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8943A
User's Manual (detailed) – Operating Guide
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Page 1: About This Manual
Projector 8943A User's Manual (detailed) – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (EASY MENU continued ..5) Contents . -
Page 3: Projector Features
Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various picture signals onto a screen. This projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can produce a large projected image from even a short distance. Preparations Contents of package Please see the “Contents of package”... -
Page 4: Part Names
Part names Part names Projector HOT! (1) Speakers (x 4) (37) (2) Focus ring (19) (0) (3) Zoom ring (19) () (4) Lamp cover (60) The lamp unit is inside. (5) (5) Lens shift cover (19) HOT! (6) Horizontal lens shift dial (19) () (7) Vertical lens shift dial (19) (4) -
Page 5: Control Panel
Part names Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (16) (2) MENU button (23) It consists of four cursor buttons. (3) INPUT button (17) (4) POWER indicator (16) (5) TEMP indicator (67) (6) LAMP indicator (67) SD CARD AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A RGB1 HDMI VIDEO... -
Page 6: Remote Control
Part names Remote control LASER (1) Laser pointer (13) INDICATOR STANDBY/ON VIDEO It is a beam outlet. (2) LASER INDICATOR (13) (3) LASER button (13) (7) (4) STANDBY/ON button (16) BLANK LASER (5) VOLUME button (17) (6) (6) MUTE button (17) (7) VIDEO button (18) () (7) -
Page 7: Setting Up
Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. -
Page 8: Arrangement
Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±10%) (c) Screen height (±10%), when the vertical lens shift (19) is set full upward. On a horizontal surface (c) up... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
RGB1 RGB2 M1-D Setting up VIDEO Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the REMOTE CONTROL elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. AUDIO S-VIDEO (3.5Φ) CONTROL Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4... -
Page 10: Connecting Your Devices
Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them. - Page 11 Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution. - Be sure to consult to the administrator of the network.
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Page 12: Connecting Power Supply
Setting up Connecting power supply Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. AC inlet Connector of the power cord to 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. -
Page 13: Laser Pointer
Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. -
Page 14: About The Remote Control Signal
Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back. The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE RECEIV.”... -
Page 15: Using As A Wired Remote Control
AC IN Remote control Using as a wired remote control The accessory remote control works as a wired remote control, RGB1 RGB2 M1-D when the wired control port at the bottom of the remote control VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 connects with the REMOTE CONTROL port on the back of the REMOTE CONTROL... -
Page 16: Power On/Off
Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator Turning on the power Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position (marked “ I “). The power indicator will light up in steady orange (67). -
Page 17: Operating
BLANK LASER Operating LASER INDICATOR Operating STANDBY/ON VIDEO ASPECT Adjusting the volume ENTER PUSH Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. PAGE UP PAGE DOWN A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. BLANK LASER MENU... -
Page 18: Searching An Input Signal
LASER Operating INDICATOR STANDBY/ON VIDEO Selecting an input signal (continued) LASER INDICATOR Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an STANDBY/ON VIDEO input for video signal. BLANK LASER Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Zoom And Focus
Operating Adjusting the zoom and focus Focus ring Zoom ring Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Adjusting the lens shift Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift Lens shift cover LASER the picture upward or downward. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Position
BLANK LASER Operating Adjusting the position ASPECT Press the POSITION button on the remote control. ENTER PUSH The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. PAGE UP PAGE DOWN LASER INDICATOR MENU RESET Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. STANDBY/ON VIDEO When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET... -
Page 21: Using The Magnify Feature
Operating ASPECT ENTER PUSH Using the magnify feature PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. MENU RESET The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen and POSITION AUTO the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. When the MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME... - Page 22 Operating LASER INDICATOR STANDBY/ON VIDEO Temporarily blanking the screen Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in SCREEN BLANK LASER menu (38).
- Page 23 Operating LASER INDICATOR STANDBY/ON VIDEO Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, and EASY MENU. The EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus BLANK LASER are classified into each purpose and brought together as the Advanced Menu.
