Mitsubishi digital electronics america lcd projector owner's guide x100 (55 pages)
Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi LVP-X120A
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Projector User Manual X 12 0 LVP-X120A MODEL...
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TENSION CORD, 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 specified shielded power-supply cord.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Battery installation ... 9 Projector + AV equipment ... 12 Cables and adapters ... 12 Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles ... 13 Projector + Macintosh ... 14 Expand... 22 Still ... 22 PCV ...
Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in con- tact with water. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
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• Never put any heat-producing device under the pro- jector so that the projector does not overheat. • Do not attach the projector to a place that is un- stable or subject to vibration. • Do not install the projector near any equipment that produces a strong magnetic field.
Hold here to carry this projector. power Use to turn the projector on or off when MAIN POWER is on. To turn the projector off, press this button twice. Important: When the LAMP indicator blinks in green, the power switch cannot be used to switch “ON”...
B(BLUE)/C GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND Bottom side lamp lid Caution: Do not replace the lamp right after using the projector. The lamp is very hot. RGB-OUT LINE-OUT RGB-IN LINE-IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R (MONO) INPUT PC analog RGB input (mini D-SUB 15P) Use to input RGB signal from PC or component signal from DVD etc.
This operates in the same way as the left button on the computer mouse. See page 31. The buttons with as the buttons on the projector. POWER card auto play VIDEO PC CARD Press to start auto play function of the PC CARD.
Operation area The range for operation is about 10m when the remote control points to the projector. The distance to the screen back to the projector must be less than 7m. Depending on the type of the screen, the distance is different.
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 Screen Width feet Diagonal size Height inches (inch) (inch) (inch) 13.8 " 18.4 "...
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Adjustment foot Warning: (up and down) • Do not look directly into the lens when projector is “ON”. • The lens cap is for protecting the lens. If you leave the power on with the cap on, the cap may be warped.
Basic connections This projector can be connected to equipment such as VCRs, video cameras, videodisc players, and personal comput- ers having analog RGB input. Important: • Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. • Match the color of video and audio plugs on the AV cable with each terminal.
• For connection details, refer to the owner's guide of each component. desktop computer to PC audio output to monitor port notebook computer to monitor port When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector desktop computer to PC monitor to PC audio output to monitor port...
Please ask your dealer for details. • For connection details, refer to the owner's guide for each component. • When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector, use an Apple Macintosh monitor or multiscan monitor corresponding to Composite Sync.
(MONO) INPUT 1. Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. 2. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red. 3. Turn the projector on by pressing the POWER but- ton.
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60 seconds as a precaution- ary measure. It will take another 60 seconds before the lamp indicator goes off. If you wish to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator is off zoom ring then press the POWER button.
Menu operation PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP SHARPNESS PRESENTATION ZOOM MODE POSITION AUTO SLIDE TIME INSTALLATION IMAGE REVERSE KEYSTONE AUTO POWER ON TEST SIGNAL OPTION SXGA PICTURE MENU POSITION AUTO POWER OFF VIDEO SIGNAL LANGUAGE SIGNAL HORIZ.POSITION VERT.POSITION FYNE SYNC. TRACKING RGB INPUT MEMORIZE...
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AUTO POWER ON ... To select whether to boot up automatically when the power is turned on by a breaker. In this case, the main power of the projector has to be ON. Set this when the projector is hanging on the ceiling.
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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 that the image is not blurred.
Picture adjustment Adjustment from personal computer Although this projector sets proper signal settings set automatically for the image signal from personal computers. But at times, there can be some diferences in timings. In this case, press AUTO POSITION button. If the images are still not pro- jected correctly, use MENU display to adjust the projected images from personal computers.
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Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode resolution (H x V) TV60 – TV50 – HDTV – PC98 640 x 400 CGA70 640 x 400 CGA84 640 x 400 CGA85 640 x 400 VGA60...
Advanced feature for presentation 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.
