Mitsubishi EX241U manual

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    EX321U/EX241U ENGLISH DLP™ PROJECT OR MODEL EX321U/EX241U User Manual This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before usin g your projec tor .[...]

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    EN-2 The lightning flash with arrowhea d symbol within an equilateral tria ngle is intended to aler t the user to the presence of unins u- lated "dangerous voltage" wi thin the product ’s encl osure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point wit hin an equilater al triangle is int e[...]

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    EN-3 ENGLISH WA R N I N G • If the projector comes with a lens cap, please note tha t the lens cap is for protecting the l ens. If you l eave the lens cap on the lens with the projector turned on, it may be deformed because of heat build- up. Remove the lens cap when you turn on th e projector . • One of power cords for the U.S., EU/Indonesia, [...]

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    EN-4 Content s Important safeguards ......... ............ ........... ............. ........... ........... .............. ........... ............. .. ....... ........... 5 Projecto r exterior view ............. ........... ........... ............ ............. ........... ........... ........... ........... ............ ...... 7 Controls and fu[...]

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    EN-5 ENGLISH Import ant safeguards Please read all t hese instructions regar ding your projector and retain them for future reference. Fol low all warnings and instructions marked on the projecto r . 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instr uctions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and[...]

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    EN-6 WA R N I N G : Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector . Do not operate if smoke, stra nge noise or odor comes out of your pro- jector . It may cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immedi - ately and contact yo ur dealer . Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high volt age circuitry . An in[...]

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    EN-7 ENGLISH Projector exterior view 1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 8 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. V ent (heated air exhaust) 4. Quick-release button 5. Focus ring and Zoom ring 6. Front IR remote sensor 7. Projection lens 8. V ent (air intake) Do not replace the lamp immediately af ter using the projector because th[...]

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    EN-8 Controls and functions Pr ojector 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the pro jected imag e. See "Fine- tuning the image size and clarity" on page 25 for details. 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 25 for details. 3. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when[...]

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    EN-9 ENGLISH Remote control 1. POWER (ON/ST ANDBY) T oggles the projector betwee n standby mode and on. See "Star ting up the projector" on page 21 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 33 for details. 2. FREEZE Freezes the projected i mage. See "Freezing the image" on page 32 for details. 3. Left Selects the desir[...]

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    EN-10 Using the remote control for the first time Pull the tab before us ing the remote control. Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the pr ojector . The remote control mus t be held at an angl e within 30 degrees perpendicu lar to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function c[...]

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    EN-11 ENGLISH Positioning your projector Choosing a location Y our room layout or personal preference will dictate which inst allation location you select. T ake into consideration the size and position of your scr een, the location of a suita ble power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipmen[...]

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    EN-12 Obtaining a pr eferr ed projected image size The distance from the project or lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. 4:3 is the native aspect rati o of EX321U/EX241U. T o be ab le to project a co mplete 16:9 (widescr een) aspect ratio image, the projector ca n resize[...]

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    EN-13 ENGLISH How to determine the position of th e pr ojector for a given screen size 1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3. If you have a 4: 3 screen, refer to the table labeled "(Standard)" . If you have a 16:9 screen, refer to the table labeled "(16:9)" . 2. Select your image size. 3. Refer to the table a[...]

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    EN-14 Layout of the pr ojector Image size varies de pending on the distance between the screen and the projector . Front pr ojection (S tand ard) EX321U (4:3) EX241U (4:3) Image size Distance from t he screen: L Hd Diagonal Size Width: W Height: H Shortest (Wide) Longest (T ele) inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm 40 102 32 81 24 61 48 1.[...]

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    EN-15 ENGLISH (16:9) EX321U EX241U The above figures are approximate and may be slightly differe nt from the actual measurement s. Mitsubishi recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector , you should physi cally test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in suit before yo u permanently install it, so as t[...]

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    EN-16 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector , be sure to: 1. T urn all equipment of f be fore making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. • See the owner ’s guide of each device for details about its connections. • Contact your dealer for det ails ab[...]

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    EN-17 ENGLISH Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a m onitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an exte rnal monitor following the instructions below: T o connect the proj ector to a monitor: 1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "[...]

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    EN-18 Connecting an HDMI device Y ou should use an HDMI cable when making conn ection between the proj ector and HDMI devices. T o connect the projector to an HDMI device: 1. T ake an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video device. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input port on the projector . In the unl[...]

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    EN-19 ENGLISH The final connection path should be like that shown in th e following diagram: If the selected video image is not displayed af ter the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly . Also check that the signal cables have been connected co[...]

