Hitachi Cp-X885w Liquid Crystal Projector Users Manual

The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please
note that it may not function correctly with some input signals.
NOTE
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USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE
Press the AUTO button
Horizontal position (H. POSIT), vertical position (V.
POSIT), clock phase (H. PHASE) and horizontal size (H.
SIZE) are automatically adjusted.
Make sure that the application window is set to its
maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.
Dark pictures may still be incorrectly...

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• This function may not be work well with some types of input signals.
• The adjustable range for correcting keystone distortions will vary with the type of
input signal.
NOTE
CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS
1Press the KEYSTONE button
As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear
on the screen to aid you in correcting the
distortion. 
2Use the , buttons to select the
direction of distortion to correct ( / )
3Use the lever switch/ to correct
distortion
Press the KEYSTONE button again to close the...

The projector will automatically exit from MAGNIFY mode if either the INPUT SELECT,
AUTO, ASPECT or VIDEO feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signals state.
NOTE
•The projector will automatically exit from FREEZE mode if either the POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE, AUTO,
BLANK ON/OFF or MENU ON/OFF feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signals state.
•If the projector continues projecting the same image for a long time (i.e. you forget to exit FREEZE mode),
the image might...

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•May not function properly with some input signals.
• This function takes about 10 seconds to display an image.
NOTES
ADJUSTING SCREEN WITH ONE-TOUCH
1Press the ONE TOUCH button
You can activate the following functions just by
pressing the ONE TOUCH button:
(1) Signal search:Cycle through input signals, displaying
the images of retrieved signals. If no signal is found,
returns to the signal that was selected before the search
was begun.
(2) Automatic adjustment:In RGB mode, automatically
adjust the...

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SELECTING THE ASPECT RATIO
TEMPORARILY BLANKING THE SCREEN
1Press the ASPECT button
RGB, DVI, COMPONENT VIDEO
(HDTV signals : 1125i (1035i/1080i), 750p)
VIDEO IN, S-VIDEO IN, COMPONENT VIDEO
(Non-HDTV signals : 525i, 525p,625i)
4:316:9
4:3 16:9 SMALL
1Press the BLANK button
The input signal screen is shut off, and a blank screen
appears. You can set the blank screen using the menu
(from the SCREEN menu, select BLANK). Press the BLANK
button again to remove the blank screen, and return to the
input...

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USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS
1Press the MENU button
The menu display appears on the screen. The projector
has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2,
INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, and OPTION, WIRELESS. When
you select a menu name using the lever switch  /  , the
current settings of items that can be manipulated from that menu are displayed.
2Use the lever switch  /  to select a menu, then
press the or ENTER button
The display of the selected menu appears.
[ex. Adjusting SHARPNESS]
Use the lever switch  /...

26You can use the remote control as a simplified mouse or keyboard.
OPERATING THE PC SCREEN
CAUTIONCaution: Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment.
• Only connect to a PC.
• Before connecting, read the manuals of the device you will connect.
• Do not unplug the connector cables while the computer is operating.
• It may not be possible to control notebook PCs, and other computers with built-in pointing devices (e.g.
track balls), using this remote control. In this case,...

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THE LAMP
HIGH VOLTAGE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
HIGH PRESSURE
To replace the lamp, check the model number of the replacement lamp (sold separately) and
contact your local dealer.
Replacement lamp model number: DT00531
If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, ask your dealer to replace the
lamp. Lamp replacement is hazardous and should not be attempted by the user.
Before replacing the lamp, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in,
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• The LAMP indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature.
Before replacing the lamp, switch power off, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch power on
again. If the LAMP indicator is still red, replace the lamp.NOTE
THE LAMP (continued)
Replacing the lamp
All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could become
darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lamps
early. If the LAMP...

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THE AIR FILTER
Caring for the air filter
The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the LAMP indicator and
TEMP indicator blink red simultaneously, or a message prompts you to clean the air
filter when you turn on the unit, the filter needs to be cleaned. (See Related
Messages (Vol.2       ) and Regarding the Indicator Lamps (Vol.2       ) for details.)
1Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord
2Apply a vacuum cleaner to
the top of the air filter cover
to clean the air filter...