I M P O R T A N T Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your PLUS U2-1150/U2-X1130/U2-813 Data Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located next to the main power switch on the back of the unit. Record it here: TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
If something should fall into the unit, immediately disconnect the power cable from the unit and have the object removed by a qualified PLUS service person. • Do not place any liquids on top of the unit.
The unit can also be used to project images from behind the screen. * Installing the unit on the ceiling must be done by authorized PLUS technicians. Consult your dealer for more information. The other main features you’ll enjoy •...
For video equipment connection Audio video cable S-video cable (1 m/3.3 ft.) [1] (1 m/3.3 ft.) [1] No. 768708000 No. 768709000 Lens cap (attached to the lens of the unit) [1] About the lens cap The lens cap is fixed on the bottom of the unit as shown in the illustration below.
P a r t s a n d c o n t r o l s For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. Top, front and side panel view Control panel STATUS indicator [32] MENU button [23] Adjuster button (right) [16] Terminal Panel MOUSE connector [14]...
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Rear and side panel view Adjuster button (left) [16] Built-in Security Slot Bottom Lamp cover securing screw [33] Rear adjuster [16] Rear adjuster [16] AC IN terminal [15] This security slot supports the MicroSaver System. MicroSaver ® Kensington Microware Inc. The logo marked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc.
Projecting distance and image size 11 to 15 degrees Projection distance (represented as “L” in the table and chart below) • Horizontal projection position Lens centered left to right • Vertical projection position (U2-1150) Screen size Projection distance (L) Wide (W) Telephoto (T) Inches...
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When using the ceiling hanging fixtures, select “FRONT/CEILING” in “PROJECTION” of “SETTING MENU” (see pages 17 and 24). Note Installing the unit on the ceiling must be performed by qualified PLUS service personnel. Contact your PLUS dealer for more information. Never attempt to install the unit yourself.
C o n n e c t i o n s C o n n e c t i n g You can connect up to two pieces of video equipment to the unit following the illustrations below. • You can switch the input source (picture) to VIDEO or S-VIDEO when you connect two pieces of equipment. (The S-VIDEO connection provides more vivid color and higher resolution compared to the VIDEO connection.) •...
M a c i n t o s h SuperVGA 800×600 XGA 1024×768 (U2-1150/U2-X1130 only) Macintosh at 640×480 Macintosh at 832×624 Macintosh at 1024×768 (U2-1150/U2-X1130 only) Macintosh desktop computer To Macintosh's audio jack Mini D-Sub 15-pin connector PC audio cable...
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MULTIPLE SCAN 16 VGA/S-VGA 21″ COLOR 1152×870 19″ COLOR 1024×768 16″ COLOR 832×624 13″ COLOR 640×480 Inch 13 Monitor adapter Video cable adapter (supplied) MULTIPLE SCAN 17 E – 13 Mini D-Sub 15-pin connector (supplied) To the Data Projector VGA/S-VGA/XGA/SXGA (U2-1150/U2-X1130 only)
U s i n g t h e r e m o t e m o u s e – W i r e l e s s The supplied remote control enables you to operate the computer’s mouse functions by connecting the computer to the MOUSE connector of the unit.
O p e r a t i o n U s i n g t h e u n i t Before starting • Remove the lens cap from the lens. Please keep it because it must be replaced after use. •...
MAGNIFY KEYSTONE VOLUME – – – PLUS Note The maximum correction value is 29° including the optical correction value. ( c o n t i n u e d ) Adjusting the distorted picture The upper distortion of the picture will be corrected as you see the illustration below.
The horizontal and vertical positions of the image can also be adjusted manually. See page 27. If you have set “AUTO MODE” to “OFF” to carry out the above described adjustments (see page 27 for details), you can choose to project the image at the original size of the incoming signal resolution.
( c o n t i n u e d ) Notebook computers and resolution standards (U2-1150/U2-X1130) The unit is designed to project industry standardized video such as VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) or XGA (eXtended Graphics Array). Notebook computers do not use indus- try standards.
MAGNIFY KEYSTONE VOLUME VOLUME +/– button – – – PLUS Turning off the image and muting the sound temporarily Press MUTE. The image turns off and the sound is muted at the same time. To restore the picture and sound, press the button again.
MAGNIFY KEYSTONE VOLUME MAGNIFY button – – – PLUS Enlarging the picture You can enlarge the picture up to four times the original size. Press MAGNIFY +. While the button is pressed the picture is en- larged until it becomes four times the original size.
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MAGNIFY KEYSTONE VOLUME MAGNIFY button – – – PLUS Enlarging the picture after selecting the portion you wish to enlarge After selecting the portion you wish to enlarge, you can enlarge the picture up to four times the original size.
M e n u o p e r a t i o n M e n u s t r u c t u r e For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. (23) SOURCE MENU VIDEO AUTO (24) IMAGE ADJ MENU...
MUTE FREEZE MAGNIFY KEYSTONE VOLUME – – – PLUS Press MENU. The button lights in red and the main menu appears on the screen. If you don’t proceed to step 2 within ten seconds, the button goes off. MENU Note...
C o r r e c t i n g k e y s t o n i n g The keystone correction function can be used if the vertical offset cannot be completely adjusted with the adjusters (see page 16). The unit retains the correction value even if you select another input source after keystoning unless you turn off the unit.
S e l e c t i n g t h e p o i n t e r t y p e If you press POINTER on the remote control while the picture is projected at its original size, the pointer is displayed on the screen (see page 21).
Apple Macintosh Note on AccuBlend (U2-1150/U2-X1130) The resolution of the unit is 1024 × 768. Other resolution images (e.g. 1280 × 1024) are compressed into 1024 × 768 (AccuBlend). In such a case, projected letters and lines might appear unevenly.
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Adjusting the clock frequency (PICTURE ADJ) and clock phase (FINE PICTURE) manually When “AUTO MODE” is set to “ON,” the clock frequency and clock phase will be adjusted automatically. However, if you need any manual adjustment for these two items, you first need to set “AUTO MODE”...
A d j u s t i n g t h e p i c t u r e e l e m e n t s The picture elements such as brightness, contrast, white balance, and so on can be adjusted individually for each input source. The adjustable items vary depending on the input source.
A c t i v a t i n g t h e p o w e r s a v i n g f u n c t i o n This function operates only with an RGB input source. If there are no input signals from the RGB IN connector for more than five minutes, the unit will automatically turn off and enter the standby mode.
C h e c k i n g h o u r s l a m p u s a g e The lamp cartridge must be replaced after 1000 hours of usage. When 1000 hours have elapsed the STATUS indicator will light in red (see page 32).
O t h e r s T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the unit. Common Problems & Solutions Problem Does not turn on No picture...
If this does not solve the problem, please contact your dealer. The cooling fan has stopped. Contact your PLUS dealer for service. The lamp is not turned on. • The unit was turned on immediately after being turned off. Turn off the unit, wait at least one minute, then turn on the unit again.
3 Loosen the lamp cover securing screw. 4 Remove the lamp cover. CAUTION: Do not use a lamp cartridge other than the PLUS replacement lamp cartridge. Order this from your PLUS dealer using the unit model number (see “Notes” below).
Net Weight (U2-1150) 2.6 kg / 5.7 lbs Operational Temperatures Data projector: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F), 30 to 85% humidity Remote control: 0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F) Regulations UL Approved (UL 1950, CSA 950) Meets DOC Canada requirements...
D-Sub Pin Assignments PC 15-Pin mini D-Sub Pin No. Signal to be connected Green Blue Red GND Green GND Blue GND No Connection Digital GND Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync E – 35 (Continued on next page.)
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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Dimensions (U2-1150) MOUSE RGB IN PC AUDIO S-VIDEO (U2-X1130/U2-813) MOUSE RGB IN PC AUDIO S-VIDEO 18.6mm/0.7″...
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