Hitachi CP-A300NM User Manual

Projector

CP-A220N/CP-A300N

(Type nos. CP-A220N, CP-A220NM, CP-A300N, CP-A300NM)

User's Manual (concise)

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely
and utilize well the product.

WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this
product. See the “Using the CD manual” (
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

►Heed all the warnings and cautions in the manuals or on the product.
►Follow all the instructions in the manuals or on the product.

NOTE • In this manual, unless any comments are accompanied, “the

manuals” means all the documents provided with this product, and “the product”
means this projector and all the accessories came with the projector.

Contents



First of all ............................................ 2

Entries and graphical symbols explanation ......2

Important safety instruction ..............................2

Regulatory notices ..............................3

About Electro-Magnetic Interference ................

About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Contents of package........................... 4

Arrangement .......................................5

Connecting with your devices .............6

Connecting power supply ................... 8

Using the cable cover ......................... 9

Preparing for the remote control .......10

3

...4

20)

to read the manuals in the CD.

Turning on the power ........................ 11

Adjusting the projector's elevator ..... 12

Operation .......................................... 12

Turning off the power ........................ 14

Replacing the lamp ........................... 15

Cleaning and replacing the air lter .. 17
Replacing the internal clock battery.. 18

Caring for the mirror and lens ........... 19

Using the CD manual .......................20

Specications ...................................21

Troubleshooting

- Warranty and after-service ........... 22

ENGLISH

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1

First of all

Entries and graphical symbols explanation

The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the
product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand,
and heed them.

WARNING

CAUTION This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage.

NOTICE This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.

Important safety instruction

The followings are important instructions for safely using the product. Be sure to

follow them always when handling the product. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage

dened in these manuals of this projector.

WARNING ►Never use the product in or after an abnormality (ex. giving
off smoke, smelling strange, took a liquid or an object inside, broken, etc.) If an
abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently.

►Situate the product away from children and pets.
►Do not use the product when there is fear of a thunderbolt.
►Unplug the projector from the power outlet if the projector is not used for the

time being.

►Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the manuals direct
it. For internal maintenance, leave it to your dealer or their service personnel.
►Use only the accessories specied or recommended by the manufacturer.
►Do not modify the projector or accessories.
►Do not let any things or any liquids enter to the inside of the product.
►Do not wet the product.
►

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 apply a shock or pressure to this product.

- Do not place the product on an unstable place such as the uneven surface or

the leaned table.

- Do not place the product unstably. Place the projector so that it does not

protrude from the surface where the projector is placed on.

- Remove all the attachments including the power cord and cables, from the

projector when carrying the projector.

►

Never look into the projection lens or mirror while the projection lamp lights,
since the projection lamp ray may cause a trouble on your eyes.
►Do not approach the lamp cover and the exhaust vents, while the projection
lamp is on. Also after the lamp goes out, do not approach them for a while, since
too hot.

This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death.

2

Regulatory notices

About Electro-Magnetic Interference

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must
be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic
emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television
broadcasts.

In Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

In the US and places where the FCC regulations are applicable

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to case harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS: Some cables have to be used with the core set.

Use the accessory cable or a designated type cable for the connection. For cables

that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.

ENGLISH

CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Regulatory notices (continued)

1

2

2

3

1

About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment
including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.
If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment, display
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a
heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002%
Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.

Contents of package

Your projector should come with the items
shown below. Check that all the items are
included. Require of your dealer immediately if
any items are missing.

(1) Remote control with the two AA batteries
(2) Power cord
(3) Computer cable
(4) Parts of cable cover

(5) User’s manuals (Book x1, CD x1)

(6) Security label
(7) Application CD
(8) Wall mount unit and User's manual *

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8) *

* CP-A220N/CP-A300N does not bundle them.

WARNING ►Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. Have your
dealer or service center handle all installation work. Note that manufacturer will
accept no liability whatsoever for accidents or injuries resulting from an incorrect
installation or improper use.

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.

