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Setting up your projector (continued)
Screen size and projection distance (continued)
SW (=W)
HSH
B
B
(Width of the projected image)
(Height of the screen
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(Height of th
e
projected image
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Screen size
When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3
When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as 
shown on the right. Refer to the following table for installation.
When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9
Screen size (4:)Size of the projected image (16:9)Black space (B)
Projection distance (L)HdDiagonal sizeHeight (SH)Width (SW)Height (H)Width (W)Shortest (Wide)Longest (Tele)
inchcminchcminchcminchcminchcminchcminchminchminchcm5017 0764010574010 .810541.48.17.6196015 691481 7694814.511651.798 .59.170178 41075614805614 5.1771.9115.910.6 780048164 16 69164166.01588 .1 .1.1 19095417 7184110 7186.81799 .5148 .81.6 510054601580 0451148007.519110 .81654.15.1 811079661688845016884 8.11 .1184.616.7 4
10 05 71896 44541796449.0 1 .41995.018.46150 81909 100568171100511. 91664.49 6..758
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508 100516040690916040615.0 85.78.40.77
50 65
150810050811860050818.848797.141610.6 7.896
00 761804574061015440610.55758.5--45.4115
Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in t\
he ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the case of “16:9.”
When the aspect ratio of the screen is 2.35:1 (CinemaScope)
Screen size (.5:1)Projection distance (L)HdDiagonal sizeHeight (SH)Width (SW)Shortest (Wide)Longest (Tele)
inchcminchcminchcminchminchminchcm100  54  9 99 9 4  17  . 190 4.8.7 60 110  79  4 109 101 57 140  .6 09  5. 6.1 66 
10  05 47 119 110 81 15  .9 9 5.88.5  7 
10  0 51 19  10 04 166  4. 48  6. 0.9 78 140  56 55 19  19 7 179 4.5 67 6.8 . 84 150  81 59 149 18 51 19 4.9 86  7. 5.6 90 160 406  6 159 147 74 05  5. 05 7.8 8.0 96 170  4 66 169 156 97 18 5.5 5  8. 40.4 10 
180 457 70 179 166 41 1 5.944 8.7 4.7 109 
190  48 74 189 175 444 44  6. 6  9. 45.1 115 
00 508 78 199 184 468  56 6.5 8 9.747.5  11 
Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in t\
he ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the 
case of “CINEMA SCOPE (.5:1).”
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Setting up your projector (continued)
Correcting skewed or distorted image
For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 9\
0 degrees to 
the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom 
of the projector.
Tilt up the projector to the appropriate angle.
Rotate the adjustment feet for fine adjustment.
Important:
Don’t transport the projector with its adjustment feet extended. Otherwise the adjustment feet may be damaged. 
When fine streaks are seen on projected images
This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace the screen or displace the focus a 
little. (See page 18 or  for focus adjustment.) 
When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid
When the screen and the projector are not placed perpendicularly to each other,  projected images become 
trapezoidal. If you cannot make the projector and the screen perpendicular to each other by mechanical adjustments, 
adjust keystone.
With the INSTALLATION menu:
(See page 6 for menu setting.) 
Display the INSTALLATION menu. 
Select KEYSTONE by pressing the p or q button. 
Equalize the widths at the top and bottom of the screen by pressing the t 
or u button, viewing the screen. 
To cancel the menu:
Press the MENU button several times. 
When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this value doesn’t mean a 
projection angle.
The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation 
condition, Input signal and aspect settings in MENU.
When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may appear or straight 
lines may bend in images with complicated patterns. They are not due to product malfunctions. 
When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input 
signal.
When the keystone adjustment is performed, the displayed image may be distorted.
Depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen\
, a perfect rectangular image and the proper 
aspect ratio may not be obtained.
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Adjustment feet ScreenAdjustment feet Screen
IMAGEREVERSE
OFF
OFF
BACK COLOR
OFF
opt.
