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Hitachi 57G500A Projection Television User Manual

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2. 1 MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote 2 INPUT EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source VIDEO 1 or 2 Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode 3 VOLUME level Press these buttons for your desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left and right gt buttons when in MENU mode 4 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel icon appears in the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up A buttons when in MENU mode 5 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO 1 or 2 is selected Check the POWER Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use To see an auto demonstration of the on screen displays press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto demonstration FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 6 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on Al Artificial Intelligence sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic
3. INFO AMICUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO J THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH PLUG amp PLAY O FRANCAIS PLUG amp PLAY O FRANCAIS CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE O ESPANOL SIGNAL SOURCE O ESPANOL AUTO CHANNEL SET AUTO CHANNEL SET v CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ CONVERGENCE ADJ Use CURSOR A or to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu 30 SET UP PLUG amp PLAY This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System Simply answer two questions and a graphic will be displayed showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system WELCOME TO HITACHI S PLUG amp PLAY ON SCREEN SET UP GUIDE AFTER ANSWERING TWO SIMPLE MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR QUESTIONS THIS SYSTEM WILL PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE SHOW YOU TYPICAL CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV VCR CABLE OR AUTO CHANNEL SET SATELLITE RECEIVER CHANNEL MEMORY FOR DETAILED CONNECTIONS CHANNEL LIST REFER TO OWNERS GUIDE CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ PRESS gt TO START MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT colos MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT QUESTION 1 MY TV SIGNAL COMES FROM QUESTION 2 I WANT TO CONNECT A VCR TO MY A ANTENNA OR CABLE SYSTEM WITHOUT CABLE BOX CURSOR B CABL
4. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television s rear jack panel and front control panel F 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna terminal on the television S VIDEO Super Video Connector This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and laserdisc players with an S VIDEO feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV Cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to UHF VHF 75 Ohm terminal VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer To outdoor antenna or CATV cable Lo To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna UHF VHF To outdoor To UHF antenna or Antenna CATV system ws Antenna mixer FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW INPUT VOL VOL CH CH POWER 1000000 MENU EXIT dd
5. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES To rename the categories use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename Use CURSOR A or V to change a letter and CURSOR P to select the next character to change To enter a channel into a category highlight the channel location to be stored Press CHANNEL A or V or the number buttons to enter the desired channel Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset press RECALL while you are renaming a category 40 CUSTOM 6 FAMILY FAVORITES Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub pictures or to tune the main picture to a OPERATION desired favorite channel CURSOR 3 Select a category using CURSOR lt or gt buttons Use CURSOR lt gt A or V buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen 41 d CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret c
6. Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance However if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts an indoor antenna may be sufficient LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot for example in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left and right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio perfo
7. VIDEO AUDIO jJ THEATERJ INFO MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST gt CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT lt E lt Ei 5 VIDEO AUDIO INFO SS 5 VIDEO AUDIO jJ THEATERJ INFO CHANNEL LIST CHANNEL LIST 4 CH ID SCAN LOCK 4 CH ID SCAN LOCK 1 15 6 ON ON 9 ON ON B 10 wx n a er __ 11 xx m M 12 xxx xxx Nu 13 xxx M 14 xx m _ 15 m 16 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to review more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE Each touch of CURSOR A or V will display the next eight channels KK 35 SET UP CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR 4 EVENT PROGRAM SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER or TV TIME OUT MICUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET e CONVERGENCE ADJ MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 2 ATO SET TIME v Eum CLOCK SET AM JAN 01 1999 MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to set the time date and year Press CURSOR or gt to change position CURSO
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9. HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 0 1 60EX01B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 4 FIRST TIME USE 5 17 THE GENIUS 18 27 REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT MAP ON SCREEN DISPLAY 28 53 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 54 58 A IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television WARN NG The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PROJECTION TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE There are no user serviceable parts inside the television X Model and serial numbers are indicated back side of the television This television is not intended for use in a computer room CAUTION Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper changes or modifications not express ly approved
10. PERSONALIZED SYSTEM ALWAYS SHOW FIRST TIME TOUR AT POWER ON MENU CUSOM TO TURN ON OFF After 10 seconds Auto Demo will start automatically To disable this function press the MENU button at any time during the tour and the following screen will appear PESE SETUP CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND O ON FIRST TIME TOUR OFF MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to select ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit Menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE 1 When TV set is turned on the FIRST TIME TOUR will always appear if it is set to ON 2 To exit during the FIRST TIME TOUR press the MENU button 46 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality VIDEO X SET 05 39 AUDIO J THEATERJ INFO CURSOR CONTRAST 4mm 375 CURSOR contrast lt gt 98 BRIGHTNESS P 50 BRIGHTNESS a gt 50 COLOR lt 50 COLOR lt gt 50 gt TINT 4C mm TINT 4C mm gt SHARPNESS lt gt 50 SHARPNESS lt 50 v RESET o RESET o ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU QUIT EXIT Use the CURSOR A or buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted Press the CURSOR lt or gt buttons to adjust the function Pres
