Hitachi HDPJ52 manual

1 ENGLISH Projector HDPJ52 User’ s Manual – Oper ating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . ► 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. WARNING • The inf[...]

2 Content Content Before use ................................................................................ 4 Projector features ......................................................................................... 4 About this manual ......................................................................................... 4 About contents of[...]

3 ENGLISH Content (EASY MENU) ......................................................................... 30 EASY MENU functions ............................................................................... 31 ASPECT ..................................................................................................... 31 MODE, BLACK ................[...]

4 Before use Before use Projector features This projector is used to project computer and NTSC/P AL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires only a small amount of space for installation and projects a large image from even a short distance. The following features will turn any room into a High Definition Theater . ● Super Focus ED (Extra-[...]

5 ENGLISH About contents of package Y our projector should come with the items shown below . Check to make sure that all the items are included. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. Before use (1) Projector .................................................................................. (2) Lens cover , rivet and strap ........[...]

6 Before use Par t names Projector Exhaust vent ► Do not block or cover the projector's vents. ► T o avoid being burnt, please do not touch areas near the vents while the projector is in use or immediately after use. Lens (  9, 60 ) A bright light for projecting is emitted from the lens. ► Please do not look into the lens while the pr[...]

7 ENGLISH Before use Control buttons POWER indicator (  20, 23, 62 ) This indicator blinks while the projector is cooling down or warming up ► Note that a lit or blinking red indicator denotes a problem. TEMP indicator (  62 ) ► Note that a lit or blinking red indicator indicates a problem. MENU button (  30, 35 ) Used to begin or end [...]

8 POWER button (  20, 23 ) Used to turn the power on and off. Before use R emote contr ol BLACK button (  27 ) Used to select a BLACK mode. Each mode adjusts the black setting to suit different conditions. ASPECT button (  24 ) Used to select an aspect ratio. Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► Used to make adjustments and operate menus. MENU b[...]

9 ENGLISH 1. Fix the strap to the lens cover strap ring. 2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Press the rivet into the strap hole. 4. Put the lens cover on the lens of the projector . Prepar ations Preparations F astening the lens co v er Fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap to prevent it from becoming lost. [...]

10 Prepar ations Ar rangement On a horizontal surface Arrange the projector according to the manner in which you will use the projector and the environment the projector will be used in. Suspended from the ceiling ► Place the projector in a stable, horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could result in injury and/or dam[...]

1 1 ENGLISH Prepar ations Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±10%) for a full size screen at 1280x720. For 16:9 screens For 4:3 screens (a) Screen size (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height min. max. inch (m) m (inch) m (inch) cm (inch)[...]

12 Prepar ations Adjusting the projector’s ele va tion The elevator feet can be used to make adjustments if the surface on which the projector is set is uneven or if the proj ection angle needs to be ot herwise adjusted. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 7 degrees. 1. Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projec[...]

13 ENGLISH Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPO NE NT VIDEO S-VIDE O VIDE O COMPUTER CONTRO L HDMI TRIGGE R Y C B /P B C R /P R Component video Out Component cable Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER S-video Out S-video cable Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER Video Out V[...]

14 Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPON E NT VID EO S-VI DE O VIDEO COMPUTER CONTRO L HDMI TRIGGE R DVI-HDMI cable DVI Out Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VID EO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER HDMI cable HDMI Out Prepar ations F or an HDMI signal source ► T urn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector . Attempting to connect a l[...]

15 ENGLISH Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER RGB Out RGB cable RS-232C RS-232C cable Prepar ations W ith a computer • Be sure to tighten the screws on connectors to secure. • Use only an HDMI cable marked with the HDMI logo for HDMI connections. • Use a DVI-HDMI cable or adapter when connecting to[...]

16 Prepar ations Computer signal examples Resolution (HxV) 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 VGA (72Hz) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA (75Hz) 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 VESA VGA (85Hz) 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 VESA SVGA (56Hz) 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 VES[...]

17 ENGLISH Prepar ations Connecting the pow er supply Before connecting the power , make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position (the side marked “O”). 1. Connect the power cord connector to the projector ’s AC inlet. 2. Plug the power cord's plug firmly into a power outlet. ► Use extra caution when connecting the power cord[...]

18 Prepar ations Loading batteries into the remote control Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If 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. 1. Remove the battery co[...]

