Hitachi PJ-TX100, User'S Manual And Operating Manual

Page 1: ...ored could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling Please refer to the pages written following this symbol NOTE The information in this manual is subject to chance without notice The manufacture assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual The reproductiob transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without ex...

Page 2: ...CK BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE Go To Advanced Menu Contents Contents Contents PICTURE Menu 19 BRIGHT CONTRAST GAMMA COLOR TEMP COLOR TINT SHARPNESS PROGRESSIVE MY MEMORY Adjustment steps of the CUSTOM GAMMA or the CUSTOM COLOR TEMP 21 IMAGE Menu 22 ASPECT OVER SCAN V POSITION H POSITION H PHASE H SIZE AUTO ADJUST INPUT Menu 24 COLOR SPACE COMPONENT...

Page 3: ... images with blacker black 1 6x zoom lens and the optical lens shift allow flexible installation and viewing position Preparations Preparations About contents of package Please see the Contents of package of the User s manual Quick guide Your projector should come with the items shown there Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing NOTE Keep the original packing materials for future re...

Page 4: ...he both sides Remote sensor 11 Zoom knob 14 Focus knob 14 Exhaust vent 6 AC inlet 10 Power switch 12 Elevator button DVI D Y CB PB CR PR COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL DVI D port 8 COMPONENT VIDEO ports 8 Y CB PB CR PR S VIDEO port 8 VIDEO port 8 COMPUTER port 8 CONTROL port 8 Part names Part names Projector Intake vent 6 Lamp cover 32 Strap hole 3 Elevator foot Elevator foot Botto...

Page 5: ... 15 toggles between the modes for the optical black ASPECT button 16 toggles between the modes for the aspect ratio Cursor buttons 17 the same as the above MENU button 17 the same as the above BRIGHT buttons 16 controls the brightness of the whole screen DVI button 13 selects the DVI D port input PC button 13 selects the COMPUTER port input COMPO button 13 selects the COMPONENT VIDEO port input PO...

Page 6: ...e inch m a Projection distance inch m b Screen height inch cm min max 30 0 8 39 1 0 65 1 6 18 46 40 1 0 53 1 4 87 2 2 24 61 50 1 3 67 1 7 109 2 8 30 76 60 1 5 81 2 1 131 3 3 36 91 70 1 8 95 2 4 153 3 9 42 107 80 2 0 109 2 8 175 4 5 48 122 90 2 3 122 3 1 198 5 0 54 137 100 2 5 136 3 5 220 5 6 60 152 120 3 0 164 4 2 264 6 7 72 183 150 3 8 206 5 2 330 8 4 90 229 200 5 1 275 7 0 441 11 2 120 305 250 6...

Page 7: ...e elevator button without holding the projector the projector might crash down overturn smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment place the projector horizontally You can use the elevator fe...

Page 8: ... display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display For details on how this is done please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten Some computers may have multiple display screen modes Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector For some COMPUTER input modes the optional Mac adapter is necessary When t...

Page 9: ...IDEO COMPUTER CONTROL DVI D Y CB PB CR PR COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL DVI D Y CB PB CR PR COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL RS 232C DVI out DVI cable RS 232C cable RGB cable RS 232C cable S video cable S video cable VIideo cable Video cable RS 232C RGB out Video out S video out Component cable Component cable Component video out SCART RGB out SCART cable SCART adapt...

Page 10: ...could result in fire injury and or pollution of the surrounding environment Be sure to use only the batteries specified Do not use batteries of different types at the same time Do not mix a new battery with used one Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery Keep a battery away from children and pets Do not recharge short circuit solder or disassemble a batte...

Page 11: ...or light from an extremely close range such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp hit the projector s remote sensor the remote control may cause to function Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector s remote sensor The remote control works with the projector s remote sensor The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range 30 degrees to t...

Page 12: ...ll begin blinking green When the power is completely on the indicator will stop blinking light green To display the picture select an input signal according to the section Selecting an input signal 13 Then select the aspect ratio 13 adjust the picture position 7 and adjust the zoom and focus 14 Turning off the power 1 Press the button STANDBY ON projector or POWER remote control The message Power ...

