Hitachi Cp-S240 Users Manual

							
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Projector
CP-S240/CP-X250
User's Manual – 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.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are 
described below. 
WARNING This  symbol  indicates  information  that,  if  ignored,  could  possibly 
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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result  in  personal  injury  or  physical  damage  due  to  incorrect 
handling.
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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 
3
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
3 
About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 3
Part names
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 9 
Using the Security Bar  . . . . . . . . . . 10 
Connecting your devices  . . . . . . . . .11 
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 14
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 
15 
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 
Using the remote control  . . . . . . . . 16
Power on/off
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
Turning on the powe
r . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
T urning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
Adjusting the volume  . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
Temporarily muting the sound  . . . . 
18 
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 18 
Searcting an input signal . . . . . . . . 19 
Selecting an aspect ratio  . . . . . . . . 19 
Adjusting the zoom and focus  . . . . 19 
Using the automatic adjustment feature . 20 
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 20 
Correcting the keystone distortions 21 
Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 21 
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 
Temporarily blanking the screen
 . . 22 
Operating the computer screen . . . 23
Multifunctional settings  . . . . 24 
Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . 24
Content
Content
EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 
Aspect, Keystone, Mode, Brightness, 
Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, 
Language, 
Go to advanced menu
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 
Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, 
Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
Progressive, My memory
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 
Aspect, Over scan, V. position,  H. position, 
H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 
Color space, Component, Video format, 
Frame lock, Information
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 
Keystone, Whisper, Mirror, Volume, 
Audio
SCREEN Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 
Language, Menu position, OSD bright., 
Blank, Start up, MyScreen,  
MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 
Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time, 
Filter time, Service
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 
Air filter
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshootin
g . . . . . . . . . . 45 
Related messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 
Regarding the indicator lamps  . . . . 46 
Phenomena that may easily be 
mistaken for machine defects . . . . 48
Warranty and after-ser vice . . . 51
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 
51
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Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using 
the strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.
2. 
Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.
3. 
Push the rivet into the strap hole.
Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/
SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little 
space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 180W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER mode is available for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter 
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more 
important than brightness.
 Rich Connectivity
This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many 
signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you 
more options to make your presentation impressive.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, 
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
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 reshipment. For 
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing materials
. Use special 
caution for the lens part.
Strap ring
StrapStrap holeBottom side 
						

							
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Part names
Part names
Lens (17) 
Filter cover (42)
(Air filter and intake vent 
are inside.)
Elevator button (9) 
Elevator foot (9) 
Remote sensor (16)
Zoom knob (19)
Focus ring (19)
Vent (7)
Projector
Lamp cover (41) (Lamp unit is inside.) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Lens cover (3) 
Security bar (10)¢Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or
wire.)
Control buttons (6)
WARNING  ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the 
lamp and vents of the projector. (
) It could cause a burn.


Front-Right side 
						

							
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Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OU
T
CONTROL
RGB IN1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
VIDE
O
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK

AC inlet (14)
Power switch (17)
Elevator button (9) 
COMPONENT 
VIDEO ports (13)YCB/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (13)
VIDEO port (13)
CONTROL port (12)
Elevator foot (9) 
Rear-Left side
Ports (See below.)Vent (7)
AUDIO-OUT po
rt (12)
Ports
AUDIO IN1 port (12)
(In the default setting, the AUDIO 
IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports, 
however, it is possible to change 
the settings.
34)
AUDIO IN2 L/R port (13)(In the default setting, the AUDIO IN2 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO 
and COMPONENT VIDEO 
ports, however it is possible to change the settings. 34) RGB IN1
 
port (12)
RGB IN2 /RGB OUT port
 (12)(Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select 
RGB IN2 or RGB OUT for this port.)
RGB IN2 port: Inputs the RGB signal from a PC.
RGB OUT port: When connected to a 
monitor, outputs the signal input via RGB 
IN1. 
NOTE  (*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal 
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not 
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case, 
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before 
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without 
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
Restart switch (*) (48)
RGB IN OUT switch 
(12)Use this button to select either RGB IN2 
or RGB OUT for the corresponding port. 
When this switch is not pushed in, RGB IN2 is selected. 
When this switch is pushed in, RGB OUT 
is selected.
Part names
USB port (12) 
						

							
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SEARCH button (19)
RGB button (18)
VIDEO button (19)
ASPECT button
 (19)
HOME button (23)
MAGNIFY
 ON button (21)
 OFF button (21)
END button (23)
FREEZE button (22)
POSITION button (20)
ESC button (24)
Part names
Remote control
Battery cover (15)
(on the back) STANDBY/ON button
 (17)
AUTO
 button (20)
BLANK button (22)
PAGE UP
 button (23)
VOLUME button (18)
MUTE button (18)
PAGE 
DOWN button (23)
KEYSTONE button
 (21)
 
MENU button (24)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (24)
ENTER button (24)
RESET button
 (24)
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ES
C ENTE
RMENU
RESE
T
Control buttons
LAMP indicator (46, 47)
TEMP indicator
 (46, 47)
POWER indicator (17)Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►
(24) 
STANDBY/ON button 
(17) INPUT button (18)  
						

							
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Setting up
Setting up
WARNING  ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or 
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using 
damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.
•  Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
•  Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cleaning  the air filter. 
►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. 
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Do not stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
•  Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as 
walls.
• Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
•  Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
•  Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a 
heater.
•   Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
•  Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector 
has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector 
or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
•   Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION  ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector 
in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the 
projector.
• Do not place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the 
projector's remote sensor. 
						

