Mitsubishi Projector VP-11S2 User Manual

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Advanced features for presentation
Expand
By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote con-
trol, you can magnify the detailed image of the picture.
You can also view the screen displaying the picture as
its original size (native resolution display).
Setting the Expand mode
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the $ or % to select the FEATURE menu.
3. Press the ENTER button.
4. Press the  { or } button to select EXPAND MODE
or FRAME POSI.
5. Press the $ or % to set the EXPAND MODE or
FRAME POSI.
6. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu sys-
tem.REAL screen display
• During REAL mode, Press the $ or % buttons
for fine adjustment. The { and } buttons are
not working at this time.
• The expanding rate cannot be changed by press-
ing either the + or - button. They are working for
volume adjustment.
Picture in Picture (PinP)
One of the special features of this unit is the picture-
in-picture (PinP) mode. PinP allows you to view differ-
ent sources at the same time.
Using the PinP mode
1. Press the PinP button on the remote control.
• Pressing the PinP button repeatedly will select
on and off.
To switch Main image and Sub image
2. Press the $ or % buttons on the remote control.
To change frame position
3. Press the { or } buttons on the remote control.
4. Press the PinP button on the remote control.
The sub image will be disappear.
• Adjusting contrast, brightness, tint or color isnt
available in PinP mode.
• In PinP mode, both Main image and Sub image
are displayed with thir frames skipped.
• In PinP mode, the audio of the Main image is
outputted.
• In PinP mode, the images may not move smoothly.
Still
How to stop the picture temporarily (still picture).
1. Press the STILL button on the remote control.
The picture will be freezed temporary.
To resume picture activity.
2. Press the STILL button on the remote control
again.
Normal
imageNative resolution
 display Zooming
image
(EXPAND MODE 1)
Zooming
imageNormal
image
(EXPAND MODE 2)
Zooming
image
(EXPAND MODE 3) (EXPAND MODE 4)EXPAND MODE 
(FRAME POSI.
 1~4)(FRAME POSI. 5)
12
3 4
Main
imageSub
image
FRAME POSI. 
Using the Expand mode
1. Press the EXPAND button.
•You can magnify different areas of the active pic-
ture by pressing the {, }, $, % button.
•You can change the magnification of the zoomed area
by pressing the + or - button.
2. Press the EXPAND button on the remote control
again.
The normal screen display will appear on the screen.
• Display enlargement does not work with
video input or S-video input.
(FRAME POSI.
 1~4)(FRAME POSI. 5)
12
3 4
Main
imageSub
image
FRAME POSI. 
						

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Mouse remote control
By connecting to personal computer through the USB or PS/2 port, you can operate your computer with the
projector remote control.
Connection
Projector + PC through USB connector
Operation
POWER MUTE
SOURCEKEYSTONE
MOUSE LASER
R-CLICK
Right clickThis operates in the same way as the 
right button on the computer mouse.
Mouse pointerUse to move the cursor on the image, 
instead of the computer mouse.
MouseWhen pressing this button, it 
illuminates.  Mouse pointer/ direction 
button operates as mouse pointer.
Left clickThis operates in the same way as 
the left button on the computer. 
•Turn off PC and the projector before connecting with PS/2 port. When connecting the PC with the projector
when the personal computer is on, the remote control does not work as a mouse. In that case, turn the projec-
tor on, then restart the personal computer.
•When the projector is connected with USB terminal and RS-232C terminal at the same time, only the termi-
nal which the projector recognizes first will work.
USB cable
USB 4P
 (type B) USB 4P
 (type A)
OIS-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO L
  (MONO)AUDIO R
AC INMAIN
VIDEO IN COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUTRS-232C USB
to USB
to USB port
•You can use the mouse remote control function with computer supported USB only. If your system is Win-
dows® 98 or higher, your computer supported USB in standard. If your system is Windows® 95 or lower,
please contact your dealer. If your computer is Macintosh with USB port, you can use this function.
