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Network Supported Multimedia Projector Refer to the Owner's Manual below for details about network function. □ Network Set-up and Operation PLC-ZM5000 MODEL PLC-ZM5000L Projection lens is optional. Owner’s Manual...
Features and Design 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. This projector employs WUXGA LCD panels with 1,920x1,200 pixels, allowing it to project high resolution signals at their native resolution.
To The Owner Before installing and operating the projector, read this Safety Precaution manual thoroughly. The projector provides many convenient features and WARNING: ● THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED . functions. Operating the projector properly enables ● TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR you to manage those features and maintains it in good condition for many years to come.
Safety Instructions This projector should be operated only from the type All the safety and operating instructions should be of power source indicated on the marking label. If you read before the product is operated. are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult Read all of the instructions mentioned here and retain your authorized dealer or local power company.
Safety Instructions Air Circulation Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the IMPORTANT! product and to protect it from overheating, these Filter Maintenance!! openings must not be blocked or covered. The projector uses a lamp which generates significant heat.
Safety Instructions Installing the Projector in Proper Directions Use the projector properly in specified positions. Improper positioning may shorten the lamp life and result in severe accidents or fire hazard. This projector can project the picture in upward, downward, or inclined position in perpendicular direction to the horizontal plane.
LENS button or LENS SHIFT button for more than 5 seconds to make the lens return to the central position, and then attach the protector to protect the lens. (Only for PLC-ZM5000) Protector Use the handle grip when moving the projector.
Model Number : PLC-ZM5000, PLC-ZM5000L Trade Name : Sanyo Responsible party : SANYO NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311, U.S.A. Telephone No. : (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.
① Lens Release Button ② ① ③ Front ② Indicators ③ Lamp Cover ④ Speaker ⑤ Lens Cap (for PLC-ZM5000) ⑥ Projection Lens (for PLC-ZM5000) CAUTION Do not cover the light beam in front of the ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑧...
Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal ⑧ ① ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ② ③ ⑯ ⑪ ⑬ ⑭ ⑨ ⑩ ⑫ ⑮ ① INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER (Back) ⑨ 5 BNC INPUT jACKS The infrared remote receiver is also located in the Connect the component or composite front and top (pp.10, 15).
Part Names and Functions Side Control and Indicators Indicators (on the top panel) Side Control ⑧ ① ⑨ ② ⑦ ⑩ ③ ⑪ ④ ⑫ ⑥ ⑬ ⑤ ① ON/STAND-By button ⑧ POWER indicator Turn the projector on or off (pp.23-24). –...
Part Names and Functions Remote Control ② ① ③ ⑫ ④ ⑪ ⑤ ⑩ ⑥ ⑨ ⑦ ⑧ ① STAND-By button ⑧ R-CLICK button Turn the projector off (p.24). Act as the right mouse button for wireless mouse operation (p.32). ②...
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control ㉙ ㉘ ⑬ ㉗ ⑭ ㉖ ⑮ ㉕ ㉚ ⑯ ㉔ For PIN code ㉓ and remote ㉒ control code. ⑰ ㉑ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ⑬ P-TIMER button ㉒ FOCUS buttons Operate the P-timer function (pp.30, 60). Adjust the focus (p.29).
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Open the battery Install new batteries into Replace the compartment lid. the compartment. compartment lid. Two AAA size batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Code 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 being operated at the same time. Change the remote control code for the projector first before changing that for the remote control.
Installation Positioning the Projector For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. (for PLC-ZM5000) Note: • T he 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. • All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. (Inch Diagonal) 78.6 (24.0 m) 46.1 (14.0 m) 34.6 (10.5 m)
Installation Lens Installation 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. Removing the lens Shift the lens to the central position by using the Lens release button Lens shift function (p.27).
Installation Connecting to a Computer (Digital and Analog RGB) Cables used for connection ( = Cables not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (One cable is supplied.) • HDMI-DVI cable • Serial Cross cable • BNC cable •...
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-video, HDMI) Cables used for connection ( = Cables not supplied with this projector.) • Video cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) • BNC cable (BNC x 1 or BNC x 3) •...
Installation Connecting the AC Power Cord 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. 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 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.
