Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PLC-WM5500 Sanyo
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Owner ’ s Manual Projection lens is optional. Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-WM5500 PLC-WM5500L Network Supported Refer to the Owner's Manual below for details about network function.
2 This Multimedia Projector is designed with most advanced technology for portability , durability , and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 1.07 billion colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology .
3 T able of Contents Features and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 T o T h e O w n e r .
4 Safety Precaution W ARNING: ● THIS APP ARA TUS MUST BE EARTHED. ● T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. – This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens, otherwise eye damage could result.
5 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.
6 Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. When using or installing the projector , the following precautions should be taken.
7 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 in upward, downward, or inclined position in perpendicular direction to the horizontal plane.
8 Use the handle grip when moving the projector . Retract the adjustable feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet when carrying. When this projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into a suitable case to protect the projector .
9 AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom: This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an AST A approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus AS A .
10 Part Names and Functions CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. ① Lens Release Button ② Indicators ③ Lamp Cover ④ Speaker ⑤ .
1 1 ⑦ R/C jACK When using the wired remote control, connect the wired remote control to this jack with a remote control cable (not supplied) (p.15). ⑮ USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Use this connector when controlling a computer with the remote control of the projector .
12 ① ON/ST AND-By button T urn the projector on or of f (pp.23-24). ② MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu (p.25). ⑤ Point ▲▼◄► ( VOLUME – / + ) buttons – Select an item or adjust the value in the On- Screen Menu (p.25). – Pan the image in Digital zoom + mode (p.
13 ① ST AND-By button T urn the projector of f (p.24). ④ ON button T urn the projector on (p.23). ⑥ INPUT button Select a signal (pp.33-35). ⑧ SCREEN button Select the screen size (p.29). ⑭ ⑭ L-CLICK button Act as the left mouse button for wireless mouse operation (p.
14 ⑯ ⑮ ⑲ ⑰ ⑱ ⑱ ZOOM ▲▼ buttons Zoom in and out the images (p.29). ⑮ D.ZOOM button Select the Digital zoom +/- mode and resize the image (p.43). ⑲ PIP button Operate the Picture in Picture function. (pp.30,55-56) ㉒ FIL TER button Scroll the filter (p.
15 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment lid. Install new batteries into the compartment. Replace the compartment lid. Press the lid downward and slide it. T wo AAA size batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment.
16 The eight different remote control codes (Code 1–Code 8) are assigned to this projector . Switching the remote control codes prevents interference from other remote controls when several projectors or video equipment next to each other are operated at the same time.
17 Installation For projector positioning, see the figures below . The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. (for PLC-WM5500) Note: • 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.
18 When replacing the lens or using an optional lens, install the lens by following the instructions below . Ask the sales dealer for detailed information of the optional lens specifications. Shift the lens to the center position by using the Lens shift function (p.
19 Monitor Output BNC cable DVI Output G B R H/V V HDMI-DVI cable VGA cable VGA cable USB cable USB port Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. Cables used for connection ( = Cables not supplied with this projector .
20 RGB Scart 21-pin Output S-video cable S-video Output Composite Video Y - Pb/Cb - Pr/Cr BNC cable Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. Cables used for connection ( = Cables not supplied with this projector .
21 Audio Output AUDIO IN 1/2 Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. Cables used for connection ( = Cables not supplied with this projector .
22 This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100–240 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 . T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
23 Connect the projector ’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. The LAMP indicator lights red and the POWER indicator lights green. Press the ON/ST AND-BY button on the side control or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP indicator dims and the cooling fans start to operate.
24 Basic Operation What is PIN code? PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security code that allows the person who knows it to operate the projector . Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector . A PIN code consists of a four-digit number .
25 Side Control MENU button On-Screen Menu Remote Control POINT buttons SELECT button MENU button Basic Operation The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. The menu has a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into submenus, which are further divided into other submenus.
26 Basic Operation For detailed functions of each menu, see “Menu T ree” on pages 76-78. Main Menu Sub-Menu Image select For computer source, used to select an image level among Dynamic , Standard , Real , and Image 1-10 (p.
27 The following lens operation can be made with the Lens button on the side control. Press the LENS button to enter each lens operation mode. The selected adjustment display appears on the screen. Display Lens shift on the screen. Use the Point ▲▼◄► buttons to position the screen to the desired point without having picture distortion.
