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EN-1 LED Projector MODEL PK20 User Manual This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.[...]
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EN-3 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the [...]
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EN-4 WARNING Only use the attached specified AC adapter and power cord. If you use another AC adapter and power cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception or damage your projector. The attached AC adapter and power cord are to be used exclusively for this product. Never use them for other products. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO[...]
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EN-5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : PK20 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 devi[...]
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EN-6 Impor tant safe guards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 1 . Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 . Retain instructions The safety and operating [...]
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EN-7 11 . Power-cord protection Power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it. Pay particular attention to cord at plug, convenience receptacles, and points where it exit from the appliance. Do not put the power cord under a carpet. 12 . Overloading Do not overload wall out[...]
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EN-8 WARNING: Unplug the power cord or remove the battery immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector, adaptor or battery. It may cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This product c[...]
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EN-9 Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols near the projector. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown because the temperature inside the projec- tor rises very high while the lamp is illuminating. Place of installation For safety’s sake, do not use the projector at any place subjected to [...]
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EN-10 Ov er view 1 2 5 7 4 8 6 3 COMPUTER VIDEO COMPUTER VIDEO AUTO POSITION AUTO POSITIO N 1 Focus ring 2 Control panel 3 Terminal cover 4 Terminal board 5 Air outlet grille 6 Lens 7 Remote control sensor (Rear side only) 8 Air inlet grille Control panel 1 LAMP indicator 2 POWER indicator 3 CHARGE indicator 4 Four directional buttons S X W keys ha[...]
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EN-11 Power supply Using the provided AC adapter or an optional Lithium-ion rechargeable battery . Warning: The projector must be used with the provided AC adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Using the AC adapter 1. Insert the plug from the AC adapter into the DC IN terminal. 2 . Insert the a[...]
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EN-12 4. Insert the plug from the AC adapter into the DC IN terminal. 5 . Insert the appropriate end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 6. Insert the plug on the power cord into a wall outlet. The CHARGE indicator lights red when charging is started and turns off when charging is completed. We recommend that you full charge the battery all the [...]
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EN-13 When you use the battery, please observe the following safety precautions: Warning: Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. Please do not put battery into fire or heat, otherwise it may cause heating, fire, rupture or explosion. Please do not put battery away or transport it with kind of electrically conductive like nec[...]
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EN-14 R emote contr ol Catch Battery holder 1 Power button 2 Four directional buttons 3 Enter button 4 Menu button 5 Volume buttton 6 Keystone button 7 Hi-Bright button 8 Computer button 9 Video button 10 Viewer button 11 Still button 12 Unplug button 13 Mute button 14 Auto button For the first time use: Remove the transparent insulation tape by pu[...]
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EN-15 Remote Control Precautions Handle the remote control carefully. Do not use the remote control if it got wet. Remove the battery immediately. Make sure the remote control and battery are dry before use. Avoid excessive heat and humidity. Do not place the battery upside down. Keep the coin cell battery out of reach of children so as not to allo[...]
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EN-16 Installation Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection Caution: Do not place the projector on a carpet or any flammable materials. It may cause damage or fire. Place the projector at least 10 cm (or 4 inches) away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille and[...]
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EN-17 Using the tripod Mount the projector onto a tripod as shown in the illustration. Important: After attaching the tripod plate onto the projector, be sure that the adjustable rubber foot is properly tighten. Do not place the tripod on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the projector to fall or tilt over, causing injury and damage t[...]
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EN-18 Basic connections This projector can be connected with various devices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, or personal computer that have analog RGB output connectors. Important: Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. Plug in the AC adapter of the projector and the connected devices firmly. Wh[...]
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EN-19 Projector + DVD player or HDTV Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, C B , C R ). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COMPUTER IN terminal. Important: The terminal’s names Y, P B , and P R are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected. The terminal’s names vary depending on t[...]
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EN-20 Caution: Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord. Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock. Important: Install the screen on a flat wall at 90 degrees to the floor. Images may not be projected in a shape of a regular rectangle or with its aspe[...]
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EN-21 Important: When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this value doesn’t mean a projection angle. The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation conditions. When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addit[...]
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EN-22 Power-on 1 . Turn on the device connected to the projector first. 2. Plug the AC adapter in both the projector and the wall outlet. The POWER indicator lights up. The CHARGE indicator lights up when the projector connects with a not fully charged optional battery. The projector charges a not fully charged battery all the time when connecting [...]