11. TO EXTERNAL I SPEAKER amplifier This could damage both the TV and the speakers Your TV was designed to use 8 Ohm speakers CAUTION Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external only Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system Projection T V Speaker Amplifier TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players VCRs etc that have this feature Use these connec tions in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature If your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the television Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in the example on page 11 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections You may use VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 2 but note that only one of these may be used at a time Connect only 1 component to each input jack COMPONENT VIDEO Y CpCg connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Whe
12. CURSOR SPECIAL CURSOR EVENT REMINDER m CALENDAR v MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR P to select EVENT 1 to 6 Press CURSOR A or V to select a letter Press CURSOR P to change position Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons This function allows your TV to assist you with your busy day to day schedule e palm E SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER gt 91 O2 O4 O5 O6 Yeck cock ckckckockckckckckokock kxk SET SPECIAL DAY MAR 12 2000 START REMINDER O ON SPECIAL DAY O 1 DAY BEFORE O 1 WEEK BEFORE OFF DELETE MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Highlight the day of START REMINDER using CURSOR buttons then press CURSOR P to select To erase SPECIAL EVENT select DELETE then press CURSOR b Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the next screen will appear i ex d D SET UP J CUSTOMj VIDEO AUDIO J THEATER SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT When the TV is turned on the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time Each special event message can be a maximum of 20 characters When the RECALL button is pressed a special icon appears on the right bottom side of the screen and indicates a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message Press the RECALL button again to display the SPECIAL EV
13. In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above If your cable box does not have a power function the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function The LST CH button will act as your audio component s ENTER button if required The SLEEP button will act as your audio components 100 button if required CABLE Button This button allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to cable 2 PRECODED CABLE Box Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV 26 HEP FRZ SWAP REC PAUSE s _ n HITACHI CLU 436UI CABLE SATELLITE VCR AUDIO and DVD CODES CLU 436UI VCR BRAND CODE Penney 07 09 10 12 22 Cableview 43 Adventura OOS 51 61 COMMUN Seed Rao eee Res Ree 23 m 66 Sunset 28 61 62 REX 23 29 ee Sos aed 00 rro reto bb
14. between main picture and sub picture tuning The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is being controlled 4 HELP button 50EX01B 60EX01B models do not have HELP feature 6 LAST CHANNEL LST CH button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc 6 VOLUME MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up or down button until you obtain the desired sound level To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume SOFT MUTE to answer the telephone etc press the MUTE button Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely MUTE To restore the sound press the MUTE button one more time or press the VOLUME Up A button D CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to set FAMILY FAVORITES CHANNEL MEMORY etc Enter two or three numbers to select channels Enter O first for channels 1 to 9 For channels 100 and above press the 1 button wait until another two dashes appear next to the channel display on your TV then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons Channel selection may also be performed by pressing CH up or down V NOTE The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode see page 32 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 8 EXIT RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received
15. by HITACHI could void the user s warranty MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division may void the user s warranty POWER SOURCE This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz AC current Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50HZ DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning or accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other haz ards If the television does not operate properly unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or ser vice shop SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITAC
16. output connections 15 c CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2 1 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 Y jack as shown on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the OUT or B Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 Cp jack as shown on the TV set below Connect the cable from the OUT or R Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 Cp jack as shown on the TV set below 4 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 AUDIO R jack 5 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 AUDIO L jack 6 Press the INPUT button until VIDEO 2 appears to view the program from the Laserdisc or DVD player The VIDEO 2 icon disap pears automatically after approximately eight seconds 7 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO y Y TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R Ly Y 0 Ch L VIDEO 4 OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER Si HITACHI model or similar model NOTE Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose See page 12 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS pm AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker pl
17. screen Press the button again to reduce the size of the sub picture Press the PIP button a third time to remove the sub picture from the screen Use the PIP CH button to select between main and sub picture tuning control indicated by highlight Press the INPUT button when sub picture channel tuning is being controlled to change between VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and ANTENNA source Main Picture 22 10 IP VIDEO 1 Sub Picture NOTE When the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 is selected as PIP it will appear as a blank sub picture 22 PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP PICTURE IN PICTURE CONT SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub picture press the SWAP button VIDEO 1 3 MOVE button To move the sub picture to another corner press the MOVE button The sub picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed Example below illustrates the MOVE operation for initial shipping conditions If you have customized a PIP position the MOVE operation may differ slightly from this example ANT 10 VIDEO 1 i MOVE O 10 VIDEO 1 MOVE gt 23 MOVE gt 6 ANT 10 VIDEO 1 ANT 10 VIDEO 1 PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 4 FREEZE FRZ button With PIP ON If you wish to freeze the sub picture press the FRZ button This is convenient when tryi
