Plus He 3100 Projector User Manual

							User’s Manual
HE-3100English 
						

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Installation
* Allow at least 10 cm (3.9 inch) of space between the projector top
panel and its surroundings.
Also allow at least 10 cm (3.9 inch) of other spaces around the pro-
jector.
* The projector should be placed on a flat, level surface and in a dry
area free from dust and moisture.
* The projector should always be handled with care. Dropping or jar-
ring the projector could damage internal components.
* If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling do not attempt
to install the projector yourself. The projector must be installed in ac-
cordance with any local building codes by qualified technicians in or-
der to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury.
* Do not place this product near water, near a bathtub, in a wet base-
ment or near a swimming pool and the like.
Power supply
*The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100-240V AC,
50/60Hz. Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement before at-
tempting to use your projector.
* Handle the power cable carefully and avoid excessive bending. A
damaged cord can cause electric shock or fire.
* If the projector is not be used for an extended period of time, discon-
nect the plug from the power outlet. Do not unplug the power cable
from the wall outlet under the following circumstances, doing so may
cause damage to the projector:
Cleaning
* Unplug the projector before cleaning.
* Use a blower or lens paper to clean the lens, and be careful not to
scratch or mar the lens.
Lamp Replacement
Be sure to replace the lamp when the message Replace The Lamp
appears on the screen. If you continue to use the lamp after 1100
hours of usage, the lamp will not turn on. To replace the lamp, follow all
instructions on page E-40.
Fire and Shock Precautions
* The openings should never be covered or blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
* Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from
falling into the projector. Do not attempt to retrieve any objects that
fell into the projector.
* Do not insert any metal objects such as a wire or screwdriver into
the projector. If something should fall into the projector, immediately
disconnect the power cord from the projector and have the object
removed by a qualified service person.
* Do not place any liquids on top of the projector.
Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious dam-
age to your eyes could result.
Important Safety Information
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage
within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any
kind of contact with any part inside of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature con-
cerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has
been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in
order to avoid any problems.
The above cautions are given on the bottom of the product.
CAUTION
To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from
the power outlet.
The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the
equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO
NOT USE THIS UNITS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EX-
TENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS,
UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. RE-
FRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE
HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DOC compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS
EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER
SERVICE SCREW.
Please read this manual carefully before using the projector and keep
the manual handy for future reference.
POWER
ONOFF
STATUSPOWER/
POWER
ON OFF
POWER/STATUS
Main power ON
Main power OFF
Turning ON or OFF Main Power
Make all hookups before turning on the main power.
To turn on the main power:
Press the POWER
switch down until it is in
the depressed position.
To turn off the main power:
Press the POWER
switch until it is in the
protruded position.
On condition
Off condition
Light in orange
Indicator OFF 
						

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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.
4) Follow all instructions.All instructions should be followed.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.Do not use this product near water, near a bathtub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool
and the like.
6) CleaningClean only with dry cloth.
7) Ventilation
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8) Heat
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Grounding or PolarizationDo not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Power-Cable ProtectionProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Attachments/Accessories
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) TransportationUse only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13) Lightning
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) ServicingRefer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 
						

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Major Features
High Image Quality
Use of a Digital Micromirror Device (DMDTM) chip that is based on
Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing (DLP
TM) technology
enables images of high contrast and high detail.

DLP technology gives rise to devices that exhibit high response
speed, which in turn enables excellent moving picture character-
istics and smooth images.

Use of a high-performance progressive scan converter provides
reproduction of film-like images.

Built-in color filters of high purity permit the reproduction of vivid
color images.
Quiet Design
PLUS Vision Corporations quiet design technology has resulted
in a great reduction of fan noise which allows quiet performance
that doesnt interfere with the enjoyment of movie watching in an
indoor environment.
Installation Flexibility
The compact design (of about B5 paper size: 182 x 257 mm / 7.2
x 10.1 inch) and mere 2 kg / 4.4 lbs weight has resulted in a pro-
jector that can be carried anywhere indoors for room-to-room
portability.
* Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instru-
ments Incorporated.
* DLP technology is the combination of DLP technology and digitally control DMD
TM, super micro
electronic components which replace LCD technology.
* VGA and XGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corpo-
ration in the USA.
* S-VGA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
* TMDSI is a trademark of Silicon Image, Inc.
All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
manufacturers. 
						

