User manual MITSUBISHI HC1500

DLPTM PROJECTOR MODEL HC1500 User Manual HC1500 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector. 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" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. WARNING Use the attached specified power supply cord. If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. Use the attached RGB cable and RS-232C cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limit of a FCC Class B device. This apparatus must be grounded. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE. CAUTION Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/ Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. EN-2 Contents Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................4 Preparing your projector....................................................................................................................6 Using the remote control ...................................................................................................................9 Setting up your projector.................................................................................................................10 Viewing video images ......................................................................................................................13 Viewing computer images ...............................................................................................................20 Menu operation ...............................................................................................................................23 Adjusting projected images .............................................................................................................27 Advanced features ..........................................................................................................................30 Replacing the lamp .........................................................................................................................31 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................33 Indicators.........................................................................................................................................36 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................37 Declaration of Conformity HC1500 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Model number: Trade name: Responsible party: Trademark, Registered trademark DLPTM, Digital Micromirror Device, DMD and BrilliantColorTM are all trademarks of Texas Instruments. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. The "HD ready" logo is a trademark of EICTA. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. EN-3 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. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Instructions All operating instructions must be followed. 5. Cleaning Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments and equipment Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury. 7. Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water. 8. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the projector. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 10. Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type 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. 11. Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and points where they exit from the appliance. Do not put the power cord under a carpet. 12. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock. 13. Objects and liquids Never push objects of any kind through openings of this projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. 14. Servicing Do not attempt to service this projector by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 15. Damage requiring service Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the projector. (c) If the projector does not operate normally after you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to its normal operation. (d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. (e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. (f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 16. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or parts having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 17. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repair to this projector, ask the service technician to perform safety checks determining that the projector is in a safe operating condition. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or bookcase. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. EN-4 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 fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock. Except as specifically explained in the User Manual do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Please contact your dealer when you want to fix, adjust or inspect the projector. Do not modify this equipment. It can lead to fire or electric shock. Do not keep using the damaged projector. If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is damaged, unplug the projector and contact your dealer for inspection. It may lead to fire if you keep using the damaged projector. plate, when heated, may cause injury or damage to other equipment. Also, do not set the projector on the desk which is easily affected by heat. Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of it and hurt your eyes. Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles. If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, causing deterioration in the projector quality and fire. Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols near the projector. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown because the temperature inside the projector rises very high while the lamp is illuminating. Place of installation For safety's sake, refrain from setting the projector at any place subjected to high temperature and high humidity. Please maintain an operating temperature, humidity, and altitude as specified below. · Operating temperature: between +41°F (+5°C) and +95°F (+35°C) · Operating humidity: between 30% and 90% · Never put any heat-producing device under the projector so that the projector does not overheat. · Do not attach the projector to a place that is unstable or subjected to vibration. · Do not install the projector near any equipment that produces a strong magnetic field. Also refrain from installing near the projector any cable carrying a large current. · Place the projector on a solid, vibration free surface; otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. · Do not stand the projector; it may fall, causing serious injury and damage to the projector. · Slanting the projector more than ±10°(right and left) or ±15°(front and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. · Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit or heater to avoid hot air to the exhaust and ventilation hole of the projector. Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. Use correct voltage. If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire. Do not place the projector on uneven surface. Place the projection on a leveled and stable surface only. Please do not place equipment on unstable surfaces. Do not look into the lens when it is operating. It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Do not unplug the power cord during operation. It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other trouble. It is best to wait for the fan to turn off before turning the main power off. Do not touch the air outlet grille and bottom plate, which become hot. Do not touch them or put other equipment in front of the air outlet grille. The air outlet grille and bottom COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. EN-5 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 D-SUB 9-pin Power supply parts Mini D-SUB 15-pin 8-pin RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) RS-232C cable (246C508-10) · Used for projector control by computer. Power cord (246C483-10) Remote control parts Others · Lens cap (Attached to the projector) · User manual/Quick Start up (English only) (871D488-50) · CD-ROM (with User manual) (919C154-40) · Safety manual/Quick Start up (871D489-40) Remote control (290P133-30) R03 (Size-AAA) battery (two) Important: · The attached power cord is to be used exclusively for this product. Never use it for other products. Inserting the batteries into the remote control 1 3 2 1. Remove the back lid of the remote control. 2. Check the polarity (+), (-) of the batteries, and set them correctly, inserting their (-) side first. · If the battery is inserted from the (+) side first, inserting the (-) side is difficult because the coil spring end hits on the battery side. If the battery is forced in this way, the outer label of the battery may get ripped and it may cause a short-circuit and heating. 3. Attach the back lid. Important: · Use two size-AAA batteries (R03). · Replace the two batteries with new ones when the remote control is slow to respond. Caution: · Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion. · Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used. · Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. · Batteries may explode if misused. Do not recharge, disassemble, or throw them in fire. · Be sure to handle the batteries according to the instructions. · Load the batteries with its positive (+) and negative (-) sides correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control. · Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets. · Remove the batteries, if the remote control is not used for a long time. · Do not combine a new battery with an old one. · If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor. EN-6 Preparing your projector (continued) Overview 12 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FOCUS ring ZOOM ring Control panel Air outlet grille Remote control sensor (Front) Air inlet grille Air outlet grille Terminal board Kensington Security Lock Standard connector Air inlet grille 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Control area 5 1 6 2 3 4 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER button AUTO POSITION/ button COMPUTER/ button MENU button STATUS indicator POWER indicator KEYSTONE/ENTER button VIDEO/ button button Important: · While the menu or the screen for the keystone adjustment or password entry is being displayed, the COMPUTER, VIDEO, and AUTO POSITION buttons function as the , , and buttons respectively. · While the menu is on the screen, the KEYSTONE button functions as the ENTER button. Terminal panel 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN SERIAL USB TRIGGER VIDEO IN 6 7 89 10 11 6 1 Power jack 2 HDMI IN terminal (HDMI 19-pin) 3 COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) 4 Remote control sensor (Rear) 5 COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals 6 Foot adjustment buttons (Left/Right) 7 Air outlet grille 8 SERIAL terminal (8-pin) · Used for projector control by computer. Contact your dealer for details. 9 USB terminal · Used for adjustment by service person. 10 TRIGGER terminal · Used for the optional electric screen. 11 VIDEO IN and S-VIDEO IN terminals EN-7 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. 1 2 3 Remote control 20 ON POWER OFF 1 2 3 4 19 COMPONENT HDMI COMPUTER PC COMP VIDEO 18 17 16 S-VIDEO ENTER 5 6 7 8 9 10 MENU AV MEMORY ASPECT 15 M1 CNT GAMMA AUTO POSITION M2 BRT SHARPNESS M3 C.T. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP 14 13 SHARP KEYSTONE A.P. BLANK KS 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ON ( I ) button HDMI button COMPUTER button ENTER button MENU button AV MEMORY buttons CONTRAST button* SHARPNESS button* GAMMA button* AUTO POSITION button BLANK button KEYSTONE button BRIGHTNESS button* COLOR TEMP button* ASPECT button Direction buttons S-VIDEO button VIDEO button OFF ( ) button COMPONENT button * : See below for the picture quality adjusting buttons. Important: · When you press any button on the remote control, the buttons on the remote control are lit. Wait approx. 5 seconds after releasing the button to turn them off. · The direction buttons are used for the keystone adjustment and fine adjustment ( and buttons only). Using the picture quality adjusting buttons When you press any of the picture quality adjusting buttons, the screen for adjusting the picture quality appears. Adjust the picture quality by pressing the and buttons. The picture quality adjustment can be made alternatively in the IMAGE menu. (See page 24.) Items in the menus are shown in parentheses below. CONTRAST (CONTRAST) ............ Adjusts the contrast of the projected image. BRIGHTNESS (BRIGHTNESS) ...... Adjusts the brightness of the projected image. COLOR TEMP (COLOR TEMP.) ...... Selects one of the preset color temperatures. Color adjustment of USER mode is also available. (Refer to page 28.) GAMMA (GAMMA MODE) ............ Selects one of the preset gamma mode. Adjustment of USER mode is also available. (Refer to page 28.) SHARPNESS (SHARPNESS) ......... Adjusts the sharpness of the projected image. EN-8 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, the remote control may malfunction. · If there is an inverter-operated fluorescent lamp near the remote control, the remote control operation may become unstable. · When you use the remote control too close to the remote control sensor, the remote control may not work correctly. Front of projector Rear of projector 30° 30° 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. When operating the remote control, keep the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen within about 5 m (6 feet). The operable range of the remote control, however, depends on the characteristics of the screen. Reception angle Vertical directions 20° 10° 20° 10° Vertical directions (ceiling mount) 20° 20° EN-9 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. · Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting. Light directly reflecting on the screen makes the projected images washed-out and hard to view. Basic setup Determine the distance from the screen to the projector according to the size of the images to be projected. (See page 12.) W A B A=B · Do not place this projector on a carpet or blanket because the exhaust vent and the intake vent on the bottom surface are blocked and the projector would heat, causing a breakdown or fire. · Depending on the installation conditions, warm air that is emitted from the exhaust vents may flow into the intake vent, causing the projector to display "TEMPERATURE!!" and then stop projecting images. Adjusting the projection angle This projector is provided with three feet for adjusting the projection angle on the bottom surface. Adjust the projection angle depending on the position of the projector. Adjustment of the projection angle 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. Screen Adjustment feet (rear) 1. Tilt up the projector to the appropriate angle. 2. Press the foot adjustment buttons next to the adjustment feet (rear), and the adjustment feet will come out. 3. Release the buttons to lock the adjustment feet (rear) to that position. 4. Rotate the adjustment feet (rear) for fine adjustment. After using the projector: 5. Put the adjustment feet (rear) back into the projector by pressing the foot adjustment buttons. · If necessary, rotate the adjustment feet (front) for fine adjustment. When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid: When the screen and the projector are not placed perpendicularly to each other, projected images become trapezoidal. If you cannot make the projector and the screen perpendicular to each other by mechanical adjustments, adjust keystone. (See page 18.) · When the keystone adjustment is applied, the correct aspect ratio may not be obtained. · When the keystone adjustment is applied, the resolution lowers. In addition, vertical stripes appear and straight lines bend in images with complicated patterns. To prevent such symptoms, keep the screen and the projector perpendicular to each other as much as possible. · Though the projected image may be distorted momentarily when you change the setting value of the keystone adjustment, such symptom is not a malfunction. · Though the projected image may be distorted depending on the setting value of the keystone adjustment and the type of the input signal, such symptom is not a malfunction. In such a case, adjust the setting value within the range where the projected image is not distorted. · The setting value displayed at the time of the keystone adjustment may vary depending on the type of the input signal. · The keystone mode does not function when the REAL mode is applied. · Displayed image may be distorted during keystone adjustment. EN-10 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 installation. For details, consult 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. · When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR INVERT. See page 25. · When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, images may appear darker than those projected in the case of tabletop mounting. This isn't a product malfunction. · Ask your installation specialist to provide an A/C power switch. When you do not use the projector, be sure to shut down the main power by the switch. · Do not install the projector where the exhaust vents are exposed to air emitted by an air conditioning. Such installation may cause a breakdown. · Do not install the projector near a fire alarm because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents. Important: · We don't recommend using the projector at an altitude of 1500 meters or higher. Use at an altitude of 1500 meters or higher may affect the projector's life. TRIGGER terminal The TRIGGER terminal on the rear of the projector is a terminal that outputs a 12 V signal to control an externally connected device (electric screen) when images are projected. HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN SERIAL USB TRIGGER VIDEO IN TRIGGER To externally connected device Ring (NC) Tip (12 V) (Ground 0 V) Rear projection Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. · For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR. See page 25. To use the TRIGGER terminal, set TRIGGER OUT to ON in the INSTALLATION menu. (The factory default is OFF.) Use the following steps to change the setting. With the INSTALLATION menu: (See page 24 for menu setting.) 