Hitachi Cp-S225wa Users Manual

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LCD Projector CP-S225/CP-X275
USERS MANUAL   USERS MANUAL  Vol.2 (Extended)
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NOTE
WARNING• Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USERS MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct
usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a
safe place for future reference.
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS ........................................................................2
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU  THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HASOCCURRED ......7
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................10
WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE ................................................................11
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For TECHNICAL see the end of this manual.
CONTENTS 
						

							MAIN Menu
ItemDescription
BRIGHT Adjust Brightness:Light ñDark
CONTRASTAdjust Contrast:Strong ñWeak
ASPECT
Select Aspect Ratio:
At RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1125i(1035i/1080i)/750p of COMPONENT VIDEO
Input:
4:3 ñ16:9
At VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i of COMPONENT VIDEO Input:4:3 ñ16:9 ñSMALL
• The SMALL picture may not be displayed correctly with certain input signals.
PICT.POSIT.Select Picture Position (for 16:9/SMALL Picture):
TOP ñCENTER ñBOTTOM
GAMMASelect Gamma Mode:
NORMAL ñCINEMA ñDYNAMIC
MIRRORSelect Mirror Status:
NORMAL ñH:INVERT ñV:INVERT ñH&V:INVERT
LANGUAGE
Select Menu Language:
ENGLISH ñFRANÇAIS ñDEUTSCH ñESPAÑOL
ñITALIANO ñNORSK ñNEDERLANDS ñ
ÔŠ  ñPOTUGUÊS ñ
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS
This device has 6 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT,
SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
With the MAIN menu, the seven items shown in the Table below can be
performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table.
Menu screen display :Press the MENU
button.
Menu selection :Choose a menu name using the button, and press the
button or the ENTER button.
Item selection :Choose an item using the button, and press the 
button or the ENTER button.
Return menu to last previous screen:Press the  button or the ESC button.
Execution of settings and/or adjustments:Operate by using the button. (For further
details, read the explanation for each separate menu.)
Initialization of settings and/or adjustments:During operation, press the RESET button.
(Note that items whose functions are
performed simultaneously with the operation
of clock phase, language selection, automatic
adjustment, etc., cannot be initialized.)
End menu operations :Press the MENU button, or do not perform any operation for
several seconds.
MAIN Menu
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Example : MAIN Menu
(BRIGHT)
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
SCREEN
OPTIONBRIGHT
CONTRAST
ASPECT
PICT. POSIT.
GAMMA
MIRROR
LANGUAGE
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PICTURE-1 Menu
PICTURE-2 Menu
With the PICTURE-1 menu, the five items shown in the Table
below can be performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
Table.
With the PICTURE-2 menu, the four items shown in the Table
below can be performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
Table.
ItemDescription
COLOR BAL R Adjust Red Color Balance:Dark ñLight
COLOR BAL BAdjust Blue Color Balance:Dark ñLight
SHARPNESSAdjust Sharpness (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):Clear ñSoft
COLORAdjust COLOR (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO):
Dark ñLight 
TINTAdjust Tint (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):Green ñRed
PICTURE-1 Menu
ItemDescription
V POSITION Adjust Vertical Position (for RGB):Up ñDown
H POSITIONAdjust Horizontal Position (for RGB):Left ñRight
H PHASE
Adjust Horizontal Phase (for RGB/COMPONENT VIDEO):
Right ñLeft
• Adjust to eliminate flicker.
H SIZEAdjust Horizontal Size (for RGB):Large ñSmall
• If the horizontal size adjustment is excessive, the image may not be displayed
correctly. In such a case, initialize H SIZE with the RESET button.
3 PICTURE-2 Menu
Example : PICTURE-1 Menu(COLOR BAL R)
Example : PICTURE-2 Menu(V POSITION)
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
SCREEN
OPTIONCOLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
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MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
SCREEN
OPTIONV POSITION
H POSITION
H PHASE
H SIZE
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							MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued)
INPUT Menu
With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can be
performed. With inputting of RGB IN signal, the horizontal and vertical
frequencies of the signal will be displayed on the initial screen of the
INPUT menu.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table.
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ItemDescription
AUTO 
Auto Adjust (for RGB):Automatically adjusts H POSITION, V POSITION, H
PHASE, and H SIZE. Use this function with the maximum window size.
Auto Adjust (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):Automatically selects the proper VIDEO
mode for the current input signal. This function is active only when the AUTO
mode is selected for the item VIDEO. Refer to the description for the item
VIDEO below.
