Hitachi CP-X8160 User Manual
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CP-WU8450
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Operating Guide

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  • Page 1: Operating Guide

    Projector CP-X8150/CP-X8160/CP-WX8240/ CP-WX8255/CP-SX8350/CP-WU8440/ CP-WU8450 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Display ....107 Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 <Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 Starting USB Display, Right-Click menu, and CP-WU8450>...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü The HDMI ports can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. ü The super bright lamp and high quality optical system can fulfill the demands of professional uses.
  • Page 4: Part Names

    (8) Lens cover (9) Indicators (5) (10) (11) (10) Intake vents (11) Control panel (5) (12) Status Monitor (20) (13) (17) < Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 and (16) (14) CP-WU8450> (18) (13) AC IN (AC inlet) (16) (10) (19) (14) Exhaust vents (15) Ports (5)
  • Page 5: Control Panel And Indicators

    Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel and Indicators (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (1) STANDBY/ON button (24) (2) INPUT button (26, 37) (3) MENU button (37) (4) LENS SHIFT button (29) (5) ZOOM button (29) (6) FOCUS - / + buttons (29) (7) SHADE button (36) (8) FUNCTION button (22, 29) (9) FILTER indicator (120)
  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) STANDBY button (24) (2) ON button (24) (3) ID - 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 buttons (17) (4) COMPUTER 1 button (26) (5) COMPUTER 2 button (26) (11) (10) (6) COMPUTER 3 button * (12) (13) (7) LAN button (26)
  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and service may be required.
  • Page 8 • For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your dealer beforehand. • Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 and CP-WU8450, it is possible to install the projector for any direction with specified mounting accessories. Consult with your dealer about such a special installation.
  • Page 9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock. •...
  • Page 10: Connecting With Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.
  • Page 11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) (55) (26) Computer (26) (26, 107) NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
  • Page 12 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) External (19) Computer (74) device Access point (74) wireless adapter (optional) (74) storage device (92, 102) WARNING ►Heat may build up in the USB wireless adapter, to avoid pos- sible burns disconnect the projector power cord for 10 minutes before touching the adapter.
  • Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) VCR/DVD/ (55) (26, 50) (26) Blu-ray Disc (26) player NOTE • The HDMI ports of this model are compatible with HDCP (High-band- width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video signals from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like. - The HDMI ports support the following signals: Video signal : 480i@60, 480p@60, 576i@50, 576p@50, 720p@50/60, 1080i@50/60, 1080p@50/60...
  • Page 14: Fastening The Cables

    Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers Monitor (54) (with an amplifier) Another projector (Wired) Remote control NOTE • To use a wired remote control, connect a wired remote control to the REMOTE CONROL IN port. You can also connect another projector to the REMOTE CONROL OUT port to control it from the wired remote control.
  • Page 15: Fastening The Adapter Cover

    Setting up Fastening the adapter cover When using the USB wireless adapter, be sure to connect the adapter to the further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port and use the supplied adapter cover. Loosen the screw (marked with triangle) on the bottom left of the USB TYPE A ports.
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Power Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the cord outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.
  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL ENERGY, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.
  • Page 18: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency. In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 19: Using As A Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer, when the projector’s USB TYPE B port and the computer’s type A USB port are connected and MOUSE is selected for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu (65).
  • Page 20: Status Monitor

    Status Monitor <Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8250 and CP-WU8450> Status Monitor <Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 and CP-WU8450> Status Monitor The Status Monitor is the sub LCD in the rear panel of CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 and CP-WU8450. The Status Monitor displays the present condition of the projector including errors, setup information and error history.
  • Page 21 Status Monitor <Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8250 and CP-WU8450> Displaying the condition of the projector (continued) : Displays peripheral temperature in Celsius. While the lamp is on, supplied voltage is also displayed. 3rd line 3rd line: Displays supplied voltage and peripheral temperature in Celsius while the lamp is on.
  • Page 22: Displaying The Log

    Status Monitor <Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8250 and CP-WU8450> Displaying the log The present setup information and the error history can be displayed on the Status Monitor with button operation. NOTE • While the projector is warming up, button presses are ignored.
  • Page 23 Status Monitor <Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8250 and CP-WU8450> Displaying the log (continued) NOTE • The Status Monitor and its backlight returns to the first state before the FUNCTION or ENTER button was pressed when any button except cursor buttons is pressed, or after about 30 seconds without button operation.
  • Page 24: Power On/Off

    Power on/off POWER indicator Power on/off STANDBY button Turning on the power ON button Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is lighted in steady orange (118). Then remove the lens cover.
  • Page 25: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Use the VOL + / - buttons to adjust the volume. VOL + / - A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in buttons adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
  • Page 26: Selecting An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal Press INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN INPUT button VIDEO USB TYPE A S-VIDEO USB TYPE B COMPONENT ...
  • Page 27: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

