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Hitachi 50UX57B 50" Rear Projection Television

1. ANTONIK 40 SOMY 63 Portland icr EE 06 Archer 12 25 40 CD BRAND CODE Prolee coe las n aded ax hace 30 Belcor 33 ariora e anama eer 26 VCR BRAND CODE o au E 14 Cable 33 cates 27 Adventura 00 Quarter Lies cer mee m 17 aem 12 California Audio Lab 28 espe 08 Quartz sexe 17 Citizen 12 sala bahia ed 27 aie lactone tee ee di 00 22 Colour Voice 31 45 ater cene Idee pea 29 01 48 49 Radio Shack 00 23 Comtronics 26 29 DKK ate ER 30 American High 22 Ged 23 CONTEC 22 Emerson 26 ASI X 45 Randex 23 Dae Ryung 21 FISKET codes Kava datiak cee 31 AUGIOVOX 5 23 02 03 04 35 41 47 Eastern 15 Genexxa 32 Beaumark 45 Realistic 00 17 18 19 20 32 Hitachi 26 32 33 34 35 36 37 Bell Howell B2 1 ubere RE dk 22 23 32 45 Everqu
2. v SET VIDEO AUDIO INFO CHANNE HID CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES CH 03 SET UP Iu VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO mur MOVIES VIDEOID ABDC EFGH IJKL MNOP FAMILY FAVORITES m B 43 43 35 48 CHILD LOCK SPORTS 4 EVENT PROGRAM gt AUTO LINK NEWS CLOSED CAPTION 06 SITCOM MENU BACKGROUND MUSIC FIRST TIME TOUR CUSTOM MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT An emme Ane mmeg SET UP VIDEO AUDIO INFO SET VIDEO AUDIO INFO FAMILY FAVORITES CH 10 FAMILY FAVORITES CH 04 ABCD EFGH IJKL MNOP UVWX EFGH MNOP 10 13 15 19 MOVIES 13 15 19 MOVIES SPORTS SPORTS NEWS v NEWS SITCOM 06 SITCOM MUSIC CUSTOM MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MUSIC CUSTOM MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT To enter a channel into a category highlight to the left of the category title 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 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 char
3. INFO 4 EVENT PROGRAM gt 9 O2 04 AM TV ON AM TV OFF CHANNEL O ONCE O DAILY O WEEKLY e OFF MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR to select PROGRAM 1 2 3 or 4 Press CURSOR A or V to select the time the TV will turn on and off Use CURSOR P to change position 4 EVENT PROGRAM O2 11 00 AM TV ON 12 00 AM TV OFF 10 CHANNEL ONCE O DAILY O WEEKLY MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight then CURSOR P to select MODE ONCE TV will turn on off one time only or MODE DAILY 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 7 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 SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATEI INFO 4 EVENT PROGRAM PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT 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 aft
4. MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS TO QUIT EXIT To see an auto demonstration of the on screen displays with HELP text displayed 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 MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS mb ENGLISH CURSOR O ESPA OL MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT O FRANCAIS CURSOR Use CURSOR A or V to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu 33 Ee 4 ER video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE ENGLISH O FRANCAIS ESPA OL AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 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 U
5. 00 05 08 csse ear re 02 Magnavox 05 08 SERE 23 Marantz 00 05 15 TUSA onde ace wk e Reg 56 Marantz 05 15 Matsushita 22 MOS iussi aue a ont ee eis 15 TV BG coussin 30 MCS usd er i 15 MEI 22 Modulaire 08 12 40 Modulaire 08 Memorex 00 14 17 18 19 Onkyo 18 United 37 Onkyo 3s edt Herman nens 22 23 32 45 Optimus 02 03 10 14 19 United Cable 53 Optimus 10 14 19 MGA ck de ae eel 15 48 Panasonic 15 Universal 12 25 32 33 35 40 Panasonic 15 MGN Technology 45 Penney 08 Videoway 51 senem 08 Minolta 02 04 Philips i 00 05 Viewstar 16 29 30 41 Philips erm 05 Mitsubishi 15 26 40 48 49 Pioneer 02 03 19 20 21 Zenith 02 52 60 Pioneer 02 19 20 21 Motorola 19 22 QUASar ondes tenens 15 ZONK eqs Ee os 57 15 2 00 45 Realistic 08 Realistic 08 Multitech 00 3
6. 2 Turn ON your cable satellite box 3 Press the CABLE button on the remote to switch to CABLE mode or the SAT button to switch to SAT mode 4 Aim the remote control at the front of your cable satellite box 5 Hold down the CABLE SAT button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable satellite box as shown on page 30 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 6 The remote will now control your cable satellite box NOTES 1 If your cable satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your cable satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable satellite 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 satellite box does not have a power function the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function The LST CH button will act as the cable box ENTER button if required The SLEEP button will act as your cable box 10
7. T AFTER A 4 7 m AEST EIGHT sINGLE ME SECONDS Y 25 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 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 NOTE The FREEZE function will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen 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 A or V to select 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 FRZ button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing NA 10 y Money Order GSINGLE 1 800 555 1212 OSTROBE Money Order 1 800 555 1212 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 golf swing Money Order X OSINGLE 1 800 555 1212 STROBE CAUTION A pattern burn may develop if the sub pict
