Hitachi CPWX8 User manual

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Projector
CPWX8
User's Manual (concise)
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely
and utilize well the product.
WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this
product. See “Using the CD manual” (15) to read the manuals in the CD.
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
►Heed all the warnings and cautions in the manuals or on the product.
►Follow all the instructions in the manuals or on the product.
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First of all............................................ 2
Entries and graphical symbols explanation ......2
Important safety instruction ..............................2
Regulatory notices.............................. 3
About Electro-Magnetic Interference ................3
About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ...4
Contents of package........................... 4
Preparations ....................................... 5
Loading batteries into the remote control .........5
Arrangement....................................... 6
Connecting your devices .................... 7
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Connecting power supply ................... 8
Turning on the power.......................... 8
Adjusting the projector's elevator ....... 9
Displaying the picture ....................... 10
Turning off the power........................ 11
Replacing the lamp........................... 12
Cleaning and replacing the air filter.. 14
Using the CD manual ....................... 15
Specifications ................................... 16
Troubleshooting
- Warranty and after-service ........... 17
Contents
NOTE • In this manual, unless any comments are accompanied, “the
manuals” means all the documents provided with this product, and “the product”
means this projector and all the accessories came with the projector.
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First of all
Entries and graphical symbols explanation
The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the
product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand,
and heed them.
Important safety instruction
The followings are important instructions for safely using the product. Be sure to
follow them always when handling the product. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage
defined in these manuals of this projector.
WARNING This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death.
CAUTION This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage.
NOTICE This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.
WARNING ►Never use the product in or after an abnormality (ex. giving
off smoke, smelling strange, took a liquid or an object inside, broken, etc.) If an
abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently.
►Situate the product away from children and pets.
►Do not use the product when there is fear of a thunderbolt.
►Unplug the projector from the power outlet if the projector is not used for the
time being.
►Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the manuals direct
it. For internal maintenance, leave it to your dealer or their service personnel.
►Use only the accessories specified or recommended by the manufacturer.
►Modify neither the projector nor accessories.
►Let neither any things nor any liquids enter to the inside of the product.
►Do not wet the product.
►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.
►Apply neither a shock nor pressure to this product.
- Do not place the product on an unstable place such as the uneven surface or
the leaned table.
- Do not place the product unstably. Place the projector so that it does not
protrude from the surface where the projector is placed on.
- 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.
►Do not approach the lamp cover and the exhaust vents, while the projection
lamp is on. Also after the lamp goes out, do not approach them for a while, since
too hot.
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Regulatory notices
About Electro-Magnetic Interference
In CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
In the US, and other places where the FCC regulations are applicable
Declaration of Conformity
Trade name HITACHI
Model Number CPWX8
Responsible Party Hitachi America, Ltd.
Address 900 Hitachi way, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A.
Telephone Number [phone]
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS: This equipment complies with the requirements of
FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that the following
conditions are met. Some cables have to be used with the core set. Use the
accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that
have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Contents of package
Your projector should come with the items
shown below. Check that all the items are
included. Require of your dealer immediately if
any items are missing.
(1) Remote control with two AA batteries
(2) Power cord
(3) Computer cable
(4) Lens cover
(5) User’s manuals (Book x1, CD x1)
(6) Security label
(7) Soft case
NOTE • 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.
About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment
including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.
If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment, display
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a
heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002%
Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.
Regulatory notices (continued)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) VIDEO
DOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCH BLANK
MUTE
MYBUTTON
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ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MYSOURCE/
AUTO
MAGNIFY
PAGE
UP
VOLUME
DOWN
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ON
OFF
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FREEZE
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Preparations
Loading batteries into the remote control
Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote
control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the
remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and
store them in a safe place.
1. Holding the hook part of the battery
cover, remove it.
2. Align and insert the two AA batteries
(HITACHI MAXELL, 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.
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 fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. 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 fire 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.
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On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the
projector and other objects such as walls. Do not place or
attach anything that would block the lens or vent holes.
• For the case of installation in a special state such
as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories
(16) and service may be required. Before installing
the projector, consult your dealer about your installation.
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280 x 800
aScreen size (diagonal) bProjection distance (±10%, from the projector's end)
c1 , c2 Screen height (±10%)
WARNING ►Install the projector in a stable horizontal position.
►
Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient ventilation.
►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet.
► Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine oil, are used.
► Use only the mounting accessories the manufacturer specified, and leave installing
and removing the projector with the mounting accessories to the service personnel.
► Read and keep the user's manual of the mounting accessories used.
CAUTION ►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place.
►
Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.
