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CP-X268AWF
User's Manual – Operating Guide
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  • Page 1 Projector CP-X268AWF 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 Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage defined in these manuals of this projector. • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • Use the caster brakes placing the projector on a stand with casters. • Do not place the projector in the side up position, the lens up position or the lens down position. • In the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before installation.
  • Page 4 • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on a metallic table or anything weak in heat. • Do not place anything about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings of the projector.
  • Page 5 If the power cord or cables is damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact your dealer. • Do not place the projector or heavy objects on the power cord and cables. Also, do not place a spread, cover, etc, over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables.
  • Page 6 Do not attach anything other than specified things to the projector. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Some projector has a screw thread in a lens part. Do not attach anything other than specified options (such as conversion lens) to the screw thread.
  • Page 7 Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. • Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the projector and the remote control. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 8 Before turning on the power, make the projector cool down adequately. After turning the projector off, pushing the restart switch or interrupting of the power supply, make the projector cool down adequately. Operation in a high temperature state of the projector causes a damage of the electrode and un-lighting of the lamp.
  • Page 9 Lamp 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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.

  • Page 10: Regulatory Notices

    Some cables have to be used with the core set. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Part names ....5 Projector ..... .5 Control buttons .

  • Page 12: Content

    (10) Slot cover lock (11) 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 13: Projector Features

    Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, 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 14: Part Names

    (Lamp unit is inside.) Zoom ring ( Focus ring ( Vent Lens ( Lens cover ( WARNING lamp and vents of the projector. ( ) It could cause a burn. Front-Right side Bottom side Part names Control buttons ( Remote sensor ( Speaker...
  • Page 15 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 10 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.

  • Page 16: Control Buttons

    Cursor buttons STANDBY/ON button 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 17: 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 18: 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: 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) 4 : 3 screen...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Using The Security Bar

    Using the Security Bar WARNING falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. CAUTION measure. It is intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure. A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector.

  • Page 21: 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. may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

  • Page 22: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1, and the AUDIO IN2 port is the audio port for the RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. ( RGB cable RGB out Audio out RS-232C...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Connecting Power Supply

    WARNING Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. • Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's •...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in •...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Power On/Off

    Turning off the power Please pay special attention to below two points when you do: (1) Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 10 minute in this case. Neglect could shorten the lifetime of the lamp.

  • Page 29: Operating

    VIDEO S-VIDEO Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an input port for the RGB signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB input port as below. RGB IN1 RGB IN2 when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the RGB IN2 port.

  • Page 30: Searching An Input Signal

    The projector will start to check its input ports in order to 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.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, the Auto Keystone function may not work correctly. may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is set to the WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.

  • Page 33: Freezing The Screen

    STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECT, VOLUME, MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON is pressed. might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long. Temporarily blanking the screen Press the BLANK button on the remote control.

  • Page 34: Operating The Computer Screen

    • This function is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER indicator distortion, zooming in on the screen, using the 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 SEARCH VIDEO...

  • Page 35: Multifunctional Settings

    In the advanced menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press the cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ESC button on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu and complete this operation.

  • Page 36: Easy Menu

    EASY Menu With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item ASPECT See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu ( AUTO KEYSTONE...
  • Page 37 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 38: Picture Menu

    With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. 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 39 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern. COLOR TEMP GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.

  • Page 40: My Memory

    PICTURE Menu (continued) Item This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s number, and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data.

  • Page 41: Image Menu

    IMAGE Menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. 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 42 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description 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. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this operation.

  • Page 43: Input Menu

    With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. 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 44 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 45 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the buttons. Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropriate to the input signal.

  • Page 46: Setup Menu

    • This function will be executed only once when selected in the Menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, executes this function again. • in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled AUTO downward, this function may not work correctly. KEYSTONE •...
  • Page 47 AUDIO audio ports do not work for the input port. (1) RGB1 (2) 1 M is abbreviation of MIU. Description H:INVERT V:INVERT 50) will be displayed when projector is RGB2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 48: Screen Menu

    With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. 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 49 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When TURN OFF is selected, the BLACK screen is used.
  • Page 50 • When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction ( Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. menu to select SOURCE NAME and press will be displayed.

