DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL XD8500U User Manual XD8500 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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Contents Important safeguards.........................................................................................................................4 Preparing your projector.....................................................................................................................6 Using the remote control....................................................................................................................9 Setting up your projector..................................................
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 10. Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your appliance dealer or local power company. 11.
Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: Do not use the projector with condensation on it. Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Place of installation It can lead to breakdown or other failure. For safety’s sake, refrain from setting the projector at any place subjected to high temperature and high humidity. Please maintain an operating temperature, humidity, and altitude as specified below.
Preparing your projector Checking accessories The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed in the package.
Preparing your projector (continued) Overview 1 3 4 2 56 12 7 8 9 10 11 Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Indicators Intake vent/Filter cover Exhaust vent Lens Remote control sensor (front) Mitsubishi logo plate position (Put the plate according to the installation orientation.
Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Indicators 1 2 3 4 1 5 2 1 Lock bar (SECURITY ANCHOR) • Attach a chain, etc. to this lock bar to anchor the projector. 2 Adjustment feet 1 2 3 4 5 FILTER indicator STATUS indicator LAMP 2 indicator LAMP 1 indicator POWER indicator Remote control 1 2 3 4 1 Indicator 2 POWER button (ON/STANDBY) The status is changed between ON and STANDBY.
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Rear of projector Front of projector About 30° About 30° About 30° About 30° Operate the remote control within a distance of 30 m (98.4 feet) from the projector, pointing the light beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front or rear) of the projector. • Keep the remote control sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps.
Using the remote control (continued) Setting the ID number of the remote control XX: Shows the ID number of the projector. (When the PROJECTOR ID is “ALL,” “ALL” is displayed.) YY: Shows the current CONTROLLER ID. (When the CONTROLLER ID is “ALL,” “ALL” is displayed.) ZZ: Shows the CONTROLLER ID to be changed. (When the CONTROLLER ID is “ALL,” “ALL” is displayed.) • Before a CONTROLLER ID is entered, ** is displayed.
Setting up your projector Before setting up Before setting up the projector, check the operating environment. If the environmental requirements are not satisfied, the projector may break down or fail. Setup environment The allowable operating temperature varies depending on the HIGH ALTITUDE mode setting. For use in the STANDARD mode, the allowable operating temperature is +41°F (+5°C) to +104°F (+40°C).
Setting up your projector (continued) Setup adjustment • When the ENTER button is pressed while the LENS SHIFT menu is displayed, the shift mode can be switched between FAST and STEP. When FAST is selected, the lens shifts in a large amount with the p, q, t or u button, and it shifts in a small amount when STEP is selected. • When the ZOOM/FOCUS menu or the LENS SHIFT menu is displayed while no video signal is input to the projector, a crosshatch appears on the entire screen.
Setting up your projector (continued) Correcting skewed or distorted image Setting HIGH ALTITUDE MODE • Set HIGH ALTITUDE MODE in the INSTALLATION 1 menu according to the altitude at which you use the projector. The default setting is STANDARD. • Select STANDARD when using the projector at an altitude from 0 to 2000 meters. • Select HIGH ALTITUDE when using the projector at an altitude from 2000 to 2700 meters. For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor.
Setting up your projector (continued) Adjustment using the KEYSTONE mode: • When the KEYSTONE-mode adjustment is performed, the displayed image may be distorted. • Depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen, a perfect rectangular image and the proper aspect ratio may not be obtained. Slight distortion can be corrected by the CORNERSTONE-mode adjustment.
Setting up your projector (continued) Adjustment using the CURVED mode LOWER RIGHT, LOWER LEFT, UPPER RIGHT, or UPPER LEFT menu You can adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the selected corner. To adjust images projected on a curved surface, press the ENTER/GEOMETRY button on the projector or the GEOMETRY button on the remote control to display the CURVED mode, and then press the p, q, t or u button to correct the distortion.
Setting up your projector (continued) Adjusting the origin to the horizontal arc • When the horizontal arc adjustment is negative (-) (or the ARC is adjusted in the direction) • When the vertical arc adjustment is positive (+) (or the ARC is adjusted in the direction) Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. When you press the or button in the RESET mode, the distortion correction is reset.
Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting Rear projection For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. • The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location. Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer.
Viewing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off. • When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the computer cable that is connected to the monitor. Computer For analog connection: (For using the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal.) COMPUTER/ 1.