19 ENGLISH 30° 30° Prepar ations Using the remote contr ol The remote control works with the projector ’s remote sensor .  The range of the remote sensor is 60-degrees (30-degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor) within 3 meters.  The remote signal may also be able to be reflected off the screen etc. If it is difficult to sen[...]

20 1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to both the projector and power outlet. 2. Open the lens cover , and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator w ill light a steady orang e. The n wait several seconds because buttons may not function for the first several seconds the projector is turned on. [...]

21 ENGLISH POWER LIGHT BLACK ASPECT MENU BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR IRIS MODE MEMORY ENTER RESET HDMI PC AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. T o switch between input ports, press the INPUT button on the projector . Each time the button is pressed, the projector will switch between input ports as follows. COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO   HDMI  COMPUTER [...]

22 1. Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. 2. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right. Projection Adjusting the display position The lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically to adjust the display position using the lens shift dials. • The best picture qual[...]

23 ENGLISH Magnify 1. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. Projection T ur ning the power off 2. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the POWER button on the remote control again when the “Power[...]

24 Basic operation Basic operation The following functions are basic and useful. They can also be easily accessed using the remote control. Some functions display dialogs to aid you. Although the dialogs automatically close after several seconds, the dialogs can be deactivated using the MESSAGE function in the SCREEN menu (  49 ). 1. Press the A[...]

25 ENGLISH 1. Press the IRIS button. The projector will display a dialog to aid you in adjusting the iris. Basic operation IRIS 2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the iris. 3. T o close the dialog and end the operation press the IRIS button again. The dialog will automatically close after several seconds without user input. • Pressing th[...]

26 Basic operation 1. Press the MODE button. Each time the button is pressed the mode will change and a dialog indicating the selected mode will be displayed. MODE MODE refers to modes that are a combination of the GAMMA (  37 ), COLOR TEMP (  39 ), and IRIS (  41 ) settings as shown in the table below . Select a mode corresponding to the [...]

27 ENGLISH Basic operation 1. Press the BLACK button. Each time the button is pressed the mode will change and a dialog indicating the selected mode will be displayed. BLACK BLACK refers to the auto iris control modes as shown in the table below . The auto iris is automatically controlled to adjust the black level according to the mode selected. TU[...]

28 Basic operation MY MEMOR Y This projector provides 4 memories to save user adjustment settings. The brightness, contrast, color , tint, sharpness and iris adjustment settings, and selected modes for gamma, color temperature, black, whisper and digital shutter can be saved to each memory . Y ou can name and save a maximum of 4 sets of adjustment [...]

29 ENGLISH Basic operation T o sav e adjustment settings Note that if the MESSAGE function (  51 ) is inactive, the following procedure cannot be performed and the projector will load saved adjustment settings as soon as the MEMORY button is pressed. When the MESSAGE function is inactive please use the MY MEMOR Y function in the PICTURE menu ( ?[...]

30 EASY MENU EASY MENU This projector has variou s functions intended to improve pictu re quality . The EA SY MENU provides quick and easy access to the most useful of these functions. 1. T o display a menu when no menu is currently displayed Press the MENU button and a menu will be displayed. Alternatively , pressing one of the ▲/▼/◄/► cur[...]

31 ENGLISH EASY MENU 5. T o operate the selected item Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to operate the item. For details please see the following descriptions. 6. T o reset the operation Press the RESET button while the item is selected. (Does not reset the LANGUAGE item.) 7. T o close the menu Press the MENU button to close the menu. The menu will au[...]

32 EASY MENU Item Description MODE Using the ◄/► cursor buttons changes the mode which is a combination of the GAMMA (  37 ), COLOR TEMP (  39 ) and IRIS (  41 ) settings as explained below . NORMAL  CINEMA LOW  CINEMA HIGH  MUSIC  SPORTS  NORMAL GAMMA = ST ANDARD, COLOR TEMP = 7500K, IRIS = 7 Suitable for a wide range o[...]

33 ENGLISH EASY MENU Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the picture. Darker  Brighter - NOTE - • The BRIGHTNESS function can also be accessed using the BRIGHT buttons on the remote control (  27 ) or via the PICTURE menu in the Advanced Menu (  37 ). CONTRAST Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the [...]