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ................................ E-2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................... E-3
Major Features ................................................. E-4
Accessories Check ............................................ E-6
Names of the Main Unit Parts ............................... E-7
Using the Storage Case ......................................................... E-9
Attaching the Supplied Adjusters .......................................... E-9
Names of the Remote Control Parts ...................... E-10
Preparing the Remote Control ............................. E-11
Inserting the Batteries ......................................................... E-11
Remote Control Range ........................................................ E-11
The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen .......... E-12
Placement Guide ............................................ E-13
Projection Distance and Screen Size ................................... E-13
Power Cord Connections ................................... E-14
Power Cord Connections ..................................................... E-14
Connecting Video Equipment and Personal Computers...... E-15
Connections with VIDEO and S-VIDEO Connectors ............. E-15
Connections with YCbCr Connectors ................................... E-16
Connection with DVI-D Connector ....................................... E-17
Turning ON or OFF Main Power ........................... E-18
Turning ON or OFF Main Power ........................................... E-18
Turning ON or OFF Power .................................................... E-18
Adjustment of the Projection Screen ..................... E-19
Projection Screen Position Adjustment ............................... E-19
Focus Adjustment ............................................................... E-19
Input Selection .................................................................... E-20
Selection of Aspect Ratio .................................................... E-20
Input Screen and Aspect Ratio Selection Screen ................. E-21
Operation with the Remote Control ....................... E-22
Turning ON Power/STANDBY .............................................. E-22
Input Selection .................................................................... E-23
Selection of Aspect Ratio .................................................... E-23
Using the On-Screen Menu ................................ E-24
Menu List ..................................................... E-27
Video Adjustments [Picture 1] ............................. E-29
Adjusting the Picture ........................................................... E-29
Adjusting the White Balance ................................................ E-29
Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] ...................... E-30
Adjusting the Sharpness of the Video Image ....................... E-30
Adjusting the Sharpness When Expanding/Compressing .... E-30
ProScan Mode Settings ....................................................... E-30
Adjustment of Screen Display Position ............................... E-31
Gamma Settings .................................................................. E-31
Video Signal Color System Settings .................................... E-32
Setup .......................................................... E-33
Adjustment of Keystone Distortion ...................................... E-33
Screen Projection System Settings ..................................... E-33
Background Color Settings .................................................. E-34
Auto Standby Settings ......................................................... E-34
LED Display Settings ........................................................... E-34
On-Screen Display Settings [Option] ..................... E-35
On-Screen Display Language Settings ................................ E-35
Moving the Menu Display Position ...................................... E-35
On-Screen Display Duration Setting .................................... E-35
Resetting, Storing, and Information [Info.] ............. E-36
Saving and Loading of Video Adjustments .......................... E-36
Returning to Standard Settings ........................................... E-37
Resetting the Lamp Timer ................................................... E-37
Viewing the Lamp Timer/Resolution and Frequency ............ E-37
Troubleshooting .............................................. E-38
When the STATUS Indicator Is Lit/Flashes ............... E-39
Replacing the Lamp Cartridge ............................. E-40
Cleaning ...................................................... E-42
Specifications ................................................ E-43
Main Unit External View .................................... E-44 
						

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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.
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Remote control1
Controls the projector.
AA Batteries2
These batteries are for the remote control. Insert the batteries
at time of purchase.
See → Page E-11.
Power cord (1.8 m / 5.9 feet)
This power cord supplies power to the unit. See → Page E-14
about connections.
S-Video cable (2 m / 6.6 feet) No. 771709000
This cable is used when the output connector of the equipment
to be connected is an S-video connector. Connections are de-
scribed on → Page E-15.
Video cable (2 m / 6.6 feet) No. 771703000
This cable is used when the output connector of the external
equipment is a video connector. Connections are described on
→ Page E-15.
Storage case1 / Cable pouch1
This case houses the main unit and the accessories.
Using Storage case → Page E-9.
Users Manual1
Includes information about handling of the projector, the op-
eration method, and precautions.
Quick Start Guide1
Consolidates the procedures from setup to projecting the pic-
ture.
Quick Start Guide
Users Manual
Adjuster2 / Screw2
The adjusters and screws are required for fine vertical adjust-
ment of the projector.
See → Page E-9 for attachment and Page E-19 for adjustment. 
						

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Names of the Main Unit Parts
POWER
ON OFF
POWER/STATUSON/STANDBYASPECTSOURCE
Ventilation outflow holesThese ventilation outflow holes used for cooling
the main unit and discharge the heat of the lamp.
Attention!
Pay special attention to the ventilation outflow
holes. The heat from the lamp is discharged
from the ventilation outflow holes.
Remote control sensorThe remote control signal is received
here. → Page E-11
Air intake holeThis is an air intake hole used for
cooling the main unit.
Air intake hole
AC IN connector
The supplied power cord is
connected here. → Page E-14
POWER switchThis is the main power
switch. → Page E-14
POWER/STATUS
ON/STANDBY
ASPECT
SOURCE
POWER/  (STANDBY) indicatorOn and Standby operation modes are indicated when this
indicator is flashing green or lit orange. The indicator is not lit
when the POWER switch is off. 
→ Page E-18
ASPECT buttonThis button selects the aspect ratio (i.e., the ratio of
screen width and height) of the input video. → Page E-
20
SOURCE buttonThis button selects the input sugnal of the main unit
that will be used for the connections . → Page E-20
FOCUS ringThis adjusts the focus of the projected picture.→ Page E-19
STATUS indicatorLit/flashing serve to indicate the main unit temperature,
lamp, lamp cover, lamp cartridge, and fan conditions.
→ Page E-39
ON/STANDBY buttonThis button is used to switch ON the power and set the unit
to the STANDBY mode. → Page E-18 
						

