Hitachi CPRS55 User Manual
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Projector CP-RS55 User's Manual - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 2
Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, About contents of package . . 3 Filter time, Language, Part names 4 Go to advanced menu Projector 4 PICTURE menu 27 Controls 5 Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, Remote control 5 Color, Tint, Sharpness, Progressive, Preparations - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 3
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 Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide". Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 4
Part names Part names Projector Vent (10) Lens (16, 45) Lens cover (6, 16) Front-Right side Focus ring (19) Remote sensor (8) Speaker Elevator button (12) Elevator foot (12) Lamp cover (42) (Lamp unit is inside.) Filter cover (9, 10, 43) (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Control - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 5
18~40) STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT MENU STANDBY/ON Part names Remote control SEARCH button (19) RGB button (18) VIDEO button ON OFF FREEZE VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE POSITION - ZOOM + MENU ESC ENTER RESET STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) AUTO button (20) BLANK button ( - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 6
or 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. To avoid losing, please - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 7
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 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 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 8
from an inverter fluorescent lamp) hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may not function correctly. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. The remote control works with the projector's remote sensor. 30º 30º approx - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 9
is placed lens-side up, hold the projector. 2. Remove the filter cover and the air filter. Hold the knobs while pulling out it. Filter cover's knob Air filter's knob 3. Slowly turn the projector so that the bottom is facing up. 4. Set a new or cleaned air filter to the filter cover for bottom - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 10
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 care of the air filter. • For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for bottom- up use. And in the case of a ceiling - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 11
Arrangement 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: 800x600 (c) up (c) down Setting up (b) At 4:3 screen 4:3 (a) (a) Screen size [inch (m)] 40 (1.0) 50 (1.3) - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 12
or 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 ►If you press - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 13
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 CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 14
Setting up Examples of connection with a computer Audio cable (stereo mini) RS-232C cable RGB cable Audio out RGB out RS-232C K Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio cable (stereo mini) Video cable Audio out Video out K Audio cable (stereo mini) S-Video cable Audio out S- - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 15
Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as 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. • - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 16
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control. The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light green. POWER (Blinking green) POWER (Solid green) To display the picture - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 17
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control. The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. Power off? 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control again while the message is visible. The projector lamp will go off, and the - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 18
an input signal 1. Press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below. RGB S-VIDEO ZOOM + MENU ENTER ESC LAMP RESET TEMP POWER INPUT MENU STANDBY/ON 1. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select the RGB port. - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 19
BLANK MAGNIFY ON OFF FREEZE VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE POSITION - ZOOM + MENU ESC ENTER RESET Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the modes for aspect ratio in turn. At a RGB signal NORMAL 4:3 16 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 20
OFF FREEZE VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE POSITION - ZOOM + MENU ESC ENTER RESET OFF FREEZE POSITION MUTE KEYSTONE - ZOOM + MENU ESC ENTER RESET When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. To complete this operation, press the POSITION - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 21
to adjust the zoom level. ESC RESET To move the zoom area, projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode for too long. Temporarily blanking the screen 1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 22
RESET ESC ENTER RESET ENTER button RESET button MENU STANDBY/ON ESC button 1. To display a menu Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons on the projector MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE 4:3 +0 +0 NORMAL +0 +0 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 23
Easy Menu... ► / ENTER Advanced Menu (Main) EASY MENU ASPECT ZOOM KEYSTONE MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE 4:3 +0 +0 NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +3 NORMAL NORMAL 0 ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu... 3. To choose the target item EASY MENU Point at one - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 24
KEYSTONE WHISPER MIRROR VOLUME :SELECT 100 +0 NORMAL NORMAL 16 Dialog for KEYSTONE SETUP menu 6. To reset (1) Each item Press the RESET button while operating. (2) Items of EASY MENU (at a time) Point at "RESET" on the menu using the cursor buttons ▲/▼, then press the cursor button ► or the - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 25
item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. EASY MENU ASPECT ZOOM KEYSTONE MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE 4:3 +0 +0 NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +3 NORMAL NORMAL 0 ENGLISH Go To - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 26
. Pressing the button ► displays a dialog to make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. (24) Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts use time of air filter. See the item FILTER TIME of section OPTION menu. (39) Using the buttons ◄/► switches the language - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 27
the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below. No pattern - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 28
level using the buttons ▲/▼. Using a test pattern You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment 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 15 steps Using the - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 29
then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 MY MEMORY SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 30
table below can be performed. Choose 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 progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. MENU [RGB] PICTURE - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 31
only at a RGB signal. • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment pressing the RESET button during this operation. Choosing this item performs the automatic adjustment feature. At a RGB signal The vertical position, the - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 32
table below can be performed. Choose 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 progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. MENU [RGB] PICTURE - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 33
INPUT menu (continued) Multifunctional settings Item FRAME LOCK INFORMATION Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns the frame lock function on/off. TURN ON TURN OFF • This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 72 Hz. • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 34
table below can be performed. Choose 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 progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. MENU [RGB] PICTURE - Hitachi CPRS55 | 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 progress It is displayed by pressing the BLANK button. MyScreen ORIGINAL BLUE WHITE BLACK BLANK MyScreen is the screen you can register a - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 36
For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen below. About the BLUE, BLACK and BLANK screens, please refer to the item BLANK (35). will freeze and the frame for capturing appears. To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button. 3. Using the buttons adjust the frame position. Please move - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 37
SCREEN menu (continued) Multifunctional settings Item MyScreen Lock MESSAGE Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be performed. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 38
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 progress, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it referring to the following table. MENU - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 39
button on the remote control or the button ► on the projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. RESET CANCEL FILTER TIME 0 RESET CANCEL • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 40
ghost. FACTORY RESET: To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. By this function, all the items in all of menu will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset. RESET CANCEL FACTORY RESET RESET CANCEL 40 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 41
it is used, it is possible that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative. • Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use. • If the indicators or a message prompts you to - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 42
so that the top is facing up. Tabs 9. Turn the projector on, and reset the lamp time using the LAMP TIME function of OPTION menu (39). NOTE • When the lamp has been replaced after the message of "THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete the following operation within 10 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 43
, and/or malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, and also when you replace the lamp. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 44
the case of bottom-up use. 7. Turn the projector on, and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function of OPTION menu. (39) NOTE • Incorrectly resetting of the filter timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions. 44 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 45
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 CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 46
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power Lamp". (41) After you have changed the lamp, please be sure to reset the lamp timer. (39) CHANGE THE LAMP As the time the lamp timer has counted has reached AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIMER. 2000 hours, the power - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 47
cleaning the air filter. Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or change the air filter by referring to the "Air Filter" section of this manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer (39). NOTE • A lamp has a finite product life. Lamps - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 48
the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, 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 CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 49
in Red It is time to clean the air filter, or there is no air filter. Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or change the air filter by referring to the section "Air Filter". After cleaning or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer. After the treatment, resent - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 50
may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE menu in the OPTION menu (41) to reset all settings to factory default. Then, if the problem is not removed after maintenance, please contact your dealer or service company. Phenomenon Power does not come on. Cases not involving - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 51
Troubleshooting remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as lamp. 41, 42, 44 Pictures appear blurry. Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly. Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE using the menu function. The lens is dirty or misty. Clean - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 52
Item Product name Liquid Crystal panel Panel size Drive system Pixels Lens Lamp Power Supply Power Consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Optional parts Lamp Air filter Others Specification Liquid crystal projector 1.4 cm (0.55 type) TFT active matrix 480,000 pixels (800 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 53
Specifications (continued) Specifications 202 33.5 73 83 69 285 [unit: mm] 53 - Hitachi CPRS55 | User Manual - Page 54
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Projector
CP-RS55
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and
these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading,
store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
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described below.
WARNING
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