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LCD PROJECTOR MODEL XL7000U User Manual XL7000 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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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”...
Contents Important safeguards ........................4 Preparing your projector ........................6 Using the remote control ........................9 Setting up your projector .........................11 Viewing computer images .......................18 Viewing video images ........................24 Menu operation ..........................30 Adjusting projected images ......................39 Initial network settings ........................44 Advanced features ..........................48 Replacing the lamp .........................53 Maintenance ............................56 Replacing the lens ...........................57...
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your 10. Power sources projector and retain them for future reference. Follow This projector should be operated only from the all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. type of power source indicated on the marking label.
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Important safeguards (continued) Do not use the projector with condensation on it. WARNING: It can lead to breakdown or other failure. Unplug immediately if there is something Place of installation wrong with your projector. For safety’s sake, refrain from setting the projector at any Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out place subjected to high temperature and high humidity.
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 Power supply part Mini D-SUB D-SUB 15-pin 9-pin Mini D-SUB D-SUB 15-pin 9-pin RS-232C cable Computer cable...
Preparing your projector (continued) Indicators Bottom side 1 Lock bar (SECURITY ANCHOR) the projector. 2 Adjustment feet 1 FILTER indicator 2 STATUS indicator 3 POWER indicator Remote control 1 Indicator 2 POWER button (ON/STANDBY) The status is changed between ON and STANDBY. 3 COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons 4 MENU button 5 BLANK button...
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Front of projector Rear of projector About 30° About 30° About 30° About 30° Operate the remote control within a distance of 30 m (98.4 feet) from the projector, pointing the light beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front or rear) of the projector.
Using the remote control (continued) “COMPLETE” is displayed under the Setting the ID number of the remote CONTROLLER ID number you entered. control You can control multiple projectors collectively or disappears after it is displayed for about 5 individually using one remote control by setting the ID seconds.
Setting up your projector Before setting up Before setting up the projector, check the operating environment. If the environmental requirements are not satisfied, the projector may break down or fail. Setup environment The allowable operating temperature varies depending on the HIGH ALTITUDE MODE setting. For use in the STANDARD mode, the allowable operating temperature is +41°F (+5°C) to +104°F (+40°C).
Setting up your projector (continued) Setup adjustment SHIFT menu is displayed, the shift mode can be switched between FAST and STEP. When FAST How to turn on the projector is selected, the lens shifts in a large amount with When you have to turn on the projector for setup the , , ...
Setting up your projector (continued) Setting HIGH ALTITUDE MODE Correcting skewed or distorted image according to the altitude at which you use the For the best projection, project images on a flat screen projector. The default setting is STANDARD. installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom altitude from 0 to 1500 meters.
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Setting up your projector (continued) Adjustment using the KEYSTONE mode: effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes When the screen and the projector are not placed may appear or straight lines may bend in images perpendicularly to each other, projected images with complicated patterns.
Setting up your projector (continued) LOWER RIGHT, LOWER LEFT, UPPER RIGHT, or ARC menu UPPER LEFT menu You can correct the arc vertically or horizontally You can adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the focusing on the screen center. selected corner.
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Setting up your projector (continued) Important: (or the ARC is adjusted in the direction) the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may appear or straight lines may bend in images with complicated patterns. They are not due to product malfunctions. Press the ...
Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting Rear projection For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for your dealer. installation. For details, consult your dealer. damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location.
Viewing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: monitor. Computer For analog connection: (For using the COMPUTER/COMPONENT/VIDEO IN 1 terminal.) COMPUTER/ 1. Connect one end of the supplied computer cable to the COMPONENT/ COMPUTER/COMPONENT/VIDEO IN 1 terminal of the VIDEO IN 1 projector.
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Viewing computer images (continued) For monitor connection: Monitor 1. Connect the computer cable from the monitor to the MONITOR OUT terminal of the projector. signal is output from the MONITOR OUT terminal during power standby. MONITOR OUT Computer cable For audio output connection: 1.
