Mitsubishi Electric HC4000 User Manual

Mitsubishi Electric HC4000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PROJECTOR MODEL HC4000 User Manual HC4000 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
  • Page 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 PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Annex IV, and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 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

    Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your Power sources projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all This projector should be operated only from the type warnings and instructions marked on the projector. of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
  • Page 5 Important safeguards (continued) Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is easily WARNING: affected by heat. Unplug immediately if there is something wrong Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector with your projector. is operating. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes Heat, dust, etc.
  • Page 6: Preparing Your Projector

    Preparing your projector What’s included in the box AC power cord for US J2552-0063-03 1 Remote control for EU J2552-0066-02 1 User Manual/Quick Start up (English only) for UK J2552-0065-02 1 Safety Manual/Quick Start up 1 RGB cable for PC J2552-0072-05 1 CD-ROM (with User Manual) 2 Battery...
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Control panel Power button POWER indicator MENU button STATUS indicator ENTER button AUTO POSITION / button HC4000 HC4000 HDMI / COMPUTER / button button VIDEO/ button Important: •...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Adjustment feet Remote control ON ( I ) button COMPUTER button HDMI button COMPONENT button AV MEMORY buttons ENTER button MENU button CONTRAST button* BRIGHTNESS button* GAMMA button* SHARPNESS button* COLOR button* COLOR TEMP. button* COLOR MANAGEMENT button buttons VIDEO button...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct Front of projector Front of projector Rear of projector Rear of projector sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps.
  • 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 12.) • 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) Screen size and projection distance (continued) Screen size SW (=W) (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right.
  • Page 12: Correcting Skewed Or Distorted Image

    Setting up your projector (continued) Correcting skewed or distorted image For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector.
  • Page 13: Trigger Terminal

    Setting up your projector (continued) Important: Front projection, ceiling mounting • Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may For ceiling mounting, be damaged. you need the ceiling • Be sure to use this projector at an altitude of less than mount kit designed for 1500 meters.
  • 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. Preparation: •...
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Dvd Player Or Hdtv Decoder

    Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc. Connect one end of the optional video cable to the Video player, or the like Video player, or the like Video cable (option) Video cable (option) VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video 2 To video output 2 To video output...
  • Page 16: Connecting To Video Equipment Having A Hdmi Terminal

    Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal 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 Viewing video images (continued) B. Plugging in the power cord • In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it. Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this projector.
  • Page 18 STATUS indicator POWER indicator ON ( I ) button HDMI button S-VIDEO button COMPONENT button VIDEO button buttons HC4000 HDMI / COMPUTER / button POWER button VIDEO/ button Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red. • 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.
  • Page 19: To Stop Projecting

    If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again. To stop projecting: STATUS indicator POWER indicator OFF ( ) button HC4000 POWER button Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confirmation message is displayed.
  • Page 20: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Viewing video images (continued) Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal. : Signal size : Image area Setting...
  • 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. •...
  • Page 22: Viewing Computer Images

    Viewing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off. • When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the RGB cables that are connected to the monitor.
  • Page 23 Turn on the power of the connected computer. STATUS indicator POWER indicator ON ( I ) button COMPUTER button buttons HC4000 HDMI / COMPUTER / button POWER button Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red. • 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.
  • Page 24 Viewing computer images (continued) Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring. • If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again. To stop projecting: Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. •...
  • Page 25: Menu Operation

    Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE AUTO, SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA USER1 REFERENCE SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA USER2 ADJUST MODE ALL, RED, GREEN, BLUE CONTRAST ±30 HIGH ±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B) BRIGHTNESS ±30 ±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B)
  • Page 26: How To Set The Menus