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Page 24: Easy Menu
EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/►... -
Page 25: (Easy Menu Continued
EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (26). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (26). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu (27). -
Page 26: Picture Menu
PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. - Page 27 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. HIGH DEFAULT � HIGH CUSTOM � MID DEFAULT � MID CUSTOM � LOW DEFAULT LOW CUSTOM � Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM � Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM �...
- Page 28 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION ó THEATER ó TURN OFF Feature The active iris displays the best presentation PRESENTATION ACTIVE IRIS image for both bright and dark scenes. The active iris displays the best theater image for THEATER both bright and dark scenes.
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Page 29: Image Menu
IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. - Page 30 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal. (except 525i (480i), 625i (576i), SCART RGB input from the COMPONENT port) Using the ▲/▼...
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Page 31: Input Menu
INPUT Menu INPUT Menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. - Page 32 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the function of the COMPONENT (Y, C ) port. COMPONENT ó SCART RGB When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, C ) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector.
- Page 33 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Set the frame lock function on/off for each port. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of following ports. RGB1 ó RGB2 ó HDMI QUIT (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to turns the frame lock function on/off .
- Page 34 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼...
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Page 35: Setup Menu
SETUP Menu SETUP Menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. - Page 36 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well.
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Page 37: Audio Menu
AUDIO Menu AUDIO Menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. -
Page 38: Screen Menu
SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. - Page 39 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item MyScreen...
- Page 40 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
- Page 41 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”...
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Page 42: Option Menu
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. -
Page 43: Filter Time
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector... - Page 44 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description This item is to assign one of the following function to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (6). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first. Then using the ▲/▼...
- Page 45 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the mode. When the DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled. FINE ó FAST ó DISABLE FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment. FAST: Faster tuning, setting H.SIZE to prearranged data for the input signal.
- Page 46 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF •...
- Page 47 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and press the ►...
- Page 48 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX. 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ►...
- Page 49 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the PASSWORD AGAIN BOX and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. NOTE PASSWORD Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to...
- Page 50 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲/▼/◄/► /RGB and INPUT buttons. The PIN CODE AGAIN BOX will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will PIN BOX complete the PIN Code registration. •...
- Page 51 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed.
- Page 52 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off menu. 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the Transition Detector on/off menu.
- Page 53 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 5.2 Displaying the MY TEXT (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY menu and press the ► button to display the MY TEXT MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off DISPLAY on/off menu.
- Page 54 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 5.3-3 Turning the MY TEXT PASSWORD off (1) Follow the procedure in 5.3-1 to display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. (2) Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered ENTER PASSWORD BOX PASSWORD and the screen will return to the (large)
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Page 55: Network Menu
NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions. - Page 56 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF. ADDRESS • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network.
- Page 57 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description (1) Use the▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME menu and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines. If not yet written, the lines will be blank.
- Page 58 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the e-SHOT menu. The application software “PJTransfer” is required to store image(s) into the projector. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the e-SHOT (...
- Page 59 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the NETWORK -INFORMATION- dialog for confirming the network settings. INFORMATION • The PROJECTOR NAME is displayed. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the “PROJECTOR NAME” field until you setup the item (57). •...
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Page 60: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Lamp A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. - Page 61 Maintenance Lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
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Page 62: Air Filter
Maintenance Air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise, which could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. - Page 63 Maintenance Air filter (continued) Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU (25). (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the “FILTER TIME” using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.
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Page 64: Internal Clock Battery
Metal claw will come up. Remove the battery. Put a new battery in. Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. “+” marking Insert a new battery in the battery holder according to its minus terminal –... -
Page 65: Other Care
Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. -
Page 66: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company. -
Page 67: Regarding The Indicator Lamps
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company. - Page 68 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation...
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Page 69: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. - Page 70 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easily mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control.
- Page 71 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easily mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The FREEZE function is working. Video screen display freezes. Press the FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. Color settings are not correctly adjusted. 25, 27, Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR Colors have a...
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Page 72: Warranty And After-Service
Warranty and after-service / Specifications Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. - Page 73 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm]...
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