Hitachi CP-X505W manual

1 Projector CP-X 5 05/CP-X 6 05 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. Abou[...]

2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prepar ations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .3 Par t names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

3 F astening the lens co ver T o avoid losing the lens cover , please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap. 1. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover . 2. Put one side of the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Push the rivet into the rivet hole. Projector features / Prepar ations Projector features This pro[...]

4 Par t names Part names Projector (1) Speakers (x 4) (  37 ). (2) Focus ring (  19 ) (3) Zoom ring (  19 ) (4) Lamp cover (  56 ) The lamp unit is inside. (5) Lens shift cover (  19 ) (6) Horizontal lens shift dial (  19 ) (7) V ertical lens shift dial (  19 ) (8) Front cover (9) Lens (  61 ) (10) Lens cover (  3 ) (1 1)[...]

5 Par t names Control panel (1) ST ANDBY/ON button (  16 ) (2) MENU button (  23 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (3) INPUT button (  17 ) (4) POWER indicator (  16 ) (5) TEMP indicator (  63 ) (6) LAMP indicator (  63 ) R ear panel (1) Shutdown switch (  65 ) (2) Security slot (  9 ) (3) Security bar (  9 ) (4) AC i[...]

6 Par t names R emote control (1) Laser pointer (  13 ) It is a beam outlet. (2) LASER INDICA TOR (  13 ) (3) LASER button (  13 ) (4) ST ANDBY/ON button (  16 ) (5) VOLUME button (  17 ) (6) MUTE button (  17 ) (7) VIDEO button (  18 ) (8) RGB button (  17 ) (9) SEARCH button (  18 ) (10) AUTO button (  19 ) (1 1) ASP[...]

7 Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. WARNING ► 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 re and/or electric sh[...]

8 Ar rangement 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: 1024×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±10%) (c) Screen height (±10%), when the vertical lens shift is set full upward (  19 ) Setting up (a) Sc[...]

9 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 8 degrees. This project[...]

10 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. WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the p[...]

1 1 Setting up NOTE • 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. - Do not connect LAN port to any network that might have the excessive [...]

12 Setting up Connecting pow er suppl y 1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector . 2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. 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 c[...]

13 Remote control Putting batteries Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. 1. Slide back and remove the battery cover in t[...]

14 Changing the frequency of r emote contr ol signal The accessory remote control has the choice of the mode 1 or the mode 2, in the frequency of its signal. I f t h e r e m o t e c on t ro l d oe s n ot f un ct i on pr op er ly, attempt to change the signal frequency . P l e a s e r e m e m b e r t h a t t h e “ RE M O T E F R E Q. ” in S E R [...]

15 Using as a wired r emote contr ol The accessory remote control works as a wired remote control, when the wired control port at the bottom of the remote control connects with the REMOTE CONTROL por t o n t he bac k of the pr oje cto r via an au dio ca ble wi th 3.5 diameter stereo mini plugs. When the remote control signal is hard to reach surely[...]

16 Po wer on/of f T ur ning on the power 1. Make sure that the power cord is rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. 2. Remove the lens cover , and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light up in steady orange (  63 ). Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these [...]

17 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 do not do anything, the dialog will [...]

18 Operating Searching an input signal 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports in order to nd any input signals. When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. [...]

19 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. Operating Focus ring Zoom ring Adjusting the lens shift 1. Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. 2. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right. Using the automati[...]

20 Adjusting the position 1. Press the POSITION button on the remote control. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. T o complete this operation, press t[...]

21 Operating 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 go into the MAGNIFY mode. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the zoom level. T o move th[...]

22 Operating T empor aril y blanking the scr een 1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in SCREEN menu (  38 ). T o exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. ● The projector au[...]

23 Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT , SETUP , AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, 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 operations of these menus are[...]

24 EASY Menu EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (  29 ). AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Using the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYST ONE EXECUTE item in SETUP menu (  35 ). KEYSTONE Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the verti[...]

25 EASY Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (  26 ). CONTRAST Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (  26 ). COLOR Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color . See the COLOR item in PICTURE [...]

26 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 ó [...]

27 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 intensity on the whol[...]

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

29 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó SMALL For an M1-D signal NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 14:9 ó SMALL For a Video signal, S-video signal or Component video signal 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 14:9 ó SMALL For no signal 4:3 (xed) • The NORMAL [...]

30 IMAGE Menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate icker . Right ó Left • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal. (except 525i (480i), 625i (576i), SCART RGB) H SIZE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó Small • This item [...]

