Mitsubishi Electric DLP HC7900DW User Manual
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- Page 1 DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC7900DW User Manual HC7900DW This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
- Page 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 the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safeguards ........................4 Preparing your projector ........................6 Using the remote control ........................9 Setting up your projector .........................10 Viewing video images ........................15 Viewing computer images .......................22 Viewing 3D images ..........................25 Menu operation ..........................28 Adjusting projected images ......................36 Advanced features ..........................41 Replacing the lamp .........................42 Maintenance ............................45 Troubleshooting ..........................46... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your 10. Power sources projector and retain them for future reference. Follow This projector should be operated only from the all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. type of power source indicated on the marking label. - Page 5 Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: Do not use the projector with condensation on it. It can lead to breakdown or other failure. Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with Place of installation your projector. For safety’s sake, refrain from setting the projector at any Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out place subjected to high temperature and high humidity.
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Page 6: Preparing Your Projector
Preparing your projector What’s included in the box AC power cord* for the U.S. J2552-0063-03 Remote control for Europe J2552-0247-00 User Manual/Quick Start up (English only) for the U.K. J2552-0065-02 Safety Manual/Quick Start up for Australia J2552-0053-00 CD-ROM (with User Manual) for South Korea J2552-0247-00 Battery (2) -
Page 7: Control Panel
Preparing your projector (continued) Overview 1 Lamp cover 2 Lens 3 FOCUS ring 4 ZOOM ring 5 Control panel 6 LENS SHIFT dial 7 Remote control sensor (top) 8 Adjustment feet 9 Remote control sensor (front) 10 Intake vent 11 Terminal panel 12 Remote control sensor (rear) 13 Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 14 Exhaust vent... -
Page 8: Remote Control
Preparing your projector (continued) Remote control 1 STANDBY ( ) button 2 ON ( I ) button 3 COMPUTER/COMPONENT button 4 HDMI 1/2 button 5 PICTURE MODE button 6 F.R.C. button 7 AV MEMORY buttons 8 p, q, t, u buttons 9 MENU button 10 CONTRAST button 11 BRIGHTNESS button... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Reception distance Operate the remote control within a distance of 10 m (30 feet) from the projector, pointing the IR beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front, rear, or top) of the projector. Front of Rear of Top of... -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Projector
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 12.) • Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center. • Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting. Light directly reflecting on the screen makes the projected images washed-out and hard to view. - Page 11 Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance (continued) Screen width (SW) Screen Down side Up side When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 SW (=W) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the positional relation between Screen (4:3) the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right.
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Page 12: Adjusting The Position Of The Projected Image
Setting up your projector (continued) Adjusting the position of the projected image To adjust the position of the projected image on the screen, use the LENS SHIFT dial. 1. Rotate the LENS SHIFT dial inside the top cover of the projector to adjust the image position. • Rotating the dial clockwise (or counterclockwise for a ceiling-mount projector) moves the image up. -
Page 13: Rear Projection
Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting Rear projection For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for your dealer. installation. For details, consult your dealer. • For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in the • The warranty on this projector does not cover any INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR. -
Page 14: Trigger Terminal
Setting up your projector (continued) TRIGGER terminal The TRIGGER terminals on the rear of the projector are terminals that output 12 V signal to control externally connected devices (electric screens) when images are projected. To TRIGGER 1 Ring (NC) or TRIGGER 2 terminal To externally connected... -
Page 15: 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 affected by their interference. • See the owner’s guide of each device for details about its connections. Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. Basic home theater system connection Video player DVD player Set-top box or digital tuner EN-15... -
Page 16: Connecting To Video Equipment Having A Hdmi Terminal
Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 terminal of this projector to video equipment having a HDMI output terminal. In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypted digital video data that are output from DVD players. -
Page 17: Connecting To A Dvd Player Or Hdtv Decoder
Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder To connect this projector to video equipment that has component video output terminals, such as a DVD player, use the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Component cable (option) DVD player or HDTV decoder • The terminal’s names Y, P , and P are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected. - Page 18 Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. ON ( I ) button COMPUTER/ POWER button HDMI 1/2 button COMPONENT button POWER indicator STATUS indicator t, u buttons HDMI/COMPUTER button COMPONENT button 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.
