Hitachi Projector CP-X8150 User Manual

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EASY MENU
ItemDescription
PICTURE MODE  (continued)
GAMMA COLOR TEMP
NORMAL 1 DEFAULT 2 MID
CINEMA 2 DEFAULT 3 LOW
DYNAMIC 3 DEFAULT 1 HIGH
BOARD(BLACK) 4 DEFAULT 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1
BOARD(GREEN) 4 DEFAULT 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2
WHITEBOARD 5 DEFAULT 2 MID
DAYTIME 6 DEFAULT 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3
DICOM SIM. 7 DEFAULT 2 MID
• When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs 
from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the 
PICTURE MODE is “CUSTOM”. Please refer to the GAMMA and 
COLOR TEMP (
42, 43) items in PICTURE menu.
• Lines or other noise might appear on the screen when this function 
is operated, but it is not a malfunction.
• 
DICOM SIM. is the projector's DICOM® ("Digital Imaging and 
Communication in Medicine") simulation mode. This mode simulates 
the DICOM standard, which is a standard applicable to digital 
communications in medicine, and can be useful for displaying medical 
images, such as X-rays photos. This projector is not a medical device 
and is not compliant to the DICOM standard, and neither the projector 
nor the DICOM SIM. mode should be used for medical diagnosis.
ECO MODE Using the ◄/► buttons turns off/on the Eco mode.
See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (
53).
INSTALLATION Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog.
See the INSTALLATION item in SETUP menu (

53).
RESET Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the 
FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.
A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ► 
button performs resetting.
FILTER TIME The usage time of the air filter is shown in the menu.
Performing this item resets the filter time which counts usage time 
of the air filter.
A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ► 
button performs resetting. 
See the FILTER TIME item in OPTION menu
 (
65).
LANGUAGE Using the ◄/► buttons changes the display language. 
See the LANGUAGE item in SCREEN menu
 (
57).
ADVANCED MENUPress the ► or 
ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, 
IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK or 
SECURITY.
EXIT Press the ◄ or  ENTER button to finish the OSD menu. 
						

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PICTURE menu
PICTURE menu
From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed. 
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table.
ItemDescription
BRIGHTNESS Using the 
◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness.
Dark  ó Light
CONTRAST Using the 
◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast.
Weak  ó Strong
GAMMA Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode.
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then 
pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays   
a dialog to aid you in adjusting the mode.  
This function is useful when you want to   
change the brightness of particular tones.
Choose an item using the ◄/► buttons,  
and  adjust the level using the ▲/▼ buttons.
You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your 
adjustment by pressing the  ENTER button. 
Each time you press the ENTER button, the  
pattern changes as below.
  No pattern  ð Gray scale of 9 steps 
     Ramp 
 Gray scale of 15 steps
The eight equalizing bars correspond to eight tone levels of the test 
pattern (Gray scale of 9 steps) except the darkest in the left end. If you 
want to adjust the 2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the 
equalizing adjustment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the 
test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar.
• Lines or other noise might appear on the 
screen when this function is operated, but it 
is not a malfunction.
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
 
1 DEF AULT  1 CUSTOM  2 DEF AULT  2 CUSTOM  3 DEF AULT
7 CUSTOM                                                                                           3 CUSTOM
7 DEF AULT   4 DEFAULT
 6 CUSTOM  6 DEF AULT  5 CUSTOM  5 DEF AULT  4 CUSTOM 
						

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PICTURE menu
ItemDescription
COLOR TEMP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode.
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting a mode whose name includes 
CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button 
or the ENTER button displays a dialog 
to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and 
GAIN of the selected mode.
OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones 
of the test pattern. GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on 
the brighter tones of the test pattern.
Choose an item using the ◄/► buttons, and adjust the level using 
the ▲/▼ buttons. 
You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your 
adjustment by pressing the 
ENTER button.  
Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below.
No pattern 
ð Gray scale of 9 steps  
           
 Ramp   Gray scale of 15 steps
• Lines or other noise might appear on the screen 
when this function is operated, but it is not a 
malfunction.
COLOR Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color.
Weak  ó Strong
• This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component 
video signal. 
• For an HDMI
TM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or 
(2) applies. 
(1)   HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu for selected port is set 
to VIDEO.
(2)  
HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu for selected port is set to 
AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.
TINT Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the tint.
Reddish  ó Greenish
• This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component 
video signal.
• For an HDMITM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or 
(2) applies. 
(1)   HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu for selected port is set 
to VIDEO.
(2)  
HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu for selected port is set to 
AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.
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1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM2 MID 2 CUSTOM 3 LOW
5 CUSTOM
 4 CUSTOM
6 CUSTOM
  3 CUSTOM
4 Hi-BRIGHT-1
5 Hi-BRIGHT-2
6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 
						

