DLP™ PROJECTOR MODEL HC7900DW User Manual HC7900DW This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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Contents Important safeguards.........................................................................................................................4 Preparing your projector.....................................................................................................................6 Using the remote control....................................................................................................................9 Setting up your projector..................................................
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 10. 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. 11.
Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: 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 specified below.
Preparing your projector What’s included in the box AC power cord* for the U.S. for Europe for the U.K. for Australia for South Korea Computer cable Mini DIN 5-pin cable J2552-0063-03 J2552-0247-00 J2552-0065-02 J2552-0053-00 J2552-0247-00 J2552-0072-05 02552-0388-00 Remote control User Manual/Quick Start up (English only) Safety Manual/Quick Start up CD-ROM (with User Manual) Battery (2) Lens cap Lamp replacement attachment * One of power cords for the U.S., Europe, U.K.
Preparing your projector (continued) Overview 6 1 2 34 5 8 7 10 9 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Lamp cover Lens FOCUS ring ZOOM ring Control panel LENS SHIFT dial Remote control sensor (top) Adjustment feet Remote control sensor (front) Intake vent Terminal panel Remote control sensor (rear) Kensington Security Lock Standard connector Exhaust vent 12 13 14 Control panel 1 2 6 7 3 8 4 5 9 1 POWER button (ON/STANDBY) • The status is changed between ON and STANDBY.
Preparing your projector (continued) Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STANDBY ( ) button ON ( I ) button COMPUTER/COMPONENT button HDMI 1/2 button PICTURE MODE button F.R.C. button AV MEMORY buttons p, q, t, u buttons MENU button CONTRAST button BRIGHTNESS button GAMMA button 2D-3D button (See page 26.) 3D MODE button (See page 25.) 3D SYNC PAUSE button (See page 26.
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Reception distance 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, rear, or top) of the projector. Front of projector Rear of projector Top of projector When operating the remote control, keep the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen within about 5 m (15 feet).
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.
Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance (continued) Screen width (SW) Screen height (SH) Screen H2 H1 Hd Down side Up side L When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 SW (=W) B 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.
Setting up your projector (continued) Adjusting the position of the projected image To adjust the position of the projected image on the screen, use the LENS SHIFT dial. 1. Rotate the LENS SHIFT dial inside the top cover of the projector to adjust the image position. • Rotating the dial clockwise (or counterclockwise for a ceiling-mount projector) moves the image up. • Rotating the dial counterclockwise (or clockwise for a ceiling-mount projector) moves the image down.
Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting Rear projection 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.
Setting up your projector (continued) TRIGGER terminal The TRIGGER terminals on the rear of the projector are terminals that output 12 V signal to control externally connected devices (electric screens) when images are projected. Ring (NC) (Ground 0 V) Tip (12 V) To externally connected device To TRIGGER 1 or TRIGGER 2 terminal To use the TRIGGER terminals, set TRIGGER 1 (POWER) or TRIGGER 2 (ANAMO) to ON in the INSTALLATION menu. (The factory default is OFF. See page 32 for details.
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.
Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 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 HDMI1 or HDMI2 as the input source.
Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder To connect this projector to video equipment that has component video output terminals, such as a DVD player, use the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Y Component cable (option) Y PR/CR PB/CB PR/CR PB/CB Y 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.
Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. ON ( I ) button HDMI 1/2 button POWER button POWER indicator COMPUTER/ COMPONENT button STATUS indicator , buttons HDMI/COMPUTER button COMPONENT button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red.
Viewing video images (continued) To stop projecting: STANDBY ( ) button POWER button POWER indicator STATUS indicator 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) 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. 10.Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) button on the remote control again. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode.
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 4:3 Aspect ratio changes depending on the input signal. Original image size 16:9 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 STRETCH Squeezed image is expanded to 16:9. CinemaScope image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles.
Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button or ANAMO button. • Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:3, 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, and back to AUTO. • Every time the ANAMO button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from ANAMORPHIC1 to ANAMORPHIC2 and back to ANAMORPHIC1. • Some modes are not available with certain signals. With the FEATURE menu: (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1.
Viewing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off. • When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the computer cables that are connected to the monitor. 1. Connect one end of the supplied computer cable to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the projector. To COMPUTER/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2.
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected computer. POWER button POWER indicator ON ( I ) button COMPUTER/ COMPONENT button STATUS indicator , buttons HDMI/COMPUTER button 1. 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.
Viewing computer images (continued) To stop projecting: 9. Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) 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. 10.Press the POWER button on the projector or the STANDBY ( ) 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. 11.
Viewing 3D images To view 3D images: With the separately sold 3D glasses and 3D emitter, you can enjoy viewing 3D images on this projector. Preparation: • Please read the user manuals of the 3D glasses and 3D emitter carefully before viewing the 3D images. • Switching the 3D mode (such as 3D setting system) of the recorder/player may be required when projecting 3D images from the recorder/player supporting 3D display. Read the user manual of the recorder/player for details. opt. 1.
