Hitachi CPX251 User Manual

Hitachi CPX251 - 2000 Lumen XGA LCD Projector Manual

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  • Hitachi CPX251 | User Manual - Page 1
    Projector CP-X251 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
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    Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, About contents of package 3 Language, 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 My memory Remote control 6 IMAGE Menu 30
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    (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
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    anti-theft chain or wire.) Front-Right side Elevator button (9) Elevator foot (9) Filter cover (52) ê (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Bottom side WARNING ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector. (ê) It could cause a burn. 
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    Ports (See below.) Rear-Left side Part names Power switch (17) AC inlet (14) Elevator button slot NOTE (*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not operate correctly and the microprocessor
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    Part names Control buttons Cursor buttons 24) STANDBY/ON button (17) LAMP indicator (56, 57) TEMP indicator (56, 57) 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
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    -up position, except cleaning the air filter. ►Place the projector 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
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    The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (b) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) 4:3 (a) 16:9 (a) (c) up (c) down (a) Screen size [inch (m)] 30 (0.8) 40 (1.0) 50 (1.3) 60
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    . ►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector horizontally. 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
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    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
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    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 to see a check box to select "Yes/No" for the new resolution on Windows. Then the
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    Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1, and the AUDIO IN2 port is the audio port for the RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. (36) RGB cable USB cable RGB out
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    Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Setting up * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN3 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. (36) Audio/Video cable Audio (R) out Audio (L) out Video
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    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. • Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the
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    Slide back and remove the battery cover in the 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
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    for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts malfunctioning. • When strong lights (such as direct sunlight) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cause to
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    or the remote control again while the message appears. POWER (Blinking in orange) The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. POWER Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete. 3. Make
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    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 MY BUTTON KEYSTONE the projector will check the RGB IN1 port first. If no input is detected at1the2 port, the projector will check the RGB IN2 port
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    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 to check its input ports in order to VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK find any input signals. MAGNIFY ON HOME PAGE UP VOLUME When an input
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    set to default. Make sOFuF re that the END PAGEDOWN MUTE application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this FREEZE you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. ESC RESET To complete this operation, press
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    /#07#.  2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select AUTO or MANUAL operation, and press the button ► to perform the following. MAGNIFY ON normal, press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. ESC RESET ● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is
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    continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long. Temporarily blanking the screen 1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen
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    have the needed utility program. See your computer's hardware manual for details. • The USB control can be used with Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or higher. It may not be possible to use the remote control, depending on the computer's configurations and mouse drivers. • The USB control can be used only for
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    VQ#FXCPEGF/GPW 3. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate. Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear. 4. Use the cursor buttons▲/▼ to operate the
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    performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. EASY Menu the PICTURE MODE is "CUSTOM". Please refer to the GAMMA (27) and COLOR TEMP (28) items in the PICTURE menu. • When this function is performed, a
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    , Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Performing this item resets all performs resetting. Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts usage time of the air filter. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting
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    projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► 5%4''0 126+10 %1.14 6+06 on the projector or remote +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 GAMMA [CUSTOM 1] You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER
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    the brighter tones of the test pattern. +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 COLOR TEMP [CUSTOM-1] Choose an item using the buttons ◄/►, and adjust the level using the buttons ▲/▼. You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button. Each time
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    and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 ó LOAD2 ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4 SAVE4 óSAVE3 ó SAVE2 ó 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 to the
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    the 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. /'07
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    please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this operation. Selecting this item performs the automatic the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature
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    , and press the cursor button ► 5%4''0 126+10 8+&'1(14/#6#761 (4#/'.1%- 674010 on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button '#5;/'07 4)$+0  4'51.76+10 on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item PROGRESSIVE
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    RGB signal input and VIDEO port function as a port for SCART RGB sync input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer. Set the video format for the s-video port and video port. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port
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    INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. 4'51.76+10 (2) In the RESOLUTION
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    the 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. /'07
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    INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume. High ó Low Allocates the audio ports. Choose
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    the 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. /'07
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    you start capturing the picture from the current screen. Please wait for the target picture to be displayed, and press the ENTER button on the remote control when the picture is displayed. The picture will freeze and the frame for capturing appears. To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button
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    the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (22). Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN 5174%'0#/' menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. The SOURCE
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    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, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it referring to the following table
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    remote control or the button ► of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the filter time, select the RESET using the button ▲. RESET ï CANCEL • 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
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    , the air filter cleaning message will not appear. • Please check and clean the air filter periodically, even if there is no message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or others, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector
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    REMOTE FREQ. Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor setting (16). 1:NORMAL ó 2:HIGH Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on. If the remote LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE and OPTION_SECURITY are not reset. RESET ï
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    (continued) Item SECURITY Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote controll or INPUT button on the projector will close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX. NOTE : P
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    button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. SECURITY ) and press the ► button to display the CHECK PASSWORD BOX, enter the same PASSWORD again. /[
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    cursor to the right side of the CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the ► the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will close the PASSWORD box. user registration information is confirmed. 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector
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    part projector is restarted after Code. The projector can be used projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector function will activate only when the projector is started after the power Code is displayed the projector will turn off.
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    the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is CHECK PASSWORD BOX, enter the same PASSWORD again. 4.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK PASSWORD ENTER button on the remote controll or the INPUT button on the projector will close the PASSWORD BOX
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    Code will be displayed inside the BOX. 4.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. 6TCPUKVKQP&GVGEVQT '06'42#55914& +PSWKTKPI%QFG  37+6 0':6 ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large) 49
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    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 broken. • Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. To replace the lamp, make
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    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 cover screw (marked by arrow) and then slide the lamp cover to the side to
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    replace the air filter when it is damaged or too 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. (41) • The projector may display the message such as "CHECK THE AIR FLOW
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    filter cover on the air filter. Reattach the filter cover to the projector by aligning the filter cover with the grooves on the projector. 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
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    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 could have adverse influence such as
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    the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH. REMINDER A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. *** HRS PASSED AFTER THE Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change LAST FILTER CHECK. the air filter referring to the "Air Filter" section of this manual FILTER MAINTENANCE
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    aperture? • Is the air filter dirty? • Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C? If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please change the lamp referring to the section "Lamp". Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Blinking In Red Turned off The lamp cover has not been properly
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    of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH. Lighting In Green Simultaneous blinking in Red It is time to clean the air filter. Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter referring to the section "Air Filter". After cleaning or changing the air filter, please be
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    or odor has 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
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    Troubleshooting remote control. The AUDIO setting is not correct. Correctly set the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. 36 The lens cap is attached. Remove the lens cover or the remote control. 25 The computer cannot detect the projector as a adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or
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    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) 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
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    Warranty And After-Service Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the "Troubleshooting" and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is
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    249 mm Specifications Specifications (continued) 306 mm 62 100 mm 86 mm
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Projector
CP-X251
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.
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