Hitachi CP-AW251N Operating Guide

Hitachi CP-AW251N Manual

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    Projector CP-A221N/CP-A301N/CP-AW251N (Type nos. CP-A221N, CP-A221NM, CP-A301N, CP-A301NM, CP-AW251N, CP-AW251NM) 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
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    on, Power on/off 18 Auto power off, Usb type b, Lamp time, Operating 20 Filter time, My button, My source, Adjusting the volume 20 Service Temporarily muting the sound. . . . . . 20 NETWORK menu 65 Selecting an input signal 20 Setup, Projector name, My image, Searching an input signal 22 Amx
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    realizes ultra short distance projection,which gives you more various way of use. ü The motorized lens door offers you very simple use of the projector. ü T he double layer filter system is expected to function longer and offers you less maintenance frequency. ü The HDMI port can support various
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    an injury. ►Never look into the projection lens or mirror while the projection lamp lights, since the projection lamp ray may cause a trouble on your eyes. ►Do not use the security bar and slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. CAUTION ►Maintain normal
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    indicator (&18, 101, 102) (4) TEMP indicator (&101, 102) (5) LAMP indicator (&101, 102) Buttons (6) FOCUS +/- buttons when no menu is Cursor ▲/▼ buttons when a menu is displayed (&28). The buttons on the projector work only as the cursor buttons while the template is displayed (&52).
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    Introduction Remote control (1) VIDEO button (&21) (2) COMPUTER button (&21) (3) SEARCH button (&22) (4) STANDBY/ON button (&18) (5) ASPECT button (&22) (6) AUTO button (&24) (7) BLANK button (&27) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (&26) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (&26) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (&21,
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    dealer or service personnel. • The projected image position and/or focus may change during warm-up (approx. 30 minutes after the lamp is turned on) or when the ambient conditions change. Readjust the image position and/or focus as necessary. • Since the projector features an ultra short throw, be
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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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    the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and . After making sure that the device and projector are turned off, connect them following the instructions below. WARNING ►Use only the appropriate accessories
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    ). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. - Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-andPlay monitor. • When AUTO is selected for the COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 port in COMPUTER IN of the INPUT menu, that port
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    supported by this projector. - Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (1600X1200), the signal will be converted to the projector the computer's manual for the setting. • Depending on the input signal, the automatic adjustment function of this projector may take some
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    built-in speaker outputs the sound from the microphone, even while the sound from the projector is output. You can input line level signal to the MIC port from equipment such away from the speaker. • This projector doesn't support plug-in power for the microphone. 12 (continued on next page)
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    your devices (continued) To use network functions of the projector, connect the LAN port with the computer's LAN of the external device to communicate as a network terminal. See the User's Manual - Network Guide for details of the network functions. Access point Computer LAN RS-232C USB TYPE
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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
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    parts as shown in figure, and assemble the cable cover. 3 3 1 1 2 2 3. Insert the three knobs on the cable cover into the three holes on the projector as shown in the figure. Pass the cables through the holes on the bottom of the cable cover. 1 knobs 1 3 2 2 3 CAUTION ► Be careful not
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    replace HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL ENERGY, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. 3. Replace Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or and then replace a battery. projector's remote sensor. This projector the projector projector.
