Hitachi PJ-LC9 User Manual – Operating Manual

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User's Manual - Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure the proper use of this product.
Manuel d'utilisation - Guide d'utilisation
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correctement ce produit.
Bedienungsanleitung - Benutzerhandbuch
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Manual de usuario - Guía de funcionamiento
Muchas gracias por la adquisición de este proyector.
Lea detenidamente el manual del usuario para asegurarse de usar apropiadamente este
producto.
Manuale d'istruzioni - Guida operativa
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  • Page 1 Lea detenidamente el manual del usuario para asegurarse de usar apropiadamente este producto. Manuale d'istruzioni - Guida operativa Vi ringraziamo per avere acquistato questo proiettore. Per garantirne l'impiego corretto vi raccomandiamo di leggerne a fondo il manuale d'istruzioni. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 2 Las imagenes procedentes de algunas video consolas pueden ser inestables al principio de la coneción. Si esto ocurriera, espere algunos insatantes y pulse la tecla AUTO del control remoto del proyector para estabilizar la imagen. QR65891 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 3 • Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • VESA and SVGA are trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the zoom (magnifying power) ..........24 Adjusting the focus ................24 Using the automatic adjustment feature ..........24 Adjusting the position ................25 Correcting the keystone distortions ............25 Using the partial magnify feature ............26 Freezing the screen ................26 Temporarily blanking the screen ............27 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 5 Caring for the cabinet and remote control ..........52 Troubleshooting ............53 Related messages ................53 Regarding the indicator lamps ..............54 Phenomena that may easily be taken as machine defects ....56 Warranty and after-service ........58 Specifications ............. 58 Dimension diagram ................59 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 6: Before Use

    NOTE • To suitably use, please be aware of what is written following this symbol.  Please refer to the pages written following this symbol. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 7: About Contents Of Package

    ►Do not place the projector on an unstable surface. NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution for the lens part. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 8: Part Names

    Before use Part names Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 9: Control Buttons

    KEYSTONE Zoom FREEZE button (26) ZOOM + button (24) - button (24) POSITION MENU POSITION button (25) ENTER MENU button (28) RESET Menu cursor buttons ESC button (30) ▲,▼,◄,►(28) ENTER button (28) RESET button (30) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 10: Preparations

    Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►Close the lens cover to prevent the lens surface being scratched when the projector is not used. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 11: About The Filter Cover For Bottom-Up Use

    filter cover and the air filter in a smoky or dusty place. It could result in a fire and/or malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►Please be careful for the projector not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 12: Arrangement

    fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector. • Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors. • Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 13 fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector. • Do not place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. ►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    ►Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables. ►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector horizontally. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 15: Connecting Your Devices

    • For an audio cable with 2 RCA connectors to 2 RCA connectors, use the accessory audio adapter. • For a component video cable with 3 RCA connectors to 3 RCA connectors, use the accessory component video adapter. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 16: Example Of Connection With A Computer

    In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 17: Example Of Computer Signal

    RGB port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. • Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug- and-Play monitor. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 18: Connecting Power Supply

    • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust) before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. • Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 19: Loading Batteries Into The Remote Control

    • If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the liquid and then replace a battery. If the liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. • Obey the local laws on disposing a battery. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control

    (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) hit the projector’s remote sensor, the remote control may not function correctly. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 21: Power On/Off

    ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens and openings of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 22: Turning Off The Power

    OFF position. Only push the restart switch in these exceptional instances. • When a power supply is shut off with a power failure or the restart switch, before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without operating. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 23: Operating

    To restore the sound, press the MUTE button or ENTER FREEZE KEYSTONE RESET VOLUME button. ZOOM POSITION MENU Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will ENTER automatically disappear after a few seconds. RESET Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 24: Selecting An Input Signal

    VOLUME MUTE searching and display the image. FREEZE KEYSTONE If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state ZOOM selected before the operation. POSITION MENU RGB  S-VIDEO  VIDEO ENTER RESET Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 25: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

    ● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. ● While setting the WIDE mode, the correction of keystone distortion is not effective. (25, 40) ● Setting the WIDE mode may limit the magnify range. (26) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Zoom (Magnifying Power)

    The aspect ratio will be automatically selected. The clock phase will be automatically adjusted. ● The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Position

    ● The adjustable range for correction will vary among inputs. For some signals, this function may not work well. ● While setting the WIDE mode for aspect ratio, the correction of keystone distortion is not effective. (23, 36) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 28: Using The Partial Magnify Feature

    MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION and MENU is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 29: Temporarily Blanking The Screen

    ZOOM POSITION MENU ● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when the input ENTER signal is changed, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control RESET buttons are pressed. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 30: Multifunctional Settings

    FILTER TIME (EASY MENU is pointed at.) LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu... Go To Advance Menu... EASY MENU EASY MENU (ASPECT is pointed at.) ("Go to Advanced Menu... " is pointed at.) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 31: Advanced Menu