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EN-23 Power-off Use the following procedure to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord while the lamp is on. Unplugging while the lamp is on degrades the lamp’s performance and causes failure in the projector. 1 . Press the POWER button either on the control panel or on the remote control. Both the lamp [...]
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EN-24 On the remote control Keystone button Press this button to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. Once the keystone control bar appears on the screen, and adjust the image by pressing the S T buttons . Important: Keystone adjustment will not change the shape of the menus, the start-up screen, and the background (with no sign[...]
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EN-25 Menu operation AUTO SOURCE ON/OFF LOW Split -25 - +25 -25 - +25 * 1 : Not active when connect with VGA signal and SD card * 2 : Not active when connect with Video signal and SD card * 3: Not active when connect with Component signal * 4: Range -15 - +15 for 4:3 aspect ratio; -10 - +10 for 16:9 aspect ratio * 5: Range depends on the VGA signal[...]
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EN-26 1 IMAGE BRIGHTNESS MODE. .. Use to select the brightness mode. • The white color looks greenish so that LED lights out become maximum, when the brightness mode is set to high. • During the high brightness mode, color temperature is not selectable. • Choose Low mode to extend the battery wear. CONTRAST .............. Use to adjust the im[...]
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EN-27 KEYSTONE................ ............... Use to adjust the image distortion caused by tilting projection. (See page 24) AUTO POWER ON.................. When ON is chosen, the lamp is automatically lit when the power cord is plugged in the wall outlet or battery is attached. • The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp is off. Use t[...]
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EN-28 3 FEA TURE MENU POSITION................ Use to select the position of the menu on the screen, 1. (upper left) or 2. (lower right). ANAMORPHIC..................... Select ON when playing widescreen images. LANGUAGE......................... Use to select the language used in the menu. ( , English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, , , , [...]
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EN-29 Using the SD card viewer This projector enables you to read JPEG and MPEG files from the SD card and show the images on a screen. This can be used to give a presentation and/or present a slide show without using a computer. Important: The input method cannot be changed with the button on the main unit during the [VIEWER] input display. The re[...]
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EN-30 When you use JPEG files When you use JPEG files which are edited and stored by using graphic software with a PC, thumbnail and JPEG file display may take time. (Use of JPEG files which are stored directly on digital cameras is recommended.) Thumbnail and JPEG file display may take time for large files. (Use of files whose file size is 2MB or [...]
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EN-31 Current file name Name of file or folder framed in red Time of updated (date - time) JPEG file Movie file Non-playable file File information Folder area File area Displaying thumbnails 1 . Insert an SD card to the SD card slot on this projector. 2 . Select an SD viewer. If the [AUTO START] is set to [ON], press the Viewer button on the remote[...]
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EN-32 3-1. Displaying JPEG images Display thumbnails in the thumbnails screen. Move the red frame using the / / buttons to select the file you want to play (show) and press the ENTER button. The image changes and a slide appears. To open a folder, move the red frame to the target folder and press the ENTER button. You can move to a fold[...]
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EN-33 3-3. Playing an MPEG format Select a movie file you want to see from the thumbnail display and press the ENTER button in the same way as displaying a JPEG image. Press the ENTER button to stop the MPEG display and return to the thumbnail display. The thumbnail display will also return automatically when the MPEG display is over. 4. Disconnect[...]
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EN-34 Image adjustment Image adjustment You can adjust the image using the IMAGE menu. To control the white-to-black level of the image: Adjust CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. Press the button to increase the contrast and the button to reduce it. To control the light level of the image: Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. Press the button [...]
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EN-35 To move the image vertically: Adjust VERT. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the button to move the image upward. Press the button to move the image downward. When the image flickers: Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. Simple adjustment method 1 . Select HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. 2 . Press the or button to adjust[...]
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EN-36 T r oubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer. Images aren’t projected on the screen. Problem Power isn’t turned on. Images aren’t projected on the screen. Images suddenly disappear. LAMP(Red) POWER(Red) Charge(Red) [...]
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EN-37 No source found. The projector is turned off. Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. Check whether the external device outputs signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.) Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t [...]
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EN-38 Problem Cause and solution This is due to color breaking noise that occurs in a DLP system and is not a malfunction. It occurs because of interference with the screen and isn’t a product malfunction. Change the screen or readjust the focus of the projector. Connect the cable’s plug with the external device’s connector firmly. Keep the p[...]