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Page 19: To Stop Projecting
Viewing video images (continued) To stop projecting: STANDBY ( ) button POWER button POWER indicator STATUS indicator 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) 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. 10. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) button on the remote control again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green. -
Page 20: Setting The Aspect Ratio
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... -
Page 21: How To Change The Settings
Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button or ANAMO button. • Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:3, 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, and back to AUTO. • Every time the ANAMO button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from ANAMORPHIC1 to ANAMORPHIC2 and back to ANAMORPHIC1. • Some modes are not available with certain signals. With the FEATURE menu: (See page 29 for menu setting.) opt. -
Page 22: Viewing Computer Images
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 computer cables that are connected to the monitor. 1. Connect one end of the supplied computer cable to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. To COMPUTER/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the terminal monitor port of the computer. - Page 23 Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected computer. ON ( I ) button COMPUTER/ POWER button COMPONENT button STATUS indicator POWER indicator t, u buttons HDMI/COMPUTER button 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.
- Page 24 Viewing computer images (continued) To stop projecting: 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) 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. 10. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) button on the remote control again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green.
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Page 25: Viewing 3D Images
Viewing 3D images To view 3D images: With the separately sold 3D glasses and 3D emitter, you can enjoy viewing 3D images on this projector. Preparation: • Please read the user manuals of the 3D glasses and Usable 3D glasses and 3D emitter 3D emitter carefully before viewing the 3D images. The following table shows the usable 3D glasses and • Switching the 3D mode (such as 3D setting system) 3D emitter. - Page 26 Viewing 3D images (continued) FINE 3D SYNC. With the 3D menu: If you feel something wrong with or find ghosts (See page 29 for menu setting.) in the 3D image being displayed, the open/close 1. Project a 2D image. timing of the lens (liquid crystal shutter) of the 3D 2.
- Page 27 Viewing 3D images (continued) • The keystone setting is invalid (restored to the • When viewing contents with movements such as default setting) while you are watching the 3D rotation, or horizontal or vertical oscillation, you images. The setting can not be changed. may feel as if you are actually moving. If such a • When connecting the projector and a player such feeling results in discomfort, look away from the as BD player through a HDMI signal distributor or...
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Page 28: Menu Operation
Menu operation You can make various settings using the displayed menus. You can make various settings using the displayed menus. IMAGE PICTURE MODE CINEMA , VIDEO , 3D , GAME REFERENCE 2.0, 2.1(VIDEO), 2.2, 3D, 2.4 ISF(DAY), ISF(NIGHT), AV MEMORY1 ADJUST MODE ALL, RED, GREEN, BLUE AV MEMORY2... -
Page 29: How To Set The Menus
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus 5. Set the selected item by pressing the t or u button. 1. Press the MENU button. opt. • The menu selection bar is displayed. IMAGE Selectable menus are displayed by icons. (The menu PICTURE MODE CINEMA icon being selected is displayed on a blue background.) GAMMA MODE CINEMA... -
Page 30: Menu Items
Menu operation (continued) Menu items Set the following items provided in the respective menus. IMAGE menu opt. opt. IMAGE IMAGE ADVANCED MENU PICTURE MODE CINEMA GAMMA MODE CINEMA SCREEN SIZE 16 : 9 CONTRAST VERTICAL LOCATION CW SPEED BRIGHTNESS FRAME RATE TRUE FILM COLOR TEMP. - Page 31 Menu operation (continued) IMAGE menu (continued) ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ADVANCED MENU The ADVANCED MENU is displayed for the following settings. SCREEN SIZE 2 options Select according to the screen size. VERTICAL LOCATION ±26 Use to adjust the position (height) of the projected image. CW SPEED 4x / 6x Select the color wheel speed.