•When the lamp is turned ON, the computer connected with the USB cable may not work correctly. In this
case, restart the projector and the computer. If possible, you should disconnect the USB cable when the lamp
is turned ON.
Projector + PC through PS/2 connector
to RS-232C
terminalPS/2 adaptor RS-232C cable
to mouse 
(PS/2) port
D-SUB 9PD-SUB 9P Mini DIN 6PMini DIN 8P
OIS-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO L
  (MONO)AUDIO R
AC INMAIN
VIDEO IN COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUTRS-232C USB
•When L/R click buttons and the mouse button are not used for 6 seconds, the mode will be changed to the
normal mode automatically.
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The lamp is designed to project the image on the LCD
panels. When the lamp no longer functions, replace it
with a new one.
Caution:
• Do not remove the lamp immediately after turning
off the lamp of the projector, you may get burned
because of the high temperature of the lamp.
• For lamp replacement, press the power button to
power off, then wait for 60 seconds in stand-by mode
to allow the lamp and LCD panels to cool. Then turn
off  the main switch,  unplug the power cord from
the outlet, and wait one hour so that the lamp is
cooled to the touch.
• Do not remove the lamp except for replacement.
Careless treatment can cause injury or fire.
• Do not touch the lamp element directly. It may break
and cause you to injure or burn yourself.
• Be sure not to drop the lamp lid screw into the pro-
jector. Also be sure not to insert metal or any flam-
mable objects, it may cause fire or electric shock. If
any objects are inserted, please unplug and contact
your dealer.
• Install the lamp securely, failure may cause a fire.
• If the light bulb part breaks, some small glass frag-
ments may fall out through the small cooling grill,
and sticks to the inside of projector or the lamp box.
When taking the lamp out, make sure to turn over
the projector and hold the handle of the lamp box to
avoid injury from the glass fragments.
• Never shake the lamp or hold it in front of your face
after removingthe lamp box. The glass fragments may
fall out and cause injuries to your eyes and so on.
1. Reverse the projector gently.
2. Loosen the screws of the lamp
lid on the top cover using a
phillips screwdriver (+) ,
and remove the lid.
• Remove the lamp cover in
the direction of the arrow
as indicated.
3. Loosen screws (a) using a
phillips screwdriver (+).
4. Pull up the handle.
5. Hold onto the projector by the
handle as you pull out the
lamp.
• Pull out the lamp straight
upward.
• Pull the lamp out of the pro-
jector slowly. Should the
light bulb be broken, glass
fragments will spill out if the
lamp is pulled out too
quickly.
• Once the lamp has been re-
moved, do not spill liquid on it, place it near flam-
mable objects or where children can touch it.  Other-
wise, it will cause injury or fire.6. Insert the new lamp securely
into the projector body in the
right direction.
• Make sure that the two posi-
tioning bosses (b) fit to the
lamp positioning holes be-
fore inseting the lamp.
7. Put the handle back to the
holding point.
• Make sure that the
handle is locked.
8. Tighten up the screws (a)
using a phillips screwdriver
(+).
9. Tighten up the screws of the
lamp lid using a phillips
screwdriver (+).
How to reset the operation time meter
Plug in the power cord, switch on the projector, and
reset lamp time by pressing the $, % and POWER
buttons simultaneously.
Caution:
• Do not spill liquid on the lamp or place it near flam-
mable objects or where children can touch it.  Oth-
erwise, it could cause injury or fire.
• Be sure that the projector guide is firmly inserted
between the right and left lamp guides.
Important:
• The projector will not turn on if you do not secure
the lamp lid.
• You must reset the operation time meter after
you replace the lamp.
• Do not reset the operation time meter unless the
lamp has been replaced.
