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  • Page 1 PROJECTOR MODEL HC3800 User Manual HC3800 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 specified power supply cord. If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Annex IV, and/or to the directive 006/66/EC Article 0 Information for end-users and Annex II. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    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 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-00.

  • Page 6: Preparing Your Projector

    Preparing your projector What’s included in the box AC power cord for US J55-006-0 for EU J55-0066-0 for UK J55-0065-0 1 RGB cable for PC J55-007-0 Important: • The attached power cords are to be used exclusively for this product. Never use them for other products.

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Air outlet grille Terminal board Adjustment feet Lock bar Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. Power button POWER indicator MENU button STATUS indicator...

  • Page 8: Bottom Side

    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. Using the picture quality adjusting buttons When you press any of the picture quality adjusting buttons, the screen for adjusting the picture quality appears.

  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    Operate the remote control within a distance of Operate the remote control within a distance of 10 m (0 feet) from the projector, pointing the IR 10 m (0 feet) from the projector, pointing the IR beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front or rear) of the projector.

  • 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 1.) • 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 Screen size and projection distance (continued) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right. Refer to the following table for installation. When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 Screen size (4:) Diagonal size...

  • Page 12: Correcting Skewed Or Distorted Image

    • When the keystone adjustment is performed, the displayed image may be distorted. • Depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen, a perfect rectangular image and the proper aspect ratio may not be obtained. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION...

  • Page 13: Trigger Terminal

    • Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may be damaged. • Be sure to use this projector at an altitude of less than 1500 meters. TRIGGER terminal The TRIGGER terminal on the rear of the projector...

  • 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: Connecting To A Dvd Player Or Hdtv Decoder

    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: Connecting To Video Equipment Having A Hdmi Terminal

    This projector can be linked with video devices equipped with HDMI output terminal. However, with some of them, this projector may not display any image or not operate correctly. • If this projector doesn’t display any image or not operate correctly, see the operation manual of the video device for its connection. •...
  • 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 fire or electric shock.
  • Page 18 • If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down sufficiently, 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: To Stop Projecting

    If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button.

  • Page 20: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    • 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 reflecting the authors’...

  • Page 21: How To Change The Settings

    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:, 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM, to STRETCH, to ANAMORPHIC1, to ANAMORPHIC, and back to AUTO. •...

  • 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 first, 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 sufficiently, 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 If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button.

  • 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. COLOR TINT SHARPNESS BrilliantColor ADVANCED MENU AV MEMORY SAVE KEYSTONE INSTALLATION LAMP MODE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF...

  • Page 26: How To Set The Menus

    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 GAMMA MODE AUTO Press the t or u button to select a menu to use. CONTRAST opt.
  • Page 27 BLACK • The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW LAMP MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute. •...
  • 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 The proper setting is automatically selected. Select this option when connecting the projector to high definition 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 terminals.
  • Page 30 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 LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE AV memory You can store up to  patterns of the image quality setting for each input source. To store the settings Set the items of the IMAGE menu.

  • 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 6 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the p or q button. Adjust the selected item by pressing the t or u button.

  • Page 32: About Color Temperature

    To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 6 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the p or q button. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the t or u button.
  • Page 33 How to Use COLOR MANAGEMENT This projector can individual adjusts each tone in red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta. You can adjust the tone colors using the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu. Select ADVANCED MENU from the IMAGE menu. Turn on COLOR MANAGEMENT on the ADVANCED MENU and open Color Management menu.

  • Page 34: How To Adjust The Image Supplied From The Computer Using The Menu

    Change in the brightness may be hard to recognize in some images. 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.

  • Page 35: Advanced Features

    Advanced features Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. The password function has two modes as follows.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with a lamp to project 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 replace the lamp with a new lamp sold separately that is exclusive to this projector.

  • Page 37: To Replace The Lamp

    • Contact your dealer when replacing the lamp unit with the projector mounted to the ceiling. Remove the lamp cover referring to the procedure 1 and  of "A) When the projector is placed on the table". Caution: • When opening the lamp cover to replace the...
  • Page 38 • Make sure that the STATUS indicator blinks twice 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.

  • Page 39: 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 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 4.) 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 is emit warm air. not a malfunction. The menu can’t be • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise.
  • Page 43 If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first. Problem Solution The projector does not • Fit the lamp cover securely. (See pages 6 and 7.) turn on. • Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 8.) The STATUS indicator •...

  • Page 44: 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. STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications The specifications 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 Video input...

  • Page 46: Specification Of Rgb Signals In Each Computer Mode Of The Projector

    Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) TV60, 480i (55i) – TV50, 576i (65i) – 1080i 60 (115i 60) – 1080i 50 (115i 50) – 480p (55p) – 576p (65p) –...
  • Page 47 Connectors SERIAL (Mini DIN 8-pin) COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) Pin No. Name – – – – – – – – – – – Replacement part (option/not included in the box) Spare lamp VLT-HC800LP Pin No. Spec. R(RED)/P G(GREEN)/Y B(BLUE)/P DDC 5V...
  • Page 48 11TH FL., 90 SEC. 6, CHUNG SHAN N. RD., TAIPEI, 111 R.O.C. Sales & Technical Inquiries Phone :+886-2-2832-8255 :+886-2-2833-9813 MKY (Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co., Ltd. ) http://www.mitsubishi-kyw.co.th/ Road, Huamark Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand Sales & Technical Inquiries Phone :+66-2-731-6841...

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