Viewing computer images (continued) B. Plugging the power cord • In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it. 1. Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this projector. Fix the power cord to the projector with the power cord holder. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
Viewing computer images (continued) Attaching the power cord holder: To reduce the risk of accidental disconnection of the power cord from the projector, attach the supplied power cord holder to hold it. Important: • Once the power cord holder is attached to the projector, it cannot be removed. • If you apply an excessive force, the power cord holder may be damaged. 1. Insert the tip of the power cord holder into the slot with the clamper facing toward the power cord. 2.
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. LAMP 2 indicator LAMP 1 indicator POWER button POWER indicator (ON/STANDBY) POWER button (ON/STANDBY) COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons p, q, t, u buttons DVI-D(HDCP) button COMPUTER/DVI-D button p, q, t, u buttons ENTER button ENTER button LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red.
Viewing computer images (continued) 9. Press the ZOOM/FOCUS button to display the ZOOM/FOCUS menu. 10.Adjust with the p or q button to get an approximate size. • When the ENTER button is pressed while the ZOOM/FOCUS menu is displayed, the adjustment mode is switched between FAST and STEP. When FAST is selected, the speed of zoom controlled by the p or q button becomes fast, and it becomes slow when STEP is selected. 11.Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 12.
Viewing computer images (continued) Blanking the screen temporarily (BLANK) The video signal is temporarily muted when the BLANK button is pressed. The screen turns black. To cancel muting, press the BLANK button again. AUTO POSITION button When the image supplied from the computer is displaced, carry out the following procedure. 1. Project a bright image containing as many texts and characters as possible. 2. When the screen saver has been enabled, disable it. 3. Press the AUTO POSITION button.
Viewing video images A. Connecting the projector to video equipment Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. Connecting to a video player, etc. Video player, or the like BNC cable (option) To video output terminal 1 BNC-RCA connector (option) To VIDEO IN terminal (BNC) S-video cable (option) 1 To S-VIDEO IN terminal To S-video output terminal 2 Video player, or the like 1.
Viewing video images (continued) Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, CB, CR). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-2 terminals. DVD player or HDTV decoder Y CB(PB) CR(PR) BNC-RCA connector (option) G B COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-2 R BNC cable (option) • • • • • The terminal’s names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected.
Viewing video images (continued) Connection (for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal) Equipment having a DVI-D terminal To DVI-D terminal DVI cable (option) COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D IN (HDCP) • For connection to the DVI-D terminal, use a commercially available DVI cable. • Some cables may not be connected correctly depending on the size and shape of their connectors. • When DVI is selected as the input source, settings of FINE SYNC., TRACKING, HOLD, etc. are unavailable.
Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. LAMP 2 indicator LAMP 1 indicator POWER button POWER indicator (ON/STANDBY) POWER button (ON/STANDBY) COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons p, q, t, u buttons COMPUTER/DVI-D button VIDEO/HDMI button ENTER button LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button HDMI button VIDEO button S-VIDEO button DVI-D(HDCP) button ENTER button p, q, t, u buttons LENS SHIFT button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red.
Viewing video images (continued) 7. Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in their specified sizes. 8. Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the screen are perpendicular to each other. (See page 11.) • When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page 14.) 9. Press the ZOOM/FOCUS button to display the ZOOM/FOCUS menu. 10.
Viewing computer images (continued) Setting the screen size Change the setting of the SCREEN according to the type of the screen to be used. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1 2 1. Display the INSTALLATION 2 menu. INSTALLATION 2 2. Select SCREEN by pressing the or button. AUTO POWER ON 3. Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the or button. AUTO POWER OFF • You can select the aspect ratio from 16:9, and 4:3. SCREEN IMAGE CAPTURE To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
Menu operation You can make various settings using the displayed menus. Following 8 menus are displayed. IMAGE menu (page 32) INSTALLATION 1 menu (page 34) opt. 1 2 1 COLOR ENHANCER AUTO SUPER RESOLUTION ON 1 1 2 STANDARD LAMP SELECT 0 LAMP RELAY BRIGHTNESS 0 STANDBY MODE DUAL LOW COMPUTER IMAGE REVERSE COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus 1. Press the MENU button. • The menu selection bar is displayed. Selectable menus are displayed by icons. (The menu icon being selected is displayed on a blue background.) opt. 1 2 IMAGE The name of the menu being selected is displayed. 2. Press the or button to select a menu to use. 3. Press the ENTER button (or button). • The selected menu is displayed. The item being selected is displayed in red letters. opt.
