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Projector CPX8/CPX9 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Safety Guide WARNING CAUTION NOTICE NOTE Trademark acknowledgment ® ® ® ® ®...
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Read this Safety Guide first. Projector User's Manual - Safety Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Before using, read these user's manuals of this projector to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Safety Precautions WARNING Never use the projector if a problem should occur. Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
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Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector. High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit. It could result in fire or burn. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not touch about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use, to prevent a burn.
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Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be careful in handling the light source lamp. The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
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Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the projector. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attach the lens cap.
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Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Remove the power cord for complete separation. • For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time. Disconnect the • Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the projector. Neglect could result in plug from the fire or electrical shock.
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Safety Precautions (continued) NOTE About consumables. Lamp, LCD panels, polarizors and other optical components, and air filter and cooling fans have a different lifetime in each. These parts may need to be replaced after a long usage time. • This product isn’t designed for continuous use of long time. In the case of continuous use for 6 hours or more, or use for 6 hours or more every day (even if it isn’t continuous), or repetitious use, the lifetime may be shortened, and these parts may need to be replaced even if one year has not passed since the beginning of using.
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Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE 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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
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Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Part names Control panel STANDBY/ON 15, 23) INPUT MENU BLANK 11, 13, 63) POWER TEMP LAMP Rear panel VIDEO COMPUTER IN S-VIDEO HDMI AUDIO IN1 CONTROL AUDIO IN2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT...
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Part names Remote control VIDEO (10) COMPUTER SEARCH MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA STANDBY/ON ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (16) (12) ASPECT MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME (14) AUTO DOWN (11) BLANK KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE (19) (13) MAGNIFY - ON (17) (15) (20) MENU...
Setting up Arrangement On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling Screen size Projection distance Projection distance Screen Screen Screen Screen (diagonal) height height height height type inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch (inch) 109 118 121 131 146 157 183 196 244 261 103...
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Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING CAUTION...
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Setting up Connecting your devices COMPUTER IN Monitor RGB IN AUDIO OUT RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RS-232C Speakers VIDEO OUT HDMI S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (with an AUDIO IN VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player WARNING CAUTION NOTICE...
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Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE About Plug-and-Play capability COMPUTER IN...
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Setting up Connecting power supply AC IN POWER AC IN WARNING Using the security bar and slot WARNING CAUTION NOTE...
Power on/off STANDBY/ON Turning on the power POWER POWER MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE STANDBY/ON POSITION MENU ENTER RESET POWER Turning off the power STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON POWER POWER POWER WARNING...
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Power on/off Precaution for lens cover attachment and removal...
Operating VOLUME + - Adjusting the volume VOLUME + VOLUME - MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU Temporarily muting the sound MUTE MUTE MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO...
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Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER IN MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU VIDEO VIDEO MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE...
Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH SEARCH MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU Selecting an aspect ratio ASPECT ASPECT MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK For a computer signal...
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Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION Adjusting the zoom and focus...
Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature AUTO AUTO MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA For a computer signal AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU For a video signal and s-video signal For a component video signal Adjusting the position POSITION KEYSTONE...
Operating KEYSTONE Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE KEYSTONE...
Operating Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY ON/OFF MAGNIFY ON MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA MAGNIFY ON ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE MAGNIFY ON MAGNIFY OFF MAGNIFY ON MAGNIFY ON...
Operating Temporarily freezing the screen FREEZE FREEZE MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE FREEZE Temporarily blanking the screen BLANK BLANK MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE...
Operating Using the menu function MENU INPUT ENTER MENU POSITION MENU MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN ENTER KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU MENU ENTER RESET RESET RESET MENU In the EASY MENU In the ADVANCED MENU ENTER ENTER...
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Operating Using the menu function (continued) MENU ENTER POSITION RESET Indication in OSD (On Screen Display) Indication Meaning MENU...
PICTURE menu Item Description 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 To adjust CUSTOM ENTER COLOR TEMP ENTER ENTER COLOR TINT...
