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DATA PROJECTOR V3-131/ V3-111 User’s Manual * DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) are registered trademarks of Texas Instru- ments Incorporated (U.S.A.). * DMD is an ultra-precise part developed by Texas Instruments (U.S.A.) which takes the place of liquid crystal (in the projector).
RF Interference The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by PLUS Vision in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment.
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. •...
Major Features World’s thinnest projector – just 35 mm thick Plus is seeing just how thin the projector can be made. With our retractable lens and other unique ideas and technologies, we have developed a projector just 35 mm thick, something previously considered impossible. Designed for portability The flat design allows the projector to fit in a regular business bag along with documents and a laptop.
The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen ... E-13 Placement Guide ... E-14 V3-131 Screen Size and Projection Distance ... E-14 V3-111 Screen Size and Projection Distance ... E-15 Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment ... E-17 Connections with Personal Computer ... E-17 Connect the projector’s RBG connector using the included RGB signal cable.
Checking the Supplied Accessories Remove the main unit and the accessories from the box and check that the following items are included. Wireless remote control unit (includes one button battery) [1] This controls the projector. Please remove the transportation insulation sheet at time of purchase. (See Page E-12.) Power cable (1.8 m / 5.9 feet) [1] This power cable supplies power to the unit.
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Checking the Supplied Accessories Expendables and Options V3 Series lamps Model V3-120 (ordering code: 28-051) Handling the cables supplied with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.
Names of the Main Unit Parts Ventilation holes Lens unit Exhaust vents Lens shutter Lens Remote control sensor [E-12] Handling the Lens Unit When using the projector Slide the lens shutter to the left until it stops. Press the lift button (marked “PUSH”). The lens unit rises and projecting is now possible.
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Names of the Main Unit Parts STANDBY indicator [E-22, 57] STANDBY STATUS STATUS indicator [E-29, 57] STANDBY button [E-22] STANDBY AUTO button [E-27] AUTO SOURCE SOURCE button [E-27] Remote control sensor [E-12] AC IN connector [E-22] Ventilation slot RGB connector [E-17, 20] AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO connector [E-19]...
Names of the Remote Control Parts STANDBY button [E-22, 24] This button is used to switch ON the power and set the unit to the STANDBY mode. Buttons used for input selection [E-27] RGB button and VIDEO button (VIDEO / S-VIDEO) MUTE button [E-29] (Temporarily cancels the video and audio)
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 the right side, (B) draw out the...
The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen Perform setup adjustments in the following order. Position the projector Determine the locations to set up the screen and the projector. See “Placement Guide” on Page E-14. Connect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment to the projector.
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. • Refer to the projection distance table for your projector model. •...
Placement Guide V3-111 Screen Size and Projection Distance • The projection distance over which focussing is adjustable is 1.20 m (3.94 feet) to 12.82 m (42.06 feet). The projector should be placed within this range. 0 " 0 " 0 "...
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Placement Guide Installation Height of Projection Screen [Reference] Once the installation location and position have been decided, the projection height should be checked. In the case of large screen sizes, there are instances where the image cannot be projected within the floor to ceiling height. The required installation height can be found using the following formula: [Height from center of lens to top edge of the projection(h1)] m (feet) + 0.03m (0.1 feet) + Stand height Example:...
Connections with Personal Computer Please check the following before making connections with the personal computer. • A suitable resolution for the V3-111 is 800 dots). • A suitable resolution for the V3-131 is 1024 1024 dots).
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.
Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with Composite Signals Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors • Connect to the projector’s VIDEO connector using a commercially available 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”...
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”...
Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with the AUDIO Jack * Connect to the projector’s AUDIO jack using a commercially available audio cable. If the other device has an RCA phono type audio jack, connect via a commercially available audio converter cable. * The built-in speaker of the projector provides monaural audio.
Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off There is an order in which the power cable is connected and the power is switched on/off. Operating Connect the AC IN connector of the projector and the power outlet using the supplied power cable. The STANDBY indicator will light in amber, and the unit will enter the standby mode.
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Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off When [Menu Language Select] is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power The first time the power is switched on after purchase, [Menu Lan- guage Select] will be displayed. Follow the procedure described be- low and select the display language of the projector.
Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off Finishing Switch off the power of the connected equip- ment Switch off the power of the projector Press the STANDBY button. (button on main unit) STANDBY The [Power Off] display appears. When the level gauge reaches maximum, the projection screen will go off (in about 5 seconds) and the projector will enter the power-off operation.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen Switch on the power of the connected equipment and make the adjustments with the video signal being input to the projector. Adjustment of the Projection Screen Adjust the projection image to the screen. Check that the screen is set level and vertically. (1) If the image is shifted to the left or right, move the main unit horizontally.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen Making Adjustments with the Adjusters Raising the projection image While viewing the projection image, (1) press and hold the front adjuster buttons located at the left and right and, (2) raise the projector to align the image with the screen, then release your fingers.
General Operation This section describes the use of direct operation with the main unit or remote control buttons. For information about operation using the menu, see “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-36 and the various items on Pages E-43 to E-56. Input Selection This operation selects the input signal to be projected.
General Operation Selection of Aspect Ratio This function selects horizontal and vertical picture proportions of the input signal. Press the ASPECT button while viewing the projected image and select the aspect ratio. Personal Computer Signal Each press of the ASPECT button advances the selection one step in the se- quence of Auto →...
General Operation Freezing a Moving Picture This function is used to stop and view a moving picture. Note that the input image continues to advance even though the picture there is a still picture condition. A press of the FREEZE button changes the screen to a still picture. A further press returns the screen to a moving picture.
General Operation Keystone Use this to adjust for trapezoidal (keystone) distortion of the pro- jected image. Adjustment Method (1) Press the KSTN button to make the left and right sides parallel. The keystone adjustment display appears when one of the buttons is pressed.
General Operation Enlargement of the Image and Video Movement This function digitally enlarges the personal computer image and video image. (1) Press the ZOOM button to enlarge the image. The zoom display appears when the ZOOM button is pressed. Each press of the button enlarges the image and each press of the button makes the image smaller (returning it to 1:1).
General Operation Using the Presentation Timer The presentation is given while checking the timer displayed on the screen. The gauge display allows the remaining time to be known at a glance. (1) Press the TIMER button to show the settings display. The display will close when an operation has not been made for about 10 seconds.
General Operation Protecting the Projector with the Security Lock A password can be registered and the security lock set in order to protect the projector from unauthorized use. Registering the password The password is registered using the menus. For instructions on operating the menus, see “Menu Operation Method” on E-36. (1) Select “Security Lock”...
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General Operation If the password input display appears when the power is turned on When a password has been registered, the “Password” 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 STANDBY button (power off) works.
General Operation Using the Quick Menu This function permits frequently used adjustments to be performed quickly. Note that the Quick Menu will not be displayed unless the signal of the connected equipment is input. Please select the input that you wish to adjust. (1) A press of the QUICK MENU button brings up the quick adjustment display.
Menu Operation Method • This section describes only the menu operation method. Please see this item should you need information while performing menu operations. • For information about a menu function, adjustment, or setting, please see one of the pages containing such descrip- tions.
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 moves to the selected menu name. Item Name This is the name of the ad- justment or setting.
Menu Operation Method Performing Menu Operations • Only “Setup”, “Options” and “Info.” can be selected when no signal is being input. • The menu display will close if, after pressing a button, the next button operation is not made within 30 seconds. •...
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Menu Operation Method Displaying the Cursor Press the SELECT button to display the item name selection cursor. STANDBY MENU ENTER CANCEL QUICK VIDEO FREEZE MUTE AUTO ASPECT KSTN ZOOM TIMER Selection of the Item Name Press the SELECT STANDBY MENU ENTER CANCEL QUICK...
Menu Operation Method Closing the Menu Press the MENU button and close the menu display STANDBY MENU ENTER VIDEO CANCEL QUICK FREEZE AUTO MUTE ASPECT KSTN ZOOM TIMER Selecting Another Menu Name with Remote Control Operation When a sub menu is displayed, press the CANCEL but- ton and close the sub menu.
Menu Operation Method List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings The item names that can be adjusted/set will differ depending on the input signal. [Example of Menu Display Items at the Time of Input Signal RGB Selection] Menu name Item Name Image Brightness...
Menu Operation Method Menu name Item Name Setup Auto Source Auto Power Off Menu Position Lamp Mode Input Format Presentation Timer Option Language On Screen Background Startup Screen Security Lock Info. Status Factory Default Lamp Timer Reset Resolution Frequency Lamp Timer Sub Menu Item Name Video...
Image • Perform this operation while projecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “Image”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-36 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal.
Image Fine Picture Adjust this when the picture shows a lack of color fidelity or flickering. Select the “Fine Picture” item name and adjust with the SELECT so that the lack of color fidelity or the flickering disappears. H Position Adjust this when the picture is shifted to the left or right.
