Mitsubishi Electronics SD105U User Manual

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ENGLISH

DATA PROJECTOR

MODEL

SD105U

User Manual

This User Manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your projector.

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 product’s enclosure that may be of suffcient 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.

NOTE:

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 with this equipment so as to keep inter­ference within the limit of an 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.
The attached power cords are to be used exclusively for this product.
Never use them for other products.

Note: This symbol mark is for
EU countries only.

This symbol mark is according to
the directive 2002/96/EC Article
10 Information for users and
Annex IV.

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Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should
be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling
centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and
electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

When using the projector in Europe:
COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This 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 characterized by
their connection to the public low voltage power supply system.

WARNING

Use the attached RGB 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 feature.................................................................................................................................... 20

Lamp replacement.................................................................................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Indicators ................................................................................................................................................ 26

Specifications .........................................................................................................................................27

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : SD105U
Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.

9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A

Telephone number : [phone]

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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.
DLP™, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are all trademarks of Texas Instruments.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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.

1. Read instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.

2. Retain instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

3. Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

4. Instructions
All operating instructions must be followed.

5. Cleaning
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do
not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for clean­ing.

6. 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.

7. Water and moisture
Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water.

8. 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.

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 pro-

jector.

(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.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation,
ensuring reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from
overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be
blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or book­case. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the man­ufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

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.

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WARNING:

Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with
your projector.

Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your
projector. It may cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug
immediately and contact your dealer.

Never remove the cabinet.

This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent contact
may result in an electric shock. Except as specifically explained in
User Manual, do not attempt to service this product by yourself.
Please contact your dealer when you want to fix, adjust, or inspect
the projector.

Do not modify the projector.

It can lead to fire or electric shock.

Do not keep using the damaged projector.

If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is damaged, unplug the
projector and contact your dealer for inspection. It may lead to fire if
you keep using the damaged projector.

Do not face the projection lens to the sun.

It can lead to fire.

Use correct voltage.

If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire.

Do not place the projector on uneven surface.

Place the projector on a level and stable surface only.

Do not look into the lens when the projector is operat­ing.

It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when the
projector is on.

Do not unplug the power cord during operation.

It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other trouble. Wait
for the fan to stop before unplugging the power cord.

Do not touch the air outlet grilles and bottom plate.

Do not touch them or put other equipment close to the air outlet
grilles because they become hot during operation. The heated air
outlet grilles and bottom plate may cause injury or damage to other
equipment. Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is easily
affected by heat.

Do not look into the air outlet grilles when projector is
operating.

Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of them and hurt your eyes.

Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles.

If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, caus­ing deterioration in the projector quality and fire.

Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.)
and flammable aerosols near the projector.

Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown
because the temperature inside the projector rises very high while
the lamp is illuminating.

Place of installation

For safety’s sake, do not use the projector at any place subjected to
high temperature and high humidity. Please maintain an operating
temperature, humidity, and altitude as specified below.

• Operating temperature: between +41°F (+5°C) and +95°F
(+35°C)

• Operating humidity: between 30% and 90%

• Never put any heat-producing device under the projector to pre­vent the projector from being overheated.

• Do not install the projector at a place that is unstable or subject to
vibration.

• Do not install the projector near any equipment that produces a
strong magnetic field. Also refrain from installing the projector
near any cable carrying a large amount of current.

• Place the projector on a solid, vibration-free surface. Otherwise it
may fall, causing serious injury or damage.

• Do not stand the projector on its end. It may fall, causing serious
injury or damage.

• Slanting the projector more than ±10° (right and left) or ±15°
(front and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp.

• Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit or heater to
avoid the air outlet and inlet grilles from being exposed to hot air.

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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.

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Overview

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Control panel

3

9

4

5

3 21

411

6 10

13 95

78

2

8

7

1

1FOCUS ring
2ZOOM ring
3 Control panel
4 Air outlet grille
5 Remote control sensor
6 Air inlet grille
7 Air inlet grille
8 Terminal board
9 Air inlet grille
10 Speaker
11 Adjustment feet (front)
12 Lock bar
13 Foot adjustment buttons (Left/Right)

1 Power button
2 AUTO POSITION / S button
3 COMPUTER / W button
4 MENU button
5 STATUS indicator
6 POWER indicator
7 KEYSTONE/ENTER button
8 VIDEO/ X button
9 T button

Important:

•While the menu or the screen for the keystone adjust-

6

•While the menu is on the screen, the KEYSTONE button

ment or password entry is being displayed, the COM­PUTER, VIDEO, and AUTO POSITION buttons
function as the W, X, and S buttons respectively.

functions as the ENTER button.

Terminal board

11 12 2 8 9 65 3

1 4 710

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1Power jack
2 COMPUTER IN terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin)
3 MONITOR OUT terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin)
4 Air inlet grille
5 USB (COMPUTER) terminal
6 AUDIO IN terminal (Mini jack)
7 AUDIO OUT terminal (Mini jack)
8 S-VIDEO terminal
9 VIDEO terminal
10 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector
11 Lock bar
12 SERIAL (RS-232C) terminal (D-SUB 9-pin)

Bottom side

Remote control

1

2
3

5
4

9

2

1 Lamp cover
2 Adjustment feet (front)

Caution:

Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the pro­jector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it
may cause burns.

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1

14

13

12

10

11

8

7

6

1ON button
2 STILL button
3 AUTO POSITION button
4ENTER button
5 MENU button
6 KEYSTONE button
7 +, - (VOLUME) buttons
8 VIDEO, S-VIDEO button
9 COMPUTER button
10 16 : 9 button
11 Direction buttons
12 PAGE UP / DOWN button
13 OFF button
14 MUTE button (Audio/Video)

•The + and - buttons are used in the KEYSTONE adjust­ment in addition to the volume control.

This model does not have this function.

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Remote control

Battery installation

Use two AA (R6) size batteries.

1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow.

2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -).

• Load the batteries from - spring side, and make sure to set them tightly.

3. Replace the back cover.

Caution:

• Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion.

• Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used.

• Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.

• Batteries may explode if misused. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

• Be sure to handle the battery according to the instructions.

