MITSUBISHI HC3200 User Manual

DLPTM PROJECTOR

MODEL

HC3200

User Manual

HC3200

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” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient 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 specified power supply cord. If
you use another power supply cord, it may cause
interference with radio and television reception.

Use the attached RGB cable with this equipment so as
to keep interference within the limits of an 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 defined 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 2004/108/EC “EMC Directive” and
2006/95/EC “Low Voltage Directive”.

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 with this equipment so
as to keep interference within the limits of an EN55022
Class B device.
Please follow WARNING instructions.

Contents

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

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

Using the remote control ...............................................................................................................8, 9

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

Viewing video images ......................................................................................................................14

Viewing computer images ...............................................................................................................22

Menu operation ................................................................................................................................25

Adjusting projected images .............................................................................................................31

Advanced features ...........................................................................................................................35

Replacing the lamp ..........................................................................................................................36

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................39

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................40

Indicators .........................................................................................................................................44

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................45

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, 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.

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the battery or
accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows:
Hg: mercury (0,0005%), Cd: cadmium (0,002%), Pb: lead (0,004%)

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products, batteries and
accumulators.

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

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

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: HC3200
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

DLPTM, Digital Micromirror Device, DMD, and BrilliantColorTM are all trademarks of Texas Instruments.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
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.

Warnings

3.
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

Instructions

4.
All operating instructions must be followed.

Cleaning

5.
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before
cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp soft cloth for cleaning.

Attachments and equipment

6.
Never add any attachments and/or equipment
without the approval of the manufacturer as such
additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock
or other personal injury.

Water and moisture

7.
Do not use this projector near water or in contact
with water.

Accessories

8.
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.

Ventilation

9.
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 fire 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 fire 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 qualified service personnel.

Damage requiring service

15.
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified 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 qualified 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 specified by the manufacturer or parts having
the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, 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.

Important safeguards (continued)

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.

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. Please
contact your dealer when you want to fix, adjust or
inspect the projector.

Do not modify this equipment.

It can lead to fire or electric shock.

Do not keep using the damaged projector.

If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is damaged,
unplug the projector and contact your dealer for
inspection. It may lead to fire if you keep using the
damaged projector.

Do not face the projection lens to the sun.

It can lead to fire.

Use correct voltage.

If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire.

Do not place the projector on uneven surface.

Place the projector on a leveled and stable surface only.
Please do not place equipment on unstable surfaces.

Do not look into the lens when the projector is
operating.

It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the
lens when it is on.

Do not unplug the power cord during operation.

It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or
other trouble. It is best to wait for the fan to turn off
before turning the main power off.

Do not touch the air outlet grille and bottom plate,
which become hot.

Do not touch them or put other equipment close to
the air outlet grilles because they become hot during
operation. The heated air outlet grilles and bottom plate
may cause injury or damage to other equipment.

Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is easily
affected by heat.

Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector
is operating.

Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of it and hurt your eyes.

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.

Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner,
etc.) and flammable aerosols near the projector.

Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or
breakdown because the temperature inside the
projector rises very high while the lamp is illuminating.

Do not use the projector with condensation on it.

It can lead to breakdown or other failure.

Place of installation

For safety’s sake, refrain from setting the projector
at any place subjected to high temperature and high
humidity. Please maintain an operating temperature,
humidity, and altitude as specified below.

Operating temperature: between +41°F (+5°C) and

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+95°F (+35°C)
Operating humidity: between 30% and 90%

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Never put any heat-producing device under the

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projector so that the projector does not overheat.
Do not install the projector to a place that is

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unstable or subjected to vibration.
Do not install the projector near any equipment that

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produces a strong magnetic field.
Also refrain from installing the projector near any
cable carrying a large amount of current.
Place the projector on a solid, vibration free surface;

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otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury or
damage.
Do not stand the projector on its end. It may fall,

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causing serious injury or damage.
Slanting the projector more than ±10°(right and

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left) or ±15°(front and rear) may cause trouble or
explosion of the lamp.
Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit,

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heater, or humidifier to avoid hot or moist air to the
exhaust and ventilation hole of the projector.

COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.

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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.

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Preparing your projector

What’s included in the box

AC power cord

1 RGB cable for PC

Important:

The attached power cords are to be used exclusively for this product. Never use them for other products.•

for US J2552-0063-03
for EU J2552-0066-02
for UK J2552-0065-02
J2552-0072-03

1 Remote control
1 User Manual/Quick Start up (English only)
1 Safety Manual/Quick Start up
1 CD-ROM (with User Manual)
2 Battery
1 Lens cap
1 Lamp replacement attachment

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

1.

2.

3.

Important:

Remove the back lid of the remote control.
Check the polarity (+), (-) of the batteries, and set them
correctly, inserting their (-) side first.

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If the battery is inserted from the (+) side first, inserting
the (-) side is difficult because the coil spring end hits
on the battery side. If the battery is forced in this way,
the outer label of the battery may get ripped and it may
cause a short-circuit and heating.

Attach the back lid.

Use two size-AA batteries (R6).

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Replace the two batteries with new ones when the

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remote control is slow to respond.

Removing the batteries from the remote control

Remove the back lid of the remote control and take out the batteries.

Caution:

Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion.

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Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used.

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Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.

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Batteries may explode if misused. Do not recharge, disassemble, or throw them in fire.

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Be sure to handle the batteries according to the instructions.

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Load the batteries with its positive (+) and negative (-) sides correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control.

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Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets.

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Remove the batteries, if the remote control is not used for a long time.

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Do not combine a new battery with an old one.

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If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If the solution comes in

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contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor.

Preparing your projector (continued)

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Overview

FOCUS ring

1

ZOOM ring

2

Control panel

3

Air inlet grille

4

Remote control sensor (Front)

5

Air outlet grille

6

Terminal board

7

Adjustment feet

8

Lock bar

9

Lamp cover

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Caution:

Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector
because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns.

Control panel

Terminal panel

Power button

1

POWER indicator

2

MENU button

3

STATUS indicator

4

ENTER button

5

AUTO POSITION / p button

6

HDMI / COMPUTER / t button

7

q button

8

VIDEO/ u button

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Important:

While the menu or the screen for the keystone adjustment or

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password entry is being displayed, the HDMI / COMPUTER,
VIDEO, and AUTO POSITION buttons function as the t, u,
and p buttons respectively.

VIDEO IN and S-VIDEO IN terminals

1

COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

2

COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal

3

(Mini D-SUB 15-pin)
HDMI IN terminal (HDMI 19-pin)

4

SERIAL terminal (Mini DIN 8-pin)

5

Used for projector control by computer. Contact your

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dealer for details.

TRIGGER terminal

6

Used for the optional electric screen.

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Power jack

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Preparing your projector (continued)

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Bottom side

Remote control

Adjustment feet

1

ON ( I ) button

1

COMPUTER button

2

HDMI button

3

COMPONENT button

4

AV MEMORY buttons

5

ENTER button

6

MENU button

7

CONTRAST button*

8

BRIGHTNESS button*

9

GAMMA button*

10

SHARPNESS button*

11

COLOR button*

12

COLOR TEMP. button*

13

COLOR MANAGEMENT button

14

p, q, t, u buttons

15

VIDEO button

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S-VIDEO button

17

AUTO POSITION button

18

ASPECT button

19

OFF ( ) button

20

* : See below for the picture quality adjusting buttons.

Important:

When you press any button on the remote control, the buttons on the remote control are lit. Wait approx. 6 seconds
after releasing the button to turn them off.

Using the picture quality adjusting buttons

When you press any of the picture quality adjusting buttons, the screen for adjusting the picture quality appears. Adjust
the picture quality by pressing the t and u buttons. The picture quality adjustment can be made alternatively in the
IMAGE menu. (See page 26.) Items in the menus are shown in parentheses below.

CONTRAST (CONTRAST) ............... Adjusts the contrast of the projected image.

BRIGHTNESS (BRIGHTNESS) ....... Adjusts the brightness of the projected image.

COLOR TEMP. (COLOR TEMP.) ...... Selects one of the preset color temperatures. Adjustment of USER mode is also

available. (See page 32.)

GAMMA (GAMMA MODE) ............... Selects one of the preset gamma mode. Adjustment of USER mode is also

SHARPNESS (SHARPNESS) .......... Adjusts the sharpness of the projected image.

COLOR (COLOR) ............................. Adjusts the color thickness of the projected image.

available. (See page 33.)

Using the remote control

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Operational range of the remote control

Front of projector Rear of projector

Front of projector Rear of projector

Operate the remote control within a distance of

Operate the remote control within a distance of
10 m (30 feet) from the projector, pointing the IR

10 m (30 feet) from the projector, pointing the IR
beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front

beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front
or rear) of the projector.

or rear) of the projector.

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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.
When you use the remote control too close to the remote
control sensor, the remote control may not work correctly.

Reception angle

Vertical directions

Vertical directions (ceiling mount)

When operating the remote control, keep the distance
from the remote control to the projector via the screen
within about 5 m (15 feet). The operable range of the
remote control, however, depends on the characteristics
of the screen.

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Setting up your projector

SW

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SH

Center of the lens

(Width of the projected image)

Projection distance (L)

(Height of the

projected image)

Screen size

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.)

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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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Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting. Light directly reflecting on the screen
makes the projected images washed-out and hard to view.

SCREEN SIZE

You can keep the image display area within the screen by setting SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU of IMAGE
menu according to the aspect ratio of the actual screen. Select 16:9 when the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 or 4:3,
and select CINEMA SCOPE (2.35:1) when the aspect ratio is 2.35:1 (CinemaScope).
When setting SCREEN SIZE to CINEMA SCOPE (2.35:1):

CinemaScope size movies are projected in the full screen.

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Set ASPECT in the FEATURE menu to 16:9 when displaying Vista-size images. In this case, they are squeezed

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horizontally.
When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to AUTO and 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, or 1080i/p signal is input, the part

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for displaying subtitles is not projected. To display subtitles, reset SCREEN SIZE to 16:9 and adjust the image
position using VERTICAL LOCATION in the ADVANCED MENU of the IMAGE menu. (To display the menu on the
screen, adjust SHUTTER(U) in the SIGNAL - USER menu to position the menu.)

Screen size and projection distance

Refer to the following tables to determine the screen size and projection distance.

The figures in the tables are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements.

