Hitachi Home-1 Projector Users Manual

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1Connect the connector of the
power cord to the AC inlet of the
projector. 

2Firmly plug the power cord’s plug
into the outlet.
WARNING• Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please
adhere to the “User’s manual – Safety Guide” and the following. 
• Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord’s specified
voltage range.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If...

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CAUTIONAlways handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed.
Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury
and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified for use with the remote control. Do not mix
new batteries with used ones.
• When inserting batteries, verify that the plus and minus terminals are aligned correctly
(as indicated in the remote...

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Operating The Remote Control
ATTENTION• Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical
impact.
• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in
malfunction.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you
won’t be using the remote control for an extended period.
• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.
• When strong lights, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely...

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STANDBY/ONINPUTPOWER
LAMP
TEMP
MENU
Power ON/OFF
Turning On The Power
WARNING• When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the
lens or vents of the projector.
• Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before
the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices.NOTE
1Make sure that the power cord is
firmly and correctly connected to the
projector and outlet.
2When the lens cap is attached, remove
the lens cap.
3Set the power switch...

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SEARCHSRCVIDEOVSVC
WIDE AUTO BLANKPCVOLUME
COMPUTERCOMPONENT S-VIDEO
OFFON
Selecting An Input Signal
1
2Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen
size.
3Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Press the INPUT button.
As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT
button, the projector switches between its input signal
ports. Select the signal you wish to project.
Using the projector’s control button
Press the COMPUTER, VIDEO, S-VIDEO
or COMPONENT button according to an
input to choose.
Using the...

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Turning Off The Power
• Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before
the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices.NOTE
Power switch
STANDBY/ONINPUTPOWER
LAMP
TEMP
MENU
STANDBY/ON button   POWER indicator
1Press the STANDBY/ON button of the
projector or the OFF button of the
remote control.
The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen
for approximately 5 seconds.
4Attached the lens cap.
2Press the STANDBY/ON button or the
OFF button...

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Operating
Adjusting The Volume
Temporarily Muting The Sound
1Press the VOLUME button.
As illustrated on the right, a dialog will
appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting
the volume.
2Use the /
buttons to adjust the
volume.
Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog and
complete this operation.
(Even if you dont do anything, the dialog will
automatically disappear after a few seconds.)
Press this to increase the volume
Press this to decrease the volume
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VOLUME
16
VOLUME
VOLUMEVOLUME
1Press...

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Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature
Correcting Keystone Distortions
SEARCHSRCVIDEOVSVC
WIDE AUTO
MUTE BLANK
CUSTOM CINEMAAT
CIN
M1
E
DYNAMICDY N
ENTMYMEMORY
NORMALNOR CUS WID PC
MENU
ENTER
ESC RESET
VOLUME
COMPUTERCOMPONENT S-VIDEO
OFFON
KEYSTONEM2M3M4
SRCVIDEOVSVC
WIDE AUTO
MUTE BLANK
CUSTOM CINEMAAT
CIN
M1
E
DYNAMICDY N
ENTMYMEMORY
NORMALNOR CUS WID PC
MENU
ENTER
ESC RESET
VOLUME
COMPUTERCOMPONENT S-VIDEO
KEYSTONEM2M3M4
• The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds.
Also,...

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Signal Searching
Selecting The Aspect Ratio
1Press the SEARCH button.Cycle through input signals, displaying the images of retrieved signals. If
no signal is found, returns to the signal that was selected before the search
was begun.
• May not function properly with some input signals.
• The signal searching function takes about 10 seconds to display an image.NOTE
• The temporarily blanking function will automatically finish if a button of the remote control
except the  ,  ,  ,  , ENTER, ESC, RESET or...

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Selecting The Gamma Mode
Operating (continued)
1Press the CINEMA, DYNAMIC, NORMAL or
CUSTOM button according to a mode to
choose.
This projector has the 4 modes called the CINEMA,
DYNAMIC, NORMAL and CUSTOM.
Recalling Your Adjustments
1Press the M1, M2, M3 or M4 button to recall
a setting.
This projector can memorize 4 settings by the MY MEMORY
function of the PICTURE-1 menu.
Pressing the M1, M2, M3 or M4 button calls the setting of
the memory whose number corresponds, if it is memorized.
It is the...