Hitachi PJLC2001 User Manual

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Liquid Crystal Projector

PJLC2001

USER'S MANUAL

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

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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MANUEL D'UTILISATION

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fonctionnement de l'appareil.

MANUALE D'ISTRUZIONI

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

MANUAL DE USUARIO

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producto.

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hebben van de uitgebreide mogelijkheden.

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INSTRUÇÕES DO PROPRIETÁRIO

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usuário.

TECHNICAL

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Liquid Crystal Projector

USER'S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing this HITACHI 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.4

INSTALLATION.............................P.5

Installation of the projector and Screen

.....P.5

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

Cabling................................................P.6

Power Connection...............................P.6

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

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

OPERATIONS................................P.8

Switching the Power Supply ON/OFF

....P.8

Basic Operation...................................P.9

Setup Menu.......................................P.11

Input Menu ........................................P.12

Image Menu ......................................P.13

Options Menu....................................P.14

No Signal Menu.................................P.15

MAINTENANCE...........................P.16

Lamp .................................................P.16

Air Filter Maintenance .......................P.18

Other Maintenance............................P.18

TROUBLESHOOTING.................P.19

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

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

Symptom...........................................P.21

SPECIFICATIONS .......................P.22

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE

...P.23

REGULATORY NOTICES ...........P.24

Tables:

Table 1. Installation Reference .............P.5

Table 2. Basic Operations.....................P.9

Table 3. Setup Menu...........................P.11

Table 4. Input Menu ............................P.12

Table 5. Image Menu ..........................P.13

Table 6. Options Menu........................P.14

Table 7. No Signal Menu.....................P.15

Table 8. OSD Message.......................P.19

Table 9. Indicator Message.................P.20

Table 10. Symptom.............................P.21

Table 11. Specifications......................P.22

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, Macintosh, 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

Quick Guide

Power Cord

UK Type

Power Cord

Europe Type

RGB Cable

Video Cable Audio Cable

(Stereo Mini)

Scart Socket

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

TIMER BLANK

MENU

SELECT

RGB

MUTE

MENU RESET

Remote Controller
containing Battery

Carrying Bag

S-Video Cable

Safety Instructions

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Part Names

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

RESET Button

MUTE Button

INPUT Button

STANDBY/ON Button

Foot Adjuster Button

Air Filter and Intake

(for the Cooling Fan)

Speaker

Rear Foot Adjuster

LAMP Indicator
TEMP Indicator
POWER Indicator
MENU Button

Ventilation Openings
(exhaust)

REAR/RIGHT VIEW OF
THE PROJECTOR

Terminal Panel
(Refer below)

S-VIDEO Terminal

RGB IN Terminal

CONTROL Terminal

VIDEO Terminal

Remote Control Sensor

AUDIO IN Terminal

TERMINAL PANEL

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

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Part Names (continued)

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

TIMER BLANK

MENU

SELECT

RGB

MUTE

MENU RESET

STANDBY/ON Button

Button

Button

Button

Button

MENU Button

MAGNIFY Button

MAGNIFY Button

MAGNIFY Button

AUTO Button

TIMER Button

Battery Holder

OFF

VIDEO Button

RGB Button

MENU SELECT Button

POSITION Button

RESET Button

VOLUME Button

VOLUME Button

FREEZE Button

MUTE Button

BLANK Button

REMOTE CONTROLLER

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

(Refer to P.8 "OPERATIONS")

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

Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the
accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this manual.

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).

b: Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the

screen (a, b: +/-10%)

Table 1. Installation Reference

Screen size

(inches)

a (inches)

b (inches)

Min. Max.

40 37 46 3

60 57 69 5

80 77 93 7

100 96 116 9

120 116 139 10

150 145 174 13

200 194 233 17

a

b

Angle Adjustment

Use the foot adjuster 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 angle to be fixed.

3. Turn the rear foot adjuster to adjust the left-right slope.

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

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Press the foot adjuster button

Rear Foot Adjuster

Installation of liquid crystal projector

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.

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.

