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DATA PROJECTOR
MODEL
XD80U
User Manual
* DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DLP™ chip are registered trademarks of Texas Instru-ments Incorporated (U.S.A.).
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Page 1: User Manual
DATA PROJECTOR MODEL XD80U User Manual * DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) and DLP™ chip are registered trademarks of Texas Instru-ments Incorporated (U.S.A.). * VGA and XGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation (U.S.A.). * S-VGA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
EN55022 Class B Device. Please follow WARNING instructions. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
(d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or wa- ter. (e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. - Page 4 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio / TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Page 5: Major Features
Security lock function The lock can be set so that a password must be input when the projector is started up. Without the correct password, no operations other than turning the power on and off can be performed. This function effectively protects the projector from unauthorized use. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment ... E-14 Connections with Personal Computer ... E-14 Connect the projector’s RGB connector using the included RGB signal cable. .. E-14 To Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer ... E-15 Connections with Composite Signals ... E-16 Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors ... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
XD80U Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Telephone number : +1-(949) 465-6000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 8: Checking The Supplied Accessories
Wash hands after handling. Carrying case (for projector and accessories) [1] This is a case designed for storing the projector and its acces- sories. Use this carrying case when storing or moving the projector. -
Page 9: Names Of The Main Unit Parts
Names of the Main Unit Parts Speaker Exhaust vents Remote control sensor [E-11] Lens cover Lamp cover [E-58] Front adjusters [E-23] Built-in Security Slot This security slot supports the MicroSaver Security System manufactured by Kensington Microware Inc. Lens Zoom ring [E-22] Ventilation slots Built-in security slot (See description below.) - Page 10 Names of the Main Unit Parts STANDBY indicator [E-19, 54] Buttons used in menu and quick menu operations [E-32, 33] STATUS indicator [E-19, 54] Keystone Manual Adjustment STATUS STANDBY button [E-27] STANDBY button [E-19] SOURCE AUTO SELECT ( ) buttons DUAL COLOR MENU MODE...
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Page 11: Names Of The Remote Control Parts
Names of the Remote Control Parts STANDBY button [E-19, 21] This button is used to switch ON the power and set the unit to the STANDBY mode. Buttons used for input selection [E-24] RGB button and VIDEO button (Video / S-Video) MUTE button [E-26] (Temporarily cancels the video and audio) -
Page 12: Preparing The Remote Control
Preparing the Remote Control Button Battery Replacement Using the remote control for the first time The battery compartment is fitted with a transportation insulation sheet at the time of shipping. Pull out the sheet and remove it. The remote control is now ready for use. Replacement Method (A) With the knob pressed to the right side, (B) draw out the... -
Page 13: The Procedure Up To Projecting To The Screen
When making connections with the video equipment’s YCbCr connector or YPbPr connector, see “Connections with Component Signals” on Page E-17. When playing the audio through the built-in speaker of the projector, see “Connections with the AUDIO Jack” on Page E-18. -
Page 14: Placement Guide
Placement Guide • Use this information as a guide to find out about the screen size when the projector is placed at a certain location, or to find out the approximate size of a screen that will be required. • The projection distance over which focussing is adjustable is 1.20 m (3.9 feet) to 14.17 m (46.50 feet). The projector should be placed within this range. -
Page 15: Connecting Personal Computers And Video Equipment
• The projector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “RGB” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [RGB]. See “Input Format” on Page E-49. -
Page 16: To Output The External Output Signal Of A Notebook Computer
Note: When the liquid crystal display of the notebook computer and the projector are displayed at the same time, the projected image might not be correct even though the liquid crystal display shows a correct indication. Should this occur, stop the simultaneous display of the notebook computer and try the mode with external output only. -
Page 17: Connections With Composite Signals
• The input setting of the VIDEO connector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if the projector does not project, please change the input setting to “Your Country’s Television Broadcast System” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] →... -
Page 18: Connections With Component Signals
When the Video Equipment Has a YCbCr Connector or YPbPr Connector • The projector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “Compo- nent” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [RGB]. -
Page 19: Connections With The Audio Jack
Connections with the AUDIO Jack * Connect to the projector’s AUDIO jack using a commercially available audio cable. If the other device has an RCA phono type audio jack, connect via a commercially available audio converter cable. Please attach the supplied ferrite core to the audio cable as described below. -
Page 20: Power Cable Connections And Switching The Power On/Off
Switch on the power of the connected equipment Note: • When the power plug will be unplugged from the power outlet, please place the projector near the power outlet so that it may be reached easily. • Press the STANDBY button after the STANDBY indicator is lit in amber. - Page 21 The first time the power is switched on after purchase, [Menu Lan- guage Select] will be displayed. Follow the procedure described be- low and select the display language of the projector. If the image is blurred, turn the focus ring counterclockwise or clock- wise to focus it.
