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PC-LESS Presentation (continued)
Slideshow mode
While the Slideshow is displayed, the following button operations are enabled 
when still images are displayed, and the same button operations in the Full 
Screen mode are enabled when movies are displayed. 
• These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is 
displayed.
• It is not possible to change the input port by using the  INPUT button when the 
Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen is displayed.
•  When the Slideshow mode is set to ONE TIME and the last file is a still image, 
the last slide of the presentation will remain displayed until the  ENTER button 
on the remote control or Web Remote Control, or the  INPUT button on the 
control panel is pressed. NOTE
You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow 
menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail mode and press the 
ENTER button on the remote control, INPUT button on the control panel, or click 
[ENTER] on the Web Remote Control. 
Button operation
Functions
The remote 
control Control panel
Web Remote 
Control
ENTER INPUT [ENTER] Displays thumbnail
The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at 
intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail screen menu (
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You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. 
Configure the Slideshow items in the Thumbnail.
1) RETURN  : 
Returns to the thumbnail mode. 
2) PLAY    :  Play the Slideshow.
3) START    :  
Set the beginning number of the 
Slideshow.
4) STOP   : Set the end number of the Slideshow.
5) INTERVAL   :  Sets the interval time for displaying still 
images during the Slideshow. 
It is not recommend to set the interval 
time very short something like several 
seconds, because it may take more than 
several seconds to read and display an 
image file if it is stored in very deep layer 
directory or if so many files are stored in 
the same directory.
6) PLAY MODE   :  Select the Slideshow mode. 
ONE TIME : Play the Slideshow one 
time. 
ENDLESS : Play the Slideshow endless.
• The settings of the Slideshow are saved to the  “playlist.txt” file 
that is stored in the storage media. If the file is not existed, it is generated 
automatically.
• The settings for the START, STOP, INTERVAL, and PLAY MODE are saved to 
the Playlist.
• If the storage media is under the write protection or the  “playlist.txt” is the 
read only type file, it is impossible to change the settings of the Slideshow .
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Playlist
The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still 
image files in the Thumbnail or Slideshow.
The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer.  
It is created in the folder that contains the selected image files when the PC-LESS 
Presentation is started or the Slideshow is configured.
[Example of “playlist.txt” files] 
START setting : STOP setting : INTERVAL setting : PLAY MODE setting :
img001.jpg: : : :
img002.jpg:600: : : 
img003.jpg:700:rot1: :
img004.jpg: : :SKIP:
img005.jpg:1000:rot2:SKIP:
The “playlist.txt” file contains the following information.
Each piece of information requires to be separated by “:”, and “:” at the end of each line.
1st line: START, STOP, INTERVAL and PLAY MODE settings (92).
2nd line and after: file name, interval time, rotation setting and skip setting.
interval time: 
It can be set from 0 to 999900 (ms) with an increment of 100 (ms).
rotation setting:  “rot1” means a rotation at 90 degrees clockwise; “rot2” and 
“rot3” increase another 90 degrees in order.
skip setting:   “SKIP” means that the image will not be displayed in the 
Slideshow.
• The maximum length in a line on the "playlist.txt" file is 255 characters 
including linefeed. If any line exceeds the limit, the "playlist.txt" file becomes invalid.
• Up to 999 files can be registered to the Playlist. However, if some folders exist in 
the same directory the limit number is decreased by the number of folders.
Any files over the limit will not be shown in the Slideshow.
• If the storage device is protected or does not have sufficient space, the “playlist.txt” 
file cannot be created.
• For the Slideshow settings, refer to the section  Slideshow mode (91).
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This function is an interactive tool for use with Hitachi projectors; it offers effective 
features for making classroom and business presentations more fun and easier to 
understand.
Main Functions
Drawing on projected images
You can draw pictures or text on images projected by our projectors.
• Authorization by the copyright owner(s) is required pursuant to 
applicable laws for the use of works including visual images, if such works are 
copyrighted works.
•    This drawing function may not work depending on the image signal.
