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DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL UD740U User Manual UD740U This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your 10. Power sources projector and retain them for future reference. Follow This projector should be operated only from the all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. type of power source indicated on the marking label.
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Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: Do not use the projector with condensation on it. It can lead to breakdown or other failure. Unplug immediately if there is something wrong Place of installation with your projector. For safety’s sake, do not use the projector at any place Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes subjected to high temperature and high humidity.
Remote control Battery installation Use two (AA, R6) size batteries. Inserting the batteries into the remote control 1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow. 2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). • Load the batteries from - spring side, and make sure to set them tightly.
Installation Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following tables to determine the screen size and projection distance. • The figures in the tables are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. • The lens shift height shows distances from the factory default position. Screen Screen width (SW) Down side Up side Screen size (16:10) Projection distance (L) Lens shift height Diagonal size Width (SW) Height (SH)
Installation (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting kit. (Don’t use screw holes without arrow marks.) In this case, make sure that the screw is inserted in For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount the projector at least 5 mm. The length of the screw kit designed for this projector.
Basic connections This projector can be connected with various devices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, and personal computer that have analog RGB output connectors. Important: • Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. • Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devices firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the cord. • When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be affected by their interference.
Basic connections (continued) Connection (for video equipment having an HDMI terminal) Equipment having an HDMI terminal To HDMI terminal HDMI HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable (option) Important: • Use a commercially available HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable. • 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. • Some cables may not be connected correctly depending on the size and shape of their connectors.
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Basic connections (continued) Projector + Computer For computer with mini D-SUB Computer cable COMPUTER/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN Computer Necessary when outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. Computer cable (option) To monitor port MONITOR OUT AUDIO IN-1 AUDIO or IN-2 Audio cable (option) PC audio cable (option)
Preparation Preparation for projection Important: • When Standby Mode of the Efficient Mode menu 1. Attach the provided power cord to the projector. in the Installation menu is set to Speaker Out or 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. Monitor Out, the fans rotate at very low speed 3.
Preparation (continued) Adjustment of the projection angle • When the projector is projecting images where acceleration is present, such as in a vehicle and For the best projection, project images on a flat screen aircraft, the automatic keystone adjustment may installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the not function correctly.
Basic operation STANDBY 1, 2 MAGNIFY ASPECT EFFICIENT MODE KEYSTONE DOWN AUTO MENU POSITION ENTER MUTE FREEZE VIEWER VIDEO COMPUTER UNPLUG S-VIDEO USB DISP. HDMI LAN DISP. 1, 2 Power-on • The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, 1. Turn on the device connected to the projector first. images may appear dark and no commands are 2.
Basic operation (continued) Direct Power OFF • To avoid permanently imprinting a fixed image onto your projector, please do not display the You can turn off this projector just by unplugging the same stationary images for long period. power cord without pressing the POWER button. 6. Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring. • Don’t shut down the projector while the STATUS indicator is blinking after the lamp lights up 7.
Basic operation (continued) AV mute When connecting to a laptop computer: The video and audio signals are temporarily muted When this projector is connected to a laptop when the AV MUTE button is pressed. To cancel computer, there may be times when images may not muting, press the AV MUTE button again.
Basic operation (continued) Watching 3D content To view 3D images: You can enjoy 3D content with this projector. In order Preparation: to watch 3D content, you need to have the following • Switching the 3D mode (such as 3D setting system) items: of the player may be required when projecting 3D • 3D images inputted from a computer, DVD player, images from the player supporting 3D display.
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Basic operation (continued) • If the viewing distance is nearer than the • When watching 3D movies, take an appropriate recommended distance, it will cause physical break after watching a movie. When watching 3D discomfort and eye fatigue. content on interactive devices such as 3D games • Watch the contents in front of the screen, not at big or computers, take an appropriate break every angle.
Menu operation You can make various settings using the displayed menus. Picture Image Auto, Theater, Presentation, Standard, Black Board, White Board User Brilliant Color™ 0-10 Gamma Dynamic, Natural, Detail Brightness ±30 Contrast R ±30 Contrast ±30 Contrast G ±30 Color Temp. Contrast B ±30 Brightness R...
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus 5. Set the selected item by pressing the or button. 1. Press the MENU button. Installation • The Main Menu appears on the screen. Efficient Mode The item being selected is displayed in red letters Menu Position Lower Right on a blue background.
