Hitachi PJ-LC9 User Manual

Projector

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PJ-LC9

User’s Manual - Operating Guide

Thank you for purchasing this projector.
Please read this user’s manual thoroughly to ensure the proper use of this product.

Manuel d'utilisation - Guide d'utilisation

Merci d’avoir acheté ce projecteur.
Veuillez lire ce manuel d’utilisation entièrement, pour vous assurer que vous utiliserez
correctement ce produit.

Bedienungsanleitung - Benutzerhandbuch

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf dieses Projektors.
Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch, um richtige und sichere
Verwendung dieses Produkts sicherzustellen.

Manual de usuario - Guía de funcionamiento

Muchas gracias por la adquisición de este proyector.
Lea detenidamente el manual del usuario para asegurarse de usar apropiadamente este
producto.

Manuale d'istruzioni - Guida operativa

Vi ringraziamo per avere acquistato questo proiettore.
Per garantirne l'impiego corretto vi raccomandiamo di leggerne a fondo il manuale d'istruzioni.

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

ITALIANO

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User's Manual - additional

The display image from some video consoles may be unstable when initially
connected. In the event of this, wait for the image from the video console to
change and then press the AUTO button on the projector remote control to
stabilise the image.

FRANÇAIS

Manuel d'utilisation - Supplémentaire

L'image affichée à partir de certaines consoles de jeux peut paraître instable
au moment du branchement. Si c'est le cas, veuillez attendre que l'image de
la console change et appuyez sur le bouton AUTO de la télécommande pour
supprimer le problème.

DEUTSCH

Bedienungsanleitung - Zusätzlicher

Bei manchen Video-Zuspielgeräten kann es vorkommen, dass nach dem ersten
Anschließen dieser Geräte an den Projektor das dargestellte Bild nicht stabil wirkt.

In diesem Fall gehen Sie bitte wie folgt vor:

- Warten Sie, bis das Bild umschaltet.

- Betätigen Sie auf der Fernbedienung des Projektors die Taste AUTO, um die
automatische Bildeinstellung zu starten und somit das Bild zu stabilisieren.

ESPAÑOL

Manual de usuario - Adicional

Las imagenes procedentes de algunas video consolas pueden ser inestables al
principio de la coneción. Si esto ocurriera, espere algunos insatantes y pulse la
tecla AUTO del control remoto del proyector para estabilizar la imagen.

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Projector

User’s Manual – Operating Guide

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

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WARNING

Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

NOTE

• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this manual.

• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not
permitted without express written consent.

Trademark acknowledgment

• VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.

• Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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

►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual -

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Content

Content

Before use ..................................................................... 4

Projector features ....................................................................................4

About this manual ...................................................................................4

About contents of package .....................................................................5

Part names ..............................................................................................6

Projector ......................................................................................................... 6

Control buttons ............................................................................................... 7

Remote control ............................................................................................... 7

Preparations .................................................................8

Fastening the lens cover ......................................................................... 8

About the filter cover for bottom-up use .................................................. 9

Arrangement ......................................................................................... 10

Adjusting the projector’s elevator .......................................................... 12

Connecting your devices .......................................................................13

Example of connection with a VCR/DVD player ........................................... 13

Example of connection with a computer ....................................................... 14

Example of computer signal ......................................................................... 15

Connecting power supply ......................................................................16

Loading batteries into the remote control ..............................................17

Using the remote control .......................................................................18

Power on/off ................................................................ 19

Turning on the power ............................................................................ 19

Turning off the power ............................................................................ 20

Operating ....................................................................21

Adjusting the volume .............................................................................21

Temporarily muting the sound ...............................................................21

Selecting an input signal ....................................................................... 22

Searching an input signal ......................................................................22

Selecting an aspect ratio .......................................................................23

Adjusting the zoom (magnifying power) ................................................ 24

Adjusting the focus ................................................................................24

Using the automatic adjustment feature ...............................................24

Adjusting the position ............................................................................ 25

Correcting the keystone distortions .......................................................25

Using the partial magnify feature .......................................................... 26

Freezing the screen .............................................................................. 26

Temporarily blanking the screen ...........................................................27

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Multifunctional settings .............................................28

Using the menu function ....................................................................... 28

EASY MENU .........................................................................................31

Aspect / Zoom / Keystone / Mode / Bright / Contrast / Color / Tint ............... 31

