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U4-237

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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).
* Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. (U.S.A.).
* TMDS is a trademark of Silicon Image, Inc.

Note that even in the absence of explanatory notes, serious attention is paid to the trademarks of the various compa-
nies and to the product trademarks.

DATA PROJECTOR

U4-237

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for U4-237

Page 1: ...U S A PC AT VGAand XGAare trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation U S A S VGA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association Microsoft...

Page 2: ...in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures RF Interference WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those spe...

Page 3: ...using a vacuum cleaner If accumulated dust blocks the ventilation slots the unit will overheat which may cause the unit to malfunction Use a soft brush attachment when using the vacuum cleaner Do not...

Page 4: ...ings as the DLP Cinema technology used in movie theaters Because of their extremely fast response even images with much movement sports movies play smoothly without blurring Security lock function The...

Page 5: ...External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer E 17 Connections with Composite Signals E 18 Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors E 18 Video Equipment with S VIDEO Connectors E 18 Connections with Com...

Page 6: ...4 Color Temp E 45 White E 45 Color Space E 45 White Balance E 46 View Aspect E 47 Filter E 47 Vertical Flip Horizontal Flip E 48 Keystone E 48 Keystone Save E 48 Setup Auto Source E 49 Auto Power Off...

Page 7: ...in making connections with a personal computer See Page E 16 about connections No 776702000 Video cable RCA pin plug 2 m 6 6 feet 1 This cable is used in the connection of video equipment that has a...

Page 8: ...the projector and its acces sories Use this carrying case when storing or moving the projector OP EN STA TU S SO UR CE STA ND BY AU TO ME NU QU ICK ME NU User s Manual CD ROM Edition 1 User s Manual S...

Page 9: ...P C C A R D Front adjuster button E 25 There is also one on the right side Focus ring E 25 Exhaust vents Front adjusters E 25 Rear adjuster E 25 Lamp cover E 59 Ventilation slots Lens cap Remove befo...

Page 10: ...Buttons used in menu and quick menu operations E 34 35 ENTER button E 22 STANDBY button E 21 SOURCE button E 26 MENU button E 35 SELECT buttons QUICK MENU button E 34 Ventilation slots Speaker Built...

Page 11: ...ects the vertical and horizontal ratio of the screen KSTN button E 29 Keystone correction adjustment R G B S T A N D B Y V I D E O F R E E Z E M U T E E C O A U T O A S P E C T T I M E R V O L K S T N...

Page 12: ...ose of used batteries according to your local regulations Preparing the Remote Control Remote Control Range Point the infrared transmitter of the remote control toward the remote control sensor locate...

Page 13: ...wer is first switched on following purchase See When Menu Language Select Is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power on Page E 22 6 Switching on the power of the personal computer and video equipment 7...

Page 14: ...s There is a tolerance of 5 due to design values This table uses the lens apex and lens center as references and requires that the projector be in a horizontal condition with front and rear adjusters...

Page 15: ...rsonal computer that is equipped with a DVI I connector such as some PowerBook G4 computers and others when the signal is converted to analog RGB which uses a mini D sub 15 pin connector and connectio...

Page 16: ...e Input Format on Page E 50 PC CARD MONITOR OUT Personal computer DVI mini D Sub 15 pin conversion cable Supplied item Note Before making connections check the power of the projector and the equipment...

Page 17: ...or an IBM PC AT DOS V computer press the Fn key plus any one of the F1 to F10 keys See the table below Note When the liquid crystal display of the notebook computer and the projector are displayed at...

Page 18: ...sion Broadcast System using the menu sequence of Setup Input Format Video See Input Format on Page E 50 Video Equipment with S VIDEO Connectors Make the connection to the S VIDEO connector of the proj...

Page 19: ...omponent 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 C...

Page 20: ...ono 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...

Page 21: ...is switched on the STANDBY indicator changes to blinking green then lights steadily after about 60 seconds and the projection screen is set to the brightness of normal mode At this time if the STATUS...

Page 22: ...blurred turn the focus ring counterclockwise or clock wise to focus it See Page E 25 1 Press the SELECT buttons of the projector and align the deep blue cursor with English SOURCE AUTO MENU QUICK MEN...

Page 23: ...ars When the level gauge reaches maximum the projection screen will go off in about 5 seconds and the projector will enter the power off op eration Note The operation can be cancelled by pressing a bu...

Page 24: ...e Making Adjustments with the Adjust ers on Page E 25 3 If the image is slanted adjust by turning the right or left front adjuster See Making Adjustments with the Adjusters on Page E 25 4 A projection...

Page 25: ...the left and right and 2 raise the projector to align the image with the screen then release your fingers Turn the left and right front adjusters for fine adjustment Adjust so that there is no shaking...

Page 26: ...ondition that was previously used See Auto Source on Page E 49 for information about the Auto Source on and off conditions When the input format has been switched you may be required to reconnect the...

Page 27: ...digital RGB signals can only be adjusted when the input signal is of XGA size or smaller Note When selection has been made for the Real setting of the personal computer signal i e when the input signa...

Page 28: ...and the sound and the screen will take on the background color that has been set Another press will cause a return to the original conditions RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN Z...

Page 29: ...picture and the projection con ditions it may not be possible to eliminate keystone distortion completely General Operation RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE ECO AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL ZOOM QUICK MENU ENT...

Page 30: ...than the display resolution of the projector When Aspect is set to Zoom by the video signal Note Zoom and image movement functions are cancelled when the input is switched Movement of the screen will...

Page 31: ...the time The setting contents are Off and from 10 to 60 minutes in 10 minute intervals Settings can also be made with the SELECT buttons Gauge Blue Press the ENTER button to restart the timer The time...

