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Hitachi CP-X308 User's Manual And Operating Manual

Hitachi CP-X308 User's Manual And Operating Manual

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CP-X308
User's Manual (detailed)

Operating Guide

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safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Projector CP-X308 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

    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. HOT!

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    (7) Shutdown switch (72) (8) CONTROL port (9) (9) USB port (9) 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. (10) COMPONENT (11) VIDEO port (9)

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button (18) (2) COMPUTER button (17) (3) SEARCH button (18) (4) STANDBY/ON button (16) (5) ASPECT button (18) (6) AUTO button (20) (7) BLANK button (22) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (21) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (15, 21) (10) HOME button (15) (11) END button (15) (12) PAGE UP button (15)

  • 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. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 a Screen size (diagonal) b Projection distance (±10%)
  • Page 8 • 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 9: 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. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
  • Page 10 For cables with a core only at one end, connect the end with the core to the projector. ►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the projector. (continued on next page) USB storage...
  • Page 11 And be sure to tighten the screws on connectors 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.

  • Page 12: Using An Usb Storange

    Perform the REMOVE MEDIA procedure using the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu under the MIU menu for SD Storage card only. Turn the projector off and unplug the power code from the projector for the wireless network card only. Remove the SD card slot cover. After taking the SD card away, replace the SD card slot cover.

  • Page 13: Connecting Power Supply

    ►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 14: 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 15: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work correctly, please check the following. - When a USB 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 16: Power On/Off

    OFF position (marked “O“). 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 17: Operating

    S-VIDEO  ● While TURN ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (42), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected. Press COMPUTER button on the remote control.

  • Page 18: Searching An Input Signal

    COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)  S-VIDEO  VIDEO ● 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 (42). If VIDEO button is pushed when COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2 or MIU port is selected, the projector will check COMPONENT port first.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    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 20: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a computer signal or MIU signal The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 21: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), 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.

  • Page 22: Freezing The Screen

    MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2 (except MY MEMORY or PICTURE MODE is assigned to) (44) is pressed. ● 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 23: 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, the 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 24 Operating 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 25: 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 ( ...
  • Page 26 EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (27). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (27). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See COLOR item in PICTURE menu (28).

  • Page 27: 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 28 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. #5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM � #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
  • Page 29 • 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 30: Image Menu

    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 31 IMAGE menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Left ó Right • Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing RESET button when H POSITION is selected will reset H H POSITION POSITION to the default setting.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34 INPUT menu (continued) Item The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 35: Setup Menu

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
  • Page 36 NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (51) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the volume. VOLUME High ó...
  • Page 37 SETUP menu (continued) Item Allocates the audio ports. (1) Choose a picture input port using the ▲/▼ buttons. VIDEO ó S-VIDEO ó COMPONENT ó MIU (2) Select the audio port to be interlocked with the input port using the ◄/► buttons.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41 The indication of the PICTURE MODE displayed by changing The indication of the MY MEMORY displayed by changing 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.

  • Page 42: Uto Keystone

    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 (51). Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function.
  • Page 43 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 44 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (6). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first. Then using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47 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 48: 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 49: 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 50 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 51: 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 52 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 53: Miu Menu

    Select “MIU” from the main menu to access the following functions. 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 ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 54 The current setting of the Presenter Mode is shown in the menu. • The Presenter mode is a function that allows the projector to display an image sent by 1 PC only, even though the MIU feature on this projector support Multi PC mode.

  • Page 55: Button

    (continued) NAME Selecting this item displays the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu. Using the menu is able to make the projector display the images stored in an SD memory card or a USB memory, and realizes a presentation without a PC. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to select an item, and the ►...
  • Page 56 • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it takes a little time to 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”.
  • Page 57 DHCP is set to OFF. • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. • The IP ADDRESS “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
  • Page 58 MIU menu MIU menu (continued) Item MODE ENCRYPTION SETUP (continued) SSID (continued on next page) Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the mode of the network communication system. Select it according to the setting of your ADHOC ó INFRASTRUCTURE Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 59 MIU menu (continued) Item SSID (continued) SETUP (continued) SPEED NETWORK MODE (continued on next page) Description (2) To change an already inserted character, press the ▲/▼ button to move the cursor to one of the first 2 lines, and use the ◄ /►...
  • Page 60 (4) To finish entering text, move the (continued on next page) Description PROJECTOR NAME menu and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. will be displayed on the first 3 lines. If not yet written, the lines will be blank.
  • Page 61 - RESET menu. button on the projector to perform to erase. To stop erasing, press the ESC button on the remote control or the ◄ button on the projector. MIU menu...
  • Page 62 (1) The NETWORK MODE is set to the WIRELESS and the wireless network card is not mounted. (2) DHCP is ON and the projector does not get address from DHCP server. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the “CH”, “SPEED” and “MAC WIRELESS”...

  • Page 63: C.c. (Closed Caption) Menu

    C.C. (Closed Caption) menu The closed caption setting can be changed through C.C. menu in the advance menu. Please select the item that you will change using ▲/▼ cursor buttons. The C.C. (Closed Caption) is the function that displays a •...

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    (4) Point at the LAMP TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (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 •...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Type number : MU04951 When you replace the lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down.
  • Page 67 ►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 68: Replacing The 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 69: Other Care

    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 70: Troubleshooting

    After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact to 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.

  • Page 71: 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 Turned the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74 Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu No pictures are function. displayed. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.
  • Page 75 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The FREEZE function is working. Video screen display freezes. Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. Color settings are not correctly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR Colors have a TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, faded- out...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Optional parts Specifications Liquid crystal projector 1.6 cm (0.63 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f = 19.5~ 23.4 mm (approximately) 220W UHB AC 100-120V/3.8A, AC220-240V/1.6A 350W 5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
  • Page 77 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm]...

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