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PICTURE menu
ItemDescription
SHARPNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness.
Weak  ó Strong
•  There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a 
moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.
ACTIVE IRIS
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode.
PRESENTATION   ó  THEATER  
ó  OFF              
PRESENTATION : 
 
The active iris displays the best presentation 
image for both bright and dark scenes.
THEATER :    The active iris displays the best theater image for 
both bright and dark scenes.
OFF  :   The active iris is always open.
• The screen may flicker when the PRESENTATION or THEATER 
modes are selected. If this occurs select OFF.
MY MEMORY
This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items 
of the PICTURE menu).
Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or 
ENTER button performs each function. SAVE-1  ó SAVE-2 
ó SAVE-3 
ó SAVE-4
LOAD-4  óLOAD-3 
ó LOAD-2 
ó LOAD-1
SAVE-1, SAVE-2, SAVE-3, SAVE-4
Performing a SAVE function saves the current adjustment data into 
the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name. 
• Remember that the current data being stored of a memory will be 
lost by saving new data into the memory.
LOAD-1, LOAD-2, LOAD-3, LOAD-4
Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked 
in the number included in the function’s name, and adjusts the 
picture automatically depending on the data. 
• The LOAD functions whose linked memory has no data are 
skipped.
• Remember that the current adjusted condition will be lost by 
loading data. If you want to keep the current adjustment, please 
save it before performing a LOAD function.
• There may be some noise and the screen may flicker for a 
moment when loading data. This is not malfunction.
• You can perform the LOAD function using  MY BUTTON. Please 
see MY BUTTON item in OPTION menu (
 66). 
						

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IMAGE menu
IMAGE menu
From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table. for selected port   
ItemDescription
ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. 
For a computer signal CP-X8150, CP-X8160 :  
  NORMAL 
ó 4:3 
ó 16:9 
ó 16:10  
        
CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255, CP-SX8350, CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450: 
 
  NORMAL 
ó 4:3 
ó 16:9 
ó 16:10 
ó NATIVE 
        
For an HDMI
TM signal
CP-X8150, CP-X8160 :  
  NORMAL 
ó 
4:3  
ó  
16:9  
ó  
16:10  
ó  
14:9 
        
CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255, CP-SX8350, CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450:  
  NORMAL  
ó  
4:3  
ó  
16:9  
ó  
16:10  
ó  
14:9  
ó  
NATIVE 
        
For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal CP-X8150, CP-X8160 :  
  4:3 
ó 16:9 
ó 14:9 
  
CP-SX8350 :  
  4:3 
ó 16:9 
ó 14:9 
ó NATIVE 
  
CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255, CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450 :  
  4:3 
ó 16:9 
ó 16:10 
ó 14:9 
ó NATIVE 
   
For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B 
ports, or if there is no signal
CP-X8150, CP-X8160, CP-SX8350 : 4:3 (fixed) 
CP-WX8240, CP-WX8255, CP-WU8440, CP-WU8450: 16:10 (fixed)
• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
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IMAGE menu
ItemDescription
OVER SCAN Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio.
Small (It magnifies picture)  ó Large (It reduces picture)
• This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component 
video signal.
• For an HDMI
TM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or 
(2) applies. 
(1)   HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu for selected port is set 
to VIDEO.
(2)  
HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu for selected port is set to 
AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.
V POSITION Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position.
Down  ó Up
• Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on 
the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the 
default setting. Pressing the  RESET button when the V POSITION 
is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.
• When this function is performed on a video signal or an s-video 
signal, the range of this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN 
(
 above) setting. It is not possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is 
set to 10.
•  This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A 
/ B or HDMI 1 / 2 port.
H POSITION Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal position.
Right  ó Left 
• 
Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on 
the screen. If this occurs, please reset the horizontal position to the 
default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the H POSITION is 
selected will reset the H POSITION to the default setting.
• When this function is performed on a video signal or an s-video 
signal, the range of this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN 
(
 above) setting. It is not possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is 
set to 10.
• 
This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE 
A / B or HDMI 1 / 2 port.
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IMAGE menu
ItemDescription
H PHASE
Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.
Right  ó Left
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a 
component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal 
from the LAN, USB TYPE A / B or HDMI 1 / 2 port.
H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size.
Small  ó Large
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal. This function 
is unavailable for a signal from the  LAN, USB TYPE A / B or  HDMI 1 
/ 2 port.
• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be 
displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment 
by pressing the  RESET button on the remote control during this 
operation.
• Images might appear degraded when this function is operated, but 
it is not a malfunction.
AUTO ADJUST  EXECUTE Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
For a computer signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal 
phase will be automatically adjusted. 
 
Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size 
prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be 
incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.
For a video signal and s-video signal
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will 
be selected automatically. This function is available only when 
the AUTO is selected for the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT 
menu (
 49). 
The vertical position and horizontal position will be 
automatically set to the default.
For a component video signal
The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set 
to the default. The horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.
• The automatic adjustment operation requires approx. 10 seconds. 
Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. 
• When this function is performed for a video signal, a certain extra 
such as a line may appear outside a picture.
• When this function is performed for a computer signal, a black 
frame may be displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on 
the computer model. 
• The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or 
DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE 
item in the OPTION menu (
 67). 
						

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INPUT menu
INPUT menu
From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table.
ItemDescription
PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode.
TV  ó FILM 
ó OFF
  
• This function works only for a video signal, s-video signal, component 
video signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and an HDMITM 
signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60).
• When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. 
FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system. But these 
may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture 
for a quick moving object. In such a case, please select OFF, even 
though the screen image may lose sharpness.
VIDEO NR Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the noise reduction mode.
HIGH  ó MID 
ó LOW
   
• This function works only for a video signal, s-video signal, 
component video signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) 
and an HDMI
TM signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60). 
COLOR SPACE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for color space.
AUTO  ó RGB 
ó SMPTE240 
ó REC709 
ó REC601
      
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal (except for 
signals from the LAN, USB TYPE A and USB TYPE B ports) or a 
component video signal (except SCART RGB).
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a 
case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO.
COMPONENT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the function of the COMPONENT 
ports.
COMPONENT  ó SCART RGB
When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/
Pb, Cr/Pr) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. 
A SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB 
input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
VIDEO FORMAT The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set.
(1)   Use the ▲/▼ buttons to 
select the input port.
(2)   Using the ◄/► buttons 
switches the mode for video 
format.
AUTO   ó  NTSC  
ó  PAL  
ó  SECAM
       N-PAL  ó M-PAL 
ó NTSC4.43 
• This item is performed only for a video signal from the  VIDEO port 
or the S-VIDEO port.
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the 
picture becomes unstable (e.g. an irregular picture, lack of color), 
please select the mode according to the input signal.
HDMI FORMAT
The video format of HDMITM input signals from the HDMI 1 and 2 
ports can be set.
(1)   Use the ▲/▼ buttons to 
select the HDMI port to be 
set.
(2)   Use the ◄/►buttons to select the video format.
AUTO  ó VIDEO 
ó COMPUTER
AUTO: automatically sets the optimum mode.
VIDEO: sets the suitable mode for DVD signals.
COMPUTER: sets the suitable mode for computer signals.
• When the COMPUTER is selected, the functions COLOR 
(PICTURE menu), TINT (PICTURE menu) and OVER SCAN 
(IMAGE menu) are unavailable.
HDMI RANGE
The digital range of HDMITM input signals from the HDMI 1 and 2 
ports can be set.
(1)   Use the ▲/▼ buttons to 
select the HDMI port to be 
set.
(2)   Use the ◄/►buttons to select the digital range.
AUTO  ó NORMAL 
ó ENHANCED
AUTO:   automatically sets the optimum mode.
NORMAL:   s
ets the suitable mode for DVD signals. (16-235)
ENHANCED :  s
ets the suitable mode for computer signals. (0-255)
• If the contrast of the screen image is too strong or too weak, try 
finding a more suitable mode.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
COMPUTER IN The computer input signal type for 
COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports 
can be set.
(1)  
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set.
(2)   Use the ◄/► buttons to select 
the computer input signal type.
AUTO  ó SYNC ON G OFF
• Selecting the AUTO mode allows   
you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the 
port.
• In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain 
input signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that 
no signal is received and select the SYNC ON G OFF, and then 
reconnect the signal.
FRAME LOCK Set the frame lock function on/off for each port.
(1)  
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select 
the input ports.
(2)   Use the ◄/► buttons to turn the 
frame lock function on/off .
ON  ó OFF
• This item can be performed only on a signal with a vertical 
frequency of 49 to 51Hz, 59 to 61 Hz.
• When ON is selected, moving pictures are displayed more 
smoothly.
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