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Liquid Crystal Projector

Model name

CP-X940W/E

			Projector
Outline			Contents	Page
This Liquid Crystal Projector can display various computer			Before use ......................................		3
signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals.			Contents of shipping box..................		8
		from	Names and functions of each part		8
Features			Installation ....................................		12
			Basic operations ............................		13
(1)	High brightness		Adjustments and functions ............		16
			Connection to the video signal
	A highly efficient optical system with a UHP lamp ensures		terminals ................................		20
	high brightness.		Connection to the RGB signal		20
(2)	High resolution		terminal ..................................
			Connection to the control
	Three separate high-definition liquid crystal panels are
			signal terminal ........................		23
	used for the R, G and B signals.		Example of system setup ..............		28
(3) Compact size, light weight for portability			Cleaning the air filter ......................		29
(4)	RGB output terminal		Lamp ..............................................		30
(5)	RS232C Communication		Message table ................................		31
(6)	Mouse emulation		When you think something wrong ..		32
			Specifications		33
(7)	Power zoom and power focus functions
(8)	Complies with VESA DDC1/2B specifications
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(9)	Auto-adjustment function

OPERATING GUIDE	.com
Thank you very much for purchasing this hitachi Liquid Crystal	.

Please read this operating guide to use correctly. After reading this manual, keep it carefully for future reference.

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FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN U.K

THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE U.K PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE.

IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM

WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which
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is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferable a qualified electrician.

If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection the mains supply.

WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow=Earth, Blue=Neutral, Brown=Live.

Green & Yellow to Earth	from	Brown to Live
Blue to Neutral		Fuse
		Cord Clamp

DownloadedThe wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is

marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol			or coloured Green or Green and Yellow.

coloured BROWN or RED.

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(2) Power cord:

(1) Video signal cables:

WARNING: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 cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Instructions to Users:
This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission)
Class A equipments provided that following conditions are met.		.com
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Double shielded coaxial cables (so called FCC shield cable) must be used and the outer shield must be

connected to the ground. Or, if normal coaxial cables are used, the cables must be enclosed in metal pipes or similar way to reduce the interference noise radiation.

Shielded power cord must be used. The outer shield must be connected the ground.

(3) Video inputs:

The input signal amplitude must no exceed the specified level.

Before use

(Before Use)

Illustrated marks

Various illustrated marks are used in this product and instruction manual so

the product is used correctly and safely, and also to protect you and others from

danger and your property

being damaged.

from

This shows that a person could be killed or injured if the

Warning wrong operation is done by ignoring this indication.

This shows that a person could be injured or material may be

Caution damaged if the wrong operation is done by ignoring this

indication.

Examples of

The

mark informs you that there is a warning (including caution).

illustrated marks

The concrete details of the warning (the left diagram shows the

caution for an electric shock hazard) is shown in the diagram.

The

mark informs you of a prohibited action. The concrete

prohibited action (the left diagram shows the prohibition of

disassembly) is drawn in the diagram or near it.

The

mark informs you of actions you must do. The concrete

instruction details (the left diagram shows "Disconnect the power

plug from the power outlet") is drawn in the diagram.

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[Safety precaution]

