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Hitachi 50GX49B Projection Television User Manual

1. 252 4 EVENT PROGRAM PLEASE CLOCK FIRST TC MENU AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO 1 or 2 when it detects a VIDEO input CHANNEL VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PAREHTA L CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION AUT HEHU BACKGROUND OREMOTE HRAST TIME TOUR GFF CHANNEL ID VIDED ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM 0 AUTO LINK auro CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND OoFF FIRST TIME TOUR MENU BAR TO QUIT MENU MENU BAR Use CURSOR 4 to to select Video input Use CURSOR or Y then CURSOR 4 to change AUTO LINK setting When AUTO 1s selected the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO source automatically when the VIDEO source 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 4 to return to previous menu CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are
2. 12222 ame EEE Maka Hst gt Gls T 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 b RNC Lift up on tab t remove back cover HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA 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 the 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 Doo E 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 Projecti
3. HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 50GX49B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television WARNING RISK DF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS COLOR TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the television Model and serial numbers are indicated on 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 expressed approved by Hitachi could void the user s authority to operate the TV MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be n
4. bw i RESET HEXT CH NEXT CH CH CH CH CH F CNH OR KEYS ORS KEYS TO MENU BAR TO QUIT Press CURSOR V to select CHANNEL LIST Press CURSOR 4 to select preset CHANNEL LIST Press CURSOR to scroll through the preset CHANNEL LIST Press CURSOR b to select desired CHANNEL ID To customize CHANNEL ID select CUSTOM CH Press CURSOR or Y to select letter Press CURSOR 4 Or 4 to change character position represents a blank space Press CHANNEL or Y and the number buttons to label additional channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position Select RESET to erase a CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID VIDEO ID 1 FAMILY FAVORITES B PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LIST 4 EVENT PROGRAM CUSTOM p AUTO LINE n RESET CLOSED j BACKGROUND FIRZT TIME TOUR MENU BAR QUIT 3 TO VIDEO ID VIDEO ID iib 1 1 4 VIDEO LIST ud bis VIDEO LIST CUSTOM CBL CUSTOM RESET V RESET TD MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR to select VIDEO LIST Press CURSOR d to select preset VIDEO LIST Press CURSOR or to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST Press CURSOR 4 to select
5. 8 EXIT button When in MENU mode this button will exit all ON Screen Displays 9 RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to chaeck the channel being received the picture source if the channel has stereo ST or second audio program SAP the time CHANNEL ID if the Channel Skip C C function is activated if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER 15 set and if the SLEEP timer 15 set Input is connected bo Video 1 When a COMPONENT Y CgCg Input is connected to Video 2 10 MENU CURSOR Buttons 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 11 CHANNEL SKIP button Press this button when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to the last channel viewed The user can change stations SURF to any station they wish and after 90 seconds tune back to the original channel 12 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 the timer up to a maximum of three hours Once set use RECALL when you want to view time remaining If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set it will reset to the original condition 13 INPUT Button The INPUT button will seletct between both antenna signals and the three sets
6. 2 MENU BACKOROUND O SHADED FIRST TIME TOUR MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU BACKGROUND O SHADED FIRST TIME TOUR MERU BAR Use CURSOR V to change MENU BACKGROUND setting Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu Select CLEAR and no background 1 visible select GRAY and a gray background 1 visible no picture can be seen behind menu screen select SHADED and a light background is visible FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature showing you basic TV functions as well as helping you set up your or Home Theater System This feature will be displayed every time your is turned on unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF HITACHI INTRODUCES YOU TO THE FIRST TIME SETUP FEATURE SHOWING YOU THE OPTIMUM SETUP GUIDE FOR YOUR AFTE PERSONALIZED SYSTEM gt 10 B ALWAYS SHOW FIRST TIME _ SECONDS TOUR AT POWER ON CUSOM TURN After 10 seconds Auto Demo will start automatically WWIEW THE MENU SYSTEM EM ENGLISH FRENCH DH SPAMISH CHANNEL ID VIDED ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM ALTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR OON OFF TO QUIT To disable this function press the MENU button at any time during the tour and the following screen will appear CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CON
7. POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV on or off POWER light You will see a red light when the is turned AI Artificial Intelligence sensor The artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture See page 48 REMOTE CONTROL Sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc ODIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to enter Digital Array mode This will allow you to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance See page 37 FIRST TIME USE D Antenna Input Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75 Ohm RF antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub picture The antenna output labeled CONVERTER allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box when ANT B is displayed as a main picture 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 channel jack Monitor These jacks provide fixed aud
8. SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use SET UP MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCE SETTINGS 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 PARENTAL CONTROL Set before using timer features Match red green and blue colors to make white Label channels PAY 1 ABC etc Label video inputs VCR1 DVD 1 etc Allows you to set 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 setting
9. amp PLAY ON SCREEN SET UP GUIDE AFTER ANSWERING TWO SIMPLE GUESTIONS THIS SYSTEM WILL SHOW YOU TYPICAL CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV VC CABLE GA SATELLITE RECEIVER FOR DETAILED CONNECTIONS REFER TO OWNERS GUIDE MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY T MENU MENU BAR QUIT PRESS TO START QWESTION 1 SIGNAL QUESTION 2 WAHT TO COMES FROM CONNECT OR MY ANTENNA CABLE SYSTEM WITHOUT CABLE BOX CURSOR B CABLE BOX YES C SATELLITE RECEIVER iB p NO SATELLITE RECEIVER r WITH CABLE BOX PRESS SELECT PRESS ENTER PRESS A Y TO SELECT PRESS ENTER MENU BAR TO QUIT TO MENU BAR Press CURSOR to highlight the correct answers to both questions Press CURSOR 4 to display the graphic guide Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 begin AUTO CHANNEL See page 33 SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you have cable TV MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE i ANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL SET CATY 1 CHANNEL MEMORY 2 CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL TO MENU BAR MENU LANGUAGE MERU d LAS PLUG amp PLAY CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE Lu Siu AUTE SET Lu g
10. 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 on page 27 The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered 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 NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 3 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 4 If your VCR does not have a power function the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function 5 The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs 6 The LST CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required 7 The SLEEP button will act as your VCR 100 button if required 1 VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode 2 PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes For some VCRs you must press the RECORD
11. 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 THIS TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustment Unplug the television and call your dealer 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 IE 24 It is normal for some televisions to make occasional snapping or 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 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television manufacturer as they may cause haz
12. text which gives a description of the displayed menu The HELP text will be displayed every time a MENU is displayed until this button is pressed again FOR DEEPER E PORA DRR DECREASE CONTRAST CONTRAST b M BAIGHTNESS iH BRIGHTNESS COLOR To COLOR SHA gt sia SHARPHESS 4 b sos SHARPNESS RESET RESET ADVARICED ADWANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU TO MENU BAR NENU TO MENU BAR QuiT EXIT TO QUIT 5 LAST CHANNEL LST CH Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting evens etc 7 VOLUME MUTE Buttons Press the VOLUME up 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 button 4 CHANNEL SELECTOR Buttons CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to set Family Favorites Channel Memory etc Enter two or three numbers to select channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 For channels 100 and above press the 1 button wait until another dash appears 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
13. the Y CBCR input jacks connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks Your component outputs be labeled B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to TV s input and the components R Y output to the TV s CR input It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR ON to obtrain optimum picture quality when using the Y CB CR inputs See pages 47 and 48 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using Y CB CR jacks When using the Y CB CR jacks Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub picture See page 22 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 Ty SET AUDIO TO HI FI TERMINAL AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL d OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER Pm B 75 essa UW 2 i a j EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS SPEAKERS CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc 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 t
14. to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when CURSOR is in the first position DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI 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 color tubes can produce any color To produce these 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 Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination of the outputs 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 To simplify convergence HITACHI incorporates a feature to allow you to display a test pattern of horizontal and vertical lines at 9 different locations on the screen Simply use the remote control to adjust the red and blue colors to match the green When properly aligned the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white li
