Hitachi CP-X8150 User manual

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Projector
CP-X8150/CP-WX8240
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this
product. Be sure to read Safety Guide rst. After reading them, store them in a
safe place for future reference.
WARNING
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NOTE
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About this manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features ......................3
Checking the contents of package ...3
Part names ....................4
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arrangement ...................7
Connecting with your devices
.....10
Fastening the adapter cover
......15
Using the security bar and slot . . . . 15
Connecting to a power supply .....16
Remote control ............17
Installing the batteries ...........17
Using the REMOTE ID function . . . 17
Changing the frequency of remote control signal . . 18
Ab
out the remote control signal . . . 18
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard . . 19
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting the volume ............21
Temporarily turning off the screen and audio . . 21
Selecting an input signal .........22
Selecting an aspect ratio .........23
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 24
Adjusting the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the automatic adjustment feature ...27
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Correcting the distortion ..........28
Using the magnify feature ........31
Temporarily freezing the screen . . . 32
Temporarily shading the screen . . . 32
Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 33
EASY MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
As p e c t , Au t o k e y s t o n e , k e y s t o n e
,
k e y s t o n e
,
p erfect fit , pi c t u r e m o d e ,
ec o m o d e, in s t A l l A t i o n , re s e t , fi l t e r t i m e ,
lA n g u A g e , Ad v A n c e d m e n u , ex i t
PICTURE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Br i g h t n e s s , co n t r A s t , gA m m A , co l o r t e m p ,
co l o r , ti n t , sh A r p n e s s , Ac t i v e i r i s , mym e m o r y
IMAGE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
As p e c t , ov e r s c A n , v p o s i t i o n , h p o s i t i o n ,
h p h A s e , h s i z e , Au t o A d j u s t e x e c u t e

INPUT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
pr o g r e s s i v e , vi d e o n r , co l o r s p A c e ,
co m p o n e n t , vi d e o f o r m A t , hd m i f o r m A t ,
hd m i r A n g e , co m p u t e r i n , fr A m e l o c k ,
re s o l u t i o n
SETUP menu ..............47
Au t o k e y s t o n e , k e y s t o n e
,
k e y s t o n e
,
p erfect fit , Au t o e c o m o d e , ec o m o d e ,
in s t A l A t i o n , st A n d B y m o d e , mo n i t o r o u t
AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
vo l u m e , sp e A k e r , Au d i o s o u r c e ,
hd m i A u d i o
SCREEN menu.............52
lA n g u A g e , me n u p o s i t i o n , Bl A n k ,
st A r t u p ,
MyScreen, MyScreen Lock
,
me s s A g e , so u r c e n A m e , te m p l A t e , c.c.
OPTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
so u r c e s k i p , Au t o s e A r c h , Au t o k e y s t o n e ,
di r e c t p o w e r o n , Au t o p o w e r o f f ,
sh A d e t i m e r , us B t y p e B, lA m p t i m e ,
fi l t e r t i m e , myB u t t o n , se r v i c e
NETWORK menu ...........69
wi r e l e s s s e t u p , wi r e l e s s i n f o r m A t i o n ,
wi r e d s e t u p , wi r e d i n f o r m A t i o n ,
pr o j e c t o r n A m e , myi m A g e , Am x d.d.,
pr e s e n t A t i o n , se r v i c e
SECURITY menu ...........80
se c u r i t y p A s s w o r d c h A n g e ,
MyScreen
p A s s w o r d , pi n l o c k ,
tr A n s i t i o n d e t e c t o r , myt e x t p A s s w o r d ,
myt e x t d i s p l A y , myt e x t w r i t i n g ,
se c u r i t y ind i cAto r , stAck l o c k
Presentation tools . . . . . . . . . 86
PC-LESS Presentation .........86
Thumbnail Mode, Full Screen Mode,
Slideshow Mode, Playlist
USB Display ..................96
Starting USB Display, Right-Click menu,
Floating menu, Options window
Maintenance .............100
Replacing the lamp ............100
Cleaning and replacing the air lter . . 102
Other care ...................104
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 105
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . 107
Resetting all settings ...........109
Phenomena that may be easy
to be mistaken for machine defects . . 110
Specications ............115
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Introduction
• Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special
caution for the lens.
• The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since
a ap to control the air ow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that
this is not a failure or malfunction.
NOTE
Introduction
The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.
Checking the contents of package
ü The HDMI ports can support various image equipment which have digital
interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.
ü The super bright lamp and high quality optical system can fulll the demands
of professional uses.
ü Some optional lens units and the wide range of the lens shift feature will give
much more chances to install the product wherever you want.
ü The lens shade can hide your inside operations and will help your
presentation.
ü The wealth of I/O ports is believed to support any business scene.
Please see the Contents of package section in the User’s Manual (concise)
which is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Require
of your dealer immediately if any items are missing.
Features
►Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care not
to put in the mouth. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency
treatment.
WARNING

