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PJ-LC9
User's Manual - Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure the proper use of this product.
Manuel d'utilisation - Guide d'utilisation
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- Page 1 Projector PJ-LC9 User’s Manual - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. Please read this user’s manual thoroughly to ensure the proper use of this product. Manuel d'utilisation - Guide d'utilisation Merci d’avoir acheté ce projecteur. Veuillez lire ce manuel d’utilisation entièrement, pour vous assurer que vous utiliserez correctement ce produit.
- Page 2 The display image from some video consoles may be unstable when initially connected. In the event of this, wait for the image from the video console to change and then press the AUTO button on the projector remote control to stabilise the image.
- Page 3 Projector User’s Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Fastening the lens cover ...8 About the filter cover for bottom-up use ...9 Arrangement ...10 Adjusting the projector’s elevator ...12 Connecting your devices ...13 Example of connection with a VCR/DVD player ... 13 Example of connection with a computer ... 14 Example of computer signal ... - Page 5 Auto search / Auto off / Lamp time ... 44 Filter time / Service ... 45 Maintenance ... 47 Lamp ...47 Air filter ...50 Inside of the projector ...52 Caring for the lens ...52 Caring for the cabinet and remote control ...52 Troubleshooting ... 53 Related messages ...53 Regarding the indicator lamps ...54...
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Page 6: Before Use
Before use Before use Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. -
Page 7: About Contents Of Package
About contents of package Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check to make sure that all the items are included. Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing. (1) Projector with Lens cover ... (2) Strap (for Lens cover) ... -
Page 8: Part Names
Before use Part names Projector... -
Page 9: Control Buttons
Control buttons LAMP indicator (54, 55) TEMP indicator (54, 55) POWER indicator (19, 20, 54, 55) INPUT button (22) Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► (28) STANDBY/ON button (19, 20) Remote control SEARCH button (22) RGB button (22) VIDEO button (22) ASPECT button (23) MAGNIFY ON button (26) OFF button (26) -
Page 10: Preparations
WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►Close the lens cover to prevent the lens surface being scratched when the projector is not used. -
Page 11: About The Filter Cover For Bottom-Up Use
►Do not use the projector with the air filter and the filter cover removed. Do not remove the filter cover and the air filter in a smoky or dusty place. It could result in a fire and/or malfunction to the projector. -
Page 12: Arrangement
Then using damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand. - Page 13 fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector. • Do not place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. ►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.
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Page 14: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees. -
Page 15: Connecting Your Devices
Connecting your devices Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio out Video out Audio out S-Video out Audio out Component video out NOTE • Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten. • For an audio cable with 2 RCA connectors to 2 RCA connectors, use the accessory audio adapter. -
Page 16: Example Of Connection With A Computer
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. ►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. -
Page 17: Example Of Computer Signal
• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the RGB port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. • Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug- and-Play monitor. Rating 85.0... -
Page 18: Connecting Power Supply
►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. -
Page 19: Loading Batteries Into The Remote Control
Loading batteries into the remote control To use the remote control, please load the batteries. Whenever the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. -
Page 20: Using The Remote Control
• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector. -
Page 21: Power On/Off
►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens and openings of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. LAMP... -
Page 22: Turning Off The Power
• Turn the power off in right order. First power off the connected devices and then the projector. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the following “Turning off the power”, and do not disconnect the power cord until the procedure is completed. -
Page 23: Operating
Operating Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. -
Page 24: Selecting An Input Signal
● When the TURN ON is selected to the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (44), the projector selects the S-VIDEO port first. If no input is detected at the S-VIDEO port, the projector will check the VIDEO port automatically. -
Page 25: Selecting An Aspect Ratio
Selecting an aspect ratio Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the modes for aspect ratio in turn. For a 16:9 signal For a 4:3 signal For an RGB signal NORMAL ... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Zoom (Magnifying Power)
Operating Adjusting the zoom (magnifying power) Press the ZOOM +/- button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the zoom. Use the ZOOM buttons +/- to adjust the zoom. To close the dialog and complete this operation, do not perform operation for a few seconds. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Position
Adjusting the position Press the POSITION button on the remote control. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. -
Page 28: Using The Partial Magnify Feature
STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECT, VOLUME, MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION and MENU is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long. -
Page 29: Temporarily Blanking The Screen
To exit the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. ● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when the input signal is changed, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons are pressed. Operating... -
Page 30: Multifunctional Settings
RESET To display a menu Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► on the projector. The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear. To choose the target menu Point at one of choices on the menu using the cursor buttons ▲/▼, then press the cursor button ►... -
Page 31: Advanced Menu
(2) Advanced MENU → One of Advanced menus (ex. SETUP menu) MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT PICTURE BRIGHT IMAGE CONTRAST INPUT GAMMA DEFAULT 1 SETUP COLOR TEMP HIGH SCREEN COLOR OPTION TINT EASY MENU SHARPNESS PROGRESSIVE TURN OFF MY MEMORY SAVE 1 Advanced MENU (PICTURE is pointed at.) - Page 32 Multifunctional settings To operate Please follow of the mention concerned in each. In general, (1) In the EASY MENU, use the cursor buttons ◄/► to operate. (2) In the Advanced MENU, use the cursor buttons ▲/▼. To return to the previous menu Press the cursor button ◄...
