Mitsubishi Electronics Projector XD500U User Manual

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Image adjustment
Adjusting projected images
To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHT-
NESS):
You can make adjustments of the brightness of the projected image 
using the menu.
(See page 17 for the menu options.)
1. Display the IMAGE menu.
2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T 
button.
3. Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.
To cancel the menu:
4. Press the MENU button.
CONTRASTSelect to adjust the contrast of the image. Every time the X button is 
pressed, the image becomes brighter and more clearly defined. Every 
time the W button is pressed, the image becomes darker and less 
clearly defined.
BRIGHTNESSEvery time the X button is pressed, the image becomes brighter. 
Every time the W button is pressed, the image becomes darker.
To adjust the color (COLOR and TINT):You can adjust the color of the projected image using the menu.
(See page 17 for the menu options.)
1. Display the IMAGE menu.
2. Select COLOR or TINT by pressing the S or T button.
 COLOR and TINT is selectable only when the input signal is 
VIDEO.
 TINT is selectable only when the NTSC or 4.43NTSC signal 
is input.
3. Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.
To cancel the menu:
4. Press the MENU button.
COLORUse to adjust the color density of the projected image. Every time the 
X button is pressed, the color becomes darker. Every time the W but-
ton is pressed, the color becomes lighter.
TINTUse to adjust the tint of the projected image. Every time the X button 
is pressed, the image appears more greenish. Every time the W but-
ton is pressed, the image appears more reddish.
To sharpen or soften the projected image (SHARPNESS):You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image using the menu.
(See page 17 for the menu options.)
1. Display the IMAGE menu.
2. Select SHARPNESS by pressing the S or T button.
3. Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.
To cancel the menu:
4. Press the MENU button.
To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.):You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the 
menu.
(See page 17 for the menu options.)
1. Display the IMAGE menu.
2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the S or T button.
3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the W or X 
button.
To cancel the menu:
4. Press the MENU button.
To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color tem-
perature):
To set (and store) a user-defined color temperature, perform the fol-
lowing procedure.
(See page 17 for the menu options.)
1. Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu.
2. Press the W or X button to select USER  .
3. Press the ENTER button.
4. Press the S or T button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the W or X button to adjust the selected setting.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimal adjustment results.
To cancel the menu:
7. Press the MENU button.
To enable the stored color temperature:
1. Set COLOR TEMP. to USER   in the IMAGE menu.
About color temperatureThere are different variations in white color. Color temperature is a 
way to show these variations in white. When the temperature is 
low, white appears reddish. When the temperature rises, white 
appears bluish. For example, you can change the temperature 
using the following procedures.
To raise the temperature: Increase CONTRAST B (blue) and 
decrease CONTRAST R (red).
To reduce the temperature: Decrease CONTRAST B (blue) and 
increase CONTRAST R (red).
 If you set CONTRAST R, G, and B to negative values, the 
brightness of the image cant retain the original even when you 
maximize the value of CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu.
Color EnhancerYou can set user-defined values for the brightness and hue using the 
menu. (See page 17 for the menu options.)
1. Display the IMAGE menu.
2. Select COLOR ENHANCER by pressing the S or T button.
3. Select USER   by pressing the W or X button.
4. Press the ENTER button.
5. Select a setting you want to set.
GAMMA modeUse this setting to set an optimal gamma value and modulation of 
lamp power. The level of brightness can be adjusted for subdued 
colors.
DYNAMIC ............Select when viewing crisp, clear images in a 
brightly lit room or strong daylight.
The level of brightness is adjusted to higher 
levels.
NATURAL ............Select when viewing images of which colors are 
more faithfully reproduced. 
The level of brightness and vividness is adjusted 
to optimal levels.
DETAIL ................Select when viewing images of which brightness 
should be kept relatively low, such as movies 
and music video clips.