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    EN-20 Connecting a composite V ideo source device Examine your V ideo source device to determine if it ha s a set of unused composite V ideo output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this p rocedure. • If not, you will need to reas sess which method you can use to connect to the device. T o connect the projector to a composite V [...]

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    EN-21 Operation S tarting up the pr ojector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. T urn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. • Ask your inst allation specialist to provide an Earth leaka ge breaker . When you do not u[...]

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    EN-22 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-S creen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overvie w of the OSD menu. Below is an example about how to set the OSD language. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on. 3. Press to highlight Language and press / to s[...]

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    EN-23 ENGLISH Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized us e, t he projector incl udes an option for setting up password security . The password can be set through the On-Scree n Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus" on page 22 . Y ou will [...]

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    EN-24 Password: __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this number i n a safe place. 5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. 6. Y ou have successfully assigned a new password to the pr ojector . Reme mber to ente r the new password next time the projector is started. 7. T o leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT. Disabling the pa ssword function [...]

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    EN-25 ENGLISH Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick- rel ease adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters cha nge the image height and projection angle. T o adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-re lease button and lift the front of the projector . Once the image is positi[...]

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    EN-26 Corr ecting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is notic eably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not pe rpendicular to the screen. T o correct this, besides adjusting the he ight of the projector , you will need to manually correct it following on e of these ste ps. • Using [...]

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    EN-27 ENGLISH Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect rati o' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most an alog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs ar e usually in 16:9 ratio. W ith the advent of digital signal proc essing, digital display devi ces like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale[...]

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    EN-28 Optimizing the image Selecting a pictur e mode The projector is preset wi th several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your ope rating environment and i nput signal picture type. T o select a operation mode that su its your need, you can follow one of the following steps. •P r e s s MODE/ENTER on the remote control[...]

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    EN-29 ENGLISH Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type, there are some user-def inable f unctions available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. Y ou can make adjustments to these f unctions based on your needs. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressin[...]

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    EN-30 3D Color Management In most instal lation situations, color man agement will not be necessary , such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow dayli ght into the room. Only in permanent installati ons with c ontrolled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture th[...]

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    EN-31 ENGLISH Setting the pr esentation timer The presentation time r can i ndicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management wh en giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: 1. Press TIMER SET UP on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and pres[...]

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    EN-32 Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter , you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image . Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image. The word ' BLANK ' appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the imag e is hidden. [...]

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    EN-33 ENGLISH 1. Repeat steps 1-2 above. 2. Press to highlight Volume and press / to select a desired sound level. Standby Audio Out Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output an Audio input signal when it is in standby mode and Audio input and Audio out jack is correctly connected to d evices. When the projector enters standby mod[...]

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    EN-34 3D W atching 3 D Content Y ou can enjoy 3D Content with this projector . In order to watch 3D Content, you need to have the following items: 1. Field-seque ntial 3D video contents 2. DLP Link active ele ctr onic shutter glasses (Field-sequentia l: The syst em which displays alte rnately the im age for the le ft eye and the right eye.) Play th[...]

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    EN-35 ENGLISH • 3D image may not appear on the screen depending on the PC performance such as graphics board, memory , or CPU. • The signals in the below tabl e can be displayed with viewing 3D Contents on the projector . If a different signal is fed, the projector shows no 3D contents even with the 3D option set to On in the DISPLAY m enu. •[...]

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    EN-36 Supervising and controlling by computer W ith a proper LAN cable connection a nd LAN Control settings, you can operate the projector from a computer using a web browser or PJLink™ application (EX321U o nly) when the computer and the projector are connected to the same local area networ k. This projector supports Crestron ® software and PJL[...]

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    EN-37 ENGLISH Contr olling the pr ojector r emotely thr ough a web br owser (e-Contr ol™) Once you have the correct IP address fo r the projector and the projector is on or in standby state, you can use any computer that is on the sam e local area network to control the proje ctor . When using this function, Adobe Flash Player has to be installed[...]

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    EN-38 iv . Once set, access to the remote network operation page on this projector has been password-protected. T o enable this function, check the box in front of "Enable" and type in your desired password in the New Password column and confirm the new password by re-entering the new pa ssword at the Confirm column. T o disable password [...]

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    EN-39 ENGLISH About PJLink™ • T o use PJLink™ function, the PJLink™ application softwa re is required. • For the specifications of PJLink™, access to the W eb site of Ja pan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA). (h ttp://pjlink.jbmia.or .jp/english) • This projector is fully compliant to the specifica[...]

