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Hitachi CP-X201 User Manual – Operating Manual

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Operating Guide

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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Projector CP-X201/CP-X301/CP-X401/CP-X450 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Fix the strap to the strap hole of the projector. Thread the other end of the strap through the strap hole of the projector and make the loop there. Let the lens cover with the one end of strap though the loop.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not use the security bar and slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. HOT!

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    (6) MONITOR OUT port (7) Shutdown switch (61) CAUTION ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without cooling it down. (8) CONTROL port...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button (16) (2) COMPUTER button (15) (3) SEARCH button (16) (4) STANDBY/ON button (14) (5) ASPECT button (16) (6) AUTO button (18) (7) BLANK button (20) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (19) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (13, 19) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (42) (11) VOLUME - button (15) (12) PAGE UP button (13)

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. 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%)
  • Page 8 • Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Devices

    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 10 And be sure to tighten the screws on connectors with screws. • When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC’s external RGB output. (Set the laptop PC to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display.) For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop PC.

  • Page 11: Connecting Power Supply

    ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    If it is difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the signal reflect. • The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.

  • Page 13: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work correctly, please check the following. - When a USB cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.

  • Page 14: Power On/Off

    OFF position (marked “O“). POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.

  • Page 15: Operating

    Please see AUDIO item of AUDIO menu (35). ● When the projector is in the standby mode, the volume can be adjusted is not selected for the AUDIO OUT STANDBY of AUDIO (35).

  • Page 16: Searching An Input Signal

    COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)  S-VIDEO  VIDEO ● While TURN ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal is detected (40). If VIDEO button is pushed when COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 port is selected, the projector will check COMPONENT port first.

  • Page 17: 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 10 degrees.

  • Page 18: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a computer signal The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 19: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), the automatic keystone distortion correction may not work. ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.

  • Page 20: Freezing The Screen

    ● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when some control buttons are pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.

  • Page 21: Using The Menu Function

    If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button. While the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons. In the EASY MENU If you want to change it to the Advanced Menu, select the Go to Advanced Menu...
  • Page 22 Operating Using the menu function (continued) In the Advanced Menu Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select a menu. If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select EASY MENU. Then press the ► cursor button, or ENTER button to select an item.

  • Page 23: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu ( ...
  • Page 24 EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (25). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (25). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See COLOR item in PICTURE menu (26).

  • Page 25: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 26 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. #5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM � #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
  • Page 27 • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function.

  • Page 28: Image Menu

    IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 29 IMAGE menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Left ó Right • Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing RESET button when H POSITION is H POSITION selected will reset H POSITION to the default setting.

  • Page 30: Input Menu

    When the SCART RGB is selected, COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/ Pr) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector. For your reference, see the TECHNICAL part.
  • Page 31 INPUT menu (continued) Item The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT •...
  • Page 32 INPUT menu (continued) Item The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
  • Page 34 STANDBY MODE • When SAVING is selected, the RS-232C communication control is disabled except to turn the projector on while the projector is in the standby mode. • When SAVING is selected, any setting of the MONITOR OUT ( below) and AUDIO (35) in the standby mode is invalid, and no signal is output from both of MONITOR OUT and AUDIO OUT ports in the standby mode.

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 36: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 37 SCREEN menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF •...
  • Page 38 The indication of the PICTURE MODE displayed by changing The indication of the MY MEMORY displayed by changing The indication of “FREEZE” and “II” while the projector is in the FREEZE mode. • If the projector goes into the FREEZE mode while the TURN OFF is selected, the picture on screen is frozen without any messages, which is not a malfunction (20).
  • Page 39 SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.

  • Page 40: Option Menu

    AUTO KEYSTONE KEYSTONE keystone distortion correction. • When the projector is suspended from the ceiling this feature will not function properly so select the TURN OFF. • This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on (49). Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function.
  • Page 41 Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) 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 42 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (6). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first. Then using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 43 If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or others, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector. • Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter. (continued on next page) Description FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment.
  • Page 44 Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
  • Page 45 If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PASSWORD is input. menu to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE and press the ►...

  • Page 46: Password Function

    RESET button for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds. The 10-digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.

  • Page 47: Using The Pin Lock Function

    2.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 48 If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the PIN BOX is displayed.

  • Page 49: Using The Transition Detector Function

    4.1 Turning On the 4.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY • This feature may not function properly if the projector is not in a stable position when TURN ON is selected. 4.1-2 If this function is set to TURN ON when...
  • Page 50 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item 4.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the Pressing the ENTER button will return to the TRANSITION DETECTOR on/off menu. • Please do not forget your Transition Detector PASSWORD. 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the TRANSITION DETECTOR 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD box (large).

  • Page 51: Using The My Text Password Function

    OPTION menu (continued) Item 5. Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD function This item allows you to display your own message (MY TEXT) on the START UP screen and INPUT-INFORMATION. It can be protected by a password to prevent it from being overwritten. 5.1 Writing the MY TEXT (1) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 52 (continued) Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. When the PASSWORD is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting.

  • Page 53: C.c. (Closed Caption) Menu

    C.C. (Closed Caption) menu The closed caption setting can be changed through C.C. menu in the advance menu. Please select the item that you will change using ▲/▼ cursor buttons. The C.C. (Closed Caption) is the function that displays a •...

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    (4) Point at the LAMP TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (5) Press the ▲ button to select RESET on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. CAUTION ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out. NOTE •...

  • Page 55: Lamp Warning

    Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),...

  • Page 56: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter The air filter unit of this projector consists of a filter cover, two kinds of filters, and a filter frame. The new double large filters system is expected to function longer. However, please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projector.
  • Page 57 ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector. ►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 58: 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 If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact to your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair.

  • Page 60: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 61: Shutting The Projector Down

    There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 62: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please turn the power off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 63 Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu No pictures are function. displayed. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The FREEZE function is working. Video screen display freezes. Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. Color settings are not correctly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR Colors have a TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, faded- out...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens CP-X201, CP-X301 : F=2.3~2.5 f=18.9~22.6 CP-X401, CP-X450 : F=1.6~1.8 f=18.9~22.6 (approximately) CP-X201, CP-X301 , CP-X401 : 220W UHB CP-X450 : 230W UHB AC 100-120V/3.5A, AC220-240V/1.5A 320W 5 ~ 35°C (Operating) 340 (W) x 100 (H) x 270 (D) mm *Excluding protrusions Please refer to the following figure.
  • Page 66 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm]...

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