Hitachi iPJ-AW250N User's Manual And Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Japan, the United States of America and other countries and areas. • Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. ® • StarBoard is a registered trademark of Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. in Japan and other countries. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Read this Safety Guide first. Projector User's Manual - Safety Guide Thankyouforpurchasingthisprojector. WARNING • Before using, read these user's manuals of this projector to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions WARNING Never use the projector if a problem should occur. Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquidsorforeignmatter,etc.cancauseafireorelectricalshock. Insuchcase,immediatelyturnoffthepowerswitchandthendisconnectthe powerplugfromthepoweroutlet.Aftermakingsurethatthesmokeorodor Disconnectthe plugfromthe has stopped, contact your dealer. Never attempt to make repairs yourself poweroutlet.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector. Hightemperaturesaregeneratedwhenthelampislit.Itcouldresultinfireor burn.Usespecialcautioninhouseholdswherechildrenarepresent. Donottouchaboutthelens,airfansandventilationopeningsduringuseor immediatelyafteruse,topreventaburn.Takecareofventilation. •Keepaspaceof0cmormorebetweenthesidesandotherobjectssuch aswalls. •Donotplacetheprojectoronametallictableoranythingweakinheat. •Donotplaceanythingaboutthelens,airfansandventilationopeningsof theprojector. •Neverblocktheairfanandventilationopenings. •Donotcovertheprojectorwithatablecloth,etc. •Donotplacetheprojectoronacarpetorbedding. Never look through the lens or openings when the lamp is on. Thepowerfullightcouldadverselyaffectvision. Usespecialcautioninhouseholdswherechildrenarepresent. Use only the correct power cord and the correct power outlet. Incorrectpowersupplycouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. • Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the projectorandthesafetystandard....
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be careful in handling the light source lamp. The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containingmercurytoescapefromtheprojector’sventholes. Please carefully read the section “Lamp”.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the projector. Neglectcouldresultinaninjuryordamage. • Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attachthelenscap. •Avoidanyimpactorshocktotheprojector. •Donotdragtheprojector. • F ormovingtheprojector,usetheenclosedcaseorbagifprovided. Do not put anything on top of the projector.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Remove the power cord for complete separation. •Forsafetypurposes,disconnectthepowercordiftheprojectorisnottobe usedforprolongedperiodsoftime. Disconnectthe • Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the projector. Neglect could result in plugfromthe fireorelectricalshock. poweroutlet. Ask your dealer to cleaning inside of the projector about every year.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions (continued) NOTE About consumables. Lamp,LCDpanels,polarizorsandotheropticalcomponents,andairfilterandcoolingfans haveadifferentlifetimeineach.Thesepartsmayneedtobereplacedafteralongusage time. •Thisproductisn’tdesignedforcontinuoususeoflongtime.Inthecaseofcontinuoususe forhoursormore,oruseforhoursormoreeveryday(evenifitisn’tcontinuous),or repetitious use,the lifetime maybe shortened, and these partsmay need to bereplaced evenifoneyearhasnotpassedsincethebeginningofusing. • A ny inclining use beyond the adjustment range explained in these user’s manuals may shortenthelifetimesoftheconsumables. Before turning on the power, make the projector cool down adequately. Afterturningtheprojectoroff,pushingtherestartswitchorinterruptingofthepowersupply, make the projector cool down adequately. Operation in a high temperature state of the projectorcausesadamageoftheelectrodeandun-lightingofthelamp.
  • Page 9 Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE 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. Notethateachlamphasadifferentlifetime,andsomemayburstorburnoutsoonafter you start using them. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glasstoflyintothelamphousing,andforgas containing mercurytoescapefromthe projector’sventholes.
  • Page 10: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Warning ThisdevicecomplieswithpartoftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowing two conditions: () This device may not cause harmful interference, and () this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents , D- Features ..... . 3 ZOOM SHIFT POSIT Checking the contents of package . . . 3 EYSTONE EYSTONE ERFECT FIT Part names .
  • Page 12: Features

    Introduction The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. The unique lens and mirror system realizes ultra short distance projection,which gives you more various way of use. The motorized lens door offers you very simple use of the projector. The double layer filter system is expected to function longer and offers you less maintenance frequency.
  • Page 13: Part Names

    Part names HOT! (1) Lamp cover ( The lamp unit is inside. (2) Control panel ( (12) (3) Elevator feet (x 2) ( (4) Remote sensor ( (14) 102) (5) Lens ( (11) (6) Intake vents (13) (7) Filter cover ( (10) The air filter and intake vent are inside.
  • Page 14 (1) STANDBY/ON button ( (2) INPUT button ( 19, 107, 108) (3) POWER indicator ( 107, 108) (4) TEMP indicator ( 107, 108) (5) LAMP indicator ( Buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ (6) FOCUS +/- buttons 25), when no menu is displayed ( 29).
  • Page 15 (1) VIDEO button ( (10) (2) COMPUTER button ( (3) SEARCH button ( MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (4) STANDBY/ON button ( (16) (12) FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY (5) ASPECT button ( (14) DOWN (6) AUTO button ( (11) KEYSTONE MY BUTTON...
  • Page 16 Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Refer to table T-1 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: 1280 x 800 Screen size (diagonal) Projection distance (±8%)
  • Page 17: Arrangement

    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. •...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Connecting With Your Devices

    Connecting with your devices (continued) • Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
  • Page 20 Connecting with your devices (continued) • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector. - Some computers have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which are not supported by this projector.
  • Page 21 Connecting with your devices (continued) • If you insert a USB storage device, such as a USB memory, into the USB TYPE A port and select the port as the input source, you can view images stored in the 85). device ( •...
  • Page 22 Connecting with your devices (continued) To use network functions of the projector, connect the LAN port with the computer's LAN port, or with an access point that is connected to the computer with wireless LAN, using a LAN cable. To use NETWORK BRIDGE function, also connect the CONTROL port and an RS-232C port of the external device to communicate as a network terminal.
  • Page 23 Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange. Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER Power cord AC IN...
  • Page 24 Utilize the cable cover as the guard and blind for the connecting parts. Connect the signal cables and the power cord to the projector first. Combine parts as shown in figure, and assemble the cable cover. Insert the three knobs on the cable cover into the three holes on the projector as shown in the figure.
  • Page 25 Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
  • Page 26 The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency. DOWN In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE...
  • Page 27 As illustrated in the diagram, insert the AAA battery into the battery cover with the - end facing the front. (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No. LR03) Attach the battery cover by turning it to the right until it is completely closed.
  • Page 28 Power on/off STANDBY/ON button Make sure that the power cord is firmly POWER indicator and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is 107). steady orange ( Confirm that there is nothing that the lens door hits while opening.
  • Page 29 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. 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.
  • Page 30 Operating VOLUME +/- button MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME volume.
  • Page 31: Selecting An Input Signal

