Projector CP-X2520/CP-X3020 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” rst. 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.
Read this Safety Guide first. Projector User's Manual - Safety Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Before using, read these user's manuals of this projector to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage.
Safety Precautions WARNING Never use the projector if a problem should occur. Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer.
Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector. High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit. It could result in fire or burn. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not touch about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use, to prevent a burn. Take care of ventilation. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls.
Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be careful in handling the light source lamp. The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes. Please carefully read the section “Lamp”. Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables.
Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the projector. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attach the lens cap. • Avoid any impact or shock to the projector. • Do not drag the projector. • For moving the projector, use the enclosed case or bag if provided. Do not put anything on top of the projector.
Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Remove the power cord for complete separation. • For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time. • Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the projector. Neglect could result in fire or electrical shock. Disconnect the plug from the power outlet. Ask your dealer to cleaning inside of the projector about every year. Accumulations of dust inside the projector cause result in fire or malfunction.
Safety Precautions (continued) NOTE About consumables. Lamp, LCD panels, polarizors and other optical components, and air filter and cooling fans have a different lifetime in each. These parts may need to be replaced after a long usage time. • This product isn’t designed for continuous use of long time.
Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE 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. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the contents of package . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. 9 This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. 9 This projector realizes the large projection image, even if in a small space. 9 The new double layer lter system is expected to function longer and offers you less maintenance frequency.
Part names Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover ( HOT! (1) (2) (3) (4) (11) 56) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring ( 19) (3) Zoom ring ( 19) (4) Control panel ( 5) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) ( 19) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) ( 19) (7) Remote sensor ( 12) (8) Lens ( 60) (9) Intake vents (10) Filter cover ( 58) (9) (15) (10) (5) (6) HOT! (12) (8) (7) (6) (5) The air lter and intake vent are inside.
Part names Control panel %/$1. (1) STANDBY/ON button ( 14) (2) INPUT button ( 16, 24) (3) MENU button ( 24) It consists of four cursor buttons.
Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button ( 17) (2) COMPUTER button ( 17) (3) SEARCH button ( 18) (4) STANDBY/ON button ( 14) (5) ASPECT button ( 18) (6) AUTO button ( 20) (7) BLANK button ( 23) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button ( 22) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button ( 22) (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 re 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 Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them. To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN1/2 port, please see the description of the COMPUTER IN item of the INPUT menu ( 34).
Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector. - Some PCs have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which are not supported by this projector.
Setting up Connecting 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 ( 45), the connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.
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 Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with the PC's USB port (A type) port via a mouse cable. (1) PAGE UP key: Press PAGE UP button. (2) PAGE DOWN key: Press PAGE DOWN button. (3) Mouse left button: Press ENTER button. (4) Move pointer: Use the cursor buttons ▲, ▼, ◄ and ►. (5) ESC key: Press ESC button. (6) Mouse right button: Press RESET button.
Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator sure that the power cord is rmly and 1. Make correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange ( 62). 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 Precaution for lens cover attachment and removal When you attach or remove the lens cover, move it vertically up and down while keeping the knob to the right as illustrated in the gure.
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 VIDEO ASPECT MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO SEARCH BLANK PAGE UP VOLUME 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 ( 38).
Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. 1. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its COMPUTER button input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1 Æ COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO FREEZE SEARCH BLANK PAGE UP VOLUME 㧗 ON ● 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 ( 45).
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 nd 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. COMPUTER IN1 Æ COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER 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 on the remote control. 1. Press Pressing this button performs the following. AUTO button MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA 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. KEYSTONE button VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO FREEZE SEARCH BLANK PAGE UP VOLUME 㧗 ON 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.
Operating Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY ON/OFF button Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The 1. picture will be magnied, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the rst 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. VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.
Operating Temporarily freezing the screen 1. FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. 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 ( 41)), 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. 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, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classied 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. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
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 ( 31). Using the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE item in SETUP menu ( 36). Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.