Menu operation (continued) IMAGE menu opt. 1 opt. 2 1 IMAGE IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER AUTO SUPER RESOLUTION ON NOISE REDUCTION OFF 0 CTI OFF BRIGHTNESS 0 INPUT LEVEL COMPUTER CLOSED CAPTION OFF COLOR TEMP. STANDARD DEMO MODE ALL COLOR 0 TINT 0 0 ENTER SETTING AUTO PRESENTATION STANDARD THEATER sRGB CLEAR BASE BLUE BASE USER MULTI-SCREEN SUPER RESOLUTION CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR MATRIX ON / OFF ±30 ±30 COMPUTER / VIDEO FLAT USER COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) • • • • • • • • • • When COLOR ENHANCER is sRGB, CLEAR BASE or BLUE BASE, COLOR TEMP., COLOR, TINT and COLOR MATRIX can’t be adjusted. You can set MULTI-SCREEN in the COLOR ENHANCER menu only when EDGE BLENDING is ON or COLOR MATCHING is MANUAL or MEASURE. In this case, you cannot set any other items than MULTI-SCREEN. This product is not in compliance with DICOM Part 14. Do not use this product for actual medical diagnosis.
Menu operation (continued) INSTALLATION 1 menu opt. 1 opt.
Menu operation (continued) INSTALLATION 2 menu opt.
Menu operation (continued) MULTI-SCREEN menu opt. 1 2 MULTI-SCREEN EDGE BLENDING OFF SETTING EDGE ADJUST COLOR MATCHING MANUAL MEASURE ITEM EDGE BLENDING SETTING OFF ON SETTING EDGE ADJUST BLACK LEVEL BRIGHT UNIFORMITY CORRECTION RESET COLOR MATCHING OFF MANUAL MEASURE MANUAL SETTING MEASURE RESET MEASURED DATA TARGET DATA RESET • • • OFF SETTING MEASURED DATA FUNCTION Select when using the projector alone.
Menu operation (continued) FEATURE menu opt. opt. 1 2 1 FEATURE PROJECTOR ID FEATURE AË LAMP WARNING LANGUAGE 01 to 63 A to Z SETUP HIDE OSD OFF LAMP 1 TIME RESET OK OK LAMP 2 TIME RESET OK English FILM VIDEO / English / Español / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / / / / PORTUGUÊS / SVENSKA / POLSKI / Nederlands/ Norsk / / Türkçe / ภาษาไทย / Bahasa Indonesia / Melayu / ENTER AUTO / NTSC / PAL / SECAM / 4.43NTSC / PAL-M / PAL-N / PAL-60 AUTO OFF 3.75% / 7.
Menu operation (continued) FEATURE menu (continued) ITEM LAMP 1 TIME RESET LAMP 2 TIME RESET RESET ALL • • • • • • SETTING OK OK OK FUNCTION The LAMP 1 operation time is reset to 0. The LAMP 2 operation time is reset to 0. The menu settings are reset to the factory defaults (except the LANGUAGE, PASSWORD FUNCTION, IMAGE CAPTURE, SCREEN, and NETWORK settings). CINEMA MODE can be adjusted only when a TV60, TV50, 480i, 576i or 1080i signal is being displayed.
Menu operation (continued) SIGNAL menu opt. 1 opt. 1 2 MEMORY CALL U H V RRGGBB 1 SIGNAL MEMORY MEMORIZE RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE ) 1024 x 768 USER RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) AUTO 2 SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL A opt. 2 VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 60.00 Hz 48.36 KHz CLAMP POSITION 1 CLAMP WIDTH 1 HORIZ. POSITION 0 HORIZ. PIXELS 1024 VERT. POSITION 0 VERT. LINES 768 FINE SYNC. 0 EXECUTE OK SHUTTER(U) 0 TRACKING 0 CANCEL OK SHUTTER(L) 0 ? VERT. SYNC.
Menu operation (continued) ITEM ASPECT SETTING NORMAL 16:9 FULL USER CLAMP POSITION CLAMP WIDTH VERT. SYNC. LPF SHUTTER(U) SHUTTER(L) SHUTTER(LS) SHUTTER(RS) • • • • • • • USER ENTER 1-255 1-63 AUTO / OFF ON / OFF 0-126 0-126 0-128 0-128 FUNCTION Input video signal is displayed at the max height (768 pixels) or max width (1024 pixels) of the panel while its aspect ratio is maintained.
