Hitachi Cp-X958 Liquid Crystal Projector Users Manual

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Liquid Crystal Projector
Model
CP-X958W/E
CP-X960W/E
USER’S GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi liquid crystal projector. Please read this user’s manual
thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction
manual in a safe place for future reference.
Outline
This liquid crystal projector is used to project
various computer signals as well as
NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a
screen. Little space is required for installation
and large images can easily...

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN U.K
THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE.
FOR THE U.K PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE.
IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM
WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. Shoud the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362
fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse...

WARNING:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, Operation of...

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nIf a problem should occur.
•If smoke or a strange odor arise, continued
use could result in fire or electrical shock. In
such case, immediately turn off the power
switch and then disconnect the power plug
from the power outlet. After making sure that
the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your
dealer for repairs. Never attempt to make
repairs yourself because this is dangerous.
•Do not use this projector if
there is no image or
sound, or if the sound is
distorted. Continued use
could result in fire...

nHandle the power cord with care.
•Do not damage, cut, process or
strongly twist the power cord. Placing
heavy objects on the power cord, heating or
strongly pulling the power cord can result in
damage as well as fire or electrical shock.
• Pulling on the power cord
• Placing heavy objects on the power cord
• Damaging the cord
• Placing near heaters
•Do not position the power
cord under the projector. 
This can
damage the power cord and cause fire or
electrical shock. Also, do not place a spread,
cover,...

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nDo not sit or place heavy objects on
this projector.
•Do not sit on this projector. 
This could result in overturning,
leading to damage or personal injury.
Use special caution in households
where children are present.
•Do not place heavy objects on this
projector.
Placing heavy objects on this projector
could result in loss of balance or falling
and cause personal injury.
nDo not block the ventilation openings.
Do not block the ventilation openings of
this projector.Blocking ventilation could lead
to...

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nAvoid excessively hot locations.
Do not place this projector in direct
sunlight or near a hot object such as a
stove, etc., because the heat could
have adverse influence on the cabinet
and other parts.
nSound volume.
Set the volume at a suitable level to avoid
bothering other people. It is also better to keep
the volume level low and close the windows at
night to protect the neighborhood environment.
nLens care
Use commercially available lens
tissue to clean the lens (used to clean
cameras,...

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Checking the package Contents
Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact your
dealer.
• Use the remote control in front of the remote control photoreceptor at a distance
of about 5 m or less and an angle of 30 degrees to the left or right of the center.
Main unit
STANDBY / ON buttonPress this button to turn the power on
and off. When turned off, the projector
enters standby status. Refer to page 13
- 14 for details.
MUTE buttonThis button...

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RGB  IN 12
CONTROL RGB  OUTS-VIDEO  IN
VIDEO  IN
AUDIO  IN
L
MONO
R
USB AUDIO
OUT AUDIO  IN
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Names and functions of each part (continued)
Main power switchUsed to turn the power on and off.: OFF: ON
VIDEO IN jack
S-VIDEO IN jack
Mini DIN 4-pin connector
VIDEO IN jack
RCA jack
AUDIO L/R IN jack
RCA jack
AC IN jackUsed to connect the
accessory power cord.
RGB IN jackD-sub 15-pin shrink (1/2)
CONTROL jackD-sub 15-pin shrink
AUDIO OUT jack (RGB/VIDEO)Stereo mini jack
AUDIO IN jack (RGB)Stereo mini jack...

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Names and functions of each part (continued)
Remote control transmitter
FOCUS buttonUsed to adjust the focus of the image on the
screen. (Refer to page 13.)ZOOM buttonUsed to adjust the size of the image. (Refer to
page 13.)
FREEZE buttonUsed to turn the freeze (still) image display on and off.(Refer to page 15.)
AUTO buttonUsed to execute auto-adjust.*3
*These functions do not operate when initial screen message “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” or “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” is displayed.
MAGNIFY buttonUsed to...