Hitachi CPX270W manual

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    ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS NORSK TECHNICAL PORTGÊS Liquid Crystal Projector CPX270W USER'S MANU AL Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Bitte lessen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung zugunsten der korrekten Bedienung aufmerksam. MANUEL D'[...]

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    ENGLISH Liquid Crystal Projector USER'S MANU AL ENGLISH-1 Thank you for purchasing this liquid crystal projector. Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future refer[...]

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    ENGLISH-2 FEA TURES This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. • Outstanding brightness The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of brightness. • [...]

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    ENGLISH-3 B B E E F F O O R R E E U U S S E E ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) ENGLISH P art Names Power Switch AC Inlet (to the Power Cord) Ventilation Openings (Intake) Zoom Knob Focus Ring Remote Control Sensor Lens Slide Lens door Foot Adjuster FRONT/LEFT VIEW OF THE PROJECTOR RESET Button MUTE Button INPUT Button STANDBY/ON Button F[...]

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    ENGLISH-4 B B E E F F O O R R E E U U S S E E ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) P art Names (continued) NOTE : To prevent any malfunction; • Do not give the remote controller any physical impact. Take care not to drop. • Do not place the heavy objects on the remote controller. • Do not wet the remote controller or place it on any we[...]

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    ENGLISH-5 B B E E F F O O R R E E U U S S E E ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) ENGLISH CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Be careful in handling the battery according to instructions of the accompanying manual “ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ” and this manual. • Use only the specified batteries with this remo[...]

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    ENGLISH-6 INST ALLA TION Installation of the Pr ojector and Screen CAUTION • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the accompanying manual “ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ” and this manual. • Please basically use liquid crystal projector at the horizontal position. If you use liquid crystal projector by the lens[...]

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    ENGLISH-7 ENGLISH I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Cabling RGB signal input: Connect the RGB IN terminal of the projector to the RGB signal output of the computer by the enclosed RGB cable. For some modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary. Consult your dealer to connect with the Apple [...]

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    Example of system setup NOTE: When connecting with notebook computer, set to valid the RGB external image output (setting CRT display or simultaneous display of LCD and CRT). Please read instruction manual of the notebook for more information. Plug & Pla y This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug & play is possible by connecting to [...]

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    ENGLISH-9 ENGLISH OPERA TIONS Switching the P ower Suppl y ON/OFF Switching Power ON 1. Check that the power cord is connected correctly. 2. Set the power switch to [ | ]. The standby mode is selected, and the Power indicator is turned to orange. 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote controller. Warm-up begins and the Po[...]

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    ENGLISH-10 O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N S S ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Basic Operation The Basic operations shown in Table 2 is performed from the projector control panel or the supplied remote controller. (items indicated by * may be used from the control panel) NOTE: Use the remote controller at a distance of approximately[...]

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    ENGLISH-11 ENGLISH O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N S S ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Table 2. Basic Operation (continued) Item Description VOLUME Volume adjustment : Reduce VOLUME ↔ Increase VOLUME MUTE * Set/Clear Mute mode: Press the MUTE button. No sound is heard in the MUTE mode. AUTO Automatic adjustment at RGB input: Press[...]

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    Item Description RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO BRIGHT Adjustment: Dark ↔ Light ✔ ✔ CONTRAST Adjustment: Weak ↔ Strong ✔ ✔ V POSIT Adjustment: Down ↔ Up ✔ - H POSIT Adjustment: Left ↔ Right ✔ - H PHASE Adjustment: Left ↔ Right • Adjust to eliminate flicker. ✔ - H SIZE Adjustment: Small ↔ Large • The image may not be displayed corre[...]

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    ENGLISH-13 ENGLISH O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N S S ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Input Menu The following functions are available when INPUT is selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and start or stop operation with the and buttons. Table 4. Input Menu fH:38kHz fV:60Hz RGB VIDEO AUTO SETUP INPUT OPT. IMAGE [...]

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    ENGLISH-14 O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N S S ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Image Menu The following adjustments and settings are available when IMAGE is selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and start operation. Table 5. Image Menu KEYSTONE BLANK MIRROR START UP +1 SETUP INPUT OPT. IMAGE Item Description KEY[...]

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    ENGLISH-15 ENGLISH O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N S S ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Options Menu The following adjustments and settings are available when OPT. is selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and start operation. Table 6. Options Menu VOLUME MENU COLOR TIMER LANGUAGE AUTO OFF SYNC ON G 128 SETUP INPU[...]

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    ENGLISH-16 O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N S S ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) No Signal Menu The same adjustments and settings are available as with the Image and Options menus when the MENU button is pressed during display of the “ NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON *** ” or “ SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** ” message while no signal is [...]

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    ENGLISH-17 ENGLISH WARNING • For disposal of used lamp, treat according to the instruction of community authorities. • Since the lamp is made of glass, do not apply shock to it and do not scratch it. • Also, do not use old lamp. This could also cause explosion of the lamp. • If it is probable that the lamp has exploded (explosive sound is h[...]

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    ENGLISH-18 M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Replacing the Lamp 1. Switch the projector OFF, remove the power cord from the power outlet, and wait at least 45 minutes for the unit to cool. 2. Prepare a new lamp. 3. Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn it upside down.[...]

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    ENGLISH-19 ENGLISH M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Air Filter Maintenance The air filter should be cleaned as described below at intervals of approximately 100 hours. 1. Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Clean the air filter with a vacuu[...]

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    ENGLISH-20 TR OUBLESHOO TING OSD Message The messages as described below may appear on the screen at power ON. Take the appropriate measures when such a message appears. Table 8. OSD Messages Message Contents CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. * 1) The message shown at left appears after the lamp has been used for more than [...]

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    ENGLISH-21 ENGLISH T T R R O O U U B B L L E E S S H H O O O O T T I I N N G G ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Indicators Messa ge The POWER indicator, LAMP indicator, and TEMP indicator are lit and blank as follows. Take the appropriate measures. Table 9. Indicators Message POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Contents Lights [...]

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    ENGLISH-22 T T R R O O U U B B L L E E S S H H O O O O T T I I N N G G ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) Symptom Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Table 10. Symptom Symptom Possible cause Remedy Page The power is not turned on. The main p[...]

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    ENGLISH-23 ENGLISH SPECIFCA TIONS NOTE : This specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 11. Specifications Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid crystal panel Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=2.0 ~ 2.3 f=18 ~[...]

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    ENGLISH-24 W ARRANTY AND AFTER-SER VICE If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the P.20 “ TROUBLESHOOTING ” section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. If repairs are possible, and desirable, they will be charged.[...]

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    Hitachi, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING, No. 15 – 12 Nishi Shinbashi, 2 – Chome, Minato – Ku, Tokyo 105 - 8430, Japan. Tel: 03 35022111 HITACHI EUROPE LTD, Whitebrook Park Lower Cookham R oad Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8YA UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 01628 643000 Fax: 01628 643400 Email: consume r - service@hi[...]