PLUS Vision U7-132 manuale d’uso

U7-132/U7-137 FREEZE MUTE LASER AUTO TIMER RGB VIDEO R -C LICK/ CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER STANDBY Q 12 3 4 VO L ZO OM RGB IN RGB OUT IMPORT ANT * DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DMD (Digital Micromirror De vice) are registered trademarks of T exas Instru- ments Incorporated (U.S .A.). * PC/A T , V GA and XGA are trademarks or registered tradema[...]

E-2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Precautions Please read this manual carefully bef ore using your PLUS Data Projector and k eep the man ual handy for future ref erence. These operating instructions apply to both models U7-132 and U7-137. The two models ha ve the same displa y resolution and projection distance , but their CompactFlash (CF) card, [...]

E-3 Important Safeguards These saf ety instructions are to ensure the long life of the unit and to pre vent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Installation • For best results , use the unit in a darkened room. • Place the unit on a flat, le vel surf ace in a dr y area aw ay from dust and moisture . • Do not plac[...]

E-4 Major Featur es 䡵 High brightness, lightweight projector with wir eless/wired network pr esentation and PC-less presentation functions The efficiency of the use of light is improv ed thanks to the combination of the DLP™ system and a unique optical design. The three primar y colors necessary for e xpressing colors (red, green and blue) are [...]

E-5 T able of Contents Preparation and Backgr ound Knowledge IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................................................................ E-2 Major Features ................................................................................................................. E-4 T able of Contents .........................[...]

E-6 T able of Contents Menu Operations Menu Operation Method ................................................................................................ E-37 Names and Functions of Buttons Used f or Menu Operations ................................... E-37 Menu Screen Names and Functions .........................................................[...]

E-7 Checking the Supplied Accessories Remov e the main unit and the accessor ies from the bo x and check that the follo wing items are included. Wireless remote control unit with laser pointer [1] / Size AAA batteries [2] This controls the projector . (See P age E-11.) P ower cable (1.8 m / 5.9 feet) [1] This power cab le supplies power to the unit[...]

E-8 Chec king the Supplied Accessories “W ARNING” Handling the cab les supplied with this product, will e xpose y ou to lead, a chemical known to the State of Calif or nia to cause bir th defects or other reproductiv e har m. W ash hands after handling. Storage case (f or projector and accessories) [1] This is a case designed f or storing the p[...]

E-9 Names of the Main Unit Parts F ront adjuster button [E-26] (There is also one on the right side.) Focus ring [E-26] Exhaust vents F ront adjusters [E-26] Rear adjuster [E-26] Lamp cover [E- 62] V entilation slots Lens cap Remov e before use . Attach the lens cap after use to protect the lens. Remote control sensor [E-12] Lens Zoom ring [E-25] V[...]

E-10 Names of the Main Unit P arts DVI RGB OUT RGB IN USB PC CONTROL MOUSE DVI AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO CF CARD 100 BASE - TX 10 BASE - T MENU SOURCE STANDBY STATUS AUTO QUICK MENU ST ANDBY indicator [E-22, 58] ST A TUS indicator [E-22, 58] A UTO b utton [E-27] Buttons used in menu and quic k menu operations [E-36, 37] ENTER button [E-23] ST ANDBY butto[...]

E-11 Names of the Remote Contr ol Parts Precautions Handling of the Remote Control * Do not drop the r emote control or handle it inappropriately . * Do not expose the remote contr ol to water or other liquids. Should the remote control become wet, wipe it dry immediately . * T ry to avoid use in hot and/or humid locations. * Remove the battery fr [...]

E-12 Pr eparing the Remote Contr ol Inserting the Batteries When using the remote control f or the first time, install the batteries that were supplied. CAUTION When replacing batteries, pur chase two of the same type of AAA battery . Heed the regulations in ef fect in your region on the disposal of spent batteries. Remote Contr ol Range P oint the[...]

E-13 The Pr ocedur e Up to Pr ojecting to the Scr een P erform setup adjustments in the follo wing order . 1 P osition the projector Deter mine the locations to set up the screen and the projector . See “Placement Guide” on P age E-14. 2 Connect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment to the pr ojector . When making con[...]

E-14 Placement Guide • Use this information as a guide to find out about the screen siz e when the projector is placed at a certain location, or to find out the appro ximate siz e of a screen that will be required. • The pr ojection distance over which f ocussing is adjustable is 1.20 m (3.9 feet) to 13.81 m (45.31 f eet). The projector should [...]

E-15 Connecting Personal Computers and V ideo Equipment Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be pr ojected as a large screen display at conferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore, connecting this unit to a D VD player or other video equip- ment source in combination with an audio/video amplifier[...]