Menu operation (continued) Menu items Set the following items provided in the respective menus. Picture menu Picture Auto Image Brightness Contrast Color Temp. Color Management Aspect Ratio Normal Auto Input Level Auto 3D Sync Invert Adjust Exit MENU Select ITEM SETTING FUNCTION Image...
Menu operation (continued) Video Image menu Video Image Color Sharpness Tint Adjust Exit MENU Select ITEM SETTING FUNCTION Color ±10 Adjusts the color tone of projected images. (See page 31.) You cannot select this setting when Computer1, Computer2, or HDMI is selected as the input source.
Menu operation (continued) Signal menu Signal Resolution (Memorize) User 60.00 kHz Memory Call H. Frequency Clamp Position Auto 60.00 Hz Resolution (Memorize) 1024 x 768 V. Frequency Clamp Width H. Position H. Pixels 1024 Shutter (U) V. Position V. Lines Fine sync Execute Shutter (L)
Menu operation (continued) Signal menu (continued) • Menus may not be displayed partially depending on the settings of H. Pixels and V. Lines in the Resolution (Memorize) menu. In this case, execute AUTO POSITION. (See page 17.) • Horizontal strips may appear in the enlarged projected image, though these conditions are not a malfunction. • When you change the value of the horizontal or vertical position drastically, noise may appear. • The adjustable range of the vertical position varies depending on the type of the input signal. The image may be stationary even when the value is changed. These conditions are not a malfunction. • You cannot set Overscan and Shutter while viewing 3D images. • Shutter does not work correctly during keystone adjustment. • When you increase the value of Overscan, noise may appear on the screen.
Menu operation (continued) Installation menu Installation Efficient Mode Standard Efficient Mode Lamp Mode Upper Left Menu Position Standby Mode 5Min Image Reverse Auto Power Off Auto Power On Adjust Exit MENU Auto Keystone Select Test Pattern Cross Hatch Language English Reset All Adjust Exit...
Menu operation (continued) Option menu Option Password Auto Cinema Mode Auto Video Signal Normal Signal Detect Auto Set Up Original Splash Screen Back Color Blue AV Mute Mode Black Closed Caption Adjust Exit MENU Select ITEM SETTING FUNCTION Password Use this setting to activate or deactivate the password lock. Cinema Mode Auto / Off Select Auto to automatically activate the film mode when the input...
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Menu operation (continued) Network Config menu IP Config Network Config Wireless Setting DHCP Projector Name SSID Auto IP Address Network Certification Channel Subnet Mask Network Password Encryption IP Config Default Gateway Wireless Setup MAC Address xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx Wireless Setting Adjust Exit MENU DHCP Function AMX Device Discovery...
Menu operation (continued) Information menu Information 2000H Lamp Time Computer1 Input 1024x768 Resolution 60.00 kHz H. Frequency 60.00 Hz V. Frequency H. Position V. Position Tracking 1344 3Wire Sync. Type Exit MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Lamp Time This menu shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated assuming that Lamp Mode is Low. • When the Lamp Mode is Standard, this menu shows a longer lamp operating time than the actual time.
Image adjustment To adjust the brightness (Contrast To adjust the tone of white (Color and Brightness): Temp.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) You can make adjustments for the brightness of the using the menu. projected image using the menu. (See page 22 for menu setting.) (See page 22 for menu setting.) 1.
Image adjustment (continued) Image Color Management You can set user-defined values for the brightness and You can individually adjust the tone of red, green, blue, hue using the menu. (See page 22 for menu setting.) cyan, yellow and magenta using the menu. 1.
Image adjustment (continued) 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.
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Image adjustment (continued) How to adjust the image supplied from the Simple method to adjust the image computer using the menu: position Carry out the following procedures according to the To adjust the horizontal position: symptoms. 1. Align the left edge of the image with the left side When wide strips appear.
Network settings Enabling or disabling the network You can set the network of the projector using the menu. certification You can select whether or not to certify the network Network Config communication using the network password. (See page 22 for menu setting.) Projector Name Network Certification 1.
Network settings (continued) 5. Select OK, and NEW NETWORK PASSWORD 3. Press the ENTER button. screen appears if the entered password is correct. • The IP Config menu appears. • If the entered password is not correct, the IP Config CURRENT NETWORK PASSWORD screen appears again. DHCP IP Address NEW NETWORK PASSWORD Subnet Mask ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗...
Network settings (continued) Subnet Mask settings Start IP Address setting 1. Display the IP Config menu. 1. Display the IP Config menu. 2. Press the or button to select Subnet Mask. 2. Press the or button to select Start IP Address. Subnet Mask Start IP Address 169 - 254 - 0...
