Hitachi Cp-Rs55 Projector Users Manual

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Projector
CP-RS55
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and 
these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, 
store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are 
described below. 
WARNING  This  symbol  indicates  information  that,  if  ignored,  could  possibly 
result...

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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector feature
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About contents of  package
 . . 3
Part name
s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Fastening the lens cover  . . . . . . . . . 6 
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Projector features / About contents of  package
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL 
/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation 
and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER...

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S-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIORGBCONTROL
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Part names
Lens (16, 45) 
Lens cover (6, 16)
Filter cover (9, 10, 43)
(Air filter and intake vent 
are inside.)
Elevator button (12) 
Elevator foot (12) 
Remote sensor (8)
Focus ring (19)
Vent (10)
AC inlet (15)
Power switch (16, 17)
Elevator button (12) 
S-VIDEO port  (14, 18, 19)
VIDEO port (14, 18, 19)
CO NTROL  port
 (14)
Part names
Projector
Lamp cover (42)(Lamp unit is inside.) 
Elevator foot (12) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Front-Right side
Rear-Left...

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STANDBY/ON
INPU
T
MENU
LAMP
T E M P
P O W E R

VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECT
AUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ES
C ENTE
RMENU
RESE
T
ZOOM+-

Part names
LAMP indicator (48)
TEMP indicator (48)
POWER indicator (16, 17, 48) 
INPUT button
 (18)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (18~40) 
STA
NDBY/ON button (16, 17)
Controls
Remote control
SEARCH button (19)
RGB button (18)
VIDEO button (18)
ASPECT button
 (19)
MAGNIFY
 ON button (21)
 OFF button (21)
FREEZE button (21)
POSITION...

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Preparations
Fastening the lens cover
WARNING  ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after 
use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn 
and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power 
switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool 
adequately.
To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the strap. 
1. Slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is...

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Preparations
Putting batteries
WARNING  ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as 
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, 
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different 
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. 
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a 
battery.
• Keep a...

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Preparations
Using the remote control
CAUTION  ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling 
could cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact.
• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. 
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if 
you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period. 
• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction....

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Preparations
About the filter cover for bottom-up use
WARNING  ►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter during use or 
immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature 
could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make 
sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that 
the projector is cool adequately.
When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover 
for bottom-up use. It...

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Setting up
Setting up
WARNING  ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or 
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using 
damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.
•  Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
•  Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the  air filter. 
•  For the projector installed bottom-up, use the...