Mitsubishi Xd90u Data Projector User Manual

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DATA PROJECTOR 
MODEL 
XD90U
User Manual 
XD90U
This User Manual is important to you. 
Please read it before using your projector. 
						

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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 suffcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. 
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence 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 MOITURE.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION 
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE-
VENT BLADE EXPOSURE.  
NOTE: SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED 
NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN 
						

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WARNING Use the attached specified power supply cord. If you 
use another power supply cord, it may cause interfer-
ence with radio and television reception. 
Use the attached RGB cable with this equipment so 
as to keep interference within the limit of an FCC 
Class B device.
This apparatus must be grounded. 
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS 
WHEN THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE 
POWER ON MODE. 
CAUTION Not for use in a computer room as defined in the 
Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/
Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. 
The attached power cord is to be used exclusively for 
this product. Never use it for other products.
When using the projector in Europe: 
COMPLIANCE NOTICE 
This Projector complies with the requirements of the 
EC Directive 89/336/EEC EMC Directive as 
amended by Directive 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC, and 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen 
at a level that gains proper operation in residential 
areas, on business and light industrial premises and 
on small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside 
of the buildings. All places of operation are charac-
terized by their connection to the public low voltage 
power supply system. 
WARNING Use the attached RGB cable with this equipment so 
as to keep interference within the limits of an 
EN55022 Class B device.
Please follow WARNING instructions.  
WARNING 
 The lens cap is for protecting the lens. If you leave 
the lens cap on the lens with the projector turned 
on, it may be deformed because of heat build-up. 
Remove the lens cap when you turn on the projec-
tor. 
 One of power cords for the U.S., Europe and U.K. 
is provided appropriately.
 This projector uses the power plug of three-pin 
grounding type. Do not remove the grounding pin 
from the power plug. If the power plug doesn’t fit 
your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the 
wall outlet. 
 In case that the power cord for the U.S. is pro-
vided with this projector, never connect this cord 
to any outlet or power supply using other voltages 
or frequencies than rated. If you want to use a 
power supply using other voltage than rated, pre-
pare an appropriate power cord separately. 
 Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or 
electric shock.  Do not place any objects on the power cord or do 
not place the projector near heat sources to pre-
vent damage to the power cord. If the power cord 
should be damaged, contact your dealer for 
replacement because it may cause fire or electric 
shock. 
 Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power 
cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or 
electric shock.  Note: This symbol mark is 
for EU countries only.
This symbol mark is 
according to the directive 
2002/96/EC Article 10 
Information for users and 
Annex IV.Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and 
manufactured with high quality materials and components 
which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equip-
ment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of sepa-
rately from your household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at your local commu-
nity waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection sys-
tems for used electrical and electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! 
						

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Contents
Important Safeguards .........................................................................................5
Overview............................................................................................................8
Remote Control ................................................................................................11
Installation .......................................................................................................13
Basic Connection .............................................................................................17
Basic Operation................................................................................................22
Menu Operation ...............................................................................................29
Maintenance .....................................................................................................38
Replacing the Lamp .........................................................................................40
Indicators .........................................................................................................42
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................44
Specifications ...................................................................................................46
Trademark, Registered trademark Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
DLP™, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are all trademarks of Texas Instruments.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : XD90U
Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC 
Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 
9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A 
Telephone number : +1-(949) 465-6000 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation.  
						