Interval of the lamp replacement
The interval of the lamp replacement about 2,000 hours
of consecutive use. Replacement span may differ ac-
cording to operating environment, and may be shorter
than 2,000 hours. Decreases in luminescence and/or
color brightness will indicate that the light source lamp
needs to be replaced. When lamp operation time ex-
ceeds 1,500 hours, the indicator will flash alternately
between green and red (while the lamp is in operation;
when the lamp is not in operation, the indicator will
appear red only).   When the lamp has been used for
about 1,900 hours, the message “LAMP!!.” will appear
on the screen for one minute. When the lamp has been
used for about 2,000 hours, the projector will automati-
cally shut off for safety and the power indicator light
will be red. The projector cannot be used until the lamp
has been replaced and operation timer has been reset.
Caution:
• The lamp is fragile. If broken, be careful not to cut
yourself with glass fragments.
• The replacement span of the lamp depends on the
environment. For replacement lamps, please con-
tact your dealer.
The projector automatically shuts off when the
lamp is used up in about 2,000 hours and cannot
be used until the lamp is replaced and the inter-
nal timer is reset.
Lamp replacement
Screw of the lamp lid
(a)
(b)
(a) 
						

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Maintenance
Caution:
Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet before you perform any main-
tenance on the projector.
Cleaning the air-filter
Clean the air-filter frequently. If the filter or ventilation
grill become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature
inside the projector may rise and shut off the power (the
TEMP indicator starts to blink red).
For side air outlet grill
1. To remove the filter cover, press the ridged area gently,
push the cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.
2. Remove the air-filter from
the filter cover.
3. Wash the air-filter.
•Use water or a mild
detergent diluted with
water to clean the filter.
Rinse the filter thoroughly and let it dry
completely.
4. Attach the filter to the cover.
5. Reinstall the filter cover.
Important:
•If the filter is damaged or becomes extremely
dirty, contact your dealer for replacement.
•The power will not turn on if the air-filter cover is
improperly installed.
Caution:
Be sure to use the projector with an air-filter. If not,
dust may get inside the projector, causing a fire or a
breakdown.
Cleaning the projector and the ventilation
grill
Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventila-
tion grill. When the grill become dirty, wipe them with
a soft cloth dampened with a 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 benzine or thinner to clean it.
•Do not let rubber or plastic materials come into
contact with the projector.
Cleaning  the lens
Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens
tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens sur-
face is fragile. Use only recommended, nonabrasive
lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your
fingers.
Filter
Filter cover 
						

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Troubleshooting
The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult
this chart before contacting your dealer.
CAUSE
•The air inlet grill, outlet grill  or air filter is
clogged with dust or some objects.
POWER indicator does not light up.
•Power cord is unplugged from the outlet.
•Power cord is disconnected from the projector.
•The main switch is turned off.
•The lamp lid is open.
POWER indicator blinks red.
•The projector has been turned on again too soon
after having been turned off.
•When the power switch was turned off while
the fan was running, during or after lamp
operation.
•The room temperature is too high.
(Does the LAMP indicator show an unusual
condition?)
•Lamp is no longer working.
POWER indicator blinks between red and green.
•The filter cover is not closed.
•When the LAMP indicator or the TEMP
indicator is either on or blinking, the main unit
requires repairs.
•Lens is covered by lens cap.
•When the LAMP indicator or the TEMP
indicator is either on or blinking, the main unit
requires repairs.
•The equipment connected to this projector is not
turned on.
•Hookup is not made correctly with other equipment.
•The input source is not selected correctly.
•The air inlet grill, outlet grill  or air filter is
clogged with dust or some objects.
(In this case, the TEMP indicator does not light up.)
•The projector is not at a right angle to the screen.
•Brightness, tint and color are not adjusted correctly.
•The projecting distance is beyond the focused area.•Lens is dirty.
•Screen size exceeds screen size specifications.•Brightness and contrast are not adjusted correctly.
•FINE adjustment is not made correctly.
•Tracking is not adjusted.
•The projector is not at a right angle to the screen.•Remove the object.
•Plug the power cord into the outlet.
•Insert the power cord into the projector.
•Turn the main switch on.
•Close the lamp lid.
•
Wait for the lighting sequence.
•Turn the power switch on and off several times.