• This function may not be available with a PAL60 signal and certain other
signals.
• The AUTO mode operation requires approximately 10 seconds.
• For COMPONENT VIDEO, the signal type is identified automatically even if
this function is inactive. For a HDTV signal, refer to the item HDTV below.
VIDEO
Select Mode of Signal Type (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):
AUTO ñNTSC ñPAL ñSECAM ñ
NTSC4.43 ñM-PAL ñN-PAL
Selecting AUTO mode activates and performs the AUTO function for VIDEO/S-
VIDEO. It automatically selects the proper mode from among those above. 
Use this function if the image becomes unstable with VIDEO/S-VIDEO. (e.g.
The image becomes irregular, or lacks color.)
• AUTO mode may not function correctly with a PAL60 signal and certain other
signals.
• The AUTO mode operation requires approximately 10 seconds.
• For COMPONENT VIDEO, the signal type is identified automatically even if
this function is inactive. For a HDTV signal, refer to the item HDTV below.
HDTV
Select HDTV Signal Mode:
1080i ñ1035i
• If the selected HDTV mode is incompatible with the input signal, the picture
may be distorted.
SYNC ON G
On/Off SYNC ON G Mode: 
TURN ON ñTURN OFF
Selecting TURN ON turns on the SYNC ON G mode. The SYNC ON G mode
allows reception of SYNC on G.
• In the SYNC ON G mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input
signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that no signal is
received and turn SYNC ON G off, and then reconnect the signal.
Example : INPUT Menu
(AUTO)
INPUT Menu
MENU
: SELECT MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
SCREEN
OPTIONAUTO
VIDEO
HDTV
SYNC ON G
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SCREEN Menu
With the SCREEN menu, the two items shown in the Table below
can be performed.
Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions
in the Table.
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ItemDescription
BLANK
Selection of BLANK Screen:
.. ñ. . ñ..
The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected. The BLANK Screen is
displayed when the screen has been erased (i.e., made to vanish) by
manipulating the BLANK button (please refer to the “Temporarily Blanking the
Screen” section of the separate booklet, Vol. 1 (Basic)). 
Option screens:Various colored non-patterned (plain) screens displayed
within the Menus.
START UP
Selection of START UP Screen:
TURN ON ñTURN OFF
The START UP Screen may be voluntarily selected. The START UP Screen is
displayed when no signal has been inputted, or when spec signals are being
inputted.
TURN ON:Existing standard screens. Please make confirmation using the
actual screen(s).
TURN OFF:A non-patterned (plain) blue color screen.
• Note that if TURN OFF is selected the blank screen is displayed in blue when
there is no signal.
Example : SCREEN Menu(BLANK)
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
SCREEN
OPTIONBLANK
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							MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued)
OPTION Menu
With the OPTION menu, the five items shown in the Table below
can be performed.
Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions
in the Table.
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
SCREEN
OPTIONVOLUME
AUTO OFF
WHISPER
LAMP TIME
FILTER TIME
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ItemDescription
VOLUMEAdjust Volume:High ñLow
AUTO OFF
Adjust AUTO OFF Time: 
Long (MAX. 99 min.) ñShort (Min. 1 min.) ñ(DISABLE: 0 min.)
The system automatically enters the standby mode if no signal is received
within the set time. This function is inactive when DISABLE (0 min.) is selected.
WHISPER
Select WHISPER Mode: 
NORMAL ñWHISPER
When WHISPER is selected  the WHISPER mode is activated. In the WHISPER
mode, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. 
LAMP TIME
Refer to LAMP TIME: When set, this function displays the total time the
projector lamp has been used since new.
Reset LAMP TIME  [Use this function only when the lamp has been replaced!]:
Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being
displayed. The reset menu will then appear. After you replace the lamp with a
new lamp, select RESET on the menu with the  button.
• Do not reset the lamp time unless you have replaced the lamp. And, always
reset the lamp time when replacing the lamp. The message functions will not
operate properly if the lamp time is not reset correctly.
• Before replacing the lamp, carefully read the descriptions headed THE
LAMP.
FILTER TIME
Refer to FILTER TIME:This function displays the total time the air-filter has
been used since new.
Reset FILTER TIME [Use this function only when the filter is cleaned or replaced!]:
Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being
displayed. The reset menu will then appear. After you replace the filter, select
RESET on the menu with the  button.
RESET ñCANCEL
• Do not reset the filter time unless you have cleaned or replaced the filter. And,
always reset the filter time when cleaning or replacing the filter. The message
functions will not operate properly if the filter time is not reset correctly.