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Important Safeguards
Please read all these instructions regarding your pro-
jector and retain them for future reference. Follow all 
warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 
1. Read instructions 
All the safety and operating instructions should 
be read before the appliance is operated. 
2. Retain instructions 
The safety and operating instructions should be 
retained for future reference. 
3. Warnings 
All warnings on the appliance and in the oper-
ating 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 soft cloth for cleaning. 
6. Attachments and equipment 
Never add any attachments and/or equipment 
without the approval of the manufacturer 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 con-
tact 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 recom-
mended by the manufacturer or sold with the 
projector. Any mounting of the appliance 
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions 
and should use a mounting accessory recom-
mended 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. 
9. Ventilation 
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided 
for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation 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. Ensure that there is ade-
quate ventilation and that the manufacturer’s 
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, 
please 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 par-
ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and points where they exit from 
the appliance. Do not put the power cord under 
a carpet. 
12. Overloading 
Do not overload wall outlets and extension 
cords as this can result in a fire or electric 
shock. 
13. Objects and liquids 
Never push objects of any kind through open-
ings of this projector as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short-out parts that could 
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liq-
uid of any kind on the projector. 
14. Servicing 
Do not attempt to service this projector your-
self. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel. 
15. Damage requiring service 
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and 
refer servicing to qualified service personnel 
under the following conditions: 
(a) If the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged. 
(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 instructions. 
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  
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(f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in 
performance - this indicates a need for ser-
vice. 
16. Replacement parts 
When replacement parts are required, be sure 
that the service technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by the manufacturer or 
parts having the same characteristics 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. 
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 may cause fire or elec-
tric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and con-
tact 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 User Manual, do 
not attempt to service this product by yourself. 
Please contact your dealer when you want to fix, 
adjust, or inspect the projector. 
Do not modify the projector. It can lead to fire or electric shock. 
Do not keep using the damaged projector. If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is dam-
aged, unplug the projector and contact your dealer 
for inspection. It may lead to fire if you keep using the 
damaged projector. 
Do not face the projection 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 sur-
face. 
Place the projector on a level and stable surface only.  
Do not look into the lens when the projec-
tor is operating. 
It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the 
lens when the projector is on. 
Do not unplug the power cord during oper-
ation. 
It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or 
other trouble. Wait for the fan to stop before unplug-
ging the power cord. Do not touch the air outlet 
grilles and bottom plate. Do not touch them or put other equipment close to 
the air outlet grilles because they become hot during 
operation. The heated air outlet grilles and bottom 
plate may cause injury or damage to other equip-
ment. Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is 
easily affected by heat. 
Do not look into the air outlet grilles when 
projector is operating. 
Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of them and hurt your 
eyes. 
Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles. If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the 
projector, causing deterioration in the projector qual-
ity and fire. 
Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, 
thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols near 
the projector.
Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or 
breakdown because the temperature inside the pro-
jector rises very high while the lamp is illuminating.
Place of installation For safety’s sake, do not use the projector at any 
place subjected to high temperature and high humid-
ity. Please maintain an operating temperature, 
humidity, and altitude as specified below. 
 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 to prevent the projector from being 
overheated. 
 Do not install the projector at 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 the projector near any 
cable carrying a large amount of current. 
 Place the projector on a solid, vibration-free sur-
face. Otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury 
or damage. 
 Do not stand the projector on its end. It may fall, 
causing serious injury or damage. 
 Slanting the projector more than ±10° (right and 
left) or ±15° (front and rear) may cause trouble or 
explosion of the lamp. 
 Do not place the projector near air-conditioning 
unit or heater to avoid the air outlet and inlet 
grilles from being exposed to hot air.  
						

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COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 
the following measures: 
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio / TV technician for help. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user’s authority to operate 
this equipment.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
						

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Overview
Front / Upper side
Rear side
Lower side
External control panel 
(See External control 
panel on page 9 for 
details.)
Front IR remote sensor Ventilation 
grill
Projection lensFocus ring and zoom 
ring
Kensington lock hole
Sliding lens cover
Rear IR remote sensor
RGB (PC) / Component video 
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket USB socketVideo socket
S-Video socket
Power cable socket
Rear adjustable foot
Lamp cover
Rear adjustable foot Front adjustable foot Front adjuster button 
						

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External control panel
1. Zoom ring (Refer to Fine-tuning the image size and clarity on page 25  for 
more information)
Adjusts the size of the projected image. Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or 
rotate counter-clockwise to reduce the image size.
2. TEMPerature warning light (Refer to Illustration on page 42 for more infor-
mation)
Flashes red if the projector’s temperature becomes too high.
3. POWER indicator light (Refer to Illustration on page 42 for more informa-
tion)
Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.
4. BLANK/5Up button (Refer to Hiding the image on page 27 and Using the 
menus on page 30 for more information)
Press this button to hide the screen image. You can press this button again to bring the 
image back.
When the on-screen menu is activated, press this button to move the selection focus 
up.
5. Power button (Refer to Start up on page 22 and Shutdown on page 28 for 
more information)
Turns the projector on or off.
When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on.
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When the projector is on, press twice to switch the projector to standby.
6. Keystone  /3Left button (Refer to Correcting keystone on page 25 and 
Using the menus on page 30
 for more information)
Press this button to correct keystoning at the top of the projected image.
When the on-screen menu is activated, press this button to move the selection focus 
left or make adjustments.
7. SOURCE button (Refer to Switching input signal on page 27 for more infor-
mation)
Switches sequentially through input sources. (RGB/YPbPr, Video or S-Video).
8. MENU /6Down button (Refer to Using the menus on page 30 for more infor-
mation)
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
When the on-screen menu is activated, press this button to move the selection focus 
down.
9. Focus ring (Refer to Fine-tuning the image size and clarity on page 25 for 
more information)
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
10. LAMP indicator light (Refer to Illustration on page 42 for more information)
Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has developed a problem.
11. MODE button (Refer to Selecting an application mode on page 26 for more 
information)
Selects one of the application modes.
12. Keystone  /4Right button (Refer to Correcting keystone on page 25 and 
Using the menus on page 30 for more information)
Press this button to correct keystoning at the bottom of the projected image.
When the on-screen menu is activated, press this button to move the selection focus 
right or make adjustments.
13. AUTO button (Refer to Auto-adjusting the image on page 25 for more infor-
mation)
Press this button to let the projector automatically determine the best picture timings 
for the projected image.