Mitsubishi Electronics HC1500 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 input to the HDMI IN terminal is not output 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 output from HDMI terminal of computer.

•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 HC1500 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Important safeguards Important safeguards Preparing your projector Checking accessoriesInserting the batteries into the remote control Control area Terminal panel Preparing your projectorOverview Remote control Using the picture quality adjusting buttonsAdjustment foot Front Lamp cover Adjustment feet Rear Bottom sideUsing the remote control Operational range of the remote controlReception angle Front of projector Rear of projectorSetting up your projector Setting up the screenBasic setup Adjusting the projection angleSetting up your projector With the Installation menuTo cancel the menu Trigger terminalScreen size and projection distance When the aspect ratio of the screen isWhen the aspect ratio of the image is Connecting the projector to video equipment Viewing video imagesBasic home theater system connection PreparationConnecting 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 an Hdmi terminal Connection for video equipment having a DVI-D terminalPlugging in the power cord Projecting images Following cases When projected images are distorted to a trapezoidTo stop projecting Setting 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 For analog connectionViewing computer images Projecting imagesAuto Position button When connecting to a notebook computerExample of the setting procedure for external output Menu operation How to set the menus Available settings in the menusMenu operation Image menuInstallation menu Feature menuSignal menu To store the settingsTo enable the stored image quality settings AV memoryAdjusting 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 LPFAdvanced features Password functionTo enable the password function To cancel the password functionInterval of lamp replacement Replacing the lampCleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Cleaning of the lensReset of the lamp operation time Replacing the lampSolution TroubleshootingNo image appears on the screen Problem Troubleshooting No image appears on the screen Problem SolutionProblem Solution Images are not displayed correctlyImages are not displayed correctly Problem Solution Others Problem SolutionIndicators Power Status Condition Possible SolutionNormal condition Abnormal conditionDimension drawings unit mm SpecificationsConnectors Replacement part Option/not included in the boxSpecifications VLT-HC910LPMitsubishi Projector Contact Information
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