Hitachi Projector CP-A301N User Manual

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Projector
CP-A221N/CP-A301N/CP-AW251N
User's Manual (detailed)  
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this 
product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” first. After reading them, store them in a 
safe place for future reference. WARNING
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes.  They may differ 
slightly from your projector.
• The...

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Contents
Introduction  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Checking the contents of package ...3
Part names  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .7
Arrangement  ................... 7
Connecting with your devices ......9
Connecting to a power supply .....14
Using the security bar and slot  . . . .14
Using the cable cover  ...........15
Remote control   . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Introduction
• Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure 
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special 
caution for the lens. NOTE
Introduction
The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.
Checking the contents of  package
ü     
The unique lens and mirror system realizes ultra short distance 
projection,which gives you more various way of use.
ü      The motorized lens door offers you very simple use of the...

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Introduction
(1)  Lamp cover (92) 
The lamp unit is inside.
(2) Control panel (
5)
(3) Elevator feet (x 2) (
23)
(4) Remote sensor (
16)
(5) Lens (
97)
(6) Intake vents
(7)   Filter cover (
94) 
The air filter and intake vent   
are inside.
(8)   Battery cover 
The internal clock battery is 
inside.
(9) Speaker (
12, 20, 46)
(10) Exhaust vent
(11 )  AC IN (AC inlet) (
14)
(12) Ports (
5)
(13) Security bar (
14)
(14) Security slot (
14)
(15) Lens door (
97)
(16) Mirror (
97)
(17) Spacer...

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Introduction
Control panel
(1) STANDBY/ON button (
18)
(2) INPUT button (
20)
(3) POWER indicator (
18, 101, 102)
(4) TEMP indicator (
101, 102)
(5) LAMP indicator (
101, 102)
Buttons ◄/►/▲/▼
(6)   FOCUS +/- buttons
 
when no menu is displayed (24),  
or Cursor ◄/► buttons when a menu is displayed (28). FOCUS +/- function 
is invalid when the  USB TYPE A port is selected as the input source.
(7)   MENU buttons
 
when no menu is displayed (28), or Cursor ▲/▼ buttons when a menu is 
displayed (...

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Introduction
Remote control
(1) VIDEO button (
21)
(2) COMPUTER button (
21)
(3) SEARCH  button (
22)
(4) STANDBY/ON button (
18)
(5) ASPECT button (
22)
(6) AUTO button (
24)
(7) BLANK button (
27)
(8) MAGNIFY - ON button (
26)
(9) MAGNIFY - OFF  button (
26)
(10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA  button (
21, 58)
(11) VOLUME - button (
20)
(12) PAGE UP button (
17)
(13) PAGE DOWN button (
17)
(14) VOLUME + button (
20)
(15) MUTE button (
20)
(16) FREEZE button (
27)
(17) MY BUTTON - 1 button (...

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Setting up
Setting up
(continued on next page) Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
Arrangement
Refer to table T-1 or T-2 and figures F-1 and F-2 at the end of User’s Manual (concise) to 
determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen.
  
a  Screen size (diagonal)   b1 , b2  Projection distance (±8%)   c1 , c2  Screen height (±8%)
•  For the case of installation in special...

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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is 
sufficient ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause fire, 
burns and/or malfunction of the projector.
•   Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents.
•   Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other 
objects such as walls.
•  Do not place or attach anything that would block the lens or vent holes.
• Do not place the projector on...

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Setting up
Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to 
confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare 
the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. 
Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or 
the accessory is damaged.
After  making  sure  that  the  device  and  projector  are  turned  off,  connect  them 
following the instructions below.
►Use only the...

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Connecting with your devices (continued)
•  When  AUTO  is  selected  for  the  COMPUTER  IN1  or COMPUTER  IN2  port  in 
COMPUTER  IN  of  the  INPUT  menu,  that  port  will  accept  component  video 
signals  (
40).
•  
When  the  USB  TYPE  B  port  and  the  computer's  type A  USB  port  are  connected, 
you can use the USB TYPE B port as a picture input port from the computer, or use 
the remote control as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer. (
 17, 55) .
Setting up
(continued on...