Mitsubishi X100 manual

1 X 10 0 MODEL LVP-X100A LCD Projector Owner's Guide[...]

2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION 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 equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dange[...]

3 COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer- cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and [...]

4 Contents Important safeguards ........................................................................... 5 Overview of the projector ..................................................................... 8 Overview of the remote control .......................................................... 12 Battery installation ............................[...]

5 Important safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR LCD PROJECTOR AND RET AIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE LCD PROJECTOR. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper- ated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and opera[...]

6 Important safeguards (continued) 9. V entilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, ensuring reliable opera- tion of the projector and to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or bookcase. En- sure that there is adequate venti[...]

7 WARNING: 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 fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent contact m[...]

8 lamp lid Caution: Do not replace the lamp right after using the projector. The lamp is very hot. Switch the projector to stand-by mode, wait at least 120 seconds for the lamp and LCD panel to cool. Then turn off the main power switch, unplug from the outlet and wait for another one hour or until the lamp is cool to the touch. control panel handle[...]

9 FINE, ADJUST, FOCUS/ZOOM and AUTO buttons The operations of these buttons vary as follows depending on the modes selected: Normal On Menu On PC card Menu PinP EXPAND FINE ( ) Adjust FINE (-) Select the setting item (Left) Select the image (Left) – Expand different area (Left) FINE ( ) Adjust FINE(+) Select the setting item (Right) Select the im[...]

10 Overview of the projector (continued) PC-1 IN PC-2 IN PC-1 OUT LINE-OUT PC-AUDIO AUDIO MAIN VIDEO AC IN S-VIDEO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 RS-232C MAIN power S-video input When connected to this input, S-video functions automatically shut off normal video input. See page 21. video/audio input Use to input video and audio. See page 21. line output Use t[...]

11 PC analog RGB input Use to input video signals (analog RGB) of a personal computer . (Pin assignment of Mini D-SUB 15P jack) PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PIN NO. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SPEC - GROUND GROUND - HD/CS VD - SPEC R(RED) / Cr G(GREEN) / Y B(BLUE) / Cb GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND RS-232C input • Connect here when you control this Proje[...]

12 Overview of the remote control The operations of these buttons varies as follows depending on the modes selected: Normal On Menu On PC card Menu PinP EXPAND $ $ $ $ $ Adjust FINE (-) Select the setting item (Left) Select the image (Left) – Expand different area (Left) % % % % % Adjust FINE(+) Select the setting item (Right) Select the image (R[...]

13 Important: • The select, double click, cancel and start/stop buttons are used for PC control. See page 45. • T o save battery power , turn off the operation indicator by pressing the ST ART/STOP button when not in use. • T o save battery power , the operation indicator will turn off if the remote control is not operated for a period of 5 m[...]

14 Preparing the projector for operation Orientation of the projector Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector . Diagonal size (inch) 20 " 40 " 60 " 80 " 100 " 120 " 140 " 160 " 180 " 200 " 300 " Height inches (inch) 12 " 24 " 36 " 48 [...]

15 Adjusting the angle of projection • Screen on a flat wall with a 90 ˚ angle to the floor . • Align projector to produce a full screen display as illustrated on page 14. • Distance from projector to screen must be compatible with screen size chart on page 14. Note distance from screen chart. • If image is not square on screen, try adjust[...]

16 Basic connections example of usable computer DOS machine Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh NEC PC98 V ideo card etc. V ideo card etc. V ideo card etc. V ideo card etc. V ideo card etc. signal mode A T (VGA) MAC (13 inch mode) MAC (16 inch mode) MAC (19 inch mode) MAC (21 inch mode) PC98 SVGA XGA SXGA SXGA SXGA horiz[...]

17 Order of turning on / off T urn on equipment in the following order to avoid trouble. 1. PC monitor 2. A V equipment 3. Projector 4. Personal computer T urn off the equipment in the reverse order . Important: Some computers may not be compatible with this projector. Cables and adapters T o connect personal computers to this projector , the follo[...]