EASY MENU Item ECO MODE MIRROR Description Using the ◄/► buttons turns off/on the eco mode. See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu ( 37). Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in SETUP menu ( 37). RESET Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for conrmation. Selecting the OK using the ► button performs resetting. FILTER TIME The usage time of the air lter 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 Ù Light Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. Weak Ù Strong Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode.
PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 2 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM Ù Ù Ù 6 CUSTOM Ù Ù 2 MID Ù Ù 1 HIGH Ù 1 CUSTOM Ù 5 CUSTOM Ù 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 Ù 4 CUSTOM Ù 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 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. SAVE-1 Ù SAVE-2 Ù SAVE-3 Ù SAVE-4 LOAD-4 ÙLOAD-3 Ù LOAD-2 Ù LOAD-1 SAVE-1, SAVE-2, SAVE-3, SAVE-4 Performing a SAVE function saves the current adjustment data into the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name.
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 H PHASE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate icker. Right Ù Left • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small Ù Large • This item can be selected only for a computer signal. • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
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. TV Ù FILM Ù OFF PROGRESSIVE • This function is performed only for a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal of 480i@60 or 576i@50.
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. S-VIDEO Ù VIDEO (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO Ù NTSC Ù PAL Ù SECAM N-PAL Ù M-PAL Ù 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.
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 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 ECO MODE Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the eco mode. NORMAL Ù ECO • When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL Ù H:INVERT Ù V:INVERT Ù H&V:INVERT If the Transition Detector is on and MIRROR status is changed, TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm ( 53) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the AC power is turned off.
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 VOLUME SPEAKER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker. ON Ù OFF When OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work. AUDIO SOURCE 38 Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the volume.
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 Ù FRANÇAIS Ù DEUTSCH Ù 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 Ù 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 ( 51). MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. ON Ù OFF When the ON is selected, the following message function works.
SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME 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 specied.
SCREEN menu Item TEMPLATE Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ button to close the displayed screen. The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTTON allocated to the TEMPLATE function is pressed ( 47). TEST PATTERN Ù DOT-LINE1 Ù DOT-LINE2 Ù DOT-LINE3 Ú Ú MAP2 Ù MAP1 Ù CIRCLE2 Ù CIRCLE1 Ù DOT-LINE4 You can turn a map upside down and scroll it horizontally when MAP1 or MAP2 is selected.
SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, les 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) Ù Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER OFF 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 MY BUTTON You can use this item to assign one of the following functions to the BLANK button on the control panel ( 5) and the MY BUTTON 1/2 buttons on the remote control ( 6). (1) Choose a button to assign a function from BLANK, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired button on the menu and press the ► button. (2) Then using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons sets one of the following functions to the chosen button.
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. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH Ù NORMAL AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the mode.
OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. ON Ù OFF • Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation. This function does not have any effect on the remote control. INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current 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 the SECURITY menu 1. Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select ENTER PASSWORD and press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is 4410.
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 Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► 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 Ù 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.
Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has nite 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 lter unit of this projector consists of a lter cover, two kinds of lters, and a lter frame. The new double large lters 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 lter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the lters when they are damaged or too soiled.
Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air lter (continued) Turn the projector on and reset the lter time using the FILTER TIME item in 9. 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 lter 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 awed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufciently.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately 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 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 sufciently cooled down, please make conrmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord. Reference page 11 The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc. Power does not come on.
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. Reference page 9 The MUTE function is working. Sound does not come out. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME +/button on the remote control. 16 The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. Pictures appear dark. Reference page 28 The ECO MODE function is working. Select the NORMAL for the ECO MODE item in the SETUP menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.
6SHFLÀFDWLRQV Specications 6SHFLÀFDWLRQV Item Product name Liquid Crystal Panel Lamp Speaker Power supply Power consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Optional parts Specication Liquid crystal projector 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) 200 W UHB 1W AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A AC 100-120 V/290 W, AC 220-240 V/270 W 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating) 306 (W) x 77 (H) x 221 (D) mm * Not including protruding parts. Please refer to the following gure. approx. 2.
