Mitsubishi XL2 Projector User Manual

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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.
Connection
Projector + PC with USB connector
Operation
• Turn off PC and the projector before connecting with PS/2 port. When connecting the PC with the projector
when the personal computer is on, the remote control does not work as a mouse. In that case, turn the projec-
tor on, then 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.
• When you use the RS-232C cable together with an extension cable, the function may not work correctly.
USBLS-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
MAIN
AC IN
R COMPUTER INRS-232C
COMPUTER OUT
to USB portto USB
USB cable
USB 4P
 (type B) USB 4P
 (type A)
•You can use the mouse remote control function with computer supported USB only.
•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 + PC with PS/2 connector
USBLS-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
MAIN
AC IN
R COMPUTER INRS-232C
COMPUTER OUT
to RS-232C
terminal
to mouse 
(PS/2) port
PS/2 adaptor
D-SUB 9P Mini DIN 8P
D-SUB 9P Mini DIN 6P
RS-232C cable
COMPUTER
VIDEO
KEYSTONE
EXPAND
VOLUME
LASER P in P
AUTO POSITION
+
–
12
MENUENTER
MUTESTILL16 : 9R-CLICKR-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.  
						

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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 turning
off the lamp of the projector, you may get burned
because of the high temperature of the lamp.
•For lamp replacement, press the power button to
power off, then wait for 60 seconds in stand-by mode
to allow the lamp and LCD panels to cool. Then
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 grille,
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 removingthe lamp box. The glass frag-
ments 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 screw-
driver (+), and remove the lid.
•Remove the lamp cover in the
direction of the arrow as indi-
cated.
3. Loosen screws (b) using a
phillips screwdriver (+).
4. Pull up the handle.
5. Hold onto the projector by the
handle as you pull out the lamp.
•Pull out the lamp straight up-
ward.
•Pull the lamp out of the pro-
jector slowly. Should the
light bulb be broken, glass
fragments will spill out if the
lamp is pulled out too
quickly.
•Once the lamp has been
removed, do not spill liq-
uid on it, place it near
flammable objects or
where children can touch
it.  Otherwise, it will
cause injury or fire.
6. Insert the new lamp securely
into the projector body in the
right direction.
7. Put the handle back to the
holding point.
•Make sure that the handle
is locked.
8. Tighten up the screws (b) us-
ing a phillips screwdriver (+).9. Tighten up the screws of the
lamp lid (a) 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 simulta-
neously.
Caution:
•Do not spill liquid on the
lamp or place it near flammable objects or where
children can touch it.  Otherwise, it could cause in-
jury or fire.
•Be sure that the projector guide is firmly inserted
between the right and left lamp guides.
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.
Interval of the lamp replacement
The recommended interval of the lamp replacement is about
2,000 hours of consecutive use.  However, the replacement
interval may be shorter than such hours depending on the
operating conditions.  Decreases in the luminescence and/or
the color brightness will also indicate that the light source
lamp needs to be replaced.  When the lamp operation time
exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp shutdown notice
*1 is
issued, the indicator will blink green and red alternately while
the lamp is in operation (and while the lamp is not in opera-
tion, the indicator will blink red only).  In addition, the lamp
replacement message will appear on the screen for one minute
every time the power is turned on.  When the lamp operation
time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp shutdown warn-
ing
*2 is issued, the replacement message (LAMP:>1900H) will
appear on the screen for one minute every 10 hours of opera-
tion.  When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed
until the lamp shutdown
*3, the projector will automatically
shut off for safety purposes and the power indicator will illu-
minate red.  The projector can’t start operating again until
the lamp is replaced and the operation timer is reset.
The projector automatically shuts off when the lamp
operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the
lamp shutdown
*3.  It can’t start operating again until
the lamp is replaced and the operation timer is reset.
*1 Time elapsed until the lamp shutdown notice 1,500 Hours*2 Time elapsed until the lamp shutdown warning 1,900 Hours
*3 Time elapsed until the lamp shutdown 2,000 Hours
(These hours are on the condition that the LAMP MODE is set to “STAN-
DARD.”)
•When the LAMP MODE is set to “LOW,” the time
elapsed until the lamp shutdown will extend up to
about 2,500 hours.
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.
Lamp replacement
(a)
(b)
(b)
(a) 
						

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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. If the filter or ventilation
grille become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature
inside the projector may rise and shut off the power (the
TEMP indicator starts to blink red).
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 fil-
ter cover.
3. Wash the air-filter.
•Use water or a mild detergent diluted with
water to clean the filter.
Rinse the filter thor-
oughly 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.
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
grille
Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventila-
tion grille. When the grille 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 fin-
gers.
Filter
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 grille, outlet grille  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 lamp 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 air inlet grille, outlet grille  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 25.
•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.
•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 30 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.
 is displayed.
Warm air comes out of
the exhaust vents.
Nothing is displayed on
the PC monitor.
•This mark is displayed when an invalid operation is executed (for example, when the COMPUTER or
VIDEO button is pressed while the menu is displayed). This is not failure. 
						

