Hitachi CP-RX80 User Manual

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    Projector CP-RX80 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read "Safety Guide" first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this
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    52 Using the automatic adjustment feature. . . . 19 Replacing the lamp 52 Adjusting the position 19 Cleaning and replacing the air filter . . 54 Correcting the keystone distortions. . . 20 Other care 56 Using the magnify feature 20 Troubleshooting 57 Temporarily freezing the screen
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    the contents of package Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check that all the items are included. Require of your dealer immediately if any items are missing. (1) Remote control with two AA batteries (2) Power cord (3) Computer cable (4) User's manuals (Book x1, CD x1) (1) MY
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    Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (&52) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (&18) (3) Zoom ring (&18) (4) Control panel (&5) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (&18) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) (&18) (7) Remote sensor (&13) (8) Lens (&56) (9) Intake vents (10) F ilter cover (&54) The air filter and
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    buttons. (4) POWER indicator (&11, 14, 58) (5) TEMP indicator (&58) (6) LAMP indicator (&58) Part names (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) Rear panel (&9) (1) port (1) (2) (6) CAUTION ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops
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    Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button (&16) (2) (2) COMPUTER button (&16) (1) (3) SEARCH button (&17) (4) STANDBY/ON button (&14) (6) (5) (14) (5) ASPECT button (&17) (8) (6) AUTO button (&19) (9) (7) BLANK button (&21) (17) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (&20) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button
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    objects such as walls. • For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (&63) and service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about your installation. a Screen size (diagonal) type (inch) m 30 0.8 40 1.0 50
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    , and leave installing and removing the projector with the mounting accessories to the service personnel. • Read and keep the user's manual of the mounting accessories used. CAUTION ►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in such places could cause fire
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    your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices the device and the projector. ►Use appropriate accessory or designated cables. Ask your dealer about nonaccessory cables which may be required a specific length or a ferrite
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    with screws. • When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC's external RGB output. (Set the laptop PC 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 PC. • When the
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    chain or wire up to 10 mm in diameter can be attached to the security bar on the projector. Also this product has the security slot for the Kensington lock. For details, see the manual of the security tool. Anti-theft chain or wire Security slot Security bar WARNING ►Do not use the
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    hook part of the battery cover, remove it. 1 2 3 2. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. 3. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place
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    as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the position of projector avoiding those lights. Changing remember that the REMOTE FREQ. in the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu (46) of the projector to be controlled should be set to the same mode as
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    of some consumable parts of the projector. WARNING ►A strong light is emitted when the projector's power is on. Do not look into the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through any of the projector's openings. ►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during
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    FREEZE PAGE VOLUME ON UP 㧗 DOWN OFF ࡯ KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 AUDIO menu (36). POSITION MENU ● When the projector is in the standby mode, the volume can be ENTER adjusted if is not selected for the AUDIO OUT STANDBY and NOESRC MAL isRESET selected to the STANDBY MODE in the
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    the current port as below. COMPUTER IN  S-VIDEO  VIDEO INPUT button ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (42), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected. 1. Press COMPUTER button on the remote control to select
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    MUTE 1 2 COMPUTER IN  S-VIDEO  VIDEO POSITION MENU ENTER ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (ESC 42), theRESET projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected. Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press ASPECT button on the
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    the elevator feet. 4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector down gently. 5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet. 1 5 To loose an elevator foot, push the elevator button
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    may be displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on the PC model. ● T he items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (45).MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH
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    VOLUME UP ON 㧗 DOWN OFF ࡯ KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 POSITION MENU ● The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, ENTER this function may not work well. ESC RESET ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not
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    If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the below. - Use the supplied lens cover. - Use the BLANK function above. Taking any other action may cause the damage on the projector. NOTE • The sound
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    methods. While MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME UP ON 㧗 the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons. The basic operations of these item will appear. (3) Use the buttons as instructed in the OSD to operate the item. (continued on next page) 22
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    Using the menu function (continued) Operating 3. To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ● If you want to move the menu position,
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    EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item ASPECT KEYSTONE Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in
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    for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ► button performs resetting. FILTER TIME The usage time of the air filter is shown in the menu. Performing this item resets the filter time which counts usage time of the air filter. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the
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    DEFAULT  5 CUSTOM  5 DEFAULT  4 CUSTOM  4 DEFAULT GAMMA To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the left end. If you want to adjust the 2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalizing adjustment bar "1". The darkest tone at
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    15 steps • Lines or other noise might appear on the screen when this function is operated, but it is not a malfunction. COLOR Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. Weak ó Strong • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal. TINT Using the
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    PICTURE menu Item MY MEMORY Description This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE LOAD-1 SAVE-1, SAVE-2, SAVE-3, SAVE-4 Performing a SAVE function saves the current adjustment data into the memory linked in the number included in the function's name. •
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    OVER SCAN V POSITION H POSITION For no signal 4:3 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component
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    this function is performed for a computer signal, a black frame may be displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on the PC model. • The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (45). 30
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    INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. INPUT menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons
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    • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port. To input component video signal to the projector, an RCA to D-sub cable or adapter is required. • In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals. In such a case
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    IN input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the using CUSTOM ↓ the buttons. This function is may not support all resolutions. (5) Move the cursor to OK on screen and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. After the INPUT_INFORMATION dialog has
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    ECO MODE Description Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion. Shrink the bottom of the image ó Shrink the top of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well. Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the
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    SETUP menu Item STANDBY MODE MONITOR OUT Description Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL ó SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: • When SAVING is selected,
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    button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item VOLUME SPEAKER Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the volume. High ó Low Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker. ON ó OFF When OFF is selected, the built-in speaker
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    . ENGLISH ó FRANÇAIS ó DEUTSCH ó ESPAÑOL (shown in the LANGUAGE dialog) Press the ENTER or INPUT button to save the language setting. Using the buttons adjusts the menu position. To quit the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control or keep no operation for about 10 seconds. Using the
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    . The image will freeze and the frame for capturing will appear. To stop performing, press the RESET button on the remote control. 2. U sing the buttons adjusts the frame position. Please move the frame to the position of the image which you want to use. The frame may not be able to
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    on/off the message function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the following message function works. "AUTO IN PROGRESS" while automatically adjusting "NO INPUT IS DETECTED" "SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE" "INVALID SCAN FREQ." "NOT AVAILABLE" "Searching...." while searching for the input "Detecting...." while
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    SCREEN menu Item SOURCE NAME TEMPLATE Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE
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    to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function. It may not work properly, depending . TEXT : D isplay Text data, which is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. The information covers the entire
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    or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table Item AUTO is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. COMPUTER IN  S-VIDEO  VIDEO
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    the projector displays a dialog. To reset the filter time, select the OK using the ► button. CANCEL  OK • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. • For the air filter cleaning, see the section "Cleaning and
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    . If you want to keep the current adjustment, please press the ► button to exit. Otherwise loading a data will overwrite the current adjusted condition. • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (24). • F ILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue (43). • TEMPLATE: Makes
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    message will not appear. Utilize this feature to keep the air filter clean, setting the suitable time according to your environment of this projector. • Please take care of the filter unit periodically, even if there is no message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or other matter, the
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    SERVICE (continued) Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When ON is selected, the buttons on the projector titled "INPUT_INFORMATION". It shows the information about the LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, FILTER MESSAGE and SECURITY settings are not reset. CANCEL
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    SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter the SECURITY menu 1. U se the ▲/▼ buttons on the
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    during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the projector will return to MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu. When a password is set for MyScreen: Code. Your password will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. (continued on next page) 48
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    be displayed. • If there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the Inquiring Code is displayed, the projector will turn off. 3-2 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PIN Code will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. (continued on next page) 49
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    password during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. 2 Turning off the MY TEXT PASSWORD password will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. (continued on next page) 50
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    When it is set ON, the MY TEXT will be displayed on the START UP screen and the INPUT_ INFORMATION when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen. • This function is available only when the MY TEXT PASSWORD function is set to the OFF. MY TEXT WRITING (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons
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    lamp cover 3 Replacing the lamp 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In case of replacement
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    open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from a ceiling. This is dangerous, since if the lamp's bulb has broken, the shards will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not
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    will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. Filter cover 2 2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover. 3. While supporting the projector with one hand, use your
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    or too soiled. • When you replace the projection lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector. • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about
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    Troubleshooting Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take
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    menu to HIGH. A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter referring to the "Cleaning and replacing the air filter" section of this manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the
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    displayed after the remedy, please change the lamp referring to the section "Replacing the lamp". Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Blinking In Red Turned off The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After
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    to make the projector cool down enough. Shutdown switch Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (46) can reset all settings (except LANGUAGE, FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE and SECURITY settings
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    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 10 minutes, then turn the power on again. Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly
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    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) 9 The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu 26 function. No pictures are displayed. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and
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    approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly adjusted. Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE using the menu function. The lens is dirty or misty. Clean the lens referring to the section "Caring for
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    AUDIO IN Stereo mini x1 AUDIO OUT Stereo mini x1 Lamp: DT01022 Air filter: NJ26302 Mounting accessary: H AS-3010 (Bracket for ceiling mount) HAS-204L (Fixing adaptor for low ceilings) HAS-304H (Fixing adaptor for high ceilings) Soft case: CA3010 * For more information, please consult your dealer
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    98 113 288 Specifications Specifications (continued) 317 [unit: mm] 64
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Projector
CP-RX80
User’s Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
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