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Arrangement

a

c2

c1

b

a

c2

c1

b

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 x 768

a

Screen size (diagonal) b Projection distance (±8%)

c1 , c2 Screen height (±8%)

• On a horizontal surface

Screen size

a

(diagonal)

type(inch)

60 1.5 0.096 3.8 0.281 11.1 1.196 47.1
70 1.8 0.161 6.3 0.317 12.5 1.384 54.5
80 2.0 0.225 8.9 0.352 13.9 1.571 61.9
90 2.3 0.289 11.4 0.387 15.2 1.759 69.2

100 2.5 0.353 13.9 0.423 16.6 1.947 76.6

m m inch m inch m inch

b

Projection distance c1Screen heightc2Screen height

• Mounted on the wall or ceiling

•

If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600m or

higher, set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION

menu to HIGH. Otherwise, set it to NORMAL.
If the projector is used with a wrong setting, it may cause
damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.

• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the

projector and other objects such as walls. Do not place or

attach anything that would block the lens or vent holes.

For the case of installation in special conditions such as

•
on the wall or ceiling, the specied mounting accessories

(21) and service may be required. Before installing the
projector, consult your dealer about your installation.

•

The screen position may shift after installation if the projector is mounted on locations such

as the wall or ceiling, due to the exibility of the plastic projector body. If readjustment is

necessary, consult with your dealer or service personnel.

•

The projected image position and/or focus may change during warm-up (approx. 30
minutes after the lamp is turned on) or when the ambient conditions change. Readjust
the image position and/or focus as necessary.

• Since the projector features an ultra short throw, be aware that it is required to select a

screen carefully to have better performance.

- A soft screen such as a pull-down screen may cause serious distortion of a projected image.
A hard screen such as a board screen is recommended for use with this projector.

- A high-gain screen such as a bead screen that has narrow viewing angle is not suitable
for this projector. A low-gain screen (around 1.0) such as a matte screen that has wide
viewing angle is recommended for use with this projector.

-

A screen with a weave pattern may cause moiré on the projected image, which is not a failure

of the projector. A screen that has less moiré effects is recommended for use with this projector.

ENGLISH

WARNING ►Install the projector in a stable horizontal position.

►

Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufcient ventilation. Do not

place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit will blow on it directly.

►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet.
►

Use only the mounting accessories the manufacturer specied, and leave installing

and removing the projector with the mounting accessories to the service personnel.

► Read and keep the user's manual of the mounting accessories used.

CAUTION ►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place.

►

Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.

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COMPUTER IN1COMPUTER IN2

HDMI

USB TYPE B

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN3AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

MIC

MONITOR OUT

CONTROL

USB
TYPE A
DC5V

0.5A

R

L

COMPONENT

Cb/Pb

Y

Cr/Pr

AUDIO

OUT

HDMI

R

L

R

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

USB

(A)

DISPLAY

RS-232C

LAN

Arrangement (continued)

NOTE

•

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.

Connecting with your devices

Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector.

Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and
prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations
to connect them.

For details, please see “User's Manual” - “Operating Guide” and “Network Guide”.

(20, 22)

• When AUTO is selected for the COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 port in
COMPUTER IN of the INPUT menu, that port will accept component video signals.

• To use network functions of the projector, connect the LAN port with the
computer's LAN port, or with an access point that is connected to the computer
with wireless LAN, using a LAN cable.

Computer

VCR/DVD/Blu-ray

Disc player

Access

point

•

If you insert a USB storage device, such as a USB memory, into the USB TYPE A

port and select the port as the input source, you can view images stored in the device.

• You can connect a dynamic microphone to the MIC port with a 3.5 mm mini-plug.
In that case, the built-in speaker outputs the sound from the microphone, even
while the sound from the projector is output.

(continued on next page)

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Connecting with your devices (continued)

COMPUTER IN1COMPUTER IN2

HDMI

USB TYPE B

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN3AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

MIC

MONITOR OUT

CONTROL

USB
TYPE A
DC5V

0.5A

R

L

RGB IN

Monitor

Microphone

system

Speakers

(with an amplier)

USB storage

device

WARNING ►Use only the appropriate accessories. Otherwise it could

cause a re or damage to the device and the projector.

