Hitachi CP-A300N manual

1 ENGLISH Projector CP-A220N/CP-A300N User's Manual (concise) Thank you for purchasing this projector . Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely and utilize well the product. WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this product. See the “Using the CD manual” (  20 ) [...]

2 Fir st of all Entries and gr aphical symbols explana tion The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, and heed them. Impor tant safety instr uction The followings are important instructions for safely using the product. Be sure to follo[...]

3 ENGLISH R e gulator y notices About Electro-Ma gnetic Interference Thi s is a C lass A pr odu ct. I n a dome sti c env iro nment th is produ ct may c aus e rad io interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user[...]

4 Contents of package Y our projector should come with the items shown below . Check that all the items are included. Require of your dealer immediately if any items are missing. (1) Remote control with the two AA batteries (2) Power cord (3) Computer cable (4) Parts of cable cover (5) User ’s manuals (Book x1, CD x1) (6) Security label (7) Appli[...]

5 ENGLISH WARNING ►Install the projector in a stable horizontal position. ► Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufcient ventilation. Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit will blow on it directly . ►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet. ► Use only t[...]

6 Access point COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 HDMI USB TYPE B S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 MIC MONITOR OUT CONTROL USB TYPE A DC5V 0.5A R L COMPONENT Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr AUDIO OUT HDMI R L R L VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT USB (A) DISPLA Y RS-232C LAN VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player Computer Connecting with your de vices Be [...]

7 ENGLISH USB storage device Connecting with your devices (continued) COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 HDMI USB TYPE B S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 MIC MONITOR OUT CONTROL USB TYPE A DC5V 0.5A R L RGB IN Microphone system Speakers (with an amplier) Monitor NO TE • If a loud feedback noise is produced from the speaker , move t[...]

8 Connecting pow er suppl y 1. Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector . 2. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a coup le of sec onds afte r the pow er supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange. Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON function activated, th[...]

9 ENGLISH Using the cable co ver Utilize the cable cover as the guard and blind for the connecting parts. 1. Connect the signal cables and the power cord to the projector rst. 2. Combine parts as shown in gure, and assemble the cable cover . 3 . Insert the three knobs on the cable cover into the three holes on the projector as shown in the ?[...]

10 Preparing for the remote contr ol Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. 1. Holding the hook part of the batt[...]

11 ENGLISH 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. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange. 3. Conrm that there is nothing that the lens door hits while opening. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The lens door op[...]

12 Adjusting the projector's eleva tor The projector has Front foot for inclinations and Rear foot for horizontals. Spacers on the each elevator foot are installed at the time of shipment, and projector is in a condition to be able to just project. If necessary , detach the spacer , and the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more pr[...]

13 ENGLISH F ocusing Use the FOCUS + and FOCUS – buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the screen focus. Selecting an aspect ratio Each time you press the ASPECT button on the remote control, it switches the aspect ratio of the image, in turn. Zooming Use the D-ZOOM + and D-ZOOM – buttons on the remote control to adjust the scree[...]

14 T ur ning of f the power 1. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. 2. Conrm that there is nothing that the lens door hits while closing. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the[...]

15 ENGLISH R eplacing the 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 [...]

16 HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMPERA TURE HIGH PRESSURE WARNING ► 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 start using them. In addition[...]

17 ENGLISH The air lter has two kinds of lters inside. Please check and clean the air lter periodically . When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air lter , comply with it as soon as possible. If the lters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace them with the new ones. T o prepare the new lters, make contact with [...]

18 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. Turn the battery cover fully in the direction indicated “OPEN” using a coin or the like, and pick the cover up to [...]

19 ENGLISH Caring for the mir ror and lens If the projection mirror or lens is awed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality . Please take care of the mirror and lens, being cautious of handling. 1. T urn the projector off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. And cool the projector down by leaving it for a w[...]

20 Using the CD manual The other manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM titled “User ’s Manual (detailed)”. Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following to ensure the proper use. System requir ements The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. Windows ® : OS:Microsoft ® Windows ® 98, Windows ® 98SE[...]

21 ENGLISH 345 303 94 124 85 72 130 308 119 192 Item Specication Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 210W UHP Speaker 10W Power supply AC 100-120V/ 3.1A , AC 220-240V /1.6A Power consumption AC 100-120V:310 W , AC 220-240V :300W T emperature range 5 ~ 35°C (Operating) S[...]

22 T roubleshooting - War r anty and after-ser vice If an abnormal operation (such as smoke, strange odor or excessive sound) should occur , stop using the projector immediately . Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector , rst refer to “T roubleshooting” of “Operating Guide” and “Network Guide”, and run through the suggested [...]