Dukane 8973W, 8975WU, 8970, 976SX, 8971 User Manual
...
Projector
8970/8971/8972W/8973W/
8976SX/8974WU/8975WU
C
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
product. Be sure to read Safety Guide rst. After reading them, store them in a
safe place for future reference.
►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this
About this manual
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described below.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features ......................3
Checking the contents of package
....3
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector, Control panel and Indicators,
Ports, Remote control
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting with your devices . . . . . 10
Fastening the cables
Fastening the adapter cover . . . . . . 15
Using the security bar and slot . . . . 15
Connecting to a power supply .....16
Remote control ............17
Installing the batteries ...........17
Using the REMOTE ID function . . . 17
Changing the frequency of remote control signal
About the remote control signal . . . 18
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard
Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
<Only for 8971, 8973W
Displaying the condition of the projector
and 8975WU>
. . 20
Displaying the log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the volume ............25
Temporarily turning off the screen and audio
Selecting an input signal .........26
Selecting an aspect ratio .........27
Adjusting the projector's elevator
. . . . 28
Adjusting the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting the zoom and focus,
Adjusting the lens position, Lens memory
Using the automatic adjustment feature
. . 31
Adjusting the position ...........31
Correcting the distortion .........32
Using the magnify feature ........35
Temporarily freezing the screen ...36
Temporarily shading the screen ...36
Using the menu function .........37
Indication in OSD,
Containing items of each menu
EASY MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PICTURE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
IMAGE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
INPUT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SETUP menu ..............52
AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SCREEN menu .............57
OPTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
NETWORK menu ...........74
SECURITY menu ...........85
Presentation tools . . . . . . . . . 92
PC-LESS Presentation . . . . . . . . . . 92
Thumbnail Mode, Full Screen Mode,
. . 18
. . 19
Slideshow Mode, Playlist
Drawing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Connecting the devices,
Using the Drawing function
USB Display .................107
Starting USB Display, Right-Click menu,
Floating menu, Options window
Maintenance .............111
Replacing the lamp ............ 111
Cleaning and replacing the air lter . 113
Other care ................... 115
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 116
Warnings displayed on the Status Monitor
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
. . 25
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . 118
Resetting all settings ...........120
Phenomena that may be easy to
be mistaken for machine defects
Specications ............126
. . 116
. . 121
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Introduction
Note: The Dukane models described in the document are manufactured by Hitachi and
use the same firmware and software programs. The equivalent Dukane to Hitachi models
are 8970 (CP-X8150), 8971(CP-X8160), 8972W (CP-WX8240), 8973W (CP-WX8255),
8974WU (CP-WU8440), 8975WU (CP-WU8450), 8976SX (CP-SX8350).
Introduction
Features
The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.
ü The HDMI ports can support various image equipment which have digital
interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.
ü The super bright lamp and high quality optical system can fulll the demands
of professional uses.
ü Some optional lens units and the wide range of the lens shift feature will give
much more chances to install the product wherever you want.
ü The lens shade can hide your inside operations and will help your
presentation.
ü The wealth of I/O ports is believed to support any business scene.
Checking the contents of package
Please see the Contents of package section in the User’s Manual (concise)
which is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Require
of your dealer immediately if any items are missing.
WARNING
►Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care not
to put in the mouth. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency
treatment.
NOTE
• Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special
caution for the lens.
• The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since
a ap to control the air ow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that
this is not a failure or malfunction.
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Introduction
►Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the
manuals direct it.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions.
►Do not apply a shock or pressure to this product. Place
your hands on the grip on the bottom of the projector when
carrying the projector. Remove all the attachments including
the power cord and cables, from the projector when carrying
the projector.
►Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector while the lamp is
on.
WARNING
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents
during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not attach anything onto the lens except the lens cover of this
projector because it could damage the lens, such as melting the lens.
CAUTION
(continued on next page)
Grip
Part names
Projector
(1) Lamp cover (
The lamp unit is inside.
(2) Speakers (x2) (25, 55)
(3) Filter cover (113)
The air lter and intake vent are inside.
