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 all or any part of this document is not 
permitted without express written consent. NOTE
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described below. 
About this manual
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result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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•  
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
•    Trademark PJLink is a trademark applied for trademark rights 
in Japan, the United States of America and other countries and 
areas.
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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
NOTICE This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.
(Type nos. CP-A220N, CP-A220NM, CP-A300N, CP-A300NM) 
						

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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   . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installing the batteries  ...........16
About the remote control signal  . . .16
Changing the frequency of remote control signal . .17
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard . . 17
Power on/off   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18
Turning on the power  . . . . . . . . . . .18
Turning off the power  . . . . . . . . . . .19
Operating   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .20
Adjusting the volume  ............20
Temporarily muting the sound  .....20
Selecting an input signal  .........20
Searching an input signal  . . . . . . . .22
Selecting an aspect ratio  .........22
Adjusting the projector's elevator  . .23
Adjusting the zoom and focus  .....23
Using the automatic adjustment feature ...24
Adjusting the position  . . . . . . . . . . .25
Correcting the keystone distortions . .25
Using the magnify feature  ........26
Temporarily freezing the screen  . . .27
Temporarily blanking the screen   . .27
Using the menu function   . . . . . . . .28
EASY MENU .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30
As p e c t, D-z o o m,  Ke y s t o n e,  Ke y s t o n e,  
pe r f e c t f i t, pi c t u r e m oDe, ec o m o De, 
m
i r r o r, re s e t, fi l t e r t i m e, lA n g u Ag e, 
A
D vA n c e D m e n u, ex i t
PICTURE menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . .32
Br i g h t n e s s, co n t r As t, gAm m A, co l o r t e m p,  
co l o r, ti n t, sh Ar p n e s s,  Ac t i v e i r i s, my m e m o r y
IMAGE menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .35
As p e c t, ov e r s c An, v p o s i t i o n, h p o s i t i o n,  
h 
p h As e, h s i z e, Au t o A D j u s t e x e c u t e
INPUT menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .38
pr o g r e s s i v e, viD e o n r, co l o r s p Ac e,  
v
i D e o f o r m At, hD m i f o r m At, hD m i rAn g e, 
c
o m p u t e r i n, fr Am e l o c K, re s o l u t i o n
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SETUP menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .42
D-z o o m, D-s h i f t, pi c t u r e p o s i t i o n, 
 Ke y s t o n e,  Ke y s t o n e, pe r f e c t f i t, 
 A
u t o e c o m o De, ec o m o De, mi r r o r,  
s
t A n D B y m o De, mo n i t o r o u t
AUDIO menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .45
vo l u m e, sp e A Ke r, AuDi o s o u r c e, 
h
D m i Au Di o, mi c l e v e l, mi c v o l u m e
SCREEN menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
lAn g u Ag e, me n u p o s i t i o n, BlA n K,  
s
t A r t u p, MyScreen, MyScreen Lock,  
m
e s s Ag e, so u r c e n Am e, te m p l At e, c.c.
OPTION menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .53
Au t o s e Ar c h, Di r e c t p o w e r o n,  
A
u t o p o w e r o f f, us B t y p e  B, lAm p t i m e, 
f
i l t e r t i m e, my B u t t o n, my s o u r c e, 
s
e r v i c e
NETWORK menu   . . . . . . . . . . .64
se t u p, pr o j e c t o r n Am e, my i m Ag e,  
A
m x D.D., pr e s e n t At i o n, in f o r m At i o n, 
s
e r v i c e
SECURITY menu   . . . . . . . . . .  .71
se c u r i t y p A s s w o r D c hAn g e,  
MyScreen pA s s w o r D, pi n l o cK,  
t
r An s i t i o n D e t e c t o r, my t e x t pA s s w o r D,  
m
y t e x t D i s p l Ay, my t e x t w r i t i n g
Presentation tools   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . .77
PC-LESS Presentation
 . . . . . . . 77
Thumbnail Mode, Full Screen Mode,   
Slideshow mode, Playlist
USB Display   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Right-Click menu, Floating menu,   
Options window
Maintenance   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .89
Replacing the lamp  .............89
Cleaning and replacing the air filter  . .91
Replacing the internal clock battery . .93
Caring for the mirror and lens ....... 94
Other care .................... 95
Troubleshooting   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . .96
Related messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Regarding the indicator lamps  . . . .98
Resetting all settings  ...........100
Phenomena that may be easy  
   
