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- Page 1 DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC1500 User Manual HC1500 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
- Page 2 CAUTION SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Advanced features ...30 Replacing the lamp ...31 Troubleshooting ...33 Indicators ...36 Specifi cations ...37 Declaration of Conformity Model number: HC1500 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. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. -
Page 5: Compliance Notice Of Fcc
Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: 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. -
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) Remote control parts Remote control (290P133-30) Important:... -
Page 7: Control Area
Preparing your projector (continued) Overview Control area Terminal panel HDMI IN SERIAL TRIGGER 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... -
Page 8: Remote Control
Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Remote control ON POWER OFF COMPONENT HDMI COMP VIDEO COMPUTER S-VIDEO ENTER MENU ASPECT AV MEMORY CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP C.T. SHARPNESS GAMMA SHARP AUTO POSITION KEYSTONE A.P. BLANK 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
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Front of projector 30° 30° Operate the remote control within a distance of 10 m (30 feet) from the projector, pointing the IR 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 below.) • 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: Trigger Terminal
Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for instal- lation. For details, con- sult your dealer. • The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location. -
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 size (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 Screen size Diagonal size Height A Width B inch... -
Page 13: 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 af- fected by their interference. • See the owner’s guide of each device for details about its connections. Preparation: •... -
Page 14: Connecting To A Video Player, Etc
Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc. COMPONENT VIDEO IN To VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN terminal VIDEO IN Video cable (option) S-video cable (option) To S-video output terminal To S-VIDEO IN terminal COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN •... - Page 15 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal or DVI-D terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI IN terminal of this projector to video equipment having a HDMI output terminal or a DVI-D output terminal. In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypted digital video data that are output from DVD players.
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Page 16: Plugging In The Power Cord
Viewing video images (continued) When you connect this projector and a DVI-Digital device (such as a DVD player) via the HDMI terminal or DVI-D (HDCP) terminal, black color may appear dark and deep, depending on the type of the connected device. - Page 17 Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. FOCUS ring ZOOM ring POWER button 1. Confi rm the POWER indicator lights-up red. • 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.
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Page 18: To Stop Projecting
Viewing video images (continued) POWER button To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confi rmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. -
Page 19: How To Change The Settings
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. Aspect ratio changes Original image size depending on the... -
Page 20: 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 21: Projecting Images
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected computer. FOCUS ring ZOOM ring POWER button COMPUTER button 1. Confi rm the POWER indicator lights-up red. • 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. - Page 22 Viewing computer images (continued) POWER button To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confi rmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9.
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Page 23: Menu Operation
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. SHARPNESS BrilliantColor VERTICAL LOCATION INSTALLATION LAMP MODE LAMP TIME (LOW) AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR IMAGE REVERSE TRIGGER OUT... -
Page 24: 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. 1. Press the MENU button. • When no signal is applied, the menu would not appear. opt. SVGA60 IMAGE AV MEMORY 1 2. - Page 25 Menu operation (continued) 2. INSTALLATION menu ITEM SETTING LAMP MODE STANDARD LAMP TIME (LOW) ****H AUTO POWER ON ON / OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF / 5 - 60min SPLASH SCREEN ON / OFF BACK COLOR BLUE / BLACK IMAGE REVERSE MIRROR INVERT MIRROR INVERT...
- Page 26 Menu operation (continued) 4. SIGNAL menu opt. SVGA60 SIGNAL AV MEMORY 1 HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC. TRACKING COMPUTER AUTO INPUT R G B R G B 100% OVER SCAN HOLD USER 4. SIGNAL menu ITEM SETTING HORIZ. POSITION 0 - 999 * VERT.
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Page 27: 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 24 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the 3. - Page 28 Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 24 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the 3.
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Page 29: How To Adjust The Image Supplied From The Computer Using The Menu
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 22.) When the signal is still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIGNAL menu. -
Page 30: Advanced Features
Advanced features Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong op- eration by children and restriction on operation by other than specifi ed users. The password function has two modes as follows. -
Page 31: 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 32: To Replace The Lamp
Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: Important: • Unless these three buttons are pressed at the same time, the lamp operation time isn’t reset. • Make sure that the STATUS indicator blinks twice and the lamp operation time is reset successfully. •... -
Page 33: 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 34 Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for entering • PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the the password appears. password lock. • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something “NO SIGNAL”...
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Page 35: Kensington Lock
Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Only the motion areas • This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your in the images supplied computer. from the computer aren’t displayed. Projected images are •... -
Page 36: 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 Stand-by Steady Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute) -
Page 37: Specifi Cations
Analog input Digital input (HDMI) Dimension drawings (unit: mm) DLP™ projector HC1500 0.62-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel: 1280 x 720 = 921600 pixels F 2.4 - 2.6 f= 23 - 27.6 mm 200 W 40” min. to 275” max. (projection distance 1.3 to 10 m) -
Page 38: Replacement Part
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) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60) 720p 50 (750p 50) PC98 640 x 400... - Page 39 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/ Presentation Products Division, 9351 Jeronimo Road,...
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