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  • Page 1 MHL, LLC in the United States and other countries. ® • DICOM is the registered trademark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association for its standards publications relating to digital communications of medical information. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 8950W 895...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents   Introduction ....3 INPUT menu ....42 Features ..... . 3 rogressive ideo nr olor spAce...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. An HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Introduction Part names (11) (1) Lamp cover (98) (12) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Speaker (23, 52) (3) Filter cover (100) The air filter and intake vent are inside. (4) Elevator feet (x2) (26) (5) Elevator button (26) (6) Remote sensor (19) (7) Lens (103) (8) Lens cover (9) Intake vents...
  • Page 5 Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel (1) S TA ND B Y / O N button (21) (2) INPUT button (24) (3) M E NU button (31) (4) L A M P indicator (107) (5) TE M P indicator (107) (6) PO W E R indicator (107) Rear panel ( 10 ~ 15) (1) L A N port...
  • Page 6 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) INPUT button ( 61, 62 (2) M Y B UTTO N- 1 button ( 61, 62 (3) M Y B UTTO N- 2 button ( MYBUTTON INPUT (4) S TA ND B Y / O N button ( ASPECT PbyP AUTO...

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (Specifications in the Us e r ’ s M a n u a l ( c o n c i s e ) ) and service may be required.
  • Page 8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►In s t a l l t h e p r o j e c t o r w h e r e y o u c a n a c c e s s t h e p o w e r o u t l e t e a s i l y .
  • Page 9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient v e n t i l a t i o n . The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.

  • Page 10: Connecting With Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.
  • Page 11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) About Plug-and-Play capability • Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
  • Page 12 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) C o m p u t e r NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
  • Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) C o m p u t e r E x t e r n a l d e v i c e A c c e s s p o i n t US B w i r e l e s s a d a p t e r...
  • Page 14 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) V C R / D V D / B l u - r a y D i s c p l a y e r NOTE • The HDMI port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-band- width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
  • Page 15 M o n i t o r RGB IN Note: The Dukane models described in this document are manufactured by Hitachi and use the same firmware, software programs, control code, and accessory parts. The equivalent Dukane to Hitachi models is 8945WU...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the A C (AC inlet) of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the PO W E R indicator will light up in steady orange.

  • Page 17: Fastening The Adapter Cover

    Setting up Fastening the adapter cover Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent the USB wireless adapter from coming off easily. Loosen the screw (marked with triangle) on the bottom left of the US B TY PE A port. Insert the tab of the cover into the hole at the upper right of the US B TY PE A port in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Installing the batteries Please insert the batteries into 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. Remove the battery cover.

  • Page 19: About The Remote Control Signal

    Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor. This projector has a remote sensor on the front. The sensor senses the signal within the following range when the sensor is active: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the sensor) within 3 meters about.

  • Page 20: Using As A Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer, when the projector’s US B TY PE B port and the computer’s type A USB port are connected.

  • Page 21: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off S TA ND B Y / O N button Turning on the power PO W E R indicator Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the PO W E R indicator is steady orange (107).

  • Page 22: Turning Off The Power

    Power on/off Turning off the power Press the S TA ND B Y / O N button on the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Press the S TA ND B Y / O N button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the PO W E R indicator will begin blinking in orange.

  • Page 23: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume V O L UM E + /- button Use the V O L UM E + /V O L UM E - buttons to adjust the volume. MYBUTTON INPUT A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the ASPECT PbyP AUTO...

  • Page 24: Selecting An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal INPUT button Press INPUT button on the projector or the remote control. Select a desirable input referring to the displayed input list. MYBUTTON INPUT INPUT ASPECT PbyP AUTO FREEZE bu t t o n MAGNIFY FOCUS ZOOM VOLUME...

  • Page 25: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

    FOCUS ZOOM VOLUME NORMAL 4:3  16:9  16:10 ZOOM PAGE GEOMETRY PICTURE MUTE 8950W: DOWN INTERACTIVE NETWORK BLANK NORMAL 4:3  16:9  16:10 ZOOM  NATIVE MENU ENTER  F o r a n H D M I...

  • Page 26: 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 1 1 °...

  • Page 27: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature A UTO button Press A UTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following. MYBUTTON INPUT  F o r a c o m p u t e r s i g n a l ASPECT PbyP AUTO...