- Use only the accessories specied or recommended by the projector’s

manufacturer. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come
with the product or the accessory is damaged. It may be regulated under
some standard.

- 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.

- 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 ►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.

►Be careful not to mistakenly connect a connector to a wrong port.
►Before connecting the projector to a network, 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.

►

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.

NOTICE ►Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input
ports of the projector are recessed.

ENGLISH

NOTE • If a loud feedback noise is produced from the speaker, move the

microphone away from the speaker.

• This projector doesn't support plug-in power for the microphone.

•

The COMPUTER IN1/2 port can support a component signal also. The specic

adapter or the specic cable is required for a component video input to the projector.

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Connecting power supply

Put the connector of the power cord into the

1.

AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector.

Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the

2.

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 DIRECT POWER ON
function activated, the connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.

WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as

incorrect or faulty connections may result in re and/or electrical shock.

• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, consult

your dealer to get a new one.

• 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.

• Never modify the power cord.
NOTICE ►This product is also designed for IT power systems with a phase-

to-phase voltage of 220 to 240 V.

AC IN

Power cord

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Using the cable cover

1

2

3

1

2

3

Utilize the cable cover as the guard and blind for the connecting parts.

Connect the signal cables and the power cord to the projector rst.

1.

Combine parts as shown in gure,

2.

and assemble the cable cover.

Insert the three knobs on the cable cover into the three holes on the projector

3

.

as shown in the gure. Pass the cables through the holes on the bottom of

the cable cover.

1

1

2

3

3

2

ENGLISH

knobs

CAUTION ► Be careful not to pinch the cables in the cable cover, to

prevent damage to the cables.

► Use the cable cover that is supplied with the projector. Do not attempt any
modications to the cable cover.

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Preparing for the remote control

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, 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 and snap it back into

3.

place.

NOTE

• Try changing the batteries when the remote

control malfunctions.

• This remote control works with the remote

sensors on the projector using infrared light
(Class 1 LED). The active sensor senses
the remote control signal assigned within 60
degrees to right and left, and within 3 meters.

For details, see the Operating Guide in the CD.

• Prevent the remote sensors from being hit by

a strong ray. It may cause malfunction of the
projector and remote control.

WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as

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 specied. 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.

)

Remote sensor

30°

21

30°

3m
(approx.)

3

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Turning on the power

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Make sure that the power cord is rmly

1.

and correctly connected to the projector

STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator

and the outlet.

Make sure that the POWER indicator is

2.

steady orange.

Conrm that there is nothing that the

3.

lens door hits while opening. Press the

STANDBY/ON button on the projector or
the remote control. The lens door opens, the
projection lamp lights up, and the POWER
indicator begins to blink green. When the
power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green.

WARNING ►Never look into the projection lens or mirror while

the projection lamp lights, since the projection lamp ray may cause
a trouble on your eyes.

►

Be careful not to pinch your nger with the lens door, to prevent an injury.
►Do not place the projector vertically with the lens door open as
shown in the gure on the right. It could cause malfunction or injury.

►Do not stand under the projector mounted on the wall or ceiling,

when its lens door is opening or closing. Moreover, do not look at
the mirror when the lens door is opening or closing.
►Never touch a lens door or mirror. If the mirror is broken, the

projected image will be distorted. Close the lens door, and contact
your dealer.

ENGLISH

NOTE • Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.

•

The projector has the DIRECT POWER ON function, which can make the projector

automatically turn on. For more information, please see the “Operating Guide” in the CD.

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Adjusting the projector's elevator

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The projector has Front foot for inclinations and Rear foot for horizontals. Spacers

on the each elevator foot are installed at the time of shipment, and projector is in a
condition to be able to just project. If necessary, detach the spacer, and the elevator
feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments.

2.3~4.3°

Front foot Rear foot

Spacer

WARNING ►Keep the spacers away from children and pets. Be careful not

to let them swallow the spacers. If swallowed consult a physician immediately
for emergency treatment.