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Viewing computer images (continued) Caution: Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord. Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock. directly and heated to a high temperature, resulting in deformation.
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Viewing computer images (continued) D. Projecting images Preparation: POWER button POWER button (ON/STANDBY) (ON/STANDBY) COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons , , , buttons DVI-D(HDCP) POWER indicator button STATUS indicator ENTER button COMPUTER/DVI-D button , , , buttons ENTER button LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button...
Viewing computer images (continued) 9. Press the ZOOM/FOCUS button to display the ZOOM/FOCUS menu. 10. Adjust with the or button to get an approximate size. switched between FAST and STEP. When FAST is selected, the speed of zoom controlled by the or button becomes fast, and it becomes slow when STEP is selected.
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Viewing computer images (continued) Blanking the screen temporarily (BLANK) The video and audio signals are temporarily muted when the BLANK button is pressed. You will hear an operating sound inside the projector. To cancel muting, press the BLANK button again. AUTO POSITION button When the image supplied from the computer is displaced, carry out the following procedure.
Viewing video images A. Connecting the projector to video equipment Preparation: Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. Connecting to a video player, etc. 1. Connect one end of a commercially available BNC cable to Video player, or the like BNC cable (option) the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.
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Viewing video images (continued) Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, C ). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COMPUTER/COMPONENT/VIDEO IN 2 terminals. BNC cable (option) COMPUTER/COMPONENT/ VIDEO IN 2 BNC-RCA connector (option)
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Viewing video images (continued) Connection (for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal) DVI cable (option) COMPUTER/COMPONENT/ VIDEO DVI-D IN (HDCP) To DVI-D terminal AUDIO DVI-D Audio cable (option) To audio output Equipment having a terminals DVI-D terminal When you connect this projector and a digital device (such as a DVD player) via the HDMI IN or COMPUTER/ COMPONENT/VIDEO DVI-D IN (HDCP) terminal, black color may appear dark and deep, depending on the type of the connected device.
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Viewing video images (continued) D. Projecting images Preparation: POWER button POWER button (ON/STANDBY) (ON/STANDBY) HDMI button COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons VIDEO button , , , buttons S-VIDEO button DVI-D(HDCP) button POWER indicator STATUS indicator COMPUTER/DVI-D button ENTER button VIDEO/HDMI button , , , ...
Viewing video images (continued) 11. Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 12. Press the or button to adjust the vertical position and or button to adjust the horizontal position of the displayed image.
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Viewing video images (continued) Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal. How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1.
Menu operation You can make various settings using the displayed menus. Following 6 menus are displayed. IMAGE menu (page 32) INSTALLATION menu (page 33) FEATURE menu (page 34) opt. opt. opt. INSTALLATION IMAGE FEATURE COLOR ENHANCER LAMP MODE ASPECT AUTO STANDARD NORMAL SUPER RESOLUTION...
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus 1. Press the MENU button. Selectable menus are displayed by icons. (The menu icon being selected is displayed on a blue background.) opt. IMAGE The name of the menu being selected is displayed. 2.
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Menu operation (continued) IMAGE menu opt. opt. IMAGE IMAGE ADVANCED MENU COLOR ENHANCER AUTO AUTO IRIS SUPER RESOLUTION CONTRAST NOISE REDUCTION BRIGHTNESS INPUT LEVEL COMPUTER CLOSED CAPTION COLOR TEMP. STANDARD COLOR TINT SHARPNESS ADVANCED MENU ENTER ITEM SETTING FUNCTION COLOR ENHANCER AUTO Select to optimize the settings automatically depending on the input signal.
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Menu operation (continued) INSTALLATION menu opt. opt. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION LENS LOCK LAMP MODE STANDARD STANDBY MODE ZOOM/FOCUS LOCK AUTO POWER ON LENS SHIFT LOCK AUTO POWER OFF LENS SHIFT RESET 5min IMAGE CAPTURE SETUP SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR BLUE IMAGE REVERSE LENS LOCK ENTER DVI LONG CABLE...
