Important Safety Information Turning ON or OFF Main Power Please read this manual carefully before using the projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Make all hookups before turning on the main power. To turn on the main power: CAUTION Light in orange Press the POWER...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Built-in color filters of high purity permit the reproduction of vivid color images. Quiet Design PLUS Vision Corporation's quiet design technology has resulted in a great reduction of fan noise which allows quiet performance that doesn't interfere with the enjoyment of movie watching in an indoor environment.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ........ E-2 Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] ...... E-30 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... E-3 Adjusting the Sharpness of the Video Image ....... E-30 Major Features ..........E-4 Adjusting the Sharpness When Expanding/Compressing ..E-30 Accessories Check ..........
Accessories Check Remove the main unit and the accessories from the box and check that the following items are included. Should an accessory be missing, please contact your store of purchase. Remote control 1 Controls the projector. AA Batteries 2 These batteries are for the remote control.
Names of the Main Unit Parts Attention! Pay special attention to the ventilation outflow Ventilation outflow holes holes. The heat from the lamp is discharged These ventilation outflow holes used for cooling from the ventilation outflow holes. the main unit and discharge the heat of the lamp. Remote control sensor The remote control signal is received here.
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Names of the Main Unit Parts Air intake hole This is an air intake hole used for cooling the main unit. S - V I D E V I D Theft prevention locking hole (See below) I - D Ventilation outflow hole This ventilation outflow hole is used for cooling the main unit and discharges the heat of the lamp.
Names of the Main Unit Parts Using the Storage Case Please use the supplied storage case for storing the main unit. The remote control pocket of the storage case will conveniently hold the remote control. To avoid scratches to the main unit, collect the power cord and connection cables and place them in the cable pouch. Remote control pocket Cable pouch S -V...
Names of the Remote Control Parts Remote control transmitter The infrared signal is sent from this part. ASPECT button This button selects the vertical and horizontal ratio of the screen of the input video. → Page E- ON/STANDBY ASPECT ON/STANDBY button This button is used to switch ON the power and set the unit to the STANDBY mode.
Press and at the same time lift of the case and insert the batter- case cover, then press it closed. the battery case cover at the ies in the correct plus (+) and mi- rear of the remote control to nus (-) directions. remove it.
The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen S- VI M PO VI DE Note: * Please purchase a commercially available screen separately. * A cable (commercially available), which is available separately, is required for connections with the DVI-D connector of the personal computer.
Placement Guide Use this information as a guide to find the rough 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 1.2 m (3.9 feet) to 6.9 m (22.6 feet) from the Lens surface of the main unit.
Power Cord Connections 2 Power Cord Connections Use the supplied power cord to connect the power connector of the main unit with the power outlet. POWER/ indicator POWER switch Firmly insert all the way. To wall outlet Firmly insert all the way. Power cord (supplied) Before using the projector, first connect and then...
Connecting Video Equipment and Personal Computers By connecting this unit with video equipment and using a DVD player or other source in combination with an audio/video amplifier and speaker system will allow you to enjoy convincing home theater. Connecting the unit to a personal computer will permit presentation data to be projected as a large screen display in conferences and lectures.
Connecting Video Equipment and Personal Computers 3 Connections with YCbCr Connectors These connections are made with equipment such as a DVD player that is equipped with the YCbCr output jacks of the component signals. Make connections to the Y, Cb, and Cr jacks (COMPONENT) of the main unit. S -V ID E V ID...
Connecting Video Equipment and Personal Computers 3 Connection with DVI-D Connector This connection is made with personal computers that are equipped with a display output DVI-D connector. Make the connection with the DVI-D connector of the main unit. Check the following before making connections. * The resolution through this unit is S-VGA 800 x 600 dots.
Turning ON or OFF Main Power ON/STANDBY button 4 Turning ON or OFF Main Power Before turning the main power, check that the power is switched off the equipment that is to be connected and the connection is finished. To turn on the main power: Light in orange Press the POWER switch down until it is in the depressed po- sition.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen Operations include the adjustment of the image position that is projected to the screen and the adjustment of the focus as well as the input selection and the selection of the aspect ratio. Perform these operations with the power of the connected equipment switched on and the video signal input to the projector. 6 Projection Screen Position Adjustment Adjust the projection image to the screen (1) If the image is shifted to the left or right, move the main unit horizontally.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen 8 Input Selection Input selection display Note: Press the SOURCE button and select * The remote control provides direct selec- the desired connector . tion from the VIDEO button, S-VIDEO but- ton, YCbCr button, and DVI button. * When the power is switched on, the input selection conditions that existed when the S-VIDEO...
Adjustment of the Projection Screen Input Screen and Aspect Ratio Selection Screen Projection image with Projection image when Through selection selected Select Full The image is projected to fill the entire screen. Aspect 16:9 screens will be longer than wide. Select Auto (only with DVI selection While maintaining the aspect ratio of the per-...
