Hitachi Cp-X880w Liquid Crystal Projector Users Manual

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Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and
projection distance.
Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance
Top view
a
cLens center
The screen
Side view
Top view
a
c
bLens center
The screen
Side view
If 4:3 aspect ratio
If 16:9 aspect ratio
4
3
916
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen
a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%)
c:Distance from the lens center...

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Display monitors
DVD players
VCRs
Laptop computers
Desktop computers Indicates the
corresponding
reference page
ATTENTIONPrecautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector
•Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly
read the manual of each device to be connected.
•TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to
connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other
abnormalities...

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Ports and Cables
Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a
given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare.
* Before using the BNC port, change RGB input to component video input on the BNC menu item of
the INPUT menu.
About Plug-and-Play Capability
• This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting
this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. Please...

10Laptop computer
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued)
Connecting to a Computer
ATTENTIONWhenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector,
be sure to activate the laptops RGB external image output (set the laptop 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 computer.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these
modes will not be possible with this...

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Desktop computer Desktop computerBNC Input DVI Input
Connecting to a Computer (continued)
BNC cable
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  VIDEO IN R-AUDIO IN-L
S-VIDEO IN RGB
BNC AUDIO IN USBAUDIO OUT R/CR/PRG/Y B/Ca/Pa H VY
12  DV I
 RGB   OUT  CONTROL
CR/PRCa/PaCOMPONENT   VIIDEO REMOTE
CONTROL
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AUDIO cable
(Stereo mini)
AUDIO OUT
BNC OUT
DVI cable
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  VIDEO IN R-AUDIO IN-L
S-VIDEO IN RGB
BNC AUDIO IN USBAUDIO OUT R/CR/PRG/Y B/Ca/Pa H VY
12  DV I
 RGB   OUT  CONTROL
CR/PRCa/PaCOMPONENT   VIIDEO REMOTE
CONTROL
#

AUDIO cable
(Stereo...

12DVD playerVCR
Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting to a VCR
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued)
Connecting to a Display Monitor
Display monitor
RGB cable3(#
*/

  VIDEO IN R-AUDIO IN-L
S-VIDEO IN RGB
BNC AUDIO IN USBAUDIO OUT R/CR/PRG/Y B/Ca/Pa H VY
12  DV I
 RGB   OUT  CONTROL
CR/PRCa/PaCOMPONENT   VIIDEO REMOTE
CONTROL

#$
  VIDEO IN R-AUDIO IN-L
S-VIDEO IN RGB
BNC AUDIO IN USBAUDIO OUT R/CR/PRG/Y B/Ca/Pa H VY
12  DV I
 RGB   OUT  CONTROL
CR/PRCa/PaCOMPONENT   VIIDEO REMOTE
CONTROL###$...

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1Remove the battery cover
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Insert the batteries
Align and insert the two AA batteries (that came with the
projector) according to their plus and minus terminals (as
indicated in the remote control).
Close the battery cover
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and
snap it back into place.
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3
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
CAUTIONPrecautions to observe in regards to the batteries
Always handle the batteries with care and...

• The remote control works with both the
projectors front and rear remote sensors.
• The range of the remote sensor on the front is 3
meters with a 60-degree range (30 degrees to the
left and right of the remote sensor), and back is 3
meters with a 40-degree range.
• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send
signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), be sure to use
the remote control in an area free from obstacles
that could block the remote controls output signal to
the projector.
• The wired...

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1Make sure that the power cord is firmly and
correctly connected to the projector and outlet
2Turn on the projectors power
Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON). The STANDBY/ON
indicator will light to solid orange.
3Press the STANDBY/ON button (control
panel or remote control) 
• The projector begins warming up and the
STANDBY/ON indicator blinks green.
• The STANDBY/ON indicator stops blinking
and lights to solid green once the
projectors power is completely on.
4Remove the lens cap
The picture is...

6Use the ZOOM  /  buttons to adjust
the screen size
7Use the FOCUS  /  buttons to adjust
the focus
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If selecting RGB input
Press the RGB button
Press this button to toggle between the devices
connected to RGB IN 1 and 2. As illustrated
below, each time you press the RGB button, the
projector switches between RGB IN 1 and 2.
Select the signal you wish to project.
If selecting video input
Press the VIDEO button
Press this button to toggle between the
devices connected to VIDEO IN, S-VIDEO
IN and COMPONENT...