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ED-S8240/ED-X8250
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual -
Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Projector ED-S8240/ED-X8250 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Content   About this manual ..1 EASY Menu ....25 Aspect, Keystone, Mode, Brightness, Content .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. ...

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Part names Projector Control buttons (6) Lamp cover (41) Remote sensor (16) (Lamp unit is inside.) Speaker Zoom knob (19) Security bar (10) Focus ring (19) (Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or wire.) Vent (7) Elevator button (9) Lens (17) Elevator foot (9) Lens cover (3)
  • Page 5 Part names Power switch (17) AC inlet (14) Elevator button (9) Ports (See below.) Elevator foot (9) Rear-Left side Vent (7) CONTROL port (12) Restart switch (*) (48) AUDIO-OUT port (12) RGB IN1 port (12) AUDIO IN2 L/R port (13) RGB IN2 /RGB OUT port (12) (In the default setting, the (Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select...

  • Page 6: Control Buttons

    Part names Control buttons LAMP indicator (46, 47) TEMP indicator (46, 47) Cursor buttons POWER indicator (17) ▲,▼,◄,► (24) STANDBY/ON button (17) INPUT button (18) Remote control SEARCH button (19) STANDBY/ON button (17) RGB button (18) AUTO button (20) SEARCH VIDEO VIDEO button (19) BLANK button (22)

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. •...

  • Page 8: Arrangement

    Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: ED-S8240 : 800×600, ED-X8250 : 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) (c) up...

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.

  • Page 10: Using The Security Bar

    Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. CAUTION ►The security bar is not a comprehensive theft prevention measure.

  • Page 11: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

  • Page 12: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. (34) RGB cable USB cable AUDIO IN2...

  • Page 13: Video Out

    Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN2 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.

  • Page 14: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting up 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 15: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. •...

  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control

    Remote control Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction.

  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.

  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. SEARCH VIDEO BLANK Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the...

  • Page 19: Searcting An Input Signal

    Operating Searching an input signal Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports in order to find any input signals. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image.

  • Page 20: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control. SEARCH VIDEO  For an RGB signal BLANK ASPECT AUTO The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP...

  • Page 21: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating SEARCH VIDEO Correcting the keystone distortions BLANK ASPECT AUTO Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the PAGE DOWN MUTE distortion. FREEZE KEYSTONE Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼...

  • Page 22: Freezing The Screen

    Operating SEARCH VIDEO Freezing the screen BLANK ASPECT AUTO Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. MAGNIFY PAGE UP VOLUME HOME The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the PAGE DOWN MUTE projector will enter the FREEZE mode. FREEZE KEYSTONE To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal,...

  • Page 23: Operating The Computer Screen

    Operating Operating the computer screen CAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NOTE • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computers with built-in pointing device (e.g.

  • Page 24: Multifunctional Settings

    Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function VIDEO SEARCH This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, BLANK ASPECT AUTO OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU cosists of functions often used, and the MAGNIFY PAGE UP HOME VOLUME other menus are classified into each purpose.

  • Page 25: Easy Menu

    Multifunctional settings EASY Menu  EASY MENU  ASPECT             4:3 KEYSTONE With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can MODE NORMAL be performed. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the COLOR TINT projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the  3 SHARPNESS following table.

  • Page 26: Language

    Multifunctional settings EASY Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (34). Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. RESET A dialog is displayed for confirmation.

  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT below can be performed.  PICTURE  BRIGHTNESS     ＋0  IMAGE  CONTRAST       ＋0 Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  INPUT  GAMMA        DEFAULT 1  SETUP  COLOR TEMP   MIDDLE projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  COLOR           +0  OPTION...
  • Page 28 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog ENTER : OFFSET GAIN...
  • Page 29 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode. TV  FILM  TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or CONPONENT VODEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.

  • Page 30: Image Menu

    Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT be performed.  PICTURE  ASPECT         4:3  IMAGE  OVER SCAN      5  V POSITION     25  INPUT Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  H POSITION     142  SETUP  H PHASE        16 projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  H SIZE         1344  OPTION...
  • Page 31 Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large  Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. H SIZE • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.

  • Page 32: Input Menu

    Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT can be performed.  PICTURE  COLOR SPACE  AUTO  IMAGE  COMPONENT    COMPONENT Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  INPUT  VIDEO FORMAT AUTO  FRAME LOCK TURN ON  SETUP projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  INFORMATION  SCREEN  OPTION...
  • Page 33 Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO COMPONENT 1024x768 @60.0 SECAM 576i @50 FRAME LOCK AUTO SCART RGB • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock INFORMATION function is working.

