Mitsubishi X390 Projector User Manual

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ENGLISH
Advanced features for presentation
Expand
By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote con-
trol, you can magnify the detailed image of the picture.
You can also view the screen displaying the picture as
its original size (native resolution display).
Setting the Expand mode
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the $ or % to select the FEATURE menu.
3. Press the ENTER button.
4. Press the  { or } button to select EXPAND MODE
or FRAME POSI.
5. Press the $ or % to set the EXPAND MODE or
FRAME POSI.
6. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu sys-
tem.REAL screen display
• During REAL mode, Press the $ or % buttons
for fine adjustment. The { and } buttons are
not working at this time.
• The expanding rate cannot be changed by press-
ing either the + or - button.
Picture in Picture (PinP)
One of the special features of this unit is the picture-
in-picture (PinP) mode. PinP allows you to view differ-
ent sources at the same time.
Using the PinP mode
1. Press the PinP button on the remote control.
• When the image from VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO
IN terminal is displayed on the screen, the im-
age from COMPUTER IN terminal is displayed
as sub-image.
• When the image from COMPUTER IN terminal
is displayed on the screen, the image from VIDEO
IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal is displayed as sub-
image.
2. If necessary, select the desired external input source
of the image by using the VIDEO or COMPUTER
button.
To switch Main image and Sub image
3. Press the $ or % buttons on the remote control.
To change frame position
4. Press the { or } buttons on the remote control.
5. Press the PinP button on the remote control.
The sub image will be disappear.
• Adjusting contrast, brightness, tint or color is not
available in PinP mode.
• In PinP mode, both Main image and Sub image
are displayed with their frames skipped.
• In PinP mode, the audio of the Main image is
outputted.
• In PinP mode, the images may not move smoothly.
Still
How to stop the picture temporarily (still picture).
1. Press the STILL button on the remote control.
The picture will freeze temporarily.
To resume picture activity.
2. Press the STILL button on the remote control
again.
Normal
imageNative resolution
 display Zooming
image
(EXPAND MODE 1)
Zooming
imageNormal
image
(EXPAND MODE 2)
Zooming
image
(EXPAND MODE 3) (EXPAND MODE 4)EXPAND MODE 
(FRAME POSI.
 1~4)(FRAME POSI. 5)
12
3 4
Main
imageSub
image
FRAME POSI.
Using the Expand mode
1. Press the EXPAND button.
•You can magnify different areas of the active pic-
ture by pressing the {, }, $, % button.
•You can change the magnification of the zoomed area
by pressing the + or - button.
2. Press the EXPAND button twice on the remote con-
trol.
The normal screen display will appear on the screen.
• Display enlargement does not work with
video input or S-video input.
•In EXPAND mode, you cannot adjust the zoom/fo-
cus and the volume.
(FRAME POSI.
 1~4)(FRAME POSI. 5)
12
3 4
Main
imageSub
image
FRAME POSI. 
						

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Mouse remote control
By connecting to personal computer through the USB or PS/2 port, you can operate your computer with the
projector remote control.
Projector + computer with USB connector
Operation
•Turn off computer and the projector before connecting with PS/2 port. When connecting the computer with the
projector when the personal computer is on, the remote control does not work as a mouse. In that case, restart
the personal computer.
•When the projector is connected with USB terminal and RS-232C terminal at the same time, only the termi-
nal which the projector recognizes first will work. •You can use the mouse remote control function with a computer supporting USB only. If your system is
Windows
® 98 or higher, your computer supports USB in standard. If your system is Windows® 95 or lower,
please contact your dealer. If your computer is Macintosh® with USB port, you can use this function.
•When the lamp is turned ON, the computer connected with the USB cable may not work correctly. In this
case, restart the projector and the computer. If possible, you should disconnect the USB cable when the lamp
is turned ON.
Projector + computer with PS/2 connector
ENTER
RIGHT CLICKLASER
COMPUTERVIDEOZOOM/
FOCUS
KEYSTONE
VOLMEAUTO
POSITION
MENU
right clickThis operates in the same way as the right 
button on the computer mouse. 
mouse pointerUse to move the cursor on the image, 
instead of the computer mouse.
left clickThis operates in the same 
way as the left button on 
the computer mouse. 
to USB
USB cable
to USB port
USB 4P
 (type B)USB 4P
 (type A)L
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOMAIN
REMOTE
AC INAUDIO OUTVIDEO 1
           INVIDEO 2 
          IN
COMPUTER OUTOIAUDIO 2  IN COMPUTER 2  IN
AUDIO 1  INUSB
DIGITAL
ANALOGINPUT SELECTCOMPUTER 1  INRS-232C
to RS-232C
terminal
PS/2 adaptorto mouse 
(PS/2) port
D-SUB 9P Mini DIN 8P D-SUB 9P Mini DIN 6P
RS-232C cable
L
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOMAIN
REMOTE
AC INAUDIO OUTVIDEO 1
           INVIDEO 2 
          IN
COMPUTER OUTOIAUDIO 2  IN COMPUTER 2  IN
AUDIO 1  INUSB
DIGITAL
ANALOGINPUT SELECTCOMPUTER 1  INRS-232C
Advanced features for presentation (continued) 
						