(4) Elevator feet (x2) (28)
(5) Elevator buttons (x2) (28)
(6) Remote sensors (x2) (18, 69)
(7) Lens
(8) Lens cover
(9) Indicators (5)
(10) Intake vents
(11) Control panel (5)
(12) Status Monitor (20)
< Only for 8971, 8973W and 8975WU>
>
(13) AC IN (AC inlet) (16)
(14) Exhaust vents
(15) Ports (5)
(16) Security bar (15)
(17) Security slot (15)
(18) Grip (below)
(19) Safety bar (15)
111)
(11)
(2)
(6)
(4)
(8)
(12)
(13)
(19)
(7)
(17)
(15)
(6)
(16)
(18)
(2)
(9)
(14)
(10)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(10)
(5)
(1)
(10)
5
Part names (continued)
Introduction
Control panel and Indicators
(1) STANDBY/ON button (
24)
(2) INPUT button (26, 37)
(3) MENU button (37)
(4) LENS SHIFT button (29)
(5) ZOOM button (29)
(6) FOCUS - / + buttons (29)
(7) SHADE button (36)
(8) FUNCTION button (22, 29)
(9) FILTER indicator (120)
(10) SHADE indicator (36)
(11) SECURITY indicator (91)
(12) LAMP indicator (118, 119)
(13) TEMP indicator (118, 119)
(14) POWER indicator (24, 118, 119)
Ports (
10 ~ 14)
(1) COMPUTER IN1 port
(2) COMPUTER IN2 ports
(G/Y, B/Cb/Pb, R/Cr/Pr, H, V)
(3) LAN port
(4) USB TYPE A ports
(5) USB TYPE B port
(6) HDMI 1 port
(7) HDMI 2 port
(8) COMPONENT ports
(Y,Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
(5) (6) (10) (7)
(9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(2)
(7)
(5)
(8)
(1)
(9) S-VIDEO port
(10) VIDEO port
(11) AUDIO IN1 port
(12) AUDIO IN2 port
(13) AUDIO IN3 (L, R) ports
(14) AUDIO OUT (L, R) ports
(15) MONITOR OUT port
(16) REMOTE CONTROL IN port
(17) REMOTE CONTROL OUT port
(18) CONTROL port
(4)
(3)
(9)
(18)
(16) (14) (13) (12) (11) (15)(8)(17)
(continued on next page)
(2)
(1)
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Introduction
Part names (continued)
Remote control
(1) STANDBY button (24)
(2) ON button (
(3) ID - 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 buttons (
(4) COMPUTER 1 button (
(5) COMPUTER 2 button (
24)
17)
26)
26)
(6) COMPUTER 3 button *
(7) LAN button (
(8) USB TYPE A button (
(9) USB TYPE B button (
(10) COMPONENT button (
(11) S-VIDEO button (
(12) VIDEO button (
(13) HDMI 1 button (
(14) HDMI 2 button (
26)
26)
26)
26)
26)
26)
26)
26)
(15) DIGITAL button *
PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN buttons
(16)
(17) F5 button (
(18) ENTER button (
(19) RESET button (
(20) ESC button (
18, 19)
19, 22, 37)
37)
19, 37)
(21) ▲/▼/◄/►cursor buttons
(22) MENU button (
(23) VOL + / - buttons (
(24) AV MUTE button (
(25) MAGNIFY ON / OFF buttons (
(26) FREEZE button (
(27) PbyP button
(28) ASPECT button (
(29) AUTO button (
(30) POSITION button (
(31) KEYSTONE button (
37)
25)
25)
35)
36)
○
27)
31)
30, 31, 38)
32)
(32) MY BUTTON - 1, 2, 3, 4 buttons (
(33) LENS SHIFT button (
(34) LENS MEMORY button (
(35) FOCUS + / - buttons (
(36) ZOOM + / - buttons (
(37) Battery cover (
29)
30)
29)
29)
17) (38) Wired remote control port (14)
(19, 94)
66)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(7)
(8)
(10)
(13)
(14)
(16)
(26)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(27)
(20)
(32)
(30)
(31)
the remote control
(34) (36)
(35)
Back of
(37)
(38)
(2)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(23)
(25)
(24)
(21)
(22)
(29)
(33)
(28)
NOTE
• Any button marked with “*” is not supported on this projector (117).
• Any button marked with “○” is available only for 8974WU and 8975WU.
• Each time you press any button (except ID buttons), the ID button of current
selected ID number will light (
17).
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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be
used in.
For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specied
mounting accessories (
Specications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and
service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about
your installation.
Arrangement
Refer to tables T-1 to T-6 at the back of User's Manual (concise) as well as the
following to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown
in the table are calculated for a full size screen.
Ⓗ × Ⓥ :
ⓐ :
ⓑ,ⓒ
Screen size
Projection distance
(from the front of the projector unit)
: Screen height
(continued on next page)
Projector top
Projector bottom
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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
WARNING
►Install the projector where you can access the power
outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently.
Otherwise it could cause a re or electric shock.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls
or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the
surrounding things. Using a damaged projector could result in a re and an
electric shock.
• Do not place the projector in unstable places, such as an inclined surface,
places subject to vibration, on top of a wobbly table or cart, or a surface that is
smaller than the projector.
• Do not put the projector on its side, front or rear position.
• Do not attach nor place anything on the projector unless otherwise specied in
the manual.
• Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specied by the
manufacturer. Read and keep the manuals of the accessories used.
• For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your dealer
beforehand.
• Only for 8971, 8973W and 8975WU, it is possible to install the
projector for any direction with specied mounting accessories. Consult with
your dealer about such a special installation.
• Place your hands on the grip on the bottom of the projector when carrying the
projector. Remove all the attachments including the power cord and cables,
from the projector when carrying the projector.
►Do not install the pro
jector near thermally conductive or ammable
things. Such things when heated by the projector could result in a re and burns.
• Do not place the projector on a metal stand.
►Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine
oil, are used. Oil may harm the product, resulting in malfunction, or falling from
the mounted position.
►Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet. Getting the
projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause a re and an
electric shock, and damage the projector.
• Do not place the projector near water, such as in a bathroom, kitchen, or
poolside.
• Do not place the projector outdoors or by the window.
• Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
(continued on next page)
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Arrangement (continued)
Setting up
CAUTION
►Place the projector in a cool place with sufcient
ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its
internal temperature is too high.
Using a damaged projector could result in a re and an electric shock.
• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters.
• Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit
will blow on it directly.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between a side of the projector and other
objects such as walls.
• Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
• Do not stop up, block nor cover the projector's vent holes. Do not place
anything around the projector that could be sucked in or stuck to the projector's
intake vents.
• Do not place the projector at places that are exposed to magnetic elds, doing
so can cause the cooling fans inside the projector to malfunction.
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the
projector in such places could cause a re, an electric shock and malfunction of
the projector.
• Do not place the projector near humidiers. Especially for an ultrasonic
humidier, chlorine and minerals contained in tap water are atomized and could
be deposited in the projector causing image degradation or other problems.
• Do not place the projector in a smoking area, kitchen, passageway or by the
window.
NOTICE
• Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the
projector's remote sensor.
• Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.
• Set the ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu correctly. It is
recommended to leave it at AUTO usually (
67). If the projector is used with a
wrong setting, it may cause damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.
• Keep heat-sensitive things away from the projector. Otherwise, they may be
damaged by the heat from the projector.
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Setting up
Connecting with your devices
Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to
conrm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare
the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device.
Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or
the accessory is damaged.
After making sure that the projector and the devices are turned off, perform
the connection, according to the following instructions. Refer to the gures in
subsequent pages.
Before connecting the projector to a network system, be sure to read Network
Guide too.
WARNING
►Use only the appropriate accessories. Otherwise it could
cause a re or damage the projector and devices.
• Use only the accessories specied or recommended by the projector’s
manufacturer. It may be regulated under some standard.
• Neither disassemble nor modify the projector and the accessories.
• Do not use the damaged accessory. Be careful not to damage the accessories.
Route a cable so that it is neither stepped on nor pinched out.
CAUTION
►For a cable with a core at only one end, connect the end
with the core to the projector. That may be required by EMI regulations.
NOTE
• Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device in
operation, unless that is directed in the manual of the device. Otherwise it may
cause malfunction in the device or projector.
• The function of some input ports can be selected according to your usage
requirements. Check the reference page indicated beside each port in the
following illustration.
• Be careful not to mistakenly connect a connector to a wrong port. Otherwise it
may cause malfunction in the device or projector.
- When connecting a connector to a port, make sure that the shape of the
connector ts the port.
- Tighten the screws to connect a connector equipped with screws to a port.
- Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of
the projector are recessed.
About Plug-and-Play capability
• Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system
and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC
2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a
computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
- Take advantage of this feature by connecting a computer cable to the
COMPUTER IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work
properly if any other type of connection is attempted.
- Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-
and-Play monitor.
(continued on next page)
11
Connecting with your devices (continued)
(
(
26, 107)
26)
55)
(
(
26)
Setting up
Computer
NOTE
• Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s
manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization
methods and the display resolution output to the projector.
- Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
- Some computers have multiple screen display modes that may include some
signals which are not supported by this projector.
- Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA
(1600x1200), the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution
before being displayed. The best display performance will be achieved if the
resolutions of the input signal and the projector panel are identical.
• If you connect this projector and a notebook computer, you need output the
display to an external monitor, or output simultaneously to the internal display
and an external monitor. Consult the computer's manual for the setting.
• Depending on the input signal, the automatic adjustment function of this
projector may take some time and not function correctly.
- Note that a composite sync signal or sync-on-green signal may confuse the
automatic adjustment function of this projector (50).
- If the automatic adjustment function does not work correctly, you may not see
the dialog to set the display resolution. In such a case, use an external display
device. You may be able to see the dialog and set an appropriate display
resolution.
(continued on next page)
12
Setting up
Connecting with your devices (continued)
External
device
Access
point
74)
(
USB
wireless
adapter
(optional)
74)
(
USB
storage
device
(
92, 102)
WARNING
74)
(
19)
Computer
(
►Heat may build up in the USB wireless adapter, to avoid possible burns disconnect the projector power cord for 10 minutes before touching
the adapter.
►
When using the USB wireless adapter, be sure to connect the adapter to the fur-
ther USB TYPE A port from the LAN port and use the supplied adapter cover (15).
CAUTION
► Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure
to obtain the consent of the administrator of the network.
►
Do not connect the LAN port to any network that might have the excessive voltage.
►
The designated USB wireless adapter that is sold as an option is required to use
the wireless network function of this projector. Before connecting the USB wireless
adapter, turn off the power of the projector and disconnect the power cord. Do not
use any extension cable or device when connecting the adapter to the projector.
►
Before removing the USB storage device from the port of the projector, be sure to
use the REMOVE USB function on the Thumbnail screen to secure your data (95).
►To connect both the LAN cable and USB device to the projector, use only the
further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port or a LAN cable that is at on the
side where the plug’s wire is visible. Otherwise, both of them cannot be connected correctly, or the wire may break (malfunction).
