LCD PROJECTOR

User Manual

XL8 XL4 SL4

ESPAOL

ITALIANO

DEUTSCH

XL8U XL4U SL4U

FRANAIS

ENGLISH

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 within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. WARNING Use the attached specified power supply cord. If you use another power-supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. Use the attached RGB cable or RS-232C cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limit of a FCC Class B device. This apparatus must be grounded. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE. CAUTION Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/ Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. When using the projector in Europe: COMPLIANCE NOTICE This LCD Video Projector complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC EMC Directive as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen at a level that gains proper operation in residential areas, on business and light industrial premises and on small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the buildings. All places of operation are characterised by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system. WARNING Use the attached RGB cable or RS-232C cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limits of an EN55022 Class B device. Please follow WARNING instructions.

Contents

Important safeguards... 4 Overview.... 6 Remote control.... 8 Installation.... 9 Basic connections.... 10 Preparation.... 12 Basic operation... 13 Menu operation... 15 Image adjustment.... 18 Advanced features... 20 Lamp replacement... 24 Maintenance.... 25 Troubleshooting.... 26 Indicators.... 29 Specifications.... 30
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : Trade Name : Responsible party : Telephone number : XL8U / XL4U / SL4U MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A +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.
Trademark, Registered trademark
Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Important safeguards

Please read all these instructions regarding your LCD projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD projector. 1. 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. Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Instructions All operating instructions must be followed. Cleaning Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning. Attachments and equipment Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury. 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. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the projector. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 10. Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your appliance dealer or local power company. 11. Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and points where they exit from the appliance. Do not put the power cord under a carpet. 12. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock. 13. Objects and liquids Never push objects of any kind through openings of this projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. 14. Servicing Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 15. Damage requiring service Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the projector. (c) If the projector does not operate normally after you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to its normal operation. (d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. (e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. (f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 16. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or parts having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 17. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repair to this projector, ask the service technician to perform safety checks determining that the projector is in a safe operating condition.

COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 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 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.
plate may cause injury or damage to other equipment. Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is easily affected by heat.

Overview

1 Remote control sensor (Front) Control panel Speaker Terminal panel Air outlet grille Kensington Security Lock Standard connector Foot adjustment button Lens Air outlet grille Remote control sensor (Rear) Air inlet grille

Control panel

COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO POWER STATUS

AUTO POSITION

Focus ring Zoom ring POWER indicator POWER button COMPUTER /$ button $ MENU button } button KEYSTONE/ENTER button VIDEO/% button % AUTO POSITION/{ button { STATUS indicator
Important: While the menu or the screen for the keystone adjustment or password entry is being displayed or image capturing is being executed, the COMPUTER, VIDEO, and AUTO POSITION buttons function as the $, %, and { buttons respectively. While the menu is on the screen, the KEYSTONE button functions as the ENTER button.

Terminal panel

1 USB terminal 2 SERIAL terminal (8P) 3 COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (Mini D-SUB 15P) 4 COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal (Mini D-SUB 15P) 5 VIDEO and AUDIO terminals 6 Power jack

For Macintosh

If your Macintosh has no video port, a monitor output adapter is required. Contact your dealer for further information. Some Macintoshes require a MAC adapter for the RGB cable for connection with this projector. Contact your dealer for further information. About DDC The COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard. When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images. 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. You may need to install the DDC driver, depending on the computer you use. In this case, you need to download the driver from our Web site. Contact your dealer or Mitsubishi sales office for further information.

Preparation

Preparation for projection
1. Attach the provided power cord to the projector. 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. 3. 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. Remove the lens cap when you turn on the projector. The power cords for use in the U.S. and Europe are provided with this projector. Use the appropriate cord for your country. This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not remove the grounding pin from the power plug. If the power plug doesnt fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet. The provided power cord for the U.S. is rated at 120 V. Never connect this cord to any outlet or power supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you want to use a power supply using other voltage than rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately. Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire 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 fire or electric shock. Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or electric shock. 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. Images may not be projected in a shape of a regular rectangle or with its aspect ratio 4:3, depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen. For XL8U only This projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion. For fine adjustment, press the KEYSTONE button on the projector or the remote control to display KEYSTONE, and adjust the image by pressing the %, $ , {, or } button (or VOLUME + or - button on the remote control). In the following cases:

Press the % button.

