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Hitachi CP-X4 User Manual

Hitachi CP-X4 User Manual

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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

    CPX4 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Fix the strap to the strap hole of the projector. Thread the other end of the strap through the strap hole of the projector and make the loop there. Let the lens cover with the one end of strap though the loop.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (14) (2) INPUT/ENTER button (15, 22) (3) MENU button (22) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (14, 67) (5) TEMP indicator (67) (6) LAMP indicator (67) Remote control (1) VIDEO button (16) (2) COMPUTER button (16) (3) SEARCH button (17) (4) STANDBY/ON button (14)

  • 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.
  • Page 7 • Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect.
  • Page 9 Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. • In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input signals.

  • Page 10: Using A Usb Storage

    REMOVE procedure using the SERVICE menu under the MIU menu (59). NOTE • When using the projector with a wired LAN, please remove the wireless network card. IMPORTANT NOTE • To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 11: Connecting Power Supply

    WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    NOTE • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work correctly, please check the following. - When the mouse cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.

  • Page 14: Power On/Off

    Attach the lens cover, after the POWER indicator turns in steady orange. Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.

  • Page 15: Operating

    C.C. menu is set to AUTO and the input signal supports the C.C. feature (60). Selecting an input signal Press INPUT/ENTER button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN  MIU VIDEO S-VIDEO ...
  • Page 16 Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN ● While TURN ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal is detected (40).

  • Page 17: Searching An Input Signal

    S-VIDEO  ● While TURN ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (40), 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), 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. ● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (48).

  • Page 21: 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 22: Using The Menu Function

    MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons. If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button. While the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons.

  • Page 23: 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 ( ...

  • Page 24: Language

    EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (25). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (25). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See COLOR item in PICTURE menu (26).

  • Page 25: 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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 26 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
  • Page 27 • 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 PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function.

  • Page 28: 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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 29 IMAGE menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Left ó Right • Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing RESET button when H POSITION is H POSITION selected will reset H POSITION to the default setting.

  • Page 30: 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 Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 31 INPUT menu (continued) 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 AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT •...
  • Page 32 INPUT menu (continued) Item 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.

  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
  • Page 34 Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT MIRROR If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off.

  • Page 35: 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 ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 36: 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 Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 37: Tart Up

    SCREEN menu (continued) Item 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 MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF •...
  • Page 38 The indication of the PICTURE MODE displayed by changing The indication of the MY MEMORY displayed by changing The indication of “FREEZE” and “II” while the projector is in the FREEZE mode. • If the projector goes into the FREEZE mode while the TURN OFF is selected, the picture on screen is frozen without any messages, which is not a malfunction (21).
  • Page 39 SCREEN menu (continued) 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 ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.

  • Page 40: Option Menu

    AUTO KEYSTONE KEYSTONE keystone distortion correction. • When the projector is suspended from the ceiling this feature will not function properly so select the TURN OFF. • This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on (48). Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function.

  • Page 41: Uto Off

    Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF 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 42 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item This item is to assign one of the following function 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 43 • It is recommended to choose “100h” in general. Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter, especially when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is chosen.
  • Page 44 Item 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 • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
  • Page 45 • 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 46: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button SECURITY on the projector will return to MyScreen PASS WORD on/off menu. (continued) When a PASSWORD is set for MyScreen: •...

  • Page 47: Using The Pin Lock Function

    If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times, the projector will turn off. Afterwards 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 PIN BOX is displayed.

  • Page 48: Using The Transition Detector Function

    Set the Transition Detector off in the SECURITY menu to display the input signal. If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes, the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off.

  • Page 49: Using The My Text Password Function

    OPTION menu (continued) Item 4.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 4.4-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off menu. 4.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 4.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring 5.
  • Page 50 (continued) Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. 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 51: Miu Menu

    Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 52 • The function is available when there is any PC connected to the projector in the Multi PC mode set in the "Live Viewer 3" software. Selecting this item displays the Display User Name defined in the "Live Viewer 3"...
  • Page 53 MIU menu (continued) Item Selecting this item displays the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu. Using the menu is able to make the projector display the images stored in an SD memory card or a USB memory, and realizes a presentation without a PC.
  • Page 54 IP address from Protocol) DHCP server. • Auto IP function will be assigned an IP address if the projector could not obtain an IP address from server even if DHCP is “ON”. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS.
  • Page 55 Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • The projector will override this setting and retrieve DATE AND TIME information from the Time server when SNTP is enabled. 4.1.8 Date/Time Settings of the User’s ...
  • Page 56 MIU menu MIU menu (continued) Item SETUP (continued) (continued on next page) Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. DEFAULT Pressing the ► or ENTER button when one of the DEFAULT (#1~#4) is selected. CUSTOM Press the ►...
  • Page 57 SETUP (continued) NETWORK (1) Use the▲/▼ buttons on the MIU menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME menu and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines. If not yet written, the lines will be blank.
  • Page 58 MY IMAGE - RESET menu. ENTER button on the projector to perform to erase. To stop erasing, press the ESC button on the remote control or the ◄ button on the projector.
  • Page 59 (1) The NETWORK MODE is set to the WIRELESS and the wireless network card is not mounted. (2) DHCP is ON and the projector does not get address from DHCP server. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the “CH”, “SPEED” and “MAC WIRELESS”...

  • Page 60: Menu

    C .C . (Closed Caption) menu C.C. (Closed Caption) menu The closed caption setting can be changed through C.C. menu in the advance menu. Please select the item that you will change using ▲/▼ cursor buttons. • The C.C. (Closed Caption) 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 61: Maintenance

    (5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” 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 • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp.

  • Page 62: Lamp Warning

    Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),...

  • Page 63: Air Filter

    ►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 64: Internal Clock Battery

    Take the old battery out from the battery case. Replace a new battery. Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 or CR2032H only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 65: Other Care

    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 66: Troubleshooting

    After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Shutting The Projector Down

    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 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 69: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please turn the power off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 70 Phenomenon The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug No pictures are and play monitor. displayed.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Video input port Ports S-VIDEO ...S-video x1 VIDEO ... video x1 Optional parts Liquid crystal projector 1.6 cm (0.63 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=1.8 ~ 1.9 f = 16.4~ 19.7 mm...

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