Hitachi PJ TX100 Owners Guide

Hitachi PJ TX100 - LCD Projector - HD 720p Manual

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    ENGLISH Projector PJ-TX100 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
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    the power 12 OPTION Menu 29 AUTO OFF, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, SERVICE Operating 13 Selecting an input signal 13 Maintenance 31 Selecting an aspect ratio 13 Lamp 32 Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . 14 Air filter 33 Using the automatic Inside of the projector 34 adjustment feature
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    for the highest possible image quality. 720P wide LCD panels realize faithful reproduction of high-de package" of the "User's manual - Quick guide". Your projector should come with the the lens part. Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the
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    Part names Part names Projector Zoom knob ( 14) Focus knob ( 14) Exhaust vent ( 6) Lens cover ( 3) Elevator foot Lamp cover ( 32) Intake vent ( 6) Horizontal lens shift dials ( 7) Vertical lens shift dials ( 7) Filter cover ( 33) (An air filter is inside.) Remote sensor ( 11) Elevator button ( 7) is
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    VIDEO STANDBY/ON POWER TEMP LAMP MENU ENTER INPUT RESET S-VIDEO VIDEO DVI-D Part names TEMP indicator ( 37) lights or blinks when any problem about internal temperature has happened. LAMP indicator ( 37) light or blinks when any problem about the lamp has happened. Cursor buttons ( 17
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    WARNING ►Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instrictions of the "User's Manual - Safety Guide". CAUTION ►In The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280 x 720 (a) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (b) The height of the screen
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    ►Do not put your fingers around the projection lens to prevent them from being caught by the lens and lens ring. The Lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically. When you want to adjust the picture position, use the lens shift dials. 1/4 (a) Using the horizontal picture shift
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    Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected. CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to
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    VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER VIDEO S-video cable VIideo cable Component video out DVI-D Y CB/PB CR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER VIDEO SCART RGB out SCART cable SCART adapter Component cable DVI-D Y CB/PB CR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER VIDEO Component cable Video cable CONTROL
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    electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one • If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately
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    in several seconds. Using the remote control MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR DVI PC AUTO CAUTION using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction fluorescent lamp), hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control
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    before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. Power switch STANDBY/ON POWER TEMP LAMP STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator POWER button POWER LIGHT OPT BLK MODE MEMORY ASPECT IRIS ENTER MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR DVI PC AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO
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    button, the projector switches between its input ports. Select the signal you wish to project. COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO DVI-D MENU ENTER INPUT VIDEO button VIDEO POWER LIGHT OPT BLK MODE MEMORY ASPECT IRIS ENTER MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR DVI PC AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO DVI
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    the AUTO mode is selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of the INPUT menu ( 24). For a component video signal, the signal type is identifi to aid you in adjusting the iris. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ (remote control/ projector) to adjust the iris. 3. Press the IRIS button again to close the dialog and
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    ( 19). Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source. MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR DVI PC AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO NORMAL NATURAL DEEP BLACK POWER LIGHT OPT BLK MODE MEMORY ASPECT IRIS ENTER MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR DVI PC AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER LIGHT
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    disappear after about 5 seconds. POWER LIGHT OPT BLK MODE MEMORY ASPECT IRIS ENTER MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR DVI PC AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR Recalling your adjustment This projector can memorize 4 settings by the MY MEMORY function of the PICTURE
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    appear. MENU [RGB] :SELECT PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU BRIGHT +0 FILTER TIME 0 LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu... EASY MENU 5. Use the cursor buttons▲/▼ to operate the item. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button (remote control/projector
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    button to reset the all of the items in the "EASY Menu" to the default, except "FILTER TIME" and "LANGUAGE". FILTER TIME reset window will appear. Refer to the "FILTER TIME" in the "OPTION" menu. ( 29) Select the LANGUAGE to toggle the menu language. Refer to description of "LANGUAGE" in the "SCREEN
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    the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU :SELECT BRIGHT +0 CONTRAST +0 GAMMA DEFAULT 1 COLOR TEMP 6500K COLOR +0 TINT +0 SHARPNESS +0 PROGRESSIVE TURN
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    Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item SHARPNESS PROGRESSIVE Description Adjust the sharpness performs each function. LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 MY MEMORY SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or
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    ) Multifunctional settings Adjustment steps of the CUSTOM GAMMA or the CUSTOM COLOR TEMP Press the ENTER button while the CUSTOM menu of "GAMMA" or "COLOR TEMP" is displayed. And the test pattern appears at the top of the screen as shown in the right. Each time
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    in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU ASPECT OVER SCAN V POSITION WIDE MOVIE-1 MOVIE-2 • At a COMPONENT VIDEO input of 16:9 HD signal of 1125i(1080i)/ 750p(720p), only 16:9 can be selected. At no input.: 4:3 16:9
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    ENGLISH IMAGE Menu (continued) Multifunctional settings Item H SIZE AUTO ADJUST Description Adjust the horizontal size using the ▲/▼ buttons. : Large Small memo This item can be selected only at a RGB signal. memo When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In
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    items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU :SELECT COLOR SPACE AUTO COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO FORMAT AUTO DVI DVD S-ASPECT TURN OFF INFORMATION
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    Description Pressing the ► (or the ENTER) button displays the INPUT INFORMATION menu. The INPUT INFORMATION menu shows the information about the current signal input as illustrated below. INPUT-INFORMATION RGB 1024x768 @60.0 FRAME LOCK INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO SECAM AUTO INPUT-INFORMATION
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    accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU KEYSTONE WHISPER IRIS H&V:INVERT is selected under the MIRROR item, if the projector screen is inclined or if the projector is angled downward, this function may not work correctly.
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    the instructions in the table below. MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU :SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU POSITION ORIGINAL is the existing standard screen. When the TURN OFF is selected, the BLUE is used. memo The MyScreen and the ORIGINAL Screen will each change to a
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    COLOR" by adjusting them. How to register your picture as the MyScreen MyScreen is pointed on the SCREEN menu. Press the button MyScreen Do you start capturing this picture? The MyScreen menu appears. Do you capture the picture from the current screen? RESET :NO ENTER :YES NO: Press the RESET
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    can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU AUTO OFF LAMP TIME FILTER TIME SERVICE :SELECT 0 0 0 Item AUTO OFF LAMP TIME FILTER TIME Description Set the time using the ▲/▼ buttons
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    that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. FACTORY RESET Initialize the Items in all of the menus: Selecting the RESET performs this function. RESET CANCEL All the items in all of menu will collectively returned to the factory defaults. Note that the items "Lamp Time", "Filter Time
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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. At the lamp replacing, make
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    you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. 1. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. Contact your dealer to prepare a new lamp. Tell the dealer your lamp type number: DT00661. If the projector is mounted on the
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    you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. Please replace the air filter when you replace the lamp, and also when it is damaged or too soiled. 1. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool for at least 45 minutes. Filter cover 2. After
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    Maintenance WARNING ►Please carefully read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide". ►Before caring, make sure the not polish or wipe with hard objects. Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting , please contact your dealer or service company. Although these messages will lamp has a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact that, after long hours of usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp will break or burst, etc. This projector
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    Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** fH *****kHz fV *****Hz CHECK THE AIR FLOW CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. Description The horizontal or vertical wavelength of
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    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed
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    In Green Simultaneous blinking 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 lamp, please be sure to reset the filter timer. After
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    or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer or service company. memo If the problem is not removed after described maintainance, please use
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    the end of its product lifetime. 32 Replace the lamp. Pictures appear blurry. Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly. Adjust the focus using the focus knob, and/or H PHASE using the menu function. The lens is dirty or misty. Clean the lens by referring to the section
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    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 1.8 cm (0.7 type) TFT active matrix 921,600 pixels (1280 horizontal
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Projector
PJ-TX100
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.
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