Mitsubishi Electronics HC1500 Replacing the lamp, To replace the lamp, Cleaning of the lens

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Replacing the lamp (continued)

To replace the lamp:

 

 

1.

Unplug the power cord.

 

 

2.

Reverse the projector gently.

(b)

(a)

3.

Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and

 

 

 

remove the lamp cover (b).

 

 

4.

Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+).

 

 

5.

Pull up the handle.

(c)

 

6.

Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the

 

 

 

projector.

 

 

 

• Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly. If it is

 

 

 

pulled out quickly, the lamp may break scattering glass

 

 

 

fragments.

 

 

 

• Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp box or do not

 

 

 

place it near any flammable object or where children

 

 

 

can reach to prevent injury or fire.

 

 

7.

Load a new lamp box securely into the projector in the right

 

 

 

orientation.

 

 

8.

Put the handle back to the original position.

 

 

 

• Make sure that the handle is locked.

 

(c)

9.

Tighten up the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+).

 

 

 

 

 

10.Tighten up the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) to

 

 

 

secure the lamp cover.

 

 

Reset of the lamp operation time

 

 

Plug in the power cord and reset the lamp operation time by

 

 

holding down the , , and POWER buttons on the control

 

 

panel at the same time.

Important:

Unless these three buttons are pressed at the same time, the lamp operation time isn’t reset.

Make sure that the STATUS indicator blinks twice and the lamp operation time is reset successfully.

The projector doesn’t turn on if the lamp cover isn’t attached securely.

Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever you replace the lamp.

Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp.

The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with glass fragments.

Contact your dealer for a new lamp.

This projector uses a lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with the lamp may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. (For the U.S. only.)

Maintenance

Warning:

Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating.

Caution:

Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector.

Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots

Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.

To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:

Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector.

Do not use benzine or thinner to clean it.

Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector.

Cleaning of the lens

Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens surface is fragile. Use only recommended, nonabrasive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

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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