28 VOLUME + button VOLUME – button MUTE (Point ▼) button Side Control Basic Operation 1 2 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Sound . Press the Point ► or the SELECT button to access the submenu items.
29 Using the remote control for some frequently used operations is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the On-Screen Menu. Press the ZOOM buttons on the remote control to zoom in and out the image.
30 Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze the picture on the screen and Audio mute. T o cancel the FREEZE function, press the FREEZE button again or press any other button.
31 Remote Control POINT ▲▼◄► buttons KEySTONE button Basic Operation If a projected picture still has keystone distortion after pressing the AUTO PC button on the remote control, correct the i.
32 Note: Y ou can choose the pattern of Pointer ( Dot/Arrow / Finger ) in the Setting Menu (p.60) Y ou can move the Pointer of the projector with the remote control to emphasize a part of the projected image. Press the POINTER button to activate the Pointer function.
33 The input source changes each time you press the INPUT button on the side control or the remote control as follows: Input 1→ Input 2→ Input 3 → ... Before using the INPUT button on the side control or the remote control, you must select a correct input source by On- Screen Menu and the latest input source will be displayed.
34 INPUT MENU When your computer is connected to the INPUT 1 (ANALOG) terminal, select RGB (PC analog) . RGB(PC analog) Note: Input source changes if the INPUT 1 button on the remote control is pressed. When connecting the computer output [5 BNC T ype (Green, Blue, Red, Horiz.
35 When the video input signal is connected to the Y -Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks, select y ,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr . When the video input signal is connected to the VIDEO jack, select Video . When the video input signal is connected to the S-VIDEO jack, select S-video . When connecting to video equipment, select the type of Video source in the Source Select Menu.
36 Computer Input PC System Menu PC System Menu 1 2 PC system can also be selected manually . The PC System Menu Selected system is displayed. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Input and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button.
37 Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, T otal dots, Position H and Position V to conform to your computer . T o store the adjusted parameters. The adjusted parameters from the Auto PC Adjustment can be stored in the projector .
38 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 special signal formats. The projector has 10 independent memory areas to store those parameters manually adjusted.
39 Computer Input Note: • Display area (H/V) cannot be selected when 480i , 575i , 480p , 575p , 720p , 1035i , 1080i or 1080p is selected in the PC System Menu (p.36). • When input computer signal to the projector , PC adjust function will become available.
40 1 2 Normal picture level preset on the projector . Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. User preset picture adjustment in the Image adjust Menu. (pp.41- 42) Computer Input Image select Menu Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.
41 Computer Input Image adjust Menu Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Image adjust and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button. 1 2 Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box.
42 Select the desired screen size that conforms to the input signal source. SCREEN MENU Provide the image within a screen size keeping its original aspect ratio.
43 Computer Input Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press the Point ►button or the SELECT button at Custom adj. and Custom adj. is displayed on the screen, you can use the Point ▲▼ buttons to choose the item you want to adjust.
44 Computer Input This function is used to adjust keystone distortion of the projected image. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to choose the item you want to adjust. Keystone This function returns all adjusted values to the factory default settings. Press the SELECT button at Reset to display a confirmation box.
45 If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific broadcast signal format from among P AL , SECAM , NTSC , NTSC 4.43 , P AL-M , and P AL-N . The projector automatically detects an incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
46 Normal picture level preset on the projector . Picture level adjusted with fine tone. User preset picture adjustment in the Image adjust Menu. (p.48) V ideo Input Image select Menu 1 2 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Image select and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button.
47 1 2 Press the Point ◄ button to decrease the contrast; press the Point ► button to increase the contrast (from 0 to 63). Press the Point ◄ button to decrease the brightness; press the Point ► button to increase the brightness (from 0 to 63).
48 Use the Point ◄► buttons to adjust the gamma value to obtain a better balance of contrast (from 0 to 15). 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 31).
49 Note: • When no signal is detected, Normal is set automatically and the Aspect dialog box disappears. • The adjustable range for Scale H/V and Position H/V are limited depending on the input signal. • Natural wide cannot be selected when 720p , 1035i , 1080i or 1080p is selected on A V System Menu (p.
50 V ideo Input This function returns all adjusted values to the factory default settings. Press the SELECT button at Reset to display a confirmation box. T o reset, press the SELECT button at “Y es.” Ceiling Rear When this function is set to On , the picture will be top/bottom and left/right reversed.
