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    HC3100 DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC3100 User Manual ENGLISH This User Manual is important to you. Please r ead it befor e using your pr ojector .[...]

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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 P ARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan[...]

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    EN-3 ENGLISH Contents Declaration of Conformity Model number: HC3100 T rade 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 conditions[...]

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    EN-4 Important safeguar ds Please read all these instructions r egar ding your projector and r etain them for futur e refer ence. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector . 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and operat[...]

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    EN-5 ENGLISH WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wr ong 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 cir cuitry . An ina[...]

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    EN-6 Pr eparing your projector Cables Power supply part 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 contr ol by computer . Power cord (246C383-20) Remote control parts Remote control (290P149-10) R6P (Size-AA) battery (two) Filter cover (Filter) ([...]

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    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 Contr ol panel 4 Air outlet grille 5 Remote contr ol sensor (Front) 6 Air inlet grille 7 Air outlet grille 8 T erminal board 9 Kensington Security Lock Standar d connector 10 Air inlet grille Control ar ea 1 POWER button 2 AUTO POSITION/  button 3 COMPUTER/ ?[...]

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    EN-8 COMPONENT COMPUTER 2 1 3 POWER ON OFF CNT BRT CT GAMMA SHARP BC AP IRIS KS MENU ASPECT COLOR TEMP BrilliantColor TM KEYSTONE SHARPNES S BRIGHTNESS AUTO POSITIO N CONTRAS T HDMI COMP VIDEO PC S-VIDEO AV MEMOR Y ENTER 20 21 19 18 2 3 4 1 17 16 15 14 12 13 11 5 9 10 8 6 7 1 2 3 Pr eparing your projector (continued) Bottom side 1 Adjustment foot ([...]

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    EN-9 ENGLISH 30° 30° 30° 30° Using the r emote control 20° 10° 20° 10° 20˚ 20˚ Operational range of the r emote contr ol • Keep the remote contr ol photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote contr ol photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluor escent lamps. Otherwise, the remote contr ol [...]

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    EN-10 Setting up your pr ojector W A A= B B Setting up the screen Install the screen perpendicularly to the pr ojector . If the screen can not be installed in such a way , adjust the projection angle of the pr ojector . (See below .) • Install the screen and pr ojector so that the projector’ s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal po[...]

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    EN-11 ENGLISH Front pr ojection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector . Ask a specialist for instal- lation. For d etails, con - sult your dealer . • The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non- recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the c[...]

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    EN-12 Scr een size and pr ojection 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 42 150 381 73.5 187 130.7 332 216 5.5 262 6.6 24.7 63 [...]

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    EN-13 ENGLISH Viewing video images A. Connecting the pr ojector to video equipment • When the pr ojector and the connected devices are located too close to each other , the pr ojected image may be af- fected by their interference. • See the owner’ s guide of each device for details about its connections. Preparation: • Make sure that the po[...]

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    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 HDMI IN USB SERIAL TRIGGER COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 1 2 HDMI IN USB SERIAL TRIGGER 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[...]

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    EN-15 ENGLISH Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal or DVI-D terminal Y ou 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 r eceive encrypted digital video data tha[...]

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    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 ar e two kinds of methods to digitally transfer image da[...]

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    EN-17 ENGLISH C. Pr ojecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • T urn on the power of the connected video equipment. 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up r ed. • If the projector was turned off befor e the lamp had cooled down sufficiently , the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is p[...]

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    EN-18 T o stop projecting: 8. Pr ess the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote contr ol. • A confirmation message is displayed. • T o cancel the procedure, leave the pr ojector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Pr ess the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote contr ol again. • Th[...]

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    EN-19 ENGLISH Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Setting the aspect ratio Y ou 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 contr ol: 1. Pr ess th[...]

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    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 pr ojector and that of the computer are turned off. • When connecting the projector to [...]

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    EN-21 ENGLISH POWER ST A TUS C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • T urn on the power of the connected computer . 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up r ed. • If the project or was turned off befor e the lamp had cooled down sufficiently , the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power [...]

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    EN-22 AUTO POSITION button When the image supplied from the computer is displaced, carry out the following pr ocedure. 1. Display a bright image (such as a full-scr een display of the Recycle Bin window). 2. When the scr een saver has been enabled, disable it. 3. Pr ess the AUTO POSITION button. The projector automatically makes optimum positional [...]

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    EN-23 ENGLISH Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the pr ojector . * 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 fr om the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal. * 4: Setting range differs depending on the i[...]

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    EN-24 How to set the menus: The following describes how to set AUT O POWER OFF time as an example. 1. Pr ess 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). CONTRAST IMAGE 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 0 COLOR ON 0 S V G A 6 0 TINT 0 SHAR[...]

