Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WD8700U Mitsubishi Electronics
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U WD8700 This User Manual is important to you. Please r ead it befor e using your pr ojector . DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL WD8700U User Manual.
EN-2 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 P ARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL.
EN-3 Contents Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................ 4 Preparing your pr ojector ...................................................................
EN-4 Important safeguar ds Please read all these instructions r egar ding your projector and r etain them for futur e refer ence. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector . 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the appliance is operated.
EN-5 Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your pr ojector . Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector . It might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer .
EN-6 Pr eparing your projector 1 Checking accessories The following accessories are pr ovided with this projector . Check to be sure that all of the accessories ar e packed in the package.
EN-7 Overview 3 4 7 5 6 10 8 1 9 11 21 2 6 7 8 9 10 1 3 4 5 2 1 Indicators 2 Intake vent/Filter cover 3 Exhaust vent 4 Lens 5 Remote control sensor (fr ont) 6 Mitsubishi logo plate position (Put the plate according to the installation orientation.
EN-8 2 1 12 34 5 Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Indicators 1 Lock bar (SECURITY ANCHOR) • Attachachain,etc.tothislockbartoanchor the projector.
EN-9 Using the r emote control Using the wir ed r emote contr ol Attached remote contr ol for this projector can be used as a wired r emote control with remote contr ol cable. Wired remote contr ol is useful for operating in a distance or outside of the operating area.
EN-10 Using the remote control (continued) Setting the ID number of the r emote contr ol Y ou can control multiple projectors collectively or individually using one remote contr ol by setting the ID number (CONTROLLER ID) of the remote contr ol.
EN-11 Setting up your pr ojector Befor e setting up Before setting up the pr ojector , check the operating environment. If the environmental r equirements are not satisfied, the pr ojector may break down or fail. Setup environment The allowable operating temperature varies depending on the HIGH AL TITUDE mode setting.
EN-12 Setting up your pr ojector (continued) Setup adjustment How to turn on the projector When you have to turn on the projector for setup adjustment, see the following pages: • Pluggingthe.
EN-13 Setting HIGH AL TITUDE MODE • SetHIGHAL TITUDEMODEintheINST ALLA TION 1 menu according to the altitude at which you use the projector . The default setting is ST ANDARD. • SelectST ANDARDwhenusingtheprojectoratan altitude from 0 to 2000 meters.
EN-14 Setting up your pr ojector (continued) • WhentheKEYSTONE-modeadjustmentis performed, the displayed image may be distorted. • Dependingontheinstallationconditionsofthe projector and the scr een, a perfect rectangular image and the proper aspect ratio may not be obtained.
EN-15 Setting up your pr ojector (continued) LOWER RIGHT , LOWER LEFT , UPPER RIGHT , or UPPER LEFT menu Y ou can adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the selected corner . Example: Adjustment of the upper left corner position (UPPER LEFT) Press the button.
EN-16 Setting up your pr ojector (continued) Adjusting the origin to the horizontal arc • Whenthehorizontalarcadjustmentisnegative(-) (or the ARC is adjusted in the direction) Press the button. Press the button.
EN-17 Setting up your pr ojector (continued) Fr ont pr ojection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector .
EN-18 2 1 Viewing computer images 2 1 A. Connecting the pr ojector to a computer Preparation: • Makesurethatthepowerofthepr ojectorandthatofthecomputerareturnedoff.
EN-19 Viewing computer images (continued) 1. Plug the attached power cord into the power cor d inlet of this projector . Fix the power cord to the projector with the power cord holder . 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. • ThepowercordsforuseintheU.
EN-20 C. Installing the terminal cover This projector includes a terminal cover . If necessary , install the terminal cover to the projector . 1. Fit two hooks of the terminal cover into the projector .
EN-21 Viewing computer images (continued) D. Pr ojecting images Preparation: • Removethelenscap. COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons POWER indicator LAMP 2 indicator LAMP 1 indicator DVI-D(HD CP) butt.
EN-22 Viewing computer images (continued) 9. Press the ZOOM/FOCUS button to display the ZOOM/FOCUS menu. 10. Adjust with the or button to get an approximate size. • WhentheENTERbuttonispressedwhiletheZOOM/FOCUSmenuisdisplayed,theadjustmentmodeis switched between F AST and STEP .
EN-23 Blanking the screen temporarily (BLANK) The video signal is temporarily muted when the BLANK button is pressed. The scr een tur ns black. Y ou will hear a mechanical shutter sound inside the projector . T o cancel muting, press the BLANK button again.
