Mitsubishi HC1600 User manual

DLP™ PROJECTOR

MODEL

HC1600

User Manual

HC1600

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 fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient 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 specifi ed power supply cord. If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

Use the attached RGB 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 defi ned in the

Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/

Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

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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

Specifi cations ..................................................................................................................................37

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: HC1600

Trade name: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

Responsible party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.

9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A

Telephone number: +1-(949) 465-6000

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

Trademark, Registered trademark

DLP™, Digital Micromirror Device, DMD and BrilliantColor™ are all trademarks of Texas Instruments.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition 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.

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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.

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

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.

Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fi re, 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.

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.

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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 fi re 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 fi re 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 qualifi ed service personnel.

15. Damage requiring service

Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed 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 specifi ed by the manufacturer or parts having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re, 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.

Important safeguards (continued)

WARNING:

Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector.

Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It might cause fi re or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer.

Never remove the cabinet.

This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock.

Except as specifi cally explained in the User Manual do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Please contact your dealer when you want to fi x, adjust or inspect the projector.

Do not modify this equipment.

It can lead to fi re 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 fi re if you keep using the damaged projector.

Do not face the projector lens to the sun.

It can lead to fi re.

Use correct voltage.

If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fi re.

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, fi re, 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 modifi cations 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 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 fi re.

Do not use fl ammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and fl ammable aerosols near the projector.

Flammable substances may ignite causing fi re 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 specifi ed 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 fi eld. 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.

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.

Cable Power supply part

Mini D-SUB

15-pin

Mini D-SUB

15-pin

RGB cable for PC

(246C521-10)

Remote control parts

Power cord

(246C483-10)

Others

• Lens cap (Attached to the projector)

• User manual/Quick Start up

(871D488-80)

Remote control

(290P170-10)

R06 (Size-AA) battery (two)

Important:

• The attached power cord is to be used exclusively for this product. Never use it for other products.

1

2

3

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

1. Remove the back lid of the remote control.

2. Check the polarity (+), (-) of the batteries, and set them correctly, inserting their (-) side fi rst.

• If the battery is inserted from the (+) side fi rst, inserting the (-) side is diffi cult 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-AA batteries (R06).

• 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 fi re.

• 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.

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Preparing your projector (continued)

Overview

1 2 3

5 Remote control sensor (Front)

9 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector

10 Air inlet grille

4 5 6 7

8

Control area

9 10

5

2 AUTO button

3 COMPUTER/ button

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

8 VIDEO/ button

9 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

SERIAL USB

TRIGGER

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

6 7 8 9 10 11

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)

6

• Used for adjustment by service person.

• Used for adjustment by service person.

10 TRIGGER terminal

• Used for the optional electric screen.

11 VIDEO IN and S-VIDEO IN terminals

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Preparing your projector (continued)

Bottom side

1

2 Caution:

Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns.

3

Remote control

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

1 ON ( I ) button

5 AV MEMORY buttons

10 SHARPNESS button*

11 BRIGHTNESS button*

12 COLOR TEMP button*

13 ASPECT button

14 Direction buttons

15 AUTO POSITION button

16 VIDEO button

17 COMPUTER button

18 STANDBY ( ) button

19 S-VIDEO button

* : See below for the picture quality adjusting buttons.

Important:

• The direction buttons are used for the keystone adjustment and fi ne adjustment.

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.

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Using the remote control

Operational range of the remote control

Front of projector

30°

Rear of projector

30°

• 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, the remote control may malfunction.

• If there is an inverter-operated fl uorescent 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.

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.

30°

Reception angle

Vertical directions

Vertical directions (ceiling mount)

20°

10°

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.

20°

10°

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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 refl ecting 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 fi re.

• Depending on the installation conditions, warm air that is emitted from the exhaust vents may fl ow 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 fl at screen installed at 90 degrees to the fl oor.

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 fi ne 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 fi ne 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.

When fi ne streaks are seen on projected images

This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace the screen or displace the focus a little. (See page 17 or 21 for focus adjustment.)

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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.

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 fi re alarm because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents.

Rear projection

Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer.

tion, set IMAGE

REVERSE in the

INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR. See page 25.

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 fi re or electric shock.

• In a dusty or humid place.

• In a sideways or upside-down position.

• In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen.

• 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 ).

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

SERIAL USB

TRIGGER

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

TRIGGER

To externally connected device

Ring (NC)

Tip (12 V)

(Ground 0 V)

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 or button.

3. Select ON by pressing the or button.

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.

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Setting up your projector (continued)

Screen size and projection distance

Refer to the following table to determine the screen size.

Screen size

B

(Width of the projected image)

Center of the lens

Projection distance (L)

When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9

Screen size Projection distance (L)

Diagonal size Height A Width B Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele) Hd inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm

40 102 19.6 50 34.9 89 56 1.4 68 1.7 6.6 17

60 152 29.4 75 52.3 133 85 2.2 103 2.6 9.9 25

80 203 39.2 100 69.7 177 114 2.9 139 3.5 13.2 33

100 254 49.0 125 87.2 221 143 3.6 174 4.4 16.5 42

150 381 73.5 187 130.7 332 216 5.5 262 6.6 24.7 63

200 508 98.1 249 174.3 443 289 7.3 349 8.9 32.9 84

250 635 122.6 311 217.9 553 362 9.2 -

275 699 134.8 342 239.7 609 398 10.1 -

- 41.2 105

- 45.3 115

• The above fi gures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements.

When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3

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.

Screen size

B

(Width of the projected image)

When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9

Screen size Size of the projected image Black Projection distance (L)

Diagonal size Height C Width B Height A Width B space (D) Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele) inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm

40 102 24 61 32 81 18.0 46 32.0 81 3.0 8 51 1.3 63 1.6 6.0 15

60 152 36 91 48 122 27.0 69 48.0 122 4.5 11 78 2.0 95 2.4 9.1 23

80 203 48 122 64 163 36.0 91 64.0 163 6.0 15 105 2.7 127 3.2 12.1 31

100 254 60 152 80 203 45.0 114 80.0 203 7.5 19 132 3.3 159 4.0 15.1 38

200 508 120 305 160 406 89.9 228 160.0 406 15.0 38 265 6.7 320 8.1 30.2 77

250 635 150 381 200 508 112.4 286 200.0 508 18.8 48 332 8.4 401 10.2 37.8 96

300 762 180 457 240 610 134.9 343 240.0 610 22.6 57 398 10.1 - - 45.3 115

• The above fi gures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements.

