Mitsubishi Electronics XD80U manual

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    IMPORT ANT * DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DLP™ chip are registered trademarks of T exas Instru-ments Incorporated (U.S .A.). * V GA and XGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Cor poration (U .S .A.). * S-V GA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. * Microsoft, Windows[...]

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    E-1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T OPEN CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T REMO VE CO VER (OR BACK) NO USER-SER VICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE REFER SER VICING T O QU ALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. When using the projector in Eur ope: COMPLIANCE NO TICE This Projector complies with the requirements[...]

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    E-2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them f or future reference . F ollow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector . 1. Read instructions All the saf ety and operating instructions should be read bef ore the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The saf ety an[...]

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    E-3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab le protection against har mful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses[...]

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    E-4 Major Featur es 䡵 Evolution of the Best Seller Mobile Projector The ease of use of this tak e anywhere, anytime , mobile projector has been improv ed and despite its small size and light weight, it produces a high brightness of 1300 lm and a high contrast ratio of 2000:1. The newly de veloped Iris Lens Cov er and A uto Ke ystone permit speedy[...]

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    E-5 T able of Contents IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ................................................................................... E-2 Major Features ................................................................................................................. ...... E-4 T able of Contents .................................................[...]

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    E-6 T able of Contents View ........................................................................................................................... ............ E-45 Aspect ....................................................................................................................... E- 45 Filter ........................................[...]

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    E-7 Checking the Supplied Accessories Remov e the main unit and the accessories from the box and chec k that the follo wing items are included. Carrying case (for projector and accessories) [1] This is a case designed f or storing the projector and its acces- sories. Use this carrying case when stor ing or moving the projector . Wireless remote con[...]

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    E-8 Names of the Main Unit Parts E CL O Z STA TUS STAN DBY S O U R C E AUTO MENU DUAL COLOR MODE Adjuster button [E-23] (Also on opposite side) F ocus ring [E-23] Exhaust vents F ront adjusters [E-23] Lamp cov er [E-58] V entilation slots Remote control sensor [E-11] Lens V entilation slots Rear adjuster [E-23] Speaker Lens cover Zoom ring [E-22] B[...]

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    E-9 Names of the Main Unit P ar ts AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB[...]

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    E-10 Names of the Remote Contr ol Parts RGB VIDEO FREEZE MUTE LAMP MODE AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK MENU ENTER[...]

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    E-11 Using the remote contr ol for the first time The battery compar tment is fitted with a transpor tation insulation sheet at the time of shipping. Pull out the sheet and remov e it. The remote control is no w ready for use. Replacement Method 1 (A) With the knob pressed to the right side, (B) draw out the battery case. 2 Remove the old battery a[...]

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    E-12 The Pr ocedur e Up to Projecting to the Scr een P erf or m setup adjustments in the f ollowing order . 1 Position the pr ojector Determine the locations to set up the screen and the projector. See “Placement Guide” on P age E-13. 2 Connect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment to the pr ojector . When making conn[...]

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    E-13 Placement Guide • Use this information as a guide to find out about the screen size when the pr ojector is placed at a certain location, or to find out the appro ximate siz e of a screen that will be required. • The projection distance o ver which focussing is adjustab le is 1.20 m (3.9 feet) to 14.17 m (46.50 feet). The pr ojector should [...]

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    E-14 Connecting Personal Computers and V ideo Equipment Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be pr ojected as a large screen display at conferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore , connecting this unit to a D VD player or other video equip- ment source in combination with an audio/video amplifie[...]

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    E-15 Connecting P ersonal Computers and Video Equipment T o Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required f or the cab le connection and notebook computer startup procedure as well as the operation that follo ws notebook star tup . Please consult the i[...]

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    E-16 VIDEO S-VIDEO Connecting P ersonal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with Composite Signals Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors • Connect to the projector’ s VIDEO connector using a commercially av ailable video cab le. Please attach the supplied ferrite core to the video cable as described below . • The input setting of the VI[...]

