Mitsubishi Electronics HC2000 manual

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    HC2000 HOME THEA TER DLP™ PROJECT OR MODEL HC2000 User Manual FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ENGLISH This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.[...]

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    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 to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger[...]

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    EN-3 ENGLISH Contents Declaration of Conformity Model Number : HC2000 Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc . 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A T elephone number : +1-(949) 465-6000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit[...]

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    EN-4 Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your pro- jector and retain them for future reference. Follow all wa rnings and instructions marked on the projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and operating i[...]

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    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 fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadverten[...]

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    EN-6 Preparating your projector Cables Power supply parts Remote control parts Power cord (two) (42.501 15.021, 42.50122.01 1) Remote control (45.80H01.002) R03 (Size-AAA) battery (two) RS-232C cable (42.86603.001) D-SUB 9P D-SUB 9P DVI Mini D-SUB 15P DVI- conversion cable (42.80H04.001) Mini D-SUB 15P • Used for adjustment by service person. Oth[...]

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    EN-7 ENGLISH Overview 5 7 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 4 3 6 7 8 9 AUT O POSITION SOURCE MENU/EXIT ENTER ZOOM OUT / DOWN ZOOM IN / UP LENS SHIFT DOWN UP FOCUS +/RIGHT FOCUS -/LEFT 1R emote control sensor (Front) 2 Lens 3 Control area 4 Power / indicators area 5T erminal panel 6 Lamp cover 7 Exhaust vent Control area 1L ens shift dial 2 ZOOM IN / UP ( { { { { { [...]

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    EN-8 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 S-VIDEO RS-232C Y G(Y) Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO DVI B(Cb/Pb) R(Cr/Pr) H/HV V 4 5 1 2 3 LAMP AC IN MAIN TEMP POWER 4 2 1 3 Preparating your projector (Continue) Terminal panel 1 Remote control sensor (Rear) 2 Component terminals 3 DVI terminal 4 VIDEO terminal 55 BNC terminals 6S -VIDEO terminal 7R S-232C terminal Power / indicators area[...]

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    EN-9 ENGLISH Using the remote control 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 12 8 11 10 9 13 AUTO MENU D V I-D C O M P B N C Z O O M M E M 3 S -V id e o OFF ON Video DV I-A 16:9 MEM2 ENTER FOCUS–/LEFT FOCUS+/RIGHT ZOOM IN/UP ZOOM OUT/DOWN LIGHT S ta n d a rd M E M 1 C O N T B R IG H T C .T E M P T IN T C O L O R S H A R P ST ANDBY Overview of the remote control 1 AUTO (A[...]

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    EN-10 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ Using the remote control (Continue) Operational range of the remote control •K eep 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, the remote control may malfunctio[...]

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    EN-11 ENGLISH Setting up your projector A A=B B LAMP AC IN MAIN TEMP POWER 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 at the s[...]

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    EN-12 50 127 24 62 44 1 1 1 69 175 93 236 60 152 30 75 52 133 83 210 1 1 1 283 70 178 34 87 61 155 96 245 130 331 80 203 39 100 70 177 11 0 280 149 378 90 229 44 11 2 78 199 124 315 167 425 100 254 49 125 87 221 138 350 186 472 110 27 9 54 137 96 244 152 385 205 520 120 305 59 149 105 266 165 420 223 567 130 330 64 162 113 288 179 455 242 614 140 3[...]

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    EN-13 ENGLISH When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3: When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right. Refer to the following table for installation. To position the projector relative to the screen: To position the screen relative to the projector: Screen s[...]

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    EN-14 S-VIDEO RS-232C Y G(Y) Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO DVI B(Cb/Pb) R(Cr/Pr) H/HV V S-VIDEO RS-232C Y G(Y) Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO DVI B(Cb/Pb) R(Cr/Pr) H/HV V C B (P B )Y C R (P R ) B G R B(Cb/Pb) G(Y) R(Cr/Pr) C B (P B ) Y C R (P R ) Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Vi ew ing video images S-VIDEO RS-232C Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO DVI B(Cb/Pb) R(Cr/Pr) H/HV V 1 2 S-VIDEO RS-232C P bC r /[...]

