User’s Manual HE-3100 English
Important Safety Information Please read this manual carefully before using the projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Turning ON or OFF Main Power Make all hookups before turning on the main power. To turn on the main power: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS EXCEPT SPECIFIED USER SERVICE SCREW. PO ON WER Press the POWER switch down until it is in the depressed position.
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. 4) Follow all instructions. All instructions should be followed. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
Major Features High Image Quality Use of a Digital Micromirror Device (DMDTM) chip that is based on Texas Instrument's Digital Light Processing (DLPTM) technology enables images of high contrast and high detail. 䡵 DLP technology gives rise to devices that exhibit high response speed, which in turn enables excellent moving picture characteristics and smooth images. 䡵 Use of a high-performance progressive scan converter provides reproduction of film-like images.
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 ............................................ E-6 ProScan Mode Settings .........
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. O A S P E C T V ID E O S -V ID E O N /S TA Y N C D B bC Y r D V I S E T M EN U C S E Remote control⳯1 Controls the projector. AA Batteries⳯2 These batteries are for the remote control. Insert the batteries at time of purchase. See → Page E-11. Power cord (1.8 m / 5.
Names of the Main Unit Parts Ventilation outflow holes These 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. CT PE AS CE R U SO Remote control sensor The remote control signal is received here. → Page E-11 BY D N TA /S Air intake hole W PO ER / ST ON AT US PO ON WER POWER switch This is the main power switch.
Names of the Main Unit Parts Air intake hole This is an air intake hole used for cooling the main unit. R/ /ST AN US AT ST ON BY D AS PE C T SO S-V UR CE CO MP ON EN T IDE O VID EO Y Theft prevention locking hole (See below) Cb Cr DV I-D Ventilation outflow hole This ventilation outflow hole is used for cooling the main unit and discharges the heat of the lamp. CT RL S-VIDEO connector This is connected with the S-VIDEO output connector of the equipment to be connected.
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.
bC C Y C E P S A T ID V O E ID -V S O E T /S ON Y DB AN r D I V T E S U EN M E S C 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 E20 ON/STANDBY ASPECT VIDEO S-VIDEO These buttons are used for the selection of the input.
Preparing the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries When using the remote control for the first time, install the batteries that were supplied. When replacing batteries, purchase two of the same type of AA battery. 1 Press and at the same time lift the battery case cover at the rear of the remote control to remove it. 2 Follow the markings on the inside of the case and insert the batteries in the correct plus (+) and minus (-) directions.
BY D N TA AS CT PE CE R U SO The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen AT US W ER / ST ON /S 8 PO 9 5 6 7 PO ON WER OFF 4 1 S-V 2 IDE CO O VID MP ON EO EN T Y Cb Cr DV I-D CTR L 3 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. The projector should be placed within this range.
Power Cord Connections 2 Power Cord Connections BY D N TA AS CT PE CE R U SO Use the supplied power cord to connect the power connector of the main unit with the power outlet. PO ER W PO W ER / ST ON /S AT US POWER/ indicator PO ON WER OF F POWER switch Firmly insert all the way. 1 4 2 Firmly insert all the way. To wall outlet Power cord (supplied) 3 Before using the projector, first connect 1 and then 2 ; after using, unplug 3 and then 4 .
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.
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. VGA is enlarged and displayed and XGA is compressed and displayed. Input of resolutions higher than S-XGA will not be displayed.
Turning ON or OFF Main Power BY D N TA AS CT PE CE R U SO ON/STANDBY button PO W ER / ST ON /S AT US 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. PO ON WER OFF To turn on the main power: Light in orange PO ON WER Press the POWER switch down until it is in the depressed position.
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.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen 8 Input Selection 3 Input selection display Press the SOURCE button and select the desired connector . S-VIDEO SOURCE A press of the SOURCE button will display the currently selected input selection. Each press of the button moves the selection one step in the sequence: VIDEO → S-VIDEO → YCbCr → DVI The selection will not change while "Now Searching" is displayed. The display will remain for a while before disappearing.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen Input Screen and Aspect Ratio Selection Screen Projection image with Through selection Projection image when 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 personal computer, the image is enlarged or reduced so that no parts protrude beyond the screen and the image is projected to fill the screen.
