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Hitachi HOME-1 User Manual – Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Projector HOME-1 User's Manual - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector Features This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Projector Features Multifunctional Settings Preparation Using The Menu Functions Part Names MAIN Menu The Projector PICTURE-1 Menu Fastening The Lens Cap PICTURE-2 Menu The Remote Control INPUT Menu Setting Up AUTO Menu Arrangement SCREEN Menu Adjusting The Projector’s OPTION Menu Elevator Lamp Using The Picture Shift Dials...

  • Page 5: Part Names

    Part Names Indicates the corresponding The Projector reference page Zoom ring Air filter cover (An air filter is Focus ring inside.) Lens Picture shift dial (horizontal) (The picture is projected from Picture shift dial here.) (vertical) Remote sensor Elevator button Lens cap Elevator feet Projector (Front/Right)
  • Page 6 Part Names (continued) The Projector (continued) INPUT button POWER indicator TEMP indicator toggles between the signal tells the state of power supply. lights or blinks when any ports. Refer to the section “Power problem about internal ON/OFF”. temperature has happened. COMPUTER VIDEO S-VIDEO...

  • Page 7: The Remote Control

    Part Names (continued) The Remote Control S-VIDEO button OFF button prepares for turning the selects the input signal power off. of S-VIDEO port. SEARCH button ON button searches for an input prepares for turning the signal between the power on. following signal ports of COMPUTER, VIDEO, COMPONENT...

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “User’s Manual – Safety Guide” and this manual. • The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Setting Up (continued) Adjusting The Projector's Elevator CAUTION • If you press the elevator buttons 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: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting Up (continued) Connecting Your Devices WARNING • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected.
  • Page 11 Setting Up (continued) Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector and open the ports cover. You can see the ports. Connecting to a computer VIDEO L- AUD I O - R RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) AUDIO CONTROL...

  • Page 12: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting Up (continued) 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. Please adhere to the “User’s manual – Safety Guide” and the following. •...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control Putting Batteries CAUTION Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Keep the battery away from children and pets. •...

  • Page 14: Operating The Remote Control

    Remote Control (continued) Operating The Remote Control ATTENTION • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in malfunction.

  • Page 15: Power On/Off

    Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.

  • Page 16: Selecting An Input Signal

    Power ON/OFF (continued) Selecting An Input Signal TEMP POWER LAMP Using the projector’s control button STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU Press the INPUT button. As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT INPUT button button, the projector switches between its input signal ports.

  • Page 17: Turning Off The Power

    Power ON/OFF (continued) Turning Off The Power NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector or the OFF button of the remote control.

  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Adjusting The Volume Press the VOLUME button. VOLUME As illustrated on the right, a dialog will SEARCH appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME COMPUTER AUTO WIDE BLANK MUTE CINEMA DYNAMIC NORMAL...

  • Page 19: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating (continued) Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature AUTO Press the AUTO button. SEARCH VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input COMPUTER VOLUME Horizontal position (H POSITION), vertical position (V POSITION), clock phase (H PHASE) and horizontal size (H SIZE) are AUTO WIDE BLANK...

  • Page 20: Signal Searching

    Operating (continued) Signal Searching Press the SEARCH button. Cycle through input signals, displaying the images of retrieved signals. If no signal is found, returns to the signal that was selected before the search SEARCH was begun. VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPUTER VIDEO S-VIDEO SEARCH...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Gamma Mode

    Operating (continued) Selecting The Gamma Mode Press the CINEMA, DYNAMIC, NORMAL or AUTO WIDE BLANK MUTE CUSTOM button according to a mode to choose. CINEMA DYNAMIC NORMAL CUSTOM This projector has the 4 modes called the CINEMA, MYMEMORY DYNAMIC, NORMAL and CUSTOM. KEYSTONE MENU ENTER...

  • Page 22: Multifunctional Settings

    Multifunctional Settings Using The Menu Functions This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. [ex. Adjusting Press the MENU VOLUME] button.

  • Page 23: Main Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU MAIN Menu MAIN KEYSTONE PICTURE-1 BRIGHT PICTURE-2 CONTRAST INPUT ASPECT With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO WHISPER NORMAL performed. SCREEN MIRROR NORMAL OPTION LANGUAGE ENGLISH Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the [Language] : SELECT table below.

  • Page 24: Picture-1 Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU MAIN GAMMA NORMAL PICTURE - 1 Menu PICTURE-1 COLOR BAL R PICTURE-2 COLOR BAL G INPUT COLOR BAL B With the PICTURE-1 menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO SHARPNESS SCREEN COLOR performed.
  • Page 25 Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE - 1 Menu (continued) Item Description Load/Save a Setting: Selecting one from the following and then pressing the or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 SAVE1 SAVE2 SAVE3 SAVE4 • This projector has 4 memories called M1, M2, M3 and M4 for settings. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current setting data MY MEMORY on the memory whose number corresponds.

  • Page 26: Picture-2 Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU PICTURE - 2 Menu MAIN V POSITION PICTURE-1 H POSITION PICTURE-2 H PHASE INPUT H SIZE 1344 With the PICTURE-2 menu, the items shown in the table below can AUTO OVER SCAN SCREEN RESET be performed. OPTION Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the : SELECT...