    Menu operation (continued) Press the button to select an item to adjust. How to set the menus: The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER time as an example. AUTO POWER Press the MENU button. Set the selected item by pressing the button.
  • Page 27 Menu operation (continued) 2. INSTALLATION menu opt. INSTALLATION AV MEMORY 1 KEYSTONE LAMP MODE STANDARD AUTO POWER AUTO POWER SPLASH SCREEN BLUE BACK COLOR IMAGE REVERSE TRIGGER OUT TEST PATTERN CROSS HATCH 2. INSTALLATION menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION KEYSTONE ±15 Use to correct vertical keystone distortion.
  • Page 28 Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu opt. FEATURE AV MEMORY 1 ASPECT AUTO PASSWORD DISPLAY INPUT FUNCTION MENU POSITION MENU DIMMER CINEMA MODE AUTO AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL SETUP AUTO SCART INPUT LANGUAGE English Ë RESET ALL 3. FEATURE menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ASPECT...
  • Page 29 Menu operation (continued) 4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu opt. USER CLAMP POSITION SIGNAL AV MEMORY 1 CLAMP WIDTH HORIZ. POSITION VERT. SYNC AUTO VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC. TRACKING SHUTTER(U) COMPUTER AUTO INPUT SHUTTER(L) R G B R G B OVER SCAN 100% SHUTTER(LS)
  • 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.
  • 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 button.
  • Page 32: About Color Temperature

    Adjusting projected images (continued) To cancel the menu: Press the MENU button. To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 26 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu. Select COLOR TEMP.
  • Page 33 Adjusting projected images (continued) 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. opt.
  • Page 34 Adjusting projected images (continued) To enable the stored gamma mode: Select USER1 or USER2 by pressing the GAMMA button on the remote control. • 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.
  • Page 35: Advanced Features

    Advanced features To cancel the password function: Password function This projector is equipped with the password function Display the FEATURE menu. that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong Press the button to select PASSWORD operation by children and restriction on operation by FUNCTION.
  • 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 Replacing the lamp (continued) B) When the projector is mounted to the ceiling To replace the lamp: When removing the lamp unit from the projector A) When the projector is placed on the table mounted to the ceiling, never fail to use the Lamp Make sure that the projector is securely held in place.
  • Page 38 Replacing the lamp (continued) Insert the two cutout portions (h) in the slit of Reset of the lamp operation time the projector, paste the two taping portions (g) Plug in the power cord, and reset the lamp operation with the tape included in the Lamp Replacement time by keep pressing the , and POWER buttons Attachment, and then fix the Lamp Replacement...
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Maintenance Warning: Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating. Caution: Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector.
  • 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 Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for • PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to entering the password enable the password lock. appears. Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 35.) “NO SIGNAL”...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Projected images • Connect the plugs of the cables to external devices securely. become wavy. • Keep the projector away from devices that emit interfering radio waves. • When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting (continued) Others Problem Solution No sound comes • The projector is not equipped with the speakers. from the speakers The AV amplifier reads the information that projector is not equipped with the speakers connected to the AV and then passes this information along to the DVD player. Because of this, either the amplifier.
  • 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 POWER indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION...
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type projector Model HC4000 Display technology 0.65-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels Projection lens F3.0 - 3.5 f= 20.6 - 30.1 mm...
  • Page 46 Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Normal mode (H x V) (kHz) (Hz) (H x V)*1 TV60, 480i (525i) – 15.73 59.94 1920 x 1080 TV50, 576i (625i) –...
  • Page 47 Specifications (continued) Connectors SERIAL (Mini DIN 8-pin) COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN HDMI IN (HDMI 19-pin) (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) 2 18 Pin No. Name Pin No. Spec. PIN No. Spec. PIN No. Spec. R(RED)/P TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock Shield – – G(GREEN)/Y TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock-...
  • Page 48 :+886-2-2833-9813 Phone :+852-2422-0161 Centro Direzionale Colleoni, Palazzo Sirio, Viale Colleoni 7, :+852-2487-0181 MKY (Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co., Ltd. ) 20041 Agrate Brianza, Italy http://www.mitsubishi-kyw.co.th/ SINGAPORE (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.) Sales & Technical Inquiries Road, Huamark Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand http://www.mitsubishielectric.com.sg...

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