NOTE • The adjustment angle can be adjusted up to plus or minus 1° each

of Front and Rear foot.

•

After the foot is adjusted, it is possible to return it to the state of the shipment with a spacer.

Install Large on the Front foot and Small on the Rear foot of the spacer. If change

the setting place of the projector, it will recommend keep and reuse the spacers.

Front foot

Spacer (Large)

Rear foot

-1~1°

Spacer (Small)

Operation

INPUT button

COMPUTER button

FOCUS - button

FOCUS + button

Displaying and switching the image

Press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the
projector switches its input port in turn. You can also use the remote control to
select an input signal. Press the VIDEO button for selecting an input signal from
the HDMI, S-VIDEO or VIDEO port, or the COMPUTER button for selecting an
input signal from the COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2, LAN, USB TYPE A or
USB TYPE B port.

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VIDEO button

Focusing

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Use the FOCUS + and FOCUS – buttons on
the projector or remote control to adjust the
screen focus.

ASPECT button

VOLUME+/- button

Selecting an aspect ratio

Each time you press the ASPECT button on
the remote control, it switches the aspect
ratio of the image, in turn.

KEYSTONE button
MUTE button

D-ZOOM + button
D-ZOOM - button

Zooming

Use the D-ZOOM + and D-ZOOM – buttons
on the remote control to adjust the screen size.

FOCUS + button
FOCUS - button

POSITION button

Adjusting the picture position

After pressing the POSITION button on the remote control, use the ▲, ▼, ◄ and
► buttons. Press the POSITION button again to finish this operation.

Correcting distortion

Press the

KEYSTONE

button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the

screen to aid you in correcting the distortion.

Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select,

MANUAL

or

PERFECT FIT

operation, and

press the ► button to perform the following.

MANUAL

PERFECT FIT

displays a dialog for keystone correction.

displays a dialog for adjusting the shape of the projected image in

each of the corners and sides.

Use the cursor buttons according to the dialog, checking the image.
Press the KEYSTONE button again to finish this operation.

ENGLISH

Adjusting the volume

Use the VOLUME +/- buttons to adjust the volume.

Muting the sound

Press the MUTE button on the remote control. To restore the sound, press the
MUTE or VOLUME+/- button.

CAUTION ►If you wish to have a blank screen while the projector's lamp is

on, use the BLANK function (see the Operating Guide).

Any other method of blocking the projection light, such as attaching something
to the lens or placing something in front of the lens, may cause the damage to
the projector.

NOTE • The ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.

• For details, see the Operating Guide in the CD.

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Turning off the power

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Press the STANDBY/ON button on the

1.

projector or the remote control.

STANDBY/ON button

POWER indicator

The message “Power off?” will appear on
the screen for about 5 seconds.

Conrm that there is nothing that the

2.

lens door hits while closing. Press the

STANDBY/ON button again while the
message 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.

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.

WARNING ►Be careful not to pinch your nger with the lens door, to

prevent an injury.

►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just

after use, since it is too hot.

►Remove the power cord for complete separation. The power outlet should be

close to the projector and easily accessible.

NOTE • Please power off the projector after any connected devices are

powered off.

• This projector has the AUTO POWER OFF function that can make the
projector turn off automatically. For more information, please see the “Operating

Guide” in the CD.

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Replacing the lamp

A lamp has nite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause

the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different
lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare
a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number.

Type number : DT01181

Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.

1.

Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.

Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted

2.

on a wall or ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also
ask the dealer to replace the lamp.

In case of replacement by yourself, follow the
following procedure.

Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp

3.

cover and then slide and lift the lamp cover to the
side to remove it.

Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the

4.

lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handle.
Never loosen any other screws.

Insert the new lamp, and retighten rmly the

5.

2 screws of the lamp that are loosened in the
previous process to lock it in place.

While putting the interlocking parts of the lamp

6.

cover and the projector together, slide the lamp

cover back in place. Then rmly fasten the screw

of the lamp cover.
Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time

7.

using the LAMP TIME item in the OPTION menu.