    Selecting an input signal (continued) Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. COMPUTER button Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 AUTO ASPECT SEARCH...
  • Page 32 SEARCH button Press SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports as below in MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA order to find any input signals. ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK FREEZE PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY When an input is found, the projector will stop searching DOWN and display the image.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 FOCUS - button Press the FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the remote control, or FOCUS + or FOCUS – button on the projector ( while no menu is on screen, to display the FOCUS box on MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA...
  • Page 35 POSITION MENU Press the POSITION button on the remote control while no menu 44) dialog on screen. is on screen, to display the D-SHIFT ( ENTER RESET Use the ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► buttons to adjust the picture position. Press the POSITION button again to finish this operation.
  • Page 36 MAGNIFY Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. ON/OFF button The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO...
  • Page 37 FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA 51)), and the the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu ( AUTO ASPECT SEARCH...
  • Page 38 This projector has the following menus: INTERACTIVE, PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 39: Using The Menu Function

    Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...
  • Page 40: Interactive

    EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Executing this item starts (or cancels) calibration of the position of the pen.
  • Page 41 Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the picture mode. The picture modes are combinations of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP settings. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source. NORMAL CINEMA DYNAMIC BOARD(BLACK) DAYTIME WHITEBOARD BOARD(GREEN) GAMMA COLOR TEMP NORMAL 1 DEFAULT 2 MID...
  • Page 42 INTERACTIVE menu Item Description Executing this item starts (or cancels) calibration of the position of the pen. INTERACTIVE For more details, refer to the manual for the “StarBoard Software” in 79). the bundled DVD-ROM (...
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 6 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ►...
  • Page 45 Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak Strong SHARPNESS • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION THEATER PRESENTATION : The active iris displays the best presentation...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down • 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 V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.
  • Page 48 Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right Left H PHASE • 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, USB TYPE B or HDMI port.
  • Page 49: Progressive

    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.
  • Page 50 Item Description 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 NTSC SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL M-PAL NTSC4.43...
  • Page 51 Item Description 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 SYNC ON G OFF COMPUTER IN...
  • Page 52 Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 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 53 SETUP menu From the SETUP 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.
  • Page 54 Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For KEYSTONE some input, this function may not work well. •...
  • Page 55 Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons changes the eco mode setting. NORMAL • When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness ECO MODE are reduced. • When AUTO ECO MODE is set to ON, the projector will always be set to Eco mode at start-up regardless this setting. Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 56 AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/►...
  • Page 57 Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the HDMI audio. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one HDMI AUDIO for your HDMI audio device. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the input level to match that of the microphone connected to the MIC port.
  • Page 58: Tart Up

    SCREEN menu From the SCREEN 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.
  • Page 59 Item Description 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. 1.
  • Page 60 Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the 74).
  • Page 61: Ource Name

    Item Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 62 Item Description (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button at the same time.
  • Page 63 Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.
  • Page 64: Option Menu

    OPTION menu From the OPTION 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, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 65 Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO POWER When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector...
  • Page 66 Item Description The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ►...
  • Page 67 Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control ( (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a MY BUTTON - (1/2) and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog.
  • Page 68 Item Description • ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode. 32). • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE ( 57). • FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue ( • TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the 53) appear or disappear.
  • Page 69 Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans.
  • Page 70 Item Description KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select CONTROL PANEL or REMOTE CONTROL. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to turn the key lock function on/off. When ON is selected, all buttons on the projector or remote control except the STANDBY/ON button are locked.
  • Page 71 Item Description REMOTE FREQ. (1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor 4, 17). frequency setting ( 1:NORMAL 2:HIGH (2) Use the ◄/► button to change the projector's remote sensor on or off. The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on.
  • Page 72 Item Description COMMUNICATION TYPE Select the communication type for transmission via the CONTROL port. NETWORK BRIDGE NETWORK BRIDGE: Select this type, if it is required to control an external device as a network terminal, via this projector from the computer. The CONTROL port doesn't accept RS-232C commands ( Network Bridge Function in the...
  • Page 73 Item Description RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector sends data to.
  • Page 74 Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. SERVICE •...
  • Page 75 NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions.
  • Page 76 Item Description Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF. IP ADDRESS • 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 77 Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines.
  • Page 78 Item Description Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. To store images in the projector, the application software PJImg/Projector Image Tool that can be downloaded from our website is required. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE ( My Image Function in the User’s manual - Network Guide) and the ►...
  • Page 79 Item Description Selecting this item displays the PRESENTATION menu. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the following items, then press ► or ENTER button to use the function. If you set a computer to the Presenter mode while its image is projected, the projector is occupied by the computer and access from any other computer is blocked.
  • Page 80 Item Description • To change from Multi PC mode to Single PC mode, select one of computers in the dialog using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and press the ENTER or INPUT button. Press the ► button to choose OK, and then press ENTER or INPUT again.
  • Page 81 Item Description Selecting this item displays the NETWORK_INFORMATION dialog for confirming the network settings. INFORMATION • For the details of PASSCODE, see the section Selecting the network connection method in the User’s manual – Network Guide. • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. •...
  • Page 82: Ecurity Password Change

    SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter to the SECURITY menu 1.
  • Page 83 Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
  • Page 84 Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
  • Page 85: Ransition Detector , M

    Item Description If this function is set to ON when the vertical angle of the projector or MIRROR setting at which the projector is turned on is different than the previously recorded, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal.
  • Page 86 Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. •...
  • Page 87 Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.
  • Page 88 Presentation tools The projector has the following three convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: below) - Interactive Function ( - PC-LESS Presentation ( - USB Display ( USB cable Computer cable Interactive Function enables interactive operations, such as operation of the connected computer and writing on the screen using the “StarBoard Software”, by making use of the built-in sensor of the projector and the supplied pen without the need of a special board.
  • Page 89 Interactive Function (continued) • Do not place the projector near equipment that may emit electromagnetic waves or radio waves, such as a radio transmitter, TV, copier, or air-conditioner. • Avoid excessively dusty places, or places that are subject to extremely high or low temperature or humidity.
  • Page 90 Interactive Function (continued) Follow the procedure below to connect the computer to the projector. Computer DISPLAY COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 HDMI USB TYPE B TYPE A DC5V 0.5A S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN3 MONITOR OUT CONTROL VIDEO AUDIO IN2 (1) Connect the computer cable to the COMPUTER IN port of the projector, and fasten using the screw.
  • Page 91 Interactive Function (continued) To use the Interactive Function, a special pen is needed ( 18). Insert battery into the pen before using ( To write or draw using the pen, press the tip of the pen against the screen surface and move the pen accordingly.
  • Page 92 Interactive Function (continued) In the default setting, the button at the tip of the pen is assigned with the function ® of the left mouse button. When Windows is running, you can perform the following mouse operations using the button at the tip of the pen. •...
  • Page 93 Interactive Function (continued) If you are using the “StarBoard Software” for the first time, install it by following the instructions in the manual located inside the bundled DVD-ROM. For details on how to use the “StarBoard Software” and its functions, refer to the bundled “StarBoard Software”...
  • Page 94: Thumbnail Mode, Full Screen Mode

