Mitsubishi Projector Xd205u User Manual

							
DATA PROJECTOR 
MODEL 
XD205U
SD205U
User Manual 
This User Manual is important to you. 
Please read it before using your projector. 
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XD205
SD205 
						

							
EN-2The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilatera
l triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffcient magnitude to constitute a 
risk of electric shock. 
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend ed to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions  in the literature accompanying the appliance. 
WARNING 
Use the attached specified power supply cord. If you use 
another power supply cord, it  may cause interference with 
radio and television reception. 
Use the attached RGB cable with this equipment so as to keep 
interference within the limit of an FCC Class B device.
This apparatus must be grounded. 
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY  INTO THE LENS WHEN 
THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE. 
CAUTION 
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for 
the Protection of Electronic  Computer/Data Processing Equip-
ment, ANSI/NFPA 75. 
The attached power cords are to be used exclusively for this 
product. Never use them for other products.
When using the projector in Europe: 
COMPLIANCE NOTICE 
This Projector complies with the  requirements of the EC Direc-
tive 89/336/EEC EMC Directive as amended by Directive 92/
31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Direc-
tive as amended by Directive 93/68/ EEC. 
The electro-magnetic susceptibilit y has been chosen at a level 
that gains proper operation in residential areas, on business 
and light industrial premises and on small-scale enterprises, 
inside as well as outside of the buildings. All places of opera-
tion are characterized by their connection to the public low volt-
age power supply system. 
WARNING 
Use the attached RGB cable with this equipment so as to keep 
interference within the limits of an EN55022 Class B device.
Please follow WARNING instructions.  
WARNING: 
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXP OSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION: 
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZ ED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR 
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.  
NOTE: 
SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, TH E SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIP-
MENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 
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 PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Note:  This symbol mark is for 
EU countries only.
This symbol mark is accord-
ing to the directive 2002/96/
EC Article 10 Information for 
users and Annex IV. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is
 designed and manufactured with high 
quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, 
should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at  your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical 
and electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! 
						

							
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Contents
Important safeguards..........................................................................................................................4
Overview ....................................................................................................................... ......................6
Remote control ................................................................................................................. ..................8
Installation ................................................................................................................... .......................9
Basic connections.............................................................................................................. ...............10
Preparation .................................................................................................................... ...................12
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .................13
Menu operation ................................................................................................................. ................15
Image adjustment ............................................................................................................... ..............18
Advanced feature............................................................................................................... ...............20
Lamp replacement ............................................................................................................... .............22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ ................23
Indicators ..................................................................................................................... .....................26
Specifications ................................................................................................................. ..................27
Trademark, Registered trademark 
Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
DLP™, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD  are all trademarks of Texas Instruments.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
Declaration of Conformity 
Model Number : XD205 U/SD205U 
Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC 
Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.  9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A 
Telephone number : +1-(949) 465-6000 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any inte rference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
						

							
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Important safeguards
Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and 
retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and 
instructions marked on the projector. 
1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read 
before the appliance is operated. 
2. Retain instructions  The safety and operating instructions should be retained 
for future reference. 
3. Warnings  All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to. 
4. Instructions All operating instructions must be followed. 
5. Cleaning Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning 
it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft 
cloth for cleaning. 
6. Attachments and equipment  Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the 
approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result 
in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury. 
7. Water and moisture  Do not use this projector near water or in contact with 
water. 
8. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket or table. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod 
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or 
sold with the projector. Any mounting of the appliance 
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should 
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac-
turer. 
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with 
care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces 
may cause the appliance and cart combination to over-
turn. 
9. Ventilation  Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-
tion, ensuring reliable operation of the projector and to 
protect it from overheating.  Do not block these openings or 
allow them to be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, 
sofa, rug, or bookcase. Ensure that there is adequate ven-
tilation and that the manufact urer’s instructions have been 
adhered to. 
10. Power sources  This projector should be operated only from the type of 
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not 
sure of the type of power, please consult your appliance 
dealer or local power company.  11. Power-cord protection 
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not 
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or 
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and points where they exit from 
the appliance. Do not put the power cord under a carpet. 
12. Overloading  Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this 
can result in a fire or electric shock. 
13. Objects and liquids  Never push objects of any kind through openings of this 
projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or 
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 
Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. 
14. Servicing  Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Refer all 
servicing to qualified service personnel. 
15. Damage requiring service  Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servic-
ing to qualified service personnel under the following con-
ditions: 
(a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the projector. 
(c) If the projector does not operate normally after you fol- low the operating instructions. Adjust only those con-
trols that are covered by t he operating instructions. An 
improper adjustment of othe r controls may result in 
damage and may often require extensive work by a 
qualified technician to restore the projector to its nor-
mal operation. 
(d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. 
(e) If the projector has been dropped or the  cabinet has  been damaged. 
(f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance - this indicates a need for service. 
16. Replacement parts  When replacement parts are required, be sure that the 
service technician has used replacement parts specified 
by the manufacturer or parts having the same characteris-
tics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may 
result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 
17. Safety check  Upon completion of any service or repair to this projector, 
ask the service technician to perform safety checks deter-
mining that the projector is in a safe operating condition.  
						