Screen size
(diagonal)
16 : 10 screen 4 : 3 screen
Projection distance Screen
height
Screen
height
Projection distance Screen
height
Screen
height
min. max. min. max.
type
(inch) m m inch m inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm inch cm inch
30 0.8 0.9 36 1.1 44 38 15 3 1 1.0 41 1.3 50 42 17 3 1
40 1.0 1.2 49 1.5 59 50 20 4 2 1.4 56 1.7 67 57 22 4 2
50 1.3 1.6 61 1.9 74 63 25 5 2 1.8 70 2.1 84 71 28 5 2
60 1.5 1.9 74 2.3 89 75 30 6 2 2.1 84 2.6 101 85 33 7 3
70 1.8 2.2 87 2.7 105 88 34 7 3 2.5 99 3.0 119 99 39 8 3
80 2.0 2.5 100 3.0 120 100 39 8 3 2.9 113 3.5 136 113 45 9 3
90 2.3 2.9 112 3.4 135 113 44 9 3 3.2 127 3.9 153 127 50 10 4
100 2.5 3.2 125 3.8 150 125 49 10 4 3.6 142 4.3 170 142 56 11 4
120 3.0 3.8 150 4.6 181 150 59 12 5 4.3 170 5.2 205 170 67 13 5
150 3.8 4.8 188 5.8 227 188 74 14 6 5.4 214 6.5 257 212 84 16 6
200 5.1 6.4 252 7.7 303 250 98 19 8 7.2 285 8.7 343 283 111 22 9
250 6.4 8.0 315 9.6 379 313 123 24 9 9.1 357 10.9 429 354 139 27 11
300 7.6 9.6 379 11.6 455 375 148 29 11 10.9 429 13.1 515 425 167 33 13
b
abc1
c1 c2 c2
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AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT
RGB OUT
Y CB/PBCR/PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
L R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT L R
AUDIO OUT
L R
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
RS-232C
RGB IN
L R
AUDIO IN
HDMI
Connecting your devices
Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector.
Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and
prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations
to connect them. To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN port, please
see the “Operating Guide” in the CD.
VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player
Speakers
(with an
amplifier)
PCMonitor
WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories.
►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged cables.
CAUTION ►Turn off all devices and unplug their power cords prior to
connecting them to projector. Connecting a live device to the projector may
generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in
malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
►Use appropriate accessory or designated cables. Ask your dealer about non-
accessory cables which may be required a specific length or a ferrite core by
the regulations. For cables with a core only at one end, connect the end with
the core to the projector.
►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect
connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
NOTICE ►Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input
ports of the projector are recessed.
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Connecting 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.
Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON
function activated, the connection of the power supply
make the projector turn on.
Turning on the power
1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly
and correctly connected to the projector
and the outlet.
2.
Make sure that the POWER indicator is
steady orange. Then remove the lens cover.
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the
projector or the remote control.
The projection 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 steady green.
WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, consult
your dealer to get a new one.
• 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.
• Never modify the power cord.
NOTICE ►This product is also designed for IT power systems with a phase-to-
phase voltage of 220 to 240 V.
WARNING ►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.
NOTE • Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.
• The projector has the DIRECT POWER ON function, which can make the
projector automatically turn on. For more information, please see the “Operating
Guide” in the CD.
STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator
Power cord
AC IN
VIDEO
DOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCH BLANK
MUTE
MYBUTTON
POSITION
12
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MYSOURCE/
AUTO
MAGNIFY
PAGE
UP
VOLUME
DOWN
࡯
ON
OFF
㧗
FREEZE
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NOTE • The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or
shaken, since a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be
aware that this is not a failure or malfunction.
Adjusting the projector's elevator
When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to
the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector
horizontally.
Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project
at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 12
degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator knobs. An elevator foot is
adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it.
1. Holding the projector, pull the elevator knobs up to loose the elevator feet.
2. Position the front side of the projector to the desired height.
3. Release the elevator knobs in order to lock the elevator feet.
4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector down
gently.
5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise
adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet.
To loose an elevator foot, pull up the
elevator knob on the same side as it.
CAUTION ►Do not handle the elevator buttons without holding the
projector, since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than elevating its front within 12 degrees using
the adjuster feet. A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause
malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself.
To finely adjust, twist the foot.
12°
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Displaying the picture
1. Activate your signal source. Turn the signal
source on, and make it send the signal to
the projector.
2. Use the VOLUME + / VOLUME - buttons
to adjust the volume.
To have the projector silent, press the MUTE
button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the projector.
Each time you press the button, the
projector switches its input port in turn.
You can also use the remote control to select
an input signal. Press the VIDEO button for
selecting an input signal from the HDMI,
S-VIDEO or VIDEO port, or the COMPUTER
button for selecting an input signal from the
COMPUTER IN port.
4. Press the ASPECT button on the remote
control. Each time you press the button,
the projector switches the mode for aspect
ratio in turn.
5. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen
size.
6. Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
VOLUME+ button
VOLUME- button
MUTE button
VIDEO button
COMPUTER button
ASPECT button
NOTE • The ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
• For the details of how to adjust the picture, please see the “Operating Guide”
in the CD.
VIDEO
DOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCH BLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION
12
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTO
MAGNIFY
PAGE
UP
VOLUME
DOWN
࡯
ON
OFF
㧗
FREEZE
VIDEO
DOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCH BLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION
12
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTO
MAGNIFY
PAGE
UP
VOLUME
DOWN
࡯
ON
OFF
㧗
FREEZE
Zoom ring
Focus ring
CAUTION ►If you wish to have a blank screen while the projector's lamp
is on, use the BLANK function. (See the "Operating Guide" in the CD.) Any
other method of blocking the projection light, such as attaching something to
the lens or placing something in front of the lens, may cause the damage to the
projector.
INPUT button
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