Projector CP-X2530WN/CP-X3030WN CP-WX3030WN User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the contents of package . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting with your devices . . . . . 10 Connecting to a power supply. . . . . 16 Fastening the adapter cover . . . . . . 17 Using the security bar and slot . . . . 17 Remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. If you insert a USB storage device, such as a USB memory, into the USB TYPE A port and select the port as the input source, you can view images stored in the device.
Introduction Part names (1) Lamp cover ( 103) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Speaker ( 23, 49) (3) Filter cover ( 105) The air filter and intake vent are inside.
Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button ( 21) (2) INPUT button ( 24) (3) MENU button ( 32) (4) LAMP indicator ( 110) (5) TEMP indicator ( 110) (6) POWER indicator ( 110) (5) (4) (1) (2) (3) (6) Rear panel ( 10 ~ 15) (1) LAN port (2) USB TYPE A port(x2) (3) USB TYPE B port (4) HDMI port (5) MIC port ( 15) (6) AUDIO IN1 port (7) AUDIO IN2 port (8) AUDIO IN3 (R,L) ports (9) AUDIO OUT (R,L) ports (10) COMPUTER IN1 port (1) (17) (2) (12) (3) (11) COMPUTER IN2 port (12)
Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) VIDEO button ( 24) (2) COMPUTER button ( 24) (3) SEARCH button ( 25) (4) STANDBY/ON button ( 21) (5) ASPECT button ( 26) (6) AUTO button ( 28) (7) BLANK button ( 31) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button ( 30) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button ( 30) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.
Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories ( Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about your installation.
Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.
Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock. • Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters. • Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit will blow on it directly.
Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) 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) Computer 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) Computer External device Access point USB wireless adapter (optional) USB storage device CAUTION ► Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure to obtain the consent of the administrator of the network. ►Do not connect the LAN port to any network that might have the excessive voltage. ►The designated USB wireless adapter that is sold as an option is required to use the wireless network function of this projector.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) VCR/DVD/Blu-ray DiscTM player NOTE • The HDMI port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like. - The HDMI supports the following signals. Video signal : 480i@60, 480p@60, 576i@50, 576p@50, 720p@50/60, 1080i@50/60, 1080p@50/60 Audio signal : Format Linear PCM Sampling frequency 48kHz / 44.
Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers Monitor (with an amplifier) Mic 㻾㻳㻮㻌㻵㻺 NOTE • If a loud feedback noise is produced from the speaker, move the microphone away from the speaker. Microphone function • 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 to a power supply the connector of the power cord into the 1. Put AC (AC inlet) of the projector. plug the power cord’s plug into the 2. Firmly outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange. AC Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON function activated ( 56), the connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.
Setting up Fastening the adapter cover Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent the USB wireless adapter from coming off easily. 1 the screw (marked with 1. Loosen triangle) on the bottom left of the USB TYPE A port. 2. 3. 2 Insert the tab of the cover into the hole at the upper right of the USB TYPE A port in the direction of the arrow. Align the screw holes on the projector and the cover. Then insert the screw removed from the projector into the hole and tighten the screw.
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 ENERGY, Part No.
Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor. This projector has a remote sensor on the front. The sensor senses the signal within the following range when the sensor is active: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the sensor) within 3 meters about. (approx.) NOTE • The remote control signal reflected in the screen or the like may be available.
Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer, when the projector’s USB TYPE B port and the computer’s type A USB port are connected and MOUSE is selected for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu ( 57). (1) PAGE UP key: Press PAGE UP button. USB TYPE B (2) PAGE DOWN key: Press PAGE DOWN button. port (3) Mouse left button: Press ENTER button. (4) Move pointer: Use the cursor buttons ▲, ▼, ◄ and ►.
Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button Turning on the power POWER indicator sure that the power cord is firmly and 1. Make correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. sure that the POWER indicator is 2. Make steady orange ( 110). Then remove the lens cover. Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and POWER indicator will begin blinking in green.