Warning

		If any abnormality occurs.					Do not look directly at the lens when
		• When there is an abnormal smell or smoke, if					the lamp is lit.
		you use this unit as it is, this could cause a fire					Do not look directly at the lens when
		or electric shock, etc. When an abnormality is					the lamp is lit. Since a strong light
		found, immediately turn off the power switch					is used, it could damage you vision, etc.
		and pull out the power plug from the power						com
		outlet. Check that there is no smoke, etc., then					Especially pay attention if children. are present.
							Do not insert any foreign object.
		contact your dealer to repair the unit. Do not
							• Do not insert a metal flammable
		repair it yourself as it is very dangerous.
		• Do not use this unit as it is after					object inside through the ventilation
		trouble has occurred,					holes, etc. This may cause a fire,
		such as "No picture", "No					electric shock, etc.
		sound", "Abnormal					• If foreign matter enters inside, turn
		sound", etc. This may cause a fire,			Pull out the		the power switch off and disconnect
					power plug
		• electric shock, etc. In this case					the power plug from the power		Pull out the
					from the
		immediately turn off the power			power		outlet and contact your dealer. If		power plug
									from the
					outlet.
		switch and disconnect the power					you use as it is, it may cause a fire,		power
									outlet.
		plug, then contact your dealer to repair the					electric shock, etc. Be careful
		unit.					especially if children could touch the unit.
		• If water, etc. enters inside the unit, turn off the					Projector
							Do not apply any shock.
		power switch of the unit first and disconnect					If you drop this unit or if the cabinet
		the power plug and then contact your dealer.
							is broken, turn off the power switch,
		If you use it as it is, it may cause a fire, electric
							disconnect the power plug and		Pull out the
		shock, etc.							power plug
							contact your dealer. If you use it as
									from the
		not install this unit in an unstable place.					it is, it may cause a fire, electric		power
									outlet.
					from		shock, etc.
		Avoid placing it in an unstable place
		such as weak base, inclined floor, etc.					Do not remodel this unit.
		This may cause it to drop or fall over,					Do not remodel this unit. It may
		resulting in injury.
							cause a fire, electric shock, etc.		Prohibition
		not open the cabinet.							of
									disassembly
		not open the cabinet.					Do not put a container, etc. with
		There are high voltage					liquid on this unit.
		parts inside the cabinet					Do not put a vase, flowerpot,
		and this may cause an		Electric shock	Prohibition
							cosmetic container, medicine or
		electric shock. Ask your		hazard	of
							water and small metal objects on this unit. If
		dealer to check inside and adjust and			disassembly
							liquid spills and enter inside the unit, it may
		repair the unit.
							cause a fire, electric shock, etc.
		not use this in	bathroom, etc.				Do not use power supplies other
		not use this unit in	bathroom,				than that specified.
		etc. This may cause fire, electric					Do not use this unit with a power
		shock, etc.
					Do not use		voltage other than specified power
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					near water		supply voltage. It may cause a fire, electric
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Warning

High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit, so do not place objects in front of the lens.

Be careful in handling the power cord.

• Do not scratch, damage or process the power			• If the cord is damaged (core wire is					com
cord. Do not bend it forcibly. Also do not put a			exposed, disconnected, etc.), ask
heavy object on it, do not heat it and do not pull			your dealer	replace it. It may		.
it. If you do, the power cord may be damaged and			cause a fire, electric shock, etc.
it may cause a fire, electric shock, etc.			• Check that no dirt adheres the
Do not pull the cord.			power plug and fully insert without any play. If
Do not put a heavy object on it.			dirt adheres	the connection is incomplete, it
Do not damage the cord.			may cause a fire, electric shock, etc.
Do not put it near a heating			• The outer shield of power cord must be
device.			connected ground.
• Be careful that this unit is not placed			If you do not, it may cause a
on the power cord. The power cord may be			electric shock.
damaged and it may cause a fire, electric shock,			Projector
etc. If the cord is covered with a carpet, etc. a
heavy object may be put on it without your
realizing it.
Do not stare directly into the laser aperture.
• The laser pointer on the remote control unit radiates the laser beam from the laser
aperture.
• Do not stare into the laser aperture or radiate the laser beam to other persons as the
laser emitted is a class 2 laser and it could damage you vision , etc.
Especially pay attention if children are present.
• The three labels below are caution labels for the laser beam.
	from		CAUTION		RADIAZIONI LASER
					NON GUARDARE NEL RAGGIO LUCE
					APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASS 2
			LASER RADIATION -		RAYONNEMENT LASER		MANUFACTURED
					NE PAS REGARDER DANS
			DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
					LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL		Jun-99
			WAVE LEGTH : 670nm
					A LASER DE CLASSE 2
			MAX. OUTPUT : 1mW		LASER-STRAHLUNG		PLACE OF
			CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT		NICHT IN DEN STRAHL		MANUFACTURER:
					BLICKEN LASAER KLASSE 2
		AVOIDE EXPOSURE-LASER
		RADIATION IS EMITTED
		FROM THIS APERTURE
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
WAVE LENGTH : 670nm			LASER APERTURE
MAX. OUTPUT : 1mW
IEC60825-1 : 1993 + A1 : 1997
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Caution

Do not step on this unit or do not put a

Do not place this unit in a moist or dusty place.

heavy object on it.