    The PC-LESS Presentation reads image data from storage media inserted into the USB TYPE A port and displays the image on the following modes. The PC-LESS Presentation can be started by selecting the USB TYPE A port as the input source. This feature allows you to make your presentations without using your computer.
  • Page 95 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) The Thumbnail mode displays the images stored in a USB storage device on the Thumbnail screen. Maximum 20 images are displayed in a screen. If you wish, you can jump into the Full Screen mode or Slideshow mode, after you select some images in the Thumbnail mode.
  • Page 96 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons or keys You can control the images in the Thumbnail screen with the remote control or keypad or a web browser software. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail is displayed. Button operation Functions The keypad on Web Remote in web...
  • Page 97 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the menu on the Thumbnail screen You can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen. Item Functions Moves to an upper folder. SORT Allows you to sort files and folders as following. Press the ►...
  • Page 98 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode shows 20 pictures in 1 page as maximum. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen is displayed.
  • Page 99 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. To display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the ENTER button on the remote control or the INPUT button on the keypad, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 100 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at 86). intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail screen menu ( You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail mode and press the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector.
  • Page 101 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the Slideshow items in the Thumbnail. 1) RETURN : Returns to the thumbnail mode. 2) PLAY : Play the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow.
  • Page 102 PC-LESS Presentation (continued) The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail or Slideshow. The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer. It is created in the folder that contains the selected image files when the PC-LESS Presentation is started or the Slideshow is configured.
  • Page 103 • The image transmission from the computer is suspended while the password-protected screen saver is running. To resume the transmission, exit the screen saver. • Please check and get the latest version at Hitachi Web site. http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com Follow the instructions that can be obtained at the site for updating.
  • Page 104 USB Display (continued) The menu shown in the right will be displayed when you right-click the application icon in the Windows notification area. Display : The Floating menu is displayed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area. Quit : The application is closed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area.
  • Page 105 USB Display (continued) If you select the Option button on the Floating menu, the Options window is displayed. The “LiveViewer Lite for USB” captures screenshots in JPEG data and sends them to the projector. The “LiveViewer Lite for USB” has two options that have different compression rate of JPEG data.
  • Page 106 Maintenance 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.
  • Page 107: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing the lamp (continued) HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE ►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.
  • Page 108 The air filter unit of this projector consists of a filter cover, two kinds of filters, and a filter frame. The new double large filters system is expected to function longer. However, please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projector.
  • Page 109: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) 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.
  • Page 110 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. Battery cover Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 111 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. 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.
  • Page 112 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 cabinet and remote control Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.
  • Page 113: Other Care

    Other care (continued) ►Before caring, make sure the power cord is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. ►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 115: Related Messages

    Related messages (continued) Message Description 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. • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? •...
  • Page 116 When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Orange Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
  • Page 117: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make Blinking confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 118 When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of 65) can reset all settings (except settings such SERVICE item in OPTION menu ( as LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default. About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table.
  • Page 119: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. 9 ~ 13 Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.
  • Page 120 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The FREEZE function is working. Video screen display freezes. Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. Color settings are not correctly adjusted. Colors have a 35, 40 Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR,...
  • Page 121 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The computer The computer cannot start up in the current hardware connected to the configuration. USB TYPE B port Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then of the projector reconnect it after starting up the computer.
  • Page 122 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page Is the use of USB cables disabled? Enable the use of USB cables. The “StarBoard Software” may not be recognized if your laptop has a built-in modem. –...
  • Page 123 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page This may be due to poor contact of the battery. Remove the battery and load it again. Has the battery run out? Replace it with a new one.
  • Page 124 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page Is the power supply for the projector used at the same time for other electrical products that require a measurable amount of power? Use a separate power supply for other electrical products with a high power consumption.
  • Page 125 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page Is the projector correctly installed? Check the installed position of the projector. Is the computer image projected within the area of the screen? Install and use at a position where the screen size is between 60"-100"...
  • Page 126 Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book. • Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for each of such software modules.
  • Page 131 (Type nos. iPJ-AW250N, iPJ-AW250NM) Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual is intended to explain only the network function. For proper use of this product, please refer to this manual and the other manuals for this product. ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this product.
  • Page 132 Contents 1. Connection to the Network ............4 1.1 System requirements ................. 4 1.1.1 Required equipment preparation ..................4 1.1.2 Hardware and software requirement for computer ............4 1.2 Installing the “LiveViewer” ................6 1.2.1 Installing the “LiveViewer” ....................6 1.2.2 Updating the “LiveViewer”...
  • Page 133 3. Web Control ................45 3.1 Logon ....................... 46 3.2 Network Information ................. 48 3.3 Network Settings ..................49 3.4 Port Settings ..................... 50 3.5 Mail Settings ..................... 52 3.6 Alert Settings .................... 53 3.7 Schedule Settings ..................55 3.8 Date/Time Settings ................... 58 3.9 Security Settings ..................
  • Page 134: Connection To The Network

    1. Connection to the Network The following equipments are required to connect the projector to your computer through the network. Projector LAN cable (to connect the projector to a network): CAT-5 or greater Computer (minimum 1 set): equipped with the network feature (100Base-TX or 10Base-T) The “LiveViewer”...
  • Page 135: System Requirements

    1.1 System requirements (continued) • Referring to the manual of your computer or Windows, select the following or a smaller display resolution for the computer. iPJ-AW250N, iPJ-AW250NM: 1280 x 800 When a resolution larger than the specified resolution is selected, the projector will convert and display in the specified resolution, and the display speed may become faster.
  • Page 136 The “LiveViewer” software needs to be installed on all the computers to connect to the projector through a network. You need to log in as an administrator user to install the software. 1) Turn on the computer. 2) Shut down all applications. 3) Insert the bundled “Wireless and Network Software”...
  • Page 137: Installing The "Liveviewer

