PLUS Vision U5-232 manual

( U5-232/U5-132 ) ( U5-111 ) ( U5-112 ) R G B S T A N D B Y V ID E O F R E E Z E M U T E E C O A U T O A S P E C T T IM E R V O L K S T N Z O O M C A N C E L Q U IC K M E N U E N T E R Q 1234 RG B S T A N D B Y VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOO M CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER Q 12 34 FREEZE MUTE LASER AUTO TIMER RGB VIDEO R -C L IC K /[...]

Precautions Please read this manual carefully bef ore using your PLUS Data Projector and keep the man ual handy for future ref erence. This User ’ s Manual applies to the U5-232, U5-132, U5-112 and U5-111 Data Projectors. The resolution diff ers from model to model, and not all models hav e the optical zoom function, the high brightness blac k/wh[...]

E-2-1 W ARNING This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product ma y cause radio interference in which case the user ma y be required to take adequate measures . RF Interference W ARNING The F ederal Communications Commission does not allo w any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by PLUS Vision in this manu[...]

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 dry area awa y from dust and moisture. • Do not place [...]

E-4 Major Featur es 䡵 Lightweight high-intensity pr ojector The synergy of the DLP ™ (Digital Light Processing) displa y system and our own optical design serve to improv e the optical utilization efficiency . The three primar y colors (RGB) required in color e xpression are reproduced with one DMD (Digital Micromirror De vice of high precision[...]

E-5 T able of Contents IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ................................................................................... E-2 Major Features ................................................................................................................. ...... E-4 T able of Contents .................................................[...]

E-6 T ab le of Contents Color .......................................................................................................................... ............ E-49 Quick Color Adj. ........................................................................................................ E-49 Gamma ..............................................[...]

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] Applicable Projector: U5-232/U5-132 This controls the projector . (See P age E-11.) P ower cable (1.8 m / 5.9 feet) [1] This pow[...]

E-8 Storage case (for pr ojector and accessories) [1] This case is designed to hold the projector itself and its accessories. Use it when storing the projector . User ’ s Manual (CD-ROM edition) [1] User ’ s Manual (Simplified Edition) [1] HO W TO PUT THE PROJECT OR INTO THE STORA GE CASE Close the lens shutter or lens cap bef ore putting the p[...]

E-9 S T A N D B Y S T A T U S S T A N D B S T A N D B Y S T A T U S S T A N D B Names of the Main Unit Parts STANDBY STATUS STANDBY AUTO SOURCE Adjuster button [E-27] (Also on opposite side) Focus ring [E-27] Lens Exhaust vents Adjusters [E-27] Lamp cov er [E-65] V entilation slots Focus ring [E-27] Lens cap Remov e bef ore use. Attach the lens cap[...]

E-10 Names of the Main Unit P arts RGB S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MOUSE ST ANDBY STATUS ST ANDBY AUTO SOURCE PC CONTROL STANDBY STATUS STANDBY AUTO SOURCE RGB S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MOUSE P C C O N T R O L ST ANDBY indicator [E-23, 61] ST A TUS indicator [E-23, 61] A UTO b utton [E-28] ST ANDBY button [E-23] SOURCE button [E-28] Built-in Security Slot This s[...]

E-11 FREEZE MUTE LASER AUTO TIMER VOL ZOOM RGB VIDEO R-CLICK/ CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER ST ANDBY Q 12 34 Names of the Remote Control Parts/Pr eparing the Remote Control Infrared transmitter [E-13] V OL button [E-31] (V olume adjustment) ST ANDBY button [E-23, 25] This button is used to s witch ON the pow er aand set the unit to the ST ANDBY mode. A U[...]

E-12 RGB VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER Q STANDBY 123 4 Infrared transmitter [E-13] V OL button [E-31] (V olume adjustment) ST ANDBY button [E-23, 25] This button is used to s witch ON the pow er aand set the unit to the ST ANDBY mode. A UT O button [E-28] (Automatic adjustment of the RGB moving image)[...]

E-13 4m/13.1 feet 20 ° 4m/13.1 feet 4m/13.1 feet 4m/13.1 feet Remote Control Range P oint the infrared transmitter of the remote control tow ard the remote control sensor located at the front or rear of the main unit and operate. Reception of the remote control signal should generally be possible within the r ange illustrated below . Side View T o[...]

E-14 The Pr ocedur e Up to Pr ojecting to the Scr een P erform setup adjustments in the following order . 1 Position the pr ojector Determine the locations to set up the screen and the projector. See “ Placement Guide ” on P age E-15. 2 Connect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment to the pr ojector . When making conn[...]

