Hitachi CP-S235 manual

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Projector Features … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 Preparation … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 Part Names … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 The Projector ……………………… 4 Fastening The Lens Cap ………… 4 The [...]

3 ● Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system. ● Whisper Mode Equipped Special mode is available for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation. ● User Memory Function This projector can memorize 4 settings by MY MEMORY funct[...]

4 Strap Rivet Strap hole Part Names The Projector Zoom ring 15 Focus ring 15 Air filter cover (An air filter is inside.) 35 Elevator button 8 Elevator feet 8 Indicates the corresponding reference page Lens cap 14 Lens (The picture is projected from here.) Remote sensor 13 Projector (Front/Right) Fastening The Lens Cap To avoid losing, please fasten[...]

5 AC inlet 11 CONTROL port 10 VIDEO port 10 AUDIO OUT port 10 AUDIO IN port (from a computer) 10 S-VIDEO port 10 COMPONENT VIDEO - Y 10 COMPONENT VIDEO - C B /P B 10 COMPONENT VIDEO - C R /P R 10 AUDIO R port L port (from a video equipment) 10 10 Power switch 14 RGB IN port 10 Projector (Rear/Left) ST ANDBY/ON INPUT POWER LAMP TEMP MENU POWER indic[...]

6 The Remote Control (STANDBY/ON) button prepares for turning the power on/off. VIDEO button toggles between the signal ports of VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. MENU button opens/closes the menu. RGB button selects the input signal of RGB port. BLANK button blanks the screen temporarily. SEARCH button searches for an input signal between the fo[...]

7 Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “User’s Manual – Safety Guide” and this manual. • The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. T[...]

8 Adjusting The Projector's Elevator CAUTION • If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD THE PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the e[...]

9 Connecting Y our Devices WARNING • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected. CAUTION • TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting[...]

10 Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. A C I N L-AUDIO-R VIDEO S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R RGB IN CONTROL RGB OUT USB L-AUDIO-R VIDEO S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R RGB IN CONTROL RGB OUT USB L-AU[...]

11 1 A C I N Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 1 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 FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the “User’s manual – Safety Guide”[...]

12 CAUTION Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Keep the battery away from children and pets. • Be sure to use only the batteries specified for use with the remote control.[...]

13 Operating The Remote Control ATTENTION • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you won’t be using the remote control for an e[...]

14 ST ANDBY/ON INPUT POWER LAMP TEMP MENU Power ON/OFF Tu r ning On The Power WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. NOT[...]

15 VIDEO ASPECT GO VO LUME MAGNIFY HOME P AGE UP AU TO BLANK RGB SEARCH ON VIDEO ASPECT VO LUME MAGNIFY HOME P AGE UP AU TO BLANK RGB SEARCH ON Selecting An Input Signal 1 2 Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 3 Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Press the INPUT button. As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT button, the [...]

16 Tu r ning Off The Power • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. NOTE AC IN Power switch ST ANDBY/ON INPUT POWER LAMP TEMP MENU STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector or the button of the rem[...]

17 Operating Adjusting The V olume T emporarily Muting The Sound 1 Press the VOLUME button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2 Use the / buttons to adjust the volume. Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog and complete this operation. (Even if you don't do anything, [...]

18 Adjusting The Position 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 initialize the position, press the RESET button during adjustment. Press the POSITION button again to close the dialog and complet[...]

19 Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature Correcting Keystone Distortions PA GE DOWN END HOME P AGE UP OFF ON VIDEO ASPECT MUTE KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET VOLUME AU TO BLANK RGB SEARCH MAGNIFY PA GE DOWN END HOME P AGE UP OFF ON VIDEO ASPECT MUTE KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET VOLUME AU TO BLANK RGB SEARCH MAGNIFY [...]

20 Using The Magnify Feature Freezing The Scr een 1 Press the MAGNIFY (ON) button. The projector enters MAGNIFY mode. 2 Press the POSITION button, then use the ,,, buttons to select the area to zoom. Press the POSITION button again to finalize the zoom area. 3 Use the , buttons to adjust the zoom level. Press the MAGNIFY (OFF) button to exit MAGNIF[...]

21 Signal Searching Selecting The Aspect Ratio 1 Press the SEARCH button. Cycle through input signals, displaying the images of retrieved signals. If no signal is found, returns to the signal that was selected before the search was begun. • May not function properly with some input signals. • The signal searching function takes about 10 seconds[...]

