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Hitachi CP-RX94 User Manual

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Operating Guide

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  • Page 1: Operating Guide

    Projector CP-RX94 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

    Searching an input signal ..21 Selecting an aspect ratio ..21 Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 22 Adjusting the zoom and focus ..22 Using the automatic adjustment feature .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that this is not a failure or malfunction.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. ►Do not apply a shock or pressure to this product. ►Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector while the lamp is CAUTION ►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Part names (continued) Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (18) (2) INPUT button (20, 27) (3) MENU button (27) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) ECO button (53) (5) POWER indicator (17, 69) (6) TEMP indicator (69) (7) LAMP indicator (69) Rear panel ( ...
  • Page 6 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) VIDEO button (20) (2) COMPUTER button (20) (3) SEARCH button (21) (4) STANDBY/ON button (17) (5) ASPECT button (21) (6) AUTO button (23) (7) BLANK button (26) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (25) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (25) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (20, 54)

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Projection distance (±10%, from the projector’s end) c1 , c2 Screen height (±10%) • If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (54).
  • Page 8 ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.
  • Page 9 • Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit will blow on it directly. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between a side of the projector and other objects such as walls.

  • Page 10: Connecting With Your Devices

    That may be required by EMI regulations. NOTE • Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device in operation, unless that is directed in the manual of the device. Otherwise it may cause malfunction in the device or projector.
  • Page 11 The best display performance will be achieved if the resolutions of the input signal and the projector panel are identical. • If you connect this projector and a notebook computer, you need output the display to an external monitor, or output simultaneously to the internal display and an external monitor.
  • Page 12 - Be sure to use an HDMI - Use a Category 2-certifi ed HDMI projector. - When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a DVI to HDMI cable to connect with the HDMI input. (continued on next page)
  • Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers (with an amplifi er) Monitor RGB IN AC IN...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Supply

    • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, consult your dealer to get a new one. Never modify the power cord.

  • Page 15: Using The Security Bar And Slot

    For details, see the manual of the security tool. 18 mm WARNING ►Do not use the security bar and slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. CAUTION ►Do not place anti-theft chain or wire near the exhaust vents.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    If it is difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the signal reflect. • The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.

  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Turning on the power Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (69). Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.

  • Page 18: Turning Off The Power

    Then POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete (69). Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Also, do not turn the projector off shortly after turning it on. Such operations might cause the lamp to malfunction or shorten the lifetime of some parts including the lamp.

  • Page 19: Operating

    Please see AUDIO SOURCE item of AUDIO menu (44). ● Even if the projector is in the standby mode, the volume is adjustable when both of the following conditions are true: - An option other than SOURCE item of the AUDIO menu (44).

  • Page 20: Selecting An Input Signal

    (51). If VIDEO button is pressed when COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 port is selected, the projector will check the HDMI port fi rst. Press the MY SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA button on the remote control.

  • Page 21: Searching An Input Signal

    S-VIDEO  ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (51), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected. Selecting an aspect ratio Press ASPECT button on the remote control.

  • Page 22: 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...

  • Page 23: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

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

  • Page 24: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±4°), the automatic keystone distortion correction may not work. ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well. KEYSTONE button...

  • Page 25: Using The Magnify Feature

    1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks to show each direction will be displayed. The display magnifi cation of the projector switches in order with every press of the MAGNIFY ON button.  For computer signals or HDMI 1.5 times ...

  • Page 26: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    ● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when some control buttons are pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.

  • Page 27: Using The Menu Function

    ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. While the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
  • Page 28 Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...

  • Page 29: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (34).

  • Page 30: Co Mode

    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches ECO MODE. ECO MODE See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (41). Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION See the item in SETUP menu (42). Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

  • Page 31: 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.
  • Page 32 (1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO. (2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals. Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the tint.
  • Page 33 • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu).

  • Page 34: Image Menu

    (2) applies. (1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO. (2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals. (continued on next page) Description...
  • Page 35 Item Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down ó Up • Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the V POSITION V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.
  • Page 36 IMAGE menu Item Description Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature. For a computer signal The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 37: 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.

  • Page 38: Ideo Format

    INPUT menu Item The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. VIDEO FORMAT • This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port.
  • Page 39 Item The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. (COMPUTER IN1) COMPUTER IN (COMPUTER IN2)
  • Page 40 INPUT menu Item The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 41: Setup Menu

    Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ECO MODE. ON ó OFF • When ON is selected, the projector will always be set to Eco mode AUTO ECO MODE at start-up regardless of the ECO MODE (below) setting. An OSD message “AUTO ECO MODE”...
  • Page 42 Pressing the ►button displays the dialog for changing the INSTALLATION setting. INSTALLATION Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired setting on the INSTALLATION dialog, and press the ENTER button of the remote control or the INPUT button of the projector to execute. (continued on next page) Description...
  • Page 43 Item Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL ó SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: STANDBY MODE • When SAVING is selected, AUDIO OUT STANDBY setting of AUDIO SOURCE (44) is invalid, and no signal is output from AUDIO OUT port in the standby mode.

  • Page 44: Audio Menu

    AUDIO SOURCE Select mode chosen in the step (1). • Even if the projector is in the standby mode, cooling fans may work and make noises when the built-in speaker is in operation. • C.C. (Closed Caption) is automatically activated when and an input signal containing C.C.

  • Page 45: 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.
  • Page 46 SCREEN menu Item This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. 1.
  • Page 47 Item 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 MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (58).
  • Page 48 SCREEN menu Item 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 ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.
  • Page 49 Item (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button at the same time.
  • Page 50 SCREEN menu Item 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. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.

  • Page 51: Option Menu

    AUTO SEARCH through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the DIRECT POWER ON function.

  • Page 52: Uto Power Off

    Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
  • Page 53 Item This item assigns one of the following functions to the ECO button on the control panel (5) and MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control (6). (1) Choose a button to assign a function from ECO, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired function on the menu and press the ►...
  • Page 54 Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, select HIGH.
  • Page 55 (continued) other matter, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector. • Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the filter unit. KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to choose the operations control.
  • Page 56 OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION 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. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. SERVICE •...

  • Page 57: Security Menu

    • If an incorrect password is input, the ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed again. If incorrect password is input 3 times, the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect password is input.

  • Page 58: Myscreen Password

    Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the MyScreen projector will return to MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu. PASSWORD When a password is set for MyScreen: •...
  • Page 59 PIN LOCK the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the Enter PIN code box is displayed. This function will activate only when the projector is started after AC power is turned off.

  • Page 60: My Text Password

    Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. 2 Turning off the MY TEXT PASSWORD 2-1 Follow the procedure in 1-1 to display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu.

  • Page 61: My Text Writing

    Item (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    (4) Point at the LAMP TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (5) Press the ► button to select “OK” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. CAUTION ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out. NOTE •...

  • Page 63: Lamp Warning

    • Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power power cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently.

  • Page 64: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    NJ27424 When you replace the lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down.
  • Page 65 ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector. ►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Troubleshooting

    After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact to your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair.
  • Page 68 • Is the air filter dirty? • Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C? • If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (54).

  • Page 69: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 70 If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (54).

  • Page 71: Resetting All Settings

    The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc. Please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 10 minutes, then turn the power on again. Power does not come on.
  • Page 72 The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function. No pictures are The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug displayed. and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.
  • Page 73 Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. Pictures The projector is operating in Eco mode. appear dark. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO Some kind MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book.

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