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When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9

Screen size Projection distance (L)

Diagonal size Height (SH) Width (SW) Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele)

inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm

50 127 25 62 44 111 59 1.5 89 2.3 8.2 21
60 152 29 75 52 133 71 1.8 107 2.7 9.9 25
70 178 34 87 61 155 84 2.1 125 3.2 11.5 29
80 203 39 100 70 177 96 2.4 144 3.6 13.2 34

90 229 44 112 78 199 108 2.7 162 4.1 14.8 38
100 254 49 125 87 221 120 3.1 180 4.6 16.5 42
110 279 54 137 96 244 133 3.4 198 5.0 18.1 46
120 305
150 381 74 187 131 332 182 4.6 271 6.9 24.7 63
200
250 635 123 311 218 553 304
300 762

Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the

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case of “16:9.”

Depending on the installation conditions, warm air that is emitted from the exhaust vents may flow into the intake

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vent, causing the projector to display “TEMPERATURE!!” and then stop projecting images.

59 149 105 266 145 3.7 216 5.5 19.8 50

508 98 249 174 443 243 6.2 362 9.2 33.0 84

147 374 261 664 365 9.3 - - 49.5 126

7.7 453 11.5 41.2 105

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Setting up your projector (continued)

SW (=W)

H

SH

BB

(Width of the projected image)

(Height of the screen)

(Height of the

projected image)

Screen size

Screen size and projection distance (continued)

When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3

When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as
shown on the right. Refer to the following table for installation.

When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9

Screen size (4:3)

Diagonal size Height (SH) Width (SW) Height (H) Width (W) Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele)

inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm

50 127 30 76 40 102 23 57 40 102 3.8 10 54 1.4 82 2.1 7.6 19
60 152 36 91 48 122 27 69 48 122 4.5 11 65 1.7 98 2.5 9.1 23
70 178 42 107 56 142 32 80 56 142 5.3 13 77 1.9 115 2.9 10.6 27
80 203 48 122 64 163 36 91 64 163 6.0 15 88 2.2 132 3.3 12.1 31

90 229 54 137 72 183 41 103 72 183 6.8 17 99 2.5 148 3.8 13.6 35
100 254 60 152 80 203 45 114 80 203 7.5 19 110 2.8 165 4.2 15.1 38
110 279 66 168 88 224 50 126 88 224 8.3 21 122 3.1 182 4.6 16.7 42
120 305 72 183
150 381 90 229 120 305 68 171 120 305 11.3 29 166 4.2 249 6.3 22.7 58

508 120 305 160 406 90 229 160 406 15.0 38 223 5.7 332 8.4 30.3 77

200
250 635
300 762

Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the

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150 381 200 508 113 286 200 508 18.8 48 279 7.1 416 10.6 37.8 96
180 457 240 610 135 343 240 610 22.5 57 335 8.5 - - 45.4 115

96 244 54 137 96 244 9.0 23 133 3.4 199 5.0 18.2 46

Size of the projected image

(16:9)

Black space

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Projection distance (L)

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case of “16:9.”

When the aspect ratio of the screen is 2.35:1 (CinemaScope)

Screen size (2.35:1) Projection distance (L)

Diagonal size Height (SH) Width (SW) Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele)

inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm

100 254 39 99 92 234 127 3.2 190 4.8 23.7 60
110 279 43 109 101 257 140 3.6 209 5.3 26.1 66
120 305
130 330
140 356 55 139 129 327 179 4.5 267 6.8 33.2 84
150 381 59 149 138 351 192 4.9 286 7.3 35.6 90
160 406 63 159 147 374 205 5.2 305 7.8 38.0 96
170 432 66 169 156 397 218 5.5 325 8.2 40.4 103
180 457 70 179 166 421 231 5.9 344 8.7 42.7 109
190 483 74 189 175 444 244 6.2 363 9.2 45.1 115
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Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the

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47 119 110 281 153 3.9 229 5.8 28.5 72
51 129 120 304 166 4.2 248 6.3 30.9 78

508 78 199 184 468 256 6.5 382 9.7 47.5 121

case of “CINEMA SCOPE (2.35:1).”

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Setting up your projector (continued)

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AV MEMORY 1

INSTALLATION

KEYSTONE 0

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AV MEMORY 1

INSTALLATION

KEYSTONE 0

Correcting skewed or distorted image

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.

Tilt up the projector to the appropriate angle.

1.
Rotate the adjustment feet for fine adjustment.

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Screen

Screen

Adjustment feet

Adjustment feet

Important:

Don’t transport the projector with its adjustment feet extended. Otherwise the adjustment feet may be damaged.

When fine streaks are seen on projected images

This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace the screen or displace the focus a
little. (See page 18 or 23 for focus adjustment.)

When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid

When the screen and the projector are not placed perpendicularly to each other, projected images become
trapezoidal. If you cannot make the projector and the screen perpendicular to each other by mechanical adjustments,
adjust keystone.

With the INSTALLATION menu:

(See page 26 for menu setting.)

Display the INSTALLATION menu.

1.
Select KEYSTONE by pressing the p or q button.

2.
Equalize the widths at the top and bottom of the screen by pressing the t

3.
or u button, viewing the screen.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button several times.

4.

When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this value doesn’t mean a

•

Press the t

Press the t
button.

button.

Press the u

Press the u
button.

button.

projection angle.
The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation

•
condition, Input signal and aspect settings in MENU.
When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may appear or straight

•
lines may bend in images with complicated patterns. They are not due to product malfunctions.
When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input

•
signal.
When the keystone adjustment is performed, the displayed image may be distorted.

•
Depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen, a perfect rectangular image and the proper

•
aspect ratio may not be obtained.

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Setting up your projector (continued)

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.

The warranty on this projector does not cover any

•
damage caused by use of any non-recommended
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 27.
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling,

•
images may appear darker than those projected in
the case of tabletop mounting. This isn’t a product
malfunction.
Ask your installation specialist to provide an A/C

•
power switch. When you do not use the projector, be
sure to shut down the main power by the switch.
Do not install the projector where the exhaust vents

•
are exposed to air emitted by an air conditioning.
Such installation may cause a breakdown.
Do not install the projector near a fire alarm

•
because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents.

Important:

Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may

•
be damaged.
Be sure to use this projector at an altitude of less than

•
1500 meters.

TRIGGER terminal

The TRIGGER terminal on the rear of the projector
is a terminal that outputs a 12 V signal to control an
externally connected device (electric screen) when
images are projected.

TRIGGER

To externally
connected device

Ring (NC)

(Ground 0 V)

Tip (12 V)

Rear projection

Ask a specialist for
installation. For details,
consult your dealer.

For rear projection,

•
set IMAGE
REVERSE in the
INSTALLATION
menu to MIRROR. See page 27.

Caution:

Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs

•
ventilation by the fans, causing damage or failure.
Put a hard board under the projector to facilitate
ventilation.
Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch)

•
away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille
and the air outlet grilles that emit hot air from
being blocked.
Do not use the projector in the following locations

•
and manners, which may cause fire or electric
shock.

In a dusty or humid place.

•

In a sideways position, or with the lens facing

•

down.
Near a heater.

•

In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen.

•

In direct sunlight.

•

Where the temperature rises high, such as in

•

a closed car.
Where the temperature is lower than +41°F

•

(or +5°C) or higher than +95°F (or +35°C ).

To use the TRIGGER terminal, set TRIGGER OUT
to SCREEN or ANAMORPHIC in the INSTALLATION
menu. (The factory default is OFF. See page 27 for
details.) Use the following steps to change the setting.

With the INSTALLATION menu:

(See page 26 for menu setting.)

Display the INSTALLATION menu.

1.

Select TRIGGER OUT by pressing the p or q

2.
button.

Select SCREEN or ANAMORPHIC by pressing the

3.
t or u button.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

Caution:

Do not use the signal output from the TRIGGER

•
terminal as a power for other devices.
Do not link the TRIGGER terminal with an audio

•
terminal of other device because that device may be
damaged.
The rated current for the TRIGGER terminal is

•
200 mA. If you use a current exceeding this rating, a
failure may occur.
For information about electric screens, please

•
contact screen manufacturers.

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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.

•

Basic home theater system connection

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Video player

DVD player

Set-top box or digital tuner

Viewing video images (continued)

PB/CB

Y

PR/CR

PB/CB

PR/C

R

Y

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Connecting to a video player, etc.

Video player, or the like

Video cable (option)

Video cable (option)

To VIDEO

To VIDEO
IN terminal

IN terminal

S-video cable (option)

S-video cable (option)

To S-VIDEO

To S-VIDEO
IN terminal

IN terminal

Video player, or the like

To video output

To video output
terminal

terminal

Video player, or the like

Video player, or the like

To S-video output

To S-video output
terminal

terminal

Connect one end of the optional video cable to the

1.
VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the video

2.
output terminal of the video equipment.

When the video equipment is equipped with the S-

video output terminal, make the connection as follows:

Connect one end of the optional S-video cable to the

1.
S-VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.

Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-

2.
video output terminal of the video equipment.

Also read the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

•
Contact your dealer for details of connection.

•

When a TV tuner or VCR is connected:

When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a message of NO SIGNAL
may appear on the screen when you change the channel via any channel that is not being received. In such a case,
set the channels of the TV tuner or VCR again. To avoid such symptom, use the TV tuner or VCR with its channel skip
function (that is a function not to display channels that are not being received) enabled.

Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder

To connect this projector to video equipment that has component video output terminals, such as a DVD player, use
the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.

Component cable (option)

DVD player or HDTV decoder

The terminal’s names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected.

•
The terminal’s names vary depending on the connected devices.

•
Images may not be projected correctly depending on the type of the DVD player you use.

•
Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input

•
signal, such symptom is not a malfunction.
When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL

•
menu.

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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.

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.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is fully backward compatible with computers, displays and consumer

•
electronics devices incorporating the DVI standards.
This projector can be linked with video devices equipped with HDMI output terminal. However, with some of them,

•
this projector may not display any image or not operate correctly.
If this projector doesn’t display any image or not operate correctly, see the operation manual of the video device for

•
its connection.
When you use the video equipment other than HDMI conformity product, the image may not be projected properly.

•
Use of a long cable may decrease the quality of projected images.

•

Connection (for video equipment having an HDMI terminal)

Use a commercially available HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable.

•
Some cables may not be connected correctly depending on the size and shape of their connectors.

•
To connect to the video device using a splitter, make sure to use the splitter compliant with the HDMI 1.3 Deep

•
Color Standard. If you use the splitter not compliant with the HDMI 1.3 standard, this projector may not display any
image or not operate correctly.

