Hitachi CPL500A User's Manual
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1. Inc Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc _ 3890 Steve Reynolds Boulevard Norcross Georgia 30093 USA 404 279 5600 QR02498 Printed in Japan KR GUE2. button e The picture becomes wider by pressing and telescopic by pressing T 4 Adjust the focus using the FOCUS button 1 Press the FOCUS button The on screen display shown on the right appears 2 Adjust the focus so that the picture is clear using the FOCUS button st FOCUS Power on all connected equipment The method of connecting various equipment see on the page 13 16 G Press the INPUT button of the projector or the INPUT SELECT VIDEO or RGB button of the remote control to select the source of the signal to be projected on the screen The selected signal input is displayed at the top right of the screen Example on screen display VIDEO 1 s Adjust the volume using the VOLUME button e Volume is increased e Volume is decreased e MUTE Sound is muted In the mute mode the color of the volume level indication bar changes from green to red Basic operations continued 1 Press the STANDBY ON button of the projector or remote control The ON indicator lights up orange and the lamp turns off About 1 minutes later the fan stops and the indicator blinks orange 9 Turn the MAIN POWER switch of the projector off OFF After the STANDBY ON button is pressed the fan rotates for about 1 minute to cool the projector x 10 Picture adjustment ca q Press the MENU button of the a i F fm JE To 1 remote control fal I When the MENU button is
3. immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power plug then contact your dealer to repair the unit lf water etc enters inside the unit turn off the power switch of the unit first and disconnect the power plug and then contact your dealer If you use it as it is it may cause a fire electric shock etc E Do not install this unit in an unstable place Avoid placing it in an unstable place such as weak base inclined floor etc This may cause it to drop or fall over resulting in injury Mi Do not open the cabinet Do not open the cabinet There are high voltage parts inside the cabinet and this may cause an electric shock Ask your dealer to check inside and Electric shock Prohibition adjust and repair the unit hazard of disassembly E Do not use this in a bathroom etc Do not use this unit in a bathroom ete This fire electri te may cause a fire e c shock e N Do not use near water E Do not look directly at the lens when the lamp is lit Do not look directly at the lens when the lamp is lit Since a strong light is used it could damage your vision etc Especially pay attention if children are present Pull out the power E Do not insert any foreign object Do not insert a metal or flammable object inside through the ventilation holes etc This may cause a fire electric shock etc if foreign matter enters inside turn the power switch off and disconnect the power plug from
4. pressed adjustment f items are displayed on the screen SESE eee Cnn Sa Select the Item to be adjusted using the av S9 button Item displayed in green can be adjusted and adjust using the bi button To return to the initial setting press the RESET button of the remote control except H PHASE NORMAL is displayed at the top right of the screen Example VIDEO NTSC signalinput Example RGB signal input VIDEO 1 i BRIGHT cnet RGB 1 BRIGHT meme TINT Nene neem CONTR entree V POS H POSI H PHASE HSIZE LANGUAGE ENGLISH COLOR een eae CONTR beeen linen SHARP P E EEE LANGUAGE ENGLISH SYSTEM AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM Adjustment Item Details of adjustment BRIGHT BRIGHTNESS Dark lt gt Bright U Red lt gt Green OLOR Thinner lt gt Denser CONTRAST Weaker lt gt Stronger SHARP SHARPNESS 9 d Changes 7 languages cyclically LANGUAGE Menu language is changed when you push the 4 lbutton after you select language by the d SYSTEM 4 A Changes 4 systems cyclically AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM V POSI V POSITION 4 P Moves the picture up and down H POSI i i H POSITION 4 AP Moves the picture 1 dot to the right and left PHASE When characters are displayed if the picture flickers with poor contrast adjust the H PHASE to decrease flickering P Widens the horizontal siz
5. A bright dot may be seen in the picture This is a phenomenon peculiar to the liquid crystal and is not a problem 18 y ifi ti e All specifications are subject to change without notice peci ica ions eThis Liquid crystal projector set is designed for use in U S A only pn nS en Liquid crystal projector CP L500A 3sheets of liquid crystal panels 3 primary color lights shutter system Tid i TFT active matrix crystal panel mber of pixels 311 696 pixels V484 X H644 C iens Sid Zoom lens F 3 0 3 8 f 46 5 74 4mm C emp Metaihaidelamp 250W o aa aa Power consumption Max asow Usable temperaturerange 32795 F oo 12 6 W X 6 7 _ H X 18 2 D ae A S VIDEO Mini DIN4 pin terminal VIDEO RCA Jack terminal BNC terminal VIDEO 2only AUDIO RCA Jack terminal RGB signal D sub15pin shrink terminal AUDIO 1 RCA Jack terminal Weight Video signal input terminal RGB signali input terminal Dimension diagram All dimensions shown in inches Remote Control cccccesseeeene Batteries R6P or SUM 3 2 Power cord usses PEEN 1 VGA Cable visni sinini vieis MAC adaptor Cable Video Audio cable 19 Warranty and servicing Please have the following information before calling for service For warranty and service claims please contact with Hitachi Home Electronics America
