Projector CP-A220N/CP-A300N (Type nos. CP-A220N, CP-A220NM, CP-A300N, CP-A300NM) 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. . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a power supply. . . . . . 14 Using the security bar and slot. . . . . 14 Using the cable cover. . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü T he unique lens and mirror system realizes ultra short distance projection,which gives you more various way of use. ü The motorized lens door offers you very simple use of the projector. ü T he double layer filter system is expected to function longer and offers you less maintenance frequency.
Introduction Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (&89) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Control panel (&5) (3) Elevator feet (x 2) (&23) (4) Remote sensor (&16) (5) Lens (&94) (6) Intake vents (7) Filter cover (&91) The air filter and intake vent are inside. (8) Battery cover The internal clock battery is inside.
Introduction Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (&18) (3) (4) (6) (2) INPUT button (&20) (3) POWER indicator (&18, 98, 99) (4) TEMP indicator (&98, 99) (5) LAMP indicator (&98, 99) Buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ (6) FOCUS +/- buttons (7) (5) (2) (1) when no menu is displayed (&24), or Cursor ◄/► buttons when a menu is displayed (&28). FOCUS +/- function is invalid when the USB TYPE A port is selected as the input source.
Introduction Remote control (1) VIDEO button (&21) (2) COMPUTER button (&21) (3) SEARCH button (&22) (4) STANDBY/ON button (&18) (5) ASPECT button (&22) (6) AUTO button (&24) (7) BLANK button (&27) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (&26) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (&26) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.
Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance.
Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over, it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand. • Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position.
Setting up Arrangement (continued) NOTE • The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that this is not a failure or malfunction.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) About Plug-and-Play capability • Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. - Take advantage of this feature by connecting a computer cable to the COMPUTER IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible).
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) 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. - Some computers have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which are not supported by this projector.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) • 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 (&77). • You can connect a dynamic microphone to the MIC port with a 3.5 mm mini-plug. In that case, the built-in speaker outputs the sound from the microphone, even while the sound from the projector is output.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) To use network functions of the projector, connect the LAN port with the computer's LAN port, or with an access point that is connected to the computer with wireless LAN, using a LAN cable. To use NETWORK BRIDGE function, also connect the CONTROL port and an RS-232C port of the external device to communicate as a network terminal. See the User's Manual - Network Guide for details of the network functions.
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. Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON function activated (&53), the connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.
Setting up Using the cable cover Utilize the cable cover as the guard and blind for the connecting parts. 1. Connect the signal cables and the power cord to the projector first. parts as shown in figure, 2. Combine and assemble the cable cover. 3 3 1 2 1 2 the three knobs on the cable cover into the three holes on the projector 3. Insert as shown in the figure. Pass the cables through the holes on the bottom of the cable cover.
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. Holding the hook part of the battery 1 2 3 cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.
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 (2) two buttons listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds. (1) Set to Mode 1:NORMAL... VOLUME - and RESET buttons (2) Set to Mode 2:HIGH...
Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power sure that the power cord is firmly 1. Make and correctly connected to the projector 2. STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (98). that there is nothing that the lens 3. Confirm door hits while opening. Press STANDBY/ ON button on the projector or the remote control. The lens door opens, the projection lamp lights up, and the POWER indicator begins to blink 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. that there is nothing that the lens door hits while closing. 2. Confirm Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. The lens door will close right after the lamp goes off.
Operating Operating VOLUME +/- button Adjusting the volume VIDEO 1. MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. 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. ● When is selected for current picture input port, the volume adjustment is disabled. Please see AUDIO SOURCE item of AUDIO menu (45).
Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) COMPUTER button on the remote control. 1. Press Each time you press the button, the projector switches its COMPUTER button input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 LAN USB TYPE B USB TYPE A ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal is detected (53).
Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH button SEARCH button on the remote control. 1. Press The projector will start to check its input ports as below in 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 MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.
Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator The projector has Front foot for inclinations and Rear foot for horizontals. Spacers on the each elevator foot are installed at the time of shipment, and projector is in a condition to be able to just project. If necessary, detach the spacer, and the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments. 2.3~4.
Operating FOCUS - button Press the FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the remote control, or FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the projector (5) while no menu is on screen, to display the FOCUS box on screen. Use the FOCUS + and FOCUS – buttons to adjust the screen focus. After the focus adjustment, wait for a while until the FOCUS box is disappeared, if you want to display any other menu on screen by pushing the MENU button on the projector.
COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA VIDEO AUTO ASPECT FREEZE MAGNIFY ON SEARCH BLANK PAGE UP VOLUME + Operating DOWN OFF ー KEYSTONE Adjusting the position FOCUS - the POSITION button on the remote control while no menu 1. Press is on screen, to display the D-SHIFT (42) dialog on screen. MY BUTTON 1 + - MUTE 2 D-ZOOM + MENU POSITION ENTER RESET ESC the ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► buttons to adjust the picture position. 2. Use Press the POSITION button again to finish this operation.
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. 2. MAGNIFY ON/OFF button VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER 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 MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER 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. ● I f 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 Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (35). D-ZOOM Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the magnification ratio. Small ó Large See the D-ZOOM item in the SETUP menu (42).
EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the picture mode. The picture modes are combinations of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP settings. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source.
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 ó Light Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. Weak ó Strong Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode.
PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 CUSTOM 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 SHARPNESS Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó 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. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION ó THEATER ó OFF ACTIVE IRIS MY MEMORY 34 PRESENTATION : The active iris displays the best presentation image for both bright and dark scenes.
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 ó 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 (35) setting.
IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó 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 ó 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 ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM N-PAL ó M-PAL ó 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) U se the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port. Please refer to “Technical” for the connection of component video input to COMPUTER IN1/2 port.
INPUT menu 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 D-ZOOM Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the magnification ratio. Small ó Large • The on-screen menu might be displayed outside of the image display area depending on the adjustment value of the ASPECT, KEYSTONE and KEYSTONE.
SETUP menu Item Description KEYSTONE 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. • This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on (74) or the PERFECT FIT (43) is adjusted. PERFECT FIT This item allows you to adjust the shape of the projected image in each of the corners and sides.
SETUP menu Item ECO MODE Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons changes the eco mode setting. NORMAL ó ECO • When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. • When AUTO ECO MODE (43) is set to ON, the projector will always be set to Eco mode at start-up regardless this setting. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status.
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 ó High SPEAKER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker. ON ó OFF When OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work.
AUDIO menu Item Description HDMI AUDIO Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the HDMITM audio. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one for your HDMITM audio device. 1ó2 MIC LEVEL Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the input level to match that of the microphone connected to the MIC port. HIGH ó LOW HIGH: for a microphone with an amplifier. LOW: for a microphone without an amplifier.
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 ó FRANÇAIS ó DEUTSCH ó 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 ó 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 (72). MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the following message function works.
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 ▲/▼ 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) ó 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 nosignal 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" (89).
OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTTON This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control (6). (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a MY BUTTON - (1/2) and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog. (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. • LAN: Selects input from LAN port.
OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTTON (Continued) • ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode. • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (31). •F ILTER 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. • D-ZOOM: Turns the D-ZOOM mode on/off. When the D-ZOOM mode is on, use the ◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the magnification ratio.
OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m or higher, select HIGH. Otherwise, select NORMAL. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.
OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select CONTROL PANEL or REMOTE CONTROL. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to turn the key lock function on/off. When ON is selected, all buttons on the projector or remote control except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. • Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation. • It is not possible to set both CONTROL PANEL and REMOTE CONTROL to ON.
OPTION menu Item Description REMOTE FREQ. (1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting (4, 17). 1:NORMAL ó 2:HIGH (2) Use the ◄/► button to change the projector's remote sensor on or off. ON ó OFF The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on. If the remote control does not function correctly, disable either of them. It's not possible to disable both options at the same time. Selecting this item displays COMMUNICATION menu.
OPTION menu Item Description COMMUNICATION TYPE Select the communication type for transmission via the CONTROL port. NETWORK BRIDGE ó OFF NETWORK BRIDGE: Select this type, if it is required to control an external device as a network terminal, via this projector from the computer. The CONTROL port doesn't accept RS-232C commands (Network Bridge Function in the User’s Manual - Network Guide) OFF: Select this mode to receive RS-232C commands using the CONTROL port. • OFF is selected as the default setting.
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 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 (76).
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 SETUP (continued) Description IP ADDRESS Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF. • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. • The IP ADDRESS “0.0.0.0” is prohibited. SUBNET MASK Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the same SUBNET MASK used by your computer. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF.