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    FREQ. in the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu (61) of the projector to be controlled should Be ENTER sure to check your computer's manuals before connecting this product to the computer. projector is working properly. This function is not available in any of the following cases: - While the lamp
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    the projection lens or mirror while ESC RESET the projection lamp lights, since the projection lamp ray may cause a trouble on your eyes. ►Be careful not to pinch your finger with the lens door, to prevent an injury. ►Do not place the projector vertically with the lens door open as shown in the
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    about 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Also, do not turn the projector off shortly after turning it on. Such operations might cause the lamp to malfunction or shorten the lifetime of some parts including the lamp. WARNING ►Be careful not to pinch your finger with the lens door, to prevent
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    IN1  COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO LAN S-VIDEO HDMI  USB TYPE A USB TYPE B ● W hile ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (54), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected. ● It may take several seconds to project the images from
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    signal is detected (54). If VIDEO button is pressed when COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2, LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B port is selected, the projector will check HDMI port first. VIDEO button MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY PAGE VOLUME ON FREEZE UP + OFF
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    is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (54), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal TYPE A or USB TYPE B port, or if there is no signal CP-A221N, CP-A301N: 4:3 (fixed) CP-AW251N: 16:10 (fixed) ● ASPECT button does not work when no proper
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    . Spacers on the each elevator foot are installed at the time of shipment, and projector is in a condition to be able to just project. If necessary, detach the spacer, and the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments. Front foot Rear foot 2.3~4.3° Front foot Spacer
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    pushing the MENU button on the projector. ● The buttons on the projector work only as the cursor buttons while the template is displayed (52). ● FOCUS +/- button on the projector is invalid when the USB TYPE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (59). 24
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    set to 320 (full screen). (CP-AW251N) Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE button 1. Press KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. 2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select MANUAL or PERFECT FIT operation, and press
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    appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks selected as the input source. - A sync signal in the range not supported is input. - There is no input signal. 26
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    from the FREEZE mode when someENTcER ontrol buttons are pressed. ESC RESET ● 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 FREEZE mode for too long. ● Images might appear degraded when this
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    VOLUME Each of these menus is operated using the same mOeNthoFdREsEZ.E WUhP ile th+ e projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the proOFFjector woDrOWkN s asー the cursor item will appear. (3) Use the buttons as instructed in the OSD to operate the item. (continued on next page) 28
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    Operating Using the menu function (continued) 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, use
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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 D-ZOOM KEYSTONE KEYSTONE PERFECT FIT Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect
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    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the picture mode. The picture modes are combinations of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP settings. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source. NORMAL ó CINEMA ó DYNAMIC ó BOARD(BLACK) DAYTIME ó WHITEBOARD ó BOARD(GREEN) PICTURE MODE
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    PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE 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. Item BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Description
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    . (1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO. (2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals. TINT Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the tint. Reddish ó Greenish • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video
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    The active iris is always open. • The screen may flicker when the PRESENTATION or THEATER modes are selected. If this occurs select OFF. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER
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    the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B port, or if there is no signal CP-A221N, CP-A301N: 4:3 (fixed) CP-AW251N: 16:10 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals. (continued on next page) 35
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    IMAGE menu Item V POSITION H POSITION Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down ó Up • Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when
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    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 (59). 37
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    INPUT menu 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. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons
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    INPUT menu Item VIDEO FORMAT Description The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM N-PAL ó M-PAL ó NTSC4.43 • This item is performed only
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    INPUT menu Item COMPUTER IN FRAME LOCK Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) U se the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the
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    COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ and vertical (VERT) resolutions using CUSTOM ↓ the buttons. This function may not support all resolutions. (5) Move the cursor to OK on screen and press the
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    SHIFT adjustment values are not valid when the D-ZOOM is set to 256 (full screen). (CP-A221N, CP-A301N) • The D-SHIFT adjustment values are not valid when the D-ZOOM is set to 320 (full screen). (CP-AW251N) Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons selects the vertical picture position. TOP ó MID ó BOTTOM The
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    SETUP menu Item PICT. POSIT. H (CP-AW251N) KEYSTONE KEYSTONE Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons selects the horizontal picture position. LEFT ó MID ó RIGHT The PICT. POSIT. H is not changed if any of the
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    Transition Detector is on (75). Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ECO MODE. ON ó OFF AUTO ECO MODE • When ON is selected, the projector will always be set to Eco mode at start-up regardless of the ECO MODE (45) setting. An OSD message "AUTO ECO MODE" will be
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    NORMAL ó ECO • When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. • When AUTO ECO MODE (44) is set to ON, the projector will always be set to Eco mode at start-up regardless this setting. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL ó H:INVERT
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    projected, the audio signal from the input port selected in step (2) is output to both the AUDIO OUT port and built-in speaker of this projector. However, the built-in speaker does not work when SPEAKER is set to OFF. (1) C hoose a picture input port using the ▲/▼ buttons. Choose STANDBY to select
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    AUDIO menu Item HDMI AUDIO MIC LEVEL MIC VOLUME Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the HDMITM audio. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one for your HDMITM audio device. 1 ó 2 Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the input level to match that of the
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    SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN 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. Item LANGUAGE MENU POSITION BLANK
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    SCREEN menu Item MyScreen Description This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. 1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled "
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    SCREEN menu Item MyScreen Lock MESSAGE Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the
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    SCREEN menu Item SOURCE NAME 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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    SCREEN menu Item SOURCE NAME (Continued) TEMPLATE Description (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button at the
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    required 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 is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. The information covers the entire screen. Not all of the C.C.
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    DIRECT POWER ON function. ON  OFF When set to the ON, the lamp in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (18), only when the projector is supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on. • This function does not work as long as the power
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    max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER OFF When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with nosignal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off
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    ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ► button. CANCEL  OK • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. • For the lamp replacement, see the section "Replacing the lamp" (92). The
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    menu (68). • MESSENGER: Turns the messenger text displayed on the screen on/off (Messenger Function in the User's Manual - Network Guide). When there is no transferred text data to display, the message "NO MESSENGER DATA" appears. • INFORMATION: Displays SYSTEM_INFORMATION, INPUT_INFORMATION
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    OPTION menu Item MY BUTTON (Continued) MY SOURCE Description • ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode. • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (31). • F ILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue (56). • TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the TEMPLATE
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    adjustment, and make adjustment manually. GHOST 1. Select a color element of ghost using the ◄/► buttons. 2. Adjust the selected element using the ▲/▼ buttons to disappear ghost. FILTER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unit 500h
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    LENS DOOR CLOSE function to temporarily close the lens door when LENS DOOR LOCK is set to ON. Note that the lamp will be turned off when the lens door is closed. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control to open the lens door and start the
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    SERVICE (continued) OPTION menu Description REMOTE FREQ. (1)Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting (4, 17). 1:NORMAL ó 2:HIGH (2)Use the ◄/► button to change the projector , refer to the User's Manual - Network Guide. (continued on next page) 61
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    it is required to control an external device as a network terminal, via this projector from the computer. The CONTROL port doesn't accept RS-232C commands (Network Bridge Function in the User's Manual - Network Guide) OFF: Select this mode to receive RS-232C commands using the CONTROL port. • OFF
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    through the CONTROL port. OFF ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s SERVICE (continued) OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector COMMUNICATION (continued) sends data to. In this mode, the projector can send out data from the computer continuously. 1s /2s
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    a dialog titled "INPUT_INFORMATION". It shows the information about the current input. SERVICE (continued) • The "FRAME LOCK" message on the dialog means the frame return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, FILTER MESSAGE, NETWORK and SECURITY settings are not reset.
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    Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult the User's Manual - Network Guide), then you must set the DATE AND TIME during the initial installation. • The network communication control is disabled while the projector is in standby
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    set to OFF. • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • The projector will override this setting and retrieve DATE AND TIME information from the Time server
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    ENTER or INPUT button, 1 character or all characters will be erased.The PROJECTOR NAME can be input up to 64 characters. (3) To change an already and press the ►, ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the previous PROJECTOR NAME without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press
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    , the application software PJImg/Projector Image Tool that can be downloaded from our website is required. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE ( My Image Function in the User's manual - Network Guide) and the ► or ENTER button to display the image. • The
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    a computer to the Presenter mode while its image is projected, the projector is occupied by the computer and access from any other computer is "LiveViewer". For details, see the section Presenter mode in the User's Manual - Network Guide. MULTI PC MODE If you set one or more computers to the Multi
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    on how to switch the display mode to Multi PC mode on your computer, see the section Switching the display mode in the User's Manual - Network Guide. • The Presenter mode setting of the selected computer becomes valid when the display mode is changed to Single PC mode. Also, the Presenter mode
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    the network connection method in the User's manual - Network Guide. • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • When the voltage input. Replace the battery suitably (96). • IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK and DEFAULT GATEWAY indicate "0.0.0.0" when DHCP is ON and the projector has
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    registered password. The factory default password is as follows. CP-A221N, CP-A301N : 6215 CP-AW251N: 4615 This password can be changed (below). Move the the INPUT button for 3 seconds while pressing the ► button on the projector. (2). The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. Contact your
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    30 seconds, please make note of the password 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: • The MyScreen registration function (and menu) will be unavailable
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    the Enter PIN code box is displayed. This function will activate only when the projector is started after AC power is turned off. • Please do not forget your LOCK function off. If an incorrect PIN code is input 3 times, the projector will turn off. 3 If you have forgotten your PIN code 3-1 While
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    TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal. • To display the signal again, set this function OFF. • After about 5 minutes of displaying the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm, the lamp will turn off. • Keystone adjustment feature has been prohibited
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    about 30 seconds, then please make note of the 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 2-1 Follow the procedure in 1-1 to display the MY TEXT
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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) U se the ▲/▼ buttons
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    Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following two convenient tools that enable on with security software may not work. • Be careful when inserting or removing a USB device. (12, 81) [Supported format] • FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 NOTE • NTFS is not supported. [Supported file
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    Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Thumbnail mode The Thumbnail mode displays the images stored in a USB storage device on the Thumbnail screen. Maximum 20 images are displayed in a screen. If you wish, you can jump into the Full Screen mode or Slideshow mode, after you select some
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    The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail is displayed. The remote control PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Button operation The keypad on Web Remote in web the projector browser software. - PAGE UP PAGE DOWN ENTER INPUT ENTER Functions Move cursor Switches pages • Displays
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    Slideshow. Selects the Slideshow mode. Switches the input port. Displays the menu. Be sure to use this function before removing USB storage device from the projector. After that, the projector will not recognize a USB storage device until you insert it again into the USB TYPE A input port. 81
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    Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode shows 20 pictures in the Thumbnail. This file seems to be broken or not supported format. A file that cannot be displayed on the thumbnail screen is indicated by a file
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    on the Web Remote Control. Full screen display The following functions can be supported in the Full Screen mode. Button operation The remote control The keypad on the projector Web Remote in web browser software. ▼ ► or PAGE DOWN ▼ or ► ▼ ► or PAGE DOWN ▲ ◄ or PAGE UP ▲ or ◄ ▲ ◄ or PAGE
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    is displayed. The remote control ENTER Button operation The keypad on the projector Web Remote in web browser software. INPUT ENTER Functions Displays thumbnail * These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. NOTE • It is not possible to change the input
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    4) STOP : Set the end number of the Slideshow. 5) INTERVAL : Set the interval time of the Slideshow. It is not recommend to set the interval time very short something like several seconds, because it may take more than several seconds to read and display an image file if it is stored in very
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    Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail or Slideshow. The playlist file name is "playlist.txt" and it can be edited on a computer. It is created in the folder that
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    the projector using a USB cable, the projector will be recognized as a CD-ROM drive on your computer. Then, the software in the projector, NOTE • If the software does not start automatically (this is typically because CD-ROM autorun is disabled on your OS), follow the instructions below. (1) Click on
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    to the User's Manual - Network Guide) and this application cannot be used at the same time. If you connect your computer to the projector by using a USB with following the user's manual. • Some security software may block image transmission. Please change the security software setting to allow the
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    the button is clicked is remained on the screen. You can revise the image data on your computer without showing it on the projector's screen.  Option button The Options window is displayed.  Minimize button The Floating menu is closed, and the icon reappears in the Windows notification
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    over Speed. It makes JPEG compression rate lower. The screen on the projector is rewritten slower because the transferred data is larger, but the image quality may be faster. CP-A221N, CP-A301N: 1024 x 768 (XGA) CP-AW251N: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) If your computer does not support the display resolution
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    USB If you want to display LiveViewer application window to the screen, please check the box. NOTE • The annotation layer may not display on the projector image when this option is OFF. About The version information of the "LiveViewer Lite for USB". 91
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    soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number : DT01251 lamp cover Replacing the lamp 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 93
    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 sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in damage or
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 94
    the air filter. An air filter of specified type 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. 3. 2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover. 3. Slide the filter
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 95
    like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector. NOTE • Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or heavily soiled. • When you replace the projection lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with
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    function does not work correctly, please try solution by replacement of the battery: HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL ENERGY, part number CR2032 or CR2032H. 1.  Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool Battery cover sufficiently. 2. After making sure that
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    is closed manually, it may not shut properly. • The lens door may not close when the LENS DOOR LOCK function of the SERVICE item SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (60). WARNING ►Before caring for the projection mirror and lens, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord, then cool the projector
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 98
    . CAUTION ►Please take right care of the projector according to the following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. ►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. ►Do not polish or wipe with hard
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 99
    to your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and Manual - Network Guide) The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range. Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 100
    set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (59). 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
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 101
    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
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 102
    to the section "Cleaning and replacing the air filter". After cleaning projector. Please refer to Schedule Settings section of User's Manual - Network Guide. NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps
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    Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (64) can reset all settings (except settings such as LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default.
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 104
    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects OPTION menu to project the picture input to the port. Otherwise select other port for picture input. The projector does not recognize the USB storage device inserted into USB TYPE A port. Use the REMOVE USB function first
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 105
    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) function. The projector is operating in Eco mode. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. Either the
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 106
    Troubleshooting TYPE item in the 62 OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. Network does The SAVING loop may have an adverse effect on the projector as well as the other network devices. Check which the Please refer to the Microsoft® Help and Support home - "LiveViewer" was page on how to
  • Hitachi CP-AW251N | Operating Guide - Page 107
    Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User's Manual (concise) which is a book. End User License Agreement for the Projector Software • Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party
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CP-A221N/CP-A301N/CP-AW251N
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
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