Sanyo HF15000L - Manuals

5 All the safet y 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 ...

6 Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Air Circulation Safety Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT! Filter Maintenance!! Top Panel Fig.1 Fig. EXHAUST ...

7 Safety Instructions Do not radiate strong light such as laser light on the projection lens directly, as this may degrade the functionality of the projector. Failure to do so will void any applicable warranties. Cautious use of equipment with laser technology Use the projector properly in specified...

8 Moving the Projector CAUTION IN CARRyING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROjECTOR – Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. – When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case. – Do not transport the projector by courier or any other transport service in an un...

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 ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus ASA . If the fuse...

Bottom 10 e t w y v r Front q i Back Part Names and Functions v Kensington* Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. * Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation. CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vents. Do not put heat-s...

1 r FOCUS button Adjusts the focus. (p.28) e ZOOM button Zooms in and out the images. (p.28) q ON/STAND-By button Turns the projector on or off. (pp.24,25) !0 INPUT button Selects an input source Input 1, Input 2, Input 3 or Input 4. (pp.33-35) u AUTO PC ADj. button Automatically adjusts the compute...

1 Indicators qwe r t y e WARNING TEMP. indicator This indicator flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. (pp.79, 86-88) q POWER indicator This indicator lights green when the projector is ready to be turned on in standby mode. And it flashes green in Power Management mode. (pp.63...

Remote Control Part Names and Functions !6 LIGHT button Lights the buttons on the remote control for about 10 seconds. t MENU button Opens or closes the On-Screen MENU. (pp.26, 27) y POINT ed 7 8 buttons – Select an item or adjust the value in the ON-SCREEN MENU. (p.26) –Pan the image in DIGITAL ZOO...

Remote Control Battery Installation 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment lid. Install new batteries into the compartment. Replace the compartment lid. Two AAA size batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment. To ensure safe operation,...

16 When controlling several projectors from each remote control at the same time, you can assign a remote control code (Code 1 - Code 8) to individual projectors and remote controls to prevent remote control interference. Assign the same code the you specified for the projector to the remote control...

17 Installation Lens Installation Before setting up the projector, install Projection Lens on the projector. Before installation, check where the projector is used and prepare a suitable lens. For the specifications of Projection Lens, contact sales dealer where you purchased the projector. - Lens i...

18 Installation Projection lens can be moved from side to side and up and down with the motor-driven lens shift function. This function makes the positioning of images easy on the screen. The amount of lens shift range varies depending on the lens. The shift ranges shown below apply to the LNS-S03 l...

19 Installation Terminals of Projector The projector has two replaceable Interface board slots. The projector's functions can be extended by installing the optional interface boards into the terminal slots. 2 vacant slots (Input 3 and 4) are provided in your purchasing the projector. For the Optiona...

0 Connecting to Computer VGA Cable Monitor Output Desktop type Laptop type Terminals of the projector Monitor Output DVI-D Cable BNC Cable Monitor Output Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. Cables used for connection • DVI-...

1 Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Video Source (example) Professional Digital VCR Video Disc Player RGB SCART21-pin Output VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr Component video output equipment. (such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.) Composite Video Output BNC Cable DVI-D Cable SCART-VGACable...

Installation Attaching the Cable Tie Cable tie You can dress and secure all cables to a cable tie (supplied). The cable tie is reusable and can be loosened and tightened as many times as needed. Cable tie To loosen the cable tie 1. Pull the tab in the arrow direction. Tab 1 2. Loosen the cable tie i...

NOTE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet the requirements of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used. If the supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer. Projector side AC O...

4 Basic Operation 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/STAND-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. The p...

7 Basic Operation For detailed functions of each menu, see “Menu Tree” on pages 83-85. Main Menu Sub-Menu e Image select For computer source, used to select an image level among Dynamic, Standard, Real, and Image 1-10 (p.40) . For Video source, used to select an image level among Dynamic, Standard, ...

8 Basic Operation Lens Shift Adjustment ✔ Note: • The arrow disappears at the maximum lens shift in each direction. • The arrows turn red when the lens shift comes to the center position of the screen. Zoom Adjustment Focus Adjustment Side Control Shutter Function Shutter function allows you to comp...