Viewing 3D images (continued) FINE 3D SYNC. If you feel something wrong with or find ghosts in the 3D image being displayed, the open/close timing of the lens (liquid crystal shutter) of the 3D glasses may be out of sync with the displayed image. In such a case, adjust the setting of FINE 3D SYNC. With the 3D menu: (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1. Project a 2D image. 2. Display the IMAGE menu. 3. Select 3D by pressing the p or q button and press the ENTER button. • The 3D menu will appear. 4.
Viewing 3D images (continued) • When viewing contents with movements such as rotation, or horizontal or vertical oscillation, you may feel as if you are actually moving. If such a feeling results in discomfort, look away from the screen. • When using the 3D glasses, be careful not to strike the screen or other people by mistake. As the images are in 3D, you may mistake the distance from the screen, causing to strike the screen which may result in injury.
Menu operation You can make various settings using the displayed menus. IMAGE PICTURE MODE *1 CINEMA , VIDEO , 3D , GAME , *10 ISF(DAY), ISF(NIGHT), AV MEMORY1 , AV MEMORY2 , AV MEMORY3 GAMMA MODE *1 CINEMA, 2.0, 2.1(VIDEO), 2.2, 3D, 2.4 USER1 , USER2 ±30 ±30 HIGH BRIGHTNESS, COOL, MEDIUM, WARM USER ±10 ±10 ±5 OFF, AUTO 1, AUTO 2, AUTO 3 3D MODE 3D SYNC. OK FINE 3D SYNC. 24P FRAME RATE*2 3D F.R.C. LEVEL *2 2D-3D CONVERSION 3D DEPTH CONTRAST *1 BRIGHTNESS *1 COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) How to set the menus 5. Set the selected item by pressing the or button. 1. Press the MENU button. • The menu selection bar is displayed. opt. IMAGE Selectable menus are displayed by icons. (The menu icon being selected is displayed on a blue background.) PICTURE MODE GAMMA MODE opt. IMAGE The name of the menu being selected is displayed. CINEMA CINEMA CONTRAST 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) Menu items Set the following items provided in the respective menus. IMAGE menu opt. opt. IMAGE IMAGE PICTURE MODE ADVANCED MENU CINEMA GAMMA MODE SCREEN SIZE CINEMA 16 : 9 CONTRAST 0 VERTICAL LOCATION BRIGHTNESS 0 CW SPEED COLOR TEMP. MEDIUM FRAME RATE CONVERSION TRUE FILM COLOR 0 F.R.C.
Menu operation (continued) IMAGE menu (continued) ITEM SETTING FUNCTION ADVANCED MENU OK 2 options ±26 4x / 6x The ADVANCED MENU is displayed for the following settings. Select according to the screen size. Use to adjust the position (height) of the projected image. SCREEN SIZE VERTICAL LOCATION CW SPEED FRAME RATE CONVERSION OFF TRUE FILM TRUE VIDEO F.R.C. LEVEL 1-5 BrilliantColor™ NOISE REDUCTION ON / OFF ON / OFF 0-5 AUTO ENHANCED CTI HDMI INPUT NORMAL SUPERWHITE SETUP AUTO OFF 3.75% / 7.
Menu operation (continued) INSTALLATION menu opt.
Menu operation (continued) FEATURE menu opt. FEATURE ASPECT AUTO DISPLAY INPUT PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION 1.
Menu operation (continued) SIGNAL menu opt. opt. SIGNAL R RG GB B VERT. POSITION 0 CLAMP POSITION FINE SYNC. 0 CLAMP WIDTH TRACKING 0 VERT. SYNC COMPUTER INPUT AUTO LPF 1 1 AUTO OFF OVER SCAN 100% SHUTTER(U) 0 HOLD ON SHUTTER(L) 0 USER OK SHUTTER(LS) 0 SHUTTER(RS) 0 SETTING 0 - 999 0 - 999 0 - 31 TRACKING 0 - 9999 COMPUTER INPUT AUTO RGB YCBCR/YPBPR 100 - 90% OFF / ON HOLD USER OK CLAMP POSITION 1 - 255 CLAMP WIDTH 1 - 63 VERT.
Menu operation (continued) INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION 0H LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT COMPUTER RESOLUTION 1024x768 VERTICAL FREQUENCY 75.04 Hz HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 60.02 KHz SYNC. TYPE 5wire R G B H ITEM LAMP TIME(LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE V DESCRIPTION This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW. • When the LAMP MODE is STANDARD, this item shows a longer lamp operating time than the actual time.
