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Mitsubishi Electronics LVP-X400U manual

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    EN – 1 ENGLISH X400 LCD Projector User Manual MODEL LVP-X400U FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL[...]

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    EN – 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 equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “[...]

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    EN – 3 ENGLISH Contents Important safeguards .......................................................................... 4 Overview ................................................................................................ 6 Using the remote control ..................................................................... 8 Battery installation [...]

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    EN – 4 Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your LCD projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD pro- jector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and [...]

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    EN – 5 ENGLISH 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 inadve[...]

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    EN – 6 Overview LAMP VOLUME ZOOM/ FOCUS TEMP VIDEO ENTER COMPUTER MUTE AUTO POSITION MENU 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 7 6 14 13 12 4 7 65 1 2 3 89 1 0 1 56 7 L R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MAIN REMOTE AC IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN COMPUTER OUT OI AUDIO 2 IN COMPUTER 2 IN AUDIO 1 IN USB DIGITAL ANALOG INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 IN RS-232C 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12[...]

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    EN – 7 ENGLISH Bottom side 1 3 2 4 1 Release buttons (Left/Right) 2 Adjustment foot (Left/Right) 3 Air inlet cover 4 Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp right after using the projector . The lamp will be very hot. ENTER RIGHT CLICK LASER COMPUTER VIDEO ZOOM/ FOCUS KEYSTONE VOL ME AUTO POSITION MENU P in P MUTE EXP AND STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [...]

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    EN – 8 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 -). 3. Replace the back cover. Important: • Do not use a new battery with an old one. [...]

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    ´ EN – 9 ENGLISH Installation Orientation of the projector Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector . Front projection T o find the approximate distance between the projector and screen: Multiply the width of the screen x 1.9 (min.) , Multiply the width of the screen x 2.4 (max.). • Refer to the cha[...]

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    EN – 10 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. • If conne[...]

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    ´ EN – 11 ENGLISH For computer with Mini D-SUB 15P terminal (IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles etc.) L R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MAIN REMOTE AC IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN COMPUTER OUT OI AUDIO 2 IN COMPUTER 2 IN AUDIO 1 IN USB DIGITAL ANALOG INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 IN RS-232C AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUTPUT to COMPUTER IN (Mini D-SUB 15P) to COMPUTER AU[...]

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    EN – 12 Adjustment foot screen Preparing the projector for operation Getting ready for projection 1. Connect the power cord provided to the projector . 2. Connect the power cord to the wall power outlet. 3. Remove the lens cap. W arning: • Do not look directly into the lens when projector is “ ON ” . • The lens cap is for protecting the l[...]

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    ´ EN – 13 ENGLISH T o operate projector power ON • The picture might not be of optimum performance in extreme hot or cold conditions. (The projector is not malfunctioning.) 4. Select the desired external input source by using the COMPUTER or VIDEO button. • The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. The selected signa[...]

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    EN – 14 A UDIO 15 T o operate projector power ON (Continue) Turning off the projector 9. Press the POWER button. The message “ POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN ” appears on the screen. • T o exit from this mode, press any button except POWER, LASER, mouse pointer , R/L-click, STILL and VOLUME + and - buttons. 10.Press the POWER button again. Th[...]

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    EN – 15 ENGLISH Basic operation Several settings can be adjusted using Menu. EXAMPLE: Auto power off time setting 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the $ or % button to select the OPTION menu. 3. Press the ENTER button (or } button). 4. Press the { or } button to select AUTO POWER OFF . 5. Press the $ or % button to adjust auto power off time. 6[...]

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    EN – 16 Opt INSTALLATION XGA60 OFF KEYSTONE 0 ˚ AUTO POWER ON OFF SPLASH SCREEN ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF IMAGE REVERSE ON Opt XGA60 MENU POSITION VIDEO SIGNAL AUTO LANGUAGE English RESET ALL OK ANAMORPHIC OFF A Ë ? EXPAND MODE 1. FRAME POSI. A A A A 1. 3. 1 PICTURE CONTRAST ........ Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher as the [...]

