Liquid Crystal Projector Model name CP-X955W/E OPERATING GUIDE Thank you very much for purchasing this Hitachi Liquid Crystal Projector. Please read this operating guide to use correctly. After reading this manual, keep it carefully for future reference. Outline This Liquid Crystal Projector can display various computer signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals.
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FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN U.K THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE U.K PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE. IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct...
[Safety precaution] If any abnormality occurs. • When there is an abnormal smell or smoke, if you use this unit as it is, this could cause a fire or electric shock, etc. When an abnormality is found, immediately turn off the power switch and pull out the power plug from the power outlet.
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Be careful in handling the power cord. • Do not scratch, damage or process the power cord. Do not bend it forcibly. Also do not put a heavy object on it, do not heat it and do not pull it. If you do, the power cord may be damaged and it may cause a fire, electric shock, etc.
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Do not step on this unit or do not put a heavy object on it. • Do not step on this unit. Especially pay attention if children are present. If you do, the unit may fall over or may be broken causing an injury. •...
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[General cautions] Do not place this unit where it gets hot. Be careful since if you place the unit outdoors, in a place exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating device, the cabinet and parts could be affected. Volume. Use at the proper volume level so that it does not bother persons in the neighborhood.
OFF sets the unit in standby mode. (See page 12 ~ 13) TEMP Indicator This lights when temperature inside the projector is too high. (See page 29) MUTE button. (See page 9) ZOOM button Adjusts picture size. (See page 12) FOCUS button Adjusts focus.
Names and functions of each part (continued) Remote control transmitter STANDBY / ON button Power ON/OFF button. OFF sets the unit in standby mode. (See page 12, 13) FOCUS button Adjusts focus. (See page 12) ZOOM button Adjusts picture size.(See page 12) POSITION ON button Moves the picture by DISC PAD after pressed the POSITION ON button.
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Names and functions of each part (continued) How to insert batteries insert the provided batteries (LR6 (alkali)) into the remote control transmitter. ¡ Remove the battery compartment cover. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing slightly down on it.
2. Adjust a viewing angle, and then lock the foot adjusters complete. 3. To adjust the angle slightly, revolve the foot adjusters. Do not unlock the foot adjusters while you do not support the projector, to avoid falling of the Caution projector and causing an injury.
Basic operations To project the picture Turn the MAIN POWER switch of the projector on. [ • The ON indicator will light up orange. Press the STANDBY/ON button. • The ON indicator blinks (green) and then lights (green). • The ON indicator will blink green during warm-up and light up.
• The ON indicator lights up orange and the lamp turns off. (About 1 minute later), the fan stops and the indicator blinks orange. • Press the STANDBY/ON button for short time (less than 1 second), the projector do not set in standby mode.
Adjustments and functions Press the MENU ( button. • On-screen menus are displayed on the screen. Select the menu to be adjusted using the MENU ( buttons or DISK PAD. • Menu displayed in green is selected. Select the item to be adjusted using the MENU ( buttons or DISK PAD.
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Adjustments and functions (continued) SET UP The menu SET UP serves for the change of parameters influencing the picture and for the move picture position. RGB signal input S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T .
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Adjustments and functions (continued) INPUT The menu INPUT serves for the selection of input source. S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 TEST PATTERN Adjustment Item RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 TEST PATTERN...
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Adjustments and functions (continued) S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T . M E S S A G E TURN ON TURN OFF Adjustment Item Inverts the picture horizontally or vertically. NORMAL H : INVERT MIRROR...
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Adjustments and functions (continued) S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E COM. SPEED (bps) S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E TIMER S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E AUTO OFF STOP...
Connection to the video signal terminals 1. Input signal Luminance signal S-VIDEO signal Chrominance signal VIDEO signal Input AUDIO signal Output 2. Signal input terminal Chrominance signal Ground Caution Video input signal terminals have priority in the following order. 1 S-VIDEO input terminal 2 RCA jack input terminal Even when the video signal is displayed, only an audio signal is output to RGB audio output terminals.
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Note 1 : Signal mode Note 2 : MAC adapter is necessary to the resolution mode. Projector is compatible with 13 inch mode and 16 inch mode. MAC 13" mode = switch 1, switch 5 and switch 6 are ON.
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Connection to the RGB signal terminal (continued) 4. Initial set signals The following signals are initially set. The settings may be different depending on the computer type. In this case, adjust the settings referring to pages 14, 15. Back porch (b) DATA HSYNC Sync.
(2) Turn on the projector (The ON indicator will light up orange.). (3) Press the INPUT of the projector or RGB 1/2 button of the remote control transmitter and select the input connection.
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Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) PS/2 mouse Projector DATA SEL0 Projector ADB (Mac) mouse DATA Serial mouse Projector SELO Caution Serial mouse cannot be operated with provided RS-232C cable. Purchase exclusive serial mouse cable separately. Type name : SC-MS201X (Serial mouse)
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(1) Connect the projector and computer using RS 232C cable. (2) Turn on the computer and after computer is setting up, turn on the projector. (3) Select the data speed (COM.SPEED) and the data format (COM.BITS) of the projector. (See page 18) (4) Start communication.
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0=Blue off, 1=Blue on, bit1 0=Green off, bit2 0=Red off, 1=Red on, REVEAL X1h=Reveal down, X4h=Reveal right, X=0 (slow) If computer sends the undefined command code or data code, Projector can not guarantee Caution operation. Command is consisted of 2 command bytes and following data bytes.
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Caution If projector cannot realize the status of (1) data bytes, projector set the proper status and reply this new setting data bytes or projector reply the error reply ‘0xH’ + ‘yyH’ + data bytes same as (1). The procedure of default setting the Projector status (1) Computer sends the command ’40H’...
Cleaning the air filter Clean the air filter about every 100 hours or when “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” is displayed. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector and pull out the power cord. Remove the air filter from the bottom.
NO INPUT IS DETECTED Signal is not input. (See page 19, 20) SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE The horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector, it cannot be displayed. (See page 20, 21) CHECK THE AIR FLOW Clean the air filter or remove the object blocking ventilation holes.
• The power cord is disconnected. No picture and sound • The setting of the input source is not correct. • Wiring to the projector is not correct. • Wiring to the projector is not correct. Only picture is displayed with no sound •...
Dimension diagram All dimensions shown in inches. • All specifications are subject to change without notice. Liquid crystal projector CP-X955W/E 3 sheets of liquid crystal panels, 3 primary color lights shutter system 3.3 cm (1.3 inches) TFT active matrix 786.432 pixels (V768 H1,024) Zoom lens F=2.3...