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Introduction
Part names
Projector
(1) Lamp cover (100)
The lamp unit is inside.
(2) Speakers (x2) (21, 50)
(3) Filter cover (102)
The air  lter and intake vent are inside.
(4) Elevator feet (x2) (24)
(5) Elevator buttons (x2) (24)
(6) Remote sensors (x2) (18, 64)
(7) Lens
(8) Lens cover
(9) Indicators (5)
(10) Intake vents
(11) Control panel (5)
(12) AC IN (AC inlet) (16)
(13) Exhaust vents
(14) Ports (5)
(15) Security bar (15)
(16) Security slot (15)
(17) Grip (below)
(18) Safety bar (15)
►Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the
manuals direct it.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions.
►Do not apply a shock or pressure to this product. Place
your hands on the grip on the bottom of the projector when
carrying the projector. Remove all the attachments including
the power cord and cables, from the projector when carrying
the projector.
►Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector while the lamp is
on.
WARNING
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust
vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not attach anything onto the lens except the lens cover of this
projector because it could damage the lens, such as melting the lens.
CAUTION
(continued on next page)
Grip
(10)
(3)
(5)
(5)
(4)
(9)
(2)
(2)
(7) (6)
(4)
(11)
(13)
(10)
(10)
(12) (16) (15)
(1)
(18) (17)
(6)
(8)
(14)

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Control panel and Indicators
(1) STANDBY/ON button (20)
(2) INPUT button (22, 33)
(3) MENU button (33)
(4) LENS SHIFT button (25)
(5) ZOOM button (25)
(6) FOCUS - / + buttons (25)
(7) SHADE button (32)
(8) FUNCTION button (25)
(9) FILTER indicator (109)
(10) SHADE indicator (32)
(11) SECURITY indicator (85)
(12) LAMP indicator (107, 108)
(13) TEMP indicator (107, 108)
(14) POWER indicator (20, 107, 108)
Ports (10 ~ 14)
(1) COMPUTER IN1 port
(2) COMPUTER IN2 ports
(G/Y, B/Cb/Pb, R/Cr/Pr, H, V)
(3) LAN port
(4) USB TYPE A ports
(5) USB TYPE B port
(6) HDMI 1 port
(7) HDMI 2 port
(8) COMPONENT ports
(Y,Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
(9) S-VIDEO port
(10) VIDEO port
(11) AUDIO IN1 port
(12) AUDIO IN2 port
(13) AUDIO IN3 (L, R) ports
(14) AUDIO OUT (L, R) ports
(15) MONITOR OUT port
(16) REMOTE CONTROL IN port
(17) REMOTE CONTROL OUT port
(18) CONTROL port
Introduction
Part names (continued)
(continued on next page)
(5)
(8)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(2)
(9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)
(7)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(18)
(5) (6) (10) (7)
(9)
(16) (14) (13) (12) (11) (15)(8)(17)