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    EN-15 ENGLISH Connecting to video equipment having a DVI-D terminal Y ou can project high-quality images by connecting the D VI terminal of this projector to video equipment having 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. • For connecti[...]

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    EN-16 Vi e wing video images (continued) C. Projectiing images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. 1. Turn the main power switc h to on (or to the I position). • When the main power switch is turned on, the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp [...]

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    EN-17 ENGLISH AUTO MENU D V I- D C O M P B N C Z O O M M E M 3 S - V id e o OFF Video DV I-A 16:9 MEM2 ENTER FOCUS–/LEFT FOCUS+/RIGHT ZOOM IN/UP ZOOM OUT/DOWN LIGHT S ta n d a rd M E M 1 C O N T B R IG H T C .T E M P T I N T C O L O R S H A R P LAMP AC IN MAIN TEMP POWER ON STANDBY INST ALLATION TEST PA TTERN SIGNAL SETTING COMPONENT FLOOR FRONT [...]

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    EN-18 AUTO D V I-D C O M P B N C Z O O M M E M 3 S -V id e o OFF ON Video DVI -A 16:9 MEM2 ZOOM IN/UP LIGHT S ta n d a rd M E M 1 STANDBY INST ALLATION TEST PA TTERN SIGNAL SETTING COMPONENT FLOOR FRONT ST ANDARD 0 ENGLISH AUTO ASPECT MIRROR KEYSTONE LANGUAGE EXP AND opt. Vi e wing video images (continued) Setting the aspect ratio Y ou can change t[...]

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    EN-19 ENGLISH S-VIDEO RS-232C Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO DVI b /Pb) R(Cr/Pr) H/HV V 2 1 S-VIDEO RS-232C bC r / P r VIDEO DVI P b) R(Cr/Pr) H/HV V 2 1 S-VIDEO RS-232C Y G(Y) Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO DVI B(Cb/Pb) R(Cr/Pr) H/HV V DVI- I 2 1 Vi ew ing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: •M ake sure that the power of the projector and [...]

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    EN-20 Vi e wing video images (continued) AUTO MENU D V I - D C O M P B N C Z O O M M E M 3 S - V id e o OFF Video DVI-A 16:9 MEM2 ENTER FOCUS–/LEFT FOCUS+/RIGHT ZOOM IN/UP ZOOM OUT/DOWN LIGHT S t a n d a r d M E M 1 C O N T B R I G H T C . T E M P T I N T C O L O R S H A R P LAMP AC IN MAIN TEMP POWER AUTO POSITION SOURCE MENU/EXIT ENTER ZOOM OUT[...]

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    EN-21 ENGLISH AUTO MENU D V I- D C O M P B N C Z O O M M E M 3 S - V id e o OFF Video DV I-A 16:9 MEM2 ENTER FOCUS–/LEFT FOCUS+/RIGHT ZOOM IN/UP ZOOM OUT/DOWN LIGHT S ta n d a r d M E M 1 C O N T B R I G H T C .T E M P T I N T C O L O R S H A R P LAMP AC IN MAIN TEMP POWER ON STANDBY To stop projecting: 9. Press the POWER button on the projector [...]

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    EN-22 PICTURE CONTRAST -50 - +50 BRIGHTNESS -50 - +50 USER 2 COLOR TEMP . COLOR -50 - +50 TINT -50 - +50 SHARPNESS 0 - 4 − 50 ∼ +50 − 50 ∼ +50 − 50 ∼ +50 − 50 ∼ +50 PRO PICTURE OPTION SA VE MEMORY TRANSP ARENT MENU MENU POSITION LANGUAGE OFF/3.75%/7.5% THEA TER1/THEATER2/ST ANDARD -2/-1/OFF/+1/+2 ON/OFF BLUE/BLACK YES/NO NORMAL/LOW [...]

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    EN-23 ENGLISH How to set the menus: F ollowing describe how to set V ertical Location as an example. 1. Press the MENU button. The top menu appears. • When no signal is input, the top menu does not appear . 2. Press the { or } button to select a menu to use. 3. Press the ENTER button. The item at the top is selected. 4. Press the { or } button to[...]