    Projector Tools folder. (2) The “LiveViewer” will appear in that folder if the installation was successful. Please check and get the latest version at Hitachi Web site. http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com Some functions explained in this manual require the “LiveViewer” Version 4.xx. (In...
  • Page 138 Before connecting your computer and projector via a network, make sure that the LAN port is selected as the input source on the projector. ( Operating in the User’s Manual – Operating Guide) Otherwise a connection cannot be established. An overview of the process to connect your computer and the projector via a network is shown below.
  • Page 139: Process To Connect The Network

    1.3 Process to connect the network (continued) Start the “LiveViewer” in your computer, taking one of the followings. • Double click the “LiveViewer” icon on the Desktop in your computer. • Select “Start” → “All Programs” → “Projector Tools” → “LiveViewer” on Windows menu.
  • Page 140: Selecting Either The Wireless Lan Or Wired Lan

    After starting the “LiveViewer”, the “Select the Network Connection” screen comes up. Select the network connection that you would like to use. There are 3 options in the menu. • Wireless LAN • Wired LAN • My Connection If you select either the wireless LAN or wired LAN, proceed to item 1.4.1 Selecting either below) the wireless LAN or wired LAN.
  • Page 141 1.4 Selecting the network connection mode (continued) A network connection was not established. The screen is displayed in the case that the projector is not connected with a LAN cable to your computer when the wired LAN is selected. Be sure that the projector is connected with a LAN cable to your computer.
  • Page 142: Selecting My Connection

    1.4 Selecting the network connection mode (continued) 1.4.2 Selecting My Connection Select the [My Connection] and click the [Connect]. If you select the My Connection, the computer is connected to the projector through the network by using the profile data that is pre- assigned to My Connection.
  • Page 143 1.4 Selecting the network connection mode (continued) Are you sure you want to connect the selected projector? The message is appeared when the wireless adapter you selected is already used for another network connection. • To connect, click the [Yes]. Proceed to item 1.8 Confirming the connection to your destination.
  • Page 144 There are some options to connect to the network. • Enter PassCode • Configure Manually • Select From List Select one of them to meet your requirement. Enter PassCode If you want to use the Passcode for network connection, select the [Enter PassCode] and click the [Next].
  • Page 145 1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) The unique Passcode system brings you very quick and simple connection to the network. The Passcode is a code that expresses the network setting in the projector. If you input the code in the “LiveViewer” in your computer, the network setting in the projector and computer can be matched and the connection will be established immediately.
  • Page 146 1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) Method 2 1) Turn on the projector, and make sure that the projector image is on screen. 2) Press the MENU button on the remote control or the ▲/▼ buttons on the projector to show the menu on screen. 3) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 147 1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) If you select [Enter PassCode] at item 1.5, the “Please enter the PassCode” screen is displayed. Please enter the Passcode divided 4-digit each in 3 boxes (total 12-digit). Example PASSCODE: 1234 - 5678 - 9ABC After entering the Passcode, click the [Connect] to start the connection to the projector.
  • Page 148: Selecting The Network Connection Method

    1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) A network connection could not be established. Windows prevented network configuration changes. You may log in the Windows under User authority. Click the [OK], then the “LiveViewer” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established.
  • Page 149 1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) If you put a check mark in the box “Not displaying confirmation dialog for adding Network settings”, the projector memorizes current configuration and this dialog is not displayed again. To display this dialog again, click Option icon in the “LiveViewer”...
  • Page 150 1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) Are you sure you want to connect the selected projector? The message is appeared when the wireless adapter you selected is already used for another network connection. • To connect, click the [Yes]. Proceed to item 1.8 Confirming the connection to your destination.
  • Page 151 1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) 17), you are required to enter the network After entering the Passcode ( confi guration manually if you use a Subnet mask other than Class A, B or C. ( 22). If you use the wired LAN, go to ( Wireless LAN The projector is required to be connected to an access point by a LAN cable.
  • Page 152 1.5 Selecting the network connection method (continued) Wired LAN 1) Enter the following information for the projector. Subnet mask *1: 255.255.255.128 (example) 2) Click the [Connect]. 3) The network connection will be established. Proceed to item 1.8 Confirming the connection to your destination. ( *1 If you use a Subnet mask other than Class A, B or C, this screen appears.
  • Page 153 There are 3 options for the manual configuration. below) • Profile ( • History ( • Configure Network Settings Manually ( If you select Configure Network Settings Manually, proceed to item 1.7 Configuring the network settings manually. ( Selecting a profile data connect the network with the projector.
  • Page 154: Manual Configuration

    1.6 Manual configuration (continued) The “LiveViewer” can memory the network settings when connecting to the projector as a history record. After that, selecting a history record can quickly connect the network with the projector. 1) Select the [History]. 2) Choose a history record listed in the window. 3) Click the [Connect].
  • Page 155 All setting for the network connection between the projector and computer is input manually. Select the [Configure Network Settings Manually]. The information to be input manually is different, depending on how you want to connect the projector and computer. Wireless LAN The projector is required to be connected to an access point by a LAN cable.
  • Page 156 1.7 Confi guring the network settings manually (continued) Wireless LAN 1) The setting on the access point. *1 Enter the following information. SSID: WirelessAccessPoint (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) Mode: INFRASTRUCTURE 2) Click the [Next]. 3) Enter the following information that is set in the projector.
  • Page 157 1.7 Configuring the network settings manually (continued) Wired LAN 1) Enter the following information for the projector. *1 IP address : 192.168.1.10 (example) Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 (example) 2) Click the [Connect]. 3) The network connection will be established. Proceed to item 1.8 Confirming the connection to your destination. ( *1 To find the network setting on the projector, refer to the NOTE.
  • Page 158 1.7 Configuring the network settings manually (continued) If you need to add a Network configuration on your computer to connect to the projector. This dialog will be displayed when you need to add a Network configuration on your computer to connect to the projector. Confirm with your network administrator if the Network configuration displayed on the dialog is OK, and then click the [Yes].
  • Page 159 1.7 Configuring the network settings manually (continued) If the entered IP address and projector's IP address are the same, a warning dialog shown to the right will be displayed. Click the [OK], and then enter a different IP address from the projector's one in the dialog for changing Network configuration.
  • Page 160 When the network connection is established, the “Connection to Projector successful” screen is displayed. Make sure that the right projector that you want to send your image to is selected, by checking the projector name and IP address shown in the screen.
  • Page 161 1.8 Confirming the connection to your destination (continued) A Slideshow is currently running on the projector that you are trying to display to. The projector you want to send your images to is in the Slideshow mode in the PC-LESS Presentation.
  • Page 162 1.8 Confirming the connection to your destination (continued) When the connection to the projector could not be established, an error message, “Network Connection not established”, will come up. Click the [OK] then the “LiveViewer” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established.
  • Page 163: Profile Connection