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    EN – 17 ENGLISH 4 SIGNAL MEMORY CALL ........ Use to select AUTO, USER 1 or USER 2. See below. 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. T[...]

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    EN – 18 Adjusting the image Y ou can adjust the picture by using the IMAGE menu. T o control the level of white-to-black in the image : Adjust CONTRAST in IMAGE menu. Press the % button to increase the contrast and the $ button to reduce it. T o control the light level of the image : Adjust BRIGHTNESS in IMAGE menu. Press the % button to lighten [...]

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    EN – 19 ENGLISH 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 proj[...]

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    EN – 20 Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector • When the EXP AND MODE of FEA TURE menu is set to real screen display , by pressing the EXP AND button on the remote control, it will switch to the screen displaying the picture as its original size (real screen display). In the real screen display , pictures will be b[...]

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    EN – 21 ENGLISH Advanced features for presentation Expand By pressing the EXP AND button on the remote con- trol, you can magnify the detailed image of the picture. Y ou can also view the screen displaying the picture as its original size (native resolution display). Setting the Expand mode 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the $ or % to select [...]

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    EN – 22 Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the USB or PS/2 port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Projector + computer with USB connector Operation • T urn off computer and the projector before connecting with PS/2 port. When connecting the computer with the projector when the persona[...]

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    EN – 23 ENGLISH The lamp is designed to project the image on the LCD panels. When the lamp no longer functions, replace it with a new one. Caution: • Do not remove the lamp immediately after using the projector , you may get burned because of the high temperature of the lamp. • When you replace the lamp, press the power button to power off, t[...]

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    EN – 24 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 or dust, the temperature inside of the proje[...]

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    EN – 25 ENGLISH T roubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter . We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer . CAUSE • The air inlet slots, outlet slots or air filter is clogged with dust or some objects. POWER indicator does not light up. • Power cord is unplugged fro[...]

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    EN – 26 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 . LAMP VOLUME ZOOM/ FOCUS TEMP VIDEO ENTER COMPUTER MUTE AUTO POSITION MENU Power indicator LAMP indicator TEM[...]

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    EN – 27 ENGLISH Specifications LCD projector L VP-X400U AC100 ~ 240V , 50 / 60Hz 3.7 A 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) 16,770,000 colors F 1.8~2.2 f = 52 ~ 66 mm 250 W NSH 40 ~ 300 inch (aspect ratio 4:3) Resolution : 640 x 400 [...]

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    EN – 28 1 Remote control 939P843-10 1 Remote control cable 246C393-10 1 User ’ s manual 871D293-40 1 Quick reference card 857B038-10 2 Battery for remote – Connectors Dimensional drawings (mm) 247 299 51.5 21 330 92 98.5 25 81 133 87.5 367 Replacement part (Option / Not included in the box) Spare marcury lamp 499B023-10 (VLT-X400LP) What ’ [...]

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    Printed in Japan 871D293A40 Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City , Kyoto Japan[...]

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    1 Control projector by using a personal computer 1) Interface This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal. Functions can be controlled by a personal computer: • T urn ON or OFF • Changing input signal • Menu setting Connection Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles to Com1 Comport to RS-232C term[...]

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    2 3) Control sequence (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. (3) The personal computer checks th[...]

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    3 Sending commands Status code from Meaning from the PC etc. projector 30 30 72 35 34 0D Command as same as MENU button '0' '0' 'r' '5' '4' ' ' 30 30 72 35 34 0D Command received '0' '0' 'r' '5' '4' ' ' (Command echo back) Button&[...]

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    4 8) 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. ITEM ASCII HEX VALUE CONTRAST P 50h ±30±30±30 (R from G+Main data+B from G) BR[...]

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    5 [Example 2] Set the difference data of R from G to +10, the setting main data to 0 and the difference data of B from to -5. Sending commands Status code from Meaning from the PC etc. projector 30 30 50 2B 31 30 2B 30 30 2D 30 35 0D Command for setting the '0' '0' 'P' '+' '1' '0' '+&[...]