Hitachi ED-X52 manuel d'utilisation

1 Projector ED-X50/ED-X52 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 su[...]

1 About The Symbols V arious symbols are used in this manual, the user ’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below . It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the conte[...]

2 Safety Precautions W ARNING Never use the projector if a problem should occur . Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor , no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter , etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and t[...]

3 W ARNING Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector . High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit. It could result in fire or burn. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not touch about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use, to prevent a burn. T ake care of venti[...]

4 W ARNING Be careful in handling the light source lamp. The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector ’s vent holes. Please car[...]

5 Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the projector . Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attach the lens cap. • Avoid any impact or shock to the projector . • Do not [...]

6 Safety Precautions (continued) NOTE Do not give the remote control any physical impact. A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control. • T ake care not to drop the remote control. • Do not place the projector or heavy objects on the remote control. T ake care of the lens. • Close the slide lens door or attach the[...]

7 Safety Precautions (continued) NOTE About consumables. Lamp, LCD panels, polarizors and other optical components, and air filter and cooling fans have a different lifetime in each. These parts may need to be replaced after a long usage time. • This product isn’t designed for continuous use of long time. In the case of continuous use for 6 hou[...]

8 • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer . Note that shards of glass could damage the projector ’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp your[...]

9 Regulatory Notices FCC Statement W arning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. W ARNING: This equipment has b[...]

2 Contents Contents Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the contents of package . . . 3 Par t names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear panel . . . . . . .[...]

3 Introduction • 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 Introduction Introduction The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. Checking the contents of package 9 This projector has a va[...]

4 Par t names Part names Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (   56 ) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (   19 ) (3) Zoom ring (   19 ) (4) Control panel (   5 ) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (   19 ) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) (   19 ) (7) Remote sensor (   12 ) (8) Lens (   60 ) (9) Intake vents (10[...]

5 Par t names Control panel (1) ST ANDBY/ON button (  14 ) (2) INPUT button (  16, 24 ) (3) MENU button (  24 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) BLANK button (  23 ) (5) POWER indicator (  1 1, 14, 62 ) (6) TEMP indicator (  62 ) (7) LAMP indicator (  62 ) R ear panel (  9 ) (1) VIDEO port (2) S-VIDEO port (3) AUDIO I[...]

6 Par t names R emote control (1) VIDEO button (   17 ) (2) COMPUTER button (   17 ) (3) SEARCH button (   18 ) (4) ST ANDBY/ON button (   14 ) (5) ASPECT button (   18 ) (6) AUTO button (   20 ) (7) BLANK button (   23 ) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (   22 ) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (   22 ) (10) MY[...]

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. T o input component video signal to COMPUTER I[...]

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 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 the sensor) within 3 met[...]

13 Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & k eyboar d The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with the PC's USB port (A type) port via a mouse cable. (1) (3) (5) (2) (4) (6) VIDEO DOC.CAMERA KEYSTONE ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MUTE MY BUTTON POSITION 12 [...]

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 pow er 2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (   62 ). Then remove the lens cover . 3. Press ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and [...]

15 Po wer on/of f Precaution for lens co ver a ttachment and remo val When you attach or remove the lens cover , move it vertically up and down while keeping the knob to the right as illustrated in the fi gure.[...]

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

17 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 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 (continued[...]

18 1. Press 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 ● ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted. ● NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting. 1. Press SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector w[...]

19 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 degrees. [...]

20 Operating 1. Press 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 RESET button on the remote control during the operation. T [...]

21 Operating 1. Press KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. Cor r ecting the k eystone distor tions 2. Use the ▲ / ▼ cursor buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL operation, and press the ► button to perform the following. (1) AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone corr[...]

22 1. Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The picture will be magnifi ed, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the fi rst time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks to show each direction will be displayed. Usin[...]

23 Operating 1. Press the BLANK button on the control panel or the remote control. The BLANK screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to BLANK item in SCREEN menu (   39 ). T o exit from the BLANK screen and return to the input signal screen, press BLANK button again. T empor aril y blanking the screen ● [...]

24 Operating 1. T o start the MENU, press the MENU button. The MENU you last used (EASY or ADV ANCED) will appear . 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 ADV ANCED MENU, select the ADV ANCED MENU. (2) Use t[...]

25 Operating Using the menu function (continued) 3. T o close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or 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 POSIT[...]

26 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 ◄ / ► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (     3[...]

27 EASY MENU Item Description ECO MODE Using the ◄ / ► buttons turns off/on the eco mode setting. See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (     37 ). MIRROR Using the ◄ / ► buttons switches the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in SETUP menu (     37 ). RESET Performing this item resets all of the E[...]

28 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 button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄ / ► buttons adjusts th[...]

