Hitachi Pj-Tx300e Projector Users Manual

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Content
Content 
Before use ................................................................................4
Projector features .........................................................................................4
About this manual  .........................................................................................4
About contents of package  ...........................................................................5
Part names ...................................................................................................6
Projector .......................................................................................................6
Controls buttons ...........................................................................................7
Ports .............................................................................................................7
Remote control .............................................................................................8
Preparations ............................................................................
9
Fastening the lens cover  ..............................................................................9
Arrangement ...............................................................................................10
Adjusting the projector’s elevation  ..............................................................
12
Connecting your devices ............................................................................13
With a VCR/DVD player .............................................................................13
For HDMI signal source .............................................................................14
For DVI signal source .................................................................................14
For a SCART RGB input ............................................................................
14
With a computer .........................................................................................15
Example of computer signal  .......................................................................16
Connecting a power supply ........................................................................17
Loading batteries into the remote control  ...................................................18
Using the remote control ............................................................................19
Using the remote control button lights  ........................................................19
Projection ...............................................................................
20
Turning the power on  ..................................................................................
20
Selecting an input signal  ............................................................................21
Automatically adjusting the picture  .............................................................21
Adjusting the display position .....................................................................22
Adjusting the zoom .....................................................................................22
Adjusting the focus .....................................................................................22
Turning the power off ..................................................................................
23
Basic operation ......................................................................
24
ASPECT  .....................................................................................................24
IRIS ............................................................................................................25
MODE .........................................................................................................26
BLACK ........................................................................................................27
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR ........................................................
27
MY MEMORY  .............................................................................................
28
EASY MENU ...........................................................................30
EASY MENU operation  ..............................................................................
30
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Content
(EASY MENU) .........................................................................30
EASY MENU functions ...............................................................................
31
ASPECT  .....................................................................................................31
MODE, BLACK ...........................................................................................32
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, MIRROR .....
33
RESET, LANGUAGE, Go To Advance Menu  .............................................
34
Advanced Menu .....................................................................35
Advanced Menu operation .........................................................................35
PICTURE menu ..........................................................................................37
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA  .......................................................
37
COLOR TEMP  ............................................................................................
39
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS .....................................................................
40
IRIS, BLACK, MY MEMORY  ......................................................................
41
IMAGE menu ..............................................................................................43
ASPECT, OVER SCAN ..............................................................................
43
V POSITION, H POSITION, H PHASE, H SIZE, AUTO ADJUST  ..............
44
INPUT menu ...............................................................................................
45
PROGRESSIVE, COLOR SPACE .............................................................
45
COMPONENT, VIDEO FORMAT, HDMI, FRAME LOCK  ...........................
46
S-ASPECT, INFORMATION .......................................................................
47
SETUP menu .............................................................................................
48
KEYSTONE, WHISPER, MIRROR  ............................................................
48
SCREEN menu ..........................................................................................49
LANGUAGE, MENU POSITION, OSD BRIGHT. ........................................
49
START UP, MyScreen ................................................................................
50
MyScreen Lock, MESSAGE .......................................................................51
DIGITAL SHUTTER ....................................................................................
52
OPTION menu ............................................................................................53
AUTO OFF, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME .....................................................
53
SERVICE (FAN SPEED, GHOST, STRIPE)  ...............................................
54
SERVICE (FILTER MESSAGE, FACTORY RESET) .................................
55
Maintenance ..........................................................................56
Lamp ..........................................................................................................56
Air filter .......................................................................................................
58
Inside of the projector  .................................................................................60
Lens ............................................................................................................60
Cabinet and remote control  ........................................................................60
Troubleshooting .....................................................................
61
Related message  .......................................................................................61
Regarding the indicator lamps  ....................................................................62
Phenomena that may be easily mistaken as machine defects  ...................64
Warranty and after-ser vice ...................................................
67
Specifications ........................................................................
67
Dimension diagram  ....................................................................................68
Glossar y .................................................................................
