Page 3 - WHEN USING THE AC ADAPTER,
EN-3 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol withinan equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”within the product’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock. The exclamation point within an equilat...
Page 4 - WARNING; DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN; CAUTION
EN-4 WARNING Only use the attached specified AC adapter and powercord. If you use another AC adapter and power cord, itmay cause interference with radio and television receptionor damage your projector.The attached AC adapter and power cord are to be usedexclusively for this product. Never use them ...
Page 5 - Declaration of Conformity; Trademark, Registered trademark; Contents
EN-5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : PK20 Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital ElectronicsAmerica, Inc.9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA92618 U.S.A Telephone number : +1-(949) 465-6000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operationis subject to...
Page 6 - Impor tant safeguards; Retain instructions
EN-6 Impor tant safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projectorand retain them for future reference. Follow all warningsand instructions marked on the projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should beread before the appliance is operated. 2. R...
Page 9 - Place of installation; COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC
EN-9 Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner,etc.) and flammable aerosols near the projector. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire orbreakdown because the temperature inside the projec-tor rises very high while the lamp is illuminating. Place of installation For safety’s sake, do not...
Page 10 - Over view; Control panel; keys have also the; Ter minal board
EN-10 Over view 1 2 5 7 4 8 6 3 COMPUTER VIDEO COMPUTER VIDEO AUTO POSITION AUTO POSITIO N 1 Focus ring 2 Control panel 3 Terminal cover 4 Terminal board 5 Air outlet grille 6 Lens 7 Remote control sensor (Rear side only) 8 Air inlet grille Control panel 1 LAMP indicator 2 POWER indicator 3 CHARGE i...
Page 11 - Power supply; Using the AC adapter; Insert the plug on the power cord into a wall outlet.; Using the optional batter y
EN-11 Power supply Using the provided AC adapter or an optional Lithium-ionrechargeable battery . Warning: The projector must be used with the provided ACadapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrectadapter is not covered under the warranty. Using the AC adapter 1. Insert the plug from the AC ad...
Page 12 - For battery charging; Position the projector on the battery.
EN-12 4. Insert the plug from the AC adapter into the DC IN terminal.5. Insert the appropriate end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 6. Insert the plug on the power cord into a wall outlet. The CHARGE indicator lights red when chargingis started and turns off when charging is completed.We recom...
Page 13 - For batter y removal
EN-13 When you use the battery, please observe the followingsafety precautions: Warning: Dispose of used batteries according to your localregulations.Please do not put battery into fire or heat, otherwise itmay cause heating, fire, rupture or explosion.Please do not put battery away or transport it ...
Page 14 - Remote control; For the first time use:
EN-14 Remote control Catch Battery holder 1 Power button 2 Four directional buttons 3 Enter button 4 Menu button 5 Volume buttton 6 Keystone button 7 Hi-Bright button 8 Computer button 9 Video button 10 Viewer button 11 Still button 12 Unplug button 13 Mute button 14 Auto button For the first time u...
Page 15 - This sample may be slightly different from actual range.
EN-15 Remote Control Precautions Handle the remote control carefully.Do not use the remote control if it got wet. Remove thebattery immediately. Make sure the remote controland battery are dry before use.Avoid excessive heat and humidity.Do not place the battery upside down.Keep the coin cell batter...
Page 16 - Installation; Layout of the projector
EN-16 Installation Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between thescreen and the projector. Front projection Caution: Do not place the projector on a carpet or any flammable materials. It may cause damage or fire. Place the projector at least 10 cm (or 4 inches) away ...
Page 17 - Using the tripod; Mount the projector onto a tripod as shown in the illustration.
EN-17 Using the tripod Mount the projector onto a tripod as shown in the illustration. Important: After attaching the tripod plateonto the projector, be sure thatthe adjustable rubber foot isproperly tighten.Do not place the tripod on inclinedor unstable surfaces. This mightcause the projector to fa...
Page 18 - Basic connections; Projector + AV device
EN-18 Basic connections This projector can be connected with various devicessuch as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, orp e r s o n a l c o m p u t e r t h a t h a v e a n a l o g R G B o u t p u tconnectors. Important: Make sure that the connected device is turned offbefore starting connection...
Page 19 - Projector + DVD player or HDTV; For computer with D-SUB; For Macintosh
EN-19 Projector + DVD player or HDTV Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-linefitting (Y, C B , C R ). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COMPUTER IN terminal. Important: The terminal’s names Y, P B , and P R are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connec...
Page 20 - In the following cases:; Press the; Preparation; Preparation for projection
EN-20 Caution: Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, holdand pull the power plug, not the power cord.Do not plug in or out the power cord with your handwet. It may cause electric shock. Important: Install the screen on a flat wall at 90 degrees to the floor.Images may not be projected in a...
Page 22 - Basic operation; On the control panel
EN-22 Power-on 1. Turn on the device connected to the projector first.2. Plug the AC adapter in both the projector and the wall outlet. The POWER indicator lights up.The CHARGE indicator lights up when the projectorconnects with a not fully charged optional battery.The projector charges a not fully ...
Page 24 - On the remote control
EN-24 On the remote control Keystone button P r e s s t h i s b u t t o n t o a d j u s t i m a g ed i s t o r t i o n c a u s e d b y t i l t i n g t h eprojector. Once the keystone controlbar appears on the screen, and adjustt h e i m a g e b y p r e s s i n g t h e S T buttons . Important: Keysto...
Page 25 - Menu operation
EN-25 Menu operation AUTO SOURCE ON/OFF LOW Split -25 - +25-25 - +25 * 1 : Not active when connect with VGA signal and SD card* 2 : Not active when connect with Video signal and SD card* 3 : Not active when connect with Component signal* 4 : Range -15 - +15 for 4:3 aspect ratio; -10 - +10 for 16:9 a...