• Load the battery with its positive (+) and negative (-) sides correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets.

• Remove the battery, if the remote control is not used for a long time.

• Do not combine a new battery with an old one.

• If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them
with water and then consult your doctor.

Operation range (of the remote control)

The maximum operation distance of the remote control is about 10 m (or about 32 feet) when the remote control is pointed at the remote control
sensor of the projector. When the remote control is pointed to the screen, the distance

from the remote control to the projector via the screen should be 5 m or less. However, the operation distance varies depending on the type of the
screen used.

Reception angle (vertical)

20
10

Reception angle (horizontal) Reception angle (vertical), ceiling mount

20

30 30

Important:

• Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or fluorescent. Keep a distance at least 2 m (6.5 feet) between the remote control sen­sor and the fluorescent light to ensure correct operation of the remote control.
Inverted fluorescent light, if located near the projector, may interfere the remote control.

• When you use the remote control too close to the remote control sensor, the remote control may not work correctly.

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Installation

Layout of the projector

Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector.

Front projection

Hd

W

A

B

A=B

L : Between the screen and the front edge of the projector
Hd : Height of the projected image

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Screen Distance from the screen : L

Diagonal size Width : W Height : H Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele)

inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm

40 102 32 81 24 61 56 1.4 60 1.5 3.5 8.8

60 152 48 122 36 91 85 2.2 91 2.3 5.2 13.3

80 203 64 163 48 122 113 2.9 122 3.1 7.0 17.7

100 254 80 203 60 152 142 3.6 153 3.9 8.7 22.1

150 381 120 305 90 229 214 5.4 229 5.8 13.0 33.1

200 508 160 406 120 305 285 7.2 306 7.8 17.4 44.2

250 635 200 508 150 381 357 9.1 383 9.7 21.7 55.2

300 762 240 610 180 457 429 10.9 - - 26.1 66.3

Hd

• 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. Ask a specialist for installation.

For details, consult your dealer.

The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused

•

by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of
the ceiling mount kit in an improper location

.

Caution:

• Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs ventilation by the
fans, causing damage or failure. Put a hard board under the pro­jector to facilitate ventilation.

• Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch) away from the wall
to prevent the air inlet grille and the air outlet grilles that emit hot
air from being blocked.

• Do not use the projector in the following locations and manners,
which may cause fire or electric shock.

• In a dusty or humid place.

• In a sideways or upside-down position.

• Near a heater.

• In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen.

• In direct sunlight.

• Where the temperature rises high, such as in a closed car.

• Where the temperature is lower than +41ºF (or +5ºC) or higher

• When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, set IMAGE
REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR INVERT. See
page 16.

• When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, images may appear
darker than those projected in the case of tabletop mounting. This
isn’t a product malfunction.

than +95ºF (or +35ºC ).

• If you move the zoom, the screen will be out of focus. If this is
the case, adjust the focus again.

Important:

• Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may be damaged.

Rear projection

Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer.

• For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION
menu to MIRROR. See page 16.

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Basic connections

S-VIDEO IN

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.

• Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devices firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the cord.

• When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be affected by their interference.

• See the owner’s guide of each device for details about its connections.

Projector + AV device

(option)

AUDIO IN

(option)

to audio output (L)

to audio output (R)

VCR, etc.

Important:

• Match the colors of the video and audio plugs on the Audio cable with those of the terminals.

• Speaker output is mono.

Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder

Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, CB, CR). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COM­PUTER IN terminal.

Audio cable (option)

DVD player or HDTV decoder

to S-video output

CB(PB) CRY (PR)

B GR

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

to audio output

BNC - RCA connector (option)

No connection

HD/CS VD

COMPUTER IN

Important:

• The terminal’s names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected.

• The terminal’s names vary depending on the connected devices.

• Use a Mini D-SUB 15-pin - BNC conversion cable for connection.

• Image may not be projected correctly with some DVD players.

• When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL menu.

• Speaker output is mono.

• When the audio cable is connected to the AUDIO OUT terminal, the speaker output is muted.

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Projector + Computer

For computer with Mini D-SUB

COMPUTER IN

RGB cable for PC

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Computer

to MONITOR port

MONITOR OUT

AUD IO

Necessary when outputting to both
a PC monitor and the projector.

AUDIO OUT

IN

Audio cable (option)

RGB cable for PC (option)

to PC audio output

PC audio cable (option)

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR OUTPUT

Important:

• When you use a longer RGB cable instead of the provided cable, the image may not be projected correctly.

• Some computers require additional connectors or analog RGB output adapters to be connected with this projector. Contact your dealer for fur­ther information.

• This projector uses stereo pin jack for its audio input. Check the type of the audio output terminal of the connected computer and prepare a
proper cable for connection. Some computers don’t have the audio output terminal.

• Speaker output is mono.

• When the audio cable is connected to the AUDIO OUT terminal, the speaker output is muted.

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.

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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.

• One of power cords for the U.S., Europe and U.K. is provided
appropriately.

• 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 doesn’t fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the
wall outlet.

• In case that the power cord for the U.S. is provided with this
projector, 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.

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.

Screen

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:

• If necessary, rotate the adjustment feet (front) for fine adjustment.

• Install the screen on a flat wall at 90 degrees to the floor.

• Slanting the projector more than ±10° (right and left) or ±15° (front

and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. You can tilt
the projector up to 7 degrees using the adjustment feet only.

• 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.

• To correct vertical keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE but-

ton on the projector or the remote control to display KEYSTONE,
and adjust the image by pressing the S, T button (or VOLUME +,

- button on the remote control).

In the following cases:

Press the T
(or -) button.

• When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment

value is indicated. Note that this value doesn’t 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.

• The keystone adjustment doesn't work when no signal.

Press the S
(or +) button.

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Basic operation

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6

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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 and the POWER button is pressed next time.

3. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the ON button
on the remote control.

• 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, the image may flicker

before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product mal­function.

• Regardless of the setting of LAMP MODE in the INSTALLA-

TION menu, the STANDARD lamp mode is activated by
default whenever the projector is turned on.