Sharpness / Whisper / Mirror / Reset / Filter time ........................................32

Language / Go to advanced menu ............................................................... 32

PICTURE menu .................................................................................... 33

Bright / Contrast / Gamma ............................................................................ 33

Color temp / Color / Tint / Sharpness ........................................................... 34

Progressive / My memory ............................................................................. 35

IMAGE menu ........................................................................................36

Aspect ..........................................................................................................36

Over scan / V. position / H. position / H. phase / H. size ..............................37

Auto adjust execute ...................................................................................... 38

INPUT menu ......................................................................................... 39

Color space / Video format / Frame lock / Information ................................. 39

SETUP menu ........................................................................................ 40

Zoom / Keystone / Whisper / Mirror / Volume ...............................................40

SCREEN menu ..................................................................................... 41

Language / Menu position / OSD bright / Blank ........................................... 41

Start up / MyScreen ...................................................................................... 42

MyScreen lock / Message ............................................................................ 43

OPTION menu ...................................................................................... 44

Auto search / Auto off / Lamp time ............................................................... 44

Filter time / Service ....................................................................................... 45

Maintenance ...............................................................47

Lamp ..................................................................................................... 47

Air filter ..................................................................................................50

Inside of the projector ...........................................................................52

Caring for the lens .................................................................................52

Caring for the cabinet and remote control .............................................52

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 53

Related messages ................................................................................ 53

Regarding the indicator lamps .............................................................. 54

Phenomena that may easily be taken as machine defects ................... 56

Warranty and after-service ........................................ 58

Specifications ............................................................. 58

Dimension diagram ............................................................................... 59

Content

Before use

Before use

Projector features

This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/
SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation
and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness

Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra high Brightness) lamp gives you a higher
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean
enough for use in bright rooms.

 Low Noise

WHISPER mode is available for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more
important than brightness.

 Compact Body

Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim,
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.

About this manual

Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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

NOTE

symbol.

 Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.

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• To suitably use, please be aware of what is written following this

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Before use

VIDEO

RGB

SEARC

H

FREEZE

OFF

ON

MAGNIFY

ASPECT AUTO

BLAN

K

MUTE

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

POSITION

ES

C

ENTE

R

MENU

RESE

T

ZOOM

+

-

About contents of package

Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check to make sure that
all the items are included. Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing.

(1) Projector with Lens cover .............................................................

(2) Strap (for Lens cover) ..................................................................

(3) Filter cover (for bottom-up use) ....................................................

(4) Remote control .............................................................................

(5) Two AA batteries (for Remote control) .........................................

(6) Power cord ...................................................................................

(7) RGB cable ....................................................................................

(8) Component video adapter (RCA – D-sub) ...................................

(9) Audio adapter (RCA – Stereo mini) ..............................................

(10) User’s manuals ..........................................................................

►Do not place the projector on an unstable surface.WARNING

NOTE

• Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special
caution for the lens part.

Before use

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

RGB

CONTROL

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Part names

Projector

Vent (

10)

Please do not block
and cover the vents.

Lens (19, 52)

Lens cover (8, 19)

Lamp cover
(47, 48, 49)
Lamp unit is inside.

A lamp has a
finite product life.
Preparation of a
new lamp and early
replacement are
recommended.

Control buttons (7)

Ports
See below.
About connection, please see the
section“Connecting your devices”.
(13, 14)

RGB port (14, 22)

Front-Right side

Bottom side

Rear-Left side

Focus ring (24)

Remote sensor (18)

Speaker

Elevator button (12)

Elevator foot (12)

Filter cover (9, 50)
Air filter and intake vent
are inside.

Please take care of
the air filter to normal
ventilate.

Power switch (19, 20)

AC inlet (16)

Elevator button (12)

Elevator foot (12)

Vent (10)
Please do not block and
cover the vents.