•Refer to Indicators on page 26.
•Replace the lamp with a new one.
•Close the cover correctly.
•Contact your dealer.
•Take the lens cap off.
•Replace the lamp with a new one.
•Turn on the connected equipment.
•Confirm the hookup.
•Select the correct source according to the equip-
ment connected to this projector.
•Remove the object and turn off the main power
switch. After about 10 minutes, Turn the pro-
jector on.
•Adjust the angle of the projector to make a right
angle to the screen. See page 12.
•Adjust brightness, tint and color correctly.
•Adjust the projecting distance. See page 9.
•Clean lens.
•
Reduce screen size to within 40 to 300.
•Adjust brightness, contrast.
•Make FINE adjustment.
•Adjust tracking.
•Adjust the angle of the projector to make a
right angle to the screen. See page 12.
•When  you see the stationary image for a long time, it may remain on the screen if you change the
image. It is not a breakdown. The blurred image will disappear in a few minutes.
•It is normal.
•The cable for connection with other equipment
is not plugged securely into the terminal.
•The projector is installed too close to other
equipment.
•Volume is not turned up.
•Connection to other equipment is not made correctly.
•The PC monitor is not turned on.
•This is typical of the LCD projector.
•The operation is incorrectly made due to noise or
interference.•Plug the connecting cable securely into the
terminal. See pages 10-11.
•Install the projector far away from other equipment.
•Turn up the volume.
•Check connections.  See pages 10-11.
•Turn on the monitor.
•Press the reset button on the Terminal board.
See page 15.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSPROBLEMS
The power is off.
No picture appears
on the screen.
The image is
turned off.
The image is
distorted.
The image is dark.
The image is
blurred.
Red, blue or green dots are
viewed on the text of image.
The image remains
blurred.
The image is dis-
torted on the screen
and noise is heard.
No sound is heard.
Adjustments cannot be
made. Warm air comes out of
the exhaust vents.
Nothing is displayed on
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Indicators
The projector has three LED Indicators which shows the working condition of the projector.
The following offers solutions to possible problems. If a problem persists, turn the projector off and consult your
dealer.
Normal condition
Abnormal condition
Steady 
red
Steady 
green
Steady 
greenBlinking
green
Steady 
green
POWER LAMP TEMPCONDITION Notes
The POWER is ON. (Normal condition) Lamp stand-by (about for 1 minute) The power button cannot be used to switch
ON and OFF Stand-by
Off Off
Off
Off
➝➝
Steady 
greenBlinking
green/red
Blinking
green/red
Blinking
green/red
Steady 
red
Steady 
greenSteady 
greenBlinking
red
Blinking
red
POWER LAMP TEMPCONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Lamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 1, 500 hours.When the POWER is ON.)
Steady 
redBlinking
redLamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 1, 500 hours.When the POWER is OFF.)
Steady 
redLamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 2,000 hours.)
The lamp or filter cover is not closed.  The protection circuit is working or lamp is abnormal.
Close the cover correctly.
or or
BlinkingBlinking
Abnormal. Contact your dealer.
Off
Off
Steady 
redBlinking
greenOff
Off
Off
Off
Off
Steady 
red
Steady Steady 
Unusual temperature
•The ventilation slits or air filter is clogged with 
dust or debris.
•The room temperature is too high.
•The filter is dirty.•Remove the object from the ventilation
slits.
•Relocate the projector to a cooler place.
•   Clean the filter.
Replace the lamp.
Exchange with a new lamp if the same 
problem recurs.
•Wait until the LAMP indicator is turned 
off, then press the POWER button.
•Replace the lamp.