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    EN-25 ENGLISH 2. INST ALLA TION menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION LAM P MOD E S T AND ARD Sele ct th is op tion when you w ant t o v iew i mages in a well -lit room . LOW Sel ect t o mod era te th e int ensit y of the l amp. The fan opera ting sound is r educ ed and the lamp lifet ime b ecome s l onger . LAM P TIM E (LO W) *** *H Thi s ite m sho ws a lamp[...]

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    EN-26 3. FEA TURE menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ASPECT AUTO Select to change the aspect ratio automatically depending on the input signal. 4:3 Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 16:9. (Linearly str etched.) ZOOM1 Select to enlar ge and project images of CinemaScope size. ZOOM2 Se[...]

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    EN-27 ENGLISH 4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu 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 U se to eli minat e flic keri ng or blu r , i f it ap pear s, wh ile v iewi ng[...]

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    EN-28 Adjusting pr ojected images T o adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): Y ou 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 pr essing the  or  button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pr essing the  or[...]

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    EN-29 ENGLISH T o adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP .): Y ou 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 desir ed color temperature by pressing the  or  button. T o cancel the menu: 4. P[...]

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    EN-30 CLAMP POSITION USER 1 CLAMP WIDTH 1 LPF OFF SHUTTER (U) 0 SHUTTER (L) 0 VERT . SYNC AUTO ? SHUTTER (LS) 0 SHUTTER (RS) 0 This projector automatically and pr operly 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 POSITI[...]

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    EN-31 ENGLISH DISPLA Y INPUT LOCK UNLOCK OK OK P ASSWORD CONFIRM O K CANCEL DISPLA Y INPUT LOCK UNLOCK OK OK P ASSWORD O K CANCEL Password function This projector is equipped with the passwor d function that is designed for prevention of theft and wr ong op - eration by children and r estriction on operation by other than specified users. The pass[...]

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    EN-32 Using filter Filter cover (a) (a) Holder Holder Filter cover Filter Filter cover (a) This projector has a filter cover (filter) for keeping dust out. When using the pr ojector in a dusty place, attach this filter cover . Installation Before installing this filter to the pr ojector , be sure to unplug the projector fr om the outlet. 1. Fi[...]

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    EN-33 ENGLISH This projector is equipped with a lamp to pr oject images. This lamp is a consumable. It may bur n out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such cases, r eplace 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 . Contact your dealer for[...]

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    EN-34 ( c ) ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) T o replace the lamp: 1. Reverse the pr ojector gently . 2. Loosen the scr ew (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 3. Loosen the scr ews (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 4. Pull up the handle. 5. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the projector . • Pull the lamp box[...]

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    EN-35 ENGLISH POWER Off Steady red Blinking red / green ST A TUS 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 carry out the following. 1. Unplug[...]

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    EN-36 T roubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed corr ectly . Problem Projected images ar e shaking. Projected images ar e displaced. Projected images ar e distorted. Projected images ar e dark. Projected images ar e blurred. White dots are seen on projected images. Black dots ar e seen on projected images. Rainbow effect is seen on proj[...]

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    EN-37 ENGLISH Others If the following problem occurs after the lamp is r eplaced, check the following first. Problem The projector does not turn on. The ST A TUS indicator blinks. Solution • Fit the lamp cover securely . (See pages 33 and 34.) • Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 34.) • Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 34.) Ima[...]

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    EN-38 Indicators POWER Steady green or Steady red Steady red Steady green Steady red Steady red Blinking green/red Blinking green/red ST A TUS Blinking orange Blinking green Blinking green/red Blinking red Steady red Off Steady or Blinking CONDITION Abnormal temperature • The ventilation grilles ar e clogged with dust or dirt. • The room temper[...]

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    EN-39 ENGLISH Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector ar e subject to change without prior notice. T ype Model Display technology Projection lens Light-source lamp Image size (projection distance) Maximum resolution Computer signal Video signal Component signal Computer input Video input Control terminal/ others [...]

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    EN-40 Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution Horizontal V ertical Normal mode Real mode (H x V) frequency (kHz) fr equency (Hz) (H x V)*1 (H x V) *1 : When ASPECT in the FEA TURE menu is set to AUTO and SCREEN SIZE in the IMAGE menu is set to 720P(16:9). *2 : Available for the signal for the HDMI[...]

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    MITSUBISHI Pr ojector Contact Information 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City , Kyoto Japan M I T S U B I S H I E L E C T R I C C O R P O R A T I O N North America MESCA (Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.) http://www .mitsubishielectric.ca Information T echnologies Group, 4299 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 0J2, Canada Sales & T echnical Inqui[...]