Hitachi CP-S310 User Manual

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Liquid Crystal Projector

USER'S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing this liquid crystal projector.

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.

CONTENTS

FEATURES....................................P.2

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

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

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

Loading the Battery.............................P.5

Fixing the Handle ................................P.5

INSTALLATION.............................P.6

Installation of the projector and Screen

.....P.6

Angle Adjustment................................P.6

Cabling................................................P.7

Power Connection...............................P.8

Example of System Setup...................P.8

Plug & Play..........................................P.8

OPERATIONS................................P.9

Switching the Power Supply ON/OFF

....P.9

Basic Operation.................................P.10

Setup Menu.......................................P.12

Input Menu ........................................P.13

Image Menu ......................................P.14

Options Menu....................................P.15

No Signal Menu.................................P.16

MAINTENANCE...........................P.17

Lamp .................................................P.17

Air Filter Maintenance .......................P.19

Other Maintenance............................P.19

TROUBLESHOOTING.................P.20

OSD Message...................................P.20

Indicators Message...........................P.21

Symptom...........................................P.22

SPECIFICATIONS .......................P.23

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE

...P.24

Tables:

Table 1. Installation Reference .............P.6

Table 2. Basic Operations...................P.10

Table 3. Setup Menu...........................P.12

Table 4. Input Menu ............................P.13

Table 5. Image Menu ..........................P.14

Table 6. Options Menu........................P.15

Table 7. No Signal Menu.....................P.16

Table 8. OSD Message.......................P.20

Table 9. Indicator Message.................P.21

Table 10. Symptom.............................P.22

Table 11. Specifications......................P.23

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

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, 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.

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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.

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

Power Cord

UK Type

Power Cord

Europe Type

RGB Cable Video/Audio Cable Mouse cable

(PS/2)

Handle

Carrying Bag

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

TIMER BLANK

SELECT

RGB

MUTE

MENU RESET

Remote Controller containing Battery

Liquid Crystal Projector

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USER'S MANUAL

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

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Bitte lessen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung zugunsten der korrekten Bedienung aufmerksam.

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

Nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement ce menuel pour bien assimiler le fonctionnement de l'appareil.

MANUAL D'ISTRUZIONI

Vi preghiamo voler leggere attentamente il manuale d'sitruzioni in modo tale da poter comprendere quanto riportato ai fini di un corretto utilizzo del proiettore.

MANUAL DE USUARIO

Lea cuidadosamente este manual del usuario para poder utilizar corretamente el producto.

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZNG

Lees voor het qebruik alstublieft deze handleiding aandachtig door, om volledig profijt te hebben van de uitgebreide mogelijkheden.

BRUKERHÅNDBOK

Vennligst les denne bruksanvisningen grundig for å være garantert driftssikker bruk.

INSTRUÇÕES DO PROPRIETÁRIO

Para assegurar o uso correto do equipamento, por favor leia atentamente este manual do usuário.

TECHNICAL

REGULATORY NOTICES

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FRANÇAIS

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

NORSK

PORTGÊS

TECHNICAL

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Part Names

Control Panel (Refer to P.9 "OPERATIONS")

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 OF THE PROJECTOR

Speaker

Handle Hook

STANDBY/ON Button

MUTE Button

Foot Adjuster Button

Air Filter and Intake

(for the Cooling Fan)

Rear Foot Adjuster

INPUT Button LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator POWER Indicator RESET Button MENU Button

Ventilation Openings (exhaust)

REAR/RIGHT VIEW OF THE PROJECTOR

Terminal Panel (Refer below)

TERMINAL PANEL

S-VIDEO Terminal

VIDEO IN Terminal

AUDIO IN L

Terminal

AUDIO IN R

Terminal

AUDIO IN 1

Terminal

AUDIO IN 2

Terminal

AUDIO OUT

Terminal

Remote Control Sensor

RGB IN 1 Terminal

RGB IN 2 Terminal

CONTROL Terminal

RGB OUT Terminal

USB Terminal

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN

AUDIOINAUDIO OUT

2 USB

RGB IN

RGB OUT CONTROL

VIDEO Button

RGB Button

MENU SELECT Button

POSITION Button

RESET Button

VOLUME Button

FREEZE Button

MUTE Button

BLANK Button

STANDBY/ON Button

Button

MENU Button

MAGNIFY Button

AUTO Button

TIMER Button

Battery Holder

OFF

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Part Names (continued)

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

(Refer to P.9 "OPERATIONS")

NOTE: To prevent any malfunction;

• Do not give the remote control transmitter any physical impact. Take care not to drop.