15. ABLE BRAND CODES 00 07 08 18 19 21 37 38 53 12 25 40 Belcor Cable Star 33 Century 2 gt AB CO Co 31 45 Citizen mS Colour Voice Comtronics 26 29 Contec Dae Ryung NO NO Everquest 10 18 04 39 44 53 11 26 7 GC Electronics General Instrument Hytex Jasco C2 O Movie Time 30 32 34 NS 30 34 39 02 10 49 12 16 17 27 31 43 44 45 47 57 22 3 50 Panasonic Pioneer 06 11 20 Rembrandt Scientific Atlanta Popular Mechanics D NI NO 18 21 42 48 Ber qe a mem e pe WELL C ene a I 007 gt mm pm VCR BRAND CODES Adventura ___ 00 __ OB BO American High _ 22 __ 45 _____ Canon gt pear 08 45 Daewoo 10608163850 Dayron 3 06 __ 23 07 00 08 12 15 23 27 28 33 34 37 42 48 51 52 Fisher 18 20 32 46 Fuji 0922 Funai 00 Garrard 100 _____ J 03224147 Goldstar 23 24 44 Gradiente 00 Harley Davidson 00 ___ Doo E Headquarter 17 Hitachi 01 02 03 04 M Jenen ON Kodak 1 2223 Lloyd _____ ______ Magnin 4 ____ 223 _____ Marta 23 Matsu
16. ANCEL This function eliminates the noise in between stations If a channel is tuned and 1 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 THEATER Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV s performance CURSOR THEATER MODES THEATER MODES T cy TV D MOVIES u MOVIES SPORTS mb SPORTS RESET a RESET Use CURSOR or 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 Doo E performance and pleasure depending upon th
17. ET m O BEGIN ees CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY TO QUIT If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged programming will stop If two antennas are connected switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input See CHANNEL ADD DEL to add or erase additional channels CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL 4 or Y buttons CUR t ANG UAGE PLUG PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 03 AUTO CHANNEL SET 400 CHANNEL MEMORY ERASE CHANNEL LIST LOCE SET DIGITAL ARRAY MENU BAA QUIT MENU LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR PLUG amp PLAY PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 03 SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 03 AUTO CHANNEL SET a ipo AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY OERASE CHANNEL MEMORY ab p ERASE CHANNEL LIST CHANNEL LIST MEXT GH CLOCK SET CM A CH F CLOCK SET CH F DIGITAL ARRAY DIGITAL ARRAY TO MENU BAR MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT TO Quit Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or W or the number buttons to change the channel Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to
18. HF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV To outdoor VHF or UHF Antenna autdoor V HE ar UHF 3 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 n WHF hi antenna Anbenna system C01 7 c Arion mixer FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW Pe Push open door and pull forward and down MENU Button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote INPUT EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source VIDEO 1 2 or alternate antenna source Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears at the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up buttons when in MENU mode amp 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 4 and right gt buttons when in MENU mode
19. INFO Check these items and try these adjustments SYMPTOMS Be sure external connections connection is is plugged l ON back of TV correct i i No picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Picture OK sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls verticall No color Poor color HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power 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 A LOSS 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 Features e Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution e Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses e Artificial Intelligence System e Remote Controls many VCR brands cable boxes and satellite boxes High Definition On Screen Display Ultra TEC BIT MAP e ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide Full Set of Input Jacks including S Video e COMPONENT Y CB CR Input jacks e Closed Caption Decoder High Resolution Pictur
20. OUR 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 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 personnel 13 Choose a place where light artificial or sunlight does not shine directly on the screen 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 set by placing it on a bed sofa rug etc 0 2 f _ Never place the set near or over a radiator heat register PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16 1 If an outside antenna Is connected to the television be sure the antenna system 15 grounded so as to provide 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
21. S CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO 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 negatvie lead wire Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players VCRs etc that have this feature Use these connections 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 TV 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 You may use VIDEO OR COMPONENT Y CB CR 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 Y CBCR connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players Use these connections place of the standard video connections if your device has this feature When using