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Page 22: Finishing
• It may be more difficult to turn the lamp back on if it has been cooled with the power cord unplugged. • Do not place the projector in a bag, etc., while the cooling fan is turning. STATUS... -
Page 23: Adjustment Of The Projection Screen
• Correction is performed only while the image is being projected. Note: Correction might not be possible when the screen surface is on a slant, or when the ambient temperature of the projector is extremely high or low. E-22... -
Page 24: Making Adjustments With The Adjusters
Make adjustments so that there is no rattling. Note: When the projector has a rear installation is used, the orientation of the projection will need to be changed. Please see “Vertical Flip / Horizontal Flip” on Page E-46. Focus ring... -
Page 25: General Operation
Note: * When you do not operate source selection, the projector will assume the input selec- tion condition that was previously used. * See “Auto Source” on Page E-47 for information about the Auto Source on and off conditions. -
Page 26: Selection Of Aspect Ratio
16:9 screen Note: When selection has been made for the “Real” setting of the personal computer signal (i.e., when the input signal and the projector display resolution are high) and the “Zoom” setting of the video signal, pressing the SELECT ( movement of the display position. -
Page 27: Freezing A Moving Picture
Frequent switching this mode can degrade the lamp. Selection of the Color Mode (DCM) Select the preset color mode. Pressing the DUAL COLOR MODE button of the projector switches the color mode. Each time the DUAL COLOR MODE button is pressed, the screen will be black for approximately 3 seconds and then a message indicating the switched color mode will be displayed for approximately 1.5 seconds. -
Page 28: Keystone Manual Adjustment
General Operation Keystone Manual Adjustment Use this to adjust for trapezoidal (keystone) distortion of the pro- jected image. The projector has both an automatic and a manual key- stone adjustment function. The manual adjustment will be described here. Adjustment Method... -
Page 29: Enlargement Of The Image And Video Movement
The image can also be moved in the following circumstances. • When “Aspect” is set to “Real” by the signal of the personal computer, and the input resolution is higher than the display resolution of the projector. • When “Aspect” is set to “Zoom” by the video signal. -
Page 30: Using The Presentation Timer
General Operation Using the Presentation Timer The presentation is given while checking the timer displayed on the screen. The gauge display allows the remaining time to be known at a glance. (1) Press the TIMER button to show the settings display. The display will close when an operation has not been made for about 10 seconds. -
Page 31: Protecting The Projector With The Security Lock
General Operation Protecting the Projector with the Security Lock A password can be registered and the security lock set in order to protect the projector from unauthorized use. Registering the password The password is registered using the menus. For instructions on operating the menus, see “Menu Operation Method” on E-33. - Page 32 When a password has been registered, the “Password” input window appears on the projected image when the power is turned on. The projector continues projecting this image until the correct password is input. At this time, only the STANDBY button (power off) works.