18. the picture source or if it has stereo ST or second audio SAP the time CHANNEL ID if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set and if the SLEEP timer is set When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays Input is connected to Audio Selected Main Picture Source VIDEO 1 CHANNEL ID Time Sub Picture Source Y CBCR 2 when COMPONENT SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 2 9 MENU CURSOR buttons All the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons The MENU button will start the On Screen Display The CURSOR buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set different features 10 SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to this timer up to a maximum of three hours Once set use RECALL to view time remaining If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set it will reset to the original condition INPUT button The INPUT button will select between antenna signal and the two sets of video input jacks each time the button is pressed If the Picture in Picture is on the INPUT button will select between the two sets of video input jacks and antenna source when main chan nel is chosen with the PIP CH button If the sub picture is chosen the INPUT button will select between the two sets of video input jac
19. to quickly exit from a menu This part of the screen shows what selections are available MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ TO QUIT EXIT lt This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use 7 1 0000000 28 ULTRATEC OSD Tn Edu SETUP AUDIO FIM THEATER p j MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID PARENTAL CONTROL FAMILY FAVORITES 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS THEATER MODES SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR 29 Choose English French or Spanish text Optimum hook up for your system Select Antenna or Cable TV First time set up for channel buttons Channel buttons add skip Check channel name scan and child lock Set before using timer features Match red green and blue colors to make white Label channels 1 ABC etc Label video inputs VCR1 DVD1 etc Allows you to set
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22. B 175W 60 1 175W Width in X Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Peper ala X Channel coverage 181ch Y Weight Ibs VHF Band 2 13 UHF Band 2e 46 RS 14 69 CATV Mid Band A 5 A 1 1 Super Band J W Hyper Band W 1 W 28 Ultra Band W 29 W 84 X Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm X S Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm X Audio input level 47k Ohm X Average input level 470mVrms Component Video Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution 1 0Vp p 750hm Dub cR d ba 470mVrms 1k Ohm 60EX01B 50EX01B 60 1 2 51 3 4 51 3 g 43 1 5 26 1 5 23 3 4 303 185 NOTE Due to improvements specifications in this oper Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance Cb Cr 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm 57 ating guide are subject to change without notice USEFUL INFO To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada HITACHI DIAL TOLL FREE 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you requi
23. Do not attempt to service the television yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Never push objects of any kind into the television s cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television Ifthe television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug the television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified Service personnel If liquid has been spilled into the television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel Do not subject your television to impact of any kind Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface Do not place the television on an Anappliance and cart combination Unplug the television from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners unstable cart stand or table The television may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer should be moved with care Quick stops exces
24. E BOX C SATELLITE RECEIVER D SATELLITE RECEIVER gt WITH CABLE BOX PRESS A TO SELECT PRESS gt TO ENTER PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS gt TO ENTER MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight the correct answers to both questions Press CURSOR P to display the graphic guide Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR gt to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET see page 33 31 SET UP SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you have cable TV Gg z gt AMICUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE ANTENNA O CATV 1 O CATV 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ CURSOR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ CURSOR ANTENNA v OCATV 1 OCATV 2 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu RECEPTION BAND CAIV1ORCAIV2 1 OR CATV 2 Beim CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET C
25. ENT REMINDER message 52 INFO CALENDAR Use this function to check the day month and year Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed SEBEL SET UP J CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 115 CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SPECIAL CURSOR CALENDAR EVENT REMINDER MAR 2000 CALENDAR gt SMTWTEFS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MENU QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to change the month Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the next screen will appear CALENDAR PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT NOTE 1 Dates of SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking Special event message will be displayed only if current date is within the day of Start Reminder Specifications as chosen in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER see page 52 2 Aspecial icon appears next to CALENDAR when a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set 53 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely d
26. ENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR V to select VIDEO LIST Press CURSOR P to select preset VIDEO LIST Press CURSOR or to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST Press CURSOR P to select desired VIDEO ID To customize VIDEO ID select CUSTOM Press CURSOR P twice to select the video input to be named Press CURSOR A or V to select letters Press CURSOR P or 4 to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position represents a blank space Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition NOTE VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture 39 6 CUSTOM FAMILY FAVORITES This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename MENU A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function lt SET UP VIDEO AUDIO J THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES MOVIES SPORTS NEWS PARENTAL CONTROL 12 33 4 EVENT PROGRAM 15 45 AUTO LINK 21 CLOSED CAPTION 27 MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT c n CHANGE LETTER RECALL TO RESET ALL FAMILY FAVORITES CH 3 MOVIES SPORTS NEWS 12 33 15 45 21 L 1 27 L 1 MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT
27. EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV HITACHI CLU 436UI NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR 25 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX SATELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable box refer to page 27 1 2 Turn ON your cable box Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box Press the CABLE button on the remote to switch to cable mode Hold down the CABLE button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matched your cable box as shown on page 27 The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does not turn off after five seconds try another two digit preset code The remote will now control your cable box If you wish to control a Satellite system or Audio equipment you must follow the remote programming procedure shown above You may use only the CABLE button to program these codes but note that this button may not be used for more than one component NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote
28. HI televisions Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY ds This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug the television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the television where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse This may result in a shock or fire hazard 5
