Mitsubishi Sl4su Projector User Manual
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EN – 21 ENGLISH XL5U XL5UCAPTURE : ENTER X2 CANCEL : MENUCAPTURE : ENTER + ENTER CANCEL : MENU XL5U XL5UCAPTURE : ENTER X2 CANCEL : MENU Setting of the image displayed during startup or muting You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use such image as a background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is supplied. Important: •You cant set IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to enable the password lock. Setting procedure 1. Press the COMPUTER button to select the image supplied to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. 2. Display your desired image. 3. Display the INSTALLATION menu. 4. Select IMAGE CAPTURE by pressing the { or } button. 5. Press the ENTER button. •The setting menu will be displayed. opt. INSTALLATION CUSTOM IMAGE CAPTURE XGA60 BACK COLOR SIZEGRAY x1 CAPTURE GO Set the background color (Set the background color only when you set the image size to x1 or x2.) 6. Select BACK COLOR by pressing the { or } button. 7. Select your desired color for the background (GRAY, RED, GREEN, BLUE, BLACK, WHITE, RED50%, GREEN50%, or BLUE50%) by pressing the $ or % button. Set the image size 8. Select SIZE by pressing the { or } button. 9. Select x1, x2, or FULL by pressing the $ or % button. •The startup screen shown below is for XL5U. When the LAMP MODE is fixed (see page 16), the different startup screen is displayed instead. Capture the image 10. Select CAPTURE by pressing the { or } button. 11. Press the ENTER button. •A red frame appears. (The size of the red frame is 295x222 pixels.)12. Adjust the size of the image to be captured so that such image stays within the red frame. •Press the {, }, $, or % button to move the red frame. •You can’t move the red frame outside the screen. 13. Press the ENTER button twice. •Image capture will start. •Press the MENU button to cancel the procedure. •When the image capture completes, the captured image will be displayed for three seconds. Important: •You can’t change the new startup screen back to the original startup screen. (Even when you select RESET ALL in the FEATURE menu, the factory default screen isn’t available any longer.) When you want to change the startup screen again, capture another image. •The captured image will be displayed from the next startup. If the captured image isn’t dis- played, make sure that the setting of SPLASH SCREEN in the INSTALLATION menu isn’t OFF. (See page 16.) •To display the captured image while the video is muted, set MUTE MODE in the INSTALLATION menu to IMAGE. (See page 16.) •When BACK COLOR in the INSTALLATION menu is set to IMAGE, the captured image will be displayed while no signal is supplied. •Some images can’t be captured correctly because of their signal type. LVP-XD300 LVP-XD300Capturing Logo ! x1 x2 FULL
EN – 22 Advanced features (continued) USB Page-up and page-down You can control the computer to page-up and page-down the presentation data using the remote control. Switch the pages using the PAGE UP or DOWN button on the remote control. Connection To control the computer using the remote control, connect the projector with the computer as shown below. •Only the computers equipped with a USB port are supported. •Wait for the lamp to light up before connecting the USB cable.PAGE UP or DOWN button USB cable (Option) USB 4P (type B) to USB port USB 4P (type A)
EN – 23 ENGLISH FEATUREPASSWORD FUNCTION XGA60opt. LOCK UNLOCKOK OK PASSWORD CONFIRM O K CANCEL FEATUREPASSWORD FUNCTION XGA60opt. LOCK UNLOCKOK OK PASSWORD O K CANCEL Password function This projector is equipped with the password func- tion that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. The pass- word function has three modes as follows. DISPLAY INPUT .......... When the projector is turned on, the startup screen (or splash screen) will appear and stay on the screen until the password is entered. When the password is entered, the startup screen will switch to the regular operation screen. MENU ACCESS ............ All the buttons except for the POWER button on the projector are disabled. (The buttons on the remote control are enabled.) You can use this mode as a measure of prevention of wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. SPLASH ID SCREEN .. IMAGE CAPTURE and SPLASH SCREEN in the menu become unavailable. SPLASH SCREEN will be set to ON automatically. To enable the password function: 1. Display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press the { or } button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION. 3. Press the % button to change the mode among DISPLAY INPUT, MENU ACCESS, and SPLASH ID SCREEN. •When the password has already been set, the mode won’t be changed. In such cases, press the ENTER button to cancel the password function and try again. 