1. Display the INSTALLATION menu. 2. Select TRIGGER OUT by pressing the ton. 3. Select ON by pressing the To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button. Caution: · Do not use the signal output from the TRIGGER terminal as a power for other devices. · Do not link the TRIGGER terminal with an audio terminal of other device because that device may be damaged. · The rated current for the TRIGGER terminal is 200 mA. If you use a current exceeding this rating, a failure may occur. · For information about electric screens, please contact screen manufacturers. or but- Caution: · Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs ventilation by the fans, causing damage or failure. Put a hard board under the projector to facilitate ventilation. · Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch) away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille and the air outlet grilles that emit hot air from being blocked. · Do not use the projector in the following locations and manners, which may cause fire or electric shock. · In a dusty or humid place. · In a sideways or upside-down position. · Near a heater. · In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen. · In direct sunlight. · Where the temperature rises high, such as in a closed car. · Where the temperature is lower than +41ºF (or +5ºC) or higher than +95ºF (or +35ºC ). or button. EN-11 Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. (Height of the projected image) Hd Screen size A Center of the lens Projection distance (L) B (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 Screen size Diagonal size inch cm 40 102 60 152 80 203 100 254 150 381 200 508 250 635 275 699 Height A inch cm 19.6 50 29.4 75 39.2 100 49.0 125 73.5 187 98.1 249 122.6 311 134.8 342 Width B inch cm 34.9 89 52.3 133 69.7 177 87.2 221 130.7 332 174.3 443 217.9 553 239.7 609 Projection distance (L) Shortest (Wide) inch m 56 1.4 85 2.2 114 2.9 143 3.6 216 5.5 289 7.3 362 9.2 398 10.1 Longest (Tele) inch m 68 1.7 103 2.6 139 3.5 174 4.4 262 6.6 349 8.9 Hd inch 6.6 9.9 13.2 16.5 24.7 32.9 41.2 45.3 cm 17 25 33 42 63 84 105 115 · The above figures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. (Height of the screen) B (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 Screen size Diagonal size inch cm 40 102 60 152 80 203 100 254 150 381 200 508 250 635 300 762 Height C inch cm 24 61 36 91 48 122 60 152 90 229 120 305 150 381 180 457 Width B inch cm 32 81 48 122 64 163 80 203 120 305 160 406 200 508 240 610 Size of the projected image Height A inch cm 18.0 46 27.0 69 36.0 91 45.0 114 67.4 171 89.9 228 112.4 286 134.9 343 Width B inch cm 32.0 81 48.0 122 64.0 163 80.0 203 120.0 305 160.0 406 200.0 508 240.0 610 Black space (D) inch 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 11.3 15.0 18.8 22.6 cm 8 11 15 19 29 38 48 57 Projection distance (L) Shortest (Wide) inch m 51 1.3 78 2.0 105 2.7 132 3.3 198 5.0 265 6.7 332 8.4 398 10.1 Longest (Tele) inch m 63 1.6 95 2.4 127 3.2 159 4.0 240 6.1 320 8.1 401 10.2 Hd inch 6.0 9.1 12.1 15.1 22.7 30.2 37.8 45.3 cm 15 23 31 38 58 77 96 115 · The above figures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. EN-12 D (Height of the projected image) 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. Refer to the following table for installation. C Screen size A D When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 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: · Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. Basic home theater system connection PB/CB Y PR/CR HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN SERIAL USB TRIGGER VIDEO IN Video player DVD player Set-top box or digital tuner EN-13 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. 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN To video output terminal S-VIDEO IN 1 To VIDEO IN terminal VIDEO IN Video cable (option) Video player, or the like S-video cable (option) When the video equipment is equipped with the S-video output terminal, make the connection as follows: 1. Connect one end of the optional S-video cable to the S-VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video output terminal of the video equipment. 1 To S-VIDEO IN terminal 2 To S-video output terminal COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN · Also read the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. · Contact your dealer for details of connection. When a TV tuner or VCR is connected: When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a message of NO SIGNAL may appear on the screen when you change the channel via any channel that is not being received. In such a case, set the channels of the TV tuner or VCR again. To avoid such symptom, use the TV tuner or VCR with its channel skip function (that is a function not to display channels that are not being received) enabled. Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder To connect this projector to video equipment that has component video output terminals, such as a DVD player, use the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Component cable (option) Y PB/CB PR/CR HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN PR/CR PB/CB Y SERIAL USB TRIGGER VIDEO IN DVD player or HDTV decoder · · · · The terminal's names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected. The terminal's names vary depending on the connected devices. Images may not be projected correctly depending on the type of the DVD player you use. Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input signal, such symptom is not a malfunction. · When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL menu. EN-14 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. · Select HDMI as the input source. · HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), developed by Intel Corporation, is a method to encrypt digital video data for the purpose of copy protection. · HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is fully backward compatible with computers, displays and consumer electronics devices incorporating the DVI standards. · This projector can be linked with video devices equipped with HDMI output terminal or DVI-D output terminal. However, with some of them, this projector may not display any image or not operate correctly. · If this projector doesn't display any image or not operate correctly, see the operation manual of the video device for its connection. · When you use the video equipment other than HDMI conformity product, the image may not be projected properly. · Use of a long cable may decrease the quality of projected images. Connection (for video equipment having an HDMI terminal) · Use a commercially available HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable. Equipment having an HDMI terminal Audio cable (option) To audio output To audio input terminals terminals To HDMI terminal HDMI IN SERIAL USB To HDMI IN terminal HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable (option) Connection (for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal) · Use a commercially available DVI-HDMI conversion cable. Audio cable (option) To audio output To audio input terminals terminals Equipment having a DVI-D terminal To DVI-D terminal HDMI IN SERIAL USB To HDMI IN terminal DVI-HDMI conversion cable (option) · Images may not be projected correctly depending on the type of the video equipment you use. EN-15 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. · This depends on the black level setting of the connected device. There are two kinds of methods to digitally transfer image data, in which different black level settings are employed respectively. Therefore, the specifications of the signals output from DVD players differ, depending on the type of the digital data transfer method they use. · Some DVD players are provided with a function to switch the methods to output digital signals. When your DVD player is provided with such function, set it as follows. EXPAND or ENHANCED NORMAL · See the users guide of your DVD player for details. · When your digital device does not have such function, adjust the BRIGHTNESS to +16 and CONTRAST to -17 in the IMAGE menu of this projector, or adjust the black color by viewing the image. B. Plugging in the power cord HDMI IN Earthing terminal USB 1. Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this projector. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. 2 SERIAL 1 Power cord (example) · This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not take away the grounding pin from the power plug. If the power plug doesn't fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet. · The provided power cord is rated at 120 V. Never connect this cord to any outlet or power supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you use a power supply using other voltage than rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately. · Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or electric shock. · Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause fire or electric shock. · Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or electric shock. Caution: · Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord. · Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock. EN-16 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 1. 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. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator. 2. Press the POWER button on the projector or ON ( I ) button on the remote control. · It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up. · The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again. · Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on. Do not strip off the aluminium sheet inside the lens cap. · After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product malfunction. · The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW LAMP MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute. · The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may appear dark and no commands are accepted. · By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See pages 33 and 36.) 3. Select an input source. · Press the VIDEO button on the projector or the VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT button on the remote control that is corresponding to the terminal in use. · The input source is switched between VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT every time you press the VIDEO button on the projector. · The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. The selected signal format is displayed on the screen. · The VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT buttons don't function while the menu is being displayed. · Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input signal, such symptom is not a malfunction. · Some images become easier to view when the setting of aspect ratio is changed. (See page 19.) 4. Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in their specified sizes. 5. Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the screen are perpendicular to each other. (See page 10.) · When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page 10.) 6. Adjust the size of the projected image by turning the ZOOM ring. 7. Adjust the focus by turning the FOCUS ring. Repeat steps 4 to 7, if necessary. EN-17 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 confirmation message is displayed. · To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again. · The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green. 10.Wait about one minute. · During this period of one minute in the standby mode, the intake fan and exhaust fan rotate to cool the lamp. · The lamp can't be lit again for one minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose. It will take another one minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button. · The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises. · Do not unplug the power cord while the STATUS indicator is blinking. Unplugging the power cord immediately after use may cause a lamp breakdown. · Though the fan makes loud sound during cooling, such symptom is not a malfunction. 11.Unplug the power cord from the outlet. · The POWER indicator will go out. · If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button. If the lamp doesn't light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp. · Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from dust. When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid: To correct vertical and horizontal keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE button on the projector or the remote control to display KEYSTONE, and adjust the image by pressing the , , , or button. In the following cases: Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. Important: · You can correct the vertical and horizontal keystones at the same time. However, their adjustment ranges are limited in such correction. · When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this value doesn't mean a projection angle. · The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation conditions. · When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may appear or straight lines may bend in images with complicated patterns. They are not due to product malfunctions. · Noise may appear on the screen during the keystone adjustment because of the type of the video signal being projected and the setting values of the keystone adjustment. In such cases, set the keystone adjustment values in the range where the image is displayed without noise. · When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal. EN-18 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 4:3 Original image size Aspect ratio changes depending on the input signal. 