Hitachi Home-1 Projector Users Manual

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This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO,
SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic
operations of these menus are as follows.
1Press the MENU
button.
The menu display
appears on the screen.
2Use the /
buttons to select
a menu , then
press the or
ENTER button.
The display of the
selected menu
appears.
3Use the /
buttons to select an item,
then press the or ENTER button.
The operation display of the selected item appears. 
4Use the /
buttons to operate the item.
When you want to reset the adjustment, press the RESET
button during the operation. Note that the items whose
functions are performed simultaneously with operating (ex.
LANGUAGE, WHISPER, H PHASE etc.) are not reset.
When you want to return to the previous display, press the
or ESC button.
[ex. Adjusting
VOLUME]
1. Press the MENU
button.
2.
Use the /
buttons to select
the OPTION, then
press the or
ENTER button.
3.Use the /
buttons to select
the VOLUME,
then press the
or ENTER
button.
4.Use the /
buttons to adjust
the VOLUME.
5.Press the MENU
button.
5Press the MENU button, or do not perform
any operation for several seconds
.
The menu display disappears and your operation finishes.
MENU
RESETESC
ENTER
SEARCHSRCVIDEOVSVC
WIDE AUTO
MUTE BLANK
CUSTOM CINEMAAT
CIN
M1
EDYNAMICDY N
ENT MYMEMORYNORMALNOR CUS WID PC
MENU
ENTER
ESC RESET
VOLUME
COMPUTERCOMPONENT S-VIDEO
OFFON
KEYSTONEM2M3M4
Using The Menu Functions
Multifunctional Settings
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MAIN Menu
With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be
performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
table below.
MENU
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTIONKEYSTONE
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
ASPECT
WHISPER
MIRROR
LANGUAGE
[Language]+0
+0
+0
4:3
NORMAL
NORMAL
ENGLISH
: SELECT
ItemDescription
KEYSTONE
Adjust the Keystone (Vertical) Distortion:
Upper in the data ñLower in the data
• The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input signal. At
some signals, this function may not work well.
• When the V:INVERT or the H&V:INVERT is selected under the MIRROR item, if
the projector screen is inclined or if the projector is angled downward, this
function may not work correctly.
• When the WIDE is selected under the ASPECT item of the MAIN menu, this
adjustment is ignored.
• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side, this correction may be
excessive. This function should be used with zoom set to WIDE whenever
possible.
BRIGHT Adjust Brightness:Light ñDark
CONTRASTAdjust Contrast:Strong ñWeak
ASPECT
Select an Aspect Ratio 
At a COMPUTER input:
4:3 ñ16:9 ñ15:9 ñ32:15
• At a COMPUTER input, selecting an aspect ratio may display the message
“SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”. In this case, please select one of other aspect
ratios.
At a VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a COMPONENT VIDEO input:
4:3 ñ16:9 ñWIDE ñMOVIE-1 ñMOVIE-2
• At a COMPONENT VIDEO input of 16:9 Hi-Vision of 1125i(1035i/1080i)/750p,
only 16:9 can be selected.
WHISPER
Select the Whisper Mode:
NORMAL ñWHISPER
• When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are
reduced.
MIRRORSelect a Mirror Status:
NORMAL ñH:INVERT ñV:INVERT ñH&V:INVERT
LANGUAGE
Select a Menu Language:ENGLISH ñFRANÇAIS ñDEUTSCH ñESPAÑOL 
ðITALIANO ñNORSK ñNEDERLANDS 
ð ÔŠ  ñPORTUGUÊS ñ
¤ñ
ðSVENSKA ññSUOMI ñPOLSKI
RESET
Reset the MAIN Menu Items:
Selecting the EXECUTE performs this function.
EXECUTE CANCEL
• The items of the MAIN menu are collectively returned to the initial setting.
Note that the items WHISPER and LANGUAGE are not reset.
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PICTURE - 1 Menu
With the PICTURE-1 menu, the items shown in the table below can be
performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below.
MENU
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTIONGAMMA
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL G
COLOR BAL B
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
MY MEMORY NORMAL
+0
+0
+0
+0
+0
+0
SAVE1
: SELECT
ItemDescription
GAMMASelect a Gamma Mode:
NORMALñCINEMAñDYNAMICñCUSTOM• Selecting the COSTOM and then pressing the  or the ENTER button calls
the CUSTOM menu.
CUSTOM 
MenuSelecting one from the following and then pressing the  or the ENTER
button performs each function.