29 PICTURE menu Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. T o adjust CUSTOM 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. OFFSET adjustments change the color intens[...]

30 PICTURE menu Item Description MY MEMOR Y 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. SA VE-1 Ù SA VE-2 Ù SA VE-3 Ù SA VE-4 LOAD-4 Ù LOAD-3 Ù LOAD-2 Ù LOAD-1 SA VE-1, [...]

31 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 Description ASPECT Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons switches the mode for [...]

32 IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ◄ / ► 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 ◄ / ► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small Ù Large • This item can be selected only for a com[...]

33 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 Description PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons switches the prog[...]

34 INPUT menu Item Description VIDEO FORMA T The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select the input port. S-VIDEO Ù VIDEO (2) Using the ◄ / ► 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 performed only for a video [...]

35 INPUT menu Item Description RESOLUTION 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. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display usin[...]

36 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 button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description AUTO KEYST ONE Selecting this item performs the Automatic[...]

37 SETUP menu Item Description ECO MODE Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons turns off/on the eco mode setting. BRIGHT Ù NORMAL • When the NORMAL is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL Ù H:INVERT Ù V :INVERT Ù H&V :INVERT If the T ransition De[...]

38 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 button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description VOLUME Using the ◄ / ► buttons adjusts the volum[...]

39 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 Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► buttons swit[...]

40 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 ST ART 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 capturi[...]

41 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the ▲ / ▼ 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 SECURITY menu ( ?[...]

42 SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME 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 ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to select the port to be named and press[...]

43 SCREEN menu Item Description TEMPLA TE Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ button to close the displayed screen. The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTT ON allocated to the TEMPLA TE function is pressed (   47 ). TES[...]

44 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[...]

45 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 FIL TER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table Item Description AUTO [...]

46 OPTION menu Item Description AUTO POWER OFF Using the ▲ / ▼ 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- [...]

47 OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTT ON Y ou can use this item to assign one of the following functions to the BLANK button on the control panel (   5 ) and the MY BUTT ON 1/2 buttons on the remote control (   6 ). (1) Choose a button to assign a function from BLANK, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2. Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select th[...]

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

49 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) KEY LOCK Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When 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 fect on the re[...]

50 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 ▲ / ▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select ENTER P ASSWORD and press the ► [...]

51 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 ▲ / ▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen P ASSWORD and press the ?[...]

52 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK 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 ▲ / ▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/ off menu. 1-2 Use the ▲ / ▼ bu[...]

53 SECURITY menu Item Description TRANSITION DETECTOR If this function is set to ON when the vertical angle of the projector or 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 the sign[...]

54 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 [...]

55 SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLA Y (1) Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLA Y and press the ► button to display the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/off menu to select on or off. ON Ù OFF When it is set ON, the MY TEXT will be displaye[...]

56 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[...]

57 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[...]

58 Maintenance The air fi lter unit of this projector consists of a fi lter cover , two kinds of fi lters, and a fi lter frame. The new double large fi lters system is expected to function longer . However , please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projector . When the indicators or a messag[...]

59 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air fi lter (continued) 9. T urn the projector on and reset the fi lter time using the FIL TER TIME item in the EASY MENU. ► Before taking care of the air fi lter , make sure the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool suffi ciently . T aking care of the air fi lter in a high [...]

60 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 suffi ciently . 2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately , lightly wipe the lens with a commer[...]

61 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[...]

62 T r oubleshooting R e gar ding 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 indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting In Orange T urned off T urned off The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the sectio[...]

63 T r oubleshooting 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 suffi ciently cooled down[...]

64 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 [...]

65 T r oubleshooting 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 the MUTE or VOLUME + / - [...]

66 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 CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. 28 The ECO MODE function is working. Select the BRIGHT for the ECO MODE item in the SETUP menu. 37 Th[...]

67 Specifi cations Specifications Specifi cations Specifi ca tions Item Specifi cation Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 200 W UHB Speaker 1 W Power supply AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V/290 W , AC 220-240 V/270 W T emperature r[...]

68 306 221 77 83 Specifi cations Specifi cations (continued) [unit: mm][...]

1 ENGLISH Projector ED-X50/ED-X52 User's Manual (concise) Thank you for purchasing this projector . Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely and utilize well the product. WARNING ► Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this product. See “Using the CD manual” (  15 ) to read[...]

2 Fir st of all Entries and gr aphical symbols explana tion The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, and heed them. Impor tant safety instr uction The followings are important instructions for safely using the product. Be sure to follo[...]

3 ENGLISH R e gulator y notices About Electro-Ma gnetic Interference In CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. In the US, and other places where the FCC regulations are applicable Declaration of Conformity T rade name HIT ACHI Model Number ED-X50, ED-X52 Responsible Party Hitachi America, Ltd. Address 900 Hitachi way[...]