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Names of the Main Unit Parts
ON/STANDBYASPECTSOURCE
R/STATUS
DVI-D CO
MPONENT
CTRL
S-VIDEOVIDEOY             Cb            Cr
Theft prevention locking hole(See below)
Air intake holeThis is an air intake hole used for cooling the main unit.
Ventilation outflow holeThis ventilation outflow hole is used for cooling the
main unit and discharges the heat of the lamp.
DVI-D COMPONENT
CTRL
S-VIDEOVIDEOY             Cb            Cr
S-VIDEO connectorThis is connected with the S-VIDEO output connector of the
equipment to be connected. → Page E-15
DVI-D connectorThis is connected with the (24-pin) DVI-D output connector of the
equipment to be connected. → Page E-17
VIDEO connectorThis is connected with the VIDEO output connector of
the equipment to be connected. → Page E-15
YCbCr connectors (COMPONENT)These connectors are connected with the YCbCr output
connectors of the equipment to be connected. → Page E-16
CTRL connectorThis connector is for service personnel only.
End users should not use this connector. Doing so by end users may
cause breakdown.
Front adjusterThese feet are used for height
adjustment. → Page E-9
Rear adjusterThese feet are used for height
adjustment. → Page E-19
Lamp coverThis cover is removed when replacing the lamp
cartridge of the light source. → Page E-40
Theft Prevention Lock
The theft prevention lock is supported by the Micro
Saver Security System manufactured by Kensington
Technology Group. 
						

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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.
ASPECT
VIDEOON/POWER
S-VIDEO YCbCr
DVISETESCMENU
ON/STANDBYASPECTSOURCE
POWER/STATUS
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Remote control pocket
Cable pouch
Attaching the Supplied Adjusters
The supplied adjusters are required for vertical adjustment of the projector.
See → Page E-19 about Using the Adjusters
Attention!
* Allow the main unit to cool sufficiently before placing it into the storage case. Storing the main unit soon after switching
off the main power may cause damage to it.
* Do not store in locations that will reach high or low temperatures. Doing so may adversely affect the electronic and
mechanical components and could cause damage.
* Do not place objects on top of the storage case when storing the equipment. When transporting, be careful not to bump
or cause shocks to the projector.
* Remove the batteries from the remote control when it is not going to be used for a long period.
1. Remove a rubber pad of each front foot.
Note: The rubber pads are bonded. Being carful not to mar the plasticpart of the front feet, remove the rubber pads.
2. After putting projections on the back of the supplied adjuster into
depressions of the front feet, tighten the screws. 
						

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Names of the Remote Control Parts
ASPECT
VIDEO
ON/STANDBYS-VIDEO
YCbCr
DVI
SET
E
SC
MENU
Remote control transmitterThe infrared signal is sent from this part.
ASPECT
VIDEOON / STANDBY
SET
ESC
MENU
S-VIDEO YCbCr
DVI
ASPECT buttonThis button selects the vertical and horizontal
ratio of the screen of the input video. → Page E-
20
These buttons are used for the
selection of the input.
For further information about input selection, see→ Page E-20
VIDEO buttonThis switches the input to the VIDEO signal.
S-VIDEO buttonThis switches the input to the S-VIDEO signal.
YCbCr buttonThis switches the input to the Y Cb Cr signal.
DVI buttonThis switches the input to the DVI-D signal.
ON/STANDBY buttonThis button is used to switch ON the power and set the unit
to the STANDBY mode. → Page E-18
These buttons are used for menu opera-
tions.
→
 Page E-24 Using the On-Screen Menu
MENU buttonThis is used in the selection of the menu name when
displaying the menu on the projection screen.
ESC buttonThis is used when closing the menu.
SET buttonThis is used to set the menu items.
Cursor buttons (← → ↑ ↓)These are used in the selection of the menu name, item
name, and contents.
Note: Handling of the Remote Control
* Do not drop the remote control or handle it inappropriately.
* Do not expose the remote control to water or other liquids. Should the remote control become wet, wipe it dry immediately.
* Try to avoid use in hot and/or humid locations.
* Remove the batteries from the remote control when it is not going to be used for a long period.
* Some operations (such as menu operations) are available only through the use of the remote control and attention should be given to its careful use.