Hitachi Ed-X12 Projector Users Manual

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Projector
ED-X10/ED-X12
Users Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
yBefore using this product, please read the Users Manual - 
Safety Guide and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. 
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are 
described below. 
WARNINGThis symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly 
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTIONThis symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly 
result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect 
handling.
	Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
NOTE  • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.


without express written consent.
Trademark acknowledgment




All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 
						

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About this manual.......... 1
Content .................. 2
Projector features.......... 3
Preparations.............. 3
About contents of package  ........3
Fastening the lens cover ..........3
Part names ............... 4
Projector  ......................4
Control buttons  .................6
Remote control  .................6
Setting up ................ 7
Arrangement ...................8
Adjusting the projectors elevator  . . .9
Using the Security Bar ...........10
Connecting your devices .........11
Connecting power supply  ........14
Remote control........... 15
Putting batteries  ...............15
Using the remote control .........16
Power on/off ............. 17
Turning on the power ............17
Turning off the power ............17
Operating ............... 18
Adjusting the volume ............18
Temporarily muting the sound .....18
Selecting an input signal .........18
Searching an input signal  ........19
Selecting an aspect ratio .........19
Adjusting the zoom and focus .....19
Using the automatic adjustment feature ..20
Adjusting the position  ...........20
Correcting the keystone distortions .21
Using the magnify feature ........21
Freezing the screen .............22
Temporarily blanking the screen . . .22
Operating the computer screen ....23
Multifunctional settings . . . . 24
Using the menu function  .........24
Content
Content
EASY Menu ...................25
Aspect, Auto keystone Execute, 
Keystone, Picture mode, Brightness, 
Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, 
Language, Go to advanced menu
PICTURE Menu ................27
Brightness, Contrast, Gamma,
Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
   My memory
IMAGE Menu ..................30
Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position, 
H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute
INPUT Menu  ..................32
Progressive, Video NR, Color space, 
Component, Video format, Frame lock, 
RGB in, Resolution
SETUP Menu ..................35
Auto keystone Execute, Keystone, 
Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Audio
SCREEN Menu ................37
Language, Menu position, Blank,
Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen lock, 
Message, Source name
OPTION Menu .................40
Auto
search, Auto  keystone, Auto  on, 
Auto off, Lamp time,Filter time, 
My button, Service, Security
Maintenance............. 50
Lamp ........................50
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Other care ....................54
Troubleshooting .......... 55
Related messages ..............55
Regarding the indicator lamps .....56
Phenomena that may be easy to be 
mistaken for machine defects .....58
Warranty and after-ser vice... 61
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Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using 
the strap.
1.Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.
2.Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.
3.Push the rivet into the strap hole.
Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/
SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little 
space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 200W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER function is available for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter 
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more 
important than brightness.
 Rich Connectivity
This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many 
signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you 
more options to make your presentation impressive.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, 
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Preparations
About contents of  package
Please see the Contents of package of the Users Manual - Quick Guide. Your 
projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your 
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing materials. Use special 
caution for the lens part.
Strap ring
Strap
Strap hole
Bottom side 
						

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Part names
Part names
Lens (	17)
Filter cover (
	52)
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are inside.)Elevator button (
	9)
Elevator foot (
	9) Remote sensor (
	16)
Zoom ring (	19)
Focus ring (	19)
Vent (
	7)
Projector
Lamp cover (	51)
(Lamp unit is inside.) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Lens cover (	3)
Security bar (	10)
(Use for attaching a 
commercial anti-theft 
chain or wire.) Control buttons (
	6)
WARNING
lamp and vents of the projector. (Ì) It could cause a burn.
Ì
Ì
Front-Right side 
						

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Y R
L  AUDIO IN3
AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT
USBRGB OUT
AUDIO IN2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2
RGB IN1
K
AC inlet (	14) Power switch (
	17)
Elevator button (
	9)
COMPONENT 
VIDEO ports (
	13)
Y
C
B/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (	13) VIDEO port (
	13)
CONTROL port (
	12) Elevator foot (
	9)
Rear-Left side Ports (See below.)
Vent (
	7)
AUDIO OUT port 
(
	12)
Ports
AUDIO IN2 port (
	12)
(In the default setting, the AUDIO 
IN2 port is the audio port for 
the RGB IN2 port, however, it is 
possible to change the settings. 
	36) AUDIO IN3 L/R port (
	13)
(In the default setting, the 
AUDIO IN3 L/R port is the audio 
port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO 
and COMPONENT VIDEO 
ports, however it is possible to 
change the settings. 
	36)
RGB IN2 port (	12)
NOTE(*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal 
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not 
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case, 
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before 
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without 
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
Restart switch (*) (	58)
Part names
USB port (	12)
Kensington lock slot
RGB OUT port (	12) RGB IN1 port (
	12) AUDIO IN1 port (
	12)
(In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio 
port for the RGB IN1 port, however, it is possible to 
change the settings. 
	36) 
						

