Hitachi Cp-X308 Projector Users Manual

							
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SCREEN menu
SCREEN menu (continued)
ItemDescription
MESSAGE
Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function.
TURN ON ó TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works.“AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting“NO INPUT IS DETECTED”“SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”“Searching…” while searching for the input“Detecting…” while an input signal is detectedThe indication of the input signal displayed by changing The indication of the aspect ratio displayed by changingThe indication of the PICTURE MODE displayed by changingThe indication of the MY MEMORY displayed by changingThe indication of “FREEZE” and “II” while the projector is in the FREEZE mode.• If the projector goes into the FREEZE mode while the TURN OFF is selected, the picture on screen is frozen without any messages, which is not a malfunction. (22)
SOURCE NAME
Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it.
(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to 
select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. 
The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.
(2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SOURCE 
NAME menu to select the port to be named 
and press the ► button. Right side of the 
menu is blank until a name is specified.
The SOURCE NAME dialog will be displayed.
(3) The current name will be displayed on the 
first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the 
ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter 
characters. The RESET button can be used 
to erase 1 character at a time. Also if you 
move the cursor to DELETE or ALL CLEAR on 
screen and push the ENTER or INPUT button, 
1 character or all characters will be erased. The 
name can be a maximum of 16 characters.
(4) To change an already inserted character, 
press the (▲) button to move the cursor to the 
first line, and use the ◄/► buttons to move 
the cursor on the character to be changed.
After pressing the ENTER or INPUT button, the character is selected. 
Then, follow the same procedure as described at the item (3) above.
(5) To finish entering text, move the cursor to the SAVE on screen 
and press the ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the previous 
name without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on 
screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. 
						

							
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu
From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below 
can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press 
the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, 
except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then 
perform it according to the following table.
ItemDescription
AUTO SEARCH
Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic signal search function.
TURN ON ó TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. 
           COMPUTER IN1 ð COMPUTER IN2
   VIDEO  S-VIDEO  COMPONENT  MIU
AUTO 
KEYSTONE 
Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic keystone function.
TURN ON ó TURN OFF
TURN ON : Automatic keystone distortion correction will be executed whenever changing the slant of the projector.TURN OFF : This function is disabled. Please execute the AUTO KEYSTONE  EXECUTE in the SETUP Menu for automatic keystone distortion correction.• When the projector is suspended from the ceiling this feature will not function properly so select the TURN OFF.• This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on (51).
AUTO ON
Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function.
TURN ON ó TURN OFF
When set to the TURN ON, the lamp in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (16), only when the projector is supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on.• This function does not work as long as the power has been supplied to the projector while the lamp is off.• After turning the lamp on by the AUTO ON function, if neither input nor operation is detected for about 30 minutes, the projector is turned off, even though the AUTO OFF function (43) is disabled.
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
AUTO OFF
Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off.
Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)
When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically.When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off. If one of the projector's buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed or one of the commands (except get commands) is transmitted to the CONTROL port during the corresponding time, projector will not be turned off.Please refer to the section “Turning off the power” (16).
LAMP TIME
The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu.Pressing RESET button or the ► button displays a dialog.
To reset the lamp time, select RESET using the ▲ button.
RESET  CANCEL
• Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp.• For the lamp replacement, see the section "Lamp" (64).
FILTER TIME
The filter time is the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu.Pressing the RESET button or the ► button displays a dialog. 
To reset the filter time, select the RESET using the ▲ button.
RESET  CANCEL
• Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.• For the air filter cleaning, see the section "Air filter" (66).
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
MY BUTTON
This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (6).Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first. Then using the ▲/▼ buttons sets one of the following functions to the chosen button.
• COMPUTER1: Sets port to COMPUTER IN1.• COMPUTER2: Sets port to COMPUTER IN2.• MIU: Sets port to MIU.• COMPONENT: Sets port to COMPONENT(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)• S-VIDEO: Sets port to S-VIDEO.• VIDEO: Sets port to VIDEO.
