EasyManua.ls Logo

Hitachi CP-EX250 User Manual

Hitachi CP-EX250
79 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
1
Projector
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this
product. Be sure to read Safety Guide rst. After reading them, store them in a
safe place for future reference.
WARNING
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes. They may differ
slightly from your projector.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this manual.
• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not
permitted without express written consent.
NOTE
Trademark acknowledgment
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
About this manual
WARNING
CAUTION
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 possibly
result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
Mac
®
is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Windows
®
, DirectDraw
®
and Direct3D
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries.
VESA and DDC are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Blu-ray Disc
TM
and Blu-ray
TM
are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
NOTICE This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.
CP-EX250/CP-EX300

Other manuals for Hitachi CP-EX250

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Hitachi CP-EX250 and is the answer not in the manual?

Hitachi CP-EX250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Native aspect ratio4:3
Projection distance0.9 - 9.1 m
Projection technologyLCD
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:1
Screen size compatibility30 - 300 \
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)
Focal length range- mm
Lamp typeUHP
Lamp power215 W
Light source typeLamp
Service life of light source- h
Full HDNo
RMS rated power1 W
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
S-Video inputs quantity1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity5
Noise level- dB
Product typePortable projector
Product colorWhite
Market positioningPortable
Power sourceAC
Power consumption (standby)- W
Power consumption (typical)320 W
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
Sustainability certificatesRoHS
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight2900 g

Summary

About this manual

Trademark acknowledgment

Introduction

Features

Highlights projector's versatile I/O ports, compact size, and broad picture signal capability.

Checking the contents of package

Instructions for verifying projector package contents and reporting missing items.

Part names

Identifies and illustrates key external components of the projector.

Control panel

Details the buttons and indicators on the projector's control panel.

Rear panel

Illustrates and labels the various ports on the projector's rear.

Remote control

Identifies and explains the functions of each button on the remote control.

Setting up

Arrangement

Guidance on projector placement, screen size, and projection distance.

Connecting with your devices

Instructions for connecting external devices to the projector using appropriate cables.

About Plug-and-Play capability

Explains Plug-and-Play compatibility and its use with VESA DDC 2B.

Connecting to a power supply

Procedure for connecting the projector's power cord and ensuring correct power supply.

Using the security bar and slot

Details on attaching an anti-theft chain or wire and using the Kensington lock slot.

Remote control

Installing the batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting AA batteries into the remote control.

About the remote control signal

Explains the range and limitations of the remote control sensor.

Changing the frequency of remote control signal

Instructions to change the remote control signal frequency for better operation.

Power on/off

Turning on the power

Procedure to power on the projector, including indicator lights and initial settings.

Turning off the power

Steps to turn off the projector, including power indicator status and cooling time.

Operating

Adjusting the volume

How to adjust the projector's volume using the remote control or buttons.

Temporarily muting the sound

Instructions for muting the projector's sound using the MUTE button.

Selecting an input signal

Methods to switch between different input sources using projector or remote.

Searching an input signal

How to automatically search for and select an active input signal.

Selecting an aspect ratio

Guide to changing the picture's aspect ratio for various signal types.

Adjusting the projector's elevator

How to adjust the projector's tilt using the front and rear elevator feet.

Adjusting the zoom and focus

Instructions for adjusting screen size with the zoom ring and picture focus.

Using the automatic adjustment feature

Details on automatically adjusting picture position and phase for optimal display.

Adjusting the position

How to manually adjust the picture's position using the remote control buttons.

Correcting the keystone distortions

Steps to correct trapezoidal distortion using the KEYSTONE button.

Using the magnify feature

How to zoom in on parts of the image for closer viewing using the MAGNIFY button.

Temporarily freezing the screen

How to freeze the current image on screen using the FREEZE button.

Temporarily blanking the screen

How to display a blank screen using the BLANK button.

Using the menu function

Overview of accessing and navigating the projector's menu system (EASY/ADVANCED).

EASY MENU

ASPECT

Controls the aspect ratio of the projected image. See Image menu.

KEYSTONE

Corrects vertical keystone distortion. See Setup menu.

PICTURE MODE

Switches between preset picture modes (combinations of GAMMA/COLOR TEMP).

ECO MODE

Switches power saving modes (NORMAL, ECO, INTELLIGENT ECO, SAVER).

INSTALLATION

Displays dialog for changing projector installation orientation (e.g., FRONT/REAR).

RESET

Resets EASY MENU items (except FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE).

FILTER TIME

Shows and resets the air filter usage time.

LANGUAGE

Changes the OSD display language. See Screen menu.

ADVANCED MENU

Accesses the full menu of picture, image, input, setup, audio, screen, option, security.

EXIT

Exits the OSD menu.

PICTURE menu

BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the overall brightness of the projected image.

CONTRAST

Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the image.

GAMMA

Switches gamma modes or allows custom adjustment for tone control.

