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ED-X40/ED-X42
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTE
Trademark acknowledgment
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  • Page 1 Projector ED-X40/ED-X42 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Safety Guide WARNING CAUTION NOTICE NOTE Trademark acknowledgment ® ® Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 2 Typical Symbols  T his symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions).An illustrationisprovidedtoclarifythecontents.  T his symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicatedinanillustrationornearby(thesymboltotheleftindicatesthat disassemblyisprohibited).  T hissymbolindicatesacompulsoryaction.Thecontentswillbeclearly indicatedinanillustrationornearby(thesymboltotheleftindicatesthat thepowerplugshouldbedisconnectedfromthepoweroutlet). Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    •Usethecasterbrakesplacingtheprojectoronastandwithcasters. • Do not place the projector in the side up position, the lens up position or thelensdownposition. • In the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before installation. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 4 • Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly.Avoid using a loose, unsoundoutletorcontactfailure. Be sure to connect with ground wire. ConnectthegroundterminalofACinletofthisunitwiththegroundterminal provided at the building using the correct power cord; otherwise, fire or electricshockcanresult. Surelyconnect •Don’ttakethecoreofpowercordaway. thegroundwire. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 5 • Keep the battery away from children and pets. If swallowed consult a physicianimmediatelyforemergencytreatment. •Donotallowthebatteryinafireorwater. •Avoidfireorhigh-temperatureenvironment. •Donotholdthebatterywiththemetallictweezers. •Keepthebatteryinadark,coolanddryplay. •Donotshortcircuitthebattery. •Donotrecharge,disassembleorsolderthebattery. •Donotgivethebatteryaphysicalimpact. •Useonlythebatteryspecifiedintheothermanualofthisprojector. •Makesuretheplusandminusterminalsarecorrectlyalignedwhenloading thebattery. • If you observe a leakage of the battery, wipe out the flower and then replacethebattery.Ifthefloweradheresyourbodyorclothes,rinsewellwith water. •Obeythelocallawsondisposingthebattery. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 6  on or near the projector itself.  (ie.,. Magnetic Security Devices, or other projector accessory that contains magnetic material that has not been provided by the manufacture etc.) Magnetic objects may cause interruption oftheprojector'sinternalmechanicalperformancewhichmayinterferewithcooling fansspeedorstopping,andmaycausetheprojectortocompletelyshutdown. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 7 • Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the projector and the remote control.Whenexcessivelysoileddiluteaneutraldetergentinwater,wetandwringoutthe softclothandafterwardwipewithadrysoftcloth.Donotuseundiluteddetergentdirectly. • D onotuseanaerosolsprays,solvents,volatilesubstancesorabrasivecleaner. •Beforeusingchemicalwipes,besuretoreadandobservetheinstructions. •Donotallowlong-termclosecontactwithrubberorvinyl. About bright spots or dark spots. Althoughbrightspotsordarkspotsmayappearonthescreen,thisisauniquecharacteristicof liquidcrystaldisplays,andsuchdonotconstituteorimplyamachinedefect. Be careful of printing of the LCD panel. Iftheprojectorcontinuesprojectingastillimage,inactiveimagesor:9aspectimagesin caseof:panel,etc.,forlongtime,theLCDpanelmightpossiblybeprinted. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 8 • It is better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhoodenvironment. Connecting with notebook computer When connecting with notebook computer, set to valid the RGB external image output (settingCRTdisplayorsimultaneousdisplayofLCDandCRT). Pleasereadinstructionmanualofthenotebookformoreinformation. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 9 • Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed.At the lamp replacing,makesurethatthescrewsarescrewedinfirmly.Loosescrews couldresultindamageorinjury. • U sethelampofthespecifiedtypeonly. • If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible that thereareelectricalproblemselsewherebesidesthelamp.Ifthishappens, contactyourlocaldealeroraservicerepresentative. •Handlewithcare:joltingorscratchingcouldcausethelampbulbtoburst duringuse. •Usingthelampforlongperiodsoftime,couldcauseitdark,nottolightup ortoburst.Whenthepicturesappeardark,orwhenthecolortoneispoor, pleasereplacethelampassoonaspossible.Donotuseold(used)lamps; thisisacauseofbreakage. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 10 Some cables have to be used with the core set. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, connectthecoretotheprojector. CAUTION: Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment. For the Customers in CANADA NOTICE:ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-00. Warranty And After-Service Unlessseenanyabnormaloperations(mentionedwiththefirstparagraphof WARNINGinthismanual),whenaproblemoccurswiththeequipment,firstrefertothe “Troubleshooting”sectionofthe“OperatingGuide”,andrunthroughthesuggestedchecks. Ifthisdoesnotresolvetheproblemcontactyourdealerorservicecompany.Theywilltell youwhatwarrantyconditionisapplied. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    EASY MENU....24 SPECT UTO KEYSTONE XECUTE EYSTONE ICTURE MODE CO MODE IRROR ESET ILTER TIME ANGUAGE ... . . 64 DVANCED MENU Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 12: Projector Features

