Mitsubishi Hc6500 Projector User Manual

							LCD PROJECTOR
This User Manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your projector.
MODEL
HC6500
User Manual
HC6500 
						

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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 alert 
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure 
that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, 
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE 
EXPOSURE.
NOTE:
SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR 
THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
WARNING
Use the attached specifi ed power supply cord. If 
you use another power supply cord, it may cause 
interference with radio and television reception.
Use the attached RGB cable and RS-232C cable with 
this equipment so as to keep interference within the 
limit of a FCC Class B device.
This apparatus must be grounded.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN 
THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE.
CAUTION
Not for use in a computer room as defi ned in the 
Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/
Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.When using the projector in Europe:
COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This projector complies with the requirements of 
the EC Directive 2004/108/EC “EMC Directive” and 
2006/95/EC “Low Voltage Directive”.
The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen 
at a level that gains proper operation in residential 
areas, on business and light industrial premises and 
on small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of 
the buildings. All places of operation are characterised 
by their connection to the public low voltage power 
supply system.
WARNING
Use the attached RGB cable and RS-232C cable with 
this equipment so as to keep interference within the 
limits of an EN55022 Class B device.
Please follow WARNING instructions. 
						

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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, and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information 
for end-users and Annex II.
Declaration of Conformity
Model number:   HC6500
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 device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)  this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Trademark, Registered trademark
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC.
The “HD ready” logo is a trademark of EICTA.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components 
which can be recycled and/or reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should 
be disposed of separately from your household waste.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the battery or 
accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: 
Hg: mercury (0,0005%),  Cd: cadmium (0,002%),  Pb: lead (0,004%) 
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products, batteries and 
accumulators.
Please, dispose of this equipment, batteries and accumulators correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
Contents
Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................ 4
Preparing your projector .................................................................................................................... 6
Using the remote control ................................................................................................................... 9
Setting up your projector ................................................................................................................. 10
Viewing video images ...................................................................................................................... 14
Viewing computer images ............................................................................................................... 22
Menu operation ............................................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting projected images ............................................................................................................. 31
Advanced features .......................................................................................................................... 35
Replacing the lamp ......................................................................................................................... 36
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 40
Indicators ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Specifi cations .................................................................................................................................. 44 
						

