÷ Liquid Crystal Projector Model name CP-X955W/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. ÷ ÷...
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÷ / FORTHE 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. IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM EQUIPMENT WORDING CLASS INSTRUCTION BOOKS LABELS The mains lead on this equipment...
÷ 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.
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÷ [Safety precaution] If any abnormality occurs. m Do not look directly at the lens when When there is an abnormal smell or smoke, if lamp is lit. you use this unit as it is, this could cause a fire Do not look directly at the lens when or electric shock, etc.
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÷ m 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.
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÷ Do not step on this unit or do not put a m Do not place this unit in a moist heavy object on it. dusty place. Do not place this unit in a moist or dusty place. Do not step on this unit. Especially pay attention if children are present.
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÷ [General cautions] m Do not place this unit where it gets hot. m Cleaning the cabinet. Since many plastic materials are used on the Be careful since if you place the unit surface of the cabinet, if the surface is cleaned outdoors, in a place exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating device, the...
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÷ Names and functions of each part Main unit LAMP indicator \ ON indicator This lights when the This blinks in the standby mode and lights in the operation lamp does not light. mode. (See page 29) (See page 29) -STANDBY / ON button...
÷ Names and functions of each part (continued) Remote control transmitter JMUTE button STANDBY / ON button Power ON/OFF button. Silences the sound. (Cancels the mute OFF sets the unit in standby mode. when the unit is set in mute mode.) (See page 12, 13) MUTE _VOLUME...
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÷ Names and functions of each part (continued) How to insert batteries insert the provided batteries (LR6 (alkali)) into the remote control transmitter. Remove the battery Insert the batteries compartment cover, illustrated inside battery compartment. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the Replace the arrow while pressing...
÷ Installation Example of the projector and screen installation Determine picture size and projection distance as illustrated below. View from the top Screen _ _Viewfrom the side \\\\ Lens center a: Distance from the projector to the screen. (+10%) a (inch) Screen (inch) b (inch) b: Length from the center of the lens to the bottom of the...
÷ Basic operations To project the picture Turn the MAIN POWER switch of the projector on. [ : ON] • The ON indicator will light up orange. ÷ Press the STANDBY/ON button. ÷ • The ON indicator blinks (green) and then lights (green). •...
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÷ Basic operations (continued) To turn off the power pO_mONON LASER Press the STANDBY/ON button, for I second. • The ON indicator lights up orange and the lamp turns off. (About 1 minute later), the fan stops and the indicator blinks orange. •...
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÷ Adjustments and functions Press the MENU ( _ _ _ _ ) buttons or the MENU ON / OFF button. • On-screen menus are displayed on the screen. Select the menu 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 VIDEO signal input INPUT IMAGE OPT. SET[SETU_ INPUT IMAGE OPT. VOLUME VOLUME __>...
÷ Adjustments and functions (continued) INPUT The menu INPUT serves for the selection of input source. SETUP INP[_ IMAGE OPT. SETUP INPLL_ IMAGE OPT. __SYSTEM RGB1 [411 AUTO RGB2 VIDEOI_" • VIDEO1' VIDEO2_. VIDEO2_* SECAM TEST TEST NTSC4.43 RGB2 NTSC PATTERN PATTERN M-PAL...
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÷ Adjustments and functions (continued) SETUP INPUT OPT. MESSAGE TURN ON TURN OFF Adjustment Item Details of adjustment Inverts the picture horizontally or vertically. NORMAL Not invert. MIRROR H : INVERT Inverts the picture horizontally. V : INTERT Inverts the picture vertically. H&V : INVERT Inverts the picture horizontally and vertically.
÷ Connection to the video signal terminals 1. Input signal Luminance signal 1.0Vp-p, 75 £2 termination S-VIDEO signal Chrominance signal 0.286Vp-p (burst signal), 75 _ termination VIDEO signal 1.0Vp-p, 75 £2 termination 200mVrms, 20 k£2 below (MAX 3.0Vp-p) AUDIO signal _ 0~200mVrms, Output 2.
÷ Connection to the RGBsignalterminal(continued) 3. Example of computer signal Resolution Standard Display Dots H × V (kHz) (Hz) Type Note 1 Note 2 Note 3 H × V 640 x 350 31,5 70,1 VGA-1 Expanded 1024 x 560 640 x 400 24.8 56.4 PC9800...
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÷ Connection tothe RGBsignalterminal(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 14, 15. Back porch (b) [ _!porch DATA _1<...
÷ Connection to the control signal terminal 1. Control signal terminal Mouse Pin No" RS232C PSI2 Serial DATA DATA .133333),o SELO SEL0 SEL0 D-sub 15pin shrink terminal (Male) ÷ ÷ ( Caution ) Turn offthe power of both the projector and computer before connecting.
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÷ Connection t othecontrol s ignal t erminal ( continued) PSI2 mouse Pr_ector Computer DATA Mini Din 6pin DATA SEL0 c_'v _ ®_ PS/2 cable Pr_ector Computer ADB (Mac) mouse Mini Din 4pin DATA ÷ ÷ ADB cable Serial mouse Projector Computer D-sub 9pin...
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÷ Connection t othecontrol s ignal t erminal ( continued) 3. Communication (1) Connect the projector and computer using RS 232C cable. (2) Turn on the computer and after computer is setting up, turn on the projector. (3) Select the data speed (COM.SPEED) and the data format (COM.B1TS) of the projector.
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÷ Connection t othecontrol s ignal t erminal ( continued) Control data table Item Data code MOUSE 00h=stop mouse emulation. 01 - 7Fh=start mouse emulation COMMUNICATE 0Xh=SN1 1Xh=7N1 X0h= 1200bps, X1h=2400bps, X2h=4800bps, X3h=9600bps, X4h= 19200bps POWER 1Eh=Power off (Standby mode), 1Fh=Power on ZOOM 01-3Fh=Zoom +, 41-7Fh=Zoom-...
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÷ Connection t othecontrol s ignal t erminal ( 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...
÷ Example of system setup Connecting various equipment. AC Inlet VCR with S-VHS out (video model only) Audio amplifying equipment VCR, etc. (video model only) CRT Display ÷ ÷ _Caution_ Turn power offto all devices before connecting. Refer to the instruction manual of each device before connecting.
÷ Cleaning the air filter (continued) _=_ Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner. If dirt is still present, wipe the air filter with a cloth moistened with water or neutral detergent and wipe with a dry cloth. Re-inst_ll the air filter. ( Caution ) •...
÷ Indicator display indicator, light following The ON LAMP indicator and TEMP indicator will or blink in the cases. Indicator status Meaning Remedy Lights orange Standby mode Blinks green During warming up ON indicator Lights green During operation Blinks orange During cooling down Under the method Lights red...
÷ Spec ifi cati ons .A,, speci_c_tions a,o subject to change w,thou, no,ce. Product name Liquid crystal projector Model Name CP-X955W/E Display system 3 sheets of liquid crystal panels, 3 primary color lights shutter system Panel size 3.3 cm (1.3 inches) Liquid crystal Drive system TFT active matrix...