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. To store images in the projector, the application software PJImg/Projector Image Tool that can be downloaded from our website is required. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE ( My Image Function in the User’s manual - Network Guide) and the ► or ENTER button to display the image. • The item without image stored cannot be selected.
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. If you set a computer to the Presenter mode while its image is projected, the projector is occupied by the computer and access from any other computer is blocked. Use this function to quit the Presenter mode and allow other computers to access the projector. QUIT PRESENTER Select this item to display a dialog.
NETWORK menu Item Description MULTI PC MODE (continued) PRESENTATION (continued) • To change from Multi PC mode to Single PC mode, select one of computers in the dialog using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and press the ENTER or INPUT button. Press the ► button to choose OK, and then press ENTER or INPUT again. The image for the selected computer is displayed on full screen. • 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.
NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the NETWORK_INFORMATION dialog for confirming the network settings. INFORMATION • For the details of PASSCODE, see the section Selecting the network connection method in the User’s manual – Network Guide. • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • When the voltage level of the battery for the built in clock decreases, the set time may become incorrect even though accurate date and time are input.
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. P ress the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. U se the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is 6015. 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 when the vertical angle of the projector or MIRROR setting at which the projector is turned on is different than the previously recorded, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal. • 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 MY TEXT DISPLAY MY TEXT WRITING 76 Description (1) U se 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) U se the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off. ON ó 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 (86) 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) Thumbnail mode The Thumbnail mode displays the images stored in a USB storage device on the Thumbnail screen. Maximum 20 images are displayed in a screen. If you wish, you can jump into the Full Screen mode or Slideshow mode, after you select some images in the Thumbnail mode. The Thumbnail mode will be started as the primary function of the PC-LESS Presentation after selecting the USB TYPE A port as the input source.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons or keys You can control the images in the Thumbnail screen with the remote control or keypad or a web browser software. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail is displayed. Button operation Functions The remote control The keypad on the projector Web Remote in web browser software.
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 shows 20 pictures in 1 page as maximum. • 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 or the INPUT button on the keypad, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control. Full screen display The following functions can be supported in the Full Screen mode. Button operation The remote control The keypad on the projector Web Remote in web browser software.
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 (78). 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 or INPUT button on the projector. The following operations can be accessible while the Slideshow is displayed.
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 :P lay the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow. 4) STOP : Set the end number of the Slideshow. 5) INTERVAL : Set the interval time of 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.
Presentation tools USB Display The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (&10). Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS: One of the following. Windows ® XP Home Edition /Professional Edition (32 bit version only) Windows Vista ® Home Basic /Home Premium /Business /Ultimate /Enterprise (32 bit version only) Windows® 7 Starter /Home Basic /Home Premium /Professional /Ultimate /Enterprise (32 bit version only) • CPU: Pentium 4 (2.
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 Replacing the internal clock battery This projector has internal clock that uses a battery. When the clock of the network function does not work correctly, please try solution by replacement of the battery: HITACHI MAXELL, part number CR2032 or CR2032H. Battery cover the projector off, and unplug the 1. Turn power cord. Allow the projector to cool 5. 90° OPEN CLOSE eplace the battery cover in place, then R turn it in the direction indicated “CLOSE” using such as coins, to fix.
Maintenance Caring for the mirror and lens If the projection mirror or lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take care of the mirror and lens, being cautious of handling. the projector off and unplug the power cord 1. Turn from the power outlet. And cool the projector down 2. by leaving it for a while as it is. The lens door can be opened manually. Please hold both side of the lens door and slowly open it until it is locked with clicking sound.
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 cabinet and remote control Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. 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 with gauze 2. After or a soft cloth.
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 Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the section “Power on/off”. In Orange off off 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 (63) can reset all settings (except settings such as LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default. 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.
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. Sound does not come out. 9 ~ 13 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control. 20 The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Video screen display freezes. Colors have a faded- out appearance, or Color tone is poor. Pictures appear dark. Pictures appear blurry. Some kind of image degradation such as flickering or stripes appear on screen. Cases not involving a machine defect The FREEZE function is working. Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page The computer cannot start up in the current hardware configuration. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then reconnect it after starting up the computer. 10 The SAVING function is working. Select NORMAL for STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu. 44 RS-232C does not work. The COMMUNICATION TYPE for the CONTROL port is set to NETWORK BRIDGE.
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.