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Hitachi CP-X8150 User Manual

Hitachi projector user's manual (detailed) operating guide
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  • Page 1: Operating Guide

    Projector CP-X8150/CP-WX8240 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents   Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INPUT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Features .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü The HDMI ports can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. ü The super bright lamp and high quality optical system can fulfill the demands of professional uses.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Introduction Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (100) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Speakers (x2) (21, 50) (10) (3) Filter cover (102) The air fi lter and intake vent are inside. (4) Elevator feet (x2) (24) (5) Elevator buttons (x2) (24) (6) Remote sensors (x2) (18, 64) (14) (7) Lens...

  • Page 5: Control Panel And Indicators

    Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel and Indicators (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (1) STANDBY/ON button (20) (2) INPUT button (22, 33) (3) MENU button (33) (4) LENS SHIFT button (25) (5) ZOOM button (25) (6) FOCUS - / + buttons (25) (7) SHADE button (32) (8) FUNCTION button (25) (9) FILTER indicator (109)
  • Page 6 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) STANDBY button (20) (2) ON button (20) (3) ID - 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 buttons (17) (4) COMPUTER 1 button (22) (5) COMPUTER 2 button (22) (6) COMPUTER 3 button * (11) (7) LAN button (22) (10)

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and service may be required.
  • Page 8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things.
  • Page 9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock. •...

  • Page 10: Connecting With Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting with your devices 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 11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) (50) (22) Computer (22) (22, 96) NOTE • 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.
  • Page 12 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) External (19) Computer (69) device Access point (69) wireless adapter (optional) (69) storage device (86) CAUTION ► Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure to obtain the consent of the administrator of the network. ►Do not connect the LAN port to any network that might have the excessive voltage.
  • Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) VCR/DVD/ (22, 45) (50) (22) Blu-ray Disc (22) player NOTE • The HDMI ports of this model are compatible with HDCP (High-band- width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video signals from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like. - The HDMI ports support the following signals: Video signal : 480i@60, 480p@60, 576i@50, 576p@50, 720p@50/60, 1080i@50/60, 1080p@50/60...

  • Page 14: Fastening The Cables

    Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers Monitor (49) (with an amplifier) Another projector (Wired) Remote control NOTE • To use a wired remote control, connect a wired remote control to the REMOTE CONROL IN port. You can also connect another projector to the REMOTE CONROL OUT port to control it from the wired remote control.

  • Page 15: Fastening The Adapter Cover

    Setting up Fastening the adapter cover Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent the USB wireless adapter from coming off easily. When using the adapter cover, connect the USB wireless adapter to the further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Power Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the cord outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL ENERGY, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.

  • Page 18: Changing The Frequency Of Remote Control Signal

    Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency. In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds.

  • Page 19: Using As A Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer, when the projector’s USB TYPE B port and the computer’s type A USB port are connected and MOUSE is selected for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu (60).

  • Page 20: Power On/Off

    Power on/off POWER indicator Power on/off STANDBY button Turning on the power ON button Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is lighted in steady orange (107). Then remove the lens cover.

  • Page 21: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Use the VOL + / - buttons to adjust the volume. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in VOL + / - adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, buttons the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

  • Page 22: Selecting An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal Press INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN INPUT button VIDEO USB TYPE A S-VIDEO USB TYPE B COMPONENT ...

  • Page 23: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

     For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B ports, or if there is no signal CP-X8150: 4:3 (fixed) CP-WX8240: 16:10 (fixed) ● ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating 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. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 9 degrees.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Lens

    Operating Adjusting the lens LENS SHIFT button Adjusting the zoom and focus ZOOM + / - buttons The ZOOM or FOCUS dialog will appear when you press any of the buttons from ZOOM, ZOOM -, ZOOM +, FOCUS + and FOCUS -. Use the ZOOM + / - buttons on the remote control or ZOOM button and ◄/►...

  • Page 26: Lens Memory

    Operating Adjusting the lens (continued) Lens memory This projector is equipped with memory functions for the lens adjustments (LENS SHIFT and LENS TYPE). Up to 3 sets of adjustments can be stored. To utilize the lens memory feature, press the POSITION or FUNCTION button while the LENS SHIFT dialog is FUNCTION displayed.

  • Page 27: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a computer signal AUTO The vertical position, the horizontal position and the button horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 28: Correcting The Distortion

    Operating Correcting the distortion To correct the distortion of projected screen, you can select one of three options, AUTO, MANUAL and PERFECT FIT. First press the KEYSTONE button to display the KEYSTONE menu, and point at one of items with the ▲/▼ buttons. KEYSTONE AUTO: performs the automatic vertical keystone button...
  • Page 29 Operating Correcting the distortion (continued)  MANUAL: When MANUAL is pointed at, pressing the ► or ENTER button displays the KEYSTONE_MANUAL dialog. Select the vertical or horizontal keystone ( ) with the ▲/▼ buttons. Use the ◄/► buttons to adjust the keystone distortion. NOTE •...
  • Page 30 Operating Correcting the distortion (continued) Adjust the selected part as below. ● For adjusting a corner, use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to adjust the position of the corner. ● For adjusting the upper or lower side, use the ◄/► buttons to select any one point on the side, and use the ▲/▼...