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    E-17 Cr Cb Y Pr Pb Y COMPONENT COMPONENT Component cable (A vailable as an option) (Mini D-sub 15-pin to RCA ⳯ 3) (Order code: 246C558-10) Connecting P ersonal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with Component Signals When the Video Equipment Has a YCbCr Connector or YPbPr Connector • The projector has been set to “A uto” at the f ac[...]

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    E-18 R L AUDIO OUT Connecting P ersonal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with the AUDIO Jack * Connect to the projector’ s A UDIO jack using a commercially a vailab le audio cable . If the other de vice has an RCA phono type audio jac k, connect via a commercially availab le audio conv er ter cab le. Please attach the supplied ferrite co[...]

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    E-19 Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Of f There is an order in whic h the power cable is connected and the power is s witched on/off. AUDIO RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO STATUS S T A N D B Y S O U R C E AUTO MENU D U A L C O L O R M O D E Firmly plug in all the wa y . T o wall outlet Operating 3 Switch on the projector po wer Press the ST AN[...]

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    E-20 When [Menu Language Select] is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power The first time the power is s witched on after purchase, [Menu Lan- guage Select] will be displa yed. Follow the procedure described be- low and select the displa y language of the projector . If the image is blurred, turn the f ocus ring counterclockwise or clock- wise to f [...]

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    E-21 P ower Cab le Connections and Switching the P ower On/Off Finishing 1 Switch off the power of the connected equip- ment 2 Switch off the power of the pr ojector Press the ST ANDBY button. The [P ower Off] displa y appears. When the lev el gauge reaches maximum, the projection screen will go off (in about 5 seconds) and the projector will enter[...]

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    E-23 Adjustment of the Projection Screen[...]

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    E-24 General Operation This section describes the use of direct operation with the main unit or remote contr ol buttons. For information about operation using the men u, see “ Menu Operation Method ” on Page E-33 and the v arious items on P ages E-40 to E-53. Input Selection STANDBY FREEZE MUTE LAMP MODE AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL Q[...]

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    E-25 General Operation Selection of Aspect Ratio Note: When selection has been made for the “ Real ” setting of the personal computer signal (i.e., when the input signal and the projector display resolution are high) and the “ Zoom ” setting of the video signal, pressing the SELECT ( 왖왔왗왘 ) buttons on the remote control will permit [...]

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    E-26 STA TUS ST ANDBY MENU DUAL COLOR MODE Fr eezing a Moving Picture This function is used to stop and view a mo ving picture. Note that the input image continues to adv ance ev en though the picture there is a still picture condition. A press of the FREEZE button c hanges the screen to a still picture . A further press returns the screen to a mov[...]

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    E-27 The dotted lines indicate the pr oper condition Keystone Manual Adjustment Use this to adjust f or trapezoidal (keystone) distortion of the pro- jected image. The projector has both an automatic and a manual ke y- stone adjustment function. The manual adjustment will be described here. Adjustment Method (1) Press the ( 왖왔 ) b uttons of the[...]

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    E-28 General Operation Enlargement of the Image and V ideo Movement Note: * Zoom and image movement functions are cancelled when the input is switched. * The greater the zoom enlargement, the less distinct the image will appear . The reason for this is that the dots are being digi tally corrected so that they are not conspicuous. * Movement of the [...]

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    E-29 General Operation Using the Presentation Timer Note: * The timer display will be closed while the menu or the quick menu is displayed, and while a message is displayed; however , the timer will still be operating at such times. Also, the timer will not be displayed unless a signal is being input. * While the presentation timer is being display[...]

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    E-30 General Operation Pr otecting the Projector with the Security Lock A passw ord can be registered and the security loc k set in order to protect the pr ojector from unauthorized use. Registering the passw ord The pass word is registered using the menus. For instructions on operating the menus , see “Menu Oper ation Method” on E-33. (1) Sele[...]