E-16 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Personal Computers with a Mini D-Sub 15-Pin Connector • When connections are made to the RGB connector of this projector , make these connections using the supplied RGB signal cable. Please orient the connector to mate proper ly when bef ore inserting it, then tur n the screw knobs to secur[...]

E-17 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment T o Output the Exter nal Output Signal of a Notebook Computer When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required f or the cable connection and notebook computer star tup procedure as well as the oper ation that follo ws notebook star tup. Please consult the[...]

E-18 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment VIDEO S-VIDEO Connections with Composite Signals V ideo Equipment with VIDEO Connectors • Make the connection to the VIDEO connector of the projector using the supplied Video cab le. • The input setting of the VIDEO connector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; howe ver , if the pr[...]

E-19 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Note In some rare cases, the picture may not be displayed, depending on the connected device. Projecting component signals Please note that when inputting 480i or 576i signals using a separately sold component cable and viewing video images, depending on the connected device and the video sou[...]

E-20 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Connections with Audio Connectors * Mak e the connection to the projector’s A UDIO connector using the supplied audio cable . When the audio jac k of the equipment that is to be connected is of the RCA phono type, mak e connection via the supplied audio con version adapter . * The b uilt-in[...]

E-21 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Connections with the RGB OUT Connector • The image from the computer connected to the D VI or RGB IN connector is output. • The image of the connector selected with the input selection function is output. • If an input other than D VI or RGB is selected with the input selection function[...]

E-22 Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Of f D V I STANDBY STATUS STANDBY STATUS STANDBY STATUS There is an order in whic h the power cable is connected and the po wer is switched on/off . Operating 1 Connect the A C IN connector of the projector and the power outlet using the supplied po wer cable . The ST ANDBY indicator will ligh[...]

E-23 P ower Cable Connections and Switching the P ower On/Off When [Menu Language Select] is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power The first time the power is s witched on after purchase, [Menu Lan- guage Select] will be displa yed. F ollow the procedure described be- low and select the displa y language of the projector. If the image is blurred, t[...]

E-24 P ower Cable Connections and Switching the P ower On/Off Finishing 1 Switch off the power of the connected equipment 2 Switch off the power of the pr ojector Press the ST ANDBY button. W arrning Do not unplug the power cable while the ST ANDBY indicator is blinking amber . Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or damage the projector . Pow[...]

E-25 Adjustment of the Pr ojection Scr een Switch on the power of the connected equipment and make the adjustments with the video signal being input to the projector . Adjustment of the Pr ojection Screen 2 Adjust the projection image to the screen. Check that the screen is set le v el and vertically . (1) If the image is shifted to the left or rig[...]

E-26 Adjustment of the Projection Screen ( 1 ) ( 1 ) RGB IN RGB OUT ( 2 ) 3 T urn the focus ring and adjust the f ocus of the screen Focus ring Making Adjustments with the Adjusters Raising the projection ima ge While viewing the projection image , (1) press and hold the front adjuster buttons located at the left and right and, (2) raise the projec[...]

E-27 General Operation This section describes the use of direct operation with the main unit or remote contr ol buttons. For information about operation using the men u, see "Menu Operation Method" on P age E-27 and the various items on P ages E-44 to E-57. Input Selection MENU SOURCE AUTO QUICK MENU FREEZE MUTE LASER AUTO TIMER VOL ZOOM [...]

E-28 Fr eezing a Moving Picture This function is used to stop and vie w a moving picture. Note that the input image continues to adv ance ev en though the picture there is a still picture condition. A press of the FREEZE button c hanges the screen to a still picture . A further press returns the screen to a moving picture. General Operation MUTE LA[...]

E-29 General Operation Enlargement of the Image and V ideo Movement This function digitally enlarges the personal computer image and video image. (1) Press the ZOOM b utton to enlarge the image . The zoom displa y appears when the ZOOM button is pressed. When the 왖 button is pressed, the image is enlarged appro ximately 2 times, and when the 왔 [...]

E-30 General Operation Using the Pr esentation Timer Note: * The timer display is not displayed when a menu or message is displayed or when the “ Wireless Projector ” setting screen is being projected, but the timer continues functioning. The timer display is also not displayed when no signals are being input. * While the presentation timer is [...]

E-31 General Operation Using the Laser Pointer The remote control unit ’ s laser pointer can be used to point to the section currently being explained, making presenta- tions more effective. Operation The red laser beam is emitted from the tip of the remote control unit while the LASER button is pressed in. P oint the remote con- trol unit’ s t[...]

E-32 General Operation Performing Mouse Operations on the Computer with the Remote Contr ol Unit When a computer and the projector are connected, mouse operations can be performed on the computer using the projector ’ s remote control unit. When projecting images from the computer , the projector can be operated and mouse operations on the comput[...]