    4:3  16:9  16:10  14:9  NATIVE  For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B ports, or if there is no signal CP-X8150, CP-X8160, CP-SX8350: 4:3 (fixed) CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255, CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450: 16:10 (fixed) NOTE •...
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself. Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 and CP-WU8450, it is possible to install the projector for any direction with specified mounting accessories. Consult with...
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Lens

    Operating Adjusting the lens LENS SHIFT button Adjusting the zoom and focus ZOOM + / - buttons The ZOOM or FOCUS dialog will appear when you press any of the buttons from ZOOM, ZOOM -, ZOOM +, FOCUS + and FOCUS -. Use the ZOOM + / - buttons on the remote control or ZOOM button and ◄/►...
  • Page 30: Lens Memory

    Operating Adjusting the lens (continued) Lens memory This projector is equipped with memory functions for the lens adjustments (LENS SHIFT and LENS TYPE). Up to 3 sets of adjustments can be stored. To utilize the lens memory feature, press the POSITION or FUNCTION button while the LENS SHIFT dialog is FUNCTION displayed.
  • Page 31: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a computer signal AUTO The vertical position, the horizontal position and the button horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.
  • Page 32: Correcting The Distortion

    Operating Correcting the distortion To correct the distortion of projected screen, you can select one of three options, AUTO, MANUAL and PERFECT FIT. First press the KEYSTONE button to display the KEYSTONE menu, and point at one of items with the ▲/▼ buttons. KEYSTONE AUTO: performs the automatic vertical keystone button...
  • Page 33 RESET button, and press the ENTER or INPUT button. Select one of the corners to be adjusted with the ▲/▼/◄► buttons and press the ENTER or INPUT button. For CP-X8150, CP-X8160, CP- WX8240 and CP-WX8255, also the sides can be selected to adjust. CP-SX8350,...
  • Page 34 ● For adjusting a corner, use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to adjust the position of the corner. ● <Only for CP-X8150, CP-X8160, CP-WX8240 and CP-WX8255> For adjusting the upper or lower side, use the ◄/► buttons to select any one point on the side, and use the ▲/▼ buttons to adjust the distortion of the side.
  • Page 35: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote MAGNIFY control. ON / OFF The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY buttons dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times.
  • Page 36: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    Operating Temporarily freezing the screen Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen FREEZE (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF button is selected for the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu (59), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode, which the picture is frozen.
  • Page 37: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 38: Indication In Osd

    Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...
  • Page 39: Containing Items Of Each Menu

    Operating Using the menu function (continued) Containing items of each menu The items contained in the menus are as below; Menu Items ASPECT, AUTO KEYSTONE, KEYSTONE, KEYSTONE, EASY MENU (40) PERFECT FIT, PICTURE MODE, ECO MODE, INSTALLATION, RESET, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, ADVANCED MENU, EXIT BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP, COLOR, PICTURE (42) TINT, SHARPNESS, ACTIVE IRIS, MY MEMORY...
  • Page 40: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (45).
  • Page 41 EASY MENU Item Description GAMMA COLOR TEMP NORMAL 1 DEFAULT 2 MID CINEMA 2 DEFAULT 3 LOW DYNAMIC 3 DEFAULT 1 HIGH BOARD(BLACK) 4 DEFAULT 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 BOARD(GREEN) 4 DEFAULT 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 WHITEBOARD 5 DEFAULT 2 MID DAYTIME 6 DEFAULT 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 DICOM SIM.
  • Page 42: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 43 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 3 LOW 3 CUSTOM      6 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 5 CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM ...
  • Page 44 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong SHARPNESS • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION ó...
  • Page 45: Image Menu

    For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B ports, or if there is no signal CP-X8150, CP-X8160, CP-SX8350: 4:3 (fixed) CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255, CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450: 16:10 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
  • Page 46 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal. signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or •...
  • Page 47 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A / B or HDMI 1 / 2 port.
  • Page 48: Input Menu

    INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 49 INPUT menu Item Description The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL ó...
  • Page 50 INPUT menu Item Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó...
  • Page 51 INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.
  • Page 52: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 53 SETUP menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well. KEYSTONE •...
  • Page 54 • When SAVING is selected, the CENTERING feature while the projector is in the standby mode is disabled. • <Only for CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 and CP-WU8450> When SAVING is selected, the Status Monitor and its button operation are unavailable while the projector is in the standby mode.
  • Page 55: Audio Menu

    AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 56 AUDIO menu Item Description The mode of HDMI audio from the HDMI 1 and 2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the HDMI port to be set. HDMI AUDIO (2) Use the ◄/►buttons to select the mode of HDMI audio.
  • Page 57: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 58 SCREEN menu Item Description This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 59 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (86).
  • Page 60 SCREEN menu Item Description 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 ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 61 SCREEN menu Item Description (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄...
  • Page 62 SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.
  • Page 63: Option Menu

    OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 64 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the DIRECT POWER ON function. ON ó OFF When set to the ON, the lamp in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (24), only when the projector is DIRECT POWER supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on.
  • Page 65 (111). • The lamp time can be checked also with the Status Monitor on CP-X8160, CP-WX8255, CP-WU8450 (22). The filter time is the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu.
  • Page 66 OPTION menu Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON (1 to 4) on the remote control (6). (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a button from MY BUTTON - 1 to 4 and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog.
  • Page 67 OPTION menu 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. ALTITUDE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans.
  • Page 68 CP-X8150, CP-WX8240, CP-SX8350, CP-WU8440: 1000h ó 2000h ó 5000h ó 10000h ó 15000h ó OFF CP-X8160, CP-WX8255, CP-WU8450: 1000h ó 2000h ó 5000h ó 10000h ó 15000h ó 20000h ó OFF After choosing an item except OFF, the message “REMINDER *** HRS PASSED ..”...
  • Page 69 OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to choose the operations control. CONTROL PANEL ó REMOTE CONTROL (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select ON or OFF. ON ó OFF Selecting ON in Step 2 locks the buttons except STANDBY, ON and STANDBY/ON on the operations control selected in Step 1.
  • Page 70 OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays COMMUNICATION menu. In this menu, you can configure the serial communication settings of the projector using the CONTROL port. • Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼. Then pressing the ► button opens the submenu for the setting item you selected.
  • Page 71 OPTION menu Item Description SERIAL SETTINGS Select the serial communication condition for the CONTROL port. BAUD RATE 4800bps ó 9600bps ó 19200bps ó 38400bps PARITY NONE ó ODD ó EVEN • The BAUD RATE is fixed to 19200bps and PARITY is fixed NONE when the COMMUNICATION TYPE is set to OFF (70).
  • Page 72 OPTION menu Item Description RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector sends data to.
  • Page 73 OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT ports are working as a SCART RGB input port.
  • Page 74: Network Menu

    NETWORK menu NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions.
  • Page 75 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► button. (Dynamic Host • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it Configuration takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP Protocol)
  • Page 76 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRED SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting (80). •...
  • Page 77 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. #1 DEFAULT ó #2 DEFAULT ó #3 DEFAULT #5 CUSTOM ó #4 DEFAULT Select one of the DEFAULT (#1~#4) and press ► or ENTER button. To adjust CUSTOM Press the ►...
  • Page 78 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRELESS INFORMATION dialog for viewing the wireless LAN settings. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page. The first page shows the wireless LAN settings. The second and subsequent pages display the signal information of wireless LAN connection devices.
  • Page 79 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRED SETUP menu for the wired LAN. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó...
  • Page 80 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME DIFFERENCE as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. TIME Use the ► button to return to the menu after DIFFERENCE setting the TIME DIFFERENCE.
  • Page 81 NETWORK menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines.
  • Page 82 Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from the Hitachi web site. (http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www. hitachidigitalmedia.com). Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (4.
  • Page 83 It can be installed from the bundled application CD. You can also download the latest version and relevant information from the Hitachi website (http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com). For details of Network Presentation and instructions to install the “LiveViewer”, refer to the manual for “LiveViewer”.
  • Page 84 SECURITY menu Item Description • To change from Single PC mode to Multi PC mode, press ► button to choose OK in the dialog and press the ENTER or INPUT button. The display mode is changed. • For details on how to switch the display mode to Multi PC mode on your computer, refer to the manual for “LiveViwer”.
  • Page 85: Security Menu

    1. Press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is as follows. CP-X8150, CP-X8160: 3605 CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255: 2005 CP-SX8350: 2105 CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450: 3705 (below)
  • Page 86 SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
  • Page 87 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
  • Page 88 SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INSTALLATION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the input signal will not be displayed.
  • Page 89 SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. •...
  • Page 90 SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.
  • Page 91 SECURITY menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SECURITY INDICATOR dialog. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select ON or OFF. SECURITY ON ó OFF INDICATOR When ON is selected while PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR is ON, the SECURITY indicator blinks in yellow in the standby mode (87, 88).
  • Page 92: Presentation Tools

    Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: - PC-LESS Presentation (below) - Drawing function (102) - USB Display (107) - Network Presentation For details of Network Presentation, refer to the Network Guide and the manual for "LiveViewer".
  • Page 93: Thumbnail Mode

