Mitsubishi X100 Projector User Manual

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MODEL   LVP-X100A
LCD
Projector
Owners
Guide 
						

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat-
eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUT-
LET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE:
SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE
SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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							3 COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial environment.  This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications.  Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digi-
tal Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the users au-
thority to operate this equipment.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA
This Class [A] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
WARNING
Use the attached specified power-supply cord.  If you use another cord, it may cause inter-
ference with radio and television reception.
Use the attached VGA cable, RS-232C cable with this equipment so as to keep interference
within the limit of a Class A device.
The projector automatically shuts off when the lamp is used up in
about 1,300 hours and not used until  lamp replacement.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER
ON MODE. 
						

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Contents
Important safeguards ........................................................................... 5
Overview of the projector ..................................................................... 8
Overview of the remote control .......................................................... 12
Battery installation ........................................................................................... 13
Preparing the projector for operation ................................................ 14
Basic connections ................................................................................ 16
Cables and adapters .......................................................................................... 17
Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles (DOS) ......................................... 18
Projector + Macintosh ........................................................................................ 19
Projector + NEC PC-98 and EPSON PC series ................................................ 20
Projector + AV equipment ................................................................................. 21
To operate projector power ON .......................................................... 22
Menu operation ................................................................................... 24
MENU layers ..................................................................................................... 24
Basic operation ................................................................................................... 25
NORMAL menu ................................................................................................. 26
GAMMA CORRECTION menu ......................................................................... 27
ENHANCED menu ............................................................................................ 28
POINTER menu ................................................................................................. 30
AUDIO menu ..................................................................................................... 30
OPTION menu ................................................................................................... 31
USER PRESET menu ........................................................................................ 32
Advanced feature for presentation .................................................... 33
Cursor operation ................................................................................................ 33
Expand ................................................................................................................ 34
Super impose ...................................................................................................... 35
PC-CARD ............................................................................................ 36
Advanced feature with PC ................................................................. 38
PCV ..................................................................................................................... 39
PCGC .................................................................................................................. 42
SpacePointer ...................................................................................................... 45
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 47
Replacing the lamp ............................................................................. 48
Indicators ............................................................................................ 50
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 51
Specifications ...................................................................................... 53
Replacement parts list ....................................................................... 54
Trademark, Registered trademark
Apple, Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
IBM, VGA, PS/2, OS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Microsoft
®, Windows®, Windows® 95, Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S.
and other countries.
SpacePointer
® is a registered trademark of ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
						

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Important safeguards
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR LCD PROJECTOR
AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE  LCD PROJECTOR.
1. Read instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper-
ated.
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 instructions 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 cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments and equipment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufac-
turer 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, tripod, 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 manufacturers
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
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 overturn. 
						

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Important safeguards (continued)
9. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, ensuring reliable opera-
tion 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. En-
sure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturers 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 supplied to your office, 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, conve-
nience receptacles, and points where they exit from the appliance.
12. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric
shock.
13. Object and liquid entry
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 as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel.
15. Damage requiring service
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the following conditions:
(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 follow the operating instruc-
tions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to its
normal 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 performance - 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 determining that the projector is in a safe operating condition. 
						

							7 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 might 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 the Owners Guide, do not attempt to service this
product yourself. Please contact your dealer when you want to fix, adjust or inspect the projector.
Do not modify this equipment.
It can lead to fire or electric shock.
If you break or drop the cabinet.
Do not keep using this equipment if you break or drop it. Unplug the projector and contact your
dealer for inspection. It may lead to fire if you keep using the equipment.
Do not face a 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. Level stable surface only.
Please do not place equipment on unstable surfaces.
Do not look into a lens.
Do not look into the lens when it is operating. It may hurt your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on.
Do not turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during
operation.
It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other trouble.
Place of installation
Refrain from setting the projector at any place subjected to high temperature and high humidity.
Precision devices are built into the projector. Please maintain an operating temperature, humidity,
and altitude as specified below for safetys sake.
•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 so that the projector does not overheat.
•Do not attach the projector to a place that is unstable or subject to vibration.
•Do not install the projector near any equipment that produces a strong magnetic field. Also
refrain from installing near the projector any cable carrying a large current.
•Place the projector on a solid, vibration free surface: otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
•Do not stand the projector: it may fall, causing serious injury and damage to the projector. 
						

