECTOR
COLOR AND PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................... 12
CONNECT)ON TO VCR, V)DEO D!SC PLAYER AND SATELUTE TV TUNER ............. 13
CONNECT!ON TO S-VHS VCR AND V)DEO CAMERA/CAMCORDER ........................ 14
CONNECTION TO MONtTOR OUTPUT.......................................................................... 15
CONNECT)ON TO EXTERNAL AMPUF)ER AND SPEAKERS...................................... 15
A!R F)LTER CARE AND CLEAN)NG .............................................................................. 16
LAMP REPLACEMENT AND TEMPERATURE !ND!CATORS ....................................... 16
HELPFUL H)NTS - Probtems and So)utions ................................................................ 17
SERVICE.
TECHNtCAL SPECIF!CAT)ONS
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DESCR)PT)ON
FRONT
CARRY GRiPS
PROJECTION LENS
REMOVABLE LENS COVER
SPEAKER
RETRACTABLE
CARRY HANDLE
!NFRARED
REMOTE
RECE!VER
LEVEUNG/
ELEVATfNG
FEET
AUDtO/V!DEO
iNPUT/OUTPUT
PANEL
CARRY GR!PS
!NFRARED REMOTE RECE)VER
A!R HLTER
MOV)NG THE PROJECTOR
Use the buitt-in carry grips or retractabte carry hand!e when moving the projector.
Repiace the tens cover when moving the projector to prevent damage to the iens.

OPERATION OF CONTROLS
0) FOCUS BUTTONS
@POWER[ND)CATOR
(S'ZQOM BUTTONS
(^VOLUME BUTTONS
(6) SPEAKER ON/OFF BUTTON'
(DPOWER ON/OFF
BUTTON
FUCUS Z30M VOtUME
-OTEMP.WARNiMG
-0 STAND BY
-0 LAMP REPLACE
SPE .KER
OFF ON
+
a
e-
P)WER
'.( FF -. ON
P!CTJf:SM)
mHM REV.
aaa
v
V.MODE
'—@LAMP REPLACEMENT
!ND!CATOR
L(Q) REVERSE P!CTURE SCANN!NG BUTTON
,8)STANDBYiND)CATOR
^TEMPERATURE WARN)NG )ND)CATOR
(Q) V)DEO MODE BUTTON
(g) AUD)0 !NPUT JACKS @ AUDiO fNPUT JACKS
V)DEO tNPUT-2 JACK
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@ V)DEO MON!TOR OUTPUT JACK
@AUD)0 MON!TOR OUTPUT JACKS

(D POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
Press to turn power and projection tamp on or off.
@ POWER iNDfCATOR
Lights red when power is on.
(3) VOLUME BUTTONS
Used to increase or decrease sound teveL
(S ZOOM BUTTONS
Used to operate power zoom tens.
@ FOCUS BUTTONS
Used to operate power focus system.
(6) SPEAKER ON/OFF BUTTON
Turns the buift-in speaker on or off.
(7) LAMP REPLACEMENT iNDiCATOR
Lights red when projection famp is nearing end of service life.
(8) STAND BY JNDfCATOR
Lights green when projector is ready to be turned on.
(9) TEMPERATURE WARNING iNDiCATOR
Lights red when intemai projector temperature is too high.
(Q) REVERSE PtCTURESCANNtNG BUTTON
Automatical reverses the projected screen image.
(H) VfDEO MODE BUTTON
Press to sefect video source. (Video input-1, Video !nput-2, or S-Video input jacks)
@ VfDEO fNPUT-1 JACK
Used to connect a video source to the projector.
@ ViDEOiNPUT-2JACK
Used to connect a video source to the projector.
@ AUD)0!NPUT JACKS
Used to connect an audio input to the projector.
@ VfDEO MONITOR OUTPUT JACK
Permits video connection to a monitor.
(B) AUDtO MONITOR OUTPUT JACKS
Permits audio connection to a monitor.
@ S-ViDEO )NPUT JACK
Used to connect S-VHS video source to the projector.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATtON
!NFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
^
(D POWER ON/OFF BUTTON.
@ FUNCTtON BUTTON
(^AUTO BUTTON-
POWER ^ ZOOM +
CD EU E^
— FOCUS +
EH L^
DfC TAL CONTROL
AtpO FUN( rtON ^ LEVEL
)±) L=) E3
-@ ZOOM BUTTONS
-@ FOCUS BUTTONS
-(6) LEVEL CONTROL BUTTONS
(7)V!DEOMODEBUTTON-
(?) VOLUME MUTE BUTTON-
V-HODE MUTE T VM.UHE t
GD Ep ED C^
-(^VOLUME BUTTONS
(D POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
Press to turn power and projection iamp on or off.
(2) ZOOM BUTTONS
Used to operate power zoom tens.
@ FOCUS BUTTONS
Used to operate power focus system.
(5) AUTO BUTTON
Used to reset to norma! factory set picture adjustment.
@ FUNCTION BUTTON
Used to se!ect on-screen adjustment dispfays for brightness, co)or, t'nt, sharpness and contrast. Press
repeatedty to cyde.
(6) LEVEL CONTROL BUTTONS
Used to adjust brightness, co)or, tint, sharpness and contrast by pressing ^ or ^ buttons.
@ VfDEO MODE BUTTON
Press to setect video source. (Video input-1. Video !nput-2, or S-Video input jacks)
(8) VOLUME MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute voiume.
0) VOLUME BUTTONS
Used to adjust volume.
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY )NSTALLAT!ON
1
Remove the battery
compartment !id.
2
Stide the batteries into
the compartment.
3
Replace the
compartment iid.
(DPUSH
Note : The correct battery
poiarity (+ and - termina!).
Be sure the battery
terminals are in contact
with the pins in the
compartment-
@SL!DE AAA Batteries
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL W!TH THE PLC-100N
After instating the remote contro!, press the POWER BUTTON to ON.
Point the remote contro! toward the front of the projector (Receiver window)
when ever pressing the buttons.
Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4' (5m) and
45° from the front of the projector.
To insure safe operation, piease observe the following precautions:
* Use (2) Aikaiine AAA type batteries.
* Change both batteries at the same time.
* Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
* Avoid contacting the remote contro) with water.
* Do not drop the remote contro! unit.
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