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X 5 0 0 X 4 9 0 S 4 9 0 Projector User Manual X500U / X490U / S490U MODEL EN – 1...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. When using the projector in Europe COMPLIANCE NOTICE This LCD - Video Projector complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC “EMC Directive” and 73/ 23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive” as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
What’s included in the box ... 28 Replacement part ... 28 Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector ... 29 Trademark, Registered trademark Windows 98 and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
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.
Overview Control panel 14 13 LAMP TEMP ZOOM/ FOCUS VOLUME COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO MENU ENTER AUTO MUTE POSITION Terminal board INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 IN REMOTE DIGITAL ANALOG COMPUTER 2 IN MAIN COMPUTER OUT AC IN EN – 6 Foot adjustment buttons (Left/Right) Terminal board Air outlet grille Speakers (Left/Right)
RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE. Adjustment foot (Left/Right) Air inlet cover Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp right after using the projector. The lamp will be very hot. Power button COMPUTER button AUTO POSITION button MENU button...
The range for operation is about 10 m (about 32 feet) when the remote control points to the projector. The dis- tance to the screen back to the projector must be less than 7 m (about 23 feet). Depending on the type of the screen, the distance will be different.
Installation Orientation of the projector Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection (between the screen and the head of the projector) Screen Diagonal size Height Width (inch) (inch) (inch) 40 "...
Basic connections This projector can be connected to equipment such as VCRs, video cameras, videodisc players, and personal com- puters having analog RGB output. Important: • Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. • Plug in firmly and unplug by holding the plug, not by pulling the main power cable.
• Connectors or analog RGB output adapters may be necessary depending on the PC connected to this projector. Please contact your dealer. • The audio input for this projector is a stereo pin jack. Please check the available cable for the audio input terminal of the computer. Some personal computer may not have the audio output terminal.
2. Connect the power cord to the wall power outlet. 3. Remove the lens cap. Warning: • 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.
AUTO POSITION button 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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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 then press the POWER button. • The exhaust fan rotates faster when the tempera- ture around the projector rises.
Menu operation IMAGE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR MATRIX COLOR TEMP. SHARPNESS INSTALLATION AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR LAMP MODE IMAGE REVERSE FEATURE MENU POSITION EXPAND MODE FRAME POSI. VIDEO SIGNAL ANAMORPHIC LANGUAGE RESET ALL SIGNAL MEMORY CALL HORIZ.POSITION VERT.POSITION FINE SYNC.
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• The projector will be in the stand-by mode when the lamp is off. Use the remote control to turn on the lamp. AUTO POWER OFF ... Set the time elapsed before the projector enters into the stand-by mode when there is no signal inputted from the selected source.
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.
The white, which temperature is low, becomes reddish white. When the color temperature is higher, the white becomes more bluish. This projector sets this color temperature by changing the numbers of contrast blue and red.
Adjustment from personal computer Although this projector sets proper signal systems automatically for the image signal from personal computers, it cannot be applied to some of personal computers. In this case, press the AUTO POSITION button. If the images are still not projected correctly, use the MENU display to adjust the projected im- ages.
Advanced features for presentation Expand By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote con- trol, you can magnify the detailed image of the picture. You can also view the screen displaying the picture as its original size (native resolution display). Setting the Expand mode 1.
• Turn off computer and the projector before connecting with PS/2 port. When connecting the computer with the projector when the personal computer is on, the remote control does not work as a mouse. In that case, restart the personal computer.
When using the HUB system, turn on the main switch of the projector. The HUB system doesn’t work when the main switch of the projector is off. II5/X5 to LAN X1 - X4 port Provioded LAN cable or...
• Please confirm the TEMP indicator illuminates about 2 seconds and the lamp time has been reset. • The projector will not turn on if you do not secure the lamp lid. • You must reset the operation time meter after you replace the lamp.
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 (about once a month). If the filter or ventilation slots become clogged with dirt...
(In this case, the TEMP indicator does not light up.) The image is • The projector is not at a right angle to the screen. distorted. The image is dark. • Brightness, tint and color are not adjusted correctly.
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. Normal condition POWER LAMP TEMP...
(performance guarantee) Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a 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 to Kensington Technology Group as shown below.
Specifications (continued) Connectors RS-232C (Mini DIN 8P) COMPUTER IN (DVI-D24P) (For X500U only) PIN No. PIN No. NAME – CTS / 5V IN/OUT DCD / CLOCK RI / DATA Dimensional drawings (mm) 101.5 What’s included in the box 2 AC power cord 1 Audio/Video cable 1 RGB cable for PC 1 RS-232C cable...
Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector ( For X500U / X490U ) Signal mode resolution (H x V) TV60 – TV50 – 1080i – 720p – PC98 640 x 400 CGA70 640 x 400 CGA84...
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Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector ( For S490U ) Signal mode resolution (H x V) TV60 – TV50 – 1080i – 720p – PC98 640 x 400 CGA70 640 x 400 CGA84...
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Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan 871D340B30 Printed in Japan...
• Turn on the projector after the computer is started up. (If you do not follow this order, the Comport may not function.) • Adapters may be necessary depending on the PC connected to this projector. Contact your dealer for details. 1) Interface...
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(1) Send the command from a personal computer to the projector. (The commands must be sent at least 400ms apart.) (2) The projector will send a return command 400ms* after it has received an end code. If the command is not received correctly, the projector will not send the return command.
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INPUT VIDEO 1 INPUT VIDEO 2 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 and then send. [Example ] Input was Video 1 when the operating status of the input terminal was confirmed.
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9) Menu setting commands The menu setting commands execute the menu setting of this projector. If the personal computer doesn’t send the commands without attaching the data code, the projector which has received the command replays the setting data as data code.
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Sending commands from the PC etc. 30 30 53 0D '0' '0' 'S' ' Status code from projector 30 30 41 50 4F 4E 31 0D '0' '0' 'A' 'P' 'O' 'N' '1' ' Status code from projector 30 30 50 2B 31 30 2B 30 30 2D 30 35 0D...