Hitachi Bz-1 Projector Users Manual

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NOTE
Interactive Function (continued)
• Do not place the projector near equipment that may emit 
electromagnetic waves or radio waves, such as a radio transmitter , TV, copier, 
or air-conditioner.
• Avoid excessively dusty places, or places that are subject to extremely high or 
low temperature or humidity.
•  The pen makes use of infrared light to detect positions. Avoid using it at a 
place where the screen surface is directly exposed to sunlight.  Also, note that 
the pen may not function properly if it is used near an equipment that emits 
infrared wavelengths (plasma display, motion sensor, or automatic lighting 
sensor, etc.).
•  The pen detects positions using ultrasonic waves, and therefore may not 
function properly when used in an environment where resonance is likely to 
occur, such as at the corner of a room or beside a metallic shelf.
• Malfunction may occur when two or more projectors are used in the same 
room.
•  The pen movement may be disrupted if the projector is used near an inverter 
fluorescent light, or when the light of an inverter fluorescent light falls directly on 
the screen.
• The PEN sensor may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct sunlight) 
or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent 
lamp) falls on the PEN sensor of the projector. Adjust the position of projector 
avoiding those lights.
• When dust accumulates on the two horns of the pen sensor, the pen may 
malfunction, or it may not function at all. When this occurs, check the horns of 
the pen sensor, and remove any dust accumulated on them using a vacuum 
cleaner.
When using the interactive function, the recommended computer specifications 
are shown below.
ü CPU: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz or faster
ü Memory:  
1 GB or more (Windows
® XP)
      2 GB or more (Windows Vista® and Windows® 7)
ü HDD:    600 MB free space
ü Display:   High Color (16 Bit) or more
ü Web browser: Internet Explorer
® 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0
* 
 Hardware overlay capability is required on the graphics processor for movie 
playback function.
* 
  A DV Capture Device that supports Direct Show with a WDM device is required for playback and 
capturing on Web cam. 
						

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NOTE• Install and use at a position where the screen size is between 60"-
100" when digital zoom is at the maximum (100%) and the KEYSTONE and 
PERFECT FIT functions are not used. If the KEYSTONE or PERFECT FIT 
function is used, the position of the pen may not be reflected correctly on the 
screen, or pen operation may not yield any response even on the 60''-100'' 
sized screen.
• Note that the interactive pen may not function properly if it is used near 
equipment that emits ultrasonic waves (for example: pest control unit, motion 
sensor, etc.) or it vibrates.
• 
StarBoard Software may not activate, if DirectX® function of the computer is 
turned off. In that case, turn on DirectX® function. Please inquire your computer 
or OS support hotline on how to confirm the settings of DirectX® function On/Off. 
						

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COMPUTER IN1
COMPUTER IN2HDMIUSB TYPE B
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN3
AUDIO IN1
AUDIO IN2MIC
MONITOR OUT
CONTROL
     USB
TYPE A   DC5V 
     0.5A
     LAN
USB
(A)DISPLAY
L
R
R
L
HDMI
HDMI
NOTE
Computer
Interactive Function (continued)
• When Interactive Function is in use, it is recommended that you make 
use of input signals from the  COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 ports. 
Optimal performance cannot be achieved using input signals from the  USB 
TYPE B and LAN ports.
• Noise through the USB cable may trigger a malfunction depending on the 
computer and projector you are using. When this occurs, check to ensure that 
the power cables of the computer and projector are grounded. Malfunction may 
occur if the cables are not grounded.
•  The pen sensor may be blocked if the projector is placed directly on the 
floor. It is recommended the projector be mounted on the wall or ceiling. The 
Interactive Function does not work during rear projection.
• It is also recommended to use an  HDMI port alternative to a COMPUTER IN 
port.
Connection during use
Follow the procedure below to connect the computer to the projector .
(1)   Connect the computer cable to the  COMPUTER IN port of the projector, and 
fasten using the screw.
(2)   Connect the opposite end of the computer cable in (1) to the DISPLA Y port of 
the computer, and fasten using the screw. 
(3)   Connect the USB TYPE B port of the projector to the USB type A port of the 
computer with a USB cable.
(4)   Connect the power supply of the projector and computer.
►Be careful of the wired cables. Tripping over the cables may 
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Interactive Function (continued)
Preliminar y preparation
Using the pen
To use the Interactive Function, a special pen is needed (6).
