Hitachi CDS225W User Manual

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Liquid Crystal Projector

USER'S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing this liquid crystal projector.

CONTENTS

Page

FEATURES .......................................2

BEFORE USE ...................................2

Contents of Package ..............................2

Part Names.............................................3

Loading the Battery ................................4

INSTALLATION ................................5

Installation of the Projector and Screen

........5

Angle Adjustment ...................................5

Cabling ...................................................6

Power Connection ..................................7

Example of System Setup ......................7

Plug & Play.............................................7

OPERATIONS...................................8

Power On ...................................................8

Power Off

................................................8

Basic Operation......................................9

Setup Menu ..........................................11

Input Menu............................................12

Image Menu..........................................13

Options Menu .......................................14

No Signal Menu....................................15

MAINTENANCE ..............................16

Lamp.....................................................16

Air Filter ................................................18

Other Maintenance...............................18

Page

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................19

OSD Message ......................................19

Indicators Message ..............................20

Symptom ..............................................21

SPECIFICATIONS...........................22

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE

......23

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TABLES

Table 1. Installation Reference.................5

Table 2. Cabling .......................................6

Table 3. Basic Operations ........................9

Table 4. Setup Menu ..............................11

Table 5. Input Menu................................12

Table 6. Image Menu..............................13

Table 7. Options Menu ...........................14

Table 8. No Signal Menu........................15

Table 9. OSD Message ..........................19

Table 10. Indicator Message ..................20

Table 11. Symptom ................................21

Table 12. Specifications .........................22

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For "TECHNICAL" and "REGULATORY NOTICE", see the end of this manual.

• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual

• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express written authority.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT : PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Mac and ADB are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Carefully observe the trademarks and registered trademarks of all companies, even when not mentioned.

NOTE

WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.

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FEATURES

This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized.

Outstanding Brightness

The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of brightness.

Partial Magnification Function

Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.

Distortion Correction Function

Distortion-free images are quickly available.

Extra-low Noise Function

Acoustic noise level from the unit can be reduced.

BEFORE USE

Contents of package

Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.

• Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.

NOTE

Projector

Safety Instructions

Power Cord

(US Type)

Power Cord

(UK Type)

Power Cord

(Europe Type)

RGB Cable

Component

Video Cable

(with green lead)

Remote Controller containing Battery

Carrying Bag

User’s Manual

(this manual)

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

RGB

KEYSTONE

SELECT

MENU RESET

POSITION

MAGNIFY

FREEZE

VOLUME

MUTE

OFF

AUTO

BLANK

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Part Names

Power Switch

AC Inlet

(to the Power Cord)

Ventilation Openings

(Intake)

Zoom Knob Focus Ring

Remote Control Sensor

Lens Slide Lens Door Foot Adjuster

Front / Left / View

RESET Button

KEYSTONE Button

INPUT Button

STANDBY/ON Button

Foot Adjuster Button

Air Filter and Intake

(for the Cooling Fan)

Speaker

Rear Foot Adjuster

LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator POWER Indicator MENU Button

Ventilation Openings (Exhaust)

Rear / Right / View

Terminal Panel (Refer below)

Remote Control Sensor

COMPONENENT

Y Terminal

B/PB Terminal

R/PR Terminal

S-VIDEO Terminal

RGB Terminal CONTROL Terminal

AUDIO Terminal

AUDIO R Terminal L Terminal VIDEO Terminal

Terminal Panel

Control Panel (Refer to P.8 "OPERATIONS")

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Part Names (continued)

STANDBY/ON Button

KEYSTONE Button

Button

MENU Button

MAGNIFY Button

AUTO Button

Battery Holder

OFF

VIDEO Button

RGB Button

MENU SELECT Button

POSITION Button

RESET Button

VOLUME Button

FREEZE Button

MUTE Button

BLANK Button

Remote Controller

Loading the Batteries

First Loading:

In original packing, the battery is installed in the battery holder of the remote controller with protection film(the transparent film some of which is inside the battery folder). Pull out the protection film to load the battery.

Replacing:

1. See the reverse side of the remote controller.

2. Pinch the groove and pull out battery holder as the drawing right.

3. Remove the worn battery.

4. Install the new battery with “+” side facing.

5. Push in and click the battery holder.

Pull out

“+” side

Battery Holder

(Refer to Page.8 "OPERATIONS")

Replace the batteries when remote control transmitter operation becomes difficult.

NOTE

CAUTION •

Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury.The

battery may explode if not handled properly. Be careful in handling the battery according to instructions of accompaning manual "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"and this manual.

• Use the 3V micro lithium battery type no.CR2025 only.

• When loading the battery, make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly oriented as indicated in the remote controller.

• When you dispose the battery, you should obey the law in the relative area or country.

• Keep the battery away from children and pets.

• When not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery from the remote controller.

STANDBY/ON

KEYSTONE

VIDEO

RGB

SELECT

MENU RESET

POSITION

MAGNIFY

FREEZE

VOLUME

OFF

AUTO

MUTE

BLANK

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INSTALLATION

Installation of the Projector and Screen

Refer to the drawing and table below for determining the screen size and projection distance.

Angle Adjustment

Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. It is variable within 0˚ to 10˚ approximately.

