Mitsubishi Electronics DATA PROJECTOR user manual Connections with Personal Computer

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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment

Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be projected as a large screen display at conferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore, connecting this unit to a DVD player or other video equip- ment source in combination with an audio/video amplifier and speaker system will allow you to enjoy convincing home theater.

Connections with Personal Computer

Please check the following before making connections with the personal computer.

•A suitable resolution for the XD70U is 1024 × 768 dots (XGA) and the maximum displayable resolution is S-XGA (1280 × 1024 dots).

Make changes to a displayable resolution at the personal computer side. Please check with “Table of Supported Frequency” on Page E-65.

•The setting method for the personal computer will differ depending on the specific model. Please read the personal computer instruction manual or the on-line help information, or contact the manufacturer of your personal computer.

Connect the projector’s RGB connector using the included RGB signal cable.

•When making connections with the RGB connector of the projector, please make the connection via the supplied RGB signal cable.

•The projector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “RGB” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [RGB].

See “Input Format” on Page E-53.

•If the USB cable is connected to the projector’s MOUSE connector, mouse operations can be performed on the computer from the projector’s remote control unit.

See “Performing Mouse Operations on the Computer with the Remote Control Unit” on Page E-32.

Note:

*When the input format has been switched, you may be required to reconnect the input signal.

*If the position is off or there are dark vertical bands on the picture, press the AUTO button with the screen as bright as possible (make the screen as bright as possible by for example displaying the trash window over the entire screen). If the problem persists after pressing the AUTO button several times, set manually at the “Picture Adjustment” menu.

MONITOR OUT

Personal computer

RGB signal cable (Supplied item)

Note:

*Before making connections, check the power of the projector and the equipment to be connected is switched off.

*When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required for the cable connection and notebook computer startup procedure as well as the operation that follows startup. Please consult the instruction manual of your notebook computer or the on- line help.

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Contents XD70 Important Safety Information Do not look at the laser pointer’s light source This label is located on the side of the remote controlImportant Safety Information Never remove the cabinet Place of installationDo not modify this equipment If you break or drop the cabinetMajor Features Table of Contents Table of Contents USB cable type A, 2 m / 6.6 feet Checking the Supplied AccessoriesNo UL Audio cable Mini plug, 2 m / 6.6 feet Storage case for projector and accessories Checking the Supplied AccessoriesSecurity Sheet Security Label Velcro belt Pocket Cable storage pouchNames of the Main Unit Parts Names of the Main Unit Parts Built-in Security SlotInserting the Batteries Side View Top View Remote Control RangePosition the projector Procedure Up to Projecting to the ScreenConnect the video equipment and personal computer Connect your equipment to the projectorScreen Size and Projection Distance Placement GuideConnections with Personal Computer Personal computer RGB signal cable Supplied itemManufacturer Model Key To Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook ComputerConnecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment Video Equipment with Video Connectors Connections with Composite SignalsVideo Equipment with S-VIDEO Connectors Video cable Supplied item Video cable Suppled itemComponent cable Not supplied Connections with Component SignalsAudio cable Supplied item Connections with the Audio JackAudio cable Supplied item Audio conversion cable Red Operating Switch on the projector powerPress the Enter button to set Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/OffThis completes the selection of the display language CursorStandby button on main unit Unplug the power cableFinishing Adjustment of the Projection Screen Adjustment of the Projection ScreenAdjust the projection image to the screen Zoom ringFocus ring Making Adjustments with the AdjustersAdjuster button When Auto Source is Off Automatic AdjustmentGeneral Operation Input SelectionGeneral Operation Video Signals / Component SignalsSelection of Aspect Ratio Adjustment of the Volume Cancelling Video and Audio TemporarilyPress the Cancel button to immediately close the display Freezing a Moving PicturePress the Zoom button to enlarge the image Enlargement of the Image and Video MovementImage can also be moved in the following circumstances Using the Presentation Timer Operation Using the Laser PointerClick button on back Connecting the computer and projectorJOG buttons Click buttonSerial cable D-Sub 9-pin, straight commercially available Controlling the Projector from a ComputerProtecting the Projector with the Security Lock Canceling the password restoring the defaultCanceling the password/Changing the password Input the password using the number buttons 1 toCanceling the password Changing the passwordVolume Using the Quick MenuContent of Adjustments and Settings Menu button Menu Operation MethodSelect buttons Enter buttonAdjustment Bar Adjustment Bar and Settings ContentsMenu Screen Names and Functions Menu Operation MethodMenu Display Press the Menu button to display the menu Performing Menu OperationsSub menu Making Adjustments/SettingsSelecting Another Menu Name with Remote Control Operation View ColorInfo Menu name Item Name Sub Menu SetupOption Image Picture Adj. Picture AdjustmentBrightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V PositionFine Picture ResetPosition ImageColor Select the preset color modeQuick Color Adj GammaColor Temp Selection contents at the time of YPbPr inputWhite Color SpaceWhite Balance Filter ViewAspect Keystone Vertical Flip/Horizontal FlipKeystone Save ViewAuto Source SetupAuto Power Off Setup Lamp ModeStatus Indicator Menu PositionTo start the timer Presentation TimerInput Format Video and S-VideoLanguage OptionOn Screen BackgroundOption Startup ScreenSecurity Lock Lamp Timer Reset Factory DefaultInfo StatusInfo Resolution / FrequencyLamp Timer Thermal Protector When an Indicator is Lit or FlashingCheck the following matters before requesting servicing TroubleshootingCleaning a Soiled Projector Main Unit CleaningCleaning the Inside of the Projector Dirty LensReplacing the Lamp Cartridge Remove the lamp cartridge Replacing the Lamp CartridgeMount the lamp cover Reset the Lamp TimerMount the new lamp cartridge Optical SpecificationsElectrical MechanicalTable of Supported Frequency SignalResolution Frequency Video Cabinet Dimensions Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

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