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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 instructions must be followed.
Cleaning
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before 
cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use 
a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
Attachments and equipment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment 
without the approval of the manufacturer as such 
additions may result in the risk of fi re, electric 
shock or other personal injury.
Water and moisture
Do not use this projector near water or in contact 
with water.
Accessories
Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, 
stand, tripod, bracket or table. Use only with a 
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended 
by the manufacturer or sold with the projector. 
Any mounting of the appliance should follow 
the manufacturer’s instructions and should use 
a mounting accessory recommended by the 
manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be 
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and 
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart 
combination to overturn.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided 
for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation of the 
projector and to protect it from overheating. Do not 
block these openings or allow them to be blocked 
by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or 
bookcase. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation 
and that the manufacturer’s instructions have been 
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9.Power sources
This projector should be operated only from the 
type of power source indicated on the marking 
label. If you are not sure of the type of power, 
please consult your appliance dealer or local power 
company.
Power-cord protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that 
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched 
by items placed upon or against them. Pay 
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and points where they exit from the 
appliance. Do not put the power cord under a 
carpet.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords 
as this can result in a fi re or electric shock.
Objects and liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of 
this projector as they may touch dangerous voltage 
points or short-out parts that could result in a fi re or 
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the 
projector.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this projector by yourself. 
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
Damage requiring service
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer 
servicing to qualifi ed service personnel under the 
following conditions:
(a)  If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen 
into the projector.
(c)  If the projector does not operate normally after 
you follow the operating instructions. Adjust 
only those controls that are covered by the 
operating instructions. An improper adjustment 
of other controls may result in damage and 
may often require extensive work by a qualifi ed 
technician to restore the projector to its normal 
operation.
(d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or 
water.
(e)  If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet 
has been damaged.
(f)  If the projector exhibits a distinct change in 
performance - this indicates a need for service.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure 
that the service technician has used replacement 
parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or parts 
having the same characteristics as the original 
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re, 
electric shock or other hazards.
Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repair to this 
projector, ask the service technician to perform 
safety checks determining that the projector is in a 
safe operating condition. 10.
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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 
contact your dealer when you want to fi x, adjust or 
inspect the projector.
Do not modify this equipment.
It can lead to fi re or electric shock.
Do not keep using the damaged projector.
If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is 
damaged, unplug the projector and contact your 
dealer for inspection. It may lead to fi re if you keep 
using the damaged projector.
Do not face the projector lens to the sun.
It can lead to fi re.
Use correct voltage.
If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fi re.
Do not place the projector on uneven surface.
Place the projection on a leveled and stable surface only. 
Please do not place equipment on unstable surfaces.
Do not look into the lens when it is operating.
It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the 
lens when it is on.
Do not unplug the power cord during operation.
It can lead to lamp breakage, fi re, electric shock or 
other trouble. It is best to wait for the fan to turn off 
before turning the main power off.
Do not touch the air outlet grille and bottom plate, 
which become hot.
Do not touch them or put other equipment in front 
of the air outlet grille. The air outlet grille and bottom 
plate, when heated, may cause injury or damage to other equipment. Also, do not set the projector on the 
desk which is easily affected by heat.
Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector 
is operating.
Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of it and hurt your eyes.
Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles.
If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the 
projector, causing deterioration in the projector quality 
and fi re.
Do not use fl ammable solvents (benzene, thinner, 
etc.) and fl ammable aerosols near the projector.
Flammable substances may ignite causing fi re or 
breakdown because the temperature inside the 
projector rises very high while the lamp is illuminating.
Do not use the projector with condensation on it. 
It can lead to breakdown or other failure. 
Place of installation
For safety’s sake, refrain from setting the projector 
at any place subjected to high temperature and high 
humidity. Please maintain an operating temperature, 
humidity, and altitude as specifi ed below.
Operating temperature: between +41°F (+5°C) and 
+95°F (+35°C)
Operating humidity: between 30% and 90%
Never put any heat-producing device under the 
projector so that the projector does not overheat.
Do not attach the projector to a place that is 
unstable or subjected to vibration.
Do not install the projector near any equipment that 
produces a strong magnetic fi eld. Also refrain from 
installing near the projector any cable carrying a 
large current.
Place the projector on a solid, vibration free surface; 
otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury to a 
child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Do not stand the projector; it may fall, causing 
serious injury and damage to the projector.
Slanting the projector more than ±10°(right and 
left) or ±15°(front and rear) may cause trouble or 
explosion of the lamp.
Do not place the projector near air-conditioning 
unit, heater, or humidifi er to avoid hot or moist air to 
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COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user’s authority to operate this 
equipment.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Checking accessories
The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed in 
the package.
Cables
Mini D-SUB 
15-pin
Mini D-SUB 
15-pinD-SUB 
9-pin
D-SUB 
9-pin
RGB cable for PC 
(246C521-10) RS-232C cable 
(246C548-10)
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„Power supply parts
Power cord (two) 
(246C483-10, 246C383-20)
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Remote control parts
Remote control 
(290P158-10)R6 (Size-AA) 
battery (two) 
„Others
Lens cap
Clamper
Lamp replacement tray (857C135-10)
User Manual/Quick Start up (English 
only) (871D523-30)
CD-ROM (with User Manual) 
(919C164-20)
Safety Manual/Quick Start up 
(871D524-20)
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Inserting the batteries into the remote control
Remove the back lid of the remote control.
Check the polarity (+), (-) of the batteries, and set them 
correctly, inserting their (-) side fi rst.
If the battery is inserted from the (+) side fi rst, inserting 
the (-) side is diffi cult because the coil spring end hits 
on the battery side. If the battery is forced in this way, 
the outer label of the battery may get ripped and it may 
cause a short-circuit and heating.
Attach the back lid.
Important:
Use two size-AA batteries (R6).
Replace the two batteries with new ones when the remote 
control is slow to respond.
Removing the batteries from the remote control
Remove the back lid of the remote control and take out the  
batteries. 1.
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Caution:
Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion.
Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used.
Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
Batteries may explode if misused. Do not recharge, disassemble, or throw them in fi re.
Be sure to handle the batteries according to the instructions.
Load the batteries with its positive (+) and negative (-) sides correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control.
Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets.
Remove the batteries, if the remote control is not used for a long time.
Do not combine a new battery with an old one.
If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If the solution comes in 
contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor. •
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Preparing your projector
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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 
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HDMI/COMPUTER/W button
AUTO POSITION/S button
LENS SHIFT button
MENU button
ENTER button
T button
ZOOM/FOCUS button
VIDEO/X button 1 
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9 Remote control sensor (front)
Lens
Right side panel (air inlet grille/fi lter)
Indicator area
Control panel
Terminal panel
Kensington Security Lock Standard connector
Remote control sensor (rear)
Left side panel (air outlet grille/lamp cover) 1 
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Terminal panel Control panel
Preparing your projector (continued)
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Indicator area
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STATUS indicator
POWER indicator 1 
2 
 
