Mitsubishi X30 Projector User Manual

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Screen size Projection distance Dimension (H)
inches m / feet cm / inch
36 1.2 / 3.93 9.9 / 3.90
60 2.0 / 6.56 16.9 / 6.65
80 2.7 / 8.85 22.5 / 8.86100 3.4 / 11.1528.1 /11.06
120 4.1 / 13.45 33.7 / 13.27
150 5.1 / 16.73 42.2 / 16.61
200 6.8 / 22.30 56.2 / 22.13
Installation
The distance from the unit lens to the screen determines to the size of the projected image, therefore, you need to consider the place where you
set up the unit and screen before making connections. You also need to consider the screen size and height of the unit and screen as other
important factors.
Tip
A non-glossy wall may be used as a substitute for a screen.
 WARNING
•Carrying the unit
Always carry the unit in the carrying case. Ensure that the power cable and any other cables connecting to video sources are disconnected
before moving the unit. When moving the unit or when it is not in use, cover the lens with the sliding lens cap.
•Only use the unit on a solid flat level surface. If the unit falls to the ground, you may be injured and the unit may severely be damaged.
•Do not use the unit where temperatures vary greatly. The unit must be used at temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
•Do not expose the unit to moisture, dust, or smoke. This will harm the screen image.
•Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around the unit to allow heat dissipation. Do not cover the vents on the bottom or the side of the
unit.
Positioning the unit
The projected image becomes larger as the distance between the unit and screen increases. The minimum image size is about 36 inches
diagonally at a distance of about 1.2 m (approx. 3.9 feet) and the maximum size is approx. 200 inches at a distance of 6.8 m (approx. 22.3 feet)
from the screen. Use the following information when you fix the position of the unit.
Projecting distance and image sizeScreen
Screen
Height
Distance from center of lens to lower edge of screen
(represented as “H” in the table below)
Projection distance17.3 degreesScreen size
(diagonal)Screen
width
Diagonal image size (inch)
Projection distance
Center of lens
6.8 m / 22.30 feet
5.1 m / 16.73 feet
3.4 m / 11.15 feet
2.7 m / 8.85 feet
1.2 m / 3.93 feet 01 2 345 6 (m)
0 3.3 6.6 9.8 13.1 16.4 19.7  (feet)
200″
150″
100″
80″
36″
Height of the
projecting
image
5 m / 16.4 feet
4 m / 13.1 feet
3 m / 9.8feet
2 m / 6.6 feet
1 m / 3.3 feet
0 m / 0 feet
17.3˚
Center of image 
						

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AUDIOMOUSE RGB / YCbCrVIDEO S-VIDEO
AUDIOMOUSE RGB / YCbCrVIDEO S-VIDEO
Connecting video equipment
You can connect up to two pieces of video equipment to the unit following the illustrations below.
• You can switch the input source (picture) to VIDEO or S-VIDEO when you connect two pieces of equipment.
(The S-VIDEO connection provides more vivid color and higher resolution compared to the VIDEO connection.)
• You can output the sound of only one component through the unit speaker even when two components are connected.
When connecting two external units, the audio from either one of these units can be output from the speaker of this device. Audio can be
turned on and off for video related input (video, S-video) from the menu or RGB (or YCbCr) input. (see page 28)
Connections
Connection to the VIDEO jack of the unit
Connection to the S-VIDEO jack of the unit
(L)(R) VCR/DVD player/laser disc player, etc.
VCR/DVD player/laser disc player, etc. Audio cable (accessory)
Audio adaptor (accessory)
Rear panel jacks of this
device
To video out jack
To audio out jack
Video cable (accessory)
White Red Yellow
(L) (R)
Audio cable (accessory)
Audio adaptor (accessory)
Rear panel jacks of this
device
To S-video out jack
To audio out jack
S-video cable (accessory)
White
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AUDIOMOUSERGB / YCbCrVIDEO S-VIDEO
Connecting Video Equipment With Component Video Signal (YCbCr) Output
• Video equipment with component video signal (YCbCr) output can be connected to this projector by setting the RGB/YCbCr connector to
YCbCr (see page 27) from the menu.
Connection to the RGB/YCbCr connector
To audio out jack
Audio adaptor (accessory)
Audio cable (accessory)DVD player
To component video (YCbCr) OUT jack
Component cable (YCbCr cable: option)
Jacks: RCA × 3 mini D-Sub 15-pin
Rear panel jacks of this device
Plug in the connection cable
and tighten the screws.
