Hitachi HDPJ52 - Manuals

6 Before use Part names Projector Exhaust vent ► Do not block or cover the projector's vents. ► To avoid being burnt, please do not touch areas near the vents while the projector is in use or immediately after use. Lens (  9, 60 ) A bright light for projecting is emitted from the lens. ► Please do ...

7 ENGLISH Before use Control buttons POWER indicator (  20, 23, 62 ) This indicator blinks while the projector is cooling down or warming up ► Note that a lit or blinking red indicator denotes a problem. TEMP indicator (  62 ) ► Note that a lit or blinking red indicator indicates a problem. MENU b...

8 POWER button (  20, 23 ) Used to turn the power on and off. Before use Remote control BLACK button (  27 ) Used to select a BLACK mode. Each mode adjusts the black setting to suit different conditions. ASPECT button (  24 ) Used to select an aspect ratio. Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► Used to make adj...

9 ENGLISH 1. Fix the strap to the lens cover strap ring. 2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Press the rivet into the strap hole. 4. Put the lens cover on the lens of the projector. Preparations Preparations Fastening the lens cover Fasten the lens cover to the projector using the incl...

10 Preparations Arrangement On a horizontal surface Arrange the projector according to the manner in which you will use the projector and the environment the projector will be used in. Suspended from the ceiling ► Place the projector in a stable, horizontal position. If the projector falls or is kno...

11 ENGLISH Preparations Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±10%) for a full size screen at 1280x720. For 16:9 screens For 4:3 screens (a) Screen size (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height...

12 Preparations Adjusting the projector’s elevation The elevator feet can be used to make adjustments if the surface on which the projector is set is uneven or if the projection angle needs to be otherwise adjusted. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 7 degrees. 1. Press and hold in th...

13 ENGLISH Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER Y C B /P B C R /P R Component video Out Component cable Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER S-video Out S-video cable Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VID...

14 Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER DVI-HDMI cable DVI Out Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER HDMI cable HDMI Out Preparations For an HDMI signal source ► Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the ...

15 ENGLISH Y C B /P B C R /P R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL HDMI TRIGGER RGB Out RGB cable RS-232C RS-232C cable Preparations With a computer • Be sure to tighten the screws on connectors to secure. • Use only an HDMI cable marked with the HDMI logo for HDMI connections. • Use a DV...

16 Preparations Computer signal examples Resolution (HxV) 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) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA (75Hz) 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 VESA VGA (85Hz) 800 x 600 35...

17 ENGLISH Preparations Connecting the power supply Before connecting the power, make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position (the side marked “O”). 1. Connect the power cord connector to the projector’s AC inlet. 2. Plug the power cord's plug firmly into a power outlet. ► Use extra caution...

18 Preparations Loading batteries into the remote control 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 sto...

19 ENGLISH 30° 30° Preparations Using the remote control The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor.  The range of the remote sensor is 60-degrees (30-degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor) within 3 meters.  The remote signal may also be able to be reflected off the sc...

20 1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to both the projector and power outlet. 2. Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light a steady orange. Then wait several seconds because buttons may not function for the first se...

21 ENGLISH POWER LIGHT BLACK ASPECT MENU BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR IRIS MODE MEMORY ENTER RESET HDMI PC AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. To switch between input ports, press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time the button is pressed, the projector will switch between input ports as follows. COMPONENT...

22 1. Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. 2. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right. Projection Adjusting the display position The lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically to adjust the display position usi...

23 ENGLISH Magnify 1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. Projection Turning the power off 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the POWER button o...

24 Basic operation Basic operation The following functions are basic and useful. They can also be easily accessed using the remote control. Some functions display dialogs to aid you. Although the dialogs automatically close after several seconds, the dialogs can be deactivated using the MESSAGE func...

25 ENGLISH 1. Press the IRIS button. The projector will display a dialog to aid you in adjusting the iris. Basic operation IRIS 2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the iris. 3. To close the dialog and end the operation press the IRIS button again. The dialog will automatically close after severa...

26 Basic operation 1. Press the MODE button. Each time the button is pressed the mode will change and a dialog indicating the selected mode will be displayed. MODE MODE refers to modes that are a combination of the GAMMA (  37 ), COLOR TEMP (  39 ), and IRIS (  41 ) settings as shown in the table...