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 VIDEO These buttons are used for the selection of the input signal. For further information about input selection. VIDEO button This switches the input to the VIDEO signal. S-VIDEO button This switches the input to the S-VIDEO signal.
Operation with the Remote Control Input Selection Press the desired input selection button. VIDEO S-VIDEO YCbCr Input selection display DVI S-VIDEO A press of the button will result in the unit switching to the desired input connector. The display will remain on for a while before disappearing. To change the duration of the display, see → Page E-35 "On-Screen Display Duration Setting.
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.
Using the On-Screen Menu Display of the Menu 1 Press the MENU button and display the menu. VIDEO Picture1 Picture2 Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color Temp. MENU Setup Low Option Normal Info. High Custom Selection of the Menu Name 2 Press the button again and select the menu name. The selected menu name will appear in navy blue. VIDEO Setup Option Picture1 Picture2 Keystone Mode Normal Keystone ＋０ - Installation Background Blue Auto Power Off Off LED Off Info.
Using the On-Screen Menu Sub menu items Note: The selection operation will differ for the sub menu depending on the item contents. Items that display only an item name have a sub menu. VIDEO Picture1 Picture2 Keystone Mode Keystone +0 - Installation Background Auto Power Off LED Setup Option Normal Info. Full Blue Off Off Black On On Press the SET button to display the sub menu.
Menu List This is a list of menu item names. See the reference page for information about the adjustment 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] "Adjusting the Picture" → Page E-29 "Adjusting the White Balance" → Page E-29 Picture1 Picture2 Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 1 Color Temp. Setup Low VIDEO Option Normal Info.
Menu List Option [Common Inputs] "On-Screen Display Language Settings" → Page E-35 "Moving the Menu Display Position" → Page E-35 "On-Screen Display Duration Adjustment" → Page E-35 VIDEO Picture1 Picture2 Setup Language En De - Menu Position Duration 10 sec. Option Info. Fr It Es Sv Info.
Video Adjustments [Picture 1] These are picture-related adjustments. For information about performing menu operations, see → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menus." VIDEO Picture1 Picture2 Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 1 Color Temp. Preparation * Project the image. * Press the MENU button to display the menu, then select [Picture 1]. Setup Low Option Normal Info. High Custom The [Color], [Tint], and [Sharpness] items will not be displayed when selecting the DVI input.
Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] These functions adjust the input video signal. See → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menu" for information about performing menu operations. VIDEO Setup Option Info. Picture1 Picture2 Video Filter 2 Zoom Filter 2 ProScan Mode Video Auto Gamma Video Film Graphics Custom Color System Auto DVI Preparation * Project an image. * Press the MENU button to display the menu, then select [Picture 2]. Picture1 Picture2 Zoom Filter 0 - Pan Gamma Setup Video Film Option Info.
Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] Pan Adjustment of Screen Display Position This is used to adjust the screen position at the time of DVI input selection. DVI Picture1 Picture2 Zoom Filter 0 - Pan Gamma Setup Video Film Option Info. Graphics Note: This adjustment is possible only when an image larger than SVGA is displayed with THRU. Custom Press the cursor button (↑↓) and align the cursor with [Screen Movement], then press the SET button.
Input Video Adjustments [Picture 2] Color System Video Signal Color System Settings These settings are of the color system of the composite video signal. This function is normally set to Auto. If the color system cannot be identified on Auto, set it manually. Press the (↑↓) cursor button and align the cursor with [Color System], then press the SET button. The color system selection display will appear. Press the cursor (↑↓) button and align with the composite video signal system of the input equipment.