NOTE
Saving and displaying drawn images
You can save images with pictures or text drawn on them to a USB memory 
device and then retrieve the saved images and display them again later .
• A USB memory device is necessary to use this function. In addition, 
if your projector only has one available USB TYPE A port, you will also need a 
USB hub.
•   Copyright protected images cannot be saved.
NOTE
Use as a simple mouse
The Hitachi Pen tablet (ex. TB-1)/ USB mouse with the drawing function can be 
used as a simple mouse of a computer connected to a projector.
• To use this function, a USB cable is required to connect the computer 
and the projector.
•Some Hitachi Pen tablets (ex. TB-1) and USB mouse devices may not operate 
properly. NOTE
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Connect into the USB TYPE A port on your projector.
To save an image that has been drawn, a USB memory device must also be 
connected to a USB TYPE A port of the projector.
If the projector only has one  USB TYPE A port, use a USB hub to connect both 
devices.
Connecting  the  Hitachi  Pen  tablet  (ex .  TB-1)/USB  mouse  and 
USB memor y device .
In order to use the Hitachi Pen tablet (ex. TB-1)/USB mouse in place of the 
computer’s mouse, connect a USB TYPE B port of the projector with a USB port 
(Type A) of the computer with a USB cable.
•  Some USB memory devices and/or USB hubs may not operate properly.  NOTE 
Drawing Function  (continued) 
Connecting the Computer and Projector with a USB Cable
USB TYPE B
USB TYPE AUSB TYPE A
Wireless 
adapter USB memory 
device
Fig.1 Example of connections
Tablet
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Drawing Function  (continued) 
USB(A)
USB TYPE B
USB TYPE AUSB TYPE A
Wireless 
adapter USB memory 
device
Tablet
Projector
USB hub
Computer
Mouse
Fig.3 Example of connections Wireless 
adapter
USB memory 
device
USB TYPE B
USB TYPE AUSB TYPE A
USB
(A)
Tablet
Projector
Computer
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Using the Drawing Function
Touching/clicking Hitachi Pen tablet (ex. TB-1)/USB mouse function key starts up 
the drawing mode. A tool bar like the fi gure below is displayed on the projector 
screen while in the drawing mode. Touching/clicking an icon on the tool bar 
enables the following functions. Touching anywhere on the tool bar except an icon 
and dragging moves the toolbar.
• Images may be copyrighted, in which case, permission from the 
copyright holder is necessary for use, in accordance with the copyright act and 
other applicable laws.
•  The drawing function does not support drawing on images from the LAN port 
or the USB TYPE B port of the projector. If you operate the Hitachi Pen tablet 
(ex. TB-1)/USB mouse while these images are displayed, the input source may 
automatically switch to USB TYPE A port.  NOTE 
 Pen1. Selects the pen function.
The cursor turns into a Pencil ; dragging it draws a line of 
the specifi ed pen color and size.
The cursor turns into a Laser Pointer . Dragging it does not 
draw a line.
 Pen color
2. 
Selects the Color of the line drawn by the Pencil.
Specifi es Black.
Specifi es Red.
Specifi es Blue.
 Pen size
3. 
Selects the Thickness of the line drawn by the Pencil.
Specifi es 1-dot.
Specifi es 3-dot.
Specifi es 5-dot.
 Eraser4. 
Switches the pen function to that of an eraser and specifi es its size. 
The cursor turns into an Eraser  
; dragging it erases previously 
drawn lines.
Specifi es a 12-dot Eraser .
Specifi es a 20-dot Eraser.
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(continued on next page)5.  Erase
Erases all the lines drawn with the pen.
 Projector 
6. 
Operation
Operates the projector.
Calls up and display the previous fi le in the USB memory 
device from that currently selected. This function is available 
when the projector is displaying a fi le from a USB memory 
device.
Calls up and display the next fi le in the USB memory device 
from that currently displayed. This function is available when 
the projector is displaying a fi le from a USB memory device.
Displays thumbnails of fi les recorded on a USB memory 
device.You can display an image onto the projector screen by 
touching its thumbnail.