6. HITACHI Liquid Crystal Projector Model name CP L500A 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 O utl ine Contents Page This Liquid Crystal Projector can display Before s NTSC PAL SECAM video signals plus Names and functions of each part various computer signals Installation Basic operations Fe at ures Picture adjustment Horizontal inversion 1 High brightness and vertical inversion A highly efficient optical system with a metal halide lamp Connection to the video signal ensures high brightness input terminals 2 High resolution Connection to the RGB signal Three separate high definition liquid crystal panels are used input terminals for the R G and B signals Example of system setup 3 Compact size light weight for portability Cleaning the air filter 4 Vertical and horizontal inversion function Message table May be installed hanging from a ceiling upside down When you think something wrong using the image inversion function Specifications 5 Built in speaker Warranty and servicing 3 watt amplifier with built in speaker 6 Power zoom and power focus functions 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
7. IN 4pin connector 1 2 VIDEO input terminal RCA Jack 1 2 BNC connector terminal 2 only AUDIO L R input terminal RCA Jack 1 2 RGB input terminal RGB input terminal D sub 15pin shrink terminal 1 2 AUDIO L R input terminal RCA Jack 1 2 AC IN When a monaural sound signal is ee to be input connect it to the AUDIO L input terminal AC IN socket Connect the provided power cord TEMP indicator This blinks when temperature inside the projector is too high See page 17 LAMP indicator This blinks when the lamp does not light See page 17 ON indicator This blinks in the standby mode and lights in the operation mode See page 17 STANDBY ON button Power ON OFF button Off sets the unit in standby mode INPUT button To select the input source Each time this button is pressed the input source is changed in sequence as shown below VIDEO1 VIDEO2 gt RGB1 gt RGB2 Ai ZOOM button Adjusts picture size W Picture becomes wider T Picture becomes telescopic FOCUS button Adjusts focus N Near F Far MAIN POWER switch Main power ON OFF switch O OFF ON Remote control transmitter STANDBY ON button Power ON OFF button OFF sets the unit in standby mode INPUT SELECT button To select or change the input source VIDEO MENU button Picture adjustments Refer to page 11 for details LIGHT button Press this button wh
8. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in acommercial 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 the interference at his own expense Instructions to Users This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC Federal Communication Commission Class A equipments provided that following conditions are met 1 Video signal cables Double shielded coaxial cables so called FCC shield cable must be used and the outer shield must be connected to the ground Or if normal coaxial cables are used the cables must be enclosed in metal pipes or similar way to reduce the interference noise radiation 2 Power cord Shielded power cord must be used The outer shield must be connected to the ground 3 Video inputs The input signal amplitude must no exceed the specified level Before use Before use gt Illustrated marks Various illustrated marks are used in this product and instruction manual so the product is used correctly and safely and also to protect you and others from danger and your property from being damaged W A n This shows that a per
9. aced compatible V Negative Macintosh13inch mode ATA H V separate Non interlaced Apple Pte 939 cot H V composite H V separate VESA 72Hz standards 640 X 480 37 9 72 H Negative Non interlaced V_ Negative 4 Initial set signals The following signals are initially set The settings may be different depending on the computer type Tn this case adjust the settings referring to pages 11 1 15kHz RGB NTSC 2 VGA 1 19 8 ws 52 7 uS 144dots 640dots ora a a H SYNC r e R A A 96dots e HONG Wy ect TL Ue tf a es 800dots 19 5lines_ 240lines gt 62lines 350lines DATA DATA V SYNC 4lines V SYNC 2lines 262 5lines l 449lines 14 7 3 VGA 2 f 5 Macintosh13inch mode 160dots 640dots ars 640dots cars ee m L bddots DATA L iedots H SYNC H SYNC meaa e 864dots net i 800dots i 42lines 480lines 37lines 4oolings DATA DATA Fees oe ee V SYNC Slines SING a ae Cy eases o Ines i 4 VGA 3 6 VESA 72Hz standards gt 144dots 640dots 168dots 640dots DATA DATA 40dots H sync eE WNE ia AE 800dots 832dots tf lt lt lt eee 35lines 480lines 3tlines 480lines DATA a SCAT V SYNC 4 alines V SYNG Slines E 525lines U l 520lines ntl 5 Connection to the computer Turn off the power of both the projector and computer before connecting Connect the computer to the RGB terminal of the projector using an appropriate cable Refer to the c
