Hitachi CP-X440 series Technical Document

1
Projector
CP-X444/CP-X440
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
►
Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual -
Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.
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.
WARNING
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.

Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
NOTE
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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About this manual
. . . . . . . . . .
1
Content
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Projector features
. . . . . . . . . .
3
Preparations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
About contents of package
. . . . . . .
3
Fastening the lens cover
. . . . . . . . .
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . Fastening the lens cover
3
Part names
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Projector
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Control buttons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Setting up
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Arrangement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Adjusting the projector's elevator
. .
8
About the fi lter cover for bottom-up use
. .
9
Connecting your devices
. . . . . . . .
10
Connecting power supply
. . . . . . .
13
Remote control
. . . . . . . . . . .
14
Loading batteries
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Using the remote control
. . . . . . . .
15
Power on/off
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Turning on the power
. . . . . . . . . . .
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . Turning on the power
16
Turning off the power
. . . . . . . . . . .
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . Turning off the power
16
Operating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Adjusting the volume
. . . . . . . . . . .
17
Temporarily muting the sound
. . . .
17
Selecting an input signal
. . . . . . . .
17
Searcting an input signal
. . . . . . . .
17
Selecting an aspect ratio
. . . . . . . .
18
Adjusting the zoom and focus
. . . .
18
Using the automatic adjustment feature
.
19
Adjusting the position
. . . . . . . . . .
19
Correcting the keystone distortions
20
Using the magnify feature
. . . . . . .
20
Freezing the screen
. . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Temporarily blanking the screen
. .
21
Multifunctional settings
. . . .
22
Using the menu function
. . . . . . . .
22
Content
Content
EASY Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Aspect, Mode, Brightness, Contrast,
Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror,
Reset, Filter time, Language,
Go to advanced menu
PICTURE Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Brightness, Contrast, Gamma,
Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness,
Progressive, My memory
IMAGE Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position,
H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute
INPUT Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
Color space, Component, Video format,
Information
SETUP Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Audio
SCREEN Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
Language, Menu position, OSD bright.,
Blank, Start up, MyScreen,
MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
Auto
search, Auto off, Lamp time,
Filter time, Service
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Air fi lter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Other care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . .
42
Related messages
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Regarding the indicator lamps
. . . .
44
Phenomena that may easily be
mistaken for machine defects
. . . .
46
Warranty and after-service
. . .
48
Specifi cations
. . . . . . . . . . . .
48



3
Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using
the strap.
1.
Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.
2.
Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.
3.
Push the rivet into the strap hole.
Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/
SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation
and gets a large image from short distance.

High Brightness
Newly developed 230W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean
enough for use in bright rooms.

Low Noise
WHISPER mode is available for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more
important than brightness.

Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim,
which gives you more fl exibility and usability to use it where you want.
Preparations
About contents of package
Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide". Your
projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE
• Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing materials. Use special
caution for the lens part.
Strap ring
Strap ring
Strap
Strap
Strap hole
Strap hole
Bottom side

4
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
Part names
Lens (


16
)
Filter cover (

9,40
)
(Air fi lter and intake vent
are inside.)
Elevator button
(

8
)
Elevator foot (

8
)
Remote sensor (

15
)
Zoom knob (
Zoom knob (

18
)
)
Focus ring (
Focus ring (

18
)
)
Vent (

6
)
AC inlet (

13
)
Power switch (

16
)
Elevator button (

8
)
COMPONENT
VIDEO ports (

12
)
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R
S-VIDEO port (

12
)
VIDEO port (

12
)
CONTROL port (

11
)
Part names
Projector
Lamp cover (

39
)
(Lamp unit is inside.)
Elevator foot (


8
)
Bottom side
Bottom side
Front-Right side
Rear-Left side
Control buttons (


5
)
(See the following page.)
Ports (See below.)
Vent (

6
)
AUDIO-OUT port (

11
)
Ports
AUDIO 1-IN port (

11
)
AUDIO 2 L/R port (

12
)
RGB IN1 port (


11
)
RGB IN2 port (

11
)
NOTE
(*) About Restart switch:
This projector is controlled by an internal
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case,
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
Speaker
Restart switch (*) (


46
)
RGB OUT port (

11
)