    The network setting to connect the projector and computer can be stored as a profile data. Once the data is stored, all you need to do is to select the data to connect to the network. It is recommended when the same network connection is often used.
  • Page 164: Profile Data

    1.9 Profile data (continued) If necessary, the profile data can be edited on the Manual Configuration screen. ( 1) Select the [Profile], and select one of the data listed in the window. 2) Click the [Edit]. 3) The “Edit profile” screen will come up. 4) Edit the information required to be revised.
  • Page 165 1.9 Profile data (continued) One of the profile data, which is often used, can be registered as the My Connection profile data. Once the data is registered, all you need to do is to select the My Connection to connect to the network. ( 1) Click the [My Connection].
  • Page 166 1.9 Profile data (continued) Also, you can register a profile data to My Connection, when the network connection is established. When it is established, the “Connection to Projector successful” screen is displayed. ( If you wish to use the current connection setting for My Connection, check in the box for the [Register this setting to My Connection].
  • Page 167: Network Presentation

    2. Network Presentation When you get the connection between your projector and computer, the “LiveViewer” main menu will be shown on the computer screen. On the main menu you can configure settings and operate functions to send your images to the projector. 1) Menu Type There are 2 type of the main menu, Easy type and Advanced type, which can be switched on screen.
  • Page 168: Using The "Liveviewer

    2.1 Using the “LiveViewer” (continued) e Hold button The image on screen is temporally frozen. The last image before the button is clicked is remained on screen. You can revise the image data on your computer without showing it on the projector’s screen.
  • Page 169 2.1 Using the “LiveViewer” (continued) 1) Indicator The indicator shows the following status. Indicator Status Note The network connection to the projector is Not connected not established yet. The network connection is established, but Hold the image transmissions on hold. The network connection is established and Connected the images on the computer are being sent...
  • Page 170 2.1 Using the “LiveViewer” (continued) The “LiveViewer” has the Single PC mode and Multi PC mode. The modes can be switched on the main menu. 1) Click the button on the main menu. The buttons below are displayed. Status Display 2) Select from q to t buttons, and click it.
  • Page 171 2.1 Using the “LiveViewer” (continued) Clicking the Option button displays the option menu on screen. q “Not displaying confirmation dialog for adding Network settings” This setting allows you to choose to display or not the confirmation dialog for 19, 28) when you connect your computer adding a Network configuration ( to the projector.
  • Page 172: Presenter Mode

    2.1 Using the “LiveViewer” (continued) e Presenter Mode In the Single PC mode, the projector can be occupied by one computer and can block an access from any other computer, if the Presenter mode is selected in the “LiveViewer”. While making your presentation, you don’t need to worry that the image on screen is unexpectedly switched to an image sent by another computer.
  • Page 173 This chapter explains the Network Presentation feature with which you can project computer images transmitted through a network. The “LiveViewer” allows you to project images from one or multiple computers by connecting the projector to an existing network without using computer cables. This Network Presentation feature helps you to smoothly make your presentations and conduct conferences.
  • Page 174 2.2 Starting the Network Presentation (continued) 2) Multi PC mode The projector screen is divided to 4 zones. The projector displays images in one zone sent by a computer, so that the projector can display images sent by up to 4 computers at the same time. In the Single PC mode, the projector can be occupied by one computer and can block an access from any other computer, if the Presenter mode is selected in the “LiveViewer”.
  • Page 175: Web Control

    3. Web Control You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a computer that is connected to the same network. • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is required. • If JavaScript is disabled in your web browser configuration, you must enable JavaScript in order to use the projector web pages properly.
  • Page 176 To use the Web Control function, you need to logon with your user name and password. ( Refer to the following for configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Display the logon window as shown on the right.
  • Page 177: Logon

    3.1 Logon (Continued) Below are the factory default settings for user name and password. User name Password Administrator If you logon successfully, the screen below will be displayed. Main menu 3) Click the desired operation or configuration item on the main menu.
  • Page 178 Displays the projector’s current network configuration settings. Item Description Projector Name Displays the projector name settings. DHCP Displays the DHCP configuration settings. IP Address Displays the current IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway. DNS Server Address Displays the DNS server address.
  • Page 179 Displays and configures network settings. Item Description IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. IP Address Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. Subnet Mask Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled. Default Gateway Configures the default gateway when DHCP is disabled.
  • Page 180 Displays and configures communication port settings. Item Description Network Control Port1 Configures command control port 1 (Port:23). (Port:23) Port open Click the [Enable] check box to use port 23. Click the [Enable] check box when authentication is required Authentication for this port. Network Control Port2 Configures command control port 2 (Port:9715).
  • Page 181: Port Settings

    3.4 Port Settings (Continued) Item Description SNMP Port Configures the SNMP port. Port open Click the [Enable] check box to use SNMP. Configures the destination of the SNMP Trap in IP format. • The address allows not only IP address but also domain Trap address name if the valid DNS server is setup in the Network Settings.
  • Page 182 Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings. Item Description Click the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Send Mail Configure the conditions for sending e-mail under the Alert Settings. Configures the address of the mail server in IP format. •...
  • Page 183 Displays and configures failure & alert settings. Item Description Cover Error The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. Fan Error The cooling fan is not operating. The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior Lamp Error portion has become heated.
  • Page 184: Alert Settings

    3.6 Alert Settings (Continued) The Alert Items are shown below. Item Description Configures the time to alert. Alarm Time (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) SNMP Trap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts. Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts. Send Mail (Except Cold Start and Authentication Failure.) Configures the subject line of the e-mail to be sent.
  • Page 185 Displays and configures schedule settings. Item Description Daily Configures the daily schedule. Sunday Configures the Sunday schedule. Monday Configures the Monday schedule. Tuesday Configures the Tuesday schedule. Wednesday Configures the Wednesday schedule. Thursday Configures the Thursday schedule. Friday Configures the Friday schedule. Saturday Configures the Saturday schedule.
  • Page 186: Schedule Settings