Insert battery into the pen before using  (
19).
To write or draw using the pen, press the tip of the pen against the screen surface 
and move the pen accordingly. Writing ends once the tip of the pen is moved 
away from the screen surface.
Pay attention to the two points below when using the pen.
(1)   When drawing using the pen, hold it perpendicularly to the screen as much as 
possible, and draw objects by pressing the tip of the pen against the screen 
to apply writing pressure. When information is sent out correctly from the pen, 
a faint operating sound can be heard. Be aware that this is not a failure or 
malfunction.
(2)    The tip of the pens comes with a mini built-in transmitter. Transmission of 
drawing data from the pen may fail if you hold the pen at the transmission 
unit while writing or drawing. If the characters or objects that you have written 
or drawn on the screen cannot be loaded correctly on the computer , check 
whether the problem can be resolved by changing the way you hold the pen.
►Do not drop the pen or mishandle it.
•   Do not expose the pen to water or other fluids. If the pen is wet accidentally , 
wipe it dry immediately.
•   If you do not intend to use the pen for a long time, remove the battery .
•   When using the pen, do not hold it at the black line or any area beyond it. 
Otherwise, the pen may not function properly.CAUTION
NOTE
• The projector detects the pen coordinates by reading infrared and 
ultrasound signals emitted by the pen. Therefore, input may fail if transmission 
between the pen and the projector is blocked. Make sure that signal 
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SIDE BUTTON No1
SIDE BUTTON No.0
Pen tip
Interactive Function (continued)
Basic pen operation
Customizing the pen
In the default setting, the button at the tip of the pen is assigned with the function 
of the left mouse button. When Windows® is running, you can perform the 
following mouse operations using the button at the tip of the pen. 
You can use the “StarBoard Software” function to change the button settings. 
For more details, refer to the manual for the “StarBoard Software” in the bundled 
DVD-ROM. The pen comes with a button at the tip and two buttons at the side.  You can 
assign mouse actions to any of these three buttons. The default button settings 
are as follows. 
Button Description of action
Pen tip Left mouse click
SIDE BUTTON No.0 Hovering (moving the cursor without clicking the mouse)
SIDE BUTTON No.1 Right mouse click
•  Click 
Press the tip of the pen against the screen surface with moderate force, and lift it 
quickly. 
•   Double-click  
Perform the “click” operation twice quickly by pressing the tip of the pen against 
the screen surface with moderate force and lifting it. 
•   Drag 
Press the tip of the pen against the screen surface with moderate force, and 
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Interactive Function (continued)
Using “StarBoard Software”
If you are using the “StarBoard Software” for the first time, install it by following 
the instructions in the manual located inside the bundled DVD-ROM.
For details on how to use the “StarBoard Software” and its functions, refer to the 
bundled “StarBoard Software” DVD-ROM manual. The installation method is in 
the menu of DVD which runs automatically when inserted to your computer’s drive 
as follows: Browse Documents→Software, may lead you to a folder named in 
different languages. Select your desired language and refer to the manual inside. 
Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product.
We will not be liable for any matters related to the applications and manuals.
►Only use the DVD-ROM in a computer DVD drive. The DVD-
ROM is designed for computer use only. NEVER INSERT THE DVD-ROM 
INTO A NON-COMPUTER DVD PLAYER! Inserting the DVD-ROM into an 
incompatible  DVD drive may produce a loud noise, which in turn MAY RESULT 
IN EAR AND SPEAKER DAMAGE! 
•    After using DVD-ROM, please put it into DVD case and keep it. Please keep 
the DVD neither in direct sunlight nor in a high temperature and high humidity 
environment.CAUTION
NOTE
• The information in the DVD-ROM is subject to change without notice.
• No responsibility is taken for any obstacle and defect to hardware and 
software of your computer as a result of the use of the DVD-ROM.
• The pen is referred to as “Electronic pen” in the “StarBoard Software”.
• Notations in the “StarBoard Software” manual may differ from those in this 
manual.
• Please regards the word "StarBoard" found in StarBoard Software manual, 
online help, software message or any other related materials as the interactive 
whiteboard system using the Hitachi Interactive Projector, or the projector. 
("StarboardSoftware" is not changed).
• The set of functions that are available for the combination of Hitachi 
Interactive Projector and Starboard Software is in conformity with the Starboard 
FX Portable Series.
