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Hitachi CP-X205 User's Manual And Operating Manual

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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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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Fix the strap to the strap hole of the projector. Thread the other end of the strap through the strap hole of the projector and make the loop there. Let the lens cover with the one end of strap though the loop.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not use the security bar and slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    (6) MONITOR OUT port (10) (7) Shutdown switch (61) (8) CONTROL port (10) CAUTION ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without cooling it down.

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button (17) (2) COMPUTER button (16) (3) SEARCH button (17) (4) STANDBY/ON button (15) (5) ASPECT button (17) (6) AUTO button (19) (7) BLANK button (21) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (20) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (14, 20) (10) HOME button (14) (11) END button (14) (12) PAGE UP button (14)

  • Page 7: 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. <CP-X205> The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 Screen size (diagonal) Projection distance (±10%)
  • Page 8 6 06 88 74 08 360 343 35 • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from a ceiling.
  • Page 9 • Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect.
  • Page 11 Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. • In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input signals.

  • Page 12: Connecting Power Supply

    WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting 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.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    If it is difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the signal reflect. • The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.

  • Page 14: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    NOTE • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work correctly, please check the following. - When the mouse cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.

  • Page 15: Power On/Off

    POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.

  • Page 16: Operating

    COMPUTER IN 1  COMPUTER IN 2 ● While TURN ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal is detected ( when VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT port is selected, the projector will check COMPUTER IN1 port first.

  • Page 17: Searching An Input Signal

    When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. COMPUTER IN 1  COMPUTER IN 2...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 10 degrees.

  • Page 19: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Using the automatic adjustment feature Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a computer signal The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. And the horizontal size will be automatically set to the default.

  • Page 20: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), the automatic keystone distortion correction may not work. ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well. ● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (49).

  • Page 21: Freezing The Screen

    MUTE, KEYSTONE, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2(except MY MEMORY or PICTURE MODE is assigned to) ● 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.

  • Page 22: Using The Menu Function

    If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button. While the projector is displaying any menu, MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons. In the EASY MENU If you want to change it to the Advanced Menu, select the Go to Advanced Menu...
  • Page 23 Using the menu function (continued) In the Advanced Menu Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select a menu. If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select EASY MENU. Then press the ► cursor button, or ENTER button to select an item.

  • Page 24: Easy Menu

    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 Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (29).

  • Page 25: Language

    EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (26). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (26). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See COLOR item in PICTURE menu (26).

  • Page 26: Picture Menu

    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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 27 • 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 performs each function.
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Image Menu

    IMAGE menu From the IMAGE 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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 30 IMAGE menu IMAGE menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or component video signal. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó...

  • Page 31: Input Menu

    When the SCART RGB is 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.
  • Page 32 INPUT menu INPUT menu (continued) Item 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 AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT •...
  • Page 33 INPUT menu (continued) Item 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.

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.

  • Page 35: Audio

    MIRROR 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. VOLUME High ó Low Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 36: Screen Menu

    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 Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 37: Tart Up

    SCREEN menu (continued) Item 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 MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF •...
  • Page 38 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu (continued) Item 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.
  • Page 39 The indication of “FREEZE” and “II” while the projector is in the FREEZE mode. • If the projector goes into the FREEZE mode while the TURN OFF is selected, the picture on screen is frozen without any messages, which is not a malfunction. (21) Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it.

  • Page 40: Option Menu

    AUTO KEYSTONE KEYSTONE keystone distortion correction. • When the projector is suspended from the ceiling this feature will not function properly so select the TURN OFF. • This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on (49). Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function.
  • Page 41 Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
  • Page 42 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 is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH ó NORMAL (continued on next page)
  • Page 43 If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or others, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector. • Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter. (continued on next page) Description FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment.
  • Page 44 Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
  • Page 45 If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PASSWORD is input. menu to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE and press the ►...

  • Page 46: Password Function

    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 will be displayed. will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.

  • Page 47: Using The Pin Lock Function

    2.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD 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 the ▲/▼...
  • Page 48 If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the PIN BOX is displayed.

  • Page 49: Using The Transition Detector Function

    4.1 Turning On the 4.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY • This feature may not function properly if the projector is not in a stable position when TURN ON is selected. 4.1-2 If this function is set to TURN ON when...
  • Page 50 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item 4.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the Pressing the ENTER button will return to the TRANSITION DETECTOR on/off menu. • Please do not forget your Transition Detector PASSWORD. 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the TRANSITION DETECTOR 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD box (large).

  • Page 51: Network Menu

    Protocol) obtain IP address from DHCP server. • Auto IP function will be assigned an IP address if the projector could not obtain an IP address from server even if DHCP is ON. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP address.

  • Page 52: Ate And Time

    INPUT button on the projector. If you do not wish to delete the image use the ESC button on the remote control or push the ◄ and INPUT buttons on the projector at the same time.
  • Page 53 Selecting this item displays the NETWORK -INFORMATION- dialog for confirming the network settings. • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the NAME field until you setup the INFORMATION item. For setup, please refer to “Network Settings” section of User’s Manual - Network Guide.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    (5) Press the ▲ button to select RESET on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. CAUTION ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out. NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp.

  • Page 55: Lamp Warning

    Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),...

  • Page 56: Air Filter

    ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector. ►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 57: Internal Clock Battery

    Take the old battery out from the battery case. Replace a new battery. Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 58: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care 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 flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair.

  • Page 60: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 61: Shutting The Projector Down

    There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 62: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please turn the power off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 63 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug No pictures are and play monitor. displayed. (continued) Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Ports Optional parts Specification Liquid crystal projector 1.6 cm (0.63 type) 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens, <CP-X205> F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f = 18.9~ 22.6 mm 220W UHB AC 100-120V/3.5A, AC220-240V/1.5A 30 W 5 ~ 35°C (Operating) 340 (W) x 117 (H) x 270 (D) mm * Not including protruding parts.
  • Page 65 Specifications Specifications (continued) BATTERY [unit: mm]...

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