Liquid Crystal Projector Model name CP-S833W/E OPERATING GUIDE Thank you very much for purchasing this hitachi Liquid Crystal Projector. Please read this operating guide to use correctly. After reading this manual, keep it carefully for future reference. Outline This Liquid Crystal Projector can display various computer signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals.
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FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN U.K THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE U.K PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE. WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
WARNING:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case...
[Safety precaution] If any abnormality occurs. · When there is an abnormal smell or smoke, if you use this unit as it is, this could cause a fire or electric shock, etc. When an abnormality is found, immediately turn off the power switch and pull out the power plug from the power outlet.
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Be careful in handling the power cord. · Do not scratch, damage or process the power cord. Do not bend it forcibly. Also do not put a heavy object on it, do not heat it and do not pull it. If you do, the power cord may be damaged and it may cause a fire, electric shock, etc.
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Use of batteries. · Do not use batteries not specified for this unit. Do not use new batteries mixed together with old ones. This may cause a fire, injury due to burst of battery, liquid leakage. · When inserting batteries in this unit, pay attention to the direction of the polarity indications and insert the batteries correctly.
Names and functions of each part Main unit RESET button Resets unit to factory settings. (See page 15) MUTE button Silences the sound. (Cancels the mute when the unit is set in mute mode.) LAMP indicator This lights or blinks when the lamp does not light.
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Names and functions of each part (continued) AC IN socket Connect the provided power cord. VIDEO input terminal (on video-equipped models only) S-VIDEO input terminal Mini DIN 4pin connector (1/2) VIDEO input terminal RCA Jack (1/2) AUDIO L/R input terminal RCA Jack (1/2) Remote control sensor MAIN POWER switch...
Names and functions of each part (continued) Remote control transmitter STANDBY / ON button Power ON/OFF button. OFF sets the unit in standby mode. (See page 12, 13) FREEZE Button Pressing this button displays a still picture (by freezing). (See page 14) MAGNIFY button Pressing this button partially magnifies a displayed picture.
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Names and functions of each part (continued) How to insert batteries Insert the provided batteries (LR6 (alkal) into the remote control transmitter. Remove the battery compartment cover. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing slightly down on it. Cautions on use of batteries Caution ·...
Installation Example of the projector and screen installation Determine picture size and projection distance as illustrated below. View from the top Screen a (inch) Screen (inch) Minimum How to use foot adjusters Adjust the projection position using the foot adjusters at the bottom of the projector. View from the front Foot adjuster 1.
Basic operations To project the picture Turn the MAIN POWER switch of the projector on.[ I : ON] · The ON indicator will light up orange. Press the STANDBY/ON button. · The ON indicator blinks (green) and then lights (green). ·...
Basic operations (continued) To turn off the power Press the STANDBY/ON button, for 1 second. · The ON indicator lights up orange and the lamp turns off. (About 1 minute later), the fan stops the indicator blinks orange. · Press the STANDBY/ON button for short time (less than 1 second), the projector do not set in standby mode.
Basic operations (continued) FREEZE FUNCTION This function can display a still picture (by freezing). This function can be used in combination with a MAGNIFY function. Press the FREEZE button. The display image stops. A the screen for about 3 seconds during the FREEZE function. [TO RELEASE FREEZE] Press the FREEZE button.
Adjustments and functions Press the MENU ( OFF button. · On-screen menus are displayed on the screen. Select the menu to be adjusted using the MENU ( buttons or DISK PAD. · Menu displayed in green is selected. Select the item to be adjusted using the MENU ( buttons or DISK PAD.
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Adjustments and functions (continued) SET UP The menu SET UP serves for the change of parameters influencing the picture and for the move picture position. RGB signal input S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T . VOLUME BRIGHT CONTRAST...
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Adjustments and functions (continued) INPUT The menu INPUT serves for the selection of input source. S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T . RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Adjustment Item RGB 1 Selects the RGB 1 terminal.
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Adjustments and functions (continued) OPT. The menu OPT. allows you to control communication function etc. S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T . COM. SPEED COM. BITS TIMER LANGUAGE AUTO OFF START UP S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T .
