2003

LCD PROJECTOR
LC41 CHASSIS

MODEL

XL5900LU/XL5900U
CAUTION
Before servicing this chassis, it is important that the service person reads the “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” and “PRODUCT
SAFETY NOTICE” in this service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Power Input : AC 100 to 240 V ; 50 / 60 Hz • Analog RGB Input : RGB: 0.7 V(p-p) 75 Ω (negative sync.)
• Rated Input : 3.8 A (Mini D-SUB 15P / BNC) YPBPR(YCBCR)
• LCD Panel : 1.3 inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R,G,B) Y : 1.0 V (p-p) (negative sync.)
Pixels 1,024 × 768= 786,432 pixels PBPR (CBCR) : 0.7 V (p-p)
Total 2,359,296 pixels HD/CS: TTL level (positive or negative)
Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel) VD: TTL level (positive or negative)
• Colors : 16,770,000 colors • PC Audio Input : 150 mV(rms), 10 kΩ or more
• Projection Lens : [XL5900U] F1.8 - 2.1 f = 51 - 64 mm φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack
[XL5900LU] Option • Control Connector : Serial(Mini DIN 8 pin female connector) RS-
• Light Source Lamp : 270 W SHP 232C standards, USB terminal for Mouse,
• Picture size : [XL5900U] aspect ratio 4 : 3 60 - 300 inch Wired remote terminal
• PC Compatibility : Resolution: 640×400 (Expand) -1024×768 • Cabinet Dimensions : 14.6”(W) × 6.9”(H) × 17.0”(D)
(Real) -1024×768 (Compress) Sync on (371 × 176 × 434 mm)
Green available 17.4”(W) × 6.9”(H) × 17.0”(D)
• Video Compatibility : NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL(including PAL-M,N) (443 × 176 × 434 mm) / including the
/SECAM, PAL-60 DVD (Component) terminal cover
/HDTV(1080i)/720p/(525p) • Weight : [XL5900U] Approx. 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs.)
• Audio Output : 5W mono [XL5900U] Approx. 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs.)
• Speaker : Round type (4 Ω 5W) ×1 / including the terminal cover
• S-Video Input : Luminance signal: 1.0 V(p-p) 75 Ω (negative sync.) • Length of Power Cord : 118 inch (3.0 m)
Chroma signal: 0.286 V(p-p) 75 Ω (burst signal) • Temparature,Humidity : 41°F (5 ° C) to 104°F (40 ° C) ,
• Video Input : 1.0 V(p-p) 75 Ω (negative sync.) (performance guarantee) 30 to 90%
• Audio Input : 150 mV(rms), 10 kΩ or more

• Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Copyright C 2003 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation All Rights Reserved.
 CONTENTS
– FILE “COVERPGE” – FUNCTION MENU
SPECIFICATIONS ························································· 1 (SETTING MENU ONLY FOR SERVICE) ··············· 6
CONTENTS ································································ 2 REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN PCB ASSY················· 7
REPLACEMENT OF THE TERMINAL PCB ASSY········ 8
– FILE “EXPOSED” – GAMMA ADJUSTMENT
TRADEMARK, REGISTERED TRADEMARK ··············· 1 (WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT) ······················· 9
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE········································ 1 UNIFORMITY DATA TRANSFER ·································· 11
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ·············································· 2 DOWNLOAD OF THE FIRMWARE ······························· 12
PCB LOCATION ···························································· 3 CRITERIA OF THE DEFECT PIXEL ON THE LCD
EXPOSED VIEW PANEL (FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE) ················· 14
LVP ASSY ································································ 4 ABOUT LASER BEAM ·················································· 16
Chassis ASSY·························································· 5
Power ASSY····························································· 6 – FILE “ELCTADJ” –
Optical unit ······························································· 7 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
POSITION ADJUSTMENT OF ITG 1 ASSY·················· 9 Necessary Equipment and Connecting···················· 1
DISASSEMBLY Test Signal································································ 1
1. Removal of the terminal cover ASSY ················· 9 Adjustment with Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me/XP
2. Removal of the BOO PCB ASSY, Operating System··············································· 2
BOO SUB PCB ASSY, and sensor unit ·············· 9 Adjustment Procedures············································ 3
3. Removal of the front case unit···························· 10
4. Removal of the top case ASSY ·························· 10 – FILE “DIAGNO” –
5. Removal of the control SW unit ·························· 10 DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION ········································· 1
6. Removal of the PREAMP F PCB ASSY ············· 11 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE, TO READ WARNING HISTORY (PCGC8 Ver.2) ··· 4
7. Removal of the PREAMP R PCB ASSY············· 11
8. Removal of the MOTOR PCB ASSY ·················· 11 – FILE “DIAGFLOW” –
9. Removal of the speaker······································ 11 DIAGNOSIS FLOW CHART
10. Removal of the MAIN PCB ASSY ······················ 12 Image system··························································· 1
11. Removal of the TERMINAL PCB ASSY ············· 12 Power source system 1 ············································ 2
12. Removal of the optical unit ································· 13 Power source system 2 ············································ 3
13. Removal of the power ASSY ······························ 13 Power source system 3 ············································ 4
14. Removal of the POWER SUB PCB ASSY·········· 14 Power source system 4 ············································ 5
15. Removal of the POWER PCB ASSY, Antitheft alarm 1······················································· 6
lamp power unit, INLER PCB ASSY,
and FILTER PCB ASSY ····································· 15 – FILE “PCCONTRL” –
16. Removal of the cooling fan (power) ···················· 15 CONTROLING THE PROJECTOR
17. Removal of the fan ASSY (intake) ······················ 16 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ························ 1
18. Removal of the lamp fan····································· 16
19. Removal of the fan ASSY (exhaust) ··················· 17 – FILE “LENSREPL” –
20. Removal of the lens unit and lens motor ············ 17 LENS REPLACEMENT MANUAL
21. Removal of the LCD block ·································· 18 OL-X500FR
22. Removal of the lamp box ASSY ························· 18 OL-X500LZ
23. Removal of the lens shift motor ASSY ··············· 19 OL-X500SZ
LAMP REPLACEMENT ················································· 19 OL-X500TZ
LEAD DRESS ································································ 20
PACKING ································································ 23 – FILE “PARTSLST” –
PARTS LIST ································································ 1
– FILE “MAINTENA” – PCB LOCATION······················································· 2
LAMP REPLACEMENT ················································· 1 EXPOSED VIEW
MAINTENANCE····························································· 2 LVP ASSY ·························································· 3
HOW TO USE THE LAMP JIG ······································ 3 CHASSIS ASSY ················································· 4
DUST ON LCD PANEL ·················································· 4 POWER ASSY ··················································· 5
RESET OF THE THERMAL PROTECTOR ··················· 4 OPTICAL UNIT··················································· 6
SERVICE COMMANDS················································· 5 PACKING ································································ 7
Displaying the “Operation status screen” ················· 5 ELECTRICAL PARTS AND OTHERS ······················ 8
Resetting to the Factory Settings ····························· 5
Resetting the Lamp’s Operating Time······················ 5 – FILE “SCHEMATC” –
Resetting the System ··············································· 5 IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS
LIFE TIME OF THE CONSUMABLE PARTS················· 6 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PARTS LAYOUT