GAMMAñCOLOR TEMPñRñGñB• The R, G and B can be selected only when the USER is selected under the
COLOR TEMP.
COLOR BAL R Adjust the Red Color Balance:Strong  ñWeak
COLOR BAL GAdjust the Green Color Balance:Strong  ñWeak
COLOR BAL BAdjust the Blue Color Balance:Strong ñWeak
SHARPNESSAdjust the Whole Sharpness:Clear ñSoft
• This is a function for video inputs. This item can’t be selected only at
COMPUTER inputs.
COLOR
Adjust COLOR :Strong ñWeak 
• This is a function for video inputs. This item can’t be selected only at
COMPUTER inputs including SCART RGB inputs.
• It is unavailable to deepen colors on SECAM signal input. (The adjustment
bar position and value in menu box are changeable but no effect.)
TINTAdjust the Tint:Green ñRed
•  This is a function for video inputs. This item can’t be selected only at
COMPUTER inputs including SCART RGB inputs.
GAMMAAdjust the Gamma Data:
UpñDown
COLOR TEMP
Select a Color Temperature Mode:
HIGHñMIDDLEñLOWñUSER
R
Adjust the Red Color Level for the USER mode of the
COLOR TEMP:
StrongñWeak
G
Adjust the Green Color Level for the USER mode of the
COLOR TEMP:
StrongñWeak
BAdjust the Blue Color Level for the USER mode of the
COLOR TEMP:
StrongñWeak
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
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ItemDescription
MY MEMORY
Load/Save a Setting:
Selecting one from the following and then pressing the or the ENTER
button performs each function.
LOAD1ñLOAD2ñLOAD3ñLOAD4
ðSAVE1ñSAVE2ñSAVE3ñSAVE4
• This projector has 4 memories called M1, M2, M3 and M4 for settings.
Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current setting data
on the memory whose number corresponds. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2,
LOAD3 or LOAD4 calls the data of memory whose number corresponds, and
adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data. 
• The LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 cannot be selected when there is no
memory whose number corresponds.
• At a different signal input from the signal that was being inputted when the
setting was memorized, the picture may not be adjusted correctly.
RESET
Reset the PICTURE-1 Menu Items:
Selecting the EXECUTE performs this function.
EXECUTE CANCEL
• The items of the PICTURE-1 menu are collectively returned to the initial
setting. Note that the items MY MEMORY and CUSTOM - GAMMA are not
reset.
PICTURE - 1 Menu (continued)
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PICTURE - 2 Menu
With the PICTURE-2 menu, the items shown in the table below can
be performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
table below.
MENU
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTIONV POSITION
H POSITION
H PHASE
H SIZE
OVER SCAN
RESET20
142
31
1344
95
: SELECT
ItemDescription
V POSITION Adjust the Vertical Position:Up ñDown
• This item can be selected only at a COMPUTER input.
H POSITIONAdjust the Horizontal Position:Left ñRight
• This item can be selected only at a COMPUTER input.
H PHASE
Adjust the Horizontal Phase (to eliminate flicker) :
Right ñLeft
• This item can be selected only at a COMPUTER input or a COMPONENT
VIDEO input.
H SIZE
Adjust the Horizontal Size:Large ñSmall
• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed
correctly. In such a case, please press the RESET button during selection of
this item to reset the H SIZE.
• This item can be selected only at a COMPUTER input.
OVER SCAN
Adjust the Over-scan Ratio:
Large ñSmall
• This item can be selected only at a VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a
COMPONENT VIDEO input.
• When this adjustment is too large, a certain degradation may appear at the
frame area of the picture. In such a case, please adjust small.
RESET
Reset the PICTURE-2 Menu Items:
Selecting the EXECUTE performs this function.
EXECUTE CANCEL
• The items of the PICTURE-2 menu are collectively returned to the initial
setting. Note that the H PHASE item is not reset.
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INPUT Menu
With the INPUT menu, the  items shown in the table below can be
performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
table below.
MENU
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTIONCOLOR SPACE
COMPONENT
VIDEO
FRAME LOCK
3D-YCS
VIDEO NR
PROGRESSIVE
INFORMATIONAUTO
COMPONENTAUTO
TURN ON
NORMAL
LOW
TURN OFF
: SELECT
ItemDescription
COLOR SPACE
Select a Color Space Mode:
AUTO ñRGB ñSMPTE240 ñREC709 ñREC601
• This item can be selected only at a COMPUTER input or a COMPONENT
VIDEO input. 