Basic Operation What is PIN code? CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security CODE code that allows the person who knows it to operate the If you forget your PIN code, the projector. Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of projector can no longer be started.
Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Side Control Menu. The menu has a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into submenus, which MENU button are further divided into other submenus. For each adjustment and setting procedure, refer to respective SELECT button sections in this manual.
Basic Operation Main Menu For detailed functions of each menu, see “Menu Tree” on pages 76-78. Main Menu Sub-Menu Input Used to select an input source (Input 1, Input 2, Input 3 or Network) (p.33). Note: Network will not be displayed when optional PJ-Net Organizer is not attached.
Basic Operation Operating with Projector Control Lens Operation Side Control 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.
Basic Operation Sound Adjustment Side Control Direct Operation VOLUME +/– Volume buttons Press the VOLUME+/– buttons on the side control or on the remote control to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds.
Basic Operation Operating with Remote Control 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. SHUTTER button See pages 27, 63 for details. Remote Control IMAGE SEL .
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Basic Operation MOUSE POINTER button Move the pointer on the screen with this button. Remote Control POINTER button Press POINTER button on the remote control to display the Pointer on the screen. (see pages 32, 60) P-TIMER button MOUSE Press the P-TIMER button on the remote control to POINTER button operate the Count up/Count down function.
Basic Operation Keystone Correction If a projected picture still has keystone distortion after pressing the AUTO PC button on the remote control, Remote Control correct the image manually as follows: Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control to switch the Standard (for Vertical/Horizontal) /Corner POINT ▲▼◄►buttons correction adjustment.
Basic Operation Pointer Function You 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. MOUSE POINTER button Use the MOUSE POINTER button to move the Pointer.
Input Selection Direct Operation Side Control/Remote Control Operation Remote Control Side Control INPUT button INPUT button* * Only the Input button function is set Mode 1 in the Setting menu, the INPUT button is used for switching input source. (p.51) The input source changes each time you press the INPUT button on the side control or the remote control as follows: Input 1→...
Input Selection Computer Input Source Selection Menu Operation INPUT MENU 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. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired input and then press the Point ►...
Input Selection Video Input Source Selection Menu Operation 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. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired input and then press the Point ►...
Computer Input Computer System Selection Automatic Multi-Scan System This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC adjustment. If a computer is selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional settings.
Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Position H and Position V to conform to your computer. Direct Operation Remote Control The Auto PC adjustment function can be operated directly by pressing 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 special signal formats. The projector has 10 independent memory areas to store those parameters manually adjusted.
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Computer Input Reset 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. Mode free Mode free To clear the stored data, select Mode free and then press the Point ►...
Computer Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation The Image Selection function can be operated directly by pressing the IMAGE SEL. button on the remote control. the last stored image will be displayed on the screen for about 4 seconds. IMAGE SEL . button Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen...
Computer Input Image Adjustment 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 Image adjust Menu button. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box.
Computer Input Reset Store 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. Store To store the adjusted data, select Store and press the Point ►...
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Computer Input Custom adj . Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press the Point ► button or the SELECT button at Custom adj . Custom adj . and Custom adj . is displayed on the screen, you can use the Point ▲▼...
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Computer Input Keystone This function is used to adjust keystone distortion of the projected image. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to choose the Keystone item you want to adjust. Standard Adjust the Horizontal/Vertical keystone distortion of the projected image. Corner correction Adjust the corner distortion of the projected image.
Video Input Video System Selection 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. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select System and then AV System Menu (Video or S-video) press the Point ►...
Video Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation The Image Selection function can be operated directly by pressing the IMAGE SEL. button on the remote control. the last stored image will be displayed on the screen for about 4 seconds. IMAGE SEL . button Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen...
Video Input Image Adjustment 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. Image adjust Menu Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box.
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Video Input Offset (Red/Green/Blue) Press the Point ◄ button to lighten red/green/blue tone of the black level of an image; press the Point ► button to deepen red/green/blue tone of the black level of an image (from 0 to 63). Sharpness Press the Point ◄...
Video Input Screen Size Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Screen and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item and then press the SELECT button.