  • Page 28: Correcting The Keystone/Perfect Fit Distortions

    Operating Correcting the keystone/perfect fit distortions Press button on the remote G E O M E TR Y control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. G E O M E TR Y button Use the ▲/▼...

  • Page 29: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature M A G NIF Y O N/ O F F button Press the M A G NIF Y O N button on the remote control. The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY dialog MYBUTTON INPUT will appear on the screen.

  • Page 30: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    Operating Temporarily freezing the screen Press the F R E E Z E button on the remote control. F R E E Z E button The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for MYBUTTON INPUT the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu (55)), and the...

  • Page 31: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 32 Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the M E NU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or E NTE R button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...

  • Page 33: 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. It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ◄/►...
  • Page 34 EASY MENU It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ◄/► buttons turns off/on the Eco mode. E C O M O D E See the ECO MODE item of the LAMP & FILTER item in SETUP menu (48).

  • Page 35: 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 E NTE R button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 36 PICTURE menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode. To a d j u s t C US TO M Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ►...
  • Page 37 PICTURE menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. To a d j u s t C US TO M Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ►...
  • Page 38 PICTURE menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong S H A R PNE S S • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made.

  • Page 39: Image Menu

    F o r a c o m p u t e r s i g n a l C895 : NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 16:10 ó ZOOM 8950W: NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 16:10 ó ZOOM ó NATIVE F o r a n H D M I...

  • Page 40: Ver Scan

    IMAGE menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. O V E R S C A N Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) Using the ◄/►...
  • Page 41 IMAGE menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. H PH A S E Right ó Left Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small ó...

  • Page 42: 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 E NTE R button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 43 INPUT menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The video format for V ID E O port can be set. Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM V ID E O F O R M A T N-PAL ó...
  • Page 44 INPUT menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The computer input signal type for C O M PUTE R IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the C O M PUTE R IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/►...
  • Page 45 INPUT menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The resolution for the C O M PUTE R IN1 and C O M PUTE R IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 46: 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 E NTE R button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 47 SETUP menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For K E Y S TO NE some input, this function may not work well.
  • Page 48 SETUP menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n • While the distortion is adjusted with the PERFECT FIT function, keystone adjustment feature is unavailable. To correct the keystone distortion, reset the adjustment of all the corners and sides. •...
  • Page 49 SETUP menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The filter time is the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last resetting. Pressing the R E S E T button on the remote control or the ► button of the projector displays a dialog.
  • Page 50 SETUP menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Pressing the ►button displays the dialog for changing the INSTALLATION setting. INS TA L L A TIO N Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired setting on the INSTALLATION dialog.
  • Page 51 SETUP menu Wake-On LAN (WOL) function If you select NETWORK(WOL) in SETUP menu > STANDBY MODE, you can use the Wake-On LAN(WOL) function of wired network while saving power consumption in standby state. O p e r a t i o n Various communication functions can be used after the projector goes into NORMAL standby mode by receiving WOL Magic packet in standby state.

  • Page 52: Audio Menu

    AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the E NTE R button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 53: 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 E NTE R button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ▲/▼/◄/►...
  • Page 54 SCREEN menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n 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...

  • Page 55: Yscreen Lock

    SCREEN menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this M y S c r e e n L o c k function for protecting the current MyScreen.
  • Page 56 SCREEN menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ►...
  • Page 57 SCREEN menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the E NTE R or INPUT button to select and enter characters.
  • Page 58 SCREEN menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds.

