Page 1 Projector 8975WUA/8979WUA 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
Contents   Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EASY MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Features .
Page 3: Introduction
Be aware that this is not a failure or malfunction. Note: The Dukane models described in this document are manufactured by Hitachi and use the same firmware, software programs, control code, and accessory parts.
Page 4: Part Names
Introduction Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (113) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Speakers (x2) (26, 60) (10) (3) Filter cover (115) The air fi lter and intake vent are inside. (4) Elevator feet (x2) (29) (15) (5) Elevator buttons (x2) (29) (12) (6) Remote sensors (x2) (19, 75) (7) Lens...
Page 5: Control Panel And Indicators
Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel and Indicators (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (1) STANDBY/ON button (25) (2) INPUT button (27, 42) (3) MENU button (42) (4) LENS SHIFT button (30) (5) ZOOM button (30) (6) FOCUS - / + buttons (30) (7) SHADE button (37) (8) FUNCTION button (23, 30) (9) FILTER indicator (124)
Page 6 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) STANDBY button (25) (2) ON button (25) (3) ID - 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 buttons (18) (4) COMPUTER 1 button (27) (5) COMPUTER 2 button * (11) (10) (6) COMPUTER 3 button * (12) (13) (7) LAN button (27)
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 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things.
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) (27) (60) (27) Computer (27) (27, 109) HDBaseT 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) (20) (81) Computer External device Access point (81) wireless adapter (optional) (81) storage device (99) WARNING ►Heat may build up in the USB wireless adapter, to avoid possible burns disconnect the projector power cord for 10 minutes before touching the adapter.
Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) (60) (27, 55) (27) (27) (27) HDBaseT VCR/DVD/ Blu-ray Disc player About HDBaseT™ connection • HDBaseT is a technology to transmit image, sound, ethernet or serial control signal via LAN cable. • Please go to the following URL regarding the device of other company that supports HDBaseT and has been confi rmed compatible with this projector.
Page 14 Setting up 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 Audio signal : Format Linear PCM...
Page 15: Fastening The Cables
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers Monitor (59) (with an amplifi er) 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 16: 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 17: Connecting To A Power Supply
Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC (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 18: Remote Control
Remote control Remote control Installing the batteries Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.
Page 19: 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 20: 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 (71).
Page 21: Status Monitor
Status Monitor Status Monitor Status Monitor The Status Monitor is the sub LCD in the rear panel. The Status Monitor displays the present condition of the projector including errors, setup information and error history. Displaying the condition of the projector If no buttons have been operated, the Status Monitor displays as below depending on the condition of the projector.
Page 22 Status Monitor Displaying the condition of the projector (continued) : Displays supplied voltage and peripheral temperature in Celsius while the lamp is on. 3rd line NOTE • While the projector is searching an input signal or USB TYPE A ports are selected in normal condition, nothing is displayed on the 2nd line of the monitor.
Page 23: Displaying The Log
Status Monitor 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. • When the USB TYPE A port is selected, use the buttons on the control panel to display the logs.
Page 24 Status Monitor 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 25: 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 (121). Then remove the lens cover.
Page 26: 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 27: 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 IN  LAN  USB TYPE A INPUT button VIDEO USB TYPE B S-VIDEO HDMI 1...
Page 28: Selecting An Aspect Ratio
Operating Selecting an aspect ratio Press ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn. ASPECT  For a computer signal button NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10  NATIVE ...
Page 29: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
Operating 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 9 degrees.
Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34 Operating Correcting the distortion (continued)  MANUAL: When MANUAL is pointed at, pressing the ► or ENTER button displays the KEYSTONE_MANUAL dialog. Select the vertical or horizontal keystone ( with the ▲/▼ buttons. Use the ◄/► buttons to adjust the keystone distortion. NOTE •...
Page 35 Operating Correcting the distortion (continued) Adjust the selected part as below. ● For adjusting a corner, use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to adjust the position of the corner. ● To adjust another corner, press the ENTER or INPUT button and follow the procedure from step 2.
Page 36: 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 37: 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 (64), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode, which the picture is frozen.
Page 38: Pbyp (Picture By Picture)
Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) The PbyP / PinP is a function for displaying two different picture signals on a screen that is separated into main and sub areas for each signal. main main area ð...
Page 39 Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) (continued)  Setting information The setting information will be appeared for several seconds when the PbyP / PinP function is started. Displays the input information for each area. A yellow frame around the main area and an audio mark indicating the audio output will also be displayed.
Page 40 Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) (continued)  Changing the picture input signal Press any button to select an input port on the remote control or press the INPUT button on the control panel. A dialog box to select the input signal for the main area will be displayed.
Page 41 Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) (continued)  PbyP / PinP SWAP function Press the MY BUTTON assigned the PbyP / PinP SWAP (72). The position of the both area is exchanged without any setting change. main main sub area...
Page 42: 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 43: 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. NOTE •...
Page 44: 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 (45) PERFECT FIT, PICTURE MODE, ECO MODE, INSTALLATION, RESET, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, ADVANCED MENU, EXIT BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP, COLOR, PICTURE (47) TINT, SHARPNESS, HDCR, ACCENTUALIZER, ACTIVE IRIS,...
Page 45: 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 (50).
Page 46 EASY MENU Item Description GAMMA COLOR TEMP NORMAL 1 DEFAULT 1 HIGH 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 47: 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 48 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 49 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. A function to show a clear picture in a bright room. HDCR Using the◄/►...
Page 50: Image Menu
IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE 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 51 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. • For HDMI and HDBaseT signals, this item can also be selected OVER SCAN if either (1) or (2) applies.
Page 52 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, HDMI 1 / 2 or HDBaseT port.
Page 53: 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 54 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 55 INPUT menu Item Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN port 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 56 INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN input signal 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 57: 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 58 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 59 SETUP menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL ó SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: • When SAVING is selected, the RS-232C communication control except to turn the projector on and the network function are disabled while the projector is in the standby mode.
Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the AUTO BLANK screen. BLUE ó WHITE ó BLACK AUTO BLANK • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, displayed image will change to the designated blank color screen by AUTO BLANK after several minutes at the following conditions.
Page 63 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 64 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 (93).
Page 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 SCREEN menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons on the remote control changes the position of PinP POSITION sub area in PinP mode (41).
Page 69: 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 70 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 (25), only when the projector is DIRECT POWER supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on.
Page 71 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons selects the function of USB TYPE B port. To use this function, you need to connect the USB TYPE B port of the projector and the type A USB port of a computer. MOUSE ó...
Page 72 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 73 OPTION menu Item Description ACCENTUALIZER: Turns on/off the ACCENTUALIZER dialog (49). HDCR: Turns on/off the HDCR dialog (49). MY BUTTON STATUS MONITOR: Turns on/off the back light of status monitor (continued) (23). This function is unavailable when SAVING is selected in STANDBY MODE while the projector is in the standby mode.
Page 74 OPTION menu Item Description FILTER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unit 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 75 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 76 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. SERVICE • Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼. COMMUNICATION (continued) Then pressing the ► button opens the submenu for the setting item you selected.
Page 77 OPTION menu Item Description COMMUNICATION TYPE Select the communication type for transmission via the CONTROL port. NETWORK BRIDGE (WIRELESS)  NETWORK BRIDGE (WIRED)  NETWORK BRIDGE: Select this type, if it is required to control an external device as a SERVICE COMMUNICATION network terminal, via this projector from the...
Page 78 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 (76, 77).
Page 79 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 80 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 81: 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 82 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 83 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 (87). •...
Page 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89 NETWORK menu Item Description 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/projectors or http://www. hitachidigitalmedia.com). Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (4.
Page 90 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the PRESENTATION menu. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the following items, then press ► or ENTER button to use the function. • To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, “LiveViewer” is required.
Page 91 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 MULTI PC PC mode on your computer, refer to the manual for MODE...
Page 92: Security Menu
SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter to the SECURITY menu 1.
Page 93 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 94 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 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 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 (94, 95).
Page 99: 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 Drawing function enables you to draw on the projector’s screen with USB mouse or tablets connected to the USB TYPE A ports. For details, refer to the manual for peripheral equipment.
Page 100: Thumbnail Mode
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. 1920 x 1200 (Still), 768 x 576 (Movie) (* Some computers may not support above resolutions.) • Files with a resolution smaller than 36 x 36 are not supported. •...
Page 101 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 102 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 103 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 104: 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 105 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 106: 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 (102). 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 107 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 (102). Item Functions SLIDESHOW RETURN Returns to the Thumbnail mode. PLAY Play the Slideshow.
Page 108 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 109: Usb Display
Presentation tools USB Display The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (11). Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS: One of the following. ® Windows XP Home Edition /Professional Edition ® Windows Vista Home Basic /Home Premium /Business /Ultimate /Enterprise ®...
Page 110: 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. Then, the software in the projector, “LiveViewerLiteForUSB.exe”, will run automatically and the application, “LiveViewer Lite for USB”, will be ready on your computer for the USB Display.
Page 111 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 112: Options Window
Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Options window If you select the Option button on the Floating menu, the Options window is displayed. Optimize Performance The “LiveViewer Lite for USB” captures screenshots in JPEG data and sends them to the projector. The “LiveViewer Lite for USB”...
Page 113: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause 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.
Page 114: 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 115: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter
Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. 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.
Page 116 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 117: 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 118: 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 119 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 120 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter referring to the Cleaning and replacing the air filter section of this manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer (71, 115).
Page 121: 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 122 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 123 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator It is time to clean the air filter. Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or Lighting Simultaneous change the air filter referring to the section Cleaning Green blinking in and replacing the air filter.
Page 124: 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 125: 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 126 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The projector does not recognize the USB storage device inserted into USB TYPE A ports. Use the REMOVE USB function first, remove the USB Neither sounds nor pictures are storage device, and then insert it into the port again.
Page 127 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 128 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page Pictures The lens is dirty or misty. appear blurry. Clean the lens referring to the section Caring for the lens. (continued) When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen.
Page 129 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The IR and RS- The SAVING function is working. 232C does not Select NORMAL for STANDBY MODE item in the work on SETUP menu.
Page 130 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The NETWORK BRIDGE function is turned off. NETWORK BRIDGE Select NETWORK BRIDGE for COMMUNICATION TYPE 76, 77 function does item in the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION not work.
Page 131: Specifications
• Be sure to read “End User License Agreement for the Projector Software” which is separated document. DUKANE CORP AV SERVICE DEPT 2900 Dukane Drive St Charles, IL 60174 800-676-2487 / 630-762-4032 Fax 630-584-5156 avservice@dukane.com...

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