    3.7 Schedule Settings (Continued) The schedule settings are shown below. Item Description Schedule Click the [Enable] check box to enable the schedule. Configures the month and date. Date (Month/Day) This item appears only when Specific date (No. 1-5) is selected. Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
  • Page 187 3.7 Schedule Settings (Continued) • After the projector is moved, check the date and time set for the projector before configuring the schedules. Strong shock may make the date 58) get out of tune. and time settings ( • Events “My Image” and “Messenger” will not be executed appropriately but result in “schedule execution error”...
  • Page 188 Displays and configures the date and time settings. Item Description Current Date Configures the current date in year/month/day format. Current Time Configures the current time in hour:minute:second format. Click the [ON] check box to enable daylight savings time and Daylight Savings Time set the following items.
  • Page 189: Date/Time Settings

    3.8 Date/Time Settings (Continued) Item Description Configures the time difference. Set the same time difference Time difference as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. Click the [ON] check box to retrieve Date and Time SNTP information from the SNTP server and set the following items.
  • Page 190 Displays and configures passwords and other security settings. Item Description User Account Configures the user name and password. Configures the user name. User name The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Configures the password. Password The length of the text can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 191 The items shown in the table below can be performed using the Projector Control menu. Select an item with the mouse. Most of the items have a submenu. Refer to the table below for details. • The setting value may not match with the actual value if the user changes the value manually.
  • Page 192: Projector Control

    3.10 Projector Control (Continued) Item Description PICTURE BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness setting. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast setting. GAMMA Selects the gamma setting. COLOR TEMP Selects the color temperature setting. COLOR Adjusts the color setting. TINT Adjusts the tint setting. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness setting.
  • Page 193 3.10 Projector Control (Continued) Item Description SETUP D-ZOOM Adjusts the zoom. D-SHIFT V Adjusts the vertical picture position. D-SHIFT H Adjusts the horizontal picture position. PICT.POSIT.H Selects the horizontal picture position. KEYSTONE V Adjusts the vertical keystone distortion setting. KEYSTONE H Adjusts the horizontal keystone distortion setting.
  • Page 194 3.10 Projector Control (Continued) Item Description AUDIO VOLUME Adjusts the volume setting. SPEAKER Turns the built-in speaker on/off. AUDIO SOURCE - Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - COMPUTER IN1 input port. COMPUTER IN1 AUDIO SOURCE - Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - COMPUTER IN2 input port. COMPUTER IN2 AUDIO SOURCE - Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - LAN input port.
  • Page 195 3.10 Projector Control (Continued) Item Description OPTION AUTO SEARCH Turns the automatic signal search function on/off. DIRECT POWER ON Turns the direct power on function on/off. Configures the timer to shut off the projector when no signal AUTO POWER OFF is detected.
  • Page 196 3.10 Projector Control (Continued) The items shown in the table below can be performed using the Projector Control menu. Click the [Quit Presenter Mode]. Item Description SERVICE Quit Presenter Mode Quit compulsorily from the Presenter mode.
  • Page 197 You can use your Web browser to control the projector. • Do not attempt to control the projector with the projector’s remote control and via your Web browser at the same time. It may cause some operational errors in the projector. The functions on the bundled remote control are assigned to the Web Remote Control screen.
  • Page 198 Displays and configures the current projector status. Item Description Error Status Displays the current error status Lamp Time Displays the usage time for the current lamp. Filter Time Displays the usage time for the current filter. Power Status Displays the current power status. Input Status Displays the current input signal source.
  • Page 199 Restarts the projector’s network connection. Item Description Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to Restart activate new configuration settings. • Restarting requires you to re-log on in order to further control or configure the projector via a web browser. Wait 30 seconds or more after clicking the [Restart] button to log on again.
  • Page 200 MY IMAGE transmission requires an exclusive application for your computer. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from the Hitachi web site (http://www.hitachi-america.us/ digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com). Refer to the manual for the application for instructions.
  • Page 201 4. My Image Function (Continued) Configure the following items from a web browser when MY IMAGE function is used. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK].
  • Page 202: Messeger Function

    Messenger function requires an exclusive application for your computer. To edit, transfer and display the text data, use the application. You can download it from the Hitachi web site (http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www. hitachidigitalmedia.com). Refer to the manual for the application for the details of Messenger function and instructions of the application.
  • Page 203 5. Messenger Function (Continued) Configure the following items from a web browser when Messenger function is used. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK].
  • Page 204: Network Bridge Function

    6. Network Bridge Function This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface. Using the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected with this projector by Ethernet communication can control an external device that is connected with this projector by RS-232C communication as a network terminal.
  • Page 205 To configure the setup of the communication using NETWORK BRIDGE for the projector, use items in the COMMUNICATION menu. Open the menu of the projector and select the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. OPTION menu – SERVICE – COMMUNICATION in the User’s Manual – Operating Guide) 1) Using the COMMUNICATION TYPE menu, select the NETWORK BRIDGE for the CONTROL port.
  • Page 206: Half-Duplex

    The transmission method can be selected from the menus, only when the NETWORK BRIDGE is selected for the COMMUNICATION TYPE. OPTION menu – SERVICE – COMMUNICATION in the User’s Manual – Operating Guide) HALF-DUPLEX FULL-DUPLEX This method lets the projector make two way communication, but only one direction, either transmitting or receiving data, is allowed at a time.
  • Page 207 6.4 Transmission method (Continued) • With using the HALF-DUPLEX method, the projector can send out 254 byte data as maximum at once. • If it is not required to monitor the response data from an external device and the RESPONSE LIMIT TIME is set to OFF, the projector can receive the data from the computer and send it out to an external device continuously.
  • Page 208: Other Functions

    7. Other Functions The projector can automatically send an alert message to the specified e-mail addresses when the projector detects a certain condition that is requiring maintenance or detected an error. • Up to five e-mail addresses can be specified. •...
  • Page 209: E-Mail Alerts

    7.1 E-mail Alerts (Continued) 5) Click the [Alert Settings] on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts settings. 53) for 6) Select and configure each alert item. Refer to item 3.6 Alert Setting ( further information. 7) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. Failure/Warning e-mails are formatted as follows: Subject line : ...
  • Page 210 The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) enables to manage the projector information, which is a failure or warning status, from the computer on the network. The SNMP management software will be required on the computer to use this function. • It is recommended that SNMP functions be carried out by a network administrator.
  • Page 211 The scheduling function enables to setup scheduled events including power on / power off. It enables to be “self-management” projector. • You can schedule the following control events: Power, Input Source, My Image, Messenger, Slideshow. ( • The power on / off event has the lowest priority among the all events that are defined at the same time.
  • Page 212: Event Scheduling