Page 13: ...1 4 3 WIDE MOVIE2 POWER LIGHT OPTBLK ASPECT MENU BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR IRIS MODE MEMORY ENTER RESET DVI PC AUTO COMPO S VIDEO VIDEO DVI PC AUTO COMPO S VIDEO VIDEO Selecting an aspect ratio 1 Press the ASPECT button remote control to toggle between the modes for aspect ratio The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal At a HDTV signal of 1125i or 750p only the 16 9 mode can be se...

Page 14: ...ted for the respective input signal will be selected automatically This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of the INPUT menu 24 For a component video signal the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function Improving the contrast ratio 1 Press the IRIS button remote control A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adju...

Page 15: ...lip and the DVD image other than cinema SPORTS 9300K 4 DEFAULT The image that emphasis on higher contrast that is best for HDTV and sports program DYNAMIC DYNAMIC 1 DEFAULT This is the brightest mode of all Adjusting a black image 1 Press the OPT BLK button remote control to toggle between the modes of OPTICAL BLACK 18 These arrangements are combinations of a mode of IRIS 26 and a mode of WHISPER ...

Page 16: ...d using each and button remote control At a video signal the color can also be adjusted 1 Press the or button under the item indication to adjust Use the button to increase the item or use the button to decrease the item A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the item to adjust You can inactivate the display using the item MESSAGE of the SCREEN menu 27 2 If you don t do anythin...

Page 17: ...rogress The operation display of the selected item will appear 5 Use the cursor buttons to operate the item When you want to reset the operation press the RESET button remote control projector during the operation Note that items whose functions are performed simultaneously with operation ex LANGUAGE H PHASE etc aren t reset When you want to return to the previous display press the cursor button 6...

Page 18: ... in the SETUP menu 26 MIRROR Refer to description of MIRROR in the SETUP menu 26 RESET EASY MENU reset window will appear Select RESET using button to reset the all of the items in the EASY Menu to the default except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE FILTER TIME FILTER TIME reset window will appear Refer to the FILTER TIME in the OPTION menu 29 LANGUAGE Select the LANGUAGE to toggle the menu language Refer...

Page 19: ...ing the button make the adjustment enabled CUSTOM mode Select a color item of OFFSET or GAIN using the buttons and adjust the level using the buttons memo When you press the ENTER button the test pattern for checking appears on the screen 21 COLOR Adjust the whole color using the buttons Strong Weak memo This item can be selected only at a video signal memo This function doesn t work with some inp...

Page 20: ...h a case please select the TURN OFF even though the screen image may lose the crisp memo This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture In such a case please select the TURN OFF MY MEMORY Selecting one from the following and then pressing the or the ENTER button performs each function LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustmen...

Page 21: ...articular tones Eight of equalizing bars corresponds to eight of tones of test pattern except the darkest in the left end If you want to adjust the 2nd tone from left end on the test pattern use the equalizing adjustment bar 1 memo The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar The CUSTOM GAMMA adjustment Choose the offset and or the...

Page 22: ...em can be selected only at a video signal memo When this adjustment is too large certain degradation may appear at the frame area of the picture In such a case please adjust small V POSITION Adjust the vertical position using the buttons Up Down memo This item cannot be selected only at a DVI D signal H POSITION Adjust the horizontal position using the buttons Left Right memo This item cannot be s...

Page 23: ...tion window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature Dark pictures may still be incorrectly adjusted Use a bright screen when adjusting At a video signal The signal type mode best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically memo This function is available only when the AUTO is selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of the INPUT menu For a component vi...

Page 24: ...of this function memo The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals If the picture becomes unstable ex a irregular picture a color lack please select the mode depending on the input signal DVI Select a signal source of the DVI D port sing the buttons DVD COMPUTER memo If unsuitable setting is chosen brightest or darkest tones may not be displayed correctly memo When you watch the DVD always...

