Hitachi Ed-X12 Projector Users Manual
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/33/91330/w64_hitachi-ed-x12-manual_d-7.png "Page 8
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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...")
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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.
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Adjusting the projectors elevator
CAUTION
SRVVLEO\
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...")
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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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/33/91330/w64_hitachi-ed-x12-manual_d-9.png "Page 10
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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.")
11 Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTIONy7XUQRI Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. QHFWLRQ Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. HFWFRQQHFWLRQ may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. NOTE to activate the laptop’s 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. Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten. Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector. automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. About Plug-and-Play capability Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to a computer is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. monitor.
12 Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1, and the AUDIO IN2 port is the audio port for the RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. ( 36) YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K RGB IN2 RGB OUT Audio out RS-232CRGB out Stereo mini audio cable RGB cable RGB inRGB cable Audio out Stereo mini audio cable RS-232C cable Connecting to a monitor (output) &RQQHFWLQJWRDVSHDNHUZLWKDPSOL¿HU RXWSXW USB RGB out RGB cable Audio inUSB cable Stereo mini audio cable
13 YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio (R) out Video out Audio cable Audio/Video cable Audio (R) out S-Video outS-Video cable Audio (R) out Component video out Audio cable Audio (L) out Audio (L) out Y C B/PB CR/PR Audio (L) out Component video cable * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN3 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. ( 36) YR L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT USBRGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CB/PB CR/PRCONTROLRGB IN2 RGB IN1 K G SCART cable SCART outVideoB R
14 Connecting power supply WARNINGyPlease use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as LFDOVKRFN your dealer to newly get correct one. VSHFL¿HGYROWDJHUDQJH of the three-pronged plug. 1.Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 2.Firmly plug the power cords plug into the outlet. Setting up AC inlet Connector of the power cord
15 Putting batteries WARNINGyAlways handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or GLVSRVHRILQ¿UH And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in VRIGLIIHUHQW types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery. Keep a battery away from children and pets. If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. Do not short circuit or solder a battery. RQRWDOORZDEDWWHU\LQD
16 Using the remote control CAUTIONyBe careful in handling the remote control. malfunction. you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period. FWRU
17 Power on/off Power on/off WARNING yWhen the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTETurn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Power off the projector later than the connected devices. Turning on the power 1.0DNHVXUHWKDWWKHSRZHUFRUGLV¿UPO\DQG correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. 2.Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light up in steady orange. Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these several seconds. (1) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN ON:( 40)The lamp will only be automatically turned on when the Power switch is turned on after the power was turned off by Power switch last time. Afterwards the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in green. (2) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN OFF please see step 3. 3.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section Selecting an input signal ( 18). Turning off the power Please pay special attention to below two points when you do: (1) Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 10 minute in this case. Neglect could shorten the lifetime of the lamp. (2) During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector ( 4Ì) It could cause a burn. 1.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message Power off? will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. 2.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete. 3.Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, and set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. POWER (Steady orange) POWER (Blinking in green) POWER (Steady green) HOMEPAGE UPPAGE DOWNEND VIDEO RGBSEARCH FREEZE OFFONMAGNIFYASPECT AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUMEKEYSTONE MY BUTTONPOSITION12 ESCENTERMENU RESET STANDBY/ON buttonPOWER indicator Power off ? POWER (Blinking in orange) POWER (Steady orange)
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Operating
Operating
Adjusting the volume
1.Press the VOLUME button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume.
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To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the
VOLUME button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
Temporarily muting the sound
1.Press the MUTE button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound.
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button.
Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically
disappear after a few seconds.
Selecting an input signal
1.Press the INPUT button on the projector.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its
input port as below.
RGB IN1
Æ RGB IN2
VIDEO Æ S-VIDEO Æ COMPONENT VIDEO
1.Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an
input port for the RGB signal.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB
input port as below.
RGB IN1
ÅÆ RGB IN2
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when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu
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the projector will check the RGB IN2 port.
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEO
RGBSEARCH
OFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON12
VIDEO
RGBSEARCH
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
19 Operating Adjusting the zoom and focus 1.Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 2.Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Selecting an aspect ratio 1.Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn. €For an RGB signal NORMAL Æ 4:3 Æ16:9 Æ SMALL €For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 4:3 Æ16:9 Æ14:9 Æ SMALL €For a no signal ¿[HG
20 Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature 1.Press the AUTO button on the remote control. €For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting. €For a video signal or s-video signal The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically. This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu ( 33). For a component video \RIWKLV function. €For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal The vertical position, horizontal position and aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. €For a component video signal The horizontal phase will be automatically set to default.