Hitachi Projector CP-X8150 User Manual

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Projector
CP-X8150/CP-X8160/CP-WX8240/ 
CP-WX8255/CP-SX8350/CP-WU8440/
CP-WU8450
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 first. 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 manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in...

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Contents
Introduction  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Features  ...................... 3
Checking the contents of package ....3
Part names  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector, Control panel and Indicators, 
Ports, Remote control
Setting up  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .7
Arrangement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting with your devices  . . . . .10
Fastening the cables
Fastening the adapter cover  . . . . . .15
Using the security bar...

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Introduction
• Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure 
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special 
caution for the lens.
• The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since 
a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that 
this is not a failure or malfunction. NOTE
Introduction
The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.
Checking the contents of  package...

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Introduction
Part names
Projector
(1) Lamp cover (
111)
The lamp unit is inside. 
(2) Speakers (x2) (
25, 55)
(3) Filter cover (
113)
The air fi lter and intake vent are inside.
(4) Elevator feet (x2) (
28)
(5) Elevator buttons (x2) (
28)
(6) Remote sensors (x2) (
18, 69)
(7) Lens
(8) Lens cover
(9) Indicators (
5)
(10) Intake vents
(11) Control panel (
5)
(12)  Status Monitor (
20)
< Only for CP-X8160 , CP-WX8255 and 
CP-WU8450 >
(13) AC IN (AC inlet) (16)
(14) Exhaust vents
(15) Ports (...

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Control panel and Indicators 
(1) STANDBY/ON button (
24)
(2) INPUT button (
26, 37)
(3) MENU button (
37) 
(4) LENS SHIFT  button (
29)
(5) ZOOM  button (
29)
(6) FOCUS - /  + buttons (
29)
(7) SHADE button (
36)
(8) FUNCTION button (
22, 29)
(9) FILTER indicator (
120)
(10) SHADE indicator (
36)
(11) SECURITY indicator (
91)
(12) LAMP indicator (
118, 119)
(13) TEMP indicator (
118, 119) 
(14) POWER indicator (
24, 118, 119)
Ports (
 10 ~ 14)
(1) COMPUTER IN1 port
(2)   COMPUTER IN2...

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Introduction
Part names (continued)
• Any button marked with “*” is not supported on this projector (117).
• Any button marked with “ ○
” is available only for  CP-WU8440 and CP-WU8450 .
• Each time you press any button (except  ID buttons), the ID button of current 
selected ID number will light  (
17).
NOTE
Back of 
the remote control
Remote control 
(1) STANDBY  button (24)
(2) ON button (
24)
(3) ID - 1 /  2 / 3 / 4 buttons (
17)
(4) COMPUTER 1 button (
26)
(5) COMPUTER 2 button (
26)
(6)...

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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified 
mounting accessories (
Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and 
service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about 
your installation. 
Arrangement
Refer to tables T-1 to T-6 at the back of User's Manual (concise) as well as the 
following to determine the...

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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
WARNING
(continued on next page)►Install the projector where you can access the power 
outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. 
Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions.  If the projector falls 
or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the 
surrounding things. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an 
electric shock.
•...

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Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient 
ventilation.  The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its 
internal temperature is too high.
Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.
•   Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters. 
• Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit
will blow on it directly.
•   Keep a space of 30 cm or more...

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Setting up
Connecting with your devices
Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to 
confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare 
the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. 
Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or 
the accessory is damaged.
After making sure that the projector and the devices are turned off, perform 
the connection, according to...