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 this 
manual.
• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not  permitted without express written  consent
.
Contents of package
(1) Projector
(2) Remote control 
     with two AA batteries
(3) Power cord
(4) RGB cable
(5) Audio/Video cable
(6) Soft case
(7) User’s manuals
(8) Lens cover, Rivet and Strap
(1)(2)(3)
(6)
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.
(7)
(4)(5)
HOMEPAGE UPPAGE DOWNEND
VIDEO RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFONMAGNIFYASPECT AUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITION
ESC ENTERMENU
RESET
(8) 
						

							
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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 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) 
						

							
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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 e xceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause malfunction, 
and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, pl ace the projector horizontally.
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.
Elevator buttonElevator feet 
						

							
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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
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
RGB IN2
RGB OUT
Audio outRS-232CRGB out
Stereo mini audio cable 
RGB cable
RGB cable
Audio out
RS-232C cable
USB
RGB out
Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select RGB IN2 (RGB IN2 is selected if the switch is not pushed in). 
USB cable
Stereo mini 
audio cable 
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
LAN
LINK
ACT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
LAN
LINK
ACT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
LAN
LINK
ACT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUTCONTROL
RGB IN
1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
LAN
LINK
ACT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK
RGB out
RGB cable 
LAN
LAN cable 
For the models CP-S245/CP-X255 
* Only the CP-S245/CP-X255 have a LAN port. 
						

							
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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
 out
Audio cable 
Audio/Video
 cable 
Audio (R) out
S-Video
 out
S-Video cable 
Audio (R) out  
Component video out
Audio cable 
Audio (L) out
Audio (L) out
Y
CB/PB
CR/PR
Audio (L) out  
Component video cable 
* In the default setting, the AUDIO IN2 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and 
COMPONENT VIDEO 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
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
RGB IN2
RGB OUTRGB in
Stereo mini audio cable 
Connecting to a monitor (output)
Connecting to a  speaker with amplifier (output)
Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select RGB OUT (RGB OUT is selected if the switch is pushed in).
RGB cable
Audio in 
						

							
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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 
battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• 
Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place. 
• If y ou observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. 
If the liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately .
1. Remove the battery cover.  
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of 
the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries. 
 Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus 
and minus   terminals as indicated in the remote control.
3. Close the battery cover. 
 Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and 
snap it back into place.
Putting batteries into the remote control / Connecting the power supply
Connecting the power supply
WARNING   ►Please  use  extra  caution  when  connecting  the  power  cord,  as 
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact 
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's 
specified voltage range.
•  Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of 
the three-pronged plug.
1. Connect the connector of the power cord 
to the AC inlet of the projector.
2. Firmly  plug  the  power  cord's  plug  into 
the outlet. 
AC inlet
Connectorof the power cord 
						

							
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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 ratio, use the button 
ASPECT (remote control).
3. To adjust the zoom and focus, use the 
zoom knob and the focus ring.
Turning off  the power
This product is able to turn off the main power during the cooling. However, please 
pay special attention to below two points when you do:
(1) Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 1 minute in this case. 
Neglect could shorten the lifetime of the lamp.
(2) During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents 
of the projector. It could cause a burn.
1. Press the STANDBY/ON (projector or remote control) button.  
The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON (projector or remote control) button again while the 
message appears.
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER 
indicator will begin blinking in orange. Then the 
POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in 
steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete.
3. Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady 
orange, and set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off.
  POWER  (Blinking in orange)
  POWER  (Steady orange)
  POWER    POWER    (Blinking in green)   (Steady green)
POWER
(Steady orange) 
						

							
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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
Battery cover 
(on the back)
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEO
RGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ES
C ENTE
RMENU
RESE
T 
						

							
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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  housing,  and  for  gas  containing 
mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
►About disposal of a lamp  • This product contains a mercury lamp; do not 
put it in a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws.
For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in the US) 
For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www .eiae.org (in 
the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada). 
For more information, call your dealer.
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug 
the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement 
lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the 
inside of the projector, or cause injury during handling, so please do not 
try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.
•  If  the  lamp  should  break  (it  will  make  a  loud  bang  when  it  does), 
ventilate  the  room  well,  and  make  sure  not  to  breathe  the  gas  that 
comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.•  Before replacing the lamp,  turn the projector off and unplug the power 
cord ,  then  wait  at  least  45  minutes  for  the  lamp  to  cool  sufficiently. 
Handling  the  lamp  while  hot  can  cause  burns,  as  well  as  damaging  the 
lamp.
• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.
•  Do  not  open  the  lamp  cover  while  the  projector  is  suspended  from 
the  ceiling.  This  is  dangerous,  since  if  the  lamp’s  bulb  has  broken,  the 
shards  will  fall  out  when  the  cover  is  opened.  In  addition,  working  in 
high  places  is  dangerous,  so  ask  your  local  dealer  to  have  the  lamp 
replaced even if the bulb is not broken.•  Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. To replace the 
lamp,  make  sure  that  the  screws  are  tightened  firmly.  Loose  screws 
could result in damage or injury.
• Use only the lamp of the specified type.
•  If  the  lamp  breaks  soon  after  the  first  time  it  is  used,  it  is  possible 
that  there  are  electrical  problems  elsewhere  besides  the  lamp.  If  this 
happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative.• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.• Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause it dark, not to light 
up  or  to  burst.  When  the  pictures  appear  dark,  or  when  the  color  tone 
is  poor,  please  replace  the  lamp  as  soon  as  possible.  Do  not  use  old 
(used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. 
Disconnect the plug from the power outlet 
						

							
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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 
at least 45 minutes.
2. Prepare a new lamp.  
If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask 
the dealer to replace the lamp.
In the case of replacement by yourself,
3. Loosen the lamp cover screw (marked by arrow) 
and then slide the lamp cover to the side to 
remove it.
4. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the 
lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.
5. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the two 
screws that are loosened in the previous process 
to lock it in place.
6. Slide the lamp cover back in place and firmly 
fasten the lamp cover screws.
7. Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time 
using the LAMP TIME function in the OPTION 
menu. 
(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. Only  when the EASY MENU has appeared, please 
perform the next step (2).
(2) Point at the “Go To Advance Menu …” in the menu 
using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. 
(3) Point at the “OPTION” in the left column of the 
menu using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.
(4) Point at the ”LAMP TIME” using ▼/▲ button, then  press the ► button. A dialog will appear.
(5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the 
dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time.
Lamp cover
Screw
Handle
Screws 
NOTE  • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, 
for a suitable indication about the lamp.