Hitachi Projector CP-A220N/CP-A300N User Manual

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Turning on the power
1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly 
and correctly connected to the projector 
and the outlet.
2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is 
steady orange.
3. Confirm that there is nothing that the   
lens door hits while opening. Press the   
STANDBY/ON button on the projector or  
the remote control. The lens door opens, the   
projection lamp lights up, and the  POWER  
indicator begins to blink green. When the   
power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in st\
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WARNING  ►Never look into the projection lens or mirror while 
the projection lamp lights, since the projection lamp ray may cause 
a trouble on your eyes.
►
Be careful not to pinch your finger with the lens door, to prevent an injury.
►Do not place the projector vertically with the lens door open as 
shown in the figure on the right. It could cause malfunction or injury.
►Do not stand under the projector mounted on the wall or ceiling, 
when its lens door is opening or closing. Moreover, do not look at 
the mirror when the lens door is opening or closing.
►Never touch a lens door or mirror. If the mirror is broken, the 
projected image will be distorted. Close the lens door, and contact 
your dealer.
NOTE  • Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.
• 
The projector has the DIRECT POWER ON function, which can make the projector 
automatically turn on. For more information, please see the “Operating Guide” in the CD.
STANDBY/ON button
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Adjusting the projector's elevator
The  projector  has  Front  foot  for  inclinations  and  Rear  foot  for  horizontals.  Spacers 
on the each elevator foot are installed at the time of shipment, and projector is in a 
condition to be able to just project. If necessary, detach the spacer, and the elevator 
feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments.
Operation
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Displaying and switching the image
Press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the 
projector switches its input port in turn. You can also use the remote control to 
select an input signal. Press the 
VIDEO button for selecting an input signal from 
the HDMI, S-VIDEO or VIDEO port, or the COMPUTER button for selecting an 
input signal from the  COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2, LAN, USB TYPE A or 
USB TYPE B port.
FOCUS - button
FOCUS + button
COMPUTER button
VIDEO button
NOTE  • The adjustment angle can be adjusted up to plus or minus 1° each 
of Front and Rear foot.
• 
After the foot is adjusted, it is possible to return it to the state of \
the shipment with a spacer. 
Install Large on the Front foot and Small on the Rear foot of the spacer. If change  the setting place of the projector, it will recommend keep and reuse the spacers.
WARNING  ►Keep the spacers away from children and pets. Be careful not 
to let them swallow the spacers. If swallowed consult a physician immedi\
ately 
for emergency treatment.
Front footRear foot
2.3~4.3°
-1~1°
Front foot
Rear footSpacer
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Focusing
Use the FOCUS + and FOCUS – buttons on 
 
the projector or remote control to adjust the  
screen focus. 
Selecting an aspect ratio
Each time you press the ASPECT button on 
 
the remote control, it switches the aspect  
ratio of the image, in turn.
Zooming
Use the D-ZOOM + and D-ZOOM – buttons 
 
on the remote control to adjust the screen size.
Adjusting the picture position
After pressing the POSITION  button on the remote control, use the ▲, ▼, ◄ and 
► buttons. Press the  POSITION button again to finish this operation.
Correcting distortion
Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the 
screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. 
Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select, 
MANUAL or PERFECT FIT operation, and 
press the ► button to perform the following.
MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. 
PERFECT FIT displays a dialog for adjusting the shape of the projected image in 
each of the corners and sides.
Use the cursor buttons according to the dialog, checking the image.   
Press the KEYSTONE button again to finish this operation.
Adjusting the volume
Use the VOLUME +/- buttons to adjust the volume.
Muting the sound
Press the MUTE button on the remote control. To restore the sound, press the 
MUTE or VOLUME+/- button.
NOTE  •  The ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
• For details, see the Operating Guide in the CD.
CAUTION  ►If you wish to have a blank screen while the projector's lamp is 
on, use the BLANK function (see the Operating Guide).