4. Press the ENTER button. •The screen for setting the password function will appear. 5. Press the ENTER button. •The screen for entering a password will appear. 6. Press the { or } button to select a number from 0 to 9. 7. Press the % button. •You can set the next digit. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set a four-digit password. 9. Enter the password again for confirmation using the same steps. 10.Select OK, and press the ENTER button. •If the entered passwords don’t match, an error message will appear. •To cancel the procedure, select CANCEL, and press the ENTER button. •You can cancel the procedure by pressing the MENU button alternatively.To cancel the password function: 1. Display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press the { or } button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION. 3. Press the ENTER button. •The screen for canceling the password function will appear. 4. Press the ENTER button. •The screen for entering the password will appear. 5. Press the { or } button to select a number from 0 to 9. 6. Press the % button. •You can set the next digit. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the four-digit pass- word. 8. Press the % button, select OK, and press the ENTER button. •If you enter a wrong password, an error mes- sage will appear. •To cancel the procedure, press the % button, select CANCEL, and press the ENTER button. •You can cancel the procedure by pressing the MENU button alternatively.
EN – 24 Lamp replacement 8. Tighten up the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 9. Tighten up the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) to secure the lamp cover. Reset of the lamp operation time Plug in the power cord, turn on the lamp, and reset the lamp operation time by keep pressing the $, %, and POWER buttons on the control panel at the same time about three seconds. 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 operation 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 when- ever 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 replacement The recommended interval of lamp replacement is about 2,000 hours of consecutive use. Such interval differs depending on the operating environment and may be shorter than 2,000 hours. Decrease in lumi- nescence and/or color brightness indicates that the lamp needs to be replaced. When the lamp operation time exceeds 1,500 hours* 1, the indicator will blink alternately between green and red (while the lamp is lit; when the lamp is not lit, the indicator will be lit red only) and the lamp replacement message will appear on the screen for one minute everytime the lamp is turned on. When the lamp has been used for about 1,900 hours* 1, the replacement message (LAMP:>1900H) will appear on the screen for one minute every 10 hours thereafter. When the lamp operation time exceeds 2,000 hours* 1 *2, the projector automatically shuts off and can’t be used until the lamp is replaced and the lamp operation time is reset. * 1When LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to STANDARD. * 2When LAMP MODE is set to LOW, this duration will be extended up to 5,000 hours. Caution: •This projector uses a lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with the lamp may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling informa- tion, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. (For US only). (b) (a) (c) (d) (c)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 using the projector. You may get burned because the lamp is very hot after use. •Before replacing the lamp, press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and wait for two minutes for the lamp and LCD panels to cool down. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wait one hour for the lamp to cool down completely. •Do not remove the lamp except for replacement. Careless handling can cause injury or fire. •Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or burn. •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 glass fragments may fall out and cause injury to your eyes. 1. Reverse the projector gently. 2. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 3. Remove the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 4. Pull up the handle. 5. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the projector. •Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly. If it is pulled out quickly, the lamp may break scattering glass fragments. •Do not spill liquid on the re- moved lamp box or do not place it near any flammable object or where children can reach to prevent injury or fire. •Do not remove the screws (d). If they are removed, the lamp may fall in the cource of removal of the box, resulting in lamp breakage. 6. Load a new lamp box securely into the projector in the right orientation. 7. Put the handle back to the original position. •Make sure that the handle is locked.