Equipment having an
HDMI terminal

To HDMI terminal

To audio output
terminals

Audio cable (option)

To audio input
terminals

To HDMI IN terminal

HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable (option)

When you connect this projector and a Digital device (such as a DVD player) via the HDMI 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. Therefore, the specifications of the
signals output from DVD players differ, depending on the type of the digital data transfer method they use.
Some DVD players are provided with a function to switch the methods to output digital signals. When your DVD

•
player is provided with such function, set it as follows.

EXPAND or ENHANCED  NORMAL

See the users guide of your DVD player for details.

•
Set INPUT LEVEL of ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu depending on the device to be used.

•

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Viewing video images (continued)

1

2

1

2

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.

Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this

1.
projector.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.

2.

Earthing

Earthing
terminal

terminal

Power cord (example)

Power cord (example)

One of power cords for the U.S., Europe and U.K. is provided appropriately.

•
This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not take away the grounding pin from the power

•
plug. If the power plug doesn’t fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet.
In case that the power cord for the U.S. is provided with this projector, never connect this cord to any outlet or power

•
supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you want to use a power supply using other voltage than
rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately.
Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or electric shock.

•
Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to

•
the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause
fire or electric shock.
Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or electric shock.

•

Caution:

Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord.

•
Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock.

•

EN-17

Viewing video images (continued)

HC3200

C. Projecting images

Preparation:

Remove the lens cap.

•
Turn on the power of the connected video equipment.

•

STATUS indicator

POWER indicator

ON ( I ) button

HDMI button

COMPONENT button

S-VIDEO button
VIDEO button

p, q, t, u buttons

HDMI / COMPUTER / t button

VIDEO/ u button

Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red.

1.

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.) After the fan
stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator.

Press the POWER button on the projector or ON ( I ) button on the remote control.

2.

It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up.

•

The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again.

•

Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on.

•

After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product

•

malfunction.
The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW LAMP

•

MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute.
The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may

•

appear dark and no commands are accepted.
By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when

•

the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See page 44.)

Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.

3.
Select an input source.

4.

Press the VIDEO or HDMI/COMPUTER button on the projector or the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or

•

HDMI button on the remote control that is corresponding to the terminal in use.
The input source is switched between VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT every time you press the VIDEO

•

button on the projector.
The input source is switched between COMPUTER and HDMI every time you press the HDMI/COMPUTER

•

button on the projector.
The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. (The selected signal format is displayed on the

•

INFORMATION menu.)
You cannot change the input source while the menu is being displayed.

•

Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input

•

signal, such symptom is not a malfunction.
Some images become easier to view when the setting of aspect ratio is changed. (See page 20.)

•

When this projector is connected with an HDMI device supporting HDCP, such as a DVD player, image is not

•

displayed correctly at the time of switching the input source on rare occasions. In such cases, switch to other
input source and then switch back to the HDMI input source.
When COMPONENT is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may flicker. Press the t or u

•

button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs. (Fine adjustment)

Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in

5.
their specified sizes.

POWER button

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Viewing video images (continued)

HC3200

Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the screen are perpendicular to each other. (See page

6.

10.)

When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page

•

12.)

Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring.

7.

If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again.

•

To stop projecting:

STATUS indicator

POWER indicator

POWER button

OFF ( ) button

Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control.

8.

A confirmation message is displayed.

•

To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button.

•
Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again.

9.

The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator

•

blinks green.

10

. Wait about 90 seconds.

During this period of 90 seconds in the standby mode, the intake fan and exhaust fan rotate to cool the lamp.

•

The lamp can’t be lit again for 1 minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose. It will take another 1

•

minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes
out, and then press the POWER button.
The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises.

•

Do not unplug the power cord while the STATUS indicator is blinking. Unplugging the power cord immediately

•

after use may cause a lamp breakdown.
Though the fan makes loud sound during cooling, such symptom is not a malfunction.

•

11

. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

The POWER indicator will go out.

•

If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are

•

operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp
again, press the POWER button. If the lamp doesn’t light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button
two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp.
Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from dust.

•

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Viewing video images (continued)

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

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.

Setting

Original image size

4:3 image
(480i, 576i,
480p, 576p,
and PC)

Squeezed 4:3
(480i, 576i,
480p, 576p)

4:3
CinemaScope
(480i, 576i,
480p, 576p)

4:3 16:9 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 STRETCH

Aspect ratio
changes depending
on the input signal.

Squeezed image is
expanded to 16:9.

CinemaScope image
is enlarged and
displayed together
with subtitles.

Vista image is
enlarged and
displayed together
with subtitles.

: Signal size : Image area

ANAMORPHIC1 ANAMORPHIC2

Image is enlarged to
16:9 while the center
aspect ratio remains
unchanged.

This mode is suitable
for viewing 2.35:1­size images using the
anamorphic lens.

This mode is suitable for
viewing 16:9- or 4:3-size
images or images input
from personal computers
using the anamorphic lens.

480i, 576i,

480p, 576p

PC signal

4:3 Vista
image
(480i, 576i,
480p, 576p)

16:9 image
(720p, 1080i,
1080p)

2.35:1 image

Bold frames are recommended modes.

•
When ASPECT is set to AUTO, an optimum aspect ratio is automatically selected depending on the input signal.

•
When ASPECT is set to ZOOM1, ZOOM2 or ANAMORPHIC1, display position can be changed with p or q button

•
on the remote control.
OVER SCAN in the SIGNAL menu is not available in the STRETCH mode.

•
Display pattern changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the

•
case of “16:9.”
This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio. If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent

•
with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed. When viewing original
video works reflecting the authors’ intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged.
It may be an infringement of the rights protected by the copyright law to project images compressed or enlarged

•
by changing the aspect ratio in public areas, such as inside and outside shops and hotels, for commercial or public
viewing purposes.
When SCREEN SIZE of ADVANCED MENU is set to CINEMA SCOPE(2.35:1) in the IMAGE menu, STRETCH,

•
ANAMORPHIC1 and ANAMORPHIC2 cannot be selected for ASPECT.

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Viewing video images (continued)

FEATURE

AUTO

opt.

ASPECT

AV MEMORY 1

FEATURE

AUTO

opt.

ASPECT

AV MEMORY 1

How to change the settings:

With the remote control:

Press the ASPECT button.

1.

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.)

Display the FEATURE menu.

1.
Select ASPECT by pressing the p or q button.

2.
Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the t or u button.

3.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

Important:

When a 4:3 or 2.35:1 (CinemaScope) image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 16:9 image, the

•
afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 16:9 image screen. (See page 41.)

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Viewing computer images

2

1

2

1

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.

Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the

1.

COMPUTER IN/

COMPUTER IN/
COMPONENT VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

To monitor port

To monitor port

RGB cable

RGB cable

COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the
projector.

Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port

2.
of the computer.
Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and an

•
analog RGB output adapter, are required depending on the
type of the computer to be connected.
When viewing images supplied from an analog-connected

•
computer, press the COMPUTER button on the remote
control.
Turn on the power of the projector before that of the

•
computer.
Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and an

•
analog RGB output adapter, are required depending on the
type of the computer to be connected.
Use of a long cable may decrease the quality of projected

•
images.
Also read the instruction manual of the equipment to be

•
connected.
Images may not be projected correctly, depending on the

•
type of the computer connected.
Contact your dealer for details of connection.

•

About DDC

The COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard and the
HDMI IN terminal comply with the DDC2B standard. When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this
terminal, the computer will automatically load the information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate
images.

After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the

•
wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer.

B. Plugging the power cord

Plug the power cord in the same way as described in “Viewing video images.” (See page 17.)

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Viewing computer images (continued)

HC3200

C. Projecting images

Preparation:

Remove the lens cap.

•
Turn on the power of the connected computer.

•

STATUS indicator

POWER indicator

ON ( I ) button

COMPUTER button

p, q, t, u buttons

HDMI / COMPUTER / t button

Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red.

1.

If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down sufficiently, the fan may start rotating and the

•

POWER button

POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan
stops rotating, press the power button to turn back on the POWER indicator.

Press the POWER button on the projector or ON ( I ) button on the remote control.

2.

It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up.

•

The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again.

•

Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on.

•

After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product

•

malfunction.
The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW LAMP

•

MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute.
The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may

•

appear dark and no commands are accepted.
By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when

•

the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See page 44.)

Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.

3.
Select an input source.

4.

Press the HDMI/COMPUTER button on the projector or the COMPUTER button on the remote control to select

•

COMPUTER.
The input source is switched between COMPUTER and HDMI every time you press the HDMI/COMPUTER

•

button on the projector.
Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input

•

signal, such symptom is not a malfunction.
Images may not be projected in the correct position, depending on the type of the input signal. In such a case,

•

press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 24.)
The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. (The selected signal format is displayed on the

•

INFORMATION menu.)
You cannot change the input source while the menu is being displayed.

•

When COMPUTER is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may flicker. Press the t or u

•

button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs. (Fine adjustment)

Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in

5.
their specified sizes.

Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the screen are perpendicular to each other. (See page

6.

10.)

When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page

•

12.)

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Viewing computer images (continued)

Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring.

7.

If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again.

•

To stop projecting:

Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control.

8.

A confirmation message is displayed.

•

To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button.

•
Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again.

9.

The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator

•

blinks green.

10

. Wait about 90 seconds.

During this period of 90 seconds in the standby mode, the intake fan and exhaust fan rotate to cool the lamp.

•

The lamp can’t be lit again for 1 minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose. It will take another 1

•

minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes
out, and then press the POWER button.
The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises.

•

Do not unplug the power cord while the STATUS indicator is blinking. Unplugging the power cord immediately

•

after use may cause a lamp breakdown.
Though the fan makes loud sounds during cooling, such symptom is not a malfunction.

•

11

. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

The POWER indicator will go out.

•

If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are

•

operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp
again, press the POWER button. If the lamp doesn’t light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button
two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp.
Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from dust.

•

AUTO POSITION button

When the image supplied from the computer is displaced, carry out the following procedure.

Display a bright image (such as a full-screen display of the Recycle Bin window).

1.
When the screen saver has been enabled, disable it.

2.
Press the AUTO POSITION button.

3.
The projector automatically makes optimum positional settings for the input signal.
If the image is not projected in the correct position even after you press the AUTO POSITION button several

•
times, change the settings in the SIGNAL menu to put the image in the correct position. (See page 34.)
When you carry out this procedure with a dark image, the image may be displaced.

