DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL UD8400U User Manual UD8400 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 block the air inlet and outlet grilles. Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, causing deterioration in the projector quality and fire. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.
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. Cables Power supply parts Mini D-SUB 15-pin D-SUB 9-pin Mini D-SUB 15-pin D-SUB 9-pin RS-232C cable (246C598-20) RGB cable for PC (246C597-20) Power cord (two) (246C684-10, 246C383-20) • Used for projector control by computer.
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 Air inlet grille/Filter cover Air outlet grille 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.
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) 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. When you press a number button (0 to 9), the left digit of the ID number is entered first.
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 projection angle.
Setting up your projector (continued) • 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 S, T, W or X 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) Setting the projector posture Setting HIGH ALTITUDE MODE You can select the posture of the projector. Set COOLING CONDITION in the INSTALLATION 1 menu according to the posture. • 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.
Setting up your projector (continued) Correcting skewed or distorted image Adjustment using the KEYSTONE mode: For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector. When the screen and the projector are not placed perpendicularly to each other, projected images become trapezoidal.
Setting up your projector (continued) • 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) Adjusting the origin to the horizontal arc • When the horizontal arc adjustment is negative (-) (or the ARC is adjusted in the T direction) Adjustment using the CURVED mode 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 S, T, W or X button to correct the distortion. Press the S button.
Setting up your projector (continued) • When the vertical arc adjustment is positive (+) (or the ARC is adjusted in the X direction) Press the S button. Press the W button. Press the X button. Press the T button. When you press the W or X button in the RESET mode, the distortion correction is reset. Important: • When the CURVED-mode adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may appear or straight lines may bend in images with complicated patterns.
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 RGB cable that is connected to the monitor. Computer COMPUTER/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 1 2 To monitor port • When viewing images supplied from an analog-connected computer, press the COMPUTER 1 button on the remote control.
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. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. Earthing terminal 2 1 Power cord (example) • The power cords for use in the U.
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Installing the terminal cover This projector includes a terminal cover. If necessary, install the terminal cover to the projector. 1. Fit two hooks of the terminal cover into the projector. 2. Tighten the attachment screws (a) firmly. (a) You can use the buttons on the operation panel by removing the door of the terminal cover. 3. Remove the door (b) of the terminal cover.
Viewing computer images (continued) D. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. POWER button LAMP 2 indicator LAMP 1 indicator POWER button COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons POWER indicator S, T, W, X buttons DVI-D(HDCP) button COMPUTER/DVI-D button S, T, W, X buttons ENTER button ENTER button LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button Main power switch 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. 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 S or T 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 S or T 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. You will hear a mechanical shutter sound inside the projector. 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.
Viewing computer images (continued) Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the screen to be used or your preference. How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button. • Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from NORMAL (FULL) to NORMAL (16:9), to NORMAL (4:3), to 16:9, to REAL, to FULL, and back to NORMAL (FULL).
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 COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D IN (HDCP) DVI cable (option) • 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) D. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. POWER button LAMP 2 indicator LAMP 1 indicator POWER button COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons POWER indicator S, T, W, X buttons COMPUTER/DVI-D button VIDEO/HDMI/SDI button ENTER button LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button HDMI button SDI button VIDEO button S-VIDEO button DVI-D(HDCP) button ENTER button S, T, W, X buttons LENS SHIFT button Main power switch 1.
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.
Menu operation You can make various settings using the displayed menus. Following 8 menus are displayed. IMAGE menu (page 33) INSTALLATION 1 menu (page 34) opt. 1 2 1 opt. 2 1 INSTALLATION 1 IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER OFF 1 2 STANDARD LAMP SELECT DUAL CONTRAST 0 LAMP RELAY BRIGHTNESS 0 STANDBY MODE LOW NCM COMPUTER IMAGE REVERSE OFF 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 W or X button to select a menu to use. 3. Press the ENTER button (or T 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 NOISE REDUCTION OFF CONTRAST 0 CTI OFF BRIGHTNESS 0 INPUT LEVEL OFF NCM COMPUTER COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) INSTALLATION 1 menu opt. 1 opt. 2 1 INSTALLATION 1 INSTALLATION 1 LAMP MODE 1 2 STANDARD COOLING CONDITION 0° TEST PATTERN CROSS HATCH LENS LOCK LAMP RELAY STANDBY MODE ENTER FUNCTION Select this option when you want to view images in a well-lit room. Select to moderate the intensity of the lamp. The operating sound is reduced and the lamp lifetime becomes longer. LAMP 1 and LAMP 2 illuminate.
