Page 2 - CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; WARNING
2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION 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 intendedto alert th...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; Contents; Trademark, Registered trademark
3 ENGLISH Contents Important safeguards ........................................................................... 4 Overview of the projector ......................................................................6 Overview of the remote control ........................................................
Page 4 - Important safeguards; as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
4 Important safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS RE-GARDING YOUR LCD PROJECTOR AND RETAINTHEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALLWARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ONTHE LCD PROJECTOR. 1. Read instructionsAll the safety and operating instructions shouldbe read before the appliance is operated. 2...
Page 6 - Overview of the projector; PC card eject; PC card slot
6 Overview of the projector RGB LAMP TEMP CARD SOURCE MENU ENTER VOL VIDEO PC CARD handle Hold here to carry this projector. remote control sensor (Front / Rear) input source (RGB, VIDEO, PC CARD) Use to select the input source you wish to watch. You can select PC CARD when the CARD indicator ON. me...
Page 7 - Use to input video signals (analog; power jack; Bottom side; filter cover; Left side
7 ENGLISH PC analog RGB input Use to input video signals (analog RGB) of a personal computer. (Pin assignment of Mini D-SUB 15P jack) PIN NO. SPEC PIN NO. SPEC 1 R(RED)/C R 9 – 2 G(GREEN)/Y 10 GROUND 3 B(BLUE)/C B 11 GROUND 4 GROUND 12 – 5 GROUND 13 HD/CS 6 GROUND 14 VD 7 GROUND 15 – 8 GROUND RS-232...
Page 8 - Overview of the remote control; Use to expand the image.; About laser beam
8 Overview of the remote control card auto play Press to start auto play function of the PC CARD. See page 24. The buttons with * mark work as same as the buttons on the projector. PC card release Press this button to be able to eject PC card. Make sure to press this button all the time to eject the...
Page 9 - Battery installation
9 ENGLISH 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. Importa...
Page 10 - Preparing the projector for operation; Orientation of the projector; Front projection; • Refer to the chart to recom-; Front projection, ceiling mount; screen; Screen
10 Preparing the projector for operation Orientation of the projector Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection To find the approximate distancebetween the projector and screen:Multiply the width of the screen ✕ 2.0 (max.) , Multiply the ...
Page 11 - Adjusting the angle of projection; When the left and right angles are different; Getting ready for projection
11 ENGLISH Adjusting the angle of projection Screen on a flat wall with a 90 degree angle to the floorby adjusting two Adjustment feet on the bottom of theprojector. If the angle cannot be corrected by them,adjust the height and angle of screen. 1. Lift the projector to the right angle.2. Press the ...
Page 12 - Cables and adapters; Basic connections; Projector + AV equipment; Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection.; Projector + DVD player; Note: Set the dip switch to the appropriate position.
12 Cables and adapters To connect personal computers to this projector, the following cables and adapters are necessary. The overviewmight be different from the picture below. RGB cable for PC (mini D-SUB 15P plug) . Note: The pins numbered 9, 12 and 15 are not connected. MAC adapter for RGB cable (...
Page 13 - Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles; When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector; desktop computer
13 ENGLISH Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. Important: • Connectors or analog RGB output adapters may be necessary depending on the personal computer connected to this projector. Please contact your dealer. • The audio input for ...
Page 14 - Projector + Macintosh
14 Projector + Macintosh Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. Important: • A monitor output adapter is necessary for a Macintosh if it has no video port. Please contact your dealer.• If you use the MAC adapter for RGB cable provided, set the dip switch to the appropriate po...
Page 15 - To operate projector power ON
15 ENGLISH To operate projector power ON Numbers 1 - 9 correspond to the instruction numbers below. Important: • A darkened image may be seen right after pressing the POWER button due to warming up of this pro-jector. While warming up, no other commands canbe accepted. • When the lamp indicator is b...
Page 16 - Turning off the projector; zoom ring
16 AUTO POSITION button When the source is selected to RGB and the image isnot in the right place, set to display as at thebrightest signal as possible, then press the AUTOPOSITION button on the remote control. If the imageis still not in the right place.• Set screen to the brightest display as poss...
Page 17 - Basic operation; Menu operation
17 ENGLISH Basic operation Several settings can be adjusted using Menu. EXAMPLE: Auto power off time setting 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the $ or % button to select OPTION menu. 3. Press the ENTER button (or { or } button). 4. Press the { or } button to select AUTO POWER OFF. 5. Press the $ o...
Page 18 - PICTURE; as the number increases.; PRESENTATION; remote control to turn on the lamp.; OPTION; SXGA PICTURE . S e l e c t M O T I O N w h e n m o t i o n i m a g e s a r e m a i n l y
18 1 PICTURE CONTRAST ........ Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher as the number increases. BRIGHTNESS .... Adjusts image brightness. The image becomes brighter as the number increases. COLOR TEMP .... Adjusts color temperature.TINT .................... Adjusts the color balanc...
Page 19 - that the image is not blurred.
19 ENGLISH 5 SIGNAL AUTO .................. Use to select AUTO, USER 1 or USER 2.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 ...
Page 20 - Adjustment from personal computer; Picture adjustment
20 Adjustment from personal computer Although this projector sets proper signal settings setautomatically for the image signal from personalcomputers. But at times, there can be somediferences in timings. In this case, press AUTOPOSITION button. If the images are still not pro-jected correctly, use ...
