LCD PROJECTOR MODEL FL6900U User Manual FL6900 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. 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.
Important safeguards (continued) some troubles, such as damage of inside parts, and shortening the life of panel. WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. 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. Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of it and hurt your eyes.
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 RGB cable for PC (246C597-10) RS-232C cable (246C598-10) • Used for projector control by computer.
Preparating your projector (continued) Overview 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 Remote control sensor (Front) Lens Control area Easy-carry handle Air inlet grille Terminal board Air outlet grille 7 8 Speaker 9 Remote control sensor (Rear) 10 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 8 9 10 Control area 7 8 1 2 3 9 4 10 5 6 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 POWER button AUTO POSITION/S button COMPUTER/W button VOLUME/T button MENU button ZOOM/FOCUS button STATUS indicator POWER indicator VIDEO/X but
Preparating your projector (continued) Bottom side 1 1 Adjustment feet 2 Air inlet grille/Filter cover 3 Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns.
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Front of projector 30° Rear of projector 30° 30° 30° Operate the remote control within a distance of 10 m (30 feet) from the projector, pointing the light beam at the remote control photosensor (front or rear) of the projector. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps.
Setting up your projector Setting up the screen Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector. If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the projection angle of the projector. (See page 11.) • Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center. • Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting.
Setting up your projector (continued) Adjusting the position of the projected image To adjust the position of the projected image on the screen, use the LENS SHIFT button. 1. Press the LENS SHIFT button. • The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. LENS SHIFT 2. Press the S, T, W or X button to move the image position. FAST • When the T button is pressed, the image moves down. SELECT : ENTER • When the S button is pressed, the image moves up.
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 2 For analog connection: (For using the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 terminal.) 1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 terminal of the projector.
Viewing computer images (continued) For monitor connection: 1. Connect the RGB cable from the monitor to the MONITOR OUT terminal of the projector. Monitor 1 MONITOR OUT RGB cable To audio input terminals For audio output connection: 1. Connect one end of a commercially available audio cable to the AUDIO OUT terminal of the projector. 2. Connect the other end (white and red) of the audio cable to the audio input terminals (L, R) of the audio equipment.
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons POWER button DVI-D(HDCP) button POWER button COMPUTER button Main power switch LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red.
Viewing computer images (continued) Important: • Focus, zoom and lens shift adjustment is possible in the normal picture mode only. • When a 4:3 image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 16:9 image, the afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 16:9 image screen. (See page 43.) To stop projecting: 13.Press the POWER button. • A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press any button except the POWER button. 14.
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.
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 1 terminals.
Viewing video images (continued) Connection (for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal) Audio cable (option) Equipment having a DVI-D terminal To audio output terminals To audio input terminals To DVI-D terminal DVI cable (option) • • • • COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D (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.
Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons POWER button DVI-D(HDCP) button POWER button VIDEO button S-VIDEO button VIDEO button COMPUTER button Main power switch LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red.
Viewing video images (continued) Important: • Focus, zoom and lens shift adjustment is possible in the normal picture mode only. To stop projecting: 13.Press the POWER button. • A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press any button except the POWER button. 14.Press the POWER button again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green. 15.
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. *1 COLOR *1 *2 TINT *1 *2 *2 SHARPNESS ADVANCED MENU INSTALLATION LAMP MODE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE CAPTURE *2 *3 SETUP SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR MUTE MODE IMAGE REVERSE LENS LOCK FEATURE ASPECT PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE *4 VIDEO SIGNAL *7 *2 SETUP SCART INPUT *5 LANGUAGE RESET ALL SIGNAL MEMORY CALL *2 *3 RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE HORIZ.
Menu operation (continued) 4. Press the S or T button to select an item to adjust. How to set the menus: Following describe how to set AUTO POWER OFF time. 1. Press the MENU button. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF 5. Set the selected item by pressing the W or X button. opt. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE 2. Press the W or X button to select a menu to use. opt. OFF 30min To cancel the menu: 6. Press the MENU button several times.
Menu operation (continued) 2. INSTALLATION menu opt.
Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu opt. FEATURE ASPECT ? DISPLAY INPUT MENU POSITION 1. CINEMA MODE AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL AUTO SETUP AUTO SCART INPUT AË AUTO PASSWORD FUNCTION LANGUAGE RESET ALL ITEM ASPECT OFF English OK SETTING AUTO 16:9 (FULL) REAL PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE 2 options AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL FILM VIDEO 8 options SETUP SCART INPUT LANGUAGE RESET ALL • • • • • AUTO OFF 3.75% / 7.
Menu operation (continued) 4. SIGNAL menu SIGNAL - RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) menu opt. opt. SIGNAL A U H V R RG GB B SIGNAL - USER menu MEMORY CALL AUTO RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE ) 1024x768 opt. SIGNAL SIGNAL RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) USER HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY VERT.POSITION 0 HORIZ. PIXELS 1024 FINE SYNC. 0 VERT. LINES 768 TRACKING 0 COMPUTER INPUT RGB OVER SCAN 75.04 Hz 60.02 KHz EXECUTE OK CANCEL OK ? CLAMP POSITION 1 CLAMP WIDTH 1 VERT.
Menu operation (continued) 5. INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION 0H LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION COMPUTER2 1024x768 VERTICAL FREQUENCY 75.04 Hz HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 60.02 KHz SYNC. TYPE 5wire R G B H V ITEM LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE DESCRIPTION This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW. • When the LAMP MODE is STANDARD, this item shows a longer lamp operating time than the actual time.
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 23 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 adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the S or T button. 3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the W or X button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU 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.
Advanced features Setting of the image displayed during startup or muting You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use such image as a background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is supplied. Important: • You can’t set IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to enable the password lock. • You can’t set IMAGE CAPTURE when the component video signal is inputted.
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. 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. When the password is entered, the startup screen will switch to the regular operation screen. MENU ACCESS...........
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) Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the USB port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Projector + computer with USB connector USB USB cable (option) To USB port USB 4-pin (type A) USB 4-pin (type B) • You can use the mouse remote control function with a computer supporting USB only. • When the lamp is turned ON, the computer connected with the USB cable may not work correctly. In this case, restart the computer.
Advanced features (continued) Supervising and controlling by computer You can supervise and control the projector’s operation using a personal computer via a LAN network. • To supervise and control the projector, install the software “Projector-Control Device Installer *” contained in the attached CD-ROM. For the installation procedure and usage of the software, see “User Manual for LAN Control Utility” contained in the attached CD-ROM.
Indicators This projector has 2 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. STATUS indicator POWER indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS Steady red Off NOTE CONDITION Stand-by Steady green Blinking green Steady green Steady green r Lamp stand-by for power-on (about 1 minute) The power cannot be turned off by pressing the POWER button.
Terminal cover (with anti-theft alarm device) This projector includes a terminal cover with Anti-Theft Alarm device. Once the terminal cover is installed, its Anti-Theft Alarm device will detect vibration caused by the projector being moved and emit an alarm. • Mitsubishi assumes no responsibility or liability for theft or other damages. Procedure for setting the anti-theft alarm device Inserting the batteries into the theft warning device 1. Open the battery cover of the theft warning device. 2.
Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with a lamp 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-XL6600LP Warning: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws into the inside of the projector.
Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. 2. Reverse the projector gently. 3. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 4. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 5. Pull up the handle. (a) (b) (c) Handle 6. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the projector. • Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly.
Maintenance Warning: • Never use flammable air duster or other materials when cleaning the air-filter. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or backdown when the lamp is illuminated. • 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.
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. POWER STATUS Off Off Solution • Connect the power cord to the projector. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. • Turn on the main power swich.
Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution “NO SIGNAL” is displayed. • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. • Check whether the external device output signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.) • Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t defective.
Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Projected images are obscured. • Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the projector. For the method to change the output resolution of the computer, contact the manufacturer of your computer. (See page 46.) • Some images and texts appear obscured during the keystone adjustment. In such cases, use the projector without applying the keystone adjustment. (See page 11.
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
Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector (continued) • This projector doesn’t support 480p signals from video devices having 4 lines (R, G, B, CS*) or having 5 lines (R, G, B, H, V). * : Composite Sync • When a certain signal such as SXGA85, SXGA85b and UXGA60 is input, the number of displayed colors may decrease depending on the setting of ASPECT in the FEATURE menu. Change the signal format of the computer, if necessary.
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