  • Page 51: Option Menu

    30 minutes passed. When no input is detected after the power on and AUTO OFF time is set to 1 to 99, the projector will be turned off after the passed time reaches at the set time.
  • Page 52 Long (max. 99 minutes) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF 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 53 • It is recommended to choose “100h” in general. Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of chosen. KEY LOCK TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked.
  • Page 54 OPTION Menu (continued) Item REMOTE FREQ. setting ( 1:NORMAL Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on. If the remote control does not function correctly set the this to either only 1 or only 2 as described in Remote Control Settings ( Neither can be turned off at the same time.
  • Page 55 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 56: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    Description ENTER PASSWORD BOX. displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or the projector for about 3 seconds. menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and PASSWORD on/off menu. procedure in 2.1-1. PASSWORD on/off menu to select TURN ON.

  • Page 57: Using The Pin Lock Function

    2.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 2.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 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...
  • Page 58 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 59: 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. SECURITY This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off. 4.2 Setting the 4.2-1 4.2-2...
  • Page 60 OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.3-2 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 4.3-1.

  • Page 61: 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 62 • Items with no image stored cannot be selected. • buttons while the image data downloads. • Insert the SD memory card or USB memory into the projector before you use the e-SHOT function. • language is set to Japanese.
  • Page 63 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description IP ADDRESS Input the IP ADDRESS : Use the ADDRESS. This function is available as long as DHCP is set to “TURN OFF”. ~Note~ network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network.
  • Page 64 MIU Menu (continued) Item MODE Select the communication connection control method to use between the PC and projector. Match to your PC’s settings. used. ADHOC Select the channel when using a wireless LAN connection. (Channels 1 to 11 are available) *The available channels would be various depending on a country.
  • Page 65 (1) NETWORK MODE is WIRELESS and wireless LAN SD card is not INFORMATION mounted. (2) DHCP is ON and projector dose not get address from DHCP server. MIU RESTART Network will be once cut off when choose restart. If DHCP is selected on, IP address may be changed.

  • Page 66: 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 67 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 68 WARNING Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. to the projector. and/or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 69 Make sure there is no dust or dirt remaining after the cover is in place. If any dust or dirt remains use a vacuum cleaner on the projector. While holding the handle, time using the FILTER TIME function in the OPTION menu (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.

  • Page 70: Replacing Internal Clock Battery

    2. 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 71: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care WARNING The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. dangerous. • Do not put a container containing water, cleaner or chemicals near the projector. • Do not use aerosols or sprays.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal source specs. The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool following items, please turn the power ON again. • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? •...

  • Page 73: 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 the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 74 The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, etc., and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 75: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    2 minutes, then turn the power on again. Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 76 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 77 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 78: Warranty And After-Service

    Audio output: AUDIO OUT ...Stereo mini x1 Lamp Optional parts Others Liquid crystal projector 1.6 cm (0.63 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=18.9 ~ 22.6 mm 200W UHB 1W x 1 AC100-120V/3.5A, AC220-240V/1.5A...
  • Page 79 306 mm...
  • Page 80 CP-X268AWF User’s Manual – Network Functions This manual is only intended to explain Network Functions. For safety, operations or any other issues, refer to the User’s Manual for projector or Safety Guide. WARNING • Before using the network functions, read the User’s Manual carefully to ensure your projector is set up correctly.
  • Page 81 2.4.2 Wireless LAN connection set up ……………………………… 17 via a web browser ……………………………………………………… 19 2.6 Utilize Web Remote Control ………………………………………… 42 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - ……………………… 44 3.1 How to use “MIU Live Viewer” ……………………………………… 44 3.1.1 Install “MIU Live Viewer”...

  • Page 82: Caution

    Caution [Restriction in terms of inserts or pulls memory card and wireless LAN card] Do not pull out memory card and wireless card while power is on. Memory card can be pulled out only while card access LED (Red) is off. The accompanying 802.11g wireless LAN card uses the 2.4GHz radio frequency band.
  • Page 83 Caution 0560 The manufacturer (Gemtek) hereby declare that this equipment (SD wireless LAN card), model SD-Link11g is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 84: Main Functions

    1.1 Project images from PC (“Live Mode”) Main function of MIU (Multi Image Unit) is “MIU Live Viewer”. (Fig. 1.1.a) it to projector through wired LAN or wireless LAN connection. (Refer to section 3.4 in detail.) Fig. 1.1.a “MIU Live Viewer” outlines (through wireless LAN connection) Fig.

  • Page 85: Display The Images Stored In Sd Card/Usb Memory

    USB memory (USB memory type, USB Hard Disk and USB card reader type) Fig. 1.2.a “PC-LESS Presentation” outlines “PC-LESS Presentation” can be controlled via keypad on the Projector or IR Remote (refer 4.2 Utilize PC-LESS Presentation -Advanced). selecting images, switching pages and switching display modes. Web remote controller also switches mode between “MIU Live Viewer”...
  • Page 86 NOTE PC-LESS Presentation. (1) The projector's language setting is Japanese. Only alpha-numeric characters and Japanese are supported. (2) The projector's language setting is not Japanese. Only alpha-numeric characters and Latin-1 characters are supported. Fig. 1.2.b Remote Control 1. Main functions...

  • Page 87: Equipment Connection And Network Setting

    SD Wireless Network Card (in case of wireless connection): 1 unit * 2 Memory card (in case of “PC-LESS Presentation” usage): 1 piece * 1: When a projector and a PC are connected, use CAT-5 LAN cable. * 2: Access point is required when wireless LAN connection is used as Infrastructure mode.
  • Page 88 • If you like to set these items, please set again from WEB ( 2) Connect PC and projector using LAN cable to make it ready for communication. * In case of connecting with existing network, contact network your administrator.

  • Page 89: Manual Network Connection Setting - Wired Lan

    [Wireless LAN connection] 1) When projector network settings such as IP address and subnet mask are changed, need to return to the projector factory default settings. ( 2) In case 802.11b/g wireless LAN device is built-in the PC, make the LAN valid and other network connections invalid.

  • Page 90: Network Settings

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting – In case of wired LAN - (Continued) 2.3.2. Network settings This is the explanation of network connection settings for Windows XP and Internet Explorer. 1) Log on to Windows XP as administrator authority. (*) 2) Open “Control Panel”...
  • Page 91 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting – In case of wired LAN - (Continued) 5) When more than 2 usable network devices exist, make only one device “valid” that you want to use and the rest of devices “invalid”. (In this case, “Local Area Connection”...
  • Page 92 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Select from 1 to 254 for “xxx” not duplicating with any other equipments. In this case, projector has “192.168.1.10” IP address, specify from 1 to 254 except 10 for section 2.5.) When DHCP server exists in network, it is possible to set using IP address, which is automatically assigned to projector.

  • Page 93: Internet Option" Setting

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting – In case of wired LAN - (Continued) 2.3.3 “Internet Option” setting 1) Click “Internet Options” in “Network and Internet Connections” window (Fig. 2.3.3.a) to open “Internet Properties” window. (Fig. 2.3.3.b) Fig.

  • Page 94: Check Connection

    3) Uncheck all boxes in “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window. (Fig. 2.3.3.c) 2.3.4 Check connection Check PC and projector are connected properly here. If it is not connected, check cable connections and settings are properly or not. 1) Start browser in PC and specify following URL, then click “Go” button.

  • Page 95: Manual Network Setting - For Wireless Lan

    In case 802.11b/g wireless LAN device is built-in the PC, make it valid and make other network connections invalid. If wireless LAN device is not built-in the PC, connect 802.11b/g wireless LAN device and install device driver. (Refer to the user guide for PC and wireless LAN device for detail.) 16:CP-X268AWF User's...