Condition

Indicator

Stand-by - Red

When the lamp is on. Green Green

STATUS POWER

3

3, 1, 2

• The input source is switched between VIDEO and S-VIDEO
at every press of the VIDEO button on the control panel.

• If you use a remote controller, press the VIDEO or S-VIDEO
button to directly switch to VIDEO or S-VIDEO.

• The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal
format. The selected signal format is displayed on the
screen.

• To avoid permanently imprinting a fixed image onto your pro­jector, please do not display the same stationary images for
long period.

6. Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring.

• If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again.

• If you move the zoom, the screen will be out of focus. If this is
the case, adjust the focus again.

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5

Important:

• Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on.

• 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. The projector cannot be turned
off within 60 seconds after the lamp is turned on.

• 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 23 and 26.)

• 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 COM-

PUTER or VIDEO button.

• The input source is switched from VIDEO to COMPUTER at
the press of the COMPUTER button on the control panel.

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Basic operation (continued)

Power-off

Use the following procedure to turn off the projector.

1. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the OFF button

on the remote control.

• 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 don’t function for can­cel.)

2. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the OFF button

on the remote control 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 (or STANDBY button), the air outlet fans con­tinue operating for approx. 90 seconds to cool down the
lamp. The STATUS indicator will stop blinking.

3. Unplug the power cord.

• The POWER indicator will go out.

• To light the lamp again, press the POWER button (or ON but­ton). If the lamp doesn’t light up immediately, repeat pressing
the POWER button (or OFF button) two or three times. If it
should still fail to light up, replace the lamp.

Notice:

• When storing the projector in the carrying case, the lens should
face up.

Instant Shut Down

You can turn off this projector just by unplugging the power cord with­out pressing the POWER button.

• Don't shut down the projector while the STATUS indicator is blink­ing after the lamp lights up because the lamp's life may be short­ened.

• Don't turn the projector back on right after shutting it down
because the lamp's life may be shortened. (Wait about 10 minutes
before turning the projector back on.)

• Before shutting down the projector, be sure to close the menu
screen. If you shut down the projector without closing the menu,
the setting data of the menu may not be saved.

• If you shut down the projector while controlling the projector using
the network function, the application software may fail.

AUTO POSITION button

When the image isn’t projected in the right position with COMPUTER
selected as the input source, follow the procedure below.

1. Project a bright image such as the "Recycle Bin" window on the

full screen.

2. If the screen saver is running, turn it off.

3. Press the AUTO POSITION button.

• If the image is still not in the right position, adjust the image
position using the SIGNAL menu. See page 19.

Volume from the speaker

Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control to switch the KEY­STONE / VOLUME adjustment. When the VOLUME control bar
appears on the screen, press the VOLUME + or -button to change the
volume from the speaker.

The volume control bar will appear on the screen.

• The volume control bar will disappear about 10 seconds after the
VOLUME button is released.

• When a high-level audio signal, such as a DVD audio signal, is
supplied to the AUDIO IN terminal, the output from the speaker
may be distorted.

AV mute

The video and audio signals are temporarily muted when the MUTE
button is pressed. To cancel muting, press the MUTE button again.

ANAMORPHIC mode

When playing DVD discs containing data of letterboxed image, press
the 16:9 button. Exit the ANAMORPHIC mode, by pressing the 16:9
button again.

Important:

• When a letterboxed image is kept displayed for a long time before
displaying 4:3 image, the afterimages of the black bars may
appear on the 4:3 image screen. Consult your dealer in this case.

Caution:

• After using the projector, wait 90 seconds for the air outlet fans to
stop. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• While cooling down, the STATUS LED keeps blinking green, the
POWER button won’t work till it stops blinking.

• The air outlet fans will run for extra 90 seconds before starting the
projector if it didn't shut down properly ( unplug directly without
pressing POWER button) and the temperature is too high.

• The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the pro­jector rises.

• After shut down due to the high temperature, the Status LED is lit
about 10 seconds.

Important:

• Do not display a still picture for a long time because the afterim­ages may persist on the screen.

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Menu operation

IMAGE CONTRAST ±30 (0)

BRIGHTNESS ±30 (0)

WHITE ENHANCE

COLOR TEMP.

COLOR

SHARPNESS

TINT

*3
*2

*3

GAMMA MODE (AUTO) / DYNAMIC / STANDARD / THEATER

INSTALLATION

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

SPLASH SCREEN

LAMP MODE

IMAGE REVERSE

LAMP HOURS

FEATURE MENU POSITION (1.UPPER LEFT) / 2.LOWER RIGHT

*4

ANAMORPHIC

PASSWORD FUNCTION

LANGUAGE

RESET ALL OK

SIGNAL

HORIZ.POSITION

VERT.POSITION

FINE SYNC. 0 ~ 31

TRACKING

COMPUTER INPUT

SET UP

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

*2

*1: The value range of Horiz. and Vert. Positon may be varied according to different source.
*2: Not available with certain signals.
*3: Not available when the source is PC signal.
*4: Not available when the source is non interlaced signal.

Basic operation

Several settings can be adjusted using the menu.
Example : Auto power off time setting

1. Press the MENU button.

0 ~10

(STANDARD)

LOW

HIGH

USER

CONTRAST R
CONTRAST G

CONTRAST B
0~100 (50)
0~100 (50)

0~31 (16)

ON / (OFF)

(OFF) / 5min / 10min / 15min / 30min / 60min

(ON) / OFF

(BLUE) / BLACKBACK COLOR

(STANDARD) / LOW

(OFF) / MIRROR / INVERT / MIRROR INVERT

Time elapsed

(AUTO) / OFFCINEMA MODE

ON / (OFF)

MENU ACCESS

LOCK

UNLOCK OK

(ENGLISH) / 11 LANGUAGES

50 (0) *1
50 (0) *1

20 (0) *1

RGB / YCBCR / YPBPR

(OFF) / 7.5%

4. Press the S or T button to select AUTO POWER OFF.

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

ENGLISH

0~100 (50)
0~100 (50)
0~100 (50)

OK

OFF

OFF

opt.

IMAGE

2. Press the W or X button to select INSTALLATION.

opt.

INSTALLATION

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

opt.