E-33 General Operation Controlling the Pr ojector from a Computer Use the control connector if the pr ojector cannot be operated with the remote control unit, for e xample when it is suspended from the ceiling. RS-232C connections Use the order-made cable (D-Sub 9-pin/DIN 9-pin) to connect the computer’ s RS232C connector to the projector’ s ?[...]

E-34 General Operation Pr otecting the Projector with the Security Lock A passw ord can be registered and the security loc k set in order to protect the pr ojector from unauthorized use. Registering the passw ord The pass word is registered using the menus . F or instructions on operating the menus, see “Menu Operation Method” on E-37. (1) Sele[...]

E-35 General Operation If the passw ord input displa y appears when the power is turned on When a pass word has been registered, the “P assw ord” input window appears on the projected image when the power is turned on. The projector continues projecting this image until the correct password is input. At this time, only the ST ANDBY button (p ow[...]

E-36 General Operation Using the Quick Menu This function permits frequently used adjustments to be per formed quickly . Note that the Quic k Menu will not be display ed unless the signal of the con- nected equipment is input. Please select the input that you wish to adjust. Main unit operation (1) Press the QUICK MENU b utton to display the quic k[...]

E-37 Menu Operation Method • This section describes only the men u operation method. Please see this item should you need inf ormation while perf orming menu operations. • For information about a men u function, adjustment, or setting, please see one of the pages containing such descrip- tions. • Adjustments and settings are made by pr ojecti[...]

E-38 Menu Operation Method Menu Screen Names and Functions Menu Name This is the title of the menu. There is a change to the title screen when the menu is selected. The cursor mov es to the selected menu name. Cursor (Deep Blue) This permits setting/adjustment of the item located at the cursor position. Item Name This is the name of the ad- justmen[...]

E-39 Menu Operation Method Performing Menu Operations • Only “ Setup ” , “ Options ” and “ Info. ” can be selected when no signal is being input. • The menu displa y will close if, after pressing a button, the next button operation is not made within 30 seconds. • The adjustment and the setting v alues are stored even when the pow[...]

E-40 3 Press the 왔 SELECT button to display the item name selection cursor . Displaying the Cursor This condition al- lows selection of the item name. Menu Operation Method 4 Press the SELECT ( 왖왔 ) button to align the cursor with the item name Selection of the Item Name Items for which the Icon Is Displayed Press the ENTER button to displa y[...]

E-41 Menu Operation Method 6 Press the MENU button and close the menu display Closing the Menu Selecting Another Menu Name with Remote Contr ol Operation When a sub menu is displa yed, press the CANCEL but- ton and close the sub menu. Press the CANCEL b utton again to tur n off the item name cursor . Press the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) button and select th[...]

E-42 List of Item Names Of fering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings The item names that can be adjusted/set will differ depending on the input signal. * “ Tint ” can be adjusted only at the time of NTSC composite/S signal input. * The color space can only be adjusted with high definition TVs. * The “ Real ” setting under “ Aspect ?[...]

E-43 Imput Terminal DVI RGB DVI digital DVI component VIDEO S-VIDEO Image Viewer Menu name Setup Info. Auto Source E-51 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 Item Name Reference Page Sub Menu Item Name Auto Power Off E-51 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 Menu Position E-51 Input Format DVI 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 Video E-52 S-Video E-52 Presentat[...]

E-44 Image • P erform this operation while pr ojecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “ Image ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-37 f or information about performing menu operations . The item name display will diff er depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Off [...]

E-45 Fine Pictur e Adjust this when the picture shows a lac k of color fidelity or flickering. Select the “Fine Picture” item name and adjust with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) but- tons so that the lack of color fidelity or the flic kering disappears. Image H Position Adjust this when the picture is shifted to the left or right. Select the “H P osit[...]

E-46 Color • Do the f ollowing operation while displaying the ima ge you want to adjust or set. • Select the menu name “ Color ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-37 f or information about performing menu operations . The item name display will diff er depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Off er ing Input Selec[...]

E-47 Color Color T emp. The screen color is affected b y the color of the illumination and other extraneous light. This function adjusts the white, which is the reference color f or video equipment, and impro ves the quality of color reproduction. Adjustment can also be used to enhance skin colors. Select the item name “Color T emp. ” and selec[...]

E-48 White Balance The blac k and white levels of the analog RGB or D VI analog input sig- nals being projected are adjusted automaticall y for the computer . This increases color reproducibility . 1 Select the item name [White Balance] and press the ENTER b utton. The displa y will change to [Input Black Signal]. 2 The screen bac kground color of [...]

E-49 V iew • P erform this operation while pr ojecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “ View ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-37 f or information about performing menu operations . The item name display will diff er depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Off e[...]

E-50 V er tical Flip / Horizontal Flip This is the selection of how ima ges are projected on the screen. Set this when the projector is suspended fr om the ceiling, installed on its back, etc. Select the item name “V er tical Flip” or “Hor iz ontal Flip” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons . View This function[...]