STANDARDLAMP MODE
AV MEMORY 1
AUTO POWERONAUTO POWEROFF
INSTALLATION
TRIGGER OUTOFF
ONON
BLUE
SPLASHSCREEN
TEST PATTERNCROSS HATCH
KEYSTONE0
IMAGEREVERSE
OFF
OFF
BACK COLOR
OFF
opt.
STANDARDLAMP MODE
AV MEMORY 1
AUTO POWERONAUTO POWEROFF
INSTALLATION
TRIGGER OUTOFF
ONON
BLUE
SPLASHSCREEN
TEST PATTERNCROSS HATCH
KEYSTONE0
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Setting up your projector (continued)
Front projection, ceiling mounting
For ceiling mounting, 
you need the ceiling 
mount kit designed for 
this projector. Ask a 
specialist for installation. 
For details, consult your 
dealer.
The warranty on this projector does not cover any 
damage caused by use of any non-recommended 
ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount 
kit in an improper location.
When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, 
set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu 
to MIRROR INVERT. See page 7.
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, 
images may appear darker than those projected in 
the case of tabletop mounting. This isn’t a product 
malfunction.
Ask your installation specialist to provide an A/C 
power switch. When you do not use the projector, be 
sure to shut down the main power by the switch.
Do not install the projector where the exhaust vents 
are exposed to air emitted by an air conditioning. 
Such installation may cause a breakdown.
Do not install the projector near a fire alarm 
because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents.
Rear projection
Ask a specialist for 
installation. For details, 
consult your dealer.
For rear projection, 
set IMAGE 
REVERSE in the 
INSTALLATION 
menu to MIRROR. See page 7.
Caution:
Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs 
ventilation by the fans, causing damage or failure. 
Put a hard board under the projector to facilitate 
ventilation.
Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 0 inch) 
away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille 
and the air outlet grilles that emit hot air from 
being blocked.
Do not use the projector in the following locations 
and manners, which may cause fire or electric 
shock.
In a dusty or humid place.
In a sideways position, or with the lens facing 
down.
Near a heater.
In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen.
In direct sunlight.
Where the temperature rises high, such as in 
a closed car.
Where the temperature is lower than +41°F 
(or +5°C) or higher than +95°F (or +5°C ).
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Important:
Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may 
be damaged.
Be sure to use this projector at an altitude of less than 
1500 meters.
TRIGGER terminal
The TRIGGER terminal on the rear of the projector 
is a terminal that outputs a 1 V signal to control an 
externally connected device (electric screen) when 
images are projected.
Ring (NC)
To externally connected device Tip (1 V)
(Ground 0 V)
TRIGGER
To use the TRIGGER terminal, set TRIGGER OUT 
to SCREEN or ANAMORPHIC in the INSTALLATION 
menu. (The factory default is OFF. See page 7 for 
details.) Use the following steps to change the setting.
With the INSTALLATION menu:
(See page 6 for menu setting.)
Display the INSTALLATION menu.
Select TRIGGER OUT by pressing the p or q 
button.
Select SCREEN or ANAMORPHIC by pressing the 
t or u button.
To cancel the menu:
Press the MENU button.
Caution:
Do not use the signal output from the TRIGGER 
terminal as a power for other devices.
Do not link the TRIGGER terminal with an audio 
terminal of other device because that device may be 
damaged.
The rated current for the TRIGGER terminal is 
00 mA. If you use a current exceeding this rating, a 
failure may occur.
For information about electric screens, please 
contact screen manufacturers.
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Viewing video images
A. Connecting the projector to video equipment
When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be 
affected by their interference.
See the owner’s guide of each device for details about its connections.
Preparation:
Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off.
Basic home theater system connection
DVD player
Video player
Set-top box or digital tuner
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Viewing video images (continued)
Connecting to a video player, etc.
Connect one end of the optional video cable to the 
VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.
Connect the other end of the video cable to the video 
output terminal of the video equipment.
When the video equipment is equipped with the S-
video output terminal, make the connection as follows:
Connect one end of the optional S-video cable to the 
S-VIDEO IN terminal of the projector.
Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-
video output terminal of the video equipment.
Also read the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.
Contact your dealer for details of connection.
When a TV tuner or VCR is connected:
When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a message of NO SIGNAL 
may appear on the screen when you change the channel via any channel that is not being received. In such a case, 
set the channels of the TV tuner or VCR again. To avoid such symptom, use the TV tuner or VCR with its channel skip 
function (that is a function not to display channels that are not being received) enabled.
Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder
To connect this projector to video equipment that has component video out\
put terminals, such as a DVD player, use 
the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.
PB/CBY PR/CR 
PB/CBPR/CR
YComponent cable (option)
DVD player or HDTV decoder
The terminal’s names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected.
The terminal’s names vary depending on the connected devices.
Images may not be projected correctly depending on the type of the DVD player you use.
Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input 
signal, such symptom is not a malfunction.
When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL 
menu.
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Video cable (option)
To VIDEO IN terminal
Video player, or the like
12To video output terminal
Video cable (option)
To VIDEO IN terminal
Video player, or the like
12
S-video cable (option)
To S-VIDEO IN terminal
To S-video output terminal
Video player, or the like
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S-video cable (option)
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Viewing video images (continued)
Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal
You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI IN terminal of this projector to video equipment having a 
HDMI output terminal. In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypted digital video data that 
are output from DVD players.
Select HDMI as the input source.
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), developed by Intel Corporation, is a method to encrypt digital 
video data for the purpose of copy protection.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is fully backward compatible with computers, displays and consumer 
electronics devices incorporating the DVI standards.
This projector can be linked with video devices equipped with HDMI output terminal. However, with some of them, 
this projector may not display any image or not operate correctly.
If this projector doesn’t display any image or not operate correctly, see the operation manual of the video device for 
its connection.
When you use the video equipment other than HDMI conformity product, the image may not be projected properly.
Use of a long cable may decrease the quality of projected images.
Connection (for video equipment having an HDMI terminal)
Use a commercially available HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable.
Some cables may not be connected correctly depending on the size and shape of their connectors.
To connect to the video device using a splitter, make sure to use the splitter compliant with the HDMI 1. Deep 
Color Standard. If you use the splitter not compliant with the HDMI 1. standard, this projector may not display any 
image or not operate correctly.
Equipment having an HDMI terminal
To HDMI terminal
To HDMI IN terminal
To audio input terminalsTo audio output terminals
Audio cable (option)
HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable (option)
When you connect this projector and a Digital device (such as a DVD player) via the HDMI terminal, black color 
may appear dark and deep, depending on the type of the connected device.
This depends on the black level setting of the connected device. There are two kinds of methods to digitally transfer 
image data, in which different black level settings are employed respectively. Therefore, the specifications of the 
signals output from DVD players differ, depending on the type of the digital data transfer method they use.
Some DVD players are provided with a function to switch the methods to output digital signals. When your DVD 
player is provided with such function, set it as follows.
EXPAND or ENHANCED  NORMAL
See the users guide of your DVD player for details.
Set INPUT LEVEL of ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu depending on the device to be used.
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Viewing video images (continued)
B. Plugging in the power cord
In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage 
breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it. 
Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this 
projector.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
One of power cords for the U.S., Europe and U.K. is provided appropriately.
This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not take away the grounding pin from the power 
plug. If the power plug doesn’t fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet.
In case that the power cord for the U.S. is provided with this projector, never connect this cord to any outlet or power 
supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you want to use a power supply using other voltage than 
rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately.
Use 100-40 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or electric shock.
Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to 
the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause 
fire or electric shock.
Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Caution:
Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord.
Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock.
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Viewing video images (continued)
C. Projecting images
Preparation:
Remove the lens cap.
Turn on the power of the connected video equipment.
VIDEO buttonS-VIDEO button
p, q, t, u buttons
HDMI button
ON ( I ) button
COMPONENT button
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POWER button
POWER indicator
STATUS indicator
VIDEO/ u button
HDMI / COMPUTER / t button
Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red.
If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down sufficiently, the fan may start rotating and the 
POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.) After the fan 
stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator.
Press the POWER button on the projector or ON ( I ) button on the remote control.
It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up.
The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again.
Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on. 
After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product 
malfunction.
The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW LAMP 
MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute.
The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may 
appear dark and no commands are accepted.
By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when 
the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See page 44.)
Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.
Select an input source.
Press the VIDEO or HDMI/COMPUTER button on the projector or the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or 
HDMI button on the remote control that is corresponding to the terminal in use.
The input source is switched between VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT every time you press the VIDEO 
button on the projector.
The input source is switched between COMPUTER and HDMI every time you press the HDMI/COMPUTER 
button on the projector.
The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. (The selected signal format is displayed on the 
INFORMATION menu.)
You cannot change the input source while the menu is being displayed.
Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input 
signal, such symptom is not a malfunction.
Some images become easier to view when the setting of aspect ratio is changed. (See page 0.)
When this projector is connected with an HDMI device supporting HDCP, such as a DVD player, image is not 
displayed correctly at the time of switching the input source on rare occasions. In such cases, switch to other 
input source and then switch back to the HDMI input source.  
When COMPONENT is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may flicker. Press the t or u 
button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs. (Fine adjustment)
Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in 
their specified sizes.
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Viewing video images (continued)
Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the scree\
n are perpendicular to each other. (See page 
10.)
When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle. (See page 
1.)
Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring.
If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again.
To stop projecting:
HC3900
POWER button
POWER indicator
STATUS indicator
OFF () button
Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF () button on the remote control.
A confirmation message is displayed.
To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button.
Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF () button on the remote control again.
The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator 
blinks green.
10.  Wait about 90 seconds.
During this period of 90 seconds in the standby mode, the intake fan and exhaust fan rotate to cool the lamp.
The lamp can’t be lit again for 1 minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose. It will take another 1 
minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes 
out, and then press the POWER button.
The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises.
Do not unplug the power cord while the STATUS indicator is blinking. Unplugging the power cord immediately 
after use may cause a lamp breakdown.
Though the fan makes loud sound during cooling, such symptom is not a malfunction.
11.  Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
The POWER indicator will go out.
If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are 
operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp 
again, press the POWER button. If the lamp doesn’t light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button 
two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp.
Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from dust.
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Viewing video images (continued)
Setting the aspect ratio
You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the 
setting according to the type of the input video signal. : Signal size   : Image area
Setting
Original image size
4:16:9ZOOM1ZOOMSTRETCHANAMORPHIC1 ANAMORPHIC
Aspect ratio changes depending on the input signal.
Squeezed image is expanded to 16:9. CinemaScope image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles.
Vista image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles.
Image is enlarged to 16:9 while the center aspect ratio remains unchanged. 
This mode is suitable 
for viewing .5:1-
size images using the anamorphic lens.
This mode is suitable for 
viewing 16:9- or 4:-size 
images or images input from personal computers using the anamorphic lens.
4: image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, and PC)
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p
PC signal
Squeezed 4:(480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)
4: CinemaScope(480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)Sub TitleSub TitleSub TitleSub TitleSub TitleSub TitleSub TitleSub Title
4: Vista image(480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)
16:9 image
(70p, 1080i, 
1080p)
.5:1 image
Bold frames are recommended modes.
When ASPECT is set to AUTO, an optimum aspect ratio is automatically selected depending on the input signal.
When ASPECT is set to ZOOM1, ZOOM or ANAMORPHIC1, display position can be changed with 
p or q button 
on the remote control.
OVER SCAN in the SIGNAL menu is not available in the STRETCH mode.
Display pattern changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the 
case of “16:9.”
This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio. If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent 
with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed. When viewing original 
video works reflecting the authors’ intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged.
It may be an infringement of the rights protected by the copyright law to project images compressed or enlarged 
by changing the aspect ratio in public areas, such as inside and outside shops and hotels, for commercial or public 
viewing purposes.
When SCREEN SIZE of ADVANCED MENU is set to CINEMA SCOPE(.5:1) in the IMAGE menu, STRETCH, 
ANAMORPHIC1 and ANAMORPHIC cannot be selected for ASPECT.
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