    Projector features / Preparations Checking the contents of package MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 13: Part Names

    Part names Projector HOT! (2) (3) (11) (10) (11) HOT! (12) (12) AC IN (14) (13) (15) (16) (14) HOT! (12) WARNING HOT! CAUTION Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 14 LAMP Rear panel AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 COMPONENT COMPUTER IN1 (Y Cb Pb Cr Pr COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO IN3 (R, L) CONTROL AUDIO OUT (R, L) (11) (10) (12) (13) CAUTION Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 15 (24) (25) PAGE UP PAGE DOWN VOLUME + MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON - 1 MY BUTTON - 2 KEYSTONE 19, 20, 23) POSITION MENU 13, 22) 13, 22) ENTER 13, 22) (26) 13, 22) RESET Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 16: Setting Up

    122 103 126 123 137 116 140 137 153 129 168 165 183 154 211 206 229 193 281 274 108 306 257 101 352 343 135 383 322 127 422 411 162 460 386 152 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 17 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING CAUTION Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 18 Monitor RGB IN AUDIO OUT RGB OUT RS-232C AUDIO OUT RGB OUT Speakers (with an VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN VCR/DVD player WARNING CAUTION NOTICE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 19 Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE About Plug-and-Play capability COMPUTER IN1 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 20 Setting up Connecting power supply AC IN POWER AC IN WARNING Using the security bar and slot WARNING CAUTION NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 21: Remote Control

    Remote control Installing the batteries (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P) WARNING About the remote control signal 30º 30º NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 22: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    Mouse left button: ENTER MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA Move pointer: ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK ESC key: MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME Mouse right button: RESET DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE WARNING POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE POWER Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 23: Power On/Off

    MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME STANDBY/ON DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU ENTER POWER RESET Turning off the power STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON POWER POWER POWER WARNING NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 24: Operating

    COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MUTE VOLUME + MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME VOLUME - DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 Selecting an input signal INPUT INPUT Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 25 COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 COMPONENT MY SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA MY SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 26: Searching An Input Signal

    COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK For a computer signal FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE For a video signal, s-video signal or component video POSITION MENU signal For no signal ASPECT Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Zoom And Focus

    Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator 14° CAUTION Adjusting the zoom and focus Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 28: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU For a video signal and s-video signal For a component video signal Adjusting the position POSITION KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET RESET POSITION POSITION POSITION Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 29: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE KEYSTONE Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY ON/OFF MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION POSITION MAGNIFY NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 30: Temporarily Blanking The Screen

    FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE FREEZE Temporarily blanking the screen BLANK BLANK MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY DOWN BLANK KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 31: Using The Menu Function

    VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN ENTER KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET RESET MENU RESET MENU In the EASY MENU In the ADVANCED MENU ENTER ENTER Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 32 Operating Using the menu function (continued) MENU ENTER POSITION RESET Indication in OSD (On Screen Display) Indication Meaning MENU Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 33: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU Item Description ASPECT AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE KEYSTONE PICTURE MODE 26, 27 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 34 EASY MENU Item Description ECO MODE MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE ENTER ADVANCED MENU EXIT ENTER Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 35: Picture Menu

    Item Description BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST 1 DEFAULT 1 CUSTOM 2 DEFAULT 2 CUSTOM 3 DEFAULT 6 CUSTOM 3 CUSTOM 6 DEFAULT 5 CUSTOM 5 DEFAULT 4 CUSTOM 4 DEFAULT To adjust CUSTOM ENTER GAMMA ENTER ENTER Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 36 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 6 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 To adjust CUSTOM ENTER COLOR TEMP ENTER ENTER COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 37 PICTURE menu Item Description ENTER MY MEMORY MY BUTTON Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 38: Image Menu

    IMAGE menu ENTER Item Description For a computer signal For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal ASPECT For no signal OVER SCAN RESET V POSITION above RESET H POSITION above Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 39 IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE H SIZE RESET For a computer signal For a video signal and s-video signal AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE For a component video signal Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 40: Input Menu

    INPUT menu ENTER Item Description VIDEO S-VIDEO PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT VIDEO NR VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COLOR SPACE COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) COMPONENT COMPONENT Y, Cb/ Pb, Cr/Pr) VIDEO Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 41: Ideo Format