Color • Do the following operation while displaying the image you want to adjust or set. • Select the menu name “Color”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-36 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal.
Color Color Temp. The screen color is affected by the color of the illumination and other extraneous light. This function adjusts the white, which is the reference color for video equipment, and improves the quality of color reproduction. Adjustment can also be used to enhance skin colors. Select the item name “Color Temp.”...
Color White Balance This function automatically adjusts the black level and the white level of the analog RGB input signal to suit the personal computer. Select the item name [White Balance] and press the ENTER button. The display will change to [Input Black Signal]. The screen background color of the connected personal computer will be set to black.
View • Perform this operation while projecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “View”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-36 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal.
View Vertical Flip In selecting the method of projecting to the screen, these functions are set when the projector is in a rear screen installation. Select the item name “Vertical Flip” or “Horizontal Flip” and select the setting contents with the SELECT buttons.
Setup • Select menu name “Setup”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-36 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-41. Auto Source The Auto Source function automatically detects the input signal when the power supply is switched on and when the input is switched.
Setup Menu Position This function sets the display position of the menu. Select item name “Menu Position” and select the setting contents with the SELECT buttons..Displays on the left side ... Displays on the right side Lamp Mode Use this if the picture is projected on a small screen and the picture is too bright or when projecting images in dark rooms.
Setup Input Format This function is used in setting the input signals of the input connec- tors. Normally, this should be set to Auto. When identification is not possible with Auto, make the setting. Select the item name “Input Format”, press the ENTER button, and the sub menu will open.
Option • Select menu name “Option”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-36 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-41. Language This function sets the language that is displayed on screen in the messages and menu displays.
Option Startup Screen This is the selection of whether or not to display the logo screen at startup time. Select item name “On Screen” and select the setting contents with the SELECT buttons. Logo ... Displays the logo. Blank ... Does not display the logo. Note: When “Logo”...
Press the CANCEL button to return to the menu. Display Contents: Projector model, firmware version, and the internet home page ad- dress of PLUS Vision Corp. Factory Default This function returns the adjustments and settings of all the in- put sources to the standard factory default values.
Info. 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 life will differ between Normal mode and Eco mode. Lamp Life Use only in Normal mode: approx.1500 hours Use only in Eco mode: approx.2000 hours...
Wait at least 90 seconds, then turn the power back on. If the prob- lem persists, unplug the power cord and contact a store that sells the V3-131/V3-111 for repairs. The STANDBY button has been pressed with the lens stowed away.
When an Indicator is Lit or Flashing Thermal Protector When the temperature inside the projector becomes abnormally high, the STATUS indicator flashes red (0.5 seconds on/0.5 seconds off), the STANDBY indicator is a steady red, and at the same time the temperature protector operates and switches off the power of the projector.
Troubleshooting Check the following matters before requesting servicing. Problem • Is the power cord plugged into a power outlet? Power does not turn on • Is the lamp cover properly mounted? • Is the projector’s temperature high? To protect the projector, the power can- not be turned on when the projector’s temperature is abnormally high.
Cleaning • Be certain to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning. • Do not spray or otherwise expose the projector, lens, or screen to volatile substances such as insecticides. Do not leave rubber or vinyl products in contact with the projector for long periods. Doing so could cause them to undergo qualitative changes or the coatings may peel, etc.
• If the projector is used another 100 hours after the lamp’s service life is reached, the power is set to the standby mode and no longer turns on. • Contact a store that sells the V3-131/V3-111 for a replacement lamp. Indicate you need a V3-120 replacement lamp for the V3-131/V3-111 (order code 28-051).
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Replacing the Lamp Cartridge Preparations: Turning the projector upside-down on top of a soft cloth, etc., so that it does not get scratched makes it easier to replace the lamp cartridge. Turn the projector right-side up after replacing the lamp cartridge. Unplug the power cord.
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5 seconds will clear the lamp timer. Checking that the STATUS indicator is out will show that the lamp timer has been cleared. Contact a store that sells the V3-131/V3-111 for a replacement lamp. Indicate you need a V3-120 replacement lamp for the V3-131/V3-111 (order code 28-051).
SDTV (576p) (480p) * The model name for XGA is V3-131 and SVGA V3-111. * The projector does not support the ADC connector on Apple Macintosh. V3-131 The display resolution is 1024 768 dots. When displaying a signal with resolutions other than 1024 768 dots such as 1280 1024, sizes of characters or lines may be uneven.
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