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DATA PROJECTOR MODEL XD480U XD450U XD400U User Manual XD480 XD450 XD400 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEP- TACLE 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...
Troubleshooting ... 27 Indicators ... 30 Specifi cations ... 31 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : XD480U / XD450U / XD400U Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A...
(d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. (e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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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 may cause fi re or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer.
• While the menu is on the screen, the KEYSTONE but- ton functions as the ENTER button. 1 Power jack 2 COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D (HDCP) IN-2 terminal (DVI-D 24-pin) (For XD480U / XD450U only) 3 COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin)
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Bottom side Remote control COMPUTER VIDEO KEYSTONE EXPAND P in P AUTO POSITION VOLUME LASER MENU R-CLICK ENTER STILL 16 : 9 MUTE MEMORY SELECT VIDEO About the laser beam This remote control is a Class 2 laser product. (Max. output : 1 mW, Wavelength : 640-660 nm) Beam Divergence : 6m distance about 10.0mm x 10.0mm (±6.0mm) C A U T I O N LASER RADIATION...
When the remote control is pointed to the screen, the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen should be 5 m or less. However, the operation distance varies depending on the type of the screen used.
Installation Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection Screen Diagonal size Width : W Height : H inch inch inch • The above fi gures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements.
• Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. • Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devices fi rmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the cord.
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Projector + video equipment having a DVI-D terminal (For XD480U / XD450U only) You can project high-quality images by connecting the DVI 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.
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Contact your dealer for further information. • This projector uses stereo pin jack for its audio input. Check the type of the audio output terminal of the connected computer and prepare a proper cable for connection. Some computers don't have the audio output terminal.
3. Remove the lens cap. Warning: • Do not look into the lens directly when the projector is • The lens cap is for protecting the lens. If you leave the lens cap on the lens with the projector turned on, it may be deformed because of heat build-up.
COMPUTER or VIDEO button. • The input source is switched between COMPUT- ER 2 and DVI at every press of the COMPUTER 2 button on the remote control. (For XD480U / XD450U only) • The input source is switched between COM-...
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4:3 image screen. Consult your dealer in this case. Caution: • After using the projector, wait one minute for the air outlet fans to stop. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
* 4: Available only when the input signal is TV60, 480i. * 5: Setting range differs depending on the input signals. * 6: For XD480U / XD450U only. * 7: Available only when the input signal is from the COMPUTER/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1.
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LAMP MODE ... Use to change the brightness of the lamp. When LOW is chosen, the lamp brightness is kept low and the projector operating noise is reduced, resulting in a longer lamp replacement interval. (For XD480U / XD450U only) •...
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• 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.
Color matrix This projector adjusts the color balance in each color of RGB (red, green, and blue), and their neutral colors (yel- low, cyan, and magenta) by the color correction adjust- ment.
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Image adjustment (continued) Adjustment of the image from the computer This projector adjusts the format of the video signal supplied from the computer. However, sometimes im- ages are not projected correctly owing to the type of the computer used. When the image from the computer isn't projected correctly, press the AUTO POSITION button.
• The regular operation screen will appear. 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.
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GREEN50%, or BLUE50%) by pressing the button. Set the image size 8. Select SIZE by pressing the 9. Select x1, x2, or FULL by pressing the ton. PROJECTOR XD450 PROJECTOR XD450 PROJECTOR XD450 PROJECTOR XD450 Capture the image 10. Select CAPTURE by pressing the 11.
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1. Set the SELECT switch of the remote control of this projector to DVD or VIDEO, depending on the device you use. 2. Place the remote control of this projector and that of the other device with their transmission windows 2-5 cm apart.
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• 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...
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Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong op- eration by children and restriction on operation by other than specifi ed users. The password function has three modes as follows.
• If the projector was turned off before the lamp cooled down completely, the fans may start rotating and the POWER button may not function when you plug the power cord into the wall outlet next time. Wait for the fans to stop and press the POWER button to turn on the lamp again.
White dots are seen on • This symptom is normal for a DLP projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small number of pixels projected images. may stay lit or out, but such sympton is not a malfunction. Pixels of 99.99% or more are effective.) Black dots are seen on projected images.
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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.
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...
+41ºF (+5ºC) - +95ºF (+35ºC), 30 - 90% (performance guaranteed) • The specifi cations and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security System.