Hitachi Home-1 Projector Users Manual
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Thank you for purchasing this projector. • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. • The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express written authority. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT : • VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. • Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NOTE WARNINGBefore using, read the Users Manual - Safety Guide and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. Projector HOME-1 Users Manual - Operating Guide 1 )0.&&O 1.
Ultra High BrightnessCrisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system. Whisper Mode EquippedSpecial mode is available for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation. User Memory FunctionThis projector can memorize 4 settings by MY MEMORY function. Optical Lens ShiftThe lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically. When you want to finely adjust the picture position, use the picture shift dials. Keystone Distortion CorrectionQuick correction of distorted images electrically. Preparation Please see the “Contents Of Package” of the “User’s Manual – Quick Guide”. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact your dealer anything is missing. Projector Features This multimedia 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 be realized. • Keep the original packing material for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution for the lens part.NOTE 2 )0.&&O 1.
3 Projector Featuresœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 2 Preparationœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 2 Part Namesœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 4 The Projectorœœœœœœœœœ4 Fastening The Lens Capœœœœ4 The Remote Controlœœœœœœ6 Setting Upœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 7 Arrangementœœœœœœœœœ7 Adjusting The Projector’s Elevatorœœœœœœœœœœœ8 Using The Picture Shift Dialsœœ8 Connecting Your Devicesœœœœ9 Connecting Power Supplyœœœ11 Remote Controlœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 12 Putting Batteriesœœœœœœœ12 Operating The Remote Controlœ13 Power ON/OFFœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 14 Turning On The Powerœœœœ14 Selecting An Input Signalœœœ15 Turning Off The Powerœœœœ16 Operatingœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 17 Adjusting The Volumeœœœœ17 Temporarily Muting The Soundœ17 Using The Automatic Adjustment Featureœœœœœœ18 Correcting Keystone Distortionsœœœœœœœœœœ18 Signal Searchingœœœœœœœ19 Selecting The Aspect Ratioœœ19 Temporarily Blanking The Screenœœœœœœœœœ19 Selecting The Gamma Modeœœ20 Recalling Your Adjustmentsœœ20Multifunctional Settingsœ œœ œœ œœ œ 21 Using The Menu Functionsœœ21 MAIN Menuœœœœœœœœœ22 PICTURE-1 Menuœœœœœœ23 PICTURE-2 Menuœœœœœœ25 INPUT Menuœœœœœœœœ26 AUTO Menuœœœœœœœœœ28 SCREEN Menuœœœœœœœ29 OPTION Menuœœœœœœœœ30 Lampœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 31 Replacing The Lampœœœœœ32 Air Filterœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 33 Caring For The Air Filterœœœœ33 Replacing The Air Filterœœœœ34 Other Careœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 35 Caring For The Inside Of The Projectorœœœœœœœ35 Caring For The Lensœœœœœ35 Caring For The Cabinet And Remote Controlœœœœœ35 Troubleshootingœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 36 Related Messagesœœœœœœ36 Regarding The Indicator Lampsœœœœœ38 Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defectsœ40 Warranty And After-Serviceœœ41 Specificationsœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ 42 TECHNICAL Contents )0.&&O 1.
4 StrapRivet Strap hole Part Names The Projector Zoom ring Focus ring Air filter cover (An air filter is inside.) Elevator button Elevator feet Indicates the corresponding reference page Lens cap Lens (The picture is projected from here.) Remote sensor Picture shift dial (vertical) Picture shift dial (horizontal) Projector (Front/Right) Fastening The Lens Cap To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap. 1Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap, as the right drawing. 2Put one piece of the strap into the groove on rivet, as the right drawing. 3Push the rivet into the strap hole. Lens cap Strap ring Strap Pull RivetPush in (Bottom side) )0.&&O 1.
5 AC inlet VIDEO port Ports cover AUDIO port (from a computer) S-VIDEO port COMPONENT VIDEO - Y COMPONENT VIDEO - CB/PB COMPONENT VIDEO - CR/PR AUDIO R port L port (from a video equipment) Power switch COMPUTER port CONTROL port Projector (Rear/Left) STANDBY/ONINPUTPOWER LAMP TEMP MENU POWER indicator tells the state of power supply. Refer to the section “Power ON/OFF”. INPUT button toggles between the signal ports. MENU buttons operate the menu function. STANDBY/ON button prepares for turning the power on/off. Refer to the section “Power ON/OFF”. TEMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about internal temperature has happened. LAMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about the lamp has happened. COMPUTER VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Part Names (continued) The Projector (continued) )0.&&O 1.
6 The Remote Control Part Names (continued) OFF buttonprepares for turning the power off. SEARCH button searches for an input signal between the following signal ports of COMPUTER, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. MENU button opens/closes the menu. S-VIDEO button selects the input signal of S-VIDEO port. COMPONENT button selects the input signal of COMPONENT port. VOLUME button turns on/off the VOLUME mode. In the VOLUME mode, To adjust the volume, use the cursor / buttons. MUTE button mutes/restores the sound. BLANK button blanks the screen temporarily. M1, M2, M3, M4 buttons call the setting data on each memory. VIDEO button selects the input signal of VIDEO port. ON button prepares for turning the power on. COMPUTER button selects the input signal of COMPUTER port. WIDE button toggles between the modes for aspect ratio. AUTO button executes automatic adjustment. CINEMA, DYNAMIC, NORMAL, CUSTOM buttons select each of gamma mode. KEYSTONE button turns on/off the KEYSTONE mode. In the KEYSTONE mode, To adjust the keystone, use the cursor / buttons. ESC button returns to the previous display at the menu functions.,,, (Cursor) buttons works for adjusting or menu controlling. RESET button cancels the adjustment in progress. * The adjustments of the volume etc. are not reset.ENTER button proceeds to the next operation at the menu functions. SEARCHSRC VIDEOVSVC WIDE AUTO MUTE BLANK CUSTOM CINEMA AT CIN M1 E DYNAMICDY N ENT MYMEMORYNORMALNOR CUS WID PC MENU ENTER ESC RESET VOLUME COMPUTERCOMPONENT S-VIDEO OFFON KEYSTONE M2M3M4 )0.&&O 1.
