Hitachi Cp-X5021n Projector Users Manual

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Projector
CP-X4021N/CP-X5021N/
CP-WX4021N
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 User's Manual - 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.
• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not 
permitted without express written consent. NOTE
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described below. 
About this manual
WARNING
CAUTION
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result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect 
handling.
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•  
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Contents
Introduction  ...............3
Features  ...................... 3
Checking the contents of package ... 3
Part names .................... 4
Setting up  .................7
Arrangement ................... 7
Connecting with your devices ..... 10
Connecting to a power supply ..... 15
Using the security bar and slot . . . . 15
Remote control ............16
Installing the batteries ........... 16
About the remote control signal  . . . 16
Changing the frequency of remote control signal .. 17
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard . . 17
Power on/off  ..............18
Turning on the power  ........... 18
Turning off the power  ........... 18
Operating  ................19
Adjusting the volume ............ 19
Temporarily muting the sound ..... 19
Selecting an input signal ......... 19
Searching an input signal ........ 21
Selecting an aspect ratio ......... 21
Adjusting the projector's elevator  . . 22
Adjusting the lens .............. 23
Using the automatic adjustment feature ... 24
Adjusting the position  ........... 24
Correcting the distortion .......... 25
Using the magnify feature ........ 27
Temporarily freezing the screen  . . . 28
Temporarily blanking the screen   . . 28
Using the menu function   ........ 29
EASY MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ASPECT, AUTO KEYSTONE,  KEYSTONE, 
 KEYSTONE, PERFECT FIT, PICTURE MODE, 
ECO MODE, MIRROR, RESET, FILTER TIME, 
L
ANGUAGE, ADVANCED MENU, EXIT
PICTURE menu  ............33
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP,  
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, ACTIVE IRIS, MY MEMORY
IMAGE menu ..............36
ASPECT, OVER SCAN, V POSITION, H POSITION,  
H 
PHASE, H SIZE, AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE
INPUT menu  ..............39
PROGRESSIVE, VIDEO NR, COLOR SPACE,  
C
OMPONENT, VIDEO FORMAT, HDMI FORMAT,  
H
DMI RANGE, COMPUTER IN, FRAME LOCK, 
R
ESOLUTION

SETUP menu ..............43
AUTO KEYSTONE,  KEYSTONE,  KEYSTONE, 
PERFECT FIT, AUTO ECO MODE,  
E
CO MODE, MIRROR, STA N D B Y MODE, 
M
ONITOR OUT
AUDIO menu  ..............46
VOLUME, SPEAKER, AUDIO SOURCE, 
H
DMI AUDIO, MIC LEVEL, MIC VOLUME
SCREEN menu .............48
LANGUAGE, MENU POSITION, BLANK,  
S
TA R T UP, MyScreen, MyScreen Lock,  
M
ESSAGE, SOURCE NAME, TEMPLATE, C.C.
OPTION menu .............54
AUTO SEARCH, AUTO KEYSTONE, 
D
IRECT POWER ON, AUTO POWER OFF, 
U
SB TYPE  B, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME,  
M
Y BUTTON, MY SOURCE, SERVICE
NETWORK menu ...........64
SETUP, PROJECTOR NAME, MY IMAGE,  
A
MX D.D., PRESENTATION, INFORMATION, 
S
ERVICE
SECURITY menu ...........71
SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE,  
MYSCREEN PASSWORD, PIN LOCK,  
T
RANSITION DETECTOR, MY TEXT PASSWORD,  
M
Y TEXT DISPLAY, MY TEXT WRITING,  
S
ECURITY INDICATOR, STA C K LOCK
Presentation tools  .........77
PC-LESS Presentation
 .......77
Thumbnail Mode, Full Screen Mode,  
Slideshow mode, Playlist
USB Display ..................86
Right-Click menu, Floating menu,  
Options window
Maintenance ..............89
Replacing the lamp ............. 89
Cleaning and replacing the air filter  . . 91
Replacing the internal clock battery . . 93
Other care .................... 94
Troubleshooting  ...........95
Related messages  ............. 95
Regarding the indicator lamps  . . . . 97
Shutting the projector down  ...... 98
Resetting all settings ............ 98
Phenomena that may be easy  
   
to be mistaken for machine defects .. 99
Specifications ............103
 
						