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Page 33: Easy Menu
With the EASY MENU, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. -
Page 34: Sharpness / Whisper / Mirror / Reset / Filter Time
Multifunctional settings EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS See the SHARPNESS item in the PICTURE menu. (34) Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. WHISPER See the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu. (40) Using the buttons ◄/►... -
Page 35: Picture Menu
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. -
Page 36: Color Temp / Color / Tint / Sharpness
Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH MIDDLE CUSTOM LOW To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM mode. -
Page 37: Progressive / My Memory
Choosing a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s... -
Page 38: Image Menu
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. -
Page 39: Over Scan / V. Position / H. Position / H. Phase / H. Size
IMAGE menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the over-scan ratio. Large (It reduces picture) Small (It magnifies picture) • This item can be chosen only for a video signal. OVER SCAN • When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may appear at the frame area of the picture. -
Page 40: Auto Adjust Execute
Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description Choosing this item performs the automatic adjustment feature. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. -
Page 41: Input Menu
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. -
Page 42: Setup Menu
KEYSTONE • When the V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected under the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, this function may not work correctly. • While setting the WIDE mode for aspect ratio, the correction of keystone distortion is not effective. -
Page 43: Screen Menu
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. -
Page 44: Start Up / Myscreen
Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start up screen. The start up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen. -
Page 45: Myscreen Lock / Message
SCREEN menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON TURN OFF MyScreen Lock When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. Using the buttons ▲/▼... -
Page 46: Option Menu
Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF 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... -
Page 47: Filter Time / Service
SERVICE The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. • Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. • Except for use at highlands, please use setting the NORMAL mode. The HIGH mode may shorten the lifetimes of the lamp. - Page 48 • It is recommended to choose 100h in general. Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter, especially when the 200h, 300h or TURN OFF is chosen.
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Page 49: Maintenance
Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. Disconnect • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),... - Page 50 Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In the case of replacement by yourself, After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.
- Page 51 Then retighten firmly the screw of the lamp cover. Please reposition and reconnect the projector, to return as before. (12~16) Then turn the projector on. (19) Reset the lamp time using the LAMP TIME function in the OPTION menu.
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Page 52: Air Filter
(3) Slowly turn the projector bottom up. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter, the air filter and filter cover. Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. - Page 53 ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the air filter and the filter cover removed. Do not remove the filter cover and the air filter in a smoky or dusty place.
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Page 54: Inside Of The Projector
Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately. ►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dangerous. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the input signal is out of the response parameter range of this unit. Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. The internal portion temperature is rising. -
Page 56: Regarding The Indicator Lamps
The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again. - Page 57 In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
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Page 58: Phenomena That May Easily Be Taken As Machine Defects
This operation sometimes resolves your problem. If the situation cannot be corrected, The projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the restart switch by using a pin or similar. (20) Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (46) to reset all settings to factory... - Page 59 Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the menu function pictures are or the remote control. displayed. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.
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Page 60: Warranty And After-Service
Optional Air filter parts Others NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Specification Liquid crystal projector 1.4 cm (0.55 type) TFT active matrix 415,272 pixels (858 horizontal x 484 vertical) F=1.65 f=20.4 mm 165W UHB AC100-120V/2.7A, AC220-240V/1.5A 240W 5 ~ 35°C (Operating) -
Page 61: Dimension Diagram
Specifications Dimension diagram [unit: mm]... - Page 62 Hitachi America, Ltd. Digital Media Div. Hitachi Plaza 2000 Sierra Point Parkway Brisbane, CA 94005-1835 USA Tel: +1 -800-225-1741 Fax: +1 -650-244-7776 ► http://www.hitachi.us/digitalmedia Hitachi Canada, Ltd. 6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga Ontario L5N2L8 CANADA Tel: +1 -905-821-4545 Fax: +1 -905-821-1101 ►...