    7.3 Event Scheduling(Continued) Schedule settings can be configured from a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK]. 3) Click the [Schedule Settings] on the main menu and select the required schedule item.
  • Page 213 7.3 Event Scheduling(Continued) The Date/Time setting can be adjusted via a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK]. 3) Click the [Date/Time Settings] on the main menu and configure each item.
  • Page 214 You can configure and control the projector via the network using RS-232C commands. The following two ports are assigned for the command control. TCP #23 (Network Control Port1 (Port: 23)) TCP #9715 (Network Control Port2 (Port: 9715)) • Command control is available only via the specified port above. Configure the following items from a web browser when command control is used.
  • Page 215: Command Control Via The Network

    7.4 Command Control via the Network (Continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. 7) Click the [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click the [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See NOTE. 9) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
  • Page 216 7.4 Command Control via the Network (Continued) Command formats differ among the different communication ports. ● TCP #23 You can use the RS-232C commands without any changes. The reply data format is the same as the RS-232C commands. ( “RS-232C Communication”...
  • Page 217 7.4 Command Control via the Network (Continued) The connection ID (the data is same as the connection ID data on the sending data format) is attached to the RS-232C commands reply data. Connection Reply 0x06 1 byte Connection Reply 0x15...
  • Page 218 7.4 Command Control via the Network (Continued) The TCP connection will be automatically disconnected after there is no communication for 30 seconds after being established. Authentication The projector does not accept commands without authentication success when authentication is enabled. The projector uses a challenge response type authentication with an MD5 (Message Digest 5) algorithm.
  • Page 219: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number The projector is not turned Is the projector’s lamp on? No image The projector’s input source Is the projector switched to *21, *22 isn’t switched to LAN. LAN? Check the network configurations of the computer and projector.
  • Page 220 8. Troubleshooting (Continued) Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number The projector isn’t capable Switching the priority to of relaying dynamic images ‘Transmission Speed’ under The projected such as PowerPoint ® the options menu may help image is rather animation at full speed.
  • Page 221 8. Troubleshooting (Continued) Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number Others Communication between - Information from the the projector and computer projector to computer is is not working well. Try “RESTART” in not correct or completed SERVICE menu under the - The projector does not NETWORK Functions of NETWORK menu.
  • Page 222: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    9. Warranty and after-sales service If a problem occurs with the equipment, please read 8. Troubleshooting ( section first and review all suggested check points. After that, please contact your dealer or service company, if you still have the problem. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
  • Page 223 (Type nos. iPJ-AW250N, iPJ-AW250NM) Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA (72Hz)
  • Page 224 Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b) Front porch (d)
  • Page 225: Monitor Out

