Hitachi Cp-X253 Projector Users Manual

							


Remote control
Putting batteries
Please set the batteries to the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts 
to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long 
period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.
1. Holding the hook part of the battery 
cover, remove it.
2. Align and insert the two AA batteries 
according to their plus and minus terminals 
as indicated in the remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
Remote control
WARNING  ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as 
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, 
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different 
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. 
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. 
If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
About the remote control signal
T h e   r e m o t e   c o n t r o l   w o r k s   w i t h   t h e   p r o j e c t o r ’s remote  sensor.  This  projector  has  a  remote  sensor on the front.The  sensor  senses  the  signal  within  the  following range when the sensor is active:60  degrees  (30  degrees  to  the  left  and  right  of  the sensor) within 3 meters about.
NOTE  • The remote control signal reflected in the screen or the like may be 
available. If it is difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the 
signal reflect.
• The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), 
so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the 
remote control’s signal to the projector.
• The remote control may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct sun light) or light 
from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) shines on the 
remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the position of projector avoiding those lights.
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Changing the frequency of  remote control signal
The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency.In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds.(1) Set to Mode 1:NORMAL... MUTE and RESET buttons (2) Set to Mode 2:HIGH... MAGNIFY OFF and ESC buttonsPlease remember that the REMOTE FREQ. in the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu (41) of the projector to be controlled should be set to the same mode as the remote control.
Remote control
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard
The enclosed remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with the PC's mouse port via a mouse cable.
(1) HOME key: Press the HOME button.(2) END key: Press the END button.(3) PAGE UP key: Press the PAGE UP button.(4) PAGE DOWN key: Press the PAGE DOWN button.(5) Mouse left button: Press the ENTER button.(6) Move pointer: Use the cursor buttons ▲, ▼, ◄ and ►.(7) ESC key: Press the ESC button.(8) Mouse right button: Press the RESET button.
NOTE  • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work 
correctly, please check the following.
- When the mouse cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing 
device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the 
external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing 
device may have priority to this function.
- Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or higher is required for this function. And also this function may 
not work depending on the PC’s configurations and mouse drivers.
- You cannot do things like press two buttons at once (for instance, pressing two buttons 
at the same time to move the mouse pointer diagonally).
- This function is activated only when the projector is working properly. This function 
is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER indicator flashes green), 
and while adjusting the volume and display, correcting for keystone, zooming in on the 
screen, using the BLANK function, or displaying the menu screen.
CAUTION  ►Improper use of the simple mouse 
& keyboard function could damage your equipment. 
While using this function, please connect this product 
only to a PC. Be sure to check your PC’s manuals 
before connecting this product to the PC.
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Turning on the power
1. Make sure that the POWER indicator turns in steady orange and the lens cover is removed.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green. 
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section “Selecting an input signal” (15).
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WARNING  ►A strong light is emitted when the projector’s power is on. Do 
not look into the lens of the projector or look inside of the pr ojector through any 
of the projector’s openings.
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just 
after use, since it is too hot.
►Remove the power cord for complete separation.
NOTE  • Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Power 
off the projector, after all of connected devices are powered off.
• This projector has the function that can make the projector automatically turn 
on/off. Please refer to the AUTO ON (37) and AUTO OFF (38) items of the 
OPTION menu.
• Use the shutdown switch (54) only when the projector is not turned off by 
normal procedure.
Power on/off
STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator
Lens cover
Turning off  the power
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears.  The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete.
3. Attach the lens cover, after the POWER indicator turns in steady orange.  Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes after turning it of f. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the 
projector.
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Selecting an input signal
1. Press the INPUT/ENTER button on the projector.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its input port as below.
          COMPUTER IN1    COMPUTER IN2  
                          VIDEO    S-VIDEO
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Operating
Adjusting the volume
1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. 
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the 
volume.
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the volume.
To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the 
VOLUME button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog 
will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
● When  is selected for the AUDIO item of the SETUP menu  
(32), the volume adjustment is disable.
Temporarily muting the sound
1. 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 or VOLUME button. Even 
if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear 
after a few seconds.
● When  is selected for the AUDIO item of the SETUP menu  
(32), the volume adjustment is disable.
1. Press the COMPUTER/STORAGE button on the 
remote control.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its input port as below.
        COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2
● If the COMPUTER/STORAGE button is pushed to switch from 
a signal from the VIDEO or S-VIDEO port, when TURN ON is 
selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (37), 
the projector will check the COMPUTER IN1 port first. If no input is 
detected at the port, the projector will check other port in above order.
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Operating
Searching an input signal
1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.
The projector will start to check its input ports in order to 
find any input signals.
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.
         COMPUTER IN1    COMPUTER IN2  
                          VIDEO    S-VIDEO
Selecting an input signal (continued)
1. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
input port as below. 
S-VIDEO  VIDEO 
● If the VIDEO button is pushed to switch from a signal from the 
COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 port, when TURN ON is 
selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (
37), the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. If no input is 
detected at the port, the projector will check the VIDEO port.
Selecting an aspect ratio 
1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.   
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the 
mode for aspect ratio in turn. 
 For a PC signal
NORMAL  4:3  16:9  SMALL 
  