Any other method of blocking the projection light, such as attaching som\
ething 
to the lens or placing something in front of the lens, may cause the dam\
age to 
the projector.
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VOLUME+/- button
KEYSTONE buttonMUTE button
D-ZOOM +
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D-ZOOM -  button
FOCUS + button
FOCUS - button
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Turning off  the power
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. Confirm that there is nothing that the 
lens door hits while closing. Press the 
STANDBY/ON button 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.
Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning \
it off.   
Also, do not turn the projector off shortly after turning it on. Such operations might 
cause the lamp to malfunction or shorten the lifetime of some parts incl\
uding the 
lamp.
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WARNING  ►Be careful not to pinch your finger with the lens door, to 
prevent an injury.
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just 
after use, since it is too hot.
►Remove the power cord for complete separation. The power outlet should be 
close to the projector and easily accessible.
NOTE  • Please power off the projector after any connected devices are 
powered off.
• This projector has the AUTO POWER OFF function that can make the 
projector turn off automatically. For more information, please see the “Operating  Guide” in the CD.
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Replacing the lamp
A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause 
the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different 
lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them\
. 
Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare 
a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number : DT01181
1.   Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. 
Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
2.   Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted 
on a wall or ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also 
ask the dealer to replace the lamp.
In case of replacement by yourself, follow the 
following procedure.
3.   Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp 
cover and then slide and lift the lamp cover to the 
side to remove it.
4.   Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the 
lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handle. 
Never loosen any other screws.
5.   Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the 
2 screws of the lamp that are loosened in the 
previous process to lock it in place.
6.   While putting the interlocking parts of the lamp 
cover and the projector together, slide the lamp 
cover back in place. Then firmly fasten the screw 
of the lamp cover.
7.   Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time 
using the LAMP TIME item in the OPTION menu. 
(1)   Press the MENU button to display a menu. 
(2)   Point at the ADVANCED MENU in the menu using   
the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.
(3)   Point at the OPTION in the left column of the menu 
using the ▼/▲button, then press the ► button.
(4)   Point at the LAMP TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then  
press the ► button. A dialog will appear.
(5)   Press the ► button to select “OK” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp 
time.
lamp cover
NOTE  • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, 
for a suitable indication about the lamp.
CAUTION  ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp 
is taken out.
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 HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE
WARNING  ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp 
can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled\
 while hot, or 
worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or 
burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, if the bulb burst\
s, it is possible 
for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury and 
dust containing fine particles of glass to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
►About disposal of a lamp:  This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put 
it in a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws. 
•   For lamp recycling, go to  www.lamprecycle.org (in the US).
•   For product disposal, consult your local government agency   
or www.eiae.org  (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
For more information, ask your dealer.
•  If  the  lamp  should  break  (it  will  make  a  loud  bang  when  it  does), 
unplug  the  power  cord  from  the  outlet,  and  make  sure  to  request  a 
replacement  lamp  from  your  local  dealer.  Note  that  shards  of  glass 
could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, 
so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself\
.
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the 
room well, and make sure not to inhale the gas or fine particles that come out 
from the projector's vent holes, and not to get them into your eyes or m\
outh.
• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power 
cord,  then  wait  at  least  45  minutes  for  the  lamp  to  cool  sufficiently. 
Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lam\
p.
• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.
• 
Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is mounted on a wall or ceiling. 
This  is  dangerous,  since  if  the  lamp’s  bulb  has  broken,  the  shards  will  fall  out 
when  the  cover  is  opened.  In  addition,  working  in  high  places  is  dangerous,  so 
ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not \
broken.
•  Do  not  use  the  projector  with  the  lamp  cover  removed. At  the  lamp 
replacing,  make  sure  that  the  screws  are  screwed  in  firmly.  Loose 
screws could result in damage or injury.
•  Use  only  the  lamp  of  the  specified  type.  Use  of  a  lamp  that  does  not 
meet the lamp specifications for this model could cause a fire, damage or 
shorten the life of this product.