(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.
(2) Point at the ADVANCED MENU in the menu using

the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.

(3) Point at the OPTION in the left column of the menu

using the ▼/▲button, then press the ► button.

(4) Point at the LAMP TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then

press the ► button. A dialog will appear.

(5) Press the ► button to select “OK” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp

time.

lamp cover

Handle

ENGLISH

CAUTION ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp

is taken out.

NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp,

for a suitable indication about the lamp.

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Replacing the lamp (continued)

HIGH VOLTAGE

WARNING ►

The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp

HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE

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, if the bulb bursts, it is possible

for shards of glass to y into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury and
dust containing ne particles of glass to escape from the projector’s vent holes.

►About disposal of a lamp: This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put

it in a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws.

• For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org (in the US).

• For product disposal, consult your local government agency

or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).

For more information, ask your dealer.

• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),

unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a
replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass
could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling,
so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.

Disconnect

the plug

from the

• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the
room well, and make sure not to inhale the gas or ne particles that come out

from the projector's vent holes, and not to get them into your eyes or mouth.

power

• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power

outlet

cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently.
Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp.

• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.

•

Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is mounted on a wall or ceiling.
This is dangerous, since if the lamp’s bulb has broken, the shards will fall out
when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so
ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken.

• Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp

replacing, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose
screws could result in damage or injury.

• Use only the lamp of the specied type. Use of a lamp that does not
meet the lamp specications for this model could cause a re, damage or

shorten the life of this product.

• If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible

that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this
happens, consult your local dealer or a service representative.

•

Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.

• Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause it dark, not to light

up or to burst. When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone
is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old
(used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage.

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Cleaning and replacing the air lter

The air lter has two kinds of lters inside. Please check and clean the air lter periodically.
When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air lter, comply with it as soon
as possible. If the lters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace them with the new ones. To
prepare the new lters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.

Type number : UX37191 (Filter set)

When you replace the lamp, please replace the air lter. An air lter of specied type will

come together with a replacement lamp for this projector.

Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow

1.

the projector to sufciently cool down.

Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the lter cover.

2.

Slide the lter unit upward to take it off from the projector.

3.

Use a vacuum cleaner for the lter vent of the projector.

4.

Take the ne meshed lter out while holding the lter

5.

cover. It is recommended to leave the coarse meshed

lter in the lter cover as it is.

Use a vacuum cleaner on both sides of the ne meshed

6.

lter while holding it so it will not be sucked in. Use a
vacuum cleaner for the inside of the lter cover to clean
up the coarse meshed lter. If the lters are damaged

or heavily soiled, replace them with new ones.

Put the ne meshed lter on the coarse meshed one,

7.

turning its stitched side up.

Put the lter unit back into the projector.

8.

Turn the projector on and reset the lter time using the

9.

FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU.

(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.
(2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press

the ► button. A dialog will appear.

(3) Press the ► button to select “OK” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lter time.

3.

Filter cover

Filter unit

7.

Filter (ne meshed)

Intake vent

Filter cover

Filter

(coarse meshed)

Stitched
side

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WARNING ►Before taking care of the air lter, make sure the power cable
is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufciently.
►

Use only the air lter of the specied type. Do not use the projector without the
air lter or the lter cover. It could result in a re or malfunction to the projector
►

Clean the air lter periodically. If the air lter becomes clogged by dust or the like,

internal temperatures rise and could cause a re, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

NOTE • Please reset the lter time only when you have cleaned or replaced

the air lter, for a suitable indication about the air lter.

• The projector may display the message such as the “CHECK THE AIR FLOW”

or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising.

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.

Replacing the internal clock battery

OPEN

CLOSE

90°

OPEN

CLOSE

OPEN

CLOSE

OPEN

CLOSE

90°

This projector has internal clock that uses a battery. When the clock of the network
function does not work correctly, please try solution by replacement of the battery:

HITACHI MAXELL, part number CR2032 or CR2032H.