Specifications 221 Specications (continued) 77 83 306 [unit: mm] 68
Projector CP-X2520/CP-X3020 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide – Technical Example of PC signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) 37.9 85.0 720 x 400 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 800 x 600 48.1 72.2 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 800 x 600 53.7 85.1 832 x 624 49.7 74.5 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 1024 x 768 56.5 70.1 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 1024 x 768 68.7 85.0 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 1280 x 768 47.7 60.
Initial set signals Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some PC models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Active video (C) Data H. Sync. Sync (A) Back porch (b) Front porch (d) Active video (c) Data V. Sync. Sync (a) Resolution Horizontal signal timing (μs) Vertical signal timing (lines) Signal mode (H x V) (A) (B) (C) (D) (a) (b) (c) (d) 2.0 3.
Connection to the ports Connection to the ports NOTICE ►Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of the projector are recessed. A B C A COMPUTER IN1, B COMPUTER IN2, C MONITOR OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack • Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω terminated (positive) • H/V. sync. signal: TTL level (positive/negative) • Composite sync.
Connection to the ports (continued) D E D S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack 4 2 3 1 • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL (60Hz) Pin Signal 1 Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (PAL/SECAM, burst) 75Ω terminator 2 Brightness signal, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω terminator 3 Ground 4 Ground E VIDEO RCA jack • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL (60Hz) • 1.0±0.
Connection to the ports (continued) F H G F AUDIO IN1, G AUDIO IN2 Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 200 mVrms 47kΩ terminator H AUDIO OUT Ø3.
Connection to the ports (continued) I J I USB 2 1 3 4 USB B type jack Pin Signal 1 +5V 2 - Data 3 + Data 4 Ground J CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug • About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to the following page.
Connection to the ports (continued) To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN ports ex. D-sub plug RCA plugs RCA connectors Y CB/PB CR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player To input component video signal to the COMPUTER IN1 or IN2 port of the projector, use a RCA to D-sub cable or adapter. For about the pin description of the required cable or adapter, refer to the descriptions about COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 port ( 3).
RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication When the projector connects to the computer by RS-232C communication, the projector can be controlled with RS-232C commands from the computer. For details of RS-232C commands, refer to RS-232C Communication command table ( 10). Connection 1. Turn off the projector and the computer. the projector's CONTROL port and the computer's RS-232C port 2. Connect with a RS-232C cable (cross). Use the cable that fullls the specication 3. shown in gure.
RS-232C Communication (continued) Communication settings 1. Protocol 19200bps,8N1 2. Command format ("h" shows hexadecimal) Byte Number 0 1 Command Action 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Header code Packet L H 10 11 12 Data Header Data size CRC ag Action Type Setting code L L L L L H H H H H Change setting to desired value [(cL)(cH)] by [(eL)(eH)]. (aL) (aH) 01h 00h (bL) (bH) (cL) (cH) Read projector internal setup value [(bL) (bH)] .