E-51 Setup • Select menu name “ Setup ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-37 f or information about performing menu operations . The item name display will diff er depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Off er ing Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-42. The A uto Source function automaticall y det[...]

E-52 Setup Lamp Mode Use this if the picture is projected on a small screen and the picture is too bright or when projecting ima ges in dark rooms. Select the item name “Lamp Mode” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons . Eco ............. The lamp brightness is set to 80% and the lamp life is extended. (ST A TUS ind[...]

E-53 Setup Pr esentation Timer The presentation is given while chec king the timer displayed on the screen. The gauge display allo ws the remaining time to be known at a glance. Select the item name “Presentation Timer” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons . Setting contents: Off, 10 min. , 20 min. , 30 min. , 40 m[...]

E-54 Option • Select menu name “ Option ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-32 f or information about performing menu operations . The item name display will diff er depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Off er ing Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-42. Language This function sets the language t[...]

E-55 Startup Screen This is the selection of whether or not to displa y the logo screen at startup time . Select item name “Star tup Screen” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons . Logo ........... Displays the logo. Blank .......... Does not display the logo. Note: When “ Logo ” is selected at the startup scree[...]

E-56 Info. • Select menu name “ Info. ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-37 f or information about performing menu operations . The item name display will diff er depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Off er ing Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-42. Status This displa ys information about the [...]

E-57 Resolution / Frequency This function displa ys the resolution and frequency of the detected in- put signal. Info. Lamp Timer This displays the lamp timer . This projector has an Eco mode function. The lamp lif e will differ betw een Normal mode and Eco mode. Lamp Life Use only in Normal mode: approx.2000 hours Use only in Eco mode: approx.3000[...]

E-58 STANDBY STATUS STANDBY STATUS STANDBY STATUS STANDBY STATUS STANDBY STATUS STANDBY STATUS ST ANDBY indicator When an Indicator is Lit or Blinking The indicators on the pr ojector ’ s control panel lit or blink to notify of pr oblems, as described below . An indicator is also used to notify y ou of the currently set power mode (under normal c[...]

E-59 T r oubleshooting Check the following matters before r equesting servicing. • Is the power cord plugged into a po wer outlet? • Is the lamp cov er properly mounted? • Is the projector’ s temperature high? T o protect the projector , the power can- not be tur ned on when the projector’ s temperature is abnormally high. • Has the lam[...]

E-60 Cleaning • Be cer tain to disconnect the power plug from the po wer outlet bef ore cleaning. • Do not spray or otherwise e xpose the projector , lens, or screen to volatile substances such as insecticides. Do not leav e r ub ber or vinyl products in contact with the projector f or long per iods . Doing so could cause them to undergo qualit[...]

E-61 Replacing the Lamp Cartridge • The lamp that is used as a light sour ce in the projector has a limited service life. The rated service life of the lamp is about 2000 hour s (when used in normal mode only). This could be shortened depending on conditions of use and other factors. Note that lamp life will be e xtended when the projector is oft[...]

E-62 Replacing the Lamp Cartridg e 1 Unplug the power cor d. 2 T urn the projector upside-down. 3 Remove the lamp co ver . (1) T ur n the lamp co ver’ s set screw countercloc kwise and loosen until the screw turns freely . (The screw does not come off.) (2) Open the lamp cov er a little, then pull it in the direc- tion of the arrow and remo ve it[...]

E-63 Replacing the Lamp Cartridg e 5 Mount the new lamp cartridge . (1) Place the lamp car tr idge with its soc ket f acing to the left and push it in slowly . (Line it up with the screw holes in the projector .) Note: After reaching the lamp service life, if the lamp is used for more than another 100 hours, it will not be possible to switch on the[...]

E-64 Specifications Model U7-132/U7-137 Optical Method of projection : DLP™ (single chip DMD) DMD 0.7 inches 1024 ⳯ 768 dots Lamp 300 W high pressure mercury lamp Projection lens : Manual zoom ( ⳯ 1.2), Man ual focus F = 2.4 – 2.6, f = 26.5 – 31.8 mm Image size Minimum 27 inch (at projection distance of 1.20 m / 3.9 f eet telephoto) Maxim[...]

E-65 T able of Supported Fr equencies The projector automatically identifies the signal input from the computer and selects the optimum resolution as sho wn on the ta bl e below . Manual adjustments ma y be required f or some input signals. See “Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V Position” on page E- 44, 45. 嘷 : Suppor ted frequency[...]

E-66 MENU PRESS TO OPEN PRESS TO OPEN SOURCE STANDBY STATUS AUTO QUICK MENU Cabinet Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 258 (10.2) 83 (3.3) 320 (12.6)[...]

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