Connection to the video signal terminals 1. Input signal Luminance signal S-VIDEO signal Chrominance signal 0.286Vp-p (burst signal), 75W termination VIDEO signal Input AUDIO signal Output 2. Signal input terminal Chrominance signal Video input signal terminals have priority in the following order. Caution S-VIDEO input terminal Connection to the RGB signal terminal...
Connection to the RGB signal terminal(continued) 3. Example of computer signal Resolution H X V (kHz) 640 X 350 31.5 640 X 400 24.8 640 X 400 31.5 640 X 480 43.3 640 X 480 31.5 640 X 480 35.0 640 X 480 37.9 640 X 480...
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Connection to the RGB signal terminal(continued) 4. Initial set signals The following signals are initially set. The settings may be different depending on the computer type. In this case, adjust the settings referring to pages 15, 16. DATA HSYNC Horizontal Timing (µs) Computer/signal VGA-1 PC-9800...
Connection to the control signal terminal 1. Control signal terminal Pin No. RS-232C PS/2 DATA SELO SELO Turn off the power of both the projector and computer before connecting. Caution Connect the computer to the control terminal of the projector using an appropriate cable. Refer to the instruction manual of each device before connecting.
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Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) PS/2 mouse Projector DATA SEL0 ADB (Mac) mouse Projector DATA Serial mouse Projector SEL0 Serial mouse cannot be operated with provided RS-232C cable. Caution Purchase exclusive serial mouse cable separately. Type name : SC-MS201X (Serial mouse) Computer DATA PS/2 cable...
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Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) 3. Communication (1) Connect the projector and computer using RS 232C cable. (2) Turn off the computer and after computer is setting up, turn on the projector. (3) Select the data speed (COM.SPEED) and the data format (COM.BITS) of the projector. (See page 18) (4) Start communication.
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Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) Item MOUSE 00h=stop mouse emulation. 01~7Fh=start mouse emulation 0Xh=8N1 COMMUNICATE 1Xh=7N1 X0h=1200bps, X1h=2400bps, X2h=4800bps, X3h=9600bps, X4h=19200bps POWER 1Eh=Power off (Standby mode), 1Fh=Power on MIRROR 00h=Normal, 01h=H:Invert, 02h=V:Invert, 03h=H&V:Invert INPUT 11h=VIDEO1, 12h=VIDEO2, 21h=RGB1, 22h=RGB2 VIDEO 00h 00h=Auto, 00h 01h=NTSC, 00h 04h=NTSC4.43 SYSTEM...
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Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) The procedure of getting the Projector status (1)Computer sends the command '20H'+'yyH' to Projector. (2)Projector reply the command '1xH'+'yyH'+data bytes. The procedure of setting the Projector status (1)Computer sends the command '3xH'+'yyH'+data bytes. (2)Projector changes it’s status.
Example of system setup Connecting various equipment. AC Inlet INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VTR, etc. (video model only) VTR with S-VHS out (video model only) · To protect from radio interference, core is attached to each provided or optional cable: Do Caution not use cables other than provided cables and optional cables.
Cleaning the air filter Clean the air filter about every 100 hours or when "CHECK THE AIR FLOW" is displayed. Turn the main power switich off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Remove the air filter from the bottom. Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner.
Lamp Light source lamp has a service life. The picture will become dark or color will be poor when the lamp is used for a long time. If usage of lamp is continued in such cases, it could cause a malfunction. Replace lamp with new one. As reference for replacement time, indicator will operate or message will be displayed when the power is turned on, as shown on page 30~31.
Lamp (continued) Install the lamp cover and fix it using screws. · To prevent burn, install the lamp cover and secure it using the screws. · Do not turn on the power with lamp cover removed. Whenever the lamp is replaced, reset the total operation time of the lamp. Do not reset if the lamp has not been replaced.
Message table (continued) Indicator display ON indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Lights orange Goes off Blinks green Goes off Lights green Goes off Blinks orange Goes off Lights red Lights red Lights red Blinks red Lights red Goes off Lights red Goes off Blinks red Blinks red...