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EN-39 Others This air comes out as a result of cooling the inside of the projector. This isn’t a product malfunction. The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise. Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Then, plug the power cord in, and try again. Check that[...]
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EN-40 Maintenance 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. Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with [...]
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EN-41 LAMP (Green) ON OFF POWER (Red) OFF ON CHARGE (Red) OFF OFF CONDITION System ON System standby Nor mal condition (AC Adaptor onl y) Indicators This projector has three 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 a[...]
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EN-42 Nor mal condition (Batter y only) Abnor mal condition POWER (Red) OFF ON ON CHARGE (Red) OFF OFF OFF CONDITION System ON System standby Low Battery (System turned off) LAMP (Green) ON OFF OFF LAMP (Red) OFF OFF OFF Flashing x 1 Flashing x 2 Flashing x3 ON POWER (Red) Off x 1 (Flashing) Off x 3 (Flashing) Off x 4 (Flashing) OFF OFF OFF OFF CHA[...]
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EN-43 Type DLP projector Model PK20 Rated input 15V, 2.4A Display technology Single 0.55” DLP panel Native resolution 800 x 600 pixels Colors 16,777,000 colors Projection lens Fixed zoom with focus adjustment; F2.0 Light source RGB LED lamps Projection range Typical image size: 12" - 60" Typical distance: 38cm - 203cm Performance range [...]
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EN-44 Dimensional drawings (unit : mm) 48.2 mm 123.0 mm 97.0 mm 123.0 mm 97.0 mm 48.2 mm 22.8 mm 25.7mm[...]
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EN-45 What’s included in the box 1 Soft Carrying Bag P7939-3000-00 1 CD ROM (User manual) P7939-A001-00 1 Quick Reference Guide P7939-4001-00 1 Composite Video Cable 02552-0068-00 1 Remote Control (with battery) 189 47-0240-00 1 Tripod P7943-1009 1 AC Adaptor 025 50-0029-00 1 Power Cord for US 025 52-0078-00 for EU 02552-0083-00 for UK 02552-0079[...]
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EN-46 Signal mode Resolution (H x V) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) VGA 60 640 x 350 31.47 59.94 VGA 85 640 x 350 37.86 85.08 VGA mode3 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 M A C 640 x 480 37.86 72.00 VGA VESA 72 640 x 480 37.86 72.80 VGA VESA 75 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 VGA VESA 85 640 x 480 43.27 85.01 VGA VESA 85 720 x 400 37.93 85.04 SVGA VES[...]
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EN-47 Important: Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector. The projector’s maximum resolution is 800 x 600 pixels. It may not display images of higher resolutions than 800 x 600 correctly. Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may jitter. Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may be tinged with green. If the resolution and frequency of[...]
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EN-48 MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Infor mation Nor th America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.) http://www.mitsubishielectric.ca Information Technologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, Canada Sales & Technical Inquiries Phone : +1-(800) 450-6487 Fax : +1-(905) 475-7958 E-mail : projectors@mitsubishielectric.ca C[...]
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EN-49 Sales & Technical Inquiries Phone : +39-(0)39-60531 Fax : +39-(0)39-6053214 E-mail : info.projector@it.mee.com MEU-NL (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Benelux Branch) http://www.mitsubishi.nl/LCD/ProdFrame.html Nijverheidsweg 23A, 3641 RP Mijdrecht, The Netherlands Sales Inquiries Phone : +31-297-282461 Fa x : +31-297-283936 E-mail : info[...]
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EN-50 Sales Inquiries Phone : +86(21) 5211-0882-3002 Fax : +86(21) 5211-0576 Technical Inquiries Phone : +86(21) 5211-0882-3020 Fax : +86(21) 5211-0576 HONG KONG (Mitsubishi Electric Ryoden Air-Conditioning & Visual Information Systems (HongKong) Ltd.) 7th Floor, Manulife Tower, 169 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong Sales Inquiries Phone : [...]
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EN-51 Sales Inquiries Phone : +65-6473-2308 Fa x : +65-6475-9503 E-mail : Peripherals@asia.meap.com Technical Inquiries Phone : +65-6470-2666 Fa x : +65-6475-9503 STC (Setsuyo Astec Corporation Seoul Branch) 4F, Dongseo Game Channel Bldg,660-11 Deungchon- Dong,Kangseo-Ku, Seoul, Korea Sales & Technical Inquiries Phone : +82-(0)2-2657-9841~3 Fax[...]
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EN-52 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan[...]