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    E-31 General Operation If the passw ord input displa y appears when the power is turned on When a pass word has been registered, the “Pass word” input window appears on the projected image when the po wer is turned on. The projector continues projecting this image until the correct password is input. At this time, only the ST ANDBY button (p ow[...]

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    E-32 General Operation Using the Quick Menu Dual Color Mode Select the preset color mode. See pa ge E-42. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. See page E-40. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. See page E-40. V olume This function adjusts the volume of the b uilt-in speaker . See page E-27. Content of Adjustments and Settings Exa[...]

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    E-33 Menu Operation Method • This section describes only the men u operation method. Please see this item should you need inf ormation while performing menu operations. • For information about a menu function, adjustment, or setting, please see one of the pa ges containing such descrip- tions. • Adjustments and settings are made by pr ojectin[...]

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    E-34 Menu Operation Method Menu Screen Names and Functions Menu Name This is the title of the menu. There is a change to the title screen when the menu is selected. The cursor mov es to the selected menu name. Cursor (Deep Blue) This permits setting/adjustment of the item located at the cursor position. Item Name This is the name of the adjustment [...]

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    E-35 Menu Operation Method Performing Menu Operations • Only “ Setup ” , “ Options ” and “ Info. ” can be selected when no signal is being input. • The menu displa y will close if, after pressing a b utton, the ne xt button operation is not made within 30 seconds. • The adjustment and the setting v alues are stored even when the p[...]

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    E-37 Menu Operation Method 6 Press the MENU button and close the menu display Closing the Menu RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE LAMP MODE AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK ENTER Q 123 4 MENU Selecting Another Menu Name with Remote Contr ol Operation When a sub menu is displa yed, press the CANCEL b ut- ton and close the sub menu. Press the [...]

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    E-38 List of Item Names Of fering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings The item names that can be adjusted/set will differ depending on the input signal. “Tint” can be adjusted only at the time of NTSC composite/S signal input. Menu Operation Method [Example of Menu Displa y Items at the Time of Input Signal RGB Selection] RGB Component VID[...]

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    E-39 RGB Component VIDEO S-VIDEO Menu name Setup Info. Auto Source E-47 嘷嘷嘷嘷 Item Name Reference Page Sub Menu Item Name Auto Power Off E-47 嘷嘷嘷嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 Menu Position Lamp Mode E-48 Input Format E-48 RGB 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 嘷 嘷 嘷嘷 Video E-49 S-Video E-49 Volume E-49 E-49 嘷嘷 嘷嘷 [...]

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    E-40 Image • P erform this operation while pr ojecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “ Image ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on P age E-33 for inf ormation about performing menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offe[...]

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    E-41 Fine Picture Adjust this when the picture shows a lac k of color fidelity or flickering. Select the “Fine Picture” item name and adjust with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) but- tons so that the lack of color fidelity or the flic kering disappears. Image H Position Adjust this when the picture is shifted to the left or right. Select the “H P ositi[...]

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    E-42 Color • Do the f ollowing operation while displaying the ima g e y ou want to adjust or set. • Select the menu name “ Color ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on P age E-33 for inf ormation about performing menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selec[...]

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    E-43 Color Color T emp. The screen color is affected b y the color of the illumination and other extraneous light. This function adjusts the white, which is the reference color f or video equipment, and impro ves the quality of color reproduction. Adjustment can also be used to enhance skin colors. Select the item name “Color T emp. ” and selec[...]

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    E-44 White Balance Color This function automatically adjusts the b lack level and the white le vel of the analog RGB input signal to suit the personal computer . 1 Select the item name [White Balance] and press the ENTER b utton. The display will change to [Input Blac k Signal]. 2 The screen bac kground color of the connected per sonal computer wil[...]

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    E-45 V iew • P erform this operation while pr ojecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “ View ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on P age E-33 for inf ormation about performing menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offer[...]