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Before use
Before use 
Projector features
This projector is used to project computer and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals 
onto a screen. It requires only a small amount of space for installation and 
projects a large image from even a short distance.
The following features will turn any room into a High Definition Theater.
●  Super Focus ED (Extra-low dispersion) lenses are used for the highest possible image quality.
●  720P wide LCD panels are used for faithful reproduction of high definition 
images.
●  Motorized iris control provides film-like images with a darker black.
●  The 1.6x zoom lens and optical lens shift feature allow for flexibility of installation 
and viewing position.
About this manual
Various symbols are used throughout 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.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could  possibly 
result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect 
handling.
To ensure proper use, please take special notice of information 
provided following this symbol.
NOTE
See the pages noted after this symbol for more information about 
the current topic.
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About contents of  package
Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check to make sure that 
all the items are included. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
Before use
(1) Projector ..................................................................................
(2) Lens cover, rivet and strap ....................................
(3) Power cord ...................................................................................
(4) Component video cable  .......................................
(5) SCART adapter (PJ-TX200E only)
(5) Remote control and 2 AAA batteries .......................................
(6) User’s manuals ....................................................
► Do not place the projector on an unstable surface.WARNING
• Keep the original packing materials for future 
reshipment.
Be sure to use the original packing material when moving 
the projector. Use special caution for the lens.
Use the original cushion for the lens. NOTE
POWERLIGHTBLACKASPECT
MENUBRIGHTCONTRASTCOLOR
IRISMODEMEMO RY
ENTERRESET
HDMIPCAUTOCOMPOS-VIDEOVIDEO
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Before use
Part names
Projector
Exhaust vent
►  Do not block or cover the 
projector's vents.
►  To avoid being burnt, 
please do not touch areas near the vents while the projector is in use or immediately after use.
Lens (9, 60)
A bright light for projecting is 
emitted from the lens.
►  Please do not look into the 
lens while the projector is in use.
Elevator feet (12)
Lamp cover (57)Covers the lamp.
►  The lamp has a finite 
product life. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are 
recommended.
Intake vent
►  Do not place anything that  may be sucked into or stick 
to the vents underneath 
the projector.
Zoom ring (22)
Focus ring (22)
(Front right view)
Filter cover (58)
Covers the air filter and intake 
vent.
►  Maintain the air filter to 
ensure proper ventilation.
Control buttonsSee next page.
Exhaust vent
►  Do not block or cover the 
projector's vents.
►  To avoid being burnt, 
please do not touch areas near the vents while the 
projector is in use or immediately after use.PortsSee next page.
►  Please see the 
“Connecting your devices” (13) section for more information.
Horizontal lens shift dials (22)
Vertical lens shift dials (
22)
Elevator button (12)
Remote sensor (19)
Lens cover (9)
Strap hole (9)
Elevator button (12)
Elevator foot (12)
Elevator button (12)
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Before use
Control buttons
POWER indicator (20, 23, 62)This indicator blinks while the projector is cooling down or warming up
►  Note that a lit or blinking red 
indicator denotes a problem.
TEMP indicator (
62)
►  Note that a lit or blinking red 
indicator indicates a problem.
MENU button (30, 35)Used to begin or end a menu operation. STANDBY/ON button (
20, 23)
Used to turn the power on and off.
LAMP indicator (
62)
►  Note that a lit or blinking red 
indicator indicates a problem.
Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,►Used to make adjustments and operate menus.
ENTER button (30, 35)Used to proceed to the next stage in a menu operation.
RESET button (31, 36)Used to cancel an adjustment.
INPUT button (21)Used to select an input signal. Pressing this button toggles between input ports.
HDMI port (14)
Ports
COMPONENT VIDEO ports (13, 14)This is a set of input 
ports composed of Y, CB/PB and CR/PR ports.
CONTROL port (
15)
S-VIDEO port (13)
Power switch (20, 23)
TRIGGER port
Restart switch (23, 64)
COMPUTER port 
(15)
Kensington lock slot
VIDEO port  (13, 14)
AC inlet (17)
• Use only an HDMI cable marked with the HDMI logo for HDMI 
connections.