Deleting all the entered NEXT/PREV key: Switching the marks. characters. SPACE key: Inserting a space in the position • The default SSID is “MITSUBISHI Projector”. of enter cursor. 6. Select OK to complete the setting with the SSID CLEAR key: Deleting all the entered stored. Select CANCEL to complete the setting characters.
Network settings (continued) 8. Select OK to complete the setting with the 3. Press the ENTER button. Encryption and KEY stored. Select CANCEL to • Network Initialization dialog appears. complete the setting without storing. 4. If the ENTER button is pressed again, the network • The display returns to the Wireless Setting menu settings will be initialized.
Advanced display utilities USB Display Installation of driver When using Mac OS X, install the driver after You can project the computer images inputted via a connecting the projector and the computer using a USB connection. USB cable for the first time. Once you have installed Supported OS’s are as follows: the driver, you don’t need to install it again.
Advanced display utilities (continued) LAN Display Operation You can project the computer images inputted via a Starting USB Display projection wired or wireless LAN. 1. Select a USB Display input by pressing the You can also perform the following during the LAN USB DISP.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) When using Mac OS X Connection Connect the projector and the computer either by 1. Copy “LAN Display System_v300.dmg” contained using a commercially available LAN cable or USB in the TOOLS folder of CD-ROM to the hard disk of wireless LAN adapter.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Starting the LAN Display System • Stop button: Stops the projection. 2. Click the LAN Display System icon “ ” to execute • Freeze button: the program. Freezes the projected image. • The program starts to search for projectors •...
Advanced display utilities (continued) Important: Installing the Virtual Audio driver • To use this function with Windows XP, To use “Send Audio to Display” with Windows XP, the attached Virtual Audio driver must be install the Virtual display driver as follows. Before installed. starting installation, be sure to read “ReadMe.txt” • To use this function with Mac OS X, contained in the CD-ROM.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Using SidePad function 2. On the computer, click the Menu button on the main user interface to display the menu window While computer images are projected with the LAN and select [Launch SidePad -> MirrorOp Receiver]. Display, you can operate the computer from the tablet • Computer images are transferred to the tablet computer.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) WiFi-Doc 2. Turn on Wi-Fi. • Access points will be listed on the screen. Via a wireless LAN, you can transfer the images of the 3. Tap the projector’s SSID. Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PDF, TXT, or JPEG format stored in the tablet computer to the projector and project them controlling with the tablet computer.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) 4. Select a file to be projected by tapping its name. 4. Select a file to be projected by tapping its name. • The image of the selected file is displayed. • The image of the selected file is displayed. 5. Operate the image by touching the tablet screen. Operate the image by touching the tablet screen. • Flick the screen to move to the previous or next page.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Thin client 4. Click [Remote settings]. Projecting the desktop screen of a remote computer connected via a network onto the projector, you can remotely control the remote computer through the projector. To use the thin client function, you need to install the software “ThinClient.exe”...
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Advanced display utilities (continued) In Windows XP 7. Click [Add...]. 1. Select [Start]-[Control Panel]. 2. Click [Performance and Maintenance]. • When using Classic View, double-click the System icon and go to step 4. 3. Click [System]. • The “System Properties” window is displayed. 4. Click the [Remote] tab and check the [Allow users to connect remotely to this computer] checkbox.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Connection 3. Click the [Exceptions] tab, check the [Remote Desktop] checkbox and click [OK]. Connect the projector and the computer using a commercially available LAN cable. Connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the USB-A terminal on the projector.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Connecting the projector to the computer • If you connect to a computer installed with For the following operation, use the USB device such Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 that as a mouse or keyboard connected to the projector. any other user has already logged on, “Another user is currently logged on to this computer.”...
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Client Access License (CAL) Device CAL With Device CAL, you purchase CALs according to the An application allowing multiple users to share number of devices accessing to the host, regardless a single operation system requires the standard of the number of users who access the host via thin Microsoft Windows server licenses.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) PC Less Presentation Installing PtG Converter-Lite Before starting installation, be sure to read “ReadMe. You can project JPEG images and the PtG contents txt” contained in the CD-ROM. Copy “PtG Converter- stored in the USB device such as a USB flash drive Lite_v200.exe”...
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Performing the PC Less Presentation 3. Select the PPT file you want to convert, and click [Open]. Selecting a PC Less Presentation input • The screen for specifying the file destination and 1. Press the VIEWER button on the remote control or name appears. the COMPUTER button on the projector.