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Introduction
• 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.
• The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since 
a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that 
this is not a failure or malfunction. NOTE
Introduction
The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.
Checking the contents of  package
    This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any 
business scene. The HDMI port can support various image equipment which 
have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.
    This projector has a 1.7 times optical zoom, horizontal and vertical manual 
lens shift, allowing flexible installation.
    If you insert a USB storage device, such as a USB memory, into the USB 
TYPE A port and select the port as the input source, you can view images 
stored in the device. 
    This projector can be controlled and monitored via LAN connection.
    The built-in 16W speaker can deliver sufficient sound volume in a large space 
like a classroom without external speakers. 
Please see the Contents of package section in the User’s Manual (concise) 
which is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Require 
of your dealer immediately if any items are missing.
Features 
						

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Introduction
Part names
Projector
(1) Lamp cover (89)
The lamp unit is inside. 
(2) Speakers (x2) (
19, 46)
(3) Filter cover (
91)
The air filter and intake vent are inside.
(4) Elevator feet (x2) (
22)
(5) Elevator buttons (x2) (
22)
(6) Remote sensor (
16)
(7) Lens (
94)
(8) Lens cover
(9) Pocket caps
(10) Intake vents
(11) Control panel (
5)
(12) Lens adjuster door  (
5)
The adjusters for the lens are behind 
the door. 
(13) AC IN (AC inlet) (
15)
(14) Exhaust vent
(15) Rear panel (
5)
(16) Security bar (
15)
(17) Battery cover (
93)
The internal clock battery is inside.
(18) Heel
►Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the 
manuals direct it.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions.
►Do not apply a shock or pressure to this product.
►Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector while the lamp is 
on.
►Keep the pocket caps away from children and pets. Make sure they do not 
swallow the caps. If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency 
treatment.WARNING
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust 
vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not attach anything onto the lens except the lens cover of this 
projector because it could damage the lens, such as melting the lens. CAUTION
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Introduction
Part names (continued)
Control panel and Lens adjusters 
.1%-
(1) Lens adjuster door
(2) FOCUS ring (
23)
(3) ZOOM ring (
23)
(4) HORIZONTAL (horizontal) adjuster (
23) 
(5) VERTICAL (vertical) adjuster (
23)
(6) LOCK (horizontal lens position lock) (
23)
(7) STANDBY/ON button (
18)
(8) INPUT button (
19)
(9) MENU button (
29) 
(10) SECURITY indicator (
76)
(11) LAMP indicator (
97)
(12) TEMP indicator (
97) 
(13) POWER indicator (
97)
(14) Cap storage pockets 
Rear panel (
10 ~ 14)
(1) LAN port
(2) USB TYPE A port
(3) HDMI port
(4) USB TYPE B port
(5) MIC port (
14)
(6) AUDIO IN1 port
(7) AUDIO IN2 port
(8) AUDIO IN3 (R,L) ports
(9) AUDIO OUT (R,L) ports
(10) COMPUTER IN1 port (11) COMPUTER IN2 ports (
15) 
(G/Y, B/Cb/Pb, R/Cr/Pr, H, V)
(12) REMOTE CONTROL port 
(13) MONITOR OUT port 
(14) CONTROL port 
(15) COMPONENT ports (Y,Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
(16) VIDEO port
(17) S-VIDEO ports
(18) Shutdown switch (
98) 
(19) Security slot  (
15)
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Introduction
Part names (continued)
Remote control 
Back  of                           
the remote control (2)
(1)
(6)
(5)
(16)
(8)
(9)
(19)
(17)
(20)
(22)
(24)(10)
(4)
(3)
(7)
(12)
(14)
(11)
(13)
(15)
(18)
(21)
(23)
(25)
(26)
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCH
BLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION
12
ESCENTERMENURESET
COMPUTERMY SOURCE/
AUTO
MAGNIFYPAGE
      UPVOLUME
DOWNo ONOFF
9× FREEZE
(1) VIDEO button (20) 
(2) COMPUTER button (
20)
(3) SEARCH button (
21)
(4) STANDBY/ON button (
18)
(5) ASPECT button (
21)
(6) AUTO button (
24)
(7) BLANK button (
28)
(8) MAGNIFY - ON button (
27)
(9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (
27)
(10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button  
(
20, 58)
(11) VOLUME - button (
19)
(12) PAGE UP button (
17)
(13) PAGE DOWN button (
17)
(14) VOLUME + button (
19)
(15) MUTE button (
19)
(16) FREEZE button (
28)
(17) MY BUTTON - 1 button (
57)
(18) MY BUTTON - 2 button (
57)
(19) KEYSTONE button (
25)
(20) POSITION button (
24, 30)
(21) MENU button (
29)
(22) ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons (
29)
(23) ENTER button (
29) 
(24) ESC button (
30)
(25) RESET button (
30)
(26) Battery cover (
16) 
						