INSTALLATION

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

SVGA60

SVGA60

SVGA60

OFF

OFF

5. Press the W or X button to adjust the auto power off time.

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

6. Exit the menu by pressing the S button several times,and then
the MENU button.

OFF

30 MIN

Important:

• When the button doesn’t 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 but-

ton.

• In case of outline characters on a colored background, it means

that function is not available.

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Menu operation (continued)

1IMAGE

CONTRAST ................................................Use to adjust the image contrast. The contrast becomes

higher as the value increases.

BRIGHTNESS.............................................Use to adjust the image brightness. The image becomes

IMAGE

brighter as the value increases.

WHITE ENHANCE......................................Use to adjust the white level of the projected image.

COLOR TEMP ............................................Use to adjust the color temperature. See page 18.

COLOR .......................................................Use to adjust the color intensity of the image.

TINT ............................................................Use to adjust the color balance of the image. The color

balance shifts to green as the value increases and shifts

to purple as the value decreases. (Available only when

VIDEO or S-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. (Not available

with certain signals.)

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

AUTO POWER ON .....................................When ON is chosen, the lamp is automatically lit when

AUTO POWER OFF....................................Use to set the time elapsed before the projector enters

SPLASH SCREEN......................................Choose ON to display the splash screen when the power

BACK COLOR.............................................Use to select the background from among BLUE and

LAMP MODE ..............................................Use to change the brightness of the lamp. When LOW is chosen, the lamp brightness is kept low and

IMAGE REVERSE ......................................Use to reverse the projected image. Select MIRROR for rear projection with the tabletop-mounted

LAMP HOURS ............................................The duration of illumination of a lamp converted in the Low mode is displayed.

the power cord is plugged in the wall outlet. Choose ON
when using the projector mounted on the ceiling.

INSTALLATION

• The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp
is off. Use the remote control to turn on the lamp.

the stand-by mode when there is no signal input from the
source.

is turned on.

BLACK, which will be displayed when there is no signal
input from the source.

the projector operating noise is reduced, resulting in a longer lamp replacement interval.

• When the lamp mode is switched, the projected image may flicker. This is not a product malfunc­tion.

• Do not change the setting of LAMP MODE frequently.

• When LAMP MODE has been set to LOW, the lamp mode changes from STANDARD to LOW
about one minute after turn on.

projector. Select MIRROR INVERT for front projection with the ceiling-mounted projector.

opt.

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS 0

WHITE ENHANCE 10

COLOR TEMP.

COLOR

TINT

GAMMA MODE

opt.

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

ON

SPLASH SCREEN

BACK COLOR

LAMP MODE

LAMP HOURS

SVGA60

0

STANDARD

0

0

0SHARPNESS

STANDARD

SVGA60

OFF

OFF

ON

BLUE

STANDARD

OFFIMAGE REVERSE

0

EN-16

3 FEATURE

MENU POSITION ...................................... Use to select the position of the menu on the screen,

(upper left) or (lower right).

CINEMA MODE ......................................... When AUTO is selected, the film mode will be automati-

FEATURE

cally activated when a film source signal is inputted.
When OFF is selected, the film mode will not be acti­vated.

ANAMORPHIC........................................... Select ON when playing DVD discs containing data of

PASSWORD FUNCTION

............................. Use to change the mode of the password lock or to

widescreen images.

A

enable or cancel the password lock. See page 21 for
details.

LANGUAGE ............................................... Use to select the language used in the menu. (ENGLISH / DEUTSCH / / / FRANÇAIS /

ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS / ITALIANO /

/ / ).

RESET ALL................................................ Use to reset the menu settings (except PASSWORD FUNCTION, and LANGUAGE ).

• CINEMA MODE can be adjusted only when a TV50, TV60, 480I, 576I signal is being displayed.

opt.

MENU POSITION

CINEMA MODE AUTO

ANAMORPHIC

PASSWORD

LANGUAGE

Ë

RESET ALL

SVGA60

OFF

OK

ENGLISH

OK

4SIGNAL

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.

SET UP ...................................................... When OFF is selected, the black area becomes make

lighter. When 7.5% is selected, the black area becomes thicker.

SIGNAL

R G B

opt.

HORIZ. POSITION 0

VERT. POSITION 0

FINE SYNC. 0

TRACKING 0

COMPUTER INPUT RGB

R G B

SET UP

SVGA60

OFF

Important:

• You can set the IMAGE, and SIGNAL menus only when the signal is supplied.

ENGLISH

EN-17

Image adjustment

Image adjustment

You can adjust the image using the IMAGE menu.

opt.

SVGA60

IMAGE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS 0

WHITE ENHANCE 10

COLOR TEMP.

COLOR

TINT

GAMMA MODE

0

STANDARD

0

0

0SHARPNESS

STANDARD

To control the white-to-black level of the image :

Adjust CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. Press the X button to
increase the contrast and the W button to reduce it.

To control the light level of the image :

Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. Press the X button to
lighten the image and the W button to darken it.

To determine the intensity of the color :

Adjust COLOR in the IMAGE menu. Press the X button to increase
the amount of color in the image and the W button to decrease it.

To adjust the red-green color balance of the image :

Adjust TINT in the IMAGE menu. Press the X button to increase the
amount of green in the image and the W 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 X button to
sharpen the image and the W button to soften the image.

Color temperature

1. Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu.

2. Press the W or X button to select USER .

3. Press the ENTER button.

IMAGE

CONTRAST R

CONTRAST G 50

CONTRAST B

4. Press the S or T button to select the desired item.

5. Press the W or X button to adjust the selected item.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimum adjustment results.

7. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times.

50

50

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Adjustment of the image from the computer

This projector adjusts the format of the video signal supplied from the
computer. However, sometimes images are not projected correctly
owing to the type of the computer used. When the image from the
computer isn’t projected correctly, press the AUTO POSITION button.
(See page 14.) If the image isn’t projected correctly yet, adjust the
image from the computer using the menu.

In this menu the setting value is not saved after turning off the
projector. This menu is prepared just for temporary use when AUTO
POSITION does not work correctly for the current provided signal.

opt.