Turn the projector off, and unplug the

1.

power cord. Allow the projector to cool

sufciently.

After making sure that the projector has

2.

cooled adequately, slowly turn over the
projector, so that the bottom is facing.

Turn the battery cover fully in the direction

3.

indicated “OPEN” using a coin or the like,
and pick the cover up to remove it.

Pry up the battery using a athead

4.

screwdriver or the like to take it out. While

prying it up, put a nger lightly on the

battery since it may pop out of the holder.
Replace the battery with a new

5.

MAXELL,
Slide the battery in under the plastic claw,

and push it into the holder until it clicks.

Replace the battery cover in place, then

6.

turn it in the direction indicated “CLOSE”

using such as coins, to x.

Part No.

CR2032

HITACHI

or

CR2032H

.

Battery Cover

NOTE • The internal clock will be initialized by removing the battery. For

setting the clock, see “Network Guide”. (

WARNING ►Be careful of handling a battery, as a battery can cause

explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in a re, an injury, and

environment pollution.

• Use only the specied and perfect battery. Do not use a battery with damage,

such as a scratch, a dent, rust or leakage.

• When replacing the battery, replace it with a new battery.

•

When a battery leaked, wipe the leakage out well with a waste cloth. If the
leakage adhered to your body, immediately rinse it well with water. When a battery
leaked in the battery holder, replace the batteries after wiping the leakage out.

• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a

battery.

• Do not work on a battery; for example recharging or soldering.

• Keep a battery in a dark, cool and dry place. Never expose a battery to a re

or water.

• Keep a battery away from children and pets. Be careful for them not to swallow

a battery. If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

• Obey the local laws on disposing a battery.

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Caring for the mirror and lens

If the projection mirror or lens is awed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration

of display quality. Please take care of the mirror and lens, being cautious of handling.

Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord

1.

from the power outlet. And cool the projector down
by leaving it for a while as it is.

The lens door can be opened manually.

2.

Please hold both side of the lens door and slowly
open it until it is locked with clicking sound.

Wipe softly the mirror and lens with a damped soft

3.

cleaning cloth for lens on the market, being careful
not to give any damage on the mirror and lens.

For around edge of the mirror and lens where might
be difcult to be wiped out, please use an air blower

for cameras on the market to clean up.

To close the lens door properly, please take the

4.

following procedure.

(1) Insert the power cord with the lens door opened.
(2) The power indicator will light in orange, and the

lens door closes automatically. Do not touch the
lens door when the door is closing. Do not allow
anything to obstruct the lens door.

Blower

ENGLISH

Cleaning cloth

NOTE

• When the lens door is closed manually, it may not shut properly.

• The lens door may not close when the LENS DOOR LOCK function of the
SERVICE item in the OPTION menu is set to ON. For more information, please

see the “Operating Guide” on the CD.

WARNING

projector off and unplug the power cord, then cool the projector sufciently.
►Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean the projection mirror or lens, since it

might give some damage.

►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specied in this manual.

Pay special attention to the mirror and lens as these materials could cause
serious damage to either.

CAUTION

an injury.

►Before caring for the projection mirror and lens, turn the

►Be careful not to pinch your nger with the lens door, to prevent

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Using the CD manual

The other manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM titled

“User’s Manual (detailed)”. Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following

to ensure the proper use.

System requirements

The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following.
Windows®: OS:Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE,

Windows NT®4.0, Windows® Me,
Windows® 2000/Windows® XP or later

CPU:Pentium® processor 133MHz / Memory:32MB or more
Macintosh®: OS:Mac OS® 10.2 or later
CPU:PowerPC® / Memory:32MB or more

CD-ROM drive: 4x CD-ROM drive
Display: 256 color / 640x480 dots resolution
Applications: Microsoft® Internet Explorer®4.0 and

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® 4.0 or later

How to use the CD

1. Insert CD into PC’s CD-ROM drive.

Windows

Macintosh®: (1) Double-click on the “Projectors” icon appeared on the

2. Click the model name of your projector first, and then click language you want
from the displayed list. The User’s manual (detailed) will open.