51 Setting Setting Menu Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Setting and press the Point ► or the SELECT button to access the submenu items. 1 2 Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button to access the selected item.
52 This function decides whether to display On-Screen Displays. On ............................... Show all the On-Screen displays. Use this function when you want to project images after the lamp becomes bright enough. The factory default setting is in this option.
53 Setting Capture Capture This function enables you to capture an image being projected to use it for a starting-up display or interval of presentations. Select Capture and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box appears and select y es to capture the projected image.
54 Setting Enter a Logo PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to enter a number . Press the Point ► button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box.
55 Setting Picture in Picture Picture in Picture Show the selected mode ( Off / User 1-5 ) and its status ( Stored / Free / Adj. ). User 1 and User 2 have stored default values. See page 30 for details. User setting P in P : Provide the images of Main picture and Sub picture at the ratio of Screen aspect in the Screen Menu.
56 HDMI setup Set the Frame Lock to Main picture or Sub picture. Frame lock Press the SELECT button at Reset to display a confirmation box. T o reset, press the SELECT button at y es . Reset Setting T o store the adjusted data. Stored data V acant Return to Picture in Picture menu.
57 This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. Lamp life control Lamp control Select the lamp operation when the total lighting time of a lamp exceeds the recommended total hours of use. Mode 1 ............ A lamp can be turned on even after exceeding the recommended total hours of use.
58 Choose the running speed of cooling fans from the following options. Normal ...... Operate in this mode under normal conditions. Max ........... Use this mode when you want to increase the cooling effect when operating the projector in high ambient temperature environment.
59 Note: • Factory default is Ready: 5 Min . • When the shutter is closed while the Power management function is working, the Power management function is released. Setting Select a location of the infrared remote receiver of the remote control.
60 Setting When this function is set to On , the projector will be automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet. Note: Be sure to turn off the projector properly (see “T urning Off the Projector” on page 24).
61 Setting Key lock Key lock PIN code lock This function locks the side control and remote control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized persons. . . . . . . Unlocked. . . . . . . Lock the operation of the side control. T o unlock, use the remote control.
62 Setting Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Off , On 1 or On 2 . Press the SELECT button to close the dialog box. Change the PIN code lock setting Enter a PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to enter a number . Press the Point ► button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box.
63 Shutter function is available to block out light to the screen, so that the screen can be used for the other presenters. Prohibit the shutter operation from the remote control and the projector's side control. Remote control . . Selecting On prohibits the shutter operation from the remote control.
64 When you want to make a digital processing of a projected image faster , set this function. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons, select an item of Off / Low / Mid / High . Digital processing speed becomes fast by order of Low → Mid → High. High is the fastest.
65 This function returns all setting values except for User logo , PIN code lock , Logo PIN code lock and Filter counter to the factory default settings. V arious test pattern are available for use when setting up the projector . Filter replacement icon appears on the screen at a set time.
66 Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector . Should the filter becomes clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup and adversely af fect the life of the projector .
67 T urn off the projector , and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. First, clean up the dust on the projector and around the air vents. 1 2 Press ▼ downwards on the filter cover to release the latch and open the filter cover . 3 Put the new one back into the position and close the filter cover .
68 Be sure to reset the Scroll counter after replacing the filter cartridge. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Setting and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Filter counter and then press the SELECT button.
69 Filter counter Reset? appears. Select y es , then another confirmation box appears. Scroll counter Reset? appears. Select y es , then another confirmation box appears. T urn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord. Let the projector cool for at least 45 minutes.
70 ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer . When ordering, give the following information to the dealer . ● Model No. of your projector : PLC-WM5500, PLC-WM5500L ● Replacement Lamp T ype No. : POA-LMP136 (Service Parts No.
71 Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non-abrasive camera lens cleaner , or use a lens cleaning paper or commercially available air blower to clean the lens. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner .
72 The W ARNING indicators show the state of the function which protects the projector . Check the state of the WARNING indicators and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the W ARNING TEMP . indicator is blinking red.
73 Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. 1. Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 19-21. 2. Check the cable connection. Make sure that all computers, video equipment, and power cords are properly connected.
74 appears on the screen – Filter is out of scroll. Replace the filter cartridge with a new one promptly . (See pages 67-68) The image is out of focus.
