Melco HC5000 User Manual

LCD PROJECTOR

MODEL

HC5000

User Manual

HC5000

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 fl ash 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 suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

NOTE:

SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR
THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

WARNING

Use the attached specifi ed power supply cord. If
you use another power supply cord, it may cause
interference with radio and television reception.

Use the attached RGB cable and RS-232C cable with
this equipment so as to keep interference within the
limit of a FCC Class B device.

This apparatus must be grounded.

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN
THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE.

CAUTION

Not for use in a computer room as defi ned in the
Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/
Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

When using the projector in Europe:
COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This Projector complies with the requirements of the
EC Directive 89/336/EEC “EMC Directive” as amended
by Directive 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and 73/23/
EEC “Low Voltage Directive” as amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.

The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen
at a level that gains proper operation in residential
areas, on business and light industrial premises and
on small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of
the buildings. All places of operation are characterised
by their connection to the public low voltage power
supply system.

WARNING

Use the attached RGB cable and RS-232C cable with
this equipment so as to keep interference within the
limits of an EN55022 Class B device.
Please follow WARNING instructions.

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Contents

Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................4

Preparing your projector ....................................................................................................................6

Using the remote control ...................................................................................................................9

Setting up your projector .................................................................................................................10

Viewing video images ......................................................................................................................13

Viewing computer images ...............................................................................................................21

Menu operation ...............................................................................................................................24

Adjusting projected images .............................................................................................................30

Advanced features ..........................................................................................................................34

Replacing the lamp .........................................................................................................................35

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................37

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................38

Indicators .........................................................................................................................................41

Specifi cations ..................................................................................................................................42

Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only.
This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10
Information for users and Annex IV.

Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components
which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately
from your household waste.

Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: HC5000
Trade name: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Responsible party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A
Telephone number: [phone]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trademark, Registered trademark

Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
The “HD ready” logo is a trademark of EICTA.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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.

Read instructions

1.
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the appliance is operated.

Retain instructions

2.
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.

Instructions
All operating instructions must be followed.

5.

Cleaning
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before
cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp soft cloth for cleaning.

6.

Attachments and equipment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment
without the approval of the manufacturer as such
additions may result in the risk of fi re, electric
shock or other personal injury.

7.

Water and moisture
Do not use this projector near water or in contact
with water.

8.

Accessories
Do not place this projector on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the projector.
Any mounting of the appliance should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

9.

Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation of the
projector and to protect it from overheating. Do not
block these openings or allow them to be blocked
by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or
bookcase. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation
and that the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.

Power sources

10.
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.

Power-cord protection

11.
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. Do not put the power cord under a
carpet.

Overloading

12.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a fi re or electric shock.

Objects and liquids

13.
Never push objects of any kind through openings of
this projector as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fi re or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
projector.

Servicing

14.
Do not attempt to service this projector by yourself.
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.

Damage requiring service

15.
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualifi ed service personnel under the
following conditions:
(a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the projector.

(c) If the projector does not operate normally after

you follow the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. An improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and
may often require extensive work by a qualifi ed
technician to restore the projector to its normal
operation.

(d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or

water.

(e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

(f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

Replacement parts

16.
When replacement parts are required, be sure
that the service technician has used replacement
parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or parts
having the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re,
electric shock or other hazards.

Safety check

17.
Upon completion of any service or repair to this
projector, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks determining that the projector is in a
safe operating condition.

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