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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

Y

HDMI IN

SERIAL USB

TRIGGER

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

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Video player

DVD player

Set-top box or digital tuner

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.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

1

To VIDEO

IN terminal

Video cable (option)

2

To video output terminal

S-video cable (option)

1

To S-VIDEO

IN terminal

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

2

Video player, or the like

To S-video output terminal

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.

• 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

P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

P

R

/C

R

P

B

/C

B

Y

HDMI IN

SERIAL USB

TRIGGER

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

DVD player or HDTV decoder

• The terminal’s names Y, P

B

, and P

R

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.

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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. 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 terminals

To audio input terminals

To HDMI terminal

HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable (option)

To HDMI IN terminal

Connection (for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal)

• Use a commercially available DVI-HDMI conversion cable.

Equipment having a

DVI-D terminal

Audio cable (option)

To audio output terminals

To audio input terminals

HDMI IN

SERIAL USB

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.

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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 specifi cations 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

SERIAL USB

Earthing terminal

2

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.

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 fi t 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 fi re 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 fi re or electric shock.

• Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modifi ed or altered, it may cause fi re or electric shock.

Caution:

• Plug in the power cord fi rmly. 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.

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C. Projecting images

Preparation:

• Remove the lens cap.

• Turn on the power of the connected video equipment.

FOCUS ring

ZOOM ring ON ( I ) button

COMPONENT button

POWER button

S-VIDEO button

VIDEO button

VIDEO button

1. Confi rm the POWER indicator lights-up red.

• If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down suffi ciently, the fan may start rotating and the

POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (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 fl icker 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.

VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT button s don’t function while the menu is being displayed.


• 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 specifi ed 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.

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POWER button

POWER STATUS KEYSTONE button

STANDBY ( ) button

To stop projecting:

8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) button on the remote control.

• 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 STANDBY ( ) 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.

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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

Original image size

4:3

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

4:3 Vista image

(480i, 576i, 480p,

576p)

Sub Title Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

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 refl ecting 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.

• Some modes are not available with certain signals.

With the FEATURE menu:


1. Display the FEATURE menu.

2. Select ASPECT by pressing the or button.

3. Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the or button.

FEATURE opt.

SVGA60

AV MEMORY 1

ASPECT AUTO



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.

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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:

COMPUTER IN/

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the

COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.

1

HDMI IN

2

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.

SERIAL USB

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

To monitor port

RGB cable

TRIGGER VIDEO IN

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

SERIAL USB

1

TRIGGER

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

2 To DVI

DVI-HDMI conversion cable (option)

For digital connection:

1. Connect one end of a commercially available DVI-HDMI conversion cable to the HDMI IN terminal of the projector.

2. Connect the other end of the DVI-HDMI conversion cable to the DVI terminal of the computer.


• 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.


• 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 fi rst, 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.)

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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

COMPUTER button

1. Confi rm the POWER indicator lights-up red.

• If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down suffi ciently, the fan may start rotating and the

POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (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.



• 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 fl icker 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.


• 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.

COMPUTER and HDMI button s don’t function while the menu is being displayed.

• When COMPUTER is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may fl icker. Press the or button on the remote control to reduce fl icker, if it occurs.

4. Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in their specifi ed 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.

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Viewing computer images (continued)

POWER button

STANDBY ( ) button

AUTO POSITION button

To stop projecting:

8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) button on the remote control.

• 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 STANDBY ( ) 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.

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.)

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Menu operation

• Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector.

IMAGE

INSTALLATION

GAMMA MODE AUTO, SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA

USER1

USER2

BRIGHTNESS ±30

COLOR TEMP. HIGH BRIGHTNESS

REFERENCE

CONTRAST ±30

HIGH

MID

LOW

COOL

CONTRAST R

MEDIUM

CONTRAST G

WARM

CONTRAST B

*1

USER

BRIGHTNESS R

COLOR ±10

*1,*6

BRIGHTNESS G

BRIGHTNESS B

SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA

±5

±5

±5

±30

±30

±30

±30

±30

±30

BrilliantColor TM

VERTICAL LOCATION

LAMP MODE

LAMP TIME (LOW)

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

SPLASH SCREEN

BACK COLOR

IMAGE REVERSE

TRIGGER OUT

TEST PATTERN

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

FEATURE ASPECT

PASSWORD FUNCTION

MENU POSITION

CINEMA MODE *2

VIDEO SIGNAL *3

SET UP *1

SCART INPUT

LANGUAGE

*8

RESET ALL

AUTO, 4:3, 16:9, ZOOM1, ZOOM2, STRETCH, REAL

DISPLAY INPUT ,MENU ACCESS

1 (Upper left), 2(Lower right)

LOCK

UNLOCK

*4

OK

OK

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

SIGNAL HORIZ.POSITION *6

VERT.POSITION *6

FINE SYNC. *5,*6

TRACKING *1*,5,*6

COMPUTER INPUT *5

OVER SCAN

HOLD *1*,5,*6

USER

0 - 999

0 - 999

*4

*4

0 - 31

0 - 9999 *4

AUTO, RGB, YC

B

C

R

/ YP

B

P

R

100 - 90% *4

OFF

ON

OK

BEGIN

END

CLAMP POSITION *6

CLAMP WIDTH *6

VERT.SYNC *1

0 - 99

0 - 99

1 - 255

1 - 63

AUTO, OFF

*4

*4

* 1: Not available with certain signals.

* 2: Available only when the input signal is TV50, TV60, 480i, or

576i.

* 3: Available only when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or

S-VIDEO IN terminal.

* 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.

