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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Contents Important safeguards .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Preparing your projector .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Using the remote control ........................................................................................................
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.
Important safeguards (continued) Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles. If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, causing deterioration in the projector quality and fire. 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 use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.
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 RS-232C cable (PC013284199) Computer cable (PC013284299) Power cord for US (PC010683999) Power cord for EU (PC010684099) Power cord for UK (PC010684199) r Used for projector control by computer.
Preparing your projector (continued) Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 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 5 4 6 To attach the supplied lens cap, push it into the lens section of the projector.
Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side 2 1 Adjustment feet 2 Air intake grille 1 Remote control 24 1 2 3 4 23 22 21 20 5 6 19 8 9 10 18 17 16 15 14 11 13 7 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 P.M. ME/MC USER buttons ENTER button MENU button CONTRAST button* BRIGHTNESS button* GAMMA button* ZOOM/FOCUS button LENS SHIFT button COLOR MANAGEMENT button COLOR button* SHARPNESS button* COLOR TEMP.
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Front of projector r Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. r Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps. Otherwise, the remote control may malfunction. r 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 12.) r Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center. r Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting.
Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance (continued) Screen width (SW) 50% H1 50% Screen 50% H1 50% Screen height (SH) Down shift W1 W1 Left shift B Right shift SW(=W) H Up shift L Image (16:9) When the aspect ratio of the screen is Standard B SH When the aspect ratio of the screen is Standard, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right. Refer to the following table for installation.
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. r The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 2. Press the S, T, W or X button to move the image position. r When the T button is pressed, the image moves down. r When the S button is pressed, the image moves up. r When the X button is pressed, the image moves to the right.
Setting up your projector (continued) Important: r 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 r When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be affected by their interference. r See the owner’s guide of each device for details about its connections. Preparation: r 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 Video cable (option) 2. To video output Terminal 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. 1. To VIDEO IN Terminal Video player, or the like S-video cable (option) 2.
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. r Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 as the input source.
Viewing video images (continued) B. Plugging in the power cord r 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. 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.
Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: r Remove the lens cap. POWER button (ON/STANDBY) POWER indicator HDMI/COMPUTER button STATUS indicator ON ( I ) button HDMI1 button COMPONENT button VIDEO button VIDEO button ENTER button S, T, W, X button ZOOM/FOCUS button ENTER button HDMI2 button S-VIDEO button LENS SHIFT button S, T, W, X button 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red.
Viewing video images (continued) 10. Adjust with the S or T 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. Press the S or T button to adjust the vertical position and W or X button to adjust the horizontal position of the displayed image. r When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page 10.
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.
Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button. r The screen for selecting the aspect ratio appears. 2. Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the ASPECT button. r The aspect mode is switched between Standard, Full Screen, Anamorphic1 and Anamorphic2. r Some modes are not available with certain signals. With the Screen menu: (See page 36 for menu setting.) 1. Display the Screen menu. 2.
Viewing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: r Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off. r When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the computer cables that are connected to the monitor. COMPUTER IN 2 1 Computer cable r r r r r To monitor port 1. Connect one end of the supplied Computer cable to the COMPUTER IN terminal of the projector. 2.
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: r Remove the lens cap. POWER button (ON/STANDBY) ON ( I ) button POWER indicator COMPUTER button STATUS indicator HDMI/COMPUTER button ENTER button S, T, W, X button ZOOM/FOCUS button ENTER button LENS SHIFT button S, T, W, X button 1. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up red.
Viewing computer images (continued) 11. Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT menu appears at the center of the screen. 12. Press the S or T button to adjust the vertical position and W or X button to adjust the horizontal position of the displayed image. r When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page 10.) Repeat steps 4 to 5 and 9 to 12, if necessary. To stop projecting: 13.
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.
Viewing 3D images (continued) r r r r r About glasses(Liquid Crystal Shutter) r Do not press the glasses too hard; and also do not fall on or bend them. Do not scratch the surface of the glasses with anything sharp. r r About infra-red transmission r Do not contaminate the infra-red transmission and do not apply anything on it, because it makes the 3D infra-red transmission device not receive the signals and the glasses not operate normally.