75 W ARNING: High voltages are used to operate this projector . Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center . Specify the model number and explain about the problem.
76 Input RGB (PC analog) Y , Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr RGB (Scart) HDMI Network Video RGB Video Y , Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr S-video Input 3 Input H-sync freq. V -sync freq. Information Screen Language Lamp status Power management Remote control Note: The Menu display varies depending on the input signal.
77 Note: The Menu display varies depending on the input signal. System (2) Auto P AL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 P AL-M P AL-N System (3) Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i Image select Cinema Appendix Screen Normal Wide(16:9) Full Zoom Rear Keystone Ceiling Reset Store On/Off On/Off Custom adj.
78 Setting Language Fan control Blue/User/Black Y es/No 12 languages provided. Menu position Lamp control Filter control All/Front&T op/T op&Back/Front&Back/Front/T op/Back Normal/Max Powe.
79 Check the indicators for the projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition POWER green LAMP red W ARNING TEMP . red W ARNING FIL TER orange SHUTTER blue LAMP REPLACE orange The projector is off. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is in stand-by mode.
80 The projector is detecting abnormal condition. Indicators Projector Condition POWER green LAMP red W ARNING TEMP . red W ARNING FIL TER orange SHUTTER blue LAMP REPLACE orange The temperature inside the projector is elevated close to the abnormally high level.
81 The projector is detecting abnormal condition. Indicators Projector Condition POWER green LAMP red W ARNING TEMP . red W ARNING FIL TER orange SHUTTER blue LAMP REPLACE orange If the Filter counter reached a time set in the timer setting, a Filter replacement icon (Fig.
82 ON-SCREEN DISPLA y RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V -Freq.(Hz) VGA 1 640x480 31.470 59.880 VGA 2 720x400 31.470 70.090 VGA 3 640x400 31.470 70.090 VGA 4 640x480 37.860 74.380 VGA 5 640x480 37.860 72.810 VGA 6 640x480 37.500 75.000 VGA 7 640x480 43.269 85.
83 ON-SCREEN DISPLA y RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V -Freq.(Hz) D-VGA 640x480 31.470 59.940 D-480p 720x480 31.470 59.880 D-575p 720x575 31.250 50.000 D-SVGA 800x600 37.879 60.320 D-XGA 1024x768 43.363 60.000 D-WXGA 1 1366x768 48.360 60.000 D-WXGA 2 1360x768 47.
84 Mechanical Information Projector T ype Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) PLC-WM5500L : 19.25” x 6.46” x 14.61” (489.5 mm x 164.0 mm x 371.1 mm) PLC-WM5500 : 19.25” x 6.46” x 17.12” (489.5 mm x 164.0 mm x 434.8 mm) Net Weight PLC-WM5500L : 19.
85 The lens of this projector can be replaced with other optional lens. This feature enables you to use the projector for wide variety of uses. For installation and replacement of the lens, always contact the sales dealer . The projector lens must be installed or replaced by well-trained sales or service engineers.
86 ANALOG/ ANALOG OUT (Mini D-sub 15 pin) 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 CONTROL PORT CONNECT OR (D-sub 9 pin) ----- R X D T X D ----- SG ----- RTS CTS Serial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Vcc - Data + Data Ground 1 2 3 4 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) 2 3 4 1 Appendix ----- 9 Red Input Ground (Horiz.
87 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 center . Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Factory default set No: 4 3 2 1* * Should the four-digit number be changed, the factory set number will be invalid.
88 Appendix Dimensions Appendix Unit: inch (mm) 3.31(84.0) 16.39(416.2) 6.46(164.0) 5.91(150.0) 19.27(489.5) 7.25(184.2) 3.34(84.7) 6.67(169.5) 14.61(371.1) 6.25(158.8) 5.91(150.0) 6.89(175.0) 2.95(75.0) 1.18(30.0) 7.70(195.5) 3.78(96.0) 6.30(160.0) 17.
89 Appendix This projector provides a function to control and monitor the projector's operations by using the RS-232C serial port. Connect a RS-232C serial cross cable to CONTROL PORT on the projector and serial port on the PC.
90 The command is sent from PC to the projector with the format below; 'C' [Command] 'CR' Command: two characters (refer to the command table below .
91 Appendix The command is sent from PC to the projector with the format below; 'CR' [Command] 'CR' Command: one character (refer to the command table below .
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