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Video Input Keystone This function is used to adjust keystone distortion of the projected image. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to choose the Keystone item you want to adjust. Standard Adjust the Horizontal/Vertical keystone distortion of the projected image. Corner correction Adjust the corner distortion of the projected image.
Setting Setting Setting Menu This projector has a Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described below. 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.
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Setting Display 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. Countdown Off ..
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Setting Capture This function enables you to capture an image being projected to use it for a starting-up display or interval of presentations. Capture Select Capture and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box appears and select yes to capture the projected image.
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Setting Enter a Logo PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control or Number Enter a Logo PIN code buttons on the remote control to enter a number. When using side control Use the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control to select a number.
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Setting Picture in Picture This function is used to project two images simultaneously by placing a separate small sub screen within or next to the Picture in Picture main screen. Status (Stored / Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Picture in Picture and Free/ Adj .
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Setting Frame lock Set the Frame Lock to Main picture or Sub picture. Reset Press the SELECT button at Reset to display a confirmation box. To reset, press the SELECT button at yes. Mode free Delete the data stored in the Mode and return to Free. Use the Point ▲▼...
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Setting Lamp control Lamp control This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. Auto ..Brightness according to the input signal. Lamp life control Normal . . Normal brightness. Eco 1 . . . Lower brightness and decrease of fan speed. Lower brightness reduces the lamp power consumption and extends the lamp life.
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Setting Filter control You can replace the filter with this function. Press the SELECT button at Filter control to display a confirmation box. To replace, press the SELECT button at yes and the Filter control electrically operated filter starts to scroll. ...
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Setting RC sensor Select a location of the infrared remote receiver of the remote control. See “Remote Control Receivers and Operating Range” on page 15 for details. Power management All ..Activate all of the receivers. No signal Front & Top . . Activate both the front and top receivers. Top &...
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Setting Direct on 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 “Turning Off the Projector” on page 24). If the projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, the Direct on function does not work properly. Pointer You can emphasize a part of the projected image with this function.
Setting Security (Key lock and PIN code lock) This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN code lock function to set the security for the projector operation. Key lock Key lock This function locks the side control and remote control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized persons.
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Setting Enter a PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control or Number buttons on the remote control to enter a number. When using side control Use the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control to select a number.
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Setting Shutter Shutter function is available to block out light to the screen, so that the screen can be used for the other presenters. Protection Shutter Prohibit the shutter operation from the remote control and the projector's side control. …………… Permit the shutter operation from both the remote control and the projector's side control.
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Setting Closed caption Closed caption is a printed version of the program sound or other information displayed on the screen. If the input signal contains Closed captions, you can turn on the feature and switch the channels. Press the Point ▲▼ Closed caption buttons to select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4.
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Setting Filter counter This function is used to set a frequency for the filter Filter counter replacement. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Filter counter and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button to access the submenu items. Filter counter……...
Maintenance and Care Filter Instructions 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 affect the life of the projector. This projector has an electrically operated filter which helps you to replace the filter easily.
Replacement filter cartridge can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No . of your projector PLC-ZM5000, PLC-ZM5000L ● Replacement Filter Cartridge Type No . POA-FIL-080 (Service Parts No. 610 346 9034)
Maintenance and Care Resetting the Filter Counter Be sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the filter cartridge. Filter counter 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.
Maintenance and Care Lamp Replacement When the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end of life, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen and LAMP REPLACE indicator lights orange. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. The timing when the LAMP REPLACE indicator should light is depending on the lamp mode.
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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-ZM5000, PLC-ZM5000L ● Replacement Lamp Type No . POA-LMP136 (Service Parts No.610 346 9607)
Maintenance and Care Cleaning the Projection Lens 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.
Maintenance and Care Warning Indicators The WARNING 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 WARNING TEMP . indicator is blinking red .
Appendix 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 19-21. 2. Check the cable connection. Make sure that all computers, video equipment, and power cords are properly connected.
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Appendix – Filter is out of scroll. Replace the filter cartridge with a new one promptly. (See pages 67-68) appears on the screen – Adjust the focus of the projector. – Check Projection Lens to see if it needs cleaning. Note: Moving the projector from a cool temperature location to a warm temperature The image is out of location may result in moisture condensation on Projection Lens. In such...