29. L ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM Gv1 Ov2 AUTO LINK AUTO CLOSED CAPTION OREMOTE MENU BACKGROUND OOFF FIRST TIME TOUR CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM Qvi AUTO LINK gt AUTO CLOSED CAPTION O REMOTE MENU BACKGROUND OOFF FIRST TIME TOUR MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR P to select Video Input Use CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to change AUTO LINK setting When AUTO is selected the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 or 2 automatically when the VIDEO 1 or 2 input device is turned on This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR laserdisc player or DVD player When REMOTE is selected the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 or 2 automatically when the VIDEO 1 or 2 input device is turned on and the VCR laserdisc or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Select OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again To do this turn your VCR laserdisc or DVD player OFF This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above When using REMOTE mode any remote control button will substitute for your video
30. NCED SETTINGS s ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS mp O ULTRA O ULTRA AI E AUTO COLOR AUTO COLOR NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION O SUPER CONTRAST SUPER CONTRAST COLOR TEMPERATURE COLOR TEMPERATURE COOL O WARM OCOOL WARM MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR or to select function Use CURSOR P to change the function setting When the function has y in the box it is ON Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu ULTRA Al ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE When the Al function is on the TVs internal computer will perform the following 1 Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting sensor is located in the front panel to produce a more natural picture 2 Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones 3 Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture Turn the Al function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors This function will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the ULTRAAI function is ON NOTE It may be necessary to set AUTO COLOR ON to obtain optimum picture qualit
31. O monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP second audio program which may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top center edge of the TV The source you select will be displayed above the sources received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED STEREO ANT 31 MONO SELECTED INTERNAL SPEAKERS This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system AUTO NOISE CANCEL This function eliminates the noise between stations If a channel is tuned and is noisy this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels PERFECT VOLUME This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level 50 9e THEATER Lead Sn Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience e E 2 t 88 nen m 2 Teo ca NE CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO INFO THEATER MODES TV CURSOR O MOVIES O SPORTS O RESET MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT es A zy E ju Y lt BO 5 l l 4 Bb 59 UTE v AUDI
32. ONVERGENCE ADJ OANTENNA s 9 1 OCATV 2 MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT pc 1 5 Mid band 1 14 22 Hyper band 37 64 W 1 W 28 Ultraband 65 125 W 29 W 84 VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2 32 AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP or DOWN 5 VIDEO AUDIO JTHEATERJ INFO CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET O BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT 5 VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE VIDEO AUDIO INFO CURSOR AUTO CHANNEL SET PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET mb O BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ M INSTALLING CHANNEL 110 0 80 COMPLETE MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET f
33. R P SET TIME v Eum CLOCK SET 12 00 PM MAR 12 2000 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position 36 SET UP CONVERGENCE ADJUST Your Projection TV has three color projection tubes one for red one for green one for blue When mixed together in the proper proportion the output of these three colors however the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed The process of aligning these picture beams is called convergence Over a period of time the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV If you move your TV or if after a time you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture you may want to converge align the colors a ES ET TER aus Y aumo mro 1 MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET y CHANNEL MEMORY NN CHANNEL LIST mE CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR EY USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT To simplify convergence the following feature allows you to display a test pattern of horizontal and vertical lines on the screen Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination of the out
34. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO INFO SET UP J CUSTOM VIDEO MOVIES mp SPORTS L RESET THEATER MODES s TV O MOVIES O SPORTS O RESET MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to change THEATER MODES settings When TV mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST almost maximum SUPER CONTRAST OFF COLOR TEMP COOL LOUDNESS ON PERFECT VOLUME ON When MOVIE mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST almost center SUPER CONTRAST OFF COLOR TEMP WARM LOUDNESS OFF PERFECT VOLUME OFF When SPORTS mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST Maximum SUPER CONTRAST ON COLOR TEMP COOL LOUDNESS OFF PERFECT VOLUME OFF You can customize each of the above modes TV MOVIE and SPORTS to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed However if RESET is selected all modes will reset to the initial conditions as explained above When RESET is selected it will take approximately two seconds to return to factory conditions SPORTS mode Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu 51 INFO SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Use this function to set up to six special events into memory These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode Se fen rm hs v SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER
35. TV will turn on and off Use CURSOR P to change position Press CURSOR A or V to highlight then CURSOR gt to select MODE ONCE TV will turn on off one time only MODE DAILY TV will turn on off at the same time every day or MODE WEEKLY TV will turn on off at same time every week and MODE OFF to dis able this function Press CURSOR A or V CHANNEL A or WV or number buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor 4 to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the screen below will appear 3 Ge SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO 4 EVENT PROGRAM PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT NOTE 1 The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no channel selection was made after this time If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated the OFF Timer will deactivate 2 If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated the TV will automatically turn off after three hours CAUTION Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF TIMERS For safety the TV should be turned off when you are away from home CUSTOM AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO 1 or 2 when it detects a VIDEO input CHANNE
