Page 2 - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION; : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC; WARNING
EN-2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert ...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; Contents; Declaration of Conformity; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC; Trademark, Registered trademark; Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only.
EN-3 ENGLISH Contents Declaration of Conformity Model number: HC3100 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. Oper...
Page 4 - Important safeguards
EN-4 Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2....
Page 5 - Do not keep using the damaged projector.; COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC
EN-5 ENGLISH WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This project...
Page 6 - Preparing your projector; Cables; Remote control parts; Checking accessories; Inserting the batteries into the remote control; control is slow to respond.
EN-6 Preparing your projector Cables Power supply part RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) Mini D-SUB 15-pin Mini D-SUB 15-pin D-SUB 9-pin 8-pin Filter parts RS-232C cable (246C508-10) • Used for projector control by computer. Power cord (246C383-20) Remote control parts Remote control (290P149-10) R6P (S...
Page 7 - Overview; Control area; Terminal panel
EN-7 ENGLISH Overview 3 2 1 5 7 10 9 8 6 4 2 1 3 4 8 5 6 7 9 1 FOCUS ring2 ZOOM ring3 Control panel 4 Air outlet grille5 Remote control sensor (Front)6 Air inlet grille7 Air outlet grille8 Terminal board9 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector10 Air inlet grille Control area 1 POWER button2 AUT...
Page 8 - Bottom side; Remote control; • When you press any button on the remote control, the; Using the picture quality adjusting buttons; and
EN-8 COMPONENT COMPUTER 2 1 3 POWER ON OFF CNT BRT CT GAMMA SHARP BC AP IRIS KS MENU ASPECT COLOR TEMP BrilliantColor TM KEYSTONE SHARPNESS BRIGHTNESS AUTO POSITION CONTRAST HDMI COMP VIDEO PC S-VIDEO AV MEMORY ENTER 20 21 19 18 2 3 4 1 17 1615 14 12 13 11 5 9 10 8 6 7 1 2 3 Preparing your projector...
Page 9 - Using the remote control; Operational range of the remote control; • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct; • When you use the remote control too close to the; Reception angle; Vertical directions
EN-9 ENGLISH 30° 30° 30° 30° Using the remote control 20°10° 20°10° 20˚ 20˚ Operational range of the remote control • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps. Otherwi...
Page 10 - Setting up your projector; Setting up the screen; SCREEN SIZE; Basic setup; Adjustment of the projection angle; VERTICAL LOCATION
EN-10 Setting up your projector W A A=B B 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 ...
Page 11 - Front projection, ceiling mounting; TRIGGER terminal; With the INSTALLATION menu:
EN-11 ENGLISH Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for instal- lation. For details, con- sult your dealer. • The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non- recommended...
Page 12 - Screen size and projection distance; Refer to the following table to determine the screen size.; When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9; When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9
EN-12 Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. B A Hd 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...
Page 13 - Viewing video images; A. Connecting the projector to video equipment; fected by their interference.; Basic home theater system connection
EN-13 ENGLISH Viewing video images A. Connecting the projector to video equipment • When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be af- fected by their interference. • See the owner’s guide of each device for details about its connections....
Page 14 - When a TV tuner or VCR is connected:; Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder; • The terminal’s names vary depending on the connected devices.
EN-14 HDMI IN USB SERIAL TRIGGER COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN P B /C B Y P R /C R P B /C B Y P R /C R 1 2 HDMI IN USB SERIAL TRIGGER COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 1 2 HDMI IN USB SERIAL TRIGGER COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Connecting to a video player, etc. 1. Connect on...
Page 15 - • Use a commercially available DVI-HDMI conversion cable.
EN-15 ENGLISH 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 ...
Page 16 - B. Plugging in the power cord; fire or electric shock.
EN-16 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 ...
Page 17 - appear dark and no commands are accepted.; that is corresponding to the terminal in use.; • The; signal, such symptom is not a malfunction.
EN-17 ENGLISH C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap.• Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down sufficiently, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may ...
Page 18 - When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid:; In the following cases:; limited in such correction.
EN-18 To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confirmation message is displayed.• To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button...
Page 19 - Setting the aspect ratio; With the remote control:; IRIS button
EN-19 ENGLISH Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title 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. How to change the...