4 Contents of package Y our projector should come with the items shown below . Check that all the items are included. Require of your dealer immediately if any items are missing. (1) Remote control with two AA batteries (2) Power cord (3) Computer cable (4) Lens cover (5) User ’s manuals (Book x1, CD x1) (6) Security label NO TE • Keep the orig[...]

5 ENGLISH Prepar ations Loading batteries into the remote control Please insert the batteries into 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. 1. Hold[...]

6 On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. Do not place or attach anything that would block the lens or vent holes. • For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specifi ed mounting accessories (  16 )[...]

7 ENGLISH 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. T o input component video signal to COMPUTER IN1/[...]

8 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 remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON function activated, the co[...]

9 ENGLISH 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 degrees. Thi[...]

10 Displaying the picture 1. Activate your signal source. T urn the signal source on, and make it send the signal to the projector . 2. Use the VOLUME + / VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. T o have the projector silent, press the MUTE button on the remote control. 3. Press the INPUT button on the projector . Each time you press the button, the[...]

11 ENGLISH T ur ning of f the pow er 1. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. 2. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. Then the POWE[...]

12 R eplacing the lamp 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 prepare a new lam[...]

13 ENGLISH HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMPERA TURE HIGH PRESSURE 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. In [...]

14 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. The air fi lter has two kinds of fi lters inside. Replace the fi lters when they are damaged or too soiled. T o prepare the new fi lters, make contact with your dealer and tell th[...]

15 ENGLISH Using the CD manual The other manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM titled “User ’s Manual (detailed)”. Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following to ensure the proper use. System requir ements The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. Windows ® : OS:Microsoft ® Windows ® 98, Windows[...]

16 Specifi cations Item Specifi cation Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 200 W UHB Speaker 1 W Power supply AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V/290 W , AC 220-240 V/270 W T emperature range 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating) Size 306 (W) x 77 (H) x[...]

17 ENGLISH T roubleshooting - War r anty and after-ser vice If an abnormal operation (such as smoke, strange odor or excessive sound) should occur , stop using the projector immediately . Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector , fi rst refer to the “T roubleshooting” of the “Operating Guide” in the CD and run through the suggeste[...]

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1 Projector ED-X50/ED-X52 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide – T echnical Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V . frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA (72Hz) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA (75Hz) 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 VESA VGA (85Hz) 800 x 600 35.[...]

2 Initial set signals Initial set signals Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some PC models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Resolution (H x V) Horizontal signal timing ( μ s) V ertical signal timing (lines) Signal mode (A) ([...]

3 A COMPUTER IN1, B COMPUTER IN2, C MONITOR OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack <Computer signal> • Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 75 Ω terminated (positive) • H/V . sync. signal: TTL level (positive/negative) • Composite sync. signal: TTL level <Component video signal> • Video signal: -Y , Analog, 1.0±0.1Vp-p with [...]

4 D S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack • System: NTSC, P AL, SECAM, P AL-M, P AL-N, NTSC4.43, P AL (60Hz) Pin Signal 1 Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75 Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (P AL/SECAM, burst) 75 Ω terminator 2 Brightness signal, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω terminator 3 Ground 4 Ground Connection to the por ts (continued) 4 3 2 1 E VIDEO RCA [...]

5 Connection to the por ts (continued) F AUDIO IN1, G AUDIO IN2 Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 200 mV rms 47k Ω terminator H AUDIO OUT Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 200 mV rms 1k Ω output impedance G H F[...]

6 Connection to the por ts (continued) I USB USB B type jack Pin Signal 1 +5V 2 - Data 3 + Data 4 Ground 4 3 1 2 J CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug • About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to the following page. Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 (No connection) 4 (No connection) 7 RTS 2 RD 5 Ground 8 CTS 3 TD 6 (No connection) 9 (No con[...]

7 T o input component video signal to COMPUTER IN ports ex. Connection to the por ts (continued) T o input component video signal to the COMPUTER IN1 or IN2 port of the projector , use a RCA to D-sub cable or adapter . For about the pin description of the required cable or adapter , refer to the descriptions about COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 port (  ?[...]

8 RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication When the projector connects to the computer by RS-232C communication, the projector can be controlled with RS-232C commands from the computer . For details of RS-232C commands, refer to RS-232C Communication command table (   10 ). Connection 1. T urn off the projector and th[...]

9 RS-232C Communication (continued) Communication settings 1. Protocol 19200bps,8N1 2. Command for mat ("h" shows hexadecimal) Byte Number 01 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 1 1 2 Command Action Header Data Header code Packet Data size CRC fl a g Action T ype Setting code LH L H L H L H L H LH <SET> Change setting to desired value [(cL)(cH)] b[...]

