DATA PROJECTOR MODEL EX52U 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.
EX52U 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.
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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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.
Overview (continued) Bottom side Remote control KEYSTONE MUTE This model does not have this function. STANDBY POWER MAGNIFY ASPECT PAGE DOWN AUTO MENU POSITION ENTER FREEZE VIEWER VIDEO COMPUTER S - VIDEO UNPLUG Adjustment feet (rear) Adjustment feet (front) ON button MAGNIFY button VOLUME UP, DOWN buttons KEYSTONE button...
Remote control Battery installation Use two (AA, R6) size batteries. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). •...
Installation Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection Screen Diagonal size Width : W inch inch • The above figures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector.
Basic connections This projector can be connected with various devices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, and personal computer that have analog RGB output connectors. Important: • Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. •...
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Basic connections (continued) Projector + Computer For computer with Mini D-SUB COMPUTER IN MONITOR OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Necessary when outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. For analog connection: Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN terminal (1, 2) of the projector. Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port of the computer.
Preparation Preparation for projection Attach the provided power cord to the projector. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. Remove the lens cap. Warning: • Do not look into the lens directly when the projector is on. • 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.
Basic operation FOCUS ZOOM Power-on Turn on the device connected to the projector first. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up. • If the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before the projector is cooled down completely after use, the fans may start rotating when the power cord is plugged in next time and the POWER button may not function.
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Basic operation (continued) Power-off Use the following procedure to turn off the projector. The lamp may deteriorate if the projector is powered off and on repeatedly within 30 minutes after the lamp is lighted. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the OFF button on the remote control.
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Basic operation (continued) Wall Screen This function is to reproduce natural color tones when images are pro- jected directly onto a screen or wall surface. You can select from BEIGE, LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT GREEN, PINK, BLACK BOARD, WHITE BOARD, and OFF, to match the color of the screen or wall to be used for projection.
Menu operation * 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 AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE CAPTURE *1 *2 SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR...
Menu operation (continued) Basic operation Several settings can be adjusted using the menu. Example : Auto power off time setting Press the MENU button. opt. IMAGE Press the button to select INSTALLATION. opt. INSTALLATION Press the ENTER button (or button). opt.
Menu operation (continued) 2. INSTALLATION menu Menu option Setting OFF/BEIGE / LIGHT BLUE / LIGHT WALL SCREEN GREEN / PINK BLACK BOARD/WHITE BOARD STANDARD LAMP MODE AUTO POWER ON ON/OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF/5-60 min IMAGE CAPTURE SPLASH SCREEN ON/OFF BACK COLOR BLUE/BLACK/IMAGE AV MUTE MODE...
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Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu Menu option Setting AUTO 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% SCART INPUT...
Menu operation (continued) 4. SINGAL menu Menu option Setting HORIZ. POSITION 0-999 VERT. POSITION 0-999 FINE SYNC. 0-31 TRACKING 0-2800 AUTO COMPUTER INPUT OVER SCAN 100%-90% HOLD OFF / ON USER CLAMP POSITION 1-255 CLAMP WIDTH 1-63 VERT.SYNC AUTO / OFF ON / OFF SHUTTER(U) 0-20...
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 for the menu options.) Display the IMAGE menu. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the button.
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Image adjustment (continued) BrilliantColor Use this setting to make colors with medium brightness, such as yel- low and the skin tone appear natural. Press the the value to lessen the effect. Press the to heighten the effect. (BrilliantColor has no effect at value 0.) Select a value by pressing the •...
Advanced features Displaying a user-defined image during startup or mut- You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use it as the background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is input. Important: •...
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Advanced features (continued) Press the ENTER button. • The screen for entering a password appears. PASSWORD CONFIRM O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the the remote control as shown below. ( =1, Press the ENTER button.
• Be sure to use the lamp dedicated to this projector, VLT-XD520LP for EX52U. Use of other lamps may cause a failure of the projector. • Do not use any other tools for replacing the spare lamp, and be...
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, the projector automatically shuts off and can’t be used until the lamp is replaced and the lamp operation time is reset. EX52U 2250 Hours 2850 Hours 3000 Hours The times above are when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to LOW.
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. No image appears on the screen.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. Problem Projected images are shaking. Projected images are displaced. Projected images are distorted. Projected images are dark. Projected images are blurred. Afterimages persist on the screen. White dots are seen on projected images. Black dots are seen on projected images.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Others Problem The exhaust vents emit warm air. No audio is output. The menu can’t be used. "TEMPERATURE!!" is displayed. mark appears. The remote control doesn’t function easily or at all. The buttons on the control panel (except for the POWER button) don’t function.
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. STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS Stand-by Steady red...
Specifications Type DLP™ DATA projector Model EX52U Rated power supply 100 - 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz Rated input 3.9 A 0.55-inch Single chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) Display Technology Pixels 1024 x 768 = 786432 pixels Colors...
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US 02552-0063-01 for EU 02552-0066-01 for UK 02552-0065-01 1 RGB cable for PC 02552-0072-00 Replacement part (Option / Not included in the box) Spare lamp for EX52U VLT-XD520LP EN-32 COMPUTER IN/OUT (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) Spec. pin No. R(RED)/C G(GREEN)/Y...
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When these signals are supplied to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO signal, the signal mode is indicated as TV60 or TV50. When they are sup- plied to the COMPONENT terminal, the signal mode is indicated as 480i or 576i. EX52U (H x V) 1024 x 768 1024 x 768...