    INPUT menu Item Description S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO FORMAT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN COMPUTER IN FRAME LOCK Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 42 INPUT menu Item Description COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 ENTER RESOLUTION Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 43: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu ENTER Item Description AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE KEYSTONE ECO MODE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 44: Monitor Out

    SETUP menu Item Description MIRROR STANDBY MODE AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN MONITOR OUT Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 45: Audio Menu

    AUDIO menu ENTER Item Description VOLUME SPEAKER AUDIO OUT AUDIO SOURCE AUDIO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 46: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu ENTER Item Description LANGUAGE ENTER INPUT MENU POSITION MENU BLANK BLANK START UP Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 47 SCREEN menu Item Description ENTER INPUT RESET MyScreen ENTER INPUT RESET Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 48 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock MESSAGE FREEZE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 49 SCREEN menu Item Description ENTER ENTER INPUT RESET SOURCE NAME ENTER INPUT ENTER INPUT ENTER INPUT ENTER INPUT MY BUTTON TEMPLATE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 50 SCREEN menu Item Description DISPLAY C.C. (Closed Caption) MODE CHANNEL Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 51: Option Menu

    OPTION menu ENTER Item Description AUTO SEARCH AUTO KEYSTONE DIRECT ON Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 52 OPTION menu Item Description AUTO OFF CONTROL RESET LAMP TIME 53, 54) RESET FILTER TIME 55, 56) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 53 OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTTON ENTER INPUT COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) S-VIDEO VIDEO MY BUTTON MY BUTTON MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA MY SOURCE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 54 OPTION menu Item Description ENTER FAN SPEED AUTO ADJUST SERVICE GHOST FILTER MESSAGE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 55 OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK STANDBY/ON REMOTE FREQ. SERVICE INFORMATION (continued) COMPONENT FACTORY RESET Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 56: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu Enter the SECURITY menu 9676 If you have forgotten your password RESET INPUT Item Description SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE ENTER Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 57 SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD ENTER MyScreen PASSWORD 2 Turning off the MyScreen PASSWORD 3 If you have forgotten your password Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 58 SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK ENTER COMPUTER INPUT PIN LOCK 2 Turning off the PIN LOCK 3 If you have forgotten your PIN Code RESET INPUT Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 59: Transition Detector , M

    SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the TRANSITION DETECTOR ENTER TRANSITION DETECTOR ENTER 2 Turning off the TRANSITION DETECTOR 3 If you have forgotten your password Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 60 SECURITY menu Item Description 1 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD MY TEXT PASSWORD ENTER 2 Turning off the MY TEXT PASSWORD 3 If you have forgotten your password Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 61: M Y Text Display , M

    SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLAY ENTER INPUT RESET ENTER INPUT MY TEXT WRITING ENTER INPUT ENTER INPUT ENTER INPUT Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing the lamp Type number : DT01021 Replacing the lamp In case of replacement by yourself, follow the following procedure. Never MENU CAUTION NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 63: Lamp Warning

    Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING About disposal of a lamp: Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 64 Maintenance Type number : MU06481 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 65 Maintenance MENU WARNING NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 66: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector Caring for the lens Caring for the cabinet and remote control WARNING CAUTION Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING Related messages Message Description There is no input signal. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal An improper signal is input. The internal temperature is rising. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 68: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The projector is cooling down. A certain error has been detected. Blinking POWER The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Blinking Blinking Blinking The cooling fan is not operating. Blinking Blinking Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 69: Shutting The Projector Down

    There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Blinking Green blinking in There is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. Green blinking in NOTE Shutting the projector down Resetting all settings Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 70: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either The signal cables are not correctly connected. Signal source does not correctly work. – The input changeover settings are mismatched. The BLANK function for pictures and the MUTE function for sounds are working. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 71 The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. The BLANK screen is displayed. BLANK The FREEZE function is working. FREEZE Color settings are not correctly adjusted. COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 72 The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly adjusted. The lens is dirty or misty. The SAVING function is working. NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 73 Item Computer input port Computer output port Video input port Audio input/output port Others Lamp Filter set Mounting accessary Soft case Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
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  • Page 75 Contents of package......4 .. 14 Preparations ........5 Using the CD manual ....... 15 Loading batteries into the remote control ..5 ........16 Arrangement........6 Troubleshooting Connecting your devices ....7 - Warranty and after-service ... 17 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 76: Entries And Graphical Symbols Explanation

    Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector, while the lamp is Do not approach the lamp cover and the exhaust vents, while the projection lamp is on. Also after the lamp goes out, do not approach them for a while, since too hot. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 77: Regulatory Notices

    ED-X40, ED-X42 Responsible Party Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Address 900 Hitachi way, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A. Telephone Number +1 -800-225-1741 to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has...
  • Page 78: About Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    (1) Remote control with two AA batteries (2) Power cord (3) Computer cable (4) Lens cover (6) Security label NOTE to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special caution for the lens. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 79: Preparations

    Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
  • Page 80: Arrangement

    356 10.7 422 411 162 388 11.7 460 386 152 WARNING and removing the projector with the mounting accessories to the service personnel. CAUTION Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 81: Connecting Your Devices

    NOTICE ports of the projector are recessed. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 82: Connecting Power Supply

    RESET indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green. WARNING not look into the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through any of the projector’s openings. NOTE in the CD. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 83: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    CAUTION projector, since the projector may drop down. the adjuster feet. A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 84: Displaying The Picture

    Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen POSITION MENU size. ENTER Use the focus ring to focus the picture. RESET Zoom ring NOTE The ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted. in the CD. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 85: Turning Off The Power

    WARNING during use or just after use, since it is too hot. close to the projector and easily accessible. NOTE Please power off the projector after any connected devices are powered off. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 86: Replacing The Lamp

    (2) Point at the ADVANCED MENU in the menu using the (5) Press the button to select “ ” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. CAUTION is taken out. NOTE for a suitable indication about the lamp. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 87 When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 88 (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. Stitched side “ ” on the dialog. It WARNING NOTE turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 89: Using The Cd Manual

    CD drive may produce a loud noise, which in turn MAY RESULT IN EAR AND the CD neither in direct sunlight nor in a high temperature and high humidity environment. NOTE reproduced or republished without notice to our company. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 90 ....D-sub 9 pin x1 Video input port Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr (Component video) ..........RCA x3 ....mini DIN 4 pin x1 ......... RCA x1 Lamp: DT01021 Filter set: MU06481 Mounting accessary Soft case: CA3010 317mm Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 91: Troubleshooting - Warranty And After-Service

    Incorporated. ® ® ® ® ® and Internet explorer , Windows , Windows NT , Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Corporation. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 92 SXGA (60Hz) 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 VESA SXGA (75Hz) 1280 x 1024 91.1 85.0 VESA SXGA (85Hz) 1400 x 1050 65.2 60.0 VESA SXGA+ (60Hz) 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 VESA UXGA (60Hz) NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 93 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 11.9 (60Hz) (60Hz) SXGA (60Hz) 11.9 SXGA(60Hz) 1024 SXGA (75Hz) SXGA (75Hz) 1024 SXGA (85Hz) SXGA (85Hz) 1024 SXGA+ (60Hz) 11.4 SXGA+ (60Hz) 1050 UXGA (60Hz) UXGA (60Hz) 1200 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 94 Connection to the ports NOTICE COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2, MONITOR OUT Signal Signal Video Red Video Green 10 Ground Ground Ground Red 14 V. sync. Ground Green Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 95 Connection to the ports (continued) COMPONENT Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Signal S-VIDEO Signal Ground Ground VIDEO Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 96 Connection to the ports (continued) AUDIO IN1, AUDIO IN2 AUDIO IN3 AUDIO OUT To input SCART RGB signal; Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 97 Connection to the ports (continued) Signal Ground CONTROL Signal Signal Signal Ground Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 98: Communications Setting

    RS-232C Communication CONTROL RTS (7) (7) RTS - (9) (9) RI Connecting the cable CONTROL Communications setting 1. Protocol 2. Header 3. Command data Action Setting code Action Increment Execute Run a command. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 99 Header + Command data (‘05H’ + ‘00H’ + type (2 bytes) + ‘00H’ + ‘00H’) ‘06H’ When the projector cannot understand the received command ‘15H’ ‘15H’ When the projector cannot execute the received command. ‘1CH’ + ‘xxxxH’ NOTE Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 100 9B D3 04 00 04 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00 4A D2 05 00 04 20 00 00 CONTRAST Reset Execute BE EF 06 00 A4 D2 06 00 01 70 00 00 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 101 96 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00 37 FF 05 00 96 30 00 00 User Gamma Point 7 Reset Execute BE EF 06 00 D0 C2 06 00 56 70 00 00 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 102 B7 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00 0B F5 05 00 B7 30 00 00 COLOR TEMP Execute BE EF 06 00 C8 C5 06 00 4C 70 00 00 OFFSET B Reset Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 103 06 00 49 83 02 00 03 21 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 2F 83 04 00 03 21 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00 FE 82 05 00 03 21 00 00 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 104 32 D7 01 00 11 20 03 00 SYNC ON G OFF BE EF 06 00 A2 D6 01 00 11 20 02 00 BE EF 06 00 F1 D7 02 00 11 20 00 00 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 105 CD CC 02 00 60 20 00 00 COMPUTER1 Increment BE EF 06 00 AB CC 04 00 60 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00 7A CD 05 00 60 20 00 00 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
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