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Hitachi CP-X608 User's Manual And Operating Manual

Hitachi CP-X608 User's Manual And Operating Manual

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CP-X608
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual -
Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Projector CP-X608 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Use special caution for the lens. Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    ►Do not look into the lens or vents while the lamp is on, since the strong light is not good for your eyes. ►Do not grab the front cover to hold the projector up, since the projector may drop down.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    CAUTION ►Do not use the security bar and the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without cooling it down.

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control () Laser pointer (14) It is a beam outlet. () LASER INDICATOR (14) (3) LASER button (14) (4) STANDBY/ON button (17) (5) VOLUME button (18) (6) MUTE button (18) (7) VIDEO button (19) (8) RGB button (18) (9) SEARCH button (19) (0) AUTO button (20) () ASPECT button (19)

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    • 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 the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

  • Page 8: Arrangement

    9. (363) . (437) 46 350 (8.9) 0.8 (44) 3.0 (50) 53 • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from a ceiling.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    RGB1 VIDEO Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. S-VIDEO Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at...

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect.
  • Page 11 CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. • In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input signals.

  • Page 12: Usb Memory

    Setting up Inserting an SD card and USB memory When using the projector with a wireless LAN please insert the included wireless network card. When using a commercial SD memory card in order to view images insert the SD memory card in the same manner. And when using a commercial USB memory in order to view images insert the USB memory to the AUX I/O port.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Slot Cover Lock

    WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Laser pointer This remote control has a laser pointer in place of a finger or rod. The laser beam works and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed. WARNING ►The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a finger or rod.

  • Page 15: About The Remote Control Signal

    About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back. The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE RECEIV”...

  • Page 16: Using As A Wired Remote Control

    When the remote control signal is hard to reach surely to the projector in the environment, this function is effective. NOTE • To connect the remote control with the projector, use an audio cable with 3.5 diameter stereo mini plugs.

  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. Do not turn the projector on for 0 minutes or more after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.

  • Page 18: Operating

    TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the RGB 1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check other port in above order.

  • Page 19: Searching An Input Signal

    When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. RGB   RGB   M-D  MIU  COMPONENT (Y, C ●...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Zoom And Focus

    Operating Adjusting the zoom and focus Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Adjusting the lens shift Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Position

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work. ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.

  • Page 22: Using The Magnify Feature

    MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.

  • Page 23: Temporarily Blanking The Screen

    BLANK button again. ● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed or one of the commands (except get commands) is transmitted to the control port.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu Function

    Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate. Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear.

  • Page 25: Easy Menu

    From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.

  • Page 26: (Easy Menu Continued

    EASY Menu EASY Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (27). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (27). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu (28).

  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 28 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item 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.
  • Page 29 • The screen may flicker when the PRESENTATION or THEATER modes are selected. If this occurs select TURN OFF. 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.

  • Page 30: Image Menu

    Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 31 IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal, an MIU signal or a component video signal. (except 55i (480i), 65i (576i), SCART RGB) Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 32: Input Menu

    Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 33 When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, C SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer. COMPONENT Set the video format for the s-video port and video port.

  • Page 34: D , F Rame Lock

    INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns the frame lock function on/off. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • This item can be performed only on an RGB signal with a vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. FRAME LOCK •...
  • Page 35 INPUT Menu (continued) Item The resolution for the RGB and RGB input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) EXECUTE whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
  • Page 37 NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT MIRROR If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (52) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. SETUP Menu Description...

  • Page 38: Audio Menu

    Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 39: Screen Menu

    Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 40 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF...
  • Page 41 SCREEN Menu (continued) Item This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 42 • When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (22). Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. () Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ►...

  • Page 43: Option Menu

    When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching AUTO SEARCH and display the image.

  • Page 44: Air Filter

    Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to  to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
  • Page 45 FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH ó NORMAL (continued on next page)
  • Page 46 • It is recommended to choose “00h” in general. Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter, especially when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is chosen.
  • Page 47 Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
  • Page 48 SECURITY menu. If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the ENTER PASSWORD BOX will be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PASSWORD is input.

  • Page 49: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds. will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...

  • Page 50: Using The Pin Lock Function

    .4- Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER .4-3 Contact your dealer with the 0 digit Inquiring 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 51 If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the PIN BOX is displayed.

  • Page 52: Using The Transition Detector Function

    SECURITY If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. (continued) This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off. 4.2 Setting the 4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select Transition 4.2-2 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 53 OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3- Follow the procedure in 4.- to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.3- Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 4.3-.

  • Page 54: Miu Menu

    Item Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Live Mode”. On the “Live Mode”, the projector displays the images from the PC LIVE MODE via Network, supported by “MIU Live Viewer”. ( 1.1 Live Mode of the User’s Manual - Network Functions)
  • Page 55 Manual - Network Functions) and the ► or ENTER button to display the image. • Insert the SD memory card or USB memory into the projector before you use the e-SHOT function. (12) • The item without image stored cannot be selected.
  • Page 56 ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to TURN OFF. • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network.
  • Page 57 MIU Menu (continued) Item MODE Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the mode of the network communication system. Select it according to the setting of your PC. ADHOC ó INFRASTRUCTURE Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the channel of the wireless LAN while using it. Select it according to the setting of your PC.
  • Page 58 () The NETWORK MODE is set to the WIRELESSE and the wireless LAN SD card is not mounted. () DHCP is ON and the projector does not get address from DHCP server. Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In case of replacement by yourself, Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover and then slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it.

  • Page 60: Lamp Warning

    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),...

  • Page 61: Air Filter

    When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Note that the projector may shut down, when the projector heats too much.
  • Page 62 WARNING ►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. Taking care of the air filter in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 63: Internal Clock Battery

    . Turn the projector over again, so that the top of the projector is facing up. 3. While lifting the side of the projector closest to the lens, press the metal claw of the battery holder. The battery will fall out of the holder, so be careful not to lose it.

  • Page 64: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.

  • Page 66: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 0 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 67 In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 68: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please push the Shutdown switch by using a pin or similar and the projector will be turned off immediately. Before turning it again, wait at least 0 minutes to make the projector cool down enough. Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the...
  • Page 69 Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu No pictures are function or the remote control. displayed. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.
  • Page 70 Remove any objects from front side of the projector. NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect.

  • Page 71: Warranty And After-Service

    Others NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Warranty And After-Service / Specification Liquid crystal projector .0 cm (0.79 type) TFT active matrix 786,43 pixels (04 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=.7 ~ . f=4 ~ 9 mm...
  • Page 72 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm]...

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