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CP-X444/CP-X440
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 CP-X444/CP-X440 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 ....23 Aspect, Mode, Brightness, Contrast, 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 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 Remote sensor (  Projector 18) ) Zoom knob ( Zoom knob (  18) ) Focus ring ( Focus ring (  Elevator button (  Vent (  Front-Right side Elevator foot ( Lens ( ...

  • Page 5: Control Buttons

    Part names Control buttons 44,45) LAMP indicator (  44,45) TEMP indicator (  Cursor buttons POWER indicator (  ▲,▼,◄,► (  RESET button (  KEYSTONE button (  STANDBY/ON button INPUT button (  (  Remote control SEARCH button (...

  • Page 6: 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 fi re and/or an electric shock. •...

  • Page 7: 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: 1024 x 768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) (c) up 16:9...

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fi...

  • Page 9: About The Fi Lter Cover For Bottom-Up Use

    Setting up About the fi lter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the fi lter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector is connected with a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fi re, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * For the audio input, please refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. Stereo mini audio cable Audio out RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB out AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT RGB IN2 RS-232C RGB OUT CONTROL...
  • Page 12 Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio/Video cable Audio/Video cable RGB IN1 RGB IN2 Video out AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT RGB OUT CONTROL Audio (L) out COMPONENT VIDEO Audio (R) out R-AUDIO 2-L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-Video cable RGB IN1 RGB IN2 S-Video out AUDIO 1-IN...

  • Page 13: 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 fi re 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 14: 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 fi re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. •...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Operating

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

  • Page 18: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

    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 SEARCH VIDEO fi nd any input signals. BLANK ASPECT AUTO Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image.

  • Page 19: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

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

  • Page 20: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

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

  • Page 21: Freezing The Screen

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

  • Page 22: Multifunctional Settings

    Operating Multifunctional settings Using the menu function SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, MAGNIFY VOLUME OPTION, and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. MUTE The basic operations of these menus are as follows.

  • Page 23: Easy Menu

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

  • Page 24: Go To Advanced Menu

    Multifunctional settings EASY Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR 32). See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (  Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

  • Page 25: 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  INPUT  GAMMA        DEFAULT 1 Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  SETUP  COLOR TEMP   6500K projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  COLOR           +0  OPTION...
  • Page 26 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 ENTER : button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog OFFSET GAIN to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN...
  • Page 27 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 28: 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  SCREEN projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  H SIZE         1344  OPTION  AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE...
  • Page 29 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 30: 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  INPUT  VIDEO FORMAT AUTO Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  INFORMATION  SETUP projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  OPTION on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button...

  • Page 31: Information

    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-INFORMA INPUT-INFORMA INPUT -INFORMATION -INFORMA TION INPUT-INFORMA INPUT-INFORMA INPUT -INFORMATION -INFORMA TION INPUT-INFORMA INPUT-INFORMA INPUT -INFORMATION -INFORMA TION S-VIDEO...

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

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

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35 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 36: 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      0 Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or  INPUT  LAMP TIME     0 remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector  SETUP  FILTER TIME   0  SCREEN...
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.
  • Page 39 Maintenance Lamp (continued) When the indicators or a message prompt you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = DT00691.

  • Page 40: Air Fi Lter

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

  • Page 41: 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 suffi ciently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 42: 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 43 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confi rmed the following items, please turn the power ON again. •...

  • Page 44: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and fl ashing 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 45 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 projector to projector Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking suffi...

  • Page 46: 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 47 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The lens cap is attached. 4, 16 Remove the lens cap. The signal cables are not correctly connected. 10, 11, Correctly connect the connection cables.

  • Page 48: Warranty And After-Service

    Warranty And After-Service Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, fi rst 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. Specifi...
  • Page 49 Specifi cations Specifi cations (continued) For the model CP-X444 For the model CP-X440...
  • Page 50 Projector CP-X444/CP-X440 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 51 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 52 Connection to the ports Connection to the ports RGB IN1 RGB IN2 AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT RGB OUT CONTROL CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO R-AUDIO 2-L VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN 1, RGB IN 2, RGB OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack • Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 15 14 14 13 13 12...
  • Page 53 Connection to the ports COMPONENT VIDEO Y, Y, RCA jack x3 • System: 525i(480i), 525p(480p), 625i(576i), 750p(720p), 1125i(1080i) Port Signal Signal Component video Y, 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator with composite Component video C , 0.7±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator Component video C , 0.7±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack 3 3 3...
  • Page 54 Connection to the ports AUDIO 1-IN ( AUDIO 1-IN ( AUDIO 2 L/R (RCA jack) AUDIO 2 L/R (RCA jack) Ø3.5 stereo mini jack), I J • 200mVrms(max.) 50kΩ termination AUDIO OUT ( AUDIO OUT ( Ø3.5 stereo mini jack) •...

  • Page 55: Communications Setting

    RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication 7 7 7 9 9 9 7 7 7 9 9 9 CONTROL port RS-232C cable (Cross) RS-232C port of the projector of the computer - (1) (1) CD RD (2) RD (2) RD (2) RD (2) (2) RD (2) RD (2) RD...
  • Page 56 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 57 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Type Type Type Setting Code Setting Code Setting Code 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...
  • Page 58 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Type Type Setting Code Setting Code 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...
  • Page 59 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Type Setting Code 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...
  • Page 60 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Type Setting Code 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...
  • Page 61 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Type Setting Code 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...
  • Page 62 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Type Type Setting Code Setting Code 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...
  • Page 63 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Type Type Setting Code Setting Code 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...
  • Page 64 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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