5
SEARCH button (

18
)
RGB button (

17
)
VIDEO button (

17
)
ASPECT button (

18
)
MAGNIFY
ON button (

20
)
OFF button (

20
)
FREEZE button (

21
)
POSITION button (

19
)
ESC button (

22
)
Part names
Control buttons
LAMP indicator (

44,45
)
TEMP indicator (

44,45
)
POWER indicator (

16
)
Remote control
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►
(

22
)
RESET button (

22
)
KEYSTONE button (

20
)
INPUT button (

17
)
STANDBY/ON button
(

16
)
Battery cover (

14
)
(on the back)
STANDBY/ON button (

16
)
AUTO button (

19
)
BLANK button (


21
)
VOLUME button (

17
)
MUTE button (

17
)
KEYSTONE button (

20
)
MENU button (


22
)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (

22
)
ENTER button (

22
)
RESET button (

22
)
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET

6
Setting up
Setting up
WARNING
►
Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using
damaged projector could result in a fi re and/or an electric shock.
• Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a
wobbly or inclined stand.
• Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cleaning
the air fi lter.
• For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory fi lter cover for bottom-
up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer
before installation.
►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation.
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fi re, a burn and/or
malfunction to the projector.
• Do not stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as
walls.
• Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
• Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a
heater.
• Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
• Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector
has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector
or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fi re, an electric shock and/or
malfunction to the projector.
• Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION
►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector
in such place could cause a fi re, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the
projector.
• Do not
place the projector near a humidifi er, a smoking space or a kitchen.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the
projector's remote sensor.

7
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768
(a) The screen size (diagonal)
(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(c) The height of the screen (±10%)
Setting up
4:3
(a)
16:9
(a)
(c) up
(b)
(c) down
(b)
For the model CP-X440
For the model CP-X444
(a) Screen
size
[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen
16 : 9 screen
(b) Projection distance
[m (inch)]
[m (inch)]
[m (inch)]
(c) Screen height
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
(b) Projection distance
[m (inch)]
[m (inch)]
[m (inch)]
(c) Screen height
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
min.
max.
down
up
up
up
min.
max.
down
up
up
up
30
(0.8)
0.9
(35)
1.1
(42)
5
(2)
41
(16)
1.0
(38)
1.2
(46)
-1
(0)
36
(14)
40
(1.0)
1.2
(47)
1.4
(57)
6
(2)
55
(22)
1.3
(51)
1.6
(62)
-2
(-1)
48
(19)
50
(1.3)
1.5
(59)
1.8
(71)
8
(3)
69
(27)
1.6
(65)
2.0
(78)
-2
(-1)
60
(24)
60
(1.5)
1.8
(71)
2.2
(86)
9
(4)
82
(32)
2.0
(78)
2.4
(94)
-2
(-1)
72
(28)
70
(1.8)
2.1
(83)
2.6
(100)
11
(4)
96
(38)
2.3
(91)
2.8
(110)
-3
(-1)
84
(33)
80
(2.0)
2.4
(96)
2.9
(115)
12
(5)
110
(43)
2.6
(104)
3.2
(126)
-3
(-1)
97
(38)
90
(2.3)
2.7
(108)
3.3
(130)
14
(5)
123
(49)
3.0
(117)
3.6
(141)
-4
(-1)
109
(43)
100
(2.5)
3.0
(120)
3.7
(144)
15
(6)
137
(54)
3.3
(131)
4.0
(157)
-4
(-2)
121
(47)
120
(3.0)
3.7
(144)
4.4
(174)
18
(7)
165
(65)
4.0
(157)
4.8
(189)
-5
(-2)
145
(57)
150
(3.8)
4.6
(181)
5.5
(217)
23
(9)
206
(81)
5.0
(197)
6.0
(237)
-6
(-2)
181
(71)
200
(5.1)
6.1
(241)
7.4
(291)
30
(12)
274
(108)
6.7
(263)
8.0
(317)
-8
(-3)
241
(95)
250
(6.4)
7.7
(302)
9.2
(364)
38
(15)
343
(135)
8.4
(329)
10.1
(396)
-10
(-4)
302
(119)
300
(7.6)
9.2
(363)
11.1
(437)
46
(18)
411
(162)
10.0
(395)
12.1
(476)
-12
(-5)
362
(142)
(a) Screen
size
[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen
16 : 9 screen
(b) Projection distance [m
(inch)]
(inch)]
(inch)]
(c) Screen height
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
(b) Projection distance [m
(inch)]
(inch)]
(inch)]
(c) Screen height
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
[cm (inch)]
min.
max.
down
up
up
up
min.
max.
down
up
up
up
30
(0.8)
0.9
(35)
1.1
(42)
5
(2)
41
(16)
1.0
(38)
1.2
(46)
-1
(0)
36
(14)
40
(1.0)
1.2
(47)
1.4
(56)
6
(2)
55
(22)
1.3
(52)
1.6
(62)
-2
(-1)
48
(19)
50
(1.3)
1.5
(59)
1.8
(71)
8
(3)
69
(27)
1.6
(65)
2.0
(77)
-2
(-1)
60
(24)
60
(1.5)
1.8
(72)
2.2
(85)
9
(4)
82
(32)
2.0
(78)
2.4
(93)
-2
(-1)
72
(28)
70
(1.8)
2.1
(84)
2.5
(100)
11
(4)
96
(38)
2.3
(91)
2.8
(109)
-3
(-1)
84
(33)
80
(2.0)
2.4
(96)
2.9
(114)
12
(5)
110
(43)
2.7
(105)
3.2
(125)
-3
(-1)
97
(38)
90
(2.3)
2.7
(108)
3.3
(129)
14
(5)
123
(49)
3.0
(118)
3.6
(140)
-4
(-1)
109
(43)
100
(2.5)
3.1
(120)
3.6
(143)
15
(6)
137
(54)
3.3
(131)
4.0
(156)
-4
(-2)
121
(47)
120
(3.0)
3.7
(144)
4.4
(172)
18
(7)
165
(65)
4.0
(158)
4.8
(188)
-5
(-2)
145
(57)
150
(3.8)
4.6
(181)
5.5
(216)
23
(9)
206
(81)
5.0
(197)
6.0
(235)
-6
(-2)
181
(71)
200
(5.1)
6.1
(242)
7.3
(288)
30
(12)
274
(108)
6.7
(264)
8.0
(314)
-8
(-3)
241
(95)
250
(6.4)
7.6
(303)
9.2
(361)
38
(15)
343
(135)
8.4
(330)
10.0
(393)
-10
(-4)
302
(119)
300
(7.6)
9.2
(363)
11.0
(433)
46
(18)
411
(162)
10.1
(396)
12.0
(472)
-12
(-5)
362
(142)