  • Page 96: Wireless Lan Connection Set Up

    2.4 Manual network connection setting – In case of wireless LAN - (Continued) 2.4.2 Wireless LAN connection set up Using wireless LAN utility for Windows XP standard. Wireless LAN initial settings for the projector is as follows. Connection Control SSID...
  • Page 97 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting – In case of wireless LAN - (Continued) 4) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open TCP/IP property. Set IP address and other settings as same as wired LAN connection set up. ( 5) Open “Wireless Networks”...
  • Page 98 LAN device user guide for detailed information. * If using the existing network via access point, contact your network administrator. You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network.
  • Page 99 Security Settings and other security settings. Projector Control Controls the projector. Remote Control Controls the projector like IR remote. Projector Status projector status. Restarts the projector’s network Network Restart connection. Below are the factory default settings for administrator IDs, user IDs and passwords.
  • Page 100 Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter [http://192.168.1.10] into the address bar of the web browser and the screen in Fig. 2.5.a will be displayed. 2) Enter your ID and password and click [Logon].

  • Page 101: Network Information

    SD Card Status Displays SD card slot status. Displays wireless LAN connection speed. NOTE Wireless Speed value is not true until the projector connect wireless LAN. USB Status Displays USB-A port status. USB Power Displays USB-A port supplying power or not.
  • Page 102 Network Settings Item NETWORK MODE DHCP ON DHCP OFF IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Projector Name SysLocation (SNMP) SysContact (SNMP) DNS Server Address 2. Equipment connection and network setting Description Select Network mode "wired" or "wireless". Enables DHCP. Disables DHCP.
  • Page 103 NOTE restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administrator before setting server addresses. Description Select "AD-HOC" or "Infrastructure".

  • Page 104: Port Settings

    Port Settings Item Network Control Port1 (Port:23) Port open Authentication Network Control Port2 (Port:9715) Port open Authentication SNMP Port Port open Trap address SMTP Port Port open Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE network connection. The network connection must be restarted when the using [Network Restart] on the main menu.

  • Page 105: Mail Settings

    Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE [Send Test Mail] button. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administrator before setting server addresses. Description Click the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function.

  • Page 106: Alert Settings

    Alert Settings Item Cover Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Fan Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text 2. Equipment connection and network setting Description Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts for this item.
  • Page 107 2. Equipment connection and network setting Alert Settings (Continued) Item Lamp Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Temp Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Air Flow Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Description Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts for this item.
  • Page 108 Alert Settings (Continued) Item Lamp Time Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Cool Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Filter Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text 2. Equipment connection and network setting Description Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts for this item.
  • Page 109 2. Equipment connection and network setting Alert Settings (Continued) Item Other Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Schedule Execution Error SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Lamp Time Alarm Alarm Time SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Description...
  • Page 110 Alert Settings (Continued) Item Filter Time Alarm Alarm Time SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Transition Detector Alarm SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text “CHANGE THE LAMP” is displayed SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Cold Start SNMP Trap Authentication Failure...

  • Page 111: Schedule Settings

    2. Equipment connection and network setting Schedule Settings Item Daily Schedule Schedule List Sunday Schedule Schedule List Monday Schedule Schedule List Tuesday Schedule Schedule List Wednesday Schedule Schedule List Thursday Schedule Schedule List Friday Schedule Schedule List Saturday Schedule Schedule List Description Click the [Enable] check box to enable daily scheduling.
  • Page 112 Schedule Setting (Continued) Item Schedule Month/Day Schedule List Schedule Month/Day Schedule List Schedule Month/Day Schedule List Schedule Month/Day Schedule List Schedule Month/Day Schedule List Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. 2. Equipment connection and network setting Description Click the [Enable] scheduling.
  • Page 113 2. Equipment connection and network setting Schedule Setting (Continued) To add additional functions and events click the [Add] button and set the following items. Item Time Command Power Parameter Input Source Parameter Display Image Parameter Click the [Register] button to add new commands to the Schedule List. Click the [Delete] button to delete commands from the Schedule list.
  • Page 114 • network connection can be restarted using [Network Restart] on the main menu. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administrator before setting server addresses. • To enable the SNTP function, the time difference must be set.

  • Page 115: Security Settings

    2. Equipment connection and network setting Security Settings Item Administrator authority Administrator ID Administrator Password Re-enter Administrator Password User authority User ID User Password Re-enter User Password Description The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The length of the text can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 116 Security Settings (Continued) Item Network Control Authentication Password Re-enter Authentication Password SNMP Community Name Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE network connection. The network connection must be restarted when the using [Network Restart] on the main menu. 2.

