Mitsubishi Hc5500 Projector User Manual

LCD PROJECTOR
This User Manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your projector.
MODEL
HC5500
User Manual
HC5500 

EN-2
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to...

EN-3
Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only.
This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10
Information for users and Annex IV.
Declaration of Conformity
Model number:   HC5500
Trade name:   MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Responsible party:  Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
  9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A
Telephone number:  +1-(949) 465-6000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)  this...

EN-4
Please read all these instructions regarding your 
projector and retain them for future reference. Follow 
all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.
Read instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be 
read before the appliance is operated.
Retain instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be 
retained for future reference.
Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating 
instructions should be adhered to.
Instructions
All operating...

EN-5
WARNING:
Unplug immediately if there is something wrong 
with your projector.
Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes 
out of your projector. It might cause fi re or electric 
shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact 
your dealer.
Never remove the cabinet.
This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An 
inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock. 
Except as specifi cally explained in the User Manual do 
not attempt to service this product by yourself. Please...

EN-6
23 Checking accessories
The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed in 
the package.
CablesPower supply parts
Remote control partsFilter partsOthers
Lens cap (attached to the 
projector)
Lamp replacement tray 
(857C106-10)
User Manual/Quick Start up 
(English only) (871D494-80)
CD-ROM (with User Manual) 
(919C154-70)
Safety Manual/Quick Start up 
(871D489-70)

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Important:
The attached power cords are to be used...

EN-7
Overview
VIDEO IN and S-VIDEO IN terminals
COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal (Mini 
D-SUB 15-pin)
HDMI IN-1 terminal (HDMI 19-pin)
HDMI IN-2 terminal (HDMI 19-pin)
SERIAL terminal (D-SUB 9-pin)
Used for projector control by computer. Contact your 
dealer for details.
TRIGGER terminal
Used for the optional electric screen.
Power jack 1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
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7 
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8 STATUS indicator
POWER indicator
POWER button
HDMI/COMPUTER/ button
AUTO POSITION/ button
LENS SHIFT...

EN-8
Remote control
ON ( I ) button
HDMI2 button
HDMI1 button
COMPONENT button
AV MEMORY buttons
ENTER button
MENU button
CONTRAST button*
BRIGHTNESS button*
GAMMA button*
ZOOM/FOCUS button
LENS SHIFT button
NOISE REDUCTION button*
COLOR button*
SHARPNESS button*
COLOR TEMP. button*
ASPECT button
AUTO IRIS button
Direction buttons
VIDEO button
S-VIDEO button
COMPUTER button
AUTO POSITION button
OFF (
) button
* :  See below for the picture quality adjusting buttons. 1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12...

EN-9
30° 30°30°  30° 
Operational range of the remote control
Vertical directions (ceiling mount)
Reception angle
Vertical directionsWhen operating the remote control, keep the distance 
from the remote control to the projector via the screen 
within about 5 m (15 feet). The operable range of the 
remote control, however, depends on the characteristics 
of the screen. Operate the remote 
control within a distance 
of 10 m (30 feet) from the 
projector, pointing the 
IR beam at the remote 
control...

EN-10
Setting up your projector
Setting up the screen
Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector. If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the 
projection angle of the projector. (See page 11.)
Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of 
the screen center.
Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting. Light directly refl ecting on the screen 
makes the projected images...