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    E-46 V ertical Flip / Horizontal Flip In selecting the method of pr ojecting to the screen, these functions are set when the pr ojector is in a rear screen installation. Select the item name “V er tical Flip” or “Horizontal Flip” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons . View “ V ertical Flip ” Off “ Horizon[...]

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    E-47 Setup • Select menu name “ Setup ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on P age E-33 for inf ormation about performing menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on P age E-38. The A uto Source function automatically detec[...]

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    E-48 Setup Menu Position This function sets the display position of the men u. Select item name “Menu P osition” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons . ............. Displays on the left side ............. Displays on the right side Lamp Mode Use this if the picture is projected on a small screen and the picture is[...]

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    E-49 Setup Input Format This function is used in setting the input signals of the input connec- tors. Normally , this should be set to Auto. When identification is not possible with Auto, make the setting. Select the item name “Input F ormat”, press the ENTER button, and the sub menu will open. Select the connector that is to be changed, and se[...]

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    E-50 Option • Select menu name “ Option ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on P age E-33 for inf ormation about performing menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on P age E-38. Language This function sets the language th[...]

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    E-51 Startup Screen Option This is the selection of whether or not to displa y the logo screen at startup time . Select item name “Star tup Screen” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons . Logo ........... Displays the logo. Blank .......... Does not display the logo. Note: When “ Logo ” is selected at the startu[...]

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    E-52 Info. • Select menu name “ Info. ” . See “Menu Operation Method” on P age E-33 for inf ormation about performing menu operations. The item name displa y will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on P age E-38. Status This displa ys information about the e[...]

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    E-53 Resolution / Frequency Info. This function displays the resolution and frequency of the detected in- put signal. Lamp Timer This displays the lamp timer . This projector has an Low mode function. The lamp life will diff er between Normal mode and Low mode. Lamp Life Use only in Normal mode: appro x.1500 hours Use only in Low mode: approx.2000 [...]

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    E-54 When an Indicator is Lit or Blinking ST A TUS STANDBY SOURCE AUTO MENU DUAL COLOR MODE[...]

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    E-55 T r oubleshooting Check the following matters before r equesting servicing. • Is the power cord plugged into a power outlet? • Is the lamp cover properly mounted? • Is the projector’s temperature high? T o protect the projector , the power can- not be tur ned on when the projector’ s temperature is abnor mally high. • Has the lamp [...]

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    E-56 Cleaning • Be cer tain to disconnect the po wer plug from the power outlet bef ore cleaning. • Do not spra y or otherwise expose the projector , lens, or screen to volatile substances such as insecticides . Do not leav e rubber or vinyl products in contact with the projector f or long periods. Doing so could cause them to undergo qualitati[...]

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    E-57 • The lamp that is used as a light sour ce in the projector has a limited service life. The rated service life of the lamp is about 1500 hours (when used in normal mode onl y). This could be shortened depending on conditions of use and other factors. Note that lamp life will be e xtended when the projector is often used in Low mode. (The rat[...]

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    E-60 Specifications Model XD80U Optical Method of projection : DLP™ (single DLP™ chip) DLP™ chip 0.7 inches 1024 ⳯ 768 dots Lamp 130 W high pressure mercur y lamp Projection lens : Man ual zoom ( ⳯ 1.2), Man ual focus F = 2.6 – 2.9, f = 27.5 – 33.0 mm Image size Minimum 26 inch (at projection distance of 1.20 m / 3.9 f eet telephoto) [...]

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    E-61 T able of Supported Frequency The projector automatically identifies the signal input from the computer and selects the optimum resolution as sho wn on the ta ble below . Manual adjustments ma y be required for some input signals . See “Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H P osition / V Position” on page E-40, 41. 嘷 : Supported frequency ⳮ [...]

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    M I T SUBIS HI ELECTRIC CORPORAT I ON 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City , K yoto J apan[...]