Saves the image on the projector screen, along with any text 
or pictures drawn, onto a USB memory device connected to 
the projector.Files are saved with the fi le name “Pxxx.bmp” (where xxx is 
• 
a consecutive number) into a folder named “PJ_Capture”. 
If it does not already exist, a “PJ_Capture” folder is created 
automatically.
Before removing a USB memory device with fi les saved to it 
• 
from the projector, be sure to run the projector’s “REMOVE 
USB” function
(    87 ). The time stamp of saved fi les are 
as per the date and time settings of the projector. If you 
do not run the “REMOVE USB” function and remove the 
USB memory device, the time stamp may not be recorded 
correctly.
The tool bar is not saved.
• 
Copyright protected images cannot be saved.
• 
Drawing with this function is not saved to the projector’s 
• 
“MyScreen”.
Temporarily blanks out the display.
Touching anywhere in the tablet’s operation area recovers the 
display.It can be used in the same way as the 
•  BLANK button on the 
projector’s remote control.
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6. 
Operation 
(Continued)Turns off the projector.
Touch/click the icon for three seconds or so.If you turn the projector off while using the drawing function, 
• 
any unsaved drawings will be lost.
Toggles between display/hide the Pattern (grid lines).
Cycles through the display source signals.It can be used in the same way as the 
•  INPUT button on 
the projector’s control panel. However, images cannot be 
selected from a LAN port or a USB TYPE B port.
 Mouse 7.  Operation
When the computer screen is displayed, this function operates the 
computer like a simple mouse or keyboard. In order to use this function, connect a 
•  USB TYPE B port of the 
projector with a USB port (Type A) of the computer via a USB cable. 
Works like the Page Down button on a keyboard.
Works like the Page Up button on a keyboard.
Works like the left-click button on a mouse.
Works like the right-click button on a mouse.
Moves the mouse’s cursor in the direction of the arrow.
 Exit8. 
Closes the tool bar and exits the drawing function. When exiting the drawing mode, all unsaved drawings are lost.
• 
 Minimize
9. 
Minimizes the tool bar.
Touching the minimized tool bar icon displays the tool bar again.
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USB Display(Windows computer)
The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (12).
 When you connect your computer to the  USB TYPE B port on the projector 
using a USB cable, the projector will be recognized as a CD-ROM drive on your 
computer. Then, the software in the projector, “LiveViewerLiteUSB.exe”, will run 
automatically and the application, “LiveViewer Lite for USB”, will be ready on your 
computer for the USB Display. The application, “LiveViewer Lite for USB”, will 
close automatically when the USB cable is unplugged. However, it may remain 
displayed at times.
• If the software does not start automatically (this is typically because 
CD-ROM autorun is disabled on your OS), follow the instructions below .
(1) Click on the [Start] button on the toolbar and select the “Run”
(2) Enter F:\LiveViewerLiteUSB.exe and then press the [OK]
• CD-ROM autorun is disabled while the screen saver is running.
• The image transmission from the computer is suspended while the password-
protected screen saver is running. To resume the transmission, exit the screen 
saver.
• 
If "Waiting for connection." remains displayed while the USB cable is connected, 
remove the USB cable and reconnect after a while.
• Check our web site for the latest version of the software and its manual.
(
 User's Manual (concise))
Follow the instructions that can be obtained at the site for updating.
NOTE
If your CD-ROM drive is not drive F on your computer, you will 
need to replace F with the correct drive letter assigned to your 
CD-ROM drive.
Hardware and software requirement for computer
• OS: One of the following. (32 bit version only)
 Windows 
® XP Home Edition /Professional Edition
 Windows Vista ® Home Basic /Home Premium /Business /Ultimate /Enterprise
 Windows® 7 Starter /Home Basic /Home Premium /Professional / Ultimate /
Enterprise 
• CPU: Pentium 4 (2.8 GHz or higher)   
• Graphic card: 16 bit, XGA or higher
• Memory: 512 MB or higher
• Hard disk space: 30 MB or higher
• USB Port
• USB cable : 1 piece
Starting USB Display
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