Hitachi Cp-X260 Projector Users Manual

							


Using the magnify feature
. 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 enter the MAGNIFY mode.
. 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 the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF 
button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. 
● The projector automatically exits 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 the MAGNIFY mode.
Operating
Correcting the keystone distortions
. Press the KEYSTONE button on the 
remote control. A dialog will appear on the 
screen to aid you in correcting the distortion.
. Use  the  cursor  buttons  ▲/▼  to  select 
AUTO  or  MANUAL  operation,  and  press  the  button  ►  to 
perform the following.  
)  AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. 
)  MANUAL displays a dialog for vertical keystone correction.  
Use the buttons ▲/▼ for adjustment.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press 
the KEYSTONE button again. Even if you don’t do 
anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after 
a few seconds.
● The adjustable range for 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, the Auto 
Keystone function may not work correctly.
● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this correction 
may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is 
set to the WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
● When vertical degree is almost 0 degree, the automatic keystone distortion 
correction may not work.
● When vertical degree is almost ±30 degree, the automatic keystone distortion 
correction may not work well.
● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (48).
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VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE 
OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET 
HOME PAGE UP 
PAGE DOWN END 
VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE 
OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET 
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Freezing the screen
. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.  
The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the 
projector will enter the FREEZE mode.
To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, 
press the FREEZE button again. 
● The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal 
changes, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons 
of STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECT, VOLUME, 
MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON is 
pressed.
● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel 
might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode\
 for 
too long.
Temporarily blanking the screen
. 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 (37).
To exit 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 is pressed or one of the 
commands (except get commands) is transmitted from the control port.
Operating
HOME PAGE UP 
PAGE DOWN END 
VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE 
OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET 
HOME PAGE UP 
PAGE DOWN END 
VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE 
OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET  
						

							
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Operating
Operating the computer screen
CAUTION  ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage 
your equipment. 
• While using this function, please connect only with a computer. 
• Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connec\
t. 
NOTE  • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computer\
s with 
built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball), using this remote control.\
 In this case, before 
connecting go into BIOS (system setup) and select external mouse, and \
disable the 
pointing device. In addition, the mouse may not function if the computer\
 does not have 
the needed utility program. See your computer’s hardware manual for details.
• The USB control can be used with Windows 95 OSR . or higher. It may not be 
possible to use the remote control, depending on the computer’s configurations and 
mouse drivers.
• The USB control can be used only for the functions listed below. You cannot do things 
like press two buttons at once (for instance, pressing two buttons at t\
he same time to 
move the mouse pointer diagonally).
• 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 trapezoidal 
distortion, zooming in on the screen, using the BLANK function, or displ\
aying the menu 
screen.
USB mouse and keyboard control
. Connect the projector’s USB port to the computer via the mouse cable.
HOME PAGE UP 
PAGE DOWN END 
VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET 
Available functionRemote control operation
Move pointerUse ▲, ▼, ◄, ► buttons
Left click with mousePress ENTER button
Right click with mousePress RESET button
Press keyboard’s HOME keyPress HOME button
Press keyboard’s END keyPress END button
Press keyboard’s PAGE UP keyPress PAGE UP button
Press keyboard’s PAGE DOWN keyPress PAGE DOWN button
Press keyboard’s ESC keyPress ESC button 
						

							
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Multifunctional settings
Multifunctional settings
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.
. Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of 
the cursor buttons on the projector.   
The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear. 
In the EASY MENU
. 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
. 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 ► on the projector or remote 
control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to select 
an item. The display of the selected menu will be active.
3. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate. 
Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button 
on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear.
4. Use the cursor buttons▲/▼ to operate the item.
● When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control 
during the operation. Note that items whose functions are performed simultaneously 
with operation (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE, VOLUME etc.) cannot be reset. 
● In the advanced menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press the cursor 
button ◄ on the projector or remote control, or the ESC button on the remote con\
trol.
5. Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu 
and complete this operation. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog w\
ill 
automatically disappear after about 0 seconds.
● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or 
when a certain input signal is displayed.
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RESET button
ENTER button
MENU button
Cursor buttons
HOME PAGE UP PAGE DOWN END 
VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTONPOSITION 1 2
ESC ENTER MENU 
RESET 
HOME PAGE UP 
PAGE DOWN END 
VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE 
OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET  
						

							
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EASY Menu
EASY Menu
ItemDescription
ASPECTUsing the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu (30).
AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE
Using the button ► executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE item in the SETUP menu (35).This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (48).
KEYSTONEUsing the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone distortion.See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu. (35)This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (48).
 PICTURE MODE
Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode of picture type. The modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA and a mode of COLOR TEMP. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source.
               NORMAL ó CINEMA ó DYNAMIC 
  WHITEBOARD ó BOARD(GREEN) ó BOARD(BLACK)
NORMAL:  (COLOR TEMP = MID DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = # DEFAULT)CINEMA:  
(COLOR TEMP = LOW DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = # DEFAULT)DYNAMIC:  (COLOR TEMP = HIGH DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #3 DEFAULT)BOARD(BLACK):  (COLOR TEMP = Hi-BRIGHT- DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #4 DEFAULT)BOARD(GREEN):   (COLOR TEMP = Hi-BRIGHT- DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #4 DEFAULT)WHITEBOARD:  (COLOR TEMP = MID DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #5 DEFAULT)
• When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the PICTURE MODE is “CUSTOM”. Please refer to the GAMMA (27) and COLOR TEMP (28) items in the PICTURE menu.• When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line may appear.
BRIGHTNESSUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the brightness.See the item BRIGHTNESS in the PICTURE menu (27).
With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can 
be performed. 
Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the 
projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the 
following table. 
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EASY Menu
ItemDescription
CONTRASTUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the contrast.See the item CONTRAST of section PICTURE menu (27).
COLORUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the strength of whole color.See the COLOR item in the PICTURE menu (28).
TINTUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint.See the TINT item in the PICTURE menu (28).
SHARPNESS
Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness.See the SHARPNESS item in the PICTURE menu (28).• There may be some noise when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.
WHISPERUsing the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode.See the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu (35).
MIRROR
Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status.
See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (36).
If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off.
RESET
Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs resetting.
FILTER TIME
Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts usage time of the air filter.A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs resetting. 
See the FILTER TIME item in the OPTION menu (41).
LANGUAGE
Using the buttons ◄/► selects the LANGUAGE item to toggle the menu language. Refer to description of LANGUAGE in the 
SCREEN menu (37).
Go toAdvanced Menu
Select “Go to Advanced Menu” and press the button ► or the ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION.
EASY Menu (continued) 
						

							
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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.
 # DEFAULT ó# CUSTOM ó # DEFAULT ó # CUSTOM ó #3 DEFAULT 
#5 CUSTOM ó #5 DEFAULT ó #4 CUSTOM ó #4 DEFAULT ó #3 CUSTOM
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting a mode of CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the mode. This function is useful when you want to 
change the brightness of particular tones.
Choose an item using the buttons ◄/►, and  adjust the level using the buttons ▲/▼. 
You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below.
  No pattern ð Gray scale of 9 steps 
                 Ramp  Gray scale of 5 steps
The eight equalizing bars correspond to eight tone levels of the test 
pattern  except  the  darkest  in  the  left  end.  If  you  want  to  adjust  the 
nd  tone  from  left  end  on  the  test  pattern  (Gray  scale  of  9  steps), 
use  the  equalizing  adjustment  bar  “ ”.  The  darkest  tone  at  the  left 
end  of  the  test  pattern  cannot  be  controlled  with  any  of  equalizing 
adjustment bar.
• When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line 
may appear.
With  the  PICTURE  menu,  the  items  shown  in  the  table 
below can be performed. 
Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the 
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► 
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button 
on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it 
referring to the following table. 
1
+0
2
+0
3
+0
4
+0
5
+0
6
+0
7
+0
8
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ItemDescription
COLOR TEMP
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature.
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM 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 adjust the level using the buttons ▲/▼. 
You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button.  Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below.
  No pattern ð Gray scale of 9 steps 
                 Ramp  Gray scale of 5 steps
• When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line 
may appear.
COLOR
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the strength of whole color.
Strong ó Weak
• This item can be selected only for a video signal, s-video or component video signal.
TINT
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the tint.
Greenish ó Redish
• This item can be selected only for a video signal, s-video or component video signal.
SHARPNESS
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness.
Strong ó Weak• There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a 
moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.
PICTURE Menu
PICTURE Menu (continued)
R 
+0 
G 
+0 
B 
+0 COLOR TEMP [CUSTOM-1]
ENTER : OFFSET R 
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G 
+0 
B 
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GAIN 
HIGH DEFAULT � HIGH CUSTOM � MID DEFAULT � MID CUSTOM 
LOW DEFAULT � LOW CUSTOM � Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM  
Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM   
						

							
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PICTURE Menu
ItemDescription
MY MEMORY
Selecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function.
LOAD ó LOAD ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4
SAVE4 óSAVE3 ó SAVE ó SAVE 
This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data.  Performing the LOAD, LOAD, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s number, and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data. Performing the SAVE, SAVE, SAVE3 or SAVE4 saves the current adjustment data on the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s number. • The current adjustment data of the items in the PICTURE menu is stored.• There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a 
moment when data is loaded to memory. This is not a malfunction.
When  the  current  settings  are  not  saved  to  memory  the  following dialog is displayed.
To load saved adjustment settings press the MEMORY button.When there are no saved adjustment settings the following dialog is displayed.
PICTURE Menu (continued)
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IMAGE Menu
IMAGE Menu
ItemDescription
ASPECT
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signalNORMAL ó 4:3 ó 6:9 ó SMALL         
For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal4:3 ó 6:9 ó 4:9 ó SMALL     
For a no signal4:3 (fixed)• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
OVER SCAN
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the over-scan ratio.Large (It reduces picture) ó Small (It magnifies picture)• This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component signal.• When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may appear at the frame area of the picture. In such a case, please adjust small.
V POSITION
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the vertical position.Up ó Down• Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs please reset the vertical position to the \
default setting. Pressing the RESET button when V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signalThe adjustable range of V.POSITION depends on the OVERSCAN setting.It is not possible to adjust when the OVERSCAN is set to 0.
H POSITION
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal position.Left ó Right• Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when H POSITION is selected will reset the H POSITION to the default setting.For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signalThe adjustable range of H.POSITION depends on the OVERSCAN setting.It is not possible to adjust when the OVERSCAN is set to 0.
H PHASE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.
Right ó Left
• This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal. 
With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can 
be performed. 
Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the 
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► 
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button 
on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it 
referring to the following table. 
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