Press the $ button.
The automatic keystone adjustment may not be carried out correctly because of the installation conditions of the projector and the screen. In such cases, correct the keystone manually. When the projector is projecting images where acceleration is present, such as in a vehicle and aircraft, the automatic keystone adjustment may not function correctly. In such cases, set AUTO KEYSTONE in the INSTALLATION menu to OFF and correct the keystone manually. You can correct the vertical and horizontal keystones at the same time. However, their adjustment ranges are limited in such correction. For XL4U/SL4U only To correct vertical keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE button on the projector or the remote control to display KEYSTONE, and adjust the image by pressing the }, { button (or VOLUME +, - button on the remote control). In the following cases:
Press the } (or -) button.
Press the { (or +) button.
Adjustment of the projection angle
For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector.

Adjustment feet

1. Tilt up the project to the appropriate angle. 2. Press the foot adjustment buttons next to the adjustment feet, and the adjustment feet will come out. 3. Release the buttons to lock the adjustment feet to that position. 4. Rotate the adjustment feet for fine adjustment. After using the projector: 5. Put the adjustment feet back into the projector by pressing the foot adjustment buttons. Important: Install the screen on a flat wall at 90 degrees to the floor. Slanting the projector more than 10 (horizontally) or 30 (vertically) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. You can tilt the projector up to 7 degrees using the adjustment feet only.

Screen

Important: When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this value doesnt mean a projection angle. The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation conditions. When the keystone adjustment takes effect, 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. Noise may appear on the screen during the keystone adjustment because of the type of the video signal being projected and the setting values of the keystone adjustment. In such cases, set the keystone adjustment values in the range where the image is displayed without noise. When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal. When the 1080i signal is input, the keystone adjustment ranges are limited.

Basic operation

POWER STATUS

3, 1, 2 5

AUTO POSITION COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO ENTER

3, 1, 6

PAGE DOWN UP

SOURCE

Power-on
1. Turn on the device connected to the projector first. 2. 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. In this case, wait for the fans to stop and press the POWER button to light the indicator. 3. Press the POWER button. It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up. The lamp occasionally fails to light up. Wait a few minutes and try to light the lamp again. After the POWER button is pressed or the lamp mode is switched, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product malfunction. The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW lamp mode has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1.5 minutes.
Condition Indicator STATUS POWER Green Red Green Red
Important: The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may appear dark and no commands are accepted. By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See page 26 and 29.) Images may not be projected with good quality in an extremely hot or cold environment. (This is not a product malfunction.) 4. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring. 5. Choose your desired external input source using the SOURCE button on the remote control or the COMPUTER or VIDEO button on the control panel. The input source is switched between VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPUTER at every press of the SOURCE button on the remote control. The input source is switched between VIDEO and S-VIDEO at every press of the VIDEO button on the control panel. The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. The selected signal format is displayed on the screen. The COMPUTER, VIDEO, and SOURCE buttons dont function while the menu is being displayed. Images supplied from the computer may flicker. Press the $ or % button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs. 6. Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring. If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again.
Stand-by When the lamp is on. When the lamp is off temporarily.
Basic operation (continued)

Power-off

Use the following procedure to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord while the lamp is on. Unplugging while the lamp is on degrades the lamps performance and causes failure in the projector. 1. Press the POWER button. The message POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN appears on the screen. To cancel, press any button except the POWER button. (Some buttons on the remote control dont function for cancel.) 2. Press the POWER button within 10 seconds again. The lamp will go out and the STATUS indicator will start blinking. Though the lamp goes out at this second press of the POWER button, the air outlet fans continue operating for one minute to cool down the lamp and LCD panels. The STATUS indicator will stop blinking. 3. Unplug the power cord. The POWER indicator will go out. If 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. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button. If the lamp doesnt light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp. Important: When storing the projector in the provided carrying case, the lens should face up.

SIGNAL

HORIZ.POSITION VERT.POSITION FINE SYNC. *3 TRACKING *3 COMPUTER INPUT *3 HOLD *3
BEGIN END CLAMP POSITION *3 CLAMP WIDTH *3 VERT. SYNC. SHUTTER (U) SHUTTER (L) SHUTTER (LS) SHUTTER (RS)
0 - - - - 63 AUTO, OFF 0 - - - - 20 *5 *5
* 1: Not available when sRGB is set to ON. * 2: Not available with certain signals. * 3: Not available when the source is a VIDEO or S-VIDEO signal. * 4: Available only when the input signal is TV60, 480i. * 5: Setting range differs depending on the input signals.
Several settings can be adjusted using the menu. Example : Auto power off time setting 1. Press the MENU button.
4. Press the { or } button to select AUTO POWER OFF.
AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF OFF
5. Press the $ or % button to adjust the auto power off time.
AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF 30 min
2. Press the $ or % button to select INSTALLATION.
6. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times. Important: When the MENU button doesnt function, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again. After selecting the items marked with , press the ENTER button.

INSTALLATION

3. Press the ENTER button (or } button).

OFF OFF

AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF
CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS sRGB COLOR MATRIX *1
30 RED YELLOW 30 ON , OFF GREEN 30 VIDEO CYAN 30 COMPUTER BLUE 30 USER MAGENTA 30 OFF RGB-TINT 20 STANDARD CONTRAST R 30 LOW CONTRAST B 30 HIGH BRIGHTNESS R 30 USER BRIGHTNESS B (Displayed only when the source is VIDEO or S-VIDEO.) 10 (Displayed only when the source is VIDEO or S-VIDEO.) 5 AUTO, DYNAMIC, STANDARD, THEATER
Menu operation (continued)
1 IMAGE CONTRAST. Use to adjust the image contrast. The contrast becomes higher opt. XGA60 as the value increases. BRIGHTNESS.. Use to adjust the image brightness. The image becomes IMAGE brighter as the value increases. CONTRAST 0 sRGB.. Choose ON for projection emphasizing on the color BRIGHTNESS 0 reproducibility. OFF sRGB When sRGB is ON, COLOR MATRIX, COLOR TEMP., COMPUTER COLOR MATRIX COLOR, TINT, and GAMMA MODE can't be adjusted. STANDARD COLOR TEMP. COLOR MATRIX. Use to adjust the color balance in each color of the image. See page 18. COLOR 0 COLOR TEMP. Use to adjust the color temperature. See page 18. TINT 0 COLOR. Use to adjust the color intensity of the image. SHARPNESS 0 TINT.. Use to adjust the color balance of the image. The color balance GAMMA MODE AUTO shifts to green as the value increases and shifts to purple as the value decreases. (Available only when VIDEO is chosen as the source.) When the TV50 (PAL, SECAM) signal is input, TINT can't be adjusted. SHARPNESS. Use to adjust the image sharpness. The image becomes sharp as the value increases. (Available only when VIDEO is chosen as the source.) GAMMA MODE. When AUTO is selected, the appropriate gamma mode is automatically selected depending on the input signal. For normal use, select AUTO. Select DYNAMIC for computer sources. Select STANDARD for sport scenes and video sources. Select THEATER for film sources. 2 INSTALLATION opt. XGA60 AUTO POWER ON. When ON is chosen, the lamp is automatically lit when the INSTALLATION power cord is plugged in the wall outlet. Choose ON when AUTO POWER using the projector mounted on the ceiling. OFF ON AUTO POWER The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp OFF OFF is off. Use the remote control to turn on the lamp. IMAGE SETUP CAPTURE AUTO POWER OFF Use to set the time elapsed before the projector enters the SPLASH ON SCREEN stand-by mode when there is no signal input from the source. BACK COLOR BLUE IMAGE CAPTUREUse to capture the screen for the splash screen. See page 21. BLACK MUTE MODE SPLASH SCREEN Choose ON to display the splash screen when the power is STANDARD LAMP MODE turned on. AUTO The splash screen can be changed. See page 21. ON KEYSTONE BACK COLOR. Use to select the background from among BLUE, BLACK and IMAGE OFF REVERSE IMAGE, which will be displayed when there is no signal input from the source. When IMAGE is selected, the splash screen will be displayed. MUTE MODE. Use to choose the background, either BLACK, or IMAGE, which will be displayed when the MUTE button is pressed. When IMAGE is chosen, the splash screen will be displayed. LAMP MODE. Use to change the brightness of the lamp. When LOW is chosen, the lamp brightness is kept low and the volume of the operation sound is reduced, resulting in a longer lamp replacement interval. The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW lamp mode has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1.5 minutes. When the lamp mode is switched, the projected image may flicker. This is not a product malfunction. AUTO KEYSTONE.. Choose ON to adjust the vertical keystone distortion automatically. (For XL8U only.) IMAGE REVERSE. Use to reverse the projected image. Select MIRROR for rear projection with the tabletop-mounted projector. Select MIRROR INVERT for front projection with the ceiling-mounted projector.