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Menu operation (continued) FEATURE menu opt. opt. FEATURE FEATURE ADVANCED MENU ASPECT NORMAL AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL PROJECTOR ID PASSWORD FUNCTION SETUP AUTO DISPLAY INPUT SCART INPUT MENU POSITION LAMP WARNING CINEMA MODE STANDARD AUTO HIDE OSD LANGUAGE English Ë HIGH ALTITUDE MODE STANDARD ADVANCED MENU ENTER...
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Menu operation (continued) FEATURE menu (continued) ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ADVANCED MENU ENTER The ADVANCED MENU is displayed for the following settings. VIDEO SIGNAL AUTO / NTSC / PAL / SECAM When AUTO is selected, the appropriate video format is / 4.43NTSC / PAL-M / PAL-N / automatically selected depending on the input signal.
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Menu operation (continued) SIGNAL menu opt. opt. opt. SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) USER MEMORY CALL AUTO RESOLUTION VERTICAL 60.00 Hz 1024 x 768 CLAMP POSITION (MEMORIZE FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL HORIZ. POSITION 48.36 KHz CLAMP WIDTH FREQUENCY 1024 VERT. POSITION HORIZ. PIXELS VERT.
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Menu operation (continued) NETWORK menu opt. opt. NETWORK NETWORK PROJECTOR NAME IP CONFIG NETWORK DHCP CERTIFICATION NETWORK ENTER IP ADDRESS 0. 0. 0. 0 PASSWORD IP CONFIG ENTER SUBNET MASK 0. 0. 0. 0 CONTROL SYSTEM DEFAULT GATEWAY 0. 0. 0. 0 STANDARD NETWORK RESET MAC ADDRESS...
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Menu operation (continued) INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION LAMP TIME (LOW) **** SERIAL NUMBER ******** COMPUTER1 INPUT 1024 x 768 RESOLUTION VERTICAL 60.00 Hz FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL 48.36 kHz FREQUENCY 5WIRE SYNC. TYPE ITEM DESCRIPTION LAMP TIME (LOW) This item shows the lamp operation time calculated based on that the LAMP MODE of LAMP 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 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the or button. 3.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To cancel the menu: 7. Press the MENU button. To enable the stored color temperature: 1. Set COLOR TEMP. to USER in the IMAGE menu. About color temperature Color temperature is a way to show the differences in white. White of which temperature is low appears reddish. When the color temperature rises, white appears bluish.
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Adjusting projected images (continued) Adjusting the fineness of the image (SUPER RESOLUTION): You can adjust the fineness of the image using the menu. (See page 31 for menu setting.) With the IMAGE menu: 1. Display the IMAGE menu. SUPER RESOLUTION 2.
Adjusting projected images (continued) 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 flickers. The projected image is blurred........Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image is displaced horizontally.
Initial network settings You can set the network of the projector using the menu. selecting OK or CANCEL. opt. Enabling or disabling the network NETWORK certification PROJECTOR NAME NETWORK CERTIFICATION You can select whether or not to certify the network NETWORK ENTER PASSWORD...
Initial network settings (continued) CLEAR key: ..Deleting all the entered IP Settings characters. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the NETWORK menu. buttons (0 to 9) while holding down the NUM 2. Press the or button to select IP CONFIG. button on the remote control.
Initial network settings (continued) buttons (0 to 9) while holding down the NUM IP CONFIG menu is displayed. If the entered button on the remote control. content is not correct, the IP CONFIG menu is displayed after an error dialog is displayed. 5.
Initial network settings (continued) Glossary Initialization of Network Settings For more detail of the glossary below, refer to the (See page 31 for menu setting.) technical book that is commercially available. 1. Display the NETWORK menu. Term Description 2. Press the or button to select NETWORK Abbreviation for Dynamic Host RESET.