    Connection to the ports ►Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of the projector are recessed. ►Only the signal that is input from the COMPUTER IN1 or IN2 can be output from the MONITOR OUT port. COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 HDMI...
  • Page 226 COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 HDMI USB TYPE B TYPE A DC5V 0.5A S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN3 MONITOR OUT CONTROL AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL(60Hz) Signal Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω...
  • Page 227 COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 HDMI USB TYPE B TYPE A DC5V 0.5A S-VIDEO AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN3 AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT CONTROL AUDIO IN2 VIDEO HDMI 10 12 14 16 18 • Type :Digital audio/video connector 11 13 15 17 19 •...
  • Page 228 COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 HDMI USB TYPE B TYPE A DC5V 0.5A S-VIDEO AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN3 AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT CONTROL AUDIO IN2 VIDEO USB TYPE A USB TYPE B USB A type jack USB B type jack Signal Signal - Data - Data...
  • Page 229 To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN ports D-sub plug COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 HDMI USB TYPE B RCA plugs TYPE A DC5V 0.5A S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN3 RCA connectors MONITOR OUT CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO VCR/DVD/Blu-ray...
  • Page 230 RS-232C Communication When the projector connects to the computer by RS-232C communication, the projector can be controlled with RS-232C commands from the computer. For details of RS-232C commands, refer to RS-232C Communication / Network 17). command table ( Turn off the projector and the computer. Connect the projector's CONTROL port and the computer's RS-232C port with a RS-232C cable (cross).
  • Page 231 19200bps,8N1 ("h" shows hexadecimal) Byte Number Command Header Data Header Data Setting Action Type code size flag code Packet Action Change setting to desired value [(cL)(cH)] (aL) (aH) 01h 00h (bL) (bH) (cL) (cH) by [(eL)(eH)]. Read projector internal setup value [(bL) (aL) (aH) 02h 00h (bL) (bH) 00h 00h (bH)] .
  • Page 232 ("h" shows hexadecimal) (1) ACK reply : 06h When the projector receives the Set, Increment, Decrement or Execute command correctly, the projector changes the setting data for the specified item by [Type], and it returns the code. (2) NAK reply : 15h When the projector cannot understand the received command, the projector returns the error code.
  • Page 233 Command Control via the Network When the projector connects network, the projector can be controlled with RS- 232C commands from the computer with web browser. For details of RS-232C commands, refer to RS-232C Communication / Network 17). command table ( Turn off the projector and the computer.
  • Page 234 The following two ports are assigned for the command control. TCP #23 TCP #9715 Configure the following items form a web browser when command control is used. Port Settings Click the [Enable] check box to open [Network Port open Control Port1 (Port: 23)] to use TCP #23. Default setting is “Enable”.
  • Page 235 [TCP #23] Same as RS-232C communication, refer to RS-232C Communicaton command format. ("h" shows hexadecimal) Four of the response / error code used for TCP#23 are the same as RS-232C Communication (1)~(4). One authentication error reply (5) is added. (1) ACK reply : 06h 10).
  • Page 236 ("h" shows hexadecimal) The connection ID is attached for the TCP#23's response / error codes are used. The connection ID is same as the sending command format. (××h : connection ID) (1) ACK reply : 06h + ××h (2) NAK reply : 15h + ××h (3) Error reply : 1Ch + 0000h + ××h (4) Data reply : 1Dh + xxxxh + ××h (5) Authentication error reply : 1Fh + 0400h + ××h...
  • Page 237 Network Bridge Communication This projector is equipped with NETWORK BRIDGE function. When the projector connects to the computer by LAN communicaton, an external device that is connected with this projector by RS-232C communication can be controlled from the computer as a network terminal. For details, see the 6.
  • Page 238 For communication setting, use the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. ( OPTION menu - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION in the User's Manual - Operating Guide) Item Condition BAUD RATE 4800bps / 9600bps / 19200bps / 38400bps Data length 8 bit (fixed) PARITY NONE/ODD/EVEN Start bit...
  • Page 239 RS-232C Communication / Network command table Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code Turn off BE EF 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 06 00 BA D2 01 00 00 60 01 00 BE EF...
  • Page 240 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code CONTRAST Execute BE EF 06 00 A4 D2 06 00 01 70 00 00 Reset 1 DEFAULT BE EF 06 00 07 E9 01 00 A1 30 20 00 1 CUSTOM BE EF 06 00 07 FD...
  • Page 241 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 80 FE 02 00 96 30 00 00 User Gamma Increment BE EF 06 00 E6 FE 04 00 96 30 00 00 Point 7 Decrement BE EF 06 00 37 FF...
  • Page 242 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 BC F4 02 00 B7 30 00 00 COLOR TEMP Increment BE EF 06 00 DA F4 04 00 B7 30 00 00 OFFSET B Decrement BE EF 06 00 0B F5...
  • Page 243 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 F1 82 02 00 01 21 00 00 H POSITION Increment BE EF 06 00 97 82 04 00 01 21 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00 46 83 05 00...
  • Page 244 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code AUTO BE EF 06 00 86 D8 01 00 22 20 00 00 NORMAL BE EF 06 00 16 D9 01 00 22 20 01 00 HDMI RANGE ENHANCED BE EF 06 00 E6 D9 01 00...
  • Page 245 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 31 89 02 00 21 21 00 00 PERFECT FIT Increment BE EF 06 00 57 89 04 00 21 21 00 00 Left Top -H Decrement BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 246 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code NORMAL BE EF 06 00 3B 23 01 00 00 33 00 00 ECO MODE BE EF 06 00 AB 22 01 00 00 33 01 00 BE EF 06 00 08 23 02 00 00 33...
  • Page 247 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 75 CD 02 00 62 20 00 00 VOLUME - Increment BE EF 06 00 13 CD 04 00 62 20 00 00 S-VIDEO Decrement BE EF 06 00 C2 CC 05 00...
  • Page 248 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 AE DE 01 00 3C 20 00 00 AUDIO IN1 BE EF 06 00 3E DF 01 00 3C 20 01 00 AUDIO SOURCE USB AUDIO IN2 BE EF 06 00 CE DF...
  • Page 249 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code POLSKI BE EF 06 00 97 D7 01 00 05 30 0E 00 TÜRKÇE BE EF 06 00 07 D6 01 00 05 30 0F 00 DANSK BE EF 06 00 A7 DF 01 00 05 30...
  • Page 250 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code TEST PATTERN BE EF 06 00 43 D9 01 00 22 30 00 00 DOT-LINE1 BE EF 06 00 D3 D8 01 00 22 30 01 00 DOT-LINE2 BE EF 06 00 23 D8 01 00...
  • Page 251 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 06 00 3A 33 01 00 00 36 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 BE EF 06 00 FA 31 01 00 00 36 04 00 BE EF 06 00 0A 34 01 00...
  • Page 252 Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting code COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 06 00 FA 38 01 00 20 36 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 BE EF 06 00 3A 3A 01 00 20 36 04 00 BE EF 06 00 CA 3F 01 00...
  • Page 253 PJLink command Commands Control Description Parameter or Response 0 = Standby POWR Power Contorol 1 = Power On 0 = Standby POWR ? Power Status inquiry 1 = Power On 2 = Cool Down 11 = COMPUTER IN 1 12 = COMPUTER IN 2 22 = S-VIDEO 23 = VIDEO INPT...
  • Page 254 11 12 22 23 31 41 51 52 Responds with the name set in "PROJECTOR NAME ? Projector Name inquiry NAME" of "NETWORK" Manufucturer's Name INF1 ? HITACHI inquiry INF2 ? Model Name inquiry iPJ-AW250N Responds with the factory information and so INFO ?
  • Page 255 (Type nos. iPJ-AW250N, iPJ-AW250NM) Please read this user’s manual thoroughly to ensure the proper use of this product. Nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement ce manuel pour bien assimiler le fonctionnement de l'appareil. Um zu gewährleisten, dass Sie die Bedienung des Geräts verstanden haben, lesen Sie dieses Handbuch bitte sorgfältig.
  • Page 256 • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. • The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent. •...
  • Page 257 (Type nos. iPJ-AW250N, iPJ-AW250NM) Thank you for purchasing this projector. Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely and utilize well the product. ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this 19) to read the manuals in the CD.
  • Page 258 The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, and heed them. This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death. This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage.
  • Page 259 This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts.
  • Page 260 Regulatory notices (continued) The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available. If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment, display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002%...
  • Page 261 Refer to table T-1 and figures F-1 and F-2 at the end of this manual to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280 x 800 Screen size (diagonal) Projection distance (±8%) Screen height (±8%)
  • Page 262 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. Refer to figures F-3 to F-6 at the back of this manual.
  • Page 263 Connecting with your devices (continued) • If a loud feedback noise is produced from the speaker, move the microphone away from the speaker. • This projector doesn't support plug-in power for the microphone. • The COMPUTER IN1/2 port can support a component signal also. The specific adapter or the specific cable is required for a component video input to the projector.
  • Page 264 Utilize the cable cover as the guard and blind for the connecting parts. Connect the signal cables and the power cord to the projector first. Combine parts as shown in figure, and assemble the cable cover. Insert the three knobs on the cable cover into the three holes on the projector as shown in the figure.
  • Page 265 STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange. Confirm that there is nothing that the MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA lens door hits while opening.
  • Page 266 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.
  • Page 267 ASPECT button Use the FOCUS + and FOCUS – buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA VOLUME+/- button ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK screen focus. MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME DOWN KEYSTONE button KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE MUTE button...
  • Page 268 STANDBY/ON button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the POWER indicator projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Confirm that there is nothing that the lens door hits while closing. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the MY SOURCE/ VIDEO...
  • Page 269 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.
  • Page 270 Replacing the lamp (continued) HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►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.
  • Page 271 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.
  • Page 272 Align and insert the two AA batteries HITACHI MAXELL, Part No. LR6 or R6P according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
  • Page 273 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. Turn the projector off, and unplug the Battery Cover power cord.
  • Page 274 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. 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.
  • Page 275 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. The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. ® ® ®...
  • Page 276 Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 1,024,000 pixels (1280 horizontal x 800 vertical) Lamp 210W UHP Speaker Power supply AC 100-120 V/3.1 A, AC 220-240 V/1.6 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V:310 W, AC 220-240 V:300 W 5 ~ 35°C (Operating) Temperature range (Except for the use the interactive function.)
  • Page 277 Blu-ray Disc Association. ® • StarBoard is a registered trademark of Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. in Japan and other countries. • © 2011 Luidia, Inc. All rights reserved. eBeam, the eBeam logo and eBeam Enabled are trademarks or registered trademarks of Luidia, Inc.

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