22. TO LINE CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACEGHOLUHND FIRST TIME TOUR TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT PARENTAL CONTROL CHANGE SECRET CODE 0 gt U p gt CHANNEL 03 O VIDEO LOCK QUICK LOCK O FRONT PANEL LOCK TIME OWT TO OLT EXIT MENU BAR Use CURSOR or to highlight function and the CURSOR 4 button to set ON 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 period Set clock first Use CURSOR or highlight ONCE will time out one time only DAILY will time out every day WEEKLY will time out one time a week or OFF to disable this function and then press cursor 4 to select your choice To change the secret code number select CHANGE SECRET CODE Enter a new four digit dey number you prefer If you forget your secret code use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the key number b
23. TROL EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINE CLOSED CaPTION HEHU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Sore MENU MENU BAR TO QUI Use CURSOR then press CURSOR d to select ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality CURSOR CONTRAST BRIGHTNE SE COLOR SHARPNESS REBET loys ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU ITO MENU BAR To QUIT CONTRAST BRIGHTHESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU BAR To QUIT Use the CURSOR W buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted Press the CURSOR 4 or 4 buttons to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu 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 ULTRA AI 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 Y CBCR Input 2 jacks SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR 4 to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions ADVANCED SETTINGS
24. Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI Artificial Intelligence function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible When AI is highlighted use CURSOR d to turn the AI on or off CURSOR CONTRAET CURSOR 7 BRIGHTRNESS COL CHR Lim 1 SHARPHESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA Al Bg AUTO COLOR ONISE REDUCTION O SUFER CONTRAST Al B AUTO COLOR O REDUCTION O SUPER CONTRAST COLOR TEMPERATURE a OCOOL WARK MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT DOLOR TEMPERATURE WARM MENU ITO MENU BAR TO QUIT Use the CURSOR or W to select function Use CURSOR 4 to change the function setting When the function has an X in the box it is ON Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu ULTRA AI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE When the AI function is on the TV s internal computer will perform the following 1 Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting sensor 1 located 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 AI function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR
25. ack to the factory preset OOOO Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor 4 to return to the previous menu 4 This function will automatically turn TV on or off one time only every day or once week Doo E AEVENTPROG _________ CHANNEL ID VIDEOS In FAMILY FAWCHRITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM m LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND CURSOR 4 EVENT PROGRAM 4 EVENT PROGRAM Sio O4 i 1 02 O4 TY 11 00 ON n AM TV OFF gt 12 00 AM TV OFF CHANNEL m t CHANNEL ONCE 4 a ONCE DAILY DAILY Q WEEKLY O WEEKLY OFF O OFF TO MENU BAR TO QUIT T TO MENU BAR TO QUIT Press CURSOR to select PROGRAM 1 2 3 or 4 Press CURSOR or Y to select the time the TV will turn on and off Press CURSOR 4 to change position Press CURSOR or to highlight then CURSOR 4 to select MODE ONCE TV will turn on off one time only MODE DAILY will turn on Off at the same time every day MODE WEEKLY will turn on off at same time every week and MODE OFF to disable this function Press CURSOR or CHANNEL number buttons to set the channel the 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
26. ards 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 i 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 CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty 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 ACCESSORIES Check to make sure that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 435UI Part No HL00726 2 Two AA size 1 5V batteries For Remote Control Unit a
27. button twice to record a program 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX SATELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable satellite box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable satellite box Refer to page 27 1 Turn ON your cable satellite box 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your cable satellite box 3 Press the CABLE button on the remote to switch to cable satellite mode 4 Hold down the CABLE button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matched your cable satellite box as shown on page 36 The remote will turn off your cable satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable satellite box If the cable satellite box does not turn off after five seconds try another two digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your cable satellite box CURSOR CONTROL 1 CABLE Button This button allows the remote to control your cable satellite box by setting it to cable 2 PRECODED CABLE SATELLITE Box Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CABLE SATELLITE codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV CABLE SATELLITE AND VCR CODES C
28. 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 FAMILY FAVORITES OPERATION Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub picures or to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel i Sue MENU TO SURF TO QUIT EXIT Select a category using CURSOR 4 or 4 buttons Doo E Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub pictures at the right edge of the screen This is useful for previewing a category Use CURSOR 4 d 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 PARENTAL CONTROL This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input It can 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 code number The factory preset code is 0000 Use the number buttons to select secret code NUMBER BUTTONS EM ENTER THE LEM ODE ID VIDED ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL imb PARENTAL CONTROL ENTER SECRET CODE CHANNEL 03 VIDEO LOCK Quick LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK TIRE OUT EVENT PROGRAM AJ