							6 SEARCH button (
	19)
RGB button (
	18)
VIDEO button (
	19)
ASPECT button (
	19)
HOME button (
	23)
MAGNIFY
 ON button (
	21)
 OFF button (
	21)
END button (
	23)
FREEZE button (
	22)
POSITION button (
	20)
ESC button (
	23)
Part names
Remote control
Battery cover (	15)
(on the back)STANDBY/ON button (
	17)
AUTO button (
	20)
BLANK button (
	22)
PAGE UP button (
	23)
VOLUME button (
	18)
MUTE button (
	18)
PAGE DOWN button (
	23)
KEYSTONE button (
	21)
MY BUTTON button (
	41)
MENU button (
	24)
Cursor buttons

x
z
{
y
	24)
ENTER button (
	24)
RESET button (
	24)
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEO
RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
POSITION12
ESCENTERMENU
RESET
Control buttons
LAMP indicator (	56, 57)
TEMP indicator (
	56, 57)
POWER indicator (
	17)Cursor buttons

x
z
{
y
	24)
STANDBY/ON button 
(
	17)
INPUT button (	18) 
						

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Setting up
Setting up
WARNING
yPlace the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or 
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using 
N
 Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
 Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cleaning 
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Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768
(a) The screen size (diagonal)
(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(c) The height of the screen (±10%)
Setting up
4:3
(a)16:9
(a)
(a) Screen 
size
[inch (m)]4 : 3 screen 16 : 9 screen
(b) Projection distance 
[m (inch)](c) Screen height
[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance 
[m (inch)](c) Screen height 
[cm (inch)]
min. max. down up min. max. down up
30 (0.8) 0.9 (34) 1.1 (41)
5(2)
41 (16)1.0 (38) 1.1 (45)
-1 (0) 39 (15)
40 (1.0) 1.2 (46) 1.4 (56) 6 (2) 55 (22) 1.3 (50) 1.5 (61) -2 (-1) 51 (20)
50 (1.3) 1.5 (58) 1.8 (70) 8 (3) 69 (27) 1.6 (63) 1.9 (76) -2 (-1) 64 (25)
60 (1.5) 1.8 (70) 2.1 (84) 9 (4) 82 (32) 1.9 (76) 2.3 (91) -2 (-1) 77 (30)
70 (1.8) 2.1 (81) 2.5 (98) 11 (4) 96 (38) 2.3 (89) 2.7 (107) -3 (-1) 90 (35)
80 (2.0) 2.4 (93) 2.8 (112) 12 (5) 110 (43) 2.6 (102) 3.1 (122) -3 (-1) 103 (41)
90 (2.3) 2.7 (105) 3.2 (126) 14 (5) 123 (49) 2.9 (115) 3.5 (138) -4 (-1) 116 (46)
100 (2.5) 3.0 (117) 3.6 (140) 15 (6) 137 (54) 3.2 (127) 3.9 (153) -4 (-2) 129 (51)
120 (3.0) 3.6 (140) 4.3 (169) 18 (7) 165 (65) 3.9 (153) 4.7 (184) -5 (-2) 154 (61)
150 (3.8) 4.5 (176) 5.4 (211) 23 (9) 206 (81) 4.9 (192) 5.8 (230) -6 (-2) 193 (76)
200 (5.1) 6.0 (235) 7.2 (282) 30 (12) 274 (108) 6.5 (256) 7.8 (307) -8 (-3) 257 (101)
250 (6.4) 7.5 (294) 9.0 (353) 38 (15) 343 (135) 8.1 (320) 9.8 (384) -10 (-4) 322 (127)
300 (7.6) 9.0 (352) 10.8 (423) 46 (18)411 (162)
9.8 (384) 11.7 (461)-12 (-5) 386 (152)
(c) up(b)
(c) down 
						

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Adjusting the projectors elevator
CAUTION
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result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, 
always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the 
elevator feet.

yDo not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it 
backward or forward exceeding 30 degrees. Exceeding these range could 
cause malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables.
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horizontally.
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you 
need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of 
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
1.After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the 
elevator buttons while holding the projector.
   The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.
2.Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator 
buttons.
   When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
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Setting up
Using the Security Bar
WARNING
falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury.
A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the 
projector. 
1.How to attach
An anti-theft chain or wire can be 
attached as shown in the illustration.
(Anti-theft chains or wires of up to 
10mm in diameter can be used)
Anti-theft chain or wire
[sold separately]
Security Bar
CAUTION
measure. It is intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure.