Hitachi CP-X600 - Manuals

5 Part names Control panel () STANDBY/ON button (  15 ) () MENU button (  22 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (3) INPUT button (  16 ) (4) POWER indicator (  15, 58 ) (5) TEMP indicator (  58 ) (6) LAMP indicator (  58 ) Rear panel () Shutdown switch (  60 ) () Security slot (  9 ) (3) ...

6 Part names WARNING ►Do not look into the beam outlet and point the beam at people and pets while pressing the LASER button, since the beam is not good for eyes. CAUTION ►Note that the laser beam may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Use the laser pointer only for pointing on the screen. Remo...

7 Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. WARNING ► Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projecto...

8 Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance.The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 04×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±0%) (c) Screen height (±0%) Setting up (a) Screen size [inch (m)...

9 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 t...

0 Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them...

Setting up Connecting power supply . Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. . Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. WARNING ► Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electric...

3 Remote control Putting batteries Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place...

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

5 Power on/off Turning on the power . Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. . Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light up in steady orange (  58 ). Then wait several seconds because ...

6 Operating Operating Adjusting the volume . Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. . Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if...

7 Operating Searching an input signal . Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.The projector will start to check its input ports in order to find any input signals. When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will retur...

8 Adjusting the zoom and focus . Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. . Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Operating Focus ring Zoom ring Using the automatic adjustment feature . Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal posi...

9 Adjusting the position . Press the POSITION button on the remote control. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. . Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation.To...

0 Operating Using the magnify feature . Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. . Use the cursor buttons ▲/...

Operating Temporarily blanking the screen . Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in SCREEN menu (  37 ). To exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the B...

Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The ...

3 EASY Menu EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (  28 ). AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Using the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE item in SETUP menu (  34 ). KEYSTONE Using ...

5 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the brightness. Light ó Dark CONTRAST Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the contrast. Strong ó Weak GAMMA Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode. # DEFAULT ó # CUSTOM ó # DEFAULT ó # CUSTOM ó #3 DEFAULT #5 CUSTO...

7 PICTURE Menu Item Description ACTIVE IRIS Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION ó THEATER ó TURN OFF Feature PRESENTATION The active iris displays the best presentation image for both bright and dark scenes. THEATER The active iris displays the best theate...

8 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 6:9 ó SMALL For a Video signal, S-video signal or Component video signal 4:3 ó 6:9 ó 4:9 ó SMALL For no signal 4:3 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original a...

9 IMAGE Menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal. (except 55i (480i), 65i (576i), SCART RGB) H SIZE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal s...

30 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode. TV ó FILM ó TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or COMPONENT VIDEO input of 55i (480i), 65i (576i) or 5i (080i) signal.• When TV ...

3 Item Description COMPONENT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the function of the COMPONENT (Y, C b /P b , C r /P r ) port. COMPONENT ó SCART RGB When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, C b /P b , C r /P r ) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART adapter or SCART cable is...

3 Item Description FRAME LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns the frame lock function on/off. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • This item can be performed only on an RGB signal with a vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving pictures are displayed more smoothly. • This function may...

33 INPUT Menu Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the RGB and RGB input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. () In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution yo...

34 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu Item Description AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself.This function will be executed only once when s...

35 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description WHISPER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL ó WHISPER • When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó ...

36 AUDIO Menu AUDIO Menu Item Description VOLUME Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the volume. High ó Low SPEAKER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns the speaker function on/off. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • When the TURN ON is selected the built-in speaker works. AUDIO Allocates the audio ports. (1) Choose a picture i...

37 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. SUOMI ó POLSKI ó TÜRKÇE ENGLISH ó FRANÇAIS ó DEUTSCH ó ESPAÑOL ó ITALIANO NORSK ó NEDERLANDS ó PORTUGUÊS ó 日本語 ó ó ó SVENSKA ó MENU POSITION Using the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons adjusts the...

38 SCREEN Menu Item Description START UP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF Feature MyScreen Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (  39...

39 SCREEN Menu Item Description MyScreen 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. . Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyS...

40 SCREEN Menu Item Description MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” “Searching….” while s...

4 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic signal search function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current...

4 Item Description AUTO OFF Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF ENABLE AUTO OFF DISABLE 0 When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. When the tim...

46 Item Description SECURITY This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY ...

47 Item Description SECURITY 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD .3- Follow the procedure in .- to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX. .3- While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on...

48 Item Description SECURITY .-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 0 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will re...

49 Item Description SECURITY 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲/▼/◄/► /RGB and INPUT buttons. A CONFIRMATION BOX will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. NOTE: If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the PIN BOX or the CONFIRMATION BOX ...

50 Item Description SECURITY 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re...

5 Item Description SECURITY 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3- Follow the procedure in 4.- to display the Transition Detector on/off menu. 4.3- Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the Transition Detector on/...

5 Maintenance 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 replace...

53 Maintenance Lamp (continued) 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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, a...

54 Please check and clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise, which could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as ...

55 WARNING ►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. Taking care of the air filter in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to...

56 Maintenance 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. Please take care of the l...

57 Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the fo...

58 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an...

59 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 0 minutes. A...

60 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ► 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, im...

6 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Sound does not come out. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. 0 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pre...

6 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Pictures appear dark. The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using t...

63 Warranty And After-Service / Specification Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what war...