Power on/off Turning off the power the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. 1. Press The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. 2. Press The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. Then POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete ( 110). 3.
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume VOLUME +/- button the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. 1. Use A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after ten seconds. VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
Operating Selecting an input signal INPUT button on the projector. 1. Press Each time you press the button, the projector switches its INPUT button input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 LAN VIDEO USB TYPE A S-VIDEO USB TYPE B HDMI ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu ( 56), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected.
Operating Selecting an input signal(continued) the MY SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA button on 1. Press the remote control. The input signal will be changed MY SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA button into the signal you set as MY SOURCE ( 60). VIDEO ● This function also can use for document camera. Select the input port that connected the document camera. ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA AUTO SEARCH FREEZE PAGE UP SEARCH button on the remote control. 1.
Operating Selecting an aspect ratio ASPECT button on the remote control. 1. Press Each time you press the button, the projector switches the ASPECT button mode for aspect ratio in turn. For a computer signal CP-X2530WN/CP-X3030WN: NORMAL 4:3 16:9 16:10 VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
Operating Adjusting the projector’s elevator Using the Front elevator foot can tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 12 degrees. The elevator foot is adjustable while pushing the elevator button. Holding the projector, push the elevator button to loose the elevator foot. Release the elevator button in order to lock the elevator foot.
Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature AUTO button on the remote control. 1. Press Pressing this button performs the following. AUTO button VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ 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. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL operation, and press the ► button to perform the following. (1) AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. (2) MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. Use the ◄/► buttons for adjustment.
Operating Using the magnify feature the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. 1. Press The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks to show each direction will be displayed. MAGNIFY ON/OFF button VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
Operating Temporarily freezing the screen 1. 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 ( 52)), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode, which the picture is frozen. To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again. FREEZE button VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY ON COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.
Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. While the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons.
Operating Using the menu function (continued) close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press 3. To the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ● If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button. ● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed.
EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item ASPECT AUTO KEYSTONE KEYSTONE Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu ( 39). Using the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE item in SETUP menu ( 46). Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.
EASY MENU Item ECO MODE INSTALLATION Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the ECO MODE. See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu ( 47). Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog. See the INSTALLATION item in SETUP menu ( 47). RESET Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ► button performs resetting. FILTER TIME The usage time of the air filter is shown in the menu.
PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. Dark Light Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. Weak Strong Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode.
PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 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. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern. GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.
PICTURE menu Item SHARPNESS Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak Strong • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION THEATER OFF ACTIVE IRIS MY MEMORY 38 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 OVER SCAN Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) Large (It reduces picture) • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal. • For an HDMITM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or (2) applies. (1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO. (2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.
IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right Left • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A, USB TYPE B or HDMI port. H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small Large • This item can be selected only for a computer signal.
INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode.
INPUT menu Item Description VIDEO FORMAT The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM N-PAL M-PAL NTSC4.43 • This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port. • The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. • The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (e.g.
INPUT menu Item Description COMPUTER IN The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port ( 12). • In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input 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 Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ECO MODE. ON OFF AUTO ECO MODE • When ON is selected, the projector will always be set to Eco mode at start-up regardless of the ECO MODE ( below) setting. An OSD message “AUTO ECO MODE” will be displayed for a while when the projector starts with this function activated. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the ECO MODE.
SETUP menu Item Description STANDBY MODE Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: • When SAVING is selected, the RS-232C communication control except to turn the projector on and the network function are disabled while the projector is in the standby mode.
AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Low High VOLUME Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the volume. SPEAKER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker. ON OFF When OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work.
SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item LANGUAGE MENU POSITION Description Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL (shown in the LANGUAGE dialog) Press the ENTER or INPUT button to save the language setting.
SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL OFF START UP MyScreen MyScreen : Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item ( below). ORIGINAL : Screen preset as the standard screen. OFF : Plain black screen. • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the START UP screen will change to the AUTO BLANK screen after several minutes.
SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu ( 80). MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. ON OFF When the ON is selected, the following message function works.
SCREEN menu Item SOURCE NAME Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to select the port to be named and press the ► button. The SOURCE NAME dialog will be displayed. Right side of the menu is blank until a name is specified.
SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME (continued) (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button at the same time. Also if you move the cursor to DELETE or ALL CLEAR on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button, 1 character or all characters will be erased. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters.
SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function. It may not work properly, depending on equipment or signal source. In this case, please turn off the Closed Caption.
OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic signal search function.
OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER OFF USB TYPE B When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
OPTION menu Item Description LAMP TIME The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ► button. CANCEL OK • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. • For the lamp replacement, see the section Replacing the lamp ( 103).
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. • COMPUTER IN1: Selects the input from COMPUTER IN1 port.
OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTTON (continued) • ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode. • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE ( 34). • FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue ( 58). • TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the TEMPLATE item ( 54) appear or disappear. • AV MUTE: Turns the picture and audio on/off. • RESOLUTION: Turns on/off the RESOLUTION dialog ( 45). • MIC VOLUME: Turns on/off the MIC VOLUME dialog ( 49).
OPTION menu Item Description AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the mode. When the DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled. FINE FAST DISABLE FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment. FAST: Faster tuning, setting H.SIZE to prearranged data for the input signal. • Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly.
OPTION menu Item Description REMOTE FREQ. (1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting ( 19). 1:NORMAL 2:HIGH (2) Use the ◄/► button to change the projector's remote sensor on or off. ON 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: 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 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 1s 2s 3s SERVICE (continued) OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector COMMUNICATION sends data to. In this mode, the projector can send out data from the computer continuously.
OPTION menu Item Description The following items are exempted. OPTION: LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, SERVICE(GHOST) NETWORK: WIRELESS AND WIRED SETUP (IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, DEFAULT GATEWAY, DATE AND TIME), MY IMAGE, PRESENTATION SECURITY: MY TEXT DISPLAY • Operation is not available if SECURITY_ CLONNING LOCK is turned ON. • The Screen_MyScreen can only be loaded.
OPTION menu Item Description Load MyScreen data • Please save the image data as "pj_logo.bmp" or "pj_logo.gif" into USB memory. • Please note that the only compatible formats are as follows. -File format Windows BMP bit/pixel: 4/8/16/24/32bit Compression format : Without compression/RLE GIF -Image size: more than 36x36, less than 1280x800 • If two kinds of file format are saved, "pj_logo. bmp" will be registered into MyScreen data.
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 ( 84).
NETWORK menu NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► button. DHCP (Dynamic Host • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it Configuration takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP Protocol) server.
NETWORK menu Item Description DATE AND TIME Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRED SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting ( 74). • The projector will override this setting and retrieve DATE AND TIME information from the Time server when SNTP is enabled.
NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. #1 DEFAULT #2 DEFAULT #3 DEFAULT #5 CUSTOM #4 DEFAULT Select one of the DEFAULT (#1~#4) and press ► or ENTER button. WIRELESS SETUP (continued) SSID To adjust CUSTOM Press the ► or ENTER button when the # 5 CUSTOM is selected. The SSID #5 CUSTOM menu will be appeared. (1) The current SSID will be displayed on the first line. If not yet written, the line will be blank.
NETWORK menu Item Description "Selecting this item displays the WIRELESS_INFORMATION dialog for viewing the wireless LAN settings." Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page. The first page shows the wireless LAN settings. The second and subsequent pages display the signal information of wireless LAN connection devices. WIRELESS INFORMATION • For details of PASSCODE, refer to the manual for “LiveViewer”. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the PROJECTOR NAME ( 75) and SSID ( 71) field until you setup those items.
NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRED SETUP menu for the wired LAN. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► DHCP (Dynamic Host button. Configuration • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP Protocol) server.
