Mitsubishi Electronics HD4000 Viewing computer images, Connecting the projector to a computer

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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

 

1

 

 

2

to monitor port

 

 

 

 

RGB cable

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

 

 

S-VIDEO IN

 

SERIAL

USB

 

For analog connection:

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.

TRIGGER

VIDEO IN

For digital connection:

HDMI IN

1

IN

SERIAL USB

2 to DVI

DVI - HDMI conversion cable (option)

 

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

 

S-VIDEO IN

TRIGGER

VIDEO IN

1.Connect one end of a commercially available DVI - HDMI conversion cable to the HDMI IN terminal of the projector.

2.Connect the other end of the DVI - HDMI conversion cable to the DVI terminal 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 a digital-connected computer, press the HDMI button on the remote control.

The signal inputted to the HDMI IN terminal is not outputted from the COMPUTER OUT terminal.

Make sure to connect computer with HDMI cable before starting the computer. If connecting the computer with HDMI cable after starting the computer, the image signal may not be outputted from HDMI terminal of computer.

Images may not be projected with some input signal. For details, see page 39.

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 complies 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 16.)

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Contents HD4000 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open When using the projector in EuropeEN-2 Contents Important safeguards EN-4EN-5 Checking accessories Inserting the batteries into the remote controlPreparing your projector CablesEN-7 OverviewControl area Terminal panel Remote control Using the picture quality adjusting buttonsPreparing your projector Bottom sideUsing the remote control Operational range of the remote controlReception angle EN-9Setting up your projector Setting up the screenBasic setup Adjusting the projection angleWith the Installation menu See page 24 for menu setting To cancel the menuTrigger terminal EN-11Setting up your projector When the aspect ratio of the screen isScreen size and projection distance EN-12Connecting the projector to video equipment Viewing video imagesBasic home theater system connection EN-13Connecting to a video player, etc Connecting to a DVD player or Hdtv decoderWhen a TV tuner or VCR is connected Viewing video imagesConnection for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal EN-15Connection for video equipment having a Hdmi terminal Plugging in the power cord EN-16Projecting images EN-17When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid To stop projectingEN-18 Following casesSetting the aspect ratio How to change the settingsWith the remote control With the Feature menuConnecting the projector to a computer Plugging the power cordViewing computer images EN-20Projecting images EN-21When connecting to a notebook computer Example of the setting procedure for external outputViewing computer images Auto Position buttonMenu operation EN-23How to set the menus Available settings in the menusMenu operation EN-24EN-25 Installation menuFeature menu AV memory EN-26Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness Contrast and BrightnessTo adjust the color Color and Tint To sharpen or soften the projected image SharpnessAdjusting projected images To adjust the tone of white Color TempAbout color temperature To adjust the ratio of change in brightness Gamma ModeTo adjust the vertical position EN-29Advanced features Password functionTo enable the password function To cancel the password functionUsing filter InstallationCleaning Cleaning the filterEN-32 Interval of lamp replacementReplacing the lamp Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Cleaning of the lensReset of the lamp operation time To replace the lampTroubleshooting No image appears on the screen ProblemSolution EN-34No image appears on the screen Problem Solution Problem SolutionEN-35 Images are not displayed correctlyTroubleshooting Images are not displayed correctly Problem SolutionOthers Problem Solution EN-36Indicators Normal conditionAbnormal condition EN-37EN-38 Dimension Drawings unit mmSpecifications Connectors Replacement part Option / Not included in the boxEN-39 VLT-HC900LPMitsubishi Projector Contact Information

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