Hitachi CP-X1230 manual

1 Projector CP-X1230 CP-X1230 User's Manual - Operating Guide User's Manual - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT : • VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. • Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • VESA and SVG[...]

2 Projector Features Projector Features Preparation Preparation ● Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system. ● Whisper Mode Equipped Special mode is available for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation. ● User Memory Func[...]

3 Contents Contents Projector Features ···························2 Preparation ·······································2 Part Names ·······································4 Projector ·······························[...]

4 Part Names Part Names Projector 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Remote sensor 4 Lens cap 5 Lens The picture is projected from here. 6 Filter cover An air filter is inside. A RGB port B RGB OUT port C BNC port D AUDIO IN 1 port E AUDIO IN 2 port F CONTROL port G AUDIO OUT port H AUDIO IN R/L port I VIDEO IN port J S-VIDEO port K COMPONENT port[...]

VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP 1 4 6 7 13 14 16 17 18 29 20 19 21 24 23 28 22 26 27 25 5 Part Names (continued) Part Names (continued) Remote Control Control Buttons VOLUME ST ANDBY/ON FOCUS ZOOM MENU TEMP LAMP KEYSTONE SEARCH RESET INPUT VIDEO S-VI[...]

6 Setting Up Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Before installation, make sure that the projector is turned off and the power code is disconnected. • Do not set up and move the projector, while it is hot. • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “User’s Manual – Safety Guide” and this manual. ?[...]

7 Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Adjusting The Projector's Elevator You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees. WARNING • Do not touch ab[...]

8 Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Connecting Y our Devices WARNING • Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, read thoroughly the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected. Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. CAUTION • T[...]

9 Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Please refer to the following (for example) for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. R/C R /P R G/Y B/C B /P B H V Examples of connection with a computer AUD IO IN 1 AUD IO IN2 RGB RGB OUT REMOTE CONTROL AUD IO OUT C R /P R C B /P B CONTROL R - AUDIO IN - L VI[...]

10 Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) AUD IO IN 1 AUD IO IN2 RGB RGB OUT REMOTE CONTROL AUD IO OUT C R /P R C B /P B CONTROL R - AUDIO IN - L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Y R/C R /P R G/Y B/C B /P B HV BNC H I AUD IO IN 1 AUD IO IN2 RGB RGB OUT REMOTE CONTROL AUD IO OUT C R /P R C B /P B CONTROL R - AUDIO IN - L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Y R/C R /P R G[...]

11 Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) AUD IO IN 1 AUD IO IN2 RGB RGB OUT REMOTE CONTROL AUD IO OUT C R /P R C B /P B CONTROL R - AUDIO IN - L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Y R/C R /P R G/Y B/C B /P B HV BNC B AUD IO IN 1 AUD IO IN2 RGB RGB OUT REMOTE CONTROL AUD IO OUT C R /P R C B /P B CONTROL R - AUDIO IN - L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Y R/C R /P R G/Y[...]

12 Remote Control Remote Control Putting Batteries CAUTION • About the battery • Keep a battery away from children and pets. • Use only the battery specified: two AA batteries. • Do not mix new battery with used one. • Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the battery (as indicated in the remote control[...]

13 Remote Control (continued) Remote Control (continued) Operating The Remote Control CAUTION • Do not disassemble the remote control. • Do not place the remote control near the projector’s lens, fan, or vents. • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet o[...]

14 VIDEO RGB SEARCH MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK VOLUME PinP Tu r ning On The Power WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. [...]

15 VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP Operating Operating Selecting An Input Signal Select an input signal. Turn the INPUT dial of the projector. Turning the dial cycles through the input ports as shown below. Select the signal you wish to project. RGB [...]

16 VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP Operating (continued) Operating (continued) The Vertical position (V POSITION), the[...]

VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP 17 VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Adjusting The Picture Position Press th[...]

18 VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSIT[...]

19 VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Freezing The Scr een Press the FREEZE button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen, and the screen will freeze at the current image. Press the F[...]

VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP 20 VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - FOCUS + - PinP Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Displaying The Child Window Press the P[...]

21 Multifunctional Settings Multifunctional Settings Using The Menu Functions This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION and NETWORK. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Press the MENU button. The menu will appear on the scre[...]

22 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) MAIN Menu With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION BRIGHT CONTRAST ASPECT WHISPER MIRROR LANGUA G[...]

23 PICTURE-1 Menu With the PICTURE-1 menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION GAMMA COLOR BAL R COLOR BAL G COLOR BAL B SHARPNESS COLOR TINT MY MEMORY NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 LOAD1 Multif[...]

24 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) Item Description MY MEMORY Select a command to load or save using the / buttons, and then press the (or the ENTER) button to perform the function.: This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current adju[...]

25 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE-2 Menu With the PICTURE-2 menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION V POSITION H POSITION H PHASE H SIZE[...]

26 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION COLOR SP ACE COMPONENT VIDEO 3D-YCS VIDEO NR[...]

27 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description P.IN P. INPUT Select a signal input port for the child window using the / buttons. : VIDEO  S-VIDEO memo About the child window, please refer to the section “Displaying the Child Window”. P.IN P. POSIT. Select the display posi[...]

28 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) AUTO Menu With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Description ADJUST Pressing the (or the ENTER) button performs the automatic adjustment. ■ At a RGB sign[...]

29 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) Item Description SEARCH Select the TURN ON or the TURN OFF using the / buttons. : TURN ON  TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal cycles through input ports and displays the picture of retrieved signal. memo When the TURN ON is selected, pressing the[...]

30 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION BLANK ST ART UP MyScreen MyScreen SIZE MyS[...]

31 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) Item Description MESSAGE Select the TURN ON or the TURN OFF using the / buttons. : TURN ON  TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. The message of the “AUTO IN PROGRESS” for the auto adjustment. The message of the ”NO INPUT IS [...]

32 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION VOLUME SPEAKER IR REMOTE LAMP TIME FIL TER[...]

33 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) Item Description SERVICE Pressing the (or the ENTER) button calls the SERVICE menu. SERVICE Menu Select an item using the / buttons, and press the (or the ENTER) button to per form each function. : FANSPEED  AUTO ADJUST  LENS LOCK FANSPEED Select the fan speed level [...]

34 Lamp Lamp 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, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards[...]

35 Lamp (continued) Lamp (continued) After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slide the knob of a lamp cover lock as shown in the Figure. Then, one side of the lamp cover is raised. Pull up the lamp cover and remove it, as shown in the Figure. If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soo[...]

Apply a vacuum cleaner to the top of the filter cover and the air filter to clean. If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, it needs to be replaced. If the air filter needs to be replaced, contact your dealer to prepare a new air filter. Tell the dealer your air filter type. 36 Caring For The Air Filter Air Filter Air[...]

37 Other Care Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. • Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. • Be cautious of high temperature. Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use prevent a burn. • Never try t[...]

38 T T roubleshooting roubleshooting Related Messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your [...]

39 Related Messages (continued) T T roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Message Description CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. The time the filter timer has counted has reached 100 hours. Please clear or change the air filter by referring to the s[...]

40 T T roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the STANDBY/ON indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the[...]

41 T T roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps (continued) STANDBY/ON indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting in Red Blinking in Red Turned off Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed. Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to c[...]

42 T T roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects 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 [...]

43 T T roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference pages Pictures are displayed, but no sounds are heard. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. 8~11 The volume is[...]

44 If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” 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 applied. W W arranty And After-Service arranty And After-Service Specifications Specifications ?[...]