Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Electric XL5950U
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LCD PROJECTOR MODEL XL5950U XL5900U XL5950LU XL5900LU User Manual X L5950 X L5900 EN – 1...
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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”...
Contents Important safeguards ................4 Overview ....................6 Using the remote control ..............8 Battery installation ......................8 Installation ....................9 Basic connections ................10 Projector + AV device ....................10 Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder ..............10 Projector + computer ..................... 11 Preparing the projector for operation ..........
Important safeguards Power sources Please read all these instructions regarding your LCD This projector should be operated only from the projector and retain them for future reference. Follow type of power source indicated on the marking all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD pro- label.
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WARNING: tom plate may cause injury or damage to other equip- ment. Also, do not set the projector on the desk which Unplug immediately if there is something is easily affected by heat. wrong with your projector. Clean the air-filter once a month. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector.
Overview Remote control sensor (Front) Lens Control area Air outlet grille Terminal panel Air inlet grille Easy-carry handle Speaker Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 10 Remote control sensor (Rear) Control area LAMP indicator TEMP (temperature) indicator AUTO POSITION button TEMP LAMP POWER Direction buttons...
Bottom side Adjustment foot (Left/Right) Air inlet grille/Filter cover Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp has got extremely hot. Laser aperture Remote control Transmission window Wired remote control jack Indicator POWER button KEYSTONE button ZOOM/FOCUS button...
Using the remote control Battery installation Use two AA size batteries. 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 -). •...
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. •...
Projector + Computer For using the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 (Mini D-SUB 15P) terminals To COMPUTER AUDIO IN PC audio cable (option) RS-232C RS-232C/MOUSE REMOTE REMOTE INPUT 1 To PC audio output INPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO MAIN S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO To monitor port AC IN To COMPUTER IN...
Preparing the projector for operation Getting ready for projection Adjusting the angle of projection 1. Attach the provided power cord to the projector. For the best projection, project the image on a flat 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor.
To operate projector power ON RS-232C RS-232C/MOUSE REMOTE REMOTE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO MAIN S-VIDEO 2, 13 VIDEO AUDIO AC IN AUDIO 3, 11, 12 TEMP LAMP POWER 3, 11, 12 AUTO POSITION LENS SHIFT AUTO POSITION COMPUTER button KEYSTONE VIDEO...
To operate projector power ON (Continue) Turning off the projector AV mute Use the following procedure to turn off the power. The image and audio signals are temporarily muted by Don’t turn off the power by switching off the main pressing the MUTE button.
Menu operation ± 30 IMAGE CONTRAST ± 30 YELLOW ± 30 BRIGHTNESS ± 30 GREEN ± 30 sRGB ON , OFF CYAN ± 30 COLOR MATRIX VIDEO BLUE ± 30 COMPUTER MAGENTA ± 30 USER SATURATION ± 5 RGB-TINT ± 15 COLOR TEMP.
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Menu operation (continued) 1 IMAGE CONTRAST ..Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher as the opt. XGA60 number increases. BRIGHTNESS ..Adjusts the image brightness. The image becomes brighter as IMAGE the number increases. CONTRAST sRGB ....Select ON to display an image emphasizing on the color BRIGHTNESS reproducibility.
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3 FEATURE opt. MENU POSITION ..Use to select the position of the menu on the screen, (upper XGA60 left) or (lower right). FEATURE EXPAND MODE .. Select the mode for enlarging screen. See page 20. MENU POSITION FRAME POSI..Sets the position of sub screen. See page 20. EXPAND MODE VIDEO SIGNAL ...
Picture adjustment User memory for signal setting Color matrix This projector can memorize the maximum of 2 signal This feature adjusts the color balance in each color of menu settings. RGB (Red, Green, Blue), and their neutral colors (yellow, cyan, magenta) by using Color correction Memorizing the setting adjustment.
Image flickers / Image is out of focus : Color temperature Adjust FINE SYNC. in SIGNAL menu. 1. Select COLOR TEMP in IMAGE menu. 2. Press the $ or % button to select USER SIGNAL-USER 3. Press the ENTER button. CLAMP POSITION CLAMP WIDTH COLOR TEMP.-USER...
Advanced features for presentation Expand REAL screen display • During REAL mode, Press the $ or % buttons By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote con- for fine adjustment. trol, you can magnify the detailed image of the picture. •...
Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the USB or SERIAL port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Projector + computer with USB connector to USB port to USB USB cable RS-232C RS-232C/MOUSE REMOTE REMOTE INPUT 1 (option)
Lamp replacement 8. Tighten up the screws The lamp is designed to project the image on the (b) using a Phillips LCD panels. When the lamp no longer functions, screwdriver (+). replace it with a new one. 9. Tighten up the screws Caution: of the lamp lid using a •...
Maintenance Caution: Cleaning the projector and the Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the ventilation slots power cord from the wall outlet before you perform Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventila- any maintenance on the projector. tion slots.
About the terminal cover (with Anti-Theft Alarm device) 3. Tighten the three screws that keep the terminal This projector includes a terminal cover with Anti- cover in place. Theft Alarm device. Once the terminal cover is 4. Install the projector in a specified location. installed, its Anti-Theft Alarm device will detect 5.
Troubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer. PROBLEMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS The power is off. • Remove the object. • The air inlet slots, outlet slots or air filter is clogged with dust or some objects.
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. TEMP indicator LAMP indicator POWER indicator TEMP LAMP POWER...
Temperature, humidity +41°F (+5°C) - +104°F (+40°C), 30~90% (performance guarantee) ) For XL5950U and XL5900U only. For XL5950LU and XL5900LU, please refer to page 30. ) For XL5950U and XL5900U only. Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System.
: For RS-232C/MOUSE terminal DDC Clock Dimensional drawings (mm) With Terminal cover 131.5* 131.5* * Factory-defaults of XL5950U and XL5900U * Factory-defaults of XL5950U and XL5900U What’s included in the box 1 Sticker for Anti-Theft Alarm 853C588-10 2 AC power cord 246C483-10...
Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode resolution horizontal Vertical Normal mode Real mode (H x V) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (H x V) (H x V) TV60 – 15.73 59.94 1024 x 768 –...
Specifications (continued) Specification of the attached lens (for XL5950LU and XL5900LU) With Short Throw Zoom Lens (OL-X500SZ) F No. F2.0 - F2.3 Focal distance f=37 mm - 44 mm Zoom/Focus Electrical drive (Zoom ratio 1.2 : 1) Picture size 40 inch (81 cm X 61 cm) - 300 inch (610 cm X 457 cm) (aspect ratio 4:3) Width Distance from the screen : L Lens shift height...
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The above numbers are approximate, and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. • Projection not recommended in size will increase distortion and reduce the resolution. • The adjustable angle in the keystone adjustment with the lens differs from that with the XL5950U or XL5900U lens.
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