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
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 in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION  This  symbol  indicates  information  that,  if  ignored,  could  possibly 
result  in  personal  injury  or  physical  damage  due  to  incorrect 
handling.
 Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
 
NOTE  • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
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without express written consent.
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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 
						

							


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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting up  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .6 Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . . .8 Connecting power supply . . . . . . . .0 Using the security slot . . . . . . . . . . .0
Remote control  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .11 Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the remote control signal . . . . Changing the frequency of remote control signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard . . .
Power on/off  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .13 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .14 
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Temporarily muting the sound . . . . .4 Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . .4 Searching an input signal . . . . . . . .5 Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . .5 Adjusting the projector's elevator . .6 Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . .6 Using the automatic adjustment feature . .7 Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . .7 Correcting the keystone distortions . .8 Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . .8 Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Temporarily blanking the screen . . .9 Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . .0
Content
Content
EASY MENU .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21Aspect, Auto keystone  execute,  Keystone , Picture mode, Brightness,  Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness,  Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time,  Language, Go to Advanced Menu...
PICTURE menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .23Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp,  Color, Tint, Sharpness, My memory
IMAGE menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .26Aspect, Over scan, V position, H position,  H phase, H size, Auto adjust execute
INPUT menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .28Progressive, Video nr, Color space,  Video format, Frame lock, Computer in,  Resolution
SETUP menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .31Auto keystone  execute, Keystone , Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Audio
SCREEN menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .33Language, Menu position, Blank,  Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen Lock,  Message, Source name
OPTION menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .37Auto search, Auto keystone ,  
Auto on, Auto off, Lamp time,  Filter time, My button, Service,  Security
Maintenance   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .48 Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .52 Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . .53 Shutting the projector down . . . . . . .54 Resetting all settings . . . . . . . . . . . .54Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects . .55
Specifications  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .57
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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 projector and make 
the loop there. Let the lens cover with the one end of strap though the loop.
Projector features / PreparationsProjector features
This projector has a capability to project various picture signals onto a screen. 
This projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can 
produce a large projected image from even a short distance.
This projector has very compact and stylish design. Also in such compact body, 
high power optical engine is mounted, which can make high bright image on 
screen.
Preparations
Contents of  package
Please see the “Contents of package” in the “User’s Manual (concise)” which 
is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact 
immediately your dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE  • Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure 
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special 
caution for the lens.
Replacing the filter cover for bottom-up use
For the projector installed bottom-up, please replace the filter cover with the 
enclosed filter cover for bottom-up use, to keep necessary ventilation space. 
Please refer to the “Air filter” (50) for how to 
detach and attach a filter cover.
WARNING  ►Consult with your dealer 
before a special installation such as 
suspending from a ceiling.
Strap hole
Strap hole
Filter cover 
						

							
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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) COMPUTER IN2 port (8)(20) USB port (8)(21) AUDIO IN1 port (8)(22) AUDIO IN2 port (8)(23) AUDIO OUT port (8)(24) CONTROL port (8)(25) MONITOR OUT port (8)
WARNING  ►HOT! : Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust 
vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not look into the lens or vents while the lamp is on, since the strong light 
is not good for your eyes. 
►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, since the 
projector may drop down.
CAUTION  ►Maintain normal ventilation to prevent the projector from heating 
up. Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that can stick or 
be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter periodically .
►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it 
is not designed for it.
►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal 
procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without 
cooling it down.
HOT!
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(6)
(7)
(5)
(12)
(13)
(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)
(25)
(21)(22)(14)
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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) END button (12)
(12) PAGE UP button (12)
(13) PAGE DOWN button (12)
(14) VOLUME button (14)
(15) MUTE button (12, 14)
(16) FREEZE button (19)
(17) MY BUTTON - 1 button (39)
(18) MY BUTTON - 2 button (39)
(19) KEYSTONE button (18)
(20) POSITION button (17)
(21) MENU button (20)
(22) ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons (12, 20)
(23) ENTER button (12, 20)
(24) ESC button (12, 20)
(25) RESET button (12, 20)
(26) Battery cover (11)
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECTAUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION
1 2
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
COMPUTER/STORAGE
(2)
(1)(5)(10)(8)(9)(11)(16)(17)(20)(22)
(24)
(3)(4)(6)(7)(12)(14)(15)(13)(19)(18)(21)
(23)(25)
(26)
Back of the remote control
MENU
LAMP
TEMP
POWER
STANDBY/ONINPUT/ENTER
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
NOTE  • The COMPUTER/STORAGE button on the 
remote control is button for selecting only a PC input. This 
model does not have any function about STORAGE device.  
						