9 Basic Operation 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. ZOOM butto...

1 Basic Operation FILTER button Press and hold the FILTER button for more than five seconds to schedule a filter cleaning task. Remote Control ✔ Note See the previous page for the description of other buttons. Press the P-TIMER button on the remote control to operate the Count up/Count down function...

Remote Control POINT buttons KEYSTONE button Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control to switch the Standard (for Vertical/Horizontal) /Corner correction adjustment. The Standard or Corner correction adjustment dialog box appears. Use the Point ed 7 8 buttons to correct the Standard or Corner...

The input source changes each time you press the INPUT button on the side control as follows: Input 1 → Input 2 → ... 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. Press...

4 WHEN SELECTING INPUT (5 BNC INPUT jACKS ) 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 Type (Gree...

5 Input Selection 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 connecting to video equipment, select the type of Video source in the Source Select Menu. Video y, Pb/Cb, P...

6 Computer Input PC System Menu PC System Menu 1 PC system can also be selected manually. Selected system is displayed. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Use the Point ed buttons to select Input and then press the Point 8 or the SELECT button. Use the Point ed buttons to select Sy...

7 Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Position H and Position V to conform to your computer. To store the adjusted parameters. The adjusted parameters from the Auto PC Adjustment can be stored in the projector. Once the parameters are...

8 Computer Input 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 par...

9 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 . No parameters stored This mode has stored param...

40 1 Normal picture level preset on the projector. Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. User preset picture adjustment in the Image adjust Menu. (pp.41-43) Image select Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ed buttons to select Image select and then press t...

41 Image Adjust Menu Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ed buttons to select Image adjust and then press the Point 8 or the SELECT button. 1 Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box. Use ...

4 Clear the check mark if you do not want to apply the adjusted color data; select the check mark and then press the SELECT button. The check mark disappears. LIST MODE Return to the COLOR SELECTION mode so that you can readjust the setting for the color in that line. (This option is not available i...

4 To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box appears and then select Yes. All adjustments will return to their previous figures. To store the adjusted data, select Store and press the Point 8 or the SELECT button. Use the Point ed buttons to select one f...

44 Select the desired screen size that conforms to the input signal source. Screen menu Provides the image within a screen size keeping its original aspect ratio. ✔ Note • The projector cannot display any resolution higher than 2048 x 1080. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 2048 x ...

45 Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press the Point 8 button or the SELECT button at Custom adj. and Custom adj. is displayed on the screen, you can use the Point ed buttons to choose the item you want to adjust. Scale H/V ........... Adjusts the Horizontal/Vertical ...

47 If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific broadcast signal format from among PAL , SECAM , NTSC , NTSC 4.4 , PAL-M , and PAL-N . The projector automatically detects an incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. When the Video System is 105...

48 Video Input Normal picture level preset on the projector. Picture level adjusted with fine tone. User preset picture adjustment in the Image adjust Menu. (p.51) Image select menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ed buttons to select Image select and then press ...

50 ✔ Note • When White balance Red, Green or Blue is adjusted, the Color temp. level will change to Adj.. • Tint cannot be selected when the video system is PAL, SECAM , PAL-M or PAL-N (p.47). Press the Point 7 button to lighten red/green/blue tone of the black level of an image; press the Point 8 b...

51 Video Input An interlaced video signal can be displayed in progressive mode. Press the Point 7 8 buttons to change the progressive scan mode. Off ......... Progressive scan mode is Off. On .......... Progressive scan mode is On. Film ........ For watching a film. With this function, the projector...

5 Video Input ✔ 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 AV ...

54 Settings Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point ed buttons to select Setting and press the Point 8 or the SELECT button to access the submenu items. 1 Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired item and then press the Point 8 or the SELECT button to access the se...

56 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. Mode 2 ............ A lamp can be turned on even after exceeding the recommended total ...

57 Settings P in P : Provide the images of Main picture and Sub picture at the ratio of Screen aspect in the Screen Menu. P by P : Provide the images of Main picture and Sub picture at the ratio of 4:3. Mode Main picture / Sub picture Input ..... Select an input from Input 1-4. Source .. Select an i...

58 Settings This function allows multiple projector images to be seamlessly overlapped. When displaying multiple screens, eliminates the difference in color between the images that are projected from the projectors. Use the Point ed buttons to select Edge blending and then press the SELECT button to...

