LCD PROJECTOR MODEL HC5500 User Manual HC5500 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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Contents Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................4 Preparing your projector....................................................................................................................6 Using the remote control ...................................................................................................................9 Setting up your projector...................................................
Important safeguards 10.Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your appliance dealer or local power company. 11.Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and points where they exit from the appliance.
Important safeguards (continued) other equipment. Also, do not set the projector on the desk which is easily affected by heat. 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. Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of it and hurt your eyes.
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 15-pin D-SUB 9-pin RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) RS-232C cable (246C548-10) • Used for projector control by computer.
Preparing your projector (continued) Overview 1 3 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 2 3 4 7 Control area Remote control sensor (Front) Foot adjustment buttons (Left/Right) Air inlet grille Terminal board Kensington Security Lock Standard connector Remote control sensor (Rear) Air outlet grille 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 STATUS indicator POWER indicator POWER button HDMI/COMPUTER/W button AUTO POSITION/S button LENS SHIFT button MENU button ENTER button T button ZOOM/FOCUS button VIDEO/X button 8 Control area 1 1
Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side 1 1 Adjustment feet 1 Remote control 24 1 2 3 4 23 22 21 20 5 6 19 7 8 9 10 11 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ON ( I ) button HDMI2 button HDMI1 button COMPONENT button AV MEMORY buttons ENTER button MENU button CONTRAST button* BRIGHTNESS button* GAMMA button* ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button NOISE REDUCTION button* COLOR button* SHARPNESS button* COLOR TEMP.
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Rear of projector Front of projector 30° 30° 30° 30° • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps. Otherwise, the remote control may malfunction. • If there is an inverter-operated fluorescent lamp near the remote control, the remote control operation may become unstable.
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 11.) • 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.
Setting up your projector (continued) Adjusting the projection angle This projector is provided with two feet for adjusting the projection angle on the bottom surface. Adjust the projection angle depending on the position of the projector. Adjustment of the projection angle For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector. Screen 1. 2. 3. 4.
Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following table to determine the screen size.
Setting up your projector (continued) Important: • We don’t recommend using the projector at an altitude of 1500 meters or higher. Use at an altitude of 1500 meters or higher may affect the projector’s life. Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer.
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.
Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc. Video player, or the like 1. Connect one end of the optional video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video output terminal of the video equipment.
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. • Select HDMI as the input source.
Viewing video images (continued) B. Plugging in the power cord N-1 1. Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this projector. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. HDMI IN-2 SERIAL TRIGGER Earthing terminal AC IN 2 1 Power cord (example) • The power cords for use in the U.S. and Europe are included with this projector. Use the appropriate one for your country. • This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type.
Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. LENS SHIFT button POWER button ON ( I ) button HDMI1 button COMPONENT button HDMI2 button S-VIDEO button VIDEO button VIDEO button HDMI/COMPUTER button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red.
Viewing video images (continued) 9. Adjust with the W or X button to get an approximate size. • When the ENTER button is pressed while “ZOOM” is displayed, the adjustment mode is switched between FAST and STEP. When FAST is selected, the speed of zoom controlled by the W or X button becomes fast, and it becomes slow when STEP is selected. 10.Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 11.Press the S or T button to adjust the vertical position of the displayed image.
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 4:3 Aspect ratio changes depending on the input signal. Original image size 16:9 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 STRETCH Squeezed image is expanded to 16:9. CinemaScope image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles.
Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT 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, to ANAMORPHIC1, to ANAMORPHIC2, and back to AUTO. • Some modes are not available with certain signals. With the FEATURE menu: (See page 26 for menu setting.) 1. Display the FEATURE menu. 2. Select ASPECT by pressing the S or T button. 3.
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 RGB cables that are connected to the monitor. 1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the COMPUTER IN/ projector. COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2. Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port of the computer.
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected computer. ON ( I ) button COMPUTER button LENS SHIFT button POWER button HDMI/COMPUTER button ZOOM/FOCUS button ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT 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.
Viewing computer images (continued) 10.Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 11.Press the S or T button to adjust the vertical position of the displayed image. • When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page 10.) Repeat steps 3 to 4 and 8 to 11, if necessary. To stop projecting: AUTO POSITION button OFF ( ) button AUTO POSITION button POWER button 12.
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) 4. Press the S or T button to select an item to adjust. How to set the menus: The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. 1. Press the MENU button. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF opt. OFF 5. Set the selected item by pressing the W or X button. AV MEMORY 1 IMAGE OFF AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF 2. Press the W or X button to select a menu to use. OFF 30 min opt. INSTALLATION To cancel the menu: 6. Press the MENU button several times.