SIGNAL

HORIZ. POSITION 0

VERT. POSITION 0

FINE SYNC. 0

TRACKING 0

COMPUTER INPUT RGB

R G B

R G B

SET UP

SVGA60

OFF

To move the image horizontally :

Adjust HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the X button
to move the image to the left. Press the W button to move the image
to the right.

To move the image vertically :

Adjust VERT. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the X button to
move the image upward. Press the W button to move the image
downward.

When the image flickers or the image is out of focus :

Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu.

Simple adjustment method

1. Select HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu.

2. Press the W or X button to adjust the horizontal start position
(or the left side of the image).

3. Select TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu.

4. Press the W or X button to adjust the horizontal end position (or
the right edge of the image).

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for optimum adjustment results.

6. Select VERT. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu.

7. Press the W or X button to adjust the vertical start position (or
the upper edge of the image).

ENGLISH

EN-19

Advanced feature

Still

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 any button on the remote control.

Important:

• Do not display a still picture for a long time because the afterim­ages may persist on the screen.

Page-up and page-down

You can control the computer to page-up and page-down the presen­tation data using the remote control. Switch the pages using the PAGE
UP or DOWN button on the remote control.

Connection

To control the computer using the remote control, connect the projec­tor with the computer as shown below.

USB

USB cable
(option)

• When it is connected via USB, the "Page up/down" function works
on the computer which supports USB connection as a standard
function. (But this function may not work via USB connection on
any computer.)

• Wait for the lamp to light up before connecting the USB cable.

USB 4-pin
(type B)

to USB port

USB 4-pin
(type A)

EN-20

Password function

This projector is equipped with the password function that is
designed for prevention of wrong operation by children and restriction
on operation by other than specified users.

MENU ACCESS ............All the buttons except for the POWER button

on the projector are disabled. (The buttons on the remote con­trol are enabled.) You can use this mode as a measure of pre­vention of wrong operation by children and restriction on
operation by other than specified users.

To enable the password function:

1. Display the FEATURE menu.

2. Press the S or T button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION.

3. Press the ENTER button.

• The screen for setting the password function will appear.

To cancel the password function:

1. Display the FEATURE menu.

2. Press the S or T button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION.

3. Press the ENTER button.

• The screen for canceling the password function will appear.

opt.

FEATURE

UNLOCK

4. Press the ENTER button.

• The screen for entering the password will appear.

SVGA60

OK

ENGLISH

opt.

FEATURE

LOCK

SVGA60

OK

• When the password has already been set, the mode won’t
be changed. In such cases, press the ENTER button to can­cel the password function and try again.

4. Press the ENTER button.

• The screen for entering a password will appear.

5. Press the W or X button to select a number from 0 to 9.

6. Press the ENTER button.

• You can set the next digit.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set a four-digit password.

8. Enter the password again for confirmation using the same
steps.

9. When the last digit has been entered, the password set up is
complete and the password menu will be off.

• If the entered passwords don't match, it will jump to the

INPUT PASSWORD field to start over again.

• To cancel the procedure, select Exit and press the ENTER

button.

• You can cancel the procedure by pressing the MENU button

alternatively.

5. Press the W or X button to select a number from 0. to 9.

6. Press the ENTER button.

• You can set the next digit.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the four-digit password.

8. When the last digit has been entered, the password set up is
complete and the password menu will be off.

• If the entered passwords don't match, it will jump to the

INPUT PASSWORD field to start over again.

• To cancel the procedure, select Exit and press the ENTER

button.

• You can cancel the procedure by pressing the MENU button

alternatively.

Important:

• If you forget your password, keep pressing the MENU and

ENTER buttons on the control panel at the some time about three
seconds to cancel the password function.

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Lamp replacement

When the lamp no longer functions, replace it with a new one.

Caution:

• Do not remove the lamp immediately after using the projector. You
may get burned because the lamp very hot after use.

• Before replacing the lamp, press the POWER button to turn off the
lamp and wait for two minutes for lamp to cool down. Unplug the
power cord from wall outlet and wait one hour for the lamp to cool
down completely.

• Do not remove the lamp except for replacement. Careless han­dling can cause injury or fire.

• Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or
burn.

• Be sure not to drop the lamp lid screw into the projector. Also be
sure not to put metal or any flammable objects inside because it
may cause fire or electric shock. If any objects should fall inside,
unplug and contact your dealer.

• Install the lamp securely to prevent failure and fire.

• If the lamp should break, small glass fragments may fall out
through the grilles and some may remain inside of the projector or
the lamp box. When taking the lamp box out, be sure to turn over
the projector and hold the handle of the lamp box to avoid injury
due to the glass fragments.

• If the lamp should break, never shake the lamp box or hold it in
front of your face after removing it. The lass fragments may fall out
and cause injury to your eyes.

• When placing the projector upside down to replace the lamp or
conduct maintenance, ensure that the projector is securely placed
before working with it.

• Be sure to use the lamp exclusive to this projector, VLT-SD105LP.
Use of other lamps may cause a failure of the projector.

1. Reverse the projector gently.

2. Loosen the screws (a) using a Phillips

screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp
cover (b).

3. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips

screwdriver (+).

4. Pull up the handle.

5. Pull out the lamp box by the handle

while holding the projector.

• Pull the lamp box out of the projec­tor slowly. If it is pulled out quickly,
the lamp may break scattering
glass fragments.

• Do not spill liquid on the removed
lamp box or do not place it near any
flammable object or where children
can reach to prevent injury or fire.

6. Load a new lamp box securely into the
projector in the right orientation.

7. Put the handle back to the original posi­tion.

• Make sure that the handle is

locked.

8. Tighten up the screws (c) using a Phil­lips screwdriver (+).

(a)

(b)

(c)

9. Tighten up the screw (a) using a Phillips
screwdriver (+) to secure the lamp
cover.

(a)

Reset of the lamp operation time

Plug in the power cord, and reset the lamp
operation time by keep pressing the W, X,
and POWER buttons on the control panel at
the same time about three seconds.

Important:

• Unless these three buttons are pressed

at the same time, the lamp operation time isn’t reset.

• Make sure that the STATUS indicator is lit once (red) and the lamp

operation time is reset successfully.

