Mitsubishi Electric XD80U - Manual

E-6 Table of Contents View ....................................................................................................................................... E-45 Aspect ....................................................................................................................... E-45F...

E-7 Checking the Supplied Accessories Remove the main unit and the accessories from the box and check that the following items are included. Carrying case (for projector and accessories) [1] This is a case designed for storing the projector and its acces-sories.Use this carrying case when storing or...

E-8 Names of the Main Unit Parts E CLO Z ST A TUS STAN DBY SO UR CE AUT O MENU DUAL COLOR MODE Adjuster button [E-23](Also on opposite side) Focus ring [E-23] Exhaust vents Front adjusters [E-23] Lamp cover [E-58] Ventilation slots Remote controlsensor [E-11] Lens Ventilation slots Rear adjuster [E-...

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

E-11 Using the remote control for the first time The battery compartment is fitted with a transpor tation insulation sheet at the time of shipping. Pullout the sheet and remove it. The remote control is now ready for use. Replacement Method 1 (A) With the knob pressed tothe right side, (B) draw out ...

E-12 The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen Perform setup adjustments in the following order. 1 Position the projector Determine the locations to set up the screen and the projector.See “Placement Guide” on Page E-13. 2 Connect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment t...

E-13 Placement Guide • Use this information as a guide to find out about the screen size when the projector is placed at a certain location, or to find out the approximate size of a screen that will be required. • The projection distance over which focussing is adjustable is 1.20 m (3.9 feet) to 14....

E-14 Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be projected as a large screen display atconferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore, connecting this unit to a DVD player or other video equip-ment source...

E-15 Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment To Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required for the cable connection and notebookcomputer startup procedure as well as the operation that foll...

E-16 VIDEO S-VIDEO Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with Composite Signals Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors • Connect to the projector’s VIDEO connector using a commercially available video cable. Please attach the supplied ferrite core to the video cable as describ...

E-17 Cr Cb Y Pr Pb Y COMPONENT COMPONENT Component cable (Available as an option)(Mini D-sub 15-pin to RCA ⳯ 3) (Order code: 246C558-10) Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with Component Signals When the Video Equipment Has a YCbCr Connector or YPbPr Connector • The projec...

E-18 R L AUDIO OUT Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Connections with the AUDIO Jack * Connect to the projector’s AUDIO jack using a commercially available audio cable. If the other device has an RCA phono type audio jack, connect via a commercially available audio converter cable. P...

E-19 Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off There is an order in which the power cable is connected and the power is switched on/off. AUDIO RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO ST ATUS STA ND BY SO UR CE AUT O MENU DUA L CO LOR MOD E Firmly plug in allthe way. To wall outlet Operating 3 Switch on the p...

E-20 When [Menu Language Select] is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power The first time the power is switched on after purchase, [Menu Lan-guage Select] will be displayed. Follow the procedure described be-low and select the display language of the projector.If the image is blurred, turn the focus ...

E-21 Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off Finishing 1 Switch off the power of the connected equip-ment 2 Switch off the power of the projector Press the STANDBY button. The [Power Off] display appears.When the level gauge reaches maximum, the projection screenwill go off (in about ...

E-24 General Operation This section describes the use of direct operation with the main unit or remote control buttons.For information about operation using the menu, see “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 and the various items onPages E-40 to E-53. Input Selection STANDBY FREEZE MUTE LAMP MODE AU...

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

E-26 STATUS STANDBY MENU DUAL COLOR MODE Freezing a Moving Picture This function is used to stop and view a moving picture. Note that the inputimage continues to advance even though the picture there is a still picturecondition. A press of the FREEZE button changes the screen to a still picture. Afu...

E-27 The dotted lines indicate the proper condition Keystone Manual Adjustment Use this to adjust for trapezoidal (keystone) distortion of the pro-jected image. The projector has both an automatic and a manual key-stone adjustment function. The manual adjustment will be describedhere. Adjustment Met...

E-28 General Operation Enlargement of the Image and Video Movement Note: * Zoom and image movement functions are cancelled when the input is switched.* The greater the zoom enlargement, the less distinct the image will appear. The reason for this is that the dots are being digitally corrected so tha...

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

E-30 General Operation Protecting the Projector with the Security Lock A password can be registered and the security lock set in order to protect the projector from unauthorized use. Registering the password The password is registered using the menus. For instructions on operating the menus, see “Me...

E-32 General Operation Using the Quick Menu Dual Color Mode Select the preset color mode. See page E-42. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. See page E-40. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. See page E-40. Volume This function adjusts the volume of the built-in speaker. See page...

E-33 Menu Operation Method • This section describes only the menu operation method. Please see this item should you need information while performing menu operations. • For information about a menu function, adjustment, or setting, please see one of the pages containing such descrip- tions. • Adjust...