  • Page 59: 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 E NTE R button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 60 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic keystone function. ON ó OFF ON : Automatic keystone distortion correction will be executed whenever changing the slant of the projector. OFF : This function is disabled.
  • Page 61 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n This item is to assign one of the following functions to M Y B UTTO N 1 / 2 on the remote control ( 6). (1) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 62 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n • ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode. • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE ( 33). • FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue ( 49). •...
  • Page 63 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n ■ H o w t o s e t u p t h e i t e m 1. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to select or adjust. 2 Select OK to finish the settings.
  • Page 64 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n ■ H o w t o a c t i v a t e ( D A TE A ND TIM E / S PE C IF IC D A TE ) Place a check mark in the box.
  • Page 65 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n ■ PR O G R A M E D IT The TIME and EVENT for Program 1 to 16 can be editted. • R E TUR N Select this to go back to the top menu of the SCHEDULE.
  • Page 66 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n ■ H o w t o e d i t t h e s e l e c t e d PR O G R A M 1.
  • Page 67 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the E NTE R button on the remote control to execute the item.
  • Page 68 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n R E M O TE F R E Q . (1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting ( 19). 1:NORMAL ó...
  • Page 69 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n C O M M UNIC A TIO N TY PE Select the communication type for transmission via the C O NTR O L port. NETWORK BRIDGE: Select this type, if it is required to control an external device as a network terminal, via this projector from the...
  • Page 70 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n R E S PO NS E L IM IT TIM E Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the C O NTR O L port.
  • Page 71 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The following items are exempted. SETUP: LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME OPTION: SERVICE(GHOST), DATE AND TIME NETWORK: WIRELESS AND WIRED SETUP (IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, DEFAULT GATEWAY), MY IMAGE, PRESENTATION, AMX D.D.
  • Page 72 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Load MyScreen data • Please save the image data as "pj_logo.bmp" or "pj_logo.gif" into USB memory. • Please note that the only compatible formats are as follows.
  • Page 73 OPTION menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n INF O R M A TIO N Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working.

  • Page 74: Network Menu

    Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Note: The Dukane models described in this document are manufactured by Hitachi and use the same firmware, software programs, control code, and accessory parts.

  • Page 75: Security Menu

    1. Press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is as follows. : 5902 8950W: 0300 ( below) This password can be changed . Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD box and press the ►...

  • Page 76: M Yscreen

    SECURITY menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Tu r n i n g o n t h e M y S c r e e n PA S S W O R D 1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 77 SECURITY menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Tu r n i n g o n t h e PIN L O C K 1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 78 SECURITY menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INSTALLATION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the input signal will not be displayed.
  • Page 79 SECURITY menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting.

  • Page 80: Y Text Display

    SECURITY menu It e m D e s c r i p t i o n (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or E NTE R button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu.

  • Page 81: Presentation Tools

    Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: - PC-LESS Presentation (below) - Drawing function Drawing function enables you to draw on the projector’s screen with USB mouse or tablets connected to the US B TY PE A ports. For details, refer to the manual for peripheral equipment.
  • Page 82 • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. 8952: 1024 x 768 (Still) 8950W: 1280 x 800 (Still) (* Some computers may not support 1280 x 800.) • Files with a resolution smaller than 36 x 36 are not supported.
  • Page 83 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) O p e r a t i n g b y b u t t o n s o r k e y s You can control the images on the Thumbnail screen with the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control.
  • Page 84 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) O p e r a t i n g b y t h e m e n u o n t h e Th u m b n a i l s c r e e n You can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen.
  • Page 85 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode is able to display up to 20 files in one page. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen is displayed.
  • Page 86 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Full Screen Mode The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. To display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the E NTE R button on the remote control, the INPUT button on the control panel or click [E NTE R ] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 87 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow mode The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail screen menu (84). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail mode and press the E NTE R button on the remote control, INPUT button on the control panel, or click [ E NTE R ] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 88 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the Slideshow items in the Thumbnail. 1) RETURN : Returns to the thumbnail mode. 2) PLAY : Play the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow.
  • Page 89 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail or Slideshow. The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer. It is created in the folder that contains the selected image files when the PC-LESS Presentation is started or the Slideshow is configured.

  • Page 90: Computer)

    Presentation tools USB Display(Windows ® computer) The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (12). H a r d w a r e a n d s o f t w a r e r e q u i r e m e n t f o r c o m p u t e r •...
  • Page 91 Presentation tools ® USB Display(Windows computer) (continued) This application will appear in the Windows notification area once it starts. You can quit the application from your computer by selecting “Quit” on the menu. NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Ne t w o r k G u i d e ) and this application cannot be used at the same time.
  • Page 92 Presentation tools ® USB Display(Windows computer) (continued) Right-Click menu The menu shown in the right will be displayed when you right-click the application icon in the Windows notification area. Display : The Floating menu is displayed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area.
  • Page 93 895 : 1024 x 768 (XGA) 8950W: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) If your computer does not support the display resolution specified above, a smaller resolution that is the largest among the resolutions that are supported by the computer will be selected.

