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. ◆ Large Screen in Limited Space The AC power cord can be unplugged immediately after turning off the projector without waiting for Short focus lens allows you to project large images...
CONTACT WITH OIL OR CHEMICALS, IT MAY to EU countries and not applied to the countries BECOME DETERIORATED. in the other area of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality CAUTION materials and components which can Not for use in a computer room as defined in the be recycled and reused.
Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for local power company.
Safety Instructions Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it reduce the lamp life and cause fire hazard. from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
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(s) : PLC-XE45 Sanyo Trade Name...
Part Names and Functions Front q Antitheft alarm setting buttons w Focus Lever e Projection Lens r Lens Cover (See p. 54 for attaching) CAUTION Do not turn on the projector with putting the lens cover on. The light beam may damage lens cover and result in fire hazard.
Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal ✽ (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPUTER IN 1 SERVICE PORT MONITOR OUT RESET / COMPONENT IN COMPUTER / VIDEO IN COMPONENT (MONO) S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN q USB (Series B) t S-VIDEO IN In order to operate the computer with the remote Connect the S-VIDEO output from video control during a presentation, connect the USB...
Part Names and Functions Top Panel POWER indicator It turns red when the projector is in the stand- by mode. It remains green while the projector is under operation. (pp. 19, 20, 63) WARNING indicator Emit a red light when the projector detects abnormal condition.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control q POWER ON-OFF button Turn the projector on or off (pp.18, 19). w VIDEO button Select VIDEO input source (pp.23, 34). e COMPUTER button Select COMPUTER input source (pp.23, 25, 35). r MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu (p.20). (VOLUME + / –) buttons t Point ed 7 8...
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Open the battery Install new batteries into Replace the 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.
Installation Positioning the Projector For the projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. ✔Note: •This projector is not equipped with an optical zoom. To adjust the screen size, change the throw distance. •The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality.
Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection • VGA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin)* • USB Cable • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) (*One cable is supplied; other cables are not supplied with the projector.) Monitor Output Audio Output USB port Monitor Output External Audio Equipment...
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) • S-VIDEO Cable • Audio Cable (Mini Plug: stereo) (Cables are not supplied with the projector.) S-Video Output Composite Video and Audio Output (R) (L) (Video) External Audio Equipment...
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.
Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator turns red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the remote control.
Basic Operation Turning Off the Projector Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the remote control, and “Power off?” appears on the screen. Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep running.
Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Remote Control MENU button Menu. For each adjustment and setting procedure, refer to POINT buttons the respective sections in this manual. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the On-Screen Menu.
Basic Operation Menu Bar For detailed functions, see Menu Tree on pages 61-62. For computer source Guide Window Image Adjust Menu Shows the selected Menu of the On-Screen Menu. Used to adjust the computer image from Contrast, Brightness, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Input Menu Sharpness, and Gamma (pp.31–32) Used to select the input source, Computer or Video (p.25).
Basic Operation Focus Adjustment Adjust the lens focus with the focus lever. Focus Lever Keystone Correction If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with the Keystone function. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. The •The arrows are white when there is no correction. keystone dialog box appears.
Basic Operation Sound Adjustment Direct Operation Remote Control VOLUME- button Volume VOLUME+ button Press the VOLUME+/– buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. Mute MUTE button Press the MUTE button on the remote control to turn off the sound.
Basic Operation Remote Control AUTO PC button Press the AUTO PC button to operate the Auto PC function. KEYSTONE button VOLUME +/- (See page 22.) See page 27 for more details. buttons POINT ed (See page 23.) buttons D.ZOOM buttons AUTO PC button Press the D.ZOOM buttons to zoom in and zoom out the...
Computer Input Input Source Selection Direct Operation Remote Control Select either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the COMPUTER button COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using COMPUTER button, select the correct input COMPUTER button source through Menu operation as described below. Computer 1 Computer 2* *See Notes at the bottom of this page.
Computer Input Computer System Selection The projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA, or UXGA with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If computer is selected as a signal source, the projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project proper images without any additional setting.
Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical positions to conform to your computer. Direct Operation Remote Control The Auto PC adjustment function can be operated directly with the AUTO PC button on the remote control.
Computer Input Manual PC Adjustment Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has five independent memory areas (Mode 1–5) to store those parameters manually adjusted, which allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer.
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Computer Input Display area H Use the Point buttons to adjust the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Display area V Use the Point buttons to adjust the vertical area displayed by this projector. Reset To reset the adjusted data, select “Reset” and press the Move the red frame pointer SELECT button.
Computer Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation Remote Control IMAGE button Select an image level from among Dynamic, Standard, Real, Dynamic Blackboard (Green), Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 with the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Dynamic IMAGE...
Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Image Adjust Menu Menu. Use the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Use the Point buttons to move the red frame Image Adjust Menu icon pointer to the desired item, and then press the Move the red frame pointer...
Computer Input Store To store the adjusted data, select “Store” and press the Move the red frame SELECT button. The Image Level Menu appears. Use the pointer to the desired image level (from Image Point buttons to choose one of the four image level and 1 to 4) and then press press the SELECT button.
Computer Input Custom Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press the SELECT button at Custom and the “Custom” is displayed on the screen for a few seconds and then the Aspect dialog box appears. Scale H/V……… Adjust the Horizontal/Vertical screen scale. H&V ……………...
Video Input Input Source Selection (Video, S-Video) Remote Control Direct Operation Select Video by pressing the VIDEO button on the remote VIDEO button control. Before using VIDEO button, select the correct input source through menu operation as described below. Menu Operation Use the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.
Video Input Input Source Selection (Component, RGB Scart 21-pin) Direct Operation Remote Control Select Computer 1 by pressing the COMPUTER button on COMPUTER button the remote control. Before using COMPUTER button, select the correct input COMPUTER button source through Menu operation as described below. Computer 1 Computer 2* *See Note at the bottom of this page.
Video Input Video System Selection Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. Use the Point buttons to move the red arrow pointer to the desired system and then press the SELECT button.
Video Input Image Level Selection IMAGE button Remote Control Direct Operation Dynamic Select an image level from among Dynamic, Standard, Cinema, Blackboard (Green), Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 with the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Dynamic Cinema...
Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Image Adjust Menu Menu. Use the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Use the Point buttons to move the red frame Image Adjust Menu icon pointer to the desired item and then press the SELECT button.
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Video Input Sharpness Press the Point button to decrease the sharpness of the image; press the Point button to increase the sharpness of the image (from 0 to 15). Gamma Use the Point buttons to adjust the gamma value to get better balance of contrast (from 0 to 15).
Video Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Screen Menu Menu. Use the Point buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.
Setting Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up Setting Menu (Language) the other various functions described as follows: Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point buttons to move the red Setting Menu Set the red framed frame pointer to the Setting Menu icon.
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Setting Logo select Logo (Logo and Logo PIN code lock settings) This function allows you to customize the screen logo with Logo select, Capture, and Logo PIN code lock functions. ✔Note: • When “On” is selected in Logo PIN code lock function, Logo select and Capture functions cannot be selected.
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Setting Logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code lock This function prevents an unauthorized person from changing the screen logo. Off…… the screen logo can be changed freely from the Logo select menu (p.42). On…… the screen logo cannot be changed without the Logo PIN code.
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Setting Ceiling Ceiling When this function is set to “On, ” the picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector. Rear Rear When this function is set to “On, ” the picture is left/right reversed.
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Setting Input search This function detects the input signal automatically. When finding a signal, the search will stop. Use the Point buttons to select one of the following. Off …… Input search does not work. On1 …… Input search works under the situation below. •When the COMPUTER button or VIDEO button on the remote control is pressed.
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Setting On start On start When this function is set to “On, ” the projector is automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to an outlet. ✔Note: •Be sure to turn the projector off properly (see “Turning Off the Projector”...