IMAGE menu ENTER Item Description For a computer signal For an HDMI signal ASPECT For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal For no signal OVER SCAN...
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IMAGE menu Item Description RESET V POSITION HDMI RESET H POSITION HDMI...
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IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE HDMI HDMI H SIZE RESET For a computer signal For a video signal and s-video signal AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE For a component video signal...
OPTION menu Item Description AUTO POWER CONTROL RESET LAMP TIME 57, 58) RESET FILTER TIME 59, 60)
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OPTION menu Item Description BLANK MY BUTTON 1/2 ENTER INPUT COMPUTER IN HDMI S-VIDEO VIDEO MY BUTTON MY BUTTON BLANK: (BLANK FREEZE: BLANK VOLUME BLANK AUTO BLANK MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA MY SOURCE...
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OPTION menu Item Description ENTER FAN SPEED AUTO ADJUST SERVICE GHOST FILTER MESSAGE...
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OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK STANDBY/ON INFORMATION SERVICE (continued) FACTORY RESET...
SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD ENTER MyScreen PASSWORD 2 Turning off the MyScreen PASSWORD 3 If you have forgotten your password...
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SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK ENTER COMPUTER INPUT PIN LOCK 2 Turning off the PIN LOCK 3 If you have forgotten your PIN Code RESET INPUT...
SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the TRANSITION DETECTOR ENTER TRANSITION DETECTOR ENTER 2 Turning off the TRANSITION DETECTOR 3 If you have forgotten your password...
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SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD MY TEXT PASSWORD ENTER 2 Turning off the MY TEXT PASSWORD 3 If you have forgotten your password...
Maintenance Replacing the lamp Type number : DT01141 Replacing the lamp In case of replacement by yourself, follow the following procedure. MENU CAUTION NOTE...
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Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING About disposal of a lamp:...
Troubleshooting WARNING Related messages Message Description There is no input signal. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is An improper signal is input. The internal temperature is rising. The button operation is not available (...
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps LAMP TEMP POWER POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The projector is in a standby state. Orange Blinking The projector is warming up. Green The projector is in an on state. Green Blinking The projector is cooling down. Orange The projector is cooling down.
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Blinking blinking in Green There is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. blinking in Green NOTE Resetting all settings...
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in. The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc. Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either The signal cables are not correctly connected.
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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. The MUTE function is working. MUTE VOLUME + - The AUDIO SOURCE/SPEAKER setting is not correct. The mode selected for HDMI AUDIO is not suitable.
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Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an The ECO MODE function is working. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.
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Item Computer input port Computer output port HDMI input port Video input port Audio input/output port Others Lamp Filter set Mounting accessary Laser remote control...
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Projector CPX8/CPX9 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide – Technical Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA...
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Initial set signals Initial set signals Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b) Front porch (d) Active video (C) Active video (c) Data Data H. Sync. V. Sync. Sync (A) Sync (a) Vertical signal timing (lines) Resolution Signal mode (H x V) 20.3 TEXT...
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Connection to the ports NOTICE COMPUTER IN, MONITOR OUT Signal Signal 10 Ground Ground...
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Connection to the ports (continued) S-VIDEO Signal Ground Ground VIDEO HDMI 18 16 14 12 10 19 17 15 13 11 Signal Signal Signal...
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Connection to the ports (continued) AUDIO IN1, AUDIO IN2 AUDIO OUT...
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Connection to the ports (continued) CONTROL 9 8 7 5 4 3 2 1 Signal Signal Signal Ground...
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Connection to the ports (continued) To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN ports COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPUTER IN COMPUTER IN...
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RS-232C Communication 10). table ( Connection CONTROL RS-232C CONTROL RS-232C Cable (cross) CONTROL 9 8 7 5 4 3 2 1 RTS (7) (7) RTS RI (9)
RS-232C Communication (continued) Communication settings 1. Protocol 2. Command format Header Header Setting Action code size code Action (aH) (bH) (cH) (aH) (bH) (aH) (bH) (aH) (bH) (aH) (bH) [Header code], [Packet], [Data size] ~ 4. For byte number refer to [Action] <SET <...