•
Before cleaning or replacing the filter, carefully read the descriptions headed THE AIR FILTER.
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Example : OPTION Menu(VOLUME)
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED 
Related Messages
When the units power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When
any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below.
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Note 1: Although this message will be automatically disappeared after around 3 minutes, it will be
reappeared every time the power is turned ON.
Note 2: Lamps have a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact that, after long hours of
usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp will break or burst, etc. This unit is equipped
with an automatic shut-down function, such that the power will automatically be turned OFF
when lamp usage time has reached 2,000 hours. Please be aware, however, that among lamp
types, there are major differences in product lifetimes; a lamp may thus fail to light even prior
to the functioning of the automatic shut-down function of this unit.
NOTES
MessageDescription
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP, 
RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
(Note 1)Lamp usage time is approaching 2,000 hours. (Note 2)
Preparation of a new lamp, and an early lamp change, is
recommended. After you have changed the lamp, please be
sure to reset the lamp timer.
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
THE POWER WILL TURN OFF
AFTER 
ÎÎhr.(Note 1)
Lamp usage time is approaching 2,000 hours. A lamp change
within ÎÎhours is recommended. (Note 2)
When lamp usage reaches 2,000 hours, the power will
automatically be turned OFF. Please change the lamp by
referring to “THE LAMP” in Vol.1 (Basic). After you have
changed the lamp, please be sure to reset the lamp
timer.
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
THE POWER WILL TURN OFF
AFTER 0 hr.As lamp use has reached 2,000 hours, the power will soon be
automatically turned OFF. (Note 2)
Please immediately turn the power OFF, and follow the
instructions in the “THE LAMP” section of the separate booklet,
Vol.1 (Basic).
After you have changed the lamp, please be sure to reset the
lamp timer.
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
AFTER CLEANING AIR FILTER,
RESET THE FILTER TIMER.A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.
After cleaning the filter, operate FILTER TIME of the OPTION
Menu, and perform reset of the filter timer.
NO INPUT IS DETECTED
ON  ÎÎÎ
There is no input signal.
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the
signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE
ON ÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎkHzÎÎÎÎÎHz
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted signal is
outside of the response parameters of this unit. Please confirm
the specs for this unit or the signal source specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
The internal portion temperature is rising. Please turn the power
OFF, and allow the unit to cool down for approximately 20
minutes. After having confirmed the following items, then please
resent the power to ON.
•Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?•Is the air filter dirty?•Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
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							WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued)
Regarding the Indicator Lamps
Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the
TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below.
Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table.
POWER
indicatorLAMP
indicatorTEMP
indicatorDescription
The orange
lamp is lightedTurned OFF
(Not lighted)Turned OFF
(Not lighted)The STANDBY mode is set
Flashing of the green lampTurned OFFTurned OFFThe unit is warming up. Please wait.
The green lamp is lightedTurned OFFTurned OFFThe unit is in an ON state. Ordinary operations may be performed.
Flashing of the orange lampTurned OFFTurned OFFThe unit is cooling down. Please wait.
Blinking of the
red lamp--
The unit is cooling down. Please wait.
A certain error has been detected. Wait until the POWER indicator lamp has finished
flashing, and then perform the proper response measure using the item descriptions
below as reference.
The red lamp
is lighted, or
blinksThe red lamp
is lightedTurned
OFF
The lamp does not light.
There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Turn the power OFF and wait
approximately 20 minutes. After the main unit has cooled down, please confirm whether or not
there is blockage of the air passage aperture, whether or not the filter is dirty, and/or whether or
not the peripheral temperature exceeds 35°C, etc. After performing any needed maintenance,
turn the power ON again; if the same display is displayed, then please change the lamp.
The red lamp
is lighted, or
blinksBlinking of the
red lampTurned
OFF
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed
(attached). Turn the power OFF and wait approximately 45 minutes. After the main unit has
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and
lamp cover. After performing any needed maintenance, turn the power ON again; if the same
display is displayed, then please contact a sales store or a service company.
The red lamp
is lighted, or
blinksTurned
OFFBlinking of the
red lampThe cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait approximately 20 minutes. After the
main unit has cooled down, please make confirmation that no foreign matter has become caught in
the fan, etc. After performing any needed maintenance, turn the power ON again; if the same display
is displayed, then please contact a sales store or a service company.
