Projector CP-X2021WN/CP-X2521WN/ CP-X3021WN 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. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the contents of package . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting with your devices . . . . . 10 Connecting to a power supply. . . . . 15 Fastening the adapter cover . . . . . . 16 Using the security bar and slot . . . . 16 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. If you insert a USB storage device, such as a USB memory, into the USB TYPE A port and select the port as the input source, you can view images stored in the device.
Introduction Part names HOT! (1) (1) Lamp cover ( 93) (2) (3) (4) (11) The lamp unit is inside. (2) FOCUS ring ( 24) (3) ZOOM ring ( 24) (4) Control panel ( 5) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) ( 24) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) ( 24) (7) Remote sensor ( 17) (8) Lens ( 97) (9) Intake vents (10) Filter cover ( 95) (9) (15) (10) (5) (6) (8) HOT! (12) (7) (5) The air filter and intake vent are inside.
Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button ( 19) (2) INPUT button ( 22, 29) (3) MENU button ( 29) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) ECO button ( 56, 57) (5) POWER indicator ( 19, 100) (6) TEMP indicator ( 100) (7) LAMP indicator ( 100) (4) (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) (7) Rear panel ( 11 ~ 14) (1) LAN port (2) USB TYPE A port (3) HDMI port (4) USB TYPE B port (5) VIDEO port (6) S-VIDEO port (7) AUDIO IN1 port (1) (2) (3) HDMI USB TYPE A DC5V 0.
Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) VIDEO button ( 22) (2) COMPUTER button ( 22) (3) SEARCH button ( 23) (4) STANDBY/ON button ( 19) (5) ASPECT button ( 23) (6) AUTO button ( 25) (7) BLANK button ( 28) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button ( 27) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button ( 27) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.
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. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about your installation.
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. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.
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. • Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters. • Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit will blow on it directly.
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.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Computer HDMI USB TYPE A DC5V 0.5A USB TYPE B COMPUTER IN1 S-VIDEO VIDEO LAN AC IN AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN2 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 CONTROL 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.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Computer External device Access point USB wireless adapter (optional) USB storage device HDMI USB TYPE A DC5V 0.5A USB TYPE B COMPUTER IN1 S-VIDEO VIDEO LAN AC IN AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN2 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 CONTROL CAUTION ► Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure to obtain the consent of the administrator of the network. ►Do not connect the LAN port to any network that might have the excessive voltage.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) HDMI USB TYPE A DC5V 0.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers Monitor (with an amplifier) RGB IN HDMI USB TYPE A DC5V 0.
Setting up Connecting to a power supply the connector of the power cord into the 1. Put AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. plug the power cord’s plug into the 2. Firmly outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange. AC IN Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER Power cord ON function activated ( 53), the connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.
Setting up Fastening the adapter cover Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent the USB wireless adapter from coming off easily. Loosen the screw (marked with triangle) on the bottom right of the USB TYPE A port. 1. 1 the tab of the cover into the 2. Insert hole at the upper left of the USB 3 TYPE A port in the direction of the arrow. Align the screw holes on the projector and the cover. Then insert the screw removed from the projector into the hole and tighten the screw. 2 3.
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. 1 2 3 Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. 1. and insert the two AA batteries 2. Align (HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL 3. ENERGY, Part No.
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 ( 54). USB TYPE B (1) PAGE UP key: Press PAGE UP button. USB TYPE B port (2) PAGE DOWN key: Press PAGE DOWN button. (3) Mouse left button: Press ENTER button. (4) Move pointer: Use the cursor buttons ▲, ▼, ◄ and ►.
Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator sure that the power cord is firmly and 1. Make correctly connected to the projector and the 2. outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange ( 100). Then remove the lens cover. Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and POWER indicator will begin blinking in green.
Power on/off Turning off the power the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. 1. Press The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. 2. Press The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in 3. orange. Then POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete ( 100).
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume VOLUME +/- button the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. 1. Use A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
Operating Selecting an input signal 1. INPUT button 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 VIDEO USB TYPE A S-VIDEO USB TYPE B HDMI ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu ( 53), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected.
Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH button on the remote control. 1. Press The projector will start to check its input ports as below in SEARCH button VIDEO order to find any input signals. When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. ASPECT MAGNIFY ON AUTO FREEZE OFF COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 LAN VIDEO USB TYPE A S-VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
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 12° projector within 12 degrees. This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator knobs. An elevator foot is adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it. 1.
Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature AUTO button Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following. For a computer signal The vertical position, the horizontal position and the 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. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.
Operating Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE button on the remote 1. Press control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. 2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL operation, and press the ► button to perform the following. (1) AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. (2) MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. Use the ◄/► buttons for adjustment.
Operating Using the magnify feature the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. 1. Press The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY 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. On the dialog, triangle marks to show each direction will be displayed. MAGNIFY ON/OFF button VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
Operating Temporarily freezing the screen the FREEZE button on the remote control. 1. Press The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu ( 49)), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode, which the picture is frozen. To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again. FREEZE button VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
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 classified into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. While the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons.
Operating Using the menu function (continued) close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press 3. To the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ● If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button. ● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed.
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 ASPECT AUTO KEYSTONE KEYSTONE Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu ( 36). Using the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE item in SETUP menu ( 43). Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.
EASY MENU Item ECO MODE INSTALLATION Description Using the ◄/► buttons swithes the ECO MODE. See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu ( 44). Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog. See the INSTALLATION item in SETUP menu ( 44). RESET Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ► button performs resetting. FILTER TIME The usage time of the air filter is shown in the 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. Item BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. Dark Light Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. Weak Strong Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode.
PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 3 LOW 3 CUSTOM 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 6 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 To adjust CUSTOM COLOR TEMP Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
PICTURE menu Item Description SHARPNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak Strong • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. MY MEMORY This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function.
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. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.
IMAGE menu Item Description V POSITION Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down Up • Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting. • When this function is performed on a video signal or an s-video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN ( 36) setting.
IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right Left • 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, USB TYPE B or HDMI port. H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small Large • This item can be selected only for a computer signal.
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. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode.
INPUT menu Item Description VIDEO FORMAT 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 NTSC PAL SECAM N-PAL M-PAL NTSC4.43 • This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port. • The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. • The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (e.g.
INPUT menu Item Description COMPUTER IN 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 SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port ( 11, 13). • In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals.
INPUT menu 42 Item Description RESOLUTION 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. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ buttons. Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropriate to the input signal.
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. Item Description Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself.
SETUP menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ECO MODE. ON OFF AUTO ECO MODE • When ON is selected, the projector will always be set to Eco mode at start-up regardless of the ECO MODE ( below) setting. An OSD message “AUTO ECO MODE” will be displayed for a while when the projector starts with this function activated. Using the ◄/► buttons swithes the ECO MODE.
SETUP menu Item Description STANDBY MODE Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL 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.
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. Item Description VOLUME Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the volume. Low High SPEAKER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker. ON OFF When OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work.
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. Item LANGUAGE Description Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL (shown in the LANGUAGE dialog) Press the ENTER or INPUT button to save the language setting.
SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen 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. 1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start capturing an image from the current screen. Please wait for the target image to be displayed, and press the ENTER or INPUT button when the image is displayed.
SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu ( 75). MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. ON OFF When the ON is selected, the following message function works.
SCREEN menu Item SOURCE NAME 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 ▲/▼ buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to select the port to be named and press the ► button. The SOURCE NAME dialog will be displayed. Right side of the menu is blank until a name is specified.
SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME (continued) (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 ◄ and INPUT button at the same time. Also if you move the cursor to DELETE or ALL CLEAR on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button, 1 character or all characters will be erased. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters.
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. feature to utilize this function. It may not work properly, depending on equipment or signal source. In this case, please turn off the Closed Caption.
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. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic signal search function.
OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER OFF USB TYPE B When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. 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 lamp will be turned off.
OPTION menu Item Description LAMP TIME The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ► button. CANCEL OK • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. • For the lamp replacement, see the section Replacing the lamp ( 93).
OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTTON This item assigns one of the following functions to the ECO button on the control panel ( 5) and MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control ( 6). (1) Choose a button to assign a function from ECO, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired function on the menu and press the ► button. (2) Then using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons sets one of the following functions to the chosen button. Press the ENTER or INPUT button to save the setting.
OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTTON (continued) • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE ( 31). • FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue ( 55). • TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the TEMPLATE item ( 51) appear or disappear. • AV MUTE: Turns the picture and audio on/off. • RESOLUTION: Turns on/off the RESOLUTION dialog ( 42). • ECO MODE: Changes the ECO MODE ( 44). • BLANK: Turns on/off the blank function.
OPTION menu Item Description GHOST Adjust the settings using the ▲/▼ buttons to eliminate ghosting. SERVICE (continued) FILTER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unit 100h 200h 500h 1000h 2000h 3000h 4000h 5000h OFF After choosing an item except OFF, the message “REMINDER *** HRS PASSED ....” will appear after the timer reaches the interval time set by this feature ( 99). When the OFF is chosen, the message will not appear.
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. Or, pressing the ◄ button instead of the ► button makes the menu back to the previous one without changing the setup. Each submenu can be operated as described above.
OPTION menu Item Description SERIAL SETTINGS Select the serial communication condition for the CONTROL port. BAUD RATE 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps PARITY NONE ODD EVEN • The BAUD RATE is fixed to 19200bps and PARITY is fixed NONE when the COMMUNICATION TYPE is set to OFF ( 59). SERVICE (continued) TRANSMISSION METHOD COMMUNICATION Select the transmission method for communication (continued) by the NETWORK BRIDGE from the CONTROL port.
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 1s 2s 3s SERVICE (continued) OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector COMMUNICATION sends data to. In this mode, the projector can send out data from the computer continuously.
OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. SERVICE (continued) • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. • When the MY TEXT DISPLAY is set to ON, the MY TEXT is displayed together with the input information in the INPUT_INFORMATION box ( 79).
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. 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 ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► button. DHCP (Dynamic Host • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it Configuration takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP Protocol) server.
NETWORK menu Item Description DATE AND TIME 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 ( 69). • The projector will override this setting and retrieve DATE AND TIME information from the Time server when SNTP is enabled.
NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. #1 DEFAULT #2 DEFAULT #3 DEFAULT #5 CUSTOM #4 DEFAULT Select one of the DEFAULT (#1~#4) and press ► or ENTER button. WIRELESS SETUP (continued) (continued on next page) 66 SSID To adjust CUSTOM Press the ► or ENTER button when the # 5 CUSTOM is selected. The SSID #5 CUSTOM menu will be appeared. (1) The current SSID will be displayed on the first line. If not yet written, the line will be blank.
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. WIRELESS INFORMATION • For details of PASSCODE, refer to the manual for “LiveViewer”. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the PROJECTOR NAME ( 70) and SSID ( 66) field until you setup those items.
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 OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► DHCP (Dynamic Host button. Configuration • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP Protocol) server.
NETWORK menu Item Description TIME DIFFERENCE WIRED SETUP (continued) DATE AND TIME 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. Use the ► button to return to the menu after setting the TIME DIFFERENCE. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRELESS SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting ( 64). Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute.
NETWORK menu Item Description PROJECTOR NAME (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. Particular projector name is pre-assigned by default. 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 ◄ and INPUT button at the same time.
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. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (My Image Function in the Network Guide) and the ► or ENTER button to display the image. • The item without image stored cannot be selected. • The image names are each displayed in 16 characters or less.
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. 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).
SECURITY menu Item Description MULTI PC MODE (continued) PRESENTATION (continued) • 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”. • The Presenter mode setting of the selected computer becomes valid when the display mode is changed to Single PC mode.
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. 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. 3692 This password can be changed ( below).
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 MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ► button to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/ off menu. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu to select ON.
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 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. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/ off menu to select ON and the Enter PIN Code box will be displayed. 1-3 Input a 4 part PIN code using the ▲/▼/◄/►, COMPUTER or INPUT button.
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. • To display the signal again, set this function OFF. • After about 5 minutes of displaying the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm, the lamp will turn off.
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. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten.
SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLAY (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. ON OFF When it is set ON, the MY TEXT will be displayed on the START UP screen and the INPUT_ INFORMATION when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen.
Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following two convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: - PC-LESS Presentation ( below) - USB Display ( 89) PC-LESS Presentation The PC-LESS Presentation reads image data from storage media inserted into the USB TYPE A port and displays the image on the following modes. The PC-LESS Presentation can be started by selecting the USB TYPE A port as the input source.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) [Supported file format and its extension] • JPEG (.jpeg, .jpg) * Progressive is not supported. • Bitmap (.bmp) * 16bit mode and compressed bitmap is not supported. • PNG (.png) * Interlace PNG is not supported. • GIF (.gif) NOTE • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. CP-X2021WN, CP-X2521WN,CP-X3021WN: 1024 x 768 • Files with a resolution smaller than 36x36 are not supported.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons or keys 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 is displayed. Button operation Functions The remote control Control panel Web Remote Control ▲/▼/◄/► ▲/▼/◄/► [▲]/[▼]/[◄]/[►] Moves cursor. PAGE UP PAGE DOWN - [PAGE UP] [PAGE DOWN] Switches pages.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the menu on the Thumbnail screen 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. RETURN Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to return to the Thumbnail screen. NAME UP Sorts in ascending order by file name. NAME DOWN Sorts in descending order by file name. DATE UP Sorts in ascending order by file date.
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 is displayed. • Some error icons will be displayed in the Thumbnail. This file seems to be broken or not supported format.
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. Full screen display Operations for still images The following operations are enabled in the Full Screen mode while a still image is displayed.
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 screen menu ( 83). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail mode and press the ENTER button on the remote control, INPUT button on the control panel, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the Slideshow items in the Thumbnail. 1) RETURN : Returns to the thumbnail mode. 2) PLAY : Play the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow. 4) STOP : Set the end number of the Slideshow. 5) INTERVAL : Sets the interval time for displaying still images during the Slideshow.
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 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. [Example of “playlist.txt” files] START setting : STOP setting : INTERVAL setting : PLAY MODE setting : img001.
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. (32 bit version only) Windows ® XP Home Edition /Professional Edition Windows Vista ® Home Basic /Home Premium /Business /Ultimate /Enterprise Windows ® 7 Starter /Home Basic /Home Premium /Professional / Ultimate / Enterprise • CPU: Pentium 4 (2.
Presentation tools USB Display (continued) This application will appear in the Windows notification area once it starts. You can quit the application from your computer by selecting “Quit” on the menu. NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Network Guide) and this application cannot be used at the same time. If you connect your computer to the projector by using a USB cable while the “LiveViewer” is running, the following message will be displayed.
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. Quit : The application is closed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area. NOTE • If you wish to restart the application, you need to unplug the USB cable and plug it again.
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” has two options that have different compression rate of JPEG data. Transmission speed Speed takes priority over Image quality. It makes JPEG compression rate higher.
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. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE 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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter The air filter unit of this projector consists of a filter cover, two kinds of filters, and a filter frame. The new double large filters system is expected to function longer. However, please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the filters when they are damaged or too soiled.
Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in 9. Turn the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (3) Press the ► button to select “OK” on the dialog. It performs resetting the filter time.
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. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling. the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 1. Turn sufficiently. making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens 2.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, Troubleshooting 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. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact to your dealer or service company.
Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.
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 Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Lighting Please refer to the section “Power on/off”. off off In Orange Blinking In Green Turned off Turned off The projector is warming up. Lighting In Green Turned off Turned off The projector is in an on state.
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Description There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Lighting In Red Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu ( 62) can reset all settings (except settings such as LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default. Be sure to set ALTITUDE after resetting all the settings ( 57).
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. 10 ~ 14 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/button on the remote control. 21 The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. Sound does not come out.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The projector does not recognize the USB storage device inserted into USB TYPE A port. Use the REMOVE USB function first, remove the USB No pictures are storage device, and then insert it into the port again. displayed.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Some kind of image degradation such as flickering or stripes appear on screen. The sound or image is unstable or is output intermittently. The computer connected to the USB TYPE B port of the projector does not start up. Cases not involving a machine defect When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Schedule function does not work When the projector is connected to wired LAN, it powers off and on as described below. Powers off POWER indicator blinks in orange a few times Goes into standby mode Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page The SAVING function is working. Select NORMAL for STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu. 45 The internal clock has been reset.
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. • Be sure to read “End User License Agreement for the Projector Software” which is separated document.