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Page 1 Projector CP-AW250N (Type nos. CP-AW250N, CP-AW250NM) 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   Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Features .
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü The unique lens and mirror system realizes ultra short distance projection,which gives you more various way of use. ü The motorized lens door offers you very simple use of the projector. ü...
Page 4: Part Names
Introduction Part names HOT! Projector (1) Lamp cover (89) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Control panel (5) (12) (3) Elevator feet (x 2) (23) (4) Remote sensor (16) (14) (5) Lens (94) (11) (6) Intake vents (13) (7) Filter cover (91) (10) The air filter and intake vent HOT!
Page 5: Control Panel
Introduction Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (18) (2) INPUT button (20) (3) POWER indicator (18, 98, 99) (4) TEMP indicator (98, 99) (5) LAMP indicator (98, 99) Buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ (6) FOCUS +/- buttons when no menu is displayed (24), or Cursor ◄/► buttons when a menu is displayed (28). FOCUS +/- function is invalid when the USB TYPE A port is selected as the input source.
Page 6: Remote Control
Introduction Remote control (1) VIDEO button (21) (10) (2) COMPUTER button (21) (3) SEARCH button (22) MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA (4) STANDBY/ON button (18) ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (16) (12) MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME (5) ASPECT button (22) ＋ (14) DOWN (6) AUTO button (24)
Page 7: Setting Up
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: 1280 x 800 Screen size (diagonal) Projection distance (±8%) Screen height (±8%)
Page 8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) 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 projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric shock. •...
Page 9: Connecting With Your Devices
Setting up Arrangement (continued) NOTE • The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that this is not a failure or malfunction. Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare...
Page 10 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) About Plug-and-Play capability • Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
Page 11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector. - Some computers have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which are not supported by this projector.
Page 12 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) • If you insert a USB storage device, such as a USB memory, into the USB TYPE A port and select the port as the input source, you can view images stored in the device (77).
Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) To use network functions of the projector, connect the LAN port with the computer's LAN port, or with an access point that is connected to the computer with wireless LAN, using a LAN cable. To use NETWORK BRIDGE function, also connect the CONTROL port and an RS-232C port of the external device to communicate as a network terminal.
Page 14: Connecting To A Power Supply
Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.
Page 15: Using The Cable Cover
Setting up Using the cable cover Utilize the cable cover as the guard and blind for the connecting parts. Connect the signal cables and the power cord to the projector first. Combine parts as shown in figure, and assemble the cable cover. Insert the three knobs on the cable cover into the three holes on the projector as shown in the figure.
Page 16: Remote Control
Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
Page 17: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal
Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency.
Page 18: Power On/Off
Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power STANDBY/ON button Make sure that the power cord is firmly POWER indicator and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (98). Confirm that there is nothing that the lens door hits while opening.
Page 19: Turning Off The Power
Power on/off Turning off the power Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Confirm that there is nothing that the lens door hits while closing. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears.
Page 20: Operating
Operating Operating VOLUME +/- button Adjusting the volume MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY...
Page 21 Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. COMPUTER button Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
Page 22: Searching An Input Signal
Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH button Press SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports as below in MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA order to find any input signals. ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK When an input is found, the projector will stop searching FREEZE...
Page 23: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator The projector has Front foot for inclinations and Rear foot for horizontals. Spacers on the each elevator foot are installed at the time of shipment, and projector is in a condition to be able to just project. If necessary, detach the spacer, and the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments.
Page 24: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature
Operating FOCUS - button Press the FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the remote control, or FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the projector (5) while no menu is on screen, to display the FOCUS box on MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA...
Page 25: Adjusting The Position
COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY ＋ Operating DOWN ー KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE Adjusting the position FOCUS D-ZOOM Press the POSITION button on the remote control while no menu POSITION MENU is on screen, to display the D-SHIFT (42) dialog on screen. ENTER RESET Use the ▲, ▼, ◄...
Page 26: Using The Magnify Feature
Operating Using the magnify feature Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. MAGNIFY ON/OFF button The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER...
Page 27: Temporarily Freezing The Screen
Operating Temporarily freezing the screen FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu (49)), and the ASPECT AUTO...
Page 28: Using The Menu Function
Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE...
Page 29 Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...
Page 30: Easy Menu
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 Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (35).
Page 31 EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the picture mode. The picture modes are combinations of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP settings. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source. NORMAL ó CINEMA ó DYNAMIC ó BOARD(BLACK) DAYTIME ó WHITEBOARD ó BOARD(GREEN) GAMMA COLOR TEMP NORMAL...
