Hitachi CP-X960E User Manual

Liquid Crystal Projector

Model

CP-X960W/E

USER’S GUIDE

Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi liquid crystal projector. Please read this user’s manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.

Outline

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.

Features

(1) Outstanding brightness

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

(2) Partial magnification function

Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.

(3) Distortion correction function

Distortion-free images are quickly available.

(4) Power zoom and power focus. (5) P in P function (6) USB jack

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Checking the package Contents. . . . . . . . 8

Names and functions of each part . . . . . . 8

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Basic operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjustments and functions . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connection to the vido signal

terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connection to the RGB signal

terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to the USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connection to the CONTROL signal

terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Example of system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning the air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Message table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

When you think something wrong. . . . . . 33

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

About the warranty and

after-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Contents Page

<Before Using> About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product itself to

ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents.

Warning

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

Caution

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

Typical Symbols

This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents (the illustration to the left indicates danger of electrical shock).

This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited).

This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet).

Before Use

■ If a problem should occur.

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If smoke or a strange odor arise, continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer for repairs. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this is dangerous.

•

Do not use this projector if there is no image or sound, or if the sound is distorted. Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

•

If water should enter the inside of this projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

■ Do not install on an unstable surface.

•

Do not install this projector on an unstable surface such as a wobbly stand or incline because this could result in the projector falling and causing injury.

■ Do not open the cabinet.

•

Never open the cabinet. Ther eis high voltage inside which can cause electrical shock. Contact your dealer for internal inspection, adjustment and repair.

■ Do not modify.

Do not modify this projector because this could result in fire or electrical shock.

■ Do not use in the bathroom.

Do not use this projector in the bathroom because this could result in fire or electrical shock.

■ Do not insert foreign objects.

•

Do not insert metal objects through the ventilation openings, etc., of this projector or drop such objects inside because this could result in fire or electrical shock.

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If a foreign object should enter this projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer .

Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in households where children are present.

■ Do not look through the lens

when the lamp is on.

Never look through the lens when the lamp is on. The powerful light could adversely affect vision. Use special caution in households where children are present.

■ A v oid shock or impact on the pr ojector.

If the projector should fall, resulting in damage to the cabinet, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.

■ Do not place this projector in

a container containing liquid.

Do not place flower vases, flower pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc., on top of this projector.

Spillage could result in fire or electrical shock.

■ Use only the indicated power

supply.

Use only the indicated power supply. The use of any other power supply

could result in fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the plug from the power outlet.

Do not use near water.

Do not disassemble.

Do not use near water.

[Safety Precaution]

Warning

■ Handle the power cord with care.

•

Do not damage, cut, process or strongly twist the power cord. Placing

heavy objects on the power cord, heating or strongly pulling the power cord can result in damage as well as fire or electrical shock.

• Pulling on the power cord

• Placing heavy objects on the power cord

• Damaging the cord

• Placing near heaters

•

Do not position the power cord under the projector. This can

damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Also, do not place a spread, cover, etc., over the power cord because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord.

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If the power cord is damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact your dealer for replacement; otherwise, fire or electrical shock could result.

•

Make sure there is no dust, etc., on the power plug and insert a knife blade to make sure that there is no looseness.

■ Do not allow the laser beam to enter the

eyes.

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This remote control is equipped with a laser pointer and a laser beam is emitted from the laser outlet. Do not look directly into the laser beam outlet or direct the laser beam at other people. Vision can be impaired if the laser beam enters the eyes. Use special caution in households where children are present.

Laser beam outlet

Warning

CAUTION

LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

WAVE LENGTH: 650nm MAX . OUTPUT: 1mW

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

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MANUFACTURED

PLACE OF MANUFACTURER:

MADE IN JAPAN

IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997

■ High temperatures are generated when

the lamp is lit, so do not place objects in front of the lens.

AVOID EXPOSURE-

LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

■ Do not sit or place heavy objects on

this projector.

•

Do not sit on this projector.

This could result in overturning, leading to damage or personal injury. Use special caution in households where children are present.

•

Do not place heavy objects on this projector.

Placing heavy objects on this projector could result in loss of balance or falling and cause personal injury.

■ Do not b lock the ventilation openings.

Do not block the ventilation openings of this projector. Blocking ventilation could lead

to internal overheating which could result in fire. Do not place this projector on its side during use or push it into a small, poorly ventilated location. Do not place this projector on a carpet or bedding or cover it with a table cloth, etc. Also, when installing this projector, make sure the ventilation openings are at least 30cm from the wall.

■ Care and maintenance.

For safety purposes, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before starting the care and maintenance of this projector.

■ Battery usage.

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Use only the specified batteries with this projector. Do not mix old

and new batteries because this could result in fire or personal injury due to battery cracking or leakage.

•

Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the batteries.

Incorrect loading could result in personal injury or contamination of the surroundings due to battery cracking or leakage.

■ Clean the projector interior once

every two years.

Request your dealer to clean the interior of the projector approximately every two years. Accumulations of dust inside the

projector can result in fire or malfunction if not cleaned for an extended period. This cleaning is more effective if performed befor every humid periods such as rainy season, etc. Ask your dealer for details about internal cleaning.

