Hitachi CP-X4020GF manual

1 Projector CP-X4020 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . ► Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “ Safety Guide ” fi rst. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. WARNING • The information in this manual is subject[...]

2 Contents Contents Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prepar a tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the contents of package . . . 3 Par t names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4[...]

3 Projector features / Preparations • Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector . Use special caution for the lens. NO TE Projector features Projector features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. Preparations Preparations[...]

4 Par t names Part names Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (   53 ) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Zoom / focus ring cover (   18 ) (3) Focus ring (   18 ) (4) Zoom ring (   18 ) (5) Control panel (   5 ) (6) Elevator buttons (x 2) (   18 ) (7) Elevator feet (x 2) (   18 ) (8) Remote sensor (   12 ) ([...]

5 SECURIT Y POWER TEMP LAMP MENU INPUT ST ANDBY/ON (1) (3) (2) (4) (6) (5) Par t names Control panel (1) ST ANDBY/ON button (   14 ) (2) INPUT button (   15, 22 ) (3) MENU button (   22 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (   1 1, 14, 59 ) (5) TEMP indicator (   59 ) (6) LAMP indicator (   5[...]

6 Par t names R emote control (1) VIDEO button (   16 ) (2) COMPUTER button (   16 ) (3) SEARCH button (   17 ) (4) ST ANDBY/ON button (   14 ) (5) ASPECT button (   17 ) (6) AUTO button (   19 ) (7) BLANK button (   21 ) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (   20 ) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (   13, 20 ) (10[...]

7 Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Ar r angement 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: 1024 x 768 a Screen size (diagonal) b Projection distance (±10%) c[...]

8 Setting up ► 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 fi re and/or electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such as a wobbly or inclin[...]

9 Setting up Connecting your de vices 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. ► Do not disassemble or modify the projector[...]

10 Setting up • 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 . - Some PCs have m[...]

11 Setting up Connecting pow er suppl y 1. Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector . 2. 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. ► Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord,[...]

12 30º 30º Approx. 3 m Remote control Remote control Remote control About the remote contr ol signal The remote control works with the projector ’s remote sensor . This projector has a remote sensor on the front. The sensor senses the signal within the following range when the sensor is active: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of th[...]

13 VIDEO DOC.CAMERA KEYSTONE ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MUTE MY BUTTON POSITION 12 ESC ENTER MENU RESET COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ AUTO MAGNIFY PAGE UP VOLUME DOWN ࡯ ON OFF 㧗 FREEZE Remote control Changing the frequency of r emote contr ol signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency , Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remo[...]

14 Po wer on/of f 1. Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. T ur ning on the power 2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (   59 ). Then remove the lens cover . 3. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up a[...]

15 Operating Operating Operating 1. Adjusting the v olume Use the 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. ● When is selected for current picture input port, the volume adjustment is disabl[...]

16 VIDEO DOC.CAMERA KEYSTONE ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MUTE MY BUTTON POSITION 12 MENU COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ AUTO MAGNIFY PAGE UP VOLUME DOWN ࡯ ON OFF 㧗 FREEZE Operating 1. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below . Selecting an input signal (conti[...]

17 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn. Selecting an aspect ratio ● The ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted. ● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting. 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.[...]

18 F OCUS Operating Adjusting the projector's eleva tor 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 12 de[...]

19 Operating 1. Press the POSITION button on the remote control when no menu is indicated. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. Adjusting the position 2. Use the ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the opera[...]

20 Operating • The zoom level can be fi nely adjusted. Closely watch the screen to fi nd the level you want. NO TE 1. Press the ON button of the MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. When the ON button of the MAGNIFY is pressed fi rst after the pro[...]

21 Operating 1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The BLANK screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in the SCREEN menu (   37 ). T o exit from the BLANK screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. T empor aril y blanking the scr een ● The proj[...]

22 SECURIT Y POWER TEMP LAMP MENU INPUT ST ANDBY/ON Operating 1. T o start the MENU, press the MENU button. The MENU you last used (EASY or ADV ANCED) will appear . The EASY MENU has priority to appear just after powered on. Using the menu function 2. (1) Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons to select an item to operate. If you want to change it to the[...]

23 Operating Using the menu function (continued) 3. T o close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select the EXIT and press the ◄ cursor (or the ENTER ) button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ● If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the P[...]

24 EASY MENU 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 Description ASPECT Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu (   29 )[...]

25 EASY MENU Item Description ECO MODE Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons turns off/on the eco mode. See the ECO MODE item in the SETUP menu (   34 ). MIRROR Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons switches the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (   35 ). RESET Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items[...]

26 PICTURE menu 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 (or the ENTER ) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons adj[...]

27 PICTURE menu Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons switches the color temperature mode. T o adjust CUST OM Selecting a mode whose name includes the CUSTOM and then pressing the ► cursor (or the ENTER ) button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode. The OFFSET adjustments chan[...]

28 PICTURE menu Item Description ACTIVE IRIS Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENT A TION Ù THEA TER Ù OFF PRESENT A TION : The active iris displays the best presentation image for both bright and dark scenes. THEA TER : The active iris displays the best theater image for both bright and dark scenes. OFF[...]