36. acement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements 1 The television 5 internal speakers 2 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the AUDIO TO HI FI output on the TV 3 These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV L R IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE SWITCH CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF SP MATRIX D SURROUND MATRIX SP MATRIX 0 9 Receive Movie Theater like sound SURROUND EXTERNAL EXT 3 This feature turns off the TV s SPEAKERS internal speakers See page 10 for location of SP MATRIX SURROUND Switch Receive Mono and Stereo sound 17 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 436UI In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs CATV Cable TV and satellite converters with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area To operate your TV point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button The remote will now con trol your television To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button The remote will now control your VCR See page 25 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR To operate your cable satellite box point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable satellite box and
37. and view favorite channels Block channel picture and sound Turn TV on and off once daily or weekly Automatically turn TV on with any VIDEO input Feature to display dialogue text Select from three types of backgrounds Introduces you to basic TV functions Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust color Adjust tint Adjust sharpness Set VIDEO settings to factory preset Improve picture performance Adjust bass Adjust treble Adjust balance Set AUDIO settings to factory preset Improve sound performance Picture and sound are automatically set Set TV to remind you of birthdays etc Check day month year and special events SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR or on the remote to highlight the function desired 5 v MICUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ TO QUIT EXIT NOTE To see an auto demonstration of the on screen displays press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approxi mately five seconds Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto demonstration MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays A e B A e Ge prem Eja AMICUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO
38. d When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR If the VCR does not turn off after five seconds try a different two digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your VCR If you wish to control a DVD player you must follow the remote programming procedure shown above You may use only the VCR button to program these codes but note that this button may not be used for more than one component NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCRs code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above If your VCR does not have a power function the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs The LST CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required The SLEEP button will act as your VCR 100 button if required 3 1 ver Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by set ting it to VCR mode 2 PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes For some VCRs you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program 3
39. d from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture NOTE The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio Please separate radio equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance 55 USEFUL INFO e g S E S89 2 d s E S V x X C c o PSESE 5 S E S SYMPTOMS amp s 8 8 No Picture no sound Sound OK picture poor e 0 0000 Picture OK sound poor 00 0 Picture blurred 00 0 Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced powe
40. detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustments Unplug the television and call your dealer or service technician 23 Whenever the television is damaged or fails or if there is a distinct change in performance that indicates a need for service unplug the television and have it checked by a qualified service technician 24 It is normal for some televisions to make occasional snapping or 2S popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television manufacturer as they may cause hazards 26 If replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards PICTURE CAUTIONS 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition Picture Burn Prevention X Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patt
41. erdisc player and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features For best performance video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is pressed as shown below Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source see page 21 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER ANTENNA INPUT 12 VIDEO NOTE When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT jack on the jack panel of the TV i e VCR laserdisc player etc is not connected or the video device is OFF the set will appear to be OFF CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight sec
42. erns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty X When using Picture in Picture function the sub picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a PATTERN BURN may develop over a long period of time Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material 4 ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material HELP PIP CH TVACR SWAP FRZ gt e 565 Oe HITACHI CLU 436UI J 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 436UI Part No HL00728 2 Two AA size 1 5V batteries For Remote Control Unit REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off 2 Insert two new AA size batteries for the remote control When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover BOTTOM VIEW Slide out to remove back cover 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA
43. have sound make sure MUTE is not set MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds CHANNEL ID CURSOR CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK OCLEAR CLOSED CAPTION GRAY MENU BACKGROUND s OSHADED FIRST TIME TOUR PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLEAR CLOSED CAPTION GRAY MENU BACKGROUND O SHADED FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR or to change MENU BACKGROUND setting Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu Select CLEAR and no background is visible select GRAY and a gray background is visible no picture can be seen behind menu screen select SHADED and a light background is visible 45 CUSTOM This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature showing you basic TV func tions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System This feature will be dis played every time your TV is turned on unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF HITACHI POWER ON INTRODUCES YOU TO THE MENU LANGUAGE FIRST TIME SETUP FEATURE PLUG amp PLAY AFTER SIGNAL SOURCE SHOWING YOU THE OPTIMUM 10 SETUP GUIDE FOR YOUR SECONDS AUTO CHANNETSET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT
44. input device play button However intended operation is for use with your VCR laserdisc or DVD play button 44 CUSTOM Closed captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which CLOSED CAPTION are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or CL SR eel aF ee 7 a mi SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO SET UP VIDEO AUDIO J THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID CLOSED CAPTION VIDEO ID CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES DISPLAY PARENTAL CONTROL OFF OON 4 EVENT PROGRAM MODE AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL MENU BACKGROUND Q1 02 FIRST TIME TOUR MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT DISPLAY ON OFF will turn the cc display on or off MODE C C Closed Caption is for the program you are viewing TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible TEXT may not be available with every cc program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use CURSOR or to highlight the function to change then press CURSOR P to change the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE If you do not
45. iod Set clock first Use CURSOR A or V to highlight ONCE TV will time out one time only DAILY TV will time out every day WEEKLY TV will time out one time a week or OFF to disable this function and then press cursor gt to select your choice MOVIE TV RATINGS are explained in detail in the Parental Control Movie TV Ratings Reference Guide To change the secret code number select CHANGE SECRET CODE Enter a new four digit key number you prefer If you forget your secret code use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the secret code number back to the factory preset 0000 Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor lt to return to previous menu NOTE When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set see page 36 42 Os CUSTOM CUSTOM 4 EVENT PROG This function will automatically turn the TV on and off one time only every day or once a week A E CHANNEL ID CURSOR VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM gt gt AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT B See gt 4 EVENT PROGRAM 910203 AM TV ON AM TV OFF CHANNEL ONCE DAILY WEEKLY OFF 4 EVENT PROGRAM 10203 04 11 00 AM TV ON 12 00 AM TV OFF 10 CHANNEL ONCE DAILY WEEKLY OFF Press CURSOR P to select PROGRAM 1 2 3 or 4 Press CURSOR A or V to select the time the
46. ion the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s main volume 5 S VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2 INPUTS 1 and 2 provides S VIDEO Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability 6 COMPONENT VIDEO Y CgCp INPUT 2 INPUT 2 provides Y CgCg jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S VIDEO to INPUT 2 when using input When using the Y CgCg input jacks connect your components audio output to the TV s INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the TV s Cp input and the components R Y output to the TV s input It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the inputs see pages 47 and 48 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the jacks When using the Y CgCg jacks INPUT 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub picture see page 22 7 SPEAKER MATRIX SURROUND Switch Use this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features See page 17 for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP The TV s Internal Speakers will be switched off when EXT is selected REAR SPEAKER Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers which are used for the surround sound feature The volume level is co
47. irty Place your television away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time for instances when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your television Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether Replace the old batteries with two new AA size batteries Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp resulting in a distorted picture 54 RECEPTION PROBLEMS IGNITION NOISE Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflecte
48. ks and the source COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 source will be displayed as a blank PIP sub picture J ANTA 28 EX 21 PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna input on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously with separate tuning control for each The Dual Tuner can operate with only one ANTENNA Input ANTENNA input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub picture simultaneously COMPONENT VIDEO Y CBCR INPUT 2 sources can only be viewed as a main picture To select between main picture and PIP sub picture tuning press the PIP CH button on the remote Every press of the PIP CH will highlight the main or sub picture source The top channel display is the main picture and the bottom display is the sub picture The Picture in Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANTENNA source or any of the video inputs S VIDEO m Gu Cw HELP PIP CH TVNCR mem p PIP SWAP FRZ 0 6 d TV INPUT sae m UR TERMINAL Ce gt 09 ep Gy 7 CH ae OUTPUT BACK OF VCR HITACHIModel orsin iarm odel 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture appears in one corner of the
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50. n outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal For added protection for the television during a lightning storm or when it is unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect antenna This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 19 This television should be operat ed only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your dealer or local power company For televisions designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug the television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the television to normal operation 21 If your television is to remain unused for a period of time such as when going on a holiday turn the television OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 f you are unable to restore normal operation by following the
51. n using the input jacks connect your components audio output to the TV s INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the TV s Cg input and the components R Y output to the TV s Cp input It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y CpCg inputs see pages 47 and 48 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the Y CRCp jacks When using the jacks INPUT 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub picture see page 22 12 NW RECT 0 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control connect the system as shown below REAR OF TV SET AUDIO TO TERMINAL TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER e pOoaooc ce EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and NOTES adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the projection TV and an external amplifier 13 gel CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder las
52. ng to write down the address for a mail order company recording statistics for a sporting event etc To return the picture to motion press the FRZ button again 5 FREEZE FRZ button with PIP OFF Quick Freeze Press the FRZ button without a sub picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again to return to normal viewing FRZ Money Order 1 800 555 1212 1 800 555 1212 CAUTION pattern burn may develop if the sub picture is left in the same corner permanently If the PIP feature is used frequently occasionally MOVE the sub picture to a different corner You may also vary its position using the CURSOR 4 P A or V buttons NOTE 1 Only sound from the main picture can be heard 2 The FREEZE function will display blank sub pictures when the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 source is set as main channel 24 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR refer to page 27 1 Turn ON your VCR 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR 3 Press the VCR button to switch to the VCR pre coded mode 4 Hold down the VCR button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown in page 27 The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entere
