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  • Hitachi CPX205 | User Manual - Page 1
    CP-X205/CP-X305 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 Guide" first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual
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    screen. . . 21 Other care 58 Using the menu function 22 Troubleshooting 59 Related messages 59 Regarding the indicator lamps. . . . . 60 Shutting the projector down 61 Resetting all settings 61 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects. . 62  Specifications 64
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    port and low noise. These features provide you with the broad use of this projector. Preparations Contents of package Please see the "Contents of package" section in the User's Manual (concise) which is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your dealer if
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    Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (54) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (18) (3) Zoom ring (18) (4) Control panel (5) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (18) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) (18) (7) Remote sensor (13) (8) Lens (18, 58) (9) Lens cover (3) (10) Intake vents (11) Filter cover (56
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    buttons. (4) POWER indicator (15, 60) (5) TEMP indicator (60) (6) LAMP indicator (60) (6) (5) (4) (1) (3) (2) Rear panel (1) AUDIO IN1 13) (12) CAUTION ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the
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    Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button (17) (2) COMPUTER button (16) (3) SEARCH button (17) (4) 22 cursor buttons (14, 22, 23) (23) ENTER button (14, 22, 23) (24) ESC button (14, 22) (25) RESET button (14, 22, 23) (26) Battery cover (13) (2) (1) (5) (10) (8) (9) (11) (16) (17) (20)
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    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen:
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    ) The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 a Screen size (diagonal) b Projection distance (±10%) c1 , c2 Screen height (±10%) On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and
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    humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in such places could cause fire, electric shock and/or malfunction of the projector. • Do not place the projector near humidifiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen. ►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. 
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    your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are have to be of a specific length or equipped with a core. For cables with a core only at one end, connect the end with the core to the projector. ►Make sure that devices
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    with screws. • When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC's external RGB output. (Set the laptop PC 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 PC. • When the
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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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    that could block the remote control's signal to the projector. • The remote control may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct sun light) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the position
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    RESET buttons (2) Set to Mode 2:HIGH... MAGNIFY OFF and ESC buttons Please remember that the REMOTE FREQ. in the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu (44) of the projector is activated only when the projector is working properly. This function is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER
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    seconds. 3. Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and POWER indicator will begin OFF position (marked "O"). ESC ENTER RESET POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more
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    above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected. POSITION MENU INPUT button ENTER ESC RESET 1. Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER button COMPUTER IN 1  COMPUTER
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    COMPUTER button is pushed ENTER when VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT port is selected, the projector will ESC RESET check COMPUTER IN1 port first. Searching an input signal 1. Press SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports as below in order to find any
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    the elevator feet. 4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector gently. 5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet. To loose an elevator foot, push the elevator button on the
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    may vary when FINE or DISABLE is selected for AUTO ADJUST item of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (43). VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on ESC ENTER RESET the remote control during the operation. To complete
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    AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. (2) MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. Use the RESET zoom area, press POSITION button again. To exit from the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. ● The projector
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    or remote control buttons of ENTER STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, COMPUTER, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, VOLESCUME, RESET MUTE, KEYSTONE, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2(except MY MEMORY or PICTURE MODE is assigned to) (42) is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD
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    ESC ESC button ENTER RESET RESET button BLANK VOLUME RESET MENU ENTER ESC MY1BUTTON 2 KEYSTONE MUTE SEARCH AUTO PAGE DOWN PAGE UP COMPUTER HOME END VIDEO ASPECT ON MAGNIFY FREEZE OFF POSITION 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector. The Advanced Menu or
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    item. ● S ome functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed. ● W hen you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote control during the operation. Note that some items (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE, VOLUME) cannot be
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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 AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE KEYSTONE Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.
