Hitachi CP-X608 User Manual – Operating Manual
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CP-X608
User's Manual – Operating Guide
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Page 1: About This Manual
Projector CP-X608 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Content About this manual..1 (EASY MENU continued ..26) Content ....2 EYSTONE EYSTONE ICTURE MODE... -
Page 3: Projector Features
Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various picture signals onto a screen. This projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can produce a large projected image from even a short distance. Preparations Contents of package Please see the “Contents of package”... -
Page 4: Part Names
Part names Part names Projector HOT! 38). (1) Speakers (x 4) ( (2) Focus ring ( (20) (3) Zoom ring ( (11) (4) Lamp cover ( The lamp unit is inside. (15) (5) Lens shift cover ( HOT! (6) Horizontal lens shift dial ( (7) Vertical lens shift dial ( (12) (14) -
Page 5: Control Panel
Part names Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button ( (2) MENU button ( It consists of four cursor buttons. (3) INPUT button ( (4) POWER indicator ( (5) TEMP indicator ( (6) LAMP indicator ( Rear panel (1) Shutdown switch ( (2) Security slot ( (3) Security bar ( (4) AC inlet (... -
Page 6: Remote Control
Part names Remote control LASER (1) Laser pointer ( INDICATOR STANDBY/ON VIDEO It is a beam outlet. (2) LASER INDICATOR ( (3) LASER button ( (4) STANDBY/ON button ( (17) BLANK LASER (5) VOLUME button ( (6) MUTE button ( (26) (7) VIDEO button ( (11) -
Page 7: Setting Up
Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. WARNING Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the shock. -
Page 8: Arrangement
Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±10%) 20) is set full upward. (c) Screen height (±10%), when the vertical lens shift ( On a horizontal surface... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 8 degrees. -
Page 10: Connecting Your Devices
Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them. - Page 11 Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.
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Page 12: 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. And when using a commercial USB memory in order to view images insert the USB memory to the AUX I/O port. -
Page 13: How To Use The Slot Cover Lock
Setting up How to use the slot cover lock Open the slot cover lock, and insert it into the SD CARD SD CARD locking a slot. Close the slot cover lock slowly, and attach a padlock or combination lock to the slot cover lock. -
Page 14: Remote Control
Remote control Remote control Laser pointer and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed. LASER INDICATOR LASER button WARNING The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures Putting batteries... -
Page 15: About The Remote Control Signal
Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back. The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE RECEIV” 47). -
Page 16: Using As A Wired Remote Control
Remote control Using as a wired remote control The accessory remote control works as a wired remote control, when the wired control port at the bottom of the remote control connects with the REMOTE CONTROL port on the back of the projector via an audio cable with 3.5 diameter stereo mini plugs. -
Page 17: Power On/Off
Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button Turning on the power POWER indicator connected to the projector and the outlet. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position (marked “ I “). 66). The power indicator will light up in steady orange ( Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these several seconds. -
Page 18: Operating
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume ENTER PUSH Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. PAGE UP PAGE DOWN A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. MENU RESET POSITION AUTO To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME... -
Page 19: Searching An Input Signal
Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) LASER INDICATOR Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an STANDBY/ON VIDEO input for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. COMPONENT (Y, C S-VIDEO VIDEO... -
Page 20: Adjusting The Zoom And Focus
Operating Focus ring Adjusting the zoom and focus Zoom ring Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Adjusting the lens shift Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift Lens shift cover the picture upward or downward. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Position
Operating Adjusting the position ENTER PUSH Press the POSITION button on the remote control. PAGE UP PAGE DOWN The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. MENU RESET POSITION AUTO position. MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. -
Page 22: Using The Magnify Feature
Operating Using the magnify feature Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. MENU RESET The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen POSITION AUTO (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME no operation), and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY MUTE mode. -
Page 23: Temporarily Blanking The Screen
Operating Temporarily blanking the screen Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in SCREEN BLANK LASER 39). menu To exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. -
Page 24: Using The Menu Function
Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, MIU, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. ENTER button ASPECT ENTER... -
Page 25: 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 on the projector or remote control. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT 30). -
Page 26: (Easy Menu Continued
EASY Menu EASY Menu (continued) Item Description BRIGHTNESS 27). See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu ( CONTRAST 27). See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu ( COLOR 28). See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu ( TINT 28). See the TINT item in PICTURE menu ( SHARPNESS 28). -
Page 27: 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 on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. - Page 28 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description HIGH DEFAULT HIGH CUSTOM MID DEFAULT MID CUSTOM LOW DEFAULT LOW CUSTOM Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes ENTER : OFFSET GAIN ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
- Page 29 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description PRESENTATION THEATER TURN OFF Feature The active iris displays the best presentation PRESENTATION ACTIVE IRIS image for both bright and dark scenes. The active iris displays the best theater image for THEATER both bright and dark scenes. TURN OFF The active iris is always open.