53. ntrolled by the remote control main volume buttons Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only 10 FIRST TIME USE porum Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2 Way signal splitter m VHF UHF A S VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO v REAR SPEAKER CR 9 H L 2 Oo DVD Player E ni Laserdisc player etc INPUT 1 iNPUT 2 MON RR pi lo Optional see tips on ES 12 i Y Optional see N tips on page 12 amp Y 24 EO V R OUTPUT F Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc Stereo System Amplifier Typical full feature setup Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system 11 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive lead wire into the hole next to the button Once the wire is in place pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place In the same manner press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative lead wire Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker damage to your audio outputs or other damage to your TV CAUTION Do not short speaker terminals do not connect wire directly across two terminals This could cause
54. ode number The factory preset code is 0000 Use the number buttons to select secret code USE NUMBER BUTTONS 24 4 SET uP VIDEO SECRET CODE CHANNEL ID CURSOR PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO ID ENTER SECRET CODE FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL m CHANNEL 3 4 EVENT PROGRAM VIDEO LOCK AUTO LINK QUICK LOCK CLOSED CAPTION FRONT PANEL LOCK MENU BACKGROUND TV TIME OUT FIRST TIME TOUR MOVIE RATINGS TV RATINGS MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT ee SET UP VIDEO AUDIO INFO PARENTAL CONTROL H CHANGE SECRET CODE CHANNEL 3 VIDEO LOCK QUICK LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK TV TIME OUT MOVIE RATINGS TV RATINGS Use CURSOR A or V to highlight function and the CURSOR gt button to set ON or OFF When CHANNEL is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When VIDEO LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for all video inputs will be blocked out To lock the video inputs you must be tuned to any video input When QUICK LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for channels 3 4 on both ANT A B and all video inputs will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the POWER button When TV TIME OUT is turned on you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time per
55. onds 4 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel VCR A NW en TV INPUT TERMINAL VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Lj X 14 Waa CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Optional see 1 gt on page 12 S VIDEO v TV INPUT 9 e e ee R S VHS V L OUTPUT BACK OF VCR 272 HITACHI Model or similar model Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose If you have an S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in example on page 11 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input
56. picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture see page 48 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc SE du OF FIRST TIME USE COMPONENT VIDEO 8 ipeo EY ZF R m VIDEO g VIDEO VIDEO 5 a 1 4 00 07 AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 ITO HI FI 5 T 1 ANTENNA INPUT Use an F type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV CATV output to this rear panel jack 2 AUDIO VIDEO INPUTS 1 2 The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is pressed Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players DVD players etc If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack NOTE You may use VIDEO S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 2 but note that only one of these may be used at a time 3 MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording 4 AUDIO TO HI FI These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier With this connect
57. press the CABLE button The remote will now control your cable satellite box See page 26 for instructions on how to program the remote to your cable satellite box 7 These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR or cable satellite box depending on which mode is chosen as explained above 2 8 LIGHT BUTTON 4 When you are in a dark room press the light button 2 on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in Se The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light HELP button is pressed again These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 0 PIP SWAP MOVE PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 4 5 BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode this is the TV VCR button When the remote isin the CABLE mode this is the A B button HITACHI CLU 436UI 18 n HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HELP PIP CH CLU 436UI 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode If a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set it will be dis played when the TV is first turned on See page 52 Se HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 2 PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 22 for a description 3 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select
58. puts of the three color tubes The output of the green tube is stationary The outputs of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted When properly aligned the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white lines CURSOR USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT USE CURSOR TO ADJUS MENU FOR BLUE RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT Press the CURSOR A V to move the color displayed up or down Press the CURSOR 4 to move the color displayed left or right Press MENU to change the color Press EXIT to quit 37 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV 1 signal source is selected CURSOR v CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CHANNEL ID mb CH 22 CHANNEL LIST CUSTOM CH RESET NEXT CH CH ACH OR KEYS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT CHANNEL ID CH 22 CHANNEL LIST s CUSTOM CH RESET NEXT CH CH A CHY OR KEYS MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR to select CHANNEL LIST Pres
59. r surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE ALOSS OF POWER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE 1 Press the power switch ON OFF switch once 2 If there is still no power wait 30 seconds and press the power switch again 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the wall Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in Press the power switch again This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television 56 SPECIFICATIONS Features Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses Artificial Intelligence System Remote Controls many VCR brands cable boxes and satellite boxes High Definition On Screen Display UltraTEC BIT MAP ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide Full Set of Input Jacks including S Video X COMPONENT VIDEO Y Cp Cg Input Jacks X Closed Caption Decoder X High Resolution Picture In Picture with Freeze X Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers X Antenna Input X Auto Link X Analog Convergence Convergence Adj Inputs Outputs X Power Input AC 120V 60Hz X Video X Audio X Power Consumption operating 22 2 ei dee eee OE ete men 146W Dimensions 22k 55 05 EE RR eS 146W Power Consumption maximum Y Height in 50EXO1
60. re service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego CA 92154 In Canada please contact 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITACHI HSC Canada Inc 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ont L5N 2L8 58 NOTES 59 HITACHI