22 This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu display appears on the screen. 2 Use the / buttons to select a menu , then press the or ENTER button. The di[...]

23 MAIN Menu With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION KEYSTONE BRIGHT CONTRAST ASPECT WHISPER MIRROR LANGUA GE [Language] +0 +0 +0 4:3 NORMAL NORMAL ENGLISH : SELECT Item Description [...]

24 PICTURE - 1 Menu With the PICTURE - 1 menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION GAMMA COLOR BAL R COLOR BAL G COLOR BAL B SHARPNESS COLOR TINT MY MEMORY NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 SA VE1 : SELECT I[...]

25 Item Description MY MEMORY Load/Save a Setting: Selecting one from the following and then pressing the or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 ⇔ LOAD2 ⇔ LOAD3 ⇔ LOAD4 ⇒ SAVE1 ⇔ SAVE2 ⇔ SAVE3 ⇔ SAVE4 • This projector has 4 memories called M1, M2, M3 and M4 for settings. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts th[...]

26 PICTURE - 2 Menu With the PICTURE - 2 menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION V POSITION H POSITION H PHASE H SIZE OVER SCAN RESET 20 142 31 1344 95 : SELECT Item Description V POSITION Adjust [...]

INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION COLOR SP ACE COMPONENT VIDEO FRAME LOCK 3D-YCS VIDEO NR PROGRESSIVE INFORMA TION AUT O COMPONENT AUT O TURN ON NORMAL LOW TURN OFF[...]

28 Item Description VIDEO NR Select a Noise Reduction Mode: HIGH ⇔ MIDDLE ⇔ LOW • This function performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. At a VIDEO input of NTSC 3.58, this function performs only when the TURN OFF is selected under the 3D-YCS. • When the HIGH, the MIDDLE or the LOW is selected, the noise on screen is reduced accor[...]

29 MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION ADJUST POWER OFF SEARCH RESET 0 min TURN ON : SELECT AUTO Menu With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Description ADJUST Automatically Adjust the Picture: Pressing the or th[...]

30 SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION BLANK ST ART UP MENU POSITION MESSAGE RESET BLACK TURN ON TURN ON Item Description BLANK Select a Blank Screen Color[...]

31 OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION VOLUME SCREEN TYPE LAMP TIME FIL TER TIME RESET 16 4:3 1234h 21h Item Description VOLUME Adjust Volume: High ⇔ Low[...]

32 You can use the remote control as a simplified mouse or keyboard. Operating The PC Screen 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 operating. • It [...]

33 Lamp 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, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of g[...]

34 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool for at least 45 minutes. 6 Insert the new lamp, and tighten the 2 screws firmly to lock it in place. Slide the lamp cover into place until it locks into position. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up. 3 After making sure that the projector has cool[...]

35 Air Filter Caring For The Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter (see the section “Related Messages” and “Regarding The Indicator Lamps”), clean the air filter as soon as possible. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal[...]

36 Replacing The Air Filter Filter cover Air filter Release buttons Release buttons Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. 2 Contact your local dealer to prepare a new air filter. Tell the dealer your air filter type number. 4 Hold the release buttons of the air filter, while pulling down it. 3 After making sure that the projector has c[...]

37 Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. ATTENTION • Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed below, including benzene and paint thinner. • Do not use aerosols or sprays. [...]

38 T roubleshooting 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. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service[...]

39 Wipe the dust-detecting window by using a soft cloth. T roubleshooting (continued) Related Messages (continued) Message Description CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. Please immediately turn the power OFF, and c[...]

40 ATTENTION • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “ ○ ” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make c[...]

41 POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting or blinking in red Turned off Blinking in red The cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following item, and then resent the power to ON. • Is there no foreign m[...]

42 WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. 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. Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects • Although bright s[...]

43 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect, and Items to be confirmed Reference pages Pictures appear dark. The brightness setting and/or contrast setting has not been properly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, etc. 23 The WHISPER mode is the current setting. Change (by releasing) from th[...]

44 • This specifications are subject to change without notice. NOTE Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid crystal panel Panel size 1.4 cm (0.55 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.6 ~ 1.8 f=16.8 ~ 20.1 mm Lamp 160W UHB Speaker 1.0W Power supply AC1[...]