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Page 33: Using The Quick Menu
General Operation Using the Quick Menu This function permits frequently used adjustments to be performed quickly. Note that the Quick Menu will not be displayed unless the signal of the con- nected equipment is input. Please select the input that you wish to adjust. Remote control operation (1) A press of the QUICK MENU button brings up the quick adjustment display. -
Page 34: Menu Operation Method
• Adjustments and settings are made by projecting an image and adjusting to an optimum condition. • The remote control should be pointed toward the remote control sensor of the projector and operated. • To return the various items that have been changed via the menu to their standard values (i.e., default values at time of shipping from the factory), see “Factory Default”... - Page 35 Menu Operation Method Menu Screen Names and Functions Menu Name This is the title of the menu. There is a change to the title screen when the menu is selected. The cursor moves to the selected menu name. Item Name This is the name of the adjustment or setting.
- Page 36 Preparation Switch on the power of the connected equipment, start the play operation or another operation, and input the signal to the projector. Select the input that you wish to adjust. The menu display of the description diagram depicts an example in which the “Keystone” item name is selected.
- Page 37 Menu Operation Method Displaying the Cursor Press the SELECT button to display the item name selection cursor. STANDBY MENU ENTER CANCEL QUICK VIDEO FREEZE MUTE LAMP MODE AUTO ASPECT KSTN ZOOM TIMER Selection of the Item Name Press the SELECT ( STANDBY MENU ENTER...
- Page 38 Menu Operation Method Closing the Menu Press the MENU button and close the menu display STANDBY MENU ENTER VIDEO CANCEL QUICK FREEZE MUTE LAMP MODE AUTO ASPECT KSTN ZOOM TIMER Selecting Another Menu Name with Remote Control Operation When a sub menu is displayed, press the CANCEL but- ton and close the sub menu.
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Page 39: List Of Item Names Offering Input Selection And Adjustments/Settings
Menu Operation Method List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings The item names that can be adjusted/set will differ depending on the input signal. [Example of Menu Display Items at the Time of Input Signal RGB Selection] Menu name Item Name Image Brightness... -
Page 40: Menu Name
Menu Operation Method Menu name Item Name Setup Auto Source Auto Power Off Menu Position Lamp Mode Input Format Presentation Timer Volume Option Language On Screen Background Startup Screen Security Lock Info. Status Factory Default Lamp Timer Reset Resolution Frequency Lamp Timer Sub Menu Item Name... -
Page 41: Image
Image • Perform this operation while projecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made. • Select the menu name “Image”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal. -
Page 42: Reset
Image Fine Picture Adjust this when the picture shows a lack of color fidelity or flickering. Select the “Fine Picture” item name and adjust with the SELECT ( tons so that the lack of color fidelity or the flickering disappears. H Position Adjust this when the picture is shifted to the left or right. -
Page 43: Color
Color • Do the following operation while displaying the image you want to adjust or set. • Select the menu name “Color”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal. -
Page 44: Color Temp
Note: * When the component signal undergoes conversion processing to red, green, and blue which express the image of the projector, the correct color cannot be reproduced unless a system compliant with the color difference conversion sys- tem of the input signal is used. Color Space serves to make this selection. -
Page 45: White Balance
Color White Balance This function automatically adjusts the black level and the white level of the analog RGB input signal to suit the personal computer. Select the item name [White Balance] and press the ENTER button. The display will change to [Input Black Signal]. The screen background color of the connected personal computer will be set to black. -
Page 46: View
Filter This function sets the sharpness when the input signal is adjusted to the resolution of the projector and enlarged or reduced. Select the item name “Filter” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ) buttons. -
Page 47: Vertical Flip / Horizontal Flip
* When the Auto Keystone function is OFF, the keystone adjustment settings will be maintained even when the power has been turned off. * See “Adjustment of the Projection Screen” on Page E-22 for information about the Auto Keystone function. See “Keystone Manual Adjustment” on Page E-27 for information about manual adjustment using the projector and the remote control. Auto Keystone Auto Keystone is set to provide an automatic adjustment of the key- stone distortion. -