•  If  the  lamp  breaks  soon  after  the  first  time  it  is  used,  it  is  possible 
that  there  are  electrical  problems  elsewhere  besides  the  lamp.  If  this 
happens, consult your local dealer or a service representative.
• 
Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to bur\
st during use.
• Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause it dark, not to light 
up  or  to  burst.  When  the  pictures  appear  dark,  or  when  the  color  tone 
is  poor,  please  replace  the  lamp  as  soon  as  possible.  Do  not  use  old 
(used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. 
Disconnect 
the plug 
from the  power outlet
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The air filter has two kinds of filters inside. Please check and clean the air filter periodically. 
When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter , comply with it as soon 
as possible.  If the filters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace them with the new ones.  To 
prepare the new filters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number .
Type number : UX37191 (Filter set)
When you replace the lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will 
come together with a replacement lamp for this projector.
1.  
Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow  
the projector to sufficiently cool down.
2.  
Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover. 
3.  
Slide the filter unit upward to take it off from the projector. 
4.  
Use a vacuum cleaner for the filter vent of the projector.
5.   Take the fine meshed filter out while holding the filter 
cover. It is recommended to leave the coarse meshed   
filter in the filter cover as it is.
6.  
Use a vacuum cleaner on both sides of the fine meshed 
filter while holding it so it will not be sucked in. Use a 
vacuum cleaner for the inside of the filter cover to clean 
up the coarse meshed filter. If the filters are damaged  
or heavily soiled, replace them with new ones.
7.   Put the fine meshed filter on the coarse meshed one, 
turning its stitched side up.
8.  
Put the filter unit back into the projector. 
9.  
Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the 
FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. 
(1)   Press the MENU button to display a menu. 
(2)   Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press 
the ► button. A dialog will appear.
(3)   Press the ► button to select “OK” on the dialog. It performs resetting the filter time.
Cleaning and replacing the air filter
WARNING  ►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power cable 
is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
►
Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the 
air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector
.
►
Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, 
internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.
NOTE  • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced 
the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
• The projector may display the message such as the “CHECK THE AIR FLOW”  or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. 
 Filter cover
Filter unit Intake vent
Stitched
side
 Filter cover
Filter
 (coarse meshed)
Filter (fine meshed)
7.
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1. 
 Turn the projector off, and unplug the 
power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
sufficiently.
2.   After making sure that the projector has 
cooled adequately, slowly turn over the 
projector, so that the bottom is facing.
3.   Turn the battery cover fully in the direction 
indicated “OPEN” using a coin or the like, 
and pick the cover up to remove it.
4.   Pry up the battery using a flathead 
screwdriver or the like to take it out. While 
prying it up, put a finger lightly on the 
battery since it may pop out of the holder.
5.  Replace the battery with a new HITACHI 
MAXELL,
 Part No. CR2032 or CR2032H. 
Slide the battery in under the plastic claw, 
and push it into the holder until it clicks.
6.   Replace the battery cover in place, then 
turn it in the direction indicated “CLOSE” 
using such as coins, to fix.
WARNING  ►Be careful of handling a battery, as a battery can cause 
explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in a fire, an injury , and 
environment pollution.
• Use only the specified and perfect battery. Do not use a battery with damage, 
such as a scratch, a dent, rust or leakage.
• When replacing the battery, replace it with a new battery.
• 
When a battery leaked, wipe the leakage out well with a waste cloth. If \
the 
leakage adhered to your body, immediately rinse it well with water. When a battery 
leaked in the battery holder, replace the batteries after wiping the leakage out.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a 
battery.
• Do not work on a battery; for example recharging or soldering.
• Keep a battery in a dark, cool and dry place. Never expose a battery to a fire 
or water.
•
 Keep a battery away from children and pets. Be careful for them not to swallow 
a battery. If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
• Obey the local laws on disposing a battery.