34 EASY MENU Item Description RESET Using this function resets all items in the EASY MENU except the LANGUAGE item. Pressing the ► cursor button displays a confirmation dialog. T o reset press the ▼ cursor button. LANGUAGE Using the ◄/► cursor buttons changes the display language. ENGLISH  FRANÇAIS  DEUTSCH  ESP AÑOL IT ALIANO ?[...]

35 ENGLISH Advanced Menu Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu provides access to advanced features, grouped into 6 sub- menus (PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT , SETUP , SCREEN and OPTION) for more precise picture control. 1. T o display a menu when no menu is currently displayed Press the MENU button and a menu will be displayed. Alternatively , pressing one of t[...]

36 Advanced Menu 4. T o select a menu (1) If the yellow highlight bar is in the right column of the Advanced Menu, press the ◄ cursor button to move the yellow highlight bar to the left column. (2) Move the yellow highlight bar onto the title of the menu you want to select using the ▼/▲ cursor buttons. The menu items will be shown in the righ[...]

37 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) PICTURE menu The following functions are accessible via the PICTURE menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding “Advanced Menu operation” section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using t[...]

38 Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description Continuation of "GAMMA" T o adjust a CUSTOM mode (1) Select one of the CUST OM modes to adjust using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then press the ► cursor button to display the CUSTOM dialog. (2) Select the base mode to be adjusted using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Note that changing the ba[...]

39 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description COLOR TEMP This projector provides 4 pre-set modes and 4 custom color temperature modes. T o select a mode Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the COLOR TEMP menu changes the color temperature mode. The mode that the yellow highlight bar is on is the currently selected mode. 6500K  7500K ?[...]

40 Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description Continuation of "COLOR TEMP" (3) Pre ssing the ENTER butt on while the dialog is displayed display s a test pattern to aid in adjusting. This projector has 3 types of test pattern. Each time you press the ENTER button, the test pattern is changed. Each part of the 9 step gray scale is linke[...]

41 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description IRIS Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the picture. Bright  Dark - NOTE - • The IRIS function can also be accessed using the IRIS button and ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the remote control (  25 ). BLACK Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the auto iris control mode as follow[...]

42 Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description Continuation of "MY MEMORY" T o save adjustment settings (1) Load a base memory using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the MY MEMOR Y menu (small). When you want to use the current adjustment, do not load any other memories. Then press the ► cursor button to display the MY MEMOR Y menu (larg[...]

43 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (IMAGE menu) IMAGE menu The following functions are accessible via the IMAGE menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Description ASPECT Using the ?[...]

44 Item Description V POSITION Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the vertical position of the picture. Up  Down - NOTE - • The V POSITION cannot be adjusted for signals from the HDMI port. H POSITION Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal position of the picture. Left  Right - NOTE - • The H POSITION cannot be adju[...]

45 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) INPUT menu The following functions are accessible via the INPUT menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using [...]

46 Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) Item Description COMPONENT Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the COMPONENT port mode. COMPONENT  SCART RGB  COMPONENT The COMPONENT port works with a component video signal input.  SCART RGB The COMPONENT port works with an SCAR T RGB signal input. Please refer to “Connecting your devices” (  14 [...]

47 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) Item Description S-ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the S-ASPECT function on and off. TURN ON  TURN OFF When the S-ASPECT function is enabled S2-video signals can be detected and an optimum aspect ratio automatically selected. - NOTE - • When the ASPECT button on the remote control is used or [...]

48 Advanced Menu (SETUP menu) SETUP menu The following functions are accessible via the SETUP menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Description KEYSTONE Using the ▲/▼[...]

49 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) SCREEN menu The following functions are accessible via the SCREEN menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Description LANGUAGE Using [...]

50 Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Description ST ART UP Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the start up image that is displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen  ORIGINAL  TURN OFF  MyScreen MyScreen is a feature which allows you to save a screenshot to use in place of the default screen. Please refer to[...]

51 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the MyScreen Lock function on and off. TURN ON  TURN OFF When TURN ON is selected the MyScreen function is locked. Use this feature to protect the current MyScreen image. MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the MESSAGE function[...]

52 DIGITAL SHUTTER TURN ON TURN OFF ↓ ↓ → DIGIT AL SHUTTER menu ← (one way) Dia log for the top ba r ↔ D ialo g fo r th e bo ttom bar  Digital Shutter       :BACK        :NEXT  Digital Shutter       :BACK        :NEXT Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Description DIGIT A[...]

