ENGLISH LCD Projector User Manual S290 MODEL S290U EN – 1
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
ENGLISH Contents Important safeguards ...........................................................................4 Overview ............................................................................................... 6 Using the remote control ......................................................................8 Battery installation ......................................................................................................... 8 Installation .................................................
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your LCD projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. 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. Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock. Except as specifically explained in the Owner's Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Overview 4 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Air inlet slots (Front) Terminal board Air outlet slots Speaker (Left/Right) Control panel Remote control sensor (Front) Lens Remote control sensor (Rear) Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 10 Easy-carry handle 7 3 2 1 Control panel 8 14 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 12 LAMP 1 10 TEMP 11 ZOOM/ FOCUS 2 10 VOLUME COMPUTER VIDEO 3 9 MENU 4 8 ENTER 7 AUTO POSITION MUTE 5 Power button – (VOLUME) button COMPUTER button MENU button AUT
1 2 3 1 5 2 4 5 Release buttons (Left/Right) Adjustment foot (Left/Right) Air inlet cover (bottom) / Filter cover (For bottom air inlet slots) Lamp cover Filter cover (For front air inlet slots) Caution: Do not replace the lamp right after using the projector. The lamp is very hot.
Using the remote control Battery installation Use two AA size batteries. 1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow. 2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). 3. Replace the back cover. 1 2 3 Important: • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Load batteries in the correct position. • Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire. • Do not try to recharge batteries.
Installation Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection To find the approximate distance screen between the projector and screen: Multiply the width of the screen ✕ 1.9 (min.) , Multiply the width of the screen ✕ 2.4 (max.). • Refer to the chart for recommended distances in maximum zoom and minimum zoom.
Basic connections This projector can be connected to equipment such as VCRs, video cameras, videodisc players, and personal computers having analog RGB output. Important: • Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. • Plug in firmly and unplug by holding the plug, not by pulling the main power cable. • If connected units are set too close to one another, the image may be affected. • Refer to the owner's guide of each component for details of connections.
ENGLISH Projector + Personal computer Connection For IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. computer RGB cable for PC (optional) to COMPUTER OUT to PC monitor to AUDIO IN PC audio cable (optional) to PC audio output to COMPUTER IN to monitor port RGB cable for PC For Macintosh When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector.
Preparing the projector for operation Getting ready for projection Adjusting the angle of projection 1. Connect the power cord provided to the projector. 2. Connect the power cord to the wall power outlet. 3. Remove the lens cap. For the best result, project onto a flat screen with a 90 degree angle to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector by adjusting two foot adjustments on the bottom of the projector. Warning: • Do not look directly into the lens when projector is “ON”.
ENGLISH To operate projector power ON REMOTE USB RS-232C COMPUTER 1 IN AUDIO 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN AUDIO 2 IN 3 , 9 , 10 4 AUTO POSITION S-VIDEO VIDEO MAIN O COMPUTER OUT AUDIO OUT I AUDIO AC IN L R MUTE COMPUTER VIDEO AUTO POSITION ZOOM/ FOCUS VOLME button 2 , 11 3 , 9 , 10 6,8 4 6,8 LAMP LASER TEMP 5,7 ZOOM/ FOCUS COMPUTER MENU VIDEO RIGHT CLICK 4 MENU ENTER ENTER EXPAND AUTO POSITION P in P STILL STILL button MUTE MUTE button AUTO POSITION butt
To operate projector power ON (Continue) Turning off the projector 9. Press the POWER button. The message “POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN” appears on the screen. • To exit from this mode, press any button except POWER, LASER, mouse pointer, R/L-click, STILL and VOLUME + and - buttons. 10.Press the POWER button again. The light source lamp will be turned off.
Menu operation BASS TREBLE PinP AUDIO 0-3 0-3 (Main) , USER COLOR TEMP. AUDIO INSTALLATION IMAGE REVERSE KEYSTONE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF TEST SIGNAL OPTION MENU POSITION MODE DISPLAY SPLASH SCREEN CINEMA MODE VIDEO SIGNAL LANGUAGE SIGNAL HORIZ.POSITION VERT.POSITION FINE SYNC.
Menu operation (continued) 1 PICTURE CONTRAST ........ Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher PICTURE as the number increases. CONTRAST 0 BRIGHTNESS .... Adjusts image brightness. The image becomes brighter as BRIGHTNESS 0 the number increases. USER COLOR MATRIX COLOR MATRIX. ...... Adjusts color balance in each color of the image. See page 18. COLOR TEMP. 1/2/3/4 COLOR TEMP.. .. Adjusts color temperature. See page 18. SHARPNESS 0 SHARPNESS ...... Adjusts the picture sharpness.