							
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Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: CP-S240 : 800×600, CP-X250 : 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal)(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)(c) The height of the screen (±10%)
Setting up
4:3
(a)
16:9
(a)
For the model CP-X250  For the model CP-
S240
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen16 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(36)1.1(43)5(2)41(16)1.0(39)1.2(47)-1(0)39(15)
40(1.0)1.2(48)1.5(57)6(2)55(22)1.3(52)1.6(63)-2(-1)51(20)
50(1.3)1.5(60)1.8(72)8(3)69(27)1.7(65)2.0(79)-2(-1)64(25)
60(1.5)1.8(72)2.2(87)9(4)82(32)2.0(79)2.4(94)-2(-1)77(30)
70(1.8)2.1(84)2.6(101)11(4)96(38)2.3(92)2.8(110)-3(-1)90(35)
80(2.0)2.4(96)2.9(116)12(5) 110(43)2.7(105)3.2(126)-3(-1)103(41)
90(2.3)2.8(109)3.3(130)14(5)123(49)3.0(118)3.6(142)-4(-1) 116(46)
100(2.5)3.1(121)3.7(145)15(6)137(54)3.3(132)4.0(158)-4(-2)129(51)
120(3.0)3.7(145)4.4(174)18(7)165(65)4.0(158)4.8(190)-5(-2)154(61)
150(3.8)4.6(182)5.5(218)23(9)206(81)5.0(198)6.0(238)-6(-2)193(76)
200(5.1)6.2(242)7.4(291)30(12)274(108)6.7(264)8.1(317)-8(-3)257(101)
250(6.4)7.7(303)9.3(364)38(15)343(135)8.4(330)10.1(397)-10(-4)322(127)
300(7.6)9.2(364) 11.1(437)46(18)411(162)10.1(397)12.1(476)-12(-5)386(152)
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen16 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(36)1.1(43)5(2)41(16)1.0(39)1.2(47)-1(0)39(15)
40(1.0)1.2(48)1.5(58)6(2)55(22)1.3(52)1.6(63)-2(-1)51(20)
50(1.3)1.5(60)1.8(73)8(3)69(27)1.7(66)2.0(79)-2(-1)64(25)
60(1.5)1.8(73)2.2(87)9(4)82(32)2.0(79)2.4(95)-2(-1)77(30)
70(1.8)2.2(85)2.6(102)
11(4)96(38)2.4(93)2.8(111)-3(-1)90(35)
80(2.0)2.5(97)3.0(117)12(5) 110(43)2.7(106)3.2(127)-3(-1)103(41)
90(2.3)2.8(109)3.3(132)14(5)123(49)3.0(119)3.6(143)-4(-1) 116(46)
100(2.5)3.1(122)3.7(146)15(6)137(54)3.4(133)4.0(159)-4(-2)129(51)
120(3.0)3.7(146)4.5(176)18(7)165(65)4.0(159)4.9(192)-5(-2)154(61)
150(3.8)4.6(183)5.6(220)23(9)206(81)5.1(200)6.1(240)-6(-2)193(76)
200(5.1)6.2(244)7.5(294)30(12)274(108)6.8(266)8.1(320)-8(-3)257(101)
250(6.4)7.8(306)9.3(367)38(15)343(135)8.5(333)10.2(400)-10(-4)322(127)
300(7.6)9.3(367) 11.2(441)46(18)411(162)10.2(400)12.2(480)-12(-5)386(152)
(c) up
(b)
(c)  down 
						

							
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Adjusting the projector's elevator
CAUTION  ►If you press the 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.
►Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it 
backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause 
malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector 
horizontally.
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you 
need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of 
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
1. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the 
elevator buttons  while holding the projector. 
   The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.
2. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator 
buttons.  
   When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
3. If necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting 
the elevator feet by hand.
Setting up
Elevator feetElevator button 
						

							
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Setting up
Using the Security Bar
WARNING  ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from 
falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury .
A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the 
projector. 
1. How to attach 
An anti-theft chain or wire can be 
attached as shown in the illustration. 
(Anti-theft chains or wires of up to 
10mm in diameter can be used)
Anti-theft chain or wire[sold separately]
Security Bar
CAUTION  ►The security bar is not a comprehensive theft prevention 
measure. It is intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure.