Hitachi CP-X251 manual

1 Projector CP-X251 User's Manual – Oper a ting Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . WARNING Ź Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manua[...]

2 About this manual .......... 1 Content . ................. 2 Projector fea tur es .......... 3 Prepar ations .............. 3 About contents of package . ....... 3 Fastening the lens cover .......... 3 Par t names . .............. 4 Projector . ..................... 4 Control buttons . ................ 6 Remote control . ................ 6 Settin[...]

3 F astening the lens co v er T o avoid losing the lens cover , please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. 1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover . 2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Push the rivet into the strap hole. Projector features / Prepar ations Projector features This projector is used to p[...]

4 Par t names Part names Lens (  17 ) Filter cover (  52 ) $LU¿OWHUDQGLQWDNHYHQW are inside.) Elevator button (  9 ) Elevator foot (  9 ) Remote sensor (  16 ) Zoom ring (  19 ) Focus ring (  19 ) V ent (  7 ) Pr ojector Lamp cover (  51 ) (Lamp unit is inside.) Bottom side Speaker Lens cover (  3 ) [...]

5 Y R L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R CONTROL RGB IN2 RGB IN1 K AC inlet (  14 ) Power switch (  17 ) Elevator button (  9 ) COMPONENT VIDEO ports (  13 ) Y C B /P B C R /P R S-VIDEO port (  13 ) VIDEO port (  13 ) CONTROL port (  12) Elevator foot (  9 ) Rear-Left side[...]

6 SEARCH button (  19 ) RGB button (  18 ) VIDEO button (  19 ) ASPECT button (  19 ) HOME button (  23 ) MAGNIFY ON button (  21 ) OFF button (  21 ) END button (  23 ) FREEZE button (  22 ) POSITION button (  20 ) ESC button (  23 ) Par t names R emote control Battery cover (  15 ) (on the back) ST ANDBY/ON but[...]

7 Setting up Setting up WARNING Ź Place the projector in a stable position horizontally . A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector . Then using GDPDJHGSURMHFWRUFRXOGUHVXOWLQD¿UHDQGRUDQHOHFWULFVKRFN • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a[...]

8 Ar r angement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) Setting up 4:3 (a) 16:9 (a) (a) Scr[...]

9 Adjusting the pr ojector's ele va tor CA UTION Ź,IRXSUHVVWKHHOHYDWRUEXWWRQZLWKRXWKROGLQJWKHSURMHFWRU  WKHSURMHFWRUPLJKWFUDVKGRZQRYHUWXUQVPDVKRXU¿QJHUVDQGSRVVLEO result in malfunction. T o prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projecto[...]

10 Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING Ź'RQRWXVHWKHVHFXULWEDUWRSUHYHQWWKHSURMHFWRUIURP falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury . A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector . 1. How to attach An anti-theft chain or wire c[...]

11 Setting up Connecting y our de vices CA UTION Ź7 XUQRIIDOOGHYLFHVSULRUWRFRQQHFWLQJWKHPWRWKHSURMHFWRU  Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. Ź8VHWKHDFFHVV[...]

12 Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1, and the AUDIO IN2 port is the audio port for the RGB IN2 ports. T o change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. (  36 ) YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B[...]

13 YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R CONTROL RGB IN2 RGB IN1 K YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R CONTROL RGB IN2 RGB IN1 K YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R CONTROL RGB IN2 RGB IN[...]

14 Connecting po wer supply WARNING Ź Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as LQFRUUHFWRUIDXOWFRQQHFWLRQVPDUHVXOWLQ¿UHDQGRUHOHFWULFDOVKRFN • Only use the power cord that came with the projector . If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. • Only plug the power cord[...]

15 Putting ba tteries WARNING Ź Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or GLVSRVHRILQ¿UH And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in ¿UHLQMXUDQGRUSROOXWLRQRIWKHVXUURXQGLQJHQYL[...]

16 Using the r emote control CA UTION Ź Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you won’t be using t[...]

17 P ow er on/of f Power on/of f WARNING Ź When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector . Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NO TE • T urn the power on/of f in right order . Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Power of f the projector later than the con[...]

18 Operating Operating Adjusting the v olume 1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2. 8VHWKHFXUVRUEXWWRQVŸźWRDGMXVWWKHYROXPH T o close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if you don’t do anythin[...]

19 Operating Adjusting the zoom and f ocus 1. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Selecting an aspect r a tio 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.  For an RGB signal NORMAL Æ 4:3 Æ 16:9 Æ [...]

20 Operating Using the automa tic adjustment fea ture 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  For an RGB 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. Make sure that the application window is s[...]

21 Using the ma gnify f ea tur e 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode. 2. 8VHWKHFXUVRUEXWWRQVŸźWRDGMXVWWKH]RRPOHYHO[...]

