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.
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
Page
Contents
Before Use …………………………………3
Checking the package Contents …………8
Names and functions of each part ………8
Installation …………………………………12
Basic operations …………………………13
Adjustments and functions ………………17
Connection to the vido signal
terminals ………………………22
Connection to the RGB signal
terminal ………………………22
Connecting to the USB …………………25
Connection to the CONTROL signal
terminal ………………………26
Example of system setup ………………31
Cleaning the air filter ……………………31
…………………………………32
Lamp
Message table ……………………………32
When you think something wrong ………33
Specifications ……………………………34
About the warranty and
after-service …………………35
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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 This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
Caution This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result
possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
Typical Symbols
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).
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[Safety Precaution]
Warning
n 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
distorted. Continued use
could result in fire or
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.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
n Do not install on an unstable surface.
• Do not install this projector on an
unstable surface such as a wobbly
stand or incline because this could
result in the projector falling and
causing injury.
n Do not open the cabinet.
• Never open the cabinet.
Ther eis high voltage
inside which can cause
electrical shock.
Contact your dealer for
internal inspection, adjustment and
repair.
Do not
disassemble.
Do not use
near water.
n Do not modify.
Do not modify this projector because
this could result in fire or electrical shock.
Do not
disassemble.
n 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.
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n Do not insert foreign objects.
• Do not insert metal objects through
the ventilation openings, etc., of
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.
Continued use could result in
fire or electrical shock. Use
special caution in households
where children are present.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
n 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.
n 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.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
n 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.
n 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.
Warning
n Handle the power cord with care.
• Do not damage, cut, process or
strongly twist the power 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
• Do not position the power
cord under the projector. This can
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.
n 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.
C A U T I O N
LASER RADIATION-
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
W A V E L E N G T H : 6 5 0 n m
M A X . O U T P U T : 1 m W
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
RADIAZIONI LASER
NON GUARDARE NEL RAGGIO LUCE
APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2
RAYONNEMENT LASER
NE PAS REGARDER DANS
LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL
A LASER DE CLASSE 2
LASER-STRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
BLICKEN LASER KLASSE2
MANUFACTURED
PLACE OF
MANUFACTURER:A
MADE IN JAPAN
IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997
Laser beam outlet
AVOID EXPOSURE-
LASER RADIATION IS
EMITTED FROM THIS
APERTURE
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Caution
n Do not sit or place heavy objects on
n 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.
n Avoid installation in humid or dusty
locations.
• Do not install this projector in a humid
or dusty location. 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.
n Use the caster brakes.
When installing this projector on a stand
with casters, use the caster
brakes to prevent the stand
moving or overturning and
causing personal injury.
n Do not handle the power cord roughly.
• Keep the power cord away from
heaters because the heat could melt the
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.
this projector.
• Do not sit on this projector.
This could result in overturning,
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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Battery usage.
• Use only the specified batteries with
this projector. Do not mix old
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.
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to close the lens cover, disconnect
the power plug from the power outlet
and disconnect all external
connections. Failure to do this
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.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
• 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.
n 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,
etc., always disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet. Also
close the lens cover to prevent the lens
surface being scratched.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
[General Cautions]
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
Caution
n Moving the projector.
• When moving the projector, be sure
n Cabinet care.
• The cabinet is made of plastic and discoloration
or paint peeling can occur if wiped with a solvent
such as benzine, thinner, etc.
• Before using chemical wipes, be sure to read
• Do not spray volatile substances such as
and observe the instructions.
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.
n Extended usage.
When using this projector for an extended
period, stop periodically to rest the eyes to
prevent eye fatigue.
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Checking the package Contents
Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact your
dealer.
LASER
VIDEO
RGB
STANDBY/ON
POSITION
RESET
MENU
FREEZE
MAGNIFY
VOLUME
OFF
Projector unit
Remote control
Remote control
Batteries
User’s Guide (this document)
CP-S860W
CP-S860E
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Power Cord
110V-US
a
220-UK, Europe
220-UK, Europe
3-Conductor
video/Audio cable
b
c
d
RGB cable
(15-15 pin M/M)
Mac adapter
with dip switch Mouse cable · 3
)
)
Names and functions of each part
ZOOM
FOCUS
MUTE
INPUT
MENU
STANDBY/ON
LAMP
POWER TEMP
RESET
Main unit
ZOOM button
Used to adjust the size of the
image. (Refer to page 13.)
MUTE button
This button turns the sound on and
off. Press once to turn the sound off;
then press again to turn the sound
back on.
STANDBY / ON button
Press this button to turn the power on
and off. When turned off, the projector
enters standby status. Refer to page
13-14 for details.
LAMP indicator
This indicator lights or blinks when the lamp is
off. Refer to page 33 for details.
ON indicator
This indicator lights or blinks during standby
and during operation. Refer to page 33 for
details.
Remote control photoreceptor
Lens
Lens cap
FOCUS button
Used to adjust the focus of the image on the
screen. (Refer to page 13.)
INPUT button
Press this button to switch the input. The input
changes in the following sequence each time
this button is pressed.
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO
MENU button
Displays the image menu. Refer to page 17-21
for details.
RESET button
Used to reset the initial settings.
Refer to page 17 for details.
TEMP indicator
This indicator lights or blinks when the internal
temperature of the projector rises and when
the fan malfunctions. Refer to page 33 for
details.
Speaker
Speaker
Cooling fan
(exhaust side)
Handle
• Use the remote control in front of the remote control photoreceptor at a distance
of about 5 m or less and an angle of 30 degrees to the left or right of the center.
Cooling fan
(intake side)
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