29. desired VIDEO ID To customize VIDEO ID select CUSTOM Press CURSOR 4 twice to select the video input to be named Press CURSOR or W to select letters Press CURSOR 4 4 to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 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 FAMILY FAVORITES MENU This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES SPORTS NEW PAREHTAL CONTROL 12 4 EVENT PROGRAM 1 AUTO LINE CLOSED CAPTION HEHU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EX CHANGE LETTER _ RECALL TO RESET ALL FAMILY FAVORITES CHJ MOVIES SPORTS NEWS X 12 15 21 MI 27 MENU TO MENU TG QUIT EXIT 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 or V to change a letter and CURSOR 4 to select the next character to change To enter a channel into a category highlight the channel location to be stored Press CHANNEL amp V or the number buttons to enter the desired channel Repeat until category has been set with your favorite
30. e In Picture with Freeze Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers Dual Antenna Inputs Auto Link Digital Convergence Digital Array Inputs e Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption operating S0GX49B 153W Power Consumption maximum mol G 182W e Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm e Channel 181 ch NV TPB aI 2 13 14 69 Mid Band 5 1 1 S per J W Hyper Band rr W 1 W 28 Ultra BB GIN im W 29 W 84 dil 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm S Video Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm e Audio input level 47k Ohm e Average input level 470mVrms Component Video Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance Cb Cr 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Outputs O 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm MP 470mVrms 1k Ohm Dimensions S0GX49B Height in 5 7 8 Width in 45 1 2 Depth in 23 3 4 Weight Ibs 185 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Divi
31. e 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 ANT A source or any of the video inputs WV LLG 4 DT PLIT la a voca 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a Sub Picture appears in one of the two different modes SINGLE or SURF depending on the last selection of the PIP mode To change the PIP mode use the CURSOR OR W buttons and the new selection will appear the next time the PIP function is used SINGLE MODE PIP Press the PIP button and a sub picture appears in one corner of the screen Press the button again to reduce the size of the sub picture Press teh 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 teh INPUT button when sub picture channel tuning is being controlled to change between VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and ANT A antenna source ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub picture and COMPONENT Y CB CR Input 2 source will be displayed as a blank sub picture Main Picture Sub Picture PICTURE IN PICTURE CONT SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers those set in memory and display them as PIP sub pictures along the right edge of the screen Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub pictures from the sc
32. e video program being viewed However 1f 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 4 to return to previous menu This function allows your to assist you with your busy day to day schedule SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Use this function to set up to six special events into memory These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode CURSOR s 1 02 OF i ee ee SET SPECIAL DAY 1000 gt START REMINDER ON SPECIAL DAY 1 GAT BEFORE 1 WEEK BEFORE OFF ERASE SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER wi CALENDAR MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT Press CURSOR d to select EVENT 1 to 6 Press CURSOR or Y to select a letter Press CURSOR 4 to change position Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons Highlight the day of Start Reminder using CURSOR buttons then press CURSOR 4 to select Select date of reminder using CURSOR buttons To erase SPECIAL EVENT select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR P 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 next screen will appear SET Ur jzusTE ADERE SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST CALENDAR Use this function t
33. erformance of your TV depending on listening conditions CURSOR CURSOR BALAHCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS m MEHU MENU BAR TO QUIT ADVANCED SETTINGS esTEREG MONG AUDIO PROGRAM ADVANCED SETTINGS STEREO SECOND AUDHO PROGRAM O iNTERNAL SPEAKERS AUTO NOISE CANCEL L LOUJUDMHESS PERFECT VZLUNME abEINTERHAL SPEAKERS NOISE CANCEL O LOUDNESS PERFECT VOLUME TO QUIT MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT MENU TO MENU Press CURSOR or to highlight the function Press CURSOR 4 to change the function setting When the function has in the box it is ON MTS MODE Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO 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 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 C
34. 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 ULTRA function is ON 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 ULTRA AI 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 BASS TREBLE 1 BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Use CURSOR or V to highlight the function to be adjusted Press CURSOR 4 or 4 to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers 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 the AUDIO TO HI FI output and WIRELESS OUT output RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR 4 to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions ADVANCED SETTINGS Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound p