8. 16 MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 1 iid ON ON MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or Y to review more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE Each touch of CURSOR A or will display the next eight channels 38 CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR 4 EVENT PROGRAM SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER or TV TIME OUT nd enr Y Custom video Audio Theater info MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET gt MAGIC FOCUS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT a ER SET TIME SET TIME Y Set Up z Up Y CLOCK SET CURSOR CLOCK SET AM JAN 01 1999 7 12 00 PM MAR 12 1999 MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to set the time date and year Press CURSOR 4 or gt to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position 39 MAGIC FOCUS 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 produc
9. 06 08 16 38 50 Singer no dee dag ed ee 30 Magnavox 16 PHOTON caspian in seein alee e edd 27 06 SOMY 07 09 21 22 Memorex 02 QED 27 Dynatech 00 Ip m 02 Movie Time 30 32 34 QUASI araire nic iadan ea 28 Electrohome 23 Sylvania 00 15 22 29 31 NSO xoxo 30 34 39 BGA 26 33 Electrophonic 23 Symphonic 00 i ss eed E es 22 37 50 Realistic 26 o quu Sentana mde x 07 Tatung sss ex d 01 Panasonic 02 10 49 E qom nde dr 27 Emerson 00 08 12 15 23 27 oec Gr p qox eU 00 01 Paragon occ tga xe aed 02 SAE 2 qi cst code fate 27 28 33 34 37 42 48 51 52 Technics 22 39 Philips 12 16 17 27 31 e ta RI ck ta aed 27 Fisher 18 20 32 46 Teknika 00 22 23 E E 43 44 45 47 seta Fuji a 09 22 Telefunken 43 Pioneer 06 11 20 ascen do 30 44 FURNAL RR Ron 00 TMK 27 45 Popular Mechanics 57 Technics 28 45 46 2 Rd 00 Toshiba 15
10. BRIGHTNESS 50 BRIGHTNESS 4NNNNN 50 COLOR 4mm 50 COLOR 50 MENU TINT gt TNT SHARPNESS mE 50 SHARPNESS mmm IP 50 RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use the CURSOR A or V buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted Press the CURSOR lt or gt buttons to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu NOTE f 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 50 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 CgC Input 2 jacks Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR to return video adjus
11. MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE CURSOR CHANNEL 03 ADD OERASE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY mj CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT eX me video Audio Theater MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS CURSOR CHANNEL 03 O ADD mb ERASE NEXT CH CHa CHY MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or or the number buttons to change the channel Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu 37 id 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 CHILD LOCK LOCK 4 Q LET I pas _ video Audio Th ater MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST MAGIC FOCUS MENU TO MENU QUIT EXIT A B A 5 ee beu rm Lu es enm custom video Audio Theater Y video Audio CHANNEL LIST ANT A CURSOR CHANNEL LIST ANTA A CH ID SCAN LOCK 4 ID SCAN LOCK 9 ON ON gt 10 t 11 ke 12 Tt 13 e 14 ke 15
12. To see an auto demonstration of the on screen displays with HELP text displayed 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 picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture See page 50 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc 9 MAGIC Focus Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance See page 40 FRONT INPUT JACKS for VIDEO 3 Use these audio video jacks for a quick hook up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording Press the INPUT button until VIDEO 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack 1 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples d NP AUDIO INPUT S INPUT Optional see note OUTPUT R INPUT 3 S VHS Video camera 0 00 Am Completely insert connection cord plugs when
13. Use CURSOR or V then CURSOR P to set SRS ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE SRS and the SRS symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the U S and selected countries SRS Technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs Inc and is protected by USA patents 4 748 669 and 4 841 572 and additional patents worldwide 54 A WIRELESS This feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless SOUND speakers or another stereo amplifier The audio output may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or PIP AUDIO SET UP J CUSTOM VIDEO SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO THEATER MODES WIRELESS SOUND SRS WIRELESS SOUND my WIRELESS OUT mb GMAIN TV AUDIO OPIP AUDIO MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight a function Press CURSOR to select the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu MAIN TV AUDIO When set to MAIN TV AUDIO mode your wireless speakers will play the same audio program as played on your TV The volume of your wireless speakers will be controlled by the TV volume control PIP AUDIO When set to PIP AUDIO mode your wireless speakers will play the PIP sub picture audio program The volume of your wireless speak ers will now be controlled by the PIP VOLUME control which may be varied fro
14. 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 e 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 HITACHI CLU 615MP 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 615MP Part No HL00715 2 Two 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 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 Wo Lift up on tab to remove back cover 5 HO
15. Channel buttons add skip Check channel name scan and child lock Set before using timer features Automatically match red green and blue colors to make white Label channels PAY1 ABC etc Label video inputs VCR1 DVD1 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 settings to factory preset Improve sound performance Picture and sound are automatically set Produces 3 D sound using the TV s speakers Select from two types of audio for wireless output Set TV to remind you of birthdays etc Check day month year and special events Displays a description of the current menu Up highlight the function desired BB sss Set Up Video Audio Theater TO AUTO DEMO TURN TV OFF PRESS AND HOLD TV S POWER BUTTON TO QUIT EXIT NOTE CURSOR Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR A or V on the remote to E 4 Im bee ES video Audio Theater
