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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 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 fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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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 Important safeguards (continued) 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.
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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 Preparing your projector (continued) 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...
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Page 8: Remote Control
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 fl uorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fl uorescent 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 Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting Important: • We don’t recommend using the projector at an alti- For ceiling mounting, tude 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.
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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 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 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.
- 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 Viewing video images (continued) 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...
- Page 18 Viewing video images (continued) OFF ( ) button POWER button POWER STATUS KEYSTONE 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. •...
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Page 19: 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 REAL... -
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 Viewing computer images (continued) 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.
- Page 22 Viewing computer images (continued) OFF ( ) button POWER button POWER STATUS AUTO POSITION BLANK button 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. •...
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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 AUTO, SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA USER1 REFERENCE SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA USER2 HIGH ±5 CONTRAST ±30 ±5 BRIGHTNESS ±30 ±5 COLOR TEMP. HIGH BRIGHTNESS COOL CONTRAST R ±30... -
Page 24: How To Set The Menus
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus: 4. Press the button to select an item to ad- just. The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. AUTO POWER 1. Press the MENU button. AUTO POWER •... - Page 25 Menu operation (continued) 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) 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 100% OVER SCAN...
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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 button. - 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 button.
- Page 29 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.
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Page 30: 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 opera- 2. Press the button to select PASSWORD tion by children and restriction on operation by other FUNCTION. -
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: Reset Lamp Operation Time
Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Reverse the projector gently. 3. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 4. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 5. -
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. Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector.
- Page 35 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 •...
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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. POWER indicator STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION... -
Page 37: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations The specifi cations and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type DLP™ projector Model HC1500 0.62-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9) Display technology Pixel: 1280 x 720 = 921600 pixels Projection lens F 2.4 - 2.6 f= 23 - 27.6 mm... -
Page 38: Replacement Part
Specifi cations (continued) Specifi cation 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... - Page 39 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...