  • Page 94: Computer)

    Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) ® The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (12). H a r d w a r e a n d s o f t w a r e r e q u i r e m e n t f o r c o m p u t e r ®...
  • Page 95 Presentation tools ® USB Display(Mac computer) (continued) NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Ne t w o r k G u i d e ) and this application cannot be used at the same time. If you connect your computer to the projector by using a USB cable while the “LiveViewer”...
  • Page 96 Presentation tools ® USB Display(Mac computer) (continued) Menu       If you select “Display” on the Right-Click menu, the Floating menu shown in the right will appear on your computer screen.  Start capture button The transmission to the projector is started and the images will be displayed. ...
  • Page 97 8952 : 1024 x 768 (XGA) 8950W: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) If your computer does not support the display resolution specified above, a smaller resolution that is the largest among the resolutions that are supported by the computer will be selected.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Lamp

    Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.
  • Page 99 Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning H IG H TE M PE R A TUR E H I G H P R E S S U R E H IG H V O L TA G E 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.

  • Page 100: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter . 1 0

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the 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. In addition, the extra air filter is attached to inner side of the filter cover. If one of the filters is damaged or heavily soiled, replace whole filter set with a new one.
  • Page 101 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the M E NU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear.

  • Page 102: Replacing The Internal Clock Battery . 1 0

    Maintenance Replacing the internal clock battery Installing the battery is required in some cases. (Event Scheduling in the User's Manual - Network Guide) A battery is not contained at the time of factory shipment. Please replace a battery according to the following procedure. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 103: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care In s i d e o f t h e p r o j e c t o r In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. C a r i n g f o r t h e l e n s If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.
  • Page 104 Maintenance C a r i n g f o r t h e c a b i n e t a n d r e m o t e c o n t r o l Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

  • Page 105: Related Messages

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, Troubleshooting 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 106 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) M e s s a g e D e s c r i p t i o n Th e i n t e r n a l t e m p e r a t u r e i s r i s i n g . Th e p r o j e c t o r i s o p e r a t i n g i n l o w p o w e r .

  • Page 107: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the L A M P, TE M P and PO W E R indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. PO W E R L A M P TE M P D e s c r i p t i o n i n d i c a t o r...
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) PO W E R L A M P TE M P D e s c r i p t i o n i n d i c a t o r i n d i c a t o r i n d i c a t o r Th e c o o l i n g f a n i s n o t o p e r a t i n g .
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) PO W E R L A M P TE M P D e s c r i p t i o n i n d i c a t o r i n d i c a t o r i n d i c a t o r Blinking In A t l e a s t 1 Po w e r O N s c h e d u l e i s s a v e d t o t h e...

  • Page 110: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (73) can reset all settings (except settings such as AUTO BLANK, STANDBY MODE, LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default.
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) R e f e r e n c e Ph e n o m e n o n C a s e s n o t i n v o l v i n g a m a c h i n e d e f e c t p a g e Th e s i g n a l c a b l e s a r e n o t c o r r e c t l y c o n n e c t e d .
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) R e f e r e n c e Ph e n o m e n o n C a s e s n o t i n v o l v i n g a m a c h i n e d e f e c t p a g e "...
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) R e f e r e n c e Ph e n o m e n o n C a s e s n o t i n v o l v i n g a m a c h i n e d e f e c t p a g e W h e n t h e p r o j e c t o r i s o p e r a t i n g i n E C O M O D E ,...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) R e f e r e n c e Ph e n o m e n o n C a s e s n o t i n v o l v i n g a m a c h i n e d e f e c t p a g e Th e S A V ING / NE TW O R K ( W O L ) f u n c t i o n i s w o r k i n g .
  • Page 115 • Be sure to read “End User License Agreement for the Projector Software” which is separated document. Note: The Dukane models described in this document are manufactured by Hitachi and use the same firmware, software programs, control code, and accessory parts. The equivalent Dukane to Hitachi models is 8945WU (CP-EU4501WN), 8950W (CP-EW5001WN) and 8952 (CP-EX5001WN).

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