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    EN-40 • The PJLink "INPT?" will be replied only when the source is displayed on screen. When there is no signal, only "Unavailable T ime!" will be answered. • The above-mentioned control may not be performed correctly or the monitoring data may not be obtained correctly in the following conditions: • During standby • Dur[...]

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    EN-41 ENGLISH Menu operation Menu syst em Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menu s vary acco rding to th e signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options 1. DISPLAY Wall Screen Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard Aspect Ratio A uto/Real/4:3/16:9 Keystone Position Phase H. Size Magnify 3D On / Off 3D Sync 1 / 2 2. PICTURE[...]

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    EN-42 Note that the menu items are avai lable when the projector de tects at least one valid signa l. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal de tected, limited menu items are accessible. 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Projector Position Front Table/Rear T able/Rear Ceiling/ Front Ceiling Auto Power Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 m in[...]

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    EN-43 ENGLISH Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wall Screen Corrects the projected picture’ s colo r when the projection surface is not white. See "Using W all Screen" on page 30 for details. Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the im age's aspect ratio depending o n your input signal source. See "Selecting [...]

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    EN-44 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Setting Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 28 for details. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. Se e "Adjusting Brightness" on page 29 for details. Contrast Adjusts the degre[...]

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    EN-45 ENGLISH FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Presentation T imer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 31 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 22 for details. Projector Position See &[...]

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    EN-46 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Security Settings Change password Y ou will be asked to ente r the current password b efore changing to a new one. Power on lock See "Utilizing the password function" on page 23 for details. Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed [...]

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    EN-47 ENGLISH Maintenance Car e of the projector Y our projector needs maintenance from time to time, depending on the environmental circum stances, and should be done by authorized service te chnicians only . Contact your dealer for instructions. The only thing you can do yourselves on a regular basis is to keep the lens and cabinet clean. Never r[...]

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    EN-48 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatica lly calculated by the built-in timer . The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: EX321U: T otal (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Low mode) + 10/7 (hours used in Standard mode) [...]

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    EN-49 ENGLISH T iming of replacing the lamp When the lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears su ggesting it is time to repl ace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer . An old lamp may cause a malf unction in the projector a nd in some instances the lamp may explode. The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature indicator l[...]

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    EN-50 Replacing the lamp Spare lamp for EX321U: VL T -EX32 0LP Spare lamp for EX241U: VL T -EX240LP • Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp sep arately sold that is exclusiv e to this projector . Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp. • T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power [...]

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    EN-51 ENGLISH 5. Loosen the scre w that secures the lamp. 6. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector . • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break a nd scatter broken glass in the projector . • Do not place the lamp in loca tions where water might spla sh on it, children can rea[...]

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    EN-52 13. Restart the projector . Do not t urn the power on with the l amp cove r removed . Resetting the lamp timer 14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SET UP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER . The Lamp Settings page is displayed. Press to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE/[...]

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    EN-53 ENGLISH Indicators Light St atus & Description Power Te m p Lamp Power events Orange Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing Off Red • The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. • The projector needs[...]

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    EN-54 T roubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image Remote control does not work The password is incorrect The LAN function cannot be used Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector , and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the pow er outlet has a[...]

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    EN-55 ENGLISH Specifications Pr ojector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name DLP™ Projector Model name EX321U EX241U Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.6 to 2.9, f = 16.8 to 21.8 mm F = 2.6 to 2.8, f = 21.1 to 23.0 mm Lamp 230 W lam[...]

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    EN-56 Dimensions 282 mm (W) x 92 mm (H) x 229 mm (D) (Not including protrusion) T iming chart Supported timing for PC input * The projector only supports the timing (720 x 400) with 5 lines (R, G , B, H, V). 282 233 11 0 50 68.3 To l e r a n c e : ± 2 m m 229 92 Resolution Mode V ertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Clock (MHz) *720 x[...]

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    EN-57 ENGLISH Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution Mode V ertical Frequ ency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Clock (MHz) 720 x 400 720x400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 640 x 480 VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 VGA_120 1 19.518 61.910 52.500 800 x 600 SVGA_60 60[...]

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    EN-58 Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Displaying a 1080i(1 125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1 125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibr ation. Supported timing for V id eo and S-V ideo inputs What’ s included in the box Replacement part Signal Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) 480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94 480p(525[...]

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    Mitsubishi Projector W arranty , Sales Suppor t and Service Information North Amer ica MEVSA (Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.) Presentation Products Division 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine CA 92618, USA For W arranty Registration, visit: http://www .mitsubishi-presentations.com under Customer Care Sales & Inquiries Phone :T oll Fr[...]