Page 2 - CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC; This apparatus must be grounded.; WARNING
EN- 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC...
Page 3 - Declaration of Conformity; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC; Trademark, Registered trademark; DLP; are all trademarks of Texas Instruments.; Contents
EN- Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only.This symbol mark is according to the directive 00/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV, and/or to the directive 006/66/EC Article 0 Information for end-users and Annex II. Declaration of Conformity Model number: HC900 Trade name: MIT...
Page 4 - Important safeguards
EN-4 Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. Read instructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.Retain instructionsThe safet...
Page 5 - COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC; COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA
EN-5 WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projector cont...
Page 6 - What’s included in the box; Inserting the batteries into the remote control; Preparing your projector
EN-6 2 3 1 What’s included in the box AC power cord 1 RGB cable for PC for US J55-006-0for EU J55-0066-0for UK J55-0065-0 J55-007-0 1 Remote control1 User Manual/Quick Start up (English only)1 Safety Manual/Quick Start up1 CD-ROM (with User Manual) Battery1 Lens cap1 Lamp replacement attachment Impo...
Page 7 - Overview; Control panel; and; Terminal panel; Used for the optional electric screen.
EN-7 Preparing your projector (continued) Overview FOCUS ringZOOM ringControl panelAir inlet grilleRemote control sensor (Front)Air outlet grilleTerminal boardAdjustment feetLock barLamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely ...
Page 8 - Bottom side; Adjustment feet; Remote control; buttons; Using the picture quality adjusting buttons
EN-8 Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side Adjustment feet Remote control ON ( I ) buttonCOMPUTER buttonHDMI buttonCOMPONENT buttonAV MEMORY buttonsENTER buttonMENU buttonCONTRAST button*BRIGHTNESS button*GAMMA button*SHARPNESS button*COLOR button*COLOR TEMP. button*COLOR MANAGEMENT butto...
Page 9 - Using the remote control; Operational range of the remote control; Reception angle; Vertical directions
EN-9 Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps. Otherwise, the remote control may malfunction.If there is ...
Page 10 - Setting up your projector; Setting up the screen; SCREEN SIZE; Screen size and projection distance; When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9
EN-10 Setting up your projector Setting up the screen Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector. If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the projection angle of the projector. (See page 1.) Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same...
Page 11 - Screen size and projection distance (continued); When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3; When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9
EN-11 Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance (continued) SW (=W) H SH B B (Width of the projected image) (Height of the screen ) (Height of th e projected image ) Screen size When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:, the ...
Page 12 - With the INSTALLATION menu:; or
EN-1 Setting up your projector (continued) Correcting skewed or distorted image For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector. Tilt up the projector to the a...
Page 14 - Viewing video images; A. Connecting the projector to video equipment; Basic home theater system connection
EN-14 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: M...
Page 15 - Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder; The terminal’s names Y, P
EN-15 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc. Connect one end of the optional video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.Connect the other end of the video cable to the video output terminal of the video equipment. When the video equipment is equipped with the ...
Page 16 - Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal; Connection (for video equipment having an HDMI terminal); EXPAND or ENHANCED
EN-16 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI IN terminal of this projector to video equipment having a HDMI output terminal. In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encr...
Page 17 - B. Plugging in the power cord
EN-17 Viewing video images (continued) B. Plugging in the power cord In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it. Plug...
Page 19 - Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
EN-19 Viewing video images (continued) 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 1.) Adjust the image size by ...
Page 20 - Setting the aspect ratio
EN-0 Viewing video images (continued) Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal. : Signal size : Image area Setting Original image size 4: 16:9 ...
Page 21 - How to change the settings:; With the remote control:; Press the ASPECT button.; With the FEATURE menu:
EN-1 Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: Press the ASPECT button. Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:, 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM, to STRETCH, to ANAMORPHIC1, to ANAMORPHIC, and back to AUTO.Some modes are no...
Page 22 - Viewing computer images; A. Connecting the projector to a computer; About DDC; B. Plugging the power cord
EN- 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. Connect one end of th...
Page 24 - AUTO POSITION button; Example of the setting procedure for external output; Setting of the resolution
EN-4 Viewing computer images (continued) Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring. If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again. To stop projecting: Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. A confirmation message is displayed.To cancel the procedure...
Page 25 - Menu operation
EN-25 Menu operation Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. AUTO, 0 - 10 BrilliantColor TM IMAGE GAMMA MODE USER1 SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA ALL, RED, GREEN, BLUE ±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B)±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B)±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B) COOL, MEDIUM, WARM ±60±60±60±60±60±60 16:9, CINEMA ...
Page 26 - How to set the menus:; Available settings in the menus; terminal of the connected device.
