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.
20cm
SIDE and TOP
REAR
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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 USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
OWNER'S MANUAL WITH THIS UNIT.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
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.
Bij dit product zijn batterijen
geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn,
moet u ze niet weggooien
maar inleveren als KCA.
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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.
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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
CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO COMPUTER
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
BEFORE OPERATION
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
MENU BAR
BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR
TURNING ON PROJECTOR
TURNING OFF PROJECTOR
ADJUSTING SCREEN
ZOOM ADJUSTMENT
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT
PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION
NO SHOW FUNCTION
P-TIMER FUNCTION
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
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COMPUTER INPUT
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 INPUT
SELECTING INPUT SOURCE
SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
IMAGE LEVEL SELECT
IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
SETTING
SETTING MENU
APPENDIX
LAMP REPLACEMENT
LAMP REPLACE
LAMP REPLACE COUNTER
OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE
INSTALLATION
OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR
AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING PROJECTION LENS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS
OPTIONAL PARTS
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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.
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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
This projector is extremely compact in size and weight.
It is designed to be carried and work anywhere you wish
to use.
N Digital Zoom (for Computer)
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
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 PAL-
N 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.
N High Resolution Image
This projector provides 800 x 600 dots resolution for
computer input and 500 horizontal TV lines. Resolution
from a computer between SVGA (800 x 600) and SXGA
(1280 x 1024) is compressed into 800 x 600 dots. This
projector cannot display image of over 1280 x 1024 dots.
When resolution of your computer is higher than 1280 x
1024, reset a computer output for lower resolution.
N Multi-Scan System
This projector has Multi-Scan System to conform to
almost all computer output signals quickly. There is no
need for troublesome manual adjustment of frequency
and other settings.
N One-Touch Auto PC Adjustment
Incoming computer video signals are recognized and the
best adjustment is automatically set by Auto PC
Adjustment. No complicated setup is necessary and
projection is always precise.
N Keystone Correction
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 over 5
minutes. Projection Lamp is automatically turned on
again when a projector detects signal or any operation
button is pressed.
This projector is shipped with this function ON.
N Laser Pointer Function
Remote Control Unit supplied with this projector includes
Laser Pointer function. This function helps you to make
a smart presentation on a projected screen.
N Wireless Mouse
Remote Control Unit supplied with this projector has
Wireless Mouse function for a connected computer. This
function enables you to operate both projector and
computer with Remote Control Unit only.
N Multilanguage Menu Display
Operation menu is displayed in; English, German,
French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish,
Chinese, Korean or Japanese.
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PREPARATION
NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR
FRONT
FOCUS RING
INFRARED
REMOTE RECEIVER
POWER CORD CONNECTOR
PROJECTION LENS
ZOOM LEVER
EXHAUST VENTS
LENS COVER
HOT AIR EXHAUSTED !
BACK
TOP CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS
SPEAKER
BOTTOM
✽
AIR INTAKE VENTS
AND AIR FILTERS
LAMP COVER
Air blown from Exhaust Vents is hot. When using or
installing projector, following precautions should be taken.
G Do not put any flammable object near these vents.
G Keep front grills at least 3’(1m) away from any object,
especially heat-sensitive objects.
G Do not touch this area, especially screws and metallic parts.
This area will become hot while a projector is used.
This projector detects
automatically controls operating power of Cooling Fans.
internal temperature and
TERMINALS
AND CONNECTORS
AIR INTAKE VENTS
✽
This projector is equipped with Cooling
Fans for protection from overheating.
Pay attention to the following to ensure
proper ventilation and avoid a possible
risk of fire and malfunction.
G Do not cover vent slots.
G Keep back and bottom clear of any
object. Obstructions may block
cooling air.
ADJUSTABLE FEET
AND
FEET LOCK LATCHES
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PREPARATION
SETTING-UP PROJECTOR
CONNECTING AC POWER CORD
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240
V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input
voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems
having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce 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
of the type of power being supplied.
Connect a projector with all peripheral equipment before turning a
projector on. (Refer to pages 11 ~ 13 for connection.)
CAUTION
For safety, unplug AC Power Cord when the projector is not in
use.
When this projector is connected to the outlet with AC Power
Cord, it is in Stand-by Mode and consumes a little electric
power.
Connect AC Power Cord (supplied) to a projector.
The AC outlet must be near this equipment and
must be easily accessible.
NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
AC Power Cord must meet requirements of the country where you use a projector.
Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC Power Cord must be used.
If supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.
Projector side
AC Outlet side
For the U.S.A. and Canada
For Continental Europe
Ground
To POWER CORD
CONNECTOR on your
projector.
To the AC Outlet.
(120 V AC)
To the AC Outlet.
(200 - 240 V AC)
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