  • Page 117: Projector Control

    Sharpness MyMemory Recall MyMemory Save The items shown in the table below can be performed using the [Projector Control] menu. Select an item using the up and down arrow keys on the PC. Most of the items have a submenu.
  • Page 118 Item Image Aspect Over Scan V Position H Position H Phase H Size Auto Adjust Input Progressive Video NR Color Space Component C-Video Format S-Video Format Frame Lock RGB in-1 RGB in-2 Setup Auto Keystone Execute Performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction. Keystone Whisper Mirror...
  • Page 119 2. Equipment connection and network setting Item Screen Language Menu Position V Menu Position H Blank Startup MyScreen Lock Message Option Auto Search Auto Keystone Auto on Auto off My Button-1 My Button-2 Auto Adjust Remote Freq. Normal Enable/Disable Remote Freq. High Description Selects the Language for the OSD.

  • Page 120: Projector Status

    Displays the current power status. Displays the current input signal source. Displays the Blank On/Off status. Displays the current Mute On/Off status. Displays the current Freeze On/Off status. Description Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to 21 : Fig. 2.5.a).

  • Page 121: Utilize Web Remote Control

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.6 Utilize Web Remote Control You can use your Web browser to remote control the projector once the projector wired LAN. NOTE • Do not attempt to control the projector with the projector's remote control and via your Web browser at the same time.
  • Page 122 If you wish to turn it off, push OK, otherwise push CANCEL. • PAGE DOWN and PAGE UP buttons on web remote control can not be used as mouse emulation function of the projector. 2. Equipment connection and network setting The same operation as the bundled remote control will done.

  • Page 123: How To Use Projector Software - Basics

    • Depending on the type of wireless LAN card and PC you are using, the projector may not be able to communicate properly with your PC, even if the PC you are using is equipped with built-in wireless LAN functionality.

  • Page 124: Software Installation Procedure

    • If you wish to install to a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. If not, enter the desired folder name and then press Next. 3. How to use Projector software – Basics -...

  • Page 125: Explanation Of "Miu Live Viewer

    3. How to use Projector software – Basics - 7) After a moment, installation will complete and the Setup Complete dialog will appear as shown on the right. Click Finish. This completes the software installation. properly installed, press the Start button on the toolbar, select All Programs and then select the MIU Utility folder.
  • Page 126 Live Mode or turning the projector off. or others without showing it on screen if the communication to the projector is turned off. 3. How to use Projector software – Basics -...
  • Page 127 Select connected PC quantity from 1PC to 4PCs. 3) Cursor Emulation Enabling this function “ON”, display cursor (pointer) prepared by this projector when cursor is not displayed on output screen. Take out check mark to make it “OFF” when PC and projector both cursors are displayed.
  • Page 128 1) JPEG Quality When “MIU Live Viewer” is used, it captures PC screen image. Then that is compressed as JPEG and sent to projector. By control bar in this tab, you can set compression rate. Low (At the far left, Low picture quality): Make JEPG compression rate high.

  • Page 129: Utilize "Miu Live Viewer" - Basic

    3.1.4 Utilize “MIU Live Viewer” – Basic - This section explains basic of how to use “MIU Live Viewer” functions. • Before start up the MIU Live Viewer, you have to set the projector into LIVE MODE by either of following way.
  • Page 130 3) Perform following operations on “MIU Live Viewer” 1) Click “Find” button to search communication available projector. If any projector is not found at “Enable Device” tab, try search again after referring section 2.2. Display communication possible projector like this if available as a result of search.

  • Page 131: Utilize "Pc-Less Presentation" - Basic

    Live Viewer usage. 3.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Basic - Explain basics of how to utilize “PC-LESS Presentation”. SD card into SD slot on projector or insert USB memory into AUX I/O slot on projector. ( 16: User's Manual - Operating Guide) 2) Connecting as network refer to section 3 and start the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 132 • SDHC(4GB etc) SD memory is not supported. UP to 2GB. • Some SD memories and/or USB memories will not work correctly. • Security USB memory is not supported. 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - Fig. 3.2.a Thumbnail display...