EN-26 Menu operation (continued) 1. IMAGE menu How to set the menus: The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. Press the MENU button. CONTRAST IMAGE 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 0 COLOR OK MIDIUM 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS COLOR TEM P. ADVANCED MENU opt. AUTO GAMMA MODE AV MEMORY 1 AV MENU SAV...
Page 30 - AV memory; To store the settings
EN-0 Menu operation (continued) 6. INFORMATION menu INFORMATION opt. LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCYHORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE 5wire 60.02 KHz 75.04 Hz 1024X768 COMPUTER 0 H R G H V B 6. INFORMATION menu ITEM DESCRIPTION LAMP TIME(LOW) This item shows a lamp operating time (h...
Page 31 - Adjusting projected images; CONTRAST; How to Use BrilliantColor
EN-1 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 6 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu.Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the p or q button. Adjust the selected...
Page 32 - To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color temperature):; To enable the stored color temperature:; About color temperature
EN- Adjusting projected images (continued) To cancel the menu: Press the MENU button. To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 6 for menu setting.) Display the IMAGE menu. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the p or q but...
Page 33 - How to Use COLOR MANAGEMENT
EN- Adjusting projected images (continued) How to Use COLOR MANAGEMENT This projector can individual adjusts each tone in red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta. You can adjust the tone colors using the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu. Select ADVANCED MENU from the IMAGE menu.Turn on COLOR MANAGEMENT on t...
Page 34 - To enable the stored gamma mode:; How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu:; To adjust the vertical position:
EN-4 Adjusting projected images (continued) To enable the stored gamma mode: Select USER1 or USER by pressing the GAMMA button on the remote control.Change in the brightness may be hard to recognize in some images. This projector automatically and properly projects video signals supplied from the co...
Page 35 - Advanced features; Password function; To enable the password function:; To cancel the password function:; Kensington Lock
EN-5 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 specified users. The password function has two modes as follows.DISPLAY INPUT .......... ...
Page 36 - Replacing the lamp; Spare lamp VLT-HC800LP; Interval of lamp replacement; The recommended interval of lamp replacement is about 5000 hours*; When the lamp operation time exceeds 5000
EN-6 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...
Page 37 - A) When the projector is placed on the table; Make sure that the projector is securely held in place.; B) When the projector is mounted to the ceiling
EN-7 Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: A) When the projector is placed on the table Make sure that the projector is securely held in place. Remove the cover (a) of the screw fixing the lamp cover with a fingernail. If it is difficult to remove it with a fingernail, use a finetipped...
Page 38 - Reset of the lamp operation time; on the control panel at the same time.
EN-8 Replacing the lamp (continued) Insert the two cutout portions (h) in the slit of the projector, paste the two taping portions (g) with the tape included in the Lamp Replacement Attachment, and then fix the Lamp Replacement Attachment to the projector. (g) (h) (g) Pull out the lamp unit (f) in t...
Page 39 - Maintenance
EN-9 Warning: Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating. Caution: Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wa...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting
EN-40 Before asking for repair of the projector, check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector, be sure to unplug the power plug, and then contact your dealer. No image appears on the screen. Problem Solution Power can not be turned on. Check whether the indicators are on or...
Page 43 - The projector does not
EN-4 Troubleshooting (continued) If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first. Problem Solution The projector does not turn on. Fit the lamp cover securely. (See pages 6 and 7.) Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 8.) • • The STATUS indicator blinks. Res...
Page 44 - Indicators
EN-44 This projector has two indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector.The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problem persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. POWER indicator STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION...
Page 45 - Specifications
EN-45 Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type DLP TM projector Model HC900 Display technology 0.65-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9)Pixel: 190 x 1080 = 07600 pixels Projection lens F .4 - .8 f= 0.6 - 0.1 mm Lig...
Page 46 - *1: When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to
EN-46 Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Normal mode (H x V)*1 TV60, 480i (55i) – 15.7 59.94 190 x 1080 * TV50, 576i (65i) – 15.6 50.00 190 x 1080 * 1080i 60 ...
Page 47 - Connectors; Spare lamp
EN-47 Connectors SERIAL (Mini DIN 8-pin) 5 3 4 1 2 6 8 7 Pin No. Name I/O 1 TXD IN – – – – 4 GND – 5 – – 6 – – 7 RXD OUT 8 – – COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN(Mini D-SUB 15-pin) 1 5 11 6 10 15 Pin No. Spec. 1 R(RED)/P R /C R G(GREEN)/Y B(BLUE)/P B /C B 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 DDC 5V 10 GND 11...
Page 48 - MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Mitsubishi Projector Warranty, Sales Support and Service Information North AmericaMDEA (Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.)Presentation Products Division9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine CA 92618, USAFor Warranty Registration, visit:http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com under Customer CareSales ...