• Do not place this unit in a moist or dusty place.

• Do not step on this unit. Especially

It may cause a fire, electric shock, etc.

pay attention if children are

• Do not place this unit where it would

be exposed

soot steam, near a

present. If you do, the unit may fall over or

cooking stove

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may be broken causing an injury.

humidifier, etc It

.

• Do not put a heavy object on this unit. If you

may cause a fire, electric shock, etc.

do, the unit may fall due to its imbalance or it

Handle the power cord carefully.

may drop, causing an injury.

• Do not bring the power cord near a heating

Do not block the ventilation holes.

device. The shield of the cord may

Do not block the ventilation holes. If

melt and it may cause a fire, electric

the ventilation holes are blocked, the

shock, etc.

heat inside may build up and it may

• Do not insert / disconnect the power

cause a fire. Do not use this unit in

plug with wet hands. It may

the following ways: On its side. In a poorly

cause an electric shock.

ventilated, narrow place. On a carpet or

• When the power plug is be

bedspread. Covered with a tablecloth. Place this

disconnected, do not pull the

unit so that the ventilation holes are kept 30cm

power cord. The power cord may be damaged and

or more away from the wall.

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it may cause a fire, electric shock, etc. Be sure to

hold the power plug.

Cleaning

Caution when carrying it.

Be sure to pull out the power plug

When this unit is to be moved, apply a

from the power outlet for safety

Pull out the power

cover to the lens and be sure to

when cleaning.

plug from the

power outlet.

disconnect the power plug from the

from

Set the caster stoppers.

power outlet and check that all

When this unit is installed on the

external connection cords are removed

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	table with casters, set the caster	before moving it. If not, the cord	Pull out the
		may be damaged and it may cause	power plug
	stoppers. If the table moves, it may		from the power
		a fire, electric shock, etc.	outlet.
	fall over, causing an injury.

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viewing for a long time.

Caution

Use of batteries.

Caution when replacing the lamp.

• Do not use batteries not specified

• When replacing the lamp, turn off the power of

for this unit. Do not use new

the projector and disconnect the power plug

batteries mixed together with old

from the power outlet. Then wait for

ones. This may cause a fire, injury

45 minutes to allow the lamp cool:

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due to burst of battery, liquid

Failure

do so could result in a

leakage.

burn.

• When inserting batteries in this unit, pay

• For disposal of used lamp, treat .

Pull out the

attention to the direction of the

according

the instruction of

power plug

and polarity indications and

community authorities.

from the

power

insert the batteries correctly. If the

• Since the lamp is made of glass, do

outlet.

polarities are confused, it may cause

not apply shock it and do not

injury or damage near the unit due

scratch it.

to burst batteries, liquid leakage, etc.

• Also, do not use old lamp. This could also cause

When you are not going to use

explosion of the lamp.

• If it is probable that the lamp has exploded

for a long time.

(explosive sound is heard), disconnect the power

When you are not going use this unit

plug from the power outlet and ask your dealer

for a long time because you are going

to replace lamp. The lamp is covered by front

glass and air-tight structure, but, in rare cases,

on a trip, etc., be sure to pull out the

Pull out the

power plug

the reflector and the inside of the projector may

power plug from the power outlet for

from the

be damaged by scattered broken pieces of glass,

safety. And also apply cover to the

power

and broken pieces could cause injury when

lens so that the lens is not damaged.

outlet.

being handled.

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Clean inside the unit at least once two years.

