Hitachi CP-X444W User Manual

Hitachi CP-X444W Manual

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    Projector CP-X444/CP-X440 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
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    manual 1 Content 2 Projector features 3 Preparations 3 About contents of package 3 Fastening the lens cover 3 Part names 4 Projector 4 Control buttons 5 Remote control 5 Setting up 6 Arrangement 7 Adjusting the projector time, Operating 17 Filter time, Service Adjusting the volume 17
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    to use it where you want. Preparations About contents of package Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide". Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing. NOTE • Keep the original packing materials
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    Part names Part names Projector Zoom knob (18) Focus ring (18) Vent (6) Lens (16) Front-Right side Lamp cover (39) (Lamp unit is inside.) Remote sensor (15) Elevator button (8) Elevator foot (8) Filter cover (9,40) (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Control buttons (5) (See the
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    Control buttons Cursor buttons 22) RESET button (22) KEYSTONE button (20) INPUT button (17) Remote control SEARCH button (18) RGB button (17) VIDEO button (17) ASPECT button (18) MAGNIFY ON button (20) OFF button (20) FREEZE button (21) POSITION button (19) ESC button (22) Battery cover
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    projection 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 of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such
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    projector to the screen (±10%) (b) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) 4:3 (a) 16:9 (a) (c) up (c) down For the model CP-X444 411 (162) 10.0 (395) 12.1 (476) -12 (-5) 362 (142) For the model CP-X440 (a) Screen size [inch (m)] 4 : 3 screen (b) Projection distance [m (inch)] (c) Screen
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    9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables. ►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
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    Setting up About the filter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector is connected with a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fire, a burn and/or
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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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    Examples of connection with a computer Setting up * For the audio input, please refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. RS-232C Audio out RGB out Stereo mini audio cable RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB IN2 COMPONENT VIDEO RGB OUT CR/PR CB/PB Y R-AUDIO 2-L VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB cable RS-232C
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    Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio/Video cable RGB IN1 RGB IN2 Video out Audio (L) out Audio (R) out COMPONENT VIDEO RGB OUT CR/PR CB/PB Y R-AUDIO 2-L VIDEO S-VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT S-Video out Audio (L) out Audio (R) out S-Video cable Audio
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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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    in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place. • If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. If the liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. 1. Remove the battery cover. Slide back and remove the battery
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    you won't be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts malfunctioning. • When strong lights ( • Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area
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    STANDBY/ON button Power switch POWER indicator Turning on the power 1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. POWER (Steady orange) 2. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light
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    an input port for the RGB signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB input port as below. RGB IN1  RGB IN2 VIDEO RGB SEARCH an input for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO 
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    MENU Selecting an aspect ratio ENTER 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. ESC RESET Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn.  For an RGB signal NORMAL  4:3  16:9 VIDEO RGB SEARCH  For a video signal/no signal 4:3  16
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    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. MAGNIFY ON VOLUME
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    some input, this function may not work well. ● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, this function may not work correctly. ● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this correction
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    except buttons of MAGNIFY, FREEZE, ESC and RESET is presseEdSC. RESET ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for 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
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    If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the MIRROR NORMAL RESET FILTER TIME 0 LANGUAGE ENGLISH EASY MENU. Go To Advance Menu... Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to select an item
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    below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. EASY MENU +3 WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL RESET FILTER TIME 0 LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To
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    for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (32). Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs resetting. Performing this item resets the filter timer which
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    in the table MENU [RGB] :SELECT 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 PICTURE
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    Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM COLOR TEMP COLOR TINT SHARPNESS To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a
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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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    IMAGE menu, items shown in 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
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    IMAGE Menu (continued) Multifunctional settings Item H SIZE AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large  Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such
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    the COMPONENT VIDEO port function as a port for a SCART RGB signal input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer. Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for video format. AUTO  NTSC  PAL  SECAM N-PAL  M-PAL  NTSC4.43 • This
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    INPUT Menu (continued) Multifunctional settings Item INFORMATION Description Selecting this item displays a dialog titled "INPUT INFORMATION". It shows the information about the current input. INPUT-INFORMATION RGB 1024x768 @60.0 FRAME LOCK INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO SECAM AUTO INPUT-
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    menu, the items shown in 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
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    menu, the items shown in 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
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    Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen  ORIGINAL  TURN OFF START UP MyScreen MyScreen Lock MyScreen
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    SCREEN Menu (continued) Multifunctional settings Item MESSAGE Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON  TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. "AUTO IN PROGRESS" while automatically adjusting "NO INPUT IS DETECTED" "SYNC
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    projector or INPUT remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector SETUP SCREEN AUTO SEARCH TURN OFF AUTO OFF 0 LAMP TIME 0 FILTER TIME 0 SERVICE when you have replaced the lamp, for a corresponding message about the lamp. • For the lamp replacement, see the
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     AUTO ADJUST  GHOST  KEY LOCK  FILTER MESSAG  FACTORY RESET SERVICE FAN SPEED Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the rotation projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually
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    out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth. power outlet • Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug possible that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative. • Handle with care
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    on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. Lamp cover In the case of replacement by yourself, 3. After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up. 4. Please unhook the claws of the
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    an electric shock, 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. Please check and clean
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    use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below. ►Do 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 dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message
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    Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description CHECK THE AIR FLOW The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu filter timer(40). RESET FILTER TIMER. SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO. NOTE • A
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    the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 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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    service company. Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Lighting In Red There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector the air filter referring to the section "Air Filter". After cleaning or changing the air filter,
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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 out appearance, or Color tone is poor. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect the SETUP menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. 23, 25 23, 32 38, 39 Pictures appear blurry.
