Hitachi Cp-X308 Projector Users Manual


Projector
CP-X308
User's Manual (detailed)  
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this 
product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” first. After reading them, store them in a 
safe place for future reference.
WARNING
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in 
this manual.
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Contents
Contents
About this manual  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .1
Contents  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2
Projector features  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Preparations   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .3
Part names  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Projector features / Preparations
• Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure 
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special 
caution for the lens.
NOTE
Projector features
This product realizes the large projection image of various image signals, even if 
in a small space. This product also can offer you convenience and various uses 
by the following features.
Preparations
Contents of  package
Please see the “Contents of package” section in the...

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Part names
Part names
Projector
(1)  Lamp cover (64). The lamp unit is inside.(2) Focus ring (19)(3) Zoom ring (19)(4) Control panel (5)(5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (19)(6) Elevator feet (x 2) (19)(7) Remote sensor (14)(8) Lens (16, 69)(9) Lens cover (3)(10) Intake vents
(11)   Filter cover (66) The air filter and intake vent are inside.(12) Speaker (36)(13) Exhaust vent
(14)    AC inlet (13)(15) Power switch (16)(16) Rear panel (5)(17) Security bar (13)(18) Security slot (13)
(19)   SD...

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Part names
Control panel
(1) STANDBY/ON button (16)(2) INPUT button (17, 23)
(3)   MENU button (23) It consists of four cursor buttons.(4) POWER indicator (16, 71)(5) TEMP indicator (71)(6) LAMP indicator (71)
Rear panel
(1) AUDIO IN1 port (9)(2) AUDIO IN2 port (9)(3) AUDIO OUT port (9)(4) COMPUTER IN1 port (9)(5) COMPUTER IN2 port (9)(6) MONITOR OUT port (9)(7) Shutdown switch (72)(8) CONTROL port (9)(9) USB port (9)
►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not 
turned off...

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Part names
Remote control
(1) VIDEO button (18)(2) COMPUTER button (17)(3) SEARCH button (18)(4) STANDBY/ON button (16)(5) ASPECT button (18)(6) AUTO button (20)(7) BLANK button (22)(8) MAGNIFY - ON button (21)(9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (15, 21)(10) HOME button (15)(11) END button (15)(12) PAGE UP button (15)(13) PAGE DOWN button (15)(14) VOLUME button (17)(15) MUTE button (15, 17)(16) FREEZE button (22)(17) MY BUTTON - 1 button (44)(18) MY BUTTON - 2 button (44)(19) KEYSTONE button...

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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection 
distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768
  a  Screen size (diagonal)
  b  Projection distance (±10%)
 c1 , c2  Screen height (±10%)
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more 
between the sides of the projector 
and other objects such as walls.
• Consult...

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Setting up
►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the 
projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the 
projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric 
shock.
•  Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such 
as a wobbly or inclined stand.
•   Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position. 
•   Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from...

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Setting up
Connecting your devices
Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. 
Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and 
prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations 
to connect them.
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RGB IN
AUDIO IN
      Y      CB/PB     CR/PRCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT L  R AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT L  R AUDIO OUT L  R AUDIO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTRGB OUTAUDIO OUTUSBRGB OUTRS-232C...

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Setting up
To use MIU (Multi Information processing Unit) function, please connect at least 
one of the devices drawn in the following illustration to the projector.
►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories.
►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged cables.
WARNING
►Turn off all devices and unplug their power cords prior to 
connecting them to projector. Connecting a live device to the projector may 
generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that...