• When the AUTO is selected, the optimum mode is automatically selected.
However, it may not work well at some signals. In such a case, select the
SMPTE240 or REC709 for HDTV signal.
COMPONENT
Select a Function of COMPONENT VIDEO Jacks:
COMPONENT ñSCART RGB
• When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks function
as ports for a RGB input with a SCART cable. Refer to the section “Signal
Connectors” of “TECHNICAL”.
VIDEO
Select a Signal Type Mode:
AUTO ñNTSC ñPAL ñSECAM 
ðNTSC 4.43 ñM-PAL ñN-PAL
• This item performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. For a
COMPONENT VIDEO input, although this item is ineffective, the signal type is
identified automatically even if the AUTO is not selected.
• Selecting the AUTO automatically selects the optimum mode. However, it
may not work well at a PAL60 signal and some other signals. If the picture
becomes unstable (ex. a irregular picture, color lack), please select the mode
depending on the input signal. 
• The AUTO operation requires approximately 10 seconds.
FRAME LOCK
Select the Frame Lock Mode:
TURN ON ñTURN OFF
• This function performs only at a COMPUTER input with vertical frequency of
48 to 72 Hz.
• When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed more
smoothly.
• This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In such a case,
please select the TURN OFF.
3D-YCS
Select a 3D-YCS mode:
STILL IMAGE ñNORMAL ñTURN OFF
• This function performs only at a VIDEO input of NTSC 3.58.
• NORMAL is the mode for images with a lot of motions like movies, and STILL
IMAGE is the mode for images with few motions or completely still ones like
slides.
• When this function performs, the VIDEO NR function is ineffective.
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ItemDescription
VIDEO NR
Select a Noise Reduction Mode:
HIGH ñMIDDLE ñLOW
• This function performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. At a VIDEO
input of NTSC 3.58, this function performs only when the TURN OFF is
selected under the 3D-YCS.
• When the HIGH, the MIDDLE or the LOW is selected, the noise on screen is
reduced according to each mode.
• When this function is excessive, it may cause a certain degradation of the
picture. 
PROGRESSIVE
Select the Progressive Mode:
TV ñFILM ñTURN OFF
• This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, a S-
VIDEO input or a COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i or 625i signal. The FILM
mode is adaptable to the 3-2 Pull-Down system to the conversion.
• When the TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be crisper. But it may
cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture at a quick
moving object. In such a case, please select the TURN OFF, even though the
screen image may lose the crisp.
• This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In such a case,
please select the TURN OFF.
INFORMATION
Display the Information:
Pressing the  or the ENTER button performs this function.
• Use this function when you want the information about the current input (ex.
the resolution and the vertical frequency at a COMPUTER input, the signal
type of a video input) and setting states of the COMPONENT, the VIDEO and
the FLAME LOCK.
S2-ASPECT
Select the S2-ASPECT Mode:
TURN ON ñTURN OFF
• This function performs only at a S-VIDEO input.
• When the TURN ON is selected, an S2-Video signal can be identified and the
optimum aspect ratio is automatically selected.
• When the ASPECT button of the remote control is used or the ASPECT item of
the MAIN menu is operated, the S2-ASPECT mode will be switched to the
TURN OFF automatically.
RESET
Reset the INPUT Menu Items:
Selecting the EXECUTE performs this function.
EXECUTE CANCEL
• The items of the INPUT menu are collectively returned to the initial setting.
Note that the INFORMATION item is not reset.
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MENU
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTIONADJUST
POWER OFF
SEARCH
RESET0 min
TURN ON
: SELECT
AUTO Menu
With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be
performed. 
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
table below.
ItemDescription
ADJUST
Automatically Adjust the Picture:
Pressing the  or the ENTER button performs this function.
At a COMPUTER input:
• V POSITION, H POSITION, H PHASE and HSIZE are automatically adjusted.
Please use this function with the maximum window size. 
At a VIDEO input or S-VIDEO input:
• This function performs only when the AUTO is selected under the VIDEO item
of the INPUT menu. For a COMPONENT VIDEO input, although this function is
ineffective, the signal type is identified automatically even if the AUTO is not
selected.
• This function automatically selects the optimum mode for the input signal.
However, it may not work well at a PAL60 signal and some other signals. If
the picture becomes unstable (ex. irregular picture, color lack), please use
the function of VIDEO of the INPUT menu. 
