Mitsubishi XL6600U manual

XL6600 XL6500 LCD PROJECTOR MODEL XL6600U XL6500U XL6600LU XL6500LU User Manual This User Manual is important to you. Please r ead it befor e using your pr ojector .[...]

EN-2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning fl ash with arr owhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “d[...]

EN-3 Contents Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................ 4 Preparing your pr ojector .................................................................................................................... 6 Using the remote contr ol .....................[...]

EN-4 Important safeguar ds Please read all these instructions r egar ding your projector and r etain them for futur e refer ence. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector . 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and operat[...]

EN-5 Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your pr ojector . Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector . It might cause fi re or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer . Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high v[...]

EN-6 Pr eparing your pr ojector 1 2 3 Checking accessories The following accessories are pr ovided with this pr ojector . Check to be sur e that all of the accessories ar e packed in the package. Important: • The attached power cords ar e to be used exclusively for this pr oduct. Never use them for other products. Inserting the batteries into the[...]

EN-7 Overview 1 2 8 4 5 9 10 6 7 3 8 7 10 9 11 1 3 4 6 5 2 1 Remote contr ol sensor (Front) 2 Lens 3 Control ar ea 4 Easy-carry handle 5 Air inlet grille 6 T erminal board 7 Air outlet grille Control ar ea 1 POWER button 2 AUTO POSITION/ S button 3 COMPUTER/ W button 4 VOLUME/ T button 5 MENU button 6 ZOOM/FOCUS button 7 ST A TUS indicator 8 POWER [...]

EN-8 1 2 3 Preparating your projector (continued) Bottom side 1 Adjustment feet 2 Air inlet grille/Filter cover 3 Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extr emely hot and it may cause burns. 30 COMPUTER VIDEO S-VIDEO DVI-D(HDCP) HOME Page Up END P age Down AUTO POSITION KEYSTONE [...]

EN-9 Using the r emote contr ol 30° 30° 30° 30° 20° 10° 20° 10° 20° 20° Operational range of the r emote contr ol • Keep the remote contr ol photo-sensor out of dir ect sunlight or fl uor escent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fl uor escent lamps. Otherwise, the remote contr ol may [...]

EN-10 Setting up your pr ojector Setting up the scr een Install the screen perpendicularly to the pr ojector . If the scr een can not be installed in such a way , adjust the projection angle of the pr ojector . (See page 11.) • Install the screen and pr ojector so that the pr ojector’ s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position [...]

EN-11 Setting up your pr ojector (continued) LENS SHIFT button T o adjust the positions of the projector and the screen, use LENS SHIFT button. 1. Pr ess the LENS SHIFT button. • The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 2. Press the S , T , W or X button to move the image position. • When the T button is pressed, the image moves[...]

EN-12 Setting up your pr ojector (continued) Fr ont pr ojection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector . Ask a specialist for installa- tion. For details, consult your dealer . • The warranty on this pr ojector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount [...]

EN-13 Viewing computer images 2 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 1/2 2 1 2 1 A. Connecting the pr ojector to a computer Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the pr ojector and that of the computer ar e turned off. • When connecting the projector to a desktop computer , disconnect the RGB cable that is connected to the monitor . For analog connection:[...]

EN-14 Viewing computer images (continued) 2 1 1. Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this projector . 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. • The power cords for use in the U.S. and Eur ope ar e included with this projector . Use the appropriate one for your country . • This projector uses the power [...]

EN-15 Viewing computer images (continued) C. Pr ojecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up r ed. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down suf fi ciently last time, the fan may start r otating and the POWER b[...]

EN-16 Viewing computer images (continued) Important: • Focus, zoom and lens shift adjustment is possible in the normal picture mode only . • When a 16:9 image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 4:3 image, the afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 4:3 image screen. (See page 43.) T o stop projecting: 13. Press the POWE[...]

EN-17 Viewing video images Connecting to a video player , etc. 1. Connect one end (yellow) of the supplied audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector . 2. Connect one end (white and red) of the supplied audio/ video cable to the audio input terminals (L/MONO, R) of the projector . 3. Connect the other end (yellow) of the audio/vide[...]

EN-18 Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal or DVI-D terminal Y ou can project high-quality images by connecting the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D (HDCP) terminal of this projector to video equipment having a HDMI output terminal or DVI-D terminal. In addition, this pr ojector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypted digital v[...]

EN-19 Equipment having a DVI-D terminal T o audio output terminals Audio cable (option) T o audio input terminals T o DVI-D terminal DVI cable (option) COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D (HDCP) Connection (for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal) • For connection to the DVI-D terminal, use a commercially available DVI cable. • Some cables may n[...]

EN-20 Viewing video images (continued) C. Pr ojecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pr essing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off befor e the lamp was cooled down suffi ciently last time, the fan may start rotating and the POWER butto[...]

EN-21 Important: • Focus, zoom and lens shift adjustment is possible in the normal picture mode only . T o stop projecting: 13. Press the POWER button. • A confi rmation message is displayed. • T o cancel the procedure, leave the pr ojector for a while or press any button except the POWER button. 14. Press the POWER button again. • The lam[...]

EN-22 Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the pr ojector . * 1: Not available when COLOR ENHANCER is set to sRGB. * 2: Not available with certain signals. * 3: Not available when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal. * 4: Available only when the input signal is TV60, TV50, 480i, 576i or 1[...]

EN-23 Available settings in the menus Set the following items on their relevant menus. 1. IMAGE menu IMAGE - ADV ANCED menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION COLOR ENHANCER AUTO Select to optimize the settings automatically depending on the input signal. (Select this option for normal use.) PRESENT A TION Select to make the displayed image look bright and cris[...]

EN-24 2. INSTALLATION menu Menu operation (continued) ITEM SETTING FUNCTION LAMP MODE STANDARD Select this option when you want to view images in a well-lit room. LOW Select to moderate the intensity of the lamp. The operating sound is reduced and the lamp lifetime becomes longer. • When the lamp mode is switched, the projected image may fl icke[...]

EN-25 3. FEA TURE menu FEA TURE AUTO AUTO opt. MENU POSITION VIDEO SIGNAL ? ASPECT RESET ALL English LANGUAGE A Ë OK SCART INPUT DISPLA Y INPUT P ASSWORD FUNCTION CINEMA MODE AUTO 1. SETUP AUTO OFF ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ASPECT AUTO Select to change the aspect ratio automatically depending on the input signal. (Select this option for normal use.) 1[...]

EN-26 4. SIGNAL menu SIGNAL - RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) menu SIGNAL - USER menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION MEMOR Y CALL AUTO / MEMOR Y 1 / Use to select the setting of RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) already saved. Impossible to select if no setting has been saved. AUTO is selected by default. It optimizes the signal format automatically depending on the type of vide[...]

EN-27 5. INFORMA TION menu ITEM DESCRIPTION LAMP TIME (LOW) This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW . • When the LAMP MODE is ST ANDARD, this item shows a longer lamp operating time than the actual time. (See page 39 for the interval of lamp replacement.) • When the lamp operating time is 0 to 10 h[...]

EN-28 Adjusting pr ojected images T o adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): Y ou can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the W or X butto[...]

EN-29 T o adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP .): Y ou can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP . by pressing the S or T button. 3. Select your desir ed color temperature by pr essing the W or X button. T o cancel the menu: 4. Pr ess the MENU [...]

EN-30 Adjusting pr ojected images (continued) How to adjust the computer image This projector automatically selects a pr oper signal format according to the type of video signal supplied from the computer . However , video signals from the computer may not be projected corr ectly depending on the types of the computer and images to be projected. In[...]

EN-31 How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedur es according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear . ……………………………………… Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image fl ickers. The projected image is blurr ed. ...................................... Adjust [...]

EN-32 Set the background color (Set the background color only when you set the im- age size to x1 or x2.) 6. Select BACK COLOR by pressing the S or T but- ton. 7. Select your desir ed color for the background (GRA Y , RED, GREEN, BLUE, BLACK, WHITE, RED50%, GREEN50%, or BLUE50%) by pressing the W or X button. Set the image size 8. Select SIZE by pr[...]

EN-33 MENU ACCESS FEA TURE opt. LOCK UNLOCK OK OK P ASSWORD CONFIRM 1 3 2 4 O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU MENU ACCESS FEA TURE opt. LOCK UNLOCK OK OK P ASSWORD 1 3 2 4 O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU Passwor d function This projector is equipped with the passwor d function that is designed for prevention of wr ong operation by children and r estriction on op[...]

EN-34 Pictur e in Pictur e (PinP) One of the special features of this pr ojector is the picture-in-pictur e (PinP) mode. The PinP mode allows you to view the images from dif ferent sources at the same time. Sub image T o use the PinP mode 1. Press the PiP button on the remote contr ol. • When you press the PiP button with the image from the COMPU[...]

EN-35 Mouse r emote contr ol By connecting to personal computer through the USB port, you can operate your computer with the pr ojector remote control. Projector + computer with USB connector Operation • Y ou can use the mouse remote contr ol function with a computer supporting USB only . • When the lamp is turned ON, the computer connected wit[...]