  • Page 133: Utilize Projector - Advanced

    This section explains how to connect multiple PCs. 4.1.1. Connect multiple PCs with one projector (Multiple PCs connection) A projector can be connected with up to 4 PCs to display multiple windows. Fig. 4.1.1.a Multiple PCs connection outline Followings are required for multiple PCs connection.
  • Page 134 2) Start up “MIU Live Viewer” in each PC. Check the IP address in PCs and 3) Click “Find” button in “MIU Live Viewer” and search projector. 4) When projector is found, click “Option” button in “MIU Live Viewer”. Then open “General” tub and select the number of PCs to connect as MultiPC Mode. After selecting, click “Close”...

  • Page 135: Utilize "Pc-Less Presentation" - Advanced

    4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - “PC-LESS Presentation” reads image data from memory cards inserted into SD or USB slot and perform followings. SD Memory and SD Wireless card can not be inserted at the same time.

  • Page 136: Thumbnail Display

    Control to display menu on the screen in order to make thumbnail display. You can also display thumbnail by remote control or keypad ( Thumbnail Images Focused image 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - Fig. 4.2.1. Thumbnail display 53). Thumbnail Menu...
  • Page 137 Keypad MENU Remote control * These operations are not accessible while projector OSD menu is displayed. NOTE • Thumbnail display shows 12 pictures in 1 page as maximum. • It is not possible to change the input port by INPUT button when THUMBNAIL, SLIDE SHOW, or DIRECTORY is displayed.

  • Page 138: Display In Full Screen

    Keypad MENU Remote control * These operations are not accessible while projector OSD menu is displayed. NOTE • It is not possible to change the input port by INPUT button of keypad when displaying the THUMBNAIL, SLIDE SHOW, or DIRECTORY.
  • Page 139 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 1) Select the DISPLAY SIZE in PC-LESS PRESENTATION Menu. 2) Press the Enter button on the remote 3) Then DISPLAY SIZE menu appears. 4) Select your desired DISPLAY SIZE. • REAL : Displays the image at original size.

  • Page 140: Slide Show

    INPUT Keypad MENU Remote control * These operations are not accessible while projector OSD menu is displayed. NOTE • It is impossible to change the input port by INPUT button if THUMBNAIL, SLIDE SHOW, or DIRECTORY is displayed. • Displays the projector Menu before changing the input port .
  • Page 141 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - You can also play the Slide show with the projector Menu. Select “SLIDE SHOW” on PC-LESS PRESENTATION Menu. And press the Enter 1) START # : Set the beginning number of Slide show. 2) STOP # : Set the end number of Slide show.

  • Page 142: Directory Display

    4.2.4 Directory display “DIRECTORY” button in the Web Remote Control, then the directory tree will be be displayed in the thumbnail. Image display preview File information 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - Fig. 4.2.4 Directory display screen Tree structure directory...
  • Page 143 INPUT Keypad MENU Remote control * These operations are not accessible while projector OSD menu is displayed. NOTE • It is not possible to change the input port by INPUT button when THUMBNAIL, SLIDE SHOW, or DIRECTORY is displayed. • Displays the projector Menu before changing the input port .
  • Page 144 You can also display the directory with the projector Menu. Select “DIRECTORY” in PC-LESS PRESENTATION Menu. And press the Enter [File information display] File information display shows following information. - File format (JPEG, PNG and BMP) - File size (Size of File)

  • Page 145: Pc-Less Presentation" Error Message

    4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 4.2.5 “PC-LESS Presentation” error message mode. It appears at the bottom and the blue area of screen. Fig. 4.2.5 “PC-LESS Presentation” error message “PC-LESS Presentation” error message list Error message File not found Displayable file does not exist.

  • Page 146: Playlist

    • Maximum characters for the playlist in 1 line at playlist is 1024 including linefeed. If it exceeds, playlist becomes invalid and error. • Playlist maximum size is 64kB. If it exceeds, it becomes invalid. utilized. delete existing playlist in the memory card. 4. Utilize projector – Advanced -...