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    displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the ▲ button performs resetting. Performing this item resets the filter time which counts usage time of the air filter. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the ▲ button performs resetting. See FILTER TIME item in OPTION menu
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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 Description BRIGHTNESS Using
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    ó Weak • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button
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    PICTURE menu PICTURE menu (continued) To adjust CUSTOM function in GAMMA and COLOR TEMP Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM in GAMMA or COLOR TEMP item and then pressing the ► button or ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the mode. Choose an item using the ◄/►
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    the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing RESET button when V POSITION is selected will reset V POSITION to the default setting. • When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal
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    picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button during this operation. Executing this item performs the automatic adjustment feature vary when FINE or DISABLE is selected for AUTO ADJUST item of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (43). 30
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    selected, COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/ Pr) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector. For your reference, see the TECHNICAL part. (continued on next page) 31
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    INPUT menu INPUT menu (continued) Item Description VIDEO FORMAT The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port. (2) U sing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM N-PAL ó M-PAL ó NTSC4.43 • This
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    menu (continued) INPUT menu Item RESOLUTION Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu
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    to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself. This function will be executed only once when selected in the menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, execute this function again. • The adjustable range for correction will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well
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    ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (49) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the volume. High ó Low Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off
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    NEDERLANDS � � SUOMI PORTUGUÊS � � SVENSKA Using the buttons adjusts the menu position. MENU POSITION To quit the operation, press MENU button on the remote control or keep no operation for about 10 seconds. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the BLANK screen. The BLANK screen
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    SCREEN menu (continued) SCREEN menu 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 ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF START UP MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF Feature Screen
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    freeze and the frame for capturing will appear. To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button. 2. Using the buttons adjusts the frame position. Please move the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the RESET or ESC button. Registration takes several minutes. When the registration
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    any messages, which is not a malfunction. (21) Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN the buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. The RESET button can be used to erase 1 character at a time. The name can
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    or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. Item AUTO started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO
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    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. If one of the projector's buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed or one of the commands (except get commands) is transmitted to the CONTROL port during the
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     GHOST  FILTER MESSAGE  KEY LOCK SERVICE FACTORY RESET  I NFORMATION  REMOTE FREQ. FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector
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    projector, environment around the 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. SERVICE REMINDER *** HRS PASSED AFTER THE LAST FILTER CHECK" will appear after the timer
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    Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By this function, all the items in all of menus will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK settings are not reset. RESET ï CANCEL (continued on next page) 44
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    OPTION menu (continued) OPTION menu Item SECURITY Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons
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    box is displayed, press and hold the RESET button for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds. The 10- digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. 2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function
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    dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use
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    projector is restarted after AC power projector projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector only when the projector is started after press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds or projector will turn off. 3.3-2 Contact
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    menu to display the input signal. If the Transition Detector alarm is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after turning off the AC power. 4.2 Setting the Transition Detector PASSWORD 4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on
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    -digit Inquiring Code will be displayed inside the box. 4.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. 50
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    Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. See the User's Manual - Network Guide for details of network operation. NOTE • The factory default setting for DHCP is
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    (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • The projector will override this setting and retrieve the date and time information from the Time server when SNTP is enabled. ( "Date/Time Settings" section of the User's Manual - Network Guide) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item and the ► or
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    menu INFORMATION • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the NAME field until you setup the item. For setup, please refer to "Network Settings" section of User's Manual - Network Guide. • When the voltage level of the battery for the
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    that are loosened in the previous process to lock it in place. Handles 6. Slide the lamp cover back in place and firmly fasten the screw of the lamp cover. 7. Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time using the LAMP TIME item in the OPTION menu. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu
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    , it is possible that 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. • Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause it
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    will appear. 6. Replace the air filter with new one. 7. Put the filter frame back. 8. Put the filter unit back into the projector. Filter cover Filter cover knobs Filter unit Filter frame Air filter 9. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU
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    projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently. 2. After making sure that the projector battery slot. While the projector is installed upside down, battery. Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 clock's time will be reset when the battery is removed
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    not touch the lens directly with your hand. Caring for the cabinet and remote control Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently. 2. After making sure that the
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    your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied
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    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Description Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state.
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    minutes to make the projector cool down enough. Shutdown switch Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (44) can reset all settings(except LANGUAGE, FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, NETWORK settings
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    Troubleshooting , and allow the projector to cool down at least 10 minutes, then turn the power on again. Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control. The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the
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    Troubleshooting the menu function. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure is displayed. Press BLANK button on the remote control. The FREEZE function is working. Press menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. Either the
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    Specifications Specifications Specification Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Panel size 1.6 cm (0.63 type) Crystal Drive system TFT active matrix Panel Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens, Lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9
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    Specifications (continued) Specifications BATTERY 117 129 270 340 [unit: mm] 65
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Projector
CP-X205/CP-X305
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 Guide” first. After reading them, store them in
a safe place for future reference.
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