Mitsubishi Electric DLP XD460U User Manual

Mitsubishi Electric DLP XD460U User Manual

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DLP™ PROJECTOR
MODEL
XD490U
XD460U
User Manual
XD490
XD460
This User Manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your projector.

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  • Page 1 DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL XD490U XD460U User Manual XD490 XD460 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
  • Page 2 RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. WARNING Use the attached specifi ed power supply cord. If you use another power-supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safeguards ...4 Preparing your projector ...6 Using the remote control ...9 Setting up your projector ...10 Viewing computer images ...13 Viewing video images ...17 Menu operation ...22 Adjusting projected images ...25 Advanced features ...28 Replacing the lamp ...31 Troubleshooting ...33...
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    fi re, electric shock or other personal injury. 7. Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water. 8. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
  • Page 5 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 fi re or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer.
  • Page 6: Preparing Your Projector

    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 Audio/Video cable (246C381-10) Power supply parts Power cord (two) (246C483-10, 246C383-20) Important: •...
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Overview Control panel AUTO POSITION COMPUTER KEYSTONE ENTER VOLUME MENU Terminal board DC OUT 5V 1.5A(MAX) 111213 14 1 FOCUS ring 2 ZOOM ring 3 Control panel 4 Air outlet grille 5 Remote control sensor (Front) 6 Air inlet grille 7 Air outlet grille 8 Terminal board 9 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector...
  • Page 8: Bottom Side

    1 Adjustment foot (Front) 2 Lamp cover 3 Adjustment feet (Rear) Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 1 Laser aperture 2 Transmission window 3 Indicator...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    30° 30° When operating the remote control, keep the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen within about 5 m. The operable range of the remote control, however, depends on the characteristics of the screen.
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Projector

    Page 11.) • Do not place this projector on a carpet or blanket because the exhaust vent and the intake vent on the bottom surface are blocked and the inside of the projector is heated, causing a breakdown or fi re.
  • Page 11 • Do not install the projector where the exhaust vents are exposed to air emitted by an air conditioning. Such installation may cause a breakdown. • Do not install the projector near a fi re alarm because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents. Rear projection Ask a specialist for installation.
  • Page 12: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    • The above fi gures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Virtual lens shift To adjust the positions of the projector and the screen, use VIRTUAL LENS SHIFT in the INSTALLATION menu. 1. Display the INSTALLATION menu. (See page 22 for menu setting.) 2.
  • Page 13: Viewing Computer Images

    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 IN/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN...
  • Page 14 • Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fi re or electric shock. • Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause fi...
  • Page 15 1. Confi rm the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down suffi ciently last time, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan stops rotating, press the power button to turn back on the POWER indicator.
  • Page 16 • If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are oper- ating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button.
  • Page 17: Viewing Video Images

    When a TV tuner or VCR is connected: When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a message of NO SIGNAL may appear on the screen when you change the channel via any channel that is not being received. In such a case, set the channels of the TV tuner or VCR again.
  • Page 18 Connecting to video equipment having a DVI-D terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the DVI-D terminal of this projector to video equipment having a DVI-D output terminal. In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypted digital video data that are output from DVD players.
  • Page 19 1. Confi rm the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down suffi ciently last time, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator.
  • Page 20 • If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are oper- ating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button.
  • Page 21: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal. AUTO Changes the aspect Projects images ratio according to with an aspect...
  • Page 22: Menu Operation

    Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE INSTALLATION FEATURE SIGNAL * 1: Not available when GAMMA MODE is set to sRGB. * 2: Not available with certain signals. * 3: Setting range differs depending on the setting of SCREEN SIZE.
  • Page 23 Choose ON when using the projector mounted on the ceiling. • The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp is off. Use the remote control to turn on the lamp. Use to set the time elapsed before the projector enters the stand-by mode when there is no signal input from the source.
  • Page 24 • When SCART INPUT is set to ON, nothing is output to the external monitor. • When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren't projected. • Use a SCART-BNC (or SCART-Mini D-SUB 15P) cable (option) when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal.
  • Page 25: Adjusting Projected Images

    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 22 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the 3.
  • Page 26: About Color Temperature

    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 22 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the 3.
  • Page 27 This projector automatically and properly projects video signals supplied from the computer. However, some video signals may not be projected, depending on the type of the computer. In such a case, press the AUTO POSITION button. (See Page 16.) When the signal is still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIGNAL menu.
  • Page 28: Advanced Features

    Advanced features 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 specifi ed 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.
  • Page 29 • In the EXPAND mode, you can't adjust the volume. Picture in Picture (PinP) One of the special features of this projector is the picture-in-picture (PinP) mode. The PinP mode allows you to view the images from different sources at the same time.
  • Page 30 • When the lamp is turned ON, the computer connected with the USB cable may not work correctly. In this case, restart the projector and the computer. If possible, you should disconnect the USB cable when the lamp is turned •...
  • Page 31: Replacing The Lamp

    WARNING: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fi xing screws into the inside of the projector. Don’t put a metal piece or fl ammable object into the projector. Using the projector with any foreign object present inside may result in electric shock or fi...
  • Page 32: Cleaning

    Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    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 •...
  • Page 34 • Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL displaced. menu. (See page 27.) Projected images are • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See Page 12.) distorted. Projected images are •...
  • Page 35 Others Problem Solution The exhaust vents • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this is not a malfunction. emit warm air. • Check that the volume isn't set to low.
  • Page 36: Indicators

    Indicators This projector has two indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problem persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION...
  • Page 37: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations The specifi cations and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type Model Display Technology Projection lens Light-source lamp Image size (Projection distance) Maximum number of display colors Maximum Computer signal resolution Video signal...
  • Page 38 Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode resolution (H x V) TV60, 480i(525i) TV50, 576i(625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 1080i 50a (1250i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p)
  • Page 39 COMPUTER IN / COMPONENT VIDEO IN Connectors (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) SERIAL (8-pin) Pin No. Name Dimension Drawings (unit : mm) Pin No. Spec. R(RED)/C G(GREEN)/Y B(BLUE)/C DDC 5V DDC Data HD/CS DDC Clock DVI-D (HDCP) (DVI-D 24-pin) PIN No. SPEC PIN No.
  • Page 40 MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information North America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.) http://www.mitsubishielectric.ca Information Technologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, Canada Sales & Technical Inquires Phone :+1-(800) 450-6487 :+1-(905) 475-7958 E-mail :projectors@mitsubishielectric.ca Customer Care E-mail :support@mitsubishielectric.ca MDEA (Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.) (Warranty Registration) http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com/...

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