Mitsubishi Electric XD3500U User Manual
Mitsubishi Electric XD3500U User Manual

Mitsubishi Electric XD3500U User Manual

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DLP™ PROJECTOR
MODEL
XD3500U
User Manual
XD3500
This User Manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your projector.

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  • Page 1 DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL XD3500U User Manual XD3500 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 ...19 Menu operation ...25 Adjusting projected images ...33 Advanced features ...37 Indicators ...42 Replacing the lamp ...43 Maintenance ...45...
  • 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 Mini D-SUB 15-pin Mini D-SUB 15-pin RGB cable for PC (J2552-0072-03) Remote control parts...
  • Page 7 14 15 9 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 10 Lock bar (SECURITY ANCHOR) • Attach a chain, etc. to this lock bar to anchor the projector. 11 COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal (mini D-SUB 15-pin) 12 COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-2 terminals (R/P...
  • Page 8 Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Remote control About the laser beam This remote control is a Class 2 laser product. (Max. output: 1 mW, Wavelength: 620-640 nm) Beam Divergence: 6 m distance about 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm (±6.0 mm) Caution: •...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    Vertical directions (ceiling mount) Using the wired remote control Attached remote control for this projector can be used as a wired remote control with remote control cable. Wired remote control is useful for operating in a distance or outside of the operating area.
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Projector

    Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector. If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the projection angle of the projector. (See page 11.) • Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Position Of The Projected Image

    FAST and STEP. When FAST is selected, the lens shifts in a large amount with the and it shifts in a small amount when STEP is selected. • When the LENS SHIFT menu is displayed while no video signal is input to the projector, a crosshatch appears on the entire screen.
  • Page 12: Rear Projection

    This isn’t a product malfunction. • Ask your installation specialist to provide a breaker. When you do not use the projector, be sure to shut down the main power by the breaker. • Do not install the projector where the exhaust vents are exposed to air emitted by an air conditioning.
  • Page 13: Viewing Computer Images

    A. Connecting the projector to a computer 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/ COMPONENT...
  • 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 Viewing computer images (continued) C. Installing the terminal cover This projector includes a terminal cover. If necessary, install the terminal cover to the projector. 1. Fit two hooks of the terminal cover into the projector. 2. Tighten the attachment screws (a) fi rmly.
  • Page 16 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. 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 main power switch is turned ON.
  • Page 17 • If the main power switch should be turned off or the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off.
  • Page 18 When connecting to a notebook computer: When the projector is connected to a notebook computer, images may not be projected in some cases. In such cases, set the computer so that it can output signals externally. The setting procedure varies depending on the type of the computer.
  • Page 19: 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 20 • You don’t have to connect any cable for audio input. You can input video and audio using an HDMI cable only. • When HDMI audio isn’t output, it may be output by turning off the power of the video equipment with the projector and the video equipment connected to each other and then turning back on the power.
  • Page 21 Plug the power cord in the same way as in the case of “Viewing computer images.” (See page 14.) C. Installing the terminal cover If necessary, install the terminal cover to the projector in the same way as in the case of “Viewing computer images.” (See page 15.)
  • Page 22 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. 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 main power switch is turned ON.
  • Page 23 • If the main power switch should be turned off or the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off.
  • Page 24 Viewing video images (continued) Volume from the speaker Press the VOLUME + or - button to change the volume from the speaker. The volume control bar will appear on the screen. VOLUME • The volume control bar will disappear about 10 seconds after the VOLUME button is released. •...
  • Page 25: Menu Operation

