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  • Hitachi X260 | User Manual - Page 1
    Projector CP-X260 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 appear in this manual. • The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document owners. 
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    Filter time, About contents of package 3 Fastening the lens cover 3 Part names 4 Projector 4 Control buttons 6 Remote control 6 Setting up 7 Arrangement 8 Adjusting the projector 50 Lamp 50 Air filter 52 Other care 54 Correcting the keystone distortions. 21 Troubleshooting 55
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    Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide". Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately caution for the lens part. Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap.
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    Part names Part names Projector ê Lamp cover (51) (Lamp unit is inside.) Zoom ring (19) Focus ring (19) Vent (7) Lens (17) Lens cover (3) Control buttons (6) Remote sensor (16) Speaker Security bar (10) (Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or wire.) Front-Right side Elevator
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    Ports (See below.) Rear-Left side Part names Power switch (17) AC inlet (14) Elevator button (9) Elevator CONTROL port (12) Kensington lock slot NOTE (*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector
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    Part names Control buttons Cursor buttons 24) STANDBY/ON button (17) LAMP indicator (56, 57) TEMP indicator (56, 57) POWER indicator (17) INPUT button (18) Remote control SEARCH button (19) RGB button (18) VIDEO button (19) ASPECT button (19) HOME button (23) MAGNIFY ON button (21) OFF
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    as a wobbly or inclined stand. • Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cleaning the air filter. ►Place the projector 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
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    The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (b) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) 4:3 (a) 16:9 (a) (c) up (c) down (a) Screen size [inch (m)] 30 (0.8) 40 (1.0) 50 (1.3) 60
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    . ►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 projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection
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    intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure. A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. 1. How to attach An anti-theft chain or wire can be attached as shown in the illustration. (Anti-theft chains or wires of up to
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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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    (output) RGB in RGB cable AUDIO IN3 Y R CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN1 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 K RGB IN2 RGRBGB OOUUT T AUDIO OUT CONTROL USB Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output) Audio in AUDIO IN3 Y R CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN1 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 K RGB IN2
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    IN3 Y R Audio (R) out Audio (L) out Video out CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN1 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 K RGB IN2 RGB OUT AUDIO OUT CONTROL USB Audio cable Audio (R) out Audio (L) out S-Video out S-Video cable AUDIO IN3 Y R CB/PB L CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN1 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2
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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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    direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries. Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their 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 it back into place. 15
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    remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts malfunctioning. • 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
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    the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again while the message appears. POWER (Blinking in orange) The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. POWER Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the
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    RGB IN1  RGB IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO ESC ENTER RESET 1. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an input port for the RGB signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB VIDEO RGB SEARCH input port as below. ASPECT AUTO BLANK RGB IN1  RGB IN2
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    will begin to check other ports in above oENrTEdR er. Searching an input signal ESC RESET 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports in order to VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK find any input signals. MAGNIFY ON HOME PAGE
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    cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. POSITION MENU ENTER When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. ESC RESET To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will
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    1) AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. ENTER 2) MANUAL displays a dialog for vertical keystone correction. ESC RESET Use normal, press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. ESC RESET ● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is
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    continues projecting a still image for a 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 button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen
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    while the lamp is warming up (the POWER indicator flashes green), and while adjusting the volume and display, correcting for trapezoidal distortion, zooming in on the screen, using the BLANK function, or displaying the menu screen. USB mouse and keyboard control 1. Connect the projector's USB port
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    menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press the cursor button ◄ on the projector or remote control, or the ESC button on the remote control. 5. Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu and complete this operation. Even if you don't do anything, the
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    EASY MENU, items shown in the table 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 '#5;/'07=4)$? #52'%6 #-7'6;156-1'0;'5610' ':'%76'  2+%674'/1&' $4+)*60'55 %1064
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    , Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Performing this item resets all performs resetting. Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts usage time of the air filter. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting
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    the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button '#5;/'07 5*#420'55  /;/'/14;5#8' on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light
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    PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item COLOR TEMP COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH DEFAULT � HIGH CUSTOM � MID DEFAULT � MID CUSTOM LOW DEFAULT � LOW CUSTOM � Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � Hi-
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    and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 ó LOAD2 ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4 SAVE4 óSAVE3 ó SAVE2 ó 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 to the
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    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 the following table. /'07
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    , the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this operation. Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the
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    , and press the cursor button ► 5%4''0 126+10 8+&'1(14/#6#761 (4#/'.1%- 674010 on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button '#5;/'07 4)$+0  4'51.76+10 on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item PROGRESSIVE
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    RGB signal input and VIDEO port function as a port for SCART RGB sync input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer. Set the video format for the s-video port and video port. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port
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    INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. 4'51.76+10 (2) In the RESOLUTION
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    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 the following table. /'07
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    INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume. High ó Low Allocates the audio ports. Choose
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    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 the following table. /'07
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    you start capturing the picture from the current screen. Please wait for the target picture to be displayed, and press the ENTER button on the remote control when the picture is displayed. The picture will freeze and the frame for capturing appears. To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button
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    the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (22). Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN 5174%'0#/' menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. The SOURCE
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    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, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER distortion correction. When the projector is suspended from the ceiling this feature will not
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    about the lamp. • For the lamp replacement, see the section "Lamp" (50, 51). The filter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the air filter. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► of the projector displays
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    control to execute the item. FAN SPEED  AUTO ADJUST  GHOST  FILTER MESSAGE  KEY LOCK SERVICE 42 FACTORY RESET  INFORMATION  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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    only 1 or only 2 as described in Remote Control Settings (16). Neither can be turned off at the same time. SERVICE INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE and OPTION_SECURITY are not reset. RESET ï CANCEL 43
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    (continued) Item SECURITY Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote controll or INPUT button on the projector will close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX. NOTE : P
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    and hold the RESET button on the remote control 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. SECURITY 2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD
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    ':+6 PASSWORD BOX Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will close the PASSWORD box. When a PASSWORD is your user registration information is confirmed. 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being
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    part projector is restarted after Code. The projector can be used projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector function will activate only when the projector is started after the power Code is displayed the projector will turn off.
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    displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was menu. PASSWORD BOX Pressing the ENTER button on the remote controll or the INPUT button on the projector will close the PASSWORD BOX. NOTE : P lease
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    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. 6TCPUKVKQP&GVGEVQT '06'42#55914& +PSWKTKPI%QFG  37+6 0':6 ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large) 49
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    • Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from the ceiling. This is dangerous, since if the lamp's bulb has broken, the shards will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the
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    the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In the case of replacement by yourself, Lamp cover 3. Loosen the lamp cover screw (marked by
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    replace the lamp, please replace 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 lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. When the projector is suspended from the ceiling
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    on the air filter. Reattach the filter cover to the projector by aligning the filter cover with the grooves on the projector. While holding the handle, push down on the filter cover until it locks firmly in place. Air filter's knob Air filter Filter cover mark 6. Turn the projector on and reset
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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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    the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH. REMINDER A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. *** HRS PASSED AFTER THE Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change LAST FILTER CHECK. the air filter referring to the "Air Filter" section of this manual FILTER MAINTENANCE
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    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an
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    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20
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    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 device by referring to the - outputted. manual of the source device. The input changeover
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    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects ( are displayed. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. 25 The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a
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    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued . Select NORMAL for the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly adjusted
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    output: AUDIO OUT .....Stereo mini x1 Video input: COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR)...... RCA x3 S-Video Mini DIN x1 Video RCA x1 Communication port: CONTROL D-sub 9pin x1 USB USB(B) x1 Optional parts Lamp Air filter Others DT00751 NJ22222 • Please consult your dealer. 61
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    249 mm Specifications Specifications (continued) 306 mm 62 100 mm 86 mm
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Projector
CP-X260
User's Manual – Operating Guide
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