Mitsubishi Electronics XL2U user manual Basic connections, Projector + AV equipment

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Basic connections

This projector can be connected to equipment such as PC, VCRs, video cameras and DVD players.

Important:

Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection.

Plug in firmly and unplug by holding the plug, not by pulling the AC power cord.

If connected units are set too close to one another, the image may be affected.

Refer to the user manual of each component for details of connections.

Projector + AV equipment

Important:

Match the color of video and audio plugs on the AV cable with the connections.

RS-232C

 

S-VIDEO

to S-video input

 

L

MAIN

 

 

 

COMPUTER IN

R

 

to video input

USB

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

AC IN

 

 

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

to audio input

COMPUTER OUT

 

 

to audio output to video output

VCR etc.

to S-video output

 

Speaker output is mono.

Select VIDEO for the AUDIO MODE in the FEATURE menu to hear and to sound for the VIDEO. (Refer to page 17).

Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder

Some DVD players have output terminal for 3 line fitting (Y, CB, CR). When connecting them to the projector, connect to COMPUTER IN of the projector.

DVD player or HDTV decoder

AUDIO cable

to AUDIO IN

Y CB(PB) CR(PR)

to AUDIO OUT

 

BNC - RCA connector (optional)

No connection

USB

G

B

R

HD/CS

VD

 

 

to COMPUTER

IN

Mini D-SUB 15 pin-BNC conversion cable (optional)

RS-232C

S-VIDEO

L

MAIN

COMPUTER IN

R

VIDEO

AC IN

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

COMPUTER OUT

Y, PB, PR is an example of the terminal names for a HDTV decoder.

The terminal name is different depending on the connected equipment.

Use mini D-SUB 15 pin-BNC conversion cable for connection.

Some DVD players may not project the image correctly.

When connecting with HDTV equipment which has R, G, B output, select RGB for the COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu.

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Contents LCD When using the projector in Europe Compliance NoticeContents Important safeguards Do not modify this equipment Clean the air-filter once a monthNever remove the cabinet If you break or drop the cabinetOverview Control panelHow to enable the Laser button Lamp cover Adjustment footAbout the laser beam Battery installation Using the remote controlOperation area Front projection InstallationOrientation of the projector Front projection, ceiling mountProjector + AV equipment Basic connectionsProjector + DVD player or Hdtv decoder Projector + Personal computer For using MacintoshAbout DDC Preparing the projector for operation Adjusting the angle of projectionGetting ready for projection Button To operate projector power onAuto Position button Mute button Turning off the projector Volume from the speakerAnamorphic mode Sound from the speakerMenu operation Basic operationColor TEMP. ... Adjusts the color temperature. See When sRGB is ON, Color MATRIX, Color TempGamma Mode can’t be adjusted Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrastAutomatically selected depending on the input signal. If Expand Mode .... Select the mode for enlarging screen. SeeAudio input terminal when Computer is selected as Image may become blurred. In this case, adjust ClampAdjusting the image Picture adjustmentUser memory for signal setting Color matrixColor temperature Adjustment from personal computerPicture in Picture PinP Advanced features for presentationExpand StillProjector + PC with PS/2 connector Mouse remote controlProjector + PC with USB connector ConnectionInterval of the lamp replacement Lamp replacementHow to reset the operation time meter Projector automatically shuts off when the lampCleaning the lens MaintenanceCleaning the air-filter Cleaning the projector and the ventilation grilleTroubleshooting Problems Cause Possible SolutionsNormal condition IndicatorsTemp indicator Abnormal conditionSpecifications Rated input LCD panelsReplacement part Option / Not included in the box ConnectorsDimensional drawings mm What’s included in the boxSpecifications

XL2U specifications

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