61. rmance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance 5 S BEST HORIZONTAL BEST VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE 15 20 VIEWING ANGLE 4 MINIMUM close to the television Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picture CAUTION Magnetic fields such as those of external speakers may cause the picture to distort if they are placed too distortion HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS lt SET Most video audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors For best performance video cables should use 75 Ohm coaxial shielded wire Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm
62. rovide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 1975 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for television with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT 4 ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 17 18 SAFETY TIPS An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing a
63. rs TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers and the AUDIO TO HI FI output RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR P to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions 49 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions SETTINGS SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO 06 THEATER INFO CURSOR BASS lt gt 72 CURSOR TREBLE 1 50 A BALANCE 4L NEN gt RESET ADVANCED v SETTINGS MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT y BEI al rz BE 9 bx 5 VIDEO 1099 INFO 5 VIDEO INFO ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS mb STEREO STEREO O MONO O MONO O SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM O SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM O INTERNAL SPEAKERS v m f INTERNAL SPEAKERS AUTO NOISE CANCEL NOISE CANCEL O LOUDNESS O LOUDNESS O PERFECT VOLUME O PERFECT VOLUME MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight a function Press CURSOR to change the function setting When the function has an the box it is ON MTS MODE Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MON
64. s CURSOR P to select preset CHANNEL LIST Press CURSOR to scroll through the preset CHANNEL LIST Press CURSOR P to select desired CHANNEL ID To customize CHANNEL ID select CUSTOM CH CHANNEL ID CH 22 CHANNEL LIST CUSTOM CH RESET NEXT CH CH ACH YW OR KEYS MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or to select letter Press CURSOR lt or gt to change character position represents a blank space Press CHANNEL A or and the number buttons to label additional channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position Select RESET to erase a CHANNEL ID NOTE CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture 38 CUSTOM VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO Y SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID VIDEO ID m O VID 1 viD2 CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LIST 4 EVENT PROGRAM CUSTOM AUTO LINK RESET CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT SET UP VIDEO VIDEO ID VIDEO ID GVID 1 VID 1 VIDEO LIST VIDEO LIST CUSTOM CUSTOM RESET RESET MENU TO BAR QUIT EXIT MENU M
65. s EXIT to quit menu If CONTRAST is selected you are adjusting CONTRAST The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner Contrast and Brightness adjustments will affect only the main picture These adjustments will not affect the sub picture CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRAAI is OFF see page 48 BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture TINT Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR P to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions 47 m VIDEO ADVANCED Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI Artificial Intelligence function which will automatically adjust SETTINGS picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible When Al is highlighted use CURSOR P to turn the Al on or off SET UP CUSTOM CONTRAST lt u gt 100 CURSOR BRIGHTNESS lt 1 50 COLOR IP 50 TINT 4 SHARPNESS 4mm 50 RESET oO ADVA
66. s bed 07 Colour VOICE ws ccd ccc ck adie ate ee ad dn 15 17 Akal 2 Sing center Qo Re 13 19 21 26 39 PhilliBS sa reraman acr qe tette 07 27 36 Comtronics 18 American High 07 ii EE 09 lec TER 12 ceri R ore seas 51 23 31 Dae macer tied tette itat se 04 AD 09 Porland XR RE Rome beo eats 03 EASON vs eR 01 51 MEET 33 Everquest RP PORT 10 18 Bell amp Howell 38 Pubar enric ariennir inrer eie aha 11 20 FOCUS PPP 31 Broksonic 40 43 48 54 56 QUGAFGE eL eee ate ete 16 Garand Ex 23 PER 09 err 16 GC Electronics 25 42 CANONS apa os 07 07 35 41 59 GORI BAe Bos 10 xi UR d 03 Radio shack 00 09 55 General Instrument 05 33 52 E 36 09 GoldSlar 18 22 33 66 ceres rape aeo c 09 EIE 45 46 48 49 Citizen ox drei deeds eres 09 66 RCAS tco 24 28 3
67. sive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 12 Do not use the television near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc X Never expose the television to rain or water If the set has been exposed to rain or water unplug television from wall outlet and refer to qualified service person nel 13 Choose a place where light artificial or sunlight does not shine directly on the screen 14 Avoid dusty places Accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the television when high humidity persists 15 The television has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the television from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the television by placing it on a bed sofa rug etc Never place the television near or A over a radiator or heat generator B V 2 Never place the television in a built in 9 enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16 1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to p
68. unction is engaged programming will stop Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or to erase additional channels 33 SET UP CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL A or V buttons pe mo au CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 3 AUTO CHANNEL SET ADD CHANNEL MEMORY my O ERASE CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU CANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE PLUG SFERY 2 PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 3 SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 3 AUTO CHANNEL SET ADD AUTO CHANNEL SET OADD CHANNEL MEMORY ODELETE CHANNEL MEMORY mb DELETE CHANNEL LIST NEXT CH CLOCK SET CH A CH V CONVERGENCE ADJ CHANNEL LIST NEXT CH CLOCK SET CHA CHY CONVERGENCE ADJ MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL A or V or the number buttons to change the channel Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu 34 SET UP CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID ID which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL LOCK LL Sz en emnes i 5
69. y when using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks NOISE REDUCTION The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality This function will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the ULTRAAI function is ON SUPER CONTRAST Turn on SUPER CONTRAST to improve picture detail in areas of high brightness COLOR TEMPERATURE Set this to WARM for hotter colors with more red or set to COOL for less intense colors with more blue 48 AUDIO d oy Gg Su CY tall po SET UP VIDEO THEATER INFO BASS lt gt 727 TREBLE D 50 BALANCE 4 gt RESET ADVANCED v SETTINGS CURSOR MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to highlight the function to be adjusted Press CURSOR lt or gt to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu CURSOR Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality ae egy rz EUN Ial pos SET UP 5 VIDEO THEATER INFO BASS 507 TREBLE lt 1 50 BALANCE RESET o ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT NOTE If BASS is selected you are adjusting BASS The additional menu items TREBLE and BALANCE can be selected and adjusted in the same manner BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speake

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