•

When connecting to a notebook computer:

When the projector is connected to a notebook computer, images may not be projected in some cases. In such cases,
set the computer so that it can output signals externally. The setting procedure varies depending on the type of the
computer. See the instruction manual of your computer.

Example of the setting procedure for external output

Press the [Fn] key and any of the keys [F1] to [F12] at the same time. (The key to be pressed depends on the type of
the computer you use.)

Setting of the resolution

If the resolution of the computer doesn’t match with that of the projector, projected images may be obscured. Ensure
that their resolutions are the same (see page 46). For the method to change the output resolution of the computer,
contact the manufacturer of the computer.

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Menu operation

AUTO, ON, OFF

BrilliantColor

TM

IMAGE

GAMMA MODE

USER1 SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA

ALL, RED, GREEN, BLUE

±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B)
±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B)
±10(R) ±10(G) ±10(B)

COOL, MEDIUM, WARM

±60
±60
±60
±60
±60
±60

16:9, CINEMA SCOPE (2.35:1)

±26

0 - 5

±5

(for analog signal input)

AUTO, ENHANCED, NORMAL

(for digital signal input)

OFF

ON

COLOR

GAIN

RED, YELLOW, GREEN, CYAN, BLUE, MAGENTA

±20

SATURATION ±20

POSITION

RESET

RIGHT UP, LEFT DOWN

OK

REFERENCE

ADJUST MODE

HIGH

MID

LOW

USER2

±30
±30

HIGH BRIGHTNESS

COOL

MEDIUM

WARM

USER

±10
±10
±10

OK
AV MEMORY1
AV MEMORY2
AV MEMORY3

±15

STANDARD, LOW

ON, OFF

OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60min

ON, OFF

BLUE, BLACK

OFF, MIRROR, INVERT, MIRROR INVERT

SCREEN, ANAMORPHIC, OFF

CROSS HATCH , WHITE , BLACK

AUTO, 4:3, 16:9, ZOOM1, ZOOM2, STRETCH, ANAMORPHIC1, ANAMORPHIC2

DISPLAY INPUT , MENU ACCESS

1 (Upper left), 2 (Lower right)

ON, OFF

AUTO, VIDEO, FILM

OK

AUTO, NTSC , PAL , SECAM, 4.43NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60

AUTO, OFF, 3.75%, 7.5%

ON, OFF

OK

0 - 999 *4

*4

*4

*4

*4

*4

*9

*4

0 - 999

0 - 31

0 - 9999

AUTO, RGB, YCBCR / YPBP

R

100 - 90%

OFF 0 - 99

0 - 99

1- 255

1- 63

AUTO, OFF

ON, OFF

0 - 32
0 - 32
0 - 95
0 - 95

ON

OK

AUTO, SPORTS, VIDEO, CINEMA

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR TEMP.

COLOR

SCREEN SIZE

VERTICAL LOCATION

CTI *1

INPUT LEVEL

COLOR MANAGEMENT

BEGIN

LOCK

UNLOCK

END

CLAMP POSITION

CLAMP WIDTH

VERT.SYNC

LPF

SHUTTER (U)

SHUTTER (L)
SHUTTER (LS)
SHUTTER (RS)

BRIGHTNESS B

BRIGHTNESS G

BRIGHTNESS R

CONTRAST B

CONTRAST G

CONTRAST R

REFERENCE

TINT

SHARPNESS *1

ADVANCED MENU

AV MEMORY SAVE

KEYSTONE

LAMP MODE

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

SPLASH SCREEN

BACK COLOR

IMAGE REVERSE

TRIGGER OUT

TEST PATTERN

ASPECT

PASSWORD FUNCTION

MENU POSITION

MENU DIMMER

CINEMA MODE *2

*3
*1
*8

*6
*6

*5, *6

*5, *6

*5, *6
*5, *6

*5, *6, *7

*5, *6

*1, *5, *6

*5

VIDEO SIGNAL

SETUP

SCART INPUT

LANGUAGE
RESET ALL

HORIZ.POSITION

VERT.POSITION

FINE SYNC.

TRACKING

COMPUTER INPUT

OVER SCAN

HOLD

USER

LAMP TIME (LOW)

INPUT

RESOLUTION
VERTICAL FREQUENCY
HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY

SYNC. TYPE

INSTALLATION

FEATURE

SIGNAL

INFORMATION

OK

, English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, , , , PORTUGUÊS

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Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector.

* 1: Not available with certain signals.
* 2: Available only when the input signal is TV50, TV60, 480i, 576i or 1080i.
* 3: Available only when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal.
* 4: Setting range differs depending on the input signals.
* 5: Not available when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal.
* 6: Not available when the input signal is from the HDMI IN terminal.
* 7: Available only when the input signal is 480i, 480p, 576i, or 576p.
* 8: Available only when the input signal is from the COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal.
* 9: Available only when RGB output is selected on the output device side.

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Menu operation (continued)

IMAGE

opt.

AV MEMORY 1

INSTALLATION

opt.

AV MEMORY 1

opt.

KEYSTONE 0

INSTALLATION

AV MEMORY 1

OFF

AUTO POWER
ON

OFF

AUTO POWER
OFF

SCREEN SIZE

INSTALLATION

SVGA60

WXGA (FULL)

VERTICAL LOCATION 0

opt.

STANDARDLAMP MODE

AV MEMORY 1

30 min

AUTO POWER
ON

OFF

AUTO POWER
OFF

SCREEN SIZE

WXGA (FULL)

VERTICAL LOCATION 0

opt.

STANDARDLAMP MODE

INSTALLATION

SVGA60

AV MEMORY 1

CONTRAST

IMAGE

0

BRIGHTNESS 0

0

COLOR

OK

MEDIUM

0

TINT

0SHARPNESS

COLOR TEMP.

AUTOBrilliantColor

TM

ADVANCED MENU

opt.

AUTOGAMMA MODE

AV MEMORY 1

AV MEMORY
SAVE

AV MEMORY1

How to set the menus:

The following describes how to set AUTO POWER OFF
time as an example.

Press the MENU button.

1.

Press the t or u button to select a menu to use.

2.

Press the ENTER button (or q button).

3.

Available settings in the menus

Set the following items on their relevant menus.

1. IMAGE menu

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION

GAMMA MODE AUTO The proper gamma mode is

CONTRAST ±30 Use to adjust the contrast of the

BRIGHTNESS ±30 Use to adjust the brightness of the

COLOR TEMP. 5 options Use to adjust the color temperature. (See page 32.)
COLOR ±10 Use to adjust the color thickness of the projected image. (See page 31.)
TINT ±10 Use to adjust the color tint of the projected image. (See page 31.)
SHARPNESS ±10 Use to adjust the sharpness of the projected image. (See page 31.)
BrilliantColor

ADVANCED MENU

SCREEN SIZE 2 options Select according to the screen size.
VERTICAL

LOCATION
CTI 0 - 5 Use to correct smeared color boundaries.
INPUT LEVEL ±5 For analog signal input: The input level of video signal differs among devices to be

COLOR
MANAGEMENT

AV MEMORY SAVE

By using the AV memory function, you can save up to 3 setting patterns of IMAGE menu for each input terminal. (See

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page 30.)
INPUT LEVEL is unavailable when the digital signal is supplied from the YCBCR/YPBPR terminal of the connected device.

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TM

Press the p or q button to select an item to adjust.

4.

Set the selected item by pressing the t or u button.

5.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button several times.

6.

Important:

When the MENU button doesn’t function, unplug

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the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10
minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again.
After selecting the items marked with , press the

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ENTER button.

1. IMAGE menu

automatically selected depending on the
input signal. Default is AUTO.

SPORTS This is a bright mode suitable for

watching sports images.

VIDEO This is a standard mode suitable for

watching video images, etc.

CINEMA This is a mode for watching movies in

dim lighting as in a theater.

USER1 /

USER2

Select to adjust the gamma curve. (See
page 33.)

projected image. (See page 31.)

projected image. (See page 31.)

AUTO BrilliantColorTM works automatically in response to the gamma mode. (See page 31.)

ON Produces sharp images in bright environment.

OFF BrilliantColorTM does not work.

±26 Use to adjust the position (height) of the projected image.

connected. High input level causes solid white in displayed image and low input level
causes displayed image to get dark. Use this menu to adjust the input level of analog
video signal.

AUTO /

ENHANCED /

NORMAL

For digital signal input:

AUTO: The proper setting is automatically selected.
ENHANCED: Select when solid black occurs.
NORMAL: Select when grayish black occurs.

(See page 16.)

ON / OFF

When you turn COLOR MANAGEMENT on, you can change to any desired color by
adjusting each of GAIN and SATURATION of six different colors. (See page 33.)

3 options Select the AV MEMORY to which you save the current setting. (See page 30.)

Menu operation (continued)

IMAGE
REVERSE

OFF

OFF

BACK COLOR

OFF

opt.

STANDARDLAMP MODE

AV MEMORY 1

AUTO POWER
ON
AUTO POWER
OFF

INSTALLATION

TRIGGER OUT

OFF

ON

ON

BLUE

SPLASH
SCREEN

TEST PATTERN

CROSS HATCH

KEYSTONE 0

2. INSTALLATION menu

2. INSTALLATION menu

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION
KEYSTONE ±15 Use to correct vertical keystone distortion.
LAMP MODE STANDARD Select this option when you want to view images in a well-lit room.

LOW Select to moderate the intensity of the lamp. The fan operating sound is

reduced and the lamp lifetime becomes longer.

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

SPLASH SCREEN
BACK COLOR BLUE / BLACK Use to change the color of the screen that appears when no signal is

IMAGE REVERSE

TRIGGER OUT SCREEN The trigger output signal (12 V) is output from the TRIGGER terminal when

TEST PATTERN

ON / OFF When ON is chosen, the lamp is automatically lit when the power cord is

plugged in the wall outlet. Choose ON when using the projector mounted on
the ceiling.

The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp is off. Use the

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remote control to turn on the lamp.

OFF / 5 - 60min Use to set the time elapsed before the projector enters the stand-by mode

when there is no signal input from the source.

ON / OFF Choose ON to display the splash screen when the power is turned on.

supplied.

OFF Select when viewing images from the front with the projector installed on the

floor.

MIRROR Select when viewing images projected from the behind of the screen with the

projector installed on the floor.

INVERT Select when viewing images projected from the behind of the screen with the

projector installed on the ceiling.