• The projector doesn’t turn on if the lamp cover isn’t attached

securely.

• Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever you replace the

lamp.

• Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp.

(b)

Caution:

• The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with

glass fragments.

• Contact your dealer for a new lamp.

Interval of lamp replacement

When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed*1, the
POWER LED will light green and STATUS LED will blink red. In this
case, replace the lamp immediately
SD105U

*1 3800 Hours

*2 4000 Hours*3

The times above are when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu
is set to LOW. When it is set to STANDARD, this duration will be short­ened.

*3 When LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD, the time elapsed until

the lamp shutdown will be shortened to 3000 hours.

.

Caution:

• This projector uses a lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of the

lamp or the projector with the lamp may be regulated due to envi­ronmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org. (For US only).

EN-22

Troubleshooting

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 Cause and solution

Power isn’t turned on.

Images aren’t projected on the screen.

The power is turned off.

Images suddenly disappear.

"NO SIGNAL" is displayed.

• Check the states of the indicators.

POWER

Steady

Blinking green

Steady

• 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.

• 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.

• This condition may occur when an inlet or an outlet is blocked.
(If this is the case, the STATUS indicator lights red.)

J Remove the object which blocks the inlet or outlet, and then perform the following operations.

• If the STATUS indicator illuminates in red, it indicates the lamp should be exchanged. Exchange the light
source lamp.

• Check whether or not the “Auto power off” function is set.

• Check whether or not the lifetime indicator of the lamp illuminates.

• A degraded lamp may illuminate, and go out after a while.

• The air inlet or outlet grille may be blocked. (In such cases, the STATUS indicator lights red.)

J Remove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille and carry out the following.

• 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.

STATUS CONDITION NOTE

green

N/AN/A

Lamp failure

Color wheel failure

Fan failure

Lamp life end

Lamp cover open

Blinking green

Off

green

Steady amber

Steady

green

Steady red

Off

Steady red

1. Wait until the air inlet/outlet fan stops (until the STATUS indicator turns off.)

2. Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

3. Wait 10 minutes or longer.

4. Connect the power plug to the power outlet.

5. Press the power button.

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.

Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hour.

Contact your dealer.

Check if the fan is clogged with dust or dirt and clean

it.

If the above solution is not effective, contact your
dealer.

Clean the ventilation grilles.
Relocate the projector to a cooler place.
For the directly shut down, it will check the temperature

first, if it's too high, it will start cooling for 90 seconds.

If it's normal shut down in the previous time while the
temperature is too high, it will start the shut down

process after 10 seconds when the temperature is still

too high.

Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hour.

Put back the lamp cover.

ENGLISH

EN-23

Troubleshooting (continued)

Images aren’t projected correctly.

Problem Cause and solution

Projected images are shaking.
Projected images are displaced.

Projected images are distorted. • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 12.)

Projected images are dark.

Projected images are blurred.

White dots are seen on projected images.
Black dots are seen on projected images.

Rainbow blur appears in projected images. • This is due to color breaking noise that occurs in a DLP system and is not a malfunction.

Fine streak pattern appears in projected images.

Projected images (and/or audio) appear wavy and
distorted.

Tint in projected images is incorrect.

Color shade looks different.

Only the motion areas in the images supplied from
the computer aren’t displayed.

Projected images are obscured.

• 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 BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. (See page 18.)

• Replace the lamp. (See page 22.)

• Remove the lens cap.

• Adjust the focus. (See page 13.)

• Clean the lens.

• Remove the lens cap.

• 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.)

• This symptom is normal for a DLP projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small number of pixels may stay
lit or out, but such symptom is not a malfunction. Pixels of 99.99% or more 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 isn’t 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.

• The color shade between several equipment may differ depending on the types of optical parts, however, it
does not indicate a malfunction.

• Colors may look different from those on the TV or on a display of a personal computer, however, it is due to
differences in the range of color reproduction, and is not a malfunction.

• This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your computer.

• Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the projector. For the method to change
the output resolution of the computer, contact the manufacturer of your computer. (See page 29.)

• Some images and texts appear obscured during the keystone adjustment. In such cases, use the projector
without applying the keystone adjustment. (See page 12.)

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Others

Problem Cause and solution

Hot air is emitted from the air outlet grilles. • This air comes out as a result of cooling the inside of the projector. This isn’t a product malfunction.

No audio is output. • Check that the volume isn’t set to low.

Sound cannot be heard from the external audio out­put (* Only applicable to the models which have the
external audio output.)

The menu can’t be used.

The remote control doesn’t function easily or at all.

The buttons on the control panel (except for the
POWER button) don’t function.

Abnormal sound is heard.

POWER STATUS

Steady green

Blinking red

• Check whether or not the volume is turned down.

• The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise.

J Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about

10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again.

• Check that the battery is loaded in the remote control or the battery isn’t weak. (See page 8.)

• Check that the remote control sensor isn’t exposed to direct sunlight or fluorescent light. (See page 8.)

• Use the remote control within its operation range. (See page 8.)

• Use the remote control at least 10 cm away from the projector.

• The password function is working.

J Cancel the password lock. (See page 21.)

• Because the color wheel spins at a high speed, metallic sounds may be heard in rare occasions. Such symp-

tom is not a malfunction.

• 95% Lamp life exceed

J Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hour.

When the problems below occur after the lamp is replaced, check the following.

Problem Cause and solution

The power isn’t turned on.

The STATUS indicator blinks. • Reset the lamp operation time. (See page 22.)

• Attach the lamp cover on the bottom correctly.

• Reset the lamp operation time. (See page 22.)

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Maintenance

Warning:

Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances
may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating.

Caution:

Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector.

Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots

Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted
mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.

To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:

• Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector.

• Do not use benzine or thinner to clean it.

• Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector.

Cleaning of the lens

Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens surface is fragile. Use only recommended,
nonabrasive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

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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 POWER indicator

Normal condition

POWER STATUS CONDITION NOTE

Steady red

Steady green Steady green

Steady green Blinking green

Off

Stand-by

The power is on. (Normal condition)

• Lamp cooling down. (About 90 seconds)

• Lamp lit up (About 60 seconds)

Abnormal condition

POWER STATUS CONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Off

Steady green

Blinking green

Steady green

Blinking green about

30 seconds after

power on.

