Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product U4-232 PLUS Vision
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U4-232/U4-232h STAT U S SO UR CE STAND BY AUTO M ENU Q UICK M ENU RGB S T A N D B Y VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK M ENU ENTER Q 1234 IMPORT ANT * DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DMD (Digital Micromirror De vice) are registered trademarks of T exas Instru- ments Incorporated (U.
E-2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 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 is for use with both Model U4-232 and U4-232h. The e xter nal appearance of these models is the same , but the picture color adjustment (Quic k Color Adj.
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.
E-4 Major Featur es 䡵 Lightweight (at about 1.5 kg/3.3 lb) high-intensity mobile projector The synergy of the DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) displa y system and our own optical design serve to improv e the optical utilization efficiency .
E-5 T able of Contents Preparation and Backgr ound Knowledge IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................................................................ E-2 Major Features ...............................................................
E-6 T ab le of Contents Menu Operations Menu Operation Method ................................................................................................ E-35 Names and Functions of Buttons Used f or Menu Operations ..............................
E-7 Checking the Supplied Accessories Remov e the main unit and the accessor ies from the box and chec k that the following items are included. RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER Q 123 4 Remote control (inc ludes one button battery) [1] This controls the projector .
E-8 Chec king the Supplied Accessories “ W ARNING” Handling the cables supplied with this pr oduct, will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the S tate of Califor nia to cause birth defects or other r eproduc- tive harm. W ash hands after handling.
E-9 Names of the Main Unit Parts STAT U S SO URCE STAN DB Y AUTO M EN U QU ICK MENU F ront adjuster button [E-25] (There is also one on the right side.) Focus ring [E-25] Exhaust vents F ront adjusters [E-25] Rear adjuster [E-25] Lamp cov er [E-59] V entilation slots Lens cap Remov e bef ore use.
E-10 Names of the Main Unit P arts Built-in Security Slot This security slot suppor ts the MicroSaver Security System manuf actured by K ensington Microware Inc.
E-11 Names of the Remote Contr ol Parts RGB VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER Q STANDBY 123 4 Infrared transmitter [E-12] V OL button [E-29] (V olume adjustment) ST ANDBY button [E-21, 23] This button is used to s witch ON the pow er and set the unit to the ST ANDBY mode.
E-12 Using the remote contr ol for the first time The battery compar tment is fitted with a transportation insulation sheet at the time of shipping. Pull out the sheet and remov e it. The remote control is now ready f or use. Replacement Method 1 (A) With the knob pressed to the right side, (B) draw out the battery case.
E-13 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-14. 2 Connect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment to the pr ojector .
E-14 Placement Guide • Use this information as a guide to find out about the screen size when the pr ojector is placed at a cer tain location, or to find out the appro ximate siz e of a screen that will be required. • The projection distance o ver which focussing is adjustable is 1.
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.
E-16 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment Personal Computers with a Mini D-Sub 15-Pin Connector • When making connections with the D VI connector of the projector , please make the connection via the supplied D VI/mini D- Sub 15-pin conv ersion cable .
E-17 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.
E-18 Connecting P ersonal Computer s and Video Equipment S-VIDEO VIDEO Connections with Composite Signals Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors • Make the connection to the VIDEO connector of the projector using the supplied Video cable.
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 whe.
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 jack of the equipment that is to be connected is of the RCA phono type, mak e connection via the supplied audio con version adapter .
E-21 Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Of f DVI AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO STA TUS SOURCE STANDB Y AUTO MENU QUICK M ENU MO USE ST A TUS STANDBY ST A TUS STANDBY ST A TUS STANDBY There is an order in whic h the power cable is connected and the po wer is switched on/off .
E-22 P ower Cab le 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. Follo w the procedure described be- low and select the displa y language of the projector.
E-23 P ower Cab le Connections and Switching the P ower On/Off RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER Q 123 4 Finishing 1 Switch off the power of the connected equipment 2 Switch off the power of the pr ojector Main unit operation: Press the ST ANDBY button.
E-24 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 .
E-25 Adjustment of the Projection Screen ( 1 ) STATUS SOURCE STANDBY AUTO MENU QUICK M ENU ( 1 ) ( 2 ) D V I A U D IO V ID E O S -V ID E O M O U S E STATUS SOURCE STANDBY AUTO MENU QUICK MENU 3 T urn .
E-26 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-35 and the various items on P ages E-42 to E-54.
E-27 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.
E-28 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 .
E-29 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.
E-30 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.
E-31 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.
E-32 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.
E-33 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.
E-34 General Operation Using the Quick Menu This function permits frequently used adjustments to be per formed quickly . Note that the Quick Menu will not be displa yed unless the signal of the con- nected equipment is input. Please select the input that you wish to adjust.
E-35 Menu Operation Method • This section describes only the men u operation method. Please see this item should you need inf ormation while performing menu operations. • For information about a menu function, adjustment, or setting, please see one of the pages containing such descrip- tions.
E-36 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.
E-37 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.
E-38 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.
E-39 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 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.
E-40 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.
E-41 Imput Terminal PC VIDEO Digital RGB Component VIDEO S-VIDEO Menu name Setup Info. Auto Source E-49 嘷 嘷嘷嘷 Item Name Reference Page Sub Menu Item Name Auto Power Off E-49 嘷 嘷嘷嘷 嘷.
E-42 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-35 f or information about perf orming menu operations.
E-43 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 ) but- tons so that the lack of color fidelity or the flic ker ing disappears.
E-44 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-35 f or information about perf orming menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal.
E-45 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.
E-46 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].
E-47 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-35 f or information about perf orming menu operations.
E-48 V ertical Flip/Horizontal Flip In selecting the method of pr ojecting to the screen, these functions are set when the pr ojector is in a rear screen installation. Select the item name “ V er tical Flip ” or “ Horizontal Flip ” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons .
E-49 Setup • Select menu name “ Setup ” . See “ Menu Operation Method ” on Page E-35 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-40.
E-50 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 .
E-51 Option • Select menu name “ Option ” . See “ Menu Operation Method ” on Page E-35 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-40.
E-52 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.
E-53 Info. • Select menu name “ Inf o. ” . See “ Menu Operation Method ” on Page E-35 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-40.
E-54 Resolution / Frequency This function displays 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 between Normal mode and Eco mode.
E-55 When an Indicator is Lit or Blinking STA TUS SOURCE STANDBY AUTO MENU QUICK MENU STA TUS STANDBY STA TUS STANDBY STA TUS STANDBY STA TUS STANDBY STA TUS STANDBY The indicators on the pr ojector ’ s control panel lit or blink to notify of pr oblems, as described below .
E-56 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.
E-57 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.
E-58 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 1500 hours (when used in normal mode onl y). This could be shortened depending on conditions of use and other factors.
E-59 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 scratched mak es it easier to replace the lamp car tridge. T ur n the projector right-side up after replacing the lamp car tr idge.
E-60 Replacing the Lamp Cartridge 5 Mount the new lamp cartridge . (1) Place the lamp car tr idge with its sock et facing to the right and push it 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 .
E-61 Specifications Model U4-232/U4-232h Optical Method of projection : DLP ™ (single chip DMD) DMD 0.7 inches 1024 ⳯ 768 dots Lamp 180 W high pressure mercury lamp Projection lens : Man ual zoom ( ⳯ 1.2), Man ual focus F = 2.6 – 2.9, f = 27.5 – 33.
E-62 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.
E-63 STA TUS SOURCE STANDBY AUTO MENU QUICK MENU Cabinet Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 190 (7.5) 53 (2.1) 12 (0.5) 242 (9.5).
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