Mitsubishi XD590U manual

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    DLP ™ PR OJECT OR MODEL XD590U User Manual This User Manual is impor tant to you. Please read it bef ore using your projector . ENGLISH[...]

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    EN-2 The lightning flash with arro whead symbol within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of unins u- lated "dangerou s v oltage" withi n the product ’ s enclosure that ma y be of sufficient magnitude to c onstitute a risk of electric shock. The ex clamation point within an equ ilateral triangle is in[...]

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    EN-3 ENGLISH Contents Impor tant saf eguards ................................................................................................................................ 4 Overview ............................................................................................. .......................... ............................ 6 Remote contro[...]

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    EN-4 Impor tant saf eguar ds Please read all these instructions regarding yo ur projector and retain them f or future ref erence. F ollow all warnings and instructions mar k ed on the projecto r . 1. Read instructions All the saf ety and operating instructions shou ld be read b efore the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The saf ety and[...]

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    EN-5 ENGLISH W ARNING: Unplug immediately if there is som ething wrong with yo ur pr ojector . Do not operate if smok e, strange noise or odor comes out of you r pro- jector . It may cause fire or electric shoc k. In this case , unplug immedi- ately and contact you r dealer . Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high v oltage circuitr [...]

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    EN-6 Overview 1F O C U S r i n g 2Z O O M r i n g 3 Control panel 4 Air inlet grille 5 Remote control sens or (Front) 6 Air outlet grille 7 T erminal board 8 Speaker 9 Adjustment feet 10 Lock bar 11 Lamp co ver Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediatel y after using th e pro- jector because the l amp would be e xtremely hot an d it may cause b ur[...]

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    EN-7 ENGLISH Overview (continued) Bottom side 1 Adjustment feet Remote control 1O N b u t t o n 2 MA GNIFY button 3 V OLUME UP , DO WN buttons 4 KEYST ONE button 5 MENU button T wo types of MENU displa y are equipped. Q UICK MENU appears on the screen when pressing MENU butto n. In addition, DET AIL MENU appears when selecting DET AIL MENU in th is[...]

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    EN-8 Remote contr ol Battery installatio n Use two (A A, R6) siz e batteries. 1. Remov e the back co ver of the remote control b y pushing the batter y compa r tment door in t he direction of the arro w . 2. Load the batteries making sure that the y are positioned correctl y (+ to +, and - to -). • Load the batteries from - spring side , and make[...]

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    EN-9 ENGLISH Installation Lay out of the projec tor Image size v ar ies depending on t he distance between the scr een and the projector . Front projection • The abov e figures are approximate and ma y be slightly differe nt from the actual measuremen ts. Front projec tion, ceiling mounting Fo r ceiling mounting, y ou need the ceiling mount kit d[...]

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    EN-10 Basic connections This projector can be connected with v ar ious de vices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc pla yer , and personal computer that hav e analog RGB output connectors . Importan t: • Make sure that the connected de vice is turned off before starting connection. • Plug in the pow er cords of the projector and the connecte[...]

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    EN-11 ENGLISH Basic connections (continued) Connection (f or video equipment having an HDMI terminal) Importan t: • Use a commercially av ailable HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable . • Y ou don’t ha ve to co nnect any cab le for audio input. Y ou can input video and audio using an HDMI cable onl y . • When HDMI audio isn’t o utput, it ma y be ou[...]

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    EN-12 Basic connections (continued) Projector + Computer For computer with Mini D-SUB For analog connection: 1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cab le to the COMPUTER IN terminal (1, 2) of the proj ector . 2. Connect the other end of the RGB cab le to the monitor por t of the computer . For monitor connection: Connect the RGB cabl e from the mo[...]

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    EN-13 ENGLISH Preparat ion Preparation f or pr ojection 1. Attach the prov ided pow er cord to the projecto r . 2. Plug the po wer cord in the wall outlet. 3. Remov e the lens cap . Wa rn i n g : • Do not look into the lens directly when the proj ector is on. • The lens cap is f or protecting the l ens. If y ou leav e the lens cap on the lens w[...]

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    EN-14 Basic operation Po w e r- o n 1. T ur n on the de vice connected to the projector first. 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. • The POWER indicator lig hts up . • If the power cord is unplugged from th e wall outlet bef ore the projector is cooled down comple tely after use , the f ans may start rotating when the po wer cor d is plu[...]

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    EN-15 ENGLISH Basic operation (continued) Po w e r- o f f Use the fo llowing procedure to turn off the projector . The lamp may dete riorate if the projector is po wered off and on repeatedly within 30 minu tes after the lamp is lighted. 1. Press the PO WER b utton on the cont rol panel or the ST ANDBY button on th e remote control. • The message[...]

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    EN-16 Basic operation (continued) W all Screen This function is to repr oduce natur al color tones when ima ges are pro- jected directly onto a screen or wal l surf ace. Y ou can select fr om BEIGE, LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT GREEN, PI NK, BLAC K BOARD , WHITE BOARD , and OFF , to mat ch the color of the screen or wa ll to be used for projection. 1. Display[...]

