Hitachi Cp-S245 Quick Guide

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Projector
CP-S240/CP-X250
CP-S245/CP-X255
User's Manual – Quick 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.
NOTE  • 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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4:3
(a)
16:9
(a)
Arrangement 
Arrangement
WARNING   ►Install  the  projector  in  a  suitable  environment  according  to 
instructions of the "User's Manual - Safety Guide".
CAUTION  ►This projector has some intake vents also on the bottom. Avoid 
blocking vents. Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector.
(calculated for a full size screen, ±10%)
For the model CP-X250/CP-X255  For the model CP-
S240/CP-S245
(c) up
(b)
(c) down
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3...

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 Adjusting the projector's elevator
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...

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Connecting your devices
Connecting your devices
Examples of connection with a computer 
* In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 
ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. 
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
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
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OU
T
CONTROL
RGB IN1...

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Connecting your devices
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
VIDE
O
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
VIDE
O
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
VIDE
O
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
VIDE
O
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
Audio (R) out
Video...

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Putting batteries into the remote control
WARNING  ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as 
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, 
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different 
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. 
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a...

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Zoom knob
Focus  ring
Operating
Operating
WARNING  ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into 
the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole.
Turning on the power
1. Set the power switch to the ON position.  
2. Press the STANDBY/ON (projector or 
remote control) button.
Displaying
1. To select an input signal, use the button of INPUT (projector), or the buttons 
of RGB, VIDEO or SEARCH (remote control).
2. To change the aspect...

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SEARCH button
RGB button
VIDEO button 
ASPECT button
 
HOME button 
MAGNIFY
 ON button
 OFF button
END button
FREEZE button 
POSITION button 
ESC button 
STANDBY/ON button AUTO
 button 
BLANK button
PAGE UP
 button
VOLUME button 
MUTE button
PAGE 
DOWN button
KEYSTONE button
 
MENU button
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►
ENTER button
RESET button
Control buttons  / Remote control
Control buttons
Remote control
LAMP indicator
TEMP indicator
POWER indicatorCursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►
STANDBY/ON button 
INPUT button...

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Lamp
Lamp
 WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE
►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.  In  addition,  when  the  bulb  bursts,  it  is 
possible  for  shards  of  glass  to  fly  into  the  lamp...

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Lamp (continued)
A lamp has a 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. 
To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number = DT00731.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for...