When you continue projection for a long time with BACK COLOR or MUTE MODE set to IMAGE, an afterimage may persist on the screen. Do not change the setting of LAMP MODE frequently. You cant set IMAGE CAPTURE or SPLASH SCREEN when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to enable the password lock.
3 FEATURE opt. XGA60 MENU POSITION. Use to select the position of the menu on the screen, 1. (upper left) or 2. (lower right). FEATURE EXPAND MODE. Choose the mode for enlarging the image. See page 20. MENU POSITION 1. AUDIO MODE.. Select COMPUTER to output the audio that is input to the A EXPAND MODE EXPAND AUDIO IN terminal when COMPUTER is chosen as the COMPUTER AUDIO MODE VIDEO source. Select VIDEO to output the audio that is input to that AUTO CINEMA MODE terminal when VIDEO is chosen as the source. Select ? AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL COMPUTER VIDEO mode to always output the audio that is input to that terminal. Select MUTE not to output the audio at SCART INPUT OFF all. ANAMORPHIC OFF CINEMA MODE. When AUTO is selected, the film mode will be automatically PASSWORD DISPLAY FUNCTION INPUT activated when a film source signal is inputted. When OFF is English LANGUAGE selected, the film mode will not be activated. OK RESET ALL VIDEO SIGNAL. When AUTO is selected, the appropriate video format is automatically selected depending on the input signal. If the image isnt displayed correctly, select the desired video format manually. SCART INPUT.. Choose ON when connecting the projector with a device equipped with the SCART terminal that can output RGB signal. SCART terminal is used mainly in Europe. Choose OFF normally. ANAMORPHIC. Select the desired position from among UPPER, CENTER, and LOWER when playing DVD discs containing data of letterboxed images. PASSWORD FUNCTION. Use to change the mode of the password lock or to enable or cancel the password lock. See page 23 for details. LANGUAGE. Use to select the language used in the menu. ( / English / Espaol / Deutsch / Franais / Italiano / / / / ) RESET ALL. Use to reset the menu settings (except IMAGE CAPTURE, PASSWORD, and LANGUAGE ).
CINEMA MODE can be adjusted only when a TV60,480i signal is being displayed. When SCART INPUT is set to ON, nothing is output to the external monitor. When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals arent projected. Use a SCART-BNC (or SCART-Mini D-SUB 15P) cable (option) when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal. Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal arent compatible with this projector. When VIDEO SIGNAL is set to AUTO, the image may not be projected with correct colors. Change the setting of VIDEO SIGNAL depending on the input signal in such cases. When ANAMORPHIC is set to except OFF, the keystone adjustment ranges are limited. 4 SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION. Use to adjust the horizontal position of the image. VERT. POSITION. Use to adjust the vertical position of the image. FINE SYNC. Use to synchronize the projector with the PC input signal so that the image is not blurred. TRACKING.. Use to eliminate image noise such as wide stripes. COMPUTER INPUT. The projector adjusts its settings automatically when connected to a DVD player equipped with a component video output (Y, CB, CR). When the projector is connected with a device having an RGB terminal, choose RGB manually. HOLD. Use to adjust the image when flagging occurs near the top of the screen.

RGB ON OK

HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC. TRACKING

RGB RGB

COMPUTER INPUT HOLD USER
5 SIGNAL - USER (No need to adjust in normal use.) CLAMP POSITION/ SIGNAL-USER CLAMP WIDTH. Use to correct solid white or solid black in the projected image. CLAMP VERT.SYNC. Use to adjust the image when its motion doesnt run smoothly. 0 POSITION Select AUTO for normal use. CLAMP WIDTH 1 SHUTTER (U). Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the top part of the VERT. SYNC. AUTO image. SHUTTER (U) 0 SHUTTER (L). Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the bottom part of SHUTTER (L) 0 the image. SHUTTER (LS) 0 SHUTTER (LS). Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the left half of the image. SHUTTER (RS) 0 SHUTTER (RS). Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the right half of the image. If any setting of the SIGNAL-USER menu is changed, the image maynot be displayed correctly. In this case, press the AUTO POSITION button.
Important: You can set the IMAGE, SIGNAL, and SIGNAL-USER menus only when the signal is supplied. TV60 and TV50 are equivalent to 480i and 576i respectively. Settings made for one of them apply automatically when its counterpart is supplied.

