Mitsubishi Electronics HC4900 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

 

DVI-D(HDCP) IN

HDMI IN

 

COMPUTER IN/

SERIAL

PB/

COMPONENT

 

CB

 

 

VIDEO IN

 

VIDEO IN

TRIGGER

 

PR/

 

CR

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

IN

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

VIDEO IN

 

 

AC IN

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.

For digital connection:

DVI-D(HDCP) IN

 

 

1

2

To DVI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVI cable (option)

 

DVI-D(HDCP) IN

HDMI IN

SERIAL

 

 

COMPUTER IN/

 

 

PB/

COMPONENT

 

 

 

CB

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

TRIGGER

 

 

 

PR/

 

 

 

CR

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

 

 

 

 

AC IN

1.Connect one end of a commercially available DVI cable to the DVI-D(HDCP) IN terminal of the projector.

2.Connect the other end of the DVI 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 DVI button on the remote control.

The signal input to the DVI-D(HDCP) IN terminal is not output from the COMPUTER OUT 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 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 DVI-D(HDCP) IN and HDMI IN 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.

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 HC4900 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open When using the projector in EuropeContents Important safeguards Important safeguards Checking accessories Inserting the batteries into the remote controlPreparing your projector Overview Preparing your projectorControl area Terminal panelUsing the picture quality adjusting buttons Remote controlAdjustment feet Bottom sideOperational range of the remote control Using the remote controlReception angle Front of projector Rear of projectorSetting up the screen Setting up your projectorBasic setup Adjusting the projection angleFront projection, ceiling mounting Setting up your projectorTrigger terminal Rear projectionWhen the aspect ratio of the screen is When the aspect ratio of the image isScreen size and projection distance Viewing video images Connecting the projector to video equipmentBasic home theater system connection PreparationConnecting to a DVD player or Hdtv decoder Connecting to a video player, etcWhen a TV tuner or VCR is connected Viewing video imagesConnection for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal Connection for video equipment having an Hdmi terminalPlugging in the power cord Projecting images To stop projecting ZOOM1 ZOOM2 Stretch Setting the aspect ratioHow to change the settings With the remote controlWith the Feature menu See page 25 for menu setting Plugging the power cord Connecting the projector to a computerViewing computer images About DDCProjecting images Viewing computer imagesWhen connecting to a notebook computer Example of the setting procedure for external outputAuto Position button Display Input Menu operationAvailable settings in the menus How to set the menusMenu operation Image menuInstallation menu Feature menu User menu Signal menuTo enable the stored image quality settings To store the settingsAV memory Information menuTo adjust the brightness Contrast and Brightness Adjusting projected imagesTo adjust the color Color and Tint To sharpen or soften the projected image SharpnessTo adjust the tone of white Color Temp Adjusting projected imagesAbout color temperature To enable the stored color temperatureTo enable the stored gamma mode To adjust the ratio of change in brightness Gamma ModeHigh MIDLPF To adjust the vertical positionPassword function Advanced featuresTo enable the password function To cancel the password functionReplacing the lamp Interval of lamp replacementWhen removing the lamp from the ceiling-mounted projector Reset of the lamp operation timeReplacing the lamp To replace the lampCleaning of the air-filter MaintenanceCleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Cleaning of the lensNo image appears on the screen Problem Solution TroubleshootingImages are not displayed correctly Problem Solution TroubleshootingOthers Problem Solution Status Condition Possible Solution IndicatorsNormal condition Abnormal conditionSpecifications Dimension drawings unit mmSpecifications Replacement part Option/not included in the box ConnectorsComputer IN/COMPONENT Video Hdmi DVI-D HdcpMitsubishi Projector Contact Information