							
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(a)
(b)
(a)(c) up
  (c) down
(b)
(c) up
  (c) down

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 cm or more 
between the sides of the projector 
and other objects such as walls.
• Consult with your dealer before 
a special installation such as 
suspending from a ceiling.
(a)
(b)
(a)(c) up
  (c) down
(b)
(c) up
  (c) down
(a) Screen size(diagonal)
4 : 3 screen16 : 9 screen
(b) Projection distance (c) Screen height(b) Projection distance (c) Screen height 
min.max.downupmin.max.downupinchmminchminchcminchcminchminchminchcminchcminch
300.80.8300.936733950.8331.0390374
401.01.0401.2489351.1441.3530499
501.31.3501.5646561.4551.76664
601.51.561.973357831.7662.079739
701.81.872.285569362.0772.4938534
802.02.182.597770542.2882.7069738
902.32.392.80088462.5003.00043
002.52.603.19352.83.433348
03.03.13.747605763.4334.16034658
503.83.9534.78333396774.2665.1004837
005.15.2046.2454476035.66.86754396
506.46.5557.8306543797.1788.5334733040
3007.67.83069.336865639548.533410.24008336544 
						

							
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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 suspending 
from a ceiling.
►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient 
ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause fire, burns and/
or malfunction of the projector.
•  Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents.
•   Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other 
objects such as walls.
• Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
•  Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
•   Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as 
heaters.
•   Do not anything near the projector lens or vents, or on top of the projector .
•   Do not place anything that may be sucked into or stick to the vents on the 
bottom of the projector. This projector has some intake vents also on the 
bottom.
►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet. Getting the 
projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause fire, electric 
shock and/or malfunction of the projector.
•  Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
•   Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
CAUTION  ►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. 
Placing the projector in such places could cause fire, electric shock and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not place the projector near humidifiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen.
►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's 
remote sensor. 
						

							
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MONITOR OUT CONTROL
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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 cables required to connect.
Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
WARNING  ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories.
►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged cables.
CAUTION  ►Turn off all devices and unplug their power cords prior to 
connecting them to projector. Connecting a live device to the projector may 
generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in 
malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
►Use appropriate accessory or otherwise designed cables. Ask your dealer 
about non-accessory cables which may have to be of a specific length or 
equipped with a core. For cables with a core only at one end, connect the end 
with the core to the projector.
►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect 
connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
NOTE   The COMPUTER IN1 port can support a component signal also. 
For more information, please see the description of the COMPUTER IN item of 
the INPUT menu (29).
 Please use the enclosed Video/Audio cable and Audio adapter.
PCSpeakersVCR/DVD playerMonitor
or 
						

							
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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. 
-  
Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA  (1600X1200), 
the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed. 
The best display performance will be achieved if the resolutions of the input signal and 
the projector panel are identical.
• While connecting, make sure that the shape of the cable's connector fits the port to 
connect with. And be sure to tighten the screws on connectors with screws.
• When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC’s external 
RGB output. (Set the laptop PC 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 PC.
• When the picture resolution is changed on a pc depending on an input, automatic 
adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed. In 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.
• In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on 
screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input 
signals. An input signal of composite sync or sync on G may confuse this projector, so 
the projector may not display a proper picture.
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a PC, its operating system and peripheral 
equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-
Play can be used by connecting this projector to a pc that is VESA DDC (display data 
channel) compatible. 
• Take advantage of this feature by connecting an RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN1 
port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of 
connection is attempted.
• Please use the standard drivers in your pc as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor .
Connecting your devices (continued) 
						

							
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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 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 power cord's 
specified voltage range. The power outlet should be close to the projector and 
easily accessible. Remove the power cord for complete separation.
• Never modify the power cord. 
AC INAC inlet
to the outlet
Connector of the power cord
POWER indicator
Using the security slot
This product has the security slot for the Kensington 
lock. For details, see the manual of the security tool.
WARNING  ►Do not use the security slot to 
prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not 
designed for it.
NOTE  • The security slot is not comprehensive theft prevention measures. It 
is intended to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure.
Security slot
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