Hitachi Cp-Rs56 Users Manual

							


Setting up
(c) up
(c) down
(b)
4:3
(a)
6:9
(a)
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size \
screen of 800x600 for the 
model CP-RS56, or 04x768 for the model CP-RX6.
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen6 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
40(.0).3(5).6(63)8.7(3)5.3().4(57).7(68).(0)48.6(9)
50(.3).7(65).0(79)0.9(4)65.3(6).8(7).(86).5()60.8(4)
60(.5).0(79).4(95)3.(5)78.4(3).(86).6(03).8()7.9(9)
70(.8).3(9).8()5.(6)9.4(36).5(00)3.().()85.(34)
80(.0).7(05)3.(7)7.4(7)04.5(4).9(5)3.5(38).4()97.(38)
90(.3)3.0(8)3.6(4)9.6(8)7.6(46)3.3(9)3.9(55).7()09.4(43)
00(.5)3.3(3)4.0(58).8(9)30.6(5)3.6(44)4.4(73)3.0().6(48)
0(3.0)4.0(58)4.8(90)6.(0)56.8(6)4.4(7)5.3(07)3.6()45.9(57)
50(3.8)5.0(98)6.0(38)3.7(3)95.9(77)5.5(6)6.6(60)4.4()8.3(7)
00(5.)6.7(64)8.(38)43.5(7)6.3(03)7.3(88)8.8(346)5.9()43.(96)
50(6.4)8.4(33)0.(398)54.4()36.6(9)9.(360).0(433)7.4(3)303.9(0)
300(7.6)0.(397).(477)65.3(6)39.9(54).0(433)3.(50)8.9(4)364.7(44)
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen6 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
40(.0).(47).4(57)8.7(3)5.3().3(5).6(6).(0)48.6(9)
50(.3).5(59).8(7)0.9(4)65.3(6).6(64).0(78).5()60.8(4)
60(.5).8(7).(86)3.(5)78.4(3).0(77).4(93).8()7.9(9)
70(.8).(83).5(00)5.(6)9.4(36).3(9).8(09).()85.(34)
80(.0).4(95).9(5)7.4(7)04.5(4).6(04)3.(5).4()97.(38)
90(.3).7(07)3.3(9)9.6(8)7.6(46)3.0(7)3.6(4).7()09.4(43)
00(.5)3.0(9)3.6(43).8(9)30.6(5)3.3(30)4.0(56)3.0().6(48)
0(3.0)3.6(43)4.4(7)6.(0)56.8(6)4.0(56)4.8(88)3.6()45.9(57)
50(3.8)4.5(79)5.5(6)3.7(3)95.9(77)5.0(95)6.0(35)4.4()8.3(7)
00(5.)6.(39)7.3(88)43.5(7)6.3(03)6.6(6)8.0(34)5.9()43.(96)
50(6.4)7.6(99)9.(360)54.4()36.6(9)8.3(36)0.0(39)7.4(3)303.9(0)
300(7.6)9.(359).0(43)65.3(6)39.9(54)9.9(39).0(47)8.9(4)364.7(44)
For the model CP-RS56
For the model CP-RX61 
						

							


Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING  ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or 
immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high tempera\
ture 
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.
CAUTION  ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, 
the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly 
result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, 
always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust \
the 
elevator feet.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector 
horizontally.
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which\
 you 
need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust t\
he angle of 
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
. Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector. 
The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.
. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and then release the \
elevator buttons.  
   When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
3. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting 
the elevator feet by hand.
Setting up
Elevator feetElevator button 
						

							
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
CAUTION  ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. 
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extrem\
ely 
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage 
to the device and/or projector.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. 
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a 
certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details\
. For 
cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the project\
or.
►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection 
may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. 
NOTE  • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, 
be sure to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT 
display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, 
please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of 
these modes will not be possible with this projector.
• For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input, 
automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. I\
n 
this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the 
new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. 
It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the 
resolution.
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and 
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with 
VESA DDC B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to 
computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. 
• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory \
RGB 
cable to the RGB IN port (DDC B 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. 
						