Image adjustment

You can adjust the image using the IMAGE menu.
OFF COMPUTER STANDARD 0 AUTO
4. Press the { or } button to select the desired color. If you want to adjust the all color balance of the image, select RGB-TINT. 5. Press the $ or % button to adjust the color balance of the selected color. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimum adjustment results. 7. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times. When the input source is VIDEO or COMPUTER, the setting items in the color matrix adjustment are automatically set to the predetermined values. You can change these settings manually. To cancel the color matrix adjustment, select OFF in step 2. When the color matrix adjustment is carried out, the colors in the menu will also vary. This isnt a product malfunction.
CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS sRGB COLOR MATRIX COLOR TEMP. COLOR TINT SHARPNESS GAMMA MODE
To control the white-to-black level of the image : Adjust CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to increase the contrast and the $ button to reduce it. To control the light level of the image : Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to lighten the image and the $ button to darken it. To determine the intensity of the color : Adjust COLOR in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to increase the amount of color in the image and the $ button to decrease it. To adjust the red-green color balance of the image : Adjust TINT in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to increase the amount of green in the image and the $ button to increase the amount of red in the image. To adjust the detail and clarity of the image : Adjust SHARPNESS in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to sharpen the image and the $ button to soften the image.

To move the image horizontally : Adjust HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the % button to move the image to the left. Press the $ button to move the image to the right. To move the image vertically : Adjust VERT. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the % button to move the image upward. Press the $ button to move the image downward. When the image flickers or the image is out of focus : Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. When the top part of the image flags : Change the setting of HOLD in the SIGNAL menu. Select ON , press the ENTER button, and adjust BEGIN or END to minimize the flagging.

SIGNAL-USER

CLAMP POSITION CLAMP WIDTH

AUTO 0 0

VERT. SYNC. SHUTTER (U) SHUTTER (L) SHUTTER (LS) SHUTTER (RS)
When wide strips appear : Adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP WIDTH in the SIGNAL - USER menu. When the motion doesn't run smoothly : Adjust VERT. SYNC. in the SIGNAL - USER menu. Select AUTO for normal use. When noise appears on the right or left half of the image : Adjust SHUTTER (LS) or SHUTTER (RS) in the SIGNAL - USER menu. When noise appears on the top or bottom part of the image : Adjust SHUTTER (U) or SHUTTER (L) in the SIGNAL - USER menu.
Adjustment of the image from the computer
Important: Do not change any of the settings in the SIGNALUSER menu for normal use.

Advanced features

Expand
By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote control, you can magnify the image to view the details. You can view the image in its original size in the REAL mode. The EXPAND mode doesn't work with video or S-video signal. The EXPAND mode doesn't function with some input signals. For details, see page 32 or 33. EXPAND REAL
To stop the motion in the image temporarily (or to display a still image): Press the STILL button on the remote control. The image will freeze temporarily. To resume the motion in the image: Press the STILL button on the remote control again.
For XL8U only 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.

Magnified image

Native resolution display
To choose the EXPAND or REAL mode: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the $ or % to select the FEATURE menu. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the { or } button to select EXPAND MODE. 5. Press the $ or % to choose EXPAND or REAL. 6. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu. To use the EXPAND mode: 1. Press the EXPAND button. You can select the area to be magnified by pressing the {, }, $, or % button on the remote control. You can change the magnification of the selected area by pressing the + or - button. 2. Press the EXPAND button again to the exit the EXPAND mode. The regular operation screen will appear. Important: In the EXPAND mode, you can't adjust the volume. To use the REAL mode: 1. Press the EXPAND button. In the REAL mode, press the $ or % button on the remote control for fine adjustment. In the REAL mode, the AUTO POSITION button doesn't function. When this button is pressed, the prohibition mark ( ) appears on the screen. 2. Press the EXPAND button again to the exit the REAL mode. The regular operation screen will appear.

To use the PinP mode 1. Press the PinP button on the remote control. When you press the PinP button with the image from the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal displayed on the screen, the image from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal is displayed as the sub image. When the image from the VIDEO IN or SVIDEO IN terminal is displayed, the PinP mode isnt activated. 2. If necessary, select the desired external input source of the sub image by using the SOURCE button on the remote control or the VIDEO button on the control panel. To change the position of the sub image: 1. Press the $ or % buttons on the remote control. 2. Press the PinP button on the remote control. The sub image will disappear. Important: The motion may not run smoothly in the PinP mode. The PinP mode isnt available with some input signals. For further information, see page 32.
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: You can't set IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to enable the password lock. Setting procedure 1. Press the COMPUTER button to select the image supplied to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. 2. Display your desired image. 3. Display the INSTALLATION menu. 4. Select IMAGE CAPTURE by pressing the { or } button. 5. Press the ENTER button. The setting menu will be displayed.
CAPTURE : ENTER X2 CANCEL : MENU
13.Press the ENTER button twice. Image capture will start.