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Setting Security (Alarm and PIN code lock settings) This function allows you to use PIN code lock and Alarm function to set the security for the projector operation. PIN code lock PIN code lock This function prevents the projector from being operated by unauthorized persons and provides the following setting options for security.
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Setting Change the PIN code Change the PIN code The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number. Select "PIN code change" with the Point button, and press the SELECT button to display the New PIN code Select PIN code change and input dialog box.
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Setting This function provides the following options in the cooling fans’ operation after turning off the projector (p.19). L1 …… Normal operation L2 …… Slower and lower-sound than the normal operation (L1), but it takes longer to cool down the projector. Lamp counter This function is used to reset the lamp replacement counter.
Antitheft Alarm Function How to Use the Antitheft Alarm Function The Antitheft alarm function is to prevent the projector from being stolen. With this function on, the alarm rings when an unauthorized person tries to move the projector. ✔ Note: •...
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Antitheft Alarm Function Settings Change the PIN code Side Control Press the F button and enter the four-digit PIN code within about 10 seconds. The ALARM indicator blinks red for a few seconds and high-pitched confirmation sound is made. ALARM indicator While the indicator is blinking, enter new PIN code then you will hear the high-pitched confirmation sound...
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How to install the battery To use the Antitheft alarm function, you need to install a Screw battery. (Use a SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. CR2 3V lithium battery.) Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet before installing the battery. Remove the screw and open the battery cover on the bottom of the projector.
Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING WARNING indicator is blinking red.
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filters Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, they will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in a buildup of internal heat and adversely affect the life of the projector.
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Projection Lens CAUTION This projector is equipped with a plastic lens. Do not rub the lens with a hard fiber cloth or hit it with a something hard to prevent the lens from scratching. Do not use a chemical cleaner (liquid and solid) to avoid deteriorating the lens. Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning.
See “Lamp Replacement Counter” on the next page. ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. Model No. of your projector : PLC-XE45 ● Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-LMP106 ●...
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement Counter Be sure to reset the Lamp replacement counter after the lamp is replaced. When the Lamp replacement counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Turn the projector on and press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 14–16. – Make sure all equipment is connected to the AC outlet and the power is turned on. –...
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Appendix – Check if "Contrast" or "Brightness" are adjusted properly (see pages 31, 38). – Check if "Image level" is selected properly (see pages 30, 37). Picture is not bright enough. – Check the LAMP REPLACE indicator. If it lights, the end of lamp life is approaching.
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Appendix – Make sure your computer is connected to the projector with USB Page Up/Down function does not cable. work. – Check cable connection between the projector and your computer. – Check the status of the projector with referring to "indicators and Indicator blinks or lights.
Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input/Video Input Input Computer 1 Go to System Component Go to System RGB( Scart ) Quit Computer 2 Go to System Video Auto Go to System Video Go to System S-Video Go to System not applicable ✽N/A - - - Quit...
Appendix Video Input Setting System Setting Auto Language English 1080i German 1035i French 720p Italian 575p Spanish 480p Portuguese 575i Dutch 480i Swedish Finnish System Auto Polish Hungarian SECAM Romanian NTSC Russian NTSC 4.43 Chinese PAL-M Korean PAL-N Japanese Quit Image Select Dynamic Keystone...
Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition LAMP POWER WARNING REPLACE red/green yellow The projector is off. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being cooled down.
Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V-, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN H-Freq.
Appendix Technical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 10.50” x 4.86” x 9.58” (320 mm x 148 mm x 292 mm) (Not including adjustable feet) Net Weight 7 .1 lbs (3.2 kg) Feet Adjustment 0˚...
Appendix Accessories Owner’s Manual(CD-ROM) Quick Reference Guide AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries Battery for Antitheft alarm function VGA Cable Lens Cover with String PIN Code Label Alarm Label ● The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are effective, a tiny fraction of the pixels (0.01% or less) may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels.
Appendix PIN Code Number Memo Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely. If you forgot or lost the number and unable to operate the projector, contact the service station. PIN Code Lock No. Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Logo PIN Code Lock No.