■ Avoid installation in humid or dusty

locations.

•

Do not install this projector in a humid or dusty location. This could

result in fire or electrical shock.

•

Avoid installation near the kitchen, a humidifier or other locations where there is oily smoke or humidity.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.

■ Use the caster brakes.

When installing this projector on a stand with casters, use the caster brakes to prevent the stand moving or overturning and causing personal injury.

■ Do not handle the po wer cor d roughl y.

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Keep the power cord away from heaters because the heat could melt the

power cord and cause fire or electrical shock.

•

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands because this

could result in electrical shock.

•

When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull on the power cord. This could damage the power cord and

cause fire or electrical shock. Always grip the plug when disconnecting.

Disconnect the plug from the power outlet.

Caution

■ Avoid excessively hot locations.

Do not place this projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a stove, etc., because the heat could have adverse influence on the cabinet and other parts.

■ Sound volume.

Set the volume at a suitable level to avoid bothering other people. It is also better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhood environment.

■ Lens care

Use commercially available lens tissue to clean the lens (used to clean cameras, eyeglasses, etc.). Be careful not to scratch the lens with hard objects.

■ Cabinet care.

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The cabinet is made of plastic and discoloration or paint peeling can occur if wiped with a solvent such as benzine, thinner, etc.

•

Before using chemical wipes, be sure to read and observe the instructions.

•

Do not spray volatile substances such as insect repellent on the cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term close contact with rubber or vinyl products because this could result in discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

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Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and operation panel. When excessively soiled, dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the cloth and afterward wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply undiluted detergent directly to the projector.

■ Extended usage.

When using this projector for an extended period, stop periodically to rest the eyes to prevent eye fatigue.

Caution

■ When the projector is not to be used

for an extended period.

For safety purposes when the projector is not to be used for an extended period because of travel, etc., always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Also close the lens cover to prevent the lens surface being scratched.

■ Moving the projector.

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When moving the projector, be sure to close the lens cover, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and disconnect all external connections. Failure to do this could damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock.

Avoid any impact or shock to the projector because this could result in malfunction.

•

When moving this projector outdoors, protect it from wetting due to rain, etc. If the projector should become wet, dry it thoroughly before further use. Continued use while wet could result in fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the plug from the power outlet.

[General Cautions]

Checking the package Contents

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

• Use the remote control in front of the remote control photoreceptor at a distance of about 5 m or less and an angle of 30 degrees to the left or right of the center.

Main unit

STANDBY / ON button

Press this button to turn the power on and off. When turned off, the projector enters standby status. Refer to page 13

- 14 for details.

MUTE button

This button turns the sound on and off. Press once to turn the sound off; then press again to turn the sound back on.

ZOOM button

Used to adjust the size of the image. (Refer to page 13.)

POWER indicator

This indicator lights or blinks during standby and during operation. Refer to page 33 for details.

TEMP indicator

This indicator lights or blinks when the internal temperature of the projector rises and when the fan malfunctions. Refer to page 33 for details.

Remote control photoreceptor

Lens

Lens cap

Speaker

Cooling fan (intake side)

Cooling fan (exhaust side)

Handle

ab c d

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

RGB

POSITION

LASER

RESET

MAGNIFY

FREEZE

OFF

VOLUME

Projector unit

3-Conductor

video/Audio cable

RGB cable

(15-15 pin M/M)

Mac adapter

with dip switch

Mouse cable × 3

Power Cord

110V-US

220-UK, Europe 220-UK, Europe

CP-X960W

CP-X960E

Remote control

Batteries

User’s Guide (this document)

ZOOM

FOCUS

MUTE INPUT

POWER TEMPLAMP

STANDBY/ON

RESET

Speaker

RESET button

Used to reset the initial settings. Refer to page 17 for details.

LAMP indicator

This indicator lights or blinks when the lamp is off. Refer to page 33 for details.

INPUT button

Press this button to switch the input. The input changes in the following sequence each time this button is pressed.

MENU button

Displays the image menu. Refer to page 17 21 for details.

FOCUS button

Used to adjust the focus of the image on the screen. (Refer to page 13.)

RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO

Names and functions of each part

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Names and functions of each part (continued)

Main power switch

Used to turn the power on and off.

: OFF : ON

VIDEO IN jack

S-VIDEO IN jack

Mini DIN 4-pin connector

VIDEO IN jack

RCA jack

AUDIO L/R IN jack

RCA jack

AC IN jack

Used to connect the accessory power cord.

RGB IN jack

D-sub 15-pin shrink (1/2)

CONTROL jack

D-sub 15-pin shrink

AUDIO OUT jack (RGB/VIDEO)

Stereo mini jack

AUDIO IN jack (RGB)

Stereo mini jack

Connecting to the AC IN jack

Make sure the accesory power cord is plugged into the AC IN jack as far as it will go. Incomplete connection can result in fire or electrical shock.

Remote control photoreceptor

Caution

RGB OUT jack

D-sub 15-pin shrink

USB jack

The mouse cursor can be controlled by remote control by connecting to a personal computer.