SHUTTER (U)

SHUTTER (L)

*1

*1

SHUTTER (LS) *1

SHUTTER (RS) *1

* 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.

0 - 32

0 - 32

0 - 95

0 - 95

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Menu operation (continued)

How to set the menus:

The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example.


• When no signal is applied, the menu would not appear. opt.

IMAGE

SVGA60

AV MEMORY 1

2. Press the or button to select a menu to use. opt.

INSTALLATION

SVGA60

AV MEMORY 1

3. Press the ENTER button (or button).

opt.

INSTALLATION

LAMP MODE

LAMP TIME

(LOW)

SVGA60

AV MEMORY 1

STANDARD

1000H

4. Press the or button to select an item to adjust.

AUTO POWER

ON

AUTO POWER

OFF

OFF

OFF

5. Set the selected item by pressing the or button.

AUTO POWER

ON

AUTO POWER

OFF

OFF

30 min

To cancel the menu:

6. Press the MENU button several times.

Important:

• When the MENU button doesn’t function, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again.

• After selecting the items marked with , press the

ENTER button.

Available settings in the menus

Set the following items on their relevant menus.

1. IMAGE menu 2. INSTALLATION menu opt.

opt.

SVGA60 SVGA60

IMAGE

GAMMA MODE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR TEMP.

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

BrilliantColor TM

VERTICAL

LOCATION

AV MEMORY 1

AUTO

0

0

MEDIUM

0

0

0

0

0

INSTALLATION

ON

LAMP MODE

LAMP TIME

(LOW)

AUTO POWER

ON

AUTO POWER

OFF

SPLASH

SCREEN

BACK COLOR

IMAGE

REVERSE

TRIGGER OUT

TEST PATTERN

AV MEMORY 1

STANDARD

1000H

OFF

OFF

ON

BLUE

OFF

OFF

CROSS HATCH

3. FEATURE menu opt.

FEATURE

ASPECT

PASSWORD

FUNCTION

MENU POSITION

?

CINEMA MODE

VIDEO SIGNAL

SET UP

A

Ë

SCART INPUT

LANGUAGE

RESET ALL

SVGA60

AV MEMORY 1

AUTO

DISPLAY INPUT

1.

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

OFF

English

OK

1. IMAGE menu

GAMMA MODE AUTO

SPORTS

VIDEO

The proper gamma mode is automatically selected depending on the input signal. Default is AUTO.

This is a bright mode suitable for watching sports images.

This is a standard mode suitable for watching video images, etc.

CINEMA This is a mode for watching movies in dim lighting as in a theater.

USER1 / USER2 Select to adjust the gamma curve. (See page 28.)

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

±30

±30

Use to adjust the contrast of the projected image. (See page 27.)

Use to adjust the brightness of the projected image. (See page 27.)

COLOR TEMP. Use to adjust the color temperature. (See page 28.)

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

BrilliantColor TM

5 options

±10

±10

±5

0 - 10

Use to adjust the color thickness of the projected image. (See page 27.)

Use to adjust the color tint of the projected image. (See page 27.)

Use to adjust the sharpness of the projected image. (See page 27.)

Use to adjust the BrilliantColor TM function .

VERTICAL LOCATION ±26 Use to adjust the position (height) of the projected image.

• BrilliantColor

TM

uses BrilliantColor

TM

technology of Texas Instruments in USA. When you set this item to other than 0, the projector displays higher resolution images while reproducing superior colors.

• By using the AV memory function, you can save up to 3 setting patterns of IMAGE menu for each input terminal. (See page 26.)

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2. INSTALLATION menu

LAMP MODE

LAMP TIME (LOW)

AUTO POWER ON

STANDARD

LOW

****H

ON / OFF

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.

This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) when LAMP MODE is LOW.

• When the LAMP MODE is STANDARD, this item shows a longer lamp operating time than the actual time. (See page 31 for the interval of lamp replacement. )

When ON is chosen, the lamp is automatically lit when the power cord is plugged in the wall outlet. Choose ON when using the projector mounted on the ceiling.

• The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp is off. Use the remote

AUTO POWER OFF

SPLASH SCREEN

BACK COLOR

IMAGE REVERSE

OFF / 5 - 60min

ON / OFF

BLUE / BLACK

OFF control to turn on the lamp.

Use to set the time elapsed before the projector enters the stand-by mode when there is no signal input from the source.

Choose ON to display the splash screen when the power is turned on.

Use to change the color of the screen that appears when no signal is supplied.

Select when viewing images from the front with the projector installed on the fl oor.

Select when viewing images projected from the behind of the screen with the MIRROR

TRIGGER OUT

INVERT projector installed on the fl oor.

Select when viewing images projected from the behind of the screen with the

ON / OFF projector installed on the ceiling.

MIRROR INVERT Select when viewing images from the front with the projector installed on the ceiling.

Choose ON to output the trigger output signal (12 V) from the TRIGGER terminal when the lamp illuminates.

TEST PATTERN CROSS HATCH Select to show the test cross hatch pattern.

• When LAMP MODE has been set to LOW, the lamp mode changes from STANDARD to LOW about one minute after turn-on.

• When the lamp mode is switched, the projected image may fl icker. This is not a product malfunction.

• Do not change the setting of LAMP MODE frequently.

• To cancel the test pattern, press any button.

3. FEATURE menu

ASPECT AUTO

4:3

16:9

ZOOM1

ZOOM2

STRETCH

REAL

Select to change the aspect ratio automatically depending on the input signal.

Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 16:9. (Linearly stretched.)

Select to enlarge and project images of CinemaScope size.

Select to enlarge and project images of Vista size.

Select to enlarge to 16:9 and project of the images with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

(Non-linearly stretched.)

Select to project images in their original size as input. Not available when the keystone adjustment is applied.

PASSWORD FUNCTION

MENU POSITION 2 options

Use to enable or cancel the password lock. See page 30 for details.

Use to change the position of the menu.

CINEMA MODE AUTO The fi lm mode will be automatically activated when a fi lm source signal is input.

