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Hitachi CP-X608 Operating Manual

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CP-X608
User's Manual – Operating Guide
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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    • VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. • WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Content About this manual..1 Content ....2 Projector features..3 Preparations .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector features This projector is used to project various picture signals onto a screen. This projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can produce a large projected image from even a short distance. Preparations Contents of package Please see the “Contents of package”...

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Part names Projector 38). (1) Speakers (x 4) ( (2) Focus ring ( (3) Zoom ring ( (4) Lamp cover ( The lamp unit is inside. (5) Lens shift cover ( (6) Horizontal lens shift dial ( (7) Vertical lens shift dial ( (8) Front cover (9) Lens ( (10) Lens cover (...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button ( (2) MENU button ( It consists of four cursor buttons. (3) INPUT button ( (4) POWER indicator ( (5) TEMP indicator ( (6) LAMP indicator ( Rear panel (1) Shutdown switch ( (2) Security slot ( (3) Security bar ( (4) AC inlet ( (5) Power switch (...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control (1) Laser pointer ( It is a beam outlet. (2) LASER INDICATOR ( (3) LASER button ( (4) STANDBY/ON button ( (5) VOLUME button ( (6) MUTE button ( (7) VIDEO button ( (8) RGB button ( (9) SEARCH button ( (10) AUTO button ( (11) ASPECT button (...

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. WARNING Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the shock.

  • Page 8: Arrangement

    Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±10%) (c) Screen height (±10%), when the vertical lens shift ( On a horizontal surface (c) up...

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 8 degrees.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
  • Page 11 Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.

  • Page 12: Usb Memory

    Setting up Inserting an SD card and USB memory When using the projector with a wireless LAN please insert the included wireless network card. When using a commercial SD memory card in order to view images insert the SD memory card in the same manner. And when using a commercial USB memory in order to view images insert the USB memory to the AUX I/O port.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Slot Cover Lock

    How to use the slot cover lock Open the slot cover lock, and insert it into the locking a slot. Close the slot cover lock slowly, and attach a padlock or combination lock to the slot cover lock. Connecting power supply Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Laser pointer and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed. WARNING The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures Putting batteries...

  • Page 15: About The Remote Control Signal

    About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back. The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE RECEIV” in the SERVICE item of OPTION menu ( following range when the sensor is active.

  • Page 16: Using As A Wired Remote Control

    Remote control Using as a wired remote control The accessory remote control works as a wired remote control, when the wired control port at the bottom of the remote control connects with the REMOTE CONTROL port on the back of the projector via an audio cable with 3.5 diameter stereo mini plugs.

  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Turning on the power connected to the projector and the outlet. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position (marked “ I “). The power indicator will light up in steady orange ( Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these several seconds.

  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

  • Page 19: Searching An Input Signal

    Selecting an input signal (continued) Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an input for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. COMPONENT (Y, C when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the COMPONENT (Y, C is detected at the port, the projector will check other ports in above order.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Zoom And Focus

    Operating Adjusting the zoom and focus Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Adjusting the lens shift Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Position

    Adjusting the position Press the POSITION button on the remote control. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. position. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

  • Page 22: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode.

  • Page 23: Temporarily Blanking The Screen

    Temporarily blanking the screen Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in SCREEN 39). menu To exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, MIU, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons on the projector.

  • Page 25: Easy Menu

    EASY Menu From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the projector or remote control. Then perform it according to the following table. Item ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu ( AUTO KEYSTONE See the AUTO KEYSTONE...

  • Page 26: (Easy Menu Continued

    EASY Menu EASY Menu (continued) Item Description BRIGHTNESS 27). See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu ( CONTRAST 27). See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu ( COLOR 28). See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu ( TINT 28). See the TINT item in PICTURE menu ( SHARPNESS 28).

  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    PICTURE Menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the projector or remote control, and press the on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 28 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern. COLOR TEMP GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.
  • Page 29 PICTURE Menu (continued) Item PRESENTATION PRESENTATION ACTIVE IRIS THEATER TURN OFF • modes are selected. If this occurs select TURN OFF. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3, LOAD4 Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name, and adjusts the...

  • Page 30: Image Menu

    IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item For an RGB or MIU signal NORMAL...
  • Page 31 IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Right H PHASE • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal, an MIU signal or a component video signal. (except 525i (480i), 625i (576i), SCART RGB) Large • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. H SIZE •...

