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DLP™ PROJECTOR
MODEL
HC3100
User Manual
HC3100
This User Manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your projector.

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  • Page 1 DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC3100 User Manual HC3100 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

    This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, 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 10. Power sources projector and retain them for future reference. Follow This projector should be operated only from the all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. type of power source indicated on the marking label.
  • Page 5 WARNING: plate, when heated, may cause injury or damage to other equipment. Also, do not set the projector on the Unplug immediately if there is something wrong desk which is easily affected by heat. with your projector. Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes is operating.

  • 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 Power supply part Mini D-SUB D-SUB 9-pin 15-pin Mini D-SUB 8-pin 15-pin RS-232C cable RGB cable for PC Power cord...
  • Page 7 Overview 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 Control area 1 POWER button 2 AUTO POSITION/ ...
  • Page 8 Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side 1 Adjustment foot (Front) 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. Remote control 1 ON ( I ) button 2 HDMI 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 sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps. Otherwise, Rear of projector Front of projector the remote control may malfunction.

  • 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 Front projection, ceiling mounting TRIGGER terminal For ceiling mounting, The TRIGGER terminal on the rear of the projector you need the ceiling is a terminal that outputs a 12 V signal to control an mount kit designed externally connected device (electric screen) when for this projector.
  • Page 12 Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. Screen size Center of the lens Projection distance (L) (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 Screen size Projection distance (L) Diagonal size...

  • 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 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc. Video player, or the like 1. Connect one end of the optional video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video output terminal of the video equipment.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. FOCUS ring COMPONENT button ZOOM ring ON ( I ) button VIDEO button S-VIDEO button POWER button POWER STATUS VIDEO button 1.
  • Page 18 Viewing video images (continued) OFF ( ) button POWER button POWER STATUS KEYSTONE button IRIS button To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confirmation message is displayed. •...
  • Page 19 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 16:9 ZOOM2...

  • 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 C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected computer. FOCUS ring ON ( I ) button ZOOM ring HDMI button COMPUTER button POWER button POWER STATUS COMPUTER button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red. •...
  • Page 22 Viewing computer images (continued) OFF ( ) button POWER button POWER STATUS AUTO POSITION button To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confirmation message is displayed. •...

  • Page 23: Menu Operation

    Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE AUTO, SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA USER1 REFERENCE USER2 HIGH ±5 CONTRAST ±30 ±5 BRIGHTNESS ±30 ±5 COLOR TEMP. HIGH BRIGHTNESS 9300K CONTRAST R ±30...
  • Page 24 opt. Menu operation (continued) SVGA60 INSTALLATION AV MEMORY 1 How to set the menus: SCREEN SIZE WXGA (FULL) 4. Press the  or  button to select an item to ad- just. VERTICAL LOCATION The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF LAMP MODE STANDARD time as an example.
  • Page 25 2. INSTALLATION menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION LAMP MODE STANDARD Select this option when you want to view images in a well-lit room. Select to moderate the intensity of the lamp. The fan operating sound is reduced and the lamp lifetime becomes longer. LAMP TIME (LOW) ****H This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) when LAMP MODE is LOW.
  • Page 26 Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ASPECT AUTO Select to change the aspect ratio automatically depending on the input signal. Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 16:9. (Linearly stretched.) ZOOM1 Select to enlarge and project images of CinemaScope size.
  • Page 27 4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu opt. USER SVGA60 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 28: 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  or  button. 3.
  • Page 29 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  or  button. 3.
  • Page 30 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 31: Advanced Features

    Advanced features Password function To cancel the password function: This projector is equipped with the password function 1. Display the FEATURE menu. that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong op- 2. Press the  or  button to select PASSWORD eration by children and restriction on operation by other FUNCTION.

  • Page 32: Using Filter

    Using filter This projector has a filter cover (filter) for keeping dust out. When using the projector in a dusty place, attach this filter cover. Installation Before installing this filter to the projector, be sure to unplug the projector from the outlet. 1.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: 1. Reverse the projector gently. 2. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 3. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 4. Pull up the handle. 5.

  • Page 35: 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 36 Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution “NO SIGNAL” is • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. displayed. • Check whether the external device output signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.) •...
  • Page 37 Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Images of WXGA • Some signals may be recognized wrongly as XGA60 signal. In such cases, carry out signal are not the following procedure. displayed correctly. 1. Set WXGA in the FEATURE menu to AUTO. 2.

  • Page 38: 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. POWER indicator STATUS indicator Normal condition NOTE POWER STATUS...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type DLP™ projector HC3100 Model Display technology 0.65-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 15:9) Pixel: 1280 x 768 = 983040 pixels Projection lens F 2.4 - 2.6 f= 23 - 27.6 mm Light-source lamp 200 W Image size (projection distance)
  • Page 40 Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical Normal mode Real mode (H x V) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (H x V)*1 (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) 15.73 59.94 1280 x 720 TV50, 576i (625i) 15.63...
  • Page 41 Technical Inquiries :+886-2-2833-9813 Centro Direzionale Colleoni, Palazzo Sirio, Viale Colleoni 7, Phone :+852-2422-0161 20041 Agrate Brianza, Italy MKY (Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co., Ltd. ) :+852-2487-0181 Sales & Technical Inquiries http://www.mitsubishi-kyw.co.th/ SINGAPORE (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.) Phone :+39-(0)39-60531 Road, Huamark Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand http://www.mitsubishielectric.com.sg...

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