E-15 250" 200" 180" 150" 120" 100" 80" 60" 38.4" 1.20 (3.94) 1.57 – 1.90(5.15 – 6.23) 2.10 – 2.54(6.89 – 8.33) 2.64 – 3.18(8.66 – 10.43) 3.17 – 3.81(10.40 – 12.50) 3.97 – 4.78(13.02 – 15.68) 4.77 – 5.73(15.65 – 18.80) 5.30 – 6.38(17.39 – 20.93) 7.97 – 9.59(26.15 – 31.46) 6[...]

E-16 Placement Guide 1.20 (3.94) 1.46 – 1.75(4.79 – 5.74) 2.20 – 2.65(7.22 – 8.69) 2.94 – 3.54(9.65 – 11.61) 3.67 – 4.43(12.04 – 14.53) 4.43 – 5.33(12.04 – 14.53) 5.54 – 6.67(18.18 – 21.88) 6.67 – 8.00(21.88 – 26.25) 7.40 – 8.90(24.28 – 29.20) 9.62 – 11.13(31.56 – 36.52) 11.12 – 13.36(36.48 – 43.83) h1 h2 250[...]

E-17 U5-111 Scr een Size and Projection Distance Placement Guide • The projection distance o ver which focussing is adjustable is 1.20 m (3.94 f eet) to 10.59 m (34.74 feet). The projector should be placed within this range. h1 h2 1.20(3.94) 1.40(3.94) 2.11(6.92) 2.81(9.22) 3.52(11.55) 4.23(13.88) 5.29(17.39) 6.34(20.80) 7.06(23.16) 8.82(28.94) 1[...]

E-18 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 amplifie[...]

E-19 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment T o Output the External 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 startup procedure as well as the operation that follo ws notebook star tup. Please consult the in[...]

E-20 VIDEO S-VIDEO Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Connections with Composite Signals Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors • The input setting of the VIDEO connector has been set to “ A uto ” at the factory; howe ver , if the projector does not project, please change the input setting to “ Y our Country ’ s T elevisio[...]

E-21 Cr Cb Y Pr Pb Y COMPONENT COMPONENT Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Connections with Component Signals When the Video Equipment Has a YCbCr Connector or YPbPr Connector • The projector has been set to “ Auto ” at the factory; howe ver , if it does not project, please change the input setting to “ Compo- nent ” usi[...]

E-22 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Connections with the AUDIO Jack * Mak e the connection to the projector ’ s A UDIO jack using the supplied audio cab le. When the audio jack of the equipment that is to be connected is of the RCA phono type, mak e connection via the supplied audio conversion cab le. * The b uilt-in speaker [...]

E-23 Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Of f STAN D BY S TAT U S STANDBY AUTO SOURCE RGB S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MOUSE PC CONTROL 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 po wer outlet using the supplied po wer cable . T[...]

E-24 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. Follo w the procedure described be- low and select the displa y language of the projector. If the image is blurred, turn the f ocus ring counterclockwise or clock- wise to f [...]

E-25 P ower Cab le Connections and Switching the P ower On/Off Finishing 1 Switch off the power of the connected equip- ment 2 Switch off the power of the pr ojector Press the ST ANDBY button. The [P ower Off] display appears . When the lev el gauge reaches maximum, the projection screen will go off (in about 5 seconds) and the projector will enter[...]

E-26 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 (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (3) (4) T urn the zoom ring to adjust the screen size of the pr ojection image. Adjust the image to match the desired scree[...]

E-27 Adjustment of the Projection Screen ( 1 ) S T A N D B Y S T A T U S S T A N D B Y A U T O S O U R C E ( 1 ) ( 2 ) 3 T urn the f ocus ring and adjust the focus of the screen Focus ring Making Adjustments with the Adjusters While viewing the projection image , (1) press and hold the adjuster buttons located at the left and right and, (2) raise t[...]

E-28 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-40 and the various items on P ages E-47 to E-60. Input Selection This operation selects the input signal to be projected. Main unit ope[...]

E-29 General Operation Selection of Aspect Ratio This function selects horizontal and vertical picture proportions of the input signal. Press the ASPECT button while vie wing the projected image and select the aspect ratio. P ersonal Computer Signal Each press of the ASPECT button adv ances the selection one step in the se- quence of Auto → Direc[...]

E-30 Fr eezing a Moving Picture This function is used to stop and view a mo ving 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 RGB STA[...]