							
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S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO IN
OUTRGB IN2RGB OUTRGB IN1
CONTROL

Setting up
Audio outRS-3CRGB out
Examples of connection with a computer 
RGB cable
RS-3C cable
S-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIO IN
OUTRGB IN2RGB OUTRGB IN1
CONTROL
RGB IN2
R GB OU T 
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN 
OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 
CONTROL 
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN 
OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 
CONTROL 
RGB in
Stereo mini audio cable 
Connecting to a monitor (output)
Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output)
RGB cable
Audio in
Stereo mini audio cable 
RGB out
RGB cable
Audio out
Stereo mini audio cable  
						

							
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S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN 
OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 
CONTROL 
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN 
OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 
CONTROL 
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN 
OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 
CONTROL 

S-Video out
Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
Video outAudio out
Audio out
Component video cable
Audio out
Video cable
S-Video cable
Component video out
Setting up
Stereo mini audio cable 
Stereo mini audio cable 
Stereo mini audio cable  
						

							
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Connecting power supply
WARNING  ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as 
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact 
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the powe\
r cord's 
specified voltage range.
• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground con\
nection 
of the three-pronged plug.
Before connecting, make sure that the power switch is the OFF position (\
pressed 
the side marked “O”).
. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 
. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. 
Setting up
Power switch
AC inlet
Connector of the power cord 
						

							
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Power on/off
Power on/off
Turning on the power
WARNING  ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look 
into the lens or vents of the projector.
NOTE  • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before 
the connected devices. 
STANDBY/ON button
. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the 
projector and outlet.  
. Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position.  
The power indicator will light to solid orange. Then wait several seconds 
because buttons may not function for these several seconds. 
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control.  
The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blin\
king 
green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking\
 and 
light green.
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "\
Selecting an 
input signal" (19).
POWER
(Solid orange)
POWER (Blinking green)
POWER
(Solid green)
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTEVOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESCENTERMENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
POWER indicator
Power switchSTANDBY/ON
INPUT
MENU
LAMPT E M PP O W E R 
						

							
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Turning off  the power
NOTE  • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the 
connected devices.
• Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure 
of the following “Turning off the power”, and do not disconnect the power cord until the 
procedure is completed. Neglect causes a damage of the electrode and un-lighting of 
the lamp.
• This Projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain exceptional 
circumstances, the projector may not operate correctly even for turning off the power. In 
such a case, please push the restart switch (4) by using a pin or similar. After making 
sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch to the OFF 
position. Only push the restart switch in these exceptional instances.
• When a power supply is shut off with a power failure or the restart switch, before 
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least  0 minutes without operating. 
. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control.  
The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 
seconds.
. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control again while the 
message is visible. 
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking orange. 
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to solid orange wh\
en the 
lamp cooling is complete.
3. Make sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch 
to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off.  
Do not set the power switch to the OFF position while the POWER indicato\
r is 
green or blinking.
4. Close the lens cover. For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the 
projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time.
Power on/off
 Power off ?
POWER (Blinking orange)
POWER
(Solid orange)
POWER
(Solid orange) 
						

							
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Operating
Operating
Adjusting the volume
. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. 
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting 
the volume.
. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.
To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button 
again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically d\
isappear 
after a few seconds. 
Temporarily muting the sound
. Press the MUTE button on the remote control.  
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you 
have muted the sound. 
To restore the sound, press the MUTE button or 
VOLUME button. Even if you don’t do anything, the 
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
Selecting an input signal
. Press the INPUT button on the projector.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its input port as below.
RGB  RGB  S-VIDEO  VIDEO 
 
. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select 
the RGB port. 
RGB  RGB  
 
. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select 
an input port for video signal.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its video input port as below. 
S-VIDEO  VIDEO  
   
● If the VIDEO button is pushed (when switching from RGB to VIDEO signals) 
when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu 
(39) the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. If no input is detected at the 
S-VIDEO port, projector will check the VIDEO port automatically.
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
MENU
LAMPT E M PP O W E R 
						

							
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Operating
Adjusting the zoom (Digital)
. Press the ZOOM +/- button on the remote control.  
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in 
adjusting the zoom.
. Use the ZOOM buttons +/- to adjust the zoom. 
To close the dialog and complete this operation, don’t 
perform operation for a few seconds.
Searching an input signal
. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.   
The projector will begin to check its input ports in order 
to find any input signals.  
Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching 
and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will 
return to the state selected before the operation. 
RGB  RGB  S-VIDEO  VIDEO  
   
VIDEORGBSEARCHSTANDBY/ON
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKHOMEPAGE UPPAGE DOWNENDMUTEVOLUME
KEYSTONEPOSITION
ESCENTERMENU
RESET
Selecting an aspect ratio
. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.   
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the modes for asp\
ect 
ratio in turn. 
 At a RGB signal
NORMAL  4:3  6:9 
  
 At a video signal /no signal 
4:3  6:9 
  
● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
● At a HDTV component video signal of 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p), only 16:9 
mode can be selected.
● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
Adjusting the focus
. Use the focus ring to focus on the picture.
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+-
Adjusting the zoom (Optical)
. Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size.