CONTRAST B 0BRIGHTNESS R 0
CONTRAST RCOLOR TEMP.-USER0CONTRAST G 0
BRIGHTNESS G 0BRIGHTNESS B 0
AUTO COLOR
ENHANCER
COLOR ENHANCER-USER
BrilliantColorTM10RGB-COLOR0RGB-TINT0
GAMMA MODE DYNAMIC 
						

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BrilliantColorTM
Use this setting to make colors with medium brightness, such as yel-
low and the skin tone appear natural. Press the W button to decrease 
the value to lessen the effect. Press the X button to increase the value 
to heighten the effect. (BrilliantColor
TM has no effect at value 0.)
6. Select a value by pressing the W or X button.
 For more enhanced color reproduction, set BrilliantColor
TM 
to 0. The white area of the color wheel is disabled, and you 
can reproduce true-color images.
RGB-COLORUse to adjust the color intensity of the projected image. Every time the 
X button is pressed, the color becomes thicker. Every time the W but-
ton is pressed, the color becomes lighter.
RGB-TINTUse to adjust the color balance of the projected image. Every time the 
X button is pressed, the image appears more greenish. Every time 
the W button is pressed, the image appears more reddish.
This projector automatically and properly projects video signals being 
input from the computer. However, some video signals may not be 
projected, depending on the type of the computer. When it occurs, 
press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 14.) When the signal is 
still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIG-
NAL menu.
How to adjust the image supplied from the computer 
using the menu:
Perform the following procedures when the following conditions occur.
When wide strips appear
................. adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu.
When the projected image flickers
When the projected image is blurred
................. adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu.
When the projected image is displaced horizontally
................. adjust HORIZ.POSITION in the SIGNAL 
menu. Every time the W button is pressed, 
the image moves to the right. Every time the 
X button is pressed, the image moves to the 
left.
When the projected image is displaced vertically
................. adjust VERT.POSITION in the SIGNAL 
menu. Every time the W button is pressed, 
the image moves down. 
Every time the X button is pressed, the 
image moves up.
When the top part of the image flags
................. change the setting of HOLD in the SIGNAL 
menu. To select ON  , press the ENTER 
button, and adjust BEGIN or END to mini-
mize the flagging.
A solid black or solid white appears in the image
................. adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP 
WIDTH in the SIGNAL - USER menu.
When the motion is not smooth.
................. adjust VERT. SYNC in the SIGNAL - USER 
menu. 
Select AUTO for most cases.
Noise appears in the right or left half of the image.
................. adjust SHUTTER(LS) or SHUTTER(RS) in 
the SIGNAL - USER menu.
Noise appears in the top or bottom part of the image.
................. adjust SHUTTER(U) or SHUTTER(L) in the 
SIGNAL - USER menu.
1. Display the SIGNAL menu.
2. Press the S or T button to select a setting to adjust.
3. Adjust the selected setting by pressing the W or X button.
To cancel the menu:
4. Press the MENU button.
 Do not change the settings of the SIGNAL menu for ordinary 
use.
Simple method to adjust the image position
To adjust the horizontal position:
1. Align the left edge of the image with the left side of the 
screen by adjusting HORIZ.POSITION. Then, align the right 
edge of the image with the right side of the screen by adjust-
ing TRACKING.
2. Repeat step 1 to complete the adjustment of the horizontal 
position.
To adjust the vertical position:
3. Align the upper edge of the image with the upper side of the 
screen by adjusting VERT.POSITION.
LPF (Progressive filter)You can select to enable or disable the LPF. This option is set to OFF 
normally.
Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in the projected image, 
depending on the type of the DVD player, game console or computer 
in use. If this occurs, reduce noise by enabling the LPF. Projected 
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Advanced features
Displaying a user-defined image during startup or mut-
ing
You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash 
screen). Using the menu, you can also use it as the background that is 
displayed while the video is muted or no signal is input.
Important: You cant select IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNC-
TION in the FEATURE menu is set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to 
activate the password lock.
 You cant select IMAGE CAPTURE when the component video 
signal is input.
Procedure
1. Press the COMPUTER button to select the image input to the 
COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal.
2. Display your desired image.
3. Display the INSTALLATION menu.
4. Select IMAGE CAPTURE by pressing the S or T button.
5. Press the ENTER button.
 When the capture starts, the captured image will be dis-
played.