S-VIDEO port (13, 22)

Restart switch (20)

CONTROL port (

Kensington lock slot

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14)

VIDEO port (13, 22)

AUDIO port (13, 14)

Ports

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Control buttons

STAN DBY /O N

INP U

T

MEN U

LAM P

TE MP

PO WE R

VIDEO

RG

B

SEARC

H

FREEZE

OFF

ON

MAGNIFY

ASPECT AUTO

BLAN

K

MUTE

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

POSITION

ESC

ENTE

R

MENU

RESE

T

ZOOM

+

-

LAMP indicator (54, 55)

TEMP indicator (
POWER indicator (19, 20, 54, 55)

INPUT button (

Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (28)

54, 55)

22)

Before use

STANDBY/ON button (

Remote control

SEARCH button (22)

RGB button (22)

VIDEO button (22)

ASPECT button (

MAGNIFY
ON button (26)
OFF button (26)

FREEZE button (26)

POSITION button (25)

ESC button (30)

23)

19, 20)

STANDBY/ON button

(19, 20)

AUTO button (

BLANK button (27)

VOLUME button (21)

MUTE button (21)

KEYSTONE button (

Zoom

+ button (24)

- button (24)

MENU button (28)

Menu cursor buttons

▲,▼,◄,►(28)

ENTER button (28)

RESET button (

24)

25)

30)

Preparations

Preparations

Fastening the lens cover

To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the projector using the strap.

Slowly turn over the projector,

1.

so that the bottom is facing up.

Projector (Bottom side)

Strap ring

Fix the strap to the strap

2.

ring of the projector.

(1) (2)

Fix the strap to the strap

3.

ring of the lens cover.

Attach the lens cover to

4.

the lens of the projector,
and slowly turn over the
projector, so that the top
is facing up.

WARNING

use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn
and/or malfunction to the projector.

CAUTION

scratched when the projector is not used.

►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after

►Close the lens cover to prevent the lens surface being

Lens cover

Strap

Strap ring

Strap ring

Strap

Strap

(2)(1)

Strap

Strap ring

Strap ring

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Preparations

About the filter cover bottom-up use

When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover
for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake
ventilation. Please change the filter cover in the following procedure.

Disconnect all the connectors

1.

and adapters that were
connected to the projector’s
ports.
Then slowly turn the projector
so that the lens-side is facing
up. While the projector is placed
lens-side up, hold the projector.

Remove the filter cover. Hold

2.

the knobs while pulling out it.
If the projector was used
before, please clean the air filter
referring the section “Air filter”.
(50)

Slowly turn the projector so that

3.

the bottom is facing up.

Tabs

Filter cover’s knob

Filter cover for bottom-up use
(with an air filter)

Set the filter cover for bottom-

4.

up use. Interlocking the tabs,
snap the filter cover for bottom­up use into place.

WARNING

immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature
could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
►Do not use the projector with the air filter and the filter cover removed. Do not
remove the filter cover and the air filter in a smoky or dusty place. It could result
in a fire and/or malfunction to the projector.

CAUTION

projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.

►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter during use or

►Please be careful for the projector not to fall. While the

Preparations

(a)

(a)

(c) (b)

(c)

(b)

Arrangement

Please select the arrangement way depending on your use or the environment.

When put on a table

When suspended
from the ceiling

WARNING

►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using
damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.

• Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a
wobbly or inclined stand.

• Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except caring of
the sir filter.

• For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for bottom­up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer
before installation.
►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation.
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or
malfunction to the projector.

• Do not stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.

• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as
walls.

• Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

• Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.

• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as
heater.

• Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.

• Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector
has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector
or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or
malfunction to the projector.

• Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.

• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.

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Preparations

Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and
projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen: 854x480.

For 16:9 screens

(a)

For 4:3 screens

(a)

(a) Screen size (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height

inch (m) m (inch) m (inch)

40 (1.0) 1.5 (57) 50 (20)
50 (1.3) 1.8 (72) 62 (25)
60 (1.5) 2.2 (87) 75 (29)
70 (1.8) 2.6 (101) 87 (34)
80 (2.0) 2.9 (116) 100 (39)

90 (2.3) 3.3 (130) 112 (44)
100 (2.5) 3.7 (145) 125 (49)
120 (3.0) 4.4 (174) 149 (59)
150 (3.8) 5.5 (218) 187 (74)
200 (5.1) 7.4 (291) 249 (98)

(a) Screen size (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height

inch (m) m (inch) m (inch)

40 (1.0) 1.8 (70) 61 (24)

50 (1.3) 2.2 (88) 76 (30)

60 (1.5) 2.7 (106) 91 (36)

70 (1.8) 3.2 (124) 107 (42)

80 (2.0) 3.6 (142) 122 (48)

90 (2.3) 4.1 (160) 137 (54)
100 (2.5) 4.5 (178) 152 (60)
120 (3.0) 5.4 (214) 183 (72)
150 (3.8) 6.8 (267) 229 (90)
200 (5.1) 9.1 (357) 305 (120)

CAUTION

►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector
in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the
projector.

