Hitachi Cpx4 Projector Users Manual

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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” (
 14).
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”  (
61).
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”  (63).
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
MY BUTTON This item is to assign one of the following function to 
MY BUTTON 
1 and 2 on the remote control (
 5).
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.
• COMPUTER: Sets port to  COMPUTER IN.
• MIU: Sets port to MIU.
• S-VIDEO: Sets port to  S-VIDEO.
• VIDEO: Sets port to  VIDEO.
•   INFORMATION:  Displays  the  INPUT  -INFORMATION-  (
44)  or 
MIU -INFORMATION- ( 59) or nothing
.
•    AUTO KEYSTONE  : Performs automatic keystone distortion 
correction (
 33).
•   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 overwrite the current adjusted condition.
• PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE ( 23).
•  FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue  ( 41)
.
• AV MUTE : Turns the picture and audio on/off.
•    TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the 
TEMPLATE item
 (

39) appear or disappear.
• MY IMAGE: Displays the MY IMAGE menu ( 58).
• 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.
MY SOURCE This item is to assign an input signals to 
MY 
SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA button on the remote 
control (
 5, 16).Using the ▲/▼ buttons sets one of the following input signal.
  COMPUTER 
ó MIU 
VIDEO  ó S-VIDEO 
SERVICE Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or 
the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
 
FANSPEED 
ó AUTO ADJUST 
ó GHOST 
ó FILTER MESSAGE 
FACTORY RESET 
ó INFORMATION 
ó REMOTE FREQ. 
ó KEY LOCK
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SERVICE
(continued) FANSPEED
Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches 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 TURN OFF
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  (
66). 
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.
• It is recommended to choose “100h” in general. Please be careful 
with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of 
the air filter, especially when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is 
chosen. 
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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 (
 13).
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 as described in Remote Control 
Settings (
 13).
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. 
• This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out.
• When the MY TEXT DISPLAY is set to TURN ON, the MY TEXT 
is displayed together with the input information in the INPUT-
INFORMATION- box (
 49).
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 PASSWORD1.1-1  
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 
2805. This PASSWORD can be changed (1.2 
Changing the PASSWORD). 
• 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 PASSWORD1.2-1   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 on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER 
button on the projector will close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX.
• Please do not forget your PASSWORD.
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 on the remote control for about 3 seconds or press and 
hold the INPUT/ENTER button for 3 seconds while pressing the ► 
button on the projector. 
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.
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY
(continued)
2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD FunctionThe 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 Function2.1-1   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 PASSWORD2.2-1  Display the MyScreen 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.
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 on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button 
on the projector will return to MyScreen PASS WORD 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 off2.3-1   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 PASSWORD2.4-1   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.
ENTER PASSWORD BOX 
(small)
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY
(continued)
3. Using the PIN LOCK FunctionPIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless 
a registered Code is input.
3.1 Registering the PIN Code3.1-1   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.
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/ENTER buttons. 
The 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 is 
displayed, the menu will close. If necessary, repeat 
the process from 3.1-1.
Afterwards, anytime the projector is restarted after 
the power switch 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 the power 
switch was 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 three seconds or 
press and hold the  INPUT/ENTER button for 
3 seconds while pressing the ► button on the 
projector. 
The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed.
• If there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the Inquiring Code 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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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY
(continued)
4. Using the Transition Detector FunctionWhile the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to 
supply to the projector, it might react as below.
• Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the 
projector has been moved or re-installed.
• Transition Detector alarm might appear on screen, if the MIRROR setting has been changed.• Keystone adjustment feature has been prohibited as long as the  Transition 
Detector function is ON.
4.1 Turning On the Transition Detector Function4.1-1   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select Transition 
Detector and press the ► or the ENTER button to display the 
Transition Detector on/off menu. Select TURN ON and the current 
angle and mirror setting will be recorded.
• 
This feature may not function properly if the projector is 
not in a stable position when TURN ON is selected.
4.1-2  If this function is set to TURN ON when the 
vertical angle of the projector or mirror setting 
at which the projector is turned on is different 
than the previously recorded, the Transition 
Detector Alarm will be displayed and the 
projector will not display the input signal.
Set the Transition Detector off in the SECURITY menu to display the input signal.If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes, the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power 
switch was turned off.
4.2 Setting the Transition Detector PASSWORD4.2-1   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select Transition 
Detector and press the ► or the ENTER button to display the 
Transition Detector on/off menu.
4.2-2   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the Transition 
Detector on/off menu to select TURN ON. 
The ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) will be 
displayed.
4.2-3 
 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter a 
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.
4.2-4   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 on the remote control or the INPUT/ENTER 
button on the projector will return to the Transition Detector on/off menu.
• Please do not forget your Transition Detector PASSWORD.
4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off4.3-1  Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off menu.4.3-2   Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). 
Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the 
Transition Detector on/off menu.
If an incorrect PASSWORD is input, the menu will close. If necessary, repeat 
the process from 4.3-1.
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY
(continued) 4.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD
4.4-1  Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off menu.4.4-2  Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 
PASSWORD BOX (large). The 10 digit Inquiring 
Code will be displayed inside the BOX.
4.4-3  
Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring 
Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your 
user registration information is confirmed.
5. Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD functionThis item allows you to display your own message (MY TEXT) on the START 
UP screen and INPUT-INFORMATION-. It can be protected by a password to 
prevent it from being overwritten.
5.1 Writing the MY TEXT(1)  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu 
to select the MY TEXT WRITING menu and 
press the ► button. The MY TEXT WRITING 
dialog will be displayed.
(2) 
  The current MY TEXT will be displayed on the first 3 lines. If not yet written, 
the lines will be blank. 
Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT/ENTER 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/ENTER button, 1 character or all characters will be erased. The 
MY TEXT can be input up to 24 characters on each line.
(3)  To change an already inserted character, press the 
▲/▼ button to move the cursor to one of the first 3 
lines, and use the ◄/► buttons to move the cursor 
on the character to be changed.
After pressing the ENTER or  INPUT/ENTER button, 
the character is selected. Then, follow the same 
procedure as described at the item (2) above.
(4)    To finish entering text, move the cursor to the 
SAVE on screen and press the  ENTER or 
INPUT/ENTER button. To revert to the previous 
MY TEXT without saving changes, move the 
cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the 
ENTER or INPUT/ENTER button.
• The MY TEXT WRITING function is available only when the MY TEXT 
PASSWORD function is set to TURN OFF.
5.2 Displaying the MY TEXT(1)   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu 
to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY menu and 
press the ► button to display the MY TEXT 
DISPLAY on/off menu.
(2)   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY 
on/off menu to select on or off.
TURN ON  ó TURN OFF
When it is set TURN ON, the MY TEXT will be 
displayed on the START UP screen and the INPUT-
INFORMATION- when the INFORMATION on the 
SERVICE menu is chosen.
• This function is available only when the MY TEXT 
PASSWORD function is set to the TURN OFF.
ENTER PASSWORD BOX  (large)
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OPTION menu
OPTION menu (continued)
ItemDescription
SECURITY
(continued) 5.3 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD
The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten.5.3-1 
 
Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD function
(1)   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu 
to select the MY TEXT PASSWORD menu and 
press the ► button to display the MY TEXT 
PASSWORD on/off menu.
5.3-2   Setting the MY TEXT PASSWORD
(1)   Display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu 
using the procedure in 5.3-1
(2)   Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT 
PASSWORD menu to select TURN ON. The 
ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) will be 
displayed.
(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, and then enter the same PASSWORD 
again.
(4)   Move the cursor to the right side of the 
PASSWORD AGAIN BOX and press ► button to 
display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, 
then please make note of the PASSWORD 
during this time.
Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or 
INPUT/ENTER button on the projector will return to 
the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. When the 
PASSWORD is set for the MY TEXT;
• The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit 
changing the DISPLAY setting.
• The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the 
MY TEXT from being overwritten.
5.3-3    Turning the MY TEXT PASSWORD off
(1)   Follow the procedure in 5.3-1 to display the MY 
TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu.
(2)   Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 
PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered 
PASSWORD and the screen will return to the 
MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. 
If an incorrect PASSWORD is input, the menu will 
close. If necessary, repeat the process from 5.3-3(1)
5.3.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD.
(1)   Follow the procedure in 5.3-1 to display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/
off menu.
(2)   Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). The 
10 digit inquiring code will be displayed inside the box. 
(3)   Contact your dealer with the 10 digit inquiring code. Your PASSWORD 
will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
ENTER PASSWORD BOX 
(small)
ENTER PASSWORD BOX  (large)