 When you press ENTER button once, any button doesnt 
function until the capture completes.
 When image resolution is lower than XGA(1024 x 768), the 
image is captured by adjusting its resolution to XGA.
 When image resolution is higher than XGA(1024 x 768), the 
image area of XGA is only captured.
Important: You cant change the new startup screen back to the original 
screen. (Even when you select RESET ALL in the FEATURE 
menu, the factory default screen is no longer effective.) When you 
want to change the startup screen again, capture another image.
 The captured images will be deleted at the same time as pressing 
the ENTER button. If you pressed ENTER button wrongly, try to 
capture the same images again.
 The captured image is displayed from the next startup. If the cap-
tured image isnt displayed, check to see if SPLASH SCREEN in 
the INSTALLATION menu is set to OFF. (See page 18.)
 To display the captured image while the video is muted, set AV 
MUTE MODE in the INSTALLATION menu to IMAGE. (See page 
18.)
 When BACK COLOR in the INSTALLATION menu is set to 
IMAGE, the captured image is displayed while no signal is input.
 Some images cant be captured correctly because of their signal 
type.
Freeze
To stop the motion in the image temporarily (or to dis-
play a still image):
Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.
 The image freezes temporarily.
To resume the motion in the image:Press the FREEZE button on the remote control again.
Important: Do not keep displaying a still picture for an extended period of 
time, as the afterimages may linger on the screen.
Page-up and page-downYou can go up and down the pages of a presentation projected from a 
computer using the remote control. Switch the pages using the PAGE 
UP or DOWN button on the remote control.
ConnectionTo manipulate images projected from the computer using the remote 
control, connect the projector with the computer as shown below.
 When the projector is connected with the computer via the USB 
port, the Page up/down function works if the computer supports 
the USB connection as a standard feature. (In some cases, it may 
not work.)
 Page up/down function when connecting with the USB cable 
cannot be supported in the Macintosh computer.
 Wait for the lamp to light up before connecting the USB cable.
 When the projector is connected using a longer cable, the image 
may not be projected correctly.
 When you use a longer cable, the use of the repeater is recom-
mended.
Password functionThis projector provides the password function that is intended to pre-
vent wrong operations by children and set controlled access for speci-
fied users.
DISPLAY INPUT ............ When the projector is turned on, the star-
tup screen (or splash screen) appears and 
stays on the screen until the password is 
entered. When the password is entered, 
the startup screen switches to the regular 
operation screen.
MENU ACCESS ............ All the buttons except for the POWER but-
ton on the projector are disabled. (The 
buttons on the remote control are 
enabled.) You can use this mode to pre-
vent wrong operations by  children and set 
controlled access for specified users.
SPLASH ID SCREEN .... IMAGE CAPTURE and SPLASH 
SCREEN in the menu become unselect-
able. SPLASH SCREEN is set to ON   
automatically.
To enable the password function:
1. Display the FEATURE menu.
2. Press the S or T button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION.
3. Press the W or X button to change the mode among DISPLAY 
INPUT  , MENU ACCESS   and SPLASH ID SCREEN  .
 When the password has already been set, the mode never 
changes. Press the ENTER button to cancel the password 
function and try again.
4. Press the ENTER button.
 The screen for setting the password function appears.
INSTALLATION
opt.
ONSPLASH 
SCREEN WALL SCREEN
AUTO POWER 
OFF
BACK COLOR
LAMP MODE
OFF OFF BEIGE
ON
BLUE AUTO POWER 
ONSTANDARD
OFF IMAGE 
REVERSE
IMAGE
CAPTUREGO
BLACKMUTE MODE
USB
USB 4-pin
(type B)
USB 4-pin
(type A) to USB por t USB cable
(option)
MENU ACCESSFEATURE
opt.
LOCK
UNLOCKOK
OK 
						

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5. Press the ENTER button.
 The screen for entering a password appears.
6. Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the S, T, W or X buttons on 
the remote control as shown below.