EN-24 Viewing computer images (continued) Setting the screen size Change the setting of the SCREEN according to the type of the scr een to be used. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the INST ALLA TION 2 menu. 2. Select SCREEN by pressing the or button.
EN-25 Viewing video images Connecting to a video player , etc. 1. Connect one end of a commercially available BNC cable to the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector . 2. Connect the other end of the BNC cable to the video output terminal of the video equipment.
EN-26 Viewing video images (continued) Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y , C B , C R ). When connecting such DVD player with this projector , use the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-2 terminals.
EN-27 Connection (for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal) Equipment having a DVI-D terminal T o DVI-D terminal DVI cable (option) COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D IN (HDCP) • ForconnectiontotheDVI-Dterminal,useacommerciallyavailableDVIcable.
EN-28 Viewing video images (continued) D. Pr ojecting images Preparation: • Removethelenscap. COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons POWER indicator LAMP 2 indicator LAMP 1 indicator DVI-D(HDCP) button S.
EN-29 7. Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appr opriate projection distance with which images ar e projected in their specified sizes. 8. Adjust the position of the projector so that the pr ojector and the screen ar e perpendicular to each other .
EN-30 Menu operation Y ou can make various settings using the displayed menus. Following 8 menus are displayed. IMAGE menu (page 32) INSTALLATION 1 menu (page 34) FEATURE menu (page 37) SIGNAL menu (p.
EN-31 How to set the menus 1. Press the MENU button. • Themenuselectionbarisdisplayed. IMAGE 1 1 2 2 opt. Selectable menus are displayed by icons. (The menu icon being selected is displayed on a blue background.) The name of the menu being selected is displayed.
EN-32 IMAGE menu COMPUTER 0 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS ADVANCED MENU COLOR MA TRIX SUPER RESOLUTION IMAGE 1 1 2 2 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR ENHANCER AUTO CONTRAST ST ANDARD COLOR TEMP .
EN-33 • WhenCOLORENHANCERissRGB,CLEARBASEorBLUEBASE,COLORTEMP .,COLOR,TINTandCOLORMA TRIXcan’t be adjusted. • Y oucansetMUL TI-SCREENintheCOLORENHANCERmenuonlywhenEDGEBLENDINGisONorCOLORMA TCHINGis MANUAL or MEASURE.
EN-34 INSTALLATION 1 menu INST ALLA TION 1 LENS LOCK LENS SHIFT LOCK ZOOM/FOCUS LOCK LENS SHIFT RESET OFF OFF INST ALLA TION 1 LAMP MODE LAMP SELECT ST ANDARD 1H/24H LOW OFF ST ANDARD DUAL LAMP RELA Y HIGH AL TITUDE MODE 1 2 ST ANDBY MODE IMAGE REVERSE LENS LOCK 1 1 2 2 opt.
EN-35 INSTALLATION 2 menu REMOTE 1 MODE FIL TER MENU INST ALLA TION 2 AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF ON BLUE AUTO 5min IMAGE CAPTURE SPLASH SCREEN DVI LONG CABLE BACK COLOR 1 1 2 2 opt.
EN-36 MUL TI-SCREEN menu MUL TI-SCREEN EDGE BLENDING SETTING OFF OFF EDGE ADJUST COLOR MA TCHING SETTING MEASURED DA TA MANUAL MEASURE 1 1 2 2 opt. ITEM SETTING FUNCTION EDGE BLENDING OFF Select when using the projector alone. ON Select when using the projector to configur e the multi-screen consisting of multiple projectors.
EN-37 FEA TURE menu FEA TURE ADVANCED MENU SETUP SCART INPUT AUTO AUTO OFF STANDARD OFF 2 2 VIDEO SIGNAL LAMP WARNING HIDE OSD LAMP 1 TIME RESET OK LAMP 2 TIME RESET OK FIL TER TIME RESET OK 1 1 opt.
EN-38 ITEM SETTING FUNCTION LAMP 1 TIME RESET OK The LAMP 1 operation time is reset to 0. LAMP 2 TIME RESET OK The LAMP 2 operation time is reset to 0.
EN-39 SIGNAL menu 1 1 2 2 opt. SIGNAL RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONT AL FREQUENCY HORIZ. PIXELS VER T. LINES EXECUTE CANCEL 60.00 Hz 1 48.36 KHz 1024 768 OFF 0 SHUTTER(L) 0 SHUTTER(LS) 0 SHUTTER(RS) LPF SIGNAL USER 1 1 2 2 VE RT . SYNC.