ENGLISH 5 SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION .... Use to adjust the horizontal position of the image. VERT. POSITION ..... Use to adjust the vertical position of the image. FINE SYNC. ....... Use to synchronize the projector with PC input signals so that the image is not blurred. Opt SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERT. POSITION 0 TRACKING ......... Use to avoid image noise such as wide stripes. FINE SYNC. 0 COMPUTER INPUT ....
Picture adjustment Adjusting the image You can adjust the picture by using the IMAGE menu. EXAMPLE: USER setting of COLOR TEMP. 1. Select COLOR TEMP in IMAGE menu. 2. Press the $ or % button to select 4 2. 3. Press the ENTER button. COLOR TEMP. CONTRAST R 0 CONTRAST B 0 BRIGHTNESS R 0 BRIGHTNESS B 0 When using the user setting 4. Press the $ or % button to select USER }. Press the { or } button to select the desired item. Press the $ or % button to adjust the item.
Signal mode resolution (H x V) horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Normal mode (H x V) Real mode (H x V) TV60 – 15.73 59.94 800 x 600 – TV50 – 15.63 50.00 800 x 600 – HiVision – 33.75 60.00 800 x 450 – PC98 640 x 400 24.82 56.42 800 x 500 640 x 400 CGA70 640 x 400 31.47 70.09 800 x 500 640 x 400 CGA85 640 x 400 37.86 85.08 800 x 500 640 x 400 VGA60 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 800 x 600 640 x 480 VGA72 640 x 480 37.86 72.
Advanced features for presentation PinP (Picture in Picture) Expand One of the special features of this unit is the picturein-picture (PinP) mode. PinP allows you to view different sources at the same time. By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote control, you can view the detailed image of the picture. You can also view the screen diplaying the picture as its original size (real screen display) by pressing the button again. 1. Press the PinP button on the remote control. The sub image will appear.
By connecting to personal computer through the USB, PS/2 or ADB port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Connection Projector + PC with USB connector to USB to USB port USB cable (optional) USB 4P (type A) USB 4P (type B) • You can use the mouse remote control function with computer supported USB only. If your system is Windows® 98 or higher, your computer supported USB in standard. If your system is Windows® 95 or lower, please contact your dealer.
Lamp replacement The lamp is designed to project the image on the LCD panels. When the lamp no longer functions, replace it with a new one. 6. Insert the new lamp securely into the projector body in the right direction. Caution: • Do not remove the lamp immediately after using the projector, you may get burned because of the high temperature of the lamp. • When you replace the lamp, press the power button to power off, then wait for 120 seconds in stand-by mode to allow the lamp and LCD panels to cool.
Caution: Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector. Caution: Be sure to use the projector with an air-filter. If not, dust may get inside the projector, causing a fire or a breakdown. Cleaning the air-filter Cleaning the projector and the ventilation slots This projector has two air-filters, for bottom air-outlet slots and for front air outlet slots. Clean the air-filter frequently.
Troubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer. PROBLEMS The power is off. CAUSE • The air inlet slots, outlet slots or air filter is clogged with dust or some objects. POWER indicator does not light up. • Power cord is unplugged from the outlet. • Power cord is disconnected from the projector. • The main switch is turned off. • The lamp lid is open. POWER indicator blinks red.
Indicators The following offers solutions to possible problems. If a problem persists, turn the projector off and consult your dealer.
Specifications Type Model Rated power supply Rated input LCD panels LCD projector S290U AC100 - 240V, 50 / 60Hz 2.9 A 1.3-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) Pixels 800 × 600 = 480,000 pixels Total 1,440,000 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel) Colors Projection lens Light source lamp Picture size PC compatibility 16,770,000 colors F 1.8 - 2.
PC analog RGB input Use to input video signals (analog RGB) of a personal computer. RS-232C input Use to control the projector with the personal computer, or control the personal computer with remote control. Please use RS-232C crossover (Pin assignment of Mini D-SUB 15P jack) 1 5 6 9 cable provided. PIN NO. SPEC PIN NO. SPEC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R(RED)/CR G(GREEN)/Y B(BLUE)/CB GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 – GROUND GROUND – HD/CS VD – PIN NO.
Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan 871D344A10 Printed in Japan