(S=1, X=2, T=3, W=4)
7. Press the ENTER button.
 To cancel the procedure, press the MENU button.
8. Enter the password again for confirmation using the same steps.
9. Press the ENTER button.
 If the entered passwords are incorrect, an error message 
appears.
 To cancel the procedure, press the MENU button.
To cancel the password function:
1. Display the FEATURE menu.
2. Press the S or T button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION.
3. Press the ENTER button.
 The screen for canceling the password function appears.
4. Press the ENTER button.
 The screen for entering the password appears.
5. Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the S, T, W or X buttons on 
the remote control as shown below.
(S=1, X=2, T=3, W=4)
6. Press the ENTER button.
 If you enter a wrong password, an error message appears.
 To cancel the procedure, press the MENU button.
Important: Disable the password function by holding down the MENU and 
ENTER buttons on the control panel together for about three sec-
onds.
MagnifyBy pressing the MAGNIFY button on the remote control, you can mag-
nify the image to view the details.
 The MAGNIFY mode doesnt function with some input signals. For 
details, see page 33.
 The MAGNIFY mode doesnt work with video or S-video signal.
MAGNIFY
To use the MAGNIFY mode:
1. Press the MAGNIFY button.
 You can select the area to be magnified by pressing the S, 
T, W or X button on the remote control.
 You can change the magnification of the selected area by 
pressing the S or T button.
2. Press the MAGNIFY button again to exit the MAGNIFY mode.
 The regular operation screen will appear.
Important: In the MAGNIFY mode, you cant adjust the volume.
PASSWORD
CONFIRM
1
32 4
O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU
MENU ACCESSFEATURE
opt.
LOCK
UNLOCKOK
OK
PASSWORD
1
32 4
O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU
Magnified image 
						

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Lamp replacement
This projector is equipped with a lamp to project images. This lamp is 
a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during 
use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possi-
ble. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that 
is exclusive to this projector. Contact your dealer for purchase of the 
lamp.
Replace the spare lamp using the lamp attachment unit that is 
equipped with the spare lamp (separately sold) designed specifically 
for this projector.
Caution: Do not remove the lamp immediately after using the projector. You 
may get burned because the lamp very hot after use.
 Before replacing the lamp, press the POWER button to turn off the 
lamp and wait for two minutes for lamp to cool down. Unplug the 
power cord from wall outlet and wait one hour for the lamp to cool 
down completely.
 Do not remove the lamp except for replacement. Careless han-
dling can cause injury or fire.
 Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or 
bur n.
 Be sure not to drop the lamp lid screw into the projector. Also be 
sure not to put metal or any flammable objects inside because it 
may cause fire or electric shock. If any objects should fall inside, 
unplug and contact your dealer.
 Install the lamp securely to prevent failure and fire.
 If the lamp should break, small glass fragments may fall out 
through the grilles and some may remain inside of the projector or 
the lamp box. When taking the lamp box out, be sure to turn over 
the projector and hold the handle of the lamp box to avoid injury 
due to the glass fragments.
 If the lamp should break, never shake the lamp box or hold it in 
front of your face after removing it. The lass fragments may fall out 
and cause injury to your eyes.
 Be sure to use the lamp dedicated to this projector, VLT-XD500LP 
for XD500U. Use of other lamps may cause a failure of the projec-
tor.
 Do not use any other tools for replacing the spare lamp, and be 
sure to use the lamp attachment unit that is equipped with the 
spare lamp (separately sold) designed specifically for this projec-
tor. Use of other tools may cause a failure of the projector.
The lamp unit is fixed in position with two retaining claws (a) inside so 
the lamp attachment unit (b) designed specifically for this projector is 
required to replace the lamp.
Do not pull out the lamp forcibly. The lamp unit may be irretrievably 
damaged.
A new lamp unit can be installed without the lamp attachment unit.
1. Remove the screw (c) and slide the lamp cover (d) for removal.
 Make sure that the projector is securely held in place.2. The three screws are in the holes indicated by the arrows sepa-
rately.
Loosen the three screws (e) using a Phillips screwdriver (+).