• The operation of this function requires approximately 10 seconds. Also,
please note that it may not function correctly with some input.
POWER OFF
Set the Automatically Power Off Timer:
Long (Max. 99 minutes.) ñShort (Min. 0 minute =DISABLE)
• This function performs only when the time is set to 1 to 99.
• When the set time passes without a valid signal (there is no signal, or the
signal is out of specifications), the projector lamp automatically goes off, and
the POWER indicator begins blinking. Please refer to the section “Turning
OFF The Power” of “Power ON/OFF” about the turning off.
SEARCH
Automatically Signal Search:
TURN ON ñTURN OFF
• If the TURN ON is selected under this item when no signal input is detected,
the projector begins searching for an input signal. When an input signal is
detected the projector will cease searching and the picture will appear.
• The priority of a search is as follows: 
COMPUTER 
àVIDEO àS-VIDEO àCOMPONENT VIDEO
• If the projector is unstable to find an input signal at any of its ports, it will
return to the state it was in prior to the search.
RESET
Reset the AUTO Menu Items:
Selecting the EXECUTE performs this function.
EXECUTE CANCEL
• The items of the AUTO menu are collectively returned to the initial setting.
Note that the item ADJUST is not reset.
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SCREEN Menu
With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be
performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
table below.
: SELECT
MENU
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTIONBLANK
START UP
MENU POSITION
MESSAGE
RESETBLACK
TURN ON
TURN ON
ItemDescription
BLANK
Select a Blank Screen Color:
BLUEñWHITEñBLACK
•The blank screen of selected color is displayed by pressing the BLANK
button. Please refer to the section “Temporarily Blanking The Screen” of
“Operating” about the screen blanking.
START UP
Select the Start Up Screen:
TURN ONñTURN OFF
•If the TURN ON is selected when there is no signal or the detected signal is
out of specifications, the blank screen is displayed. 
MENU POSITION
Adjust a Menu Position: 
Pressing the  or ENTER button start adjusting,
Up
Left Right
Down
•The  button does not finish this item. When you want to return to the
previous display, please press the ESC button.
MESSAGE
Select the Message Mode:
TURN ONñTURN OFF
•When the TURN OFF is selected, the following message functions are
disabled:
The message of “AUTO IN PROGRESS”
The message of “NO INPUT IS DETECTED”
The message of “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”
The message while being searched for an input signal, “Searching …..”
The message when an input signal is detected, “Detecting …..”
The indication of the input signal by input change.
RESET
Reset the SCREEN Menu Items:
Selecting the EXECUTE performs this function.
EXECUTE CANCEL
•The items of the SCREEN menu are collectively returned to the initial setting. 
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OPTION Menu
With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be
performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
table below.
: SELECT
MENU
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTIONVOLUME
LAMP TIME
FILTER TIME16
1234h
    21h
ItemDescription
VOLUMEAdjust Volume:High ñLow
LAMP TIME
To begin the operation of this item, please press the  button of the
projector or the RESET button of the remote control for 3 seconds.
Reset the Lamp Timer: 
Selecting the RESET performs this function.
RESET CANCEL
•The numerical value of four digits shown on this menu is the projector use
time since the last RESET operation of this item. The value is reset to 0 at the
same time the RESET is selected.
•The value of this function is used to display the message of “CHANGE THE
LAMP”. So this function must be performed only immediately after replacing
the lamp. 
Do not perform this function unless you have replaced the lamp. Perform this
function every time the lamp is replaced. Incorrect performing of this function
causes incorrect operation of the message function.
•Please see to the section “Lamp” about replacing the lamp.
FILTER TIME
To begin the operation of this item, please press the  button of the
projector or the RESET button of the remote control for 3 seconds.
Reset the Filter Timer: 
Selecting the RESET performs this function.
RESET CANCEL
•The numerical value of four digits shown on this menu is the projector use
time since the last RESET operation of this item. The value is reset to 0 at the
same time the RESET is selected.
•The value of this function is used to display the message of “CLEAN THE AIR
FILTER”. So this function must be performed only immediately after cleaning
or replacing the air filter. 
Do not perform this function unless you have cleaned or replaced the air filter.
Perform this function every time the air filter is cleaned or replaced. Incorrect
performing of this function causes incorrect operation of the message
function.
•Please see to the section “Air Filter” about cleaning and replacing the air
filter.
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