							
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WARNING: 
Unplug immediately if there is something wrong 
with your projector. 
Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of 
your projector. It may cause fire or electric shock. In this case, 
unplug immediately and contact your dealer. 
Never remove the cabinet. 
This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent 
contact may result in an electric shock. Except as specifically 
explained in User Manual, do not attempt to service this prod-
uct by yourself. Please contact your dealer when you want to 
fix, adjust, or inspect the projector. 
Do not modify the projector. 
It can lead to fire or electric shock. 
Do not keep using the damaged projector. 
If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is damaged, unplug 
the projector and contact your dealer for inspection. It may 
lead to fire if you keep using the damaged projector. 
Do not face the projection lens to the sun. 
It can lead to fire. 
Use correct voltage. 
If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire. 
Do not place the projector on uneven surface. 
Place the projector on a level and stable surface only.  
Do not look into the lens when the projector is oper-
ating. 
It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the lens 
when the projector is on. 
Do not unplug the power cord during operation. 
It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other trou-
ble. Wait for the fan to stop before unplugging the power cord. 
Do not touch the air outlet grilles and bottom plate. 
Do not touch them or put other equipment close to the air out-
let grilles because they become hot during operation. The 
heated air outlet grilles and bottom plate may cause injury or 
damage to other equipment. Also, do not put the projector on a 
desk that is easily affected by heat. 
Do not look into the air outlet grilles when projector 
is operating. 
Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of them and hurt your eyes. 
Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles. 
If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, 
causing deterioration in the projector quality and fire. 
Place of installation 
For safety’s sake, do not use the projector at any place sub-
jected to high temperature and high humidity. Please maintain 
an operating temperature, humidity, and altitude as specified 
below. 
 Operating temperature: between +41°F (+5°C) and +95°F  (+35°C) 
 Operating humidity: between 30% and 90% 
 Never put any heat-producing device under the projector to  prevent the projector from being overheated. 
 Do not install the projector at a  place that is unstable or sub-
ject to vibration. 
 Do not install the projector  near any equipment that pro-
duces a strong magnetic field. Also refrain from installing 
the projector near any cable carrying a large amount of cur-
rent. 
 Place the projector on a solid,  vibration-free surface. Other-
wise it may fall, causing serious injury or damage. 
 Do not stand the projector on  its end. It may fall, causing 
serious injury or damage. 
 Slanting the projector more than ±10° (right and left) or ±15°  (front and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. 
 Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit or  heater to avoid the air outlet and inlet grilles from being 
exposed to hot air. 
 
 
    
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy  and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho wever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures: 
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio / TV technician for help. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi  could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
						