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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment 
and manner the projector will be used in.
For the case of installation in a special state 
such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting 
accessories (
Specifications in the User’s manual 
(concise)) and service may be required. Before 
installing the projector, consult your dealer 
about your installation. 
Arrangement
T-1: CP-X4021N, CP-X5021N (1024X768) (±10%) Refer to the following tables T- 1 and T- 2 to determine the screen size and 
projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size 
screen.
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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
T-2: CP-WX4021N (1280X800) (±10%) 
Screen 
type
16:10 4:3
Screen 
sizeProjection 
distanceScreen heightScreen 
sizeProjection 
distanceScreen height
(j(x(I 
min.(I max.(J(K(j(x(I min.(I max.(J(K
(inch) m m m inch m inch cm inch cm inch m m m inch m inch cm inch cm inch
30 0.6 0.4 0.9 36 1.5 61  44 17  4 2 0.6 0.5 1.0 41 1.8 69 51 20 6  2 
40 0.9 0.5 1.2 49 2.1 82  59 23  5  2 0.8 0.6 1.4 55 2.4 93 69 27 8  3 
50 1.1 0.7 1.6 61 2.6 103 74 29  7  3 1.0 0.8 1.8 70 3.0 117 86 34 10  4 
60 1.3 0.8 1.9 74 3.2 124 89 35  8  3 1.2 0.9 2.1 84 3.6 141 103 41 11  5 
70 1.5 0.9 2.2 87 3.7 145 104 41  9  4 1.4 1.1 2.5 99 4.2 165 120 47 13  5 
80 1.7 1.1 2.5 100 4.3 167 118  47 11  4 1.6 1.2 2.9 113  4.8 189 137 54 15  6 
90 1.9 1.2 2.9 113 4.8 188 133  52 12  5 1.8 1.4 3.3 128  5.4 213 154 61 17  7 
100 2.2 1.3 3.2 126 5.3 209 148  58 13  5 2.0 1.5 3.6 142  6.0 237 171 68 19  8 
120 2.6 1.6 3.8 151 6.4 251 178  70 16  6 2.4 1.8 4.4 172  7.2 285 206 81 23  9 
150 3.2 2.0 4.8 190 8.0 315 222  87 20  8 3.0 2.3 5.5 215  9.1 357 257 101 29  11 
200 4.3 2.7 6.4 254 10.7 421 296 117  27  11 4.1 3.0 7.3 288 12.1 476 343 135 38  15 
250 5.4 3.4 8.1 318 13.4 526 370 146  34  13 5.1 3.8 9.2 360 15.1 596 429 169 48  19 
300 6.5 4.0 9.7 382 16.1 632 444 175  40  16 6.1 4.6 11.0 433 18.2 716 514 203 57  23 
►Install the projector where you can access the power 
outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. 
Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls 
or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the 
surrounding things. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an 
electric shock.
•  Do not place the projector in unstable places, such as an inclined surface, 
places subject to vibration, on top of a wobbly table or cart, or a surface that is 
smaller than the projector.
•  Do not put the projector on its side, front or rear position.
•  Do not attach nor place anything on the projector unless otherwise specified in 
the manual.
•  Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specified by the 
manufacturer. Read and keep the manuals of the accessories used.
•  For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your dealer 
beforehand.WARNING
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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
• Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the 
projector's remote sensor.
• Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.
• Keep heat-sensitive things away from the projector. Otherwise, they may be 
damaged by the heat from the projector.►Do not install the projector near thermally conductive or 
flammable things. Such things when heated by the projector could result in a 
fire and burns.
•  Do not place the projector on a metal stand.
►Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine 
oil, are used. Oil may harm the product, resulting in malfunction, or falling from 
the mounted position.
►Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet. Getting the 
projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause a fire and an 
electric shock, and damage the projector.
•  Do not place the projector near water, such as in a bathroom, kitchen, or 
poolside.
•  Do not place the projector outdoors or by the window.
•  Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.WARNING
►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient 
ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its 
internal temperature is too high.
Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.
•  Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters. 
•  Keep a space of 30 cm or more between a side of the projector and other 
objects such as walls.
•  Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
•  Do not stop up, block nor cover the projector's vent holes. Do not place 
anything around the projector that could be sucked in or stuck to the projector's 
intake vents.
•  Do not place the projector at places that are exposed to magnetic fields, doing 
so can cause the cooling fans inside the projector to malfunction.
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the 
projector in such places could cause a fire, an electric shock and malfunction of 
the projector.
•  Do not place the projector near humidifiers. Especially for an ultrasonic 
humidifier, chlorine and minerals contained in tap water are atomized and could 
be deposited in the projector causing image degradation or other problems.
•  Do not place the projector in a smoking area, kitchen, passageway or by the 
window.CAUTION
NOTICE 
						