RS-232C Communication command table RS-232C Communication command table Names Power Input Source Operation Type Set Set Error Status MAGNIFY FREEZE Set PICTURE MODE Set BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS Reset CONTRAST CONTRAST Reset Turn off Turn on Get COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 S-VIDEO VIDEO Get Get Get Increment Decrement NORMAL FREEZE Get NORMAL CINEMA DYNAMIC BOARD(BLACK) BOARD(GREEN) WHITEBOARD DAYTIME Get Get Increment Decrement Execute Get Increment Decrement Execute Header BE EF 03 BE EF 03 BE
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type GAMMA Set User Gamma Pattern Set User Gamma Point 1 User Gamma Point 1 Reset User Gamma Point 2 User Gamma Point 2 Reset User Gamma Point 3 User Gamma Point 3 Reset User Gamma Point 4 User Gamma Point 4 Reset User Gamma Point 5 User Gamma Point 5 Reset User Gamma Point 6 User Gamma Point 6 Reset User Gamma Point 7 User Gamma Point 7 Reset DEFAULT-1 CUSTOM-1 DEFAULT-2 CUSTOM-2 DEFAULT-3 CUSTOM-3 DEFAULT-4 CUSTOM-4 DEFAULT-5 CU
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names User Gamma Point 8 User Gamma Point 8 Reset COLOR TEMP Set COLOR TEMP GAIN R COLOR TEMP GAIN R Reset COLOR TEMP GAIN G COLOR TEMP GAIN G Reset COLOR TEMP GAIN B COLOR TEMP GAIN B Reset COLOR TEMP OFFSET R COLOR TEMP OFFSET R Reset COLOR TEMP OFFSET G COLOR TEMP OFFSET G Reset COLOR TEMP OFFSET B COLOR TEMP OFFSET B Reset Operation Type Get Increment Decrement Execute 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 3 LOW 3 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 4 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type COLOR Get Increment Decrement Execute Get Increment Decrement Execute Get Increment Decrement Execute 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 4:3 16:9 14:9 16:10 NORMAL Get Get Increment Decrement Execute Get Increment Decrement Execute Get Increment Decrement Execute Get Increment Decrement COLOR Reset TINT TINT Reset SHARPNESS SHARPNESS Reset MY MEMORY Load Set MY MEMORY Save Set ASPECT Set OVER SCAN OVER SCAN Reset V POSITION V POSITION Reset H P
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type H SIZE Get Increment Decrement Execute H SIZE Reset AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE PROGRESSIVE Set VIDEO NR Set COLOR SPACE Set S-VIDEO FORMAT Set C-VIDEO FORMAT Set COMPUTER IN1 Set COMPUTER IN2 Set Execute OFF TV FILM Get LOW MID HIGH Get AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 REC601 Get AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 M-PAL N-PAL Get AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM NTSC4.
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type FRAME LOCK – COMPUTER IN1 Set FRAME LOCK – COMPUTER IN2 Set AUTO KEYSTONE V EXECUTE KEYSTONE V Execute KEYSTONE V Reset AUTO ECO MODE Set ECO MODE Set MIRROR Set STANDBY MODE Set MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN1 Set MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN2 Set MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO Set MONITOR OUT VIDEO Set MONITOR OUT STANDBY Set VOLUME COMPUTER IN1 OFF ON Get OFF ON Get Get Increment Decrement Execute OFF ON Get NORMAL ECO Get NORMAL H
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type VOLUME COMPUTER IN2 VOLUME - S-VIDEO VOLUME - VIDEO VOLUME AUDIO OUT STANDBY MUTE Set SPEAKER Set AUDIO SOURCE COMPUTER IN1 Set AUDIO SOURCE COMPUTER IN2 Set AUDIO SOURCE S-VIDEO Set AUDIO SOURCE VIDEO Set AUDIO OUT STANDBY Set Get Increment Decrement Get Increment Decrement Get Increment Decrement Get Increment Decrement OFF ON Get ON OFF Get AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 OFF Get AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 OFF Get AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 OFF
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names LANGUAGE * Operation Type Set SVENSKA 3ɍ&&.ɂɃ SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE DANSK ý(6.
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type BLANK On/Off Set START UP Set MyScreen Lock Set MESSAGE Set TEMPLATE Set TEMPLATE On/Off Set C. C. - DISPLAY Set C. C. - MODE Set C. C.
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type AUTO POWER OFF LAMP TIME LAMP TIME Reset FILTER TIME FILTER TIME Reset MY BUTTON-1 Set MY BUTTON-2 Set Get Increment Decrement Get Execute Get Execute COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 S-VIDEO VIDEO INFORMATION AUTO KEYSTONE MY MEMORY PICTURE MODE FILTER RESET AV MUTE TEMPLATE RESOLUTION ECO MODE Get COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 S-VIDEO VIDEO INFORMATION AUTO KEYSTONE MY MEMORY PICTURE MODE FILTER RESET AV MUTE TEMPLATE RESOLUTION ECO MODE Get
RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type MY BUTTON-BLANK Set MY SOURCE Set Magnify Position H Magnify Position V 20 COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 S-VIDEO VIDEO INFORMATION AUTO KEYSTONE MY MEMORY PICTURE MODE FILTER RESET AV MUTE TEMPLATE RESOLUTION ECO MODE BLANK FREEZE VOLUME AUTO Get COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 S-VIDEO VIDEO Get Get Increment Decrement Get Increment Decrement Header BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE BE EF
Projector CP-X2520/CP-X3020 Thank you for purchasing this projector. Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely and utilize well the product. WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this product. See “Using the CD manual” ( 15) to read the manuals in the CD. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. ►Heed all the warnings and cautions in the manuals or on the product.
First of all Entries and graphical symbols explanation The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, and heed them. WARNING This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death. CAUTION This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage. NOTICE This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.
Regulatory notices In the US, and other places where the FCC regulations are applicable Declaration of Conformity Trade name HITACHI CP-X2520, CP-X3020 Model Number Responsible Party Hitachi America, Ltd. Address 900 Hitachi way, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A. Telephone Number +1 -800-225-1741 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory notices (continued) About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.
Loading batteries into the remote control 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 1. cover, remove it. and insert the two AA batteries 2. Align (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.
Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 a Screen size (diagonal) b Projection distance (±10%) c1 , c2 Screen height (±10%) On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. Do not place or attach anything that would block the lens or vent holes.
Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them. To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN1/2 port, please see the “Operating Guide” in the CD.
Connecting 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, the connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.
When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. 12° Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 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.
Displaying the picture your signal source. Turn the signal 1. Activate source on, and make it send the signal to VIDEO ASPECT MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO SEARCH BLANK the projector. Use the VOLUME + / VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. To have the projector silent, press the MUTE button on the remote control. Press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port in turn.
Turning off the power the STANDBY/ON button on the 1. Press projector or the remote control. STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator ENGLISH The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. 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. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete.
Replacing the lamp A lamp has nite 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. Lamp cover Type number : DT01141 the projector off, and unplug the power cord. 1.
Replacing the lamp (continued) 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.
&OHDQLQJ DQG UHSODFLQJ WKH DLU ÀOWHU Please check and clean the air lter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air lter, comply with it as soon as possible. The air lter has two kinds of lters inside. Replace the lters when they are damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new lters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number. Type number : UX36761 (Filter set) 2 When you replace the lamp, please replace the air lter.
Using the CD manual System requirements The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. OS:Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows®: Windows NT®4.0, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000/Windows® XP or later CPU:Pentium® processor 133MHz / Memory:32MB or more OS:Mac OS® 10.2 or later Macintosh®: CPU:PowerPC® / Memory:32MB or more CD-ROM drive: 4x CD-ROM drive Display: 256 color / 640x480 dots resolution Applications: Microsoft® Internet Explorer®4.0 and Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® 4.
6SHFLÀFDWLRQV Specication Item Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 200 W UHB Speaker 1W Power supply AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V/290 W, AC 220-240 V/270 W Temperature range 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating) Size 306 (W) x 77 (H) x 221 (D) mm * Not including protruding parts. Please refer to the following gure. approx. 2.2 kg Ports Video input port Computer input port S-VIDEO ........
If an abnormal operation (such as smoke, strange odor or excessive sound) should occur, stop using the projector immediately. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, rst refer to the “Troubleshooting” of the “Operating Guide” in the CD and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please consult your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
Hitachi America, Ltd. Digital Media Division 900 Hitachi way, Chula Vista CA 91914-3556 USA CANADA Tel: +1 -800-225-1741 Fax: +1 -619-591-5418 ► http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia Hitachi Europe Ltd., Consumer Affairs Department PO Box 3007 Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8ZE UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 0844 481 0297 Email: consumer.mail@hitachi-eu.com Hitachi Australia Pty Ltd. Level 3, 82 Waterloo Road North Ryde N.S.W 2113 AUSTRALIA Tel: +61 -2-9888-4100 Fax: +61 -2-9888-4188 ► http://www.hitachi.com.