18 Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles (DOS) Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. Important: • Connectors or analog RGB output adapters may be necessary depending on the personal computer connected to this projector . Please contact your dealer . • The audio input for a personal computer is the stereo mini-jack. T[...]

19 Projector + Macintosh Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. Important: • A monitor output adapter is necessary for a Macintosh if it has no video port. Contact your dealer . • If you use the RGB conversion adapter provided, set the dip switch to the appropriate position. See page 17. • Connectors or analog RGB outp[...]

20 to PC-AUDIO desktop computer RGB cable to analog RGB display connector notebook computer RGB Conversion adapter for NEC PC to analog RGB display connector to PC audio output to PC-IN1 to PC-AUDIO desktop computer RGB cable RGB Conversion adapter for NEC PC Monitor cable Monitor Conversion adapter to analog RGB display connector to PC audio outpu[...]

21 Projector + AV equipment Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. Important: S-video signals take priority over video signals. If you input both S-video signals and normal video signals at the same time, the normal video input automatically shuts off. to audio output to video output to S-video output to audio output to vide[...]

22 T o operate projector power ON POWER red green red LAMP - green - when light source lamp is on when light source lamp does not light up indicator condition stand-by LAMP SOURCE FREEZE /CAPTURE TEMP 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red. 2. T urn on the equipment connected to t[...]

23 4. Select the desired external input source by using the SOURCE button. The source changes in the sequence shown below: • The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal system. When the source is selected to RGB1 or RGB2 and the image is not in the right place, set to display as blightest signal as pos- sible, then press the AUTO b[...]

24 Menu operation Several settings can be adjusted using Menu. There are 5 modes. Y ou can also make adjustments using PCGC (personal computer graphic controller). See pages 42 ~ 44 for details. MENU layers • If the menu operation is not working, simultaneously press the MENU and POWER button. MAIN MENU POINTER CURSOR SELECT SIZE DEFAULT POS CURS[...]

25 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS TINT COLOR GAMMA CORRECTION R / G / B RESET 0 R / G / B USER 0 0 0 HELP NORMAL ENHANCED POINTER AUDIO OPTION QUIT CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS R / G / B 0 R / G / B 0 HELP NORMAL ENHANCED POINTER AUDIO OPTION QUIT CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS R / G / B 0 R / G / B -15 HELP NORMAL ENHANCED POINTER AUDIO OPTION QUIT CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS R / G / B[...]

26 NORMAL menu The following adjustments to the projected image can be done in this menu. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS TINT COLOR GAMMA CORRECTION R / G / B RESET 0 R / G / B USER 0 0 0 HELP NORMAL ENHANCED POINTER AUDIO OPTION QUIT Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher as the number increases. If you wish to select the color , select R/[...]

27 GAMMA CORRECTION menu The proportion of the brightness of input signals to that of output signals can be corrected effectively by adjusting GAMMA. 1. Select GAMMA CORRECTION of NORMAL menu and then press the ENTER button. (The GAMMA CORRECTION menu appears on-screen display .) Horizontal axis: brightness of the input signals V ertical axis: brig[...]

28 ENHANCED menu The following adjustments for enhanced items can be done in this menu. HELP IMAGE REVERSE KEYSTONE OFF ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 MIRROR INVERT INVERT MIRROR SOURCE ID BLUE BACK TEST PATTERN ZOOM/ SUPER ZOOM NORMAL ENHANCED POINTER AUDIO OPTION QUIT RESET OFF ON OFF SUPER IMPOSE 0˚ 3˚ 6˚ 9˚ 12˚ 15˚ Use to reverse or invert the projecte[...]

29 VIDEO1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 SOURCE FRAME POS FRAME SIZE SUPER IMPOSE RETURN RESET VIDEO2 RGB1 RGB2 PC1 PC2 Selects the desired input source of the sub-image. Select the desired input source by pressing the ª or º buttons on the control panel (or { or } buttons on the remote control). Selects the desired position of the sub-image. Select the desired[...]

30 POINTER menu The following adjustments to the cursor and cursor trails can be done in this menu. SELECT CURSOR CURSOR TRAILS SIZE DEFAULT POS H-POS V-POS 50 50 COLOR WIDTH RESET 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 HELP NORMAL ENHANCED POINTER AUDIO OPTION QUIT Selects the desired color of the cursor . Select the desired color by pressing t[...]