NETWORK menu Item Description TIME DIFFERENCE WIRED SETUP (continued) DATE AND TIME Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME DIFFERENCE as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. Use the ► button to return to the menu after setting the TIME DIFFERENCE. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRELESS SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting ( 69). Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute.
NETWORK menu Item Description PROJECTOR NAME (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines. Particular projector name is pre-assigned by default. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button at the same time.
NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from the Hitachi web site. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (My Image Function in the Network Guide) and the ► or ENTER button to display the image. • The item without image stored cannot be selected. • The image names are each displayed in 16 characters or less.
NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the PRESENTATION menu. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the following items, then press ► or ENTER button to use the function. • To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, "LiveViewer" is required. It can be installed from the bundled application CD. You can also download the latest version and relevant information from the Hitachi website (http://www.hitachi-america.us/projectors or http:// www.hitachidigitalmedia.com).
NETWORK SECURITYmenu menu Item Description MULTI PC MODE (continued) PRESENTATION (continued) • To change from Single PC mode to Multi PC mode, press ► button to choose OK in the dialog and press the ENTER or INPUT button. The display mode is changed. • For details on how to switch the display mode to Multi PC mode on your computer, refer to the manual for “LiveViewer”. • The Presenter mode setting of the selected computer becomes valid when the display mode is changed to Single PC mode.
SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter to the SECURITY menu 1. Press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is as follows.
SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ► button to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/ off menu. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu to select ON.
SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/ off menu to select ON and the Enter PIN Code box will be displayed. 1-3 Input a 4 part PIN code using the ▲/▼/◄/►, COMPUTER or INPUT button.
SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INSTALLATION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the input signal will not be displayed. • To display the signal again, set this function OFF. • After about 5 minutes of displaying the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm, the lamp will turn off.
SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten.
SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLAY (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off. ON OFF When it is set ON, the MY TEXT will be displayed on the START UP screen and the INPUT_ INFORMATION when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen.
Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: - PC-LESS Presentation ( below) - Drawing function Drawing function enables you to draw on the projector’s screen with USB mouse or tablets connected to the USB TYPE A ports. For details, refer to the manual for peripheral equipment.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) [Supported file format and its extension] • JPEG (.jpeg, .jpg) * Progressive is not supported. • Bitmap (.bmp) * 16bit mode and compressed bitmap is not supported. • PNG (.png) * Interlace PNG is not supported. • GIF (.gif) • Movie (.avi, .mov) * Supported video format: Motion-JPEG Supported audio format: WAV (Linear PCM, Stereo 16bit), IMA-ADPCM NOTE • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons or keys You can control the images on the Thumbnail screen with the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail is displayed.
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 RETURN Allows you to sort files and folders as following. Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to return to the Thumbnail screen. NAME UP Sorts in ascending order by file name. NAME DOWN Sorts in descending order by file name. DATE UP Sorts in ascending order by file date.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode is able to display up to 20 files in one page. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen is displayed. • The image quality may deteriorate when playing back audio data included in a movie.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Full Screen Mode The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. To display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the ENTER button on the remote control, the INPUT button on the control panel or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control. Full screen display Operations for still images The following operations are enabled in the Full Screen mode while a still image is displayed.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operations for movie A remote control icon and a progress bar are displayed when one of the cursor buttons, ENTER button or INPUT button on the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control is pressed or clicked while a movie is playing in the Full Screen mode. The following operations are enabled while the remote control icon and progress bar are displayed.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow mode The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail screen menu ( 88). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail mode and press the ENTER button on the remote control, INPUT button on the control panel, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the Slideshow items in the Thumbnail. 1) RETURN : Returns to the thumbnail mode. 2) PLAY : Play the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow. 4) STOP : Set the end number of the Slideshow. 5) INTERVAL : Sets the interval time for displaying still images during the Slideshow.
Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail or Slideshow. The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer. It is created in the folder that contains the selected image files when the PC-LESS Presentation is started or the Slideshow is configured. [Example of “playlist.txt” files] START setting : STOP setting : INTERVAL setting : PLAY MODE setting : img001.
Presentation tools USB Display(Windows computer) The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable ( 12). Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS: One of the following. Windows ® XP Home Edition /Professional Edition Windows Vista ® Home Basic /Home Premium /Business /Ultimate /Enterprise Windows ® 7 Starter /Home Basic /Home Premium /Professional / Ultimate / Enterprise • CPU: Pentium 4 (2.
Presentation tools USB Display(Windows computer) (continued) This application will appear in the Windows notification area once it starts. You can quit the application from your computer by selecting “Quit” on the menu. NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Network Guide) and this application cannot be used at the same time. If you connect your computer to the projector by using a USB cable while the “LiveViewer” is running, the following message will be displayed.
Presentation tools USB Display(Windows computer) (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(Windows computer) (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.
Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable ( 12). Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS: Mac OSX 10.5(Intel) Mac OSX 10.6(Intel) Mac OSX 10.7(Intel) This application is not compatible with Power PC. • Graphic card: 16 bit, XGA or higher • Memory: 512 MB or higher • Hard disk space: 30 MB or higher Starting USB Display Select the USB DISPLAY for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu.
Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) (continued) NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Network Guide) and this application cannot be used at the same time. If you connect your computer to the projector by using a USB cable while the “LiveViewer” is running, the following message will be displayed. • Depending on the software installed on your computer, images on your computer cannot be transferred using “LiveViewer Lite for USB”.
Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) (continued) Menu yt q e r w If you select “Display” on the Right-Click menu, the Floating menu shown in the right will appear on your computer screen. q Start capture button The transmission to the projector is started and the images will be displayed. w Stop button The image transmission is stopped. e Hold button The image on the projector’s screen is temporally frozen. The last image before the button is clicked is remained on the screen.
Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) (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 Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the filter when it is damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new filter, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number. Type number : UX38841 (Filter set) 2 When you replace the lamp, please replace the air filter.
Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in 9. Turn the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (3) Press the ► button to select “OK” on the dialog. It performs resetting the filter time.
Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling. the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 1. Turn sufficiently. making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens 2.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, Troubleshooting strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact to your dealer or service company.
Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal temperature is rising. The projector is operating in low power. 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. • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? • Is the air filter dirty? If so, please clean or replace the air filter ( 105, 106).
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 The cooling fan is not operating. Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Blinking 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 that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, etc., and then turn the power on again.
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Blinking In Green for Turned Turned approx. 3 off off seconds. At least 1 Power ON schedule is saved to the projector. Please refer to Schedule Settings in the Network Guide. Lighting In Orange Lighting In Red Lighting In Red Loading the saved data of CLONING on STANDBY MODE. Blinking In Orange Blinking In Red Blinking In Red Loading the saved data of CLONING has failed on STANDBY MODE.
Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu ( 67) can reset all settings (except settings such as LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default. Be sure to set ALTITUDE after resetting all the settings ( 60).
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. 12 ~ 15 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/button on the remote control. 23 The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. Sound does not come out.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect "Waiting for connection." remains displayed even though the USB TYPE B port is selected. Remove the USB cable and reconnect after a while. No pictures are The projector does not recognize the USB storage displayed. device inserted into USB TYPE A port.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Some kind of image degradation such as flickering or stripes appear on screen. The sound or image is unstable or is output intermittently. The computer connected to the USB TYPE B port of the projector does not start up. Cases not involving a machine defect When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Schedule function does not work When the projector is connected to wired LAN, it powers off and on as described below. Powers off POWER indicator blinks in orange a few times Goes into standby mode Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page The SAVING function is working. Select NORMAL for STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu. 48 The internal clock has been reset.
Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book. End User License Agreement for the Projector Software • Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for each of such software modules. • Be sure to read “End User License Agreement for the Projector Software” which is separated document.