59 Settings Advanced color matching: Press the POINT ed buttons to switch between “On” and “Off”. Selecting On displays the values which link to the Color Match values. Measured Information: When selecting “Measured Information”, the window shown right appears. Current image level is shown. To go ba...

6 Settings This function allows you to schedule a filter cleaning task. Select Filter control from the Setting menu and Yes in the confirmation box, or press the FILTER button on the remote control for approximately 5 seconds. ✔ Note • The filter cleaning icon and “Cleaning is scheduled” message dis...

6 Settings No signal 4 : 50 Timer left before Lamp is off. For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the projector is not operated for a certain period. Select one of the following options: Ready ...............

64 Settings Key lock PIN code lock This function locks the side control and remote control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized persons. . . . . . Unlocked. . . . . . Lock s the operation of the side control. To unlock, use the remote control . . . . . Lock s the operation of the remote cont...

65 When the projector is locked with a PIN code, the PIN code lock symbol appears in the Guide. To change the PIN code lock setting To enter a PIN code When using side control Use the Point ed buttons on the side control to select a number. Press the Point 8 button to fix the number and move the red...

66 Use the Point ed buttons to adjust the Projector ID. Projector ID ... 1 - 999. (Factory default setting : Projector ID 1) This feature allows users to set serial communication configuration (Projector ID) when several projectors are connected via the RS-232C terminal (serial port) of the projecto...

67 When you want to make a digital processing of a projected image faster, set this function. Use the Point ed buttons, select an item of Off/Low/Mid/ High. Digital processing speed becomes fast by order of Low → Mid → High. High is the fastest. Fig.1 ✔ Note: • The following functions are not availa...

68 ✔ Note: • Normally, the filter cleaning unit automatically starts cleaning the mesh filter either while cooling down the projector after the power was turned off or after restarting the projector. • When the icon as shown in Fig.3 appeared for the first time, replace the filters as soon as possib...

69 Settings This function allows you to change the presentation of the P- timer and execute it. Select one of the following options: Count up ............ The P-timer display 000:00 appears on the screen and the count starts (000:00– 180:00) Count down ....... The time set in the Timer setting appea...

70 How to Overlap the Projection Images on a Screen You can obtain a seamless image by using the Edge Blending function which blends the images projected from multiple projectors and digitally dims the edges of the images and the Color Matching function which eliminates color unevenness. Follow the ...

71 ✔ Note: • The overlapping area might become uneven depending on the images. In such a case, it is recommended to decrease the contrast of the images in the Image Adjust Menu. If the colors of the left and right images do not match, then follow the next step. Select Color matching in the setting m...

7 Maintenance and Care AMC unit Maintaining the AMC unit AMC unit Filter cleaning unit cover Dust collects here. RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when operating the projector. Usage in these environments may cause a poor image quality. When using the projector under dust...

7 Maintenance and Care CAUTION • After cleaning or replacing the filter, i nsert the AMC unit completely. If not, the projector cannot be turned on. • Do not put anything into the air vents. Doing so may result in malfunction of the projector. • Do not wash the filters in water or any other liquid. ...

74 Maintenance and Care Filter counter Be sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the filters. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ed buttons to select Setting and then press the Point 8 or the SELECT button. Use the Point ed buttons to select Filter counter a...

75 Maintenance and Care Lamp Management This Projector is equipped with 4 Projection Lamps to ensure brighter image and those lamps are controlled by the Lamp Management Function. The Lamp Management Function detects the status of lamps and shows the status on screen or on the LAMP REPLACE indicator...

76 Maintenance and Care Check the LAMP 1/2/3/4 REPLACE indicators on top of the projector. When any of the indicators blinks rapidly, wait at least 20 minutes until it blinks slowly. After that, go to the next step. When any of the indicators blinks slowly, go to the next step. Loosen the two screws...

77 This projector uses high-pressure lamps which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard. l Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no guarantee of the same lifetime for ea...

78 Maintenance and Care Turn off the projector, press the Main On/Off Switch to Off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet 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...

79 Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care The WARNING indicators show the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING TEMP. indicator and the LAMP indicator to take proper maintenance. Warning Indicators The projector is shut down and the WARNING TEMP. indic...