8
Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING
►
Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or
immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature
could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
CAUTION
►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector,
the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fi ngers and possibly
result in malfunction.
To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself,
always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the
elevator feet.
►
Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it
backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause
malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector
horizontally.
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you
need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
1.
After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the
elevator buttons while holding the projector.
The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.
2.
Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator
buttons.
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
3.
If necessary, you can also fi nely adjust the height of the projector by twisting
the elevator feet by hand.
Setting up
Elevator feet
Elevator button

9
Setting up
About the fi lter cover for bottom-up use
WARNING
►Do not replace the fi lter cover during use or immediately after
use. While the projector is connected with a power supply, or the projector is in
a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fi re, a burn
and/or malfunction to the projector. Before handling the projector, make sure
the power switch is off and the power cord is not plugged in, then wait at least
45 minutes.
When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory fi lter cover
for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual fi lter cover, to keep the space for intake
ventilation. Please change the fi lter cover in the following procedure.
1.
After making sure that the projector is cool adequately,
slowly turn the
projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be careful for the projector
not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.
2.
Unhooking the fi lter cover’s claws, pull the fi lter cover in the direction of the
arrow to remove it.
3.
Replace the fi lter cover for bottom-up use and snap it back into place.
4.
Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
Filter cover’s claws
To set
Filter cover’s claws
Filter cover
To remove
Filter cover for bottom-up use

10
Setting up
Connecting your devices
CAUTION
►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage
to the device and/or projector
.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a
certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For
cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection
may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
NOTE
•
Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure
to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to
simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer
to the
instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
•
Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
•
Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these
modes will not be possible with this projector.
• For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,
automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed. In this
case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution
on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended
to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC
2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to a computer is VESA
DDC (display data channel) compatible.
• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the
RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other
type of connection is attempted.
• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play
monitor.

11
Setting up
Examples of connection with a computer
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
Audio out
RS-232C
RGB out
Stereo mini audio cable
RGB cable
RGB in
RGB cable
Audio in
Stereo mini audio cable
RS-232C cable
Connecting to a monitor (output)
Connecting to a speaker with amplifi er (output)
* For the audio input, please refer to
the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.

12
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1 RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
AUDIO-OUT
Setting up
Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
Audio (L) out
Video out
Audio cable
Audio/Video cable
Audio/Video cable
Audio (L) out
S-Video out
S-Video cable
RGB out
Audio (L) out
Component video out
RGB cable
Component video out
Component video out
Component video cable
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R
Audio cable
Audio (R) out
Audio (R) out
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R
Audio (R) out
Component video cable

13
Setting up
Connecting power supply
WARNING
►
Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fi re and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's
specifi ed voltage range.
• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection
of the three-pronged plug.
1.
Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.
2.
Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.
AC inlet
Connector
of the power cord

14
Putting batteries
WARNING
►
Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage,
which could result in fi re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specifi ed. Do not use batteries of different
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
•
Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
•
Do not allow a battery in a fi re or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
•
If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the fl ower and then replace a battery.
If the liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
1.
Remove the battery cover.
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2.
I
nsert the batteries.
Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus
terminals as indicated in the remote control.
3.
Close the battery cover.
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
Remote control
Remote control