• When the lamp has been replaced, reset the

Ask your dealer to clean inside the unit at least

accumulated operation time of the lamp.

once two years. If the unit is left

• Do not reset if the lamp has not been replaced.

with too much dust inside as it is for

a long this without cleaning, it may

Front glass

cause a fire. Especially it is effective

Reflector

to clean before the rainy season

starts. Consult your dealer for the cost of the

cleaning the inside the unit.

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Lamp

[General cautions]

not place this unit where it gets hot.

Cleaning the cabinet.

Be careful since if you place the unit

• Since many plastic materials are used on the

outdoors, in place exposed to direct

surface of the cabinet, if the surface is cleaned

sunlight or near heating device,

using benzene, thinner, etc., it may change in

quality or the coating may be peeled off. Avoid

the cabinet and parts could be

using chemicals.

affected.

• When a chemically-teated cloth is used, follow

Volume.

the cautions that come with the cloth.

Use at the proper volume level so that it does

• Do not spray a volatile agent such as

not bother persons in the neighborhood.

insecticide on the unit. Do not leave a rubber

Especially, since the sound is likely to carry

or vinyl object touching the cabinet for a long

well at the night even at low volume, consider

time. It may cause the cabinet to change in

the neighborhood to

good living environment.

quality or the coating to peel off.

Cleaning the lens.

• Clean the dirt from the cabinet and operation

To clean the lens, use

generally-

panel by dusting lightly with a soft cloth. If

the dirt is conspicuous, wipe off with a cloth

available lens cleaning tissue (used

moistened with detergent diluted with water,

for cleaning lens of camera, glasses,

then wipe off with a dry soft cloth.

etc.). Be careful not to scratch the

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Rest your eyes occasionally when

lens with a hard object.

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TEMP

fromSTANDBY/ON

MUTE

RESET

LAMP

Contents of shipping box

Check that the carton contains the following items.

STANDBY/ON	MUTE
FREEZE		CP-X940W/E
MAGNIFY VOLUME			ENGLISH
OFF		Liquid Crystal Projector
POSITION ON	LASER	OPERATING GUIDE
		Flüssigkristall-Projektor	DEUTSCH
		BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
		Vidéoprojecteur à cristaux liquidis	FRANÇAIS
		NOTICE D'UTILISATION
RESET	RIGHT		ITALIANO
MENU ON	MOUSE ON	Proiettore A Cristalli Liquidi
BLANK	TIMER	LIBRETTO D'ISTRUZIONI
RGB	VIDEO	Proyector con paneles de cristal líquido	ESPAÑOL
INPUT		MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
		Vloeibare-kristallen Projektor
		GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
		Flytende krystall prosjektør	NORSK
		BRUKERHÅNDBOK

Liquid Crystal Projector

Remote Control Transmitter

Operating Guide

(batteries included)

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ON

1

2

3

4

5

6

OFF

Power Cord

3-Conductor

RGB Cable

Mac adapter

Mouse cable

3

110V - US

Video/Audio Cable

(15-15 pin M/M)

with dip switch

220 - UK, Europe

Names and functions of each part

Main unit

ON indicator

This blinks in the standby mode and lights

STANDBY / ON button

in the operation mode.(See page 32)

Power ON/OFF button.

INPUT button

OFF sets the unit in standby mode.

INPUT

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(see page 13~14)

To select the input source.

Each time this button is pressed, the input

MUTE button

source is changed in sequence as shown

Silences the sound. (Cancels the mute

MENU

below.(See page 13)

when the unit is set in mute mode.)

RGB1 RGB2

VIDEO

RESET button

DownloadedResets unit to factory settings. (See page 16)

LAMP indicator

This lights or blinks when the lamp does not light. (See page 32)

ZOOM knob

Adjusts picture size. (See page 13)

Remote control sensor

Lens

Lens cap

• Use the remote control transmitter within the range of about 16 feet from the remote control sensor and within 30° to both the left and right.

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MENU button

Picture adjustments.

Refer to page 16~19 for details.