CONTROL RGB OUT

AUDIO IN 12

AUDIO

OUT

RGB IN12

USB

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONO

Names and functions of each part (continued)

Remote control transmitter

FOCUS button

Used to adjust the focus of the image on the screen. (Refer to page 13.)

ZOOM button

Used to adjust the size of the image. (Refer to page 13.)

FREEZE button

Used to turn the freeze (still) image display on and off.

AUTO button

Used to execute auto-adjust.

These functions do not operate when initial screen message “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” or “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” is displayed.

MAGNIFY button

Used to magnify the displayed image.

BLANK button

Used to turn blanking on and off. (Refer to page 20.)

With the P in P function, signals are input to both RGB and VIDEO. This function operates only when the RGB signal has been selected. There is no display in the case of the no signal and when the RGB signal is outside the sync range. When P in P is used, audio is automatically switched to video. In P in P, audio input can be switched by pressing the VOL and VOL keys of the remote control, displaying the audio bar and moving Disk Pad left and right during the display.

VIDEO, RGB button

Press to switch the input. (Refer to page 13, 19.)

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

RGB

POSITION

LASER

RESET

MAGNIFY

FREEZE

OFF

VOLUME

P in P MUTE

AUTOBLANK TIMER

FOCUS ZOOM

STANDBY / ON button

Used to turn the power on and off. Press for 1 sec. or more to turn the power off (enter standby status). (Refer to pages13 and 14.)

POSITION button

Pressing the top, bottom, left or right of Disk Pad after pressing this button causes corresponding movement (Effective only during RGB signal selection).

DISK PAD

(1) Used to select menu items when the menu

screen is displayed (refer to page 16 - 18).

(2) When the menu is not displayed, the mouse

shift function and left click function are active.

(3) After the POSITION button has been

pressed, the screen can be moved upward, downward and to the left and right.

MENU button

Used to turn the menu screen display on and off. (refer to page 17 - 21).

MUTE button

Applies Mute. (Press the Play button again to cancel.)

VOLUME button

Adjusts the volume of the sound. Press [ ] to increase the volume and ( ) to decrease the volume. When there is no video signal input, operation is not possible when the input video signal is outside the sync range.

LASER button

Turns the laser beam on and off. Refer to page 11 cocnerning usage and observe the cautions.

RESET MOUSE / RIGHT button

(1)Operates as the RESET button when the menu

is displayed. Press this button to return to the initial settings.

(2)Used to click the right mouse button when the

menu is not displayed (refer to page 25,26).

(3)Pressing this button after scrolling the screen

with POSITION returns the screen to the original position.

TIMER button

Turns the display of the time set with the Timer on the Menu screen on and off. The timer is not displayed when no input signal is detected or when SYNC is out of range or during blanking or during freezing. Refer to page 20, 21 concerning the method used to set the timer.

POSITION icon

When the POSITION button is pressed, the moving display icon will appear at the bottom right of the screen. While displaying the icon, you can operate POSITION.

Auto adjustment function

The projector automatically adjusts 4 items (V. POSIT, H. POSIT, H. PHASE, H. SIZE). When you choose AUTO (move the cursor to the right from the manual operation position), the AUTO confirmation menu shown below is indicated.

P in P button

Used to turn P in P (Picture In Picture: displays sub video signal images in the RGB signal) on and off. Each time this button is pressed, operation will change in the following sequence: (1) Reduce sub screen (2) Magnify sub screen (3)Off. (1) ∼ (3)

• Auto adjust requires several tens of seconds.

• Auto adjust may not operate correctly in some cases, depending on the computer connected and the signal.

• Auto adjust may not operate correctly in some cases, depending on the type of image.

• Execute auto adjust with the display of the application being run by the computer at maximum.

• After auto adjust, the image may be slightly dark in some cases due to automatic adjustment of the signal level.

• Auto adjust canot execute when the initial display is "NO INPUT IS DETECTED" or "SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE" during FREEZE or MAGNIFY.

RGB/VIDEO

Caution

Names and functions of each part (continued)

Loading the batteries Loading AA batteries into the remote control.

The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a finger or rod. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point the laser beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.

Warning

AVOID EXPOSURE-

LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

1Remove the battery

cover.

Push the knob while lifting up the battery cover.

2Loading the batteries.

Make sure the plus and minus poles are correctly oriented.

3Close the battery cover.

Battery usage cautions

•

Use only the specified batteries with this projector. Also, do not mix new and old batteries. This could cause in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire or personal injury.

•

When loading the batteries, make sure the plus and minus poles are correctly oriented as indicated in the projector. Incorrect orientation could cause battery cracking or leakage, which could result in personal injury or pollution of the surrounding environment.

Remote control usage cautions

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Do not drop the remote control or apply impact.

•

Do not wet the remote control or place it on any wet object. Such actions could result in malfunction.

•

When not to be used for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control.

•

Replace the batteries when remote control operation becomes difficult.

•

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

•

Do not disassemble the remote control in case of malfunction. please bring it to the service station.

Caution

CAUTION

LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

WAVE LENGTH: 650nm MAX . OUTPUT: 1mW

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

MANUFACTURED

PLACE OF MANUFACTURER: MADE IN JAPAN

IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997

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