to be mistaken for machine defects . 100
Specifications   . . . . . . . . . . . .104
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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 projector.
ü     The double layer filter system is expected to function longer and of
fers you 
less maintenance frequency.
ü     
The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital 
interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.
ü       This projector can be controlled and monitored via LAN connection.
ü      
This projector's network supports the PJLink
TM standard.
ü  PJLinkTM is a unified standard for operating and controlling data projectors.
    PJLinkTM enables central control of projectors manufactured by different vendors 
and projectors can be operated by a controller. PJLinkTM compliant equipment 
can be managed and controlled at any time and in any place, regardless of 
manufacturer.  
For the command of PJLink
TM, see “Technical”.  
For specifications of PJLinkTM, see the web site of the Japan Business Machine 
and Information System Industries Association.
URL: http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp  (as of Dec. 2009)
Please see the  Contents of package section in the User’s Manual (concise) 
which is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there.  Require 
of your dealer immediately if any items are missing.
Features 
						

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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 (Small) (
23)
(18) Spacer (Large) (
23)
►HOT! : Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust 
vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Be careful not to pinch your finger with the lens door, to prevent an injury.
►Never look into the projection lens or mirror while the projection lamp lights, 
since the projection lamp ray may cause a trouble on your eyes.  
►Do not use the security bar and slot to prevent the projector from falling down, 
since it is not designed for it. WARNING
►Maintain normal ventilation to prevent the projector from 
heating up. Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that 
can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter 
periodically. CAUTION
Part names
Projector
(5)(15)(16)
(4)
(11)
HOT!
HOT!
(1)
(2)
(6)
(3)
(7)
(9)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(10)
(8)
(15)
(17)
(18)
Small
Large 
						

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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).
The ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons on the projector work only as the cursor buttons while the 
template is displayed (
51).
Ports  (
9 ~ 13)
(1) USB TYPE A port 
(2) LAN  port 
(3) HDMI port 
(4) USB TYPE B port 
(5) MIC port 
(6) AUDIO IN1 port 
(7) AUDIO IN2 port 
(8) AUDIO IN3(L,R)  ports  (9)  
AUDIO OUT (L,R)  ports
(10) COMPUTER IN1 port 
(11) COMPUTER IN2 port 
(12) MONITOR OUT port 
(13) CONTROL port
(14) VIDEO port
(15) S-VIDEO port 
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
(7)
(3)
(11)
(6)
(12) (10)
(8)(14)
(4)
(1)
(13)
(15)
(2)
(5)(9)
(1)
(7)
(2)
(3)
(5)(4)
(6) 
						

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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 (
56)
(18) MY BUTTON - 2 button (
56)
(19) KEYSTONE button (
25)
(20) FOCUS - button (
24)
(21) FOCUS + button (
24)
(22) D-ZOOM -  button (
23)
(23) D-ZOOM +  button (
23)
(24) POSITION  button (
25, 29)
(25) MENU button (
28, 29)
(26) ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons (
28)
(27) ENTER button (
28, 29)
(28) ESC button (
28)
(29) RESET button (
28)
(30) Battery cover (
16)
Back of  
the remote control (30)
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT
SEARCH
BLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION
1 2
ESC ENTERMENURESET
COMPUTER
MY SOURCE/AUTO
MAGNIFYVOLUME
ー
ONOFF
＋
FREEZE
      FOCUS                             D-ZOOM-           +           -            +
PAGE
       UP
DOWN
(2)
(1)
(6)
(5)
(16)
(8)
(9)
(19)
(17)
(20)
(21)
(24)
(26)
(28) (10)
(4)
(3)
(7)
(12)
(14)
(11)
(13)
(15)
(18)
(23)
(22)
(25)
(27)
(29) 
						