NOTE
• If an oversized USB storage device blocks the LAN port, use only
the further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port or a USB extension cable to
connect the USB storage device.
(continued on next page)
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Connecting with your devices (continued)
55)
(
26)
(
(
26)
(
26, 50)
VCR/DVD/
Blu-ray Disc
player
Setting up
TM
NOTE
• The HDMI ports of this model are compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video
signals from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
- The HDMI ports support the following signals:
Video signal : 480i@60, 480p@60, 576i@50, 576p@50, 720p@50/60,
1080i@50/60, 1080p@50/60
Audio signal : Format Linear PCM
Sampling frequency 48kHz / 44.1kHz / 32kHz
- This projector can be connected with another equipment that has HDMITM
connector, but with some equipment the projector may not work properly,
something like no video.
- Be sure to use an HDMITM cable that has the HDMITM logo.
- Use a Category 2-certied HDMITM cable to input 1080p@50/60 signal to the
projector.
- When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a
DVI to HDMITM cable to connect with the HDMITM input.
• The HDMITM cables might come off easily due to the lack of a mechanical lock
on the cables and connectors. It is recommended to fasten the cables to the
projector to prevent the cables from coming off (14).
(continued on next page)
14
Setting up
Connecting with your devices (continued)
Speakers
(with an amplier)
Another
projector
(Wired)
Remote
control
(
54)
Monitor
NOTE
• To use a wired remote control, connect a wired remote control to the
REMOTE CONROL IN port. You can also connect another projector to the
REMOTE CONROL OUT port to control it from the wired remote control. You
can utilize this projector as a remote control-relay with the REMOTE CONROL
IN and OUT ports. To connect the wired remote control or another projector
to the REMOTE CONTROL IN or OUT ports, use audio cables with 3.5 mm
diameter stereo mini plugs. This function is useful when a wireless remote
signal may not reliably reach the projector.
Fastening the cables
To get together the signal cables and
prevent them from coming off, fasten them to
the projector using a commercially available
plastic cable tie. Use a cable tie of size
2.0x5.0mm or smaller. It is recommended
to curl the end of the tie slightly before you
thread it to the tie holder to enable it to get
through easily.
WARNING
CAUTION
►Do not bind the power cord.
►Use only a plastic tie to get together or fasten the cables. A
metallic tie may cause damage to the cables and tie holder.
►Do not bind the cables too tightly. The cables or the hole might be damaged.
Tie holder
Cable tie
15
Using the security bar and slot
A commercially available anti-theft chain or
wire can be attached to the security bar on
the projector. Refer to the gure to choose
an anti-theft chain or wire.
Also this product has the security slot for
the Kensington lock.
For details, see the manual of the security
tool.
When using the USB wireless adapter, be
sure to connect the adapter to the further
USB TYPE A port from the LAN port and
use the supplied adapter cover.
1.
Loosen the screw (marked with
triangle) on the bottom left of the
USB TYPE A ports.
2.
Insert the tab of the cover into the
hole at the upper right of the USB
TYPE A ports in the direction of the
arrow.
3.
Align the screw holes on the projector and the cover. Then
insert the screw removed from the projector into the hole
and tighten the screw.
►Do not use the security bars and slot to prevent the projector
from falling down, since it is not designed for it.
►Do not place anti-theft chain or wire near the exhaust vents.
It may become too hot.
WARNING
CAUTION
• The security bar and slot is not comprehensive theft prevention
measures. It is intended to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure.
• The safety bar (
4) can be used for the same purpose as the security bar.
NOTE
Setting up
Fastening the adapter cover
►Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care not
to put in the mouth.
►Heat may build up in the USB wireless adapter, to avoid possible burns
disconnect the projector power cord for 10 minutes before touching the adapter.
WARNING
Anti-theft
chain or wire
security bar
19mm
11mm
Security slot
15mm
2
1
3
Tab
16
Connecting to a power supply
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 couple of seconds after the power
supply connection, the POWER indicator will
light up in steady orange.
►Do not connect the projector to a power supply while no lens
unit is attached to it.
►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or
faulty connections may result in re and/or electrical shock.
• Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, consult
your dealer to get a new one. Never modify the power cord.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to the power
cord. The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.
Remove the power cord for complete separation.
• Do not distribute the power supply to multiple devices. Doing so may overload
the outlet and connectors, loosen the connection, or result in re, electric shock
or other accidents.
• Connect the ground terminal for the AC inlet of this unit to the ground terminal
of the building using an appropriate power cord (bundled).
• This product is also designed for IT power systems with a phase-
tophase voltage of 220 to 240 V.
WARNING
Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON
function activated (
64), the connection of the power
supply make the projector turn on.
NOTICE
Setting up
AC IN
Power
cord
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Remote control
Remote control
Installing the batteries
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.
Holding the hook part of the battery
1.
cover, remove it.
Align and insert the two AA batteries
2.
(HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL
ENERGY, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according
to their plus and minus terminals as
indicated in the remote control.