27 ENGLISH Basic operation 1. Press the BLACK button. Each time the button is pressed the mode will change and a dialog indicating the selected mode will be displayed. BLACK BLACK refers to the auto iris control modes as shown in the table below. The auto iris is automatically controlled to adjust t...

28 Basic operation MY MEMORY This projector provides 4 memories to save user adjustment settings. The brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness and iris adjustment settings, and selected modes for gamma, color temperature, black, whisper and digital shutter can be saved to each memory. You can na...

29 ENGLISH Basic operation To save adjustment settings Note that if the MESSAGE function (  51 ) is inactive, the following procedure cannot be performed and the projector will load saved adjustment settings as soon as the MEMORY button is pressed. When the MESSAGE function is inactive please use t...

30 EASY MENU EASY MENU This projector has various functions intended to improve picture quality. The EASY MENU provides quick and easy access to the most useful of these functions. 1. To display a menu when no menu is currently displayed Press the MENU button and a menu will be displayed. Alternativ...

31 ENGLISH EASY MENU 5. To operate the selected item Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to operate the item. For details please see the following descriptions. 6. To reset the operation Press the RESET button while the item is selected. (Does not reset the LANGUAGE item.) 7. To close the menu Press the MENU...

35 ENGLISH Advanced Menu Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu provides access to advanced features, grouped into 6 sub- menus (PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN and OPTION) for more precise picture control. 1. To display a menu when no menu is currently displayed Press the MENU button and a menu will ...

37 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) PICTURE menu The following functions are accessible via the PICTURE menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding “Advanced Menu operation” section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the select...

39 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description COLOR TEMP This projector provides 4 pre-set modes and 4 custom color temperature modes. To select a mode Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the COLOR TEMP menu changes the color temperature mode. The mode that the yellow highlight bar is on is t...

43 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (IMAGE menu) IMAGE menu The following functions are accessible via the IMAGE menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the sele...

45 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) INPUT menu The following functions are accessible via the INPUT menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the sele...

48 Advanced Menu (SETUP menu) SETUP menu The following functions are accessible via the SETUP menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected ite...

49 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) SCREEN menu The following functions are accessible via the SCREEN menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the s...

52 DIGITAL SHUTTER TURN ON TURN OFF ↓ ↓ → DIGITAL SHUTTER menu ← (one way) Dialog for the top bar ↔ Dialog for the bottom bar  Digital Shutter       :BACK        :NEXT  Digital Shutter       :BACK        :NEXT Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Description DIGITAL SHUTTER Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons ...

53 ENGLISH Advanced Menu (OPTION menu) OPTION menu The following functions are accessible via the OPTION menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (  35 ), refer to the following table for details on operating the s...

56 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, and some may burst or burn out ...

57 ENGLISH Maintenance A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of the time could cause the picture to become darker or the color tone to become poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of ...

58 Maintenance (4) Select the “LAMP TIME” item in the right column of the Advanced Menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, then press the ► cursor button and the LAMP TIME menu will appear. (5) Pressing the ▲ cursor button in the menu resets the LAMP TIME. • Only reset the LAMP TIME item when you have re...

60 Maintenance Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safety of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once a year. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. 2. After making sure that the projector h...

61 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the projector is turned on, the following messages 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 trying the solutions below, o...

62 POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lit In Orange Turned off Turned off The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the “Turning the power on” (  20 ) and “Turning the power off” (  23 ). Blinking Green Turned off Turned off The projector is warming up. Please wai...

63 ENGLISH POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking Red or Lit In Red Turned off Blinking Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down for at least 20 minutes. After the projector has cooled down sufficiently, please c...

64 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easily mistaken as machine defects Before requesting repair, please check the following chart. This will sometimes provide a solution to your problem. If a situation cannot be resolved, the projector’s microproc...

66 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Troubleshooting Flicker appears on the screen. Projector is very noisy. AUTO1 or AUTO2 is selected for the BLACK mode. Please set the BLACK mode to TURN OFF using the BLACK button (  27 ) or the BLACK item in the PICTURE menu (  41 ). The WHISPER ...

67 ENGLISH Warranty and after-service / Specifications Warranty and after-service When a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to “Troubleshooting” (  62-66 ) and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will ...

69 ENGLISH Glossary Glossary Entry Explanation Page(s) in which the entry appears 3-2 Pull-Down A system for converting a film source such as a movie into a video signal. 45 Color space A standard for determining color value. 45 Color temperature A system for expressing a color of light Refers to the...