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Using the remote control
CAUTION
►
Be careful in handling the remote control.
• Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact.
• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in
malfunction.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if
you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period.
• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts malfunctioning.
• When strong lights (such as direct sunlight) or light from an extremely close
range (such as from an inverter fl uorescent lamp), hit the projector’s remote
sensor, the remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the
projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor.
• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range (30 degrees
to the left and right of the remote sensor).
• Also a remote signal refl ected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is diffi cult
to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try to use the refl ected signal.
• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector
(Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles
that could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.
Remote control
30º
30º
approx. 3 meters

16
Power on/off
Power on/off
WARNING
►
When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into
the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole.
NOTE
•
Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior
to the connected devices. Power off the projector later than the connected devices.
Power switch
STANDBY/ON
button
POWER
indicator
Turning on the power
1.
Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly
connected to the projector and the outlet.
2.
Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to
the ON position.
The power indicator will light up in steady orange. Then
wait several seconds because the buttons may not
function for these several seconds.
3.
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.
The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking
in green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and
light in green.
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an
input signal"
(

17
)
.
Turning off the power
1.
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the
remote control.
The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for
approximately 5 seconds.
2.
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the
remote control 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.
3.
Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, and set the power
switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover.
Power off?
POWER
(Steady orange)
POWER
(Blinking in green)
POWER
(Steady green)
POWER
(Blinking in orange)
POWER
(Steady orange)
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET

17
Operating
Operating
Adjusting the volume
1.
Press the VOLUME button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the
volume.
2.
Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.
To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button
again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear
after a few seconds.
Temporarily muting the sound
1.
Press the MUTE button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have
muted the sound.
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button. Even if you don’t do
anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
Selecting an input signal
1.
Press the INPUT button on the projector.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input
port as below.
RGB IN1

RGB IN2
VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO
1.
Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an input
port for the RGB signal.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB
input port as below.
RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB IN2

● When the TURN ON is selected to the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION
menu
(

36
)
, the projector checks the RGB IN1 port fi rst. If no input is detected
at the port, the projector will check the RGB IN2 port.
1.
Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an
input for video signal.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video
input port as below.
COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO
● When the TURN ON is selected to the item AUTO SEARCH of OPTION menu
(

36
)
, the projector checks the COMPONENT VIDEO port fi rst. If no input is
detected at the port, projector will begin to check other ports in above order.
RGB IN1
VIDEO
RGB IN1
RGB IN1
VIDEO RGB SEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
MUTE
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
KEYST
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
T A
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ASPEC
T A

18
Operating
Adjusting the zoom and focus
1.
Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size.
2.
Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
Selecting an aspect ratio
1.
Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect
ratio in turn.

For an RGB signal
NORMAL

4:3

16:9

For a video signal/no signal
4:3

16:9

SMALL
● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
● For an HDTV signal of 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p) as the COMPONENT
VIDEO input, only 16:9 mode can be selected.
● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
MAGNIF
Zoom knob
Focus ring
Searching an input signal
1.
Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.
The projector will start to check its input ports in order to
fi nd any input signals.
Then 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.
RGB IN 1

RGB IN 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO
VIDEO RGB SEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
T A

19
Operating
Using the automatic adjustment feature
1.
Press the AUTO button on the remote control.

For an RGB signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase
and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.
And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. 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.

For a video signal or s-video signal
The video format
best suited for the respective input signal and the aspect
ratio will be selected automatically.
This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the
VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu
(

30
)
. For a component video
signal, the signal type is identifi ed automatically independently of this
function.

For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal
The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically adjusted.

For a component video signal
The aspect ratio will be automatically selected.
The clock phase will be automatically adjusted.
● The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also
please note that it may not function correctly with some input.
Adjusting the position
1.
Press the POSITION button on the remote control.
The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen.
2.
Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture
position.
When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote
control during the operation.
To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you don’t
do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
● When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain extra such as a line
may appear outside a picture.
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET

20
Using the magnify feature
1.
Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.
The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen
(although the indication will disappear in several seconds with
no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode.
2.
Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the zoom level.
To move the zoom area, press the POSITION button in the MAGNIFY mode,
then use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to move the area. And to fi nalize the
zoom area, press the POSITION button again.
To exit the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF
button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.
● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is
changed, or when the display condition is changed.
● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it
will be restored when the projector exits the MAGNIFY mode.
Operating
Correcting the keystone distortions
1.
Press the KEYSTONE button on the projector or the remote
control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in
correcting the distortion.
2.
Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to correct the distortion.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press the
KEYSTONE button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
● The adjustable range for correction will vary among inputs. For
some input, this function may not work well.
● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR
item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or
angled downward, this function may not work correctly.
● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this correction
may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is
set to the WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTO BLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
F