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- Page 1 DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC3100 User Manual HC3100 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
- Page 2 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 specified power supply cord. If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! Declaration of Conformity Model number: HC3100 Trade name: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
fire, 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. - Page 5 • 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 field.
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Page 6: Preparing Your 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. Cables Mini D-SUB 15-pin Mini D-SUB 15-pin RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) Remote control parts... - Page 7 5 COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals 6 Foot adjustment buttons (Left/Right) 7 Air outlet grille 8 SERIAL terminal (8-pin) S-VIDEO IN • Used for projector control by computer. Contact your VIDEO IN dealer for details. 9 USB terminal • Used for adjustment by service person.
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Page 8: Bottom Side
2 Lamp cover 3 Adjustment feet (Rear) Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 1 ON ( I ) button 2 HDMI button 3 COMPUTER button... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control
30° 30° 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. -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Projector
Determine the distance from the screen to the projector according to the size of the images to be projected. (See page 12.) • 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 fire. -
Page 11: Trigger Terminal
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. -
Page 12: Screen Size And Projection Distance
Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. Screen size (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 Screen size Diagonal size... -
Page 13: Viewing Video Images
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: Connecting To A Dvd Player Or Hdtv Decoder
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. - Page 15 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.
- Page 16 • Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire 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 fire or electric shock.
- Page 17 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 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.
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Page 18: To Stop Projecting
• 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. -
Page 19: Setting The Aspect Ratio
• 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 reflecting the authors’ intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged. -
Page 20: Viewing Computer Images
• After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer. - Page 21 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 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.
- Page 22 • 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.
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Page 23: Menu Operation
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. COLOR TINT SHARPNESS BrilliantColor SCREEN SIZE VERTICAL LOCATION INSTALLATION LAMP MODE LAMP TIME (LOW) CW SPEED AUTO POWER ON... -
Page 24: How To Set The Menus
• BrilliantColor™ uses BrilliantColor™ 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 27.) - Page 25 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 control to turn on the lamp.
- Page 26 TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. (See page 30.) • 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.
- Page 27 The proper setting is automatically selected. Select this option when connecting the projector to high definition 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 , and C...
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Page 28: Adjusting Projected Images
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. -
Page 29: About Color Temperature
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. -
Page 30: How To Adjust The Image Supplied From The Computer Using The Menu
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. -
Page 31: Advanced Features
Advanced features 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 other than specified users. The password function has two modes as follows. -
Page 32: Using Filter
Using filter 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 the projector from the outlet. -
Page 33: Replacing The Lamp
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. -
Page 34: To Replace The Lamp
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. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
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 Solution Power can not be •... - Page 36 • Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL displaced. menu. (See page 30.) Projected images are • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 10.) distorted. Projected images are •...
- Page 37 Problem Solution The exhaust vents • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this is not a malfunction. emit warm air. • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise.
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Page 38: Indicators
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. Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION... -
Page 39: Specifications
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 Computer signal resolution Video signal Component signal Computer input Video input... -
Page 40: Replacement Part
Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) TV50, 576i (625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60) - Page 41 MITSUBISHI Projector Contact Information North America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.) http://www.mitsubishielectric.ca Information Technologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, Canada Sales & Technical Inquires Phone :+1-(800) 450-6487 :+1-(905) 475-7958 E-mail :projectors@mitsubishielectric.ca Customer Care E-mail :support@mitsubishielectric.ca MDEA (Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.) (Warranty Registration) http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com/...