35. g covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel re 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through the television cabinet s 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 if JL a 242 df 7 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 11 1 Do not place this television on an 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 11 2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF Y
36. ge 26 for instructions how to program the remote to control your cable satellite box CURSOR CONTROL COGIC C G HETAC HI E Lid 1 These buttons allow the remote to control your TV or cable satellite box depending on which mode is chosen as explained above 2 3 LIGHT BUTTON 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 3 The light will stay on for aobut 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 4 PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 5 TV VCR BUTTON When the remote 15 in the TV of VCR mode this 15 the TV VCR button When the remote 1s in the CABLE mode this 1s the A B button HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 8 9 FP 13 2 LUA 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 1 set it will be displayed when the is first turned on See page 52 2 PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 22 for a description 3 PIP CH Button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub picture tuning The channel number which is green indicates which channel is being controlled 4 HELP Button Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP
37. io and video signals which are used for recording To have S Video output S Video signal needs to be input to input 1 or input 2 Audio to Hi Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier With this connection 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 5 Y CB CR Input 2 36UX59B and 32UX59B models This input provides Y CB CR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD Player 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 8 Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers which are used for the surround sound feature The volume level is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only Ouiside or cable TV coaxial cable Laserdesc player etc Optional see tips on page 12 Laserdisec player VGA carmowder eir zu Lex DO D OC S m lO Stereo Gysb Typical full feature setup Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION
38. jack 4 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Optional see tips on page 12 IMPUT FVERMIBA HITACHI MODEL ce aimi modal CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2 1 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc the DVD player to INPUT 2 Y jack as shown on TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the CB OUT or B Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 CB jack as shown on the TV set below 3 Connect the cable from the CR OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 CR 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 mode VIDEO 2 disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 7 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel POOMPONENT 4 Y TW INPUT 2 FERBNINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model AUDIO SYSTEM SET UP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surro
39. n 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 m a Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable to the This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna jack on the television antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm A t T i mU v ira A 7 e L i Ta Tii ri ML TT 4 Phono Connector S Video Super Video Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and connect to inputs and outputs located on the television s aserdisc players with an S Video feature in place of the rear jack panel and front control panel standard video cable to produce a high quality picture ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 1 75 Ohm antenna CATV Cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A 75 Ohm terminal If you have a second antenna or cable TV system connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal To outdoor antenna or CATV cable autdoar antenna nr LI TV cable To second anlenna or cabin system 2 VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or U
40. nes Doo To enter this adjustment mode you may also select DIGITAL ARRAY from the Set Up menu However this will display a message prompting you to press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button Use the number buttons to select which point to adjust 1 Upper Left 2 Upper Middle 3 Upper Right 4 Center Left 5 Center 6 Center Right 7 Bottom Left 8 Bottom Middle 9 Bottom Right Press the CURSOR buttons to move the displayed color up down left or right Press MENU to change the color you want to adjust Press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE button when adjustment is done This will save your adjustment into memory 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 ID CURSOR CHANNEL ID ls VIDEO ID sb CH 21 FAMILY FAVORITES CHAMNEL LIST PARENTAL CONTROL CUSTOM CH 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME RESET OR KEYS TO MENU BAR QUIT MENU TO MENU BAR CHANMEL ID CHANNEL 10 22 22 CURSOR CHANNEL LIST mb c CHANNEL LIST ABE CUSTOM CH gt CUSTOM ABC
41. o 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 E 12 VIDEO MEM CONNECTING MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR 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 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 laserdisc player The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 4 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel VCR VIDEO OUT SMUTO OUT TV INPUT TERMINAL CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the 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 AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L
