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Hitachi CP-A200 User Manual

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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Projector CP-A200 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

    Contents Contents   About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PICTURE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Contents .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector features / Preparations Projector features This product realizes the large projection image of various image signals, even if in a small space. This product can offer you convenience and various uses by the following features. ü The unique lens and mirror system realizes ultra short distance projection, which gives you more various way of use.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Part names Projector (1) Control buttons (See the following page.) (2) Lamp cover (59) (3) Remote sensors (14) (4) Speaker (39) (5) Exhaust vents (6) Lens door (16, 17, 63) (7) Ports (5, 10) (10) (8) AC inlet (12) (9) Power switch (16, 17) (11) (12)

  • Page 5: Control Buttons

    Part names Control buttons (1) LAMP indicator (66, 67) LAMP (2) TEMP indicator (66, 67) TEMP (3) POWER indicator (16, 17, 66, 67) POWER (4) STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) STANDBY/ON (5) INPUT button (18) Buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ INPUT (6) FOCUS +/- buttons when no menu is displayed (21), or Cursor ◄, ►...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control (1) COMPUTER button (18) (2) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (18, 46) (3) VIDEO button (18) MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA (4) STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK (5) AUTO button (21) VOLUME MAGNIFY FREEZE (6) SEARCH button (19) (10) (12) (7) ASPECT button (19)

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Arrangement Install the projector in a stable, cool, dry and airy place, keeping a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. Refer to the following to decide the projection style. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories and service may be required.
  • Page 8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) Refer to the following for the projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768. : Screen size (diagonal) : Projection distance (±8%) : Screen height (±8%) Table for 4:3 screen inch inch...
  • Page 9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric shock.

  • Page 10: Connecting With Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting them, make sure that the devices are suitable to connect with this projector, and prepare the required signal cables and adapters. Consult your dealer if the accessory that is not included in this product is required. Refer to the following for connection.
  • Page 11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.

  • Page 12: Connecting With A Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting with a power supply Before connection, confirm that the power AC Inlet outlet is suitable for this projector and the power cord. Then follow the procedure below for connection. Insert the end of the power cord with the socket into the AC inlet of the projector.

  • Page 13: Using The Security Bar And Slot

    Setting up Using the security bar and slot This projector has the security bar for a Security slot commercial anti-theft chain or wire up to 10 mm in diameter, and also the security slot for the Kensington lock. For details, see the manual of the security tool.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    The accessory remote control needs batteries. Use the batteries included in this product or two new batteries of the specified type: HITACHI MAXELL, part number LR6 or R6P. Follow the following procedure. Remove the battery cover in the back of the remote control.

  • Page 15: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA control does not function properly, attempt to change the ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 16: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power Turn on the projector and the connected devices. Turn on the projector ahead of other connected devices, unless mentioned in the manuals. For this projector, follow the procedure below. Press the side marked " I " of the power POWER indicator switch, as the power-on position.

  • Page 17: Turn Off The Power

    Power on/off Turn off the power Turn the projector off after turning off the other connected devices, unless mentioned in the manuals. For this projector, follow the procedure below. Press the STANDBY/ON button (on the projector or remote control). POWER indicator The “Power off?”...

  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Operating VOLUME+/- button Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. MY SOURCE/ A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 19: Searching An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) VIDEO button Press VIDEO button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA port from the current port as below. AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Projection Position

    Operating Adjusting the projection position This projector has four elevator feet in the bottom. Use them to adjust the projection position. max. 43 mm Elevator feet CAUTION ►Do not lengthen the elevator feet to 43 mm or more. The foot lengthened exceeding the limit may come off from the projector, and result in an injury.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Focus

    Operating Adjusting the focus MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK Press the FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the remote control, or FOCUS + button MAGNIFY FREEZE VOLUME FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the projector (5) while no menu is on screen, to display the FOCUS box on screen.

  • Page 22: Correcting Distortion

    Operating MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA Correcting distortion KEYSTONE button ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE VOLUME Press KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

  • Page 23: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY ON/OFF button Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. When the ON button of MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER...

  • Page 24: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, C.C. and EASY MENU. MY SOURCE/ EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA into each purpose and brought together as the Advanced Menu.
  • Page 25 Operating Using the menu function (continued) In the Advanced Menu Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select a menu. If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select EASY MENU. Then press the ► cursor button, or ENTER button to select an item.

