Mitsubishi Electronics HC6800 Viewing computer images, A. Connecting the projector to a computer

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Viewing computer images

Viewing computer images

A. Connecting the projector to a computer

Preparation:

•Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off.

•When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the RGB cables that are connected to the monitor.

COMPUTER IN/

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

2 To monitor port

1

RGB cable

1.Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.

2.Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port 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-1 and HDMI IN-2 terminals 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.

•When connecting a DDC-supporting computer to the projector, turn on the main power switch of the projector before starting 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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Contents HC6800 MODELHC6800 LCD PROJECTORTHE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICContents Trademark, Registered trademarkImportant safeguards EN-4Do not look into the lens when it is operating Important safeguards continuedDo not keep using the damaged projector Do not unplug the power cord during operationInserting the batteries into the remote control Checking accessoriesPreparing your projector Overview Indicator areaPreparing your projector continued Attaching the lens capBottom side Remote controlUsing the picture quality adjusting buttons Adjustment feetReception angle Using the remote controlOperational range of the remote control Front of projectorWhen the aspect ratio of the screen is Setting up your projectorSetting up the screen Screen size and projection distanceScreen size and projection distance continued Setting up your projector continuedWhen the aspect ratio of the screen is 2.351 CinemaScope When the aspect ratio of the image isWhen projected images are distorted to a trapezoid Adjusting the position of the projected imageWhen fine streaks are seen on projected images Correcting skewed or distorted imageTRIGGER terminal Front projection, ceiling mountingRear projection Basic home theater system connection A. Connecting the projector to video equipmentViewing video images PreparationViewing video images continued Connecting to a video player, etcConnecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder When a TV tuner or VCR is connectedEN-16 Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminalConnection for video equipment having an HDMI terminal B. Plugging in the power cord EN-17C. Projecting images EN-18To stop projecting EN-19Setting the aspect ratio EN-20With the remote control How to change the settingsWith the FEATURE menu See page 26 for menu setting Viewing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computerB. Plugging the power cord About DDCViewing computer images continued AUTO POSITION button When connecting to a notebook computerSetting of the resolution Example of the setting procedure for external outputMenu operation EN-25Menu operation continued How to set the menusAvailable settings in the menus 1. IMAGE menu2. INSTALLATION menu EN-273. FEATURE menu EN-28EN-29 4. SIGNAL menu5. USER menu To enable the stored image quality settings AV memoryTo store the settings 6. INFORMATION menuTo adjust the color COLOR and TINT Adjusting projected imagesTo adjust the brightness CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS To sharpen or soften the projected image SHARPNESSTo adjust the tone of white To customize the color temperature Adjusting projected images continuedTo adjust the tone of white COLOR TEMP About color temperatureTo enable the stored gamma mode To adjust the ratio of change in brightness GAMMA MODENoise reduction TRNR temporal recursive noise reductionSimple method to adjust the image position How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menuLPF Progressive filter To adjust the horizontal positionTo enable the password function Advanced featuresPassword function To cancel the password functionInterval of lamp replacement Replacing the lampTo replace the lamp Replacing the lamp continuedReset of the lamp operation time When removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector EN-38EN-39 Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slotsCleaning of the lens For the air-filter whiteSolution TroubleshootingProblem EN-40No image appears on the screen. continued Troubleshooting continuedImages are not displayed correctly Images are not displayed correctly. continued OthersNormal condition IndicatorsAbnormal condition Specifications Dimension drawings unit mmSpecification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Specifications continuedEN-45 Replacement part option/not included in the box ConnectorsEN-46 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1 Zusho Baba, Nagaokakyo-City, Kyoto Japan