							
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Overview
1FOCUS ring
2ZOOM ring
3 Control panel
4 Air outlet grille
5 Remote control sensor (Front)
6 Air inlet grille
7 Air inlet grille
8 Terminal board
9 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector
10 Air inlet grille
11 Speaker
Control panel
1 Power button
2 AUTO POSITION / S button
3 COMPUTER /  W button
4 MENU button
5STATUS indicator
6 POWER indicator
7 KEYSTONE/ENTER button
8 VIDEO/  X button
9 T button
Important:
 While the menu or the screen for the keystone adjustment 
or password entry is being displayed, the COMPUTER, 
VIDEO, and AUTO POSITION buttons function as the  W, X , 
and  S buttons respectively.
 While the menu is on th e screen, the KEYSTONE button 
functions as the ENTER button.
Terminal board
1 Power jack
2 COMPUTER IN terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin)
3 MONITOR OUT terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin)
4 Remote control sensor (Rear)
5 Foot adjustment bu ttons (Left/Right)
6 Air inlet grille
7 USB (PC) terminal
8 AUDIO IN terminal (Mini jack)
9 AUDIO OUT terminal (Mini jack)
10 S-VIDEO terminal
11 VIDEO terminal
12 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector
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Bottom side
1 Lamp cover
2 Adjustment feet
Caution:
Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector 
because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause 
burns.
Remote control
1 ON button
2 STILL button
3 AUTO POSITION button
4 ENTER button
5 MENU button
6 KEYSTONE button
7 +, - (VOLUME) buttons
8 VIDEO 1, 2 button
9 COMPUTER button
10 16 : 9 button
11 Direction buttons
12 PAGE UP / DOWN button
13 OFF button
14 MUTE button (Audio/Video)
 The + and - buttons are used in the KEYSTONE adjustment in addition to the volume control.
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STILL
ON POWER OFF
MUTE
MENU COMPUTER
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Remote control
Battery installation
Use two AAA size batteries.
1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow.
2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -).  Load the batteries from - spring side, and make sure to set them tightly.
3. Replace the back cover.
Caution:
 Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion.
 Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used.
 Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
 Batteries may explode if misused. Do not re charge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.
 Be sure to handle the battery  according to the instructions.
 Load the battery with its positive (+) and negative (-) si des correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control.
 Keep batteries out of re ach of children and pets.
 Remove the battery, if the remote control is not used for a long time.
 Do not combine a new battery with an old one.
 If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or  clothes, rinse with water. If the solution comes in contact wi th your 
eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor.
Operation range (of the remote control)
The maximum operation distance of the remote control is about 10  m (or about 32 feet) when the remote control is pointed at the 
remote control sensor of the projector. When the  remote control is pointed to the screen, the distance
from the remote control to the projector via the screen should  be 5 m or less. However, the operation distance varies depending  on 
the type of the screen used.
Reception angle (vertical)
Important:
 Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or  fluorescent. Keep a distance at least 2 m (6.5 feet) between the  
remote control sensor and the fluorescent light to  ensure correct operation of the remote control.
Inverted fluorescent light, if located near the  projector, may interfere the remote control.
 When you use the remote control too close to the remote co ntrol sensor, the remote control may not work correctly.
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Installation
Layout of the projector
Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector.
Front projection
 The above figures are approximate and may be sl ightly different from the actual measurements.
Front projection, ceiling mounting
For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed 
for this projector. Ask a specialist for installation.
For details, consult your dealer.

The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage 
caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or 
installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location
.
 When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, set  IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR 
INVERT. See page 16.
 When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, images may  appear darker than those projec ted in the case of tabletop 
mounting. This isn’t a product malfunction.
Rear projection
Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer.  For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLA-
TION menu to MIRROR. See page 16.
Caution:
 Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs ventilation 
by the fans, causing damage or failure. Put a hard board 
under the projector to facilitate ventilation.
 Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch) away from the  wall to prevent the air inlet grille and the air outlet grilles that 
emit hot air from being blocked.
 Do not use the projector in the following locations and man- ners, which may cause fire or electric shock.
 In a dusty or humid place.
 In a sideways or upside-down position.
 Near a heater.
 In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen.
 In direct sunlight.
 Where the temperature rises high, such as in a closed car.
 Where the temperature is lower than +41ºF (or +5ºC) or  higher than +95ºF (or +35ºC ).
Important:
 Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may be damaged.
XD205U/SD205 U
Screen Distance from the screen : L Hd
Diagonal size Width : W Height : H MINIMUM
Zoom (WIDE) MAXIMUM
Zoom (TELE)
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Basic connections
This projector can be connected with various devices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, and personal computer that 
have analog RGB output connectors. 
Important: 
 Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. 
 Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devi ces firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the 
cord. 
 When the projector and the connected devices are located too close  to each other, the projected image may be affected by their 
interference. 
 See the owner’s guide of each device for details about its connections. 
Projector + AV device 
Important: 
 Match the colors of the video and audio plugs on the Audio cable with those of the terminals.
 Speaker output is mono. 
Projector + DVD play er or HDTV decoder 
Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, CB, CR). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use 
the COMPUTER IN terminal. 
Important: 
 The terminal’s names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected. 
 The terminal’s names vary depending on the connected devices. 
 Use a Mini D-SUB 15-pin - BNC conversion cable for connection. 
 Image may not be projected correctly with some DVD players. 
 When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output termin als, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL menu. 
 Speaker output is mono. 
S-VIDEO IN (option)
AUDIO IN (option)
to audio output (L)
to audio output (R) to S-video output
VCR, etc.
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GR C
B(PB)C
YR(PR) 
HD/CS VD 
DVD player or HDTV decoder  Audio cable (option)
to audio output BNC - RCA connector (option)
No connection
COMPUTER IN
Mini D-SUB 15-pin - BNC 
conversion cable (option)