Page 48: Setup
Note: Some video decks and other equipment output a blue background or other video when playback ends. When this happens, a signal is being input to the projector and Auto Power Off is not activated. E-47... -
Page 49: Menu Position
Setup Menu Position This function sets the display position of the menu. Select item name “Menu Position” and select the setting contents with the SELECT ( ) buttons..Displays on the left side ... Displays on the right side Lamp Mode Use this if the picture is projected on a small screen and the picture is too bright or when projecting images in dark rooms. -
Page 50: Input Format
Setup Input Format This function is used in setting the input signals of the input connec- tors. Normally, this should be set to Auto. When identification is not possible with Auto, make the setting. Select the item name “Input Format”, press the ENTER button, and the sub menu will open. -
Page 51: Option
Option • Select menu name “Option”. See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-38. Language This function sets the language that is displayed on screen in the messages and menu displays. -
Page 52: Startup Screen
Logo ... Displays the logo. Blank ... Does not display the logo. Note: When “Logo” is selected at the startup screen, the “PROJECTOR XD80” logo is displayed. Security Lock A password can be registered and the security lock set in order to prevent unauthorized use of the projector. -
Page 53: Info
There is a change to the status display. Press the CANCEL button to return to the menu. Display Contents: Projector model and firmware version. Factory Default This function returns the adjustments and settings of all the in- put sources to the standard factory default values. -
Page 54: Resolution / Frequency
This function displays the resolution and frequency of the detected in- put signal. Lamp Timer This displays the lamp timer. This projector has an Low mode function. The lamp life will differ between Normal mode and Low mode. Lamp Life Use only in Normal mode: approx.1500 hours Use only in Low mode: approx.2000 hours... -
Page 55: When An Indicator Is Lit Or Blinking
2. Check the following matters and take the required measures. When the projector is being used in a location that has a high ambient temperature, set it up again in a cool location. Check the outflow and intake holes and clean them if they are obstructed. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
• Does the projection distance exceed the focusing range? • Is there condensation on the lens, etc.? If the projector is moved from a cool storage area to a warm place and the power is turned on, condensation may form on the lens or internal optical parts. -
Page 57: Cleaning
Cleaning the Inside of the Projector Cleaning of the inside of the projector is required about once a year. Failure to clean over a long period while dust has collected inside the projector could cause a fire or breakdown. Do not clean the inside of the projector by yourself. Please be sure to contact your dealer. -
Page 58: Replacing The Lamp Cartridge
Replacing the Lamp Cartridge • The lamp that is used as a light source in the projector has a limited service life. The rated service life of the lamp is about 1500 hours (when used in normal mode only). This could be shortened depending on conditions of use and other factors. - Page 59 Replacing the Lamp Cartridge Preparations: Turning the projector upside-down on top of a soft cloth, etc., so that it does not get scratched makes it easier to replace the lamp cartridge. Turn the projector right-side up after replacing the lamp cartridge.
- Page 60 5 seconds will clear the lamp timer. Checking that the STATUS indicator is out will show that the lamp timer has been cleared. Contact a store that sells the XD80U for a replacement lamp. Indicate you need a VLT-XD80LP replacement lamp for the XD80U (order code 915P051-10).
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Page 61: Specifications
7.3 in.(W) 1.8 in.(H) 6.9 in.(D) (when stored, not including projecting parts) Weight Approximately 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs Operational Temperatures Data projector: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F), 30 to 85% humidity • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. E-60... -
Page 62: Table Of Supported Frequency
Table of Supported Frequency The projector automatically identifies the signal input from the computer and selects the optimum resolution as shown on the table below. Manual adjustments may be required for some input signals. See “Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V Position” on page E-40, 41. -
Page 63: Cabinet Dimensions
Cabinet Dimensions 186 (7.3) 46 (1.8) STATUS STANDBY SOURCE AUTO DUAL COLOR MENU MODE Unit: mm (inch) E-62... - Page 64 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan...