ENGLISH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS LCD Projector User Manual X400 MODEL LVP-X400U EN – 1
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 equilateral 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.
ENGLISH Contents Important safeguards .......................................................................... 4 Overview ................................................................................................ 6 Using the remote control ..................................................................... 8 Battery installation ......................................................................................................... 8 Installation ................................................
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 operated. 10. Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
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 Owner's Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Overview 4 6 5 7 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Air inlet grill (Front) Terminal board Air outlet grill Speaker (Left/Right) Control panel Remote control sensor (Front) Lens Remote control sensor (Rear) Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 10 Easy-carry handle 1 8 9 10 Control panel 14 13 12 LAMP 1 TEMP 11 ZOOM/ FOCUS 2 10 VOLUME COMPUTER VIDEO 3 9 MENU 4 8 ENTER 7 AUTO POSITION MUTE 5 6 Terminal board 16 12 11 10 9 8 15 COMPUTER 1 IN REMOTE COMPUTER 2 IN MAIN 1 USB RS-23
1 1 2 3 4 ENGLISH Bottom side Release buttons (Left/Right) Adjustment foot (Left/Right) Air inlet cover Lamp cover 2 Caution: Do not replace the lamp right after using the projector. The lamp will be very hot.
Using the remote control Battery installation Use two AA size batteries. 1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow. 2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). 3. Replace the back cover. 1 2 3 Important: • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Load batteries in the correct position. • Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire. • Do not try to recharge batteries.
Installation Height Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection Width To find the approximate distance Screen A B between the projector and screen: Multiply the width of the screen Screen x 1.9 (min.) , Multiply the width of the screen x 2.4 (max.). A=B • Refer to the chart for recommended distances in maximum the screen and the L (between zoom and minimum zoom.
Basic connections This projector can be connected to equipment such as VCRs, video cameras, videodisc players, and personal computers having analog RGB output. Important: • Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. • Plug in firmly and unplug by holding the plug, not by pulling the main power cable. • If connected units are set too close to one another, the image may be affected. • Refer to the owner's guide of each component for details of connections.
ENGLISH Projector + Personal computer For computer with Mini D-SUB 15P terminal (IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles etc.
Preparing the projector for operation Getting ready for projection Adjusting the angle of projection 1. Connect the power cord provided to the projector. 2. Connect the power cord to the wall power outlet. 3. Remove the lens cap. For the best result, project onto a flat screen with a 90 degree angle to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector by adjusting two foot adjustments on the bottom of the projector. Warning: • Do not look directly into the lens when projector is “ON”.
INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 IN REMOTE VIDEO 1 IN DIGITAL ANALOG COMPUTER 2 IN MAIN O USB RS-232C AUDIO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN 3 , 9 , 10 4 AUTO POSITION S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 2 IN I AC IN COMPUTER OUT AUDIO OUT ENGLISH To operate projector power ON L AUDIO R KEYSTONE COMPUTER VIDEO AUTO POSITION ZOOM/ FOCUS VOLME button 2 , 11 3 , 9 , 10 6,8 4 6,8 LAMP LASER MENU TEMP 5,7 ZOOM/ FOCUS RIGHT CLICK VOLUME COMPUTER VIDEO 4 MENU ENTER ENTER EXPAND P in P MUTE AUTO POSITION STILL butt
To operate projector power ON (Continue) Turning off the projector 9. Press the POWER button. The message “POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN” appears on the screen. • To exit from this mode, press any button except POWER, LASER, mouse pointer, R/L-click, STILL and VOLUME + and - buttons. 10.Press the POWER button again. The light source lamp will be turned off.
Menu operation CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR MATRIX USER COLOR TEMP. SHARPNESS TINT COLOR INSTALLATION KEYSTONE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN IMAGE REVERSE OPTION MENU POSITION EXPAND MODE FRAME POSI. VIDEO SIGNAL ANAMORPHIC LANGUAGE RESET ALL SIGNAL MEMORY CALL HORIZ.POSITION VERT.POSITION FINE SYNC.
Menu operation (continued) 1 PICTURE CONTRAST ........ Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher XGA60 as the number increases. IMAGE BRIGHTNESS .... Adjusts image brightness. The image becomes brighter as CONTRAST 0 the number increases. BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR MATRIX. ...... Adjusts color balance in each color of the image. See page USER COLOR MATRIX 18. COLOR TEMP. STANDARD COLOR TEMP.. .. Adjusts color temperature. See page 18. SHARPNESS 0 SHARPNESS ...... Adjusts the picture sharpness.
Opt XGA60 SIGNAL A U MEMORY CALL AUTO HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERT. POSITION 0 FINE SYNC. 0 TRACKING RR GG BB 0 COMPUTER INPUT RGB HOLD USER MEMORIZE 5 SIGNAL - USER (Normally, there is no need for adjustments.) CLAMP POSITION/ CLAMP WIDTH .........If you use something similar, the brighter colors of the SIGNAL-USER projected image may become blurred. In this case, adjust CLAMP POSITION CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP WIDTH. CLAMP WIDTH HORIZ.PIXELS .. Use to adjust the width of the image.
Picture adjustment Adjusting the image You can adjust the picture by using the IMAGE menu. Opt 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for more adjustments. XGA60 7. Exit the menu system by pressing the MENU button several times. IMAGE CONTRAST 0 BRIGHTNESS • When using the setting which has been already prepared, select 1 (for VIDEO input) or 2 (for COMPUTER input) in step 3. • When not using Color matrix adjustment, select OFF in step 3. 0 USER COLOR MATRIX COLOR TEMP.
Although this projector sets proper signal systems automatically for the image signal from personal computers, it cannot be applied to some of personal computers. In this case, press the AUTO POSITION button. If the images are still not projected correctly, use the MENU display to adjust the projected images. Opt XGA60 SIGNAL A U RR GG BB MEMORY CALL AUTO HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERT. POSITION 0 FINE SYNC.
Picture adjustment (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode TV60 TV50 1080i 720p PC98 CGA70 CGA85 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 XGA43i XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 SXGA70a SXGA75a SXGA85a SXGA60b SXGA75b SXGA43i SXGA60 SXGA75 SXGA85 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 HP75 HP72 SUN66a SUN76a SUN66 SUN76 SGI72 SGI76 IBM60 resolution (H x V) – – – – 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 60
By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote control, 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). 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 pressing either the + or - button. Setting the Expand mode 1. Press the MENU button. Picture in Picture (PinP) Expand 2.
Advanced features for presentation (continued) 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.
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.
Maintenance Caution: Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance 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 inside parts, and shortening the life of panel.
The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer. PROBLEMS The power is off. 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.
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.
Specifications LCD projector ENGLISH Type Model Rated power supply Rated input LCD panels LVP-X400U 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) Colors Projection lens Light source lamp Picture size PC compatibility 16,770,000 colors F 1.8~2.
Specifications (continued) Connectors RS-232C (Mini DIN 8P) 21 6 17 16 5 3 PIN No. 24 COMPUTER IN (DVI-D24P) 9 1 8 8 COMPUTER IN/OUT (Mini D-SUB 15P) 5 1 6 10 PIN No. SPEC 1 R(RED)/CR PIN No. SPEC PIN No.
Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan 871D293A40 Printed in Japan
LCD Projector LVP-X400U Control projector by using a personal computer This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal.
3) Control sequence (1) Send the command from a personal computer to the projector. (The commands must be sent at least 400ms apart.) (2) The projector will send a return command 400ms* after it has received an end code. If the command is not received correctly, the projector will not send the return command. (3) The personal computer checks the command and confirms if the command which has been sent has been executed or not. (4) This projector sends various codes other than the return code.
6) Volume commands The volume commands execute the volume setting of this projector with the value. ITEM VOLUME ASCII VL HEX 56h 4Ch VALUE 00 - 31 How to set the grade Use ASCII letters code to set the grade for setting data. Please refer to the table below for HEX code. ASCII HEX '0' 30h '1' 31h '2' 32h '3' 33h '4' 34h '5' 35h '6' 36h '7' 37h '8' 38h '9' 39h [Example] Set the volume to 15 (Standard value) (' 'is for ASCII code) Sending commands from the PC etc.
8) Menu setting commands The menu setting commands execute the menu setting of this projector. If the personal computer doesn’t send the commands without attaching the data code, the projector which has received the command replays the setting data as data code. ITEM CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR MATRIX (MODE) COLOR MATRIX (R, G, B) COLOR MATRIX (Y, C, M) COLOR MATRIX (SATURATION) COLOR TEMP.
The data code of CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS is structured by the difference data of R from G, the main data and the difference data of B from G. [Example 2] Set the difference data of R from G to +10, the setting main data to 0 and the difference data of B from to -5. Sending commands from the PC etc.