Page 25: ...ns the frame lock function is working This function automatically works when a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz is input and it displays a moving picture more smoothly memo The SCART RGB message means the COMPONENT port is working as a SCART RGB port Please refer to the item COMPONENT in this table INPUT Menu continued INPUT INFORMATION RGB 1024x768 60 0 FRAME LOCK INPUT INFORMATI...

Page 26: ... menu this adjustment is ignored memo When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side this correction may be excessive This function should be used with zoom set to WIDE whenever possible WHISPER Select the NORMAL or the WHISPER using the buttons NORMAL WHISPER When the WHISPER is selected acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced IRIS Adjust the iris using the buttons Bright Dark MIRROR S...

Page 27: ...and the ORIGINAL is the existing standard screen When the TURN OFF is selected the BLUE is used memo The MyScreen and the ORIGINAL Screen will each change to a non patterned plain black color screen several minutes after being displayed memo About the MyScreen please refer to the item MyScreen in this table My Screen Pressing the or the ENTER button starts the MyScreen registration Please see the ...

Page 28: ... MyScreen menu appears Do you capture the picture from the current screen Registering It takes about 1 2 minute to register Just when the picture registration is completed the registered screen and the message of the right is displayed for a few seconds If the picture registration failed the message of the right is displayed for a few seconds The picture freeze and the frame for capturing appears ...

Page 29: ...the lamp Incorrect performing causes incorrect operation of the messages memo About replacing the lamp please refer to the section Lamp FILTER TIME Pressing the RESET button for about 3 seconds displays the FILTER TIME menu Select the RESET using button to reset the timer RESET CANCEL Selecting the RESET resets the count of the lamp timer to 0 memo Perform this function only when you have cleaned ...

Page 30: ...IGH LOW The HIGH ups rotation speeds of fans Please use this function in using a projector at highlands etc memo Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected FACTORY RESET Initialize the Items in all of the menus Selecting the RESET performs this function RESET CANCEL All the items in all of menu will collectively returned to the factory defaults Note that the items Lamp Time Filte...

Page 31: ...sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents or get it in your eyes or mouth Before replacing the lamp make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns as well as damaging the lamp Never unscrew except the appointed marked by an arrow screws Do not ...

Page 32: ... Insert the new lamp and retighten firmly two screws unscrewed in the previous process to lock it in place 7 Slide the lamp cover into place and retighten firmly the screw of the lamp cover unscrewed in the process number 4 8 Turn on the projector power and reset the lamp timer 1 While the projector running press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Choose the OPTION on the menu using the button then ...

Page 33: ...minutes 2 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately remove the filter cover and the air filter Hold its release buttons while pulling up it 3 Apply a vacuum cleaner to the filter cover and the air filter To replace the air filter Contact your dealer to prepare a new air filter Tell the dealer your air filter type number NJ09452 4 Insert the cleaned air filter or a new air filter and replac...

Page 34: ... wipe with hard objects Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years Caring for the lens 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaning wipe Do not touch the lens directly with your hand Caring for the cabinet and re...

Page 35: ... power will automatically be turned off Please change the lamp by referring to the section Lamp After you have changed the lamp please be sure to reset the lamp timer CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP RESET THE LAMP TIMER THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0 hr As the time the lamp timer has counted has reached 2000 hours the power will soon be automatically turned off Please immediately turn the po...

Page 36: ...er section of this manual After you have cleaned or changed the air filter please be sure to reset the filter timer If the same message is displayed after the treatment please clean the transparent area of filter cover and the dust detecting window according to the following CAUTION The transparent area of filter cover and the dust detecting window should be cleaned for normal operation of the optical...

Page 37: ...y state Please refer to the section Power On Off Blinking In Green Turned off Turned off The projector is warming up Please wait Lighting In Green Turned off Turned off The projector is in an on state Ordinary operations may be performed Blinking In Orange Turned off Turned off The projector is cooling down Please wait Blinking In Red discre tionary discre tionary The projector is cooling down A c...

