Page 2 - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC; WARNING; This apparatus must be grounded.; CAUTION
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 toalert ...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; Contents; Declaration of Conformity; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC; Trademark, Registered trademark
EN-3 ENGLISH Contents Declaration of Conformity Model Number : HC900 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. Op...
Page 4 - Important safeguards
EN-4 Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your pro-jector and retain them for future reference. Follow allwarnings and instructions marked on the projector. 1. Read instructionsAll the safety and operating instructions shouldbe read before the appliance is operated. 2. R...
Page 5 - COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA
EN-5 ENGLISH WARNING:Unplug immediately if there issomething wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comesout of your projector. It might cause fire or electricshock. In this case, unplug immediately and contactyour dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projector c...
Page 6 - Preparating your projector; Cables; Power cord; Others; • Lens cap (Attached to the; Checking accessories; remote control is slow to operate.
EN-6 Preparating your projector Cables Power supply parts Remote control parts Power cord (two) (246C483-10, 246C383-20) Remote control (290P128-10) R6 (Size-AA) battery (two) RS-232C cable (246C508-10) RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) S-video cable (246C479-10) Audio/Video cable (246C478-10) Others • ...
Page 7 - Overview; Control area; button; • While the menu or the screen for the keystone; Terminal panel; terminals; • Used for adjustment by service person.
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 panel4 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 AUTO...
Page 8 - Bottom side; Remote control; * : See the below for the picture quality adjusting; Using the picture quality adjusting buttons; and
EN-8 20 AUTO POSITION OFF ON VOLUME 16:9/4:3 COMPUTER GAMMA VIDEO COMPONENT DVI-D(HDCP) POWER MENU SELECT DVD VIDEO MEMORY 1 2 345678 9 1918171615 14 1312 11 10 CineFocus COLOR TEMP ENTER A.P. DVI COMP VIDEO PC GAMMA C.T. MENU C.F. ASPECT 3 2 1 Preparating your projector (Continue) Bottom side 1 Adj...
Page 9 - Using the remote control; Operational range of the remote control; • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct; Reception angle; Vertical directions
EN-9 ENGLISH Using the remote control 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ 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 away from fluorescent lamps. Otherwise, t...
Page 10 - Setting up your projector; Setting up the screen; Adjustment of the projection angle
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 theprojection angle of the projector. (See below.)• Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at...
Page 11 - 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 screen is 4:3
EN-11 ENGLISH Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. Screen size Projected distance (L) 16:9Diagonal Height A Width B Min. Max. Hd inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm • The above figures are approximate and may be slightly different f...
Page 12 - Viewing video images; A. Connecting the projector to video equipment; Basic home theater system connection
EN-12 Viewing video images A. Connecting the projector to video equipment Preparations: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. Basic home theater system connection COMPONENT VIDEO IN C B /P B Y C R /P R Video player DVD player Set-top box or digit...
Page 13 - cable to the VIDEO terminal of the projector.; When a TV tuner or VCR is connected:; Connecting to a DVD player; VIDEO terminal of the projector.
EN-13 ENGLISH COMPONENT VIDEO IN P B /C B Y P R /C R P B /C B Y P R /C R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 4 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 3 4 2 Connecting to a Video player, etc. 1. Connect one end (yellow) of the supplied audio/video cable to the VIDEO terminal of the projector. 2. Connect one end (white and red) o...
Page 14 - Connecting to video equipment having a DVI-D terminal; B. Plugging in the power cord
EN-14 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a DVI-D terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the DVI terminal of this projector to video equipment having aDVI-D output terminal. In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypt...
Page 16 - When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid:; With the control area of the projector:; CineFocus button
EN-16 Viewing video images (continued) 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 t...
Page 17 - Setting the aspect ratio; With the remote control:; Select ASPECT by pressing the
EN-17 ENGLISH 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 thesetting according to the type of the input video signal. How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the 16:9/4:3 button. • Eve...
Page 18 - Viewing computer images; A. Connecting the projector to a computer; For analog connection:; Plugging the power cord
EN-18 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 1 COMPONENT 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 turned off.• When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the RGB cables that...
Page 20 - Example of the setting procedure for external output
EN-20 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 projec...
Page 21 - Menu operation; How to set the menus:
EN-21 ENGLISH IMAGE CONTRAST 0 - 60 BRIGHTNESS ± 30 sRGB ON , OFF CineRichColor AUTO, 0 - 10 9300K 6500K 5900K USER COLOR TEMP. COLOR 0 - 20 TINT ± 10 SHARPNESS 0 - 10 GAMMA MODE AUTO, STANDARD, THEATER1, THEATER2 CONTRAST R 0 - 60 CONTRAST B 0 - 60 BRIGHTNESS R ± 30 BRIGHTNESS B ± 30 INSTALLATION O...
