Hitachi Cp-X300 Projector Users Manual



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...



Setting up
Connecting power supply
At first, make sure that the power switch of the 
projector is set to OFF position (marked "O").
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.
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,...

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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...

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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 USB port (A type) port via a mouse cable.
(1) HOME key: Press HOME button.(2) END key: Press END button.(3) PAGE UP key: Press PAGE UP button.(4) PAGE DOWN key: Press PAGE DOWN button.(5) Mouse left button: Press ENTER button.(6) Move pointer: Use the cursor buttons ▲, ▼, ◄ and ►.(7) ESC key: Press ESC button.(8)...

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Turning on the power
1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet.
2. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to ON position (marked “ I “). The POWER indicator will light up in steady orange (56). Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these several seconds.
3. Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and POWER indicator will begin blinking in green....

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Selecting an input signal
1. Press INPUT button on the projector.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its input port as below.
          COMPUTER IN 1    COMPUTER IN 2  
             VIDEO    S-VIDEO    COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
Operating
Adjusting the volume
1. Press 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...

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Operating
Searching an input signal
1. Press 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 IN 1    COMPUTER IN 2  
             VIDEO    S-VIDEO    COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
Selecting an input signal (continued)
1. Press...

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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.
Operating
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 10 degrees.
This...

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Adjusting the position
1. Press POSITION button on the remote control when no menu  
is indicated. 
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 RESET button on 
the remote control during the operation.
To complete this operation, press POSITION button again. Even 
if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear 
after a few seconds.
● When this function is...

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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 and the 
projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. The indication will 
disappear in several seconds with no operation.
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the zoom level.  
To move the zoom area, press POSITION button in the MAGNIFY 
mode, then use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to move the area. And to 
finalize the zoom area, press POSITION button...