Steady amber

about 5 seconds after

power on.

Steady green about

20 seconds after

power on.

Steady red about 10
seconds after power

on.

Lamp failure • Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hour.

Color wheel failure • Contact your dealer.

• Check if the fan is clogged with dust or dirt and

Fan failure

Abnormal temperature

clean it.

• If the above solution is not effective, contact your
dealer.

• Clean the ventilation grilles.

• Relocate the projector to a cooler place.

• For the directly shut down, it will check the
temperature first, if it's too high, it will start
cooling for 90 seconds.

• If it's abnormal shut down in the previous time,
while the temperature is too high, it will start the
cooling process after 90 seconds when the
temperature is still too high.

Steady green

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N/A

Off

Blinking red

Steady red about 5

seconds after power

on.
N/A

95% Lamp life exceed • Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hour.

Lamp life end • Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hour.

Lamp cover open • Put back the lamp cover.

Specifications

Type DLP™ DATA proj e c tor

Model SD105U

Rated power supply 100 - 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz

Rated input 2.6 A

Display Technology

Colors 16770000 colors

Projection lens F 2.5 (Wide), f = 19.9 - 21.4 mm

Light source lamp 160 W

Picture size 40 - 300 inch (Wide), aspect ratio 4:3

PC compatibility

Video compatibility

Speaker 2 W Mono, Round type ø2.5 cm x 1

S-video input

Video input 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω (negative sync.)

Audio input 350 mVrms, 10 kΩ or more

Analog RGB input

Control connector

Outside dimensions 256 x 102 x 223 mm (width x height x depth)

Weight Approx. 2.9 kg

Length of power cord 71 inch (1.8 m)

Temperature, humidity
(performance guaranteed)

• The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice.

0.55-inch Single chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) with R,G,B,W color wheel
Pixels 800 x 600 = 480000 pixels

Resolution:640x400 (Expand) - 800x600 (Real) - 1024x768 (Compress)
Sync on Green available

NTSC / NTSC 4.43 / PAL (including PAL-M, N) / SECAM, PAL-60
Component Video (DVD/HDTV) (480l, 576l, 480P, 576P, 1080l, 720P)

Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω (negative sync.)
Chroma signal: 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ω (burst signal)

RGB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω (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)

Serial terminal (RS-232C) (D-SUB 9-pin)
USB terminal (for Page Up/Down)

+41ºF (+5ºC) - +95ºF (+35ºC), 30 - 90%

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Kensington Lock

This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that
came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. Please contact Kensington Technology Group below.
Kensington Technology Group

2855 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A.
Phone : +1- [phone] Fax : +1- [phone]

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Specifications (continued)

Connectors

MONITOR IN/OUT (Mini D-SUB 15-pin)

15

11

IN OUT

pin No. Spec.

1VRED

2VGREEN

3VBLUE

4NC

5GND

6GND

7GND

8GND

9 VDC5V

10 GND

11 NC

12 VSDA

13 HSYNC

14 VSYNC

15 VSCL

Dimensional drawings (unit : mm)

6

15

10

pin No. Spec.

1 DSUB_ROUT

2 DSUB_GOUT

3 DSUB_BOUT

4NC

5GND

6GND

7GND

8GND

9NC

10 GND

11 GND

12 NC

13 DSUB_HOUT

14 DSUB_VOUT

15 NC

223102

256

What’s included in the box

AC power cord

1 RGB cable for PC
1 VIDEO cable

Replacement part

(Option / Not included in the box)

Spare lamp VLT-SD105LP

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for US 02552-0063-01
for EU 02552-0066-01
for UK 02552-0065-01

02552-0072-00
02552-0068-00

1 Remote control
1 Safety manual/Quick start up
1 CD-ROM
2 Battery
1 Lens cap
1 Soft case

Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector

Signal mode

TV60, 480I - 15.73 59.94 800 x 600

TV50, 576I - 15.63 50.00 800 x 600

1080I 60 (1080I) - 33.75 60.00 800 x 450

1080I 50 (1080I) - 28.13 50.00 800 x 450

480P - 31.47 59.94 800 x 600

576P - 31.25 50.00 800 x 600

720P 60 (720P) - 45.00 60.00 800 x 450

720P 50 (720P) - 37.50 50.00 800 x 450

PC98 (VGA56) 640 x 400 24.82 56.42 800 x 500

CGA84 (VGA85) 640 x 400 37.86 84.13 800 x 500

CGA85 (VGA85) 640 x 400 37.86 85.08 800 x 500

VGA60 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 800 x 600

VGA72 640 x 480 37.86 72.81 800 x 600

VGA75 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 800 x 600

VGA85 640 x 480 43.27 85.01 800 x 600

SVGA56 800 x 600 35.16 56.25 800 x 600

SVGA60 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 800 x 600

SVGA72 800 x 600 48.08 72.19 800 x 600

SVGA75 800 x 600 46.88 75.00 800 x 600

SVGA85 800 x 600 53.67 85.06 800 x 600

XGA60 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 800 x 600

XGA70 1024 x 768 56.48 70.07 800 x 600

XGA75 1024 x 768 60.02 75.03 800 x 600

XGA85 1024 x 768 68.68 85.00 800 x 600

SXGA70a(SXGA70) 1152 x 864 63.85 70.01 -

SXGA75a(SXGA75) 1152 x 864 67.50 75.00 -

SXGA60b(SXGA60) 1280 x 960 60.00 60.00 -

SXGA60 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 -

MAC13 (VGA67) 640 x 480 35.00 66.67 800 x 600

MAC16 (SVGA75) 832 x 624 49.72 74.55 800 x 600

MAC19 (XGA75) 1024 x 768 60.24 75.02 800 x 600

MAC21(SXGA75) 1152 x 870 68.59 74.96 -

HP75 (XGA75) 1024 x 768 62.94 74.92 800 x 600

SUN66a(SXGA66) 1152 x 900 61.85 66.00 -

SUN76a(SXGA76) 1152 x 900 71.81 76.64 -

resolution

(H x V)

horizontal

frequency (kHz)

vertical

frequency (Hz)

SD105U

(H x V)

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Important:

• Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector.