Operation with the Remote Control Point the remote control toward the remote control sensor of the main unit and operate. ASPECT button This button selects the vertical and horizontal ratio of the screen of the input video. ON/STANDBY ASPECT ON/STANDBY button This button is used to switch ON the power and set the unit to the STANDBY mode.
Operation with the Remote Control Input Selection Press the desired input selection button. Input selection display Note: * When the power is switched on, the input selection conditions that existed when the S-VIDEO YCbCr VIDEO power was switched off will be in effect. * When a signal is not input to the selected connector, "No Signal"...
Using the On-Screen Menu Only menu operation methods will be described here. Refer to this page should you need to clarify matters during menu operations. See the various pages for information about menu functions and performing adjustments and settings. To perform adjustments and settings, the video is projected and adjustments are made to the optimum condition. The remote control should be pointed toward the remote control sensor of the projector and operated.
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Using the On-Screen Menu Display of the Menu Press the MENU button and display the menu. VIDEO Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Normal High Custom MENU Selection of the Menu Name Note: Press the button again and select the * The menu name will change also when the cursor ( ←...
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Using the On-Screen Menu Sub menu items Note: The selection operation will dif- Items that display only an item name have a fer for the sub menu depending on the sub menu. item contents. Press the SET button to display VIDEO the sub menu.
Menu List This is a list of menu item names. See the reference page for information about the ad- justment and setting method. The display contents of the item name will differ depending on the input selection. Picture 1 [VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and YCbCr Input Selection] VIDEO Picture1 Picture2...
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Menu List Option [Common Inputs] VIDEO Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. "On-Screen Display Language Settings" → Page E-35 Language "Moving the Menu Display Position" → Page E-35 - Menu Position - "On-Screen Display Duration Adjustment" → Page E-35 Duration 10 sec. Info.
Video Adjustments [Picture 1] These are picture-related adjustments. VIDEO For information about performing menu operations, see → Page E-24 Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. "Using the On-Screen Menus." Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Normal High Custom Preparation The [Color], [Tint], and [Sharpness] items will * Project the image.
Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] These functions adjust the input video signal. VIDEO See → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menu" for information about performing Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. menu operations. Video Filter Zoom Filter ProScan Mode Video Auto Gamma Video Film...
Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] Adjustment of Screen Display Position Note: This adjustment is possible Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. This is used to adjust the screen position at the time only when an image larger than S- Zoom Filter VGA is displayed with THRU.
Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] Color System Video Signal Color System Settings Note: VIDEO Auto These settings are of the color system of the com- * The video signal created by add- Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. NTSC posite video signal. Video Filter ing the color signal to the bright- NTSC4.43...
Setup These settings are used when setting up the projector. VIDEO See → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menu" for information about performing Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. menu operations. Keystone Mode Normal Full Keystone - Installation - Preparation Background Blue Black * Project an image.
Setup Background Note: When the menu display is Background Color Settings VIDEO closed after making the setting, the This sets the background color when a signal is not Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. color will change to the back- being input to the connector of the projector. Keystone Mode Normal Full...
On-Screen Display Settings [Option] These settings are for the menu and language that will be displayed on the screen. VIDEO See → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menu" for information about performing Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. menu operations. Language De Fr It Es Sv - Menu Position - Duration...
Resetting, Storing, and Information [Info.] This function performs resetting and the display of information for the method of VIDEO using the user memory, the default values of adjustments and settings, and the Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. lamp timer. User Memory Save Load See →...
Resetting, Storing, and Information [Info.] Default VIDEO Returning to Standard Settings Note: Items that cannot be speci- Picture1 Picture2 Setup Option Info. fied for each input will be returned This function is used to return the adjustments and User Memory Save Load to the initial settings.
Troubleshooting Check the following matters before requesting servicing. Problem Check Reference Page No power * Has the power plug become disconnected from the outlet? E-14 (POWER/ indicator does not * Is the lamp cover properly attached? E-40 light) * Has the internal temperature become high? When the internal temperature becomes E-39 very high, to protect the unit the power will not switch on.
3. Wait about 60 minutes until the temperature of the projector drops. If after having performed the above matters, the problem still has not been solved, consult your PLUS dealer. E – 39...
Preparation: Unplug the projector. Prepare the new lamp cartridge and a plus-headed screwdriver. Lay a soft cloth sheet underneath the projector with its upside down to prevent scratches.
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Install the new lamp cartridge. q Install the new lamp cartridge in the direction as shown in the drawing. Plug w Tighten the lamp cartridge screw. (Put down the handle of the lamp cartridge.) Reinstall the lamp cover. q Insert the lamp cover until the catches fit in the grooves. w Tighten the lamp cover screw.
* Do not scratch or otherwise hit the projector body with your nails or other hard object, since this will cause scratches. Dirty Lens The lens surface has been treated with a special coating. Consult your PLUS dealer for cleaning. Dust of the Intake and Outflow Holes Dust that collects in the intake and outflow holes will obstruct the ventilation and cause the internal temperature to rise which could cause damage.
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