Mitsubishi Electronics HC900 Viewing computer images, Connecting the projector to a computer

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• 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.
• This projector does not support 3-line signals (SYNC- ON-GREEN signals).
For analog connection:
1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COM- PUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

to monitor port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

port of the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGB cable

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

 

 

For digital connection:

 

 

1.

Connect one end of a commercially available DVI cable to

 

 

 

the DVI-D terminal of the projector.

DVI-D (HDCP) IN

 

2.

Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the DVI termi-

 

 

1

 

 

nal of the computer.

to DVI

Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and

2

 

an analog RGB output adapter, are required depending

 

 

 

DVI cable

 

on the type of the computer to be connected.

 

When viewing images supplied from a digital-connected

 

 

 

computer, press the DVI-D(HDCP) button on the remote

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

 

 

control.

This projector uses stereo mini plug for its audio input. Check the type of the audio output terminal of the connected computer and prepare a proper cable for connection. Some computers don’t have the audio output terminal.

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 connected computer.

Contact your dealer for details of connection.

B. Plugging the power cord

Plug the power cord in the same way as in the case of “Viewing video images.” (See Page 14.)

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Contents HC900 When using the projector in Europe Compliance NoticeContents Important safeguards Do not modify this equipment Place of installationNever remove the cabinet Do not block the air inlet and outlet grillesInserting the batteries into the remote Checking accessoriesPreparating your projector ControlTerminal panel OverviewControl area ButtonAdjustment foot Front Lamp cover Adjustment feet Rear Remote controlUsing the picture quality adjusting buttons Preparating your projector ContinueUsing the remote control Operational range of the remote controlReception angle Basic setup Setting up your projectorSetting up the screen Adjusting the projection angleWhen the aspect ratio of the screen is Screen size and projection distanceBasic home theater system connection Connecting the projector to video equipmentViewing video images PreparationsConnecting to a Video player, etc Connecting to a DVD playerWhen a TV tuner or VCR is connected Plugging in the power cord Connecting to video equipment having a DVI-D terminalViewing video images Projecting images PreparationWhen projected images are distorted to a trapezoid To stop projectingCineFocus button With the remote control Setting the aspect ratioHow to change the settings With the Feature menuViewing computer images Connecting the projector to a computerPlugging the power cord For digital connectionEN-19 Viewing computer images When connecting to a notebook computerExample of the setting procedure for external output Auto Position buttonHow to set the menus Menu operationMenu operation Available settings in the menusInstallation menu Image menuFeature menu Signal 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 Color Temp About color temperatureTo enable the stored color temperature Adjusting projected images To adjust the vertical positionLPF Progressive filter To enable the password function Advanced featuresPassword function To cancel the password functionHow to install Advanced featuresInstallation other device’s remote commands How to use the installed functionsAsking for installation Dimension Drawings unit mmInterval of lamp replacement Replacing the lampCleaning of the lens MaintenanceCleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Reset of the lamp operation timeTroubleshooting No image appears on the screen Problem SolutionProblem Solution Images are not displayed correctlyTroubleshooting Others Problem SolutionTemperature Abnormal condition IndicatorsNormal condition Status ConditionSpecifications Replacement part Option / Not included in the boxConnectors DVI-D HdcpMitsubishi Projector Contact Information North America