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- Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 1
Projector CP-S240/CP-X250 User's Manual - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 2
, Reset, Filter time, Preparations 3 Language, About contents of package 3 Go to advanced menu Fastening the lens cover 3 PICTURE Menu 27 Part names 4 Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Projector 4 Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Control buttons 6 Progressive, My memory Remote control - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 3
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM, Component (SD, HD) 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 180W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 4
Part names Part names Projector Lamp cover (41) (Lamp unit is inside.) Zoom knob (19) Focus ring (19) Vent (7) Lens (17) Lens cover (3) Control buttons (6) Remote sensor (16) Speaker Security bar (10) ʢUse for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain orwire.) Front-Right side Elevator - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 5
, outputs the signal input via RGB IN1. RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT USB K USB port (12) VIDEO port (13) VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO port (13) AUDIO IN1 port (12) (In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports, however, it is possible to change the - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 6
Part names Control buttons Cursor buttons 24) STANDBY/ON button (17) LAMP indicator (46, 47) TEMP indicator (46, 47) POWER indicator (17) INPUT button (18) Remote control SEARCH button (19) RGB button (18) VIDEO button (19) ASPECT button (19) HOME button (23) MAGNIFY ON button (21) OFF - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 7
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 cleaning the air filter. ►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 8
projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: CP-S240 : 800×600, CP-X250 : 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) 4:3 16:9 (c) up (a) (a) (c) down For - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 9
. The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides. 2. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. 3. If necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 10
intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure. A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. 1. How to attach An anti-theft chain or wire can be attached as shown in the illustration. (Anti-theft chains or wires of up to - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 11
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. • Secure - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 12
the switch is pushed in). AUDIO IN2 Y R CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN1 RGB OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT USB K Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output) Audio in AUDIO IN2 Y R CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 13
L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. (34) Audio/Video cable Audio (R) out Audio (L) out Video out AUDIO IN2 Y R CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN1 RGB - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 14
specified voltage range. • Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug. AC inlet Connector of the power cord 1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. 14 - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 15
direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries. Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. 3. Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. 15 - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 16
to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try to use the reflected signal. • Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control's output signal to - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 17
button VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY ON HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ESC ENTER RESET POWER indicator 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projector lamp will light up and the POWER POWER - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 18
"RGB2/RGB OUT RGB OUT" message will be displayed. 1. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an input port for the RGB signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB VIDEO RGB SEARCH input port as below. ASPECT AUTO BLANK RGB IN1 RGB IN2 MAGNIFY ON - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 19
OPTION menu the projector will check the COMPONENT VIDEO port first. If no input POSITION is MENU detected at the port, projector will begin to check other ports in above oENrTEdR er. Searching an input signal ESC RESET 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 20
, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. ESC RESET To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. ● When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 21
ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The "MAGNIFY" indication will appear on the screen VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK (although remote control. ESC RESET ● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is changed, or when the display condition is changed - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 22
signal MENU changes, or when one of the projector's buttons or the remote control bENTuERttons of STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECESCT, VOLURMESETE, MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION and MENU is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 23
with mouse Right click with mouse Press keyboard's HOME key Press keyboard's END key Press keyboard's PAGE UP key Press keyboard's PAGE DOWN key Press keyboard's ESC key Remote control operation Use buttons Press ENTER button Press RESET button Press HOME button Press END button Press PAGE UP - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 24
KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ESC ENTER RESET 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons on the projector. The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear. In the EASY MENU 2. If you want to change it to the Advanced MENU, select the "Go to Advanced Menu" 3. Use the cursor - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 25
▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. EASY MENU ASPECT 4:3 KEYSTONE +0 MODE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 3 WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL RESET FILTER TIME 0h LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 26
the air filter. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs resetting. See the FILTER TIME item in the OPTION menu (38). Select the LANGUAGE item to toggle the menu language. Refer to description of LANGUAGE in the SCREEN menu (35). Select "Go To Advanced Menu - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 27
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► SCREEN OPTION COLOR +0 TINT 0 on the projector or remote control by pressing the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below. No pattern Gray scale of 9 steps Ramp Gray scale of - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 28
pressing the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below. No pattern Gray scale of 9 steps Ramp Gray scale only for a video signal. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the tint. Green Red • This item can be selected only for a video signal except for SECAM. - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 29
is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or CONPONENT VODEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal. • When TV or FILM LOAD3 LOAD4 MY MEMORY SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2 - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 30
table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. MENU [RGB - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 31
signal. • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote control . For a video signal or s-video signal The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 32
the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION VIDEO FORMAT AUTO FRAME LOCK TURN ON INFORMATION on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button EASY MENU on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 33
-INFORMATION RGB 1024x768 @60.0 FRAME LOCK INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO SECAM AUTO INPUT-INFORMATION COMPONENT 576i @50 SCART RGB • The "FRAME LOCK" message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. This function automatically works when a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 34
table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. MENU [RGB - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 35
on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the an afterimage, the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several minutes. • For the MyScreen, please refer - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 36
signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF START UP MyScreen MyScreen Lock change signals. To start registration, press the ENTER button on the remote control. To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the RESET or ESC button on the remote control - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 37
" "SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE" "Searching...." while searching for the input "Detecting...." while an input signal is detected The indication of the input signal displayed by changing The indication of the aspect ration displayed by changing The indication of "FREEZE" and "II" while freezing the screen by - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 38
time of the air filter. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the filter time, select the RESET using the button ▲. RESET CANCEL • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 39
button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED AUTO ADJUST GHOST KEY LOCK FILTER MESSAG FACTORY RESET SERVICE FAN SPEED Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 40
does), unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the inside of the projector, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. Disconnect - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 41
projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In the case of replacement by yourself, Lamp cover 3. Loosen the lamp - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 42
soiled, and also when you replace the lamp. • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. (38) • The projector may display the message such as "CHECK THE AIR FLOW" or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 43
. While holding the handle, push down on the filter cover until it locks firmly in place. Air filter's knob Air filter Filter cover mark 6. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function in the OPTION menu (38). (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. When - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 44
unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently. 2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens directly with your hand. Caring for the cabinet and remote control Incorrect care - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 45
the power off, and clean or change LAST FILTER CHECK. the air filter referring to the "Air Filter" section of this manual. FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be TO REMOVE WARNING MESSAGE, sure to reset the filter timer (38). RESET FILTER TIMER - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 46
the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company. POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Description Lighting Turned Turned The projector is - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 47
section "Air Filter". After cleaning or changing the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer. After the remedy, reset the power to ON. NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 48
stopped, contact your dealer or service company. 1. Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. This operation sometimes resolves your problem. If the situation cannot be corrected, 2. The projector's microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the Restart - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 49
volume to a higher level using the menu function 18 or the remote control. The AUDIO setting is not correct. Correctly set the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. The lens cap is attached. Remove the lens cover. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. 34 - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 50
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects ( 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 - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 51
IN2 or RGB OUT) Audio input: AUDIO 1 .......... Stereo mini x1 AUDIO 2 RCA x2 Audio output: AUDIO OUT ... Stereo mini x1 Video input: COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR)...... RCA x3 S-Video 1 Video 1 Communication port: CONTROL D-sub 9pin x1 USB USB(B) x1 Optional parts Lamp Air filter Others - Hitachi CP-X250 | User Manual - Page 52
249 mm 100 mm Y ARUDIO IN2 CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 Specifications Specifications (continued) 306 mm 52 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT USB K 86 mm
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Projector
CP-S240/CP-X250
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual -
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.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
WARNING
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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