Page 38: ... at least 20 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please make confirmation of the following items and then turn the power on again Is there blockage of the air passage aperture Is the air filter dirty Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35 C If the same indication is displayed after the treatment please change the lamp by referring to the section Lamp Lighting In Green Alternat...

Page 39: ...titute or imply a machine defect Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Power does not come on The electrical power cord is not plugged in Correctly connect the power cord 10 The power switch is not set to the on position Set the power switch to On 12 The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage blackout etc Please turn the power off...

Page 40: ...e is poor Color settings are not correctly adjusted Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP COLOR and or TINT settings using the menu functions 18 19 COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 or REC601 24 Pictures appear dark The brightness and or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level Adjust the BRIGHT and or CONTRAST se...

Page 41: ...iquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal panel Panel size 1 8 cm 0 7 type Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 921 600 pixels 1280 horizontal x 720 vertical Lens Zoom lens F 1 8 2 4 f 20 0 31 9 mm Lamp 150W UHB Power Supply AC100 120V 2 4A AC220 240V 1 1A Power Consumption 220W Temperature range 5 35 C Operating Size 340 W x 110 H x 280 D mm Not including protruding parts Please refer to the figure ...

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Page 43: ...nts is not permitted without express written authority Contents of package Contents of package 1 Projector 2 Lens cover Rivet and Strap 3 Power cord PJ TX100W 3 cords US UK Europe PJ TX100E 2 cords UK Europe PJ TX100U 1 cord US 4 Component video cable 5 PJ TX100E only SCART adapter 6 Remote control and 2 AAA batteries 7 User s manual Safety guide Quick guide this and Operating Guide Fastening the ...

Page 44: ...98 5 0 100 2 5 111 2 8 179 4 6 136 3 5 220 5 6 120 3 0 134 3 4 215 5 5 164 4 2 264 6 7 150 3 8 168 4 3 270 6 9 206 5 2 330 8 4 200 5 1 225 5 7 360 9 2 275 7 0 441 11 2 250 6 4 281 7 1 451 11 5 344 8 7 552 14 0 300 7 6 338 8 6 541 13 8 413 10 5 663 16 8 Adjusting the projector s elevator Adjusting the projector s elevator WARNING Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings during use or im...

Page 45: ...R PR COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL DVI D Y CB PB CR PR COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL DVI D Y CB PB CR PR COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL RS 232C DVI out DVI cable RS 232C cable RGB cable RS 232C cable S video cable S video cable VIideo cable Video cable RS 232C RGB out Video out S video out Component cable Component cable Component video out SCART R...

Page 46: ...G Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed Improper use may result in battry explosion cracking or leakage which could result in fire injury and or pollution of the surrounding environment Be sure to use only the batteries specified Do not use batteries of different types at the same time Do not mix a new barrty with used one Make sure the plus and minus terminals are cor...

Page 47: ...r POWER remote control again while the message is visible Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to solid orange when the lamp cooling is complete 3 Set the power switch to the OFF position The POWER indicator will go off POWER LIGHT OPTBLK ASPECT MENU BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR IRIS MODE MEMORY ENTER RESET DVI PC AUTO COMPO S VIDEO VIDEO LIGHT button Back light MEMORY button IRIS button...

Page 48: ...ke sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents or get it in your eyes or mouth Before replacing the lamp make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns as well as damaging the lamp Never unscrew except the appointed marked by an arrow screws Do n...

Page 49: ... by the handles 6 Insert the new lamp and retighten firmly two screws unscrewed in the previous process to lock it in place 7 Slide the lamp cover into place and retighten firmly the screw of the lamp cover unscrewed in the process no 4 8 Turn on the projector power and reset the lamp timer 1 While the projector running press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Choose the OPTION on the menu using the...

Page 50: ...tes 2 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately remove the filter cover and the air filter Hold its release buttons while pulling up it 3 Apply a vacuum cleaner to the filter cover and the air filter To replace the air filter Contact your dealer to prepare a new air filter Tell the dealer your air filter type number NJ0945 NJ09452 2 4 Insert the cleaned air filter or a new air filter and ...