White(L)
Red(R)
Green Blue Red(Y)
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AUDIOMOUSERGB / YCbCrVIDEO S-VIDEO
Connecting a PC or Macintosh
This projector can be used as a display for numerous applications by connecting the analog RGB output connector of a PC to the RGB/YCbCr
jack of this projector and setting the RGB/YCbCr connector to RGB (see page 27).
• Either read the instruction manual or contact the manufacturer concerning the method used to set your PC.

IBM PC/AT compatible

Macintosh mini D-sub 15-pin monitor output
connector.
To headphone jack
Audio cable (accessory)
Rear panel jacks of this
device
Mini D-Sub 15-pin connector
RGB cable (accessory)
Plug in the connection cable
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Changing the computer’s video
resolutions
Depending on your computers graphics capability, you may be
able to select one of several resolutions. Generally a computer-
either a PC or Macintosh- with 1 MB VRAM will generally run:
640 × 480 at 16.7 million colors (24 bit true color)
800 × 600 at 65,000 colors.
1024 × 768 at 256 colors.
As the resolution increases,  the number of colors you can run
decreases.  With 2 MB VRAM a computer will generally run:
640 × 480 at 16.7 million colors (24 bit true color).
800 × 600 at 16.7 million colors (24 bit true color).
1024 × 768 at 65,000 colors.
1280 × 1024 at 256 colors.
Windows 98/Windows 95
There are two methods you can use to change your resolution.
Method 1
1 Move your cursor to the background image and R-click.
2 In the “Properties” menu, select “Settings.”
3 Change your resolution and click “OK.”
4 You may be asked to reboot for the changes to take effect,
or a message may appear saying that “Windows is about
to resize your display.” You’ll be asked if you want to
keep your settings. Select “Yes.”
Method 2
1 Click on your “My Computer” icon.
2 Open “Control Panel” and select “Display.”
3 Change your resolution and click “OK.” after the new
resolution is selected.
4 You may be asked to reboot for the changes to take effect,
or a message may appear saying that “Windows is about
to resize your display.” You’ll be asked if you want to
keep your settings. Select “Yes.”
Windows 3.1
1 Click on the “Main” icon and open “Control Panel.”
2 Select “Change System Settings” and click on “Option.”
3 Choose “Change Display Settings.”
4 Select the resolution you want.
5 Choose the current or desired drive.
6 Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.
Macintosh
1 Under the Apple menu, select “Control Panels” and open
“Monitors.”
2 Click and open “Options.”
3 Select your new resolution and click “OK.”
Notebook computers and resolution
standards
The unit is designed to project industry standardized video such as
VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) or XGA
(eXtended Graphics Array). Notebook computers do not use indus-
try standards. They use whatever timing is necessary to match their
local LCD display. The end result is typically not standard. By
turning off your notebooks display, the timing parameters are a bit
more like the real VESA or XGA signal.
Outputting Notebook Type Personal
Computer External Output Signals
When a notebook type personal computer is connected for use in
projecting, a certain amount of knowledge is necessary for cable
connection, startup and the succeeding operations. Please refer to
the instruction manual of your notebook type personal computer
when performing the following operations.
1. Make sure that this device is receiving signals
from your notebook type personal computer.
The external signal may not be output even though the LCD
screen of the notebook type personal computer indicates such
output. Check by using the INFORMATION menu displayed
by this device (page 20, 21).
If 0kHz is displayed, there is no external output signal from the
personal computer.
2. If the notebook type personal computer is not
outputting the external signal, perform the fol-
lowing operation.
For IBM PC/AT machines, press either the [Fn] key or one of
the [F1] - [F12] keys.
Note
When displayed on the LCD screen of a notebook type personal
computer and this device at the same time, the projected video
may not be correct even the LCD screen display is normal. In
such case, turn off the notebook type personal computer display
and try using only the external output mode. (In some cases,
external output only can be set by performing step 2 above or by
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Using the unit
Operation
Before Using
Open the sliding lens cap.
1Connect the power cord.
The POWER indicator will light amber, the ex-
haust fan will operate at slow speed and the
standby status will be activated.
RGB / YCbCrS VIDEO
VIDEO MOUSE
AUDIO
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RPOWER
STATUS
POWERSTATUPOWERSO
2Press POWER on the remote control, or
POWER on top of the unit, to turn on the
unit.
The POWER indicator on top of the unit turns to
green and starts flashing.
It takes one minute for the unit to be ready for use.
Wait until the indicator stops flashing and lights
steadily in green.