29 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 (or the ENTER ) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons switches the mo[...]

30 IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate fl icker . Right Ù Left • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. H SIZE Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small Ù Large • This item can be selected only f[...]

31 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 (or the ENTER ) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons switches t[...]

32 INPUT menu Item Description VIDEO FORMA T The video format for the S-VIDEO port and the VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons to select the input port. S-VIDEO Ù VIDEO (2) Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO Ù NTSC Ù P AL Ù SECAM N-P AL Ù M-P AL Ù NTSC4.43 • This item is perfo[...]

33 INPUT menu Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and the COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector . In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. ■AUTO Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropriate to the input signal. ■ST ANDARD Pressing the ►[...]

34 SETUP menu 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 (or the ENTER ) buttonn to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description AUTO KEYST ONE (EXECUTE) Selecting this item performs th[...]

35 SETUP menu Item Description MIRROR Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL Ù H:INVERT Ù V :INVERT Ù H&V :INVERT If the T ransition Detector is on and the MIRROR status is changed, the TRANSITION DETECT OR ON alarm (   50 ) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the AC power is turn[...]

36 A UDIO menu 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 (or the ENTER ) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description VOLUME Using the ◄ / ► cursor buttons adjusts the vo[...]

37 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 (or the ENTER ) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► cursor butto[...]

38 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and the ST AR T UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. 1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start ca[...]

39 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON Ù OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen P ASSWORD item in the SECURITY m[...]

40 SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the SCREEN menu to select the SOURCE NAME and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER ) button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to selec[...]

41 SCREEN menu Item Description C.C. (Closed Caption) The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, fi les or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function. It may not wo[...]

42 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 (or the ENTER ) button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FIL TER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table . Item Description AUT[...]

43 OPTION menu Item Description AUTO OFF Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Ù Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically . When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- si[...]

44 OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTT ON This item is to assign one of the following functions to the MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control (   6 ). (1) Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the MY BUTT ON menu to select a MY BUTT ON - (1/2) and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER ) button to display the MY BUTT ON setup dialog. (2) Then using t[...]

45 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER ) button on the remote control to execute the item. F AN SPEED Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for u[...]

46 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) KEY LOCK Using the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When the ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the ST ANDBY/ON button are locked. ON Ù OFF • Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation. This function does not have any ef fec[...]

47 SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. T o use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter the SECURITY menu 1. Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select ENTER P ASSWORD and press t[...]

48 SECURITY menu Item Description MyScreen P ASSWORD The MyScreen P ASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 T urning on the MyScreen P ASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen P ASSWORD and press[...]

49 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK The PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 T urning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER ) button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu. 1-2 Use the[...]

50 SECURITY menu Item Description TRANSITION DETECTOR If this function is set to the ON when the vertical angle of the projector or the MIRROR setting at which the projector is turned on is different than the previously recorded, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal. • T o display [...]

51 SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT P ASSWORD The MY TEXT P ASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT ; • The MY TEXT DISPLA Y menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLA Y setting. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY [...]

52 SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLA Y (1) Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLA Y and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER ) button to display the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/of f menu to select on or off. ON Ù OFF When it is s[...]

53 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance A lamp has fi nite 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. T o p[...]

54 Maintenance Lamp war ning Replacing the lamp (continued) 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[...]

55 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air fi lter The air fi lter has two kinds of fi lters inside. Please check and clean the air fi lter periodically . When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air fi lter , comply with it as soon as possible. If the fi lters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace them with the new ones.[...]

56 Maintenance Other care In order to ensure the safe use of your projector , please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year . 1. T urn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool suf fi ciently . 2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately , lightly wipe the lens with a comme[...]

57 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting T roubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur , stop using the projector immediately . Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector , the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair . If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company . Th[...]

58 R elated messages When some message appears, check and cope with it according to the following table. Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on. Message Description There is no input signal. Please con fi rm the signal input connection, and the statu[...]

59 T r oubleshooting R e gar ding the indicator lamps When operation of the POWER , TEMP , LAMP and SECURITY indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER TEMP LAMP SECURITY Description Lighting In Orange T urned off T urned off T urned off The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the sect[...]

60 Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) • 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. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has suf fi ciently cooled down, please make con[...]

61 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en f or machine def ects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Power does not come on. The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the [...]

62 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Sound does not come out. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. 9 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME + / - button on the remote c[...]

63 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Pictures appear dark. The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS and/or the CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. 26 The ECO MODE function is working. Select the NORMAL for the ECO MODE item in the SETUP menu. 3[...]

64 Speci fi cations Speci fi cations Speci fi ca tions Item Speci fi cation Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens, f = 19 ~ 23 mm (approximately) Lamp 260 W UHB Speaker 16 W Power supply AC 100-120V/4.6A, AC220-240V/2.1A Power consumption 390 W T emperature rang[...]

65 Speci fi cations (continued) [unit: mm] Speci fi cationsv[...]