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RS-232C Communication command table Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code Power Turn off BE EF 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 06 00 BA D2 01 00 00 60 01 00 BE EF 06 00...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code GAMMA DEFAULT-1 BE EF 06 00 07 E9 01 00 A1 30 20 00 CUSTOM-1 BE EF 06 00 07 FD 01 00 A1 30 10 00 DEFAULT-2 BE EF...
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code User Gamma Point 8 BE EF 06 00 7C FF 02 00 97 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 1A FF 04 00 97 30 00 00 Decrement...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COLOR BE EF 06 00 B5 72 02 00 02 22 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 D3 72 04 00 02 22 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code H SIZE BE EF 06 00 B5 82 02 00 02 21 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 D3 82 04 00 02 21 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code FRAME LOCK – BE EF 06 00 3B C2 01 00 50 30 00 00 COMPUTER IN BE EF 06 00 AB C3 01 00 50 30 01 00 BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code VOLUME - S-VIDEO BE EF 06 00 75 CD 02 00 62 20 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 13 CD 04 00 62 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code LANGUAGE * ENGLISH BE EF 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 06 00 67 D2 01 00 05 30 01 00 DEUTSCH BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BLANK On/Off BE EF 06 00 FB D8 01 00 20 30 00 00 BE EF 06 00 6B D9 01 00 20 30 01 00 BE EF 06 00 C8 D8...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code AUTO POWER OFF BE EF 06 00 08 86 02 00 10 31 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 6E 86 04 00 10 31 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code MY BUTTON-BLANK COMPUTER IN BE EF 06 00 5A 31 01 00 08 36 00 00 HDMI BE EF 06 00 AA 31 01 00 08 36 03 00 S-VIDEO...
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Projector CPX8/CPX9 User's Manual (concise) Thank you for purchasing this projector. Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely and utilize well the product. WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this 15) to read the manuals in the CD.
First of all Entries and graphical symbols explanation The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, and heed them. WARNING This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death. CAUTION This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage.
CPX8, CPX9 Responsible Party Hitachi America, Ltd. Address 900 Hitachi way, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A. Telephone Number +1 -800-225-1741 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has...
Regulatory notices (continued) About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.
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.
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 x 768 Screen size (diagonal) Projection distance (±10%, from the projector's end) Screen height (±10%) On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling...
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.
Connecting 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.
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 degrees.
Displaying the picture Activate your signal source. Turn the signal MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA source on, and make it send the signal to ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK the projector. MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME VOLUME+ button DOWN Use the VOLUME + / VOLUME - buttons VOLUME- button KEYSTONE MY BUTTON...
Turning off the power Press the STANDBY/ON button on the STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the MY SOURCE/ VIDEO...
Replacing the lamp A lamp has nite 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.
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Replacing the lamp (continued) HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE 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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Cleaning and replacing the air filter Please check and clean the air lter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air lter, comply with it as soon as possible. The air lter has two kinds of lters inside. Replace the lters when they are damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new lters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.
Using the CD manual The other manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM titled “User’s Manual (detailed)”. Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following to ensure the proper use. System requirements The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. ®...
Specifications Specication Item Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) 200 W UHB Lamp Speaker Power supply AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V/290 W, AC 220-240 V/270 W Temperature range 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating) 306 (W) x 77 (H) x 221 (D) mm...
They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Please check the following web address where you may nd the latest information for this projector. http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. • The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent. REMARQUE •...
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Tel: +60 -3-8926-4168 Tel: 04 37 42 84 30 Fax: +60 -3-8926-3013 ► http://www.hitachiconsumer.com.my Email: france.consommateur@hitachi-eu.com Hitachi Europe GmbH Hitachi Home Electronics Asia, (S) Pte Ltd. Am Seestern 18 438A Alexandra Road #01-01/02/03 40547 Düsseldorf GERMANY Alexandra Technopark, 119967 SINGAPORE Tel: 211-5283-808...