7 Setting Up Arrangement WARNING• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “User’s Manual – Safety Guide” and this manual. • The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. 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:854·480 (a):Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (b):Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%) Screen Size [type (m)](a) [type (m)](b) [type (cm)]Min.Max. 30 (0.8)29(0.7) 60(1.5) 15(37) 40 (1.0)40(1.0)81(2.1)20(50) 50 (1.3)50(1.3)102(2.6)25(62) 60 (1.5)60(1.5)122(3.1)29(75) 70 (1.8)71(1.8)143(3.6)34(87) 80 (2.0)81(2.1)163(4.2)39(100) 90 (2.3)91(2.3)184(4.7)44(112) 100 (2.5)101(2.6)205(5.2)49(125) 120 (3.0)122(3.1)246(6.2)59(149) 150 (3.8)153(3.9)308(7.8)74(187) 200 (5.1)204(5.2)411(10.4)98(249) 250 (6.4)256(6.5)513(13.0)123(311) 300 (7.6)307(7.8)616(15.7)147(374)(a) (b) Screen Reference for the 16:9 aspect ratio Screen Size [type (m)](a) [type (m)](b) [type (cm)]Min.Max. 30 (0.8)36(0.9)74(1.9)18(46) 40 (1.0)49(1.2)99(2.5)24(61) 50 (1.3)62(1.6)125(3.2)30(76) 60 (1.5)74(1.9)150(3.8)36(91) 70 (1.8)87(2.2)175(4.4)42(107) 80 (2.0)99(2.5)200(5.1)48(122) 90 (2.3)112(2.8)225(5.7)54(137) 100 (2.5)124(3.2)251(6.4)60(152) 120 (3.0)150(3.8)301(7.6)72(183) 150 (3.8)187(4.8)377(9.6)90(229) 200 (5.1)250(6.4)503(12.8)120(305) 250 (6.4)313(8.0)629(16.0)150(381) 300 (7.6)376(9.5)755(19.2)180(457) (a) (b) Screen Reference for the 4:3 aspect ratioSide View Side View Screen size Screen size )0.&&O 1.
8 • Generally, better quality of a picture is available when the lens shift is set to the center. • Do not attach anything other than specified options (such as an optional conversion lens) to the screw thread. For details, please ask your dealer.NOTE Adjusting The Projectors Elevator Using The Picture Shift Dials CAUTION• If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly 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. 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. The lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically. When you want to finely adjust the picture position, use the picture shift dials. Using the horizontal picture shift dial shifts the picture to right or left. Using the vertical picture shift dial shifts the picture upward or downward. 1Press and hold in the elevator buttons. 2Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and then release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. 3As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. Elevator buttonsElevator feet Setting Up (continued) Horizontal picture shift dial 7.5:2.5 to 2.5:7.5 10:0 to 0:10 Vertical picture shift dial )0.&&O 1.
9 Connecting Your Devices WARNING• Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the Users Manual - Safety Guide, this manual and the manual of each device to be connected. CAUTION • TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. 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. ATTENTION • Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. Refer to the section “TECHNICAL” of this manual for the pin assignment of connectors and RS-232C communication data. • Some cables have to be used with core set. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. • Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten. • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure 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. About Plug-and-Play Capability • This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the COMPUTER port (DDC 1/2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. • Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). • Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor. NOTE • Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector. • For some COMPUTER input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary. • When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input, automatic adjust 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 TFT monitors to change the resolution.NOTE Setting Up (continued) )0.&&O 1.
10 Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector and open the ports cover. You can see the ports. S-VIDEO AUDIOY COMPONENT VIDEOCB/PBCR/PR COMPUTERCONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO Y COMPONENT VIDEOCB/PBCR/PR COMPUTERCONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO Y COMPONENT VIDEOCB/PBCR/PR COMPUTERCONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO Y COMPONENT VIDEOCB/PBCR/PR COMPUTERCONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO Y COMPONENT VIDEOCB/PBCR/PR COMPUTERCONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO Y COMPONENT VIDEOCB/PBCR/PR COMPUTERCONTROL L-AUDIO-R VIDEO L-AUDIO-R VIDEOL-AUDIO-R VIDEO L-AUDIO-R VIDEO L-AUDIO-R VIDEO L-AUDIO-R VIDEOConnecting to a computer RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) Audio out Audio cable (Stereo mini) RS-232C port RS-232C cable Connecting to a DVD/VCR player Video out Audio out (L) Audio/Video cable Audio out (R) If using a SCART RGB input, Video AUDIO-L AUDIO-R SCART SCART cable G out port B R If using a S-video input, S-video out port S-video cable Audio out (L) Audio cable Audio out (R) If using a component input, Component (Y) out Component (C B/PB) out Component cable Component (C R/PR) out Audio out (L) Audio cable Audio out (R) If using a component input from COMPUTER port, Component (Y) out Component (C B/PB) out Component cable Component (C R/PR) out (with D-sub 15 pin) Audio out Audio cable(Stereo mini) Setting Up (continued) )0.&&O 1.