Hitachi CPX8EF manual

1 Projector CPX7/CPX8/CPX9 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “ Safety Guide ” rst. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. WARNING • The information in this manual is sub[...]

2 Contents Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the contents of package ... 3 Par t names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel ................... 5 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 [...]

3 Introduction • Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector . Use special caution for the lens. NO TE Introduction The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. Checking the contents of package ü This projector has a variety of I/O[...]

4 Par t names Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (  58 ) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (  19 ) (3) Zoom ring (  19 ) (4) Control panel (  5 ) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (  19 ) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) (  19 ) (7) Remote sensor (  13 ) (8) Lens (  62 ) (9) Intake vents (10) Filter cover (  60 ) The air lter a[...]

5 Par t names Control panel (1) ST ANDBY/ON button (  14 ) (2) INPUT button (  16, 24 ) (3) MENU button (  24 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) BLANK button (  23 ) (5) POWER indicator (  12, 14, 64 ) (6) TEMP indicator (  64 ) (7) LAMP indicator (  64 ) R ear panel (  10 ) (1) VIDEO port (2) S-VIDEO port (3) AUDIO I[...]

6 Par t names R emote control (1) VIDEO button (  17 ) (2) COMPUTER button (  17 ) (3) SEARCH button (  18 ) (4) ST ANDBY/ON button (  14 ) (5) ASPECT button (  18 ) (6) AUTO button (  20 ) (7) BLANK button (  23 ) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (  22 ) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (  22 ) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (  17, [...]

7 Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Ar r angement 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 a Screen size (diagonal) b Projection distance (±10%, f[...]

8 Arrangement (continued) Setting up Screen size (diagonal) 4 : 3 screen 16 : 9 screen Projection distance Screen height Screen height Projection distance Screen height Screen height min. max. min. max. type (inch) m m inch m inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm inch cm inch 30 0.8 0.7 29 0.9 35 39 15 7 3 0.8 33 1.0 39 36 14 1 0 40 1.0 1.0 39 1.2 [...]

9 Setting up ►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 re and/or electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such as a wobbly or inclined[...]

10 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT RGB OUT Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT RS-232C RGB IN L R AUDIO IN HDMI Setting up Connecting your de vices 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[...]

11 Setting up • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector , and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector . - Some PCs have m[...]

12 Setting up Connecting pow er suppl y 1. Put the connector of t he power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector . 2. 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. ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord,[...]

13 Remote control Remote control About the remote contr ol signal The remote control works with the projector ’s remote sensor . This projector has a remote sensor on the front. The sensor senses the signal within the following range when the sensor is active: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the sensor) within 3 meters about. Inst[...]

14 Po wer on/of f 1. Make sure that the power cord is rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. T ur ning on the po wer 2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (  64 ). Then remove the lens cover . 3. Press ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and POWER[...]

15 Po wer on/of f Precaution for lens co ver a ttachment and removal When you attach or remove the lens cover , move it vertically up and down while keeping the knob to the right as illustrated in the gure.[...]

16 Operating Operating 1. Adjusting the v olume Use the VOLUME + / VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. ● When is selected for current picture input port, the volume adjustment is disable[...]

17 VIDEO DOC.CAMERA KEYSTONE ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MUTE MY BUTTON POSITION 1 2 ESC ENTER MENU RESET COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ AUTO MAGNIFY PAGE UP VOLUME DOWN ࡯ ON OFF 㧗 FREEZE Operating 1. Press VIDEO button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below . Selecting an input [...]

18 1. Press ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn. Selecting an aspect ratio ● ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted. ● NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting. 1. Press SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector w[...]

19 Operating Adjusting the projector's eleva tor 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. [...]

20 Operating 1. Press POSITION button on the remote control when no menu is indicated. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. Adjusting the position 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote control during the operation. T o comp[...]

21 Operating 1. Press KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. Cor r ecting the k eystone distor tions 2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL operation, and press the ► button to perform the following. (1) AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correc[...]

22 1. Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The picture will be magnied, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the rst time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks to show each direction will be displayed. Using [...]

23 Operating 1. Press the BLANK button on the control panel or the remote control. The BLANK screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to BLANK item in SCREEN menu (  41 ). T o exit from the BLANK screen and return to the input signal screen, press BLANK button again. T empor aril y blanking the screen ● The [...]

24 Operating 1. T o start the MENU, press the MENU button. The MENU you last used (EASY or ADV ANCED) will appear . EASY MENU has priority to appear just after powered on. Using the menu function 2. (1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an item to operate. If you want to change it to the ADV ANCED MENU, select the ADV ANCED MENU. (2) Use the[...]

25 Operating Using the menu function (continued) 3. T o 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. ● If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSIT[...]

26 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 ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (  31 ) . AUTO KEYST ONE Using the ?[...]

27 EASY MENU Item Description ECO MODE Using the ◄/► buttons changes the eco mode setting. See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (  39 ) . MIRROR Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in SETUP menu (  39 ). RESET Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FIL TER TIME and L[...]

28 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 BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. Dar[...]

29 PICTURE menu Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. T o adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensit[...]

30 PICTURE menu Item Description SHARPNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong • There may be some noise and/or the screen may icker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. MY MEMOR Y This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a fu[...]

31 IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. F[...]

32 IMAGE menu Item Description V POSITION 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 is selected will reset the V POSITION[...]

33 IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate icker . Right ó Left • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. • This function is unavailable for a signal from the HDMI port. H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Smal[...]

34 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. Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode. TV ?[...]

35 INPUT menu Item Description VIDEO FORMA T The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. S-VIDEO ó VIDEO (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó P AL ó SECAM N-P AL ó M-P AL ó NTSC4.43 • This item is performed only for a video sign[...]

36 INPUT menu Item Description COMPUTER IN Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port. T o input component video signal to the projector , an RCA to D-sub cable or adapter is required. • In the AU[...]

37 INPUT menu Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the COMPUTER IN 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. (2) In th e RESOLUT ION menu s elect the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ but[...]

38 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. Item Description AUTO KEYST ONE Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone dis[...]

39 SETUP menu Item Description ECO MODE Using the ▲/▼ buttons changes the eco mode setting. NORMAL ó ECO • When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V :INVERT ó H&V :INVERT If the T ransition Detector is on and M[...]

40 A UDIO 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. Item Description VOLUME Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the volume. Low ó High [...]

41 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons switches the OSD (On Scr[...]

42 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and ST ART UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. 1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start capturi[...]

43 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock 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 function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen P ASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (  53 [...]

44 SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME 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 ▲/▼ buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to select the port to be named and press the[...]

45 SCREEN menu Item Description TEMPLA TE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ button to close the displayed screen. The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTT ON allocated to the TEMPLA TE function is pressed (  49 ) . TEST P A[...]

46 SCREEN menu Item Description C.C. (Closed Caption) The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, les 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. feature to utilize this function. It may not wor[...]

47 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 FIL TER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using [...]

48 OPTION menu Item Description AUTO POWER OFF 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 . When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signa[...]

49 OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTT ON Y ou can use this item to assign one of the following functions to the BLANK button on the control panel (  5 ) and the MY BUTT ON 1/2 buttons on the remote control (  6 ). (1) Choose a button to assign a function from BLANK, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired [...]

50 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE 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. F AN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. [...]

51 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the ST ANDBY/ON button are locked. ON ó OFF • Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation. This function does not have any ef fect on the remo[...]

52 SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. T o use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter the SECURITY menu 1. Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select ENTER P ASSWORD and press the ► bu[...]

53 SECURITY menu Item Description MyScreen P ASSWORD The MyScreen P ASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 T urning on the MyScreen P ASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen P ASSWORD and press the ► [...]

54 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 T urning 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. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ button[...]

55 SECURITY menu Item Description TRANSITION DETECTOR 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. • T o display the sign[...]

56 SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT P ASSWORD The MY TEXT P ASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT ; • The MY TEXT DISPLA Y menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLA Y setting. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY [...]

57 SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLA Y (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLA Y and press the ► button to display the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/of f menu to select on or off. ON ó OFF When it is set ON, the MY TEXT will be displayed on t[...]

58 Maintenance Maintenance 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. T o prepare a new [...]

59 Maintenance Lamp war ning Replacing the lamp (continued) HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMPERA TURE 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[...]

60 Maintenance The air lter unit of this projector consists of a lter cover , two kinds of lters, and a lter frame. The new double large lters system is expected to function longer . However , please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projector . When the indicators or a message pro[...]

61 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air lter (continued) 9. T urn the projector on and reset the lter time using the FIL TER TIME item in the EASY MENU. ►Before taking care of the air lter , make sure the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufciently . T aking care of the air lter in a high temper[...]

62 Maintenance Other care In order to ensure the safe use of your projector , please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year . 1. T urn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufciently . 2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately , lightly wipe the lens with a commerc[...]

63 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur , stop using the projector immediately . Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector , the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair . If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company . They will tell you [...]

64 T r oubleshooting R e garding 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 indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting In Orange T urned off T urned off The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the section[...]

65 T r oubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufciently cooled down,[...]

66 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for mac hine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Power does not come on. The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the p[...]

67 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Sound does not come out. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. 10 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME + / -[...]

68 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Pictures appear dark. The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. 28 The ECO MODE function is working. Select the NORMAL for the ECO MODE item in the SETUP menu. 39 Th[...]

69 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect. • The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, s[...]

70 Specications Specications Specications Item Specication Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 200 W UHB Speaker 1 W 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 T emperature range 5 ~ 35 °C (Oper[...]

71 Specications Specications (continued) [unit: mm] 306 221 77 83[...]