EN-36 Supervising and contr olling by computer Y ou can supervise and control the projector’ s operation using a personal computer via a LAN network. • T o supervise and control the pr ojector , install the softwar e “Projector -Control Device Installer *” contained in the attached CD-ROM. For the installation procedur e and usage of the so[...]

EN-37 Indicators POWER Steady green or Steady red Steady red Steady green Steady red Steady red Blinking green/red Blinking green/red ST A TUS Blinking orange Blinking green Blinking green/red Blinking red Steady red Off Steady or Blinking CONDITION Abnormal temperature • The ventilation grilles are clogged with dust or dirt. • The room tempera[...]

EN-38 This projector includes a terminal cover with Anti-Theft Alarm device. Once the terminal cover is installed, its Anti-Theft Alarm device will detect vibration caused by the projector being moved and emit an alarm. • Mitsubishi assumes no responsibility or liability for theft or other damages. Procedur e for setting the anti-theft alarm devi[...]

EN-39 Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with a lamp to pr oject images. This lamp is a consumable. It may bur n out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such cases, r eplace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that is exclusive to this projector . Contact your[...]

EN-40 (a) (b) (c) (c) Replacing the lamp (continued) T o replace the lamp: 1. T ur n of f the main power switch and unplug the power cord. 2. Reverse the projector gently . 3. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 4. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 5. Pull up the handle. 6. Pul[...]

EN-41 Maintenance W ar ning: • Never use fl ammable air duster or other materials when cleaning the air -fi lter . Flammable substances may ignite causing fi r e or backdown when the lamp is illuminated. • Do not use fl ammable solvents (benzene, thinner , etc.) and fl ammable aerosols when cleaning the pr ojector body and lens. Flammable [...]

EN-42 T roubleshooting Before asking for r epair of the projector , check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the pr ojector , be sure to unplug the power plug, and then contact your dealer . No image appears on the screen. Problem Solution Power can not be turned on. • Check whether the indicators are on or of f and how they are l[...]

EN-43 T roubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution “NO SIGNAL” is displayed. • T urn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. • Check whether the external device output signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a [...]

EN-44 T roubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed corr ectly . (continued) Problem Solution Projected images ar e obscured. • Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the pr ojector . For the method to change the output resolution of the computer , contact the manufacturer of your computer . (See page 46.) •[...]

EN-45 Specifi cations The specifi cations and outside appearance of the pr ojector are subject to change without prior notice. T ype LCD projector Model XL6600U/XL6500U/XL6600LU/XL6500LU Display technology 1.3-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R,G,B) Pixel: 1024 x 768 = 786432 pixels T otal 2359296 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99% or more (each panel[...]

EN-46 Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation of RGB signals in each computer mode of the pr ojector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) Horizontal frequency (kHz) V ertical frequency (Hz) Normal mode (H x V) Real mode (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) 720 x 480 15.73 59.94 1024 x 768 640 x 480 *1 TV50, 576i (625i) 720 x 576 15.63 50.00 1024 x 768 768 x 57[...]

EN-47 1 R(RED)/P R /C R 2 G(GREEN)/Y 3 B(BLUE)/P B /C B 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 DDC 5V 10 GND 11 GND 12 DDC Data 13 HD/CS 14 VD 15 DDC Clock 1 - - 2 TXD IN 3 RXD OUT 4 - - 5 GND - 6 - - 7 - - 8 - - 9 - - 1 5 11 6 10 15 SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) Pin No. Name I/O COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) Pin No. Spec. COMPUTER/COMPONENT VI[...]

EN-48 Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation of the attached lens (for XL6600LU and XL6500LU) With short throw zoom lens (OL-X500SZ) F No. F2.0 - F2.3 Focal distance f = 37 - 44 mm Zoom/focus Electrical drive (zoom ratio 1.2 : 1) Picture size 40 inch (81 cm X 61 cm) - 300 inch (610 cm X 457 cm) Screen size Projection distance (L) Lens shift h[...]

EN-49 Specifi cations (continued) With rear pr ojection short throw (OL-X500FR) F No. F2.5 Focal distance f = 22 mm Focus Manual drive Picture size 50 inch (102 cm X 76 cm) - 200 inch (406 cm X 305 cm) (recommended) 70 inch (142 cm X 107 cm) - 100 inch (203 cm X 152 cm) Screen size Projection distance (L) Diagonal size Width (W) Height (H) inch cm[...]

1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City , Kyoto Japan M I T SUBIS HI ELECTRIC CORPORA T I O N B Mitsubishi Pr ojector W arranty , Sales Support and Service Information North America MDEA (Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.) Presentation Products Division 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine CA 92618, USA For Warranty Registration, visit: http://www .mitsubish[...]