Page 26 - IMAGE
EN-26 1 IMAGE BRIGHTNESS MODE... Use to select the brightness mode.• The white color looks greenish so that LED lights out become maximum, when the brightness mode is set to high. • During the high brightness mode, color temperature is not selectable. • Choose Low mode to extend the battery wear. CO...
Page 27 - INSTALLATION
EN-27 KEYSTONE............................... Use to adjust the image distortion caused by tilting projection. (See page 24) AUTO POWER ON.................. When ON is chosen, the lamp is automatically lit when the power cord is plugged in the wall outlet or batteryis attached.• The projector is in ...
Page 28 - FEATURE; SIGNAL
EN-28 3 FEATURE MENU POSITION................ Use to select the position of the menu on the screen, 1. (upper left) or 2. (lower right). ANAMORPHIC..................... Select ON when playing widescreen images.LANGUAGE.........................Use to select the language used in the menu. ( , English,...
Page 29 - Using the SD card viewer; Format
EN-29 Using the SD card viewer This projector enables you to read JPEG and MPEG files from the SD card and show the images on a screen. This canbe used to give a presentation and/or present a slide show without using a computer. Important: The input method cannot be changed with the button on the ma...
Page 30 - When you use JPEG files; How to use the SD Card Viewer; Thumbnail display
EN-30 When you use JPEG files When you use JPEG files which are edited and stored by using graphic software with a PC, thumbnail and JPEG filedisplay may take time. (Use of JPEG files which are stored directly on digital cameras is recommended.)Thumbnail and JPEG file display may take time for large...
Page 31 - Displaying thumbnails
EN-31 Current file name Name of file or folder framed in red Time of updated (date - time) JPEG file Movie file Non-playable file File information Folder area File area Displaying thumbnails 1 . Insert an SD card to the SD card slot on this projector.2 . Select an SD viewer. If the [AUTO START] is s...
Page 33 - Disconnecting an SD card
EN-33 3-3. Playing an MPEG format Select a movie file you want to see from the thumbnail display and press the ENTER button in the same way asdisplaying a JPEG image.Press the ENTER button to stop the MPEG display and return to the thumbnail display. The thumbnail displaywill also return automatical...
Page 34 - Image adjustment; To control the light level of the image:; Adjustment of the image from the computer; To move the image horizontally:
EN-34 Image adjustment Image adjustment You can adjust the image using the IMAGE menu. To control the white-to-black level of the image: Adjust CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. Press the button to increase the contrast and the button to reduce it. To control the light level of the image: Adjust BRIGHTNES...
Page 35 - Simple adjustment method
EN-35 To move the image vertically: Adjust VERT. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the button to move the image upward. Press the button to move the image downward. When the image flickers: Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. Simple adjustment method 1 . Select HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu....
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; Images aren’t projected on the screen.; Problem; Cause and solution
EN-36 Troubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult thischart before contacting your dealer. Images aren’t projected on the screen. Problem Power isn’t turned on. Images aren’t projected on the screen. Images suddenly dis...
Page 37 - The projector is turned off.; Images aren’t pr ojected cor rectly.
EN-37 No source found. The projector is turned off. Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrongwith the connected device.Check whether the external device outputs signals. (Check this especially when theexternal device is a notebook computer.)Check that the c...
Page 39 - Others; MENU
EN-39 Others This air comes out as a result of cooling the inside of the projector. This isn’ta product malfunction.The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating becauseof noise.Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cordfrom the wall outlet. Then, plug t...
Page 40 - Maintenance; Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots
EN-40 Maintenance Caution: Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on theprojector. Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become ...
Page 41 - Indicators
EN-41 LAMP (Green) ON OFF POWER (Red) OFF ON CHARGE (Red) OFFOFF CONDITION System ON System standby Normal condition (AC Adaptor only) Indicators This projector has three indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector.The following offer solutions to possible problems. If t...
Page 42 - Abnormal condition
EN-42 Nor mal condition (Batter y only) Abnormal condition POWER (Red) OFF ONON CHARGE (Red) OFFOFFOFF CONDITION System ON System standby Low Battery (System turned off) LAMP (Green) ON OFFOFF LAMP (Red) OFFOFFOFF Flashing x 1Flashing x 2 Flashing x3 ON POWER (Red) Off x 1 (Flashing)Off x 3 (Flashin...
Page 43 - Specifications
EN-43 Type DLP projector Model PK20 Rated input 15V, 2.4A Display technology Single 0.55” DLP panel Native resolution 800 x 600 pixels Colors 16,777,000 colors Projection lens Fixed zoom with focus adjustment; F2.0 Light source RGB LED lamps Projection range Typical image size: 12" - 60" Typ...
Page 46 - Signal mode; VGA mode3
EN-46 Signal mode Resolution (H x V) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) VGA 60 640 x 350 31.47 59.94 VGA 85 640 x 350 37.86 85.08 VGA mode3 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 MAC 640 x 480 37.86 72.00 VGA VESA 72 640 x 480 37.86 72.80 VGA VESA 75 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 VGA VESA 85 640 x 480 43.27 ...
Page 47 - Horizontal frequency; Specification of HDTV signals
EN-47 Important: Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector.The projector’s maximum resolution is 800 x 600 pixels. It may not display images of higher resolutions than 800 x 600correctly.Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may jitter.Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may be tinged with...
Page 48 - MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information; Nor th America; MESCA
EN-48 MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information Nor th America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.) http://www.mitsubishielectric.ca Information Technologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, Canada Sales & Technical Inquiries Phone : +1-(800) 450-6487 Fax : +1-(905) 475...
Page 52 - MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
EN-52 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan
