Mitsubishi Hc5500 Projector User Manual

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Adjusting the projection angle
This projector is provided with two feet for adjusting the projection angle on the bottom surface. Adjust the projection 
angle depending on the position of the projector.
Adjustment of the projection angle
For the best projection, project images on a fl at screen installed at 90 degrees to the fl oor. If necessary, tilt the 
projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector.
Adjustment feet  Screen
Tilt up the projector to the appropriate angle....

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Screen size and projection distance
Refer to the following table to determine the screen size. 
Down side
Up side
50%
50%
SCREEN
Screen height A
(H)
(H)
(L)
When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3
When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, 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 sizeSize of the projected imageBlack space 
(D)Projection distance...

EN-13
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 27.
When...

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HDMI IN-2 HDMI IN-1
SERIALCOMPUTER IN/
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
INPR/
CR
PB/
CB
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AC IN
TRIGGER
DVD player
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....

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TRIGGER HDMI IN-2 HDMI IN-1
SERIALCOMPUTER IN/
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
INPR/
CRPB/
CB
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AC IN
HDMI IN
SERIAL
AC IN
1 2 
HDMI IN-2 HDMI IN-1
SERIALCOMPUTER IN/
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
INPR/
CRPB/
CB
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AC IN
1 2 
TRIGGER
HDMI IN-2 HDMI IN-1
SERIALCOMPUTER IN/
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
INPR/
CRPB/
CB
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AC IN
TRIGGER
PB/CBY PR/CR 
PB/CB
Y
P
R/CR
Y Component cable (option)
Connect one end of the optional video cable to...

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HDMI IN-2 HDMI IN-1
SERIALCOMPUTER IN/
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
INPR/
CRPB/
CB
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AC IN
HDMI INTRIGGER
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...

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HDMI IN-2N-1
SERIAL
AC IN
1
2
TRIGGER
B. Plugging in the power cord
The power cords for use in the U.S. and Europe are included with this projector. Use the appropriate one for your 
country.
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 fi t your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet.
The provided power cord for the U.S. is rated at 120 V. Never connect this cord to any outlet or...

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Confi rm the POWER indicator lights-up red.
If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down suffi ciently, 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...

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OFF () button
POWER button
Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF () button on the remote control.
A confi rmation 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.
Wait about 2 minutes.
During this period of 2 minutes in the...

EN-20
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 size4:3 16:9 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 STRETCHANAMORPHIC1 ANAMORPHIC2
Aspect ratio 
changes 
depending on the 
input signal.Squeezed image is 
expanded to 16:9. CinemaScope image 
is enlarged and 
displayed together 
with...