VIDEO SIGNAL

SET UP

SCART INPUT

LANGUAGE

RESET ALL

8 options

AUTO

OFF

3.75% / 7.5%

ON / OFF

10 languages

OK

When AUTO is selected, the appropriate video format is automatically selected depending on the input signal. If the image isn’t displayed correctly, select the desired video format manually.

Select AUTO for normal use. When LANGUAGE is not set to and 480i,

480p or TV60 signal is input, the SET UP changes to 7.5% automatically.

Select to make black lighter.

Select to make black intense.

• When 7.5% is chosen, the brightness is decreased by the set-up cancel function for the U.S. Choose OFF when the image is dark.

Choose ON when connecting the projector with a device equipped with the

SCART terminal that can output RGB signal. SCART terminal is used mainly in Europe. Choose OFF normally. (Available only for the input signal from the

COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal.)

Use to select the language used in the menus.

Use to reset the settings of the menu (excluding PASSWORD FUNCTION and

LANGUAGE) to the factory setting values.

• When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren’t projected.

• Use a SCART-BNC (or SCART-Mini D-SUB 15P) cable (option) when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal.

• Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal aren’t compatible with this projector.

• It may take a little while to carry out RESET ALL in the FEATURE menu.

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4. SIGNAL menu opt.

SIGNAL

HORIZ. POSITION

VERT. POSITION

FINE SYNC.

TRACKING

COMPUTER

INPUT

OVER SCAN

HOLD

USER

4. SIGNAL menu

SVGA60

AV MEMORY 1

0

AUTO

100%

ON

OK

0

0

0

5. USER menu

USER

CLAMP

POSITION

CLAMP WIDTH

?

VERT. SYNC

LPF

SHUTTER (U)

SHUTTER (L)

SHUTTER (LS)

SHUTTER (RS)

1

1

AUTO

OFF

0

0

0

0

HORIZ. POSITION

VERT. POSITION

FINE SYNC.

TRACKING

COMPUTER INPUT

0 - 999 *

0 - 999 *

0 - 31

0 - 9999 *

AUTO

RGB

YC

B

C

R

/ YP

B

P

R

OVER SCAN 100 - 90% *

Use to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image.

Use to adjust the vertical position of the projected image.

Use to eliminate fl ickering or blur, if it appears, while viewing the projected image.

Use to eliminate vertical wide stripes, if it appears, while viewing the projected image.

The proper setting is automatically selected.

Select this option when connecting the projector to high defi nition video equipment having R, G, and B output terminals.

Select this option when connecting the projector to a DVD player or other device having Y, C

B

, and C

R

(or Y, P

B

, and P

R

) component video output terminals.

Use to adjust the display area of the projected image when playing LD and

DVD discs.

• Options marked with an asterisk (*) become unavailable depending on the type of the input signal.

• Though horizontal strips may appear on the enlarged projected image, such symptom is not a malfunction.

• When you change the horizontal or vertical position to a large extent, noise may appear.

• The adjustable range of the vertical position varies depending on the type of the input signal. Though the image may stay in the same position even when the setting value is changed, such symptom is not a malfunction.

• If you increase the OVER SCAN setting when viewing video signals, noise may appear on the screen. In this case, decrease the OVER SCAN setting.

• When VIDEO or S-VIDEO is chosen as the source, OVER SCAN is not available with certain signals.

• OVER SCAN is not available in the REAL mode.

5. USER menu

CLAMP POSITION 1 - 255 *

CLAMP WIDTH

VERT.SYNC

LPF

SHUTTER (U)

SHUTTER (L)

SHUTTER (LS)

SHUTTER (RS)

1 - 63 *

AUTO / OFF

ON / OFF

0 - 32

0 - 32

0 - 95

0 - 95

Use to correct solid white or solid black in the projected image.

Use to correct solid black in the projected image.

Use to adjust the image when its motion doesn’t run smoothly. Select AUTO for normal use.

Use to select whether or not to enable the LPF.

Use to display the black bar on the top part of the image.

Use to display the black bar on the bottom part of the image.

Use to display the black bar on the left half of the image.

Use to display the black bar on the right half of the image.

• Options marked with an asterisk (*) become unavailable depending on the type of the input signal.

AV memory

You can store up to 3 patterns of the image quality setting for each input source.

To store the settings

1. Press an AV MEMORY button (1, 2 or 3) on the remote control to store the settings.

2. Set the items of the IMAGE menu.

• The settings are automatically stored.

• Setting the items by using the picture quality adjusting buttons on the remote control is also available.

To enable the stored image quality settings

1. Press the AV MEMORY button to enable the stored setting.

• The image quality settings stored in the selected memory is enabled.

• When the input source is changed, the AV memory setting selected just before is automatically selected.

• When RESET ALL in the FEATURE menu is selected, all the settings of the AV memory are cleared.

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Adjusting projected images

To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS):

You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu.


1. Display the IMAGE menu.

2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the or button.

3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the or button.



CONTRAST

Select to adjust the contrast of the image. Every time the button is pressed, the image becomes brighter and more defi ned. Every time the button is pressed, the image becomes darker and less defi ned.

BRIGHTNESS

Every time the button is pressed, the image becomes brighter. Every time the button is pressed, the image becomes darker.

To adjust the color (COLOR and TINT):

You can adjust the color of the projected image using the menu.



2. Select COLOR or TINT by pressing the or button.

• COLOR may be unavailable depending on the type of input signal.

• TINT is available only when the NTSC signal is input.




COLOR

Use to adjust the color intensity of the projected image. Every time the button is pressed, the color intensity increases. Every time the button is pressed, the color intensity decreases.

TINT

Use to adjust the tint of the projected image. Every time the button is pressed, the image appears more greenish.

Every time the button is pressed, the image appears more reddish.

To sharpen or soften the projected image (SHARPNESS):

You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image using the menu.



2. Select SHARPNESS by pressing the or button.




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Adjusting projected images (continued)

To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.):

You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu.



2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the or button.

3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the or button.



To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color temperature):

To customize (and store) the color temperature to your preference, carry out the following procedure.


1. Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu.