1. Lift up the front side of the projector, and pressing the foot adjuster button, adjust the projection angle.

2. Release the button to lock at the desired angle.

3. Make the rear foot adjuster screw to adjust the left-right slope.

The projection distances shown in the table below are for full size (800 x 600 dots).

a: Distance from the projector to the screen. (±10%) b: Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the

screen. (±10%)

Table 1. Installation Reference

Screen

CAUTION • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to

instructions of the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this manual.

• Please basically use liquid crystal projector at the horizontal position.

If you use liquid crystal projector by the lens up position, the lens down position and the side up position, this may cause the heat inside to build up and cause damage.

Be especially

careful not to install it with ventilation holes blocked.

• Do not install LCD projector in smoke effected environment. Smoke residue may buildup on critical parts (i.e.LCD panel, Lens Assy etc.).

CAUTION • Do not release the foot adjuster button unless the projector is being held; otherwise, the projector could overturn or fingers could get

caught and cause personal injury.

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

Foot Adjuster

Press the foot adjuster button

Rear Foot Adjuster

Lens center

Screen size [inches (m)]

a [inches (m)]

[inches (cm)]

Min. Max.

40 (1.0) 37 (0.9) 46 (1.2) 3 (8.7)

60 (1.5) 57 (1.5) 69 (1.8) 5 (13.1)

80 (2.0) 77 (1.9) 93 (2.4) 7 (17.4)

100 (2.5) 96 (2.4) 116 (2.9) 9 (21.8)

120 (3.0) 116 (2.9) 139 (3.5) 10 (26.1)

150 (3.8) 145 (3.7) 174 (4.4) 13 (32.7)

200 (5.0) 194 (4.9) 233 (5.9) 17 (43.5)

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• Before connecting, read instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make sure that the

projector is compatible with the device.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.

• To select the digital RGB input, the comuter may need some settings. See the manuals of the computer for details.

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector.

• Refer to the “TECNICAL” section for the pin assign ment of connectors.

• Refer to manual of the optional RS-232C cable, for the communication data.

• For others, consult your dealer.

NOTE

CAUTION • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Please read this manual and the separate “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.

• Before connecting, turn off to all devices to be connected, except for the USB cable.

• The cables may have to be used with the core set to the projector side. Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified.

Cabling

Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device.

Table 2. Cabling

Function Terminal Cable

Analog RGB input RGB

Accessory RGB cable or optional RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack and inch thread screws

RS-232C communication CONTROL Optional RS-232C cable

Audio input (from the computer)

AUDIO Optional audio cable with stereo mini jack

Component video input

COMPONENT VIDEO Y

Accessory component video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO CB/PB

COMPONENT VIDEO CR/PR

S-video input S-VIDEO

Optional S-video cable with mini DIN 4-pin jack

Video input VIDEO

Optional video/audio cable with RCA jack

Audio input (from video equipment)

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

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Example of system setup

S-Video Tape Recorder

Computer

(notebook type)

• When connecting with a notebook computer, set the proper RGB external image output (setting CRT display or simultaneous display of LCD and CRT). Please read instruction manual of the notebook for more information.

Plug & Play

This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug & play is possible by connecting to a computer that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible. Please use this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable with RGB terminal. Plug & play may not operate by other connections.

• Plug & play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display and an operating system.

• This projector is recognized as a plug & play monitor. Use the standard display drivers.

• Plug & play may not operate by the computer to connect. Plug & play will not operate in the connection with Apple computer.

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Power Connection

Use the correct power cord depending on the power outlet to be used. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the power outlet firmly by the power cord.

AC Inlet

Power Cord

Power outlet

CAUTION • Be carful in handling the power

cord according to instructions of the accompanying manual "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this manual.

• Connect the power cord firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or failed contact.

Computer

(desktop type)

DVD Player

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OPERATIONS

Power ON

1. Check that the power cord is connected correctly.

2. Set the power switch to [ | ]. The standby mode is selected, and the POWER indicator is turned to orange.

3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote controller. Warm-up begins and the POWER indicator blinks in green.

4. The POWER indicator ceases blinking and turns to green when power is on. Open the slide lens door.

5. Adjust picture size using the Zoom knob.

6. Adjust focus using the Focus ring.

Power OFF

1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote controller. Then, the message "Power off?" will appear on the screen,and the message will disappear by any operation or no operation for 5 seconds.During this messsage indication,press the STANDBY/ON button again. The projector lamp is extinguished and lamp cooling begins. The POWER indicator blinks orange during lamp cooling. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button has no effect while the POWER indicator is blinking.

2. The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is complete, and the POWER indicator ceases blinking and changes to orange. Check that the indicator is orange and set the Power switch to [

3. The POWER indicator is extinguished when power is off. Do not forget to close the lens door.

• Except in emergencies, do not turn off unless the POWER indicator is orange as it will

reduce the life of the projector lamp.

• To prevent any troble, turn on/off the projector when the computer or video tape recorder is OFF.

Providing a RS-232C cable is connected, turn on the computer before the projector.

NOTE

WARNING • Please read this manual, and the separate “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” thoroughly before using the equipment. Always ensure that

the equipment is used safely.

Power Switch

Slide Lens door

STANDBY/ON Button

POWER Indicator

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

KEYSTONE

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

SELECT

RGB

MENU RESET

STANDBY/

ON Button

Zoom knob

Focus ring

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