31 OPTION menu The following adjustments to optional items can be done in this menu. AUTO POWER OFF PC CARD PLAY SIGNAL RECEIVE USER PRESETS LANGUAGE USER NO English Espanol Deutsche Francais Italiano MANUAL FRONT REAR AUTO AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM 4.43NTSC USER RESET 30 USER HELP NORMAL ENHANCED POINTER AUDIO OPTION QUIT Select either FRONT or REAR to [...]

32 USER PRESETS menu If you select USER and press the ENTER button, the user setting menu appear . Use to adjust the horizontal position of the image. The image moves to the right as the number increases. Use to adjust the vertical position of the image. The image moves down as the number increases. Use to match the clock signals of the projector w[...]

33 Advanced feature for presentation Cursor operation 1. Press the CURSOR button. The cursor appears on the screen. • The default position where the cursor appears on the screen can be set by using this on-screen menu. 2. Press the ST ART/STOP button to ON. The operation indicator will be illuminated. (The operation indicator will turn off if the[...]

34 Advanced feature for presentation (continued) Expand By pressing the EXP AND button on the remote control, you can view the detailed image of the picture. 1. Press the MENU button once to display the on-screen menu. 2. Press the ª or º buttons on the control panel (or { or } buttons on the remote control) to select ENHANCED. 3. Press the or bu[...]

35 Super impose (Picture in Picture) One of the special features of this unit is the picture-in-picture (PinP) mode. PinP allows you to view different sources at the same time. The sub image will become a still picture. 1. Press the PinP button on the remote control. Pressing the PinP button repeatedly will select on and off. • In PinP mode, the [...]

36 PC-CARD The projector can record one frame at a time and play back an image by using the PC-CARD. Y ou can also play back the PC-CARD through the personal computer . See pages 39 - 41. Using the PC-CARD Use only the flash memory card of PCMCIA•A T A compatible type II. • Due to PC-CARD type, some images can not be properly recorded. • Befo[...]

37 2. Press the MENU button once to display the on-screen menu. 3. Press the ª or º buttons on the control panel (or { or } buttons on the remote control) to select OPTION. 4. Press the or buttons on the control panel (or $ or % on the remote control) to select PC CARD PLA Y . 5. Press the ª or º buttons on the control panel (or { or } buttons [...]

38 Advanced feature with PC There are three types of application software provided. 1. PCV (PC Card Viewer) 2. PCGC (Personal Computer Graphic Controller) 3. SpacePointer (Driver for PC control by the remote controller) Environment The following system software and hardware are necessary to use the projector . When you use Macintosh PC Macintosh se[...]

39 A. PCV (PC Card Viewer) PC-CARD viewer (PCV) is a utility software that lets you record and project an image to a PC-CARD by using a personal computer . Installation of software 1. Start up Microsoft ® Windows ® . 2. Insert the floppy disk labeled "PROJECTOR DRIVER (5/5) PCV (PC Card V iewer)" in the projec- tor floppy disc drive. If[...]

40 Recording the image When you wish to record the image of the display to a PC-CARD. 1. In the PCV main window choose [ Select card drive...] under the [ Option] menu and then choose the PC-CARD drive. 2. Choose [ N ew presentation...] under the [File] menu. The new presentation window will open. 3. Choose [ Capture...] under the [T ool] menu. The[...]

41 7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for other images. 8. Choose [ Save presentation...] under the [File] menu. 9. Choose [E x it] under the [ File] menu to quit from PCV . Editing the presentation Delete the image 1. Select the image to be deleted. 2. Choose [ D elete image...] under the [ File] menu. Sequencing A. Exchange images Y ou can exchange the image[...]

42 Note: If the only serial port is a “ modem/printer ” , use it. Projector + NEC PC 98 and EPSON series Projector + Macintosh Note: If your PC (IBM or IBM compatible) is equipped only with a 25-pin serial port connector , a 25-pin serial port adapter is required. Contact your dealer for details. RS-232C cable RS-232C adapter for NEC (option) t[...]