 For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal
4:3  16:9  14:9  SMALL 
  
 For no signal 
4:3 (fixed)
● The ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting.
● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
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Adjusting the zoom and focus
1. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.  
2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
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Focus ringZoom ring
Adjusting the projector's elevator
When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the 
elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. 
Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at 
a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the 
projector within 12 degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator knobs. An elevator foot is 
adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it.
1. Holding the projector, pull the elevator knobs up to loose the elevator feet.
2. Position the front side of the projector to the desired height.
3. Release the elevator knobs in order to lock the elevator feet.
4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector gently.
5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise 
adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet.
CAUTION  ►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, 
since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than it elevating its front within 12 degrees using 
the adjuster feet. A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause 
malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself.
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Adjusting the position
1. Press the POSITION button on the remote control. 
The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen.
2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture 
position.
When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button 
on the remote control during the operation.
To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. 
Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically 
disappear after a few seconds.
● When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal or component 
video signal, some image such as an extra-line may appear at outside of the 
picture.
● When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal, or component 
video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN in the 
IMAGE menu (26) setting. It is not possible to adjust when the OVER SCAN 
is set to 10.
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Using the automatic adjustment feature
1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  
Pressing this button performs the following.
 For a PC signal 
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal 
phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. 
And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. Make 
sure that the application window is set to its maximum size 
prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still 
be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.
 For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected 
automatically. This function is available only when the AUTO is selected for 
the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu (29).  
The vertical position, horizontal position and aspect ratio will be automatically 
set to the default. For a component video signal, also the horizontal phase 
will be automatically set to the default.
● The automatic adjustment operation requires about 10 seconds. Also please 
note that it may not function correctly with some input. When this function 
is performed for a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear 
outside a picture.
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Operating
Using the magnify feature
1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.   
The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although 
the indication will disappear in several seconds with no 
operation), and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode.
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the zoom level.  
To move the zoom area, press the POSITION button in the 
MAGNIFY mode, then use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to move the 
area. And to finalize the zoom area, press the POSITION button again.
To exit from the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, 
press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. 
● The projector automatically exits from the MAGNIFY mode when the input 
signal is changed, or when the display condition is changed. 
● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it 
will be restored when the projector exits from the MAGNIFY mode.
NOTE  • The zoom level can be finely adjusted. Closely watch the screen to 
find the level you want.
Correcting the keystone distortions
1. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog 
will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion.
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the AUTO or MANUAL 
operation, and press the ► button to perform the following.  
(1)  The AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. 
(2)  The MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction.  
Use the ▲/▼ buttons for adjustment.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press the 
KEYSTONE button again. Even if you do not do anything, the 
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
● The adjustable range of this correction will vary among inputs. For some input, 
this function may not work well.
● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the 
SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, this 
function may not work correctly.
● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), the automatic 
keystone distortion correction may be excessive. This function should be used when 
the zoom adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), the automatic keystone 
distortion correction may not work.
● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (46).
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Operating
Temporarily blanking the screen
1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control.  
The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of 
input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in the SCREEN 
menu (33).
To exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal 
screen, press the BLANK button again. 
● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen 
when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons 
(except ASPECT, POSITION or FREEZE button, also except 
MY BUTTON1/2 if AUTO KEYSTONE or MyMemory or PICTURE MODE is 
assigned on these buttons (39)) is pressed.
NOTE  • The sound is not connected with the blank screen function. If 
necessary, set the volume or mute first.
Freezing the screen
1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.  
The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (although 
the indication will not appear when the TURN ON is selected 
to the MESSAGE item of the SCREEN menu (36)), and the 
projector will go into the FREEZE mode.
To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, 
press the FREEZE button again. 
● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when 
one of the projector’s buttons or remote control buttons of 
STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, COMPUTER/STORAGE, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, 
VOLUME, MUTE, KEYSTONE, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2(except 
MyMemory or PICTURE MODE is assigned to) (39) is pressed.
● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel 
might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode 
for too long.
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Operating
Using the menu function
This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, 
OPTION and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other 
menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same 
methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
1. Press the MENU 
button on the remote 
control or the projector. 
The Advanced MENU, 
or EASY MENU that 
has priority just after 
powered on, will appear. 
While the projector is 
displaying any menu, the 
INPUT/ENTER button 
on the projector works as the ENTER button and 
the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons.
In the EASY MENU
2. If you want to change it to the Advanced 
Menu, select the “Go to Advanced 
Menu...”
3. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an 
item to operate.
4. Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to operate 
the item.
In the Advanced MENU
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select a menu. 
If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the EASY MENU. 
Then press the ► cursor button, or the ENTER button to select an item. The 
lower layer menu of the selected item will appear.
3. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an item to operate. 
Then press the ► cursor button, or the ENTER button to progress. The operation menu 
of the selected item will appear.
4. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to operate the item. 
Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or 
when a certain input signal is displayed. 
When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control 
during the operation. Note that some items (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE, VOLUME) 
cannot be reset. 
In the Advanced Menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press the ◄ 
cursor button, or the ESC button on the remote control.
5. Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu 
and complete this operation. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will 
automatically disappear after about 10 seconds.
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