EN-40 ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ASPECT NORMAL Input video signal is displayed at the max height (800 pixels) or max width (1280 pixels) of the panel while its aspect ratio is maintained. • When SCREEN is 16:9, the input video signal is displayed at the max height (720 pixels) or max width (1280 pixels) of the panel.
EN-41 NETWORK menu NETWORK IP CONFIG 1 2 opt. 12 CONTROL SYSTEM NETWORK P ASSWORD NETWORK 1 1 2 2 NETWORK CERTIFICA TION PROJECTOR NAME IP CONFIG NETWORK RESET opt. ST ANDARD ENTER ENTER OK ON NETWORK REST ART OK DHCP IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK DEF AU LT GA TEW AY 0.
EN-42 INFORMA TION menu 60.00 Hz RESOLUTION 1024 x 768 VERTICAL FREQUENCY 48.36 kHz 5 WIRE HORIZONT AL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE SERIAL NUMBER INFORMA TION 1 1 2 2 FIL TER TIME ***** H ******** .
EN-43 Adjusting pr ojected images T o adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): Y ou can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the or button.
EN-44 T o cancel the menu: 7. Press the MENU button. T o enable the stored color temperature: 1. Set COLOR TEMP . to USER in the IMAGE menu. About color temperature Color temperature is a way to show the dif ferences in white. White of which temperature is low appears r eddish.
EN-45 Adjusting the fineness of the image (SUPER RESOLUTION): Y ou can adjust the fineness of the image using the menu. (See page 31 for menu setting.) With the IMAGE menu: 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select SUPER RESOLUTION by pressing the or button.
EN-46 ZOOM(V) Theverticalimagesizeisadjustedusingthecenteroftheimageasthebasepoint.Thesettingrangeis50%to 500%. HORIZ. POSITION Use to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image.
EN-47 Adjusting pr ojected images (continued) How to adjust the computer image This projector automatically selects a pr oper signal format according to the type of video signal supplied from the computer . However , video signals from the computer may not be projected corr ectly depending on the types of the computer and images to be projected.
EN-48 How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedur es according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear . ……………………………………… Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image flickers.
EN-49 11. Press the ENTER button. SETTING - BLACK LEVEL INTERLOCKED RED GREEN ON 0 0 BLUE 0 12. Select an item you want to set by pressing the or button. • Adjusttheblacklevelinareasotherthanthe overlapped areas.
EN-50 7. Select an item you want to set by pressing the or button. • Selectthecoloryouwanttoadjustusing COLOR. 8.
EN-51 Initial network settings Y ou can set the network of the projector using the menu. CONTROL SYSTEM NETWORK PA SSWORD NETWORK 1 1 2 2 NETWORK CE RT IFICA TION PROJECTOR NAME IP CONFIG NETWORK RESET opt. ST ANDARD ENTER ENTER OK ON NETWORK REST ART OK Setting Pr ojector Name (See page 31 for menu setting.
EN-52 CLEAR key: ..... Deleting all the entered characters. • Y oucanenternumbersbypressingthenumber buttons (0 to 9) while holding down the NUM button on the remote contr ol. • Thedefaultpasswordis“admin”.
EN-53 • Y oucanenternumbersbypressingthenumber buttons (0 to 9) while holding down the NUM button on the remote contr ol. 5. When selecting OK, the setting is completed as the IP ADDRESS stored temporarily . However , when selecting CANCEL, the setting is completed without storing.
EN-54 Initialization of Network Settings (See page 31 for menu setting.) 1. Display the NETWORK menu. 2. Press the or button to select NETWORK RESET . NETWORK RESET OK 3. Press the ENTER button. • Conrmationdialogappears. 4. Press the ENTER button again, and the Network Settings can be initialized (except for IP CONFIG).
EN-55 Lamp r elay Using the lamp relay function, you can pr oject images continuously . The lamp relay function automatically rests or switches the lamps. The lamp r elay is performed when LAMP SELECT in the INST ALLA TION 1 menu is set to DUAL or SINGLE.
EN-56 • Immediatelyafterthepower -on,duringthelamp selection, or during the lamp relay operation, you cannot change the setting of LAMP SELECT and LAMP RELA Y . • Inthecaseofcontinuousprojection,thelampsmay deteriorate earlier unless they are turned off for 1 hour per week.
EN-57 • ThecapturedimageisdisplayedintheNA TIVE mode automatically . CAPTURE : ENTER + ENTER CANCEL : MENU CAPTURE : ENTER X2 CANCEL : MENU 12.Adjust the size of the image to be captured so that such image stays within the red frame.