MOUSEPOWER
VIDEOMENU
CANCEL
RGB
POWERSTPOWER
Note
While the POWER indicator is flashing, the unit doesn’t turn
off even if you press POWER on the remote control, or
POWER on the unit.Lights in amber
(Standby)
2 1Power cable
(supplied)
Green light flashes
(About one minute)
↓
Then lights steadily
in green
3Turn on the connected source (computer,
VCR, DVD player, etc.).
If you use a video component, start playback for
screen/image adjustment.
4Select the input by pressing either the
VIDEO or RGB button of the remote con-
trol, or the SOURCE button of this device
(refer to page 16).
MOUSEPOWER
VIDEOMENU
CANCEL
RGBSOURCE
Notes
• If the blue or black screen (the background type differs
depending on the “BACKGROUND” setting. See page 28.)
is projected, check the following:
– Is the source properly connected to the unit?
– Is the source component or computer turned on?
– Are the video signals coming to the unit?
• The video resolution of the connected computer can be
changed. See page 13.
5Adjust the position and height of the unit.
Move the unit to the position where the projected
image is horizontally centered to the screen.
•When the projected image is offset
horizontally
Adjust the position of the unit so that the unit is
square to the screen.
•When the projected image is offset ver-
tically
Adjust the height balance of the unit with the
adjusters. See next page.
ScreenView from the top
Screen
Side view
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Adjuster Adjustment
There are two adjusters: one on the right side of the back panel
and another in the front center of the main unit.
1Use right hands to lift the front of the main unit to approxi-
mately the desired adjustment angle.
2Press the adjuster button on the front.
Loosen the adjuster legs and allow them to drop into
position.
3Release the button.
The extended adjuster legs will be locked.
4Rotate the contact surfaces of the rear adjuster either clock-
wise or counterclockwise to accurately adjust the level.
6When distortion of the projected image
cannot be corrected with the adjusters,
press the KEYSTONE +/– buttons of the
remote control to fine adjust (see page
18).
Using KEYSTONE to adjust projected image
distortion.
ZOOMVOLUMEKEYSTONE
Note
Maximum correction is 14 degrees (including optical correc-
tion).
The top and bottom of the projected image is
corrected, as shown below.
If a menu is being displayed, distortion of the
menu will not be corrected.
7Adjust the image size to match the dis-
tance to the screen. Next, use the focus
ring to adjust the focus.
8Change the unit setting to suit the
method and source selected in step 4.
•Select the “PROJECTION” appropriate
for the type of projector installation.
(See page 29)
If the image is projected reversed, vertically, or
horizontally, reset “PROJECTION”.
•In the case of video or S-video, select
the color system as necessary. (See
page 26)
Normally, it is not necessary to change the
factory settings. Also, set the RGB/YCbCr con-
nector for component video (YCbCr). (See
page 27)
•In the case of RGB input, adjust the
video of the connected PC.
This projector automatically identifies the input
signal and selects the most appropriate resolution.
However, manually adjust the “PICTURE ADJ”
and “FINE PICTURE” (see page 24) when there
is flicker, noise, color offset, etc., and manually
adjust the vertical and horizontal position (see
page 24) when the image is not centered.
You can also choose to project the image at the
original size of the incoming signal resolution.
(see page 27). (Normally, the resolution is au-
tomatically sensed and the display is enlarged
or reduced.)
UpDown
Down4
3 2 1
UpFocus
ring
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Using the Remote Control
(Input Selection)
Operating from the main unit
Inputs can be selected not only by operating the remote
control but also by using the main unit SOURCE button.
POWER STATUSPOWERSOURCEAUTO
1Press the VIDEO button.
The video signal (VIDEO, S-VIDEO) connected
to the input jack of this device will be detected
and projected automatically. If a video signal is
not detected, the message NO SIGNAL will be
displayed.
VIDEO
2Press the RGB button.
The analog RGB signal connected to the input
connector of this device will be detected and
projected automatically.
(Component video will be detected if the RGB/
YCbCr connector is set (page 27) to YCbCr.) If a
video signal is not detected, the message NO
SIGNAL will be displayed.
RGB
Note
• All video signals input to this device will be detected if Auto
Source (page 29) is set.
3Press the SOURCE button.
The video signal (RGB or YCbCr, VIDEO, S-
VIDEO) connected to the input jack of this device
will automatically be detected and projected. If a
video signal is not detected, the message NO
SIGNAL will be displayed.
SOURCE
The signals are sensed repeatedly in the se-
quence shown below.
→ RGB/YCbCr
S-VIDEO ← VIDEO
Note
• When Auto Source (see page 29) is set to ON, all signals
input to this projector will be sensed.
VIDEO button RGB button
SOURCE button
9Adjust the picture elements (see page
22), then select the picture type
according to the video content (see page
26).