•  INFORMATION:  Displays  the  INPUT-INFORMATION- (46)  or  MIU-INFORMATION- (62) or nothing.     The  displayed  dialog  is  switched  as  below  every  time  the  MY  BUTTON  is pushed.
  When an input signal is found:
INPUT -INFORMATION- ð MIU -INFORMATION- ð OFF                       
  When an input signal is not found:
 MIU -INFORMATION- ó OFF
• AUTO KEYSTONE  :   Performs automatic keystone distortion correction (35).
•   MY MEMORY: Loads one of adjustment data stored (29). When more than one data are saved, the adjustment changes every time the MY BUTTON is pushed.When no data is saved in memory, the dialog "No saved data" appears.When the current adjustment is not saved to memory, the dialog as shown in the right appears.If  you  want  to  keep  the  current  adjustment,  please  press  the  ◄  button  to quit. Otherwise loading a data will lose the current adjusted condition.• PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (25).• FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue (43).• VOLUME+: Set the volume up.• VOLUME-: Set the volume down.• e-SHOT: Displays the e-SHOT menu (61).• LIVE MODE : Sets port to MIU and display an image on the LIVE MODE.   While using the LIVE MODE, the LIVE MODE SETTING menu is displayed.• THUMBNAIL : Sets port to MIU and displays the THUMBNAIL screen.• SLIDE SHOW : Sets port to MIU and starts the SLIDE SHOW display .• DIRECTORY : Sets port to MIU and displays the DIRECTORY screen.• REMOVE MEDIA : Displays the REMOVE MEDIA menu.
SERVICE
Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button to execute the item.
FAN SPEED ó AUTO ADJUST ó GHOST ó FILTER MESSAGE ó KEY LOCK
FACTORY RESET  ó I NFORMATION  ó  REMOTE FREQ. 
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SERVICE(continued)
FAN SPEEDUsing the ▲/▼ buttons the rotation speed of the cooling fans.  The  HIGH  is  the  mode  for  use  at  highlands  etc. Note  that  the  projector  is  noisier  when  the  HIGH  is selected.
HIGH ó NORMAL
AUTO ADJUST
Using the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the mode. When the DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled.
FINE ó FAST ó DISABLE      
FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment.
FAST:  Faster tuning, setting H.SIZE to prearranged data for the 
input signal.• Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly.  In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually.
GHOST
1.  Select a color element of ghost using the ◄/► 
buttons. 
2.  Adjust the selected element using the ▲/▼ buttons to disappear ghost.
FILTER MESSAGE
Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for the interval to show the message for cleaning up the air filter. 
50h ó 100h ó 200h ó 300h ó 400h ó 500h
      TURN OFF ó 800h ó 700h ó 600h
After choosing an item except TURN OFF, the message “REMINDER *** HRS PASSED AFTER THE LAST FILTER CHECK” will appear after the timer reaches the interval time set by this feature (70). When the TURN OFF is chosen, the message will not appear. Utilize this feature to keep the air filter clean, setting the suitable time according to your environment of this projector.• Please check and clean the air filter periodically, even if there is no message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or others, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector.• Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter. 
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SERVICE(continued)
KEY LOCK
Using  the  ▲/▼  buttons  turns  on/off  the  key  lock  feature.  When TURN  ON  is  selected,  the  buttons  on  the  projector  except  the STANDBY/ON button are locked.
TURN ON ó TURN OFF
• Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
REMOTE FREQ.
Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor setting.
1:NORMAL ó 2:HIGH
Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on.  If the remote control does not function correctly set this to either only 1 or only 2 (15).Neither can be turned off at the same time.
INFORMATION
Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT -INFORMATION-”. It shows the information about the current input.
• The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working (33).• This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out.
FACTORY RESET
Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By this function, all the items in all of menus will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, SECURITY and MIU settings are not reset.
RESET  CANCEL
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY
This projector is equipped with security functions.
User registration is required before using the security functions.
Please contact your local dealer.