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Appendix The shutter does not – Check "Protection" or "Release key" of the Shutter function. (See p.63) work . – Power management function runs by initial setting. Check “Setting” section on page 59. – When the filter cartridge replacement icon keeps appearing on the screen at turning on the projector for some time and no action is taken to replace the filter cartridge, the projector will be automatically shut down in 3 The power is turned off...
Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input/HDMI Input/Video Input Input Sound Volume 0-63 Sound Input Input 1 RGB (PC analog) Built-in SP On/Off RGB (Scart) Mute On/Off RGB (PC digital) RGB (AV HDCP) HDMI Information Video Input 2 Input Information Y, Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr System H-sync freq.
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Appendix HDMI Input/Video Input Screen Image adjust Normal Screen Full Image adjust Contrast 0–63 Wide(16:9) Brightness 0–63 Zoom Color 0–63 True Tint 0–63 Custom Iris On/Off H / V Custom adj. Scale Color temp. On/Off XLow H & V Position H / V Common Reset...
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Appendix Computer Input/HDMI Input/Video Input Setting Setting Language 12 languages provided Menu Position Menu size Normal/Double Input button Mode 1/Mode 2/Mode 3 Display On/Countdown Off/Off Background Blue/User/Black Logo Logo select User Default Capture Yes/No Off/On Logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code change Picture in Picture Image Normal/Enhanced...
Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for the projector condition. The projector is operating normally . Indicators WARNING WARNING LAMP Projector Condition POWER LAMP SHUTTER TEMP. FILTER REPLACE green blue orange orange The projector is off. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is in stand-by mode.
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Appendix The projector is detecting abnormal condition . Indicators WARNING WARNING LAMP Projector Condition POWER LAMP SHUTTER TEMP. FILTER REPLACE green blue orange orange The temperature inside the projector is elevated ❖ close to the abnormally high level. The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high.
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Appendix The projector is detecting abnormal condition . Indicators Projector Condition WARNING WARNING LAMP POWER LAMP SHUTTER TEMP. FILTER REPLACE green blue orange orange If the Filter counter reaches a time set in the timer setting, a Filter replacement icon (Fig.2) will appear on the screen and the WARNING FILTER indicator on the top panel will light up.
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 162 MHz of Dot Clock. When the input signal is Analog, refer to the chart below. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION H-Freq .
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Appendix When the input signal is digital from HDMI/DVI-D terminal, refer to the chart below. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION H-Freq . V-Freq .(Hz) ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION H-Freq . V-Freq .(Hz) DISPLAy (kHz) DISPLAy (kHz) D-VGA 640x480 31.470 59.940 D-720p 1280x720 45.000 60.000 D-480p 720x480 31.470 59.880...
Dimensions (W x H x D) PLC-ZM5000L : 19.27'' x 6.46'' x 14.61'' (489.5 mm x 164.0 mm x 371.1 mm) PLC-ZM5000 : 19.27'' x 6.46'' x 17.12'' (489.5 mm x 164.0 mm x 434.8 mm) Net Weight PLC-ZM5000L : 19.8 lbs (9.0 kg) PLC-ZM5000 : 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)
Appendix Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally available. When ordering those parts, specify the item name and Model No. to the sales dealer. Model No. Standard Zoom Lens : LNS-S20 Long Zoom Lens : LNS-T20 Ultra Long Zoom Lens : LNS-T21 Short Zoom Lens : LNS-W20...
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 center. PIN Code Lock No . Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Logo PIN Code Lock No .
Appendix List of Picture in Picture o : Picture in Picture combinations are enabled. x : Picture in Picture combinations are disabled. Note: • When the input signal(s) is/are incompatible, X mark will be displayed on the Main/Sub picture. • Depending on the frequency or signal type of PC/AV input, the display resolution may be lowered or images may not be displayed on the Main/Sub picture.
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Appendix Functional Execution Command Format 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. - The projector decodes the command and returns the 'ACK' with the format below; 'ACK' 'CR' - When the projector can not decode the command, it returns with format below.
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Appendix Status Read Command Format 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; Projector Command Function...