10Start using the unit.
The following functions are available while using
the unit:
•Adjusting the volume of the units speaker
(see pages 18 and 28),
•Turning off the image and muting the sound
temporarily (see page 18),
•Freezing a moving picture (see page 18),
•Enlarging the picture (see page 19)
Note
• When there is no signal input for a period of 5 min. or more,
the power is automatically turned off and standby status is
activated. (see page 29)
After using the unit
1Press the POWER button of the remote
control or the POWER button of the main
unit for a few seconds.
The power will turn off and the POWER indicator
will blink amber for 1 min., then the standby
status will be activated. (The exhaust fan will
continue to run for a while for cooling purposes.)
Do not unplug the power cord while the indicator
is blinking.
MOUSEPOWER
VIDEOMENU
CANCEL
RGB
POWERSTPOWER
Note
• The POWER switches of the remote control and main unit
will not operate until the blinking stops.
• After the standby status is activated, wait 1 min. or more
before turning the power on again. The power will not turn
on until the 1 min. interval has elapsed.
• The exhaust fan will continue to run even in standby status.
2Disconnect the power cord.
The POWER indicator will turn off.
Blinks amber
(1 min.)
↓
Lights amber
MOUSEPOWER
VIDEOMENU
CANCELRGB
Using the unit
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AUDIO MOUSE RGB / YCbCrVIDEO S-VIDEO
The remote control of this projector can be used as the PC mouse (wireless mouse function) by connecting the MOUSE connector of this
projector and the PC.
Remote control mouse functions
• The cursor key on the remote control operates the computer mouse functions.
• If a computer running Windows is connected, the ENTER button on the remote control operates
as the computer mouse left click button and the CANCEL button as the computer mouse right
click button.
• If a Macintosh computer is connected, the ENTER and CANCEL buttons operate in the same way
as the computer mouse click button.
Connecting a PC and the MOUSE connector of this projector
Before connecting a PC
• Before connecting, turn off the PC power. Turn off the power of this projector if it is on.
• When connection is completed, turn on the power of this projector and then start the PC.
Using the Remote Control as the PC
Mouse
IBM PC/AT or
Macintosh
USB Port Connection
Connect the supplied USB mouse cable directly to the USB
port (universal serial bus) of the personal computer, as
shown in the diagram.
IBM PS/2 Mouse Port Connection
Connect the supplied PS/2 mouse cable to the personal
computer, as shown in the diagram.MOUSE connectorUSB mouse cable (accessory)
PS/2 mouse cable (accessory)To PS/2 MOUSE
portIBM PS/2 compatible Personal computer
USB port
MOUSEPOWER
VIDEOMENU
CANCELRGBMOUSE button
Note
• Depending on the personal computer, the mouse may not be recognized in some cases if not connected to the MOUSE connector before the personal
computer power is turned on.
• In the case of some notebook and laptop type personal computers, it may not be possible to use the standard pointing device (track ball, etc.) of the
personal computer when connected to the MOUSE connector. In such case, it will not be possible to use the pointing device until the personal
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Various functions while using the unit
AUTO button FREEZE button
MUTE button
VOLUME +/– button
Automatic Screen Adjustment
Press the AUTO button.
AUTO
The position and size of the input image will be
adjusted automatically in accordance with the
resolution.
Note
Operation is the same as with the AUTO button of the main unit.
Freezing animated images
You can capture the desired frame of a moving picture.
Press FREEZE button.
A still image of the current frame is displayed. To
restore the present picture, press the button
again.
FREEZE
Tip
The still picture can also be enlarged (see page 19).
Turning off the image and muting the
sound temporarily
Press MUTE button.
The image turns off and the sound is muted at the
same time. To restore the picture and sound,
press the button again.
MUTE
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the volume of the units speaker.
Press VOLUME + to increase the volume
or – to decrease.
VOLUME
KEYSTONE Adjustment
When distortion of the projected image
cannot be compensated with the adjust-
ers, press the KEYSTONE +/– button to
adjust accurately.
KEYSTONE
Using KEYSTONE button to adjust the top and
bottom of a projected image.
The top and bottom of the projected will be compensated, as
shown in the diagram. If the menu is displayed, distortion of
the menu itself will not be compensated.
Note
When keystone adjustment is used, whether or not the aspect
ratio of the image is to be maintained can be set from the menu
(see page 28).
The following operations can be performed by opening the FLIP COVER of the remote control.
AUTOFREEZEMUTE
ZOOMVOLUMEKEYSTONE
ZOOM +/– button
KEYSTONE +/– button