3. Mount the lamp attachment unit (b).
(Caution)
When replacing the lamp, do not remove the screws other than 
those in the above picture. (Dont absolutely remove the screw 
marked with circle in the below picture. ) 
If do, it might cause the failure of product.
When the projector is mounted to the ceiling:
Secure the lamp attachment unit and the projector with the screw 
(f) that come with the lamp attachment unit. Otherwise, the lamp 
unit may fall from the inside and cause injuries.
 Contact your dealer when replacing the lamp unit with the pro-
jector mounted to the ceiling. Spare lamp for XD500U: VLT-XD500LP
(a)
(b)
(d)
(c)
(e) (b)
(f) 
						

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4. Pull up the handle (g), and then pull out the lamp unit (h) by the 
handle.
5. Remove the lamp attachment unit.
 Pull the lamp unit out of the projector slowly. If it is pulled out 
quickly, the lamp may break, scattering glass fragments.
 Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp unit or do not place it 
near any flammable object or where children can reach to pre-
vent injuries or fire.
When the projector is mounted to the ceiling:
Confirm that the lamp unit (h) is securely held inside the lamp dis-
posable bag of the lamp attachment unit. And then loosen the screw 
(f) that come with the lamp attachment unit. Then remove the lamp 
attachment unit.
6. Load a new lamp unit securely into the projector in the right orien-
tation.
7. Tighten up the screw (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) to secure 
the lamp cover (d).
 Make sure that the lamp cover is secured firmly. Otherwise, the 
POWER indicator flashes red and green, disallowing the projec-
tor to be powered on.
Reset of the lamp operation timePlug in the power cord, and reset the lamp operation time by keep 
pressing the W, X, and POWER buttons on the control panel at the 
same time.
Important: Unless these three buttons are pressed at the same time, the lamp 
operation time isn’t reset.
 Make sure that the STATUS indicator is lit twice and the lamp oper-
ation time is reset successfully.
 The projector doesn’t turn on if the lamp cover isn’t attached 
securely. Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever you replace the 
lamp.
 Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp.
Caution: The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with 
glass fragments.
 Contact your dealer for a new lamp.
Interval of lamp replacementWhen the lamp shutdown notice is issued, the lamp replacement is 
recommended even if the lamp is lit normally. Decrease in lumines-
cence and/or color brightness indicates that the lamp needs to be 
replaced. When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed 
until the lamp shutdown notice
*1 is issued, the indicator will blink alter-
nately green and red while the lamp is lit (while the lamp is not lit, the 
indicator will blink red only) and the lamp replacement message will 
appear on the screen for one minute every time the lamp is turned on. 
When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the 
lamp shutdown warning
*2 is issued, the replacement message (LAMP 
EXCHANGE) will appear on the screen for one minute at fixed inter-
vals
*4 thereafter.
When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed 
until the lamp shutdown*3, the projector automatically 
shuts off and can’t be used until the lamp is replaced 
and the lamp operation time is reset.
The times above are when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu 
is set to LOW. When it is set to STANDARD, this duration will be short-
ened.
*4These intervals vary depending on the lamp mode setting.*5When LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD, the time elapsed until 
the lamp shutdown will be shortened to 2000 hours.
Important: Do not open the lamp cover when the projector is set at a ceiling or 
a high place. Lamp fragments may fall from the inside if the lamp 
were broken. 
Please contact your dealer when you need to replace the lamp 
with a new one.
Caution:
 This projector uses a lamp that contains mer-
cury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with 
the lamp may be regulated due to environ-
mental considerations. For disposal or recy-
cling information, please contact your local 
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alli-
ance: www.eiae.org. (For US only).
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Troubleshooting
Before asking for repair of the projector, check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector, be sure to unplug the power plug, and 
then contact your dealer.
No image appears on the screen.
 
ProblemSolution
Power can not be turned on. Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. 
No image appears on the screen. Cancel the AV mute by pressing the AV MUTE button.
 Check that the lens cap is removed.
 It may take about 1 minute for the lamp to light up.
 The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again.