16:9 Squeezed image is expanded to 16:9. ZOOM1 CinemaScope image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles. ZOOM2 Vista image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles. STRETCH Image is enlarged to 16:9 while the center aspect ratio remains unchanged. REAL Input signal is displayed in its original size. 4:3 image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, and PC) Squeezed 4:3 (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p) 4:3 CinemaScope (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p) Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title 4:3 Vista image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p) 16:9 image (720p, 1080i) · · · · · · · Bold frames are recommended modes. When ASPECT is set to AUTO, an optimum aspect ratio is automatically selected depending on the input signal. When ASPECT is set to ZOOM1 or ZOOM2, display position can be changed with or button on the remote control. When ZOOM1 or ZOOM2 is selected while 480i signal is input, the display area becomes smaller than that of other signals (such as 576i, 480p, and 576p). OVER SCAN and SHUTTER in the SIGNAL menu are not available in the STRETCH mode. This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio. If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed. When viewing original video works reflecting the authors' intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged. It may be an infringement of the rights protected by the copyright law to project images compressed or enlarged by changing the aspect ratio in public areas, such as inside and outside shops and hotels, for commercial or public viewing purposes. How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button. · Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:3, to 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, to REAL, and back to AUTO. · When the keystone adjustment is applied, the REAL mode can not be selected. · Some modes are not available with certain signals. With the FEATURE menu: opt. (See page 24 for menu setting.) SVGA60 1. Display the FEATURE menu. FEATURE AV MEMORY 1 2. Select ASPECT by pressing the or button. ASPECT 3. Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the or button. AUTO To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button. Important: · When a 4:3 image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 16:9 image, the afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 16:9 image screen. Consult your dealer in this case. EN-19 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. For analog connection: 1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN/ COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN projector. 1 2 To monitor port RGB cable HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN SERIAL USB TRIGGER VIDEO IN 2. Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port of the computer. · Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and an analog RGB output adapter, are required depending on the type of the computer to be connected. · When viewing images supplied from an analog-connected computer, press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. For digital connection: 1. Connect one end of a commercially available DVI-HDMI conversion cable to the HDMI IN terminal of the projector. HDMI IN 1 2 To DVI DVI-HDMI conversion cable (option) HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN SERIAL USB TRIGGER VIDEO IN 2. Connect the other end of the DVI-HDMI conversion cable to the DVI terminal of the computer. · Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and an analog RGB output adapter, are required depending on the type of the computer to be connected. · When viewing images supplied from a digital-connected computer, press the HDMI button on the remote control. · The signal input to the HDMI IN terminal is not output from the COMPUTER OUT terminal. · Make sure to connect computer with HDMI cable before starting the computer. If connecting the computer with HDMI cable after starting the computer, the image signal may not be output from HDMI terminal of computer. · Turn on the power of the projector before that of the computer. · Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and an analog RGB output adapter, are required depending on the type of the computer to be connected. · Use of a long cable may decrease the quality of projected images. · Also read the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. · Images may not be projected correctly, depending on the type of the computer connected. · Contact your dealer for details of connection. About DDC The COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard and the HDMI IN terminal complies with the DDC2B standard. When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images. · After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer. B. Plugging the power cord Plug the power cord in the same way as described in "Viewing video images." (See page 16.) EN-20 Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: · Remove the lens cap. · Turn on the power of the connected computer. FOCUS ring ZOOM ring ON ( I ) button HDMI button COMPUTER button POWER button POWER STATUS COMPUTER button 1. 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. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan stops rotating, press the power button to turn back on the POWER indicator. 2. Press the POWER button on the projector or ON ( I ) button on the remote control. · It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up. · The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again. · Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on. Do not strip off the aluminium sheet inside the lens cap. · After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product malfunction. · The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW LAMP MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute. · The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may appear dark and no commands are accepted. · By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See pages 33 and 36.) 