  • Page 147: Failure & Warning Alerts Via E-Mail

    4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 4.4 Failure & Warning Alerts via E-mail the projector requires maintenance or has encountered an error. NOTE • The projector may be not able to send e-mail if the projector suddenly loses power. Mail Settings web browser.
  • Page 148 Mail Settings (Continued) on the main menu. and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser] for further information. 10) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. Failure/Warning e-mails are formatted as follows: Subject line : <Mail title> Text : <Mail text>...

  • Page 149: Projector Management Via Snmp

    4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 4.5 Projector management via SNMP When SNMP is enabled, the projector is able to send Failure/Warning Alerts to a NOTE • It is recommended that SNMP functions be carried out by a network administrator.

  • Page 150: Controlling The Projector Via Scheduling

    4.6 Controlling the Projector via Scheduling The projector can be automatically controlled via scheduling. NOTE • You can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF, Input Source and Transferred Image Display. week 3) daily. those with the lower numbers when more than one event has been scheduled day No.
  • Page 151 Date/Time Settings The Date/Time setting can be adjusted via a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter [http://192.168.1.10] into the address bar of the web browser. Enter the Administrator ID and Password and click [Logon].
  • Page 152 Schedule Settings Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter [http://192.168.1.10] into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter the Administrator ID and Password and click [Logon]. 3) Click [Schedule Settings] on the main menu and select the required schedule item.

  • Page 153: E-Shot (Still Image Transfer) Display

    The projector can display a still image that is transferred via the network. e-Shot transmission requires an exclusive application for your PC. You can download it from the Hitachi web site. Refer to the manual for the application for instructions.

  • Page 154: Command Control Via The Network

    #9716) that is used for the e-Shot transmission function. Command Control Settings Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter [http://192.168.1.10] into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter the Administrator ID and Password and click [Logon].
  • Page 155 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - Command Control Settings (Continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. 7) Click [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See Note1.
  • Page 156 Checksum (1byte) and Connection ID (1 byte) of the RS-232C commands. Data Header length 0x02 0x0D 0x00 RS-232Ccommand 13 bytes 8 bits from the header to the checksum. the reply data) 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - Connection Checksum 1 byte 1 byte...
  • Page 157 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - Reply Data format The connection ID (the data is same as the connection ID data on the sending data format) is attached to the RS-232C commands reply data. <ACK reply> Connection Reply 0x06 1 byte <NAK reply>...
  • Page 158 The projector uses a challenge response type authentication with an MD5 (Message Digest 5) algorithm. When the projector is using a LAN, a random eight bytes will be returned if authentication is enabled. Bind this received 8 bytes and the authentication password and digest this data with the MD5 algorithm and add this in front of the commands to send.

  • Page 159: Troubleshooting

    The projector's input source isn't switched to MIU. Others Communication between - Information from the the projector and PC is not projector to PC is not working well. correct or completed - The projector does not MIU Functions of the...
  • Page 160 The wireless LAN card isn't inserted into the projector or the memory card is still inserted. Can't communicate There is closely another projector or other that has the same wireless setting. The PC and/or projector's network settings are not configured correctly. Can't communicate The wireless LAN card is inserted into the projector.
  • Page 161 Item Product name Liquid crystal projector File format JPEG, PNG, BMP and MPEG4 Control software Dedicated PC application and Web browser Corresponding protocol TCP/IP, DHCP client and HTTP server Firmware OS Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11g) Network Ethernet (100Base-TX/10Base-T) Security WEP(64/128bit), WPA-PSK/PSK2(TKIP/AES), SSID OS: Windows®...

  • Page 162: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    7. Warranty and After-sales service 7. Warranty and After-sales service section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
  • Page 163 HITACHI EUROPE LTD. Consumer Affairs Department PO Box 3007 Maidenhead SL6 8ZE UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 0870 405 4405 Email: consumer.mail @Hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE GmbH Munich Office Dornacher Strasse 3 D-85622 Feldkirchen bei München GERMANY Tel: +49 -89-991 80-0 Fax: +49 - 89 - 991 80 -224 Hotline: +49 - 180 - 551 25 51 (12ct/min.)

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