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HOME THEATER PROJECTOR MODEL HC9000D HC9000DW User Manual HC9000D HC9000DW This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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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”...
Annex IV, and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users and Annex II. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
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.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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 Power supply parts Mini D-SUB 15-pin D-SUB 9-pin Mini D-SUB D-SUB 15-pin 9-pin...
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Preparing your projector (continued) Overview Air exhaust grille Air filter Remote control sensor (front) Lens Air intake grille Control panel Terminal panel Power jack Main power switch O: OFF I: ON 10 Remote control sensor (rear) 11 Rear cover (Lamp cover) 12 Air intake grille To attach the supplied lens cap, push it into...
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct Front of projector Rear of projector sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps.
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.
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Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance (continued) Screen width (SW) Down shift Screen Up shift Right shift Left shift SW(=W) When the aspect ratio of the screen is Standard When the aspect ratio of the screen is Standard, the positional relation between the Image (16:9) projected image and the screen is as shown on the right.
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 button. 1. Press the LENS SHIFT button. • The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 2.
Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting Important: • We don’t recommend using the projector at an For ceiling mounting, altitude of 1500 meters or higher. Use at an altitude of you need the ceiling 1500 meters or higher may affect the projector’s life. mount kit designed for this projector.
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.
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Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc. 1. Connect one end of the optional video cable to the Video player, or the like Video cable VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. (option) 2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video 2.
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Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI IN 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.
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Viewing video images (continued) B. Plugging in the power cord • In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it. 1.
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Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. POWER button (ON/STANDBY) ON ( I ) button HDMI2 button HDMI1 button S-VIDEO button POWER indicator STATUS indicator COMPONENT button VIDEO button HDMI/COMPUTER VIDEO button ENTER button button , , , ...
Viewing video images (continued) 10. Adjust with the p or q button to get an approximate size while the Zoom menu is displayed. 11. Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 12.
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...
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Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button. • The screen for selecting the aspect ratio appears. 2. Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the ASPECT button. • The aspect mode is switched between Standard, Full Screen, Anamorphic1 and Anamorphic2. • Some modes are not available with certain signals.
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.
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Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. POWER button (ON/STANDBY) ON ( I ) button COMPUTER button POWER indicator STATUS indicator HDMI/COMPUTER ENTER button button , , , button LENS SHIFT button ZOOM/FOCUS button , , , ...
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Viewing computer images (continued) 11. Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 12. Press the p or q button to adjust the vertical position and t or u button to adjust the horizontal position of the displayed image.
Viewing 3D images You can enjoy the 3D fun when you watch 3D movies with 3D Glasses. The 3D Glasses and 3D Emitter shall be purchased individually; to view 3D images, the special 3D Glasses (EY-3DGS-1U) and 3D Emitter (EY-3D-EMT1) must be purchased. Before use, it is necessary to read the user manual of the 3D Glasses and 3D Emitter.
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Viewing 3D images (continued) • Using 3D Glasses • About glasses(Liquid Crystal Shutter) • Do not use the machine which can generate • Do not press the glasses too hard; and also do electromagnetic waves (such as mobile not fall on or bend them. telephone, etc.) near the 3D Glasses ,which may • Do not scratch the surface of the glasses with cause incorrect actions of glasses.
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Viewing 3D images (continued) • Place the 3D Emitter on the projector Preparation: Turn off the power of the projector. Remove the lens caps covering the 3D Emitter attaching part on the projector. Secure the base part of the 3D Emitter to the 3D Emitter attaching part on the projector using the supplied screws.
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Viewing 3D images (continued) 3D images viewing This unit can convert the broadcast and signal input of the following 3D images into the three-dimensional image viewing,(starting from November,2010) • For the 3D images connected with HDMI input 1 or 2, it corresponds with the 3D images input from the recorder/ player (Side by Side, Top and Bottom and Frame Packing) • 3D images by the terrestrial broadcasting, BS broadcasting, and CATV (cable television) (For the 3D image system, please consult CATV broadcasters or CATV providers.) 2D/3D button Indicator...
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Viewing 3D images (continued) • When using the 3D Glasses, make sure your eyes are on to feel unwell. Please take the necessary rest before an approximate horizontal level. continuing use. • If you suffer from myopia (short sightedness), • Stop using the 3D Glasses if you can clearly see double hyperopia (far-sightedness), astigmatism, or have images when viewing 3D content.
Menu operation • Some menu items can’t be operated or displayed depending on the input signal or signal format. Picture1 Picture Mode Cinema VIDEO Contrast Dynamic Brightness User1 Color User2 Tint User3 Sharpness Gamma Correction Cinema 2 .0 2 .1(Video ) 2 .2 User Setup Level...
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Menu operation (continued) • Some menu items can’t be operated or displayed depending on the input signal or signal format. Custom2 Red Gain Red Saturation Red Hue Green Green Gain Green Saturation Green Hue Blue Blue Gain Blue Saturation Blue Hue Cyan Cyan Gain Cyan Saturation...