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Indicators
The projector has three LED Indicators 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.
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
Steady 
redBlinking
red
Steady 
red
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.
Lamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 1, 500 hours*.When the POWER is ON.)
Lamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 1, 500 hours*.When the POWER is OFF.)
Lamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total 
about 2,000 hours*.)
The lamp cover is not closed. 
*) When LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to STANDARD. When it is set to LOW, the duration will be extended.The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an
abnormal condition. 
(The indicators operate as shown on the left at the time of  
power-off, too. In this case, they are’nt indicating an 
abnormal condision.)
LAMP indicator POWER indicator
TEMP indicator
TEMP
LAMPVOLUMESOURCE
COMPUTER
VIDEO
AUTO 
POSITION
MENUENTER
MUTE 
						

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Specifications
LCD projector
XL2U
AC100V - 240V,  50 / 60Hz
2.3 A
0.7-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 1.9 - 2.2      f = 27 mm - 32 mm
150 W HS
30 inch - 300 inch (aspect ratio 4:3)
Resolution : 640 x 400 (Expand) - 1024 x 768 (Real) - 1280 x 1024 (Compress)
Sync on Green available
NTSC / 4.43NTSC / PAL (including PAL-M, N) / SECAM / PAL-60 /
DVD (Component) / HDTV (1080i)  / 720p / (525p)
1 W  mono
Round type  (8Ω 1W)
Luminance signal: Vp-p=1.0V  75Ω    (negative sync.)
Chroma signal: Vp-p=0.286V 75Ω  (burst signal)
Vp-p=1.0V  75Ω   (negative sync.)
350 mVrms,  10kΩ or more
RGB: Vp-p=0.7V  75Ω (negative sync.)
YP
BPR(YCBCR):  Y: Vp-p=1.0V (negative sync.) PBPR(CBCR): Vp-p=0.7V
HD/CS : TTL level (positive or negative)
VD : TTL level (positive or negative)
Serial (DIN 8 pin female connector) RS-232C standards
USB terminal for Mouse
237 mm × 94 mm  × 315 mm (9.3 inch × 3.7 inch × 12.4 inch)
 (width × height × depth)
Approx. 2.9 kg (6.5 lbs)
2.9m (9.5 feet)
+41°F (+5°C) - +95°F (+35°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)
Control connector
Outside dimensions
Weight
Length of power cord
Temperature, humidity
(performance guarantee)
Legs and lens are included.
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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Connectors
PC analog RGB input
Use to input video signals (analog
RGB) of a personal computer.
(Pin assignment of Mini D-SUB 15P jack)
PIN NO. SPEC PIN NO. SPEC
1R(RED)/PR/CR9—
2G(GREEN)/Y10 GROUND
3B(BLUE)/PB/CB11 GROUND
4 GROUND 12 DDC Data
5 GROUND 13 HD/CS
6 GROUND 14 VD
7 GROUND 15 DDC Clock
8 GROUND
1 5
116 10
15RS-232C input
Use to control the projector with the
personal computer, or control the
personal computer with remote con-
trol. 
Use the provided RS-232C cable (Mini DIN 8P-D-SUB
9P) for the connection.
PIN NO. NAME I/O
1 TXD IN
2 RTS IN
3 DTR IN
4 GND–
5 CTS/5V IN / OUT
6 DCD/CLOCK OUT
7 RXD OUT
8 RI/DATA OUT
1
352
68
1 USB cable 246C450-10
1 Remote control 939P927-10
1 User manual 871D361-10
1 Quick reference card 857B064-10
2 Battery for remote–
1 Carrying case 772P037-10
Replacement part
(Option / Not included in the box)
Spare Mercury lamp 499B032-10
(VLT-XL2LP)
    What’s included in the box
2   AC power cord 246C383-10
246C383-20
1 AV(Audio/Video) cable 246C381-10
1 RGB cable for PC 246C448-10
1 RS-232C cable 246C447-10
1 PS/2 adapter 246C449-10
Dimensional drawings
(mm)
90 78
48.9
94
13 266.5 267.5
f28f28
237
138
315 154.5118.5
20
17.5
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Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector
*1: The EXPAND MODE and the PinP mode don’t
function with this signal.
•When the EXPAND MODE of FEATURE menu is
set to real screen display, by pressing the EXPAND
button on the remote control, it will switch to the