    There are two menu display modes: QUICK MENU mode and DETAIL MENU mode. Each mode has the following menus. Menus displayed in the QUICK MENU mode The QUICK MENU contains frequently used setting items and the INFORMATION menu shows the projector condition. QUICK MENU (page 27)
  • Page 26 Menu operation (continued) Basic procedure for setting the menus 1. Press the MENU button. • The menu selection bar is displayed in the QUICK MENU mode. Selectable menus are displayed by icons. (The menu icon being selected is displayed on a blue background.) QUICK MENU The name of the menu being...
  • Page 27 Menu operation (continued) Settings of each menu item Menus displayed in the QUICK MENU mode QUICK MENU ITEM SETTING COLOR ENHANCER AUTO PRESENTATION STANDARD THEATER sRGB USER CONTRAST ±30 BRIGHTNESS ±30 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD / LOW / HIGH USER SHARPNESS ±5 LAMP MODE STANDARD...
  • Page 28 Menu operation (continued) Menus displayed in the QUICK MENU mode and the DETAIL MENU mode INFORMATION menu ITEM LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE INFORMATION LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT COMPUTER2 RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC.
  • Page 29 Menu operation (continued) Menus displayed in the DETAIL MENU mode IMAGE menu opt. IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. COLOR TINT SHARPNESS ADVANCED MENU ITEM SETTING COLOR ENHANCER AUTO PRESENTATION STANDARD THEATER sRGB USER CONTRAST ±30 BRIGHTNESS ±30 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD / LOW / HIGH USER...
  • Page 30 Regardless of the setting of LAMP MODE in the INSTALLATION menu, the STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When LAMP MODE has been set to LOW, the lamp mode changes from STANDARD to LOW about 1 minute after turn-on.
  • Page 31 • When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren’t projected. • Use a commercially available SCART-Mini D-SUB 15-pin cable when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal. • Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal aren’t compatible with this projector.
  • Page 32 Select this option when connecting the projector to high defi nition video equipment having R, G, and B output terminals. Select this option when connecting the projector to a DVD player or other device having Y, C , and C Use to adjust the display area of projected image.
  • Page 33: 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 26 for menu setting.) 1. Display the QUICK MENU or IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the 3.
  • Page 34: Color Enhancer

    Adjusting projected images (continued) To cancel the menu: 7. Press the MENU button. To enable the stored color temperature: 1. Set COLOR TEMP. to USER in the QUICK MENU or set it to USER About color temperature There are different kinds of white color. Color temperature is a way to show the differences in white. White of which temperature is low appears reddish.
  • Page 35: How To Adjust The Computer Image

    How to adjust the computer image This projector automatically selects a proper signal format according to the type of video signal supplied from the computer. However, video signals from the computer may not be projected correctly depending on the types of the computer and images to be projected.
  • Page 36 Adjusting projected images (continued) How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear. ……………………………………… Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image fl ickers. The projected image is blurred.
  • Page 37: Advanced Features

    Advanced features Setting of the image displayed during startup or muting You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use such image as a background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is supplied. •...
  • Page 38: Password Function

    • If you enter a wrong password, an error • To cancel the procedure, press the MENU Important: • Disable the password by pressing the MENU and ENTER buttons on the projector at the same time. CANCEL : MENU EN-38 message will appear.
  • Page 39: Magnifying The Displayed Image

    Advanced features (continued) 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. • While viewing the image from the COMPUTER1,...
  • Page 40: Mouse Remote Control

    Advanced features (continued) Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the USB port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Projector + computer with USB connector • You can use the mouse remote control function with a computer supporting USB only.
  • Page 41: Supervising And Controlling By Computer

    Industries Association (JBMIA). (http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english) • This projector is fully compliant to the specifi cations of JBMIA PJLink™ Class 1. It supports all the commands defi ned by PJLink™ Class 1, and the compliance has been verifi ed with the PJLink™ standard specifi cations Version 1.0.
  • Page 42: Indicators

    Indicators This projector has 2 indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problems persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION...
  • Page 43: 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 44 fl ammable object or where children can reach to prevent injury or fi re. 6. Load a new lamp box securely into the projector in the right orientation. 7. Put the handle back to the original position.
  • Page 45: Maintenance

    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 46: 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 47 11.) White dots are seen • This symptom is normal for a DLP™ projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small on projected images. number of pixels may stay lit or out, but such symptom is not a malfunction. Pixels of Black dots are seen 99.99% or more are effective.)
  • Page 48 Others Problem Solution The exhaust vents • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this emit warm air. is not a malfunction. No audio is output. • Check that the volume isn’t set to low.
  • Page 49 Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. Please contact Kensington Technology Group below.
  • Page 50: 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 resolution Computer signal Video signal Component signal Computer/component video input...
  • Page 51 Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) 720 x 480 TV50, 576i (625i) 720 x 576 1080i60 (1125i60) 1920 x 1080 1080i50 (1125i50)
  • Page 52 Important: • Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector. • The projector’s maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels. It may not display images of higher resolutions than 1024 x 768 correctly. • Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may jitter.
  • Page 53 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan...

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