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INSTALLATION CUSTOM IMAGE CAPTURE
BACK COLOR SIZE CAPTURE GRAY x1 GO
Press the MENU button to cancel the procedure. When the image capture completes, the captured image will be displayed for three seconds. Important: You cant change the new startup screen back to the original startup screen. (Even when you select RESET ALL in the FEATURE menu, the factory default screen isnt available any longer.) When you want to change the startup screen again, capture another image. The captured image will be displayed from the next startup. If the captured image isnt displayed, make sure that the setting of SPLASH SCREEN in the INSTALLATION menu isnt OFF. (See page 16.) To display the captured image while the video is muted, set MUTE MODE in the INSTALLATION menu to IMAGE. (See page 16.) When BACK COLOR in the INSTALLATION menu is set to IMAGE, the captured image will be displayed while no signal is supplied. Some images cant be captured correctly because of their signal type.

The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer.
Images aren't projected on the screen.

Problem

Power isn't turned on.

Cause and solution

Check the states of the indicators.

POWER STATUS Solution

Off Off
Connect the power cord to the projector. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them and carry out the following. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Make sure that the projector has cooled off. 3. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 4. Press the POWER button. If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them. Don't expose the air outlet grilles to hot air emitted from a heating appliance. Check whether the filter is clogged with dirt or dust. Clean the filter, if clogged. (See page 25.) After the STATUS indicator stops blinking, press the POWER button.
If you unplug the power cord while the fan is rotating, the lamp may not turn on about one minute when you plug the power cord next time. The lamp can't turn on again for one minute after it goes out.

Steady red

Blinking orange

Blinking green

Press the POWER button several times. Replace the lamp. (The lamp is at the end of its life.)
Steady red Off Blinking red / green Steady or Blinking
Attach the lamp cover on the bottom. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer.
Cancel the AV mute by pressing the MUTE button. Remove the lens cap. The lamp sometimes takes about one minute to light up. On rare occasion, the lamp fails to light up. In such cases, wait a few minutes and try to light the lamp again. If the projector was turned off before the lamp cooled down completely, the fans may start rotating and the POWER button may not function when you plug the power cord into the wall outlet next time. Wait for the fans to stop and press the POWER button to turn on the lamp again. Set SCART INPUT in the FEATURE menu to OFF. (See page 17.) Check that the filter is clean. (See page 25.) Check that the lamp cover are closed. Check that the cable connected to the external device isn't broken. When an extension cord is being used, replace it with the supplied cable and check whether images are projected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB signal amplifier along with the extension cord.
Images suddenly disappear.
The air inlet or outlet grille may be blocked. (In such cases, the STATUS indicator blinks green.) Remove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille and carry out the following. 1. Wait for the air inlet or outlet fan to stop (or wait for the STATUS indicator to go out.) 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3. Wait about 10 minutes. 4. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 5. Press the POWER button. When the STATUS indicator is blinking red, it is indicating that the lamp should be replaced. Replace the lamp in this case. Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. Check whether the external device outputs signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.) Check that the cable connected to the external device isn't defective. Check that the projector is connected to the external device using the correct terminals. Check that the connected device is correctly selected as the input source. When an extension cord is being used, replace it with the supplied cable and check whether images are projected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB signal amplifier along with the extension cord. PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password lock. Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 23.)

"NO SIGNAL" is displayed.
The screen for entering the password appears.
Images aren't projected correctly.
Projected images are shaking. Projected images are displaced. Projected images are distorted. Projected images are dark. Projected images are blurred.
Check that the cable connected to the external device isn't intermittent. Connect the cable's plug with the external device's connector firmly. Press the AUTO POSITION button. Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See page 19.)
Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 12.) Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. (See page 18.) Replace the lamp. (See page 24.) Adjust the focus. (See page 13.) Clean the lens. Press the $ or % button on the remote control to eliminate flicker. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 18.) Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 12.)
Afterimages persist on the screen. Red, blue, and green dots appear in projected images. Black dots appear in projected images. Fine streak pattern appears in projected images. Projected images (and/ or audio) appear wavy and distorted.
This phenomenon is improved by keeping projecting an evenly bright image. (Such "image burn-in" phenomenon where afterimages persist on the screen may occur if a stationary image is kept displayed on the screen for a long time.) This phenomenon is unique to LCD projector and isn't a product malfunction. (A small number of pixels always stay on or off, which are not malfunctions. More than 99.99% of the pixels are effective.)
It occurs because of interference with the screen and isn't a product malfunction. Change the screen or readjust the focus of the projector. Connect the cable's plug with the external device's connector firmly. Keep the projector away from equipment generating interfering radio waves. When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal. This isnt a product malfunction. In this case, readjust the keystone so that the amount of keystone correction is as small as possible. Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 17.) Check that the cable connected to the external device isn't broken. This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your computer.

