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- Page 1 HOME THEATER DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC900 User Manual HC900 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
- Page 2 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 IN- STALLED 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 inter- ference with radio and television reception.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HC900 Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A Telephone number : +1-(949) 465-6000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in con- tact 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-003.
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Page 6: Preparating Your Projector
Preparating 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 Audio/Video cable (246C478-10) Power supply parts Power cord (two) (246C483-10, 246C383-20) Important: •... - Page 7 Overview Control area Terminal panel COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 FOCUS ring 2 ZOOM ring 3 Control panel 4 Air outlet grille 5 Remote control sensor (Front) 6 Air inlet grille 7 Air outlet grille 8 Terminal board 9 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 10 Air inlet grille 1 POWER button 2 AUTO POSITION / {...
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Page 8: Remote Control
2 Lamp cover 3 Adjustment feet (Rear) Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 1 Transmission window 2 Indicator 3 ON ( ) button... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control
30˚ 30˚ When operating the remote control, keep the distance from the remote controller to the projector via the screen within about 5m. The operable range of the remote control, however, depends on the characteris- tics of the screen. -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Projector
Page 11.) • Do not place this projector on a carpet or blanket because the exhaust vent and the intake vent on the bottom surface are blocked and the inside of the projector is heated, causing a breakdown or fire. -
Page 11: Screen Size And Projection Distance
Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. Screen size (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the posi- tional relation between the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right. -
Page 12: Viewing Video Images
Viewing video images A. Connecting the projector to video equipment Preparations: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. Basic home theater system connection EN-12 COMPONENT VIDEO IN Video player... -
Page 13: Connecting To A Dvd Player
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 14 Power cord (Example) • The power cords for use in the U.S. and Europe are included with this projector. Use the appropriate one for your country. • This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not take away the grounding pin from the power plug.
- Page 15 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time, 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 16 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the POWER indicator blinks red.
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Page 17: Setting The Aspect Ratio
WIDESCREEN DVDs produce a 16:9 image as shown above, sometimes with or without thin black bars on the top or bottom of the picture. If you are purchasing DVDs for enjoyment with your projector, WIDESCREEN versions of DVDs will fill most of the screen and produce the best viewing results. -
Page 18: Viewing Computer Images
COMPONENT VIDEO IN • This projector uses stereo mini plug 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. - Page 19 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time, 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 20 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the POWER indicator blinks red.
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Page 21: Menu Operation
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE BRIGHTNESS CineRichColor COLOR TEMP. SHARPNESS GAMMA MODE INSTALLATION AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR LAMP MODE IMAGE REVERSE FEATURE MENU POSITION... - Page 22 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 23 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 (or Y, P terminals.
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Page 24: 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 21 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the { or } button. 3. - Page 25 There are different kinds of white color. Color temperature is a way to show the differences in white. White of which temperature is low appears reddish. When the color temperature rises, white appears bluish. This projector adjusts this color temperature by changing the values of contrast blue and red. To rise the color temperature: Increase the CONTRAST B (blue) and decrease the CONTRAST R (red).
- Page 26 In such a case, press the AUTO POSITION button on the projector or the AUTO button on the remote control. (See Page 20.) When the signal is still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIGNAL menu.
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Page 27: Advanced Features
Advanced features Password function This projector is equipped with the password func- tion that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. The pass- word function has three modes as follows. - Page 28 1. Set the SELECT switch of the remote control of this projector to DVD or VIDEO, depending on the device you use. 2. Place the remote control of this projector and that of the other device with their transmission windows 2-5 cm apart.
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Page 29: Asking For Installation
Be sure to ask a certified installa- tion specialist for installation of the projector. Con- tact your dealer for details. • Mitsubishi assumes no responsibilities for any damage caused by use of other manufacturer’s ceiling bracket and by inadequate installation conditions even within the warranty period. -
Page 30: Replacing The Lamp
WARNING: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws into the inside of the projector. Don’t put a metal piece or flam- mable object into the projector. Using the projector with any foreign object present inside may result in elec- tric shock or fire. - Page 31 • Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp. • 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.
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Page 32: 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 33 • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See Page 11.) • This symptom is normal for a DLP projector and is not a malfunction. (A very White dots are seen small number of pixels may stay lit or out, but such symptom is not a malfunction.
- Page 34 Others Problem Solution The exhaust vents • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but emit warm air. this is not a malfunction. No audio is output. • Check that the volume isn't set to low.
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Page 35: 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 36: 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 number of display colors Maximum resolu- Computer signal tion Video signal... - Page 37 Specification 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) – 576p (625p) – 720p 60 (750p 60) –...
- Page 38 :projector.info@meuk.mee.com Technical Phone :+44 (870) 606 5008 :+44 (1506) 431927 E-mail :projector.info@meuk.mee.com Russia (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V Moscow Representative Office) 52, bldg.5, Kosmodamianskaya Nab, 113054, Moscow, Russian Federation Sales Phone :+7 (095) 721 2070 :+7 (095) 721 2071 Technical Phone...