Setup These settings are used when setting up the projector. See → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menu" for information about performing menu operations. Preparation * Project an image. * Press the MENU button to display the menu, then select [Setup]. VIDEO Picture1 Picture2 Keystone Mode Keystone +0 - Installation Background Auto Power Off LED Setup Option Normal Info.
Setup Background Background Color Settings This sets the background color when a signal is not being input to the connector of the projector. Press the cursor (↑↓) button and align the cursor with [Background], then make the selection with the cursor (← →) button.
On-Screen Display Settings [Option] These settings are for the menu and language that will be displayed on the screen. See → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menu" for information about performing menu operations. Preparation Press the MENU button to display the menu, then select [Option]. VIDEO Setup Option Picture1 Picture2 Language En De Fr It Es Sv - Menu Position Duration 10 sec. Info.
Resetting, Storing, and Information [Info.] This function performs resetting and the display of information for the method of using the user memory, the default values of adjustments and settings, and the lamp timer. See → Page E-24 "Using the On-Screen Menu" for information about performing menu operations. VIDEO Setup Option Picture1 Picture2 User Memory Save - Default - Lamp Timer Reset Lamp Timer: Preparation Press the MENU button to display the menu, then select [Info.]. 1 hrs Info.
Resetting, Storing, and Information [Info.] Default Returning to Standard Settings This function is used to return the adjustments and settings of the current signal to the standard settings. Select the signal you wish to return to the default settings first before doing so. Press the cursor (↑↓) button and align the cursor with [Default], then press the SET button. The message display will change to: Press "Set" to Reset Menu. Press the SET button while the message is displayed.
Troubleshooting Check the following matters before requesting servicing. Problem No power (POWER/ light) Check Reference Page * Has the power plug become disconnected from the outlet? * Is the lamp cover properly attached? * Has the internal temperature become high? When the internal temperature becomes very high, to protect the unit the power will not switch on. * Has the lamp timer exceeded 1,100 hours? The power will no longer switch on once the timer has exceeded 1,100 hours.
When the STATUS Indicator Is Lit/Flashes The faults described below are being indicated when the indicators of the projector control panel are lit or flashing. POWER/ STATUS ON/STANDBY Indicator Display Projector Condition Action to Be Taken Off Normal operation * It is time to replace the lamp. Replace with a new lamp. Lit Time for lamp replacement * Is the lamp cover attached properly? If not, attach it properly. Flashing at 1-second intervals (0.5 s lit / 0.
Replacing the Lamp Cartridge 䡵 After the lamp has been operating for 1000 hours or longer, the STATUS indicator will light and the message "Replace The Lamp" will appear on the screen. Should this happen, turn off the projector and replace the lamp cartridge with a new one. The projector will not turn on after 1100 hours. 䡵 Obtain a replacement lamp cartridge at the store where the projector was purchased.
3 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.) 4 5 Reinstall the lamp cover. q Insert the lamp cover until the catches fit in the grooves. w Tighten the lamp cover screw. Reset the lamp usage hours to zero. Groove From the menu, select [Info.] → [Lamp Timer Reset] and then reset the lamp usage hours. See "Resetting the Lamp Timer" on page E-37.
Cleaning Attention! * 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. Doing so could cause them to undergo qualitative changes or the coatings may peel, etc. Cleaning a Soiled Projector Main Unit * Wipe with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth. When very dirty, wipe with a cloth that has been moistened with a diluted neutral detergent, then finish with a dry cloth.
Specifications Model Name HE-3100 Display Method Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMDTM) DMD Panel 0.7" 508,800 pixels (848 x 600) Lens Manual focus F=3.0 f=23mm Lamp 130W High Performance Compact Lamp Image Size Min. 36" (Throw distance 1.2m / 3.9 feet) Max. 200" (Throw distance 6.9m / 22.6 feet) Color Reproduction Full color, 16.
91 mm / 3.6 inch 198 mm / 7.8 inch CTRL DVI-D Cr Cb Y VIDEO E – 44 S-VIDEO 174 mm / 6.9 inch Main Unit External View 235 mm / 9.