Adjusting projected images To save and call the customized picture quality settings (PICTURE MODE): To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): To change and store the picture quality settings of each picture mode: opt. setting.) (See page 29 for menu 1. Select PICTURE MODE in the IMAGE menu. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button. You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To sharpen or soften the projected image (SHARPNESS): You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select SHARPNESS by pressing the p or q button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the t or u button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button. To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To optically brighten or darken projected images (IRIS): To use BrilliantColor™: You can enable or disable BrilliantColor™ using the menu. (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1. Display the ADVANCED MENU from the IMAGE menu. 2. Select BrilliantColor™ by pressing the p or q button. 3. Select ON or OFF by pressing the t or u button. IRIS is a function that controls the lamp light by opening or closing the iris to optically adjust the contrast.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the ratio of change in brightness (GAMMA MODE): You can select a preset gamma mode using the menu. (See page 29 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select GAMMA MODE by pressing the p or q button. 3. Select your desired gamma mode by pressing the t or u button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
Adjusting projected images (continued) This projector automatically and properly projects video signals supplied from the computer. However, some video signals may not be projected, depending on the type of the computer. In such a case, press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 24.) When the signal is still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIGNAL menu. How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms.
Advanced features Password function To cancel the password function: 1. Display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press the p or q button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION. 3. Press the ENTER button. • The screen for canceling the password function will appear. This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. The password function has two modes as follows. DISPLAY INPUT...........
Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with a lamp to project images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp sold separately that is exclusive to this projector. Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp. Spare lamp VLT-HC7800LP Warning: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws inside of the projector.
Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: A) When the projector is placed on the table B) When the projector is mounted to the ceiling When removing the lamp unit from the projector mounted to the ceiling, never fail to use the lamp replacement attachment to protect yourself from glass fragments and so on. • Contact your dealer when replacing the lamp unit with the projector mounted to the ceiling. 1.
Replacing the lamp (continued) Reset of the lamp operation time 4. Insert two lugs of the lamp replacement attachment into the slits (h) in the projector and fix the three taping portions (g) with the tape included in the lamp replacement attachment. Plug in the power cord, and reset the lamp operation time by keep pressing 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.
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. • Ask your dealer for annual cleaning of the inside of the projector.
Troubleshooting Before asking for repair of the projector, check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector, be sure to unplug the power plug, and then contact your dealer. No image appears on the screen. Problem Solution Power can not be turned on. • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. POWER STATUS Solution • Connect the power cord to the projector. Off Off • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem The screen for entering the password appears. “NO SIGNAL” is displayed. Images may be jagged when connecting the projector using the HDMI cable. “NO SIGNAL” is displayed when connecting the projector using the HDMI cable. Solution • PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password lock. Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 41.
Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution 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. • Vertical or horizontal streak noise may appear on the projected image, depending on the type of the DVD player or game console you use. In such a case, you can reduce such streak noise by enabling the LPF. (See page 40.
Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Solution The menu can’t be used. • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise. Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and wait about 2 minutes. Then unplug the power cord from the outlet, wait at least 10 minutes, and plug the power cord back into the outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) Others (continued) Problem Images are not 3D. * The 3D glasses and 3D emitter are sold separately. They are not supplied with this product. The power of the 3D glasses turns off automatically. * The 3D glasses and 3D emitter are sold separately. They are not supplied with this product. There is something wrong with the 3D images. * The 3D glasses and 3D emitter are sold separately. They are not supplied with this product.
Indicators This projector has two indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problem persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. POWER indicator STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS Off Steady red Blinking green Blinking green Steady green Steady green CONDITION NOTE Stand-by Lamp stand-by for power-off The power cannot be turned on by pressing the POWER button.
Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type DLP™ projector Model HC7900DW Display technology 0.65-inch single chip DMD (aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels Projection lens F 2.4 - 2.8 f= 20.6 - 30.1 mm Light-source lamp 240 W Image size (projection distance) 50” min. to 300” max. (projection distance 1.5 to 9.3 m (max.
Specifications (continued) Supported input signals Signal mode TV60, 480i (525i) TV50, 576i (625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60) 720p 50 (750p 50) 1080p 60 (1125p 60) 1080p 50 (1125p 50) 1080p 24 (1125p 24) PC98 CGA70 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 HP75 SXGA60 UXGA60 Resolution (H x V) – – – – – – – – – – – 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600
Specifications (continued) Connectors COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) 5 5 1 9 6 10 6 15 Pin No. Name I/O 1 – – 2 TXD IN 3 RXD OUT 4 – – 5 GND – 6 – – 7 – – 8 – – 9 – – 1 11 Pin No. Spec. 1 R(RED)/PR/CR 2 G(GREEN)/Y 1 19 2 18 3 B(BLUE)/PB/CB PIN No.
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