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LCD PROJECTOR
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HC6800
User Manual
HC6800
This User Manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your projector.

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  • Page 1 LCD PROJECTOR MODEL HC6800 User Manual HC6800 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

    Contents Important safeguards ........................4 Preparing your projector ........................6 Using the remote control ........................9 Setting up your projector .........................10 Viewing video images ........................14 Viewing computer images .......................22 Menu operation ..........................25 Adjusting projected images ......................31 Advanced features ..........................35 Replacing the lamp .........................36 Maintenance ............................39 Troubleshooting ..........................40 Indicators ............................43...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your 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 Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: other equipment. Also, do not set the projector on the desk which is easily 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.

  • 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 parts Mini D-SUB 15-pin D-SUB 9-pin Mini D-SUB D-SUB 15-pin 9-pin...
  • Page 7 Preparing your projector (continued) Overview Remote control sensor (front) Lens Right side panel (air inlet grille/filter) Indicator area Control panel Terminal panel Kensington Security Lock Standard connector Remote control sensor (rear) Left side panel (air outlet grille/lamp cover) Attaching the lens cap To attach the supplied lens cap, push it into the lens section of the projector ()
  • Page 8 Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Adjustment feet Remote control ON ( I ) button HDMI2 button HDMI1 button COMPONENT button AV MEMORY buttons ENTER button MENU button CONTRAST button* BRIGHTNESS button* GAMMA button* ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button NOISE REDUCTION button* COLOR button* SHARPNESS button* COLOR TEMP.

  • 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 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 width (SW) Screen Down side Up side Left side Right side W1 W1 When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 SW (=W) 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 Setting up your projector (continued) Adjusting the position of the projected image To adjust the position of the projected image on the screen, use the LENS SHIFT button. Press the LENS SHIFT button. • The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. Press the p, q, t or u button to move the image position.
  • Page 13 Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting Important: • We don’t recommend using the projector at an For ceiling mounting, altitude of 1500 meters or higher. Use at an altitude of you need the ceiling 1500 meters or higher may affect the projector’s life. mount kit designed for this 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. Preparation: •...
  • Page 15 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc. Video player, or the like Connect one end of the optional video cable to the Video cable (option) VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video To video output To VIDEO terminal...
  • Page 16 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 Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. p, q, t, u buttons LENS SHIFT button ON ( I ) button ENTER button HDMI2 button VIDEO button HDMI1 button HDMI/COMPUTER button S-VIDEO button ZOOM/FOCUS button COMPONENT button VIDEO button ENTER button...
  • Page 19 Viewing video images (continued) Adjust with the t or u button to get an approximate size. • When the ENTER button is pressed while “ZOOM” is displayed, the adjustment mode is switched between FAST and STEP. When FAST is selected, the speed of zoom controlled by the t or u button becomes fast, and it becomes slow when STEP is selected.
  • Page 20 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. • The screen for selecting the aspect ratio appears. Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the t or u button. • The aspect mode is switched between AUTO, 4:3, 16:9, ZOOM1, ZOOM2, STRETCH, ANAMORPHIC1 and ANAMORPHIC2.

  • 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 Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. p, q, t, u buttons LENS SHIFT button ON ( I ) button ENTER button COMPUTER button HDMI/COMPUTER button ZOOM/FOCUS button ENTER button p, q, t, u buttons POWER button ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button...
  • Page 24 Viewing computer images (continued) Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. Press the p or q button to adjust the vertical position and t or u button to adjust the horizontal position of the displayed image.

  • 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 Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus: Press the p or q button to select an item to adjust. The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. AUTO POWER Press the MENU button. AUTO POWER opt.
  • Page 27 Menu operation (continued) 2. INSTALLATION menu opt. INSTALLATION A V MEMO R Y 1 KEYSTONE LAMP MODE STANDARD AUTO POWER AUTO POWER SPLASH SCREEN BLUE BACK COLOR IMAGE REVERSE TRIGGER OUT TEST PATTERN CROSS HATCH LENS LOCK 2. INSTALLATION menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION...
  • Page 28 Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu opt. FE A TURE A V MEMO R Y 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.
  • Page 29 Menu operation (continued) 4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu opt. USER CLAMP POSITION SIGNAL A V MEMO R Y 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%...
  • 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 p or q button.
  • Page 32 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 26 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu. p or q button. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the t or u button.
  • Page 33 Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the ratio of change in brightness (GAMMA MODE): You can select a preset gamma mode using the menu. (See page 26 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu. Select GAMMA MODE by pressing the p or q button.
  • Page 34 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 24.) When the signal is still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIGNAL menu.

  • Page 35: Advanced Features

    Advanced features Password function To cancel the 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 p or q 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) To replace the lamp: Tighten up the screws (d) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. Loosen two screws (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) and remove the left side panel from the projector.
  • Page 38 Replacing the lamp (continued) When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector, use the lamp replacement tray packed with the projector or option lamp to prevent glass fragments from scattering. • Assemble the lamp replacement tray according to the procedure shown on it. Follow steps 1 to 5 on page 37.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Maintenance Warning: • Never use flammable air duster or other materials when cleaning the air-filter. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown when the lamp is illuminated. • Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens.

  • 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.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Different color tint. • When comparing images projected by two projectors, tints in the displayed images may be different because of variation between their optical components. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 43: 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 POWER STATUS CONDITION...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type LCD projector Model HC6800 Display technology 0.74-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) (aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels...
  • Page 45 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 46 Specifications (continued) Connectors COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN HDMI IN (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) (HDMI 19-pin) SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) Pin No. Spec. R(RED)/P 2 18 G(GREEN)/Y PIN No. Spec. PIN No. Spec. B(BLUE)/P TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock- Pin No.
  • Page 47 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan...

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