• Do not place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the
projector's remote sensor.

Preparations

Adjusting the projector’s elevator

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you
need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

Elevator feet Elevator button

Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector. The

1.

elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.

Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator

2.

buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into
position.

If necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting

3.

the elevator feet by hand.

WARNING

immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature
could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make
sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that
the projector is cool adequately.

CAUTION

the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly
result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself,
always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the
elevator feet.
►Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it
backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause
malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector
horizontally.

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►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or

►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector,

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Connecting your devices

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Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player

Audio cable

Video cable

Preparations

Audio out

Audio out

Audio out

Video out

Audio cable

S-Video cable

S-Video out

Audio cable

Component video cable

Component video out

NOTE

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• For an audio cable with 2 RCA connectors to 2 RCA connectors, use the
accessory audio adapter.

• For a component video cable with 3 RCA connectors to 3 RCA connectors,
use the accessory component video adapter.

Preparations

K

Examples of connection with a computer

Audio cable

RGB cable

Audio out RS-232CRGB out

CAUTION

RS-232C cable

►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage
to the device and/or projector.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a
certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For
cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection
may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

NOTE

• Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector,
be sure to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to
CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how
this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop
computer.

• Be sure to check jack type, signal level, timing and resolution before
connecting this projector to a computer.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of
these modes will not be possible with this projector.

• The image may not be displayed correctly when the input sync signal is a
composite sync or a sync on G.

• For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.

• Automatically adjustment may not function correctly with some input signals.

• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,
automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed.
In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the
new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original.
It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the
resolution.

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Preparations

Example of computer signal

Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode

720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT
640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz)
640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA (72Hz)
640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA (75Hz)
640 x 480 43.3 85.0 VESA VGA (85Hz)
848 x 480 31.0 60.0 VESA ­800 x 600 35.2 56.3 VESA SVGA (56Hz)
800 x 600 37.9 60.3 VESA SVGA (60Hz)
800 x 600 48.1 72.2 VESA SVGA (72Hz)
800 x 600 46.9 75.0 VESA SVGA (75Hz)
800 x 600 53.7 85.1 VESA SVGA (85Hz)

832 x 624 49.7 74.6 - Mac 16” mode
1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 VESA XGA (60Hz)
1024 x 768 56.5 70.1 VESA XGA (70Hz)
1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 VESA XGA (75Hz)
1024 x 768 68.7 85.0 VESA XGA (85Hz)

NOTE

• Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in

some cases. Refer to the number of display pixels above.

• Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to XGA
(1024x768), the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution
before being displayed. The best display performance will be achieved if the
resolutions of the input signal and projector panel are identical.

About Plug-and-Play capability

Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with
VESA DDC 2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to
computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.

Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB

•
cable to the RGB port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work

properly if any other type of connection is attempted.

Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-

•
and-Play monitor.

Preparations

Connecting power supply

Before connecting, make sure that the power switch is the OFF
position (pressed the side marked “O”).

Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the

1.

projector.

Power switch

Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.

2.

WARNING

incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.

• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact
your dealer to newly get correct one.

• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's
specified voltage range.

• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection
of the three-pronged plug.

• The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.

• Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.

• Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust)
before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug.

• Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound
outlet or contact failure.

►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as

AC inlet

Connector of the power cord

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Preparations

Loading batteries into the remote control

To use the remote control, please load the batteries. Whenever the remote control
starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control
for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store
them in a safe place.

Remove the battery cover. Slide back and remove the

1.

battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Take old batteries out and/or put new batteries in. When

2.

putting in batteries, align and insert the two AA batteries
according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in
the remote control.

Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the

3.

direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

WARNING

directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage,
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.

• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a
battery.

• Keep a battery away from children and pets.

• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.

• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry
place.

• Do not give the battery a physical impact.

• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the liquid and then replace
a battery. If the liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water
immediately.

• Obey the local laws on disposing a battery.

►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as