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Introduction
Part names (continued)
• Any button marked with “*” is not supported on this projector (106).
• Each time you press any button (except ID buttons), the ID button of current
selected ID number will light (17).
NOTE
Remote control
(1) STANDBY button (20)
(2) ON button (20)
(3) ID - 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 buttons (17)
(4) COMPUTER 1 button (22)
(5) COMPUTER 2 button (22)
(6) COMPUTER 3 button *
(7) LAN button (22)
(8) USB TYPE A button (22)
(9) USB TYPE B button (22)
(10) COMPONENT button (22)
(11) S-VIDEO button (22)
(12) VIDEO button (22)
(13) HDMI 1 button (22)
(14) HDMI 2 button (22)
(15) DIGITAL button *
(16) PAGE UP /
PAGE DOWN buttons (19, 88)
(17) F5 button (18, 19)
(18) ENTER button (19, 33)
(19) RESET button (33)
(20) ESC button (33)
(21) ▲/▼/◄/►cursor buttons
(22) MENU button (33)
(23) VOL + / - buttons (21)
(24) AV MUTE button (21)
(25) MAGNIFY ON / OFF buttons (31)
(26) FREEZE button (32)
(27) PbyP button *
(28) ASPECT button (23)
(29) AUTO button (27)
(30) POSITION button (27, 34)
(31) KEYSTONE button (28)
(32) MY BUTTON - 1, 2, 3, 4 buttons (61)
(33) LENS SHIFT button (25)
(34) LENS MEMORY button (26)
(35) FOCUS + / - buttons (25)
(36) ZOOM + / - buttons (25)
(37) Battery cover (17)
(38) Wired remote control port (14)
Back of
the remote control
(1)
(3)
(4)
(7)
(8)
(10)
(13)
(14)
(16)
(26)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(32)
(30)
(31)
(2)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(23)
(25)
(24)
(21)
(22)
(29)
(33)
(37)
(38)
(34) (36)
(35)
(27) (28)

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Setting up
Setting up
Arrangement
Refer to tables T-1 and T-2 at the back of the User's Manual (concise) as well
as the following to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values
shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen.
Ⓗ × Ⓥ : Screen size
ⓐ : Projection distance
(from the front of the projector unit)
ⓑ,ⓒ: Screen height
(continued on next page)
Projector top
Projector bottom
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 specied
mounting accessories (Specications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and
service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about
your installation.

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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
WARNING
(continued on next page)
►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 re 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 re and an
electric shock.
• Do not place the projector in unstable places, such as an inclined surface,
places subject to vibration, on top of a wobbly table or cart, or a surface that is
smaller than the projector.
• Do not put the projector on its side, front or rear position.
• Do not attach nor place anything on the projector unless otherwise specied in
the manual.
• Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specied by the
manufacturer. Read and keep the manuals of the accessories used.
• For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your dealer
beforehand.
• Place your hands on the grip on the bottom of the projector when carrying the
projector. Remove all the attachments including the power cord and cables,
from the projector when carrying the projector.
►Do not install the pro
jector near thermally conductive or ammable
things. Such things when heated by the projector could result in a re and burns.
• Do not place the projector on a metal stand.
►Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine
oil, are used. Oil may harm the product, resulting in malfunction, or falling from
the mounted position.
►Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet. Getting the
projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause a re and an
electric shock, and damage the projector.
• Do not place the projector near water, such as in a bathroom, kitchen, or
poolside.
• Do not place the projector outdoors or by the window.
• Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.

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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
►Place the projector in a cool place with sufcient
ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its
internal temperature is too high.
Using a damaged projector could result in a re 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.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between a side of the projector and other
objects such as walls.
• Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
• Do not stop up, block nor cover the projector's vent holes. Do not place
anything around the projector that could be sucked in or stuck to the projector's
intake vents.
• Do not place the projector at places that are exposed to magnetic elds, doing
so can cause the cooling fans inside the projector to malfunction.
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the
projector in such places could cause a re, an electric shock and malfunction of
the projector.
• Do not place the projector near humidiers. Especially for an ultrasonic
humidier, chlorine and minerals contained in tap water are atomized and could
be deposited in the projector causing image degradation or other problems.
• Do not place the projector in a smoking area, kitchen, passageway or by the
window.
• Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the
projector's remote sensor.
• Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.
• Set the ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu correctly. It is
recommended to leave it at AUTO usually. (62) If the projector is used with a
wrong setting, it may cause damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.
• Keep heat-sensitive things away from the projector. Otherwise, they may be
damaged by the heat from the projector.
CAUTION
NOTICE