2. Press the or button to select USER .

3. Press the ENTER button.

4. Press the or button to select the desired item.

5. Press the or button to adjust the selected item.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimum adjustment results.



COLOR TEMP.-USER

CONTRAST R

CONTRAST G

CONTRAST B

BRIGHTNESS R

BRIGHTNESS G

BRIGHTNESS B

To enable the stored color temperature:

1. Select USER by pressing the COLOR TEMP button on the remote control.

0

0

0

0

0

0

About color temperature

There are different kinds of white color. Color temperature is a way to show the differences in white. White of which temperature is low appears reddish. When the color temperature rises, white appears bluish. For example, you can change the color temperature using the following procedures.

To rise the color temperature: Increase the CONTRAST B (blue) and decrease the CONTRAST R (red).

To reduce the color temperature: Decrease the CONTRAST B (blue) and increase the CONTRAST R (red).

• If you set all of CONTRAST R, G, and B to negative values, the original brightness of the image can’t be obtained even when you maximize CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu.

To adjust the ratio of change in brightness (GAMMA MODE):

You can select a preset gamma mode using the menu.



2. Select GAMMA MODE by pressing the or button.

3. Select your desired gamma mode by pressing the or button.



To adjust the original ratio of change in brightness (To customize the gamma mode):

To customize (and store) the gamma mode to your preference, carry out the following procedure.


GAMMA MODE-USER1

1. Select GAMMA MODE in the IMAGE menu.

REFERENCE

2. Press the or button to select USER1 or USER2 .

HIGH


MID

4. Press the or button to select REFERENCE.

LOW

5. Press the or button to select basic gamma curve.

• Generally, select the most preferable gamma curve from the preset gamma curve.

6. Press the or button to select the desired item.

HIGH : Use to adjust the gradation of the bright scenes.

MID : Use to adjust the gradation of the medium brightness scenes.

LOW : Use to adjust the gradation of the dark scenes.

7. Press the or button to adjust the selected item.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for optimum adjustment results.

VIDEO

0

0

0



To enable the stored gamma mode:

1. Select USER1 or USER2 by pressing the GAMMA button on the remote control.

• Change in the brightness may be hard to recognize in some images.

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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.

How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu:

Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms.

Wide strips appear. ……………………………………… Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu.

The projected image fl ickers.

The projected image is blurred. ………………………… Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu.

The projected image is displaced horizontally. ……… Adjust HORIZ.POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Every time the

button is pressed, the image moves to the right. Every time the button is pressed, the image moves to the left.

The projected image is displaced vertically. ………… Adjust VERT.POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Every time the button is pressed, the image moves down. Every time the button is pressed, the image moves up.

The top part of the image fl ags.………………………… Change the setting of HOLD in the SIGNAL menu. Select ON , press the ENTER button, and adjust BEGIN or END to minimize the fl agging.

A solid black or solid white appears in the image. … Adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP WIDTH in the SIGNAL -

USER menu.

The motion doesn’t run smoothly. ……………………… Adjust VERT. SYNC. in the SIGNAL - USER menu. Select

AUTO for normal use.

Noise appears on the right or left half of the image. … Adjust SHUTTER (LS) or SHUTTER (RS) in the SIGNAL - USER menu.

Noise appears on the top or bottom part of the image. Adjust SHUTTER (U) or SHUTTER (L) in the SIGNAL - USER menu.

1. Display the SIGNALmenu.

2. Press the or button to select an item to adjust.




• Do not change the settings of the SIGNAL menu in normal use.

Simple method to adjust the image position

To adjust the horizontal position:

1. Align the left edge of the image with the left side of the screen by adjusting HORIZ.POSITION. Then, align the right edge of the image with the right side of the screen by adjusting TRACKING.

2. Repeat step 1 above to complete the adjustment of the horizontal position.

To adjust the vertical position:

3. Align the upper edge of the image with the upper side of the screen by adjusting VERT.POSITION.

LPF

You can select whether or not to enable the LPF. This item is set to OFF normally.

Vertical or horizontal streak noise may appear on the projected image, depending on the type of the DVD player you use. In such a case, you can reduce such streak noise by enabling the LPF. However, projected images become softened slightly.

LPF OFF 1. Display the SIGNAL menu.

2. Press the or button to select USER.


4. Press the or button to select LPF.

5. Press the or button to choose ON or OFF.



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Advanced features

Password function

This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specifi ed users. The password function has two modes as follows.

DISPLAY INPUT ...........When the projector is turned on, the startup screen (or splash screen) will appear and stay on the screen until the password is entered.

When the password is entered, the startup screen will switch to the regular operation screen.

MENU ACCESS ............All the buttons except for the

POWER button on the projector are disabled. (The buttons on the remote control are enabled.) You can use this mode as a measure of prevention of wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specifi ed users.

To enable the password function:


2. Press the or button to select PASSWORD

FUNCTION.

3. Press the button to change the mode among DIS-

PLAY INPUT and MENU ACCESS.

• When the password has already been set, the mode won’t be changed. In such cases, press the

ENTER button to cancel the password function and try again.


• The screen for setting the password function will appear.

DISPLAY INPUT

LOCK

UNLOCK

OK

OK


• The screen for entering a password will appear.

PASSWORD

CONFIRM

O K CANCEL

6. Press the or button to select a number from 0 to 9.

7. Press the button.

• You can set the next digit.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set a four-digit password.

9. Enter the password again for confi rmation using the same steps.

10. Select OK, and press the ENTER button.

• If the entered passwords don’t match, an error message will appear.

• To cancel the procedure, select CANCEL and press the ENTER button.

• You can cancel the procedure by pressing the

MENU button alternatively.

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To cancel the password function:


2. Press the or button to select PASSWORD

FUNCTION.


• The screen for canceling the password function will appear.

DISPLAY INPUT

LOCK

UNLOCK

OK

OK


• The screen for entering the password will appear.

PASSWORD

O K CANCEL

5. Press the or button to select a number from 0 to 9.

6. Press the button.

• You can set the next digit.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the four-digit password.