➝➝
➝➝
➝➝
➝➝
➝➝
➝➝
➝➝
➝➝➝➝
LAMP indicator
POWER indicator
TEMP indicator
POWER
LAMP
VOLUME
TEMPVIDEO
ENTERMUTEMENU SOURCE
COMPUTERAUTO POSITION 
						

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Specifications
LCD projector
LVP-X80U
AC100V ~ 240V,  50 / 60Hz
2.3 A
0.9-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B)
Pixels 1,024 ×   768 = 786,432 pixels
Total 2,359,296 pixels
Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel)
16,770,000 colors
F 1.8~2.1  f = 36.0 mm ~ 47.0 mm
150 W SHP
40 inch ~ 300 inch (aspect ratio 4:3)
Resolution : 640 x 400 - 1024 x 768 + Compressed 1280 x 1024
Sync on Green available
NTSC / NTSC 4.43 / PAL (including PAL-M, N) / SECAM, PAL-60
DVD (Component) / HDTV (1080i)  / 720p / (525p)
1 W  mono
3 cm x 4cm  (8Ω 1W)
Luminance signal: Vp-p=1.0V  75Ω    (negative sync.)
Chroma signal: Vp-p=0.286V 75Ω  (burst signal)
Vp-p=1.0V  75Ω   (negative sync.)
350 mVrms,  10kΩ or more
RGB: Vp-p=0.7V  75Ω (negative sync.)
YC
BCR: Y: Vp-p=1.0V (negative sync.) CBCR: Vp-p=0.7V
HD/CS : TTL level (positive or negative)
VD : TTL level (positive or negative)
Serial (DIN 8 pin female connector) RS-232C standards
PS/2 (Mouse function), USB terminal for Mouse
242 mm × 79 mm  × 294 mm (9.5 inch × 3.1 inch × 11.6 inch)
 (width × height × depth)
Approx.  3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
2.9m (9.5 feet)
+41°F (+5°C) ~ +95°F (+35°C),  30~90%
Type
Model
Rated power supply
Rated input
LCD panels
Colors
Projection lens
Light source lamp
Picture size
PC compatibility
Video compatibility
Audio output
Speaker
S-video input
Video input
Audio inputs
Analog RGB input
     (mini D-SUB 15P)
Control connector
Outside dimensions
Weight
Length of power cord
Temperature, humidity
(performance guarantee)
Legs and lens are not included.
Kensington Lock
This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security
System. Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to
secure the projector. Please contact to Kensington Technology Group as shown below.
Kensington Technology Group
2855 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A.
Phone : (650)572-2700 Fax : (650)572-9675 
						

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Connectors
PC analog RGB input
Use to input video signals (analog
RGB) of a personal computer.
(Pin assignment of Mini D-SUB 15P jack)
PIN NO. SPEC PIN NO. SPEC
1 R(RED)/CR9–
2G(GREEN)/Y10 GROUND
3B(BLUE)/CB11 GROUND
4 GROUND 12 –
5 GROUND 13 HD/CS
6 GROUND 14 VD
7 GROUND 15 –
8 GROUND
RS-232C input
Use to control the projector with the
personal computer, or control the personal
computer with remote control. 
Use the
provided RS-232C cable (Mini DIN 8P-D-SUB 9P) for the
connection.
PIN NO. NAME I/O
1 TXD IN
2 RTS IN
3 DTR IN
4 GND –
5 CTS/5V IN / OUT
6 DCD/CLOCK OUT
7 RXD OUT
8 RI/DATA OUT
1 USB cable 246C376-10
1 Remote control 939P858-10
1 User manual 871D312-10
1 Quick reference card 857B043-10
2 Battery for remote –
1 Carrying case 772P032-30
Replacement part
(Option / Not included in the box)
Spare Mercury lamp 499B024-10
(VLT-PX1LP)
    What’s included in the box
2   AC power cord 246C383-10 246C383-20
1 AV(Audio/Video) cable 246C381-10
1 S-video cable 859C687-01
1 RGB cable for PC 246C394-10
1 RS-232C cable 246C366-10
1 PS/2 adapter 246C367-10
f 72.5
265 11
89.5 7947.5
(10.5)
f
18
122.3
242 7
294 26.5155
f26
147.5 31.5
f26
Dimensional drawings
(mm)
Specifications (continued)
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							Printed in Japan 871D312B10
Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan