Hitachi CP-RX60 User Manual

Hitachi CP-RX60 Manual

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  • Hitachi CP-RX60 | User Manual - Page 1
    Projector 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 Various
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    38 Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time, Filter time, Service Selecting an aspect ratio 19 Maintenance 41 Adjusting the zoom (magnifying Lamp 41 power 19 Air filter 43 Adjusting the focus 19 Other care 45 Using the automatic adjustment Troubleshooting 46 feature 20 Related messages 46
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    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
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    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
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    buttons 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 ON OFF FREEZE VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE POSITION - ZOOM + MENU ESC ENTER RESET STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) AUTO button (20) BLANK button (
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    the lens cover WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use 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
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    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 minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. 3. Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap
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    for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction. • 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 not function
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    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
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    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
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    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: 1024x768 (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)
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    the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately. CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the
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    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
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    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-
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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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    projector before the connected devices. VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY ON OFF FREEZE VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE POSITION - ZOOM + MENU ESC ENTER RESET STANDBY/ON button LAMP the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control. The projector lamp will light up and the POWER
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    right order. Please power off the projector after the connected devices. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control again while the message is visible. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER
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    POSITION - ZOOM + MENU ESC ENTER RESET VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY ON VOLUME MUTE OFF FREEZE KEYSTONE 1. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an input port for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as
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    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
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    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
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    to adjust the zoom level. ESC RESET To move the zoom area, press 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    . 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
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    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 
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 60 Hz. • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture
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    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
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    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
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    , :YES 2. Press the ENTER button when the picture is display. The picture 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 the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use
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    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.
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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 progress, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it referring to the following table. MENU
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    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
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    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
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    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 replace the lamp (see the section
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    projector on, and reset the lamp time using the LAMP TIME function of OPTION menu (39). Claws of lamp cover Screw marked by arrow NOTE • When the lamp has been replaced • Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result
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    , 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
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    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
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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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    your dealer or service company. Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on. Message Description CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIMER. The time the lamp timer has counted is
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    Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message 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 internal portion temperature is rising. Please turn the power OFF, and allow the unit to
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    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
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    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 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 the power
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    operation sometimes resolves your problem. If the situation cannot be corrected, 2. The projector's microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the restart switch by using a pin or similar. (17) 3. Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE menu in the OPTION
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    the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as Replace the 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
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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 1.5 cm (0.6 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal
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    Specifications (continued) Specifications 202 33.5 73 83 69 285 [unit: mm] 53
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Projector
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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