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Setting up
Connecting with your devices
Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to 
confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare 
the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. 
Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or 
the accessory is damaged.
After making sure that the projector and the devices are turned off, perform 
the connection, according to the following instructions. Refer to the figures in 
subsequent pages.
Before connecting the projector to a network system, be sure to read User’s 
Manual - Network Guide too.
►Use only the appropriate accessories. Otherwise it could 
cause a fire or damage the projector and devices. 
•  Use only the accessories specified or recommended by the projector’s 
manufacturer. It may be regulated under some standard.
•  Neither disassemble nor modify the projector and the accessories.
•  Do not use the damaged accessory. Be careful not to damage the accessories. 
Route a cable so that it is neither stepped on nor pinched out.WARNING
►For a cable with a core at only one end, connect the end 
with the core to the projector. That may be required by EMI regulations. CAUTION
• Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, 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 
computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
- 
 Take advantage of this feature by connecting a computer 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 computer as this projector is a Plug-
and-Play monitor.• Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device in 
operation, unless that is directed in the manual of the device. Otherwise it may 
cause malfunction in the device or projector.
• The function of some input ports can be selected according to your usage 
requirements. Check the reference page indicated beside each port in the 
following illustration.
• Be careful not to mistakenly connect a connector to a wrong port. Otherwise it 
may cause malfunction in the device or projector.
-  When connecting a connector to a port, make sure that the shape of the 
connector fits the port.
-  Tighten the screws to connect a connector equipped with screws to a port.
-  Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of 
the projector are recessed.
About Plug-and-Play capability NOTE
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