Menu operation (continued) NETWORK menu opt. 1 opt. 2 1 NETWORK NETWORK IP CONFIG PROJECTOR NAME NETWORK CERTIFICATION NETWORK PASSWORD CONTROL SYSTEM IP ADDRESS 0. 0. 0. 0 ENTER SUBNET MASK 0. 0. 0. 0 DEFAULT GATEWAY 0. 0. 0. 0 NETWORK RESET OK MAC ADDRESS NETWORK RESTART OK SAVE SETTINGS SETTING *****... NETWORK CERTIFICATION ON NETWORK PASSWORD ENTER IP CONFIG DHCP ENTER ON / OFF IP ADDRESS OFF ***.***.***.*** SUBNET MASK ***.***.***.*** DEFAULT GATEWAY ***.***.***.
Menu operation (continued) INFORMATION menu opt. 1 2 INFORMATION LAMP 1 TIME (LOW) ****H LAMP 2 TIME (LOW) ****H NEXT LAMP RELAY COMPUTER1 INPUT R G B H ITEM LAMP 1 TIME (LOW) LAMP 2 TIME (LOW) NEXT LAMP RELAY SERIAL NUMBER INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE • V *D **H ********... SERIAL NUMBER RESOLUTION 1024 x 768 VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 48.36 kHz SYNC. TYPE 5 WIRE 60.
Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the or button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the or button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button. CONTRAST Select to adjust the contrast of the image.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To cancel the menu: 7. Press the MENU button. To enable the stored color temperature: 1. Set COLOR TEMP. to USER in the IMAGE menu. About color temperature Color temperature is a way to show the differences in white. White of which temperature is low appears reddish. When the color temperature rises, white appears bluish. For example, you can change the color temperature using the following procedures.
Adjusting projected images (continued) Adjusting the fineness of the image (SUPER RESOLUTION): You can adjust the fineness of the image using the menu. (See page 31 for menu setting.) With the IMAGE menu: 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select SUPER RESOLUTION by pressing the or button. 3. Press the or button to select ON . 4. Press the ENTER button. 5. Make adjustment using the or button.
Adjusting projected images (continued) ZOOM(V) The vertical image size is adjusted using the center of the image as the base point. The setting range is 50% to 500%. HORIZ. POSITION Use to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image. The setting range is -999 to +999. VERT. POSITION Use to adjust the vertical position of the projected image. The setting range is -999 to +999.
Adjusting projected images (continued) How to adjust the computer image This projector automatically selects a proper signal format according to the type of video signal supplied from the computer. However, video signals from the computer may not be projected correctly depending on the types of the computer and images to be projected. In such a case, make adjustment according to the flowchart below. When the size and position of the computer image are not correct.
Adjusting projected images (continued) How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear. ��������������� Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image flickers. The projected image is blurred. ��������������������������������������Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image is displaced horizontally. ��������������Adjust HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu.
Adjusting projected images (continued) Adjusting the image displayed on the multi-screen 11.Press the ENTER button. SETTING - BLACK LEVEL • You can make the joints of the images projected on the projectors unnoticeable using the menu settings. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the MULTI-SCREEN menu. 2. Select EDGE BLENDING by pressing the or button. OFF 3. Select ON by pressing the or button. 4. Select SETTING by pressing the or button. 0 BRIGHT UNIFORMITY CORRECTION 16.
Adjusting projected images (continued) Adjusting the color variations 7. Select an item you want to set by pressing the or button. • Select the color you want to adjust using COLOR. 8. Select a setting value by pressing the or button. • You can enter numbers by pressing the number buttons (0 to 9) while holding down the NUM button on the remote control. Repeat steps 7 to 8, if necessary.
Initial network settings • The display returns the NETWORK menu after selecting OK or CANCEL. • It may take some time to reflect the settings. You can set the network of the projector using the menu. opt. 1 2 Enabling or disabling the network certification NETWORK PROJECTOR NAME NETWORK CERTIFICATION NETWORK PASSWORD ON You can select whether or not to certify the network communication using the network password. • For details, contact your dealer. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1.