PC-CARD The projector can play back an image by using the PC- CARD. Using the PC-CARD Use only the flash memory card of PCMCIA•ATA com- patible type II. • Due to PC-CARD type, some images can not be prop- erly recorded. Please contact your dealer.
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PC-CARD (Continue) To automatically change the image, follow the steps as shown below. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the $ or % button to select PRESENTATION. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the { or } button to select AUTO SLIDE TIME (3 - 99 sec.) 5.
Installation of software For Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 1. Start up Windows. 2. Insert the Projector driver CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive. 3. Start up Program Manager. Click the [Start] button and select the [Run (R)] com- mand.
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Advanced feature with PC (Continue) Starting up PCV (For Windows) For Windows 95 or Windows NT 1. Start up Windows. 2. Insert the PC card to the PC Card slot on the per- sonal computer. 3. Start up Program Manager. Click the [Start] button and select the [Program (P)] [Pcv] [PCV]command.
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Recording the image (For Windows) When you wish to record the image of the display to a PC-CARD. 1. Choose the PC-CARD drive using the drive bar under the status bar. • If you are using Windows 3.1, select ‘Select card drive‘...
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Advanced feature with PC (Continue) Editing the presentation (For Windows) Delete the image 1. Select the image to be deleted. 2. Choose [Delete image...] under the [File] menu. • If you are using Windows 3.1, choose [Delete image] under the [Option] menu. Sequencing A.
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PC card. • PCVdrv is a temporaly file. If you record presentation continuously, the previous data will be erased. The projector may not work correctly when playing back “PCVdrv” file on it. Please follow as below to rename the file.
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Advanced feature with PC (Continue) 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.
Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the PS/2 (or ADB) port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Connection Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles to mouse (PS/2) port PS/2 adapter Mini DIN 6P...
3. Loosen screws (a) of fixing metal using a phillips screwdriver (+). 4. Hold onto the projector by the handle as you pull out the lamp. Once the lamp has been removed, do not spill liquid on it, place it near flammable objects or where chil- dren can touch it.
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• Be sure that the projector guide is firmly inserted between the right and left lamp guides. Important: • The projector will not turn on if you do not secure the lamp lid. • The operation time meter must be reset after the lamp has been replaced.
Maintenance Caution: Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 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- perature inside of the projector may rise and shut off the power (the TEMP indicator starts to blink red).
• Hookup is not made correctly with other equipment. • The input source is not selected correctly. The image is • The projector is not at a right angle to the screen. distorted. • Brightness, tint and color are not adjusted cor- The image is dark.
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 your dealer. INDICATOR SHOWS TEMP blinking red...
Specifications Type LCD projector Model LVP-X120A Rated power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 50 / 60Hz Rated input 2.3A 0.9-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) LCD panels Pixels Total 2,359,296 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel) F 1.8~2.1...
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Projector User Manual X 120 LVP-X120A MODEL...
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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 to Com1 Comport Note: If your PC (IBM or IBM compatible) is equipped only with a 25-pin serial port connector, a 25-pin serial port adapter is required.
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The command from a personal computer to the projector will be sent in 400ms. The projector will send a return command 400ms* after it has received an encode. if the command isn’t received correctly, the projector will not send the retirn command.
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Sending commands from the PC etc. 30 30 21 0D '0' '0' '!' ' 4) Operation commands The operation commands execute the basic operation setting of this projector.It may not operate when changing the signal. ASCII POWER ON POWER OFF "...
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Read the past warning data. The personal computer doesn’t attache the data code onto the warning commands to send. On the other hand, the projector which has received a command, attach the warning data as the data code to reply.
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Control this projector by using a personal computer (Continue) When a personal computer sends the command, data code will not be attached. On the other hand, the projector which has received a command will attach the recent operating status then send.
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 5665 Plaza Drive Cypress, CA 90630 871D269B1 Printed in Japan...