43 Installation of software For Macintosh 1. Insert the floppy disk of "PROJECTOR DRIVER (2/5) PCGC (Mac)" to the floppy disk drive. 2. Copy "PCGC ” folder to anywhere on the hard disk. For Microsoft ® W indows ® 1. Start up Microsoft ® Windows ® . 2. Insert the floppy disk labeled "PROJECTOR DRIVER (1/5) PCGC (Win)" [...]

44 B. Sub menu control window The window is changed according to the selected position of the main menu selection. C. Remote control window CONTRAST PCGC BRIGHTNESS TINT COLOR GAMMA CORRECTION R / G / B RESET 0 R / G / B USER 0 0 0 Remote FOCUS/ZOOM ENTER PinP REAL AUTO FRAME CAPTURE Note: • When you operate the PCGC, do not use SpacePointer . ?[...]

45 C. SpacePointer The remote control provides remote PC operation for presentation from PC. (Space pointer) Connection The connection is the same as for PCGC. Refer to page 42. Installation of software For Macintosh 1. Insert the floppy disk of "PROJECTOR DRIVER (4/5) POINTER DRIVER (Mac)" to the floppy disk drive. 2. Copy "Space po[...]

46 Setting of SpacePointer Y ou can set the several settings in the Space Pointer control panel in the control panel folder . SpacePointer SpacePointer ® Enable/Disable SLOW Help Apply Cancel OK FAST Enable ON COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 Disable OFF ReceiverCheck ConnectPort Port selection Used to select the port connected to the projector . Tracking spee[...]

47 Cleaning the air-filter Clean the air-filter frequently . If the filter or ventilation slots become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature inside of the projector may rise and shut of the power (the thermal indicator starts to blink red). Caution: Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you per[...]

48 Replacement of a light source lamp The light source lamp is designed to project the image on the LCD panel. When the light source lamp no longer functions, replace it with a new one to ensure optimum performance. Caution: • Do not remove the light source lamp from inside of this equipment immediately after using the projector , you may get bur[...]

49 4. Hold onto the projector by the handle and insert it securely into the projector body . • Be sure that the projector guide is firmly inserted between the right and left lamp guides. Do not touch the lamp directly , place a cloth over the replacement lamp. Important: • Replace with same type lamp rated. • Avoid squeezing the light sources[...]

50 Indicators / TEMP , LAMP , POWER The projector has three indicators each of which shows the working condition of the projector . • Though the LAMP and TEMP indicators are on the main menu control window of PCGC, the each indicator may not match the one of those on the control panel. INDICA TOR TEMP INDICA TOR SHOWS blinking red CONDITION • U[...]

51 T roubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter . W e suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer . PROBLEMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS The power is off. • The air intake vents, exhaust vents or air filter is clogged with dust or some object. Power indicator does not light up[...]

52 PROBLEMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS The image remains blurred. • When you see the stationary image for a long time, it may remain on the screen if you change the image. It is not a breakdown. The blurred image will disappear in a few minutes. Red, blue or green dots are viewed on the text of image. • It is normal. The image is distorted on the[...]

53 Specifications LCD projector L VP-X100A AC100 ~ 240V , 50 / 60Hz 5.0A 1.3-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) Pixels 1,024 × 768 = 786,432 pixels T otal 2,359,296 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel) F 2.5~2.9 f = 52.8 ~ 68.6 mm 280 W DC metal halide lamp aspect ratio 4:3 20~300 inch 1 W + 1 W stereo 6 cm round type (8 Ω [...]

54 Replacement parts list What’ s included in the box 1 AC power cable 246C284-10 1 RCA video cable 246C323-10 1 RCA/BNC adaptor 452D173-10 1 Audio cable 242C938-10 1 RGB cable for PC 246C318-10 1 MAC adaptor for RGB cable 246C319-10 1 RS-232C cable 246C320-10 1 MAC adaptor for RS-232C cable 246C321-10 1 Remote control 939P700-10 1 Lens cap 499B0[...]

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