Initial network settings (continued) IP Settings CLEAR key: ����� Deleting all the entered characters. • You can enter numbers by pressing the number buttons (0 to 9) while holding down the NUM button on the remote control. • The default password is “admin”. 5. Select OK, and NEW NETWORK PASSWORD screen appears if the entered password is correct. • If the entered password is not correct, CURRENT NETWORK PASSWORD screen appears again. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the NETWORK menu. 2.
Initial network settings (continued) • You can enter numbers by pressing the number buttons (0 to 9) while holding down the NUM button on the remote control. 5. When selecting OK, the setting is completed as the IP ADDRESS stored temporarily. However, when selecting CANCEL, the setting is completed without storing. • When the setting you entered is correct, the IP CONFIG menu is displayed. If the entered content is not correct, the IP CONFIG menu is displayed after an error dialog is displayed.
Initial network settings (continued) Initialization of Network Settings Glossary For more detail of the glossary below, refer to the technical book that is commercially available. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the NETWORK menu. 2. Press the or button to select NETWORK RESET. NETWORK RESET OK 3. Press the ENTER button. • Confirmation dialog appears. 4. Press the ENTER button again, and the Network Settings can be initialized (except for IP CONFIG).
Lamp relay Using the lamp relay function, you can project images continuously. The lamp relay function automatically rests or switches the lamps. The lamp relay is performed when LAMP SELECT in the INSTALLATION 1 menu is set to DUAL or SINGLE. 1H/24H NEXT LAMP RELAY 23H ← 0 1 2 Setting the lamp relay interval LAMP SELECT 0 DUAL 5. Press the ENTER button. 6. Select LAMP RELAY by pressing the or button. 7. Select 1H/24H button.
Lamp relay (continued) • Immediately after the power-on, during the lamp selection, or during the lamp relay operation, you cannot change the setting of LAMP SELECT and LAMP RELAY. • In the case of continuous projection, the lamps may deteriorate earlier unless they are turned off for 1 hour per week. • When using this projector continuously for a long time of period, enable LAMP RELAY. • The brightness and color tint vary at the time of lamp switching.
Advanced features Changing the image displayed at the startup • The captured image is displayed in the NATIVE mode automatically. You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). By setting the menu, you can use such image instead of the background image that is displayed when no video signal is supplied.
Advanced features (continued) Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. The password function has 3 modes as follows. DISPLAY INPUT........... When the projector is turned on, the startup screen (or splash screen) will appear and stay on the screen until the password is entered.
Advanced features (continued) Picture in Picture (PinP) Magnifying the displayed image One of the special features of this projector is the picture-in-picture (PinP) mode. The PinP mode allows you to view the images from different sources at the same time. • While viewing the image from the COMPUTER1, COMPUTER2, DVI, or HDMI input source, you can display the image from the VIDEO or S-VIDEO input source as a sub image.
Advanced features (continued) Supervising and controlling by computer Important: • When you set CONTROL SYSTEM to CRESTRON in the NETWORK menu, the web control for Crestron is enabled. For such control, Adobe Flash Player should be installed in advance. You can download Adobe Flash Player from the website of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • When you set CONTROL SYSTEM to CRESTRON in the NETWORK menu, you cannot use the control by ProjectorView Global+, which is the software supplied with the projector.
Advanced features (continued) Connection For details of the connection, see “LAN control UTILITY operation manual” in the CD-ROM. When STANDBY MODE of the INSTALLATION 1 menu of the projector is set to LOW, the network function is disabled. To enable the network function, set STANDBY MODE to STANDARD. (See page 34.) Configure the initial network settings first. You can configure the initial settings using the projector menu (see pages 51 to 54) or ProjectorView Global+ or ProjectorView.
Advanced features (continued) Monitoring and control using SERIAL terminal Using the SERIAL terminal, you can monitor and control multiple projectors collectively or individually. • For details, contact your dealer. RS-232C cable (option) To RS-232C terminal RS-232C cable (option) To SERIAL IN To SERIAL OUT To SERIAL IN • See also the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected. RS-232C cable (option) To SERIAL OUT To SERIAL IN (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the FEATURE menu. 2.
Advanced features (continued) Control by a control panel, etc. When installing the projector in a place where the remote control signals cannot reach the projector, you can control the projector using a control panel or other device connected to the REMOTE 1 IN terminal.
Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with 2 lamps to project images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that is exclusive to this projector. Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp. Spare lamp • VLT-XD8600LP Warning: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws into the inside of the projector.
