Hitachi CPS225W User Manual

Liquid Crystal Projector

CPS225W

USER'S MANUAL

Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding.

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MANUEL D'UTILISATION

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fonctionnement de l'appareil.

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comprendere quanto riportato ai fini di un corretto utilizzo del proiettore.

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MANUAL DE USUARIO

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producto.

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INSTRUÇÕES DO PROPRIETÁRIO

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usuário.

TECHNICAL

REGULATORY NOTICES

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TECHNICAL

Liquid Crystal Projector

USER'S MANUAL

USER'S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this liquid crystal projector.

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.

NOTE

• 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.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installation of the Projector and Screen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power ON ..................................................8

Power OFF

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

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

Page

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

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

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

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

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

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE

........5

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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

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

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.

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FEATURES

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

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.

NOTE

• Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.

Projector

User’s Manual

(this manual)

Safety Instructions

Power Cord

(US Type)

RGB Cable

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

RGB

KEYSTONE

MENU

SELECT

MENU RESET

POSITION

MAGNIFY

FREEZE

VOLUME

MUTE

OFF

AUTO

BLANK

Remote Controller
containing Battery

Power Cord

(UK Type)

Component

Video Cable

(with green lead)

Carrying Bag

Power Cord

(Europe Type)

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Part Names

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Power Switch

AC Inlet

(to the Power Cord)

Ventilation Openings

(Intake)

RESET Button

KEYSTONE Button

INPUT Button

STANDBY/ON Button

Foot Adjuster Button

Air Filter and Intake

(for the Cooling Fan)

Speaker

Rear Foot Adjuster

Front / Left View

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

Zoom Knob
Focus Ring

Remote Control Sensor

Lens
Slide Lens Door
Foot Adjuster

LAMP Indicator
TEMP Indicator
POWER Indicator
MENU Button

Ventilation Openings
(Exhaust)

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Remote Control Sensor

COMPONENT

Y Terminal

B/PB Terminal

C

R/PR Terminal

C

S-VIDEO Terminal

Rear / Right View

Terminal Panel
(Refer below)

RGB Terminal
CONTROL Terminal

AUDIO Terminal

AUDIO
R Terminal
L Terminal
VIDEO Terminal

Terminal Panel

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Part Names (continued)

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STANDBY/ON Button

KEYSTONE Button

STANDBY/ON

KEYSTONE

VIDEO

RGB

Button

MENU

Button

SELECT

Button

MENU RESET

Button

POSITION

MENU Button

MAGNIFY Button

MAGNIFY

FREEZE

VOLUME

MAGNIFY Button

MAGNIFY Button

OFF

AUTO

MUTE

BLANK

AUTO Button

Battery Holder

(Refer to Page.8 "OPERATIONS")

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.

VIDEO Button

RGB Button

MENU SELECT Button

POSITION Button

RESET Button

VOLUME Button

VOLUME Button

FREEZE Button

MUTE Button

BLANK Button

“+” side

Pull out

Battery Holder

CAUTION •

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.

NOTE

Replace the batteries when remote control transmitter operation becomes difficult.

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

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Installation of the Projector and Screen

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

The projection distances shown in the table below
are for full size (CP-S225W:800 x 600 dots / CP­X275W:1024 x 768 dots).

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

screen. (±10%)

Screen

Table 1. Installation Reference

a

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

If you use

Be especially

Screen size
[inches (m)]

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)

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.
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.
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.).

a [inches (m)]

Min. Max.

b

[inches (cm)]

Lens
center

b

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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.

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.

Press the foot adjuster button

Foot Adjuster

Rear Foot Adjuster

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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

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

Audio input
(from the computer)

Component video input

S-video input S-VIDEO

Video input VIDEO

Audio input
(from video equipment)

AUDIO Optional audio cable with stereo mini jack

COMPONENT VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO CB/PB

COMPONENT VIDEO CR/PR

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

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

Accessory component video cable

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

Optional video/audio cable with RCA jack

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.

NOTE

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 “TECHNICAL” 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.

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

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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.

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.

Power Cord

Power outlet

AC Inlet

Example of system setup

Computer

(desktop type)

DVD Player

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S-Video Tape
Recorder

NOTE

(setting CRT display or simultaneous display of LCD and CRT). Please read instruction manual of
the notebook for more information.

• When connecting with a notebook computer, set the proper RGB external image output

Computer

(notebook type)

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.

NOTE

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 is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer,

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OPERATIONS

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

KEYSTONE

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

MENU

SELECT

RGB

MENU RESET

OPERATIONS

STANDBY/ON Button

POWER Indicator

STANDBY/

ON Button

Zoom knob

Focus ring

Power Switch

Slide Lens door

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

O

switch to [

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

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

the equipment is used safely.

NOTE

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.

• When a projector continues projecting the same image, the image may remain as an afterimage.

Please do not project the image same for a long time.

].

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

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Basic Operation

The basic operations shown in Table 3 is performed from the supplied remote controller or the
projector control panel. Items indicated by (*) may be used from the control panel.

Table 3 . Basic Operation

Item Description

Select Input Signal (*) : Press the INPUT button.

RGB→ VIDEO → S-VIDEO → COMPONENT (→ RGB)

Select RGB Input : Press the RGB button.

INPUT
SELECT

POSITION

RESET (*)

MAGNIFY

FREEZE

VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT → RGB

Select Video Input : Press the VIDEO button.

RGB → VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT
VIDEO → S-VIDEO → COMPONENT (→ VIDEO)

• The selected signal name is displayed for approximately 3 seconds when the input
signal is changed.

Set/Clear Position Adjustment Mode :

Press the POSITION button.