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Page 30: Image Menu
IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description For an RGB or MIU signal... - Page 31 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Right Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal, an MIU signal or a component video signal. (except 525i (480i), 625i (576i), SCART RGB) Large Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. H SIZE •...
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Page 32: Input Menu
INPUT Menu INPUT Menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description FILM... - Page 33 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description (Y, C ) port. COMPONENT SCART RGB When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, C ) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector.
- Page 34 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description TURN ON TURN OFF • This item can be performed only on an RGB signal with a vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. FRAME LOCK • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving pictures are displayed more smoothly.
- Page 35 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description 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.
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Page 36: Setup Menu
SETUP Menu SETUP Menu From the SETUP 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 according to the following table. Item Description Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion... - Page 37 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description Shrink the right of the image 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. • When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this function may be excessive.
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Page 38: Audio Menu
AUDIO Menu AUDIO Menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. NOTE •... -
Page 39: Screen Menu
SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ENGLISH... - Page 40 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL Screen preset as the standard screen.
- Page 41 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) 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 42 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” “Searching….” while searching for the input “Detecting….”...
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Page 43: Option Menu
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description TURN ON... - Page 44 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF AUTO OFF ENABLE DISABLE 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...
- Page 45 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description This item is to assign one of the following function to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control ( to the chosen button. • RGB1: Sets port to RGB1. • RGB2: Sets port to RGB2. •...
- Page 46 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description AUTO ADJUST automatic adjustment.When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled, although rough adjustment is automatically performed depending on the basic setting. ENABLE DISABLE • Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly.
- Page 47 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description KEY LOCK TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control. REMOTE RECEIV.
- Page 48 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed.
- Page 49 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX. 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or Inquiring Code the projector for about 3 seconds.
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Page 50: Using The Pin Lock Function
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control PASSWORD BOX or INPUT button on the projector will return to MyScreen PASS WORD on/off menu. - Page 51 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description /RGB and INPUT buttons. A CONFIRMATION BOX will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. PIN BOX • If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the PIN BOX or the CONFIRMATION BOX are displayed the menu will close.
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Page 52: Using The Transition Detector Function
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed. - Page 53 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off menu. 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the Transition Detector on/off menu.
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Page 54: Miu Menu
MIU Menu MIU Menu Consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Select “MIU” from the main menu to access the following functions. - Page 55 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Operation Selecting this item displays the e-SHOT menu. is a still image by the e-SHOT ( 4.7 e-SHOT (Still Image Transfer) Display of the User’s Manual - Network Functions) ENTER button to display the image. •...
- Page 56 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description IP ADDRESS Use the ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to TURN OFF. • The network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. SUBNET MASK Use the same SUBNET MASK used by your PC.
- Page 57 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description MODE the network communication system. Select it according to the setting of your PC. ADHOC INFRASTRUCTURE of the wireless LAN while using it. Select it according to the setting of your PC. The channels 1 to 11 are available. •...
- Page 58 MIU Menu MIU Menu (continued) Item Description the network setting. INFORMATION • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • Only the first 32 characters of the SSID are displayed. • When the voltage level of the battery for the built in clock decreases, the set time may become incorrect even though accurate date and time are input.
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Page 59: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Lamp the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number. -
Page 60: Lamp Warning
Maintenance Lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE WARNING 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 61 Maintenance malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to shut down, when the projector heats too much. Type number = MU03642 The front side of the projector Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the others will come off.
- Page 62 Maintenance the EASY MENU (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. dialog will appear. WARNING switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to the projector. projector.
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Page 63: Internal Clock Battery
Press the metal claw of the battery holder. Then the battery Metal claw will come up. Remove the battery. Put a new battery in. Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 explosion. “+” marking Insert a new battery in the battery holder according to its minus terminal as indicated in the battery holder, so that the side marked by + is Close the battery cover. -
Page 64: 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 quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. -
Page 65: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company. -
Page 66: Regarding The Indicator Lamps
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company. - Page 67 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 that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan,...
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Page 68: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. - Page 69 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control.
- Page 70 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. 26, 27 Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.
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Page 71: Warranty And After-Service
Warranty and after-service through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Item Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 2.0 cm (0.79 type) Liquid Crystal Drive system...