• Touch the blinking red part with the pen until it turns to a blinking green during 
calibration. For more details on calibration, see the DVD of the StarBoard 
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The PC-LESS Presentation reads image data from storage media inserted into 
the USB TYPE A port and displays the image on the following modes. 
The PC-LESS Presentation can be started by selecting the USB TYPE A port as the input source.
This feature allows you to make your presentations without using your computer.
PC-LESS Presentation
- Thumbnail mode (88)
- Full Screen mode (
92)
- Slideshow mode (
93)
[Supported storage media] • USB memory (USB memory type, USB hard disk and USB card reader type)
• USB readers (adapters) that have more than one USB slot may not 
work (if the adapter is acknowledged as multiple devices connected).
• USB devices with security software may not work.
• Be careful when inserting or removing a USB device. (
12, 90)
• Files with a resolution greater than XGA are not supported.
• Files with a resolution smaller than 36x36 are not supported.
• Files with a resolution smaller than 100x100 may not be displayed.
• Some supported files may not be displayed.
• Only a frame appears when the content of image data cannot be displayed in 
the Thumbnail mode.
NOTE
NOTE
• NTFS is not supported.
NOTE
[Supported format]
• FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32
[Supported file format] • JPEG (.jpeg, .jpg)  * Progressive is not supported.
• Bitmap (.bmp)  *  16bit mode and compressed bitmap is not supported.
• PNG (.png)  * Interlace PNG is not supported.
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Thumbnail mode
PC-LESS Presentation (continued)
The Thumbnail mode displays the images stored in a USB storage device on the 
Thumbnail screen. Maximum 20 images are displayed in a screen.
If you wish, you can jump into the Full Screen mode or Slideshow mode, after you 
select some images in the Thumbnail mode.
The Thumbnail mode will be started as the primary function of the PC-LESS 
Presentation after selecting the USB TYPE A port as the input source.
Thumbnail menuSelected image
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PC-LESS Presentation (continued)The SETUP menu for the selected image
Item Functions
SETUP Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to switch each setting or use the 
► cursor button to execute the functions as follows.
RETURN Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to return to the Thumbnail 
screen.
START Switch to ON to set the selected image as the first image in the 
Slideshow. This setting information will be saved in the 
“playlist.
txt” file (
95).
STOP Switch to ON to set the selected image as the last image in the 
Slideshow. 
This setting information will be saved in the  “playlist.
txt” file (
95).
SKIP Switch to ON to skip the selected image in the Slideshow. This 
setting information will be saved in the 
“playlist.txt” file (
95).
ROTATE Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to rotate the selected 
image 90 degrees clockwise. 
This setting information will be 
saved in the “playlist.txt” file (
95).
You can control the images in the Thumbnail screen with the remote control or 
keypad or a web browser software. The following functions can be supported 
while the Thumbnail is displayed. Operating by buttons or keys
Button operation
Functions
The remote 
control The keypad on 
the projector
Web Remote in web 
browser software.
▲/▼/◄/► ▲/▼/◄/►▲/▼/◄/► Move cursor
PAGE UP
PAGE DOWN -PAGE UP
PAGE DOWN Switches pages
ENTER INPUTENTER • Displays the selected 
image on the Full Screen 
mode when a cursor is 
on a thumbnail image. 
• Displays the SETUP 
menu (
next) for the 
selected image when a 
cursor is on a thumbnail 
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You can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen. PC-LESS Presentation (continued)
Operating by the menu on the Thumbnail screen
ItemFunctions
Moves to an upper folder.
SORT Allows you to sort files and folders as following.
RETURN Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to return to the Thumbnail 
screen.
NAME UP Sorts in ascending order by file name.
NAME DOWN Sorts in descending order by file name.
DATE UP Sorts in ascending order by file date.
DATE DOWN Sorts in descending order.by file date.
▲/▼ Go to previous / next page.
SLIDESHOW Configures and starts the Slideshow  (
93).
RETURN Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to return to the Thumbnail 
screen.
PLAY Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to start the Slideshow.
START Sets the beginning number of the Slideshow.
STOP Sets the end number of the Slideshow.
INTERVAL Sets the interval time of the Slideshow.
PLAY MODE Selects the Slideshow mode.
INPUT Switches the input port.
MENU  Displays the menu.
REMOVE USB Be sure to use this function before removing USB storage device 
from the projector. After that, the projector will not recognize a 
USB storage device until you insert it again into the 
USB TYPE A 
input port.