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    USER'S MANUAL Vol.1 Basic Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Teil 1 Grundlagen Bitte lessen Sie diese Benutzerhandbuch zugunsten der korrekten Bedienung aufmerksam. MANUEL D'UTILISA TION Vol.1 Fondements Nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement ce manuel po[...]

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    1 ENGLISH LCD Projector CP-S317/CP-X327 USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL V ol.1 (Basic) Page PROJECTOR FEATURES ................2 PREPARATIONS ..............................2 PART NAMES ...................................4 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR ............................6 CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES................................8 USING THE [...]

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    2 ● Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system ● Partial Magnification Function Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing ● Keystone Distortion Correction Quick correction of distorted images electrically ● Whispe[...]

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    3 ENGLISH 1 Connect your devices to the projector Connect your computer, VCR and/or other devices you will be using to the projector. Insert the batteries into the remote control 2 13 3 Connect the power cord (1) Connect the connector of the electrical power cord to the AC inlet of the main unit. (2) Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the [...]

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    STANDBY/ON INPUT KEYSTONE RESET LANP TENP PO W ER 4 P ART NAMES THE PROJECTOR Zoom ring 15 Focus ring 15 Air filter 27 Elevator button 6 Elevator button 6 KEYSTONE button 20 STANDBY/ON button 14 INPUT button 15 RESET button 24 STAND BY/ON INPUT KEYSTON E RESET LANP TENP POWER MENU button 23 LAMP indicator 26 TEMP indicator 27 POWER indicator 14 Ind[...]

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    5 ENGLISH THE REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON button 14 VIDEO button 15 MENU button 23 RGB button 15 BLANK button 22 SEARCH button 22 VOLUME button 17 MUTE button 17 KEYSTONE button 20 ASPECT button 22 AUTO button 19 MAGNIFY buttons 21 KEYBOARD buttons 24 FREEZE button 21 POSITION button 18 ESC button 23 ,,, Cursor buttons 23 RESET button 24 ENTER button[...]

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    6 Adjusting the Projector's Elevator Feet 1 Press and hold in the elevator buttons 2 Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and then release the elevator buttons When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. 3 As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the el[...]

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    7 ENGLISH Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. Adjusting the Screen Size and Pr ojection Distance Top view a c b Lens center The screen Side view Top view a c b Lens center The screen Side view If 4:3 aspect ratio If 16:9 aspect ratio 4 3 9 16 The values shown in the table are calculated [...]

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    8 Display monitors 12 DVD players 11 VCRs 11 Laptop computers 10 Desktop computers 10 Indicates the corresponding reference page ATTENTION Precautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector • Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the manual of each device to be connected. • TURN[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare. About Plug-and-Play Capability • This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that [...]

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    10 B A AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIIDEO R L / (MONO) VIDEO IN C R / R R C B / P B Y K S-VIDEO IN USB 1 RGB IN 2 RGB OUT CONTROL A B B AUDIO IN AUDIO cable RGB cable AUDIO OUT RGB IN Analogue RGB OUT Laptop computer B A D C AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIIDEO R L / (MONO) VIDEO IN C R / R R C B / P B Y K S-VIDEO IN USB 1 RGB IN 2 RGB OUT CONTROL A B D C C USB IN USB[...]

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    11 ENGLISH B C A If using a component video connection If using an audio/video connection AUDI O IN COMPONENT VIIDE O R L / (MONO) VI DEO IN C R / R R C B / P B Y K S-VIDEO IN USB 1 RGB IN 2 RGB OUT CONTROL A A A B B B C COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO/VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT If using a S-video connection COMPON[...]

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    12 RGB cable A AUD IO IN COMPONENT VIIDEO R L / (MONO) VIDEO IN C R / R R C B / P B Y K S-VIDEO IN USB 1 RGB IN 2 RGB OUT CONTROL A RGB OUT RGB IN CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Display Monitor Display monitor CP-S317/327W/最終 02.9.9 5:37 PM ページ12[...]

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    13 ENGLISH 1 Remove the battery cover Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries Align and insert the two AA batteries (that came with the projector) according to their plus and minus terminals (as indicated in the remote control). Close the battery cover Replace the battery cover in the direction of[...]

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    14 STANDBY/ON INPUT KEYSTONE RESET LA NP TEN P P O W ER 1 Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet 2 Turn on the projector's power Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON). The projector will go to STANDBY mode and the POWER indicator will light to solid orange. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button (contro[...]

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    RGB 15 ENGLISH 6 Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size 7 Use the focus ring to focus the picture 5 If selecting RGB input Press the RGB button Press this button to toggle between the devices connected to RGB IN 1 and 2. As illustrated below, each time you press the RGB button, the projector switches between RGB IN 1 and 2. Select the signal y[...]

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    16 VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE P AGE DOWN KEYSTONE FREEZE OFF ON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET P AGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUT O BLANK RGB SEARCH ST ANDBY/ON 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button (control panel or remote control) The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. 3 Check that the POWER indicator stops blin[...]

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    17 ENGLISH VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE P AGE DOWN KEYSTONE FREEZE OFF ON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET P AGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUT O BLANK RGB SEARCH ST ANDBY/ON 1 Press the VOLUME button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 1 Press the MUTE button As illustrated on the right, a dialog w[...]

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    18 VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE P AGE DOWN KEYSTONE FREEZE OFF ON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET P AGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUT O BLANK RGB SEARCH ST ANDBY/ON 1 Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. 2 Use the , , , buttons to adjust the position When you want to ini[...]

