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 fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; Contents; Declaration of Conformity; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC; Trademark, Registered trademark; Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
EN-3 ENGLISH Contents Declaration of Conformity Model number : HC3000 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. ...
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 fi re or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projec...
Page 6 - Preparing your projector; Cables; RGB cable for PC; Filter parts; Power cord; Remote control parts; Remote control; Others; • Lens cap (Attached to the; Checking accessories; Inserting the batteries into the remote control; control is slow to respond.
EN-6 Preparing your projector Cables Power supply parts 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 (two) (246C483-10, 246C383-20) Remote control parts Remote control ...
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 ring 2 ZOOM ring 3 Control panel 4 Air outlet grille 5 Remote control sensor (Front)6 Air inlet grille 7 Air outlet grille 8 Terminal board 9 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector10 Air inlet grille Control area 1 POWER butto...
Page 8 - Bottom side; • When you press any button on the remote control, the; Using the picture quality adjusting buttons; and
EN-8 ON HDMI PC COMP CONTRAST ASPECT CNT M1 AV MEMORY BRIGHTNESS BRT M2 COLOR TEMP C.T. GAMMA SHARPNESS SHARP IRIS AUTO POSITION A.P. KEYSTONE BLANK KS M3 VIDEO S-VIDEO POWER OFF COMPUTER COMPONENT ENTER MENU 1 2 34 5 67 9 8 10 20 21 19 18 17 16 1514 13 1211 1 2 3 Preparing your projector (continue)...
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 fl uorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 foot) away from fl uorescent lamps. Oth...
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 a...
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 cei...
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 COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Connecting to a video player, etc. 1. Connect one end of the optional video cable to the VIDEO IN term...
Page 16 - B. Plugging in the power cord
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. 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 ma...
Page 18 - When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid:; In the following cases:
EN-18 To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confi rmation 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 ( ) butt...
Page 19 - Setting the aspect ratio; With the remote control:; or; IRIS button
EN-19 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 the setting according to the type of the input video signal. How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button. • Ever...
Page 20 - Viewing computer images; A. Connecting the projector to a computer; For analog connection:; About DDC; wall outlet fi rst, 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. 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 but...
Page 22 - BLANK mode; AUTO POSITION button; Example of the setting procedure for external output
EN-22 BLANK mode The video signal is temporarily muted when the BLANK button is pressed. To cancel muting, press the BLANK button again.• It takes several seconds to disable the BLANK mode. AUTO POSITION button When the image supplied from the computer is displaced, carry out the following procedure...
Page 23 - Menu operation
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
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). IMAGE SVGA60 opt. AV MEMORY 1 INS...
Page 25 - options; play images of WXGA signal.
EN-25 ENGLISH 2. INSTALLATION menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION SCREEN SIZE 4 options Select according to the screen size. VERTICAL LOCATION ± 26 Use to adjust the position (height) of the projected image. LAMP MODE STANDARD Select this option when you want to view images in a well-lit room. LOW Select to ...
Page 26 - AV memory; To store the settings
EN-26 4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu Menu operation (continued) 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 elim...
Page 27 - Adjusting projected images; CONTRAST
EN-27 ENGLISH 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. Ad...
Page 28 - 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-28 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 or button. To c...
Page 29 - How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu:; AUTO for normal use.; Simple method to adjust the image position
EN-29 ENGLISH 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 pr...
Page 30 - Password function; To enable the password function:; button to change the mode among DIS-; To cancel the password function:; Advanced features
EN-30 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 operation by othe...
Page 31 - Using fi lter; Installation; Cleaning the fi lter
EN-31 ENGLISH Using fi lter Filter cover (a) (a) Holder Holder Filter cover Filter Filter cover (a) This projector has a fi lter cover (fi lter) for keeping dust out. When using the projector in a dusty place, attach this fi lter cover. Installation Before installing this fi lter to the projector, be s...
Page 32 - Replacing the lamp; • Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or burn.; Interval of lamp replacement
EN-32 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 tha...
Page 33 - To replace the lamp:; Reset of the lamp operation time; Maintenance; Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots
EN-33 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 34 - Troubleshooting; No image appears on the screen.; • Check the operation manual of the video device for its connection.
EN-34 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 them and c...
Page 35 - Problem
EN-35 ENGLISH 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 projected images. Rainbow ef...
Page 36 - temperature stays high, the lamp goes out.; Kensington Lock
EN-36 Others Problem 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. Solution • This ...
Page 37 - Indicators; Normal condition
EN-37 ENGLISH 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 grill...
Page 38 - Specifi cations
EN-38 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 resolution Computer signal Video signal Component signal Computer input...
Page 39 - *1 : When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to AUTO; Connectors; Spare
EN-39 ENGLISH TV60, 480i(525i) - 15.73 59.94 1280 x 720 - TV50, 576i(625i) - 15.63 50.00 1280 x 720 - 1080i 60 (1125i 60) - 33.75 60.00 1280 x 720 - *2 1080i 50 (1125i 50) - 28.13 50.00 1280 x 720 - *2 1080i 50a (1125i 50) - 31.25 50.00 1280 x 720 - 480p (525p) - 31.47 59.94 1280 x 720 - *2 576p (62...
Page 40 - MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information; Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION North America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.)http://www.mitsubishielectric.caInformation Technologies Group, 4299 14th Ave...