10
Setting up
Connecting with your devices
Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to
conrm 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.
After making sure that the projector and the devices are turned off, perform
the connection, according to the following instructions. Refer to the gures in
subsequent pages.
Before connecting the projector to a network system, be sure to read Network
Guide too.
►Use only the appropriate accessories. Otherwise it could
cause a re or damage the projector and devices.
• Use only the accessories specied or recommended by the projector’s
manufacturer. It may be regulated under some standard.
• Neither disassemble nor modify the projector and the accessories.
• Do not use the damaged accessory. Be careful not to damage the accessories.
Route a cable so that it is neither stepped on nor pinched out.
WARNING
►For a cable with a core at only one end, connect the end
with the core to the projector. That may be required by EMI regulations.
CAUTION
• 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). 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.
• Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device in
operation, unless that is directed in the manual of the device. Otherwise it may
cause malfunction in the device or projector.
• The function of some input ports can be selected according to your usage
requirements. Check the reference page indicated beside each port in the
following illustration.
• Be careful not to mistakenly connect a connector to a wrong port. Otherwise it
may cause malfunction in the device or projector.
- When connecting a connector to a port, make sure that the shape of the
connector ts the port.
- Tighten the screws to connect a connector equipped with screws to a port.
- Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of
the projector are recessed.
About Plug-and-Play capability
NOTE
(continued on next page)

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Setting up
Connecting with your devices (continued)
• 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.
- Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA
(1600x1200), the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution
before being displayed. The best display performance will be achieved if the
resolutions of the input signal and the projector panel are identical.
• If you connect this projector and a notebook computer, you need output the
display to an external monitor, or output simultaneously to the internal display
and an external monitor. Consult the computer's manual for the setting.
• Depending on the input signal, the automatic adjustment function of this
projector may take some time and not function correctly.
- Note that a composite sync signal or sync-on-green signal may confuse the
automatic adjustment function of this projector (45).
- If the automatic adjustment function does not work correctly, you may not see
the dialog to set the display resolution. In such a case, use an external display
device. You may be able to see the dialog and set an appropriate display
resolution.
NOTE
(continued on next page)
Computer
(22, 96)(22)
(22)(50)

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Setting up
Connecting with your devices (continued)
(continued on next page)
• If an oversized USB storage device blocks the LAN port, use only the
further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port or a USB extension cable to con-
nect the USB storage device.
NOTE
► 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.
►Before removing the USB storage device from the port of the projector, be
sure to use the REMOVE USB function on the Thumbnail screen to secure your
data (89).
► Do not use any extension cable or device when connecting the adapter to the
projector. Before you insert or pull out the USB wireless adapter from the projector,
turn off the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the outlet.
Do not touch the USB wireless adapter while the projector is receiving AC power.
►To connect both the LAN cable and USB device to the projector, use only the
further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port or a LAN cable that is at on the
side where the plug’s wire is visible. Otherwise, both of them cannot be con-
nected correctly, or the wire may break (malfunction).
CAUTION
Computer
Access
point
USB
storage
device
USB
wireless
adapter
(optional)
(86)
External
device
(69)
(69)
(69)(19)

13
Setting up
• The HDMI ports of this model are compatible with HDCP (High-band-
width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video
signals from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
- The HDMI ports support 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 / 44.1kHz / 32kHz
- This projector can be connected with another equipment that has HDMITM
connector, but with some equipment the projector may not work properly,
something like no video.
- Be sure to use an HDMITM cable that has the HDMITM logo.
- Use a Category 2-certied HDMITM cable to input 1080p@50/60 signal to the
projector.
- When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a
DVI to HDMITM cable to connect with the HDMITM input.
• The HDMITM cables might come off easily due to the lack of a mechanical lock
on the cables and connectors. It is recommended to fasten the cables to the
projector to prevent the cables from coming off (14).
NOTE
Connecting with your devices (continued)
(continued on next page)
VCR/DVD/
Blu-ray DiscTM
player
(22)
(22)
(50)(22, 45)

14
Setting up
Connecting with your devices (continued)
• To use a wired remote control, connect a wired remote control to the
REMOTE CONROL IN port. You can also connect another projector to the
REMOTE CONROL OUT port to control it from the wired remote control. You
can utilize this projector as a remote control-relay with the REMOTE CONROL
IN and OUT ports. To connect the wired remote control or another projector to
the REMOTE CONTROL IN or OUT ports, use audio cables with 3.5 mm di-
ameter stereo mini plugs. This function is useful when a wireless remote signal
may not reliably reach the projector.
NOTE
Fastening the cables
►Do not bind the power cord.
►Use only a plastic tie to get together or fasten the cables. A
metallic tie may cause damage to the cables and tie holder.
►Do not bind the cables too tightly. The cables or the hole might be damaged.
WARNING
CAUTION
To get together the signal cables and prevent
them from coming off, fasten them to the
projector using a commercially available
plastic cable tie. Use a cable tie of size
2.0x5.0 mm or smaller. It is recommended
to curl the end of the tie slightly before you
thread it to the tie holder to enable it to get
through easily.
Speakers
(with an amplier)
(Wired)
Remote
control
Monitor
Another
projector
(49)
Tie holder
Cable tie

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Using the security bar and slot
A commercially available anti-theft chain or
wire can be attached to the security bar on
the projector. Refer to the  gure to choose
an anti-theft chain or wire.
Also this product has the security slot for
the Kensington lock.
For details, see the manual of the security
tool.
Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent
the USB wireless adapter from coming
off easily. When using the adapter cover,
connect the USB wireless adapter to the
further USB TYPE A port from the LAN
port.
1. Loosen the screw (marked with
triangle) on the bottom left of the
USB TYPE A ports.
2. Insert the tab of the cover into the
hole at the upper right of the USB
TYPE A ports in the direction of the
arrow.
3. 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.
►Do not use the security bars and slot to prevent the projector
from falling down, since it is not designed for it.
►Do not place anti-theft chain or wire near the exhaust vents.
It may become too hot.
WARNING
CAUTION
• The security bar and slot is not comprehensive theft prevention
measures. It is intended to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure.
• The safety bar (4) can be used for the same purpose as the security bar.
NOTE
Setting up
Fastening the adapter cover
►Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care not
to put in the mouth.
WARNING
Tab
2
1
3
Anti-theft
chain or wire
security bar
19mm
11mm
Security slot
15mm

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Connecting to a power supply
1. Put the connector of the power cord into the
AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector.
2. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the
outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power
supply connection, the POWER indicator will
light up in steady orange.
►Do not connect the projector to a power supply while no lens
unit is attached to it.
►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or
faulty connections may result in  re and/or electrical shock.
• Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, consult
your dealer to get a new one. Never modify the power cord.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to the power
cord. The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.
Remove the power cord for complete separation.
• Do not distribute the power supply to multiple devices. Doing so may overload
the outlet and connectors, loosen the connection, or result in  re, electric shock
or other accidents.
• Connect the ground terminal for the AC inlet of this unit to the ground terminal
of the building using an appropriate power cord (bundled).
• This product is also designed for IT power systems with a phase-
tophase voltage of 220 to 240 V.
WARNING
Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON
function activated (59), the connection of the power
supply make the projector turn on.
NOTICE
Setting up
AC IN
Power
cord

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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.
1. Holding the hook part of the battery
cover, remove it.
2. Align and insert the two AA batteries
(HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL
ENERGY, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according
to their plus and minus terminals as
indicated in the remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow
and snap it back into place.
►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 re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries speci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 place a battery in a re or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery.
If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
WARNING
Remote control
Using the REMOTE ID function
Utilize this function to control specic projectors by the remote
control assigned the same ID number when you use multiple
projectors of the same type at the same time.
Assign an ID number to each projector before using the
REMOTE ID item in the SERVICE menu of the OPTION
menu (64). Press the ID button with the same ID number
as assigned to the projector you are going to control. The ID
button selected will light for several seconds.
• Each time you press any button (except ID buttons), the ID button of
current selected ID number will light.
• To conrm the projector's current ID, press any ID button for 3 seconds. Its
number will be shown on each screen regardless of set ID of projector.
NOTE
ID buttons
2
1
3