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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 of the
high temperature of the lamp.
•When you replace the lamp, press the power button
to power off, then wait for 120 seconds in stand-by
mode to allow the lamp and LCD panels to cool. Turn
off  the main switch,  unplug the power cord from
the outlet, and wait one hour so that the lamp is
cooled to the touch.
•Do not remove the lamp except for replacement.
Careless treatment can cause injury or fire.
•Do not touch the lamp element directly. It may break
and cause you to injure or burn yourself.
•Be sure not to drop the lamp lid screw into the pro-
jector. Also be sure not to insert metal or any flam-
mable objects, it may cause fire or electric shock. If
any objects are inserted, please unplug and contact
your dealer.
•Install the lamp securely, failure may cause a fire.
•If the light bulb part breaks, some small glass frag-
ments may fall out through the small cooling grill,
and sticks to the inside of projector or the lamp box.
When taking the lamp out, make sure to turn over
the projector and hold the handle of the lamp box to
avoid injury from the glass fragments.
•Never shake the lamp or hold it in front of your face
after removing the lamp box. The glass fragments may
fall out and cause injuries to your
eyes and so on.
1. Reverse the projector gently.
2. Loosen the screws of the lamp lid
(a) using a phillips screwdriver (+).
3. Remove the lamp cover in the
direction of the arrow as indi-
cated.
4. Loosen screws (b) using a phillips
screwdriver (+), and remove them.
5. Pull up the handle.
6. Hold onto the projector by the
handle as you pull out the lamp.
•Pull the lamp out of the projector
slowly. Should the light bulb be bro-
ken, glass fragments will spill out if
the lamp is pulled out too quickly.
•Once the lamp has been removed,
do not spill liquid on it, place it near
flammable objects or where chil-
dren can touch it.  Otherwise, it will cause injury or
fire.7. Insert the new lamp securely into the projector body
in the right direction.
8. Put the handle back to the holding point.
•Make sure that the handle is locked.
9. Tighten up the screws (b) using a phillips screw-
driver (+).
10.Tighten up the screws of the lamp lid using a phillips
screwdriver (+).
How to reset the operation time meter
Plug in the power cord, switch on the projector, and
reset lamp time by pressing the $, % and POWER
buttons on the contro panel simultaneously.
Important:
•If the 3 buttons was not pressed at the same time,
the lamp time may not be reset.
•Please confirm the TEMP indicator illuminates
about 2 seconds and the lamp time has been
reset.
•The projector will not turn on if you do not secure
the lamp lid.
•You must reset the operation time meter after you
replace the lamp.
•Do not reset the operation time meter unless the
lamp has been replaced.
Caution:
•Do not spill liquid on the lamp or place it near flam-
mable objects or where children can touch it.  Oth-
erwise, it could cause injury or fire.
•Be sure that the projector guide is firmly inserted
between the right and left lamp guides.
Interval of the lamp replacement
The interval of the lamp replacement about 2,000 hours
of consecutive use. Replacement span may differ ac-
cording to operating environment, and may be shorter
than 2,000 hours. Decreases in luminescence and/or
color brightness will indicate that the light source lamp
needs to be replaced. When lamp operation time ex-
ceeds 1,500 hours, the indicator will flash alternately
between green and red (while the lamp is in operation;
when the lamp is not in operation, the indicator will
appear red only).   When the lamp has been used for
about 1,900 hours, the message “LAMP!!.” will appear
on the screen for one minute everytime the power is
turned on. When the lamp has been used for about 2,000
hours, the projector will automatically shut off for safety
and the power indicator light will be red. The projector
cannot be used until the lamp has been replaced and
operation timer has been reset.
Caution:
•The lamp is fragile. If broken, be careful not to cut
yourself with glass fragments.
•The replacement span of the lamp depends on the
environment. For replacement lamps, please con-
tact your dealer.
The projector automatically shuts off when the
lamp is used up in about 2,000 hours and cannot
be used until  the lamp is replaced and the
internal timer is reset.
(a)
Lamp replacement
(b) 
						