3. Select an input source. · Press the COMPUTER button on the projector or the COMPUTER or HDMI button on the remote control that is corresponding to the terminal in use. · The input source is switched between COMPUTER and HDMI every time you press the COMPUTER button on the projector. · Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input signal, such symptom is not a malfunction. · Images may not be projected in the correct position, depending on the type of the input signal. In such a case, press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 22.) · The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. The selected signal format is displayed on the screen. · The COMPUTER and HDMI buttons don't function while the menu is being displayed. · When COMPUTER is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may flicker. Press the or button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs. 4. Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in their specified sizes. 5. Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the screen are perpendicular to each other. (See page 10.) · When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page 10.) 6. Adjust the size of the projected image by turning the ZOOM ring. 7. Adjust the focus by turning the FOCUS ring. Repeat steps 4 to 7, if necessary. EN-21 Viewing computer images (continued) OFF ( ) button POWER button POWER STATUS AUTO POSITION button BLANK 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. · To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again. · The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green. 10.Wait about one minute. · During this period of one minute in the standby mode, the intake fan and exhaust fan rotate to cool the lamp. · The lamp can't be lit again for one minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose. It will take another one minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button. · The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises. · Do not unplug the power cord while the STATUS indicator is blinking. Unplugging the power cord immediately after use may cause a lamp breakdown. · Though the fan makes loud sounds during cooling, such symptom is not a malfunction. 11.Unplug the power cord from the outlet. · The POWER indicator will go out. · If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button. If the lamp doesn't light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp. · Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from dust. BLANK mode The video signal is temporarily muted when the BLANK button is pressed. To cancel muting, press the BLANK button again. · It takes several seconds to disable the BLANK mode. AUTO POSITION button When the image supplied from the computer is displaced, carry out the following procedure. 1. Display a bright image (such as a full-screen display of the Recycle Bin window). 2. When the screen saver has been enabled, disable it. 3. Press the AUTO POSITION button. The projector automatically makes optimum positional settings for the input signal. · If the image is not projected in the correct position even after you press the AUTO POSITION button several times, change the settings in the SIGNAL menu to put the image in the correct position. (See page 29.) · When you carry out this procedure with a dark image, the image may be displaced. When connecting to a notebook computer: When the projector is connected to a notebook computer, images may not be projected in some cases. In such cases, set the computer so that it can output signals externally. The setting procedure varies depending on the type of the computer. See the instruction manual of your computer. Example of the setting procedure for external output Press the [Fn] key and any of the keys [F1] to [F12] at the same time. (The key to be pressed depends on the type of the computer you use.) EN-22 Menu operation · Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. *1 COLOR *1,*6 TINT SHARPNESS *1 BrilliantColorTM VERTICAL LOCATION INSTALLATION LAMP MODE LAMP TIME (LOW) AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR IMAGE REVERSE TRIGGER OUT TEST PATTERN ASPECT PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE *2 VIDEO SIGNAL *3 *1 SET UP SCART INPUT *8 LANGUAGE RESET ALL SIGNAL HORIZ.POSITION *6 VERT.POSITION *6 FINE SYNC. *5,*6 TRACKING *1*,5,*6 COMPUTER INPUT *5 OVER SCAN HOLD *1*,5,*6 AUTO, SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA REFERENCE USER1 HIGH USER2 ±5 ±30 MID ±5 ±30 LOW ±5 HIGH BRIGHTNESS COOL CONTRAST R ±30 MEDIUM CONTRAST G ±30 WARM CONTRAST B ±30 USER BRIGHTNESS R ±30 ±10 BRIGHTNESS G ±30 ±10 BRIGHTNESS B ±30 ±5 0 - 10 ±26 STANDARD, LOW ****H ON , OFF OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60min ON , OFF BLUE, BLACK OFF, MIRROR, INVERT, MIRROR INVERT ON , OFF CROSS HATCH AUTO, 4:3, 16:9, ZOOM1, ZOOM2, STRETCH, REAL *4 DISPLAY INPUT ,MENU ACCESS LOCK OK UNLOCK OK 1 (Upper left), 2(Lower right) AUTO , OFF AUTO , NTSC , PAL , SECAM, 4.43NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60 AUTO, OFF, 3.75%, 7.5% ON, OFF , English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, OK FEATURE , , , 0 - 999 *4 0 - 999 *4 0 - 31 0 - 9999 *4 AUTO, RGB, YCBCR / YPBPR 100 - 90% *4 OFF BEGIN ON END USER CLAMP POSITION *6 OK CLAMP WIDTH *6 VERT.SYNC *1 *6,*7 LPF * 1: Not available with certain signals. SHUTTER (U) *1 * 2: Available only when the input signal is TV50, TV60, 480i, or SHUTTER (L) *1 576i. SHUTTER (LS) *1 * 3: Available only when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or SHUTTER (RS) *1 S-VIDEO IN terminal. 0 - 15 0 - 15 1 - 255 1 - 63 AUTO, OFF ON, OFF 0 - 32 0 - 32 0 - 95 0 - 95 *4 *4 * 4: Setting range differs depending on the input signals. * 5: Not available when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal. * 6: Not available when the input signal is from the HDMI IN terminal. * 7: Available only when the input signal is 480i, 480p, 576i, or 576p. * 8: Available only when the input signal is from the COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. EN-23 Menu operation (continued)