    NOTE • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. CP-X8150, CP-X8160: 1024 x 768 (Still), 768 x 576 (Movie) CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255: 1280 x 800 (Still), 768 x 576 (Movie) CP-SX8350: 1400 x 1050 (Still), 768 x 576 (Movie) CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450: 1920 x 1200 (Still),...
  • Page 94 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons You can control the images on the Thumbnail screen with the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail screen is displayed. Button operation Functions Web Remote Remote...
  • Page 95 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the Thumbnail menu You can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen. Item Functions Moves to an upper folder. SORT Allows you to sort files and folders as following. Press the ►...
  • Page 96 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode is able to display up to 20 files in one page. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen image is displayed.
  • Page 97: Full Screen Mode

    Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Full Screen Mode The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. To display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the ENTER button on the remote control, the INPUT button on the control panel or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 98 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operations for movie A remote control icon and a progress bar are displayed when one of the cursor buttons, ENTER button or INPUT button on the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control is pressed or clicked while a movie is playing in the Full Screen mode.
  • Page 99: Slideshow Mode, Playlist

    Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow Mode The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail menu (95). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail menu and press the ENTER button on the remote control, INPUT button on the control panel, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 100 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by SLIDESHOW in the Thumbnail menu You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the SLIDESHOW item in the Thumbnail menu (95). Item Functions SLIDESHOW RETURN Returns to the Thumbnail mode. PLAY Play the Slideshow.
  • Page 101 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail mode or Slideshow. The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer. It is created in the folder that contains the selected image files when the PC-LESS Presentation is started or the Slideshow is configured.
  • Page 102: Drawing Function

    ü Use as a simple mouse The Hitachi Pen tablet and USB mouse can be used in place of the mouse of a computer connected to the projector.
  • Page 103: Connecting The Devices

    Presentation tools Drawing function (continued) Connecting the Devices Connect the Hitachi Pen tablet or USB mouse to the USB TYPE A port on the projector. To save an image that has been drawn, a USB storage device must also be connected to a USB TYPE A port of the projector.
  • Page 104: Using The Drawing Function

    • The drawing function does not support drawing on images from the LAN port or the USB TYPE B port of the projector. If you operate the Hitachi Pen tablet / USB mouse while these images are displayed, the input source may automatically switch to USB TYPE A port.
  • Page 105 Presentation tools Drawing function (continued) 4. Eraser Switches the electronic pen function to that of an eraser and specifi es its size. The cursor turns into an Eraser ; dragging it erases previously drawn lines. Specifi es a 12-dot Eraser. Specifi es a 20-dot Eraser.
  • Page 106 Presentation tools Drawing function (continued) Projector Temporarily blanks out the display. Another touching or clicking recovers the display. Operation (continued) Toggles between display/hide the Pattern (grid lines). Cycles through the display source signals. • It can be used in the same way as the INPUT button on the control panel.
  • Page 107: Usb Display

    • When the screen resolution of your computer is over specified, the computer image is shrunk in specified size as below before transferring to the projector. CP-X8150, CP-X8160: 1024 x 768 (XGA) The other models: 1280 x 800 The transferred image is displayed as shrunk on the projected screen even if the panel resolution of the projector is larger than above.
  • Page 108: Starting Usb Display

    Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Starting USB Display Select the USB DISPLAY for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu. When you connect your computer to the USB TYPE B port on the projector using a USB cable, the projector will be recognized as a CD-ROM drive on your computer.
  • Page 109 Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Right-Click menu The menu shown in the right will be displayed when you right-click the application icon in the Windows notification area. Display : The Floating menu is displayed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area.
  • Page 110: Options Window

    CP-X8150, CP-X8160: 1024 x 768 (XGA) The other models: 1280 x 800 If your computer does not support the display resolution specified above, a smaller resolution that is the largest among the resolutions that are supported by the computer will be selected.
  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number <CP-X8150, CP-WX8240, CP-WU8440>: DT01281 Type number <CP-X8160, CP-WX8255, CP-SX8350, CP-WU8450>: DT01291 Replacing the lamp Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
  • Page 112: Lamp Warning

    Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE 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.
  • Page 113: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    The filter unit with 2 sheets of filters is inside of the filter cover. In addition, the extra air filter is attached to inner side of the filter cover of CP-X8160, CP-WX8255 and CP-WU8450. If one of the filters is damaged or heavily soiled, replace whole filter set with a new one.
  • Page 114 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) Put the filter cover back into the place. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 115: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.
  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as Troubleshooting smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range. Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. An improper signal is input. Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs.
  • Page 118: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Orange Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
  • Page 119 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation...
  • Page 120: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes.
  • Page 121: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The mode selected for HDMI AUDIO is not suitable. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one for your HDMI audio device.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The batteries in the remote control are near the end. Replace the batteries. The ID numbers set in the projector and the remote The remote control are different.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to Some kind OFF, in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 125 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page NETWORK The NETWORK BRIDGE function is turned off. BRIDGE Select NETWORK BRIDGE for COMMUNICATION TYPE function does item in the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. not work The SAVING function is working.
  • Page 126: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book. End User License Agreement for the Projector Software • Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for each of such software modules.

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