screen displaying the picture as its original size
(real screen display).  In the real screen display,
pictures will be black-framed when picture resolu-
tion is lower than 1,024 x 768.
Important:
•Some computers may not be compatible with the
projector.
•The projectors maximum resolution is 1,024 x
768 pixels.  It may not display correctly for the
pictures of higher resolutions than 1,024 x 768.
•The picture with a SYNC on G (Green) signal
may jitter.
•The picture with a SYNC on G (Green) signal
may be tinged with green.•If the resolution and frequency of your computer
are not shown on the table, change the resolution
of your computer. You may find the compatible
resolution and frequency.
•Set the COMPUTER INPUT in SIGNAL menu to
RGB, when inputting the HDTV signal as RGB
signal.
Specifications (continued)
Signal mode resolution horizontal Vertical Normal mode Real mode (H x V) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (H x V)  (H x V)TV60–15.73 59.94 1024 x 768–
TV50–15.63 50.00 1024 x 768–1080i–33.75 60.00 1024 x 576–525p–31.47 59.54 1024 x 768–
625p–31.25 50.00 1024 x 768–720p–45.00 60.00 1024 x 576–PC98 640 x 400 24.82 56.42 1024 x 640 640 x 400
CGA70 640 x 400 31.47 70.09 1024 x 640 640 x 400CGA84 640 x 400 37.86 84.14 1024 x 640 640 x 400CGA85 640 x 400 37.86 85.08 1024 x 640 640 x 400
VGA60 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 1024 x 768 640 x 480VGA72 640 x 480 37.86 72.81 1024 x 768 640 x 480VGA75 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 1024 x 768 640 x 480
VGA85 640 x 480 43.27 85.01 1024 x 768 640 x 480VGA120 640 x 480 61.89 120.17 1024 x 768 640 x 480SVGA56 800 x 600 35.16 56.25 1024 x 768 800 x 600
SVGA60 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 1024 x 768 800 x 600SVGA72 800 x 600 48.08 72.19 1024 x 768 800 x 600SVGA75 800 x 600 46.88 75.00 1024 x 768 800 x 600
SVGA85 800 x 600 53.67 85.06 1024 x 768 800 x 600SVGA95 800 x 600 59.97 94.89 1024 x 768 800 x 600SVGA120 800 x 600 77.11 119.93 1024 x 768 800 x 600
XGA43i 1024 x 768 35.52 86.96 1024 x 768–XGA60 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768XGA70 1024 x 768 56.48 70.07 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
XGA75 1024 x 768 60.02 75.03 1024 x 768 1024 x 768XGA85 1024 x 768 68.68 85.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768XGA120 1024 x 768 98.58 119.78 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
SXGA70a 1152 x 864 63.85 70.01 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SXGA75a 1152 x 864 67.50 75.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SXGA85a 1152 x 864 77.49 85.06 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
SXGA60b 1280 x 960 60.00 60.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SXGA75b 1280 x 960 75.00 75.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SXGA43i 1280 x 1024 46.43 86.87 1024 x 768–SXGA60 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
SXGA75 1280 x 1024 79.98 75.03 1024 x 768 1024 x 768MAC13 640 x 480 35.00 66.67 1024 x 768 640 x 480MAC16 832 x 624 49.72 74.55 1024 x 768 832 x 624
MAC19 1024 x 768 60.24 75.02 1024 x 768 1024 x 768MAC21 1152 x 870 68.59 74.96 1024 x 768 1024 x 768HP75 1024 x 768 62.94 74.93 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
HP72 1280 x 1024 78.13 72.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SUN66a 1152 x 900 61.85 66.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SUN76a 1152 x 900 71.81 76.64 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
SUN66 1280 x 1024 71.68 66.68 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SUN76 1280 x 1024 81.13 76.11 1024 x 768 1024 x 768SGI72 1280 x 1024 76.92 72.30 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
SGI76 1280 x 1024 82.01 76.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768IBM60 1280 x 1024 63.42 60.00 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
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