Page 32: Picture Menu
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 Description Using the ◄/►...
Page 33 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM    6 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 ...
Page 34 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong SHARPNESS • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION ó...
Page 35: 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.
Page 36 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down ó Up • Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the V POSITION V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.
Page 37 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A, USB TYPE B or HDMI port.
Page 38: Input Menu
INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT 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.
Page 39: Ideo Format
INPUT menu Item Description 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 for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL ó...
Page 40: Omputer In , F
INPUT menu Item Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó...
Page 41 INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER 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 42: Setup Menu
SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP 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.
Page 43: Auto Eco Mode
SETUP menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For KEYSTONE some input, this function may not work well. •...
Page 44 SETUP menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons changes the eco mode setting. NORMAL ó ECO • When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness ECO MODE are reduced. • When AUTO ECO MODE (43) is set to ON, the projector will always be set to Eco mode at start-up regardless this setting.
Page 45: Audio Menu
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 46 AUDIO menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the HDMI audio. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one HDMI AUDIO for your HDMI audio device. 1 ó 2 Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the input level to match that of the microphone connected to the MIC port.
Page 47: 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.
Page 48 SCREEN menu Item Description 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 49 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (72).
Page 50 SCREEN menu 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 ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼...
Page 51 SCREEN menu Item Description (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄...
Page 52 SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.
Page 53: Option Menu
OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION 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, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
Page 54 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. 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 POWER 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...
Page 55 OPTION menu Item Description The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ►...
Page 56 OPTION menu Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control (6). (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a MY BUTTON - (1/2) and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog.
Page 57 OPTION menu Item Description • ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode. • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (31). • FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue (55). • TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the TEMPLATE item (51) appear or disappear.
Page 58 OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans.
Page 59 OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select CONTROL PANEL or REMOTE CONTROL. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to turn the key lock function on/off. When ON is selected, all buttons on the projector or remote control except the STANDBY/ON button are locked.
Page 60 OPTION menu Item Description REMOTE FREQ. (1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting (4, 17). 1:NORMAL ó 2:HIGH (2) Use the ◄/► button to change the projector's remote sensor on or off. ON ó OFF The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on.
Page 61 OPTION menu Item Description COMMUNICATION TYPE Select the communication type for transmission via the CONTROL port. NETWORK BRIDGE ó OFF NETWORK BRIDGE: Select this type, if it is required to control an external device as a network terminal, via this projector from the computer. The CONTROL port doesn't accept RS-232C commands (Network Bridge Function in the User’s Manual - Network Guide)
Page 62 OPTION menu Item Description RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector sends data to.
Page 63 OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. SERVICE •...
Page 64: Network Menu
NETWORK menu NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions.
Page 65 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF. IP ADDRESS • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network.
Page 66 NETWORK menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines.
Page 67 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. To store images in the projector, the application software PJImg/Projector Image Tool that can be downloaded from our website is required. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (...
Page 68 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the PRESENTATION menu. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the following items, then press ► or ENTER button to use the function. If you set a computer to the Presenter mode while its image is projected, the projector is occupied by the computer and access from any other computer is blocked.
Page 69 NETWORK menu Item Description • To change from Multi PC mode to Single PC mode, select one of computers in the dialog using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and press the ENTER or INPUT button. Press the ► button to choose OK, and then press ENTER or INPUT again.
Page 70 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the NETWORK_INFORMATION dialog for confirming the network settings. INFORMATION • For the details of PASSCODE, see the section Selecting the network connection method in the User’s manual – Network Guide. • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. •...
Page 71: Security Menu
SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter to the SECURITY menu 1.
Page 72: Myscreen Password
SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
Page 73 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
Page 74: Ransition Detector
SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON when the vertical angle of the projector or MIRROR setting at which the projector is turned on is different than the previously recorded, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal.
Page 75 SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. 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 76 SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.
Page 77: Presentation Tools
Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following two convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: - PC-LESS Presentation (below) - USB Display (86) PC-LESS Presentation The PC-LESS Presentation reads image data from storage media inserted into the USB TYPE A port and displays the image on the following modes.
Page 78: Thumbnail Mode
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Thumbnail mode The Thumbnail mode displays the images stored in a USB storage device on the Thumbnail screen. Maximum 20 images are displayed in a screen. If you wish, you can jump into the Full Screen mode or Slideshow mode, after you select some images in the Thumbnail mode.
Page 79: Operating By Buttons Or Keys
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons or keys You can control the images in the Thumbnail screen with the remote control or keypad or a web browser software. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail is displayed. Button operation Functions The keypad on...
Page 80 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the menu on the Thumbnail screen You can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen. Item Functions Moves to an upper folder. SORT Allows you to sort files and folders as following. Press the ►...
Page 81 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode shows 20 pictures in 1 page as maximum. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen is displayed.
Page 82: Full Screen Mode
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Full Screen Mode The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. To display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the ENTER button on the remote control or the INPUT button on the keypad, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
Page 83: Slideshow Mode
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow mode The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail screen menu (78). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail mode and press the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector.
Page 84 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the Slideshow items in the Thumbnail. 1) RETURN : Returns to the thumbnail mode. 2) PLAY : Play the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow.
Page 85 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail or Slideshow. The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer. It is created in the folder that contains the selected image files when the PC-LESS Presentation is started or the Slideshow is configured.
Page 86: Usb Display
• The image transmission from the computer is suspended while the password-protected screen saver is running. To resume the transmission, exit the screen saver. • Please check and get the latest version at Hitachi Web site. http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com Follow the instructions that can be obtained at the site for updating.
Page 87: Options Window
Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Right-Click menu The menu shown in the right will be displayed when you right-click the application icon in the Windows notification area. Display : The Floating menu is displayed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area.
Page 88: Options Window
CP-AW250N, CP-AW250NM: 1280 x 800 If your computer does not support the display resolution specified above, a smaller resolution that is the largest among the resolutions that are supported by the computer will be selected.
Page 89: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause 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.
Page 90: Lamp Warning
Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.
Page 91: 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 92 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear.
Page 93: Replacing The Internal Clock Battery
This projector has internal clock that uses a battery. When the clock of the network function does not work correctly, please try solution by replacement of the battery: HITACHI MAXELL, part number CR2032 or CR2032H. Battery cover Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
Page 94: Caring For The Mirror And Lens
Maintenance Caring for the mirror and lens If the projection mirror or lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take care of the mirror and lens, being cautious of handling. Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Page 95: 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 cabinet and remote control Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.
Page 96: Olor Temp Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, Troubleshooting strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
Page 97 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again. • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? •...
Page 98: Regarding The Indicator Lamps
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
Page 99 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator 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 Blinking confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
Page 100: Resetting All Settings
Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (63) can reset all settings (except settings such as LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default.
Page 101 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. 9 ~ 13 Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.
Page 102 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The FREEZE function is working. Video screen display freezes. Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
Page 103 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The computer cannot start up in the current hardware The computer connected to the configuration. USB TYPE B port Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then of the projector reconnect it after starting up the computer.
Page 104: Olor Space Specifications
Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book. End User License Agreement for the Projector Software • Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for each of such software modules.

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Hitachi CP-AW250N User Manual

Introduction

Setting up

Remote Control

Power On/Off

Operating

Easy Menu

PICTURE Menu

IMAGE Menu

INPUT Menu

SETUP Menu

AUDIO Menu

SCREEN Menu

OPTION Menu

NETWORK Menu

SECURITY Menu

Presentation Tools

PC-LESS Presentation

USB Display

Maintenance

Olor Temp Troubleshooting

Olor Space Specifications

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