®

: In a while, Web browser automatically starts. Start up

window comes up.

desktop screen.
(2) When “main.html” file is clicked, Web browser will start
and Initial window will appear.

CAUTION ►Only use the CD-ROM in a computer CD drive. The CD-

ROM is designed for PC use only. NEVER INSERT THE CD-ROM INTO A

NON-COMPUTER CD PLAYER! Inserting the CD-ROM into an incompatible
CD drive may produce a loud noise, which in turn MAY RESULT IN EAR AND

SPEAKER DAMAGE!

• After using CD-ROM, please put it into CD case and keep it. Please keep

the CD neither in direct sunlight nor in a high temperature and high humidity
environment.

NOTE • The information in the CD-ROM is subject to change without notice.

• No responsibility is taken for any obstacle and defect to hardware and

software of your PC as a result of the use of the CD-ROM.

• All or Any part of the information in the CD-ROM must not be copied,

reproduced or republished without notice to our company.

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303

94

124

85

72

130

308

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Specications

Item Specication

Product name Liquid crystal projector

Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)

Lamp 210W UHP

Speaker 10W

Power supply AC 100-120V/3.1A, AC 220-240V/1.6A

Power consumption AC 100-120V:310 W, AC 220-240V:300W

Temperature range 5 ~ 35°C (Operating)

Size

Weight (mass) approx. 3.8 kg

Ports

Optional parts

345 (W) x 85 (H) x 303 (D) mm

* Not including protruding parts. Please refer to the following gure.

Computer input port

COMPUTER IN1

....................... D-sub 15 pin mini x1

COMPUTER IN2

....................... D-sub 15 pin mini x1

Computer output port

MONITOR OUT

....................... D-sub 15 pin mini x1

Video input port

S-VIDEO ..............mini DIN 4 pin x1

VIDEO ................................. RCA x1

HDMI input port

HDMI ............... HDMI connector ×1

Audio input/output port

AUDIO IN1 ................ Stereo mini x1

AUDIO IN2 ................ Stereo mini x1

AUDIO IN3 (R, L) ................. RCA x2

AUDIO OUT (R, L) ............... RCA x2

Others

USB TYPE A ......................USB-Ax1

USB TYPE B .....................USB-Bx1

CONTROL ................. D-sub 9 pin x1

LAN ..................................... RJ45 x1

MIC ..............................Mono mini x1

Lamp: DT01181
Filter set: UX37191
Mounting accessary: HAS-AW100 (Bracket for ceiling mount)

HAS-203L (Fixing adaptor for low ceilings)
HAS-P100 (Fixing adaptor for high ceilings)
HAS-K250 (

Wall mount unit : only for CP-A220N/CP-A300N

Laser remote control: RC-R008

* For more information, please consult your dealer.

ENGLISH

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[unit: mm]

Troubleshooting - Warranty and after-service

If an abnormal operation (such as smoke, strange odor or excessive sound)
should occur, stop using the projector immediately.

Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, rst refer to “Troubleshooting” of

“Operating Guide” and “Network Guide”, and run through the suggested checks.
If this does not resolve the problem, please consult your dealer or service
company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.

Please check the following web address where you may nd the latest information

for this projector.

Product
information and
Manuals :

http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia

Production
information :

Direct link to
manual download :

http://www.hitachiserviceeu.com/support/guides/

http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com

userguides.htm

NOTE • 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, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not

permitted without express written consent.

Trademark acknowledgment

®

• Mac

, Macintosh® and Mac OS® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Pentium

• Adobe

Incorporated.

• Microsoft

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

• PowerPC

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• Blu-ray Disc
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

®

is a registered trademark of Intel Corp.

®

and Acrobat®, Reader® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems

®

, Internet explorer®, Windows®, Windows NT® and Windows Vista® are

®

is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

TM

and Blu-rayTM are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

End User License Agreement for the Projector Software

• Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent

software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for
each of such software modules.

• Be sure to read “End User License Agreement for the Projector Software”

which is separated document. (in the CD)

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