Viewing 3D images (continued) r Place the 3D Emitter on the projector Preparation: Turn off the power of the projector. 1. Remove the lens caps covering the 3D Emitter attaching part on the projector. 2. Secure the base part of the 3D Emitter to the 3D Emitter attaching part on the projector using the supplied screws. 3. Put the transmission part of the 3D Emitter into the base part. 4.
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) r 'PS UIF % JNBHFT DPOOFDUFE XJUI )%.
Viewing 3D images (continued) r r r r r r r r r r r When using the 3D Glasses, make sure your eyes are on an approximate horizontal level. r If you suffer from myopia (short sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), astigmatism, or have eyesight differences between the left and right eyes, please use corrective glasses or other such methods to correct your eyesight before putting on the 3D Glasses.
Menu operation r Some menu items can’t be operated or displayed depending on the input signal or signal format. Picture1 Picture Mode Cinema VIDEO Contrast Brightness Color Tint 3D Dynamic User1 User2 Sharpness User3 Gamma Correction Cinema 2 .0 2 .1(Video ) 2 .2 3D Setup Level Color Temp User W 0 IRE R 3.75IRE G 7.
Menu operation (continued) r Some menu items can’t be operated or displayed depending on the input signal or signal format.
Menu operation (continued) r 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 Off On TOP Bottom Pixel Adjust Horiz. Red Horiz. Blue Vert. Red Vert. Blue Input Input HDMI-1 HDMI-2 COMP.
Menu operation (continued) r Some menu items can’t be operated or displayed depending on the input signal or signal format.
Menu operation (continued) 4. Press the S or T button to select Off Timer item to adjust. How to set the menus: 2. The following describes how to set Off Timer time as an example. 1. Press the MENU button. 5. Set the desired off timer by pressing the W or X button. 2. Press the W or X button to select Setup menu to use. To cancel the menu: 6. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the ENTER button (or T button). Important: r When the MENU button doesn’t function, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Menu operation (continued) 2. Picture 2 menu ITEM SETTING FUNCTION Cinema Mode TNR MNR 3 Options 4 Options 4 Options BAR Detail Enhancement Off/On 4 Options Color Management 3 Options/Off Use to adjust the select Movie mode. Use to reduce random noise. (See page 41.) Use to reduce mosquito noise. (See page 41.) Use to reduce block noise. (See page 38.) This function is to emphasize the outline of the image composition. This function is to adjust the picture quality (color) for the user.
Menu operation (continued) 4. Screen menu 4. Screen menu ITEM Aspect Ratio SETTING Standard Full Screen Anamorphic1 Anamorphic2 Depend on Timing Horizontal Position Vertical Position Depend on Timing Shutter Shutter Top Down Pixel Adjust 4 Options FUNCTION Select to project images with an aspect ratio of Standard. Select to project images with an aspect ratio of Full Screen The vertical image enlarges to 2.35 * (9 / 16) to fit the cinema format. The horizontal image narrow down to 1/[2.
Menu operation (continued) 5. Input menu 6. Setup menu 5. Input menu ITEM Input HDMI Color Space HDMI Input SETTING 6 Options 4 Options 2D/3D 3D Brightness 3D Sync 5 Options 8 Options 2 Options Clock Phase Auto Position Iris iris USER 4 Options (Depend on PC Timing) (Depend on PC Timing) Yes/No 6 Options 1 ~ 19 FUNCTION Select Input port for input single. Select AUTO to detect the color space of HDMI input automatically or select the specific color space from HDMI Color Space.
Menu operation (continued) 7. Info menu 7. Info menu ITEM Input Resolution Lamp Hours(Normal) DESCRIPTION Indicates the name of the terminal to which the currently projected video signal is being input. This item shows a lamp operating time (hour). r 5IF -BNQ )PVST JT DBMDVMBUFE CBTFE PO UIBU -BNQ .
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 VIDEO 3D Dynamic User 1 to User 3 This is a mode for watching movies in dim lighting as in a theater. This is a standard mode suitable for watching video images, etc. This is a mode for watching 3D Film. This is a bright mode suitable for watching sports images. Use to adjust and save the Picture Mode settings voluntarily.
