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THE AIR FILTER (continued)
Replacing the air filter
If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to be
replaced. Please contact your local dealer, after confirming the model of your
separately sold replacement air filter.
Replacement air filter model: NJ07081
1Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Prepare a
new air filter (one specified for your projector)
2Remove the air filter cover and air filter
4Turn on the projector power, and using the menu, reset the
filter timer
• To reset the filter timer, from the OPTION menu, select FILTER TIME.
3Insert the new filter, and replace the
filter cover
ATTENTION• Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring for
the unit. Please carefully read Safety Instructions, in order to care for your projector correctly.
•Do not use with air filter cover removed.
•If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperature rises and could cause
malfunction. The power is automatically turned off in order to prevent the unit from overheating
internally.
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OTHER CARE
Caring for the 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. Never try to care for the inside of the unit
yourself. Doing so is dangerous.
Caring for the lens :
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 remote control transmitter :
Wipe lightly with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip a soft cloth in water or a
neutral cleanser diluted in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly
with a soft, dry cloth.
ATTENTION• Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring for
the unit. Please carefully read Safety Instructions in this manual, in order to care for your projector
correctly.
•Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed above, including benzene and paint
thinner.
•Do not use aerosols or sprays.
•Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.
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LCD Projector CP-X870
USERS MANUAL   USERS MANUAL  Vol.2 (Extended)
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual 
• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express
written authority.
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• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
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• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NOTE
WARNING• Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USERS MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct
usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a
safe place for future reference.
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS ........................................................................2
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU  THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HASOCCURRED ......8
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................11
WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE ................................................................12
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For TECHNICAL see the end of this manual.
CONTENTS
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							MAIN Menu
ItemDescription
BRIGHT Adjust Brightness:Light ñDark
CONTRASTAdjust Contrast:Strong ñWeak
ASPECT
Select Aspect Ratio:
At RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1125i(1035i/1080i)/750p of COMPONENT VIDEO
Input:
4:3 ñ16:9
At VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i of COMPONENT VIDEO Input:4:3 ñ16:9 ñSMALL
• The SMALL picture may not be displayed correctly with certain input signals.
PICT.POSIT.Select Picture Position (for 16:9/SMALL Picture):
TOP ñCENTER ñBOTTOM
GAMMASelect Gamma Mode:
NORMAL ñCINEMA ñDYNAMIC
MIRRORSelect Mirror Status:
NORMAL ñH:INVERT ñV:INVERT ñH&V:INVERT
LANGUAGE
Select Menu Language:
ENGLISH ñFRANÇAIS ñDEUTSCH ñESPAÑOL ñ
ITALIANO ñNORSK ñNEDERLANDS ñ ÔŠ  ñ
POTUGUÊS ñ
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS
This device has 8 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT,
AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION, WIRELESS. Each of these menus is operated using
the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
With the MAIN menu, the seven items shown in the Table below can be
performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table.
Menu screen display :Press the MENU
button.
Menu selection :Use the lever switch to select a menu name, then press the
or ENTER button.
Item selection :Use the lever switch to select an item, then press the  or
ENTER button.
Return menu to last previous screen:Press the  button or the ESC button.
Execution of settings and/or adjustments:Perform the operation using the lever switch.
(For further details, read the explanation for each separate menu.)
Initialization of settings and/or adjustments:During operation, press the RESET button.
(Functions that are executed at the same time
as a selection, including H PHASE, LANGUAGE
selection, and ADJUST, will not be reset.)
End menu operations :Press the MENU button, or do not perform any operation for
several seconds.
MAIN Menu
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Example : MAIN Menu
(BRIGHT)
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTION
WIRELESSBRIGHT
CONTRAST
ASPECT
PICT. POSIT.
GAMMA
MIRROR
LANGUAGE
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							PICTURE-1 Menu
PICTURE-2 Menu
With the PICTURE-1 menu, the five items shown in the Table
below can be performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
Table.
With the PICTURE-2 menu, the five items shown in the Table
below can be performed.
Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the
Table.
