Hitachi CP-X445 User Manual – Operating Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for CP-X445:

Advertisement

Projector
CP-X445
User Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and
these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading,
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
CAUTION
 Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
• The reproductiob, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without
express written authority.
Trademark acknowledgment
• VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines
Corporation.
• Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of the Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Internet Explorer is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Netscape is a registered trademark of the Netscape Communications Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
This symbol indicates information that , if ignored, could result
possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Hitachi CP-X445

  • Page 1 • Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. • Internet Explorer is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. • Netscape is a registered trademark of the Netscape Communications Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ... . 54 Using the menu function ..23 Technical (English only) (Please see the end of this book, although only in English.) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 3: Projector Features

    To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap. Strap ring Strap Strap hole Bottom side Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap. Put the strap into the groove on rivet. Push the rivet into the strap hole. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 4: Part Names

    Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 5: Control Buttons

    MUTE button (17) KEYSTONE button (20) ONE TOUCH button (18) Battery cover (14) (on the back) REMOTE CONTROL port (15) Laser switch (Inside of the battery cover) 1: enables the laser function 2: disables the laser function Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 6: Setting Up

    • Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. • Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector. ►Adjist the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 7: Arrangement

    (-1) (46) (2.5) (131) (157) (-2) (51) (3.0) (157) (189) (-2) (61) (3.8) (197) (237) (-2) (76) (5.1) (263) (317) (-3) (101) (6.4) (329) 10.1 (396) (-4) (127) (7.6) 10.0 (395) 12.1 (476) (-5) (152) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 9: About The Filter Cover For Bottom-Up Use

    Unhooking the filter cover’s claws, pull the filter cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Replace the filter cover for bottom-up use and snap it back into place. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 10: Connecting Your Devices

    • Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor. • The CP-X445's DVI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video from HDCP compatible DVD players, et al. However, if the HDCP standards are modified, the CP-X455's DVI might not be able to display video from HDCP compatible device developed in conformance to such modified HDCP standards.
  • Page 11 RGB cable Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output) RGB IN1 RGB IN2 DVI-D Audio in AUDIO-IN AUDIO-OUT DC OUT REMOTE CONTROL RGB OUT CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO R-AUDIO IN-L VIDEO S-VIDEO Stereo mini audio cable Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 12 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB out LAN port DVI-D AUDIO-IN AUDIO-OUT DC OUT REMOTE CONTROL RGB OUT CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO LAN cable (CAT-5) R-AUDIO IN-L VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB cable Component video out Component video cable Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 13: Connecting Power Supply

    • Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug. Connector of the power cord AC inlet Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

    • You can use the remote control as a wired remote control, by connecting the REMOTE CONTROLports of the main unit and remote control via an audio cable (3.5 dia. stereo mini cable with plugs). Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 16: Power On/Off

    Make sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cap. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 17: Operating

    , the projector checks the current selected video port at first. If no input is (38) detected at the port, projector will begin to check other ports in above order. KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH ASPECT Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals PUSH ENTER MENU RESET...
  • Page 18: Adjusting Screen With One-Touch

    ● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH Adjusting the zoom and focus Zoom knob Focus ring Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 19: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    ● When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear outside a picture. ● This function does not work when DVI-D input port is selected. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 20: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    (automatic adjustment, etc.) is executed. ● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it will be restored when the projector exit the MAGNIFY mode. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 21: Freezing The Screen

    PUSH ENTER right mouse button is pressed. RESET MENU POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 22: Operating The Computer Screen

    Press keyboard’s ENTER key Press ENTER button Press keyboard’s PAGE UP key Press PAGE UP button Press keyboard’s PAGE DOWN key Press PAGE DOWN button Press keyboard’s ESC key Press ESC button Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 23: Multifunctional Settings

    Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 10 seconds. ● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 24: Easy Menu

    Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness. SHRPNESS See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu (27). Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. WHISPER See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu (34). Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 25 Select the LANGUAGE to toggle the menu language. Refer to LANGUAGE description of LANGUAGE in the SCREEN menu (35). Select the “Go To Advanced Menu” to use the menu of PICTURE, Go To IMAGE, VIDEO Qlty., INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION or Advanced Menu NETWORK. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 26: Picture Menu

