ENGLISH DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC3000 User Manual HC3000 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................4 Preparing your projector....................................................................................................................6 Using the remote control ...................................................................................................................9 Setting up your projector............................................................
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings 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 instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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 inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock. Except as specifically explained in the User Manual do not attempt to service this product by yourself.
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 8-pin RS-232C cable (246C508-10) RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) Power cord (two) (246C483-10, 246C383-20) • Used for projector control by computer.
ENGLISH Overview 12 4 3 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FOCUS ring ZOOM ring Control panel Air outlet grille Remote control sensor (Front) Air inlet grille Air outlet grille Terminal board Kensington Security Lock Standard connector Air inlet grille 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER button AUTO POSITION / button COMPUTER / button MENU button STATUS indicator POWER indicator KEYSTONE/ENTER button VIDEO/ button button 7 9 10 Control area 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 Terminal panel 1 2 3 4 5 COMPONENT VI
Preparing your projector (continue) Bottom side 1 Adjustment foot (Front) 2 Lamp cover 3 Adjustment feet (Rear) 1 Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 2 3 Remote control 21 ON POWER OFF 1 2 3 4 VIDEO 20 19 S-VIDEO 18 COMPONENT HDMI COMP COMPUTER PC 17 ENTER 5 6 7 8 9 10 MENU ASPECT 16 AV MEMORY M1 M2 M3 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP CNT BRT C.T.
ENGLISH 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 foot) 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 below.) • 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.
TRIGGER terminal For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. • The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any nonrecommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location. • When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR INVERT. See page 25.
Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance Hd A Screen size (Height of the projected image) Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. Center of the lens B Projected distance (L) (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 Screen size Diagonal size inch cm 40 102 60 152 80 203 100 254 150 381 200 508 250 635 275 699 Projected distance (L) Width B inch cm 34.9 89 52.3 133 69.7 177 87.2 221 130.7 332 174.3 443 217.
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.
You 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 receive encrypted digital video data that are output from DVD players. • Select HDMI as the input source. • HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), developed by Intel Corporation, is a method to encrypt digital video data for the purpose of copy protection.
Viewing video images (continued) 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 are two kinds of methods to digitally transfer image data, in which different black level settings are employed respectively.
ENGLISH C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. FOCUS ring COMPONENT button ZOOM ring ON ( I ) button VIDEO button S-VIDEO button POWER button POWER STATUS VIDEO 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. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.
Viewing video images (continued) OFF ( ) button POWER button POWER STATUS IRIS button KEYSTONE button To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode.
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 4:3 Original image size Aspect ratio changes depending on the input signal. 16 : 9 Squeezed image is expanded to 16:9. ZOOM1 Cinema Scope image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles. ZOOM2 Vista image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles.
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. For analog connection: 1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN/ COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN projector.
ENGLISH C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected computer. FOCUS ring ON ( I ) button HDMI button COMPUTER button ZOOM ring POWER button POWER STATUS COMPUTER 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. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.
Viewing computer images (continued) OFF ( ) button POWER button POWER STATUS AUTO POSITION button BLANK button To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control. • A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode.
ENGLISH Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE GAMMA MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus: The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. 1. Press the MENU button. • When no signal is applied, the menu would not appear. opt. 4. Press the or button to select an item to adjust. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF AV MEMORY 1 2. Press the or button to select a menu to use. opt. SVGA60 INSTALLATION 3. Press the ENTER button (or button).
AUTO POWER ON ON / OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF / 5 - 60min SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR IMAGE REVERSE ON / OFF BLUE / BLACK OFF MIRROR INVERT MIRROR INVERT TRIGGER OUT ON /OFF TEST PATTERN CROSS HATCH WHITE BLACK • • • • FUNCTION Select according to the screen size. Use to adjust the position (height) of the projected image. Select this option when you want to view images in a well-lit room. Select to moderate the intensity of the lamp.
Menu operation (continued) 4. SIGNAL menu opt. SIGNAL R RG GB B 5. USER menu SVGA60 AV MEMORY 1 CLAMP POSITION 0 CLAMP WIDTH 1 HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERT. POSITION 0 VERT. SYNC AUTO FINE SYNC. 0 OVER SCAN 100% TRACKING 0 LPF COMPUTER INPUT AUTO HOLD ON USER OK 4. SIGNAL menu ITEM HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC.
ENGLISH 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 24 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the or button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the or 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 24 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the or button. 3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the or button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear. ……………………………………… Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image flickers. The projected image is blurred. ………………………… Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image is displaced horizontally. ……… Adjust HORIZ.POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Every time the button is pressed, the image moves to the right.
Advanced features 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 ...........When the projector is turned on, the startup screen (or splash screen) will appear and stay on the screen until the password is entered.
This projector has a filter cover (filter) for keeping dust out. When using the projector in a dusty place, attach this filter cover. Installation Before installing this filter to the projector, be sure to unplug the projector from the outlet. 1. Fit three hooks of the filter cover into the projector. 2. Push the filter cover in the direction of the arrow. • If you use excess force to push the filter cover, the hooks may be damaged. 3. Tighten the attachment screw (a) firmly.
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. WARNING: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws inside of the projector.
ENGLISH To replace the lamp: 1. Reverse the projector gently. (b) (a) 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 up 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.
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 Power can not be turned on. Solution • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. POWER Off STATUS Off Solution • Connect the power cord to the projector. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Problem "NO SIGNAL" is displayed. Solution • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something 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. • Check that the projector is connected to the external device using the correct terminals.
Troubleshooting (continued) Others Problem Solution The exhaust vents emit warm air. • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this is not a malfunction. • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise. Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again. The menu can't be used. “TEMPERATURE!!” is displayed.
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 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 Model Display Technology DLP™ projector HC3000 0.65-inch Single chip DMD (Aspect ratio 15:9) Pixel 1280 x 768 = 983040 pixels Projection lens Light-source lamp Image size (Projection distance) Maximum Computer signal resolution F 2.4 - 2.6 f= 23 - 27.6 mm 200 W 40" min. to 275" max. (Projection distance 1.
ENGLISH Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode Resolution (H x V) 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 TV60, 480i(525i) TV50, 576i(625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 1080i 50a (1125i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60) 720p 50 (750p 50) PC98 CGA70 VGA60
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