  • Page 26: Easy Menu

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

  • Page 27: Go To Advanced Menu

    EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (28). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (28). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See COLOR item in PICTURE menu (29).

  • Page 28: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 29 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. #1 HIGH DEFAULT � #1 HIGH CUSTOM � #2 MID DEFAULT � � #2 MID CUSTOM #6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 CUSTOM � � #3 LOW DEFAULT #6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 DEFAULT �...
  • Page 30 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the sharpness. Strong ó Weak SHARPNESS • 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).

  • Page 31: Image Menu

    IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 32 IMAGE menu IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description 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.

  • Page 33: Input Menu

    INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 34 INPUT menu INPUT menu (continued) Item Description 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. AUTO ó...
  • Page 35 INPUT menu INPUT menu (continued) Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and 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 36: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 37 SETUP menu SETUP menu (continued) Item Description This item allows you to adjust the shape of the projected image in each of the corners and sides. (1) Choose a corner or side to adjust using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and press the ENTER or INPUT button. (2) Adjust the distortion as below.
  • Page 38 SETUP menu SETUP menu (continued) Item Description 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 •...

  • Page 39: 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 ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 40: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 41 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 42 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”...
  • Page 43 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ button to close the displayed screen (5). The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTTON allocated to the TEMPLATE function is pressed (46).

  • Page 44: Option Menu

    OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 45: Ilter Time

    OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO 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 46 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (6). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first.
  • Page 47 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH ó...
  • Page 48 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF •...
  • Page 49 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description REMOTE RECEIV. (1) Select a remote sensor using ▲/▼ buttons. 1:FRONT ó 2:TOP (2) Switch it using the ENTER or INPUT button. (off) ó (on) • A sensor cannot be turned off when the other one is off. Always at least one sensor is on.
  • Page 50 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and press the ►...

  • Page 51: Password Function

    OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER PASSWORD box. 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD box is displayed, press and hold the RESET button for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ►...

  • Page 52: Using The Pin Lock Function

    OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the PASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button will return to MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.
  • Page 53 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 3.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX will be displayed. 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲, ▼, ◄, ►, COMPUTER and INPUT buttons.

  • Page 54: Using The Transition Detector Function

    OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed.
  • Page 55 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 4.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the PASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button will return to the TRANSITION DETECTOR on/off menu.

  • Page 56: Using The My Text Password Function

    OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 5. Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD function This item allows you to display your own message (MY TEXT) on the START UP screen and INPUT-INFORMATION. It can be protected by a password to prevent it from being overwritten.
  • Page 57 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 5.3 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. 5.3-1 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD function (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT PASSWORD menu and press the ►...

  • Page 58: Uto Power Off

    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 59: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp The projection lamp has finite product life that is different in each lamp. Please replace the lamp as soon as possible when the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone is poor. Using the lamp for long periods of time may make the lamp burned out or broken. Preparation of a spare lamp and early replacement are recommended.
  • Page 60 Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE 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 61: Maintaining The Air-Filter

    Maintenance Maintaining the air-filter Please check and clean the air-filter periodically, for keeping normal ventilation. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air-filter, comply with it as soon as possible. When it is damaged or too soiled, replace the filter unit. To prepare the new filter unit, call your dealer and tell the type number: UX35381 Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 62 Maintenance Maintaining the air-filter (continued) NOTE • A filter unit of specified type will come with the replacement lamp for this projector. Replacing the filter unit at the same time with the lamp is recommended. • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned the air-filter, for a suitable indication about the air-filter.

  • Page 63: Caring For The Mirror And Lens

    Maintenance Caring for the mirror and lens If the projection mirror or lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take care of the mirror and lens, being cautious of handling. Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

  • Page 64: 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 cabinet and remote control Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

  • Page 66: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER TEMP LAMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.

  • Page 67: Shutting The Projector Down

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER TEMP LAMP Description indicator indicator indicator There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least Blinking 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 68: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME+/- button on the remote control.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The FREEZE function is working. Video screen display freezes. Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. Color settings are not correctly adjusted.

  • Page 71: Ontrast Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Specifications Item Specifications Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 230 W UHB Audio output Power supply AC 100-120 V/3.6 A, AC 220-240 V/1.5 A Power consumption 340 W Temperature range 5~35°C (operating) COMPUTER IN1 ......
  • Page 72 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm]...

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