Hitachi CP-X268A manual

1 Projector CP-X268A User's Manual – Oper ating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . WARNING ► 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 manu[...]

2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 C o n t e n t .................. 2 Contents of package . . . . . . . 3 How to use the Slot cover lock . . . . .3 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 4 Prepar ations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .4 Par t names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 P r o j e c t o r ..[...]

3 Contents of package (1) Projector (2) Remote control with two AA batteries (3) Power cord (4) RGB cable (5) Audio/Video cable (6) Soft case (7) User ’s manuals (8) Lens cover , Rivet and Strap (9) Wireless Network Card (10) Slot cover lock (1 1) Application CD (1) (2) (3) (6) N OT E • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment.[...]

4 F astening the lens co ver 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 pr[...]

5 Par t names Part names Lens (  19 ) Filter cover (  59 ) (Air lter and intake vent are inside.) Elevator button (  10 ) Elevator foot (  10 ) Remote sensor (  18 ) Zoom ring (  21 ) Focus ring (  21 ) V ent Projector Lamp cover (  58 ) (Lamp unit is inside.) Bottom side Speaker Lens cover (  4 ) Security bar (  1 [...]

6 AC inlet (  15 ) Power switch (  19 ) Elevator button (  10 ) COMPONENT VIDEO ports (  14 ) Y C B /P B C R /P R S-VIDEO port (  14 ) VIDEO port (  14 ) CONTROL port (  13) Elevator foot (  10 ) Rear-Left side Ports (See below .) V ent AUDIO OUT port (  13 ) AUDIO IN2 port (  13 ) (In the default setting, the AUDIO IN[...]

7 SEARCH button (  21 ) RGB button (  20 ) VIDEO button (  21 ) ASPECT button (  21 ) HOME button (  25 ) MAGNIFY ON button (  23 ) OFF button (  23 ) END button (  25 ) FREEZE button (  24 ) POSITION button (  22 ) ESC button (  25 ) Par t names R emote control Battery cover (  17 ) (on the back) ST ANDBY/ON but[...]

8 Setting up Setting up WARNING ► 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 damaged projector could result in a re and/or an electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined st[...]

9 Ar rangement Refer to the illustrations a nd tables below to determine t he 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) (c) up[...]

10 Adjusting the projector's eleva tor CA UTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector , the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your ngers and possibly result in malfunction. T o prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust t[...]

1 1 Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from 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 can be attached as shown in[...]

12 Setting up Connecting your de vices NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector , be sure to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CR T display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop [...]

13 LAN 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 AUX I/O SD CARD 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 [...]

14 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 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 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[...]

15 Connecting pow er suppl y WARNING ► Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in re and/or electrical shock. • 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 into an outlet rated[...]

16 When using the projector with a wireless LAN please insert the included Wireless Network Card. When using a commercial SD Memory card in order to view images insert the SD Memory card in the same manner . And when using a commercial USB MEMORY in order to view images insert the USB MEMORY to the AUX I/O port. (  13 ) See User's Manual - [...]

17 Putting batteries WARNING ► Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in re. And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Be sure to use[...]

18 Using the remote contr ol CA UTION ► 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. • Rem ov e the b at ter ies f ro m t he r emo te c ont rol a nd st or e the m in a saf e pl ace i f yo[...]

19 Po wer on/of f Power on/off WARNING ► 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. T ur ning on the pow er 1. Make sure that the power cord is rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. 2. Remove the lens cover , and s[...]

20 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. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. T o close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will[...]

21 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 ratio 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 and MIU signal NORMAL  4:3  [...]

22 Operating Using the automatic adjustment f eature 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 se[...]

23 Using the magnify feature 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. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the zoom level. T o move the zoom area,[...]

24 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. ● The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal changes[...]

25 Operating Operating the computer screen CA UTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer . • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NOTE • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computers with[...]

26 Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT , SETUP , SCREEN, OPTION, MIU, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classied into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic [...]

27 EASY Menu EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu (  32 ). AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Using the button ► executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYST ONE EXECUTE item in the SETUP menu (  37 ). This function will be unavailable when T rans[...]

28 EASY Menu Item Description CONTRAST Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the contrast. See the CONTRAST item in the PICTURE menu (  29 ). COLOR Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the strength of whole color . See the COLOR item in the PICTURE menu (  30 ). TINT Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint. See the TINT item in the PICTURE menu ([...]

29 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light ó Dark CONTRAST Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. : Strong ó Weak GAMMA Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode. #1 DEF AUL T ó #1 CUSTOM ó #2 DEF AUL T ó #2 CUSTOM ó #3 DEF AUL T #5 CUSTOM ó #5 DEF AUL T[...]

30 Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. T o adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test[...]

31 PICTURE Menu Item Description MY MEMOR Y Selecting a mode of MY MEMOR Y using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each fu nction. LOAD1 ó LOAD2 ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4 SA VE4 ó SA VE3 ó SA VE2 ó SA VE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOA[...]

32 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB and MIU signal NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó SMALL For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 14:9 ó SMALL For a no signal 4:3 (xed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the sign[...]

33 IMAGE Menu Item Description H SIZE Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó 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 control during th[...]

34 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode. TV ó FILM ó TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO inpu t, an S -VIDEO inp ut or C OMP ONE NT VI DEO inp ut of 525i (48 0i) or 625i (576i) signal. • When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image w[...]