Replacing the internal clock batter y 
This projector has internal clock that uses a battery. When the clock of the network 
function does not work correctly, please try solution by replacement of the battery:
HITACHI MAXELL, part number CR2032  or CR2032H.
NOTE  • The internal clock will be initialized by removing the battery. For 
setting the clock, see “Network Guide”.  (
 20, 22)
OPEN
CLOSE Ã
OPEN
CLOSE
OPEN
CLOSEOPEN
CLOSE
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Caring for the mirror and lens
If the projection mirror or lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration 
of display quality. Please take care of the mirror and lens, being cautious of handling. 
1.Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord 
from the power outlet. And cool the projector down 
by leaving it for a while as it is.
2.The lens door can be opened manually.
Please hold both side of the lens door and slowly 
open it until it is locked with clicking sound.
3.Wipe softly the mirror and lens with a damped soft 
cleaning cloth for lens on the market, being careful 
not to give any damage on the mirror and lens. 
For around edge of the mirror and lens where might 
be difficult to be wiped out, please use an air blower 
for cameras on the market to clean up.
4.To close the lens door properly, please take the 
following procedure.
(1) Insert the power cord with the lens door opened.
(2)   The power indicator will light in orange, and the 
lens door closes automatically. Do not touch the 
lens door when the door is closing. Do not allow 
anything to obstruct the lens door.
• When the lens door is closed manually, it may not shut properly.
• The lens door may not close when the LENS DOOR LOCK function of the 
SERVICE item in the OPTION menu is set to ON. For more information, please 
see the “Operating Guide ” on the CD.
NOTE
►Before caring for the projection mirror and lens, turn the 
projector off and unplug the power cord, then cool the projector sufficiently.
►Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean the projection mirror or lens, since it 
might give some damage.
►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. 
Pay special attention to the mirror and lens as these materials could ca\
use 
serious damage to either. WARNING
►Be careful not to pinch your finger with the lens door, to prevent 
an injury.CAUTION
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Using the CD manual
The other manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM \
titled 
“User’s Manual (detailed)”. Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following 
to ensure the proper use. 
 System requirements
The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. 
  Windows®:   OS:Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE,  
Windows NT®4.0, Windows® Me,  
Windows® 2000/Windows® XP or later
  CPU:Pentium® processor 133MHz / Memory:32MB or more
  Macintosh®:  OS:Mac OS® 10.2 or later
  CPU:PowerPC® / Memory:32MB or more
  CD-ROM drive:  4x CD-ROM drive
  Display:   256 color / 640x480 dots resolution
  Applications:   
Microsoft
® Internet Explorer®4.0 and
  Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® 4.0 or later
 
How to use the CD
1. Insert CD into PC’s CD-ROM drive.
  Windows
®:    In a while, Web browser automatically starts. Start up 
window comes up.
  Macintosh
®:    (1) Double-click on the “Projectors” icon appeared on the 
desktop screen.  
(2) When “main.html” file is clicked, Web browser will start 
and Initial window will appear.
2.   Click the model name of your projector first, and then click language yo\
u want 
from the displayed list. The User’s manual (detailed) will open.
CAUTION  ►Only use the CD-ROM in a computer CD drive. The CD-
ROM is designed for PC use only. NEVER INSERT THE CD-ROM INTO A 
NON-COMPUTER CD PLAYER! Inserting the CD-ROM into an incompatible 
CD drive may produce a loud noise, which in turn MAY RESULT IN EAR AND 
SPEAKER DAMAGE! 
•  After using CD-ROM, please put it into CD case and keep it. Please keep \
the CD neither in direct sunlight nor in a high temperature and high hum\
idity 
environment.
NOTE  • The information in the CD-ROM is subject to change without notice.
• No responsibility is taken for any obstacle and defect to hardware and 
software of your PC as a result of the use of the CD-ROM.
• All or Any part of the information in the CD-ROM must not be copied,  reproduced or republished without notice to our company.