EN – 25 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventila- tion grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted mild deter- gent, 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 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, nonabra- sive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. 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 air-filter Clean the air-filter fre- quently (about once a month). If the filter or ventilation grilles become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature inside the projector may rise and cause troubles, such as damage to the inside parts and shortening the life of the panels. •When the temperature inside the projector rises, the STATUS indicator will blink orange and the lamp will be turned off. 1. Put the projector upside down and raise the lock of the filter cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Remove the air-filter. 3. Wash the air-filter or change it with a new filter. •Use water or diluted mild detergent to clean the filter. Rinse the filter thoroughly and let it dry completely. 4. Attach the air-filter. 5. Attach the filter cover to the projector. •Make sure that the air-filter is attached correctly without displacement. Important: •If the filter is damaged or becomes extremely dirty, change it with a new filter. Contact your dealer for a new filter. •The projector will not turn on if the air-filter cover is attached improperly . Caution: Be sure to use the projector with an air-filter. If not, dust may get inside the projector causing fire and failure.Filter cover Lock Air-filter
EN – 26 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. Images arent projected on the screen. Problem Power isnt turned on. Images arent projected on the screen. Images suddenly disappear. NO SIGNAL is displayed. The screen for entering the password appears. Cause and solution •Check the states of the indicators. POWER Off Steady red Blinking red / green STATUS Off Off Blinking orange Blinking green Steady red Off Steady or Blinking 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. •Check whether the filter is clogged with dirt or dust. ➔Clean the filter, if clogged. (See page 25.) •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 one minute when you plug the power cord next time. •The lamp cant turn on again for one 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 bottom. •Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer. •Cancel the AV mute by pressing the MUTE button. •Remove the lens cap. •The lamp sometimes takes about one minute to light up. •On rare occasion, the lamp fails to light up. In such cases, wait a few minutes and try to light the lamp again. •If the projector was turned off before the lamp cooled down completely, the fans may start rotating and the POWER button may not function when you plug the power cord into the wall outlet next time. Wait for the fans to stop and press the POWER button to turn on the lamp again. •Set SCART INPUT in the FEATURE menu to OFF. (See page 17.) •Check that the filter is clean. (See page 25.) •Check that the lamp cover are closed. •Check that the cable connected to the external device isnt broken. •When an extension cord is being used, replace it with the supplied cable and check whether images are projected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB signal amplifier along with the extension cord. •The air inlet or outlet grille may be blocked. (In such cases, the STATUS indicator blinks green.) ➔Remove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille and carry out the following. 1. Wait for the air inlet or outlet fan to stop (or wait for the STATUS indicator to go 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 blinking red, it is indicating that the lamp should be re- placed. Replace the lamp in this case. •Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. •Check whether the external device outputs signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.) •Check that the cable connected to the external device isnt 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 projected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB signal amplifier along with the extension cord. •PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password lock. ➔Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 23.)
EN – 27 ENGLISH Images arent projected correctly. Problem Projected images are shaking. Projected images are displaced. Projected images are distorted. Projected images are dark. Projected images are blurred. Afterimages persist on the screen. Red, blue, and green dots appear in projected images. Black dots appear in projected images. Fine streak pattern appears in projected images. Projected images (and/ or audio) appear wavy and distorted. Tint in projected images is incorrect. Only the motion areas in the images supplied from the computer arent displayed. Projected images are obscured. Cause and solution •Check that the cable connected to the external device isnt intermittent. •Connect the cables plug with the external devices connector firmly. •Press the AUTO POSITION button. •Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See page 19.) •Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 12.) •Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. (See page 18.) •Replace the lamp. (See page 24.) •Adjust the focus. (See page 13.) •Clean the lens. •Press the $ or % button on the remote control to eliminate flicker. •Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 18.) •Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 12.) •This phenomenon is improved by keeping projecting an evenly bright image. (Such image burn-in phenomenon where afterimages persist on the screen may occur if a stationary image is kept displayed on the screen for a long time.) •This phenomenon is unique to LCD projector and isnt a product malfunction. (A small number of pixels always stay on or off, which are not malfunctions. More than 99.99% of the pixels are effective.) •It occurs because of interference with the screen and isnt a product malfunction. Change the screen or readjust the focus of the projector. •Connect the cables plug with the external devices connector firmly. •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 keystone correction is as small as possible. •Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 17.) •Check that the cable connected to the external device isnt broken. •This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your computer. •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 32 or 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.)