Page 20 - Viewing computer images; A. Connecting the projector to a computer; For analog connection:; About DDC; wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer.; B. Plugging the power cord
EN-20 2 1 HDMI IN USB SERIAL TRIGGER COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI IN USB SERIAL TRIGGER COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 2 1 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 tu...
Page 21 - corresponding to the terminal in use.
EN-21 ENGLISH POWER STATUS C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap.• Turn on the power of the connected computer. 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down sufficiently, the fan may start rotating and the POWER butto...
Page 22 - Example of the setting procedure for external output
EN-22 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 pro...
Page 23 - Menu operation; * 3: Available only when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or
EN-23 ENGLISH Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. * 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. *...
Page 24 - How to set the menus:; Available settings in the menus; INSTALLATION menu
EN-24 How to set the menus: The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. 1. Press the MENU button. • When no signal is applied, the menu would not appear. 2. Press the or button to select a menu to use. 3. Press the ENTER button (or button). CONTRAST IMAGE 0 BRIGHTNESS...
Page 27 - Use to display the black bar on the top part of the image.; AV memory; To store the settings
EN-27 ENGLISH 4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu 4. SIGNAL menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION HORIZ. POSITION 0 - 999 * Use to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image. VERT. POSITION 0 - 999 * Use to adjust the vertical position of the projected image. FINE SYNC. 0 - 31 Use to eliminate flickering or ...
Page 28 - Adjusting projected images; CONTRAST
EN-28 Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 24 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the or button. 3. Adjust...
Page 29 - To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color temperature):; To enable the stored color temperature:; About color temperature; To enable the stored gamma mode:
EN-29 ENGLISH To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 24 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the or button. 3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the o...
Page 30 - How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu:; press the ENTER button, and adjust BEGIN or END to minimize; To adjust the vertical position:
EN-30 CLAMP POSITION USER 1 CLAMP WIDTH 1 LPF OFF SHUTTER (U) 0 SHUTTER (L) 0 VERT. SYNC AUTO ? SHUTTER (LS) 0 SHUTTER (RS) 0 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 co...
Page 31 - Password function; To enable the password function:; Kensington Lock; Advanced features
EN-31 ENGLISH DISPLAY INPUT LOCK UNLOCK OK OK PASSWORD CONFIRM O K CANCEL DISPLAY INPUT LOCK UNLOCK OK OK PASSWORD O K CANCEL Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong op- eration by children and restriction on operatio...
Page 32 - Using filter; Installation; Cleaning the filter
EN-32 Using filter Filter cover (a) (a) Holder Holder Filter cover Filter Filter cover (a) This projector has a filter cover (filter) for keeping dust out. When using the projector in a dusty place, attach this filter cover. Installation Before installing this filter to the projector, be sure to unplug t...
Page 33 - • Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or burn.; Interval of lamp replacement; Replacing the lamp
EN-33 ENGLISH 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 exclus...
Page 34 - To replace the lamp:; Reset of the lamp operation time; • Contact your dealer for a new lamp.; Maintenance; Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots
EN-34 (c) (a) (b) (c) To replace the lamp: 1. Reverse the projector gently. 2. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 3. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 4. Pull up the handle. 5. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding ...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting; No image appears on the screen.
EN-35 ENGLISH POWER Off Steady red Blinking red / green STATUS Off Off Blinking orange Blinking green Steady red Off Steady or Blinking Solution• 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 the...
Page 36 - Problem
EN-36 Troubleshooting (continued) 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. White dots are seen on projected images. Black dots are seen on projecte...
Page 38 - Indicators; Normal condition
EN-38 Indicators POWER Steady green or Steady red Steady red Steady green Steady red Steady red Blinking green/red Blinking green/red STATUS Blinking orange Blinking green Blinking green/red Blinking red Steady red Off Steady or Blinking CONDITION Abnormal temperature • The ventilation grilles are c...
Page 39 - Specifications
EN-39 ENGLISH Specifications The specifications 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 resolution Computer signal Video signal Component signal Computer ...
Page 40 - COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN; Connectors
EN-40 Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical Normal mode Real mode (H x V) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (H x V)*1 (H x V) *1 : When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to AUTO and SCREEN SIZE in the IMAGE menu is set to 720P(16:9...
Page 41 - MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION North AmericaMESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.)http://www.mitsubishielectric.caInformation Technologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, CanadaSales & ...