• The projector’s maximum resolution is 800 x 600 pixels. It may
not display images of higher resolutions than 800 x 600 correctly.

• Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may jitter.

• Images with SYNC on G (Green) signal may be tinged with
green.

• If the resolution and frequency of your computer aren’t shown on
the table, find the compatible resolution and frequency by chang­ing the resolution of your computer.

• Set COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu to RGB when
inputting the HDTV signal as RGB signal.

• TV60 and TV50 are equivalent to 480I and 576I respectively.
When these signals are supplied to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO sig­nal, the signal mode is indicated as TV60 or TV50. When they are
supplied to the COMPONENT terminal, the signal mode is indi­cated as 480I or 576I.

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MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information

North America
MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.)
http://www.mitsubishielectric.ca
Information Technologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue,
Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, Canada
Sales & Technical Inquires

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Customer Care

E-mail :[e-mail]
MDEA (Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.)
(Warranty Registration)
http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com/
Presentation Products Division, 9351 Jeronimo Road,
Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A
Sales & Inquires

Phone : [phone] or [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
Technical Inquires

Phone : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
Europe
MEU-FRA (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V French
Branch)25, Boulevard des Bouvets 92 741, Nanterre
CEDEX, France
Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Techinical Inquireis

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

MEU-GER (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. German
Branch)http://www.mitsubishi-evs.de/
Gothaer Strasse 8, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Sales Inquires

Phone : 0049 - 2102 - 486 9250

Fax : 0049 - 2102 - 486 7320

Techinical Inquires

Phone : 0049 - 2102 - 486 1330

Fax : 0049 - 2102 - 486 1340

MEU-IR (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Irish
Branch)http://www.mitsubishi.ie/
Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24,
IrelandSales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Technical Inqiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

MEU-IT (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Italian
Branch)Centro Direzionale Colleoni, Palazzo Sirio, Viale
Colleoni 7, 20041 Agrate Brianza, Italy
Sales & Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
MEU-NL (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Benelux
Branch)
http://www.mitsubishi.nl/LCD/ProdFrame.html
Nijverheidsweg 23A, 3641 RP Mijdrecht, The
Netherlands Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
Techinical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
Russia (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V Moscow
Representative Offi ce)
http://www.mitsubishi-projector.ru/
Moscow Representative Offi ce, 52/5
Kosmodamianskaya Nab., 115054, Moscow, Russia
Sales & Techinical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

MEU-SP (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Spanish
Branch)http://www.mitsubishielectric.es/Ctra. de Rubi,
76-80, 08173 Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona,
SpainSales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail :[e-mail]
MEU-SWE (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V Scandinavian
Branch)Hammarbacken 14, Box 750, S-19127,
Sollentuna, SwedenSales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

MEU-UK (Mitsubishi Electric Europe)
http://www.mitsubishi.co.uk/evs/Visual Information
Systems Division, Travellers Lane, Hatfi eld,
Hertfordshire, AL10 8XB U.K.
Sales Inqiries

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
AsiaCHINA (Mitsubishi Electric Air-Conditioning & Visual
Information Systems (Shanghai) Ltd.) 26/F .,Oriental
Center ,699 Nanjing Rd(W),Shanghai, 200041,China
Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]-3002

Fax : [phone]

Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]-3020

Fax : [phone]

HONG KONG (Mitsubishi Electric Ryoden Air­Conditioning & Visual Information Systems (HongKong)
Ltd.) 7th Floor, Manulife Tower, 169 Electric Road, North
Point, Hong Kong Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

SINGAPORE (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.)
http://www.mitsubishielectric.com.
sg307, Alexandra Road, #05-01/02 Mitsubishi Electric
Building, Singapore 159943Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

INDIA (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.)307, Alexandra
Road, #05-01/02 Mitsubishi Electric Building, Singapore
159943Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

NDONESIA (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.)307,
Alexandra Road, #05-01/02 Mitsubishi Electric Building,
Singapore 159943Sales Inqiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail :[e-mail]
Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

PHILLIPINES (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.)
http://www.mitsubishielectric.com.sg307, Alexandra
Road, #05-01/02 Mitsubishi Electric Building, Singapore
159943
Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Technical Inqiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

VIETNAM (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.) 307,
Alexandra Road, #05-01/02 Mitsubishi Electric Building,
Singapore 159943
Sales Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

STC (Setsuyo Astec Corporation Seoul Branch)
4F,Dongseo Game Channel Bldg,660-11 Deungchon­Dong, Kangseo-Ku, Seoul, Korea
Sales & Technical Inqiries

Phone : [phone]~3

Fax : [phone]

MALAYSIA (Antah Melco Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd.)6,
Jalan 13/6 46860 Petaling Jaya Selangor, Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia Sales & Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone] (Ext. 203)

Fax : [phone]

Technical & Service Inquiries

Phone : [phone] (Ext. 106)

Fax : [phone]

ME-TWN (Mitsubishi Electric Taiwan Co., Ltd.)
http://www.MitsubishiElectric.com.tw
11TH FL., 90 SEC. 6, CHUNG SHAN N. RD., TAIPEI,
111 R.O.C.
Sales & Technical Inquires

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

MKY (Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co., Ltd.)
http://www.mitsubishi-kyw.co.th/Road, Huamark Bangkapi,
Bangkok 10240,
Thailand Sales & Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

OceaniaME-AUST (Mitsubishi Electric Australia)
http://www.mitsubishi-electric.com.au
prod.asp?prod=proj348 Victoria Road, Rydalmere, N.S.W.
2116, Australia Sales & Technical Inqiries

Phone : +(612)9684-7777

Fax : +(612)9684-7208

E-mail : [e-mail]

Technical Inquiries

Phone : +(612)9684-7694

Fax : +(612)9684-7684

E-mail : [e-mail]
BDT (Black Diamond Technologies Ltd.)(Warranty
Registration)
http://www.bdt.co.nz/projectors/warranty.asp1 Parlia­ment St, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Sales
Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]
Technical Inquiries

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]