ItemDescription
COLOR BAL R Adjust Red Color Balance:Dark ñLight
COLOR BAL BAdjust Blue Color Balance:Dark ñLight
SHARPNESSAdjust Sharpness (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):Clear ñSoft
COLORAdjust COLOR (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO):
Dark ñLight 
TINTAdjust Tint (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):Green ñRed
PICTURE-1 Menu
ItemDescription
V POSITION Adjust Vertical Position (for RGB):Up ñDown
H POSITIONAdjust Horizontal Position (for RGB):Left ñRight
H PHASE
Adjust Horizontal Phase (for RGB/COMPONENT VIDEO):
Right ñLeft
• Adjust to eliminate flicker.
H SIZEAdjust Horizontal Size (for RGB):Large ñSmall
• If the horizontal size adjustment is excessive, the image may not be displayed
correctly. In such a case, initialize H SIZE with the RESET button.
OVER SCAN
Select Over-scan Ratio (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO):
LARGE ñMIDDLE ñSMALL
• If you select LARGE, you may note streaking on the top and bottom of the
screen, or flicker. If this is irritating, we suggest you select SMALL.
3 PICTURE-2 Menu
Example : PICTURE1 Menu(COLOR BAL R)
Example : PICTURE2 Menu(V POSITION)
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTION
WIRELESSCOLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
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MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTION
WIRELESSV POSITION
H POSITION
H PHASE
H SIZE
OVER SCAN
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INPUT Menu
The three Input menu items listed in the table below can be manipulated. For
RGB input, the reception signal’s horizontal and vertical frequency is displayed
on the initial menu screen. Use the table below as a guide for operation.
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Example : INPUT Menu
(BNC)
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTION
WIRELESSBNC
VIDEO
HDTV
SYNC ON G
P. IN P. INPUT
P. IN P. POSITRGBCOMPONENT
ItemDescription
BNC
BNC Pin (R/CR/PR, G/Y, B/CB/PB, H, V) function selection:
BNC (RGB) ñBNC (COMPONENT)
(R) (G) (B) (H) (V)           (C
R/PR) (Y) (CB/PB) ( - ) ( - )
(Pins for RGB)                (Pins for COMPONENT)
Selecting BNC (RGB) allows the 5 RGB2 pins (R/CR/PR, G/Y, B/CB/PB, H, V) to be
used as RGB signal BNC input as-is.
Selecting BNC (COMPONENT) allows the 3 leftmost RGB2 pins (R/C
R/PR, G/Y,
B/C
B/PB) to be used as the COMPONENT VIDEO input CR/PR, Y, and CB/PBpins.
VIDEO
Select Mode of Signal Type (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):
AUTO ñNTSC ñPAL ñSECAM ñNTSC4.43 ñ
M-PAL ñN-PAL
When AUTO is selected, the video/ S-video input function under ADJUST (       ) are enabled, and is
executed simultaneously so that the optimum signal mode is selected from among the modes listed above.
Use this function if the image becomes unstable with VIDEO/S-VIDEO. (e.g. The image becomes irregular, or lacks color.)
• AUTO mode may not function correctly with a PAL60 signal and certain other signals.
• The AUTO mode operation requires approximately 10 seconds.
• For COMPONENT VIDEO, the signal type is identified automatically even if
this function is inactive. For a HDTV signal, refer to the item HDTV below.
HDTVSelect HDTV Signal Mode: 1080i ñ1035i
• 
If the selected HDTV mode is incompatible with the input signal, the picture may be distorted.
SYNC ON G
On/Off SYNC ON G Mode: TURN ON ñTURN OFF
Selecting TURN ON turns on the SYNC ON G mode. The SYNC ON G mode
allows reception of SYNC on G.
• In the SYNC ON G mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input
signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that no signal is
received and turn SYNC ON G off, and then reconnect the signal.
P. IN P. INPUTP. IN P. screen (*) input signal selection:VIDEO ñS-VIDEO
Selects the signal displayed on the P. IN P. subscreen.
P. IN P. POSIT
P. IN P. screen (*) display position selection:
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Selects the position at which the P. IN P. subscreen is displayed.
INPUT Menu
(*) The P. IN P. (picture-in-picture) function displays the video signal image in a subscreen (P. IN P. screen) on
top of the screen on which the RGB signal image is being displayed. (See “Displaying Child Window” Vol.1
.)
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AUTO Menu
With the AUTO menu, the four items shown in the Table below can
be performed.
Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions
in the Table.
ItemDescription
ADJUST
Auto Adjust (for RGB):Automatically adjusts H POSITION, V POSITION, H
PHASE, and H SIZE. Use this function with the maximum window size.
Auto Adjust (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO):This function automatically selects the
appropriate signal mode depending on input signals. This is only performed if
AUTO is selected on the VIDEO menu item (       ) of the INPUT menu.
• This function may not be available with a PAL60 signal and certain other
signals.
• The AUTO mode operation requires approximately 10 seconds.
• 
For COMPONENT VIDEO, the signal type is identified automatically even if this
function is inactive. For more information on HDTV signals, see HDTV. (       )
KEYSTONE 
Automatic keystone distortion correction:
You can automatically correct vertical keystone distortion corresponding to the
angle (forward/backward tilt) at which the unit is set up.
• If the projection screen is inclined, or if the projector is angled downwards, it
may not be possible to make the correct adjustment when V: INVERT or H&V:
INVERT is selected under the MIRROR item of the MAIN menu.
• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side, automatic correction may
be excessive. The automatic correction function should be used with zoom
set to WIDE whenever possible.
POWER OFF
Adjust POWER OFF Time: 
Long (MAX. 99 min.) ñShort (Min. 1 min.) ñ(DISABLE: 0 min.)
If the time set here passes without valid signal input (there is no signal input, or
signal input is out of specifications), the standby mode is set (see TURNING
ON THE POWER Vol.1        ). This function is inactive when DISABLE (0 min.) is
selected.
ONE TOUCH 
Enabling/disabling the KEYSTONE  function using the ONE TOUCH 
button:
TURN ON ñTURN OFF
Pressing the ONE TOUCH button will automatically retrieve pictures and
automatically adjust the screen (see “ADJUSTING SCREEN WITH ONE-
TOUCH” 
Vol.1), and you can also set the function to execute KEYSTONE
(see above in this table) simultaneously when pressed. KEYSTONE will be
executed if TURN ON is selected.
Example : AUTO Menu
(ADJUST)
AUTO Menu
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTION
WIRELESSADJUST
KEYSTONE
POWER OFF
ONE TOUCHEXECUTE
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SCREEN Menu
With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed.
Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table.
SCREEN Menu
ItemDescription
BLANK
Selection of BLANK Screen:MyScreen ñORIGINAL ñ.. ñ. . ñ..The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected. The BLANK Screen is displayed when the screen
has been erased (i.e., made to vanish) by manipulating the BLANK button (please refer to the
“Temporarily Blanking the Screen” section of the separate booklet, Vol. 1 (Basic)). 
MyScreen:Using the MyScreen category (see this Table, below), one can register a desired screen
(or screens). At the time of factory shipment, this is set as a non-patterned (plain) blue color screen.
ORIGINAL:Existing standard screens. Please make confirmation using the actual screen(s).Option screens:Various colored non-patterned (plain) screens displayed within the Menus.•The MyScreen and the ORIGINAL Screen will each change to a non-patterned (plain) black color
screen several minutes after being displayed.
START UP
Selection of START UP Screen:MyScreen ñORIGINAL ñTURN OFFThe START UP Screen may be voluntarily selected. The START UP Screen is displayed when
no signal has been inputted, or when spec signals are being inputted.
MyScreen:Using the MyScreen category (see this Table, below), one can register a desired screen
(or screens). At the time of factory shipment, this is set as a non-patterned (plain) blue color screen.
ORIGINAL:Existing standard screens. Please make confirmation using the actual screen(s).TURN OFF:A non-patterned (plain) blue color screen.•The MyScreen and ORIGINAL screens will switch to the BLANK screen (see above in this
table) a few minutes after being displayed. If the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or
ORIGINAL screen, it will turn immediately to a solid black screen.
MyScreen
Registration of MyScreen: When this item is executed, the MyScreen Menu for registration of MyScreen for the BLANK Screen
and the START UP Screen is displayed. When operations are performed in accordance with this Menu,
one can “cut” and register desired screens from among the received images within the display.
1. 
