Mitsubishi Sd10u Projector User Manual

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Operation
Tur n On/Off Procedure
A Power on
Press the Standby/On key for 2 seconds to turn on the lamp. The LED will blink orange 
during the warm up and will then light solid green. 
z“INPUT SIGNAL DETECTED, ACTIVATING AUTO IMAGE” will be displayed on the screen after 
the projector has identified the input signal; 
z “SEARCHING” message will be displayed on the screen if there is no signal input; 
z “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” message will be displayed on the screen if the horizontal frequency of
the input signal exceeds the range of the projector.
B Standby
Press t he St an db y/ On key for  2 sec onds  to  tu rn  off  t he  la m p. T he LED  w il l  th en  b lin k  green
and the lamp will shut down, but the fan will continue to run for about 1 minute to cool the 
lamp. After the fan stops, the LED will turn to a light solid orange.
*Lamp Protection Procedure: If you try to turn on the lamp again while the LED is blinking, the projector 
will ignore the command until it has cooled down for one minute.
External Control 
A Control Pad 
Hotkey
Figure 10 Hotkey control pad
REMOTE
RECEIVER
MENU
-KEYSTONE
+KEYSTONE
AUTOLAMP STATUS
INDICATOR STANDBY
/ON
INDICATOR
STANDBY/ON
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Menu operating
When you press MENU button into OSD menu, all hotkeys become menu operating buttons.
Figure 11 Menu control pad
MAIN UNITFUNCTION
AutoTo correct the size and phase of the projected image
automatically.
Keystone +To correct the upper distortion of the projected image when
keystone occurs.
Keystone -To correct the lower distortion of the projected image when
keystone occurs.
MenuTo call the OSD menu.
Standby/OnTo turn the projection lamp on and off.
Standby/On
indicatorFunctions as an indicator showing the standby status.
Lamp status 
indicatorLights or blinks when the lamp does not light.
REMOTE
RECEIVER
MENUEXITLAMP STATUS
INDICATORSTANDBY
/ON
INDICATOR
STANDBY/ON 
						

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B Remote Control 
Figure 12 Remote control
The remote control allows you to operate the function keys on the projector and to emulate
mouse function when the projector is connected to a computer.
MAIN UNITFUNCTION
MenuTo correct the upper distortion of the projected image when
keystone occurs.
X
XX X (Keystone +)To navigate through sub-pages or to increase the scale bar
number.
W
WW W (Keystone -)To navigate through sub-pages or to decrease the scale bar
number.
Exit (Auto)To exit from the current page or OSD menu, and save setting
changes.
LASER
LED
STANDBY/ON
MENU
FREEZE
L-CLICK
MAGNIFY
RETURN
EXIT
R-CLICK
VOLUME
MUTE
BLANK
About laser beam
This remote control is class 2 (max. output 1 mW
laser diode 640 - 660 nm) laser equipment.
Beam Divergence : 3m distance about 5.0mm x
3.0mm (+/- 1.5mm)
CAUTION :
Pressing the LASER button on the provided
remote control emits a laser beam. Do not look into
the beam light directly. Do not point the laser beam
at people. Looking at the laser beam directly may
damage to your eyesight.
The use of controls or adjustments or procedures
other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
Be sure to follow instructions in placing batteries into the remote control units.
zPush and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow.
zInstall two ‘AAA’ batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.
zReplace the lid and snap it into place.
Main UnitFunction
Standby/On Turns the projection lamp on and off.
Freeze Pressing this button displays a still (frozen) picture.
Magnify Pressing this button partially magnifies a displayed picture.
(Move the picture with the Disk Pad after pressing the Magnify button.)
Disk  Pad When the OSD menu is active, Disk Pad acts as 
ST selecting device. 
When the on-screen menus are not active, it works as mouse pad. 
When the magnify function is active, use disk pad to move through the 
picture.
Menu  To call the OSD Menu.
To enter sub-pages.
To select items.
Blank  The blank screen is displayed by pressing Blank. And the blank
screen will be revealed partially from top to bottom by pressing Blank
again.
Source Selects the input source.
Mute Mutes the sound.
Volume Adjusts the volume. The sound gets louder or quieter by pressing the
+ or  - button.
Laser Laser-pointer-on button. Use as a stick (for indication).
Mouse Left-Click When operating in the mouse emulation mode, it registers a left
mouse click. 
Mouse Right-
ClickWhen operating in the mouse emulation mode, it registers a right
mouse click. 
Exit To leave current OSD Pages.
WXDrag To move Left/Right among OSD items.
Caution
CautionCaution Caution
zAvoid excessive heat and humidity.
zDo not mix new and old or different types of batteries. 
						