Page 32: ...ace Note To cancel the number you have input press the CANCEL button The asterisks disappear and the display returns to the input standby mode at the first place To cancel the password registration mo...

Page 33: ...hat order Asterisks appear in all four places If the password matches the window turns off and the projector can be used normally Canceling the password Changing the password The password is canceled...

Page 34: ...play can be selected with use of either the SELECT or button 2 Press the cursor or button to make the adjustment 3 To close the display immediately press the CANCEL button In the absence of operations...

Page 35: ...rn to their initial values The adjustment setting items and contents will differ depending on the input selection and the adjustment setting items that can be used with the input signal are displayed...

Page 36: ...s setting adjustment of the item located at the cursor position Item Name This is the name of the ad justment or setting Settings Contents Item Name Sub menu Adjustment Bar Adjustment Bar and Settings...

Page 37: ...an example in which the Keystone item name is selected 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Menu Display The menu name that existed when the menu was closed previously will be displayed Note Pl...

Page 38: ...align the cursor with the desired item name There are also some items for which the setting display or the verification display will appear Please see the various item descriptions RGB STANDBY VIDEO...

Page 39: ...turn off the item name cursor Press the SELECT button and select the menu name Menu names cannot be selected when the item name cursor is displayed Note A press of the QUICK button while the menu is d...

Page 40: ...on Method Example of Menu Display Items at the Time of Input Signal RGB Selection D i g i t a l R G B C o m p o n e n t V I D E O S V I D E O P C C a r d Menu name Image Color View Brightness E 42 Ite...

Page 41: ...er Off E 49 Menu Position E 49 Input Format PC Video E 50 S Video E 50 Presentation Timer E 50 E 50 Language On Screen Background Startup Screen Option E 51 E 51 E 51 E 52 Security Lock E 52 Status E...

Page 42: ...t the View Aspect setting is set to Auto See Aspect on Page E 47 Picture Adj Picture Adjustment Adjust this when bright and dark vertical bands appear on the screen Select the Picture Adj item name an...

Page 43: ...sition Adjust this when the picture is shifted up or down Select the V Position item name and adjust with the SELECT buttons Reset This function resets i e returns to the standard settings the adjust...

Page 44: ...items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected or adjusted Custom Gamma Color Temp and White adjustment items can be selected and adjusted The selected values for the different adjustment items a...

Page 45: ...puter Select the item name White and use the SELECT buttons to select the setting contents Select the desired degree of white from among Low Medium and High Note When Color or Standard is selected for...

Page 46: ...sonal computer will be set to black 3 Press the ENTER button The display will change to Adjusting Black and the black level will be adjusted 4 The adjustment of the black level is completed and the di...

Page 47: ...Projects to fill the full width with the entire image at 16 9 This feature is used to project a squeezed image in a proper aspect ra tio Zoom Projects only the 4 3 portion within 16 9 image to fill t...

Page 48: ...tained in storage even when the power cable has been unplugged Note Regardless of whether Keystone Save is set to On or Off when projection is from the standby condition the picture is projected using...

Page 49: ...he input of the projector enters a no signal condition Select item name Auto Power Off and select the setting contents with the SELECT buttons On The power is switched off when there is no signal Off...

Page 50: ...ction is used in setting the input signals of the input connectors Normally this should be set to Auto When identification is not possible with Auto make the setting Select the item name Input Format...

Page 51: ...ttons On Screen This function switches on off the messages displayed with a black frame such as the input signal information and the aspect ratio Select item name On Screen and select the setting cont...

Page 52: ...y lock set in order to prevent unauthorized use of the projector For instructions on using the security function see Protecting the Projector with the Security Lock on E 32 Select item name Security L...

Page 53: ...justments and settings of all the in put sources to the standard factory default values Select item name Factory Default and press the ENTER button There is a change to the display Press ENTER to Fact...

Page 54: ...here has been switching between the modes When Lamp Life Has Been Reached Replace the Lamp Cartridge is displayed on the screen for 10 seconds in a 1 minute interval Please replace the lamp with a new...

Page 55: ...to a cool place If the projector s internal temperature is high check the cooling fan s ventilation slots and clean them if they are clogged When the temperature protector is activated the power turns...

Page 56: ...s turned on condensation may form on the lens or internal optical parts If this happens wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the projector For a computer input are the horizontal an...

Page 57: ...er hard object since this will cause scratches Dirty Lens Clean using the same method you would use to clean a camera lens Use a commercial blower for camera use or cleaning paper for eye glasses Be c...

Page 58: ...rvice life is reached the power is set to the standby mode and no longer turns on Contact a store that sells the U4 237 for a replacement lamp Indicate you need a U4 150 replacement lamp for the U4 23...

Page 59: ...ojector upside down 3 Remove the lamp cover 1 Turn the lamp cover s set screw counterclockwise and loosen until the screw turns freely The screw does not come off 2 Open the lamp cover a little then p...

Page 60: ...on again See Lamp Timer Reset on Page E 53 Note After reaching the lamp service life if the lamp is used for more than another 100 hours it will not be possible to switch on the power Should this happ...

Page 61: ...Video NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M PAL60 SECAM RGB Horizontal 15 to 80 kHz Vertical 50 to 85 Hz Color Reproduction Full color 16 770 000 colors Resolution VGA 640 480 expansion true S VGA 800 60...

Page 62: ...SECAM PC AT VESA Apple Macintosh HDTV 1080i 720p EDTV 576p 480p SDTV 576i 480i 640 350 640 400 720 350 720 400 640 350 640 400 720 400 640 480 640 480 640 480 640 480 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600...

Page 63: ...E 63 STATUS SOURCE STANDBY AUTO MENU QUICK MENU PC CARD Cabinet Dimensions Unit mm inch 190 7 5 53 2 1 12 0 5 242 9 5...

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