EN-58 Passwor d function This projector is equipped with the passwor d function that is designed for prevention of wr ong operation by children and r estriction on operation by other than specified users. The password function has 3 modes as follows.
EN-59 Split Y ou can split the screen in two and display a computer image on the left screen and a video image on the right screen. Left screen Right screen T o use the split mode: 1.
EN-60 Important: • WhenyousetCONTROLSYSTEMtoCRESTRON in the NETWORK menu, the web control for Crestr on is enabled. For such control, Adobe Flash Player should be installed in advance. Y ou can download Adobe Flash Player from the website of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
EN-61 Connection For details of the connection, see “LAN control UTILITY operation manual” in the CD-ROM. When ST ANDBY MODE of the INST ALLA TION 1 menu of the projector is set to LOW , the network function is disabled. T o enable the network function, set ST ANDBY MODE to ST ANDARD.
EN-62 Monitoring and contr ol using SERIAL terminal Using the SERIAL terminal, you can monitor and control multiple pr ojectors collectively or individually .
EN-63 Contr ol by a contr ol panel, etc. When installing the projector in a place wher e the remote control signals cannot r each the projector , you can control the projector using a contr ol panel or other device connected to the REMOTE 1 IN terminal.
EN-64 Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with 2 lamps to pr oject images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. Be sure to r eplace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that is exclusive to this projector .
EN-65 Replacing the lamp (continued) 3. Loosen two screws (c) that ar e securing the lamp box to be removed using a Phillips scr ewdriver . (c) (c) LAMP 2 LAMP 1 4. Pull the handle. 5. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the projector . • Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly .
EN-66 When removing the lamp fr om the ceiling-mounted projector When removing the lamp fr om the ceiling-mounted projector , use the lamp replacement tray packed with the projector or option lamp to pr event glass fragments from scattering. • Assemblethelampreplacementtrayaccor dingtotheprocedureshownonit.
EN-67 Automatic cleaning filter This projector is equipped with an automatic cleaning filter . The burdensome filter cleaning is automatically carried out. • Whenthepoweroftheprojectorison,thelteris cleaned after the designated time elapses.
EN-68 Automatic cleaning filter (continued) How to clean the automatic cleaning filter Check the amount of dust through the dust check window of the filter cover and clean it, if necessary . Before cleaning the filter , be sure to unplug the power cord fr om the outlet.
EN-69 T roubleshooting Before asking for r epair of the projector , check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector , be sure to unplug the power plug, and then contact your dealer . No image appears on the screen. Problem Solution Power can not be turned on.
EN-70 T roubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for entering the password appears. • P ASSWORDFUNCTIONintheFEA TUREmenuhasbeensettoDISPLA YINPUT to enable the password lock.
EN-71 T roubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed corr ectly . (continued) Problem Solution Hue is not appr opriate. • IfRGB/YCbCroutputsettingontheexter naldevicedoesnotmatchwithCOMPUTER INPUT setting in the SIGNAL menu on the projector , the entire screen may become reddish or gr eenish.
EN-72 T roubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution “TEMPERA TURE!!” is displayed. • Thisindicationappearswhentheambienttemperatureriseshigh.Whentheambient temperature stays high, the lamp goes out.
EN-73 Indicators This projector has 5 indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the pr ojector . The following offer solutions to possible pr oblems.
EN-74 Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector ar e subject to change without prior notice. T ype DLP™ projector Model WD8700U Display technology 0.65-inch Single chip DMD Pixel 1280 x 800 = 1024000 pixels Projection lens F 2.
EN-75 Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) Horizontal frequency (kHz) V ertical frequency (Hz) Normal mode (H.
EN-76 490 201 119 * 421 Dimension drawings (unit: mm) Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector (continued) Important: • Some computers aren’ t compatible with the projector . • The projector’ s maximum resolution is 1280 x 800 pixels.
EN-77 Specifications (continued) Specification of the attached lens With ultra short throw zoom lens (OL-XD8000EZ) F No. F2.4 Focal distance f = 11.4 - 14.
EN-78 Specifications (continued) With tele throw zoom lens (OL-XD2000TZ) F No. F2.0 - 2.4 Focal distance f = 40.7 - 65.1 mm Zoom/focus Electrical drive (zoom ratio 1.
1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City , Kyoto Japan M I T S U B I S H I E L E C T R I C C O R P O R A T I O N U-A.
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