E-31 Keystone Use this to adjust f or trapezoidal (keystone) distortion of the pro- jected image. Adjustment Method (1) Press the 왖 or 왔 KSTN button to make the left and right sides parallel. The ke ystone adjustment displa y appears when one of the buttons is pressed. Press the “ 왔 ” button. Press the “ 왖 ” b utton. (2) Press the C[...]

E-32 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. (3) (1) (2) Each press of the 왖 b utton enlarges the image and each press of the 왔 button ma[...]

E-33 General Operation Using the Presentation Timer Note: * The timer display will be closed while the menu or the quick menu is displayed, and while a message is displayed; however , the timer will still be operating at such times. Also, the timer will not be displayed unless a signal is being input. * While the presentation timer is being display[...]

E-34 General Operation Using the Laser Pointer The remote control unit ’ s laser pointer can be used to point to the section currently being e xplained, 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[...]

E-35 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 ima ges from the computer , the pr ojector can be operated and mouse operations on the comp[...]

E-36 General Operation Controlling the Pr ojector from a Computer Use the control connector if the pr ojector cannot be operated with the remote contr ol unit, f or example when it is suspended from the ceiling. Connecting the computer and projector Use a commercially av ailable serial cable (D-Sub 9-pin, straight) to connect the computer ’ s RS-[...]

E-37 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 Operations ” on E-40. (1) Select ?[...]

E-38 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 pass word is input. At this time, only the ST ANDBY button (p[...]

E-39 General Operation Using the Quick Menu This function permits frequently used adjustments to be performed quickly . Note that the Quick Men u will not be display ed unless the signal of the connected equipment is input. Please select the input that you wish to adjust. (1) A press of the Q UICK MENU button brings up the quic k adjustment display[...]

E-40 RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM QUICK MENU Q 123 4 CANCEL ENTER FREEZE MUTE LASER AUTO TIMER VOL ZOOM RGB VIDEO QUICK STANDBY Q 12 34 R-CLICK/ CANCEL MENU ENTER Menu Operation Method • This section describes only the men u operation method. Please see this item should you need inf ormation while performing m[...]

E-41 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-42 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-43 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. RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER Q 123 4 FREEZE MUTE LASER AUTO TIMER RGB VIDEO R-CLICK/ CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER STANDBY Q Menu Operation Me[...]

E-44 Menu Operation Method 6 Press the MENU button and close the menu display Closing the Menu RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK ENTER Q 123 4 MENU FREEZE MUTE LASER AUTO TIMER RGB VIDEO R-CLICK/ CANCEL QUICK ENTER STANDBY Q MENU Selecting Another Menu Name with Remote Contr ol Operation When a sub menu [...]

E-45 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. Menu Operation Method [Example of Menu Displa y Items at the Time of Input Signal RGB Selection] RGB Component V[...]

E-46 RGB Component VIDEO S-VIDEO Menu name Setup Info. Auto Source E-54 嘷嘷嘷嘷 Color B/W Switching E-54 嘷嘷嘷嘷 Item Name Reference Page Sub Menu Item Name Auto Power Off E-54 嘷嘷嘷嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 Memu Position Lamp Mode E-55 Input Format E-55 RGB 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 Video E-56 S-Vide[...]

E-47 Image • P erform this operation while pr ojecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “ Ima ge ” . See “ Menu Operation Method ” on Page E-40 f or information about perf orming menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “ List of Item Names [...]

E-48 Fine Picture Adjust this when the picture shows a lac k of color fidelity or flick ering. Select the “ Fine Picture ” item name and adjust with the SELECT 왗왘 buttons 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 osition[...]

E-49 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-40 f or information about perf orming menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “ List of Item Names Offering Input Sele[...]

E-50 Color Space Set this function when a component signal (YPbPr) is projected and the image is extremel y red or extremel y green. Select the item name “ Color Space ” and use the SELECT 왗왘 buttons to select a color space setting that provides a normal image. Selection contents at the time of YPbPr input BT .709, SMPTE240 Note: * When the[...]

E-51 White Balance This function automatically adjusts the b lack le vel and the white level of the analog RGB input signal to suit the personal computer . 1 Select the item name [White Balance] and press the ENTER button. The display will change to [Input Blac k Signal]. 2 The screen backgr ound color of the connected personal computer will be set[...]

E-52 V iew • P erform this operation while pr ojecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “ Vie w ” . See “ Menu Operation Method ” on Page E-40 f or information about perf orming menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “ List of Item Names O[...]

E-53 V ertical Flip In selecting the method of pr ojecting to the screen, these functions are set when the projector is in a suspended or a rear screen installation. Select the item name “ V er tical Flip ” or “ Horizontal Flip ” and select the setting contents with the SELECT 왗왘 b uttons. View “ V ertical Flip ” Off “ Horizontal [...]