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Page 32: Installation Menu
Menu operation (continued) INSTALLATION menu opt. INSTALLATION KEYSTONE LAMP MODE AUTO POWER AUTO POWER SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR BLUE IMAGE REVERSE TRIGGER1(POWER) TRIGGER2(ANAMO) TEST PATTERN CROSS HATCH ITEM SETTING FUNCTION KEYSTONE ±15 Use to correct vertical keystone distortion. LAMP MODE STANDARD Select this option when you want to view images in a well-lit room. -
Page 33: Feature Menu
Menu operation (continued) FEATURE menu opt. FEATURE ASPECT AUTO DISPLAY PASSWORD INPUT FUNCTION MENU POSITION MENU DIMMER CINEMA MODE AUTO REMOTE POSITION AUTO LANGUAGE English Ë RESET ALL ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ASPECT AUTO Select to change the aspect ratio automatically depending on the input signal. -
Page 34: Signal Menu
Menu operation (continued) SIGNAL menu opt. opt. SIGNAL SIGNAL USER HORIZ. POSITION CLAMP VERT. POSITION POSITION CLAMP WIDTH FINE SYNC. TRACKING VERT. SYNC AUTO COMPUTER AUTO INPUT R G B R G B 100% OVER SCAN SHUTTER(U) HOLD SHUTTER(L) USER SHUTTER(LS) SHUTTER(RS) ITEM... -
Page 35: Information Menu
Menu operation (continued) INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT COMPUTER RESOLUTION 1024x768 VERTICAL 75.04 Hz FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL 60.02 KHz FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE 5wire ITEM DESCRIPTION LAMP TIME(LOW) This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW. -
Page 36: Adjusting Projected Images
Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and To save and call the customized picture BRIGHTNESS): quality settings (PICTURE MODE): You can make adjustments for the brightness of the This projector has nine picture modes: CINEMA, projected image using the menu. VIDEO, 3D, GAME, ISF(DAY), and ISF(NIGHT), (See page 29 for menu setting.) which provide the optimum preset picture quality... -
Page 37: About Color Temperature
Adjusting projected images (continued) To sharpen or soften the projected image (SHARPNESS): You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select SHARPNESS by pressing the p or q button. 3. - Page 38 Adjusting projected images (continued) To optically brighten or darken projected To use BrilliantColor™: You can enable or disable BrilliantColor™ using the images (IRIS): menu. IRIS is a function that controls the lamp light by (See page 29 for menu setting.) opening or closing the iris to optically adjust the contrast.
- Page 39 Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the ratio of change in brightness (GAMMA MODE): You can select a preset gamma mode using the menu. (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select GAMMA MODE by pressing the p or q button. 3.
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Page 40: 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. (See page 24.) When the signal is still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIGNAL menu. -
Page 41: Advanced Features
Advanced features Password function To cancel the password function: This projector is equipped with the password function 1. Display the FEATURE menu. that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong 2. Press the p or q button to select PASSWORD operation by children and restriction on operation by FUNCTION. -
Page 42: 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 43: To Replace The Lamp
Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: B) When the projector is mounted to the ceiling A) When the projector is placed on the When removing the lamp unit from the projector table mounted to the ceiling, never fail to use the lamp Make sure that the projector is securely held in place. -
Page 44: Reset Of The Lamp Operation Time
Replacing the lamp (continued) Reset of the lamp operation time 4. Insert two lugs of the lamp replacement attachment into the slits (h) in the projector and fix the three Plug in the power cord, and reset the lamp operation taping portions (g) with the tape included in the time by keep pressing the t, u, and POWER buttons lamp replacement attachment. -
Page 45: Maintenance
Maintenance 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 wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector. • Ask your dealer for annual cleaning of the inside of the projector. If you continue to use the projector with dust inside, it may result in fire or malfunction. Cleaning of the projector and the vents Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the vents. -
Page 46: 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 • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. - Page 47 Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for • PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to entering the password enable the password lock. appears. Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 41.) “NO SIGNAL”...
- Page 48 Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Fine streaks are seen • This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace on projected images. the screen or displace the focus a little. • Vertical or horizontal streak noise may appear on the projected image, depending on the type of the DVD player or game console you use. In such a case, you can reduce such streak noise by enabling the LPF.
- Page 49 Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution The menu can’t be • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise. used. Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and wait about 2 minutes. Then unplug the power cord from the outlet, wait at least 10 minutes, and plug the power cord back into the outlet.
- Page 50 Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution Images are not 3D. • It may need to switch the 3D mode (such as 3D setting system) of the recorder/player * The 3D glasses and when projecting 3D images with the 3D image supporting recorder/player. (For detail, 3D emitter are sold see the User Manual of the recorder/player.) separately.
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Page 51: 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. POWER indicator STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS CONDITION... -
Page 52: Specifications
Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type DLP™ projector Model HC7900DW Display technology 0.65-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels Projection lens F 2.4 - 2.8 f= 20.6 - 30.1 mm Light-source lamp 240 W Image size (projection distance) - Page 53 Specifications (continued) Supported input signals Signal mode Resolution Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Normal mode (H x V) (kHz) (Hz) (H x V) TV60, 480i (525i) – 15.73 59.94 1920 x 1080 TV50, 576i (625i) – 15.63 50.00 1920 x 1080 1080i 60 (1125i 60) –...
- Page 54 Specifications (continued) Connectors COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN HDMI 1, HDMI 2 (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) (HDMI 19-pin) SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) Pin No. Spec. R(RED)/P 2 18 G(GREEN)/Y PIN No. Spec. PIN No. Spec. B(BLUE)/P TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock- Pin No.
- Page 55 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan Ver. 1.0...