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lamp lid
Caution:
Do not replace the lamp right after using 
the projector. The lamp is very hot. Switch 
the projector to stand-by mode, wait at least 
120  seconds for the lamp and LCD panel to 
cool. Then turn off the main power switch, 
unplug from the outlet and wait for another 
one hour or until the lamp is cool to the 
touch.
control panel
handle
Hold here to carry this projector.
input source (input)
Use to select the input source you wish to watch. 
See page 23.
power
Use to turn the projector on or off when MAIN POWER is on. 
To turn the projector off, press this button twice. See page 22.
freeze / capture
Use to freeze the image. When the PC card is inserted, you can record the “freezed” image. Press one 
time to freeze. For the second time hold for 5 seconds to record the image into the card. See page 36.
expand / PinP
Use to change the mode, EXPAND, NATIVE or PinP (Picture in Picture).
See pages 23, 34 & 35.
lamp indicator
This informs you of the status of the light source lamp and its service 
life. When the projector lamp is lit, the indicator lights up in green. 
This indicator blinks red when the service life of the lamp is about to 
expire (about 1,000 hours). When the lamp is used up to 1,300 hours, 
the projector automatically shuts off. See pages 22 & 49.
The projector automatically shuts off when 
the lamp is used up in about 1,300 hours and 
not used until lamp replacement.temperature indicator
This informs you of the thermal condition inside the projector. When 
the inside temperature is extremely high, the power automatically 
shuts off while the indicator blinks red. See page 49.
power indicator
When the main power switch is on in stand-by 
mode, this indicator lights up red. When the 
projector is fully ON, the indicator lights up 
green. See pages 22 & 49.
exhaust slits
LAMP
SOURCEFREEZE
/CAPTUREEXPAND
/PinP
TEMP
Overview of the projector 
						

							9 FINE, ADJUST, FOCUS/ZOOM and AUTO buttons
The operations of these buttons vary as follows depending on the modes selected:
Normal
On Menu
On PC
card Menu
PinP
EXPANDFINE  (
)
Adjust FINE  (-)
Select the setting
item (Left)
Select the image
(Left)
–
Expand different
area (Left)FINE ()
Adjust FINE(+)
Select the setting
item (Right)
Select the image
(Right)
–
Expand different
area (Right)º ºº º
º
Adjust FOCUS or
ZOOM (-)
Set or select the
setting  (Down)
Select the image
(Down)
Switch still pictures
(main or sub)
Expand different
area (Down)ª ªª ª
ª
Adjust FOCUS or
ZOOM  (+)
Set or select the
setting  (Up)
Select the image
(Up)
Switch still pictures
(main or sub)
Expand different
area (Up)FOCUS / ZOOM
FOCUS or ZOOM
setting
Enter the layer
setting
Select the
directory (-)
Recapture of the
still image
Set the expand
rate (-)AUTO
Adjust position
when incorrect
–
Select the
directory (+)
Select the input
source of PinP
Set the expand
rate (+)
ª , º
Use to make FOCUS or ZOOM adjustments.
menu
Use to project menu display. See pages 24~32.fine (    ,    )
Use to make FINE adjustment.
PC card indicator
When the PC card is inserted, these indicators light up. See page 36.
focus / zoom
Use to change the mode of the 
adjust buttons, focus or zoom.
auto
Use to adjust the position of 
the image, when the position 
is incorrect. See page 23.
MENU AUTOFINEFOCUS
/ZOOM
ENTER
CARD1
CARD2 
						

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Overview of the projector (continued)
PC-1 IN
PC-2 IN PC-1 OUT
LINE-OUT PC-AUDIO
AUDIOMAIN
VIDEO
AC IN
S-VIDEO L
RINPUT 1 INPUT 2RS-232C
MAIN power
S-video input
When connected to this input, S-video functions
automatically shut off normal video input.
See page 21.video/audio input
Use to input video and audio. 
See page 21.
line output
Use to output PC audio if PC audio in, or Audio input 
1 or 2 is connected. See pages 18~20.PC audio input (stereo mini jack)
Use to input PC audio signals.
See pages 18~20.
PC analog RGB input
 (mini D-SUB 15P)
Use to input RGB signal for PC.
See pages 18~20.
RS-232 input (D-SUB 9P)
Use to control the projector
through PC. See page 42.PC card eject
Press to eject the PC card.
See page 36.
PC card insert slot
This is where you insert the PC card.
(You can insert up to two cards.)
See page 36.
PC analog RGB output
 (mini D-SUB 15P)
Use to output RGB signal from PC-1 input. 
See pages 18~20.
power jack
Left side