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Maintenance
Caution:
Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet before you perform any main-
tenance on the projector.
Cleaning the air-filter
Clean the air-filter frequently (about once a month). If
the filter or ventilation slots become clogged with dirt
or dust, the temperature inside of the projector may
rise and cause some troubles, such as damage of in-
side parts, and shortening the life of panel.
•When the temperature inside of the projector
rises, the TEMP indicator blinks in red, and the
power will be shut off to be stand-by which LAMP
indicator is turned off.
1. To remove the filter cover, press the ridged
area gently, push the cover in the direction
of the arrow and lift.
2. Remove the air-filter from the filter cover.
3. Wash the air-filter.
•Use water or a mild
detergent diluted with
water to clean the filter.
Rinse the filter
thoroughly and let it dry
completely.
4. Attach the filter to the cover.
5. Reinstall the filter cover.
Important:
•If the filter is damaged or becomes extremely
dirty, contact your dealer for replacement.
•The power will not turn on if the air-filter cover is
improperly installed.
Caution:
Be sure to use the projector with an air-filter. If not,
dust may get inside the projector, causing a fire or a
breakdown.
Cleaning the projector and the ventilation
slots
Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventila-
tion slots. When the slots become dirty, wipe them with
a soft cloth dampened with a diluted mild detergent,
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 come into
contact with the projector.
Cleaning  the lens
Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens
tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens sur-
face is fragile. Use only recommended, nonabrasive
lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your
fingers.
Filter
Filter cover
Filter cover 
						

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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.
CAUSE
•The air inlet slots, outlet slots  or air filter is
clogged with dust or some objects.
POWER indicator does not light up.
•Power cord is unplugged from the outlet.
•Power cord is disconnected from the projector.
•The main switch is turned off.
•The lamp lid is open.
POWER indicator blinks red.
•The projector has been turned on again too soon
after having been turned off.
•When the power switch was turned off while
the fan was running, during or after lamp
operation.
•The room temperature is too high.
(Does the LAMP indicator show an unusual
condition?)
•Lamp is no longer working.
POWER indicator blinks between red and green.
•The filter cover is not closed.
•When the LAMP indicator or the TEMP
indicator is either on or blinking, the main unit
requires repairs.
•Lens is covered by lens cap.
•When the LAMP indicator or the TEMP
indicator is either on or blinking, the main unit
requires repairs.
•The equipment connected to this projector is not turned on.
•Hookup is not made correctly with other equipment.
•The input source is not selected correctly.
•The INPUT SELECT switch is not selected correctly.
(For LVP-X400BU only)
•The air inlet slots, outlet slots  or air filter is
clogged with dust or some objects.
(In this case, the TEMP indicator does not light up.)
•The projector is not at a right angle to the screen.
•Brightness, tint and color are not adjusted correctly.
•The projecting distance is beyond the focused area.
•Lens is dirty.•Screen size exceeds screen size specifications.•Brightness and contrast are not adjusted correctly.
•FINE adjustment is not made correctly.
•Tracking is not adjusted.
•The projector is not at a right angle to the screen.•Remove the object.
•Plug the power cord into the outlet.
•Insert the power cord into the projector.
•Turn the main switch on.
•Close the lamp lid.
•
Wait for the lighting sequence.
•Turn the power switch on and off several times.
•Refer to Indicators on page 26.
•Replace the lamp with a new one.
•Close the cover correctly.
•Contact your dealer.
•Take the lens cap off.
•Replace the lamp with a new one.
•Turn on the connected equipment.
•Confirm the hookup.
•Select the correct source according to the equip-
ment connected to this projector.
•Select the correct position.
•Remove the object and turn off the main power
switch. After about 10 minutes, Turn the pro-
jector on.
•Adjust the angle of the projector to make a right
angle to the screen. See page 12.
•Adjust brightness, tint and color correctly.
•Adjust the projecting distance. See page 9.
•Clean lens.
•
Reduce screen size to within 40 to 300.
•Adjust brightness, contrast.
•Make FINE adjustment.
•Adjust tracking.
•Adjust the angle of the projector to make a
right angle to the screen. See page 12.
•When  you see the stationary image for a long time, it may remain on the screen if you change the
image. It is not a breakdown. The blurred image will disappear in a few minutes.
•It is normal.
•The cable for connection with other equipment
is not plugged securely into the terminal.
•The projector is installed too close to other
equipment.
•Volume is not turned up.
•Connection to other equipment is not made correctly.
•The PC monitor is not turned on.
•This is typical of the LCD projector.
•The operation is incorrectly made due to noise or
interference.•Plug the connecting cable securely into the
terminal. See pages 10-11.
•Install the projector far away from other equipment.
•Turn up the volume.
•Check connections.  See pages 10-11.
•Turn on the monitor.
•Press the reset button on the Terminal board.
See page 15.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSPROBLEMS
The power is off.
No picture appears
on the screen.
The image is
turned off.
The image is
distorted.
The image is dark.
The image is
blurred.
Red, blue or green dots are
viewed on the text of image.
The image remains
blurred.
The image is dis-
torted on the screen
and noise is heard.
No sound is heard.
Adjustments cannot be
made. Warm air comes out of
the exhaust vents.
Nothing is displayed on
the PC monitor. 
						

