Mitsubishi Electronics XD50U user manual Selection of Aspect Ratio, General Operation

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General Operation

Selection of Aspect Ratio

This function selects horizontal and vertical picture proportions of the input signal.

Press the ASPECT button while viewing the projected image and select the aspect ratio.

Personal Computer Signal

Each press of the ASPECT button advances the selection one step in the se- quence of Auto Direct Real, and then repeats.

Auto

Automatically enlarges or reduces the image to project a full screen in a ratio

 

of 4:3

Direct

Maintains the aspect ratio and projects a picture of the maximum displayable

 

size

Real

Projects the input signal without pixel conversion.

ON STANDBY OFF

FREEZE

MUTE

LAMP MODE

PC PC-CARD

VIDEO S-VIDEO

QUICK ASPECT AUTO

Input Signal

Auto

Direct

Real

The setting is higher than the display reso- lution of the projector.

The setting is lower than the display reso- lution of the projector.

Video Signals / Component Signals

Each press of the ASPECT button advances the selection one step in the sequence of Auto Wide Zoom, and then repeats.

Auto

While maintaining the aspect ratio, projects a full screen so that no portions extend beyond the boundaries of the screen. The top

 

and bottom of the 16:9 image becomes black.

 

 

 

 

 

Wide

Projects to fill the full width with the entire image at 16:9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This feature is used to project a squeezed image in a proper aspect ratio.)

 

 

 

Zoom

Projects only the 4:3 portion within 16:9 image to fill the screen.

 

 

 

 

(Portion that extend off screen is cut.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aspect ratio selection

Auto

Wide

Zoom

 

4:3 screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 screen

Note:

When selection has been made for the “Real” setting of the personal computer signal (i.e., when the input signal and the projector display resolution are high) and the “Zoom” setting of the video signal, pressing the SELECT ￿￿￿￿ buttons on the remote control will permit movement of the display position. Note that there will not be any movement when the menu or the quick menu is displayed.

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Contents XD50 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Place of installation Never remove the cabinetDo not modify this equipment If you break or drop the cabinetMajor Features Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories Checking the Supplied Accessories Carrying case for projector and accessoriesNames of the Main Unit Parts Built-in Security Slot Names of the Main Unit PartsNames of the Remote Control Parts VOL button E-30 Volume adjustment displayInfrared transmitter E-12 Standby button E-21Preparing the Remote Control Button Battery ReplacementRemote Control Range Using the remote control for the first timeProcedure Up to Projecting to the Screen Placement Guide Screen Size and Projection DistanceConnections with Personal Computer Personal Computers with a DVI ConnectorDVI-D cable Not supplied Personal Computers with a Mini D-Sub 15-Pin Connector Connecting Personal Computers and Video EquipmentPersonal computer DVI/mini D-Sub 15-pin conversion cable Supplied itemTo Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer Manufacturer Model KeyConnections with Composite Signals Video Equipment with Video ConnectorsVideo Equipment with S-VIDEO Connectors → Video See Input Format on Page E-47Connections with Component Signals Green Blue Red Cb CrPb Pr Green Blue RedConnections with the Audio Jack Audio cable Supplied itemAudio conversion cable Supplied itemSwitch on the projector power OperatingLit amber Firmly plug in all the way To wall outletPower Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off Press the Enter button to setThis completes the selection of the display language CursorUnplug the power cable Standby indicator changes to flashStandby mode FinishingAdjustment of the Projection Screen Adjustment of the Projection ScreenAdjust the projection image to the screen Zoom ringMaking Adjustments with the Adjusters Focus ringRaising the projection image Lowering the projection imageAutomatic Adjustment When Auto Source is OnWhen Auto Source is Off General OperationSelection of Aspect Ratio Video Signals / Component SignalsGeneral Operation Lamp Mode Cancelling Video and Audio TemporarilyFreezing a Moving Picture Using the Presentation Timer Adjustment of the Volume Adjust the volumeTo close the display immediately, press the Cancel button KeystoneEnlargement of the Image and Video Movement Image can also be moved in the following circumstancesPress the Zoom button Enlarge to the desired sizeUsing the Quick Menu Content of Adjustments and SettingsExample Brightness adjustment display VolumeMenu Operation Method Main unit buttonsAdjustment Bar Item Name Menu Screen Names and FunctionsMenu Operation Method Menu NamePerforming Menu Operations Menu Display Press the Menu button to display the menuMaking Adjustments/Settings This condition al- lows selection of the item nameSelecting Another Menu Name with Remote Control Operation View ColorImput Menu name Item Name Sub Menu Setup InfoPicture Adj. Picture Adjustment PictureBrightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V PositionReset Press of the Enter button forces the resetFine Picture PositionColor GammaColor Temp WhiteSelection contents at the time of YCbCr input Selection contents at the time of YPbPr inputColor Space White BalanceVideo Signals ViewAspect FilterPower cable has been unplugged Vertical FlipKeystone Save ViewSetup Auto Power OffAuto Source Menu PositionInput Format SetupVideo and SVideo Presentation Timer To start the timerLogo Background Logo ScalingLogo Position Capture ModeInvalidata Logo Start Logo Capture PreviewInitial Setting Play ModeSwitches the slide manually FolderInterval RepeatProgress Bar Progress Bar During Thumbnail DisplayExample of a display when Aspect button is pressed LanguageOn Screen BackgroundStartup Screen Displays the logoFactory Default Lamp Timer ResetInfo StatusLamp Timer Resolution / FrequencyInfo Startup Logo Creation Logo Capture SettingsPreparation and Projection of the Image Startup Logo Creation Start Capture → Page E-50Before Using the PC Card Viewer Using the PC Card ViewerTerminology Used in the Viewer Using the PC Card Viewer Slide Creation Method Slide Creation Guide Store the images on a CompactFlash CardPC-CARD button Names and Functions of the Viewer FunctionsSource button  Names and Functions of the Viewer Screen Parts  Using the Tool BarSlide Using CompactFlash Cards Insertion to the PC Card Slot of the Personal Computer Insertion to the PC Card Slot  Removal from the PC Card SlotSwitch the Input to the PC Card When PC Card Error is displayedPC Card Viewer Operation Set to PC-CARDWhen the Select button has been pressed When a folder has been selected and opened,Selection Method Thumbnail Display and Settings Changes When the File Open Error is DisplayedView the Slides Rotation of the SlidesWhen an Indicator is Lit or Flashing Thermal ProtectorTroubleshooting Check the following matters before requesting servicingCleaning Cleaning a Soiled Projector Main UnitCleaning the Inside of the Projector Dirty LensReplacing the Lamp Cartridge Replacing the Lamp Cartridge Remove the lamp cartridgeMount the new lamp cartridge Reset the Lamp TimerMount the lamp cover Specifications OpticalElectrical MechanicalResolution Frequency Video Digital Analog SignalTable of Supported Frequency Cabinet Dimensions 239 190 Unit mm inchMitsubishi Electric Corporation

XD50U specifications

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