MIRROR INVERT Select when viewing images from the front with the projector installed on the

ceiling.

the lamp illuminates.

ANAMORPHIC The trigger output signal (12 V) is output from the TRIGGER terminal when

the aspect ratio is set to ANAMORPHIC 1 or ANAMORPHIC 2.

OFF The trigger output signal (12V) isn’t output.

CROSS HATCH

WHITE

BLACK

Select to show the test cross hatch pattern.

Select to show the maximum brightness image.

Select to show the minimum brightness image.

The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW LAMP

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MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute.
When the lamp mode is switched, the projected image may flicker. This is not a product malfunction.

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Do not change the setting of LAMP MODE frequently.

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To cancel the test pattern, press any button.

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FEATURE

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

opt.

MENU POSITION

CINEMA MODE

VIDEO SIGNAL

?

ASPECT

RESET ALL

English

LANGUAGE

A

Ë

OFF

AUTO

OK

DISPLAY
INPUT

PASSWORD
FUNCTION

1.

MENU DIMMER

AV MEMORY 1

SETUP

SCART INPUT

OFF

Menu operation (continued)

3. FEATURE menu

3. FEATURE menu

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION
ASPECT AUTO Select to change the aspect ratio automatically depending on the input signal.

4:3 Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

16:9 Select to project images with an aspect ratio of 16:9. (Linearly stretched.)
ZOOM1 Select to enlarge and project images of CinemaScope size.
ZOOM2

STRETCH Select to enlarge to 16:9 and project of the images with an aspect ratio of 4:3. (Non-

ANAMORPHIC1 This mode is suitable for viewing 2.35:1-size images using the anamorphic lens.

ANAMORPHIC2 This mode is suitable for viewing 16:9- or 4:3-size images or images input from personal

PASSWORD FUNCTION
MENU POSITION 2 options Use to change the position of the menu.
MENU DIMMER ON / OFF Use to reduce the brightness of the menu.
CINEMA MODE AUTO The film mode will be automatically activated when a film source signal is input.

VIDEO The film mode will not be activated.

FILM Fixed to the film mode.

VIDEO SIGNAL 8 options When AUTO is selected, the appropriate video format is automatically selected

SETUP AUTO

OFF Select to make black lighter.

3.75% / 7.5%

SCART INPUT ON / OFF Choose ON when connecting the projector with a device equipped with the SCART

LANGUAGE 10 languages Use to select the language used in the menus.
RESET ALL

When SCREEN SIZE of ADVANCED MENU is set to CINEMA SCOPE(2.35:1) in the IMAGE menu, STRETCH,

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ANAMORPHIC1 and ANAMORPHIC2 cannot be selected for ASPECT.
When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren’t projected.

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Use a SCART-BNC (or SCART-Mini D-SUB 15-pin) cable (option) when connecting this projector with an AV device

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equipped with the SCART terminal.
Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal aren’t compatible with this projector.

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It may take a little while to carry out RESET ALL in the FEATURE menu.

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OK

Select to enlarge and project images of Vista size.

linearly stretched.)

Use the p or q key to adjust the vertical display position.
This mode doesn’t support input signals from personal computers.

computers using the anamorphic lens.
Use to enable or cancel the password lock. See page 35 for details.

Select AUTO for normal use.
When flicker occurs on the screen or jaggies on slanting lines are remarkable, select
FILM when a film source signal is input or select VIDEO for other signals.

depending on the input signal. If the image isn’t displayed correctly, select the desired
video format manually.

Select AUTO for normal use. When LANGUAGE is not set to and 480i, 480p or
TV60 signal is input, the SETUP changes to 7.5% automatically.

Select to make black intense.

When 7.5% is chosen, the brightness is decreased by the set-up cancel function for

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the U.S. Choose OFF when the image is dark.

terminal that can output RGB signal. SCART terminal is used mainly in Europe.
Choose OFF normally. (Available only for the input signal from the COMPUTER IN/
COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal.)

Use to reset the settings of the menu (excluding PASSWORD FUNCTION and
LANGUAGE) to the factory setting values.

Menu operation (continued)

R G B

R G B

SIGNAL

HORIZ. POSITION 0

VERT. POSITION 0

TRACKING 0

COMPUTER
INPUT

AUTO

FINE SYNC. 0

USER

opt.

OK

ON

HOLD

100%

OVER SCAN

AV MEMORY 1

CLAMP
POSITION

USER

1

CLAMP WIDTH 1

LPF OFF

SHUTTER(U) 0

SHUTTER(L) 0

VERT. SYNC AUTO

?

SHUTTER(LS) 0

SHUTTER(RS) 0

4. SIGNAL menu 5. USER menu

4. SIGNAL menu

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION
HORIZ. POSITION
VERT. POSITION
FINE SYNC. 0 - 31 Use to eliminate flickering or blur, if it appears, while viewing the projected

TRACKING 0 - 9999 Use to eliminate vertical wide stripes, if it appears, while viewing the projected

COMPUTER INPUT

OVER SCAN 100 - 90% Use to adjust the display area of the projected image when playing LD and

HOLD OFF / ON Use to adjust the image when flagging occurs near the top of the screen.

0 - 999 Use to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image.
0 - 999 Use to adjust the vertical position of the projected image.

image.

image.

AUTO The proper setting is automatically selected.

RGB Select this option when connecting the projector to high definition video

equipment having R, G, and B output terminals.

YCBCR / YPBP

Select this option when connecting the projector to a DVD player or other

R

device having Y, CB, and CR (or Y, PB, and PR) component video output
terminals.

DVD discs.

Though horizontal strips may appear on the enlarged projected image, such symptom is not a malfunction.

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When you change the horizontal or vertical position to a large extent, noise may appear.

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The adjustable range of the vertical position varies depending on the type of the input signal. Though the image

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may stay in the same position even when the setting value is changed, such symptom is not a malfunction.
If you increase the OVER SCAN setting when viewing video signals, noise may appear on the screen. In this case,

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decrease the OVER SCAN setting.

5. USER menu

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION
CLAMP POSITION
CLAMP WIDTH 1 - 63 Use to correct solid black in the projected image.
VERT. SYNC AUTO / OFF Use to adjust the image when its motion doesn’t run smoothly. Select AUTO

LPF ON / OFF Use to select whether or not to enable the LPF.
SHUTTER(U) 0 - 32 Use to display the black bar on the top part of the image.
SHUTTER(L) 0 - 32 Use to display the black bar on the bottom part of the image.
SHUTTER(LS) 0 - 95 Use to display the black bar on the left half of the image.
SHUTTER(RS) 0 - 95 Use to display the black bar on the right half of the image.

1 - 255 Use to correct solid white or solid black in the projected image.

for normal use.

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Menu operation (continued)

INFORMATION

opt.

LAMP TIME(LOW)

INPUT

RESOLUTION

VERTICAL
FREQUENCY

HORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY

SYNC. TYPE 5wire

60.02 KHz

75.04 Hz

1024X768

COMPUTER

0 H

R G

H V

B

6. INFORMATION menu

6. INFORMATION menu

ITEM DESCRIPTION
LAMP TIME(LOW) This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE

is LOW.

When the LAMP MODE is STANDARD, this item shows a longer lamp operating

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time than the actual time. (See page 36 for the interval of lamp replacement. )
When the lamp operating time is 0 to 10 hours, “0H” is displayed. The lamp

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operating time exceeding 10 hours is indicated by the actual hours.

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When the lamp operating time reaches 3750 hours, the bar turns to yellow. When
it reaches 4750 hours, the bar turns to red.

INPUT Indicates the name of the terminal to which the currently projected video signal is

being input.
RESOLUTION Indicates the resolution of the currently projected video signal.
VERTICAL FREQUENCY Indicates the vertical frequency of the currently projected video signal.
HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY Indicates the horizontal frequency of the currently projected video signal.
SYNC. TYPE Indicates the type of the sync signal for the currently projected video signal.

AV memory

You can store up to 3 patterns of the image quality setting for each input source.

To store the settings

1.

2.

3.

4.

To enable the stored image quality settings

1.

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Set the items of the IMAGE menu.

Setting the items by using the picture quality adjusting buttons on the remote control is also available.

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Press the p or q button to select AV MEMORY SAVE.
Press the t or u button to select AV MEMORY (1, 2 or 3) to store the settings.
Press the ENTER button.

Press the AV MEMORY button to call up the stored setting.

When you make change to the stored setting you call up, the changed setting remains effective but is not saved to
the AV MEMORY unless AV MEMORY SAVE is executed.
When the input source is changed, the AV memory setting selected just before is automatically selected.
When RESET ALL in the FEATURE menu is selected, all the settings of the AV memory are cleared.

Adjusting projected images

BrilliantColor

TM

AUTO

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.)

Display the IMAGE menu.

1.

Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the p or q button.

2.

Adjust the selected item by pressing the t or u button.

3.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

CONTRAST

Select to adjust the contrast of the image. Every time the u button is pressed, the image becomes brighter and more
defined. Every time the t button is pressed, the image becomes darker and less defined.

BRIGHTNESS

Every time the u button is pressed, the image becomes brighter. Every time the t button is pressed, the image
becomes darker.

To adjust the color (COLOR and TINT):

You can adjust the color of the projected image using the menu.
(See page 26 for menu setting.)

Display the IMAGE menu.

1.

Select COLOR or TINT by pressing the p or q button.

2.

Adjust the selected item by pressing the t or u button.

3.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

COLOR

Use to adjust the color intensity of the projected image. Every time the u button is pressed, the color intensity
increases. Every time the t button is pressed, the color intensity decreases.

TINT

Use to adjust the tint of the projected image. Every time the u button is pressed, the image appears more greenish.
Every time the t button is pressed, the image appears more reddish.

To sharpen or soften the projected image (SHARPNESS):

You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image using the menu.
(See page 26 for menu setting.)

Display the IMAGE menu.

1.

Select SHARPNESS by pressing the p or q button.

2.

Adjust the selected item by pressing the t or u button.

3.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

How to Use BrilliantColor

Use the BrilliantColorTM effect through the menu.
(See page 26 for menu setting.)

Display the IMAGE menu.

1.

Select BrilliantColorTM by pressing the p or q button.

2.

TM

Select AUTO or ON by pressing the t or u button.

3.

AUTO: BrilliantColorTM automatically works in response to the gamma mode, and switches between adjustment

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to a bright home theater-like environment and that to dim lighting.

ON: Produces sharp images even in a bright home theater-like environment.