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 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: 5800K, 6000K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, High Bright, User. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
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 S or T button. 3. Select your desired Gamma Correction by pressing the W or X button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
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. Press the S or T button to select 3D Brightness. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the S or T button to select the desired item. 5. Press the ENTER button to select the desired value. To cancel the menu: 6. 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, Use the Auto Position function to (See page 24.) adjust the projected image using the Input menu. How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear. ...........................
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-HC9000LP Warning: r Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws inside of the projector.
Replacing the lamp (continued) 7. Put the handle back to the original position. r Make sure that the handle is locked. 8. Tighten up 2 screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). To replace the lamp: 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. 2. Loosen 2 screws (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) and remove the rear side Lamp cover (b) from the projector. (b) (c) (b) r .BLF TVSF UIBU UIF TDSFXT BSF UJHIUFOFE ñSNMZ 9.
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. r Assemble the lamp replacement tray according to the procedure shown on it. 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. 2.
Maintenance Warning: Important: r Never use flammable air duster or other materials when cleaning the air-filter. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or backdown when the lamp is illuminated. r 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. r If the filter is damaged or becomes extremely dirty, change it with a new 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 turned on. r Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. POWER STATUS Off Off Steady red Blinking orange and green Solution r Connect the power cord to the projector. r Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem “NO SIGNAL” is displayed. Images may be jagged when connecting the projector using the HDMI cable. “NO SIGNAL” is displayed when connecting the projector using the HDMI cable. Solution r Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. r Check whether the external device output signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.
Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution No sound comes from the speakers connected to the AV amplifier. (No sound comes from the home theater system speakers.) r The projector is not equipped with the speakers. r The AV amplifier reads the information that projector is not equipped with the speakers and then passes this information along to the DVD player.
Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution Images are not 3D. ※The 3D emitter and 3D Glasses are sold separately. They are not supplied with this product. r r r r r r r r r r Are the image settings switched to 3D mode? ĺSwitch the mode to 3D mode.
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 NOTE Standby Steady red Lamp standby for power-off The power cannot be turned on by pressing the POWER button.
Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type HOME THEATER PROJECTOR Model HC9000D/HC9000DW 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 Light-source lamp 230 W Image size (projection distance) 50” min. to 200” max. (projection distance 1.7 to 12.6m) (16:9 image).
Specifications (continued) Specification of input signals in each input of the projector HDMI Signal mode 480i60.00Hz(Double Rate) 480i59.94Hz(Double Rate) 576i50.00Hz(Double Rate) 480p 60.00Hz 480p 59.94Hz 576p 50.00Hz 720p 60.00Hz 720p 59.94Hz 720p 50.00Hz 1080i 60.00Hz 1080i 59.94Hz 1080i 50.00Hz 1080p 60.00Hz 1080p 59.94Hz 1080p 50.00Hz 1080p 24.00Hz 1080p 23.98Hz VGA 60.00Hz VGA 59.
Specifications (continued) Component Signal mode 480i 60.00Hz 480i 59.94Hz 576i 50.00Hz 480p 60.00Hz 480p 59.94Hz 576p 50.00Hz 720p 60.00Hz 720p 59.94Hz 720p 50.00Hz 1080i 60.00Hz 1080i 59.94Hz 1080i 50.00Hz 1080p 60.00Hz 1080p 59.94Hz 1080p 50.00Hz Resolution (H x V) - Horizontal frequency (kHz) 15.75 15.73 15.63 31.50 31.47 31.25 45.00 44.96 37.50 33.75 33.72 28.13 67.50 67.43 56.25 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60.00 59.94 50.00 60.00 59.94 50.00 60.00 59.94 50.00 60.00 59.94 50.00 60.00 59.94 50.
Specifications (continued) SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) 1 5 5 6 Name 1 6 10 9 Pin No. HDMI IN (HDMI 19-pin) COMPUTER IN (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) Connectors I/O 1 GND – 2 RXD IN 3 TXD OUT 4 GND 5 GND – 6 GND – 7 – – 15 11 – 8 – – 9 GND – Pin No. Spec. 1 R(RED)/PR/CR 2 G(GREEN)/Y 3 B(BLUE)/PB/CB VLT-HC9000LP 3D Glasses EY-3DGS-1U 3D Emitter EY-3D-EMT1 19 2 18 4 - PIN No. Spec. PIN No. Spec.
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