  • Page 32: Input Menu

    INPUT Menu INPUT Menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item •...
  • Page 33 INPUT Menu (continued) Item (Y, C COMPONENT When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, C SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer. COMPONENT Set the video format for the s-video port and video port. (1) Use th for video format.
  • Page 34 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item TURN ON • This item can be performed only on an RGB signal with a vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. FRAME LOCK • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving pictures are displayed more smoothly.
  • Page 35 INPUT Menu (continued) Item The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the buttons. Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropriate to the input signal. selecting a STANDARD resolution will automatically adjust the horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal...

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    SETUP Menu SETUP Menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction.
  • Page 37 SETUP Menu (continued) Item Shrink the right of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well. • When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this function may be excessive.

  • Page 38: Audio Menu

    AUDIO Menu AUDIO Menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. NOTE •...

  • Page 39: Screen Menu

    SCREEN Menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item ENGLISH LANGUAGE...
  • Page 40 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen or ORIGINAL screen will change to the BLANK screen ( minutes.
  • Page 41 SCREEN Menu (continued) Item This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 42 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item TURN ON When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” “Searching….” while searching for the input “Detecting….”...

  • Page 43: Option Menu

    OPTION Menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. Item TURN ON When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles...
  • Page 44 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
  • Page 45 OPTION Menu (continued) Item This item is to assign one of the following function to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control ( to the chosen button. • RGB1: Sets port to RGB1. • RGB2: Sets port to RGB2. •...
  • Page 46 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item AUTO ADJUST automatic adjustment.When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled, although rough adjustment is automatically performed depending on the basic setting. ENABLE • Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly.
  • Page 47 OPTION Menu (continued) Item KEY LOCK TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control. REMOTE RECEIV.
  • Page 48 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD • It is strongly recommended the factory default PASSWORD to be changed as soon as possible.
  • Page 49 OPTION Menu (continued) Item 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. • If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the Inquiring Code is displayed the menu will close.

  • Page 50: Using The Pin Lock Function

    OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to MyScreen PASS WORD on/off menu. When a PASSWORD is set for MyScreen: •...
  • Page 51 OPTION Menu (continued) Item A CONFIRMATION BOX will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. • If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the PIN BOX or the CONFIRMATION BOX are displayed the menu will close.

  • Page 52: Using The Transition Detector Function

    OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed.
  • Page 53 OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 4.3-1.

  • Page 54: Miu Menu

    MIU Menu MIU Menu Consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Select “MIU” from the main menu to access the following functions.
  • Page 55 MIU Menu (continued) Item Selecting this item displays the e-SHOT menu. is a still image by the e-SHOT ( (Still Image Transfer) Display of the User’s Manual - Network Functions) ENTER button to display the image. • Insert the SD memory card or USB memory into the projector before you use the e-SHOT function.
  • Page 56 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description IP ADDRESS Use the ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to TURN OFF. • The network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. SUBNET MASK Use the same SUBNET MASK used by your PC.
  • Page 57 MIU Menu (continued) Item MODE the network communication system. Select it according to the setting of your PC. ADHOC of the wireless LAN while using it. Select it according to the setting of your PC. The channels 1 to 11 are available. •...
  • Page 58 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item the network setting. INFORMATION • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • Only the first 32 characters of the SSID are displayed. • When the voltage level of the battery for the built in clock decreases, the set time may become incorrect even though accurate date and time are input.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lamp the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.

  • Page 60: Lamp Warning

    Maintenance Lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, when for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
  • Page 61 malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to shut down, when the projector heats too much. Type number = MU03642 Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the others will come off.
  • Page 62 Maintenance the EASY MENU (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. dialog will appear. WARNING switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to the projector. projector.

  • Page 63: Internal Clock Battery

    Internal clock battery Consumption of the battery makes the clock not to work correctly. When the clock is wrong or it has stopped, please replace the battery according to the following procedures. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing.

  • Page 64: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.

  • Page 66: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 67 Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP indicator indicator indicator Blinking Turned Blinking Lighting Blinking Turned Lighting Lighting Lighting Simultaneous Green blinking in Lighting Alternative Green blinking in Blinking in Green Turned Turned approx. 3 seconds NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off.

  • Page 68: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 69 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control. Sound does not come out.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. The WHISPER function is working. Pictures appear dark.

  • Page 71: Warranty And After-Service

    Warranty and after-service through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Item Product name Panel size Liquid Crystal Drive system Panel Pixels Lens Lamp...

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