  • Page 31: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. MAGNIFY ON / OFF The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY buttons dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times.

  • Page 32: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    Operating Temporarily freezing the screen Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen FREEZE (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF button is selected for the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu (54), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode, which the picture is frozen.

  • Page 33: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 34 Operating 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 35: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU 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 Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (40).
  • Page 36 EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons turns off/on the Eco mode. ECO MODE See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (48). Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog. INSTALLATION See the INSTALLATION item in SETUP menu (48). Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

  • Page 37: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/►...
  • Page 38 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 3 LOW 3 CUSTOM      4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 6 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 5 CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM ...
  • Page 39 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó 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 ó...

  • Page 40: Image Menu

    4:3 ó 16:9 ó 16:10 ó 14:9 ó NATIVE For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B ports, or if there is no signal CP-X8150: 4:3 (fixed) CP-WX8240: 16:10 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.

  • Page 41: Ver Scan

    IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal. • For an HDMI signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or (2) applies.
  • Page 42 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó 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 / B or HDMI 1 / 2 port.

  • Page 43: Input Menu

    INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 44 INPUT menu 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 ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL ó...
  • Page 45 INPUT menu 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 ó...
  • Page 46 INPUT menu 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 47: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu 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 48 SETUP menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well. KEYSTONE •...
  • Page 49 SETUP menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL ó SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: • When SAVING is selected, the RS-232C communication control except to turn the projector on and the network function are disabled while the projector is in the standby mode.

  • Page 50: Audio Menu

    AUDIO menu 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.

  • Page 51: Dmi Audio

    AUDIO menu Item Description The mode of HDMI audio from the HDMI 1 and 2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the HDMI port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/►buttons to select the HDMI AUDIO mode of HDMI audio.

  • Page 52: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu 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 53 SCREEN menu 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.
  • Page 54 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF 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 MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (81).
  • Page 55 SCREEN menu 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 56 SCREEN menu 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 ◄...
  • Page 57 SCREEN menu 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 58: Option Menu

    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 59 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the DIRECT POWER ON function. ON ó OFF When set to the ON, the lamp in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (20), only when the projector is supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on.
  • Page 60 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons selects the function of USB TYPE B port. To use this function, you need to connect the USB TYPE B port of the projector and the type A USB port of a computer. MOUSE ó...
  • Page 61 OPTION menu Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON (1 to 4) on the remote control (6). (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a button from MY BUTTON - 1 to 4 and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog.
  • Page 62 OPTION menu 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. ALTITUDE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. It is recommended to leave it at AUTO usually.
  • Page 63 OPTION menu Item Description FILTER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unit 1000h ó 2000h ó 5000h ó 10000h ó 15000h ó OFF After choosing an item except OFF, the message “REMINDER *** HRS PASSED ..”...
  • Page 64 OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to choose the operations control. CONTROL PANEL ó REMOTE CONTROL (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select ON or OFF. ON ó OFF Selecting ON in Step 2 locks the buttons except STANDBY, ON and STANDBY/ON on the operations control selected in Step 1.
  • Page 65 OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays COMMUNICATION menu. In this menu, you can configure the serial communication settings of the projector using the CONTROL port. • Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼. Then pressing the ► button opens the submenu for the setting item you selected.
  • Page 66 OPTION menu Item Description SERIAL SETTINGS Select the serial communication condition for the CONTROL port. BAUD RATE 4800bps ó 9600bps ó 19200bps ó 38400bps PARITY NONE ó ODD ó EVEN • The BAUD RATE is fixed to 19200bps and PARITY is fixed NONE when the COMMUNICATION TYPE is set to OFF (65).
  • Page 67 OPTION menu 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 ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector sends data to.
  • Page 68 OPTION menu 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. • The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT ports are working as a SCART RGB input port.

  • Page 69: Network Menu

    NETWORK menu 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 70 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► button. DHCP (Dynamic Host • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it Configuration takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP Protocol)
  • Page 71 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRED SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting (75). •...
  • Page 72 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. #1 DEFAULT ó #2 DEFAULT ó #3 DEFAULT #5 CUSTOM ó #4 DEFAULT Select one of the DEFAULT (#1~#4) and press ► or ENTER button. To adjust CUSTOM Press the ►...
  • Page 73 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRELESS INFORMATION dialog for viewing the wireless LAN settings. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page. The first page shows the wireless LAN settings. The second and subsequent pages display the signal information of wireless LAN connection devices.

