Hitachi Cp-X253 Projector Users Manual


Projector
CP-X253
User's Manual (detailed) 
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►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.
About this manual
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described below. 
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About this manual  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .1
Content  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2
Projector features   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Preparations   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .3 Replacing the filter cover for     bottom-up use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Part names  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the 
lens cover to the projector using the enclosed strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover. 
Thread one end of the strap through the strap 
hole of the lens cover and make the loop at the end, 
and let the other end of the strap through the loop. 
Not have a knot in the strap at either end.
2. 
Fix the strap to the strap hole of the projector. 
Thread the other end of the strap through the strap hole of the...

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Part names
Part names
Projector
(1)  Lamp cover (48) The lamp unit is inside.(2) Focus ring (16)(3) Zoom ring (16)(4) Control panel (5)(5) Speaker (32)(6) Elevator knobs (x 2) (16)(7) Elevator feet  (x 2) (16)(8) Lens (13, 51)(9) Lens cover (3)(10) Intake vents(11)   Filter cover (50) The air filter and intake vent are inside.(12) Exhaust vents(13) AC inlet (10)(14) VIDEO port (8)(15) S-VIDEO port (8)(16) Security slot (10)(17) COMPUTER IN1 port (8)(18) Shutdown switch (54)(19)...

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Part names
Control panel
(1) STANDBY/ON button (13)(2) INPUT/ENTER button (14, 20)(3)  MENU button (20) It consists of four cursor buttons.(4) POWER indicator (13, 53)(5) TEMP indicator (53)(6) LAMP indicator (53)
Remote control
(1) VIDEO button (15)
(2) COMPUTER/STORAGE button (14)
(3) SEARCH button (15)
(4) STANDBY/ON button (13)
(5) ASPECT button (15)
(6) AUTO button (17)
(7) BLANK button (19)
(8) MAGNIFY - ON button (18)
(9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (12, 18)
(10) HOME button (12)
(11)...

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(a)
(b)
(a)(c) up
  (c) down
(b)
(c) up
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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
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: 1024×768. (a) Screen size (diagonal)(b) Projection distance (±10%)(c) Screen height (±10%)
On a horizontal surface
Suspended from the ceiling
• Keep a space of 30...

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Setting up
WARNING  ►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...

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COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 USBAUDIO IN1 
AUDIO IN2 S-VIDEOVIDEO
AUDIOOUTRGB OUT AUDIOINUSB-AAUDIOOUTRGB OUT 
VIDEO OUT  AUDIO OUT L           R 
S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L           R 
MONITOR OUT CONTROL
AUDIO OUT L           R COMPONENTCR/PR    CB/PB     YRS-232CRGB IN 
AUDIO OUT 
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. 
Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and 
prepare the...

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Setting up
NOTE  • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the 
projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this 
product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the 
resolution.
-  Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
-  Some PCs have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which 
are not supported by this projector. 
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Although the projector can display signals...

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Setting up
Connecting power supply
1. Put the connector of the power cord into 
the AC inlet of the projector.
2. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into 
the outlet. In a couple of seconds after 
the power supply connection, the POWER 
indicator will light up in steady orange.
Please remember that when the AUTO ON function (37) activated, the 
connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.
WARNING  ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as 
incorrect or faulty...