Hitachi Cp-A300n Users Manual

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Projector
CP-A220N/CP-A300N
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” first. After reading them, store them in a 
safe place for future reference. WARNING
• 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.
• The reproduction, transfer or copy of...

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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 ......9
Connecting to a power supply .....14
Using the security bar and slot  . . . .14
Using the cable cover  ...........15
Remote control   . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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. NOTE
Introduction
The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.
Checking the contents of  package
ü     
The unique lens and mirror system realizes ultra short distance 
projection,which gives you more various way of use.
ü      The motorized lens door offers you very simple use of the...

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Introduction
(1)  Lamp cover (89) 
The lamp unit is inside.
(2) Control panel (
5)
(3) Elevator feet (x 2) (
23)
(4) Remote sensor (
16)
(5) Lens (
94)
(6) Intake vents
(7)   Filter cover (
91) 
The air filter and intake vent   
are inside.
(8)   Battery cover 
The internal clock battery is 
inside.
(9) Speaker (
12, 20, 45)
(10) Exhaust vent
(11 )  AC IN (AC inlet) (
14)
(12) Ports (
5)
(13) Security bar (
14)
(14) Security slot (
14)
(15) Lens door (
94)
(16) Mirror (
94)
(17) Spacer...

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Introduction
Control panel
(1) STANDBY/ON button (
18)
(2) INPUT button (
20)
(3) POWER indicator (
18, 98, 99)
(4) TEMP indicator (
98, 99)
(5) LAMP indicator (
98, 99)
Buttons ◄/►/▲/▼
(6)   FOCUS +/- buttons
 
when no menu is displayed (24),  
or Cursor ◄/► buttons when a menu is displayed (28). FOCUS +/- function 
is invalid when the  USB TYPE A port is selected as the input source.
(7)   MENU buttons
 
when no menu is displayed (28), or Cursor ▲/▼ buttons when a menu is 
displayed (
28)....

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Introduction
Remote control
(1) VIDEO button (
21)
(2) COMPUTER button (
21)
(3) SEARCH  button (
22)
(4) STANDBY/ON button (
18)
(5) ASPECT button (
22)
(6) AUTO button (
24)
(7) BLANK button (
27)
(8) MAGNIFY - ON button (
26)
(9) MAGNIFY - OFF  button (
26)
(10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA  button (
21, 57)
(11) VOLUME - button (
20)
(12) PAGE UP button (
17)
(13) PAGE DOWN button (
17)
(14) VOLUME + button (
20)
(15) MUTE button (
20)
(16) FREEZE button (
27)
(17) MY BUTTON - 1 button (...

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Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
Setting up
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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: 1024 x 768
  
a  Screen size (diagonal)     b  Projection distance (±8%)     c1 , c2  Screen height (±8%)
•
  The screen position may shift after installation if the projector is mounted on...

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Setting up
►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the 
projector falls or is knocked over, it could cause injury and/or damage to the 
projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric shock.
•   Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such 
as a wobbly or inclined stand.
•   Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position. 
•   Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as on the wall or...

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Setting up
Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to 
confirm 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  device  and  projector  are  turned  off,  connect  them 
following the instructions below.
►Use only the...

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Connecting with your devices (continued)
•  When  AUTO  is  selected  for  the  COMPUTER  IN1  or COMPUTER  IN2  port  in 
COMPUTER  IN  of  the  INPUT  menu,  that  port  will  accept  component  video 
signals  (
40).
•  
When  the  USB  TYPE  B  port  and  the  computer's  type A  USB  port  are  connected, 
you can use the USB TYPE B port as a picture input port from the computer, or use 
the remote control as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer. (
 17, 54) .
Setting up
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