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Advanced display utilities (continued) Displaying PtG file Displaying with AutoRun function 5. Press the or button on the remote control to 5. Create an “AUTORUN” folder in the root directory select Presentation to Go and press the ENTER of the USB device using a computer or other.
Advanced features Magnify Freeze By pressing the MAGNIFY button on the remote To stop the motion in the image temporarily (or to control, you can magnify the image to view the details. display a still image): • The MAGNIFY mode doesn’t function with some Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. input signals.
Advanced features (continued) Password lock To enable or disable password lock: This projector provides the password lock function (See page 22 for menu setting.) that is intended to prevent wrong operations by 1. Display the Option menu. children and set controlled access for specified users. 2.
Advanced features (continued) Supervising and controlling by computer About PJLink™ You can supervise and control the projector’s • To use PJLink™ function, the PJLink™ application software is required. operation using a personal computer via a LAN • To use this function, set the network certification network. properly according to the setting of the network Major functions application to be used.
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Inquiry about the projector name The projector name set on the Network Config menu or the Crestron RoomView Setup window is returned. INF1 ? Inquiry about the manufacturer name “MITSUBISHI” is returned. INF2 ? Inquiry about the model name “UD740” is returned. INF0 ? Inquiry about other information No other information is available.
Lamp replacement This projector is equipped with a lamp to project 3. Loosen the two screws (d) of the lamp unit, and images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out then pull out the lamp unit (f) by the handle (e). or its brightness may decrease during use.
Lamp replacement (continued) Reset of the lamp operation time 3. Assemble the lamp replacement attachment by folding two taping portions (g) and two cutout Plug in the power cord, and reset the lamp operation portions (h) along the folding line as the figure. time by keep pressing the , , and POWER buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 3 seconds.
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 • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning.
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Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for • Password in the Password menu has been set to On to enable the password lock. entering the password Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the appears. projector. (See page 57.) “No signal” is • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something displayed.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Projected images • Connect the plugs of the cables to external devices securely. become wavy. • Keep the projector away from equipment generating interfering radio waves. • When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal. This isn’t a product malfunction. In this case, readjust the keystone so that the amount of keystone correction is as small as possible.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution The remote control • Check that the batteries are loaded in the remote control or the batteries are not doesn’t function easily weak. (See page 8.) or at all. • Check that the remote control sensor isn’t exposed to direct sunlight or fluorescent light. (See page 8.) • Use the remote control within its operation range. (See page 8.) • Use the remote control at least 10 cm away from the projector. The fans sound during • When Standby Mode of the Efficient Mode menu in the Installation menu is set standby. to Speaker Out or Monitor Out, the fans rotate at very low speed during standby after plugging the power cord (with 5 second high speed rotation at the beginning) and after turning off the lamp.
Troubleshooting (continued) If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first. Problem Solution The projector does not • Fit the lamp cover securely. (See page 60 or 61.) turn on. • Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 61.) The STATUS indicator • Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 61.) blinks. Maintenance Warning: • Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating. Caution: • Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector.
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. STATUS indicator POWER indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION...
Specifications Type DLP™ projector Model UD740U Rated power supply 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 4.2 A During standby: 0.5W (when Standby Mode is Low) Display Technology 0.67-inch single chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) Pixels: 1920 x 1200 = 2304000 pixels Colors 16770000 colors Projection lens...
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Specifications (continued) Connectors COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN, MONITOR OUT HDMI (HDMI 19-pin) SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) COMPUTER/COMPONENT MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN Pin No. Spec. Pin No. Spec. Pin No. Name TMDS Data 2 + R (RED)/C – – Pin No. Spec. G (GREEN)/Y TMDS Data 2 Shield R (RED)/C B (BLUE)/C...
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Specifications (continued) Supported input signals Plug and Play Horizontal Vertical Normal Native COMPUTER/ Resolution Signal mode frequency frequency mode mode HDMI COMPONENT (H x V) (kHz) (Hz) (H x V) (H x V) VIDEO IN-1 terminal terminal TV60, 480i (525i) 720 x 480 15.73 59.94...
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Specifications (continued) 3D supported signals Terminals Horizontal Vertical Normal VIDEO COMPUTER/ Resolution Signal mode frequency frequency mode HDMI COMPONENT (H x V) (kHz) (Hz) (H x V) VIDEO IN-1and S-VIDEO terminal IN-2 terminals terminals Frame packing 720p50 1280 x 720 75.00 50.00 1920 x 1080...
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