The red lamp is
lighted, or
blinksTurned
OFFThe red lamp is
lighted
There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Turn the power OFF and wait
approximately 20 minutes. After the main unit has cooled down, please confirm whether or not
there is blockage of the air passage aperture, whether or not the filter is dirty, and/or whether or
not the peripheral temperature exceeds 35°C, etc. After performing any needed maintenance,
turn the power ON again; if the same display is displayed, then please contact a sales store or a
service company.
The green lamp
is lightedAlternative blinking
with the red lampThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. Please use the unit within
the usage temperature parameters (0°C to 35°C). After performing any needed maintenance,
turn the power ON again; if the same display is displayed, then please contact a sales store or a
service company.
The green
lamp is lightedSimultaneous blinking
with the red lampThis is a notification that it is time to clean the filter.
After cleaning the filter, operate the FILTER TIME portion of the OPTION Menu, and perform
reset of the FILTER TIME.
When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned OFF, and the
indicator lamps may also be turned OFF. Press the “Ó” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and wait for approximately 20
minutes. Please then use the unit only after having first confirmed that the unit has sufficiently cooled down.
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Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects
Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart.
If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer.
Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of
liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect. 
NOTE
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectItems to be confirmedReference
Page(s)
Power does not
come ON
The main power source is not ON.Turn on the main power.Vol.1-3, 14The electrical power cord is not plugged in.Correctly connect the power cord.
The main power source has been
interrupted during operation, such as by
a power outage (blackout), etc.Be sure to press the “O” (power OFF) side
of the main power switch, and leave this OFF
for approximately 20 minutes. After the unit
has sufficiently cooled down, turn ON the
power source.
Vol.1-14
No sound or
pictures are
outputtedThe input changeover settings
are mismatched.Select the input signal, and
correct the settings.Vol.1-15
No signal is being inputted.Correctly connect the connection cord.Vol.1-10, 11
Pictures are
displayed, but no
sounds are heard
The electrical wiring to this unit
is not correctly connected.Correctly connect the connection cord.Vol.1-10, 11
The volume setting has been set at (or
adjusted to) an extremely low level.Adjust the VOLUME setting to a higher level.Vol.1-17
The MUTE mode is the current setting.Press the MUTE button to release
(change) the MUTE mode setting.Vol.1-17
Sounds are
heard, but no
pictures are
displayed
The electrical wiring to this unit
is not correctly connected.Correctly connect the connection cord.Vol.1-10, 11
The brightness setting has been set at
(or adjusted to) an extremely low level.Adjust the BRIGHT setting to a
brighter level.Vol.2-2
The Slide lens door has not been removed.Remove the Slide lens door.Vol.1-14
Colors have a faded-
out appearance
Color tone is poorColor depth setting or color tone settingPerform picture adjustments by changing the
COLOR BAL R, the COLOR BAL B, and/or the
TINT settings, etc.
Vol.2-3
Pictures appear
dark
The brightness setting and/or contrast
setting has not been properly adjusted.Perform picture adjustments by changing the
BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, etc.Vol.2-2
The WHISPER mode is the current
setting.Change (by releasing) from the
WHISPER mode.Vol.2-6
Lamp is approaching the end of its
product lifetime.Exchange the old lamp with a new
lamp.Vol.1-24, 25
Pictures appear
blurryEither the FOCUS setting or the H
PHASE is not properly adjusted.Adjust the FOCUS and H PHASE settings.Vol.1-15
Vol.2-3 
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							Dimension Diagram
Unit : mm
289
84
52.5
74.5
215
60
ItemSpecification
Product nameLiquid crystal projector
Liquid
crystal
panelPanel size1.8 cm (0.7 type)
Drive systemTFT active matrix
PixelsCP-S225480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x600 vertical)
CP-X275786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)
LensZoom lens F=2.0 ~ 2.3  f=18 ~ 21 mm
Lamp150 W UHB
Speaker1.0W
Power supplyAC100 ~ 120V, 2.7A / AC220 ~ 240V, 1.3A
Power consumption240W
Temperature range0 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size289 (W) x 84 (H) x 215 (D) mm
Weight (mass)2.4 kg
Ports
Optional PartsLamp: CP-S225=DT00401, CP-X275=DT00461
Air Filter: MU01461
* For others, consult your dealer.
RGB Port
RGB IN ..........................1
VIDEO Ports
VIDEO IN ........................1
S-VIDEO IN ....................1
COMPONENT VIDEO
(Y, C
B/PB,CR/PR) ......1AUDIO Ports
AUDIO IN(R, L) ..............1
AUDIO IN ........................1
CONTROL Port
CONTROL ......................1
•This specifications are subject to change without notice.NOTE
SPECIFICATIONS
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