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Menu operation (continued) • Some menu items can’t be operated or displayed depending on the input signal or signal format. Screen Aspect Ratio Standard Full Screen Anamophic 1 Anamophic 2 Horizontal Position Vertical Position Shutter Shutter Bottom Pixel Adjust Horiz. Red Horiz.
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Menu operation (continued) • Some menu items can’t be operated or displayed depending on the input signal or signal format. Setup Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Language 日本語 English Español Deutsch Français Italiano 中文 한국어...
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Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus: 4. Press the p or q button to select Off Timer item to adjust. 2. The following describes how to set Off Timer time as an example. 1. Press the MENU button. 5.
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Menu operation (continued) 2. Picture 2 menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION Cinema Mode 3 Options Use to adjust the select Movie mode. 4 Options Use to reduce random noise. (See page 41.) 4 Options Use to reduce mosquito noise. (See page 41.) Off/On Use to reduce block noise.
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Menu operation (continued) 4. Screen menu 4. Screen menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION Aspect Ratio Standard Select to project images with an aspect ratio of Standard. Full Screen Select to project images with an aspect ratio of Full Screen Anamorphic1 The vertical image enlarges to 2.35 * (9 / 16) to fit the cinema format. Anamorphic2 The horizontal image narrow down to 1/[2.35*(9/16)] to fit the cinema format.
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Menu operation (continued) 5. Input menu 6. Setup menu 5. Input menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION Input 6 Options Select Input port for input single. HDMI Color 4 Options Select AUTO to detect the color space of HDMI input automatically or select the Space specific color space from HDMI Color Space.
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Menu operation (continued) 7. Info menu 7. Info menu ITEM DESCRIPTION Input Resolution Indicates the name of the terminal to which the currently projected video signal is being input. Lamp Hours This item shows a lamp operating time (hour). • The Lamp Hours is calculated based on that Lamp Mode is Normal. EN-38...
Adjusting projected images Picture Mode You can select the most suitable setting to the images you watch. Select Picture Mode in the Picture 1 menu. Cinema This is a mode for watching movies in dim lighting as in a theater. VIDEO This is a standard mode suitable for watching video images, etc.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the tone of white (Color Temp.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 34 for menu setting.) 1. Display the Picture 1 menu. 2. Select Color Temp. by pressing the p or q button. 3.
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Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the ratio of change in brightness (Gamma Correction): You can select a preset Gamma Correction using the menu. (See page 34 for menu setting.) 1. Display the Picture 1 menu. 2. Select Gamma Correction by pressing the p or q button. 3.
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Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the 3D Brightness: You can adjust the 3D Brightness of the projected image using the menu. This menu is available only in 3D mode. (See page 37 for menu setting.) 1. Display the Input menu. 2.
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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, Use the Auto Position function to (See page 24.) adjust the projected image using the Input menu.
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.
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Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: 7. Put the handle back to the original position. • Make sure that the handle is locked. 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the 8. Tighten up 2 screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). power cord.
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Replacing the lamp (continued) When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector, use the lamp replacement tray packed with the projector or option lamp to prevent glass fragments from scattering. • Assemble the lamp replacement tray according to the procedure shown on it. 1.
Maintenance Warning: Important: • If the filter is damaged or becomes extremely dirty, • Never use flammable air duster or other materials when change it with a new filter. Contact your dealer for a new cleaning the air-filter. Flammable substances may ignite filter.
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.
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Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution “NO SIGNAL” is • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something displayed. wrong with the connected device. • Check whether the external device output signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.) • Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t defective.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution No sound comes from • The projector is not equipped with the speakers. the speakers connected • The AV amplifier reads the information that projector is not equipped with the speakers and to the AV amplifier.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution Images are not 3D. • Are the image settings switched to 3D mode? ※The 3D emitter and 3D →Switch the mode to 3D mode. Glasses are sold separately. • Is there any block in the communication area between the 3D Emitter and the 3D Glasses? Or, is there a sticker or They are not supplied with other such item on the infra-red reception section on the 3D Glasses? this product.
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 STATUS CONDITION NOTE...
Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type HOME THEATER PROJECTOR Model HC77-80D/HC77-80DW Display technology 0.61 inch SXRD™ panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) (aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels Total 6220800 pixels Projection lens F 3.2 - 3.9...
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Specifications (continued) Specification of input signals in each input of the projector HDMI Signal mode Resolution Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Normal mode (H x V) (kHz) (Hz) (H x V)*1 480i60.00Hz(Double Rate) 15.75 60.00 1440x1080 480i59.94Hz(Double Rate) 15.73 59.94 1440x1080 576i50.00Hz(Double Rate) 15.63 50.00...
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Specifications (continued) Component Signal mode Resolution Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Normal mode (H x V) (kHz) (Hz) (H x V)*1 480i 60.00Hz 15.75 60.00 1440x1080 480i 59.94Hz 15.73 59.94 1440x1080 576i 50.00Hz 15.63 50.00 1440x1080 480p 60.00Hz 31.50 60.00 1440x1080 480p 59.94Hz 31.47 59.94...