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.