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Hitachi CP-X268A Operating Manual

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CP-X268A
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: About This Manual

    Projector CP-X268A 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to use the Slot cover lock ..3 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fastening the lens cover .

  • Page 3: Contents Of Package

    (0) Slot cover lock () Application CD NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing materials. Use special caution for the lens part. How to use the Slot cover lock Open the Slot cover lock, and insert it into the Locking slot.

  • Page 4: Projector Features

    Preparations Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. Strap Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.

  • Page 5: Part Names

    Vent Lens (19) Lens cover (4) ê WARNING ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector. (ê) It could cause a burn. ê Front-Right side Bottom side Part names Control buttons (7) Remote sensor (18)
  • Page 6 In such a case, please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 0 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.

  • Page 7: Control Buttons

    STANDBY/ON button (19) NOTE • INPUT button is function as ENTER key when the projector is in the PC-LESS presentation mode. Use the RGB button or VIDEO button on remote control to change the input port. When the projector menu is displayed, you can change the input port by INPUT button.

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    • Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat. • Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding. • Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a heater.

  • Page 9: 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: 04×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±0%) (c) The height of the screen (±0%) 4 : 3 screen...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

  • Page 11: Using The Security Bar

    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. It is intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Devices

    Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. ►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

  • Page 13: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN, and the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. (38) RGB cable RGB out Audio out RS-3C...

  • Page 14: Video Out

    Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN3 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 15: 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 16: Inserting An Sd Card And Usb Memory

    Setting up Inserting an SD Card and USB Memory When using the projector with a wireless LAN please insert the included Wireless Network Card. When using a commercial SD Memory card in order to view images insert the SD Memory card in the same manner.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Remote control Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    The signal settings for the remote control transmitter and the projector's remote sensor can be changed. If the remote control does not function properly try changing the signal setting.

  • Page 19: Power On/Off

    Turning off the power Please pay special attention to below two points when you do: () Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 0 minute in this case. Neglect could shorten the lifetime of the lamp.

  • Page 20: Operating

    ● If the RGB button is pushed (when switching from VIDEO to RGB signals) when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the RGB IN1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check the RGB IN port.

  • Page 21: Searching An Input Signal

    When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. RGB IN   RGB IN   MIU  COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO  VIDEO Selecting an aspect ratio Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.

  • Page 22: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 23: Correcting The Keystone Distortions .3

    ● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, the Auto Keystone function may not work correctly. ● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this correction may be excessive.

  • Page 24: Freezing The Screen

    MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.

  • Page 25: Operating The Computer Screen

    BLANK function, or displaying the menu screen. USB mouse and keyboard control Connect the projector’s USB port to the computer via the mouse cable. Available function VIDEO SEARCH...

  • Page 26: Multifunctional Settings

    Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate. Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear.

  • Page 27: Easy Menu

    With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio.
  • Page 28 MIRROR If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (50) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

  • Page 29: Picture 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
  • Page 30 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM mode.

  • Page 31: My Memory

    Selecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD, LOAD, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s number,...

  • Page 32: Image 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
  • Page 33 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó 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 34: Input 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
  • Page 35 SCART RGB signal input and VIDEO port function as a port for SCART RGB sync input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer.
  • Page 36 INPUT Menu (continued) Item The resolution for the RGB and RGB input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 37: Setup Menu

    Menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, executes this function again. • When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled AUTO downward, this function may not work correctly.
  • Page 38 NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT MIRROR If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (50) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume.

  • Page 39: Screen 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
  • Page 40 SCREEN Menu 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 is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen.
  • Page 41 • When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (24). 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 ►...

  • Page 42: Option Menu

    30 minutes passed. When no input is detected after the power on and AUTO OFF time is set to  to 99, the projector will be turned off after the passed time reaches at the set time.
  • Page 43 Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to  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 44 • It is recommended to choose “00h” 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 45 OPTION Menu (continued) Item REMOTE FREQ. Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor setting (18). :NORMAL ó :HIGH Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for both :NORMAL and :HIGH to be on. If the remote control does not function correctly set the this to either only  or only  as described in Remote Control Settings (18).
  • Page 46 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 47: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds. will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...

  • Page 48: Using The Pin Lock Function

    .4- Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER .4-3 Contact your dealer with the 0 digit Inquiring 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 49 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 50: Using The Transition Detector Function

    If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. SECURITY This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off. 4.2 Setting the 4.- Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select Transition 4.- Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 51 OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3- Follow the procedure in 4.- to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.3- Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 4.3-.

  • Page 52: Miu Menu

    DATE AND TIME on the following list. NOTE Consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Incorrect network settings on this projector may cause unnecessary troubles on the network. Item Display the screen appearing on the PC via Network.
  • Page 53 INPUT button on the projector. If you do not wish to delete the image use the ESC button on the remote control or push the ◄ and INPUT buttons on the projector at the same time. ~Note~ •...
  • Page 54 ADDRESS. This function is available as long as DHCP is set to “TURN OFF”. ~Note~ IP ADDRESS is a number which identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network.
  • Page 55 MIU Menu (continued) Item MODE Select the communication connection control method to use between the PC and projector. Match to your PC’s settings. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the MODE to be used. ADHOC ó INFRASTRUCTURE Select the channel when using a wireless LAN connection.
  • Page 56 () NETWORK MODE is WIRELESS and wireless LAN SD card is not INFORMATION mounted. () DHCP is ON and projector dose not get address from DHCP server. MIU RESTART Choose the RESTART and press the button ►. Then use the button ▲ to execute.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    • Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power outlet cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently.
  • Page 58 Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In the case of replacement by yourself,...

  • Page 59: Air Filter

    ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the air filter and the filter cover removed. It could result in a fire and/or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 60 Reattach the filter cover to the projector by aligning the filter cover with the grooves on the projector. While holding the handle, push down on the filter cover until it locks firmly in place.

  • Page 61: Replacing Internal Clock Battery

    . Turn the projector over again, so that the top of the projector is facing up. 3. While lifting the side of the projector closest to the lens, press the metal claw of the battery holder. The battery will fall out of the holder, so be careful not to lose it.

  • Page 62: Other Care

    ►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 63: Troubleshooting

    Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.

  • Page 64: 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 0 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 65 In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait 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 66: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed. Please turn the power off, 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 67 Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu No pictures are function or the remote control. displayed. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon 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. The WHISPER function is working. Pictures appear dark.

  • Page 69: Warranty And After-Service

    Ports Lamp Optional Air filter parts Others Specification Liquid crystal projector .6 cm (0.63 type) TFT active matrix 786,43 pixels (04 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=.7 ~ .9 f=8.9 ~ .6 mm 00W UHB W x  AC00-0V/3.5A, AC0-40V/.5A 330W 5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
  • Page 70 Specifications Specifications (continued) 306 mm...

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