10 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code Power Set T urn off BE EF 03 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 T urn on BE EF 03 06 00 BA D2 01 00 00 60 01 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 19 D3 02 00 00 60 00 00 [Example return] 00 00 01 00 02 00 [Off] [On] [Cool down] Input Source Set COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 03 06 00 FE D2 01 00 00 20 00 0[...]

11 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code GAMMA Set DEF AUL T-1 BE EF 03 06 00 07 E9 01 00 A1 30 20 00 CUSTOM-1 BE EF 03 06 00 07 FD 01 00 A1 30 10 00 DEF AULT -2 BE EF 03 06 00 97 E8 01 00 A1 30 21 00 CUSTOM-2 BE EF 03 06 00 97 FC 01 00 A1 30 1 1 00 DEF AULT -3 BE EF 03 06 00 67 E8 01 00 A1 30 22 00 CUSTOM-3 BE EF [...]

12 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code User Gamma Point 8 Get BE EF 03 06 00 7C FF 02 00 97 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 1A FF 04 00 97 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 CB FE 05 00 97 30 00 00 User Gamma Point 8 Reset Execute BE EF 03 06 00 2C C3 06 00 57 70 00 00 COLOR TEMP Set 1 HIGH BE EF 03 06 00 0B F5 [...]

13 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code COLOR Get BE EF 03 06 00 B5 72 02 00 02 22 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 D3 72 04 00 02 22 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 02 73 05 00 02 22 00 00 COLOR Reset Execute BE EF 03 06 00 80 D0 06 00 0A 70 00 00 TINT Get BE EF 03 06 00 49 73 02 00 03 22 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06[...]

14 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code H SIZE Get BE EF 03 06 00 B5 82 02 00 02 21 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 D3 82 04 00 02 21 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 02 83 05 00 02 21 00 00 H SIZE Reset Execute BE EF 03 06 00 68 D2 06 00 04 70 00 00 AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE Execute BE EF 03 06 00 91 D0 06 00 0A 20 00 00 [...]

15 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code FRAME LOCK – COMPUTER IN1 Set OFF BE EF 03 06 00 3B C2 01 00 50 30 00 00 ON BE EF 03 06 00 AB C3 01 00 50 30 01 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 08 C2 02 00 50 30 00 00 FRAME LOCK – COMPUTER IN2 Set OFF BE EF 03 06 00 0B C3 01 00 54 30 00 00 ON BE EF 03 06 00 9B C2 01 00 54 30 01 0[...]

16 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code VOLUME - COMPUTER IN2 Get BE EF 03 06 00 FD CD 02 00 64 20 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 9B CD 04 00 64 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 4A CC 05 00 64 20 00 00 VOLUME - S-VIDEO Get BE EF 03 06 00 75 CD 02 00 62 20 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 13 CD 04 00 62 20 00 00 Dec[...]

17 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code LANGUAGE * Set ENGLISH BE EF 03 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 03 06 00 67 D2 01 00 05 30 01 00 DEUTSCH BE EF 03 06 00 97 D2 01 00 05 30 02 00 ESP AÑOL BE EF 03 06 00 07 D3 01 00 05 30 03 00 IT ALIANO BE EF 03 06 00 37 D1 01 00 05 30 04 00 NORSK BE EF 03 06 0[...]

18 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code BLANK On/Off Set OFF BE EF 03 06 00 FB D8 01 00 20 30 00 00 ON BE EF 03 06 00 6B D9 01 00 20 30 01 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 C8 D8 02 00 20 30 00 00 ST ART UP Set MyScreen BE EF 03 06 00 CB CB 01 00 04 30 20 00 ORIGINAL BE EF 03 06 00 0B D2 01 00 04 30 00 00 OFF BE EF 03 06 00 9[...]

19 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code AUTO POWER OFF Get BE EF 03 06 00 08 86 02 00 10 31 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 6E 86 04 00 10 31 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 BF 87 05 00 10 31 00 00 LAMP TIME Get BE EF 03 06 00 C2 FF 02 00 90 10 00 00 LAMP TIME Reset Execute BE EF 03 06 00 58 DC 06 00 30 70 00 00 FIL[...]

20 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code MY BUTTON-BLANK Set COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 03 06 00 5A 31 01 00 08 36 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 BE EF 03 06 00 9A 33 01 00 08 36 04 00 S-VIDEO BE EF 03 06 00 3A 30 01 00 08 36 02 00 VIDEO BE EF 03 06 00 CA 30 01 00 08 36 01 00 INFORMA TION BE EF 03 06 00 9A 3C 01 00 08 36 10 00 AUTO KE[...]

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