Liquid Crystal Projector Model CP-S860W/E USER'S GUIDE Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi liquid crystal projector. Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Outline This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. Contents Before Use Checking the package Contents Names and functions of each part Installation Basic operations Adjustments and functions Connection to the vido signal terminals Connection to the RGB signal terminal Connecting to the USB Connection to the CONTROL signal terminal Example of system setup Cleaning the air filter Lamp Message table When you think something wrong Specifications About the warranty and after-service Page 3 8 8 12 13 17 22 22 25 26 31 31 32 32 33 34 35 Features (1) Outstanding brightness The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of brightness. (2) Partial magnification function Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing. (3) Distortion correction function Distortion-free images are quickly available. (4) Power zoom and power focus. (5) P in P function (6) USB jack 1 Before Use About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. Warning Caution Typical Symbols This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling. This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling. This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents (the illustration to the left indicates danger of electrical shock). This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited). This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet). 3 [Safety Precaution] Warning s If a problem should occur. · If smoke or a strange odor arise, continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer for repairs. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this is dangerous. Do not use this projector if there is no image or sound, or if the sound is Disconnect the distorted. Continued use plug from the could result in fire or power outlet. electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. If water should enter the inside of this projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. s Do not insert foreign objects. through · Do not insert metal objects etc., of the ventilation openings, this projector or drop such objects inside because this could result in fire or electrical shock. If a foreign object should enter this projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. Disconnect the Continued use could result in plug from the power outlet. fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in households where children are present. · · · s Do not look through the lens when the lamp is on. Never look through the lens when the lamp is on. The powerful light could adversely affect vision. Use special caution in households where children are present. s Do not install on an unstable surface. on an · Do not install this projectorwobbly unstable surface such as a s Avoid shock or impact on the projector. If the projector should fall, resulting in damage to the cabinet, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. Do not use near water. stand or incline because this could result in the projector falling and causing injury. s Do not open the cabinet. open the cabinet. · Never eis high voltage Ther Disconnect the plug from the power outlet. inside which can cause electrical shock. Do not Contact your dealer for disassemble. internal inspection, adjustment and repair. s Do not place this projector in a container containng liquid. Do not place flower vases, flower pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc., on top of this projector. Spillage could result in fire or electrical shock. s Do not modify. Do not Do not modify this projector because disassemble. this could result in fire or electrical shock. s Do not use in the bathroom. Do not use this projector in the bathroom because this could result in fire or electrical shock. Do not use near water. s Use only the indicated power supply. Use only the indicated power supply. The us eof any other power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. 4 Warning s Handle the power cord with care. damage, cut, · Do not twist the power process or strongly cord. Placing heavy objects on the power cord, heating or strongly pulling the power cord can result in damage as well as fire or electrical shock. · Pulling on the power cord · Placing heavy objects on the power cord · Damaging the cord · Placing near heaters the power · Do not position projector. This can cord under the · · damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Also, do not place a spread, cover, etc., over the power cord because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord. If the power cord is damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact your dealer for replacement; otherwise, fire or electrical shock could result. Make sure there is no dust, etc., on the power plug and insert a knife blade to make sure that there is no looseness. CAUTION LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH: 650nm MAX . OUTPUT: 1mW CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RADIAZIONI LASER NON GUARDARE NEL RAGGIO LUCE APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2 RAYONNEMENT LASER MANUFACTURED NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER-STRAHLUNG PLACE OF MANUFACTURER:A NICHT IN DEN STRAHL MADE IN JAPAN BLICKEN LASER KLASSE2 IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997 s Do not allow the laser beam to enter the eyes. This remote control is equipped with a laser pointer and a laser beam is emitted from the laser outlet. Do not look directly into the laser beam outlet or direct the laser beam at other people. Vision can be impaired if the laser beam enters the eyes. Use special caution in households where children are present. · Laser beam outlet AVOID EXPOSURELASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE 5 Caution s Do not sit or place heavy objects on this projector. Do · Thisnot sit on thisinprojector. could result overturning, s Clean the projector interior once every two years. Request your dealer to clean the interior of the projector approximately every two years. Accumulations of dust inside the projector can result in fire or malfunction if not cleaned for an extended period. This cleaning is more effective if performed befor every humid periods such as rainy season, etc. Ask your dealer for details about internal cleaning. · leading to damage or personal injury. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not place heavy objects on this projector. Placing heavy objects on this projector could result in loss of balance or falling and cause personal injury. s Do not block the ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation openings of this projector. Blocking ventilation could lead to internal overheating which could result in fire. Do not place this projector on its side during use or push it into a small, poorly ventilated location. Do not place this projector on a carpet or bedding or cover it with a table cloth, etc. Also, when installing this projector, make sure the ventilation openings are at least 10cm from the wall. s Avoid installation in humid or dusty locations. not install this · Do dusty location.projector in a humid or This could · result in fire or electrical shock. Avoid installation near the kitchen, a humidifier or other locations where there is oily smoke or humidity. This could result in fire or electrical shock. s Use the caster brakes. When installing this projector on a stand with casters, use the caster brakes to prevent the stand moving or over turning and causing personal injury. s Care and maintenance. For safety purposes, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before starting the care and maintenance of this projector. Disconnect the plug from the power outlet. s Do not handle the power cord roughly. s Battery usage. away from · Keep the power cordcould melt the heaters because the heat batteries · Use only the specifiedmix old with this projector. Do not and new batteries because this could result in fire or personal injury due to battery cracking or leakage. Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the batteries. Incorrect loading could result in personal injury or contamination of the surroundings due to battery cracking or leakage. · · · power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands because this could result in electrical shock. When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull on the power cord. This could damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Always grip the plug when disconnecting. 6 Caution s When the projector is not to be used for an extended period. For safety purposes when the projector is not to be used for an extended period because of travel, the etc., always disconnect the power Disconnect the plug from plug from the power outlet. Also power outlet. close the lens cover to prevent the lens surface being scratched. s Moving the projector. the projector, be sure · When movinglens cover, disconnect to close the the power plug from the power outlet and disconnect all external Disconnect the plug from the connections. Failure to do this power outlet. could damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Avoid any impact or shock to the projector because this could result in malfunction. When moving this projector outdoors, protect it from wetting due to rain, etc. If the projector should become wet, dry it thoroughly before further use. Continued use while wet could result in fire or electrical shock. · [General Cautions] s Avoid excessively hot locations. Do not place this projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a stove, etc., because the heat could have adverse influence on the cabinet and other parts. s Cabinet care. of plastic and discoloration · The cabinet is madeoccur if wiped with a solvent or paint peeling can s Sound volume. Set the volume at a suitable level to avoid bothering other people. It is also better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhood environment. · · · s Lens care Use commercially available lens tissue to clean the lens (used to clean cameras, eyeglasses, etc.). Be careful not to scratch the lens with hard objects. such as benzine, thinner, etc. Before using chemical wipes, be sure to read and observe the instructions. Do not spray volatile substances such as insect repellent on the cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term close contact with rubber or vinyl products because this could result in discoloration, peeling paint, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and operation panel. When excessively soiled, dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the cloth and afterward wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply undiluted detergent directly to the projector. s Extended usage. When using this projector for an extended period, stop periodically to rest the eyes to prevent eye fatigue. 7 Checking the package Contents Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. 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