31 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 input, an S-VIDEO input or COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i (480i), 625i (576i) or 1 125i (1080i) signal. • When TV or FILM is selected, the screen [...]

32 Item Description COMPONENT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the function of the COMPONENT (Y , C b /P b , C r /P r ) port. COMPONENT ó SCART RGB When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y , C b /P b , C r /P r ) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the pro[...]

33 Item Description FRAME LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns the frame lock function on/off. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • This item can be performed only on an RGB signal with a vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving pictures are displayed more smoothly . • This function may cause a certain degradation of the p[...]

34 INPUT Menu Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 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 using the ▲/▼ butt[...]

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 projec[...]

36 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description WHISPER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL ó WHISPER • When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V :INVERT ó H&V :INVERT If the T[...]

37 A UDIO Menu AUDIO Menu Item Description VOLUME Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the volume. High ó Low TREBLE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the treble level. High ó Low BASS Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the bass level. High ó Low SRS WOW Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for SRS WOW mode. HIGH ó MID ó OFF • SRS WOW™ [...]

38 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. SUOMI ó POLSKI ó TÜRKÇE ENGLISH ó FRANÇAIS ó DEUTSCH ó ESP AÑOL ó IT ALIANO NORSK ó NEDERLANDS ó PORTUGUÊS ó 日本語 ó ó ó SVENSKA ó MENU POSITION Using the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons adjusts the menu positi[...]

39 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 Feature MyScreen Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (  40 ) . ORIGINAL Screen preset as the standa[...]

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 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 “D[...]

42 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the ▲/ ▼ buttons 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 MY BUTT ON This item is to assign one of the following function to MY BUTT ON 1 and 2 on the remote control (  6 ). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTT ON menu using the ◄/► button rst. Then using the ▲/▼ buttons se ts one of the f ollowing functi ons to the chosen button. • RGB1: Sets port to RGB1. • RGB2: Sets port [...]

45 Item Description SERVICE AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons enables/disables the automatic adjustment.When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled, although rough adjustment is automatically performed depending on the basic setting. ENABLE ó DISABLE • Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to t[...]

46 Item Description SERVICE KEY LOCK Us i n g t h e ▲/ ▼ b u tt o n s t u r n s o n / o ff t h e k ey l o ck f e at u r e . W h e n T U R N O N is s e l e c t e d, t he b u t t o n s o n t h e p r oj e c t o r e x ce pt t h e ST ANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally . This f[...]

47 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[...]

48 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[...]

49 Item Description SECURITY 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK P ASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the P ASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the P ASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to MyScreen P ASS WORD on/off menu. W[...]

50 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 [...]

51 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 [...]

52 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[...]

53 NETWORK Menu /'07 = 4)$ ?  5'.'%6  +2#&&4'55  57$0'6/#5- 6+/'&+(('4'0%'  &*%2  674010 &'(#7.6)#6'9#;  &#6'#0&6+/' G  5*16  +0(14/#6+10  5'48+%&apos[...]

54 NETWORK Menu Item Description TIME DIFFERENCE Entering the TIME DIFFERENCE : Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME DIFFERENCE as the one set on your PC. If unsure, consult your network administrator . Use the ◄ button to return to the menu after setting the TIME DIFFERENCE. DA TE AND TIME Entering DA TE AND TI[...]

55 Item Description INFORMA TION INFORMA TION display : Use the ► or ENTER buttons to view network information and conrm settings. • Only the rst 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • The battery for the built in clock may be dead if the clock loses time even when the DA TE AND TIME have been set correctly . Replace the b[...]

56 Maintenance Lamp A lamp has 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, c[...]

57 Maintenance Lamp (continued) 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 Please check and clean the air lter periodically . If the air lter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise, which could cause a re, a burn or malf unct ion to t he pro ject or . W hen th e i ndi cato rs or a mes sag e p rom pts yo u t o clean the air lter , comply with it as soon as possible. Note that the pro[...]

59 WARNING ►Before taking care of the air lter , make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufciently . T aking care of the air lter in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to the projector . ►Use only the air lt[...]

60 Maintenance 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 coi[...]

61 Maintenance Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector , please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year . Caring for the lens If the lens is awed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality . Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling. 1. T urn the [...]

62 T roubleshooting 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 deal[...]

63 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 [...]

64 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[...]

65 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for mac hine defects 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[...]

66 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. 10 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the r[...]

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 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. 24, 25, 26 The WHISPER [...]

68 Warr anty And After-Ser vice / Specication 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cat[...]

69 Specications Specications (continued) 418 319 154 139 [unit: mm][...]