E-34 Menu Operation Method Menu Screen Names and Functions Menu Name This is the title of the menu.There is a change to the title screenwhen the menu is selected.The cursor moves to the selectedmenu name. Cursor (Deep Blue) This permits setting/adjustment of theitem located at the cursor position. I...

E-35 Menu Operation Method Performing Menu Operations • Only “Setup”, “Options” and “Info.” can be selected when no signal is being input. • The menu display will close if, after pressing a button, the next button operation is not made within 30 seconds. • The adjustment and the setting values are s...

E-37 Menu Operation Method 6 Press the MENU button and close the menu display Closing the Menu RGB STANDBY VIDEO FREEZE MUTE LAMP MODE AUTO ASPECT TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOM CANCEL QUICK ENTER Q 1 2 3 4 MENU Selecting Another Menu Name with Remote Control Operation When a sub menu is displayed, press the C...

E-38 List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings The item names that can be adjusted/set will differ depending on the input signal. “Tint” can be adjusted only at the time of NTSC composite/S signal input. Menu Operation Method [Example of Menu Display Items at the Time of I...

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

E-40 Image • Perform this operation while projecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made.• Select the menu name “Image”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display willdiffer depending on the input signal. Se...

E-41 Fine Picture Adjust this when the picture shows a lack of color fidelity or flickering. Select the “Fine Picture” item name and adjust with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) but- tons so that the lack of color fidelity or the flickering disappears. Image H Position Adjust this when the picture is shifted to th...

E-42 Color • Do the following operation while displaying the image you want to adjust or set.• Select the menu name “Color”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display willdiffer depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Na...

E-43 Color Color Temp. The screen color is affected by the color of the illumination and otherextraneous light.This function adjusts the white, which is the reference color for videoequipment, and improves the quality of color reproduction. Adjustmentcan also be used to enhance skin colors. Select t...

E-44 White Balance Color This function automatically adjusts the black level and the white level ofthe analog RGB input signal to suit the personal computer. 1 Select the item name [White Balance] and press the ENTER button. The display will change to [Input Black Signal]. 2 The screen background co...

E-45 View • Perform this operation while projecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made.• Select the menu name “View”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display willdiffer depending on the input signal. See ...

E-46 Vertical Flip / Horizontal Flip In selecting the method of projecting to the screen, these functions areset when the projector is in a rear screen installation. Select the item name “Vertical Flip” or “Horizontal Flip” and select the settingcontents with the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons. View “Vertica...

E-47 Setup • Select menu name “Setup”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display willdiffer depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-38. The Auto Source f...

E-48 Setup Menu Position This function sets the display position of the menu. Select item name “Menu Position” and select the setting contents with theSELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons. ............. Displays on the left side ............. Displays on the right side Lamp Mode Use this if the picture is projecte...

E-49 Setup Input Format This function is used in setting the input signals of the input connec-tors.Normally, this should be set to Auto. When identification is not possiblewith Auto, make the setting. Select the item name “Input Format”, press the ENTER button, and the submenu will open.Select the ...

E-50 Option • Select menu name “Option”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display willdiffer depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-38. Language This f...

E-51 Startup Screen Option This is the selection of whether or not to display the logo screenat startup time. Select item name “Startup Screen” and select the setting contentswith the SELECT ( 왗왘 ) buttons. Logo ........... Displays the logo.Blank .......... Does not display the logo. Note: When “Lo...

E-52 Info. • Select menu name “Info.”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display willdiffer depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-38. Status This displ...

E-54 When an Indicator is Lit or Blinking ST ATU S STANDBY SOURCE AUT O MENU DUAL COLOR MODE

E-55 Troubleshooting Check the following matters before requesting servicing. • Is the power cord plugged into a power outlet?• Is the lamp cover properly mounted?• Is the projector’s temperature high? To protect the projector, the power can- not be turned on when the projector’s temperature is abno...

E-56 Cleaning • Be certain to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning.• Do not spray or otherwise expose the projector, lens, or screen to volatile substances such as insecticides. Do not leave rubber or vinyl products in contact with the projector for long periods. Doing so ...

E-57 • The lamp that is used as a light source in the projector has a limited service life. The rated service life of the lamp is about 1500 hours (when used in normal mode only). This could be shortened depending on conditions of use andother factors.Note that lamp life will be extended when the pr...

E-60 Specifications Model XD80U Optical Method of projection : DLP™ (single DLP™ chip) DLP™ chip 0.7 inches 1024 ⳯ 768 dots Lamp 130 W high pressure mercury lamp Projection lens : Manual zoom ( ⳯ 1.2), Manual focus F = 2.6 – 2.9, f = 27.5 – 33.0 mm Image size Minimum 26 inch (at projection distance ...

E-61 Table of Supported Frequency The projector automatically identifies the signal input from the computer and selects the optimum resolution as shown on the tablebelow.Manual adjustments may be required for some input signals. See “Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V Position” on pageE-40...

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