AUTO POSITION COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO

Normal condition

STATUS

CONDITION

Stand-by Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute) The power is on. (Normal condition)

Steady green

The POWER button cannot be used to switch between on and off.

Abnormal condition

Steady green or Blinking orange
Abnormal temperature The ventilation grilles or air filter is clogged with dust or dirt. The room temperature is high.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION Clean the ventilation grilles or air filter. Relocate the projector to a cooler place.
Steady red Blinking green
The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an abnormal condition.
Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out, then press the POWER button. If the above solution is not effective, replace the lamp. Replace the lamp. Change with a new lamp if this problem recurs.

Blinking green/red

Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 1,500 hours* while the power was on.) Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 1,500 hours* while the power was off.) Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 2,000 hours* while the power was off.) The lamp cover isnt closed.

Blinking red

Close the cover correctly. Contact your dealer.

Abnormal.

Steady or Blinking green/red Blinking
* When LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to STANDARD.When it is set to LOW, the duration will be extended.

Specifications

Type Model Rated power supply Rated input LCD panels LCD projector XL8U / XL4U / SL4U 100 - 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 2.6 A 0.7-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) Pixels 1,024 x 768 = 786,432 pixels Total 2,359,296 pixels (XL8U/XL4U) (SL4U) Pixels 800 x 600 = 480,000 pixels Total 1,440,000 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99% or more (each panel) 16,770,000 colors F 1.8 - 2.1 f = 27 - 32 mm F 2.0 - 2.3 f = 23 - 27 mm Light source lamp Picture size PC compatibility 180 W NSH 40 - 300 inch (aspect ratio 4:3) Resolution : 640 x 400 (Expand) - 1024 x 768 (Real) - 1280 x 1024 (Compress) (XL8U/XL4U) 640 x 400 (Expand) - 800 x 600 (Real) - 1024 x 768 (Compress) (SL4U) Sync on Green available Video compatibility Audio output Speaker S-video input Video input Audio input Analog RGB input NTSC / NTSC 4.43 / PAL (including PAL-M, N) / SECAM, PAL-60 Component Video (DVD/HDTV) (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i, 720p) 2 W Mono Oval type (W) 1 Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p 75 1.0 Vp-p 75 (negative sync.) 300 mVrms, 10 k or more RGB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 (negative sync.) YPBPR(YCBCR): Y:1.0 Vp-p (negative sync.) PBPR(CBCR):0.7 Vp-p HD/CS : TTL level (positive or negative) VD : TTL level (positive or negative) Control connector Outside dimensions Weight Length of power cord Temperature, humidity (performance guaranteed) Serial (8-pin connector) RS-232C standards USB terminal 261 mm (width height depth) Approx. 2.7 kg 114 inch (2.9 m) +41F (+5C) - +95F (+35C), 30~90% Not included protrusion. (negative sync.) Chroma signal: 0.286 Vp-p 75 (burst signal) (XL8U) (XL4U/SL4U)

O L O R

R O J E C T O R
SECURED VALUE, SECURED INVESTMENT
THREE-LEVEL PASSWORD PROTECTION
The SL4U ColorView projector is one of Mitsubishis lightest weight ultraportables, and offers exceptional performance, reliability, and overall value. Plus, a versatile array of remote control password-activated security features helps to control projector usage and further protect your investment.
Exclusive, award-winning ColorView Natural Color Matrix for rich, vivid colors sRGB color profile technology ensures standard uniform color reproduction regardless of the type of display used Remote control password-activated security features include: Block complete usage of the projector; permit usage of the projector, but not change the menu; or block changing of the splash screen 1700 ANSI lumens for super bright presentations 500:1 contrast ratio for exceptional color depth and clarity User selectable gamma correction Three-year parts and labor warranty and 90-day warranty on the lamp (both warranties available in U.S. and Canada), toll-free technical support, plus two-year Express Replacement Assistance (ERA) program that guarantees free replacement product shipped overnight for next business day delivery when and where available
1700 ANSI Lumens Vertical Digital Keystone Adjustment 500:1 Contrast Ratio SVGA 800 x 600 HDTV-Ready Short-Throw Lens