  • Page 27: Input Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU INPUT Menu MAIN COLOR SPACE AUTO PICTURE-1 COMPONENT COMPONENT PICTURE-2 VIDEO AUTO INPUT FRAME LOCK TURN ON With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO 3D-YCS NORMAL SCREEN VIDEO NR performed.
  • Page 28 Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Select a Noise Reduction Mode: HIGH MIDDLE • This function performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. At a VIDEO input of NTSC 3.58, this function performs only when the TURN OFF is VIDEO NR selected under the 3D-YCS.

  • Page 29: Auto Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU AUTO Menu MAIN ADJUST PICTURE-1 POWER OFF 0 min PICTURE-2 SEARCH TURN ON INPUT RESET With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO SCREEN performed. OPTION Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the : SELECT table below.

  • Page 30: Screen Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU SCREEN Menu MAIN BLANK BLACK PICTURE-1 START UP TURN ON PICTURE-2 MENU POSITION INPUT MESSAGE TURN ON With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO RESET SCREEN performed. OPTION Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the : SELECT table below.

  • Page 31: Option Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) OPTION Menu MENU MAIN VOLUME PICTURE-1 LAMP TIME 1234h With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be PICTURE-2 FILTER TIME INPUT performed. AUTO SCREEN Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the OPTION table below.

  • Page 32: Lamp

    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 33: Replacing The Lamp

    Lamp (continued) Replacing The Lamp WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. CAUTION • Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. • When you replace the lamp, please replace also the air filter. The air filter may be attached when you buy a replacement lamp for this projector.

  • Page 34: Air Filter

    Air Filter WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. • Use the air filter of the specified type only. Type number: NJ08312 (sold separately) •...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Air Filter

    Air Filter (continued) Replacing The Air Filter If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to be replaced. Please replace the air filter as soon as possible. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Contact your local dealer to prepare a Filter cover new air filter.

  • Page 36: Other Care

    Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. ATTENTION • Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed below, including benzene and paint thinner.

  • Page 37: 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 respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting (continued) Related Messages (continued) Message Description A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. CLEAN THE AIR FILTER Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or change POWER OFF FIRST, the air filter by referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER.

  • Page 39: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps ATTENTION • When the interior portion has become overheated, or when the lamp cover has not been properly fixed (attached), for safety purposes, the power source may be automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “...
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, Lighting or Blinking in please make confirmation of the following item, and then blinking in Turned off...

  • Page 41: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. 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.

  • Page 42: Warranty And After-Service

    Troubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects (continued) Cases not involving a machine defect, Reference Phenomenon and Items to be confirmed pages Colors have a Color settings are not correctly adjusted. faded- out Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR BAL R, appearance, or COLOR BAL G, COLOR BAL B, COLOR, and/or the TINT settings, Color tone is poor.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.4 cm (0.55 type) Liquid crystal Drive system TFT active matrix panel Pixels 409,920 pixels (854 horizontal x 480 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.6 ~ 2.8 f=14.2 ~ 28.4 mm Lamp 130W UHB Speaker...

  • Page 44: Technical

    TECHNICAL TECHNICAL Signal Connectors VIDEO L - AUD I O - R AUDIO CONTROL COMPUTER S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Port Specification COMPUTER Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminator (positive) H/V. sync. signal:TTL level (positive/negative) Composite sync. signal: TTL level D-sub 15-pin shrink jack 11 12 13 14 15 Signal...

  • Page 45: Example Of Computer Signal

    Example Of Computer Signal Resolution fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Rating Signal mode H × × V 720 × 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 × 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 × 480 35.0 66.7 Mac13"mode 640 × 480 37.9 72.8 VESA...
  • Page 46 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, refer to adjust the V.POSIT and H.POSIT of the menu. Back porch b Front porch d Back porch b Front porch d Display interval c...

  • Page 47: Communications Setting

    RS-232C Communication Connecting The Cable (1) Turn off the projector and the computer power supplies. (2) Connect the CONTROL port of the projector with a RS-232C port of the computer by a RS- 232C cable. Use the cable that fulfills the specification shown in the following figure. (3) Turn on the computer power supply and after the computer has started up, turn on the projector power supply.
  • Page 48 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 49: Header

    RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 B9 D3 02 00 07 20 00 00 Keystone Increment BE EF 06 00 DF D3 04 00 07 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
  • Page 50 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code English BE EF 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 06 00 67 D2 01 00 05 30 01 00 Deutsch BE EF...

  • Page 51: Increment

    RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 EF F6 01 00 B3 30 05 00 BE EF 06 00 7F F7 01 00 B3 30 04 00 BE EF 06 00 4F F5...
  • Page 52 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 0D 83 02 00 00 21 00 00 V Position Increment BE EF 06 00 6B 83 04 00 00 21 00 00 Decrement...
  • Page 53 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 26 72 01 00 06 22 01 00 MIDDLE BE EF 06 00 D6 72 01 00 06 22 02 00 Video NR HIGH...
  • Page 54 RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 31 D3 02 00 01 20 00 00 Volume Increment BE EF 06 00 57 D3 04 00 01 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
  • Page 55 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.

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