Hitachi Cp-X300 Projector Users Manual

							
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Maintenance
Lamp
A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause 
the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different 
lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. 
Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.  To prepare 
a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number : DT00841
Replacing the lamp
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. 
Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
2. Prepare a new lamp.  
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp 
has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. 
In case of replacement by yourself, follow the following procedure.
3. Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover 
and then slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it.
4. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the 
lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles. 
5. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the 
2 screws of the lamp that are loosened in the 
previous process to lock it in place. 
6. Slide the lamp cover back in place and firmly 
fasten the screw of the lamp cover.
7. Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time 
using the LAMP TIME item in the OPTION menu. 
(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. 
(2) Point at the “Go to Advanced Menu …” in the menu 
using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.
(3) Point at the “OPTION” in the left column of the menu 
using the ▼/▲button, then press the ► button.
(4) Point at the “LAMP TIME” using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A 
dialog will appear.
(5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the 
lamp time.
Maintenance
NOTE  • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, 
for a suitable indication about the lamp.
CAUTION  ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp 
is taken out.
Lamp cover
Handles 
						

							
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Maintenance
Lamp (continued)
Lamp warning
 HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE
• If  the  lamp  should  break  (it  will  make  a  loud  bang  when  it  does), 
unplug  the  power  cord  from  the  outlet,  and  make  sure  to  request  a replacement  lamp  from  your  local  dealer.  Note  that  shards  of  glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.•  If  the  lamp  should  break  (it  will  make  a  loud  bang  when  it  does), ventilate  the  room  well,  and  make  sure  not  to  breathe  the  gas  that comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord,  then  wait  at  least  45  minutes  for  the  lamp  to  cool  sufficiently. Handling  the  lamp  while  hot  can  cause  burns,  as  well  as  damaging  the lamp.
• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.
•  Do  not  open  the  lamp  cover  while  the  projector  is  suspended  from above.  This  is  dangerous,  since  if  the  lamp’s  bulb  has  broken,  the shards  will  fall  out  when  the  cover  is  opened.  In  addition,  working  in high  places  is  dangerous,  so  ask  your  local  dealer  to  have  the  lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken.•  Do  not  use  the  projector  with  the  lamp  cover  removed. At  the  lamp replacing,  make  sure  that  the  screws  are  screwed  in  firmly.  Loose screws could result in damage or injury.
• Use only the lamp of the specified type.
•  If  the  lamp  breaks  soon  after  the  first  time  it  is  used,  it  is  possible that  there  are  electrical  problems  elsewhere  besides  the  lamp.  If  this happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative.• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to bur st during use.• Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause it dark, not to light up  or  to  burst.  When  the  pictures  appear  dark,  or  when  the  color  tone is  poor,  please  replace  the  lamp  as  soon  as  possible.  Do  not  use  old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. 
Disconnect the plug from the power outlet
WARNING  ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The 
lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled 
while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and 
some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, when 
the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and 
for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
►About disposal of a lamp: This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put 
it in a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws. 
•  For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in the US)
•  For product disposal, contact your local government agency  
or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
For more information, call your dealer. 
						

							
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Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a 
message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. 
Replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. To prepare a new air filter, 
contact your dealer and tell the air filter type number.
Type number : MU04951
When you replace the lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified 
type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector.
Cleaning the air filter
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. 
Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter 
cover.
3. Pull the filter cover knobs while lifting it. The filter 
unit which consists of the filter’ cover, air filter and 
filter frame will come off.
4. Use a vacuum cleaner for the filter vent of the 
projector and the filter frame side of the filter unit.  
If the air filter is damaged or too soiled, replace it 
according to the following procedure number 5 to 7. 
Otherwise, please jump to the procedure number 8.
5. Pull the filter frame’ knob up while holding the filter 
cover. The filter frame will come off and the air 
filter will appear.
6. Replace the air filter with new one. 
7. Put the filter frame back.
8. Put the filter unit back into the projector.
9. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using 
the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. 
(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. 
(2) Point at the “FILTER TIME” using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear.
(3) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the filter time.
Maintenance
Air filter
NOTE  • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or 
replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
• The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” 
or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. 
WARNING  ►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power cable 
is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the 
air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector.
►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, 
internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.
Filter cover
Filter cover knobs
Filter unit
 Filter cover
Filter frame
Air filter 
						