E-54 Setup • Select menu name “ Setup ” . See “ Menu Operation Method ” on Page E-40 f or information about perf orming menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “ List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings ” on P age E-45. The A uto Source function automaticall y [...]

E-55 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 indicator i[...]

E-56 Pr esentation Timer The presentation is given while chec king the timer display ed 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 min. , 5[...]

E-57 Language This function sets the language that is display ed on screen in the messages and menu displa ys. Select item name “ Language ” and press the ENTER button to open the Language sub menu. Select the language with the SELECT 왖왔 buttons . On Screen This function switc hes on/off the messages displayed with a b lack frame such as th[...]

E-58 Startup Screen This is the selection of whether or not to displa y the logo screen at startup time . Select item name “ On 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 screen, the “[...]

E-59 Info. • Select menu name “ Inf o. ” . See “ Menu Oper ation Method ” on P age E-40 for inf or mation about performing menu operations . The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “ List of Item Names Off er ing Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings ” on P age E-45. Status This displa ys information a[...]

E-60 Resolution / Frequency This function displays the resolution and frequency of the detected in- put signal. Lamp Timer This displays the lamp timer . This projector has an Eco mode function. The lamp lif e will differ between Normal mode and Eco mode. Lamp Life Use only in Normal mode: appro x.2000 hours Use only in Eco mode: approx.3000 hours [...]

E-61 When an Indicator is Lit or Flashing ST ANDBY STATUS ST ANDBY AUTO STATUS ST ANDBY STATUS ST ANDBY STATUS ST ANDBY STATUS ST ANDBY STATUS ST ANDBY The indicators on the pr ojector ’ s control panel light or flash to notify of pr oblems, as described below . An indicator is also used to notify y ou of the currently set power mode (under norma[...]

E-62 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 po wer can- not be tur ned on when the projector ’ s temperature is abnor mally high. • Has the [...]

E-63 Cleaning • Be cer tain to disconnect the power plug from the po wer outlet before cleaning. • Do not spra y or otherwise expose the projector , lens, or screen to volatile substances such as insecticides. Do not lea ve rubber or vinyl products in contact with the projector f or long per iods. Doing so could cause them to undergo qualitativ[...]

E-64 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-65 Replacing the Lamp Cartridge Preparations: T ur ning the projector upside-down on top of a soft cloth, etc., so that it does not get scr atched makes it easier to replace the lamp car tridge. T ur n the projector right-side up after replacing the lamp car tr idge. 1 Unplug the power cor d. 2 T urn the projector upside-do wn. 3 Remove the lamp [...]

E-66 Replacing the Lamp Cartridge 5 Mount the new lamp cartridge . (1) Push the lamp car tr idge in slowly . (Line it up with the screw holes in the projector .) 6 Mount the lamp cover . (1) Set the tip of the lamp cover in place , then close the lamp cov er . 7 Reset the Lamp Timer . Connect the power cable , s witch on the power , and then reset.[...]

E-67 Specifications Model U5-232/U5-132 Optical Method of projection : DLP ™ (single chip DMD) DMD 0.7 inches 1024 ⳯ 768 dots Lamp 200 W high pressure mercury lamp Projection lens : Manual zoom ( ⳯ 1.2), Manual f ocus F = 2.6 – 2.9, f = 18.4 – 22.1 mm (f = 0.72 – 0.87 inch) Image size Minimum: 38.4 inch (at projection distance of 1.2m(3[...]

E-68 Model U5-112/U5-111 Optical Method of projection : DLP ™ (single chip DMD) DMD 0.55 inches 800 ⳯ 600 dots Lamp 200 W high pressure mercury lamp Projection lens : U5-112: Manual zoom ( ⳯ 1.2), Man ual focus F = 2.6 – 2.9, f = 20.0 – 24.0 mm (f = 0.79 – 0.94 inch) U5-111: Fix ed focus, Man ual focus F = 2.6, f = 19 mm (f = 0.75 inch)[...]

E-69 T able of Supported Frequency 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 P osition / V P osition ” on page E- 47, 48. 嘷 : Supported frequency[...]

E-70 STANDBY STATUS STANDBY AUTO SOURCE STANDBY STATUS STANDBY AUTO SOURCE Cabinet Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 216 (8.5) 60 (2.4) 252 (9.9) 216 (8.5) 60 (2.4) 240 (9.5) Applicable Projector: U5-232/U5-132 Applicable Projector: U5-111 Applicable Projector: U5-112 216 (8.5) 60 (2.4)[...]

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