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CPX2/CPX6
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 CPX2/CPX6 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

    Content Content   About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 EASY MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Content .
  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector has a capability to project various picture signals onto a screen. This projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can produce a large projected image from even a short distance. This projector also can give a benefit to mobile users and others by offering IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b wireless network and 10BASE-T/100BASE- TX wired network communication and a special function named "PC-LESS...
  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Part names HOT! (1) (2) (3) Projector (1) Lamp cover (55) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (17) (10) (3) Zoom ring (17) (9) (8) (11) (4) Control panel (5) (Bottom) (5) SD card slot cover (10) (6) Elevator knobs (x 2) (17) (7) Elevator feet (x 2) (17) (8) Lens (14, 59)
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Part names (4) (5) (6) Control panel LAMP INPUT/ (1) STANDBY/ON button (14) STANDBY/ON ENTER MENU TEMP (2) INPUT/ENTER button (15, 21) POWER (3) MENU button (21) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (14, 61) (5) TEMP indicator (61) (6) LAMP indicator (61) Remote control (1) VIDEO button (16)
  • Page 6: Setting Up

    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%) (c) Screen height (±10%)
  • Page 7 Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric shock. •...
  • Page 8: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices AUDIO OUT USB USB STORAGE COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 DC 5V 0.5A Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. AUDIO IN S-VIDEO Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and VIDEO prepare the cables required to connect.
  • Page 9 Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.
  • Page 10: Using A Usb Storage

    Setting up Using a USB storage In order to view images stored in a USB storage, such as a USB memory, insert the device into the USB STORAGE port. Before removing the USB storage, be sure to perform the REMOVE procedure using the SERVICE menu under the MIU menu.
  • Page 11: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting power supply POWER indicator Put the connector of the power cord into the AC inlet of the projector. POWER Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into AC inlet the outlet. In a couple of seconds after Connector of the the power supply connection, the POWER power cord to the outlet...
  • Page 12: Putting Batteries

    Remote control Remote control Putting batteries Please set the batteries to the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it.
  • Page 13: Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal ASPECT AUTO BLANK...
  • Page 14: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator Make sure that the POWER indicator turns in steady orange and the lens cover is removed. LAMP INPUT/ COMPUTER/ STANDBY/ON ENTER Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or STORAGE MENU SEARCH...
  • Page 15: Operating

    Operating VOLUME Operating Adjusting the volume COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the PAGE DOWN MUTE volume.
  • Page 16: Searching An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) VIDEO Press the VIDEO button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO input port as below. ASPECT AUTO BLANK S-VIDEO VIDEO MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME ●...
  • Page 17: 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 11 degrees.
  • Page 18: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control. AUTO Pressing this button performs the following.  For a PC signal COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal ASPECT AUTO BLANK phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.
  • Page 19: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating Correcting the keystone distortions Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog KEYSTONE will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the AUTO or MANUAL COMPUTER/ STORAGE VIDEO SEARCH...
  • Page 20: Freezing The Screen

    Operating Freezing the screen Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. FREEZE The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will not appear when the TURN ON is selected COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO to the MESSAGE item of the SCREEN menu ), and the (37) ASPECT...
  • Page 21: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION, MIU and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the ASPECT AUTO BLANK...
  • Page 22: 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 Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (27).
  • Page 23: Language

    EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (24). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (24). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu (25).
  • Page 24: 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 Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 25 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 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-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes ENTER,...
  • Page 26 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 ó...
  • Page 27: 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 Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 28 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description 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 29: Input Menu

    INPUT Menu INPUT Menu From the INPUT 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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 30: Ideo Format

    INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Set the video format for the s-video port and video port. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM N-PAL ó...
  • Page 31 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN 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. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu, select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    SETUP Menu SETUP Menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Selecting this item performs the automatic keystone distortion...
  • Page 33 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL ó WHISPER WHISPER • When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó...
  • Page 34: 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 Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 35: Tart Up

    SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) 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 Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item MyScreen...
  • Page 36 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description 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 37 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”...
  • Page 38: Option Menu

    OPTION Menu OPTION Menu From the OPTION 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, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 39 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF AUTO OFF ENABLE DISABLE 1min 0min When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically.
  • Page 40 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (5). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first.
  • Page 41 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons enables/disables the automatic adjustment. When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled, although rough adjustment is automatically performed depending on the basic setting. FINE ó FAST ó DISABLE FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment.
  • Page 42 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 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 •...
  • Page 43 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description This projector is equipped with security functions. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed.
  • Page 44 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX. 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ►...
  • Page 45 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button will return to MyScreen PASS WORD on/off menu.
  • Page 46 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 3.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX will be displayed. 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲, ▼, ◄, ►, COMPUTER/STORAGE and INPUT buttons.
  • Page 47 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed.
  • Page 48 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the TRANSITION DETECTOR on/off menu. 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the TRANSITION DETECTOR on/off menu.
  • Page 49: Miu Menu

    MIU Menu MIU Menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “MIU” from the main menu to access the following functions.
  • Page 50 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the MIU SETUP menu. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó...
  • Page 51 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME TIME DIFFERENCE as the DIFFERENCE one set on your PC. If unsure, consult your IT manager. Use the ◄ button to return to the menu after setting the TIME DIFFERENCE.
  • Page 52 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the transfer rate. (M : Mbps : Megabits per second) AUTOó54Mó48Mó36Mó4Mó8M ô ô SPEED MóMó5.5Mó6Mó9MóMóM • The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum rate. • Transfer rates may change due SETUP to the network situation.
  • Page 53 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the MIU-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” and “SSID” field until you setup INFORMATION those items.
  • Page 54 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. SERVICE Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or REMOVE ALL ENTER button on the remote control to perform the REMOVE SD CARD item.
  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number : <CPX2> DT00781 / <CPX6> DT00821 Replacing the lamp The lamp cover Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 56 Maintenance Lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
  • Page 57: Air Filter

    Maintenance Air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. To prepare a new air filter, contact your dealer and tell the air filter type number.
  • Page 58: Internal Clock Battery

    Take the old battery out from the battery case. Replace a new battery. Battery Case Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 Battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 59: 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 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 61: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    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 Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Orange Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
  • Page 62: Shutting The Projector Down

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator 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 Blinking 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make Turned Lighting confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. 23, 24 Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.
  • Page 65: Specifications

    Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.8 ~ 1.9 f = 16.4~ 19.7 mm <CPX2> 160W UHB Lamp <CPX6> 190W UHP Speaker 1 W x1 <CPX2> AC100-120V/2.8A, AC220-240V/1.4A Power supply <CPX6> AC100-120V/3.4A, AC220-240V/1.7A <CPX2> 50 W Power consumption <CPX6>...

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