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OFF: BrilliantColorTM is disabled and gradation is adjusted to natural brightness.

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To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

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Adjusting projected images (continued)

CONTRAST R

COLOR TEMP. - USER

0

CONTRAST G 0

BRIGHTNESS G 0

BRIGHTNESS B 0

CONTRAST B 0

BRIGHTNESS R 0

REFERENCE MEDIUM

CONTRAST R

COLOR TEMP. - USER

0

CONTRAST G 0

BRIGHTNESS G 0

BRIGHTNESS B 0

CONTRAST B 0

BRIGHTNESS R 0

REFERENCE MEDIUM

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.)

Display the IMAGE menu.

1.

Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the p or q button.

2.

Select your desired color temperature by pressing the t or u button.

3.
The color temperature of each option is as follows:
COOL: Approx. 9300K, MEDIUM: Approx. 6500K (D65), WARM: Approx. 5800K.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color temperature):

To customize (and store) the color temperature to your preference, carry out the following procedure.
(See page 26 for menu setting.)

Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu.

1.
Press the t or u button to select USER .

2.
Press the ENTER button.

3.
Press the p or q button to select REFERENCE.

4.
Press the t or u button to select basic color temperature.

5.

Generally, select the most preferable color temperature from the preset color

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temperature.

Press the p or q button to select the desired item.

6.
Press the t or u button to adjust the selected item.

7.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 for optimum adjustment results.

8.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

9.

To enable the stored color temperature:

Select USER by pressing the COLOR TEMP. button on the remote control.

1.

About color temperature

There are different kinds of white color. Color temperature is a way to show the differences in white. White of which
temperature is low appears reddish. When the color temperature rises, white appears bluish. For example, you can
change the color temperature using the following procedures.
To rise the color temperature: Increase the CONTRAST B (blue) and decrease the CONTRAST R (red).
To reduce the color temperature: Decrease the CONTRAST B (blue) and increase the CONTRAST R (red).

If you set all of CONTRAST R, G, and B to negative values, the original brightness of the image can’t be

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obtained even when you maximize CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu.

Adjusting projected images (continued)

GAIN

COLOR MANAGEMENT

0

SATURATION 0

POSITION

RIGHT UP

RESET

opt.

REDCOLOR

OK

GAIN

COLOR MANAGEMENT

0

SATURATION 0

POSITION

RIGHT UP

RESET

opt.

REDCOLOR

OK

REFERENCE

GAMMA MODE - USER1

VIDEO

0

0

0

0

0

0

HIGH

MID

LOW

ALL

ADJUST MODE

0

0

0

REFERENCE

GAMMA MODE - USER1

VIDEO

0

0

0

0

0

0

HIGH

MID

LOW

ALL

ADJUST MODE

0

0

0

How to Use COLOR MANAGEMENT

This projector can individual adjusts each tone in red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta. You can adjust the tone colors using
the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu.

Select ADVANCED MENU from the IMAGE menu.

1.
Turn on COLOR MANAGEMENT on the ADVANCED MENU and open Color

2.
Management menu.
Once the COLOR MANAGEMENT button on the remote control is pressed, this
Color Management menu will directly open.
The default setting is COLOR - RED.

Using the t or u button, select color RED ¦ YELLOW ¦ GREEN ¦ CYAN ¦

3.
BLUE ¦ MAGENTA ¦ RED.

Using the q button, select GAIN ¦ SATURATION as items to be adjusted.

4.
Select COLOR and items to be adjusted in advance and change numeric values using the t or u button while

5.
watching the screen.

Once POSITION has been selected, you can change the display position of the Color Management menu.

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When you select RESET and press the ENTER button, COLOR MANAGEMENT will be reset back to the default

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settings. However, the contents of AV MEMORY will not be reflected in the reset unless AV MEMORY is saved.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

6.

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.)

Display the IMAGE menu.

1.
Select GAMMA MODE by pressing the p or q button.

2.
Select your desired gamma mode by pressing the t or u button.

3.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.

To adjust the original ratio of change in brightness (To customize the gamma mode):

To customize (and store) the gamma mode to your preference, carry out the following procedure.
(See page 26 for menu setting.)

Select GAMMA MODE in the IMAGE menu.

1.
Press the t or u button to select USER1 or USER2 .

2.
Press the ENTER button.

3.
Press the p or q button to select REFERENCE.

4.
Press the t or u button to select basic gamma curve.

5.

Generally, select the most preferable gamma curve from the preset gamma

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curve.

Press the p or q button to select ADJUST MODE.

6.
Press the t or u button to adjust mode of gamma curve (ALL, RED, GREEN, or BLUE).

7.

Select whether to adjust RED, GREEN, and BLUE collectively or separately.

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Press the p or q button to select the desired item.

8.
HIGH : Use to adjust the gradation of the bright scenes. (The values displayed correspond to RED,

GREEN, and BLUE from the left respectively.)

MID : Use to adjust the gradation of the medium brightness scenes. (The values displayed correspond

to RED, GREEN, and BLUE from the left respectively.)

LOW : Use to adjust the gradation of the dark scenes. (The values displayed correspond to RED,

GREEN, and BLUE from the left respectively.)

Press the t or u button to adjust the selected item.

9.

10

. Repeat steps 6 - 9 for optimum adjustment results.

To cancel the menu:

11

. Press the MENU button.

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Adjusting projected images (continued)

To enable the stored gamma mode:

Select USER1 or USER2 by pressing the GAMMA button on the remote control.

1.
Change in the brightness may be hard to recognize in some images.

•

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.

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

t button is pressed, the image moves to the right. Every time
the u button is pressed, the image moves to the left.

The projected image is displaced vertically. ..................Adjust VERT.POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Every time the

t button is pressed, the image moves down. Every time the u
button is pressed, the image moves up.

The top part of the image flags. ......................................

A solid black or solid white appears in the image. .........Adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP WIDTH in the SIGNAL -

The motion doesn’t run smoothly. ...................................Adjust VERT. SYNC. in the SIGNAL - USER menu. Select

Noise appears on the right or left half of the image. .......Adjust SHUTTER(LS) or SHUTTER(RS) in the SIGNAL -

Noise appears on the top or bottom part of the image. ..Adjust SHUTTER(U) or SHUTTER(L) in the SIGNAL - USER

Display the SIGNAL menu.

1.
Press the p or q button to select an item to adjust.

2.
Adjust the selected item by pressing the t or u button.

3.

Change the setting of HOLD in the SIGNAL menu. Select ON ,
press the ENTER button, and adjust BEGIN or END to minimize
the flagging.

USER menu.

AUTO for normal use.

USER menu.

menu.

To cancel the menu:

Press the MENU button.

4.
Do not change the settings of the SIGNAL menu in normal use.

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Simple method to adjust the image position
To adjust the horizontal position:

Align the left edge of the image with the left side of the screen by adjusting HORIZ.POSITION. Then, align the

1.
right edge of the image with the right side of the screen by adjusting TRACKING.

Repeat step 1 above to complete the adjustment of the horizontal position.

2.

To adjust the vertical position:

Align the upper edge of the image with the upper side of the screen by adjusting VERT.POSITION.

3.

LPF (Progressive filter)

You can select whether or not to enable the LPF.
Vertical or horizontal streak noise may appear on the projected image, depending on the type of the DVD player you
use. In such a case, you can reduce such streak noise by enabling the LPF. However, projected images become
softened slightly.

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Advanced features

DISPLAY INPUT

LOCK

UNLOCK

OK

OK

PASSWORD

CONFIRM

1

3

24

O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU

DISPLAY INPUT

LOCK

UNLOCK

OK

OK

PASSWORD

1

3

24

O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU

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. When the password is entered, the startup
screen will switch to the regular operation screen.

MENU ACCESS .......... All the buttons except for the

POWER button on the projector are disabled. (The
buttons on the remote control are enabled.) You can
use this mode as a measure of prevention of wrong
operation by children and restriction on operation by
other than specified users.

To enable the password function:

Display the FEATURE menu.

1.

Press the p or q button to select PASSWORD

2.
FUNCTION.

Press the u button to change the mode among

3.
DISPLAY INPUT and MENU ACCESS .

When the password has already been set, the

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mode won’t be changed. In such cases, press
the ENTER button to cancel the password
function and try again.

Press the ENTER button.

4.

The screen for setting the password function will

•

appear.

To cancel the password function:

Display the FEATURE menu.

1.

Press the p or q button to select PASSWORD

2.
FUNCTION.

Press the ENTER button.

3.

The screen for canceling the password function

•

will appear.

Press the ENTER button.

4.

The screen for entering the password will

•

appear.

Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the p, u, q or t

5.
buttons on the remote control as shown below.

(p=1, u=2, q=3, t =4)
Press the ENTER button.

6.

If you enter a wrong password, an error

•

message will appear.
To cancel the procedure, press the MENU

•

button.

Important:

Disable the password by pressing the MENU and

•
ENTER buttons on the control panel at the same
time about three seconds.

Press the ENTER button.

5.
The screen for entering a password will appear.

•

Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the p, u, q or t

6.

buttons on the remote control as shown below.
(p=1, u=2, q=3, t =4)
Press the ENTER button.

7.
To cancel the procedure, press the MENU

•
button.

Enter the password again for confirmation using the

8.
same steps.

Press the ENTER button.

9.

If the entered passwords don’t match, an error

•

message will appear.
To cancel the procedure, press the MENU

•

button.

Kensington Lock

This projector has a Kensington Security Standard
connector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security
System. Refer to the information that came with the
Kensington System for instructions on how to use it
to secure the projector. Please contact Kensington
Technology Group below.

Kensington Technology Group
2855 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A.
Phone: +1- [phone]
Fax: +1- [phone]

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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-HC3800LP

Warning:

Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws inside of the projector. Don’t put a metal piece or flammable object into

•
the projector. Using the projector with any foreign object present inside may result in electric shock or fire. When
you can’t remove the foreign object from the inside, contact your dealer for removal.
Be sure to install the lamp securely. When the lamp isn’t installed properly, it won’t illuminate. Improper installation

•
may also result in fire.
Don’t shake the removed lamp or don’t lift it above your face. Your eyes may be injured by flying or falling glass

•
fragments.
Don’t replace the lamp immediately after use because the lamp cover will be very hot. You may get burned. Turn off

•
the power using the POWER button. After the lamp goes out, wait about 90 seconds until the intake and exhaust
fans for cooling the lamp stop rotating. Then unplug the power cord, and wait at least one hour to allow the lamp to
cool down enough to the touch.
Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or burn.

