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- Page 1 LCD PROJECTOR MODEL HC5500 User Manual HC5500 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
- Page 2 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 specifi ed power supply cord. If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safeguards ...4 Preparing your projector ...6 Using the remote control ...9 Setting up your projector ...10 Viewing video images ...14 Viewing computer images ...22 Menu operation ...25 Adjusting projected images ...31 Advanced features ...35 Replacing the lamp ...36 Maintenance ...38... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
fi re, electric shock or other personal injury. Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. - Page 5 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 might cause fi re or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer.
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Page 6: Preparing Your Projector
Preparing your projector Checking accessories The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed in the package. „ Cables Mini D-SUB 15-pin Mini D-SUB 15-pin RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) „... - Page 7 D-SUB 15-pin) HDMI IN-1 terminal (HDMI 19-pin) TRIGGER HDMI IN-2 terminal (HDMI 19-pin) SERIAL terminal (D-SUB 9-pin) • Used for projector control by computer. Contact your dealer for details. TRIGGER terminal • Used for the optional electric screen. Power jack...
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Page 8: Remote Control
Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Remote control Important: • When you press any button on the remote control, the buttons on the remote control are lit. Wait approx. 6 seconds after releasing the button to turn them off. The S and T buttons are also used for lens shift adjustment. The W and X buttons are also used for zoom/focus •... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control
30° 30° When operating the remote control, keep the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen within about 5 m (15 feet). The operable range of the remote control, however, depends on the characteristics of the screen. -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Projector
Setting up your projector Setting up the screen Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector. If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the projection angle of the projector. (See page 11.) • Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center. - Page 11 Setting up your projector (continued) Adjusting the projection angle This projector is provided with two feet for adjusting the projection angle on the bottom surface. Adjust the projection angle depending on the position of the projector. Adjustment of the projection angle For the best projection, project images on a fl...
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Page 12: Screen Size And Projection Distance
Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. SCREEN When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 Screen size Diagonal size Height A Width B inch inch inch •... -
Page 13: Trigger Terminal
Such installation may cause a breakdown. • Do not install the projector near a fi re alarm because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents. Rear projection Ask a specialist for installation. -
Page 14: Viewing Video Images
Viewing video images A. Connecting the projector to video equipment • 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. - Page 15 When a TV tuner or VCR is connected: When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a message of NO SIGNAL may appear on the screen when you change the channel via any channel that is not being received. In such a case, set the channels of the TV tuner or VCR again.
- Page 16 You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI IN terminal of this projector to video equipment having a HDMI output terminal. In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypted digital video data that are output from DVD players.
- Page 17 • 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 fi...
- Page 18 • If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down suffi ciently, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator.
- Page 19 • The lamp can’t be lit again for 1 minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose. It will take another 1 minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button.
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Page 20: Setting The Aspect Ratio
“16:9.” • This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio. If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed. When viewing original video works refl... - Page 21 Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: Press the ASPECT button. • Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:3, 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, to ANAMORPHIC1, to ANAMORPHIC2, and back to AUTO. •...
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Page 22: Viewing Computer Images
• After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the wall outlet fi rst, and then boot up the computer. B. Plugging the power cord Plug the power cord in the same way as described in “Viewing video images.”... - Page 23 • If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down suffi ciently, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan stops rotating, press the power button to turn back on the POWER indicator.
- Page 24 • The lamp can’t be lit again for 1 minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose. It will take another 1 minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button.
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Page 25: Menu Operation
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. SHARPNESS ADVANCED MENU AV MEMORY SAVE INSTALLATION KEYSTONE LAMP MODE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN... -
Page 26: How To Set The Menus
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus: The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. Press the MENU button. opt. IMAGE AV MEMORY 1 Press the W or X button to select a menu to use. opt. - Page 27 Choose ON when using the projector mounted on the ceiling. • The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp is off. Use the remote control to turn on the lamp. Use to set the time elapsed before the projector enters the stand-by mode when there is no signal input from the source.
- Page 28 • When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren’t projected. • Use a SCART-BNC (or SCART-Mini D-SUB 15-pin) cable (option) when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal. • Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal aren’t compatible with this projector.
- Page 29 Select this option when connecting the projector to high defi nition video equipment having R, G, and B output terminals. Select this option when connecting the projector to a DVD player or other device having Y, C , and C (or Y, P terminals.
- Page 30 Menu operation (continued) 6. INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT COMPUTER RESOLUTION 1024X768 VERTICAL 75.04 Hz FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL 60.02 KHz FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE 5wire 6. INFORMATION menu ITEM DESCRIPTION LAMP TIME(LOW) This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW.
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Page 31: Adjusting Projected Images
Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 26 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T button. Adjust the selected item by pressing the W or X button. - Page 32 To optically brighten or darken projected images (AUTO IRIS): Iris is a function to optically adjust the contrast by opening or closing the aperture of the lamp. This projector is equipped with the following 2 modes to adjust the iris.
- Page 33 Change in the brightness may be hard to recognize in some images. Noise reduction This projector has the following noise reduction functions. However, these functions don't work with 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signals and signals supplied from computer. TRNR (temporal recursive noise reduction) Reduces random noise appearing in projected images.
- Page 34 Adjusting projected images (continued) This projector automatically and properly projects video signals supplied from the computer. However, some video signals may not be projected, depending on the type of the computer. In such a case, press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 24.) When the signal is still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIGNAL menu.
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Page 35: Advanced Features
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 CANCEL : MENU 2855 Campus Drive San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A. -
Page 36: Replacing The Lamp
• Be careful not to drop the lamp fi xing screws inside of the projector. Don’t put a metal piece or fl ammable object into the projector. Using the projector with any foreign object present inside may result in electric shock or fi re. -
Page 37: Reset Of The Lamp Operation Time
The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with glass fragments. • 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. -
Page 38: Maintenance
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. -
Page 39: Accessory Air-Fi Lter Unit
An accessory air-fi lter unit is supplied with this projector in order to keep dust out more effectively. When using the projector in a dusty place, replace the air fi lter (fi lter cover) attached at the factory with this accessory air-fi lter unit. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before asking for repair 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 •... - Page 41 Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See page 34.) Projected images are • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See distorted. page 10.) Projected images are •...
- Page 42 Others Problem Solution The exhaust vents • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this emit warm air. is not a malfunction. The menu can’t be • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise.
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Page 43: Indicators
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. Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION... -
Page 44: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations The specifi cations and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type Model Display technology Projection lens Light-source lamp Image size (projection distance) Maximum Computer signal resolution Video signal Component signal Computer input... - Page 45 Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) – TV50, 576i (625i) – 1080i 60 (1125i 60) – 1080i 50 (1125i 50) – 480p (525p) –...
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Page 46: Replacement Part
Specifi cations (continued) Connectors COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) Pin No. Name – – – – – – – – – – – – – Replacement part (Option/not included in the box) Spare lamp VLT-HC5000LP Pin No. - Page 47 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 :+1-(800) 450-6487 :+1-(905) 475-7958 E-mail :projectors@mitsubishielectric.ca Customer Care E-mail :support@mitsubishielectric.ca MDEA (Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.) (Warranty Registration) http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com/...