Page 22 - Expand; Setting the Expand mode; Using the Expand mode; Advanced feature for presentation; Still
22 Expand By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote con-trol, you can view the detailed image of the picture. Setting the Expand mode 1. Press the MENU button once to display the on- screen menu. 2. Press the $ or % button to select PRESENTATION menu. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the { or }...
Page 25 - Advanced feature with PC; Environment; EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES; Installation of software
25 ENGLISH Advanced feature with PC PCV (PC Card Viewer) PC-CARD viewer (PCV) is a utility software that letsyou record and project an image to a PC-CARD by us-ing a personal computer. Environment The following system software and hardware are nec-essary to use the projector. When you use a Macintos...
Page 30 - When you wish to record the image from existing files.; Delete the image; Drag the image and drop on the next or previous; Preview an image; The preview image appears on the displays.
30 When you wish to record the image from existing files. 1. Choose [Create New presentation...] under the [File] menu.The new presentation window will open. 2. Choose [Open image file] under the [File] menu. 3. Select the image you wish to record. 4. Click OK button. The recorded image appears on t...
Page 31 - Mouse remote control; Operation; • If the mouse remote control is not working, restart the computer.
31 ENGLISH Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the PS/2 (or ADB) port, you can operate your computer with theprojector remote control. Connection Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles Operation RS-232C cable to RS-232Cterminal PS/2 adapter to mouse (PS/2) port D-SUB 9P...
Page 32 - Replacement of a light source lamp
32 The light source lamp is designed to project the imageon the LCD panels. When the light source lamp nolonger functions, replace it with a new one to ensureoptimum performance. Caution: • Do not remove the light source lamp from inside of this equipment immediately after using the projec-tor, you ...
Page 33 - The life of the lamp
33 ENGLISH How to reset the operation time meter Plug in the power cord, switch on the projector and re-set lamp time by pressing the $ , % and POWER but- tons simultaneously. Caution: • The lamp you have removed, do not spill liquids on it, place it near flammable objects or where childrencan touch...
Page 34 - Maintenance; Cleaning the air-filter; FILTER
34 Maintenance Caution: Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the powercord from the wall outlet before you perform any main-tenance on the projector. Cleaning the air-filter Clean the air-filter frequently. If the filter or ventila-tion slots become clogged with dirt or dust, the tem-peratur...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting; CAUSE; • Screen size exceeds screen size specifications.; POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
35 ENGLISH Troubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consultthis chart before contacting your dealer. CAUSE • The air intake vents, exhaust vents or air filter is clogged with dust or some object. POWER indicator does not lig...
Page 36 - Indicators
36 Indicators The projector has three indicators each of which shows the working condition of the projector. The following offers solutions to possible problems. If a problem persists, turn the projector off and consult yourdealer. INDICATOR TEMP INDICATOR SHOWS blinking red CONDITION • Unusual temp...
Page 37 - Specifications; Replacement parts list; What’s included in the box; Accessories
37 ENGLISH Specifications LCD projector LVP-X120A AC100 ~ 240V, 50 / 60Hz 2.3A 0.9-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) Pixels 1,024 × 768 = 786,432 pixels Total 2,359,296 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel) F 1.8~2.1 f = 36 ~ 47 mm 150 W DC mercury lamp 23~245 inch (aspect rati...
Page 38 - APPENDIX; MODEL
APPENDIX X 120 LCDProjectorUser Manual MODEL LVP-X120A
Page 39 - Control this projector by using a personal computer; Connection
Control this projector by using a personal computer This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal. Connection Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles RS-232C cable to RS-232Cterminal to Com1Comport D-SUB 9P Mini DIN 8P Note: If your PC (IBM or IBM compatib...
Page 40 - ) Control command diagram
APPENDIX Functions can be controlled by a personal computer:• Turn the ON or OFF• Changing input signals• Button input by remote control• Reading warning data• Picture adjustment By making a programme, you can also control this projector by a personal computer automatically. [EXAMPLE] Time Movement ...
Page 41 - Control this projector by using a personal computer (Continue); ) Operation commands
Control this projector by using a personal computer (Continue) [Example] Turn the power ON (' 'is for ASCII code) Sending commands Status code from Meaning from the PC etc. projector 30 30 21 0D Command for POWER ON '0' '0' '!' ' ' 30 30 21 0D Command received '0' '0' '!' ' ' (Command echo back) 4) ...
Page 42 - ) Reading command diagram; Bit
APPENDIX 6) Warning commands Read the past warning data. The personal computer doesn’t attache the data code onto the warning commands tosend. On the other hand, the projector which has received a command, attach the warning data as the data codeto reply. [Example 1] The fan was down when the power ...
Page 43 - ) Picture adjustment commands; How to set the grade; The TINT was set to +10 when the setting status was confirmed.
8) Picture adjustment commands The picture adjustment commands execute the picture adjustment setting of this projector. If the personal computer doesn’t send the commands without attaching the data code, the projector which has received the command replays the setting dataas data code. How to set t...
Page 44 - Printed in Japan
Printed in Japan 871D269B1 MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 5665 Plaza DriveCypress, CA 90630
