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DATA PROJECTOR
U4-237
User’s Manual
IMPORTANT
* DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) are registered trademarks of Texas Instru-
ments Incorporated (U.S.A.).
* PC/AT, VGA and XGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation (U.S.A.).
* S-VGA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
* Microsoft, Windows, and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.A. and other countries
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your PLUS Data Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PLUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of the unit and to prevent 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, level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture. • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances. • Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam can harm internal c
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Major Features Ultra-light (1.6 kg), high brightness mobile projector with wireless, computer-less pre- sentation function The efficiency of the use of light is improved thanks to the combination of the DLP™ system and a unique optical design. The three primary colors necessary for expressing colors (red, green and blue) are produced with a single DMD (an ultra-high precision digital device), thereby achieving high brightness, compact size and light weight. In addition, wireless LAN technol-
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Table of Contents Preparation and Background Knowledge IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................ E-2 Major Features ................................................................................................................. E-4 Table of Contents............................................................................................................. E-5 Checking the Supplied Accessories .....................................
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Table of Contents Menu Operations Menu Operation Method ............................................................................................... E-35 Names and Functions of Buttons Used for Menu Operations ................................... E-35 Menu Screen Names and Functions ......................................................................... E-36 Performing Menu Operations .................................................................................... E-37 Selecting Another
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Checking the Supplied Accessories Remove the main unit and the accessories from the box and check that the following items are included. Remote control (includes one button battery) [1] Power cable (1.8 m / 5.9 feet) [1] This controls the projector. Please remove the transportation This power cable supplies power to the unit. See Page E-21 insulation sheet at time of purchase. (See Page E-11.) about connections. DVI / Mini D-sub 15-pin conversion cable (2 m / 6.6 feet) [1] Video cable (RCA pin p
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OPEN STATUS STANDBY SOURCE AUTO MENU QUICK MENU Checking the Supplied Accessories Carrying case (for projector and accessories) [1] HOW TO PUT THE PROJECTOR INTO THE CARRYING CASE This is a case designed for storing the projector and its acces- Close the lens shutter or lens cap before putting the pro- sories. jector in its case, then fasten the projector in place with the Use this carrying case when storing or moving the projector. Velcro belt. Place the accessories in the storage pocket. Pocke
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Names of the Main Unit Parts Exhaust vents Focus ring Zoom ring [E-24] [E-25] Remote control sensor [E-12] Lens Front adjuster button [E-25] (There is also one on the right side.) Lens cap Remove before use. Attach the lens cap after use to protect the lens. Ventilation slots Rear adjuster [E-25] Lamp cover [E-59] Front adjusters [E-25] E-9 STATUS STANDBY SOURCE AUTO PC CARD QUICK MENU MENU
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Names of the Main Unit Parts STANDBY button [E-21] STATUS STANDBY STATUS indicator [E-21, 55] STANDBY indicator [E-21, 55] Buttons used in menu and quick menu operations SELECT () buttons [E-34, 35] SOURCE AUTO SOURCE button [E-26] AUTO button [E-26] ENTER button [E-22] MENU button [E-35] QUICK MENU button [E-34] MENU QUICK MENU Remote control sensor [E-12] Speaker Used when using a CompactFlash card or a wireless LAN card. Built-in security slot (See description below.) Ventilation slots AC
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Names of the Remote Control Parts Infrared transmitter [E-12] STANDBY button [E-21, 23] This button is used to switch ON the power and set the unit to the Buttons used for menu operations STANDBY mode. [E-35] The , , and buttons are the select (, , and ) buttons. Buttons used for input selection STANDBY MENU [E-26] RGB button and VIDEO button QUICK button [E-34] (VIDEO / S-VIDEO) RGB ENTER (Displays a simplified menu) VIDEO CANCEL QUICK MUTE button [E-28] ECO button [E-28] Q (Temporarily
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4m/13.1 feet 4m/13.1 feet 4m/13.1 feet CR2025 Preparing the Remote Control Button Battery Replacement Using the remote control for the first time The battery compartment is fitted with a transportation insulation sheet at the time of shipping. Pull out the sheet and remove it. The remote control is now ready for use. Replacement Method (A) With the knob pressed to Remove the old battery and in- Insert the battery holder into the re- 1 2 3 the right side, (B) draw out the stall a new button batte
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The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen Perform setup adjustments in the following order. 1 Position the projector Determine the locations to set up the screen and the projector. See “Placement Guide” on Page E-14. 2 Connect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment to the projector. When making connections with the personal computer’s DVI connector or RGB connector, see “Connections with Personal Computers” on Page E-15. When making connections with the video equipme
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300" 250" h1 h2 200" 180" 150" 120" 100" 80" 60" 40" 26" Placement Guide • Use this information as a guide to find out about the screen size when the projector is placed at a certain location, or to find out the approximate size of a screen that will be required. • The projection distance over which focussing is adjustable is 1.20 m (3.9 feet) to 14.17 m (46.50 feet). The projector should be placed within this range. Screen Size and Projection Distance Screen Size Designation (Inches) Height fro
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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be projected as a large screen display at conferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore, connecting this unit to a DVD player or other video equip- ment source in combination with an audio/video amplifier and speaker system will allow you to enjoy convincing home theater. Connections with Personal Computer Please check the following before making connections w
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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Personal Computers with a Mini D-Sub 15-Pin Connector • When making connections with the DVI connector of the projector, please make the connection via the supplied DVI/mini D- Sub 15-pin conversion cable. The projector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “RGB” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [PC]. See “Input Format” on Page E-50. PC-CARD MONITOR OUT Pers
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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment To Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required for the cable connection and notebook computer startup procedure as well as the operation that follows notebook startup. Please consult the instruction manual of your notebook computer or the on-line help while performing the following procedure. Check whether a signal is being sent from the notebook c
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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with Composite Signals Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors • Make the connection to the VIDEO connector of the projector using the supplied Video cable. • The input setting of the VIDEO connector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if the projector does not project, please change the input setting to “Your Country’s Television Broadcast System” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [Video]. See “Input For
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Connecting Personal Computers 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; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “Compo- nent” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [PC]. See “Input Format” on Page E-50. • This projector automatically distinguishes the YCbCr input signal and the YPbPr input signal and projects it. When pr
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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with Audio Connectors * Make the connection to the projector’s AUDIO connector using the supplied audio cable. When the audio jack of the equipment that is to be connected is of the RCA phono type, make connection via the supplied audio conversion cable. * The built-in speaker of the projector provides monaural audio. To enjoy convincing audio reproduction, please connect the audio output of the video equipment to your audio system. *