10. cally invert the picture To return to the original settings press the CHANGE V button again Jeje ik VIDEO 1 CHANGE button lt AIDEO 4 Connection to the video signal input terminals 1 Input signal Luminance signal 1 0Vp p 75 Q termination S VIDEO signal Chrominance signal 0 286Vp p burst signal 75 Q termination VIDEO signal 1 0Vp p 75 Q termination AUDIO signal 200mVrms 20k Q below 2 Signal input terminal Chrominance signal Luminance signal Ground Ground S VIDEO input Mini DIN4 pin Video input signal terminals have priority in the following order S VIDEO input terminal RCA jack input terminal BNC connector terminal VIDEO2 only Connection to the RGB signal input terminal _ 1 Input signal ee e Video signal Blue Ground For R NC E zZ O D sub 15pin shrink terminal arond forays _NO Ground For B 13 Connection to the RGB signal input terminal continued 3 Example of computer signal Resolution fH fV EN EA Interlaced Computer signal source 4 x y kHz Hz ync Signa Non interlaced 15kHz RGB H V composite H V separate VGA 1 f t IBM tibl 640 X 350 31 5 70 H Positive Non interlaced compatible V i Negative VGA 2 H V separate l IBM compatible 640 X 400 31 5 70 H Negative jNon interlaced p V i positive j H V separate VGA 3 h IBM tibi 640 X 480 H Negative Non interl
11. correctly The setting of the input source is not correct No picture and sound Wiring to the projector is not correct Only picture is displayed Wiring to the projector is not Connect the cable correctly with no sound correct The volume is set to minimum Press the VOL button The unit enters the mute mode Press the MUTE button Only sound is heard without a picture e Wiring to the projector is not correct Connect the cable correctly Press the MENU button and select BRIGHT and press the button The brightness is set fully to the dark side The color and tint have been adjusted incorrectly Color is weak and tint is incorrect Adjust the color and tint correctly The brightness and contrast has been adjusted incorrectly Picture is dark Adjust the brightness and contrast correctly The lamp has not been adjusted Picture is not clear Focus is not matched Adjust the focus LAMP indicator lights red Trouble with the Turn off the power and leave for 20 minutes then turn the power on again Replace the lamp with a new one P6 P17 lamp TEMP indicator lights red Do not block the venational holes Inside the projector too hot LAMP indicator blinks red Air filter detached Reseat the air filter
12. dications and insert the batteries correctly Ifthe polarities are confused it may cause injury or damage near the unit due to burst batteries liquid leakage etc E When you are not going to use for a long time When you are not going use this unit for a long time because you are going on a trip etc be sure to pull out the power plug from the power outlet for safety And also apply cover to the lens Pull out the power plug from the power so that the lens is not damaged outlet General cautions cleaning it may cause a fire Especially it is effective to clean before the rainy season starts Consult your dealer for the cost of the cleaning the inside the unit W Caution when carrying it When this unit is to be moved apply a cover to the lens and be sure to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and check that all external connection cords are removed before moving it If not the cord may be damaged and it may pul out the power cause a fire electric shock etc plug fromthe power E 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 E Volume Use at the proper volume level so that it does not bother persons in the neighborhood Especially since the sound is likely to carry well at the night even at a low volume consider the neighborhood to a good living e
13. e batteries Caution Cautions on use of batteries Do not use batteries not specified for this unit Also do not use old and new batteries together It may cause a fire injury due to burst of battery or liquid leakage When inserting batteries pay attention to the direction of the and polarity indications and insert the batteries correctly If the polarities are confused it may cause injury or damage near the unit due toa burst of battery or liquid leakage Installation Example of the liquid crystal projector and screen installation Determine picture size and projection distance as illustrated below View from the top View from the side Screen Distance from the projector to the screen b Length from the center of the lens to the bottom of the picture sn Fina e 134inch 5 2inch somen rimen a79incn einen i l gi Adjust the projection position using the adjusters at the bottom of the projector Di View from the front View from the side Basic operations 2 Turn the MAIN POWER switch of the projector on I ON The ON indicator will light up orange y Press the STANDBY ON button of the projector or the remote control The ON indicator blinks green and then lights green The ON indicator will blink green during warm up and light up 3 Adjust the picture size using the ZOOM
14. e of the picture d Narrows the horizontal size of the picture Caution TINT cannot be adjusted with a PAL video signal input TINT COLOR and SHARP cannot be adjusted with an RGB signal input e V POSI H POSI H PHASE and H SIZE cannot be adjusted with a VIDEO signal input Memory function Individual memory functions are provided for the VIDEO1 VIDEO2 RGB1 and RGB2 input terminals Adjustments are saved after power off 11 Horizontal inversion and vertical inversion To invert the picture horizontally left and right The picture can be horizontally inverted to allow the installation pictured E By projecting the picture on the semi transparent material screen the picture can be seen from the back lt Semi thansparent screen Viewing side gt Press the CHANGE Hl button e Press the CHANGE H button of the remote control to horizontally invert the picture To return to the original settings press the CHANGE H button again VIDEO 1 t O3dIV CHANGE i S H button To invert the picture vertically top and bottom The picture can be vertically inverted to allow the projector to be installed upside down as pictured Ceiling Should be contact your dealer when hanging from a ceiling Designated material is necessary Press the CHANGE M button Press the CHANGE V button of the remote control to verti