    “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar. • When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line may appear. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 27 • This item can be selected only at a video signal. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the tint. TINT Green  Red • This item can be selected only at a video signal. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS Strong  Weak Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 28 • Current adjustment data of the items in the PICTURE menu is stored. • Although adjustment data under the CUSTOM in the items of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP is not stored, it is memorized that the CUSTOM is selected. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 29: Image Menu

    H PHASE • This item can be selected only at a RGB signal or a component video signal. Note that this does not work with the input signal of 525i(480i)/625i(576i) from the component video port. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 30 VIDEO FORMAT of INPUT menu. For a component video signal, the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function. • The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 31: Video Qlty. Menu

    • When the HIGH, the MIDDLE or the LOW is selected, the noise on screen is reduced according to each mode. • When this function is excessive, it may cause a certain degradation of the picture. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 32: Input Menu

    • If unsuitable setting is chosen, brightest or darkest tones may not be displayed correctly. • When you watch the DVD, always choose the “DVD” in spite of the signal source, the computer or the DVD player. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 33 • The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT VIDEO port is working as a SCART RGB input port. Please refer to the item COMPONENT in this section. (32) • This item can't be selected at no signal and sync out. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    Select a remote sensor using the ▲/▼ button (1), then switch it ► or using the the ENTER button (2). IR REMOTE (1) 1 : FRONT  2 : TOP (Off)  (On) • A sensor cannot be turned off when the other is off. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    BLACK are non-patterned (plain) screens in each color. • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several minutes. • For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen (36). Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 36 Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON  TURN OFF My Screen Lock When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be performed. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 37 ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” "Searching….” while searching for the input ”Detecting….” while an input signal is detected The indication of the input signal by changing The indication of the aspect ration by changing Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 38: Option Menu

    When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with a no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will go off and the power indicator begins blinking. Please refer to the section “Turning off the power” (16). Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 39 Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By this function, all the items in all of menu will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset. RESET  CANCEL Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 40: Network Menu

    GATEWAY DEFAULT GATEWAY This menu is available only when the item of the DHCP is set to TURN OFF. Selecting this item shows the information about the current network INFORMATION setting of the projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 41 Allows you to configure IP address, subnet mask and default gateway if DHCP is disabled. (Screen 4) DHCP Setting Allows you to enable or disable DHCP. (Screen 5) Password Setting Allows you to change the login password. (Screen 6) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 42 3) Enter the new password again. 4) Click on "OK". 5) Click on "return to top page" to return to Screen 2. • The password is case sensitive and can be up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters in length. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 43 Therefore, if you try to reestablish a session from the same computer before the 10-minute timeout occurs, the login screen will not reappear. However, if you reboot or if you login from another PC, the 10-minute timeout will no longer be in effect. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Using the lamp for long periods of time, or past the replacement date, could cause it to burst. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 45 POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete the following operation within 10 minutes of switching power on. • Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 46: Air Filter

    Turn the projector on, and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function of OPTION menu (39) NOTE • Incorrectly resetting of the filter timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 47: Other Care

    After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner dilute in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted signal is outside of the response parameters of this unit. SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** fH *****kHz fV *****Hz Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal source specs. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 49 2000 hours. Please be aware, however, that among lamp types, there are major differences in product lifetimes; a lamp may thus fail to light even prior to the functioning of the automatic shut-down function of this projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 50: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    After Lighting performing any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, please contact your dealer or service company. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 51 In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait 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. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 52: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at 44, 45 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. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 53 Clean the lens by referring to the section “Caring for the lens”. NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 54: Warranty And After-Service

    Other port: AUDIO IN L/R .... RCA x2 WIRED REMOTE ....x1 Audio output: DC OUT .......x1 AUDIO OUT ... Stereo mini x1 Lamp DT00691 Optional Air filter NJ20642 parts Others • Please consult your dealer. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 55 Specifications Specifications (continued) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...

Table of Contents