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 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) 
						

							


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, 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. 
Using the security bar and slot
A commercial anti-theft chain or wire up to 
10 mm in diameter can be attached to the 
security bar on the projector.
Also 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 bar and slot to prevent the projector 
from falling down, since it is not designed for it.
CAUTION  ►Do not place anti-theft chain or wire near the exhaust vents. It 
may become too hot. 
NOTE  • The security bar and slot is not comprehensive theft prevention 
measures. It is intended to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure.
 
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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 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 dif ferent 
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 battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery. If the 
leakage adheres to 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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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) Mouse right button: Press RESET button.
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 (44) of the projector to be controlled should be set to the same mode as the remote control.
Remote control
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 blinks 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 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. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green (56).
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section “Selecting an input signal” (16).
Power on/off
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.
NOTE  • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior 
to the connected devices. Power off the projector after all of connected devices are 
powered off.
• The projector has the AUTO ON function, which can make the projector automatically 
turn on. For more information, please see AUTO ON item of OPTION menu (40).
• Use the shutdown switch (57) only when the projector is not turned off by 
normal procedure.
Power on/off
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 POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete(56).
3. Make sure that POWER indicator lights in steady orange, and set the power switch to OFF position (marked “O“). POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. 
Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turnin g it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable par ts of the projector.
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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 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 current picture input port, the volume 
adjustment is disable. Please see AUDIO item of SETUP menu 
(35). 
Temporarily muting the sound
1. Press 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 current picture input port, the sound is 
always muted. Please see AUDIO item of SETUP menu (35). 
1. Press COMPUTER button on the remote control.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its input port as below.
        COMPUTER IN 1  COMPUTER IN 2
● If COMPUTER button is pushed to switch from a signal from 
VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT port, when TURN ON is 
selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (40), the 
projector will check COMPUTER IN1 port first. If no input is 
detected at the port, the projector will check COMPUTER IN2 port.
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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 VIDEO button on the remote control.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input 
port as below. 
COMPONENT(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)  S-VIDEO  VIDEO 
● If VIDEO button is pushed to switch from a signal from 
COMPUTER IN1 or 2 port, when TURN ON is selected for AUTO 
SEARCH item in OPTION menu (40), the projector will check 
COMPONENT port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will 
check the other port in above order.
Selecting an aspect ratio 
1. Press ASPECT button on the remote control.   
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the 
mode for aspect ratio in turn. 
 For a computer signal
NORMAL  4:3   6:9  SMALL 
  
 For a video signal, s-video signal or component video 
signal
4:3   6:9   4:9  SMALL 
  
 For no signal 
4:3 (fixed)
● ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
● NORMAL mode keeps the original 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.
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 projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator buttons. An elevator foot is 
adjustable while pushing the elevator button on the same side as it.
1. Holding the projector, push the elevator buttons to loose the elevator feet.
2. Position the front side of the projector to the desired height.
3. Release the elevator buttons 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 buttons without holding the 
projector, since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than it elevating its front within 10 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 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 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 OVER SCAN in IMAGE 
menu (29) setting. It is not possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is set to 10.
● If POSITION button is pressed when a menu is indicated on screen, the 
displayed picture does not move its position but the menu does.
Operating
Using the automatic adjustment feature
1. Press AUTO button on the remote control.  
Pressing this button performs the following.
 For a computer signal 
The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal 
phase will be automatically adjusted. And the horizontal size 
will be automatically set to the 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 AUTO is selected for 
VIDEO FORMAT item in INPUT menu (32).  
The vertical position and horizontal position 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 several 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.
● The items adjusted by this function may vary when FINE or DISABLE is 
selected for AUTO ADJUST item of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (43).
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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 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. 
● 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 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 AUTO  or  MANUAL 
operation, and press the ► button to perform the following.  
(1)  AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. 
(2)  MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction.  
Use the ▲/▼ buttons for adjustment.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press 
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 for MIRROR item in SETUP 
menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, this function may 
not work correctly.
● When the zoom adjustment is set to 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 (49).
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