22 F r eezing the scr een 1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the projector will enter the FREEZE mode. T o exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again. Ɣ 7KHSURMHFWRUDXWRPDWLFDOOH[LWVWKH)5((=(PRGHZKHQWKH[...]

23 Operating Oper a ting the computer scr een CA UTION Ź0LVWDNHQXVHRIWKHPRXVHNHERDUGFRQWUROFRXOGGDPDJH your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer . • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NO TE • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, an[...]

24 Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT , SETUP , SCREEN, OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the RWKHUPHQXVDUHFODVVL¿HGLQWRHDFKSXUSRVH(DFKRIWKHVHPHQX VLVRSHUDWHGXVLQJ th[...]

25 EASY Menu EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŻŹVZLWFKHVWKHPRGHIRUDVSHFWUDWLR See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu (  30 ). AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQŹH[HFXWHVWKHDXWRNHVWRQHIXQFWLRQ See the AUTO KEYST ONE EXECUTE item in the SETUP menu (  35 ). Th[...]

26 EASY Menu Item Description CONTRAST 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŻŹDGMXVWVWKHFRQWUDVW See the item CONTRAST of section PICTURE menu (  27 ). COLOR 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŻŹDGMXVWVWKHVWUHQJWKRIZKROHFRORU  See the COLOR item in the PICTURE menu (  28 ). TINT 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŻŹDGMXVWVW[...]

27 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźDGMXVWVWKHEULJKWQHVV/LJKW Ù Dark CONTRAST 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźDGMXVWVWKHFRQWUDVW6WURQJ Ù Weak GAMMA 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKH*$00$ PRGH #1 DEF AUL T Ù[...]

28 Item Description COLOR TEMP 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKHPRGHRIFRORUWHPSHUDWXUH T o adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the EXWWRQŹRUWKH(17(5EXWWRQ displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensit[...]

29 PICTURE Menu Item Description MY MEMOR Y 6HOHFWLQJDPRGHRI0<0(025 < XVLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźDQGWKHQ SUHVVLQJWKHEXWWRQŹRUWKH(17(5EXWWRQSHUIRUPVHDFKIXQFWLRQ LOAD1 Ù LOAD2 Ù LOAD3 Ù LOAD4 SA VE4 Ù SA VE3 Ù SA VE2 Ù SA VE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjust[...]

30 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKHPRGHIRUDVSHFWUDWLR For an RGB signal NORMAL Ù 4:3 Ù 16:9 Ù SMALL For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 4:3 Ù 16:9 Ù 14:9 Ù SMALL For a no signal ¿[HG • The NORMAL mode keeps the original a[...]

31 IMAGE Menu Item Description H SIZE 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźDGMXVWVWKHKRUL]RQWDOVL]H Large Ù Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly . In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote c[...]

32 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu Item Description PROGRESSIVE 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKHSURJUHVVPRGH TV Ù FILM Ù TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal. • When TV or FILM is selected, the screen [...]

33 Item Description COMPONENT 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKHIXQFWLRQRI&20321(17 VIDEO port. COMPONENT Ù SCAR T RGB When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT VIDEO port function as a port for a SCART RGB signal input and VIDEO port function as a port for SCART RGB sync input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable rea[...]

34 INPUT Menu Item Description RESOLUTION *2 The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector . ,QWKH,1387PHQXVHOHFW5(62/87,21XVLQJWKHŸźEXWWRQVDQG SUHVVWKHŹEXWWRQ The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the UHVROXWLRQRX[...]

35 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu Item Description AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself. • This function will be executed only once when selected in the Menu. When the slant of the pr[...]

36 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description MIRROR 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKHPRGHIRUPLUURUVWDWXV NORMAL Ù H:INVER T Ù V :INVER T Ù +9 ,19(57 If T ransition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, T ransition Detector Alarm (  48 ) will be displayed when projector is restarted a[...]

37 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKH26'2Q6FUHHQ'LVSOD language. SUOMI Ù POLSKI Ù TÜRKÇE ENGLISH Ù FRANÇAIS Ù DEUTSCH Ù ESP AÑOL Ù IT ALIANO NORSK Ù NEDERLANDS Ù PORTUGUÊS Ù ᣣᧄ⺆ Ù Ù Ù SVENSKA Ù MENU POSITION 8VLQJWK[...]

38 SCREEN Menu Item Description ST ART UP 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźVZLWFKHVWKHPRGHIRUWKHVWDUWXSVFUHHQ The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen Ù ORIGINAL Ù TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the exi[...]

39 SCREEN Menu Item Description MESSAGE 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźWXUQVRQRIIWKHPHVVDJHIXQFWLRQ TURN ON Ù TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” "Searching….” while searc[...]

40 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźWXUQVRQRIIWKHDXWRPDWLFVLJQDOVHDUFK IXQFWLRQ TURN ON Ù TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order . The search is started from the current port. Then when a[...]