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    19 ENGLISH The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please note that it may not function correctly with some input signals. NOTE 1 USING THE AUTOMA TIC ADJUSTMENT FEA TURE Press the AUTO button Horizontal position (H. POSIT), vertical position (V. POSIT), clock phase (H. PHASE) and horizontal size (H. SIZE) are au[...]

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    20 • This function may not be work well with some types of input signals. • The adjustable range for correcting keystone distortions will vary with the type of input signal. NOTE CORRECTING KEYSTONE DIST ORTIONS 1 Press the KEYSTONE button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. 2[...]

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    21 ENGLISH The projector will automatically exit from MAGNIFY mode if either the INPUT SELECT, AUTO, ASPECT or VIDEO feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state. NOTE • The projector will automatically exit from FREEZE mode if either the POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE, AUTO, BLANK ON/OFF or MENU ON/OFF feature is used, or, [...]

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    22 SIGNAL SEARCHING SELECTING THE ASPECT RA TIO TEMPORARIL Y BLANKING THE SCREEN 1 Press the SEARCH button When you press the SEARCH button, the projector begins searching for input signals. If it detects an input signal, the search will cease and the projector will project the detected signal. If the projector is unable to find an input signal at [...]

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    23 ENGLISH USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS 1 Press the MENU button The menu display appears on the screen. The projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE 1, PICTURE 2, INPUT, SCREEN, and OPTION. Select a menu using the / buttons. The current settings of the items that can be manipulated via the selected menu appear. 2 Select a menu using the / butto[...]

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    24 You can use the remote control as a simplified mouse or keyboard. OPERA TING THE PC SCREEN CAUTION Caution: Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • Only connect to a PC. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the device you will connect. • Do not unplug the connector cables while the computer is operatin[...]

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    25 ENGLISH THE LAMP HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE Before replacing the lamp, check the serial number of the replacement lamp bulb (sold separately: DT00511 for CP-S317/DT00521 for CP-X327), then contact your local dealer. Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power, and unplug the power cord, then wait at least 45 minutes, in order [...]

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    26 • The LAMP indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. Before replacing the lamp, switch power OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch power ON again. If the LAMP indicator is still red, replace the lamp. NOTE THE LAMP (continued) Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long pe[...]

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    27 ENGLISH THE AIR FIL TER Caring for the air filter The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the LAMP indicator and TEMP indicator blink red simultaneously, or a message prompts you to clean the air filter when you turn on the unit, the filter needs to be cleaned. (See "Related Messages" (Vol.2 ) and "Regarding the[...]

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    28 THE AIR FIL TER (continued) Replacing the air filter If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to be replaced. Please contact your local dealer, after confirming the model of your separately sold replacement air filter. (See "Optional Parts" on Vol.2 .) 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug th[...]

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    29 ENGLISH OTHER CARE Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself. Doing so is dangerous. Caring for the lens : Lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available [...]

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    30 REGULATORY NOTICES REGULATORY NOTICES WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiat[...]

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    Liquid Crystal Projector CP-S317/CP-X327 (CP-S317W/CP-X327W) USER'S MANUAL Vol.2 Extended Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Teil 2 Fortsetzung Bitte lessen Sie diese Benutzerhandbuch zugunsten der korrekten Bedienung aufmerksam. MANUEL D'UTILISA TION Vol.2 Dé[...]

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    ENGLISH 1 LCD Projector CP-S317/CP-X327 USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL V ol.2 (Extended) Thank you for purchasing this projector. • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual • The reproduction, transmission or use of thi[...]

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    MAIN Menu Item Description BRIGHT Adjust Brightness: Light Dark CONTRAST Adjust Contrast: Strong Weak ASPECT Select Aspect Ratio: At RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1125i(1035i/1080i)/750p of COMPONENT VIDEO Input: 4:3 16:9 At VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i of COMPONENT VIDEO Input: 4:3 16:9 SMALL • The SMALL picture may not be displayed cor[...]

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    ENGLISH PICTURE 1 Menu PICTURE 2 Menu With the PICTURE 1 menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. With the PICTURE 2 menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. [...]

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    MUL TIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can be performed. With inputting of RGB IN 1 and RGB IN 2 signals, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the signals will be displayed on the initial screen of the INPUT menu. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions [...]

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    ENGLISH SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. 5 SCREEN Menu Item Description BLANK Selection of BLANK Screen: MyScreen ORIGINAL .. . . .. The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected. The BLANK Screen is displayed wh[...]

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    MUL TIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. MENU : SELECT MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT SCREEN OPTION VOLUME AUTO OFF WHISPER LAMP TIME FIL TER TIME 12 Item Description VOLUME Adjust [...]

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    ENGLISH WHA T TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. 7 Note 1: Although this message will be automatically disappeared after around 3 minutes, it wil[...]

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    Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table. POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description The orange lamp is lighted Turned OFF (Not lighted) T[...]

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    ENGLISH 9 WHA T TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a uniqu[...]

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    Dimension Diagram Unit : mm 77.5 295 237 87.5 37 50.5 231 Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid crystal panel Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels CP-S317 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x600 vertical) CP-X327 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=21.7 ~ 2[...]

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    ENGLISH If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED” section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. W ARRANTY AND AFTER-SER VICE 11 7[...]

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    Printed in Japan *QR53891* Hitachi America, Ltd. Computer Division 2000 Sierra Point Parkway, MS760 Brisbane, CA 94005-1835 Tel: +1-800-225-1741 Fax: +1-650-244-7776 www.hitachi.com/lcd. Hitachi Canada, Ltd. 6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N2L8, Canada Tel: +1-905-821-4545 Fax: +1-905-821-1101 Hitachi Home Electronics (Europe), Ltd. Du[...]