53 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (OPTION menu) OPTION menu The following functions are accessible via the OPTION menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Description AUTO OFF Using [...]

54 Advanced Menu (OPTION menu) Item Description SERVICE The projector has some additional functions as follows. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the SERVICE menu, and press the cursor ► button. Then a dialog or sub-menu will appear . F AN SPEED  GHOST  STRIPE   F ACTOR Y RESET  FIL TER MESSAGE F AN SPEED Using the[...]

55 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (OPTION menu) Item Description Continuation of “SERVICE” (Continuation of “STRIPE”.) - NOTE - • KEYSTONE cannot be adjusted while using the STRIPE .function. FIL TER MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the amount of time til the projector will display the filter message (“REMINDER…”) (  61 )[...]

56 WARNING 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 out soon after you start using them. In addition,[...]

57 ENGLISH Maintenance A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of the time could cause the picture to become darker or the color tone to become 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 recommende[...]

58 Maintenance (4) Select the “LAMP TIME” item in the right column of the Advanced Menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, then press the ► cursor button and the LAMP TIME menu will appear . (5) Pressing the ▲ cursor button in the menu resets the LAMP TIME. • Only reset the LAMP TIME item when you have replaced the lamp so that the LAMP TI[...]

59 ENGLISH Maintenance 6. Reset the FIL TER TIME in the OPTION menu (  53 ). (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. If you are using the Advanced Menu skip the next step (2). (2) T o switch from the EASY MENU to the Advanced Menu, select the “Go T o the Advanced Menu …” item in the EASY MENU using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, then pre[...]

60 Maintenance Inside of the pr ojector In order to ensure the safety of your projector , please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once a year . 1. T urn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. 2. After making sure that the projector has adequately cooled, lightly wipe the lens [...]

61 ENGLISH T roubleshooting T roubleshooting R elated messages When the projector is turned on, the following messages may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below . If the same message is displayed after trying the solutions below , or if a message other than the following appea[...]

62 POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lit In Orange T urned off T urned off The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the “T urning the power on” (  20 ) and “T urning the power off” (  23 ). Blinking Green T urned off T urned off The projector is warming up. Please wait. Lit In Green T urned off T ur[...]

63 ENGLISH POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking Red or Lit In Red T urned off Blinking Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down for at least 20 minutes. After the projector has cooled down sufficiently , please confirm the following items, and then turn the[...]

64 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect T roubleshooting Phenomena that may be easily mistak en as machine def ects Before requesting repair , please check the following chart. This will sometimes provide a solution to your problem. If a situation cannot be resolved, the projector ’s microprocessor may need to be reset, or settings may[...]

65 ENGLISH T roubleshooting Phenomena that may be easily mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect No pictures are output. Colors have a faded-out appearance, or Color tone is poor . Pictures appear dark. Pictures appear blurry . Signal source does not work correctly . Correctly set up the signal sourc[...]

66 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect T roubleshooting Flicker appears on the screen. Projector is very noisy . AUTO1 or AUTO2 is selected for the BLACK mode. Please set the BLACK mode to TURN OFF using the BLACK button (  27 ) or the BLACK item in the PICTURE menu (  41 ). The WHISPER function is working. The WHISPER function ma[...]

67 ENGLISH Warr anty and after-ser vice / Specifications W arranty and after-service When a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to “T roubleshooting” (  62-66 ) and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company . They will tell you what warranty condition is[...]

68 Specifications Dimension diag r am [unit: mm][...]

69 ENGLISH Glossar y Glossary Entry Explanation Page(s) in which the entry appears 3-2 Pull-Down A system for converting a film source such as a movie into a video signal. 45 Color space A standard for determining color value. 45 Color temperature A system for expressing a color of light Refers to the luminance of white which a display device radi[...]

70 Entry Explanation Page(s) in which the entry appears P AL A standard for terrestrial analog broadcasting. Mainly adopted in UK, Germany , China, Australia, et al. 46 Progressive Refers to progressive scanning which is a system to scan in order . ↔ Interlaced 45 RGB (signal) Output image signaling that displays image based on three primary colo[...]