80 Troubleshooting 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 20–21. 2. Check the cable connection. Make sure that all computers, video equipment, ...

81 appears on the screen – The end of lamp life is approaching. Replace the lamp with a new one after it has cooled down. (See page 76) 　　　　 or appears on the screen – The remaining time exceeded the specified time or reached 0%. In the latter case, replace the filter with a new one promptly. (See p...

8 WARNING: 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. W...

8 Menu Tree Input RGB (PC analog)RGB (Scart)RGB (PC digital)RGB (AV HDCP) Input 3 RGB VideoS-video Input 2 ✔ Note: •The Menu display varies depending on the input signal. Appendix Input 4 (For Optional Interface Boards) (For Optional Interface Boards) HDMI Computer Input/HDMI Input/Video Input Input...

84 HDMI Input/Video Input 0–630–63 0-15 Image adjust ContrastBrightness Red Green Blue Sharpness Noise reduction Progressive Gamma 0–630–630–63 0–31 Off/On/Film Off/ On Color management Auto picture control Off/L1/L2 Color temp. Color temp. Offset Red/Green/Blue COLORGAMMA COLOR M.MENU Mid Low COLOR...

86 Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for the projector condition. The projector is operating normally. • • • on • • • off • • • blinking at the normal rate (approx. 1 second ON, 1 second OFF) • • • dim • • • blinking slowly (approx. 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF) • • • b...

87 Appendix The projector is detecting abnormal condition. Indicators Projector Condition POWER green LAMP red WARNING TEMP. red WARNING FILTER orange SHUTTER blue LAMP REP. orange The temperature inside the projector is elevated close to the abnormally high level. The temperature inside the project...

89 Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V- and H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 230 MHz of Dot Clock. ✽ ✔ Note: • Alphabet letter "i" placed beside some of the resolutions represents interlace signal. ...

91 When using the optional board (DVI) “ POA-AMDADI” , refer to the chart on the previous page. When using other optional boards, refer to the charts below. Supported Signal Format for Optional Board ON-SCREEN DISPLAy RESOLUTION H-Freq.(kHz) V-Freq.(Hz) D-480i 720x480 15.734 60.000 D-575i 720x576 15...

9 Appendix Technical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 25.59” x 13.74” x 32.09” (650.0 mm x 349.0 mm x 815 mm) Net Weight 102.5 lbs (46.5 kg) Feet Adjustment ±3.0˚ Panel Resolution LCD Panel System 1.64” TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels...

9 Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally available. When ordering those parts, specify the item name and Model No. to the sales dealer. l The specifications are subject to change without notice. l LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the ...

94 Configurations of Terminals ANALOG TERMINAL(Mini D-sub 15 pin) 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR (D-sub 9 pin) DIGITAL (DVI-D) TERMINAL (DVI 4 PIN) 19 17 2 1018 3 1119 4 1220 5 1321 6 1422 7 1523 8 1624 USB PORT(Series B) 2 3 4 1 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 18 16 14 12 10 8 ...

95 Appendix 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* * S h o u l d t h e fo u r- d i g ...

96 Dimensions Appendix Unit: mm (inch) 620(24.41) 815(32.09) 420(16.54) 420(16.54) 4–M8 4–M10 312(12.28) 148(5.83) 95(3.74) 37(1.46) 183(7.21) 137(5.39) 550(21.65) 349(13.74) 349(13.74) 144(5.67) 143(5.63) 82(3.23) 25(0.98) 35(1.38) 3º 301(11.85) 48(1.89) 25(0.98) 650(25.59) 188.5(7.42) 198.5(7.82) ...

97 On-Board Optional Interface Board Input1 Input2 Dsub -DVI Component -S-video SDI Dual Link SDI Analog PC Scart Digit al Analog PC Component Video/ S-Video Analog PC Scart Digit al Analog PC Component Video/ S-video Digit al Digit al On-Board Input1 Analog PC o o o o o o o o o o o o Scart o o o o ...

98 Appendix Serial Control Interface 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 SERIAL PORT IN on the projector and serial port on the PC (See p.11). 1 2 3 Baud rate : 9600 / 19200 bps...

99 Appendix Status Read Commands 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.) The projector decodes the command and returns the 'Character string' with the format below; Format Command Function Retu...