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    EN-24 PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 TINT SHARPNESS WHITE ENHANCE opt. PRO PICTURE COLOR TEMP . GAMMA SET UP OFF OFF THEATER1 BLACK STRETSCH DISPLAY POSITION opt. OPTION SAVE MEMOR Y TRANSPARENT MENU MENU POSITION NORMAL OFF BLACK UPPER LEFT OFF BACK COLOR LAMP HOUR LAMP MODE RESET SETTING opt. INSTALLA TION TEST PA TTERN SIGNAL SETT[...]

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    EN-25 ENGLISH 4. Installation Menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION TEST PATTERN The test pattern for focus adjustment is displayed when the ENTER button is pressed. SIGNAL SETTING Use to adjust the image supplied from the computer. TRACKING Use to eliminate vertical wide stripes, if appears, viewing the projected image. FINE SYNC. Use to eliminate flickering[...]

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    EN-26 OPTION SAVE MEMOR Y TRANSPARENT MENU MENU POSITION NORMAL OFF BLACK UPPER LEFT OFF BACK COLOR LAMP HOUR LAMP MODE RESET SETTING opt. SAVE MEMOR Y MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY Reset MEMORY1 Menu operation (continued) To store the image quality settings: Y ou can store up to 3 patterns of the image quality setting, which consists of the settings of t[...]

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    EN-27 ENGLISH CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS 0 0 COLOR 0 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 WHITE ENHANCE Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): Y ou can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See Page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the PICTURE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing [...]

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    EN-28 Adjusting projected images (continued) COLOR TEMP . To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): Y ou can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See Page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the PRO PICTURE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP . by pressing the { or } button. 3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the {[...]

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    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 on the projector or the AUTO button on the remote control. (See Page 21.) When the signal is still not [...]

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    EN-30 (a) (b) 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 separately sold that is exclusive to HC2000. Contact your dea[...]

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    EN-31 ENGLISH 5. Pull the lamp out of the projector by the handle. • Pull the lamp out of the projector slowly and carefully . When the bulb has exploded, rough removal of the lamp may cause glass fragments to scatter . • Do not spill water on the lamp, or do not place it where children can reach or near flammables . Y ou may get burned or inju[...]

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    EN-32 Cleaning Be sure to turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before you start cleaning. To clean the filter: Clean the filter as frequently as possible (or once per month). Dust collecting on the filter of the intake vent may cause the temperature inside the projector to abnormally rise, damaging the parts inside and affecting[...]

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    EN-33 ENGLISH 3-M6 226 100 430 143 77 200 364 185 307 135 65 15 43 228 48 ø64 Asking for installation To view images projected by the ceiling- mounted projector from the front: When the projector is installed on the ceiling, the special ceiling mount bracket, which is separately sold, is required. Be sure to ask a certified installation specialist[...]

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    EN-34 → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← LAMP Off On in red TEMP Off Blinking in orange On in orange Off POWER Off Blinking in red Blinking in red On in red Blinking in red Blinking in red Solution ・ Connect the power cable to the projector . ・ Plug the power plug in the wall outlet. ・ T urn on the main power switch. ・ Fit the lamp cov[...]

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    EN-35 ENGLISH Images are not displayed correctly. Problem 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 effect is seen on projected images. Fine streaks are seen on projected images. Projected images become wa vy . Hu[...]

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    EN-36 Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Model Projection system Optical system Mirror reflection system Size Resolution Projection lens Focal distance Light-source lamp Image size (Projection distance) Maximum number of display colors Maximum resolution Computer sug[...]

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    EN-37 ENGLISH Type of connectable signals 1 69 5 17 24 16 9 8 1 C3 C4 C5 C2 C1 17 24 9 8 1 16 Input signal Screen size Signal representation Resolution Horizontal sync frequency (kHz) V ertical sync frequency (Hz) Real display (H x V) *1 ) Analog input only Important: • The maximum resolution supported by this projector is 1280x720. Signals havin[...]

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    North America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.) http://www .mitsubishielectric.ca Information T echnologies Group, 4299 14th A venue, Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, Canada Sales Phone :+1-(905) 475-7728 Fax :+1-(905) 475-7958 E-mail :projectors@mitsubishielectric.ca Te chnical Phone :+1-(905) 475-7728 Fax :+1-(905) 475-7958 Customer Care E-m[...]