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Indicators
The projector has three indicators each of which shows the working condition of the projector.
The following offers solutions to possible problems. If a problem persists, turn the projector off and consult your
dealer.
LAMP
VOLUMEZOOM/
FOCUSTEMP
VIDEO
ENTER
COMPUTER
MUTEAUTO
POSITION
MENU
Power indicator
LAMP indicator
TEMP indicator
Normal condition
Abnormal condition
Steady 
red
Steady 
green
Steady 
greenBlinking
green
Steady 
green
POWER LAMP TEMPCONDITION Notes
The POWER is ON. (Normal condition) Lamp stand-by (about for 1 minute) The power button cannot be used to switch
ON and OFF Stand-by
Off Off
Off
Off
Steady 
greenBlinking
green/red
Blinking
green/red
Blinking
green/red
Steady 
red
Steady 
greenSteady 
greenBlinking
red
Blinking
red
POWER LAMP TEMPCONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Lamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 1, 500 hours.When the POWER is ON.)
Steady 
redBlinking
redLamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 1, 500 hours.When the POWER is OFF.)
Steady 
redLamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 2,000 hours.)
The lamp or filter cover is not closed.  The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an
abnormal condition.
Close the cover correctly.
or or
BlinkingBlinking
Abnormal. Contact your dealer.
Off
Off
Steady 
redBlinking
greenOff
Off
Off
Off
Off
Steady 
red
Steady Steady 
Unusual temperature
•The ventilation slits or air filter is clogged with 
dust or debris.
•The room temperature is too high.
•  The filter is dirty.•Remove the object from the ventilation
slits.
•Relocate the projector to a cooler place.
•   Clean the filter.
Replace the lamp.
Exchange with a new lamp if the same 
problem recurs.
•Wait until the LAMP indicator is turned 
off, then press the POWER button.
•If the above operation is not effective, 
replace the lamp. 
						

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Specifications
LCD projector
LVP-X400BU | LVP-X390U
AC100 ~ 240V,  50 / 60Hz
3.7 A
1.3-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B)
Pixels 1,024 ×   768 = 786,432 pixels
Total   2,359,296 pixels
Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel)
16,770,000 colors
F 1.8~2.2    f = 52 ~ 66 mm
250 W NSH
40 ~ 300 inch (aspect ratio 4:3)
Resolution : 640 x 400 - 1024 x 768 + Compressed 1280 x 1024
Sync on Green available
NTSC / NTSC 4.43 / PAL (including PAL-M, N) / SECAM, PAL-60
DVD (Component) / HDTV (1080i) / 720p / (525p)
2 W  stereo
6 cm square type (8Ω 2W) × 2
Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω    (negative sync.)
Chroma signal: 0.286 Vp-p 75Ω  (burst signal)
1.0 Vp-p  75Ω   (negative sync.)
350 mVrms,  10kΩ or more
RGB: 0.7Vp-p  75Ω (negative sync.)
YC
BCR: Y:1.0Vp-p (negative sync.) CBCR:0.7Vp-p
HD/CS : TTL level (positive or negative)
VD : TTL level (positive or negative)
DVI Interface (TMDS Single link)
 (For LVP-X400BU only)
350 mVrms,  10kΩ or moreø3.5mm stereo mini jack
Serial (Mini DIN 8 pin female connector) RS-232C standards
PS/2 (Mouse function), USB terminal for Mouse, Wired remote terminal
299 × 133  × 367 mm
 (width × height × depth)
Approx.  6.7kg
114 inch (2.9m)
+41°F (+5°C) ~ +104°F (+40°C),  30~90%
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 inputs
Analog RGB input
     (mini D-SUB 15P)
Digital RGB input
(DVI-D24P)
PC audio input
Control connector
Outside dimensions
Weight
Length of power cord
Temperature, humidity
(performance guarantee)
Kensington Lock
This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a 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 to Kensington Technology Group as shown below.
Kensington Technology Group
2855 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A.
Phone : (650)572-2700 Fax : (650)572-9675 
						