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Interval of lamp replacement

The recommended interval of lamp replacement is about 5000 hours*1*2 of consecutive use. Such interval differs
depending on the operating environment and may be shorter than 5000 hours*1*2. Decrease in luminescence and/or
color brightness indicates that the lamp needs to be replaced. When the lamp operation time exceeds 3750 hours*1,
the indicator will blink alternately between green and red (while the lamp is lit; when the lamp is not lit, the indicator
will be lit red only) and the lamp replacement message will appear on the screen for one minute everytime the lamp
is turned on. When the lamp has been used for about 4750 hours*1, the replacement message (LAMP EXCHANGE)
will appear on the screen for one minute every 25 hours*1 thereafter. When the lamp operation time exceeds 5000

*1*2

hours
operation time is reset.

*1: Duration when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to LOW. When it is set to STANDARD, this duration will be

*2: When LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD, this duration will be shorted to 3000 hours.

, the projector automatically shuts off and can’t be used until the lamp is replaced and the lamp

shorted.

Caution:

Don’t remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Unnecessary removal of the lamp may result in a

•
breakdown.
This projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp as the light source. The high-pressure mercury lamp may

•
explode or fail to illuminate permanently because of an impact, scratch, or deterioration through use. The period
of time until explosion or permanent failure to illuminate varies considerably from lamp to lamp, depending on
operation conditions. Therefore, the lamp may explode soon after the start of use.
The possibility of explosion of the lamp increases if you use it beyond its replacement period. When the instruction

•
of lamp replacement appears, replace it with a new one immediately even if the lamp is still lighting normally.
When the high-pressure mercury lamp explodes, glass fragments will scatter inside or outside the lamp box and the

•
gas charged inside the lamp will diffuse inside or outside the projector. The gas inside the lamp contains mercury.
Be careful not to breathe it or avoid it from entering your eye or mouth. If you should breathe it or if it should enter
your eye or mouth, see a doctor immediately.
In the event that the high-pressure mercury lamp exploded, glass fragments may have been scattered inside the

•
projector. Ask your dealer to replace the lamp and to inspect the inside of the projector. When you clean or replace
the lamp by yourself, be sure to hold the handle of the lamp. You may get injured by glass fragments.
When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector, use the Lamp Replacement Attachment packed with

•
the projector or option lamp to prevent glass fragments from scattering.
Be sure to use the lamp exclusive to this projector, VLT-HC3800LP. Use of other lamps may cause a failure of the

•
projector.

Replacing the lamp (continued)

(a)

(c)

(b)

(f)

(d)

(e)

(d)

(h)

(h)

(g)

(g)

To replace the lamp:

A) When the projector is placed on the table

Make sure that the projector is securely held in place.

Remove the cover (a) of the screw fixing the lamp

1.
cover with a fingernail. If it is difficult to remove
it with a fingernail, use a finetipped tool such as
flathead screwdriver.

Remove the screw (b) and slide the lamp cover (c)

2.
for removal.

B) When the projector is mounted to the ceiling

When removing the lamp unit from the projector
mounted to the ceiling, never fail to use the Lamp
Replacement Attachment to protect yourself from glass
fragments and so on.

Contact your dealer when replacing the lamp unit

•
with the projector mounted to the ceiling.

Remove the lamp cover referring to the procedure

1.
1 and 2 of "A) When the projector is placed on the
table".

Caution:

When opening the lamp cover to replace the

•

lamp of the ceiling-mounted projector, pay
careful attention because glass fragments may
exist inside the lamp cover.

Loosen the two screws (d) of the lamp unit.

2.

Loosen the two screws (d) of the lamp unit, and

3.
then pull out the lamp unit (f) by the handle (e).

Caution:

When replacing the lamp, do not loosen the

•
screws other than two screws (d). It may cause
the failure of projector.

Assemble the Lamp Replacement Attachment

3.
by folding two taping portions (g) and two cutout
portions (h) along the folding line as the figure.

Caution:

When replacing the lamp, do not loosen the

•
screws other than two screws (d). It may cause
the failure of projector.
Pull the lamp unit out of the projector slowly.

•
If it is pulled out quickly, the lamp may break,
scattering glass fragments.
Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp unit or do

•
not place it near any flammable object or where
children can reach to prevent injuries or fire.

Insert the new lamp unit, and secure it with two

4.
screws firmly.

Secure the lamp cover with screw (b) back again,

5.
and mount the cover (a).

Caution:

Make sure that the lamp cover is secured firmly.

•

Otherwise, the POWER indicator flashes red and
green, disallowing the projector to be powered
on.

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Replacing the lamp (continued)

(g)

(h)

(g)

(f)

(e)

Insert the two cutout portions (h) in the slit of

4.
the projector, paste the two taping portions (g)
with the tape included in the Lamp Replacement
Attachment, and then fix the Lamp Replacement
Attachment to the projector.

Pull out the lamp unit (f) in the bag by the handle

5.
(e).

Reset of the lamp operation time

Plug in the power cord, and reset the lamp operation
time by keep pressing the t, u, and POWER buttons
on the control panel at the same time.

Important:

•

Unless these 3 buttons are
time, the lamp operation time isn’t reset.
Make sure that the STATUS indicator blinks twice

•
and the lamp operation time is reset successfully.
The projector doesn’t turn on if the lamp cover isn’t

•
attached securely.
Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever

•
you replace the lamp.
Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you

•
replace the lamp.
The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to

•
cut yourself with glass fragments.

held down at the same

Caution:

This projector uses a lamp that

•
contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp
or the projector with the lamp may
be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org. (For the U.S.
only.)

Remove the tape fixing the Lame Replacement

6.
Attachment, and remove the Lamp Replacement
Attachment with the lamp unit remaining in the bag.

Caution:

Pull the lamp unit out of the projector slowly.

•

If it is pulled out quickly, the lamp may break,
scattering glass fragments.
Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp unit or do

•

not place it near any flammable object or where
children can reach to prevent injuries or fire.

Insert the new lamp unit, and secure it with two

7.
screws firmly.

Secure the lamp cover with screw (b) back again,

8.
and mount the cover (a).

Caution:

Make sure that the lamp cover is secured firmly.

•

Otherwise, the POWER indicator flashes red and
green, disallowing the projector to be powered
on.

Maintenance

Warning:

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.

Caution:

Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the
projector.

Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots

Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft
cloth dampened with diluted mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.

To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:

Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector.

•
Do not use benzine or thinner to clean it.

•
Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector.

•

Cleaning of the lens

Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens surface is
fragile. Use only recommended, nonabrasive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

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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

green

Off

or

•

Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

•

If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grill, re move them and carry out the

•

following.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

1.

Make sure that the projector has cooled off.

2.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

3.

Press the POWER button.

4.

If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them.

•

Don’t expose the air outlet grilles to hot air emitted from a heating appliance.

•

After the STATUS indicator stops blinking, press the POWER button.

•

If you unplug the power cord while the fan is rotating, the lamp may not turn on about one minute

•

when you plug the power cord next time.
The lamp can’t turn on again for one minute after it goes out.

•

Press the POWER button several times.

•

Replace the lamp. (The lamp is at the end of its life.)•

Attach the lamp cover.•

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer .•

Off Off

Steady red

Blinking

red/green

Blinking

orange

Blinking

Steady red

Steady

Blinking

No image appears on
the screen.

Check that the lens cap is removed.

•
It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up.

•
The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and

•
then try again.
If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time,

•
the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord
is plugged. After the fan stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the
POWER indicator.
Check that the intake vent is clean.

•
Set SCART INPUT in the FEATURE menu to OFF. (See page 28.)

•
Check that the lamp cover is closed. (See page 37.)

•
Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.

•
When an extension cable is being used, replace it with the supplied cable for check.

•
When images are displayed correctly, add an RGB signal amplifier to the extension
cable.
Check the operation manual of the video device for its connection.

•

Power turns off. This problem may occur when the intake vent and/or exhaust vents are blocked. (In

•
such a case, the STATUS indicator brinks orange.)

Remove the objects blocking the intake vent and/or exhaust vents and then carry



out the following procedure.
Wait for the intake fan and/or exhaust fan to stop. (Wait until the STATUS indicator

1.

goes out.)
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

2.

Wait at least 10 minutes.

3.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

4.

Press the POWER button.

5.
When the STATUS indicator is steady red, it is indicating that the lamp should be

•
replaced. Replace the lamp in this case.
Check that AUTO POWER OFF has been set to OFF.

•
If the lamp has deteriorated, it may go out after a while it illuminates.

•

Troubleshooting (continued)

No image appears on the screen. (continued)

Problem Solution

The screen for
entering the password
appears.

“NO SIGNAL” is
displayed.

Images are not displayed correctly.

Problem Solution

Projected images are
shaking.
Projected images are
displaced.

Projected images are
distorted.

Projected images are
dark.

Projected images are
blurred.

White dots are seen
on projected images.
Black dots are seen on
projected images.

Rainbow effect is seen
on projected images.

Fine streaks are seen
on projected images.

Projected images
become wavy.

Hue is not appropriate. Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.•

Tint in projected
images is incorrect.

PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to

•
enable the password lock.

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.
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.

•
Check that the connected device is correctly selected as the input source.

•
When an extension cord is being used, replace it with the supplied cable and check

•
whether images are projected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB
signal amplifier along with the extension cord.

Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t intermittent.

•
Connect the cable’s plug with the external device’s connector firmly.

•
Press the AUTO POSITION button.

•
Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL

•
menu. (See page 34.)

Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See

•
page 10.)

Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 31.)

•
Replace the lamp. (See page 36.)

•

Adjust the focus. (See pages 18 and 23.)

•
Clean the lens.

•
Press the t or u button on the remote control to eliminate flicker.

•
Adjust TRACKING and FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. (See page 34.)

•
Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 31.)

•
Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See

•
page 10.)

This symptom is normal for a DLPTM projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small

•
number of pixels may stay lit or out, but such symptom is not a malfunction. Pixels of

99.99% or more are effective.)

This is due to color breaking noise that occurs in a DLPTM system and is not a

•
malfunction.

This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace

•
the screen or displace the focus a little.
Vertical or horizontal streak noise may appear on the projected image, depending on

•
the type of the DVD player or game console you use. In such a case, you can reduce
such streak noise by enabling the LPF. (See page 29.)

Connect the plugs of the cables to external devices securely.

