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Hitachi CPX3 User Manual

Hitachi CPX3 User Manual

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product. Be sure to read "Safety Guide" first. After reading them, store them in
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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    • The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent. Trademark acknowledgment • Mac is registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Content About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector features This projector has a capability to project various picture signals onto a screen. This projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can produce a large projected image from even a short distance. The compact and light body of the projector can give a benefit to mobile users to carry it to anywhere comfortably.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (52) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (16) (3) Zoom ring (16) (4) Control panel (5) (5) Speaker (32) (6) Elevator knobs (x 2) (16) (7) Elevator feet (x 2) (16) (8) Lens (13, 55) (9) Lens cover (3) (10) Intake vents...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (13) (2) INPUT/ENTER button (14, 20) (3) MENU button (20) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (13, 57) (5) TEMP indicator (57) (6) LAMP indicator (57) Remote control (1) VIDEO button (15) (2) COMPUTER button (14) (3) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (15) (4) STANDBY/ON button (13)

  • Page 6: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement 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: 1280x800. (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±10%) (c) Screen height (±10%)
  • Page 7 Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►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 fire and/or electric shock. •...

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices 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 this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
  • Page 9 Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • 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.

  • Page 10: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC inlet of the projector. 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.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control Putting batteries Please set the batteries to the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it.

  • Page 12: Using As A

    Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency. In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds.

  • Page 13: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Turning on the power Make sure that the POWER indicator turns in steady orange and the lens cover is removed. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green.

  • Page 14: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume 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.

  • Page 15: Searching An Input Signal

    Selecting an input signal (continued) Press the VIDEO button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below. S-VIDEO VIDEO ● If the VIDEO button is pushed to switch from a signal from the COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2 or HDMI port, when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (38), the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator 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 11 degrees.

  • Page 17: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a PC signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default.

  • Page 18: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating Correcting the keystone distortions Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the AUTO or MANUAL operation, and press the ► button to perform the following. (1) The AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction.

  • Page 19: Freezing The Screen

    Freezing the screen Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will not appear when the TURN OFF is selected to the MESSAGE item of the SCREEN menu (36)), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode.

  • Page 20: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, C.C. and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.

  • Page 21: 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 Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (26).

  • Page 22: Language

    EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (23). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (23). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu (24).

  • Page 23: 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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 24 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 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.
  • Page 25 PICTURE Menu (continued) Item This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3, LOAD4 Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name, and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data.

  • Page 26: Image Menu

    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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 27 IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or component video signal. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó...

  • Page 28: Input Menu

    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 Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 29: Ideo Format

    INPUT Menu (continued) Item Set the video format for the s-video port and video port. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT •...
  • Page 30 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 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.

  • Page 31: 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 on the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Selecting this item performs the automatic keystone distortion correction.
  • Page 32 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL ó WHISPER WHISPER • When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó...

  • Page 33: Audio 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.

  • Page 34: Screen Menu

    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 Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 35: Tart Up

    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 ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF •...
  • Page 36 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the following message is displayed for several seconds: If the registration failed, the following message is displayed: MyScreen (continued) • This function cannot be selected when the TURN ON is selected to the MyScreen Lock item (below).
  • Page 37 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description 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 ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼...

  • Page 38: Option Menu

    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 FILTER TIME.
  • Page 39 OPTION Menu (continued) Item 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. AUTO OFF When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector...
  • Page 40 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item This item is to assign one of the following function to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (5). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first.
  • Page 41 OPTION Menu (continued) Item AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons enables/disables the automatic adjustment. When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled, although rough adjustment is automatically performed depending on the basic setting. FINE ó FAST ó DISABLE •...
  • Page 42 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
  • Page 43 OPTION Menu (continued) Item This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION The factory default PASSWORD is 1205.

  • Page 44: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. • If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the Inquiring Code is displayed the menu will close.

  • Page 45: Using The Pin Lock Function

    OPTION Menu (continued) Item 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the Pressing the ENTER button will return to MyScreen PASS WORD on/off menu. When a PASSWORD is set for MyScreen: • The MyScreen registration function (and menu) will be unavailable. •...
  • Page 46 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 3.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲, ▼, ◄, ►, A CONFIRMATION BOX will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration.

  • Page 47: Using The Transition Detector Function

    OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed.
  • Page 48 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). 4.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD SECURITY 4.4-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off (continued)

  • Page 49: Using The My Text Password Function

    OPTION Menu (continued) Item 5. Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD function This item allows you to display your own message (MY TEXT) on the START UP screen and INPUT-INFORMATION. It can be protected by a password to prevent it from being overwritten. 5.1 Writing the MY TEXT (1) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 50 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 5.3 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. 5.3-1 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD function (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT PASSWORD menu and press the ►...

  • Page 51: Uto Off

    C.C. (Closed Caption) Menu The closed caption setting can be changed through C.C. menu in the advance menu. Please select the item that you will change using ▲/▼ cursor buttons. The C.C. (Closed Caption) is the function that displays a •...

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Lamp A lamp has finite 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.

  • Page 53: Lamp Warning

    Lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ►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.

  • Page 54: Air Filter

    Maintenance Air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. To prepare a new air filter, contact your dealer and tell the air filter type number.

  • Page 55: Other Care

    Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

  • Page 57: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Regarding 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 LAMP indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned Orange Blinking Turned Turned Green Lighting Turned Turned Green...

  • Page 58: Shutting The Projector Down

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP indicator indicator indicator Blinking Turned Lighting Lighting Lighting Simultaneous Green blinking in Lighting Alternative Green blinking in NOTE • 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.

  • Page 59: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord. The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug No pictures are and play monitor.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Item Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.5cm (0.54 type) Liquid Crystal Drive system TFT active matrix Panel Pixels 1,024,000 pixels (1280 horizontal x 800 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.7~1.9 f=19~23 mm Lamp 90W UHP Audio output 1 W x1 Power supply AC100-120V/3.4A, AC220-240V/1.7A Power consumption...

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