35 Item Description COMPONENT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the function of COMPONENT VIDEO port. COMPONENT ó 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 realize a SCART RGB input [...]

36 INPUT Menu Item Description RESOLUTION *2 The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector . (1) In the INPUT menu select 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 using the ▲/▼ butto[...]

37 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[...]

38 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description MIRROR Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V :INVERT ó H&V :INVERT If T ransition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, T ransition Detector Alarm (  50 ) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is [...]

39 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. MENU POSITION Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the menu position. T o quit the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control or keep no operation for about 10 seconds. BLANK Using the buttons ▲/▼ switch[...]

40 SCREEN Menu Item Description ST ART UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. W[...]

41 SCREEN Menu Item Description MESSAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó 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 searching for the input ?[...]

42 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the bu ttons ▲/▼ t urns on/of f the automatic signa l search fun ction. TURN ON ó 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 an input is found, th[...]

43 Item Description AUTO OFF Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF ENABLE 1 AUTO OFF DISABLE 0 When th e time i s set t o 0, the projec tor is n ot turn ed of f automaticall y . When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the[...]

44 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 ó AUTO ADJUST ó GHOST ó FIL TER MESSAGE ó KEY LOCK F ACTORY RESET ó INFORMA TION ó REMOTE FREQ. F AN SPEED Using the buttons ▲[...]

45 Item Description SERVICE REMOTE FREQ. Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor setting (  18 ). 1:NORMAL ó 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 only 2 as describe[...]

46 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 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and press the ► button. The ENTER P ASSWOR[...]

47 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 press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds. Th[...]

48 Item Description SECURITY 2.2-4 Mo ve the curso r to the ri ght si de of the C HECK P ASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the P ASSWORD for about 20 s econds, 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/off menu. Pressin[...]

49 Item Description SECURITY 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲/▼/◄/► /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 CONFIRM A TION BOX are displayed the menu will close. If [...]

50 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 [...]

51 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[...]

52 Item Description LIVE MODE Display the screen appearing on the PC via Network. Press the ► button or ENTER button to display the LIVE MODE Menu. See [LIVE MODE] in [User ’s Manual – Network Functions] for more information. PC-LESS PRESENT A TION Make a presentation without a PC. The data in the memory card are displayed. Press the ► butt[...]

53 Item Operation e-SHOT e-SHOT display : Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item and the ► or ENTER buttons to display the image. Image1 Image2 Image3 Image4 File names of registered images are displayed by 16 characters or less. Example: DEMONSTRA TION-01 Once an image is displayed, you can use the ▲/▼ buttons to page through the images. [...]

54 Item Description SETUP IP ADDRESS Input the IP ADDRESS : Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function is available as long as DHCP is set to “TURN OFF”. ~Note~ IP ADDRESS is a number which identies this projector on the network. Y ou cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. SUBNET MAS[...]

55 Item Description SETUP MODE Select the communication connection control method to use between the PC and projector . Match to your PC’s settings. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the MODE to be used. ADHOC ó INFRASTRUCTURE CH Select the channel when using a wireless LAN connection. (Channels 1 to 1 1 are available) *The available channels wo[...]

56 MIU Menu Item Description INFORMA TION INFORMA TION display : Use the ► or ENTER buttons to view network information and conrm settings. See [INFORMA TION] in [User ’s Manual] – Network Functions] for more information. ~Note~ • Only the rst 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • Only the rst 32 characters of the [...]

57 Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING 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 out soon after you [...]

58 Lamp (continued) A lamp has a 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 lamp,[...]

59 If the air lter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a re, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector . When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter , clean the air filter as soon as possible. Please check and clean the air filter periodically , even if there is no message.[...]

60 Maintenance 4. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air lter and the lter cover . Please replace the air lter when it is damaged or too soiled. 5. Replace the air lter in its original position. Secure the air lter in place by pressing each of the six locations. Make sure there is no dust or dirt remaining after the cover is in place. If [...]

61 1. T urn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufciently . 2. After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately , slowly turn over the projector , so that the bottom is facing. 3. Remove the battery cover . T urn the battery cover in the direction indicated “OPEN” using such as coins. Then the[...]

62 Maintenance WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufciently . The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector . ►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally . Doing [...]

63 R elated 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 dealer or service com[...]

64 T r oubleshooting R e gar ding the indicator lamps Lighting and ashing of the POWER indicator , the LAMP indicator , and the TEMP 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 indication other than the following is [...]

65 T r oubleshooting 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 sufciently cooled do[...]

66 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for machine def ects 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 turn off the power switch and t[...]

67 Pheno mena that may be e asy to be mis taken for mach ine defec ts ( conti nued ) 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. 13, 14 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on t[...]

68 Pheno mena that may be e asy to be mis taken for mach ine defec ts ( conti nued ) 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. 27, 28 The WHISPER func[...]

69 Warr anty And After-Ser vice W arranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, rst refer to the “T roubleshooting” 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. Specications Specicati[...]

70 Specications Specications (continued) AC IN $8',2,1 $8',2,1 < 5 / & % 3 % & 5 3 5 $8',2,1 5*%,1 5*%,1 6'&$5' $8;,2 '&9$ /$1 &21752/ 5*%287 $8',2287 86% 9,'(2 69,'(2 306 mm 249 mm 120 mm 106 mm[...]