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Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
Setting up
(continued on next page)
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 locations 
such as the wall or ceiling, due to the flexibility of the plastic projector body. If readjustment 
is necessary, consult with your dealer or service personnel.
•
   The projected image position and/or focus may change during warm-up (approx. 30 
minutes after the lamp is turned on) or when the ambient conditions change. Readjust 
the image position and/or focus as necessary.
•    Since the projector features an ultra short throw, be aware that it is required to select a 
screen carefully to have better performance.
- A soft screen such as a pull-down screen may cause serious distortion of a projected 
image. A hard screen such as a board screen is recommended for use with this projector.
- A high-gain screen such as a bead screen that has narrow viewing angle is not suitable 
for this projector. A low-gain screen (around 1.0) such as a matte screen that has wide 
viewing angle is recommended for use with this projector.
- 
A screen with a weave pattern may cause moiré on the projected image, which is not a failure 
of the projector. A screen that has less moiré effects is recommended for use with this projector.
• On a horizontal surface
• Mounted on the wall  or ceiling
•  
If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m or 
higher, set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION 
menu to HIGH  (
58) . Otherwise, set it to NORMAL.  
If the projector is used with a wrong setting, it may cause 
damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.
•   For the case of installation in special conditions such as 
on the wall or ceiling, the specified mounting accessories 
and service may be required.  Before installing the 
projector, consult your dealer about your installation.
Screen size (diagonal)   b
Projection distance  c1
Screen height c2
Screen height 
type(inch) m
minch minch minch
60 1.5 0.096 3.80.281 11.11.196 47.1
70 1.8 0.161 6.30.317 12.51.384 54.5
80 2.0 0.225 8.90.352 13.91.571 61.9
90 2.3 0.289 11.40.387 15.21.759 69.2
100 2.5 0.353 13.90.423 16.61.947 76.6a
ac2
  c1
  b
ac2
  c1
  b 
						

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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 
ceiling.
►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient 
ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause fire, burns and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
•   Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents.
•   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.
• Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
•   Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
•   Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters. 
Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit 
will blow on it directly.
•  
Do not place anything near the projector lens or vents, or on top of the projector.
•  Do not place anything that may be sucked into or stick to the vents on the 
bottom of the projector. This projector has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet. Getting the projector 
wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause fire, electric shock and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
•   Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
•   Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
•  
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.WARNING
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. 
Placing the projector in such places could cause fire, electric shock and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not place the projector near humidifiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen.  Also 
do not use an ultrasonic humidifier near the projector. Otherwise chlorine and 
minerals contained in tap water are atomized and could be deposited in the 
projector causing image degradation or other problems.
►
Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.
►Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.
►Do not place this product in a magnetic field. CAUTION
Arrangement (continued) 
						

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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 appropriate accessories. Otherwise it could cause 
a fire or damage to the device and the projector. 
-   Use  only  the  accessories  specified  or  recommended  by  the  projector ’s 
manufacturer.  Consult  your  dealer  when  the  required  accessory  did  not  come 
with the product or the accessory is damaged. It may be regulated under some 
standard.
-   For a cable with a core at only one end, connect the end with the core to the 
projector. That may be required by EMI regulations. 
- Neither disassemble nor modify the projector and the accessories.
- Do not use the damaged accessory. Be careful not to damage the accessories. Route a cable so that it is neither stepped on nor pinched out.WARNING
►Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device 
in operation, unless that is directed in the manual of the device. Otherwise it may 
cause malfunction in the device or projector.
►Be careful not to mistakenly connect a connector to a wrong port. Otherwise it 
may cause malfunction in the device or projector. 
-   When connecting a connector to a port, make sure that the shape of the  
connector fits the port.
-    Tighten the screws to connect a connector equipped with screws to a port.
-   Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of the 
projector are recessed.CAUTION
Connecting with your devices
(continued on next page) Arrangement (continued)
• 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. NOTE 
						

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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
(continued on next page)
• Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system 
and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 
2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a 
computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
-  Take advantage of this feature by connecting a computer cable to the 
COMPUTER IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work 
properly if any other type of connection is attempted.
-  
Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-
Play monitor.
About Plug-and-Play capability
COMPUTER IN1
COMPUTER IN2HDMIUSB TYPE B
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN3
AUDIO IN1
AUDIO IN2MIC
MONITOR OUT
CONTROL
     USB
TYPE A   DC5V 
     0.5AR L
COMPONENT
Cb/PbY
Cr/Pr
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI
R L
R
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIOOUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIOOUT
USB
(A) DISPLAY
RS-232C
LANVCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc
player
Computer