EN – 28 Troubleshooting (continued) Others Cause and solution •This air comes out as a result of cooling the inside of the projector. This isnt a product malfunction. •Check that the volume isnt set to low. •The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise. ➔Press 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. •This indication appears when the ambient temperature rises high. When the ambient temperature stays high, the lamp goes out. ➔Eliminate 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. ➔Remove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille. Clean the filter. (See page 25.) •This mark appears when ineffective operation is carried out. This isnt a product malfunc- tion. •Check that the battery is loaded in the remote control or the battery isnt weak. (See page 8.) •Check that the remote control sensor isnt 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. •PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to MENU ACCESS to enable the password lock. ➔Cancel the password lock or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 23.) When the problems below occur after the lamp is replaced, check the following. Problem The power isnt turned on. The STATUS indicator blinks. Problem Hot air is emitted from the air outlet grilles. No audio is output. The menu cant be used. “TEMPERATURE!!” is displayed. The mark appears. The remote control doesnt function easily or at all. The buttons on the control panel (except for the POWER button) don’t function. Cause and solution •Attach the lamp cover on the bottom correctly. •Reset the lamp operation time. (See page 24.) •Reset the lamp operation time. (See page 24.)
EN – 29 ENGLISH Indicators POWER STATUS VIDEO KEYSTONE COMPUTERAUTO POSITION POWER Steady red Steady green Steady green STATUS Off Blinking green Steady green CONDITION Stand-by Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute) The power is on. (Normal condition) NOTE The POWER button cannot be used to switch between on and off. POWER Steady green or Steady red Steady red Steady green Steady red Steady red Blinking green/red Blinking green/red STATUS Blinking orange Blinking green Blinking green/red Blinking red Steady red Off Steady or Blinking CONDITION Abnormal temperature •The ventilation grilles or air filter is clogged with dust or dirt. •The room temperature is high. The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an abnormal condition. Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 1,500 hours* while the power was on.) Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 1,500 hours* while the power was off.) Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 2,000 hours* while the power was off.) The lamp cover isn’t closed. Abnormal.POSSIBLE SOLUTION •Clean the ventilation grilles or air filter. •Relocate the projector to a cooler place. •Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out, then press the POWER button. •If the above solution is not effective, replace the lamp. Replace the lamp. Change with a new lamp if this problem recurs. Close the cover correctly. Contact your dealer. * When LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to STANDARD.When it is set to LOW, the duration will be extended. 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 POWER indicator STATUS indicator
EN – 30 Specifications 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 input Analog RGB input Control connector Outside dimensions Weight Length of power cord Temperature, humidity (performance guaranteed) LCD projector XL5U / SL4SU 100 - 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 2.9 A (XL5U), 2.6 A (SL4SU) 0.7-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) Pixels 1,024 x 768 = 786,432 pixels Total 2,359,296 pixels (XL5U) Pixels 800 x 600 = 480,000 pixels Total 1,440,000 pixels (SL4SU) Active pixel rate: 99.99% or more (each panel) 16,770,000 colors F 2.0 - 2.3 f = 23 - 27 mm 200 W (XL5U), 180 W (SL4SU) 40 - 300 inch (aspect ratio 4:3) Resolution :640 x 400 (Expand) - 1,024 x 768 (Real) - 1,280 x 1,024 (Compress) (XL5U) 640 x 400 (Expand) - 800 x 600 (Real) - 1,024 x 768 (Compress) (SL4SU) Sync on Green available NTSC / NTSC 4.43 / PAL (including PAL-M, N) / SECAM, PAL-60 Component Video (DVD/HDTV) (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i, 720p) 2 W Mono Oval type (16 Ω 2 W) × 1 Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω (negative sync.) Chroma signal: 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ω (burst signal) 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω (negative sync.) 300 mVrms, 10 kΩ or more RGB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω (negative sync.) YP BPR(YCBCR) : Y:1.0 Vp-p (negative sync.) PBPR(CBCR):0.7 Vp-p HD/CS : TTL level (positive or negative) VD : TTL level (positive or negative) Serial (8-pin connector) RS-232C standards USB terminal 275 × 70 × 261 mm (width × height × depth) Not included protrusion. Approx. 2.7 kg 114 inch (2.9 m) +41°F (+5°C) - +95°F (+35°C), 30~90% Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with 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 Kensington Technology Group below. Kensington Technology Group 2855 Campus Drive San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A. Phone : +1- (650)572-2700 Fax : +1- (650)572-9675