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu With the SETUP menu, the items shown in the table below  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT  PICTURE  KEYSTONE     +0 can be performed.  IMAGE  WHISPER      BRIGHT Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  INPUT  MIRROR       NORMAL  SETUP  VOLUME       16 projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  AUDIO ...

  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT below can be performed.  PICTURE  LANGUAGE      ENGLISH  IMAGE  MENU POSITION  INPUT  OSD BRIGHT.   5 Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  SETUP  BLANK         BLACK  SCREEN  START UP      ORIGINAL projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►...

  • Page 36: Myscreen Lock, Message

    Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description 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  ORIGINAL  TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen.
  • Page 37 Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON  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 38: Option Menu

    Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT be performed.  AUTO SEARCH  TURN OFF  PICTURE  IMAGE  AUTO OFF      0min Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or  INPUT  LAMP TIME     0h remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector  SETUP  FILTER TIME   0h  SCREEN...
  • Page 39 Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED  AUTO ADJUST  GHOST  KEY LOCK  FILTER MESSAG  FACTORY RESET FAN SPEED Using the buttons ▲/▼...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
  • Page 41 Maintenance Lamp (continued) A lamp has a 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 42: Air Filter

    Maintenance Air filter WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 43 Maintenance Air filtre (continued) Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and the filter cover. Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. Replace the air filter in its original position. Secure the air filter in place by pressing each of the six locations.

  • Page 44: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.

  • Page 46: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation...

  • Page 48: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects 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 49 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. 12,13 Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.

  • Page 51: Warranty And After-Service

    Warranty And After-Service Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Specifications Specifications NOTE •...
  • Page 52 Specifications Specifications (continued) S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO CONTROL AUDIO 306 mm...
  • Page 53 Projector ED-S8240/ED-X8250 User's Manual – Operating Guide Technical Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8...
  • Page 54 Example of computer signal Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b)
  • Page 55 Connection to the ports Connection to the ports RGB IN OUT switch When this switch is not pushed AUDIO IN2 in, RGB IN2 is selected. When this switch is pushed in, CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB OUT is selected. RGB IN2 AUDIO OUT RGB OUT AUDIO IN1...

  • Page 56: Component Video

    Connection to the ports AUDIO IN2 CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 AUDIO OUT RGB OUT AUDIO IN1 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO RCA jack x3 • System: 525i(480i), 525p(480p), 625i(576i), 750p(720p), 1125i(1080i) Port Signal Component video Y, 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator with composite Component video C , 0.7±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω...
  • Page 57 Connection to the ports AUDIO IN2 CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 AUDIO OUT RGB OUT AUDIO IN1 VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO 1-IN ( AUDIO 2 L/R (RCA jack) Ø3.5 stereo mini jack), I J • 200mVrms(max.) 35kΩ termination AUDIO OUT ( Ø3.5 stereo mini jack) •...

  • Page 58: Communications Setting

    RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication CONTROL port RS-232C cable (Cross) RS-232C port of the projector of the computer - (1) (1) CD RD (2) (2) RD TD (3) (3) TD - (4) (4) DTR GND (5) (5) GND - (6) (6) DSR RTS (7) (7) RTS CTS (8)
  • Page 59 RS-232C Communication (continued) Requesting projector status (Get command) (1) Send the request code Header + Command data (‘02H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes)+ ‘00H’ +‘00H’) from the computer to the projector. (2) The projector returns the response code ‘1DH’+ data (2 bytes) to the computer. Changing the projector settings (Set command) (1) Send the setting code Header + Command data (‘01H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes) + setting code (2 bytes)) from the computer to the projector.
  • Page 60 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code Power Turn off BE EF 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 06 00 BA D2 01 00 00 60 01 00 BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 61 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code User Gamma Pattern BE EF 06 00 FB FA 01 00 80 30 00 00 9 step gray scale BE EF 06 00 6B FB 01 00 80 30 01 00 15 steps gray scale...
  • Page 62 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COLOR TEMP GAIN G BE EF 06 00 70 F4 02 00 B2 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 16 F4 04 00 B2 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
  • Page 63 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code ASPECT BE EF 06 00 9E D0 01 00 08 20 00 00 16:9 BE EF 06 00 0E D1 01 00 08 20 01 00 SMALL BE EF 06 00 FE D1...
  • Page 64 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code KEYSTONE V BE EF 06 00 B9 D3 02 00 07 20 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 DF D3 04 00 07 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 65 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code MUTE TURN OFF BE EF 06 00 46 D3 01 00 02 20 00 00 TURN ON BE EF 06 00 D6 D2 01 00 02 20 01 00 BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 66 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code OSD BRIGHT. BE EF 06 00 A8 D5 02 00 18 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 CE D5 04 00 18 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 67 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker FRANCE...

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