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Figure 13 Battery replacement process
Remote Control Range
The range for operation is about 10 m (about 32 feet ) when the remote control points to the
projector. The distance from the screen back to the projector must be less than 10 m (about
32 feet). Depending on the type of the screen, the distance will be different.
Figure 14 Range 
Usage and Replacement of Lamp
The light source lamp has a limited service life.
The picture will become dark or the color will fade after the lamp has been used for a long
time. In such cases, continued use of the lamp could cause a malfunction. Replace the lamp
with a new one.
A Lamp/temperature Status LED Indicator 
1. Lamp in excess of service hours
When the LED light is a continuous green, it means the lamp has exceeded 900 service
hours. After this light appears, it is advisable to replace the projection lamp as soon as
possible.
1. PLEASE CHANGE A NEW LAMP. AND RESET THE LAMP TIMER will be displayed on the screen if
the lamp has been operated for 900 hours (see figure 15).    
						

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2. PLEASE CHANGE A NEW LAMP. THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 20 HOURS will be displayed
on the screen if the lamp has been operated for 980 hours. The 20 will count down (see figure 16).   
3. PLEASE CHANGE A NEW LAMP will blink on the screen together with a green LED if the lamp has been
operated for more than 1000 hours (see figure 17). The power will turn off automatically after 15 seconds.
All three of the above messages will not display for more than 15 seconds, but each message will be
displayed whenever you turn on the lamp.
2. Lamp is not well attached 
If the LED blinks rapidly, it indicates that the lamp is not attached properly. 
3. Temperature is too high
If the projector’s internal temperature is too hot to operate safely, the LED will blink slowly
for one minute and then the lamp will turn off automatically. 
4. Normal status
If the LED light is off, it means the lamp and temperature inside the projector are normal.
Figure 16 Lamp replacement warning signal Figure 17 Lamp replacement warning signal
Caution
The lamp indicator will light when the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the power and let
the projector cool for 45 minutes, then turn it on again. If the indicator is still shining,
contact your dealer.
Figure 15 Lamp replacement warning signal  
						

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B Replacing the Lamp
Replacing the lamp
When replacing the lamp, turn off the projector and unplug the AC cord. Wait 45 minutes so
that the lamp can cool. When this high-pressure lamp is hot, it may explode if it is improperly
handled.
 
Lamp Replacement Procedure
Caution
z
Dispose of used lamps in accordance with local authorities.
z
As the lamp is made of glass, do not apply shocks to it or scratch it.
z
Also, do not use an old lamp, as this could cause the lamp to explode.
z
If it seems that the lamp has exploded (for example, an explosive sound is heard), disconnect
the power cord from the outlet and ask your dealer to replace the lamp. The lamp is covered
by a front glass panel and an air-tight structure, but, in rare cases, the reflector and the inside
of the projector may be damaged by scattered, broken pieces of glass, which  could cause
injury while being handled.
z
For replacement lamps, please contact your dealer. (Model name: VLT-X10LP)
1. Turn the main power switch off and disconnect the power cord
from the outlet.
2. Remove the lamp cover.
zIf hot, the lamp could cause burns. Wait for about 45
minutes until lamp has cooled down.
zLoosen a screw and remove the cover.
3. Loosen the 2 screws and pull the handle to remove the lamp.
zIf the screw is not loosened completely, you could hurt
your fingers.
zDo not insert your hand into the box after the lamp has
been removed. (There are optical parts inside which, if
touched, could result in color unevenness, etc.) 
						

