Mitsubishi Xd8100u Dlp Projector User Manual

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Control by a control panel, etc.
When installing the projector in a place where the remote control signals cannot reach the projector, you can control 
the projector using a control panel or other device connected to the REMOTE 1 IN terminal. 
ONPOWER
COMPUTER1
OFF
ONBLANK
OFF
Remote controlExternal contact 
control
COMPUTER2
VIDEOS-VIDEO
DVI
Projector
Control panel
Controllable functions
•  Switching between remote control and external 
control
•  Switching input signals
•  Power-on and power-off...

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Replacing the lamp
This projector is equipped with 2 lamps to project 
images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out 
or its brightness may decrease during use. In such 
cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as 
possible. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp 
separately sold that is exclusive to this projector. 
Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp. 
Spare lamp  VLT-XD8000LP
Warning:
•  Be careful not to drop the lamp fi xing screws into 
the inside of the projector....

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Replacing the lamp (continued)
3.  Loosen three screws (c) that are securing the lamp 
box to be removed using a Philips screwdriver.
(c)
(c) LAMP 2 LAMP 1
4.  Pull the handle.
5.  Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding 
the projector.
•  Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly. 
When the lamp is broken, glass fragments may 
be scattering by quickly pulling out the lamp box.
• Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp box or 
do not place it near any fl ammable object or 
where...

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When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector
When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector, use the lamp replacement tray packed with the 
projector or option lamp to prevent glass fragments from scattering.
•  Assemble the lamp replacement tray according to the procedure shown on it.
1.  Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 62 and 63.
2.  Attach the lamp replacement tray to the projector as shown in the 
fi gure.
3.  Secure the lamp replacement tray on the projector using the tape...

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Automatic cleaning fi lter
This projector is equipped with an automatic cleaning 
fi lter. The burdensome fi lter cleaning is automatically 
carried out. 
•  When the power of the projector is on, the fi lter is 
cleaned after the designated time elapses. 
•  When the cumulative operation time since the 
last cleaning of the automatic cleaning fi lter 
exceeds the designated time, the fi lter is cleaned 
automatically after you turn off the projector by 
pressing the POWER button. 
Important:
•  When the...

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Automatic cleaning fi lter (continued)
How to clean the automatic cleaning fi lter
Check the amount of dust through the dust check 
window of the fi lter cover and clean it, if necessary. 
Before cleaning the fi lter, be sure to turn off the main 
power switch of the projector and unplug the power 
cord from the outlet. 
•  When the dust box of the automatic cleaning fi lter 
is fi lled up with dust, the cleaning ability decreases. 
If you use the projector in such a state, the fi lter is 
covered by the...

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Troubleshooting
Before asking for repair of the projector, check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector, be 
sure to unplug the power plug, and then contact your dealer. 
No image appears on the screen. 
Problem Solution
Power can not be 
turned on.•  Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning.
POWER LAMP 1 LAMP 2 STATUS FILTER Solution
OffOffOffOffOff
•  Connect the power cord to the projector.
•  Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
•  Turn...

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Troubleshooting (continued)
No image appears on the screen. (continued) 
Problem Solution
The screen for 
entering the password 
appears.•  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 56.)
“NO SIGNAL” is 
displayed.•  Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something 
wrong with the connected device.
•  Check whether...

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) 
Problem Solution
Tint in projected 
images is incorrect.•  Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 39.)
•  Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t broken. 
Different color tint. • 
When comparing images projected by two projectors, tints in the displayed images may be 
different because of variation between their optical components. This is not a malfunction. 
•  When...

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Others (continued)
Problem Solution
FOCUS/ZOOM 
doesn’t work. 
Lens shift doesn’t 
work.•  Check that LENS LOCK in the INSTALLATION 1 menu isn’t ON. (See page 34.)
If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following fi rst. 
Problem Solution
The projector does not 
turn on. •  Fit the lamp cover securely. (See pages 62 and 63.)  
The LAMP indicator 
illuminates red.•  Reset the lamp operating time of the newly installed lamp. (See page 63.)...