Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Electric XL6500LU
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LCD PROJECTOR MODEL XL6600U XL6500U XL6600LU XL6500LU User Manual XL6600 XL6500 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. WARNING Use the attached specifi ed power supply cord. If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
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 equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
fi re, electric shock or other personal injury. 7. Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water. 8. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
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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 modifi cations 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.
Preparing your projector Checking accessories The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed in the package. Cables Audio/Video cable RGB cable for PC (246C381-10) Remote control parts LR6 (size-AA)
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Preparating your projector (continued) Overview Control area Terminal board 1112 13 14 1 Remote control sensor (Front) 2 Lens 3 Control area 4 Easy-carry handle 5 Air inlet grille 6 Terminal board 7 Air outlet grille 8 Speaker 9 Remote control sensor (Rear)
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2 Air inlet grille/Filter cover 3 Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 1 Laser aperture 2 Transmission window 3 Wired remote control jack...
Vertical directions (ceiling mount) Using the wired remote control Attached remote control for this projector can be used as a wired remote control with remote control cable. Wired remote control is useful for operating in a distance or outside of the operating area.
Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector. If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the projection angle of the projector. (See page 11.) • Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center.
FAST and STEP. When FAST is selected, the lens shifts in a large amount with the and it shifts in a small amount when STEP is selected. • When the LENS SHIFT menu is displayed while no video signal is input to the projector, a crosshatch appears on the entire screen.
• Do not install the projector where the exhaust vents are exposed to air emitted by an air conditioning. Such installation may cause a breakdown. • Do not install the projector near a fi re alarm because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents. Rear projection Ask a specialist for installation.
A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off. • When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the RGB cable that is connected to the monitor. COMPUTER/ COMPONENT...
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• Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fi re or electric shock. • Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause fi...
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1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down suffi ciently last time, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the main power switch is turned ON.
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• If the main power switch should be turned off or the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off.
When a TV tuner or VCR is connected: When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a message of “NO SIGNAL” may appear on the screen when you change the channel via any channel that is not being received. In such a case, set the channels of the TV tuner or VCR again.
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• Image may not be projected correctly with some DVD players. • If colors aren’t displayed correctly when the projector is connected to a high-defi nition video device having R, G, and B output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL menu.
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• Use AUDIO IN 1 terminal for audio input. When you connect this projector and a digital device (such as a DVD player) via the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D (HDCP) terminal, black color may appear dark and deep, depending on the type of the connected device.
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1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down suffi ciently last time, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the main power switch is turned ON.
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• If the main power switch should be turned off or the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off.
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. COLOR TINT SHARPNESS ADVANCED MENU INSTALLATION LAMP MODE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE CAPTURE SPLASH SCREEN...
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus: Following describe how to set AUTO POWER OFF time. 1. Press the MENU button. opt. IMAGE 2. Press the button to select a menu to use. opt. INSTALLATION 3. Press the ENTER button (or opt.
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Regardless of the setting of LAMP MODE in the INSTALLATION menu, the STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When LAMP MODE has been set to LOW, the lamp mode changes from STANDARD to LOW about 1 minute after turn-on.
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• When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren’t projected. • Use a commercially available SCART-Mini D-SUB 15-pin cable when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal. • Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal aren’t compatible with this projector.
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The proper setting is automatically selected. Select this option when connecting the projector to high defi nition video equipment having R, G, and B output terminals. Select this option when connecting the projector to a DVD player or other device having Y, C terminals.
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Menu operation (continued) 5. INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT COMPUTER2 RESOLUTION 1024x768 VERTICAL 75.04 Hz FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL 60.02 KHz FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE 5wire ITEM DESCRIPTION LAMP TIME (LOW) This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW. •...
Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the 3.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the 3.
How to adjust the computer image This projector automatically selects a proper signal format according to the type of video signal supplied from the computer. However, video signals from the computer may not be projected correctly depending on the types of the computer and images to be projected.
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Adjusting projected images (continued) How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear. ……………………………………… Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image fl ickers. The projected image is blurred.
Advanced features Setting of the image displayed during startup or muting You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use such image as a background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is supplied. Important: •...
Advanced features (continued) Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specifi ed users. DISPLAY INPUT ...When the projector is turned...
Advanced features (continued) Picture in Picture (PinP) One of the special features of this projector is the picture-in-picture (PinP) mode. The PinP mode allows you to view the images from different sources at the same time. Sub image To use the PinP mode 1.
Advanced features (continued) Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the USB port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Projector + computer with USB connector • You can use the mouse remote control function with a computer supporting USB only.
Industries Association (JBMIA) . (http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english) • This projector is fully compliant to the specifi cations of JBMIA PJLink™ Class 1. It supports all the commands defi ned by PJLink™ Class 1, and the compliance has been verifi ed with the PJLink™ standard specifi cations Version 1.0.
Indicators This projector has 2 indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problems persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. Normal condition POWER S TA TUS...
Alarm device. Once the terminal cover is installed, its Anti-Theft Alarm device will detect vibration caused by the projector being moved and emit an alarm. • Mitsubishi assumes no responsibility or liability for theft or other damages. Procedure for setting the anti-theft alarm...
Warning: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fi xing screws into the inside of the projector. Don’t put a metal piece or fl ammable object into the projector. Using the projector with any foreign object present inside may result in electric shock or fi...
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• Contact your dealer for a new lamp. • This projector uses a lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with the lamp may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Caution: Be sure to use the projector with an air-fi lter. If not, dust may get inside the projector causing fi re and failure. Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.
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 •...
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• Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See pages 30 and 31.) Projected images are • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See distorted. page 11.) Projected images are •...
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Others Problem Solution The exhaust vents • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this emit warm air. is not a malfunction. No audio is output. • Check that the volume isn’t set to low.
Analog input Digital input (DVI) DVI-D interface (TMDS single link) with HDCP Audio input *1: For XL6600U and XL6500U only. For XL6600LU and XL6500LU, see page 48. *2: For XL6600U and XL6500U only. Replacement part (option/not included in the box)
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Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) 720 x 480 TV50, 576i (625i) 720 x 576 1080i60 (1125i60) 1920 x 1080 1080i50 (1125i50)
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Important: • Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector. • The projector’s maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels. It may not display images of higher resolutions than 1024 x 768 correctly. • Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may jitter.
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Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation of the attached lens (for XL6600LU and XL6500LU) With short throw zoom lens (OL-X500SZ) F No. F2.0 - F2.3 Focal distance f = 37 - 44 mm Zoom/focus Electrical drive (zoom ratio 1.2 : 1)
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Specifi cations (continued) With rear projection short throw (OL-X500FR) F No. F2.5 Focal distance f = 22 mm Focus Manual drive Picture size 50 inch (102 cm X 76 cm) - 200 inch (406 cm X 305 cm) (recommended) 70 inch (142 cm X 107 cm) - 100 inch (203 cm X 152 cm) Screen size Diagonal size Width (W)