    NORMAL  SETUP MIRROR NORMAL SETUP MIRROR NORMAL  SCREEN VOLUME SCREEN VOLUME OPTION OPTION EASY MENU EASY MENU KEYSTONE SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Dialog for KEYSTONE (ZOOM is pointed at.) (KEYSTONE is pointed at.) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 32 (LANGUAGE, H PHASE, VOLUME etc.) cannot reset. To close the menu Press the MENU button again. Even if you do not do anything, the operation will complete and the menu will disappear automatically after about 10 seconds. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 33: Easy Menu

    • This item can be chosen only for a video signal. Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint. TINT See the TINT item in the PICTURE menu. (34) • This item can be chosen only for a video signal. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 34: Sharpness / Whisper / Mirror / Reset / Filter Time

    Pointing at the “Go To Advanced Menu” and pressing the button Go To ► changes the EASY MENU into the Advanced MENU. (28) Advanced Menu Perform to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 35: Picture Menu

    2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalizing adjustment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 36: Color Temp / Color / Tint / Sharpness

    • This item can be chosen only for a video signal. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the tint. TINT Green  Red • This item can be selected only for a video signal. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS Strong  Weak Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 37: Progressive / My Memory

    • The current adjustment data of the items in the PICTURE menu is stored. Except for the adjustment data in the CUSTOM modes for the GAMMA (33) and COLOR TEMP items. (34) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 38: Image Menu

    • Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. • While setting the WIDE mode, the correction of keystone distortion is not effective. (25, 40) • Setting the WIDE mode may limit the magnify range. (26) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 39: Over Scan / V. Position / H. Position / H. Phase / H. Size

    • This item can be chosen 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 during this operation. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 40: Auto Adjust Execute

    The aspect ratio will be automatically selected. The clock phase will be automatically adjusted. • The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 41: Input Menu

    It shows the information about the current input. INPUT-INFORMATION •The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means 1024x768 @60.0 INFORMATION the frame lock function is working. (39) FRAME LOCK •This item cannot be chosen for no signal. INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO SECAM AUTO Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 42: Setup Menu

    • When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL  H:INVERT  V:INVERT  H&V:INVERT Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume. VOLUME High  Low Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 43: Screen Menu

    • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several minutes. • For the MyScreen, please refer to the MyScreen item. (  42) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 44: Start Up / Myscreen

    • Registration takes several minutes. When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the message “MyScreen registration is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the registration failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” is displayed. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 45: Myscreen Lock / Message

    ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” ”Searching …” while searching for an input signal ”Detecting …” when an input signal is detected The input signal display displayed when it is changed The aspect ratio display displayed when it is changed Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 46: Option Menu

    • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. • For the lamp replacement, please see the section "Lamp". (  47, 48, 49) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 47: Filter Time / Service

    Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the unit, environment around the unit, etc. the automatic adjustment may not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic (to be continued) adjustment, and make adjustment manually. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 48 Note that the items (LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, LANGUAGE etc.) are not reset. FACTORY RESET RESET  CANCEL RESET CANCEL Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 50 Breaking the lamp could cause an injury and an escape of gas containing mercury. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the 2 screws that are loosened in the previous process to lock it in place. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 51 (5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 52: Air Filter

    Filter cover bottom up. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter, the air filter and filter cover. Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 53 filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. (45, 53) • The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 54: Inside Of The Projector

    Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. • Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed above. • Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    filter by referring to the “Air Filter” section of this TO REMOVE WARNING MESSAGE, manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, RESET FILTER TIMER. please be sure to reset the filter timer. (45) SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 56: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    After Lighting performing any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please contact your dealer or service company. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 57 In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 58: Phenomena That May Easily Be Taken As Machine Defects

    Signal source does not correctly work. nor pictures are Correctly set up the signal source device by referring to the outputted. manual of the source device. The input changeover settings are mismatched. Select the input signal, and correct the setting. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 59 And performing some function (changing a mode, adjusting the sharpness or position, etc.) may cause a certain noise on the screen. These phenomena do not constitute or imply a machine defect. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 60: Warranty And After-Service

    S-VIDEO ..... S-Video x 1 Audio input: AUDIO ... Stereo mini x 1 Lamp DT00707 Optional Air filter NJ22642 parts Others • Please consult your dealer. NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 61: Dimension Diagram

    Specifications Dimension diagram [unit: mm] Downloaded From projector-manual.com Hitachi Manuals...
  • Page 62 Hitachi America, Ltd. Hitachi Europe S.A. Digital Media Div. Gran Via Carlos III, 86 planta 5ª Hitachi Plaza 2000 Sierra Point Parkway Edificios Trade - Torre Este Brisbane, CA 94005-1835 USA 08028 Barcelona SPAIN Tel: +1 -800-225-1741 Tel: +34 -93-409-2550...

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