• The TRIGGER port (12V/25mA) is used to connect to a screen that can be 
controlled via a trigger signal from display equipment. NOTE
POWER
MENUENTER
LAMPTEMP
STANDBY/ON
INPUTRESET
Y
CB/PB
CR/PRCOMPONENT VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPUTER
CONTROLHDMITRIGGER
AC IN
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POWER button (20, 23)
Used to turn the power on and off.
Before use
Remote control
BLACK button (27)Used to select a BLACK mode. Each mode adjusts the 
black setting to suit different 
conditions.
ASPECT button (24)Used to select an aspect ratio.
Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,►Used to make adjustments and operate menus.
MENU button (30, 35)Used to begin or end a menu operation.
CONTRAST, BRIGHT, 
COLOR buttons (27)Used to adjust the contrast, brightness and color tone.
PC, HDMI, COMPO,  S-VIDEO, VIDEO buttons  (21)Used to select an input port.PC button  COMPUTER portHDMI button  HDMI portCOMPO button   COMPONENT VIDEO portsS-VIDEO button  S-VIDEO portVIDEO button  VIDEO port
MODE button (26)Used to select a mode. Each mode is a combination of settings for gamma, color temperature and iris.
LIGHT button (19)Used to make the buttons on the remote control light up for a short time.
MEMORY button (
28)Used to save and load user adjustment settings.
IRIS button (25)Used to adjust the iris.
ENTER button (30, 35)Used to proceed to the next stage in a menu operation.
RESET button (31, 36)Used to cancel an adjustment.
Battery cover (18)The battery cover is on the back of the remote control. AUTO button (
21)Used to enable the automatic adjustment function.
POWERLIGHT
BLACK
ASPECT
MENU
BRIGHTCONTRASTCOLOR
IRIS
MODEMEMO
RY
ENTER
RESET
HDMIPCAUTO
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1.Fix the strap to the lens 
cover strap ring.
2.Put the strap into the 
groove on the rivet.
3.Press the rivet into the 
strap hole.
4.Put the lens cover on 
the lens of the projector.
Preparations
Preparations
Fastening the lens cover
Fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap to prevent it from 
becoming lost.
► Do not fasten the lens cover during or immediately after use. 
Handling while the projector is hot could cause burn and/or projector malfunction.WARNING
► When the projector is not in use, be sure to close the lens 
cover to prevent the lens surface being scratched. CAUTION
 
 
Strap
Lens cover strap ring
Strap hole
Rivet
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Preparations
Arrangement
On a horizontal 
surface
Arrange the projector according to the manner in which you will use the projector 
and the environment the projector will be used in.
Suspended from 
the ceiling
► Place the projector in a stable, horizontal position. If the 
projector falls or is knocked over it could result in injury and/or damage to the 
projector. Using a damaged projector could result in fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibratory surface such as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
• Do not stand the projector on its side, front or rear faces.
• Contact your dealer before ceiling installations and similar.
► Place the projector in a cool place, with adequate ventilation. The high 
operating temperature of the projector could cause burns, fire and/or projector 
malfunction if not properly placed.
• Do not block or cover the projector's vents.
• Maintain a space of at least 30 cm between the sides of the projector and other 
objects such as walls.
• Do not place the projector on metallic objects or objects susceptible to heat.
• Do not place the projector on carpets, cushions or bedding.
• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near heat sources, such as 
heaters.
• Do not place anything on or near the projectors lens or vents. Do not place 
anything on top of the projector.
• The projector also has intake vents on the bottom. Do not place anything that 
may be sucked into or stick to the vents underneath the projector .
► Do not place the projector any place where it may get wet. Placing the 
projector in a humid place or inserting liquid in the projector could cause fi re, an 
electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.
• Do not place the projector in a bathroom or outdoors.
• Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
WARNING
(a)(c)
(b)
(a)(c)
(b)