After the “Do you start capturing this picture?” message has been displayed, pressing the ESC (or
RESET) button interrupts execution of the MyScreen. When the ENTER button is pressed, the picture
becomes static (no longer moves), and a frame for picture cutting, as well as the message that follows
below, appear. Please press the button when the screen you want to register is currently being displayed.
2. When the “Move the capture area as you want.” message has been displayed, pressing the ESC (or RESET)
button will eliminate the static state of the picture, and operations can be performed again from operation 1.
The frame can be moved using the 


buttons. After designating the screen you
want to register, pressing the ENTER button will initiate screen registration. The registration
process takes approximately 1 minute to complete.
3. When the registration has been completed, the screen of the registered MyScreen, plus the
message, “MyScreen registration is finished,” will be displayed for several seconds, after which
the operation is terminated.
MyScreen SizeSelection of MyScreen display size:  x1 ñFULL
MyScreen LockInvalidation of MyScreen registration function:  TURN ON ñTURN OFF
When TURN ON is selected, the MyScreen category (see this Table, above) cannot be executed; in
this way, one can prohibit rewrites (“writeovers”) of the MyScreen.
Example : SCREEN Menu(BLANK)
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTION
WIRELESSBLANK
START UP
MyScreen
MyScreen Size
MyScreen LockMyScreenORIGINAL
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OPTION Menu
With the OPTION menu, the five items shown in the Table below can
be performed.
Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in
the Table.
WIRELESS Menu
The WIRELESS menu is only enabled if the wireless function is enabled. Using the
wireless function requires a Wireless & Network Module Terminal (sold separately). See
the Wireless & Network Module Terminal user’s manual for more information about the
WIRELESS menu. Contact your local dealer for more information about the wireless
function and Wireless & Network Module Terminal.
MENU
: SELECT
MAIN
PICTURE-1
PICTURE-2
INPUT
AUTO
SCREEN
OPTION
WIRELESSVOLUME
WHISPER
IR REMOTE
LAMP TIME
FILTER TIME
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ItemDescription
VOLUMEAdjust Volume:High ñLow
IR REMOTE
Selecting the remote control receiver: 
The unit has 3 remote control receivers, as shown in the figure
to the right (1, 2, and 3). You can select which of them to
activate (“v” in the figure), and which to disable.
• The ambient lighting and other factors may prevent the
remote control operation from functioning properly. If this
happens, use this function to disable receivers being
impacted by unneeded light.
LAMP TIME
Refer to LAMP TIME: When set, this function displays the total time the
projector lamp has been used since new.
Reset LAMP TIME  [Use this function only when the lamp has been replaced!]:Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being
displayed. The reset menu will then appear. After you replace the lamp with a
new lamp, select RESET on the menu with the  button.
• Do not reset the lamp time unless you have replaced the lamp. And, always
reset the lamp time when replacing the lamp.
•
Before replacing the lamp, carefully read the descriptions headed THE LAMP.
FILTER TIME
Refer to FILTER TIME:This function displays the total time the air-filter has
been used since new.
Reset FILTER TIME [Use this function only when the filter is cleaned or replaced!]:Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being
displayed. The reset menu will then appear. After you replace the filter, select
RESET on the menu with the  button.
RESET ñCANCEL
• Do not reset the filter time unless you have cleaned or replaced the filter. And,
always reset the filter time when cleaning or replacing the filter. The message
functions will not operate properly if the filter time is not reset correctly.
•
Before cleaning or replacing the filter, carefully read the descriptions headed THE AIR FILTER.
Example : OPTION Menu(VOLUME)OPTION Menu
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3
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12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED 
Related Messages
When the units power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When
any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below.
MessageDescription
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
AFTER CLEANING AIR FILTER,
RESET THE FILTER TIMER.A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.
After cleaning the filter, operate FILTER TIME of the OPTION
Menu (       ), and perform reset of the filter timer.
NO INPUT IS DETECTED
ON  ÎÎÎ
There is no input signal.
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the
signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE
ON ÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎkHzÎÎÎÎÎHz
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted signal is
outside of the response parameters of this unit. Please confirm
the specs for this unit or the signal source specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
The internal portion temperature is rising. Please turn the power
OFF, and allow the unit to cool down for approximately 20
minutes. After having confirmed the following items, then please
resent the power to ON.
•Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?•Is the air filter dirty?•Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
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