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow
3.
and snap it back into place.
1
2
3
WARNING
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which
could result in re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specied. Do not use batteries of different types at
the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not place a battery in a re or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery.
If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as
Using the REMOTE ID function
Utilize this function to control specic projectors by the remote
control assigned the same ID number when you use multiple
projectors of the same type at the same time.
Assign an ID number to each projector before using the
REMOTE ID item in the SERVICE menu of the OPTION
menu (
as assigned to the projector you are going to control. The ID
button selected will light for several seconds.
69). Press the ID button with the same ID number
NOTE
current selected ID number will light.
• To conrm the projector's current ID, press any ID button for 3 seconds. Its
number will be shown on each screen regardless of set ID of projector.
• Each time you press any button (except ID buttons), the ID button of
ID buttons
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30°
3m
30°
30°
30°
3m
Remote control
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 not function properly,
attempt to change the signal frequency.
In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons
listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
(1) S et to Mode 1:NORMAL
AV MUTE and ZOOM - buttons
(2) S et to Mode 2:HIGH
F5 and KEYSTONE buttons
(2)
F5 button
KEYSTONE
button
(1)
AV MUTE
button
ZOOM -
button
Please remember that the REMOTE
FREQ. in the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu
(69)
of the projector to be
controlled should be set to the same mode as the remote control.
About the remote control signal
The remote control works with the
projector’s remote sensor. This projector
has two remote sensors on the front and
back sides.
The sensors can sense signals within
the following range:
60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the
sensor) within 3 meters about.
(approx.)
NOTE
item in the SERVICE menu of the OPTION menu (
• You can deactivate one of the sensors using the REMOTE RECEIV.
69) .
• The remote control signal reected in the screen or the like may be available.
If it is difcult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the
signal reect.
• The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1
LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that
could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.
• The remote control may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct
sun light) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter
uorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the
position of projector avoiding those lights.
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Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard
The accessory remote control works as a simple
mouse and keyboard of the computer, when the
projector’s USB TYPE B port and the computer’s
type A USB port are connected and MOUSE is
selected for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION
menu (
65).
(1) PAGE UP key: Press PAGE UP button.
(2) PAGE DOWN key: Press PAGE DOWN button.
(3) Mouse left button: Press ENTER button.
(4) Move pointer: Use the cursor buttons
▲, ▼, ◄ and ►.
(5) ESC key: Press ESC button.
(6) Mouse right button: Press RESET button.
(7) F5 key: Press F5 button.
►Improper use of the simple mouse &
keyboard function could damage your equipment.
While using this function, please connect this
product only to a computer. Be sure to check your
computer’s manuals before connecting this product
to the computer.
NOTICE
• When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not
work correctly, please check the following.
• When a USB cable connects this projector with a computer having a built-in
pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a laptop PC, open BIOS setup menu, then
select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the
built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.
•
Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or higher is required for this function. And also this function may
not work depending on the computer’s con gurations and mouse drivers. This function
can work with the computer which can operate general USB mouse or keyboard.
• You cannot do things like press two buttons at once (for instance, pressing
two buttons at the same time to move the mouse pointer diagonally).
• This function is activated only when the projector is working properly. This
function is not available in any of the following cases:
- While the lamp is warming up. (The POWER indicator blinks in green.)
- When either USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B is selected as the input source.
-
While displaying BLANK (57), TEMPLATE (61) or MY IMAGE (82) screen.
- When any menu is displayed on the screen.
- While using the cursor buttons to operate the sound or screen functions such
as adjusting the sound volume, correcting the keystone, correcting the picture
position and magnifying the screen.
NOTE
Remote control
(1)
(3)
(6)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(7)
USB TYPE B
port
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Status Monitor
Status Monitor
The Status Monitor is the sub LCD in the rear panel of
<Only for 8971, 8973W and 8975WU>
Status Monitor
8971, 8973W and 8975WU. The Status
Monitor displays the present condition of the projector
including errors, setup information and error history.
Displaying the condition of the projector
If no buttons have been operated, the Status Monitor displays as below depending
on the condition of the projector.
NOTE
mode if the STANDBY MODE item of SETUP menu is set to SAVING (
• When INSTALLATION in the SETUP menu is set to FRONT / CEILING or REAR /
CEILING, the contents on the Status Monitor are displayed upside down (
In a normal state
• The Status Monitor displays nothing while the projector is in standby
The Status Monitor displays the condition of the
projector in three lines.
1st line
: Displays the condition of the projector.
While the lamp is on, the selected port is
displayed.
Displayed conditions are as below;
STANDBY: The projector is in standby mode.
WARM UP: The projector is warming up.
SEARCHING: The projector is searching an input signal.
COOL DOWN: The projector is cooling down.
54).
53).
S T A N D B Y
#
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 A B
example
9
2 3 ° C
2nd line
is on. Otherwise, displays the serial number of the projector.
Displayed conditions are as below;
SYNC OUT: Detected input signal is out of specied range.
NO SIGNAL: There is no input signal.
