Hitachi CP-RX70 manual

1 Projector CP-RX70 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” rst. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual V arious symbols are used in thi[...]

2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 Content .................. 2 Projector features . ......... 3 Prepar ations . ............. 3 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . . 3 Replacing the lter cover for bottom-up use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Par t names ............... 4 P r o j e[...]

3 F astening the lens co ver T o avoid losing the lens cover , please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the enclosed strap. 1. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover . Thread one end of the strap through the strap hole of the lens cover and make the loop at the end, and let the other end of the strap through the loop. Not have[...]

4 Par t names Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (  45 ) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (  16 ) (3) Zoom ring (  16 ) (4) Control panel (  5 ) (5) Speaker (  32 ) (6) Elevator knobs (x 2) (  16 ) (7) Elevator feet (x 2) (  16 ) (8) Lens (  13, 48 ) (9) Lens cover (  3 ) (10) Intake vents (1 1) Filter cover ( [...]

5 Par t names Control panel (1) ST ANDBY/ON button (  13 ) (2) INPUT/ENTER button (  14, 20 ) (3) MENU button (  20 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (  13, 50) (5) TEMP indicator (  50 ) (6) LAMP indicator (  50 ) R emote control (1) VIDEO button (  15 ) (2) COMPUTER button (  14 ) (3) SEARCH button [...]

6 (a) (b) (a) (c) up (c) down (b) (c) down (c) up Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Ar r angement 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: 1024×76[...]

7 Setting up 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 shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such as a wobbly or in[...]

8 K COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT RGB OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT RGB OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO OUT L R COMPONENT C R /P R C B /P B Y 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[...]

9 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. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector . - Some PCs ha[...]

10 Setting up Connecting pow er suppl y 1. Put the connector of the power cord into the AC inlet of the projector . 2. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange. Please remember that when the AUTO ON function (  36 ) activated,[...]

1 1 Remote control Putting batteries Please set the batteries to 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 battery c[...]

12 Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does n ot function pro perly , attempt to change th e signal frequency . In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons listed below simultaneousl[...]

13 T ur ning on the pow er 1. Make sure that the POWER indicator turns in steady orange and the lens cover is removed. 2. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and l[...]

14 Selecting an input signal 1. Press the INPUT/ENTER button on the projector . Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below . COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO  S-VIDEO 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 [...]

15 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. [...]

16 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 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 c[...]

17 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[...]

18 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[...]

19 Operating T empor arily 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 the SCREEN menu (  32 ). T o exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. ● The projector[...]

20 Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT , SETUP , SCREEN, OPTION 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 as follows. 1. P[...]

21 EASY MENU EASY MENU Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (  26 ). KEYSTONE Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion. See the KEYSTONE item in SETUP menu (  31 ). PICTURE MODE Using the ◄/► buttons switches the picture mode. The[...]

22 EASY MENU Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (  23 ). CONTRAST Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (  23 ). COLOR Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color . See the COLOR item in PICTURE [...]

23 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 CUST OM ó #2 DEF AUL T ó #2 CUSTOM ó #3 DEF AUL T #5 CUSTOM ó #5 DEF AUL T ó[...]

24 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[...]

25 PICTURE Menu Item Description MY MEMOR Y This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 ó LOAD2 ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4 SA VE4 ó SA VE3 ó SA VE2 ó SA VE1 LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3, LOAD4 Performing[...]

26 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. For a PC 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 no signal 4:3 (xed) • This item can be selected only for a proper signal. • The NORMAL mode[...]

27 IMAGE Menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate icker . Right ó Left • This ite m can be selected only for a c omputer signal or component video signal. H SIZE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó Small • This item can be selected only for a computer signa[...]

28 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, s-video or component video of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal. • When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. FILM adapts to t[...]

29 Item Description VIDEO FORMA T Set the video format for the s-video port and video port. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó P AL ó SECAM N-P AL ó M-P AL ó NTSC4.43 • This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S[...]

30 INPUT Menu Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 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[...]

31 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu Item Description KEYSTONE Using the ▲/▼ buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion. Shrink the top of the image ó Shrink the bottom of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input signal. For some input, this function may not work well. WHISPER Using the ▲/▼ buttons tu[...]

32 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[...]

33 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 (  34 ) . ORIGINAL Screen preset as the standa[...]

34 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[...]

35 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[...]

36 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[...]

37 Item Description LAMP TIME The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the lamp. Pressing the RESET button or the ► button displays a dialog. T o reset the lamp time, select the RESET using the ▲ button. RESET  CANCEL • Please reset the lam p time only when you hav e re[...]

38 Item Description SERVICE Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button to execute the item. F AN SPEED ó AUTO ADJUST ó GHOST ó FIL TER MESSAGE ó KEY LOCK F ACTORY RESET ó I NFORMA TION ó REMOTE FREQ. F AN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rot[...]

39 Item Description SERVICE (continued) FIL TER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for the interval to show the message for cleaning up the air lter . 50h ó 100h ó 200h ó 300h ó TURN OFF After selecting “50h”, “100h”, “200h”, or “300h”, the message “REMINDER *** HRS P ASSED AFTER THE LAST FIL TER CHECK” will [...]

40 Item Description SERVICE (continued) INFORMA TION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMA TION”. It shows the information about the current input. INPUT-INFORMA TION COMPUTER1 1024x768 @60 FRAME LOCK ON INPUT-INFORMA TION S-VIDEO P A L AUTO INPUT-INFORMA TION COMPUTER 1 576i @50 • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dia[...]

41 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[...]

42 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 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 for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds The 10 digit [...]

43 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 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 will return to MyScreen P ASS WORD on/off menu. When a P ASSWORD is set for MyScreen: • Th[...]

44 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 3.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX will be displayed. 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲, ▼, ◄, ►, COMPUTER and INPUT buttons. A CONFIRMA TION BOX will appear . Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. •[...]

45 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[...]

46 Maintenance Lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEM PERA TURE HIGH PRESSU RE 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 s[...]

47 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. Replace the air lter when it is damaged or too soiled. T o prepare a new air lter , contact your dealer and tell the air lter type number . T ype number : MU03602 When you repl[...]

48 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 [...]

49 T roubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur , stop using the projector immediately . T r oubleshooting Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector , the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair . If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company . They will tell you [...]

50 T r oubleshooting R e garding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP , TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting In Orange T urned off T urned off The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the section[...]

51 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 Lighting In Red There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the pro[...]

52 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for mac hine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Power does not come on. The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the p[...]

53 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 No pictures are displayed. (continued) The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. 21, 23 The computer cannot[...]

54 Specications Specications Item Specication Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel Panel size 1.6 cm (0.63 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.7~1.9 f=19~ 23 mm Lamp 160W UHB Speaker 1 W x1 Power supply AC100-120V/2.8A, AC220-240V/1.4A Power co[...]