8. Press the button, select OK, and press the

ENTER button.

• If you enter a wrong password, an error message will appear.

• To cancel the procedure, press the button, select CANCEL, and press the ENTER button.

• You can cancel the procedure by pressing the

MENU button alternatively.

Important:

• If you forget your password, hold down the MENU and ENTER buttons on the control panel at the same time to cancel the password function.

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. Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp.

Spare lamp VLT-HC910LP

Warning:

• Be careful not to drop the lamp fi xing screws inside of the projector. Don’t put a metal piece or fl ammable object into the projector. Using the projector with any foreign object present inside may result in electric shock or fi re.

When you can’t remove the foreign object from the inside, contact your dealer for removal.

• Be sure to install the lamp securely. When the lamp isn’t installed properly, it won’t illuminate. Improper installation may also result in fi re.

• Don’t shake the removed lamp or don’t lift it above your face. Your eyes may be injured by fl ying or falling glass fragments.

• Don’t replace the lamp immediately after use because the lamp cover will be very hot. You may get burned. Turn off the power using the POWER button. After the lamp goes out, wait about two minutes until the intake and exhaust fans for cooling the lamp stop rotating. Then unplug the power cord, and wait at least one hour to allow the lamp to cool down enough to the touch.

• Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or burn.

Interval of lamp replacement

The recommended interval of lamp replacement is about 3000 hours*

1

*

2

of consecutive use. Such interval differs depending on the operating environment and may be shorter than 3000 hours*

1

*

2

. Decrease in luminescence and/or color brightness indicates that the lamp needs to be replaced. When the lamp operation time exceeds 2250 hours*

1

, the indicator will blink alternately between green and red (while the lamp is lit; when the lamp is not lit, the indicator will be lit red only) and the lamp replacement message will appear on the screen for one minute everytime the lamp is turned on. When the lamp has been used for about 2850 hours*

1

, the replacement message (LAMP EXCHANGE) will appear on the screen for one minute every 15 hours*

1

thereafter.

When the lamp operation time exceeds 3000 hours* 1 * 2 , the projector automatically shuts off and can’t be used until the lamp is replaced and the lamp operation time is reset.

*

1

Duration when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to LOW. When it is set to STANDARD, this duration will be shorted.

*

2

Duration when LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD, this duration will be shorted to 2000 hours.

Caution:

• Don’t remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Unnecessary removal of the lamp may result in a breakdown.

• This projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp as the light source. The high-pressure mercury lamp may explode or fail to illuminate permanently because of an impact, scratch, or deterioration through use. The period of time until explosion or permanent failure to illuminate varies considerably from lamp to lamp, depending on operation conditions. Therefore, the lamp may explode soon after the start of use.

• The possibility of explosion of the lamp increases if you use it beyond its replacement period. When the instruction of lamp replacement appears, replace it with a new one immediately even if the lamp is still lighting normally.

• When the high-pressure mercury lamp explodes, glass fragments will scatter inside or outside the lamp box and the gas charged inside the lamp will diffuse inside or outside the projector. The gas inside the lamp contains mercury. Be careful not to breathe it or avoid it from entering your eye or mouth. If you should breathe it or if it should enter your eye or mouth, see a doctor immediately.

• In the event that the high-pressure mercury lamp exploded, glass fragments may have been scattered inside the projector. Ask your dealer to replace the lamp and to inspect the inside of the projector. When you clean or replace the lamp by yourself, be sure to hold the handle of the lamp. You may get injured by glass fragments.

• Don’t replace the lamp while the projector is installed on the ceiling. Glass fragments may fall from the projector, entering your eye or mouth causing injury.

• When placing the projector upside down to replace the lamp or conduct maintenance, ensure that the projector is securely placed before working with it.

• Be sure to use the lamp exclusive to this projector, VLT-HC910LP. Use of other lamps may cause a failure of the projector.

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Replacing the lamp (continued)

To replace the lamp:

(b) (a)

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. Pull up the handle.

(c)

6. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the projector.

• Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly. If it is pulled out quickly, the lamp may break scattering glass fragments.

• Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp box or do not place it near any fl ammable object or where children can reach to prevent injury or fi re.

7. Load a new lamp box securely into the projector in the right orientation.

8. Put the handle back to the original position.

• Make sure that the handle is locked.

9. Tighten up the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+).

(c)

10. Tighten up the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) to secure the lamp cover.

Reset of the lamp operation time

Plug in the power cord and reset the lamp operation time by holding down the , , and POWER buttons on the control panel at the same time.

Important:

• Unless these three buttons are pressed at the same time, the lamp operation time isn’t reset.

• Make sure that the STATUS indicator blinks twice and the lamp operation time is reset successfully.

• The projector doesn’t turn on if the lamp cover isn’t attached securely.

• Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever you replace the lamp.

• Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp.

• The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with glass fragments.

• Contact your dealer for a new lamp.

• This projector uses a lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with the lamp may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. (For the U.S. only.)

Maintenance

Warning:

Do not use fl ammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and fl ammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances may ignite causing fi re or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating.

Caution:

Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector.

Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots

Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.

To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:

• Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector.

• Do not use benzine or thinner to clean it.

• Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector.

Cleaning of the lens

Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fl uid. The lens surface is fragile. Use only recommended, nonabrasive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fi ngers.

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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

Power can not be turned on.

Solution

• Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning.

POWER

Off

STATUS Solution

Off

Off

• Connect the power cord to the projector.

• Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

• If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grill, remove them and carry out the following.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

2. Make sure that the projector has cooled off.

3. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

4. Press the POWER button.

Steady red Blinking orange

• If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them.

• Don't expose the air outlet grilles to hot air emitted from a heating appliance.

No image appears on the screen.

Power turns off.

Blinking red / green

Blinking green

• After the STATUS indicator stops blinking, press the POWER button.

• If you unplug the power cord while the fan is rotating, the lamp may not turn on about one minute when you plug the power cord next time.

• The lamp can't turn on again for one minute after it goes out.

• Press the POWER button several times.

• Replace the lamp. (The lamp is at the end of its life.)