•
Keep the projector away from devices that emit interfering radio waves.

•
When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly

•
because of the type of input signal. This isn’t a product malfunction. In this case,
readjust the keystone so that the amount of keystone correction is as small as possible.

Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 29.)

•
Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t broken.

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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

Only the motion areas
in the images supplied
from the computer
aren’t displayed.

Projected images are
obscured.

Image remains
freezing.

Noise appears around
the image.

Projected images are
flickering.

•
may be different because of variation between their optical components. This is not a
malfunction.
When comparing the image projected by this projector with those displayed on the

•
television or PC monitor, tints in the displayed images may be different because of
difference in the range of color reproducibility. This is not a malfunction.

This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your

•
computer.

Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the projector. For

•
the method to change the output resolution of the computer, contact the manufacturer
of your computer. (See page 46.)
Some images and texts appear obscured during the keystone adjustment. In such

•
cases, use the projector without applying the keystone adjustment. (See page 12.)

When image from VCR is projected, it may remain freezing during speed search. This

•
is not a malfunction.

In some images such as DVD, noise may appear around the recorded image. In this

•
case, decrease the setting value of OVER SCAN of the SIGNAL menu. (See page 29.)

After the Power button or On button on the remote has been pressed, or the Lamp

•
mode setting has changed, images may be flickering until the lamp lights stably. This is
an expected behavior.
When selecting the input signal, Auto Position, and Color Enhancer, the projected

•
image may be flickering temporarily. This is not a product malfunction.

Others

Problem Solution

The exhaust vents
emit warm air.

The menu can’t be
used.

“TEMPERATURE!!” is
displayed.

The mark appears.

The remote control
doesn’t function easily
or at all.

The buttons on the
control panel (except
for the POWER button)
don’t function.

Abnormal sound is
heard.

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.

•



This indication appears when the ambient temperature rises high. When the ambient

•
temperature stays high, the lamp goes out.



This indication appears when the air inlet or outlet grille is blocked. When they are kept

•
blocked, the lamp goes out.



This mark appears when ineffective operation is carried out. This isn’t a product

•
malfunction.

Check that the batteries are loaded in the remote control or the batteries are not weak.

•
(See page 6.)
Check that the remote control sensor isn’t exposed to direct sunlight or fluorescent

•
light. (See page 9.)
Use the remote control within its operation range. (See page 9.)

•
Use the remote control at least 10 cm away from the projector.

•
PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to MENU ACCESS to

•
enable the password lock.



Because the color wheel spins at a high speed, metallic sounds may be heard in rare

•
occasions. Such symptom is not a malfunction.

Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and wait about 90 seconds. Then
unplug the power cord from the outlet, wait at least 10 minutes, and plug the power
cord back into the outlet. When the POWER button doesn't function, unplug the
power cord from the outlet, wait at least 10 minutes, and then plug the power cord
back into the outlet.

Eliminate any causes of the rise in the ambient temperature.

Remove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille.

Cancel the password lock or contact the person in charge of management of the
projector. (See page 35.)

Troubleshooting (continued)

If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first.

Problem Solution

The projector does not
turn on.

The STATUS indicator
blinks.

Fit the lamp cover securely. (See pages 36 and 37.)

•
Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 38.)

•
Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 38.)

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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 indicatorSTATUS indicator

Normal condition

POWER

Steady red

Steady green Blinking green

Steady green Steady green

STATUS CONDITION NOTE

Off

Abnormal condition

POWER

Steady green

or

Steady red

Steady red Blinking green

Steady green

Steady red Blinking red

Steady red Steady red

Blinking green/red

Blinking green/red

STATUS CONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Blinking orange

Blinking green/red

Off

Steady or

Blinking

Stand-by

Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute) The POWER button cannot be used to

switch between on and off.

The power is on. (Normal condition)

Abnormal temperature

The ventilation grilles are clogged with dust or

•
dirt.
The room temperature is high.

•

The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an
abnormal condition.

Clean the ventilation grilles.

•
Relocate the projector to a cooler

•
place.

Wait until the STATUS indicator goes

•
out, then press the POWER button.
If the above solution is not effective,

•
replace the lamp.

Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation
time reached 3750 hours*

Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation
time reached 3750 hours*

1

while the power was on.)

1

while the power was off.)

Replace the lamp.
Change with a new lamp if this problem
recurs.

Lamp operation time warning. (Total lamp operation
time reached 5000 hours*1*2 while the power was
off.)

The lamp cover isn’t closed. Close the cover correctly.

Abnormal. Contact your dealer.

*1: Duration when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to LOW. When it is set to STANDARD, this duration will be

shorted.

*2: When LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD, this duration will be shorted up to 3000 hours.

Specifications

HC3200

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The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice.

Type DLPTM projector

Model HC3200

Display technology 0.65-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9)

Pixel: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels

Projection lens F 3.0 - 3.5 f= 20.6 - 30.1 mm

Light-source lamp 230 W

Image size (projection distance) 50” min. to 300” max. (projection distance 1.5 to 9.3 m (Wide))

Maximum
resolution

Computer input [Signal type] [Terminal type] [Line]

Video input [Signal type] [Terminal type] [Line]

Control terminal/
others

Operating temperatures +41°F (+5°C) to +95°F (+35°C)

Rated voltage AC100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 3.3 A

Dimensions 345 mm (W) x 129 mm (H) x 270 mm (D) * Not including protrusion.

Weight 3.6 kg

Others S-video input Luminance signal: Vp-p=1.0 V 75 (negative sync)

Computer signal Maximum resolution: 1600 x 1200 dots

Panel resolution: 1920 x 1080 dots

Video signal NTSC/PAL/SECAM/4.43NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60

Component signal 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Panel resolution: 1920 x 1080 dots

Analog RGB Mini D-SUB 15-pin 1

HDMI HDMI 1
Video input RCA 1
S-video input S 1
Component video input RCA x3 (YC

/YPBPR) 1

BCR

SERIAL RS-232C (Mini DIN 8-pin)

TRIGGER DC 12 V, max. 200 mA (stereo mini jack)

Chrominance signals: Vp-p=0.286 V 75 (burst signal)

Video input Vp-p=1.0 V 75 (negative sync)

Component video
input

YCBCR: Vp-p=1.0 V 75 (Y) (negative sync)
Vp-p=0.7 V 75 (CB, CR)

Analog input RGB: Vp-p=0.7 V 75 (negative sync)

YCBCR: Vp-p=1.0 V (Y) (negative sync) Vp-p=0.7 V (CB, CR)
HD/CS: TTL-level (negative or positive polarity)
VD: TTL-level (negative or positive polarity)

Digital input (HDMI) HDMI interface (TMDS single link)

Dimension drawings
(unit: mm)

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Specifications (continued)

Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector

Signal mode Resolution

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 640 x 400 24.82 56.42 1728 x 1080
CGA70 640 x 400 31.47 70.09 1728 x 1080
VGA60 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 1440 x 1080 *2
VGA72
VGA75 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 1440 x 1080
VGA85 640 x 480 43.27 85.01 1440 x 1080
SVGA56 800 x 600 35.16 56.25 1440 x 1080
SVGA60 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 1440 x 1080 *2
SVGA72
SVGA75 800 x 600 46.88 75.00 1440 x 1080
SVGA85 800 x 600 53.67 85.06 1440 x 1080
XGA60 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 1440 x 1080 *2
XGA70 1024 x 768 56.48 70.07 1440 x 1080
XGA75 1024 x 768 60.02 75.03 1440 x 1080
XGA85 1024 x 768 68.68 85.00 1440 x 1080
MAC13
MAC16 832 x 624 49.72 74.55 1440 x 1080
MAC19 1024 x 768 60.24 75.02 1440 x 1080
HP75 1024 x 768 62.94 74.92 1440 x 1080
SXGA60 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 1350 x 1080 *2
UXGA60 1600 x 1200 75.00 60.00 1440 x 1080 *2

(H x V)

– 15.73 59.94 1920 x 1080 *2
– 15.63 50.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 33.75 60.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 28.13 50.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 31.47 59.94 1920 x 1080 *2
– 31.25 50.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 45.00 60.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 37.50 50.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 67.50 60.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 56.25 50.00 1920 x 1080 *2
– 27.00 24.00 1920 x 1080 *2

640 x 480 37.86 72.81 1440 x 1080

800 x 600 48.08 72.19 1440 x 1080

640 x 480 35.00 66.67 1440 x 1080

Horizontal frequency

(kHz)

Vertical frequency

(Hz)

Normal mode

(H x V)*1

*1: When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to

AUTO.

*2: Available for the signal from the HDMI IN terminal.

Important:

Some computers aren’t compatible with the

•
projector.
The projector’s maximum resolution is 1920 x

•
1080 pixels. It may not display images of higher
resolutions than 1920 x 1080 correctly.
If the resolution and frequency of your computer

•
aren’t shown on the table, find the compatible
resolution and frequency by changing the resolution
of your computer.
This projector doesn’t support 480p signals from video

•
devices having 4 lines (R, G, B, CS*) or having 5 lines
(R, G, B, H, V).
* : Composite Sync

5

3

4

1 2

6 8 7

15

11

6

10

15

19

1

2

18

Specifications (continued)

Connectors

SERIAL (Mini DIN 8-pin)

COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN
(Mini D-SUB 15-pin)

HDMI IN (HDMI 19-pin)

Pin No. Name I/O

1 TXD IN

2 – –

3 – –

4 GND –

5 – –

6 – –

7 RXD OUT

8 – –

Pin No. Spec.

1 R(RED)/PR/C

2 G(GREEN)/Y

3 B(BLUE)/PB/C

4 GND

5 GND

6 GND

7 GND

8 GND

9 DDC 5V

10 GND

11 GND

12

13

14 VD

15 DDC Clock

DDC Data

HD/CS

R

B

Replacement part (option/not included in the box)

Spare lamp VLT-HC3800LP

PIN No. Spec. PIN No. Spec.

1 TMDS Data2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield

2 TMDS Data2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock-

3 TMDS Data2- 13 CEC

4 TMDS Data1+ 14 –

5 TMDS Data1 Shield 15 SCL

6 TMDS Data1- 16 SDA

7 TMDS Data0+ 17 DDC Ground

8

TMDS Data0 Shield

9 TMDS Data0- 19 Hot Plug Detect

10 TMDS Clock+

18 +5 V Power

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Mitsubishi Projector Warranty, Sales Support and Service Information

North America

MDEA (Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.)
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