Page 22 - Available settings in the menus
EN-22 CONTRAST IMAGE 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 6200K 0 COLOR AUTO 0 SVGA60 OFF AUTO TINT 0 SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP. GAMMA MODE sRGB CineRichColor opt. IMAGE REVERSE OFF AUTO POWER ON OFF AUTO POWER OFF KEYSTONE ON INSTALLATION ON BACK COLOR OFF BLUE SVGA60 SPLASH SCREEN 0 opt. STANDARD LAMP MODE FEATURE AUTO SVGA...
Page 24 - Adjusting projected images; CONTRAST
EN-24 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 21 for menu setting.)1. Display the IMAGE menu.2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the { or } button. 3. Adjust th...
Page 25 - To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color temperature):; To enable the stored color temperature:; About color temperature
EN-25 ENGLISH To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu.(See Page 21 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 { or }...
Page 26 - How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu:; Simple method to adjust the image position
EN-26 This projector automatically and properly projects video signals supplied from the computer. However, somevideo signals may not be projected, depending on the type of the computer. In such a case, press the AUTOPOSITION button on the projector or the AUTO button on the remote control. (See Pag...
Page 27 - Password function; To enable the password function:; Advanced features
EN-27 ENGLISH MENU ACCESS SVGA60 opt. LOCK UNLOCK OK OK PASSWORD CONFIRM O K CANCEL MENU ACCESS SVGA60 opt. LOCK UNLOCK OK OK PASSWORD O K CANCEL Password function This projector is equipped with the password func-tion that is designed for prevention of theft andwrong operation by children and restr...
Page 29 - Asking for installation
EN-29 ENGLISH 61 245 310 100 5 COMPONENT VIDEO IN Asking for installation To view images projected by the ceiling-mounted projector from the front: When the projector is installed on the ceiling, thespecial ceiling mount bracket, which is separatelysold, is required. Be sure to ask a certified insta...
Page 30 - Replacing the lamp; Interval of lamp replacement
EN-30 Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with a lamp to project images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out or itsbrightness may decrease during use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. Be sureto replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that ...
Page 31 - Maintenance; Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots
EN-31 ENGLISH (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 ...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; No image appears on the screen.; be replaced. Replace the lamp in this case.
EN-32 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 grille, remove them and ...
Page 33 - Hue is not appropriate.; Solution; or; Problem; wrong with the connected device.
EN-33 ENGLISH Images are not displayed correctly. Problem Projected images areshaking.Projected images aredisplaced. Projected images aredistorted. Projected images aredark. Projected images areblurred. White dots are seenon projected images.Black dots are seenon projected images. Rainbow effect iss...
Page 34 - Kensington Lock
EN-34 Others Problem The exhaust ventsemit warm air. No audio is output. The menu can't beused. “TEMPERATURE!!”is displayed. The mark appears. The remote controldoesn't functioneasily or at all. The buttons on thecontrol panel (exceptfor the POWERbutton) don’t function. Abnormal sound isheard. Solut...
Page 35 - Indicators; Normal condition; POWER indicator
EN-35 ENGLISH Indicators POWER Steady red Steady green Steady green STATUS Off Blinking green Steady green CONDITION Stand-by Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute) The power is on. (Normal condition) NOTE The POWER button cannot be used toswitch between on and off. POWER Steady green or Steady red Steady r...
Page 36 - Specifications
EN-36 Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. TypeModelDisplay Technology Projection lensLight-source lampImage size (Projection distance)Maximum number of display colorsMaximum resolu-tion Computer signal Video signalComp...
Page 37 - Connectors
EN-37 ENGLISH TV60, 480i(525i) – 15.73 59.94 1024 x 576 – TV50, 576i(625i) – 15.63 50.00 1024 x 576 – 1080i 60 (1125i 60) – 33.75 60.00 1024 x 576 – *2 1080i 50 (1125i 50) – 28.13 50.00 1024 x 576 – 480p (525p) – 31.47 59.94 1024 x 576 – *2 576p (625p) – 31.25 50.00 1024 x 576 – *2 720p 60 (750p 60)...
Page 38 - MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information; Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION; Printed in JAPAN
North America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.) http://www.mitsubishielectric.caInformation Technologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R0J2, CanadaSales Phone :+1-(905) 475-7728 Fax :+1-(905) 475-7958 E-mail :[email protected] Technical Phone :+1-(905) 475-77...