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    EN-17 ENGLISH Basic operation (continued) Caution: Notes on danger to pub lic health during watching 3D image • Stop watching 3D image if you f eel fatigue or discomf or t. • Stop watching 3D image if you see doub ly-blurred image or you cannot view the image stereoscopically . • The foll owing people need to refrain from use as with 2D image[...]

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    EN-18 Menu operation As one of the two types of MENU display , fol lowing QUI CK MENU appears on the screen when pressi ng MENU button on th e remote con trol. In addition, DET AIL MENU (Se e page 20) appea rs when selecting DE T AIL MENU in this MENU and pressing ENTER button. • Comparing QUICK MENU with DET AIL MENU , if the contents in those t[...]

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    EN-19 ENGLISH Menu operation (contin ued) Menu O ptions Set the f ollowing options provided in the respectiv e menus. 1. QUICK MENU • Y ou cannot adjust COLOR TEMP . when W ALL SCREEN is set to other than OFF . • When COLOR ENHANCER is switche d, projected images ma y be distorted. • By defa ult, the LAMP MODE is set to ST AND ARD . The LAMP [...]

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    EN-20 Menu operation (contin ued) DET AIL MENU * Menus are not displa yed when no signal is supplied to the projector . IMAGE IN S T ALLA TION FEA TURE S IGNAL INFORMA TION COLOR ENHANCER CONTRA S T BRIGHTNE SS COLOR TEMP . AUT O PRE S ENT A TION S T ANDARD ± 3 0 ± 3 0 S T ANDARD COLOR * 1 TINT * 1 S HARPNE SS * 1 AD VANCED MENU ±10 ±10 ±5 WAL[...]

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    EN-21 ENGLISH Menu operation (contin ued) Basic oper ation Sev eral settings can be adjusted using the menu . Example : A uto power off time set ting 1. Press the MENU b utton. 2. Select the DET AIL MENU and press the ENTER but ton (or T button). 3. Press the W or X button to select INST ALLA TION. 4. Press the ENTER b utton (or T but to n). 5. Pr [...]

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    EN-22 Menu operation (contin ued) 2. INST ALLA TION menu • By defa ult, the LAMP MODE is set to ST AND ARD . The LAMP MODE is set to either ST ANDARD or LO W depending on the setting last sel ected, and you ca nnot s witch the LAMP MODE in about one minu te after the lamp is on. • In A UDIO INPUT , HDMI audio is selected when the I nput Source [...]

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    EN-23 ENGLISH Menu operation (contin ued) 3. FEA TURE menu • Y ou can select CINEMA MODE only when the input signal is a TV60, TV 50, 480i, or 5 76i video signal. Menu option Setting Fe ature description ASPECT NORMAL Auto matically sets the aspect r atio in relativ e to the input signal. Use this setting f or most cases. 16:9 Selects a des ired [...]

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    EN-24 Menu operation (contin ued) 4. SINGAL menu • Horizontal strips ma y appear in the enlarged projec ted image, though these condition s are not a malfunction. • When y ou change t he v alue of the ho rizontal or v er tical position drasti cally , noise ma y appear. • The adjustab le range of the v er tical position v aries depending on th[...]

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    EN-25 ENGLISH Menu operation (contin ued) 6. INFORMA TION menu Menu option Feature description LAMP TIME (LOW) This menu sh ows a lamp operatin g time (hour ) calculated assu ming that LAM P MODE is LO W . • When the L AMP MODE is ST A ND A RD , this menu shows a long er lamp operating time tha n the actual time . (See page 35 f or the interv al [...]

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    EN-26 Image adjustment Adjusting pr ojected images T o adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHT- NESS): Y ou can make adjustment s of the brightness of the projected image using the men u. (See page 19 o r 21 f or the menu options .) 1. Displa y the QUICK MENU or the IMA GE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BR IGHTNESS b y pressing the S or T button. 3[...]

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    EN-27 ENGLISH Image adjustment (continued) BrilliantColor TM Use this setting to make color s with medium brightness, such as yel- low and the skin tone a ppear natural. Pr ess the W button to decreas e the value to lessen th e effect . Press the X but ton to increase the v alue to heighten the effect. (BrilliantColor TM has no effect at value 0.) [...]

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    EN-28 Netw ork settings Y ou can set the netw ork of the projector using th e menu. Setting Pr ojector Name 1. Displa y the NETWORK men u. (See page 21 f or menu setting.) 2. Press the S or T button to s elect PROJECT OR NAME. 3. Press the W or X butt on to select SET . 4. Press the ENTER b utton. • PROJECT OR NAME screen appears. 5. Press the di[...]

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    EN-29 ENGLISH Network settings (contin ued) Setting or Clearing DHCP 1. Display th e IP CONFIG menu. 2. Press the S or T button to select DHCP . 3. Press the ENTER b utton. • Confirmation dialog appears. 4. Press the W or X butt on to select ON or OFF . 5. Select the it em to set, an d press the ENTER b utton. • T o cancel the setting, press th[...]