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30° 3m
30°
30°30° 3m
(approx.)
About the remote control signal
The remote control works with the
projector’s remote sensor. This projector
has two remote sensors on the front and
back sides.
The sensors can sense signals within
the following range:
60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the
sensor) within 3 meters about.
• You can deactivate one of the sensors using the REMOTE RECEIV.
item in the SERVICE menu of the OPTION menu (64) .
• The remote control signal reected in the screen or the like may be available.
If it is difcult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the
signal reect.
• The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1
LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that
could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.
• The remote control may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct
sun light) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter
uorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the
position of projector avoiding those lights.
NOTE
Changing the frequency of remote control signal
The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode
1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly,
attempt to change the signal frequency.
In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons
listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
(1) S et to Mode 1:NORMAL
AV MUTE and ZOOM - buttons
(2) S et to Mode 2:HIGH
F5 and KEYSTONE buttons
Please remember that the REMOTE
FREQ. in the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu
(  64) of the projector to be
controlled should be set to the same mode as the remote control.
Remote control
(1)
ZOOM -
button
AV MUTE
button
(2)
KEYSTONE
button
F5 button

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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 (60).
(1) PAGE UP key: Press PAGE UP button.
(2) PAGE DOWN key: Press PAGE DOWN button.
(3) Mouse left button: Press ENTER button.
(4) Move pointer: Use the cursor buttons
▲, ▼, ◄ and ►.
(5) ESC key: Press ESC button.
(6) Mouse right button: Press RESET button.
(7) F5 key: Press F5 button.
►Improper use of the simple mouse &
keyboard function could damage your equipment.
While using this function, please connect this
product only to a computer. Be sure to check your
computer’s manuals before connecting this product
to the computer.
NOTICE
• When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not
work correctly, please check the following.
• When a USB cable connects this projector with a computer having a built-in
pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a laptop PC, open BIOS setup menu, then
select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the
built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.
• Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or higher is required for this function. And also this function may
not work depending on the computer’s con gurations and mouse drivers. This function
can work with the computer which can operate general USB mouse or keyboard.
• You cannot do things like press two buttons at once (for instance, pressing
two buttons at the same time to move the mouse pointer diagonally).
• This function is activated only when the projector is working properly. This
function is not available in any of the following cases:
- While the lamp is warming up. (The POWER indicator blinks in green.)
- When either USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B is selected as the input source.
-
While displaying BLANK (52), TEMPLATE (56) or MY IMAGE (77) screen.
- When any menu is displayed on the screen.
- While using the cursor buttons to operate the sound or screen functions such
as adjusting the sound volume, correcting the keystone, correcting the picture
position and magnifying the screen.
NOTE
Remote control
(1)
(3)
(6)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(7)
USB TYPE B
port

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1. Make sure that the power cord is rmly
and correctly connected to the projector
and the outlet.
Turning on the power
2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is
lighted in steady orange (107). Then
remove the lens cover.
3.
Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector
or the ON button on the remote control.
The projection lamp will light up and POWER indicator will begin blinking in
green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and
light in steady green (107).
Power on/off
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section Selecting an
input signal (22).
►A strong light is emitted when the projector’s power is on.
Do not look into the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through
any of the projector’s openings.
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just
after use, since it is too hot.
WARNING
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the STANDBY button on
the remote control.
The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.
Turning off the power
2. Press the STANDBY/ON or STANDBY button again while the message
appears.
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking
in orange. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady
orange when the lamp cooling is complete (107).
3. Attach the lens cover, after the POWER indicator turns to steady orange.
Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning it off.
Also, do not turn the projector off shortly after turning it on. Such operations might
cause the lamp to malfunction or shorten the lifetime of some parts including the lamp.
• Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector
prior to the connected devices.
• This projector has the function that can make the projector automatically turn on/
off. Please refer to the DIRECT POWER ON
(59) and AUTO POWER OFF (59)
items of the OPTION menu.
NOTE
Power on/off
STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator
ON button
STANDBY button