							
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Maintenance
Inside of the projector
In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and 
inspected by your dealer about once every year.
Caring for the lens
If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display 
quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
sufficiently.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens 
with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens 
directly with your hand.
Caring for the cabinet and remote control
Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, 
etc.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
sufficiently.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze 
or a soft cloth. 
If the projector is extremely dirty, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner 
diluted in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a 
soft, dry cloth.
Other care 
WARNING  ►Before caring, make sure the power cable is not plugged in, 
and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature 
state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so 
dangerous. 
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result 
in a fire, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector. 
• Do not put anything containing water, cleaners or chemicals near the 
projector. 
• Do not use aerosols or sprays.
CAUTION  ►Please take right care of the projector according to the 
following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence 
such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. 
►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. 
►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. 
Troubleshooting
Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and 
measures are recommended before requesting repair. 
If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service 
company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
Related messages
When some message appears, check and cope with it according to the following 
table. Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several 
minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.
MessageDescription
NO INPUT IS DETECTED
There is no input signal. 
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status 
of the signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE                    fH  kHz  fV  Hz
The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal 
is not within the specified range.
Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal 
source specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
The internal temperature is rising. 
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool 
down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the 
following items, please turn the power ON again. 
 • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? 
 • Is the air filter dirty? 
 • Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please set 
FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH.
REMINDER
*** HRS PASSED AFTER THE 
LAST FILTER CHECK. 
FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL
 TO REMOVE WARNING MESSAGE,
RESET FILTER TIMER.
SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO.
A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. 
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change 
the air filter referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. 
After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be 
sure to reset the filter timer (53).
WARNING  ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as 
smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, 
penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, 
immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure 
that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps
When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, 
check and cope with it according to the following table.
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indicator
TEMP 
indicatorDescription
Lighting
In Orange
Turned
off
Turned
offThe projector is in a standby state.Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
Blinking
In Green
Turned
off
Turned
offThe projector is warming up.Please wait.
Lighting
In Green
Turned
off
Turned
offThe projector is in an on state.Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking
In Orange
Turned
off
Turned
offThe projector is cooling down.Please wait.
Blinking
In Red
(discre-
tionary)
(discre-
tionary)
The projector is cooling down. A certain error 
has been detected.Please wait until POWER indicator finishes blinking, 
and then perform the proper measure using the item 
descriptions below.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility 
that interior portion has become heated.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please change the lamp referring to the section “Lamp”.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Blinking
In Red
Turned
off
The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the attachment state of the lamp cover. After performing 
any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. 
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please contact your dealer or service company.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
Blinking
In Red
The cooling fan is not operating.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation 
that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, 
etc., and then turn the power on again.
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please contact your dealer or service company.
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indicator
TEMP 
indicatorDescription
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
Lighting
In Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become heated.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 
20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make 
confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please 
set FAN SPEED of SERVICE item in OPTION menu to HIGH 
(42).
Lighting
In Green
Simultaneous
blinking in Red
It is time to clean the air filter.Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change 
the air filter referring to the section “Air Filter”. After cleaning or 
changing the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer. 
After the remedy, reset the power to ON.
Lighting
In Green
Alternative
blinking in Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become overcooled.Please use the unit within the usage temperature 
parameters (5°C to 35°C).  
After the treatment, reset the power to ON.

NOTE
  • 
When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, 

the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be 

turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes. 

After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the 

attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.

Shutting the projector down

Only when the projector can not be turned off by usual 

procedure 
(

15
)
, please push the shutdown switch 

using a pin or similar, and disconnect the power plug 

from the power outlet. Before turning it on again, wait 

at least 10 minutes to make the projector cool down 

enough.

Resetting all settings

When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of 

SERVICE item in OPTION menu 
(

44
)
 can reset all settings(except LANGUAGE, 

FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE and etc.) to the factory default.

Shutdown switch 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects
About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it 
according to the following table.
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReferencepage
Power does not come on.
The electrical power cord is not plugged in.
Correctly connect the power cord.
The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.
Please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 10 minutes, then turn the power on again.
12, 15
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed.
Please turn the power off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
51, 52
Neither soundsnor pictures areoutputted.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.0
Signal source does not correctly work.
Correctly set up the signal source device by referring to the manual of the source device.
–
The input changeover settings are mismatched.
Select the input signal, and correct the settings.16, 17
Sound does not come out.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the audio cables.0
The MUTE function is working.
Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control.
6
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.
6
The AUDIO/SPEAKER setting is not correct.
Correctly set the AUDIO/SPEAKER in SETUP menu.35
No pictures are displayed.
The lens cover is attached.
Remove the lens cover.4, 15
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.0
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReferencepage
No pictures are displayed.(continued)
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function.
25, 26
The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor.
Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.

The BLANK screen is displayed.
Press BLANK button on the remote control.
Video screendisplay freezes.
The FREEZE function is working.
Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal.
Colors have afaded- outappearance, orColor tone is poor.
Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, using the menu functions.
25, 26, 3
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.
Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601. 
3
Pictures appear 
dark.
The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an 
extremely low level.
Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a 
higher level using the menu function.
25, 26
The WHISPER function is working.
Select NORMAL for WHISPER item in the SETUP menu.25, 35
The lamp is approaching the end of its product 
lifetime.
Replace the lamp.
51, 52
Pictures appear
blurry.
Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are 
not properly adjusted.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE 
using the menu function.
18, 30
The lens is dirty or misty.
Clean the lens referring to the section “Caring for the lens”.55
Troubleshooting
NOTE  • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this 
is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or 
imply a machine defect. 
						

							
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Specifications
Specifications
Specification
ItemSpecification
Product nameLiquid crystal projector
Liquid Crystal Panel
Panel size1.6 cm (0.63 type)
Drive systemTFT active matrix
Pixels786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)
Lens
Zoom lens,F=1.7 ~ 1.9f = 18.9~ 22.6 mm
F=1.7 ~ 1.9f = 19.5~ 23.4 mm
F=1.6 ~ 1.8f = 18.9~ 22.6 mm(approximately)
Lamp220W UHB
Speaker6 W x1
Power supplyAC 100-120V/3.5A, AC220-240V/1.5A
Power consumption30W
Temperature range5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size340 (W) x 100 (H) x 270 (D) mm* Not including protruding parts. Please refer to the following figure.
Weight (mass)approx. 3.5 kg
Ports
Computer input port  COMPUTER IN1  ................................D-sub 15 pin mini x1  COMPUTER IN2  ................................D-sub 15 pin mini x1Computer output port MONITOR OUT  ...................................D-sub 15 pin mini x1Video input port  Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr (Component video)  ........................RCA x3  S-VIDEO  ...................................................mini DIN 4 pin x1  VIDEO  .....................................................................RCA x1Audio input/output port  AUDIO IN1 .....................................................Stereo mini x1  AUDIO IN2 .....................................................Stereo mini x1  AUDIO IN3 ...............................................................RCA x2  AUDIO OUT  ...................................................Stereo mini x1Others  USB  ......................................................................USB-B x1
  CONTROL ....................................................D-sub 9 pin x1
Optional parts
Lamp:      DT00841 Air filter:  MU0495
* For more information, please consult your dealer.