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    or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Specifications Specifications NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal panel Panel size Drive system Pixels CP-X444 : 2.0 cm
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    Specifications (continued) For the model CP-X444 Specifications For the model CP-X440 49
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    Projector CP-X444/CP-X440 User's Manual - Operating Guide Technical Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency sure to check jack type, signal level, timing and resolution before connecting this projector to a computer. • Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use
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    Example of computer signal Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Display interval (C) Data H.
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    Connection to the ports A RGB IN1 B RGB IN2 C K AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT L E COMPONENT VIDEO RGB OUT F D CR/PR CB/PB Y CONTROL M R-AUDIO 2-L J I VIDEO H S-VIDEO G Connection to the ports A RGB IN 1, B RGB IN 2, C RGB OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack • Video signal: RGB separate,
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    Connection to the ports COMPONENT VIDEO D Y, E CB/PB, F CR/PR RCA jack x3 • System: 525i(480i), 525p(480p), 625i(576i), 750p(720p), 1125i(1080i) Port Signal Y Component video Y, 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator with composite CB/PB Component video CB/PB, 0.7±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator CR/PR Component
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    Connection to the ports K AUDIO 1-IN (Ø3.5 stereo mini jack), I J AUDIO 2 L/R (RCA jack) • 200mVrms(max.) 50kΩ termination L AUDIO OUT (Ø3.5 stereo mini jack) • 200mVrms(max.) 1kΩ output impedance M CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug 12345 6789 • About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to
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    TD (4) DTR (5) GND (6) DSR (7) RTS (8) DTS (9) RI RS-232C port of the computer Connecting the cable 1. Turn off the projector and the computer. 2. Connect the CONTROL port of the projector with a RS-232C port of the computer by a RS-232C cable (cross). Use the cable that fulfills the specification
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    , the error code '1cH' + 'xxxxH' is sent back to the computer. When the data length is greater than indicated by the data length code, the projector ignore the excess data code. Conversely when the data length is shorter than indicated by the data length code, an error code will be returned
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    BE EF 03 (Example return) 00 00 (Normal) 04 00 (Temp error) 08 00 (Filter error) 06 00 06 00 06 00 2A D3 BA D2 19 D3 01 00 01 00 Fan error) 05 00 06 00 (Air flow error) (Lamp time error) 09 00 10 00 (Filter missing error)(Inner Sencer error) 03 00 (Lamp error) 07 00 (Cool error) BE EF 03 06
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    RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type User Gamma Pattern Set User Gamma Point 1 User Gamma Point 2 User Gamma Point 3 User Gamma Point 4 User Gamma Point 5 User Gamma Point 6 User Gamma Point 7 User Gamma Point 8 COLOR TEMP Set COLOR TEMP GAIN R Off 9 step gray scale 15 steps
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    RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type COLOR TEMP GAIN G COLOR TEMP GAIN B COLOR TEMP OFFSET R COLOR TEMP OFFSET G COLOR TEMP OFFSET B COLOR COLOR Reset TINT TINT Reset SHARPNESS SHARPNESS Reset PROGRESSIVE Set MY MEMORY Load Set MY MEMORY Save Set Get Increment Decrement Get
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    Names Operation Type ASPECT Set OVER SCAN OVER SCAN Reset V POSITION V POSITION Reset H POSITION H POSITION Reset H PHASE H SIZE H SIZE Reset AUTO ADJUST COLOR SPACE Set COMPONENT Set VIDEO FORMAT Set 4:3 16:9 SMALL NORMAL Get Get Increment Decrement Execute Get Increment Decrement Execute Get
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    RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type KEYSTONE V KEYSTONE V Reset WHISPER Set MIRROR Set VOLUME AUDIO - RGB1 Set AUDIO - RGB2 Set AUDIO - Video Set AUDIO - S-Video Set AUDIO - Component Set Get Increment Decrement Execute NORMAL WHISPER Get NORMAL H:INVERT V:INVERT H&V:
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    RS-232C Communication (continued) Names MUTE LANGUAGE Operation Type Set TURN OFF TURN ON Get Set ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS MENU POSITION H MENU POSITION H Reset MENU POSITION V MENU POSITION V Reset SVENSKA PУCCKИЙ SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE Get
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    Set BLANK On/Off Set START UP Set My Screen LOCK Set Message Set AUTO SEARCH Set AUTO POWER OFF LAMP TIME LAMP TIME Reset FILTER TIME FILER TIME Reset MAGNIFY FREEZE Set Get Increment Decrement My Screen ORIGINAL BLUE WHITE BLACK Get TURN OFF TURN ON Get My Screen ORIGINAL
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    München GERMANY Tel: +49-89-991 80-0 Fax: +49- 89-991 80-224 Hotline: +49-180-551 25 51 (12ct/min) Email: HSE- [email protected] HITACHI EUROPE S.A. Gran Via Carlos III, 86, planta 5 Edificios Trade - Torre Este 08028 Barcelona SPAIN Tel: +34 93 409 2550 Fax: +34 93 491 3513
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Projector
CP-X444/CP-X440
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.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
WARNING
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION
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result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
NOTE
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