CONNECTED: The projector has connected to the network or the computer
and some image is transferred to the projector while the LAN or USB TYPE
B port is selected.
HOLD: The projector has connected to the network but no image is transferred
while the LAN port is selected.
NOT CONNECTED: The projector is not connected to the network or the
computer while the LAN or USB TYPE B port is selected.
(continued on next page)
: Displays the condition of the detected input signal while the lamp
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Status Monitor <Only for 8971, 8972W and 8975WU>
Displaying the condition of the projector (continued)
: Displays peripheral temperature in Celsius. While the lamp is on,
3rd line
supplied voltage is also displayed.
3rd line: Displays supplied voltage and peripheral temperature in
Celsius while the lamp is on.
NOTE
are selected in normal condition, nothing is displayed on the 2nd line of the
monitor.
• When the USB TYPE B port is selected even if MOUSE is selected in the
USB TYPE B item of the OPTION menu, "NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the 2nd
line of the monitor (
• Displayed temperature might differ from actual peripheral temperature
because the displayed temperature is measured inside of the projector.
In error state
• While the projector is searching an input signal or USB TYPE A ports
65).
The Status Monitor displays a warning of an error
with larger letters. Resolve the errors referring to the
table of the sections "Related messages" (117) and
"Regarding the indicator lamps" (118, 119) when the
warning is displayed.
Displayed warnings are as below;
COVER: The lamp cover has not been properly xed.
Refer to the LAMP indicator blinking in the table (
FAN: The cooing fan is not operating.
Refer to the TEMP indicator blinking in the table (
LAMP: The lamp does not light.
Refer to the LAMP indicator lighting in the table (
TEMP: The projector's interior becomes over heated.
Refer to the TEMP indicator lighting in the table (
AIR (AIR FLOW): The internal temperature is rising.
Refer to the description of the message, "CHECK THE AIR FLOW" in the
117).
table (
COLD: There is a possibility that the interior portion has become over cooled.
Refer to the LAMP and TEMP indicators alternatively blinking in the table
119).
(
FILTR (FILTER): It is time to clean the air lter.
Refer to the LAMP and TEMP indicators simultaneous blinking in the table
119).
(
118).
119).
118).
119).
O RC EV
example
NOTE
displayed, the backlight blinks at the same time.
• When one of the warnings of FAN, LAMP, COVER, TEMP errors is
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Status Monitor <Only for 8970, 8973W and 8975WU>
Displaying the log
The present setup information and the error history can be displayed on the
Status Monitor with button operation.
NOTE
• While the projector is warming up, button presses are ignored.
• When the USB TYPE A port is selected, use the buttons on the control panel
to display the logs. The button operation of the Status Monitor on the remote
control may be unavailable.
• The Status Monitor displays nothing or no button presses for the monitor are
available while the projector is in standby mode if the STANDBY MODE item of
SETUP menu is set to SAVING (
Both of the Status Monitor and the OSD menu cannot be operated at same time.
•
54).
When the projector is in a normal condition,
or dislays one of the warnings of AIR FLOW,
COLD or FILTER errors, press the FUNCTION
button on the control panel or press the ENTER
button on the remote control for three seconds.
The backlight of the monitor turns on.
To display the setup information including
usage time
FUNCTION
button
ENTER
button
Use the ◄/► buttons to switch display.
First display Usage time
Network
information
Usage time: The Status Monitor displays
the lamp time (usage time of the present
lamp), the lter time (usage time of the air
lter) and the projector usage time.
0 L A M P 2 2 5 0 h
F I L T E R 1 2 8 3 5 h
S Y S T E M 2 2 3 8 6 h
Usage time (example)
Lamp time
Filter time
Projector
usage time
Network information: The network information is displayed over three pages.
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page.
Displayed information in each page is as below;
2nd page
: Subnet mask
(wireless and wired)
1st page
: IP address
(wireless and wired)
3rd page
: Default gateway
(wireless and wired)
(continued on next page)
I P AD D R E S S
W
1 9 2 1 6 8 0 0 1 9 6
N 1 9 2 1 6 8 0 0 1 0 7 5
Network information
(example)
2
Wireless
Wired
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Status Monitor <Only for 8971, 8973W and C8975WU>
Displaying the log (continued)
NOTE
• The Status Monitor and its backlight returns to the rst state before
the FUNCTION or ENTER button was pressed when any button except cursor
buttons is pressed, or after about 30 seconds without button operation.
• The projector usage time is the total lamp time from the projector is
manufactured. It is not reset by using LAMP TIME in the OPTION menu (
65).
• If the ▲/▼ buttons are pressed while the usage time is displayed, the usage
time switches to the past one when an error occurred.
To display error history
Log number
Press the ▲ button to display previous error
log. If a warning has been displayed, the
rst previous error log is the present error
currently occurring. The Status Monitor
1 P R E V I O U S
7 F I L T E R E R RO
A C 2 4 0 V 3 5 ° C
Error
displays the log number, occurred error, the
supplied voltage and peripheral temperature
Error log (example)
at that time. Press the ► button to display
the usage time when each error occurred.
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the log.