42. o check the day month and year Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVEN REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR ro MENU BAR _ QUIT MENU MENU BAR Press CURSOR or to change the month Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not sue this function and the next screen will appear PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO QUIT CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty 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 instance 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 Don t leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat o
43. of video input jacks each time the button is pressed If the Picture in Picture is on the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna sources when main channel is chosen with the PIP CH button If the sub picture is chosen the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and the ANT A antenna source ANT B source cannot be displayed as a PIP sub picture and COMPONENT Y CB CR Input 2 source will be displayed as a blank PIP Sub picture IHPLIT KS S 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 inputs on both the main picture and Sub Picture simultaneously with separate tuning control for each The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input ANT A only or two inputs ANT A and ANT B Doo E ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and Sub Picture simultaneously ANT B and COMPONENT Y CB CR Input 2 sources can only be viewed as a main picture To select between main picture and PIP Sub Picture tuning press PIP CH button on the remote Every press of the PIP CH will highlight the main or sub PIP source The top channel display is the main picture and the bottom display is the sub picture This method of picture tuning is the same for one antenna input ANT A only and two antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B The Picture in Picture featur
44. on 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 ofr 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 performance 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 HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 coaxial shielded wire Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of commo
45. otified 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 authority to operate the equipment 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 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning a or Lj in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules A CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the television does not operate properly unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service shop SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION CAUTION Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI televisions Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of the
46. r 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 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 reflected 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 USEFUL
47. reen pT __2 a chamel is tuned during this SURF scanning subpitures will be removed from thesereen 2 SWAP Button If you wish to switch what is being shown the main picture to the Sub Picture press the SWAP button 3 MOVE Button To move the sub picture to another corner press the MOVE button The sub picture moves one step conterclockwise 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 10 WIDE 1 gt oO 25 NGLE 10 s SINGLE ANT A 10 SU FF 1 VIDEO 1 SSIMGLE GOSURF It is also possible to customize the PIP position To do this wait until the On Screen Display disappears about eight seconds and then use the CURSOR 4 4 buttons EIGHT AFTER 6 SECONDS yy 4 FREEZE FRZ Button With PIP ON If you wish to freeze the Sub Picture press the FRZ button This is convenient when trying 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 Press the FRZ button to freeze one or four frames of the picture depending on the mode previously selected SINGLE or STROBE To change FREEZE modes use cursor 4 or W o select
48. requirements for the grounding electrode os BPs nac Pe moy n EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS 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 17 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 an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be 18 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 operated 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
49. return to previous menu 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 MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR PLUG PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST gt CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY MENU MENU QUIT CHANNEL LIST CHANNEL LIST CURSOR ID SCAN LOOK gt CH ID SCAM LOCK gt ON N WR 10 ia 3 dd 11 aa Lala 2 1 B XL 14 PETES _ 18 rmm B dd 1B MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Doo E Press CURSOR V to view more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR 4 EVENT PROGRAM SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER or TV TIME OUT MENU LANGUAGE PLUG PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DOHSITAL AAR AY 4 E ate EB a TO SET TIME SET TIME AM JAN 01 1999 12 00 MAR 12 1998 MENU BAR TO Use CURSOR to set the time date and year Press CURSOR 4 4 to change position Press EXIT