TEMP indicator

This lights or blinks when temperature inside the projector is too high or when fan is abnormal.(See page 32)

Speaker

Speaker

Cooling fan

(exhaust)

Cooling fan	Handle
(in take)

FOCUS ring

Adjusts focus. (See page 13)

Names and functions of each part (continued)

Remote control sensor					Projector		.com
MAIN POWER switch
Main power ON/OFF switch.
: OFF
: ON
						VIDEO input terminal
						(on video-equipped models only)
		AC IN socket				S-VIDEO input terminal
						Mini DIN 4pin connector
		Connect the provided power cord.				VIDEO input terminal
						RCA Jack
						AUDIO L/R input terminal
						RCA Jack
						S-VIDEO IN
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				from
RGB input terminal						VIDEO IN
D-sub 15pin shrink terminal (1/2)
		CONTROL			RGB OUT	AUDIO IN
						L
						MONO
AUDIO IN		AUDIO				R
1	2	OUT
		CONTROL terminal
		-sub 15pin shrink terminal
	AUDIO output terminal
	(RGB/VIDEO)
	Stereo mini jack
AUDIO input terminal				RGB output terminal
Stereo mini jack (1/2)				D-sub 15pin shrink terminal
				RGB output can be displayed
				even in the standby mode.

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Names and functions of each part (continued)

Remote control transmitter

STANDBY / ON button

MUTE button

Silences the sound. (Cancels the mute when

Power ON/OFF button.

the unit is set in mute mode.)

OFF sets the unit in standby mode.

STANDBY/ON

MUTE

VOLUME button

(See page 13, 14)

FREEZE Button

Adjusts volume. The sound is loud or low

FREEZE

while pressing the "+" or "-" button.

Pressing this button displays a still picture

LASER button

(by freezing). (See page 15)

MAGNIFY VOLUME

Laser pointer ON button Use as a stick (for

MAGNIFY button

OFF

indication). (See page 11)

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Pressing this button partially magnifies a

POSITION ON

LASER

.

displayed picture. (See page 15)

MOUSE LEFT button

Mouse left button is the left click of the

POSITION button

mouse. (bottom button) (See page 23)

Moves the picture by DISK PAD after

pressed the POSITION ON button.

(Only RGB signal input)

While the back light on, you can operate

POSITION. *1

RESET

RIGHT

RESET / RIGHT button

DISK PAD

MENU ON

MOUSE ON

When displays the on-screen menus, resets

1

When the back light of MENU ON button

the menu item factory settings.

on, selects or adjusts the menu item.

BLANK

TIMER

When operates the mouse emulation, works

as right click of mouse in computer mode.

(See page 16)

RGB

VIDEO

(See page 23)

2

When removes the on-screen menus,

INPUT

After moving the picture (POSITION ON),

works as mouse.

resets the position factory settings.

3

When the back light of the POSITION ON

MOUSE ON button

button on, moves picture. *2

Mouse emulation mode starts.

MENU ON button

from

Projector(See page 23)

Displays the on-screen menus.

When menu are open or blank screen is

And back light on. (See page 16 ~ 19)

displayed or icon of position is displayed,

While the back light on, you can operate

there are stopped and back light off.

MENU.

TIMER ON / OFF button

BLANK ON button

Displays the setting time by count down.

See page 18 "TIMER" of menu when you set

1

The blank screen which is displayed by

the minutes of timer.

pressing BLANK.

2

And the blank screen will be revealed

down by pressing BLANK again.

(See page 19)

INPUT SELECT button

Selects the input source. (See page 13)

*1 POSITION ON icon

*2

When presses POSITION ON button, back light on and icon is

When the back light of MENU ON or POSITION ON button on

displayed.

without displaying the icon of POSITION ON or MENU, can

While displaying the icon, you can operate POSITION.

operate DISK PAD too.

Icon is displaying in video mode, but can not operate POSITION.

Displays the icon or MENU at the same time as starting the

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operation.

When presses the MOUSE ON button, MENU mode or

POSITION ON mode is stopped.

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