Steady red

• Attach the lamp cover on the bottom.

Off

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer.

Steady or

Blinking

• Check that the lens cap is removed.



• If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down suffi ciently last time, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. After the fan stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the

POWER indicator.

• Check that the intake vent is clean.

• Set SCART INPUT in the FEATURE menu to OFF. (See page 25.)

• Check that the lamp cover is closed. (See page 32.)

• Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.

• When an extension cable is being used, replace it with the supplied cable for check.

When images are displayed correctly, add an RGB signal amplifi er to the extension cable.

• Check the operation manual of the video device for its connection.

• This problem may occur when the intake vent and/or exhaust vents are blocked. (In such a case, the STATUS indicator brinks orange.)

Remove the objects blocking the intake vent and/or exhaust vents and then carry out the following procedure.

1. Wait for the intake fan and/or exhaust fan to stop. (Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out.)

2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

3. Wait about 10 minutes.

4. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

5. Press the POWER button.

• When the STATUS indicator is steady red, it is indicating that the lamp should be replaced. Replace the lamp in this case.

• Check that AUTO POWER OFF has been set to OFF.

• If the lamp has deteriorated, it may go out after a while it illuminates.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

No image appears on the screen. (continued)

Problem

The screen for entering the password appears.

Solution

• PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password lock.

Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 30.)

“NO SIGNAL” is displayed.

• Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device.

• Check whether the external device output signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.)

• Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t defective.

• Check that the projector is connected to the external device using the correct terminals.

• Check that the connected device is correctly selected as the input source.

• When an extension cord is being used, replace it with the supplied cable and check whether images are projected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB signal amplifi er along with the extension cord.

Images are not displayed correctly.

Problem

Projected images are shaking.

Projected images are displaced.

Projected images are distorted.

Projected images are dark.

Projected images are blurred.

Solution

• Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t intermittent.

• Connect the cable’s plug with the external device’s connector fi rmly.

• Press the AUTO POSITION button.

• Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See page 29.)

• Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 10.)

• Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 27.)

• Replace the lamp. (See page 31.)

• Adjust the focus. (See pages 17 and 21.)

White dots are seen on projected images.

Black dots are seen on projected images.

Rainbow effect is seen on projected images.

Fine streaks are seen on projected images.

Projected images become wavy.

Hue is not appropriate.

Tint in projected images is incorrect.

Different color tint.

• Adjust TRACKING and FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. (See page 29.)

• Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 27.)

• Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 10.)

• This symptom is normal for a DLP TM projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small number of pixels may stay lit or out, but such symptom is not a malfunction. Pixels of

99.99% or more are effective.)

• This is due to color breaking noise that occurs in a DLP malfunction. the screen or displace the focus a little.

TM system and is not a

• This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace

• Connect the plugs of the cables to external devices securely.

• Keep the projector away from devices that emit interfering radio waves.

• When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly depending on the type of input signal. This isn’t a product malfunction. In this case, readjust the keystone so that the amount of keystone correction is as small as possible.

• Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.

• Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 26.)

• Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t broken.

• 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.

• When comparing the image projected by this projector with those displayed on the television or PC monitor, tints in the displayed images may be different because of difference in the range of color reproducibility. This is not a malfunction.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Images are not displayed correctly. (continued)

Problem Solution

Only the motion areas in the images supplied from the computer aren’t displayed.

Projected images are obscured.

• This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your computer.

• Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the projector. For the method to change the output resolution of the computer, contact the manufacturer of your computer. (See page 38.)

• Some images and texts appear obscured during the keystone adjustment. In such cases, use the projector without applying the keystone adjustment. (See page 18.)

Others


The exhaust vents emit warm air.

The menu can’t be used.

“TEMPERATURE!!” is displayed.

The mark appears.

The remote control doesn’t function easily or at all.

The buttons on the control panel (except for the POWER button) don’t function.

Abnormal sound is heard.

• This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this is not a malfunction.

• The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise.

Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again.

• This indication appears when the ambient temperature rises high. When the ambient temperature stays high, the lamp goes out.

Eliminate any causes of the rise in the ambient temperature.

• This indication appears when the air inlet or outlet grille is blocked. When they are kept blocked, the lamp goes out.

Remove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille. Clean the fi lter, if clogged.

• This mark appears when ineffective operation is carried out. This isn’t a product malfunction.

• Check that the batteries are loaded in the remote control or the batteries are not weak.

(See page 6.)

• Check that the remote control sensor isn’t exposed to direct sunlight or fl uorescent light. (See page 9.)

• Use the remote control within its operation range. (See page 9.)

• Use the remote control at least 10 cm away from the projector.

• PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to MENU ACCESS to enable the password lock.

Cancel the password lock or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 30.)

• Because the color wheel spins at a high speed, metallic sounds may be heard in rare occasions. Such symptom is not a malfunction.

If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following fi rst.


The projector does not turn on.

The STATUS indicator blinks.

• Fit the lamp cover securely. (See pages 31 and 32.)

• Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 32.)

• Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 32.)

Kensington Lock

This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security System.

Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. Please contact Kensington Technology Group below.

Kensington Technology Group

2855 Campus Drive

San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A.

Phone: +1- (650)572-2700 Fax: +1- (650)572-9675

EN-35

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

Stand-by

Steady red

Off

Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute)

Steady green

Blinking green

The power is on. (Normal condition)

Steady green

Steady green

NOTE

The POWER button cannot be used to switch between on and off.

Abnormal condition

POWER

Steady green or

STATUS CONDITION

Abnormal temperature

• The ventilation grilles are clogged with dust or dirt.

• The room temperature is high.

Blinking orange

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

• Clean the ventilation grilles.

• Relocate the projector to a cooler place.

Steady red

Steady red

Steady green

Steady red

Steady red

Blinking green

Blinking green/red

Blinking red

Steady red

The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an abnormal condition.

• Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out, then press the POWER button.

• If the above solution is not effective, replace the lamp.

Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 2250 hours *1 while the power was on.)

Replace the lamp.

Change with a new lamp if this problem recurs.

Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 2250 hours *1 while the power was off.)

Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation time reached 3000 hours *1*2 while the power was off.)

The lamp cover isn’t closed. Close the cover correctly.

Blinking green/red

Off

Abnormal.

Contact your dealer.

Steady or

Blinking green/red

Blinking

* 1 Duration when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to LOW. When it is set to STANDARD, this duration will be

shorted.

* 2 Duration when LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD, this duration will be shorted up to 2000 hours.

EN-36

Specifi cations

The specifi cations and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice.

Type

Model

Display technology

Projection lens

Light-source lamp

Image size (projection distance)

Maximum Computer signal resolution

Computer input

Video signal

Component signal

DLP™ projector

HC1600

0.62-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9)

Pixel: 1280 x 720 = 921600 pixels

F 2.4 - 2.6 f= 23 - 27.6 mm

200 W

40” min. to 275” max. (projection distance 1.3 to 10 m)

Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 dots (analog)/compressed

Panel resolution: 1280 x 720 dots

NTSC/PAL/SECAM/4.43NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i

Panel resolution: 1280 x 720 dots

[Signal type]

Analog RGB

[Terminal type]

D-SUB 15P

[Line]

1

Video input [Signal type]

Video input

[Terminal type]

RCA

S-video input S

Component video input RCA

DC 12 V, max. 200 mA (stereo mini jack)

[Line]

1

1

1

Control terminal/ others

Operating temperatures

TRIGGER

Rated voltage

Power consumption

Dimensions

Weight

Others S-video input

Video input

Component video input

Analog input

Digital input (HDMI)

+41°F (+5°C) to +95°F (+35°C)

AC100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

2.9 A

310 mm (W) x 100 mm (H) x 245 mm (D) * Not including protrusion.

2.9 kg

Luminance signal: Vp-p=1.0 V 75 Ω (negative sync)

Chrominance signals: Vp-p=0.286 V 75 Ω (burst signal)

Vp-p=1.0 V 75 Ω (negative sync)

YC

B

C

R

: Vp-p=1.0 V 75Ω (Y) (negative sync)

Vp-p=0.7 V 75 Ω (C

B

, C

R

)

RGB: Vp-p=0.7 V 75 Ω (negative sync)

YC

B

C

R

: Vp-p=1.0 V (Y) (negative sync) Vp-p=0.7 V (C

B

, C

R

)

HD/CS: TTL-level (negative or positive polarity)

VD: TTL-level (negative or positive polarity)

HDMI interface (TMDS single link)

Dimension drawings (unit: mm)

EN-37

310

HDMI IN

SERIAL USB

TRIGGER

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

Specifi cations (continued)

Specifi cation of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector

Signal mode

TV60, 480i (525i)

TV50, 576i (625i)

1080i 60 (1125i 60)

1080i 50 (1125i 50)

720p 60 (750p 60)

720p 50 (750p 50)

PC98

CGA70

VGA60

VGA72

VGA75

VGA85

SVGA56

SVGA60

SVGA72

SVGA75

SVGA85

XGA60

XGA70

XGA75

XGA85

MAC13

MAC16

MAC19

HP75

SXGA60

Resolution

(H x V)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

640 x 400

640 x 400

640 x 480

640 x 480

640 x 480

640 x 480

800 x 600

800 x 600

800 x 600

800 x 600

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

640 x 480

832 x 624

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

35.16

37.88

48.08

46.88

53.67

48.36

56.48

60.02

68.68

35.00

49.72

60.24

62.94

63.98

Horizontal frequency (kHz)

15.73

15.63

33.75

28.13

31.47

31.25

45.00

37.50

24.82

31.47

31.47

37.86

37.50

43.27

*1: When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to AUTO.

*2: Available for the signal for the HDMI IN terminal.

Important:

• Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector.

• The projector’s maximum resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels. It may not display images of higher resolutions than 1280 x 720 correctly.

• If the resolution and frequency of your computer aren’t shown on the table, fi nd the compatible resolution and frequency by changing the resolution of your computer.

• In the case of XGA, the right side of the image may not appear. In this case, adjust TRACKING in the

SIGNAL menu.

56.25

60.32

72.19

75.00

85.06

60.00

70.07

75.03

85.00

66.67

74.55

75.02

74.92

60.02

Vertical frequency (Hz)

59.94

50.00

60.00

50.00

59.94

50.00

60.00

50.00

56.42

70.09

59.94

72.81

75.00

85.01

Normal mode

(H x V)*1

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1280 x 720

1152 x 720

1152 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

960 x 720

900 x 720

Real mode

(H x V)

-

-

- *2

- *2

- *2

- *2

- *2

- *2

640 x 400

640 x 400

*2 640 x 480

640 x 480

640 x 480

640 x 480

800 x 600

800 x 600

800 x 600

800 x 600

*2

800 x 600

- *2

-

-

-

640 x 480

832 x 624

-

-

- *2

• TV60 and TV50 are equivalent to 480i and 576i respectively. When these signals are supplied to the

VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal, the signal mode is indicated as TV60 or TV50. When they are supplied to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN or COMPUTER IN/

COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals, the signal mode is indicated as 480i or 576i.

• This projector doesn’t support video devices having 4 lines (R, G, B, CS*), and 480i, 576i and 480p signals from video devices having 5 lines (R, G, B, H, V).

Connectors

COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(Mini D-SUB 15-pin)

5 1

Pin No. Spec.

10 6 1

2

R(RED)/C R

G(GREEN)/Y

15 11

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

B(BLUE)/C B

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

HD/CS

VD

Replacement part

(Option/not included in the box)

EN-38

HDMI IN

(HDMI 19-pin)

1 19

2 18

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

TMDS Data2+

TMDS Data2 Shield

TMDS Data2-

TMDS Data1+

TMDS Data1 Shield

TMDS Data1-

TMDS Data0+

TMDS Data02 Shield

TMDS Data0-

TMDS Clock+

11 TMDS Clock Shield

13 -

14

15

16

17

-

SCL

SDA

DDC Ground

19 Hot Plug Detect

A

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