COLOR TEMP

Adjusts color temperature or customizes offset/gain for color intensity.

COLOR

Adjusts the strength of the overall color saturation.

TINT

Adjusts the color balance between red and green.

SHARPNESS

Adjusts the clarity and detail of the image.

MY MEMORY

Saves and loads picture adjustment settings across 4 memory slots.

IMAGE menu

ASPECT

Controls the aspect ratio of the projected image for various signal types.

OVER SCAN

Adjusts the over-scan ratio, affecting picture magnification or reduction.

V POSITION

Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image.

H POSITION

Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.

H PHASE

Adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate image flicker.

H SIZE

Adjusts the horizontal size of the projected image.

AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE

Performs automatic adjustment of picture position, phase, and size.

INPUT menu

PROGRESSIVE

Sets the progressive scan mode for video, component, and HDMI signals.

VIDEO NR

Adjusts the noise reduction mode for video, component, and HDMI signals.

COLOR SPACE

Sets the color space mode for computer, component, and HDMI signals.

VIDEO FORMAT

Sets the video format for the VIDEO port, including NTSC and PAL.

HDMI FORMAT

Sets the video format for the HDMI port (AUTO, VIDEO, COMPUTER).

HDMI RANGE

Changes the digital range for HDMI input (AUTO, NORMAL, ENHANCED).

COMPUTER IN

Sets the computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1/IN2 ports.

FRAME LOCK

Turns the frame lock function on/off for each port.

RESOLUTION

Sets the resolution for COMPUTER IN1/IN2, including AUTO, STANDARD, and CUSTOM.

SETUP menu

KEYSTONE

Corrects vertical keystone distortion by shrinking image top or bottom.

AUTO ECO MODE

Turns the automatic ECO mode on/off for startup.

ECO MODE

Switches between power saving modes: NORMAL, ECO, INTELLIGENT ECO, SAVER.

INSTALLATION

Displays dialog for changing projector installation orientation (e.g., FRONT/REAR).

STANDBY MODE

Switches the standby mode between NORMAL and SAVING for power consumption.

MONITOR OUT

Configures output signal to the MONITOR OUT port during standby or operation.

AUDIO menu

VOLUME

Adjusts the audio volume level of the projector.

SPEAKER

Turns the built-in speaker on or off.

AUDIO SOURCE

Selects the audio input port or mute icon for sound output.

SCREEN menu

LANGUAGE

Switches the OSD display language. See Screen menu.

MENU POSITION

Adjusts the position of the on-screen menu.

BLANK

Switches modes for the blank screen feature.

AUTO BLANK

Switches modes for the automatic blank screen feature.

START UP

Switches the start-up screen display mode.

MyScreen

Allows capturing and using an image as a custom screen.

MyScreen Lock

Locks the MyScreen function to prevent overwriting.

MESSAGE

Turns on/off various system messages and indicators.

SOURCE NAME

Applies custom names and icons to input ports.

TEMPLATE

Switches between template screens for display guidance.

C.C. (Closed Caption)

Configures Closed Caption display, mode (CAPTIONS/TEXT), and channel.

OPTION menu

AUTO SEARCH

Turns automatic signal search function on/off.

DIRECT POWER ON

Enables automatic lamp turn-on when power is supplied.

AUTO POWER OFF

Sets countdown time for automatic projector power off.

LAMP TIME

Displays and resets the projector lamp usage time.

FILTER TIME

Displays and resets the air filter usage time.

MY BUTTON

Assigns functions (input, picture mode, etc.) to MY BUTTON 1/2.

MY SOURCE

Selects input port for MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button.

SERVICE

Accesses service functions: ALTITUDE, AUTO ADJUST, KEY LOCK, REMOTE FREQ, INFORMATION, FACTORY RESET.

SECURITY menu

SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE

Procedure to change the projector's security password.

MyScreen PASSWORD

Sets/turns off password for MyScreen function, preventing unauthorized access.

PIN LOCK

Enables PIN code to prevent projector use without authorization.

MY TEXT PASSWORD

Protects MY TEXT content from being overwritten by setting a password.

MY TEXT DISPLAY

Turns MY TEXT display on/off, showing text on startup/info screens.

MY TEXT WRITING

Allows inputting/editing custom text (MY TEXT) on the projector.

Maintenance

Replacing the lamp

Instructions for safely replacing the projector lamp unit.

Cleaning and replacing the air filter

Procedure for cleaning or replacing the projector's air filter.

Other care

Guidance on cleaning the projector lens and cabinet.

Troubleshooting

Related messages

Explains common on-screen messages and their solutions.

Regarding the indicator lamps

Explains the meaning of different POWER, LAMP, TEMP indicator light combinations.

Resetting all settings

How to reset projector settings to factory defaults using FACTORY RESET.

Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects

Troubleshooting common issues that are not actual machine defects.

Specifications

End User License Agreement for the Projector Software

Details about the software license agreement for the projector's included software.

Related product manuals