41 Item Description AUTO OFF 8VLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźDGMXVWVWKHWLPHWRFRXQWGRZQWR automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Ù Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF ENABLE 1 AUTO OFF DISABLE 0 When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically . When the time is set to 1 to 9[...]

42 Item Description SERVICE Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. 6HOHFWDQLWHPXVLQJWKHEXWWRQVŸźDQGSUHVVWKHEXWWRQŹRU the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. F AN SPEED Ù AUTO ADJUST Ù GHOST Ù FIL TER MESSAGE Ù KEY LOCK F ACTOR Y RESET Ù INFORMA TION Ù REMOTE FREQ. F A[...]

43 Item Description SERVICE REMOTE FREQ. 8VHWKHŸźEXWWRQWRFKDQJHWKH3URMHFWRUVUHPRWHVHQVRU setting (  16 ). 1:NORMAL Ù 2:HIGH Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on. If the remote control does not function correctly set the this to either only 1 or [...]

44 Item Description SECURITY 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 P ASSWORD  8VHWKHŸźEXWWRQVRQWKH237,21 PHQXWRVHOHFW6(&85,7<?[...]

45 Item Description SECURITY 1.3 If you have forgotten your P ASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER P ASSWORD BOX. 1.3-2 While the ENTER P ASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or SUHVVDQGKROGWKH,1387DQGŹEXWWRQVRQ the projector for a[...]

46 Item Description SECURITY 2.2- 4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK 3 $66:25'%2;DQGSUHVVWKHŹEXWWRQWR display the P ASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the P ASSWORD during this time. After the P ASSWORD has displayed for about 20 seconds the screen will return to the MyScreen P ASSWORD on/o[...]

47 Item Description SECURITY  ,QSXWDSDUW3,1&RGHXVLQJWKHŸźŻŹ /RGB and INPUT buttons. A CONFIRMA TION BOX will appear . Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. NOTE: If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the PIN BOX or the CONFIRMA TION [...]

48 Item Description SECURITY 4. Using the T ransition Detector Function While the T ransition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector , it might react as below . • T ransition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed. • T ransition Detector alarm [...]

49 Item Description SECURITY 4.3 Setting the T ransition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the T ransition Detector on/off menu. 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER P ASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered P ASSWORD and the screen will return to the T ransition Detector on/off menu. If an incorrect P ASSWORD is i[...]

50 Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMPERA TURE HIGH PRESSURE Ź 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 dif ferent lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you [...]

51 Lamp (continued) $ ODPSKDVD¿QLWHSURGXFWOLIH8VLQJWKHODPSIRUORQJSHULRGVRIWLPHFRXOG cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor . Note that each lamp has a dif ferent lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are [...]

52 ,I WKH DLU ¿OWHU EHFRPHV FORJJHG E GXVW RU WKH OLNH LQWHUQDO WHPSHUDWXUHV ULVH DQG FRXOG FDXVHD ¿UH D EXUQ DQGRUPDOIXQFWLRQ WR WKH SURMHFWRU  :KHQ WKHLQGLFDWRUV or a message prompts you to clean the air filter , clean the air filter as soon as p[...]

53 Maintenance 4. $SSODYDFXXPFOHDQHUWRWKHDLU¿OWHU DQGWKH¿OWHUFRYHU 3OHDVHUHSODFHWKHDLU ¿OWHUZKHQLWLVGDPDJHGRUWRRVRLOHG 5. 5HSODFHWKHDLU¿OWHULQLWVRULJLQDO SRVLWLRQ6HFXUHWKHDLU¿OWHULQSODFHE pressing each of the six locatio[...]

54 Maintenance WARNING Ź%HIRUHFDULQJPDNHVXUHWKHSRZHUVZLWFKLVRIIDQGWKH SRZHUFDEOHLVQRWSOXJJHGLQDQGWKHQDOORZWKHSURMHFWRUWRFRROVXI¿FLHQWO  The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector . Ź1HYHUWU[...]

55 T roubleshooting R ela ted 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 follow the instructions described below . If the same message is displayed after the remedy , or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dea[...]

56 T roubleshooting R e gar ding the indicator lamps /LJKWLQJDQGÀDVKLQJRIWKH32:(5LQGLFDWRU WKH/$03LQGLFDWRU DQGWKH7(03  indicator have the meanings as described in the table below . Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy , or if an indicatio[...]

57 T roubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red T urned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has VXI¿FLHQWOFRROHG[...]

58 T roubleshooting Phenomena tha t may be easy to be mistak en f or mac hine def ects WARNING Ź 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 turn off the power switch and [...]

59 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. 12,13 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote[...]

60 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) 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 BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. 25, 26 The WHISPER function is [...]

61 War ranty And After-Ser vice W arranty and after-service ,IDSUREOHPRFFXUVZLWKWKHHTXLSPHQW¿UVWUHIHUWRWKH³7 URXEOHVKRRWLQJ´DQGUXQ 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. [...]

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