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. 1 opt. 2 1 FEATURE ASPECT PROJECTOR ID FEATURE MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE LANGUAGE ADVANCED MENU RESET ALL ITEM ASPECT ALL A 01 to 63 A to Z PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE LANGUAGE ADVANCED MENU VIDEO SIGNAL SETUP AUTO OFF LAMP WARNING AUTO HIDE OSD OFF LAMP 1 TIME RESET OK ENTER LAMP 2 TIME RESET OK OK FILTER TIME RESET OK English REAL FULL GROUP ID AUTO 1.
Menu operation (continued) FEATURE menu (continued) ITEM SCART INPUT LAMP WARNING SETTING ON / OFF STANDARD SHORT TERM HIDE OSD LAMP 1 TIME RESET LAMP 2 TIME RESET FILTER TIME RESET RESET ALL • • • • • • OFF ON OK OK OK OK FUNCTION Choose ON when connecting the projector with a device equipped with the SCART terminal that can output RGB signal. SCART terminal is used mainly in Europe. Choose OFF normally. (Available only for the input signal from the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal.
Menu operation (continued) SIGNAL menu opt. 1 opt. 2 1 SIGNAL A U H V RRGGBB AUTO RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE ) 1024 x 768 2 SIGNAL USER RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 60.00 Hz 48.36 KHz CLAMP POSITION 1 CLAMP WIDTH 1 VERT. POSITION 0 HORIZ. PIXELS 1024 FINE SYNC. 0 VERT.
Menu operation (continued) NETWORK menu opt. 1 opt. 2 1 NETWORK NETWORK IP CONFIG PROJECTOR NAME NETWORK PASSWORD ENTER DHCP IP CONFIG ENTER IP ADDRESS 0. 0. 0. 0 SUBNET MASK 0. 0. 0. 0 DEFAULT GATEWAY 0. 0. 0. 0 NETWORK CERTIFICATION CONTROL SYSTEM NETWORK RESET ITEM PROJECTOR NAME ON STANDARD SETTING *****... NETWORK PASSWORD ENTER IP CONFIG DHCP ENTER ON / OFF IP ADDRESS ***.***.***.*** SET SUBNET MASK ***.***.***.*** SET DEFAULT GATEWAY ***.***.***.
Menu operation (continued) INFORMATION menu opt. 1 2 INFORMATION LAMP 1 TIME (LOW) ****H LAMP 2 TIME (LOW) ****H NEXT LAMP RELAY FILTER TIME ********... SERIAL NUMBER COMPUTER1 INPUT RESOLUTION 1024 x 768 VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 48.36 kHz SYNC. TYPE 5WIRE 60.00 Hz R G B H ITEM LAMP 1 TIME (LOW) LAMP 2 TIME (LOW) NEXT LAMP RELAY FILTER TIME SERIAL NUMBER INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC.
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 32 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the W or X 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 32 for menu setting.) With the IMAGE menu: 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select SUPER RESOLUTION by pressing the S or T button. 3. Press the W or X button to select ON . 4. Press the ENTER button. 5. Make adjustment using the W or X button.
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) 11.Press the ENTER button. Adjusting the image displayed on the multi-screen SETTING - BLACK LEVEL INTERLOCKED You can configure a multi-screen display using multiple projectors. You can make the joints of the images displayed on the projectors unnoticeable and adjust the differences in the brightness and the color tint of them. Depending on the installation condition, the projected image may fluctuate due to the effect of the exhausted wind.
Adjusting projected images (continued) 7. Select an item you want to set by pressing the S or T button. • Select the color you want to adjust using COLOR. 8. Select a setting value by pressing the W or X 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. 2 Network Password Settings NETWORK PROJECTOR NAME NETWORK PASSWORD ENTER IP CONFIG ENTER NETWORK CERTIFICATION (See page 32 for menu setting.) 1. Display the NETWORK menu. 2. Press the S or Tbutton to select NETWORK PASSWORD.
Initial network settings (continued) 6. Enter the NEW NETWORK PASSWORD and CONFIRM NETWORK PASSWORD. • Password can be set using up to 32 characters including alphabets (capital/small) or numeric characters. key: ............. Shifting the position of enter cursor to the left for each character. key: ............. Shifting the position of enter cursor to the right for each character. key: ............... Shifting the position of enter cursor between NEW NETWORK PASSWORD and CONFIRM NETWORK PASSWORD.
