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CP-RX94
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a
safe place for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Projector CP-RX94 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 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....3 INPUT menu ....37 Features ..... . 3 ROGRESSIVE IDEO NR OLOR SPACE...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. This compact, lightweight projector uses a front exhaust system that keeps the user comfortable by directing hot air away from the user.

  • Page 13: Part Names

    Introduction Part names HOT! (2) (3) (1) Lamp cover ( (11) The lamp unit is inside. (2) FOCUS ring ( (3) ZOOM ring ( (15) (4) Control panel ( (10) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) ( (6) Elevator feet (x 2) ( (7) Remote sensor ( (8) Lens ( HOT! (12)

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button ( 20, 27) (2) INPUT button ( (3) MENU button ( It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) ECO button 17, 69) (5) POWER indicator ( (6) TEMP indicator ( (7) LAMP indicator ( 11 ~ 13) Rear panel (1) HDMI port...
  • Page 15 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (10) (1) VIDEO button ( COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ VIDEO DOC.CAMERA (2) COMPUTER button ( ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (3) SEARCH button ( (16) (12) FREEZE MAGNIFY PAGE VOLUME (4) STANDBY/ON button ( (14) DOWN (11) (5) ASPECT button ( MY BUTTON...

  • Page 16: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories ( Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and service may be required.
  • Page 17 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things.
  • Page 18 Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock. •...

  • Page 19: Connecting With Your Devices

    Setting up 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 the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.
  • Page 20 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Computer RGB IN AC IN 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.
  • Page 21 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) AC IN VIDEO OUT HDMI S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player • The HDMI port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-band- NOTE width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
  • Page 22 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers (with an amplifi er) Monitor RGB IN AC IN...

  • Page 23: 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 AC IN indicator will light up in steady orange.

  • Page 24: Using The Security Bar And Slot

    Setting up Security slot Using the security bar and slot A commercially available anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. Refer to the fi gure to choose 12mm an anti-theft chain or wire. Also this product has the security slot for 18mm the Kensington lock.

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL ENERGY, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.

  • Page 26: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button Turning on the power POWER indicator Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is 69). VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ steady orange ( DOC.CAMERA ASPECT...

  • Page 27: 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. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange.

  • Page 28: Operating

    Operating Operating VOLUME +/- button Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK volume.

  • Page 29: Selecting An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal INPUT button Press INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in 51), the projector will keep checking the ports in above OPTION menu ( order repeatedly till an input signal is detected.

  • Page 30: 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 VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ order to fi nd any input signals. DOC.CAMERA When an input is found, the projector will stop searching ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating 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.

  • Page 32: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature AUTO button Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA For a computer signal ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE...

  • Page 33: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating KEYSTONE button Correcting the keystone distortions Press KEYSTONE button on the remote VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA control. A dialog will appear on the screen ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK to aid you in correcting the distortion. MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN Use the ◄/►...

  • Page 34: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating MAGNIFY Using the magnify feature ON/OFF button Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ The picture will be magnifi ed, and the MAGNIFY dialog DOC.CAMERA will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 35: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    Operating Temporarily freezing the screen FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ VIDEO The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, DOC.CAMERA the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 36: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 34).
  • Page 39 EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches ECO MODE. ECO MODE 41). See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu ( Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog. INSTALLATION 42). See the INSTALLATION item in SETUP menu ( Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

  • Page 40: 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.
  • Page 41 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 To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ►...
  • Page 42 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak 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. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu).

  • Page 43: 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 44 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down • 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 45 IMAGE menu Item Description Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature. 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 46: 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 47 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 NTSC SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL M-PAL...
  • Page 48 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 SYNC ON G OFF COMPUTER IN...
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 51 SETUP menu Item Description Pressing the ►button displays the dialog for changing the INSTALLATION setting. INSTALLATION Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired setting on the INSTALLATION dialog, and press the ENTER button of the remote control or the INPUT button of the projector to execute. (continued on next page)
  • Page 52 SETUP menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: STANDBY MODE • When SAVING is selected, AUDIO OUT STANDBY setting of 44) is invalid, and no signal is output from AUDIO SOURCE ( AUDIO OUT port in the standby mode.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 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 56 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. 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 58).
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. 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 62 OPTION menu Item Description This item assigns one of the following functions to the ECO button 5) and MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote on the control panel ( control ( (1) Choose a button to assign a function from ECO, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2.
  • Page 63 OPTION menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons selects the picture input port to be selected with pressing the MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button on the remote control. You can use this function not only for document cameras but also MY SOURCE computers and other equipment. VIDEO COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2...
  • Page 64 OPTION menu Item Description GHOST Adjust the settings using the ▲/▼ buttons to eliminate ghosting. FILTER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unit 100h 200h 500h 1000h 2000h 3000h 4000h...
  • Page 65 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 66: 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 67: Myscreen Password , P