QUALITY

ASSURANCE

SL4U colorview projector

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
COLORVIEW NATURAL COLOR MATRIX
The SL4U produces vivid colors that precisely match their real-life counterparts, as well as giving you the ability to precisely adjust color saturation and control color tones.

specifications

0.7" Polysillicon LCD panel x3 SVGA 800 x 600 SXGA 1280 x ANSI Lumens 500:1 (full-on, full-off) 1.56 ~ 1.88 F = 2.0 ~ 2.3, f = 23 - 27 mm Manual zoom and manual focus lens (zoom ratio 1.2:1) 40" ~ 300" (100" = 3.8 m) 180 W NSH lamp; 3000 hour lamp life (low mode) VGA ~ SXGA 640 x 480 ~ 800 x 600, compressed 1024 x 768, Sync on green available Video Compatibility NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL (including PAL-M, N)/SECAM/PAL-60/DVD (component) 480P (525i, 525P) HDTV-ready (1080i, 720P) Input Terminals RGB: mini D-sub 15 pin x 1; Video: RCA x 1 = S video x 1; PC/video audio; Stereo RCA x 1 Output Terminals RGB: mini D-sub 15 x 1 Communication Terminals RS-232C x 1 (direct command is available, DIN 8 pin) USB terminal for page up/down Audio Speaker Mono 2W Scanning Frequency Horizontal: 15 - 100 kHz, Vertical: 50 - 120 Hz, Dot clock: max. 100 MHz Remote Control Wireless, card-type remote. Full projector and computer control with USB mouse cursor control. Powerpoint page up/down via USB Power Consumption 230 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 10.8 x 2.7 x 10.2" (274 x 69 x 260 mm) (Excluding stand) Weight 5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) Power Supply AC 100 ~ 240V / 10%, 50/60 Hz Safety Approvals CSA, CSA NRT L/C, FCC Class-B Warranty Three-year parts and labor warranty and 90 day warranty on lamp (both warranties available in U.S. and Canada). Also includes two-year Express Replacement Assistance program that guarantees free replacement projector shipped overnight for next business day delivery when and where available Accessories Standard: AC power cable; video cable; RS-232C cable; AV cable; USB cable; remote unit; soft carrying case; lens cap; user manual CD; quick reference card Optional: Spare lamp (VLT-XL8LP); remote unit (learning, laser, mouse) (Part No. R-SC1); ceiling mount bracket (Part No. XL8CM); wheeled soft carrying case with computer (Part No. XL1SSCC); wheeled ATA-approved carrying case (Part No. XL8-ATAC) Special Features ColorView Natural Color Matrix; sRGB color compliance; line doubler; vertical digital keystone correction; user selectable gamma correction; user programmable splash screen; 3D color uniformity; 3D Y/C digital comb filter and 3D noise reduction; 10 language OSD; digital expand zoom with single window; short-throw lens For more information on the SL4U or any of Mitsubishis other projectors or presentation products, contact Mitsubishi Digital Electronics today. Detailed technical specifications available upon request.

Screen Size Diagonal Width Height (inch) (inch) (inch) The above numbers are

Height

Display Technology Native Resolution Max. Resolution (compressed) Brightness Contrast Ratio Lens Throw Ratio Projection Lens Zoom/Focus Adjustment Picture Size (4:3 aspect ratio) User Replaceable Lamp* Computer Compatibility

Without ColorView

With ColorView
PRECISE COLOR REPRODUCTION WITH sRGB
Developed to ensure standard, uniform color reproduction regardless of the type of display used, sRGB color profile uses color coordinates common to all display technologies.

Actual

Non-sRGB
VERTICAL DIGITAL KEYSTONE CORRECTION
Absolutely essential for portable projectors, Digital Keystone Correction reduces image distortion by allowing for vertical correction to create a more naturallooking picture even when it is difficult to set up the unit perfectly perpendicular with the screen. This important feature allows you to project at an angle without worrying about trapezoid image distortion or zigzagging.
Distance from screen (L)/(approximate) Maximum Zoom Minimum Zoom (WIDE) (inch) (TELE) (inch)

Image Height (inch) (H)

Vertical distortion

No distortion

Screen
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS
L the head of the projector)

(between the screen and

approximate, and
2.91 3.121 4.152 6.229 9.306 12.383 15.18.0 may be slightly different from the actual measurements.
To find the approximate distance between the projector and screen: Multiply the width of the screen x 1.56 (max.); multiply the width of the screen x 1.87 (min.). Refer to the chart for recommended distances in maximum zoom and minimum zoom.
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