Advanced features Changing the image displayed at the frame is captured. startup You can display your desired image as the startup mode automatically. screen (or splash screen). By setting the menu, you can use such image instead of the background image that is displayed when no video signal is supplied.
Advanced features (continued) 7. Press the ENTER button. Password function To cancel the procedure, press the MENU This projector is equipped with the password function button. that is designed for prevention of wrong operation by 8. Enter the password again for confirmation using the children and restriction on operation by other than same steps.
Advanced features (continued) Picture in Picture (PinP) Magnifying the displayed image One of the special features of this projector is the By pressing the MAGNIFY button on the remote picture-in-picture (PinP) mode. The PinP mode allows control, you can magnify the image to view the details. you to view the images from different sources at the same time.
Advanced features (continued) Important: Supervising and controlling by computer You can supervise and control the projector’s operation in the NETWORK menu, the web control for using a personal computer via a LAN. Crestron is enabled. For such control, Adobe Flash Major functions Player should be installed in advance.
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Setup window is returned. INF1? Inquiry about the manufacturer name “MITSUBISHI” is returned. INF2? Inquiry about the model name “XL7000U” is returned. INF0? Inquiry about other information No other information is available. No parameter is returned. CLSS? Inquiry about the class information “1”...
Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with a lamp to project Caution: images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such replacement. Unnecessary removal of the lamp cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as may result in a breakdown.
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Replacing the lamp (continued) 7. Insert the lamp cover (b) into the projector and To replace the lamp: tighten two screws (a) on the lamp cover firmly 1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet or appliance using a Phillips screwdriver. inlet.
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Replacing the lamp (continued) 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. 1. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 54. 2.
Maintenance Warning: Cleaning of the filter Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, Clean dust from the filter. etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the Before cleaning the filter, be sure to turn off the power projector body and lens. Flammable substances of the projector and unplug the power cord from the may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the outlet.
Replacing the lens You can replace the lens on this projector. The lens Mounting the lens (option lens) can be replaced with the separately sold option lens 1. Remove the lens protective cap from the lens. according to the usage environment of the projector. Lens For details of the specification of the option lens, contact your local dealer.
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.
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Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for entering the password enable the password lock. Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the appears. projector. (See page 49.) “NO SIGNAL”...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Hue is not appropriate. Tint in projected images is incorrect. 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. television or PC monitor, tints in the displayed images may be different because of difference in the range of color reproducibility.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Solution FOCUS/ZOOM (See page 33.) doesn’t work. Lens shift doesn’t work. If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first. Problem Solution The projector does not turn on. The STATUS indicator illuminates red. Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security System.
Indicators This projector has 3 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. POWER indicator FILTER indicator STATUS indicator ...
The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type LCD projector Model XL7000U Display technology 0.8-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R,G,B) Pixel: 1024 x 768 = 786432 pixels Total 2359296 pixels Projection lens F 1.8 - 2.6 f= 24.0 - 43.2 mm...
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Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical frequency Normal mode (H x V) frequency (kHz) (Hz) (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) 720 x 480 15.73 59.94 1024 x 768 TV50, 576i (625i) 720 x 576 15.63...
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Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector (continued) respectively. When these signals are supplied to the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal, the signal Important: mode is indicated as TV60 or TV50. When they are Some computers aren’t compatible with the supplied to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO projector.
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Specifications (continued) Specification of the attached lens With short throw zoom lens (OL-XL7100SZ) F No. F2.0 - F2.6 Focal distance f = 19.3 - 24.9 mm Zoom/focus Electrical drive (zoom ratio 1.3 : 1) Picture size 40 inch (81 cm X 61 cm) - 300 inch (610 cm X 457 cm) Screen size Projection distance (L) Lens shift height...
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Specifications (continued) With rear projection short throw (OL-XL7100FR) F No. F2.2 Focal distance f = 12.9 mm Focus Electrical drive Picture size 40 inch (81 cm X 61 cm) - 200 inch (406 cm X 305 cm) Screen size Lens shift height Projection distance (L) Diagonal size...