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1 Remote control 939P843-10
1 Remote control cable 246C393-10
1 User’s manual 871D317-10
1 Quick reference card 857B051-10
2 Battery for remote–
Connectors
Dimensional drawings
(mm)
247
29951.5
21
330 92 98.5
25
81
13387.5367
Replacement part
(Option / Not included in the box)
Spare marcury lamp 499B023-10
(VLT-X400LP)
    What’s included in the box
2   AC power cable 246C383-10
246C383-20
1 Audio/Video cable 246C381-10
1 RGB cable for PC 246C394-10
1 RS-232C cable 246C366-10
1 PS/2 adapter 246C367-10
1
USB cable (For LVP-X400BU only)246C376-10
PIN No. SPEC
1 R(RED)/CR2G(GREEN)/Y3B(BLUE)/CB4 GND5 GND6 GND7 GND8 GND9–10 GND11 GND12–13 HD/CS14 VD
15–
COMPUTER IN/OUT
(Mini D-SUB 15P)
PIN No. NAME I/O
1 TXD IN2 RTS IN3 DTR IN4 GND–5 CTS / 5V IN/OUT6 DCD / CLOCK OUT7 RXD OUT
8 RI / DATA OUT
RS-232C (Mini DIN 8P)
COMPUTER IN
(DVI-D24P)
(For LVP-X400BU only)
PIN No.SPECPIN No.SPEC
1 DATA 2- 13–2 DATA 2+ 14 +5V Power3 DATA 2 Shield 15 Ground4–16 Hot Plug Detect5–17 DATA 0-6 DDC Clock 18 DATA 0+7 DDC Data 19 DATA 0 Shield8–20–9 DATA 1- 21–10 DATA 1+ 22 Clock Shield11 DATA 1 Shield 23 Clock+
12–24 Clock-
1724
16 9
8
1
Specifications (continued)
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							Printed in Japan 871D317A10
Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan 
						

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Control projector by using a personal computer
1) Interface
This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal.
Functions can be controlled by a personal computer:
• Turn ON or OFF
• Changing input signal
• Menu setting
Connection
Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles
to Com1
Comportto RS-232C 
terminal
RS-232C cable
D-SUB 9P
L
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOMAIN
REMOTE
AC INAUDIO OUTVIDEO 1 
INVIDEO 2 
IN
COMPUTER OUTOIAUDIO 2  IN COMPUTER 2  IN
AUDIO 1  INUSB
COMPUTER 1  INRS-232C
Important:
•Make sure that your computer and projector are turned off before connection.
•Turn on the projector after the computer is started up.
(If you do not follow this order, the Comport may not function.)
•If your PC (IBM or IBM compatible) is equipped only with a 25-pin serial port connector, a 25-pin serial port
adapter is required. Contact your dealer for details.
to RS-232C 
terminalRS-232C cable
D-SUB 9P
L
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOMAIN
REMOTE
AC INAUDIO OUTVIDEO 1 
INVIDEO 2 
IN
COMPUTER OUTOIAUDIO 2  IN COMPUTER 2  IN
AUDIO 1  INUSB
COMPUTER 1  INRS-232C
RS-232C adaptor
for Macintosh (optional)
to modem port
or printer port
D-SUB 9P Mini DIN 8P
PROTOCOL RS-232C
BAUD RATE 9600 [bps]
DATA LENGTH 8 [bits]
PARITY BIT NONE
STOP BIT 1 [bits]
FLOW CONTROL NONE
This projector uses RXD, TXD and GND lines for RS-232C control.
For RS-232C cable,the reverse type cable should be used.
2) Control command diagram
The command is structured by the address code, function code, data code and end code. The length of the
command is different by each function.
Address code Function code Data code End code
HEX 30h 30h Function Data 0Dh
ASCII 0 0 Function Data
[Address code] 30h 30h (In ASCII code, 0 0) fixed.
[Function code] A code of each fixed control move.
[Data code] A code of each fixed control data (number) and not always indicated.
[End code] 0Dh (In ASCII code, 
) fixed.
LCD Projector
LVP-X390U
Projector + Macintosh