50. s to factory preset Improve sound performance Doo E THEATER MODES Picture and sound are automatically set SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Set TV to remind you of birthdays etc CALENDAR Check day month year and specail events Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR or Y onthe remote to highlight the function desired WENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE MENU AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY LIST CLOCK DIGITAL ARRAY TO QUIT MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays MENU LANGUAGE QENGLISH CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE ul ENGLISH PLUG FRANCAIS gt PLLMS amp PLAY Ci FEANCALS CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE ESPA OL SIGNAL SOLRCE ESPAROL AUTO CHANNEL SET AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL LHANHEL CHANNEL LIST CHANEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL CLOCkK SET DIGITAL ARRAY MENU MENU TG quit TO MENU TO QUIT Use CURSOR to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu 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
51. se 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 go 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 this television set 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 MITT Epi ac 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 Do not attempt to service this television yourself as opening or removin
52. shita ___22 ______ e A game 32 45 MGA 1548 MGN Technology 45 Minolta _______ 02 04 Mitsubishi 15 26 40 48 49 Multitech ______ 0030 _____ 01 05 24 26 32 Pu Olympus _____ 1122 amp Optimus amp 192332 Oron 3 15 Panasonic 10 1 223958 Penny 02052223244546 Pentax 020304 Philo ______ 22 Philips 222931 Piot 31 29 Pioneer ____ 26 _____ Portland 1 06 Prtc amp 30 Pulsar 0 14 Quarter 117 17 Quasar 22 Badio Shack _____ 23 Sar Randex __ 23 RCA 02 030435 4147 eem me 32 45 14 Samsung 16455 _____ Sanky 1419 amp 0126 4 O Sanyo 117183245 Scot 15 1633343742 pu mmm AE 32 46 30 Singer 30 Sony 107092122 ____ Totewsion J _ 45 145 Wards 00 02 18 19 22 30 35 XR 1000 00 22 30 37 45 47 Yamaha 4s Zenith 09 14 21 SATELLITE BRAND ULTRATEC OSD 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV 2 Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed and text will appear giving a description of that menu HELP EXIT Ths part of the screen shows what selections are available MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY
53. sion Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established 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 92173 In Canada please contact 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITACHI HSC Canada Inc 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ont LSN 2L8
54. t SIGNAL SOURCE C ANTENNA der AUTO CHANNEL SET CATE 1 CHANNEL MEMOR CATY 2 Ape iin ee eee OcATY 3 CHANNEL MEMORY 2 CHANNEL LIST dd sabes n CHANNEL LIST CLOCK i DIGITAL ARRAY GLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT Press CURSOR or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu RECEPTION BAND 1 ar CATV 2 4 CATV CHANNEL dicated on the screen VHF2 13 EAE Mid band 14 22 5 1 95 99 VHF 2 13ch SuperbandJ W 23 36 14 69ch Hyper band WW 17 W 28 Ultra band 65 125 29 B 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 CATV2 AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP or DOWN Y MENU LANGLAGE RSOR PLUG PLAY if SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET oF BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL CLOCK SET DSGITAL ARRAY AUTO CHANNEL SET MEAL LANGUAGE seunee gt 1 CHANNEL 110 AUTO CHANNEL S
55. the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or Lj CHANNEL ID CLOSED CAPTION VIDEO I CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES DISPLAY PARENTAL COHTRO eorr 4 EVENT PROGRAM MODE AUTO LINK eco OTEXT CLOSED CAPTION i CHANNEL MEN BA amp CKOROL NLD FIRST TIME TOUR TO MENU ro QUIT EXIT i 1 TO BAR DISPLAY ON OFF will turn the 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 program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English CHANNEL 2 15 sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use CURSOR or to highlight the function to change then press CURSOR 4 to change the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds CHANNEL 10 CURSOR CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID ID FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTRDI PARENTAL CONTRO 4 PROGRAM 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK OCLEAH k AUTO LINK D CLEAE CLOSED CAPTION CLOSED CAPTION
56. und sound requirements D The television s 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 OUT STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE SWITCH CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF Sp Matrix D 2 Receive mono and stereo sound Surround MATRIX Sp Matrix 1 3 2 Receive Movie Theater like sound Surround 3 his feature turns off teh TV s 2 internal speakers See page 10 for location of Surround Switch THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 435UI In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV the new remote 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 control 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 press the CABLE button The remote will now control your cable satellite box See pa
57. which type of FREEZE mode you wish to view The new selection will appear the next time the FREEZE function is used SINGLE FREEZE Press the button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing STROBE FREEZE Press the FRZ button to freeze four frames of the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for example a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing Money Order Co SINGLE 1 800 555 1012 STROBE A 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 4 Y buttons NOTE 1 Only sound from the main picture be heard 2 Each freeze frame is delayed about 0 1 1 10 second 3 The FREEZE function will display blank sub pictures when the COMPONENT Y CB CR Input source is set main channel 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

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