Replacing the lamp (continued) Reset of the lamp operation time Reset the lamp operating time of the newly installed lamp. You can reset the lamp operation time using the menu. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 10.Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 11.Press the POWER button. 12.Display the FEATURE menu. 13.Select ADVANCED MENU by pressing the or button. 3. Loosen two screws (c) that are securing the lamp box to be removed using a Phillips screwdriver. LAMP 2 LAMP 1 (c) (c) 4. Pull the handle.
Replacing the lamp (continued) When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector, use the lamp replacement tray packed with the projector or option lamp to prevent glass fragments from scattering. • Assemble the lamp replacement tray according to the procedure shown on it. 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 64 and 65. 2. Attach the lamp replacement tray to the projector as shown in the figure. 3.
Maintenance Cleaning of the filter 6. Attach the filter holder (c). Clean dust from the filter. Before cleaning the filter, be sure to turn off the power of the projector and unplug the power cord from the outlet. (c) Clean the filter frequently (at least once a month). Dust settling on the filter causes the temperature inside the projector to increase abnormally, damaging the internal parts and components and affecting the panel’s lifetime, resulting in a breakdown.
Maintenance (continued) Warning: • Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating. Caution: • Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector. • Ask your dealer for annual cleaning of the inside of the projector.
Troubleshooting Before asking for repair of the projector, check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector, be sure to unplug the power plug, and then contact your dealer. No image appears on the screen. Problem Solution Power can not be turned on. • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning.
Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for entering the password appears. • PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT enable the password lock. Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 58.) “NO SIGNAL” is displayed. • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device.
Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Hue is not appropriate. • If RGB/YCbCr output setting on the external device does not match with COMPUTER INPUT setting in the SIGNAL menu on the projector, the entire screen may become reddish or greenish.
Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution “TEMPERATURE!!” is displayed. • This indication appears when the ambient temperature rises high. When the ambient temperature stays high, the lamp goes out. Eliminate any causes of the rise in the ambient temperature. • This indication appears when the intake or exhaust vents are blocked. When they are kept blocked, the lamp goes out. Remove the objects blocking the intake or exhaust vents.
Indicators This projector has 5 indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problems persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. POWER indicator LAMP 1 indicator LAMP 2 indicator FILTER indicator STATUS indicator POWER, STATUS, and FILTER: The current condition is indicated.
Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice.
Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode TV60, 480i (525i) TV50, 576i (625i) 1080i60 (1125i60) 1080i50 (1125i50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p60 (750p60) 720p50 (750p50) 1080p60 (1125p60) 1080p50 (1125p50) CGA70 CGA84 CGA85 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 SVGA95 XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 SXGA70a SXGA75a SXGA85a WXGA60 WXGA60a WXGA60b WXGA60c WXGA+60 WXGA++60 SXGA60b SXGA75b SXGA85b SXGA60 SXGA75 SXGA85 SXGA+60 SXGA+7
Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector (continued) • TV60 and TV50 are equivalent to 480i and 576i respectively. When these signals are supplied to the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal, the signal mode is indicated as TV60 or TV50. When they are supplied to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals, the signal mode is indicated as 480i or 576i.
Specifications (continued) Specification of the attached lens With ultra short throw zoom lens (OL-XD8000EZ) F2.4 f = 11.4 - 14.2 mm Electrical drive 40 inch (81 cm X 61 cm) - 300 inch (610 cm X 457 cm) Shortest (Wide) Lens shift height Longest (Tele) H1 Lens shift width (W1) H2 inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm inch cm inch cm 40 102 32 81 24 61 25 0.6 31 0.8 12 30 2 6 3 8 60 152 48 122 36 91 38 1.0 47 1.
Specifications (continued) With tele throw zoom lens (OL-XD2000TZ) F2.2 - 2.7 f = 40.7 - 65.1 mm Electrical drive 40 inch (81 cm X 61 cm) - 300 inch (610 cm X 457 cm) Width (W) Height (H) Shortest (Wide) H1 Lens shift width (W1) H2 inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm inch cm inch cm 40 102 32 81 24 61 - - 148 3.8 12 30 2 6 3 8 60 152 48 122 36 91 136 3.5 224 5.7 18 46 3 9 5 12 80 203 64 163 48 122 183 4.7 301 7.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan U-A
