PLUS U5-232

The Plus U5-232 (£2,103 inc. VAT) is an upgrade of the company’s successful U4series of data projectors. Based around DLP technology, the device offers a 2000 ANSI lumen lamp that’s supported by a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Such a high specification is ideal for those looking to use their projector for multimedia purposes, such as DVD or video presentations. Being a DLP machine, the maximum throw-range of the unit is minimal, but it can cast images up to 8 metres without any visible sign of deterioration.

Furthermore, we felt it was rather noisy in operation, which may be more noticeable in smaller meeting rooms. Plus has designed the U5-232 with a narrow body and enough grills around its side to keep the chassis cool, even after running for long periods. When switching the unit on, it initially took a long time for the lamp to start and the unit to source our test laptop. This is not a projector you would wish to set up and use in a hurry. The lens protrudes from the front of the chassis and is fitted with manual focus and zoom lens. The device’s lens stands rather high on the chassis, which means that in many situations users won’t need to set the pitch of the machine.

Connections on the rear of the unit consist of the standard component, S-video, video, audio and serial ports. When it comes to setting up and sourcing the U5-232, users will find they will need to use the remote control unit, as the chassis of the projector only has three buttons – for switching on the unit, sourcing images and auto focusing. The remote control is small, but comprehensive, and allows the user to fine-tune images as well as set the digital keystone correction. Overall, the PlusU5-232 is an effective all-round projector that’s best suited to users who will be running multimedia applications as well as the latest DVDs.

RATING: 8

PRICE: £1,790/£2,103 (EX/INC. VAT)
BRIGHTNESS: 2000 ANSI LUMENS
CONTRAST: 2000:1
TECHNOLOGY: DLP
NATIVE RESOLUTION: 800 X 600 PIXELS
THROW RANGE: 1.2 – 8M
LENS – FOCUS: MANUAL
LENS – ZOOM: MANUAL
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD): 216 X 61 X 251MM
WEIGHT: 2KG
CONTACT: 01732 464800 WWW.PLUS.UK.COM