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RGB Signal Input:

Connect the RGB IN terminal of the projector to the display signal output of the computer by the
enclosed RGB cable. Secure the screws on the connector and tighten.
For some modes, the enclosed Mac adapter is necessary. Refer to P.22 “SPECIFICATION” and
“Table 1. Example of Compatible Computer Signal” of the TECNICAL section.
NOTE: Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will

not be possible with this projector.

Video Signal Input:

Connect the VIDEO terminal of the projector to the video signal output of the video tape recorder
by the enclosed video cable except for S-Video signal.
For S-Video signal, use the S-VIDEO terminal of the projector and the optional cable for S-Video.

Audio Signal Input:

Connect the AUDIO IN terminal of the projector to the audio signal output by the enclosed audio
cable.

RS-232C:

Connect the CONTROL terminal of the projector to the computer by the optional RS-232C cable.
Refer to the manual of the RS-232C cable for the control command.

Cabling

* 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.

WARINING

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

*Before connecting, read the

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

*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

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Example of system setup

AC Inlet

Video tape recorder with S jack

Video tape recorder

Computer

(desktop type)

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.
(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) (14) (15) are sometimes not connected.

RGB Cable

RS-232C Cable

Connecting with notebook computer

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.

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OPERATIONS

Switching the Power Supply ON/OFF

Switching 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. 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 lens door.

5. Adjust picture size using the projection lens Zoom Knob.

6. Adjust focus using the projection lens Focus Ring.

Switching Power OFF

1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote for approximately two
second. 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 switch to
[

O

].

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

Power Switch

Slide Lens door

STANDBY/ON Button

POWER Indicator

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

MENU

SELECT

RGB

MENU RESET

STANDBY/

ON Button

ZOOM knob

FOCUS ring

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

Except in emergencies, do not switch power OFF unless the Power indicator is orange as
it will reduce the life of the projector lamp.

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Basic Operation

The Basic operations shown in Table 2 is performed from the projector control panel or the supplied
remote. (items indicated by * may be used from the control panel)

Table 2 . Basic Operation

(It continue the next page.)

Use the remote controller at a distance of approximately 3m from the sensor on the front
of the projector, and within a range of 30° left-right. Strong light and obstacles will
interfere with operation of the remote.

Item Description

INPUT
SELECT

Changes in input signal in sequence: Press INPUT button.*

RGB → VIDEO → S-VIDEO (→ RGB)

Select RGB input: Press RGB button.

VIDEO/S-VIDEO → RGB

Select VIDEO/S-VIDEO input: Press VIDEO button.

RGB → VIDEO/S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ↔ VIDEO

* The selected signal name is displayed for approximately three seconds

when the input signal is changed.

POSITION

Set/Clear position adjustment mode: Press POSITION button.
The [ ] icon is displayed in the POSITION mode.

Image position adjustment: Press the , , and buttons in the
position adjustment mode.

* Valid only in the MAGNIFY mode with VIDEO/S-VIDEO input.
* The [ ] icon is extinguished, and the position adjustment mode cleared

automatically, after approximately ten seconds of inactivity.

RESET *

Initialise menu items: Select an item and press the RESET button.
Initialise position adjustment: Press the RESET button

and the POSITION mode.Valid only when RGB signal is input.
* Valid except for VOLUME, LANGUAGE and H PHASE.

MAGNIFY

Set MAGNIFY mode: Press the MAGNIFY button.
Move magnified area: Run Position Adjustment in MAGNIFY mode.
Adjust magnification: Press MAGNIFY / in MAGNIFY mode.

Clear MAGNIFY mode: Press MAGNIFY button.

* MAGNIFY is cleared by running or setting AUTO, ASPECT, INPUT

SELECT or VIDEO, or by changing the input signal.

OFF

FREEZE

Set/Clear FREEZE mode: Press FREEZE button.
The [

II

] icon is displayed, and the image frozen, in the FREEZE mode.

* FREEZE is cleared by running or setting POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE,

Auto Adjust, BLANK ON/OFF, or MENU ON/OFF, or by changing the
input signal.

* Do not forget to clear frozen static images.