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    EN-30 Network settings (contin ued) How to Use Network Function • When connecting a computer and project or with LAN, config- ure the both IP Addresses in the same netw ork group . If connecting in diff erent network group , be sure to use a router . As for the settings of a router , ask the network adminis- trator . • Configure the IP CONFIG c[...]

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    EN-31 ENGLISH Adv anced features Displaying a user-defined image during startup or mut- ing Y ou can displa y your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, y ou can also use it as the background that is display ed while the video is mu ted or no signal is input. Importan t: • Y ou can't select IMAGE CAPTURE whe[...]

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    EN-32 Adv anced features (continued) T o cancel the passwor d function: 1. Display th e FEA TURE menu. 2. Press the S or T button to select P ASSWORD FUNCTION. 3. Press the ENTER b utton. • The screen f or canceling the pass word function appears. 4. Press the ENTER b utton. • The screen f or entering the pass word appears . 5. Enter a 4 - 8 di[...]

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    EN-33 ENGLISH Adv anced features (continued) Supervising and contr olling by computer Y ou can supervise and control the projector's oper ation using a personal computer via a LAN network. • T o supervise and control the projector , install the software " ProjectorVie w Global +*" contained in the attached CD-R OM. F or t he instal[...]

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    EN-34 Lamp replacement This projector is equipped with a lamp to project images. This lamp is a consumable . It ma y burn out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such cases, replace the l amp with a ne w one as soon as possi- ble . Be sure to replace the lamp with a ne w lamp separately sold tha t is exclusiv e to this proje ctor . Cont a[...]

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    EN-35 ENGLISH Lamp replacement (continued) 4. Insert the two cutout portions (h) in the sli t of the pr ojector , paste the two taping portions (g) with the tape included in the Lamp Replacement Attachment, and the n fix the Lamp Replacement Attachment to the project or . 5. Pull out the lamp unit (f) in the bag by the handle (e). 6. Remov e the ta[...]

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    EN-36 T roub leshooting Bef ore asking f or repair of the projector , check the f ollowing. If the sympt om persists , stop using the projector , be sure to u nplug the pow er plug, and then contact you r dealer . No image appe ar s on the screen . Problem Solution P ower can not be turned on. • Check wh ether the indicators a re on or off a nd h[...]

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    EN-37 ENGLISH T roub leshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly . Problem Solution Projected imag es are shaking. Projected imag es are displaced. • Check tha t the cable connected to the ext ernal device isn’t intermittent. • Connect the cab le’s plug with the e xternal devi ce’ s connector firmly . • Press the A UTO POS[...]

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    EN-38 T roub leshooting (continued) Other s If the following pr oblem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following fir s t. Maintenanc e Wa rn i n g : Do not use flammable solvents (benz ene, thi nner , etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the pro jector body and lens. Flamma b le substances may ignite causing fir e or breakdo wn wh[...]

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    EN-39 ENGLISH Indicators This projector has tw o indicators, each of whic h sho ws the operati on condition of th e projector . The foll owing off er solutions to possible prob lems. If these pro blem persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer . Normal condition Abnormal condition PO WER ST A TUS CONDITION NOTE Stand-b y Lamp stand-b y[...]

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    EN-40 Specifications • The specifications and outside appearance of the pr ojector are subject to c hange without prior notice. T ype DLP™ projec tor Model XD590U Rated po wer supp ly 100 - 240 V A C, 50 / 60 Hz P ower consumpt ion 3.3 A During standby: AC 100-120V : 3W (when ST ANDBY MODE is ST ANDARD) 0.4W (whe n ST ANDBY MODE is LO W) AC 220[...]

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    EN-41 ENGLISH Specifications (continued) Connector s Dimensional drawings ( unit : mm) What’ s inc luded in the bo x Replacement par t 15 11 6 10 15 pin No . Spec. 1R ( R E D ) / C R 2G ( G R E E N ) / Y 3B ( B L U E ) / C B 4G N D 5G N D 6G N D 7G N D 8G N D 9 DDC5V 10 GND 11 GND 12 DD C Data 13 HD/CS 14 VD 15 DDC Clo c k pin No. Spec. 1 R(RED)/[...]

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    EN-42 Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each com puter mode of the projector *1 When you input the sig nals WXGA60, WXGA60a, WXGA60 b , or WXGA60c , select the supported image size fro m WXGA of the FEA TURE men u. *2 The partial enlargement feature is not supported. *3 The HDMI IN terminal is not av ailable f or these sign[...]

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    EN-43 Mit s ubi s hi Projector W arranty , S ale s S upport and S ervice Information North Amer ic a MDEA (Mit sub i s hi Digit a l Electronic s Americ a , Inc.) Pre s ent a tion Prod u ct s Divi s ion 93 51 Jeronimo Ro a d Irvine CA 9 261 8 , U S A For W a rr a nty Regi s tr a tion, vi s it: http://www .mit sub i s hi-pre s ent a tion s .com u nde[...]