Initial network settings (continued) 6. When selecting OK, the setting is completed as the IP ADDRESS stored. However, when selecting CANCEL, the setting is completed without storing. • When the setting you entered is correct, the setting change dialog is displayed. After the dialog disappears, the NETWORK menu is displayed. If the entered content is not correct, the NETWORK menu is displayed after an error dialog is displayed. • It may take some time to reflect the settings.
Initial network settings (continued) Glossary For more detail of the glossary below, refer to the technical book that is commercially available. Initialization of Network Settings (See page 32 for menu setting.) 1. Display the NETWORK menu. 2. Press the S or T button to select NETWORK RESET. NETWORK RESET OK 3. Press the ENTER button. • Confirmation dialog appears. 4. If pressing the ENTER button again, the Network Settings can be initialized. • It may take some time to reflect the settings.
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 DUAL LAMP RELAY 1H/24H or 2H/1W by pressing the W or .....Select this setting when the lamp is operated at a specified time of the day.
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 • The image within the outer edges of the red frame is captured. • The captured image is displayed in the REAL mode automatically. Changing the image displayed at the startup 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) Split Freeze You can split the screen in two and display a computer image on the left screen and a video image on the right screen. To stop the motion in the image temporarily (or to display a still image): Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. • The image will freeze temporarily. To resume the motion in the image: Press the FREEZE button on the remote control again.
Advanced features (continued) 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 LAN network is disabled. To enable the LAN network, 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 49 to 52) or ProjectorView Global+.
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. To RS-232C terminal RS-232C cable To SERIAL IN To SERIAL OUT To SERIAL IN • See also the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected. RS-232C cable To SERIAL OUT To SERIAL IN (See page 32 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. External contact control Remote control POWER ON OFF BLANK ON OFF COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 VIDEO S-VIDEO DVI Projector • You can change the functions of PIN 2 to PIN 8 using REMOTE 1 MODE in the INSTALLATION 2 menu. See page 35.
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-XD8000LP 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 32 for menu setting.) 10.Plug the power cord into the wall outlet and turn on the main power switch. 11.Press the POWER button. 12.Display the FEATURE menu. 13.Select ADVANCED MENU by pressing the S or T button. 3. Loosen three screws (c) that are securing the lamp box to be removed using a Philips screwdriver.
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 62 and 63. 2. Attach the lamp replacement tray to the projector as shown in the figure. 3.
Automatic cleaning filter This projector is equipped with an automatic cleaning filter. The burdensome filter cleaning is automatically carried out. • When the power of the projector is on, the filter is cleaned after the designated time elapses. • When the cumulative operation time since the last cleaning of the automatic cleaning filter exceeds the designated time, the filter is cleaned automatically after you turn off the projector by pressing the POWER button. 7.
Automatic cleaning filter (continued) 4. Attach the dust box to the automatic cleaning filter. How to clean the automatic cleaning filter Check the amount of dust through the dust check window of the filter cover and clean it, if necessary. Before cleaning the filter, be sure to turn off the main power switch of the projector and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • When the dust box of the automatic cleaning filter is filled up with dust, the cleaning ability decreases.
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. J Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 56.) “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 Tint in projected images is incorrect. Different color tint. • Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 39.) • Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t broken. • When comparing images projected by two projectors, tints in the displayed images may be different because of variation between their optical components. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Abnormal sound is heard. FOCUS/ZOOM doesn’t work. Lens shift doesn’t work. Solution • Because the color wheel spins at a high speed, metallic sounds may be heard in rare occasions. Such symptom is not a malfunction. • Check that LENS LOCK in the INSTALLATION 1 menu isn’t ON. (See page 34.) If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first. Problem Solution The projector does not turn on.
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 SXGA60b SXGA75b SXGA85b SXGA60 SXGA75 SXGA85 SXGA+60 SXGA+75 WSXGA+60 MA
Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector (continued) Important: • Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector. • The projector’s maximum resolution is 1920 x 1200 pixels. It may not display images of higher resolutions than 1920 x 1200 correctly. • Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may jitter. • Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may be tinged with green.
Specifications (continued) COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) DVI-D IN (HDCP) (DVI-D 24-pin) Connectors SERIAL IN/OUT (D-SUB 9-pin) 5 5 1 9 1 10 6 Pin No. Name I/O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 – TXD RXD – GND – – – – – IN OUT – – – – – – 24 6 15 9 8 Spec. DDC 5V GND GND DDC Data HD/CS VD DDC Clock Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 19 17 16 11 Pin No. Spec. Pin No.
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