Attaching the lens cap
To attach the supplied lens 
cap, push it into the lens 
section of the projector (c) 
and then turn it clockwise (d). 
(For removal, turn it 
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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
S, T, W, X buttons
VIDEO button
S-VIDEO button
COMPUTER button
AUTO POSITION button
OFF (
) button
* :  See below for the picture quality adjusting buttons. 1 
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Bottom side
Using the picture quality adjusting buttons
When you press any of the picture quality adjusting buttons, the screen for adjusting the picture quality appears. 
Adjust the picture quality by pressing the W and X buttons. The picture quality adjustment can be made alternatively 
in the IMAGE menu. (See page 26.) Items in the menus are shown in parentheses below.
CONTRAST (CONTRAST) ................ Adjusts the contrast of the projected image.
BRIGHTNESS (BRIGHTNESS) ......... Adjusts the brightness of the projected image.
COLOR TEMP. (COLOR TEMP.) ....... Selects one of the preset color temperatures. Adjustment of USER mode is also 
available. (See page 32.)
GAMMA (GAMMA MODE) ................ Selects one of the preset gamma mode. Adjustment of USER mode is also 
available. (See page 33.)
SHARPNESS (SHARPNESS) ............ Adjusts the sharpness of the projected image.
COLOR (COLOR) .............................. Adjusts the color thickness of the projected image.
NOISE REDUCTION (TRNR, MNR, BAR) ... Adjusts the TRNR, MNR and BAR of the projected image. (See page 33.)
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Important:
When you press any button on the remote control, the buttons on the remote control are lit. Wait approx. 6 seconds 
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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 photo-sensor 
(front or rear) of the projector.Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct 
sunlight or fl uorescent lamp light.
Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m 
(6 feet) away from fl uorescent lamps. Otherwise, 
the remote control may malfunction.
If there is an inverter-operated fl uorescent lamp 
near the remote control, the remote control 
operation may become unstable.
When you use the remote control too close to the 
remote control sensor, the remote control may not 
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Using the remote control
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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 12.)
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 washed-out and hard to view.
SCREEN SIZE
You can keep the image display area within the screen by setting SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU of IMAGE 
menu according to the aspect ratio of the actual screen. Select 16:9 when the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 or 
4:3, and select CINEMA SCOPE (2.35:1) when the aspect ratio is 2.35:1 (CinemaScope).
When setting SCREEN SIZE to CINEMA SCOPE (2.35:1):
CinemaScope size movies are projected in the full screen. 
Set ASPECT in the FEATURE menu to 16:9 when displaying Vista-size images. In this case, they are squeezed 
horizontally.
When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to AUTO and 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, or 1080i/p signal is input, the part 
for displaying subtitles is not projected. To display subtitles, reset SCREEN SIZE to 16:9 and adjust the image 
position using VERTICAL LOCATION in the ADVANCED MENU of the IMAGE menu. (To display the menu on the 
screen, adjust SHUTTER(U) in the SIGNAL - USER menu to position the menu.)
Screen size and projection distance
Refer to the following tables to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The fi gures in the tables are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements.
Screen width (SW)
Down side
Up side
50%
50%
Screen
Screen height (SH)
H1 H1
LRight side
Left side
W1 W1
When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9
Screen size Projection distance (L) Lens movable range
Diagonal size Height (SH) Width (SW)Shortest (Wide)Longest (Tele)H1 W1
inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm inch cm
50 127 25 62 44 111 60 1.5 98 2.5 18 47 2 6
60 152 29 75 52 133 73 1.8 118 3.0 22 56 3 7
70 178 34 87 61 155 85 2.2 138 3.5 26 65 3 8
80 203 39 100 70 177 98 2.5 157 4.0 29 75 3 9
90 229 44 112 78 199 110 2.8 177 4.5 33 84 4 10
100 254 49 125 87 221 123 3.1 197 5.0 37 93 4 11
110 279 54 137 96 244 135 3.4 217 5.5 40 103 5 12
120 305 59 149 105 266 148 3.8 237 6.0 44 112 5 13
150 381 74 187 131 332 185 4.7 297 7.6 55 140 7 17
200 508 98 249 174 443 248 6.3 397 10.1 74 187 9 22
250 635 123 311 218 553 311 7.9 497 12.6 92 233 11 28
300 762 147 374 261 664 373 9.5 597 15.2 110 280 13 33
Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu. The table above is in the 
case of “16:9.”
Depending on the installation conditions, warm air that is emitted from the exhaust vents may fl ow into the intake 
vent, causing the projector to display “TEMPERATURE!!” and then stop projecting images. •
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