The display switches with the ◄/►
Error log 1
Usage time
(error log 1)
buttons at each log. Up to 10 error
logs including the present one can be
displayed.
First display
Error log 10
Usage time
(current)
Usage time
(error log 10)
NOTE
• The Status Monitor and its backlight returns to the rst state before
the FUNCTION or ENTER button was pressed when any button except cursor
buttons is pressed, or after about 30 seconds without button operation.
• If no error or less than 10 errors have occurred, "NO DATA" is displayed in
spite of occurred error in the error log.
Power on/off
Power on/off
Turning on the power
Make sure that the power cord is rmly
1.
and correctly connected to the projector
and the outlet.
Make sure that the POWER indicator is
2.
lighted in steady orange (
remove the lens cover.
Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector
3.
or the ON button on the remote control.
The projection lamp will light up and POWER indicator will begin blinking in
green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and
light in steady green (
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section Selecting an
input signal (
26).
118). Then
118).
POWER indicator
STANDBY button
ON button
STANDBY/ON button
Turning off the power
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the STANDBY button on
1.
the remote control.
The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.
Press the STANDBY/ON or STANDBY button again while the message
2.
appears.
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking
in orange. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady
orange when the lamp cooling is complete (
Attach the lens cover, after the POWER indicator turns to steady orange.
3.
Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning it off.
Also, do not turn the projector off shortly after turning it on. Such operations might
cause the lamp to malfunction or shorten the lifetime of some parts including the lamp.
118).
WARNING
Do not look into the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through
any of the projector’s openings.
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just
after use, since it is too hot.
NOTE
prior to the connected devices.
•
This projector has the function that can make the projector automatically turn on/
off. Please refer to the DIRECT POWER ON
items of the OPTION menu.
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• Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector
►A strong light is emitted when the projector’s power is on.
(64)
and AUTO POWER OFF
(64)
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Operating
Adjusting the volume
Use the VOL + / - buttons to adjust the volume.
1.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in
adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything,
the dialog will automatically disappear after a few
seconds.
Operating
VOL + / -
buttons
NOTE
adjustment is disabled. Please see AUDIO SOURCE item of AUDIO menu (
• Even if the projector is in the standby mode, the volume is adjustable when
both of the following conditions are true:
- An option other than is selected for AUDIO OUT STANDBY in the AUDIO
SOURCE item of the AUDIO menu
- NORMAL is selected in the STANDBY
When is selected for current picture input port, the volume
•
(
55).
MODE item of the SETUP menu
Temporarily turning off the screen and audio
Press AV MUTE button on the remote control.
1.
The BLANK screen will be displayed instead of
the screen of input signals and the sound from the
internal speakers will be muted. Please refer to the
BLANK item in SCREEN menu about the BLANK
screen (
To exit from the AV MUTE mode and restore the screen and audio, press AV
MUTE button again.
NOTE
some control buttons are pressed.
CAUTION
is on, use the AV MUTE function above or the lens shade function (
any other action may cause the damage on the projector.
57).
• The projector automatically exits from the AV MUTE mode when
►If you wish to have a blank screen while the projector's lamp
AV MUTE
button
36). Taking
55).
(54).
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Operating
1.
Press INPUT button on the projector.
Each time you press the button, the projector
switches its input port from the current port as
below.
Selecting an input signal
1.
Press COMPUTER 1 / 2, LAN, USB TYPE A / B, HDMI 1 / 2, COMPONENT,
S-VIDEO or VIDEO button on the remote control.
The port corresponding to each button is selected as below.
Button Ports
COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER IN1
COMPUTER 2 COMPUTER IN2
LAN LAN
USB TYPE A USB TYPE A
USB TYPE B USB TYPE B
HDMI 1 HDMI 1
HDMI 2 HDMI 2
COMPONENT COMPONENT
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT button
COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 LAN
VIDEO
USB TYPE A
S-VIDEO
USB TYPE B
COMPONENT HDMI 2 HDMI 1
Buttons for input
ports
• If you have set SKIP to some ports from SOURCE SKIP in the
OPTION menu, the input from the ports cannot be selected (
63).
• While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the projector
will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is
detected (63).
• It may take several seconds to project the images from the USB TYPE B port.
NOTE
• While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu,
the projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal is
detected (
63).
• It may take several seconds to project the images from the USB TYPE B port.
NOTE
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Operating
Selecting an aspect ratio
Press ASPECT button on the remote control.
1.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches
the mode for aspect ratio in turn.
For a computer signal
8970, 8971:
NORMAL 4:3 16:9 16:10
8972W, 8973W, 8976SX, 8974WU, 8975WU:
NORMAL 4:3 16:9 16:10 NATIVE
For an HDMI
8970, 8971
NORMAL 4:3 16:9 16:10 14:9
8972W, 8973W, 8976SX, 8974WU, 8975WU:
NORMAL 4:3 16:9 16:10 14:9 NATIVE
For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal
8970, 8971:
4:3 16:9 14:9
8976SX:
4:3 16:9 14:9 NATIVE
8970, 8971, 8974WU, 8975WU:
4:3 16:9 16:10 14:9 NATIVE
For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B ports, or
if there is no signal
8970, 8971, 8976SX: 4:3 (xed)
8972W, 8973W, 8974WU, 8975WU: 16:10 (xed)
TM
signal
ASPECT
button
NOTE
• NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting.
• ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
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Operating
Adjusting the projector’s elevator
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 9 degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator buttons.
An elevator foot is adjustable while pushing the elevator
button on the same side as it.
Holding the projector, push the elevator buttons to
1.
loose the elevator feet.
Position the front side of the projector to the desired
2.
height.
Release the elevator buttons in order to lock the
3.
elevator feet.
After making sure that the elevator feet are locked,
4.
put the projector down gently.
If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually
5.
twisted to make more precise adjustments. Hold the
projector when twisting the feet.
To loose an
elevator foot,
push the elevator
button on the
same side as it.
To nely
adjust, twist
the foot.
CAUTION
projector, since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than elevating its front within 9 degrees using
the adjuster feet. A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause
malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself.
Only for C8970, 8973W5 and 8975W, it is possible to install the
projector for any direction with specied mounting accessories. Consult with
your dealer about such a special installation.
►Do not handle the elevator buttons without holding the
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Operating
Adjusting the lens
Adjusting the zoom and focus
The ZOOM or FOCUS dialog will appear when you
press any of the buttons from ZOOM, ZOOM -,
ZOOM +, FOCUS + and FOCUS -.
Use the ZOOM + / - buttons on the remote
1.
control or ZOOM button and ◄/► cursor buttons
on the projector to adjust the screen size.
Use the FOCUS + / - buttons to focus the picture.
2.
NOTE
other buttons while the lens is moving.
Adjusting the lens position
Press the LENS SHIFT button. The LENS SHIFT
dialog will appear. Using the ▲/▼/◄/►buttons while
the dialog is displayed shifts the lens. Generally, better
image quality can be got when the lens is set to the
center.
Press the LENS SHIFT button again to exit the
LENS SHIFT function.
CENTERING
Press the ENTER or INPUT button while the dialog is
displayed to execute the CENTERING feature, which
adjusts the lens to the center. A message dialog is displayed for conrmation. Pressing the ►button performs
CENTERING. You can also perform CENTERING in the
standby mode by pressing the FUNCTION and LENS
SHIFT buttons on the control panel for 3 seconds at the
same time.
• The projector may ignore operation by
LENS SHIFT button
ZOOM + / - buttons
FOCUS + / - buttons
LENS SHIFT
button
FOCUS - / +
buttons
FUNCTION
button
ZOOM button
CAUTION
►Do not put your ngers or any other things around the lens. The
moving lens could catch them in the space around the lens and result in an injury.
NOTE
hourglass icon will appear on the screen. CENTERING may take some time till the
lens reaches the center.
• The projector may ignore operation by buttons while moving the lens.
• The CENTERING feature while the projector is in the standby mode is disabled if
the STANDBY MODE item of SETUP menu is set to SAVING. Perform CENTERING
before the projector's power is turned off, or set the STANDBY MODE to NORMAL.
• The adjustable range of LENS SHIFT varies depending on the lens unit mounted
on the projector to maintain picture quality. Therefore LENS SHIFT adjustment may
not reach the end of the indicator in the dialog, and that is not a failure.
• While the lens is moving to the center, the menu will disappear and an
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Operating
Adjusting the lens (continued)
Lens memory
This projector is equipped with memory functions for the
lens adjustments (LENS SHIFT and LENS TYPE). Up
to 3 sets of adjustments can be stored.
To utilize the lens memory feature, press the POSITION
or FUNCTION button while the LENS SHIFT dialog is
displayed. Then the LENS MEMORY dialog will appear. The current lens adjustments are displayed on the
“CURRENT” line. The adjustments already stored in the
lens memory are displayed on the lines of SAVE and
LOAD-1 to 3.
SAVE:
To store the current lens adjustments, select one of the
"SAVE" options numbered 1 to 3 (number of the lens
memory) and press the ►or ENTER button.
Remember that the current data being stored of
a memory will be lost by saving new data into
the memory.
LOAD:
To recall stored adjustments, select one of the
"LOAD" options numbered 1 to 3 (number of
the lens memory) and press the ►or ENTER
button.
Remember that the current adjusted condition will be lost by loading data. If you
want to keep the current adjustment, please save it before performing a LOAD
function.
CLEAR LENS MEMORY:
To clear the adjustment stored in a lens memory, select CLEAR LENS MEMORY
and press the ►or ENTER button. The CLEAR LENS MEMORY dialog will be
displayed. Select the number of the lens memory to be cleared using the ▲/▼
buttons and press the ►button. A message dialog is displayed for conrmation.
Press the ►button again to clear the lens memory.
FUNCTION
button
POSITION
button
LENS MEMORY
button
NOTE
• You can perform the LOAD function using LENS MEMORY button.
• The projector may ignore operation by buttons while moving the lens.
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