Hitachi Cp-X253 Projector Users Manual


EASY MENU
EASY MENU
ItemDescription
ASPECTUsing the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (26).
AUTO 
KEYSTONE EXECUTE
Using the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE  EXECUTE item in SETUP menu (31).
KEYSTONE Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.See the KEYSTONE  item in SETUP menu (31).
 PICTURE MODE
Using the ◄/► buttons switches the picture mode. 
The picture modes are combinations of...



EASY MENU
ItemDescription
BRIGHTNESSUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness.See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (23).
CONTRASTUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast.See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (23).
COLORUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color.See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu (24).
TINTUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the tint.See the TINT item in PICTURE menu (24).
SHARPNESSUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness.See the SHARPNESS item in...

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PICTURE Menu
PICTURE Menu
ItemDescription
BRIGHTNESSUsing the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the brightness.Light ó Dark
CONTRASTUsing the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the contrast.Strong ó Weak
GAMMA
Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode.
 #1 DEFAULT ó #1 CUSTOM ó #2 DEFAULT ó #2 CUSTOM ó #3 DEFAULT 
#5 CUSTOM ó #5 DEFAULT ó #4 CUSTOM ó #4 DEFAULT ó #3 CUSTOM
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid 
you in...

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ItemDescription
COLOR TEMP
Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode.
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern.
GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.
Choose an item using the ◄/► buttons, and...

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PICTURE Menu
ItemDescription
MY MEMORY
This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu).Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function.
LOAD1 ó LOAD2 ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4
SAVE4 óSAVE3 ó SAVE2 ó SAVE1
LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3, LOAD4
Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name, and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data. 
• The...

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IMAGE Menu
IMAGE Menu
ItemDescription
ASPECT
Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. For a PC signalNORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó SMALL         
For a Video signal, s-video signal or component video signal4:3 ó 16:9 ó 14:9 ó SMALL     
For no signal4:3 (fixed)• This item can be selected only for a proper signal.• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting.• Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
OVER SCAN
Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the...

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IMAGE Menu
ItemDescription
H PHASE
Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.
Right ó Left
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal or component video signal.
H SIZE
Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size.
Large ó Small
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal.• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.  In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button during this...

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INPUT Menu
INPUT Menu
ItemDescription
PROGRESSIVE
Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode.
TV ó FILM ó TURN OFF
• This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a video, s-video or component video of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.
• When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system. But these may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture for a quick moving object. In such a case, please...

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ItemDescription
VIDEO FORMAT
Set the video format for the s-video port and video port.
(1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port.
(2) Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for video format.
AUTO  ó  NTSC  ó  PAL  ó  SECAM 
      N-PAL ó M-PAL ó NTSC4.43 
• This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port. 
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the picture becomes unstable...

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INPUT Menu
ItemDescription
RESOLUTION
The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector.
(1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button.The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.
(2)  In the RESOLUTION menu, select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ buttons. Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropriate to the input signal.
(3) Pressing the ► or ENTER button when selecting a STANDARD resolution will...