    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 68 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 69: M Y Text Password , M

    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 70: My Text Writing

    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 71: 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 72: 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 73: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the filters when they are damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new filters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.
  • Page 74 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 75: 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 76: 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 77 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 78: 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. Orange Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
  • Page 79 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 confirmation of Blinking the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 80: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of 56) can reset all settings (except LANGUAGE, SERVICE item in OPTION menu ( FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE and SECURITY settings and etc.) 54).
  • Page 81 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. 10 ~ 13 Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page Video screen The FREEZE function is working. display Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. freezes. Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO Some kind MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book.
  • Page 85 Projector CP-RX94 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide – Technical Example of PC signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 720 x 400 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9...
  • Page 86 Initial set signals Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some PC models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b)
  • Page 87 Connection to the ports Connection to the ports NOTICE ►Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of the projector are recessed. AC IN COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2/MONITOR OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack <Computer signal> •...
  • Page 88 Connection to the ports (continued) AC IN S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL (60Hz) Signal Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (PAL/SECAM, burst) 75Ω terminator Brightness signal, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω terminator Ground Ground VIDEO...
  • Page 89 Connection to the ports (continued) AC IN AUDIO IN1 Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 200 mVrms 47kΩ terminator AUDIO OUT Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 200 mVrms 1kΩ output impedance...
  • Page 90 Connection to the ports (continued) To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN ports D-sub plug RCA plugs RCA connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player To input component video signal to the COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 port of the projector, use a RCA to D-sub cable or adapter.
  • Page 91 Projector CP-RX94 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 product.

  • Page 92: First Of All

    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.

  • Page 93: Regulatory Notices

    CP-RX94 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...

  • Page 94: About Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    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.

  • Page 95: Preparing For The Remote Control

    Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL ) according ENERGY, Part No.LR6 or R6P to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.

  • Page 96: Arrangement

    Arrangement Refer to table T-1 and figures F-1 and F-2 at the end of this manual to determine the screen size and projection distance (from the projector’s end). The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen. Screen size (diagonal) Projection distance (±10%, from the projector's end) Screen height (±10%)

  • Page 97: Connecting With Your Devices

    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 the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.

  • Page 98: Connecting Power Supply

    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.

  • Page 99: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the power Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. STANDBY/ON button Make sure that the POWER indicator is POWER indicator steady orange. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.

  • Page 100: 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 12 degrees.

  • Page 101: Displaying The Picture

    Displaying the picture Activate your signal source. Turn the VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA signal source on, and make it send the ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE MAGNIFY PAGE VOLUME VOLUME+ button signal to the projector. DOWN VOLUME- button Press the INPUT button on the projector. MY BUTTON KEYSTONE MUTE...

  • Page 102: Turning Off The Power

    Turning off the power STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator 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. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Lamp

    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 104 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.

  • Page 105: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Cleaning and replacing the air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the filters when they are damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new filters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.

  • Page 106: Using The Cd Manual

    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. ®...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Panel Lamp 215 W UHP Speaker Power supply/ AC 100-120 V: 3.3 A, AC 220-240 V: 1.6 A Rated current Power AC 100-120 V: 320 W, AC 220-240 V: 310 W consumption Temperature 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating)

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting - Warranty And After-Service

    If this does not resolve the problem, please consult your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Please check the following web address where you may find the latest information for this projector. Product http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia information and Manuals : Production http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com information : http://www.hitachiserviceeu.com/support/guides/...
  • Page 109 CP-RX94 (1024 x 768) (±10%) 4 : 3 screen 16 : 9 screen Screen size Projection distance Projection distance Screen Screen Screen Screen (diagonal) height height height height min. max. min. max. type inch inch inch inch inch inch inch...
  • Page 110 On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling Computer RGB IN AC IN...
  • Page 111 AC IN VIDEO OUT HDMI S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player...
  • Page 112 [unit: mm]...
  • Page 113 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 •...
  • Page 114 MALAYSIA Tel: 0211-5283-801 Tel: +60 -3-8911-2670 ► http://www.hitachiconsumer.com.my Email: Service.germany@hitachi-eu.com Hitachi Europe S.A. Hitachi Home Electronics Asia (S) Pte. Ltd. 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. 438A Alexandra Road #01-01/02/03 152 33 Chalandri Alexandra Technopark, 119967 SINGAPORE Athens GREECE Tel: +65 -6536-2520 ►...

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