 If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time, the fan may start rotat-
ing and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. After the fan stops rotating, press 
the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator.
 Set SCART INPUT in the FEATURE menu to OFF. (See page 19.)
 Check that the intake vent is clean.
 Check that the lamp cover is closed. (See page 26.)
 Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.
 When an extension cable is being used, replace it with the supplied cable for check.
 When images are displayed correctly, add an RGB signal amplifier to the extension cable.
Pow e r  t u r n s  o f f. This problem may occur when the intake vent and/or exhaust vents are blocked. (In such a case, the STATUS 
indicator brinks orange.)
JRemove the objects blocking the intake vent and/or exhaust vents and then carry out the following proce-
dure.
1. Wait for the intake fan and/or exhaust fan to stop. (Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out.)
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Wait about 10 minutes.
4. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
5. Press the POWER button.
 When the STATUS indicator is steady red, it is indicating that the lamp should be replaced. Replace the lamp 
in this case.
 Check that AUTO POWER OFF has been set to OFF.
 If the lamp has deteriorated, it may go out after a while it illuminates.
The screen for entering the password appears. PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password 
lock.
JEnter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector.
(See page 23.)
NO SIGNAL is displayed. Turn 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 note-
book computer.)
 Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t defective.
 Check that the projector is connected to the external device using the correct terminals.
 Check that the connected device is correctly selected as the input source.
 When an extension cord is being used, replace it with the supplied cable and check whether images are pro-
jected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB signal amplifier along with the extension cord.
Off
Blinking red
/ greenSteady red
Steady
or
Blinking
Blinking
orange
Blinking
green
Steady red
Off
Off
Off
POWER STATUS Solution
 Connect the power cord to the projector. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them and carry out 
the following.
1.  Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
2.  Make sure that the projector has cooled off.
3.  Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
4.  Press the POWER button.
 If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them. Dont expose the air outlet grilles to hot air emitted from a heating appliance.
 After the STATUS indicator stops blinking, press the POWER button. If you unplug the power cord while the fan is rotating, the lamp may not turn on about 1 
minute when you plug the power cord next time.
 The lamp cant turn on again for 1 minute after it goes out. Press the POWER button several times. Replace the lamp. (The lamp is at the end of its life.)
 Attach the lamp cover on the top.
 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer. 
						

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Images are not displayed correctly.
ProblemSolution
Projected images are shaking.
Projected images are displaced. Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t intermittent.
 Connect the cable’s plug with the external device’s connector firmly.
 Press the AUTO POSITION button.
 Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See page 22.)
 When the input signal is a WXGA video signal, confirm the setting selected in WXGA in the FEATURE menu.
Projected images are distorted.  Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 9.)
Projected images are dark. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 21.)
 Replace the lamp. (See page 25.)
Projected images are blurred. Adjust the focus. (See page 13.)
 Clean the lens.
 Press the W or X button on the remote control to eliminate flicker.
 Adjust TRACKING and FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. (See page 22.)
 Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 21.)
 Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 9.)
Afterimages persist on the screen. This phenomenon is improved by keeping projecting an evenly bright image. (Such image burn-in phenom-
enon where afterimages persist on the screen may occur if a stationary image is kept displayed on the screen 
for a long time.)
White dots are seen on projected images. Black dots 
are seen on projected images. This phenomenon is normal for a DLP projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small number of pixels may 
visibly or invisibly be persistent all the time, but they are not a sign of system malfunctions. Over 99.99% of 
the pixels are effective.)
Fine streaks are seen on projected images. This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace the screen or displace 
the focus a little.
 Vertical or horizontal streak noise may appear on the projected image, depending on the type of the DVD 
player, game console or computer you use. In such a case, you can reduce such streak noise by enabling the 
LPF.
Projected images become wavy. Connect the plugs of the cables to external devices securely. 
 Keep the projector away from equipment generating interfering radio waves. 
 When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type 
of input signal. This isn’t a product malfunction. In this case, readjust the keystone so that the amount of key-
stone correction is as small as possible. 
Hue is not appropriate.  Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.
Tint in projected images is incorrect. Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 20.)
 Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t broken.
Different color tint. When comparing images projected by two projectors, tints in the displayed images may be different because 
of variation between their optical components. This is not a malfunction.
 When comparing the image projected by this projector with those displayed on the television or PC monitor, 
tints in the displayed images may be different because of difference in the range of color reproducibility. This 
is not a malfunction.
Only the motion areas in the images supplied from 
the computer aren’t displayed. This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your computer.
Projected images are obscured. Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the projector. For the method to change 
the output resolution of the computer, contact the manufacturer of your computer. (See page 33.)
 Some images and texts appear obscured during the keystone adjustment. In such cases, use the projector 
without applying the keystone adjustment. (See page 12.)
Projected images are flickering After the Power button or On button on the remote has been pressed, or the Lamp mode setting has 
changed, images may be flickering until the lamp lights stably. This is an expected behavior.
 When selecting the input signal, Auto Position, and Color Enhancer, the projected image may be flickering 
temporarily. This is not a product malfunction. 
						

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Others
If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first.
Maintenance 
Warning:Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances 
may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating.
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 diluted 
mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth. 
To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:  Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector. 
 Do not use benzin or thinner to clean it. 
 Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector. 
Cleaning of the lens Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens surface is fragile. Use only recommended, 
nonabrasive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. 
 
ProblemSolution
The exhaust vents emit warm air.  This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this is not a malfunction.
No audio is output.  Check that the volume isn’t set to low.
The menu can’t be used. The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise.
JPress the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 
10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again.
TEMPERATURE!! is displayed. This indication appears when the ambient temperature rises high. When the ambient temperature stays high, 
the lamp goes out.
JEliminate any causes of the rise in the ambient temperature.
 This indication appears when the air inlet or outlet grille is blocked. When they are kept blocked, the lamp 
goes out.
JRemove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille.
The   mark appears.  This mark appears when ineffective operation is carried out. This isn’t a product malfunction.
The remote control doesn’t function easily or at all. Check that the batteries are loaded in the remote control or the batteries are not weak. (See page 8.)
 Check that the remote control sensor isn’t exposed to direct sunlight or fluorescent light. (See page 8.)
 Use the remote control within its operation range. (See page 8.)
 Use the remote control at least 10 cm away from the projector.
The buttons on the control panel (except for the 
POWER button) don’t function. PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to MENU ACCESS to enable the password 
lock.
JCancel the password lock or contact the person in charge of management of the projector.
(See page 24.)
Abnormal sound is heard. Because the color wheel spins at a high speed, metallic sounds may be heard in rare occasions. Such symp-
tom is not a malfunction.
ProblemSolution
The projector does not turn on. Fit the lamp cover securely. (See page 26.)
 Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 26.)
The STATUS indicator blinks.  Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 26.) 
						

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Indicators
This projector has two 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 and consult your dealer.
Normal condition
Abnormal condition
POWERSTATUSCONDITIONNOTE
Stand-by
Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute)The POWER button cannot be used to switch 
between on and off.
The power is on. (Normal condition)
STATUS indicatorPOWER indicator
Steady redOff
Steady greenBlinking  green
Steady greenSteady green
POWERSTATUSCONDITIONPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
Abnormal temperature
 The ventilation grilles is clogged with dust or dirt.
 The room temperature is high. Clean the ventilation grilles.
 Relocate the projector to a cooler place.
The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an abnormal con-
dition. Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out, then 
press the POWER button.
 If the above solution is not effective, replace the 
lamp.
The lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp 
shutdown notice while the power is on. (See page 26.)
Replace the lamp.
Change with a new lamp if this problem recurs. The lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp 
shutdown notice while the power is off. (See page 26.)
The lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp 
shutdown. (See page 26.)
The lamp cover isn’t closed. Close the cover correctly.
Abnormal. Contact your dealer.
Steady green
or
Steady red
Blinking orange
Steady redBlinking  green
Steady greenBlinking green/red
Steady redBlinking red
Steady redSteady red
Blinking green/redOff
Blinking green/red
Steady
or
Blinking