Menu operation (continued) 2. INSTALLATION menu opt. INSTALLATION KEYSTONE LAMP MODE ON AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR IMAGE REVERSE TRIGGER OUT TEST PATTERN LENS LOCK AV MEMORY 1 0 STANDARD OFF OFF ON BLUE OFF OFF CROSS HATCH OK 2.
Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu opt. FEATURE AV MEMORY 1 ASPECT AUTO DISPLAY INPUT PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION ? 1. MENU DIMMER OFF CINEMA MODE AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL AUTO SETUP AUTO SCART INPUT AË OFF English LANGUAGE OK RESET ALL 3. FEATURE menu ITEM ASPECT SETTING AUTO 4:3 16:9 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 STRETCH ANAMORPHIC1 ANAMORPHIC2 PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION MENU DIMMER CINEMA MODE 2 options ON / OFF AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO FILM 8 options SETUP AUTO OFF 3.75% / 7.
Menu operation (continued) 4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu opt. SIGNAL R RG GB B USER AV MEMORY 1 CLAMP POSITION 1 CLAMP WIDTH 1 HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERT. POSITION 0 FINE SYNC. 0 LPF TRACKING 0 SHUTTER(U) 0 COMPUTER INPUT AUTO OVER SCAN 100% HOLD ON USER OK ? VERT. SYNC AUTO OFF SHUTTER(L) 0 SHUTTER(LS) 0 SHUTTER(RS) 0 4. SIGNAL menu ITEM HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC.
Menu operation (continued) 6. INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION 0H LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT COMPUTER RESOLUTION 1024X768 VERTICAL FREQUENCY 75.04 Hz HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 60.02 KHz SYNC. TYPE 5wire R G B H V 6. INFORMATION menu ITEM LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE DESCRIPTION This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW.
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 26 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the W or X button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button. CONTRAST Select to adjust the contrast of the image.
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 26 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the S or T button. 3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the W or X button. The color temperature of each option is as follows: COOL: Approx. 9300K, MEDIUM: Approx. 6500K (D65), WARM: Approx. 5800K. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
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 26 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select GAMMA MODE by pressing the S or T button. 3. Select your desired gamma mode by pressing the W or X button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
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. How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms.
Advanced features To cancel the password function: 1. Display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press the S or T button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION. 3. Press the ENTER button. • The screen for canceling the password function will appear. Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. The password function has two modes as follows. DISPLAY INPUT ..........
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. Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp. Spare lamp VLT-HC5000LP Warning: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws inside of the projector.
Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: (b) (a) (c) 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 3. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 4. Pull the handle. 5. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the projector. • Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly. If it is pulled out quickly, the lamp may break scattering glass fragments.
Maintenance Warning: • Never use flammable air duster or other materials when cleaning the air-filter. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown when the lamp is illuminated. • 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.
Accessory air-filter unit An accessory air-filter unit is supplied with this projector in order to keep dust out more effectively. When using the projector in a dusty place, replace the air filter (filter cover) attached at the factory with this accessory air-filter unit. Attaching the accessory air-filter unit Before installing this accessory air-filter unit to the projector, be sure to unplug the projector from the outlet. • Remove the air-filter (filter cover) attached at the factory first. (See page 38.) 1.
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 turned on. • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. POWER STATUS Solution • Connect the power cord to the projector. Off Off • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem The screen for entering the password appears. “NO SIGNAL” is displayed. Solution • PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password lock. J Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 35.) • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device.
Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Different color tint. • When comparing images projected by two projectors, tints in the displayed images may be different because of variation between their optical components. This is not a malfunction.
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. STATUS indicator POWER indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS Steady red Off Steady green Blinking green Steady green Steady green CONDITION NOTE Stand-by Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute) The POWER button cannot be used to switch between on and off. The power is on.
Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type LCD projector Model HC5500 Display technology 0.74-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) (aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels Total 6220800 pixels Projection lens F 1.7 - 1.9 f= 24 - 29 mm Light-source lamp 160 W Image size (projection distance) 50” min. to 250” max. (projection distance 1.6 to 8.0 m (max.
Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode TV60, 480i (525i) TV50, 576i (625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60) 720p 50 (750p 50) 1080p 60 (1125p 60) 1080p 50 (1125p 50) 1080p 24 (1125p 24) PC98 CGA70 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 HP75 SXGA60 UXGA60 Resolution (H x V) – – – – – – – – – – – 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 48
Specifications (continued) COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) Connectors SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) 5 5 1 9 6 10 6 15 Pin No. 1 Name – 1 11 I/O – 2 TXD IN 3 RXD OUT 4 – – 5 GND – 6 – – 7 – – 8 – – 9 – – Pin No. Spec. 1 R(RED)/PR/CR 2 G(GREEN)/Y 1 19 2 18 3 B(BLUE)/PB/CB PIN No.
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