15. eating device Be careful that this unit is not placed on the power cord The power cord may be damaged and it may cause a fire electric shock etc If the cord is covered with a carpet etc a heavy object may be put on it without your realizing it A Warning Ifthe cord is damaged core wire is exposed disconnected etc ask your dealer to replace it It may cause a fire electric shock etc Check that no dirt adheres to the power plug and fully insert without any play If dirt adheres or the connection is incomplete it may cause a fire electric shock etc Caution E 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 s Do not put a heavy object on this unit If you do the unit may fall due to its imbalance or it may drop causing an injury E Do not block the ventilation holes Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked the heat inside may build up and it may cause a fire Do not use this unit in the following ways On its side In a poorly ventilated narrow place On a carpet or bedspread Covered with a tablecloth Place this unit so that the ventilation holes are kept 10cm or more away from the wall E Cleaning Be sure to pull out the power plug from the power outlet for safety Pull out the power plug fr
16. en you are going to use the remote control in a dark place Lights all remote control buttons aikai When pressing this button another buttons ae ay cannot control E CHANGE button RESET button Resets unit to factory settings CALL button To check the input source ZOOM button Adjusts picture size W Picture becomes wider T Picture becomes telescopic FOCUS button Adjusts focus N Near F Far VOLUME button Adjusts the volume VOL amp To increase the volume VOL To decrease the volume MUTE button Image inversion H Inverts the projected picture horizontally V Inverts the projected picture vertically BLUE BACK button Use this button to turn ON OFF the blue back function How to insert batteries Insert the provided batteries R6P or SUM 3 into the remote control transmitter 2 Insert the batteries as illustrated inside 1 Remove the battery compartment cover Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing slightly down on it Replace the cover Cautions on use j Do not drop the remote control transmitter or apply any shock to it Do not let the remote control transmitter get wet and do not put it on a wet object It may cause a malfunction If you are not going to use it for a long time remove the batteries from the remote control transmitter If operation of the remote control becomes difficult replace th
17. hart below for cable types SC 2001 IBM PC AT compatible Dsubt 5pin shrink Dsub15pin shrink SC A25I Apple Macintosh Dsub1 5pin shrink Dsub15pin 15 Example of system setup Connecting various equipment AC Outlet VTR with S VHS out f SPEREN E EDERE Sp Turn power off to all devices before connecting Refer to the instruction manual of each device before connecting Cleaning the air filter Clean the air filter about every 100 hours Sp a me ee re 1 Turn off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector and pull out the power cord 2 Remove the air filter from the bottom Remove 2 screws _ Remove the air filter 16 Cleaning the air filter continued Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner If dirt is still present wipe the air filter with a cloth moistened with water and wipe with a dry cloth 4 Re install the air filter eee emcee At A AS a If air filter is stutted with dust etc protection circuit will turn the power off TEMP indicator lights up red Lamp areca cena Ie The following symptoms may indicate a worn lamp A dark picture o LAMP indicator lights up red The lamp should be replaced contact your dealer Estimated operating time is approximately 700 hours Also LAMP indicator will light when the lamp becomes too hot Turn off the power and let the projector cool for 20 minutes Turn on If LAMP indicator still lights up red contact you
18. nvironment E Cleaning the lens To clean the lens use a generally available lens cleaning tissue used for cleaning lens of camera glasses etc Be careful not to scratch the lens with a hard object 7 E Cleaning the cabinet Since many plastic materials are used on the surface of the cabinet if the surface is cleaned using benzene thinner etc it may change in quality or the coating may be peeled off Avoid using chemicals When a chemically teated cloth is used follow the cautions that come with the cloth Do not spray a volatile agent such as insecticide on the unit Donot leave a rubber or vinyl object touching the cabinet for a long time Jt may cause the cabinet to change in quality or the coating to peel off Clean the dirt from the cabinet and operation panel by dusting lightly with a soft cloth Ifthe dirt is conspicuous wipe off with a cloth moistened with detergent diluted with water then wipe off with a dry soft cloth E Rest your eyes occasionally when viewing for a long time 5 Names and functions of each part Main unit Cooling fan discharge side Handle Speaker Lens Cooling fan suction side Remote control sensor Use the remote control transmitter within the range of about 16 feet from the front of the remote control light receiving window and within 30 to both the left and right VIDEO input terminal ioro NIDEO S VIDEO input terminal Mini D