Image Position Adjustment:

Press the , , and buttons in the POSITION mode.

• Valid only in the MAGNIFY mode with a video signal is input.

• After approximately 10 seconds of inactivity the [ ] icon is extinguished and the

POSITION mode is cleared automatically.

Initialize Each Item : Select an item and press the RESET button.
Initialize Position Adjustment : Press the RESET button and the

POSITION mode. This function is valid only when RGB signal is input.

• Valid except for the VOLUME, LANGUAGE, H PHASE and WIHSPER.

Set MAGNIFY Mode : Press the MAGNIFY button.
Move Magnified Area : Run the POSITION in the MAGNIFY mode.
Adjust Magnification :

Press the MAGNIFY / button in MAGNIFY mode.
MAGNIFY magnifies the image ↔ MAGNIFY reduces the image
Clear MAGNIFY Mode : Press the MAGNIFY button.

• The MAGNIFY mode is cleared by running or setting the AUTO, ASPECT, INPUT
SELECT or VIDEO, or by changing the input signal.

Set/Clear FREEZE Mode : Press the FREEZE button. The [II] icon is
displayed, and the image frozen, in the FREEZE mode.

• The FREEZE mode is cleared by running or setting POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE,
Automatic Adjustment, BLANK ON/OFF, or MENU ON/OFF, or by changing the
input signal.

• Do not forget to clear frozen static images.

The [ ] icon is displayed in the POSITION mode.

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KEYSTONE

NOTE

of the projector, and within a range of 30° left-right. Strong light and obstacles will interfere with
operation of the remote controller.

Set/Clear KEYSTONE Mode : Press the KEYSTONE button.
Adjust Keystone : Press the / button in the KEYSTONE mode.

*)

(

reduces the bottom size of image ↔ reduces the top size of image

• Use the remote controller at a distance of approximately 3m from the sensor on the front

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CONTRAST

-2

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

V POSIT
H POSIT
H PHASE

H SIZE
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B

ASPECT

0

-2

+1

0
0

100
100

800

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

Items indicated by (*) may be used from the control panel.

Table 3. Basic Operation (continued)

Item Description

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VOLUME

MUTE

AUTO

BLANK
ON/OFF

MENU
ON/OFF (

MENU
SELECT

Volume Adjustment : Press the VOLUME / button.

reduces the volume

↔ increases the volume

Set/Clear Mute Mode : Press the MUTE button.
No sound is heard in the MUTE mode.

Automatic Adjustment at RGB Input : Press the AUTO button.
Horizontal position(H.POSIT), vertical position (V.POSIT),clock phase
(H.PHASE), and horizontal size(H.SIZE) are automatically adjusted. Use
with the window at maximum size in the application display.
Automatic Adjustment at Video Input : Press the AUTO button.
A signal type appropriate for the input signal is selected automatically. Valid
only when AUTO is set for VIDEO on the menu.

• This operation requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function correctly
with some input signals.

Set/Clear Blank Mode: Press the BLANK button. No image is displayed in
the Blank mode. The screen color is as set in BLANK on the Image menu.

Menu Display Start/Stop: Press the MENU button.

• The menu display is terminated automatically after approximately ten seconds of

*)

inactivity.

Select Menu Type: Press the MENU SELECT button.
Allows the user to select the normal menu or the single menu. Only the
selected item is displayed on the single menu, and other items are
displayed with the and buttons as with the normal menu.

• Valid only when the Setup menu is used. Push the MENU SELECT button after
selecting items such as "BRIGHTNESS".

Normal menu Single menu

(MENU SELECT)

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CONTRAST

V POSIT
H POSIT

H PHASE

H SIZE
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B

ASPECT

0

-2

+1

0
0

100
100

800

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

COLOR

TINT
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B

ASPECT

0
+1
+1

0

0

0

0

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

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Setup Menu

The following adjustments and settings are possible when SETUP is selected at the top of the menu. Part of the
Setup menu differs between RGB input and video input. Select an item with the and buttons, and start
operation. Use the Single menu to reduce menu size (see Table 3, MENU SELECT).

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

COLOR

H PHASE
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B

ASPECT

0
+1
+1

0

0

0

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Table 4. Setup Menu

Item Description

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

V POSIT

H POSIT

H PHASE

H SIZE

SHARPNESS

COLOR

TINT

COLOR BAL R

COLOR BAL B

ASPECT

RGB

VIDEO/S-VIDEO

Dark ↔ Light
Weak ↔ Strong
Down ↔ Up
Left ↔ Right
Left ↔ Right

• Adjust to eliminate flicker.
Small ↔ Large

• The image may not be displayed correctly if the horizontal
size is excessive. In such cases, press the RESET button, and
initialize the horizontal size.

Soft ↔ Clear
Light ↔ Dark

Red ↔ Green

• Valid only when NTSC or NTSC 4.43 signal is received.

Light ↔ Dark
Light ↔ Dark

Select Image Aspect Ratio :

4:3[ ]

↔ 16:9 [ ]

Select Position of Image:

Press the button while 16:9
Center

→ Down → Up ( → Center )

[]

is selected.

Select Image Aspect Ratio:

4:3[ ] ↔ 16:9[ ] ↔ 4:3 small[ ]

Select Position of Image :

Press the button while 16:9[ ] / 4:3
small[ ] is selected.
Center

→ Down → Up ( → Center )

• 4:3 small may not be displayed correctly with some input
signals.

COMPONENT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

RGB

S-VIDEO

480i
575i

480P

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔

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✔

- - -

✔

✔

-

-

-

✔ ✔

-

- - -

✔

- -

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

- -

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

- -

✔ ✔

-

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720P
1080i

✔

-