DATA PROJECTOR MODEL XD221U User Manual This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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EN55022 Class B device. Please follow WARNING instructions. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumula- tors, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
XD221U 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 operation.
Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
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• 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.
10 SERIAL (RS-232C) terminal (Mini DIN) 11 Kensington Lock 12 LAN terminal (RJ-45) Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard con- nector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security Sys- tem. Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the pro- jector.
Overview (continued) Bottom side Remote control MAGNIFY KEYSTONE DOWN MENU ENTER MUTE VIEWER COMPUTER UNPLUG This model does not have these functions. WIRELESS STANDBY ASPECT This model does not PAGE have these functions. AUTO POSITION FREEZE VIDEO S-VIDEO Adjustment feet ON button MAGNIFY button VOLUME UP, DOWN buttons...
The maximum operation distance of the remote control is about 10 m (or about 32 feet) when the remote control is pointed at the remote control sensor of the projector. When the remote control is pointed to the screen, the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen should be 5 m or less.
Put a hard board under the pro- jector to facilitate ventilation. • Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch) away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille and the air outlet grilles that emit hot air from being blocked.
Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. • Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devices firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the cord. • When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be affected by their interference.
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• After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer. RGB cable for PC...
Attach the provided power cord to the projector. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. Warning: • Do not look into the lens directly when the projector is on. • One of power cords for the U.S., Europe and U.K. is provided appropriately.
In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it.
The lamp can’t be lit again for one minute after turned off for safety purpose. It will take another one minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button.
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When connecting to a laptop computer: When this projector is connected to a laptop computer, there may be times when images may not be projected. When it occurs, set the computer so that it can output signals externally. The procedure varies across computers in use.
Comparing QUICK MENU with DETAIL MENU, if the contents in those two menus are same each other, the functions in those two menus are same as well. • To close QUICK MENU or DETAIL MENU, press MENU button when MENU is displayed. QUICK MENU * Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. QUICK MENU COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) Menu Options Set the following options provided in the respective menus. 1. QUICK MENU Menu option Setting AUTO PRESENTATION COLOR ENHANCER STANDARD THEATER USER ±30 CONTRAST ±30 BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. 4 options ±5 SHARPNESS STANDARD LAMP MODE NORMAL ASPECT 16:9...
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Menu operation (continued) DETAIL MENU * Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. COLOR *1 TINT *1 SHARPNESS *1 ADVANCED MENU INSTALLATION WALL SCREEN LAMP MODE STANDBY MODE...
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Adjusts the input level of analog video signals. The input level of the video signal varies across devices to which the projector is connected. A high input level causes projected images to appear solid white, and a low input level causes projected images to appear dark.
Select ON when you set the projector at the ceiling. • When the lamp is off, the projector is in standby. Use the remote control to turn on the lamp. Selects a desired timer setting until the projector enters the standby mode when there is no signal input from the source.
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Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu Menu option Setting NORMAL ASPECT 16:9 FULL PASSWORD FUCNTION MENU POSITION 2 options CINEMA MODE AUTO/OFF VIDEO SIGNAL 8 options OFF/AUTO/1280 x 768/ WXGA 1280 x 768RB/ 1360 x 768/ 1366 x 768 AUTO SETUP 3.75%/7.5% LANGUAGE...
Select this setting when you connect the projector to high definition video equipment having R, G, and B output terminals. Select this setting when you connect the projector to a DVD player or other device having Y, C , and C...
Image adjustment Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHT- NESS): You can make adjustments of the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 17 or 19 for the menu options.) Display the QUICK MENU or the IMAGE menu. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the button.
Every time button is pressed, the image appears more reddish. This projector automatically and properly projects video signals being input from the computer. However, some video signals may not be projected, depending on the type of the computer. When it occurs, press the AUTO POSITION button.
Do not keep displaying a still picture for an extended period of time, as the afterimages may linger on the screen. Password function This projector provides the password function that is intended to pre- vent wrong operations by children and set controlled access for speci- fied users.
You can supervise and control the projector's operation using a personal computer via a LAN network. • To supervise and control the projector, install the software "Projector-Control Device Installer*" contained in the attached CD-ROM. For the installation procedure and usage of the software, see "User Manual for LAN Control Utility" contained in the attached CD-ROM.
• Be sure to use the lamp dedicated to this projector, VLT-XD221LP for XD221U. Use of other lamps may cause a failure of the projec- tor. • Do not use any other tools for replacing the spare lamp, and be...
Lamp replacement (continued) 5. Remove the lamp attachment unit. • Pull the lamp unit out of the projector slowly. If it is pulled out quickly, the lamp may break, scattering glass fragments. • Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp unit or do not place it near any flammable object or where children can reach to pre- vent injuries or fire.
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 Power can not be turned on.
• This phenomenon is normal for a DLP projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small number of pixels may visibly or invisibly be persistent all the time, but they are not a sign of system malfunctions. Over 99.99% of the pixels are effective.)
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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.
Indicators This projector has two indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problem persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. Normal condition POWER STATUS Stand-by...
° ° F (+5 C) - +95 (performance guaranteed) • The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. : Y:1.0 Vp-p (negative sync.) ° ° F (+35 C), 30 - 90% :0.7 Vp-p...
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US J2552-0063-01 for EU J2552-0066-01 for UK J2552-0065-01 1 RGB cable for PC J2552-0072-03 Replacement part (Option / Not included in the box) Spare lamp for XD221U VLT-XD221LP EN-34 COMPUTER IN/OUT (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) Spec. pin No. R(RED)/C G(GREEN)/Y...
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Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector resolution Signal mode (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) TV50, 576i (625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60)