1. Using Security Features
1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD
1.1-1  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. The factory default PASSWORD is 8471. This PASSWORD can be changed (1.2 Changing the PASSWORD  (below)). 
• It is strongly recommended the factory default PASSWORD to be changed as soon as possible.
1.1-2   Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter 
the registered PASSWORD. Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD box and press the ► button to display the SECURITY menu. If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the  ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PASSWORD is input.
1.2 Changing the PASSWORD
1.2-1  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE and press the ► button to display the ENTER NEW PASSWORD box.
1.2-2   Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the new PASSWORD.
1.2-3   Move the cursor to the right side of the 
ENTER NEW PASSWORD box and press the ► button to display the NEW PASSWORD AGAIN box, enter the same PASSWORD again. 
1.2-4   Move the cursor to the right side of the NEW 
PASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ► button and the NOTE NEW PASSWORD box will be displayed for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button will close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD box.• Please do not forget your PASSWORD.
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY(continued)
1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD
1.3-1  Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER PASSWORD box.
1.3-2   While the ENTER PASSWORD box is 
displayed, press and hold the RESET button for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds.The 10-digit Inquiring Code will be displayed.• If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the Inquiring Code is displayed the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 1.3-1.
1.3-3   Contact your dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD 
will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function
The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten.
2.1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD Function
2.1-1  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu  to  select  MyScreen  PASSWORD and  press  the  ►  button  to  display  the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.
2.2 Setting the PASSWORD
2.2-1  Display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu using the procedure in 2.1-1.
2.2-2   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MyScreen 
PASSWORD on/off menu to select TURN ON. The ENTER PASSWORD box (small) will be displayed.
2.2-3   Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the 
PASSWORD.  Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD box (small) and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD AGAIN box, enter the same PASSWORD again.
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY(continued)
2.2-4  Move the cursor to the right side of the PASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button will return to MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.When a PASSWORD is set for MyScreen:
• The MyScreen registration function (and menu) will be unavailable.
• The MyScreen Lock menu will be unavailable.
• The START UP setting will be locked on MyScreen (and the menu will be unavailable).Turning the MyScreen PASSWORD off will allow normal operation of these functions.
• Please do not forget your MyScreen PASSWORD.
2.3 Turning the PASSWORD off
2.3-1  Follow the procedure in 2.1-1 to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.
2.3-2   Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD box (large). 
Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the MyScreen on/off menu.If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 2.3-1.
2.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD
2.4-1  Follow the procedure in 2.1-1 to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.
2.4-2   Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 
PASSWORD box (large). The 10-digit  Inquiring Code will be displayed inside the box.
2.4-3   Contact your dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD 
will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
3. Using the PIN LOCK Function
PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input.
3.1 Registering the PIN Code
3.1-1  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY(continued)
3.1-2  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX will be displayed. 
3.1-3     Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲, ▼, 
◄, ►, COMPUTER and INPUT buttons.A PIN Code again box will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration.
• If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the PIN BOX or the PIN Code again box are displayed the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 3.1-1.Afterwards, anytime the projector is restarted after AC power is turned off the PIN BOX will be displayed. Enter the registered PIN Code.The projector can be used after entering the registered PIN Code. If an incorrect PIN Code is input the PIN BOX will be displayed again.If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn of f. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the PIN BOX is displayed.This function will activate only when the projector is started after  AC power is turned off.
• Please do not forget your PIN Code.
3.2 Turning Off the PIN LOCK Function
3.2-1  Follow the procedure in 3.1-1 to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu. 
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select TURN OFF and the PIN BOX will be displayed.Enter the registered PIN Code to turn the PIN LOCK function off.If an incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times, the menu will close.
3.3 If you have forgotten your PIN Code
3.3-1  While the PIN BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons for 3 seconds. The 10-digit Inquiring Code will be displayed.
• If it passes for about 5 minutes after the PIN BOX is displayed the projector will turn off.
3.3-2   Contact your dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD 
will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
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