Hitachi Cp-A300n Users Manual

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Maintenance
The air filter unit of this projector consists of a filter cover, two kinds of filters, and 
a filter frame. The new double large filters system is expected to function longer. 
However, please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for 
normal operation of the projector.
When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with 
it as soon as possible. Replace the filters when they are damaged or too soiled. 
To prepare new filters, make contact...

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Maintenance
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued)
9.Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in 
the EASY MENU.
►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power cable 
is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. Taking care of the 
air filter in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, 
a burn or malfunction to the projector.
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the...

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Maintenance
WARNING  ►Be careful of handling a battery, as a battery can cause 
explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in a fire, an injury , and 
environment pollution.
• Use only the specified and perfect battery. Do not use a battery with damage, 
such as a scratch, a dent, rust or leakage.
• When replacing the battery, replace it with a new battery.
• 
When a battery leaked, wipe the leakage out well with a waste cloth. If the 
leakage adhered to your body, immediately rinse it well...

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Caring for the mirror and lens
If the projection mirror or lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration 
of display quality. Please take care of the mirror and lens, being cautious of handling. 
1.Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord 
from the power outlet. And cool the projector down 
by leaving it for a while as it is.
2.The lens door can be opened manually.
Please hold both side of the lens door and slowly 
open it until it is locked with clicking sound.
3.Wipe softly...

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Maintenance
Other care
In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and 
inspected by your dealer about once every year.
►Before caring, make sure the power cord is not plugged in, 
and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature 
state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector .
►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so 
dangerous. 
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting...

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately.
Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are 
recommended before requesting repair. 
If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They 
will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, 
strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or...

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MessageDescription
The internal temperature is rising. 
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool 
down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the 
following items, please turn the power ON again.  
 • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?  
 • Is the air filter dirty? 
 • Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
 •   Is the projector used at an altitude of about 1600 m or 
higher? 
If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m 
or higher, set FAN SPEED of...

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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps
When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, 
check and cope with it according to the following table.
POWER 
indicator LAMP 
indicator TEMP 
indicator Description
Lighting
In Orange Turned
off Turned
off
The projector is in a standby state.Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
Blinking
In Green Turned
off Turned
off
The projector is warming up.Please wait.
Lighting
In Green Turned
off Turned
off
The projector is in an on...

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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)
• When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, 
the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be 
turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes. 
After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the 
attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.NOTE
POWER 
indicator LAMP 
indicator TEMP...

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Troubleshooting
Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects
About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it 
according to the following table.
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference 
page
Power does not  come on.
The electrical power cord is not plugged in.
Correctly connect the power cord.14
The main power source has been interrupted during 
operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.
Please disconnect the power plug from the...