19. om the power outlet when cleaning E Donot place this unit in a moist or dusty place Do not place this unit in a moist or dusty place It may cause a fire electric shock etc Do not place this unit where it would be exposed to soot or steam near a cooking stove or humidifier etc It may cause a fire electric shock etc W Set the caster stoppers When this unit is installed on the table with casters set the caster stoppers If the table moves it may fall over causing an injury W Handle the power cord carefully Do not bring the power cord near a heating device The shield of the cord may melt and it may cause a fire electric shock ete Do not insert disconnect the power plug with wet hands It may cause an electric shock When the power plug is to be disconnected do not pull the power cord The power cord may be damaged and it may cause a fire electric shock etc Be sure to hold the power plug att F A Caution W Clean inside the unit at least once a year Ask your dealer to clean inside the unit at least once a year If the unit is left with too much dust inside as it is for a long this without E Use of batteries Do not use batteries not specified for this unit Do not use new batteries mixed together with old ones This may cause a fire injury due to burst of battery liquid leakage When inserting batteries in this unit pay attention to the direction of the and polarity in
20. r dealer Message table On screen display The following messages are displayed on the screen NOSIGNAL Sig SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE The horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector it cannot be displayed Indicator display The ON indicator and LAMP indicator will light or blink in the following cases _Indicatorstatus Meaning Lights orange Standby mode ON indicator Bunk green During warming up Lights green During operation Blinks orange During cooling down Lights red Lamp cannot light Cool projector by power off for LAMP indicator i 20 minutes Blinks in red Air filter detached Reseat the air filter Sods C R TEMP indicator Lights red _ Temperature inside too high orrectly insan so as not to l block the ventilation holes When the LAMP indicator lights or blinks turn the power off If the problem cannot be recovered contact your dealer 17 Remedy When you think something wrong Check the following again before asking for service If the trouble cannot be recovered consult your dealer Power cannot be turned on Turn the MAIN POWER switch on I P6 P7 P6 P16 P6 P16 P9 P6 P16 The Main power is not turned on e insert the power cord into an AC socket The power cord is disconnected Set the correct input using the input select button of the projector or the remote control Connect the cable
21. son could be killed or injured if the wrong arn l g operation is done by ignoring this indication C ti on This shows that a person could be injured or material may be au I damaged if the wrong operation is done by ignoring this indication Examples of The A mark informs you that there is a warning including caution The concrete details of the warning the left diagram shows the caution for an electric shock hazard is shown in the diagram Q The mark informs you of a prohibited action The concrete prohibited illustrated marks action the left diagram shows the prohibition of disassembly is drawn in the diagram or near it The mark informs you of actions you must do The concrete e instruction details the left diagram shows Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet is drawn in the diagram Safety precaution A Warning E 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 Check that there is no smoke etc then contact your dealer to repair the unit Do not repair it yourself as it is very dangerous Do not use this unit as it is after trouble has occurred such as No picture No sound Abnormal sound etc This may E ll cause a fire electric shock etc In this case
22. the power outlet and contact your dealer If you use as it is it may cause a fire electric shock etc Be careful especially if children could touch the unit plug from the power outlet H Do not apply any shock If you drop this unit or if the cabinet is broken turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer If you use it as it is it may cause a fire electric Pull out the power plug from the power shock etc outlet E Do not remodel this unit Do not remodel this unit It may cause a fire electric shock etc Prohibition r of disassembh _ Do not put a container etc with liquid on this unit Do not put a vase flowerpot cosmetic container medicine or water and small metal objects on this unit If liquid spills and enter inside the unit it may cause a fire electric shock etc E Do not use power supplies other than that specified Do not use this unit with a power voltage other than specified power supply voltage It may cause a fire electric shock etc Pull out the power W 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 Do not pull the cord Do not put a heavy object on it Do not damage the cord Do not put it near a h
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