• Do not place the heavy objects on the remote control transmitter.

• Do not wet the remote control transmitter or place it on any wet object.

• Do not place the remote control transmitter close to the cooling fan of the projector.

• Do not disassemble the remote control transmitter in case of malfunction. Please bring it to the

service station.

Used to operate the mouse shift function .

Used to click the left mouse button.

Used to click the right mouse button.

: These functions works when the mouse control function is activated. Remember, the

POSITION, BLANK ON and MENU ON functions disable the mouse control function.

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

TIMER BLANK

SELECT

RGB

MUTE

MENU RESET

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Fixing the Handle

Fix the enclosed handle if you need.

1. Raise up the handle hook, and pass one end of the handle through the hole of handle hook.

2. Buckle the end of the handle, as the right drawing.

3. Fix the other end of the handle to the other handle hook in the same way.

CAUTION

Make sure the handle is fixed before carrying the projector with the handle. If the projector should be dropped from the handle should be off, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. Do not flourish the projector with the handle.

Loading the Battery

First Loading:

In original packing, the battery is installed in the battery holder of the remote controller with protection film(the transparent filmsome 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

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Be careful in handling the battery according to instructions of the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this manual. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Use the 3V micro lithium battery type no. CR2025 only. When you dispose the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country. Keep the battery away from children and pets.

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INSTALLATION

Installation of the Projector and 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 become the cause of damage.

Be especially

careful not to install it with ventilation holes blocked.

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

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

a: Distance from the LCD projector to the screen.

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

Table 1. Installation Reference

Screen size

(inches)

a (inches)

Min. Max.

40 65 78

60 98 117

80 131 157

100 163 196

120 196 236

150 246 295

200 328 394

Angle Adjustment

Use the foot adjuster on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. It is variable within 0˚ to 9˚ 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 angle to be fixed.

3. Turn the rear foot adjuster 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 the fingers could get caught and cause personal injury.

Foot Adjuster

Press the foot adjuster button

Rear Foot Adjuster

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Cabling

RGB signal input:

Connect the RGB IN 1 or 2 terminal of the projector to the RGB signal output of the computer by the enclosed RGB cable. For some modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary. Consult your dealer to connect with the Apple computer. Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector.

Audio signal input (from computer) :

Connect the AUDIO IN 1 or 2 terminal of the projector to the audio signal output of the computer by the optional audio cable.

Video signal input:

Connect the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector to the video signal output of the video tape recorder by the enclosed video/audio cable except for S-Video signal. For S-Video signal, use the S-VIDEO IN terminal of the projector and the optional S-Video cable with Mini DIN 4-pin jack.

Audio signal input (from video tape recorder) :

Connect the AUDIO IN R and L terminals of the projector to the audio output of the video tape recorder by the enclosed video/audio cable with RCA jack.

RGB signal output:

Connect the RGB OUT terminal of the projector to the RGB signal input terminal of the monitor by the optional RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack and inch thread screws.

Audio signal output:

Connect the AUDIO OUT terminal of the projector to the audio signal input terminal of the speaker by the optional audio cable with stereo mini jack.

PS/2, ADB , Serial or RS-232C communication:

Connect the CONTROL terminal of the projector to the computer by an appropriate cable. For PS/2 mouse control (for IBM and compatible) use the enclosed mouse cable. For others, consult your dealer.

USB communication (mouse control only):

Connect the USB jack (B type) of the projector to the USB jack (A type) of the computer by optional USB cable.

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 (Power cord, RGB cable and other 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.

Core

NOTE:

• Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make sure that the projector is compatible with the device.

• Secure the screws on the D-sub connectors and tighten.

• Refer to the TECHNICAL section for the pin assign of connectors and RS-232C communication

data.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN

AUDIOINAUDIO OUT

2USB

RGB IN

RGB OUT CONTROL

Example of system setup

Video tape recorder with S jack

Video tape recorder

Computer

(desktop type)

Computer

(notebook type)

NOTE:

When connecting with notebook computer, set to valid the 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. (Plug & play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer and display, and an operating system. NOTE:

• Use the RGB cable included with this projector when using plug & play. With other cables, pins (12), (15) are sometimes not connected.

• Plug & play is available only when the RGB cable is connected to the RGB IN 1 terminal.

RGB Cable

RS-232C Cable

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Power Connection

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

WARNING

• 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 contact failure.

AC Inlet

Power Cord

Power outlet

Speaker (with built-in amp)

Display monitor

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