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Figure 18 Lamp replacement: Step 1, Step 2, Step 34. Replace the lamp with a new one and fix it using the same
screw.
zFirmly tighten the lamp screw. Loose screws could result
in a poor connection, which could cause the unit to
malfunction.
5. Install the lamp cover and fix it using a screw.
zTo prevent burns, install the lamp cover and secure it
using the screw.
zDo not turn on the power with the lamp cover removed.
zWhenever the lamp is replaced, reset the total operation
time of the lamp. Do not reset if the lamp has not been
replaced.
zDo not reset the timer without changing the lamp, as
this can cause the lamp to break.
 Press the lamp cover back with a few strength to
make sure the cover fits to the projector without leaks.  
						

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Resetting Lamp Timer
If replacing the lamp before reaching 1000 hours of operation, carry out the following 
procedure.   
If replacing the lamp after 1000 hours of operations, carry out the following procedure.
OSD 
Main OSD Menu
This Menu is not displayed when the signal is not 
input. 
Press the Menu key and the main OSD menu 
structure will display as shown on the right (Fig. 
19). Whenever AV box is attached, 4 sub-pages
will display in the menu: Display page, Image 
page, Control page, and Source page. However, 
if the input is from a PC and no AV box is
attached, Source page will not display in the 
menu. 
Press the Menu key again to enter Display page items, or press 
W (KEYSTONE-) or 
X
(KEYSTONE+) to select the sub-pages. (The main OSD menu will automatically disappear 
if no key is pressed within 10 seconds).  OSD FUNCTION
Press the Standby/On button for 2 seconds to turn on 
the lamp. 
Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu, 
and use the 
X
 (KEYSTONE+) or  W
 (KEYSTONE-
) buton to select the Control page. Then press the
Menu button again to highlight the Lamp item.  
z The MENU is not displayed when the signal
is not input. 
Press the  X
 (KEYSTONE+) or  W
 (KEYSTONE-)
button and the lamp usage time will display on the 
bottom of the screen.  
Within 3 seconds, press the MENU button to reset the 
usage time.
OSD FUNCTION
Press the Standby/On button for 2 seconds to turen
on the lamp. 
Within 15 seconds after AFTER 2 MINUTES, 
SYSTEM WILL POWER OFF is displayed, press the
MENU button twice consecutiely. 
Press the Standby/On button for 2 seconds to turn off 
the lamp.
Figure 19 Main OSD menu
Auto              \S   Press  to re\Sset. 
Language 
            En     \S    Fr        De   \S      It          E\Ss        Du         ¤
\birror             \S         Normal    \S         V-Inv            H-Inv    \S        H/V-Inv 
Auto Off                 \S         0 (Stop) 0
Lamp   Hour        \S               985.5  \S    Hours 
						

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Press the Exit (AUTO) button to leave the current sub-page, and press Exit (AUTO) the
button again to leave the main OSD menu (at the same time the settings are saved).
A Display Page
When a PC is the input source, there will be only four items on this page: Keystone,
Brightness, Contrast, and Color Balance (Fig. 20). On the other hand, when the input source
is Video or S-video, there will be 4 other items on this page: Keystone, Brightness, Contrast,
and Sharpness (Fig.21).
Press the Menu button again to scroll through the items; press 
 (KEYSTONE-) or 

(KEYSTONE+) to adjust the item scale, or press the Exit (AUTO) button to go back to the
main OSD page.
 
Input status PC input without AV box PC input with AV box Video input with AV box
Sub-page Display
Image
ControlDisplay
Image
Control
SourceDisplay
Image
Control
Source
Figure 20 Display sub-page when the input
source is PC (with/without AV box)Figure 21 Display sub-page when the input
source is video or s-video
Setting effects
Keystone(Decrease)(Increase)Source is PC
Brightness(Dark)(Bright)
Contrast(Lower)(Higher)
Color
Balance(Red)(Blue)
Sharpness(Soft)(Sharp)Source is Video