  • Page 74: Ired Setup , W

    NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRED SETUP menu for the wired LAN. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó...
  • Page 75 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME DIFFERENCE as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. TIME Use the ► button to return to the menu after DIFFERENCE setting the TIME DIFFERENCE.
  • Page 76 NETWORK menu 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 77 Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. 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). Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (4.
  • Page 78 It can be installed from the bundled application CD. You can also download the latest version and relevant information from the Hitachi website (http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com). For details of Network Presentation and instructions to install the “LiveViewer”, refer to the manual for “LiveViewer”.
  • Page 79 SECURITY menu Item Description • To change from Single PC mode to Multi PC mode, press ► button to choose OK in the dialog and press the ENTER or INPUT button. The display mode is changed. • For details on how to switch the display mode to Multi PC mode on your computer, refer to the manual for “LiveViwer”.

  • Page 80: Security Menu

    1. Press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is as follows. CP-X8150 :3605 CP-WX8240 :2005 This password can be changed . Move the cursor to the (below)

  • Page 81: Yscreen Password

    SECURITY menu 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 82 SECURITY menu 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 83 SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INSTALLATION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the input signal will not be displayed.
  • Page 84 SECURITY menu 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 85 SECURITY menu 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 86: Presentation Tools

    Drawing function enables you to draw on the projector’s screen with USB mouse or tablets connected to the USB TYPE A ports. For details of Drawing function, refer to the Operating Guide - Drawing function. It can be downloaded from Hitachi web site (http://www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com). PC-LESS Presentation...
  • Page 87 NOTE • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. CP-X8150: 1024 x 768 (Still)， 768 x 576 (Movie) CP-WX8240: 1280 x 800 (Still)， 768 x 576 (Movie) (* Some computers may not support 1280 x 800.) •...
  • Page 88 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons You can control the images on the Thumbnail screen with the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail screen is displayed. Button operation Web Remote Functions Remote...
  • Page 89 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the Thumbnail menu 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 90 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode is able to display up to 20 files in one page. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen image is displayed.

  • Page 91: Full Screen Mode

    Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Full Screen Mode 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, the INPUT button on the control panel or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 92 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operations for movie A remote control icon and a progress bar are displayed when one of the cursor buttons, ENTER button or INPUT button on the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control is pressed or clicked while a movie is playing in the Full Screen mode.
  • Page 93 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow Mode The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail menu (89). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail menu and press the ENTER button on the remote control, INPUT button on the control panel, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 94 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the SLIDESHOW item in the Thumbnail menu. 1) RETURN : Returns to the Thumbnail mode. 2) PLAY : Play the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow.
  • Page 95 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail mode 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 96: Usb Display

    Presentation tools USB Display The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (11). Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS: One of the following. (32 bit version only) Windows XP Home Edition /Professional Edition ®...
  • Page 97 Presentation tools USB Display (continued) This application will appear as an icon in the Windows notification area once it starts. You can quit the application from your computer by selecting “Quit” on the menu. NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Network Guide) and this application cannot be used at the same time.
  • Page 98 Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Right-Click menu 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.

  • Page 99: Options Window

    If you remove the check mark from the [Keep PC resolution] box, the screen resolution of your computer will be switched as follows, and the display speed may be faster. CP-X8150: 1024 x 768 (XGA) CP-WX8240: 1280 x 800 If your computer does not support the display resolution specified above, a smaller resolution that is the largest among the resolutions that are supported by the computer will be selected.

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.

  • Page 101: Lamp Warning

    Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.

  • Page 102: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter 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. The air filter of this projector consists of a filter cover and a filter unit with two types of filter.
  • Page 103 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) Put the filter cover back into the place. 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 ▲/▼...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as Troubleshooting 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 106 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description An improper signal is input. 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 107: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps 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. Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation Blinking...

  • Page 109: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) For the SECURITY indicator, see SECURITY INDICATOR in the SECURITY menu (85). For the SHADE indicator, see the section "Temporarily shading the screen" (32). The FILTER indicator shows the condition of the air filter. Utilize this feature to keep the interior of the projector in good condition.

  • Page 110: To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord.
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The mode selected for HDMI AUDIO is not suitable. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one for your HDMI audio device.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The batteries in the remote control are near the end. Replace the batteries. The ID numbers set in the projector and the remote The remote control are different.
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to Some kind OFF, in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page NETWORK The NETWORK BRIDGE function is turned off. BRIDGE Select NETWORK BRIDGE for COMMUNICATION TYPE function does item in the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. not work The SAVING function is working.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book. End User License Agreement for the Projector Software • 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.

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