16. END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period 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 to select your choice 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 4 to return to previous menu NOTE 1 If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode see page 35 when a channel is locked it is locked on both antenna inputs 2 When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set see page 39 3 When the recall button is pressed a special icon appears on the screen and indicates that CHILD LOCK is activated CUSTOM 9 CUSTOM 4 EVENT PROG This function will automatically turn the TV on and off one time only every day or once a week ED mug CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM sb AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU BAR QUIT EXIT ERES mmeg E SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CURSOR SET UP VIDEO AUDIO
17. L R Back of VCR svcs SCHED REC 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture will appear 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 A or 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 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 a green channel display Press the INPUT button when sub picture channel tuning is being controlled to change between VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and ANT A antenna source ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub picture and COMPONENT Y CpC Input 2 source will be displayed as a blank sub picture Main Picture gt ANTA 10 PIP VIDEO 1 06 SINGLE OSURF Sub Picture NOTE Since ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub picture only single PIP mode is possible when ANT B is selected as the main channel When the COMPONENT Y CpC Input 2 is selected as PIP it will appear as a blank sub picture PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP PICTURE IN PICTURE CONT SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers those set in memory and displa
18. Special Event Reminder is set 57 E INFO AUTO HELP Use this function to display a description of the current menu SPECIAL CURSOR SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CURSOR EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR CALENDAR AUTO HELP AUTO HELP MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR 7 to select ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE You can also turn this function ON and OFF by pressing the HELP button on the remote control 58 CARE OF YOUR PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO 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 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 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 i
19. connecting to front panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal If you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable If you have a mono VCR insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV 7 REAR PANEL JACKS Xn REAR SPEAKER 80 ONLY m 80 0 CONVERTER E SP MATRIX SURROUND MONTOR WRELESS AUDIO NPUT 1 INPUT2 DES NR a Antenna Input Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75 Ohm RF antenna inputs ANT A and ANT 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 TO 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 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 channel jack NOTE You may use VIDEO S VIDEO or COMPONENT inputs to connect to Input 2 but note that only of these may be used at a time 3 M
20. displayed Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature HELP EXIT CO and text will appear giving a description of that menu MENU Jee 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 MAGIC FOCUS This part of the screen shows which tell control buttons to use ag 000000 31 eem Set Up Custom Video Audio Theater Info ULTRATEC OSD Video Theater MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS ID IVIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS IBASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS THEATER MODES 585 WIRELESS SOUND SPECIAL CALENDAR EVENT REMINDER AUTO HELP 32 Choose English French or Spanish text Optimum hook up for your system Select Antenna or Cable TV First time set up for channel buttons
21. manufacturer Anappliance 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 YOUR TELEVISION 12 13 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 person nel Choose a place where light artificial or sunlight does not shine directly on the screen 14 15 Avoid dusty places Accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the television when high humidity persists 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 over a radiator or heat register Never place the television in a built in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided SAFETY TIPS PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16
22. nent codes These buttons are for operating the TV HITACHI CLU 615MP 29 X AUDIO CABLE SATELLITE AND VCR CODES AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE Signature 00 RECEIVER BRAND CODE 08 23 a 04 05 SL 26 RWE eos d 04 05 Kenwood 01 24 26 Carver 00 05 06 07 Sprucer 01 49 05 06 07 runc wc Cow A Rei Y ceris 30 CASIO cesse hex eri cho 08 Starcom ise 38 53 56 abeo wA ETE ERE 08 iR td 22 23 Clarinette 08 Stargate 26 56 Clarinette 08 Lloyd o 00 DENON oae dub de tb aoe wad 09 Starquest 56 Denon iubeas 09 Lloyds zoe deett 27 Fisher 07 10 58 59 Fisher 07 10 OG PP E 30 i ecc edes imet 11 Sylvania iussa 19 blitachi ios Sisi sensim tuse 11 o tue i 23 ONG eua rat b ee wae FR 12 Teleview 26 OVO is ar ex pori oad 12 Magnavox 14 22 29 31 35 Kenwood 13 14 16 17 oa eee eee een 19 Kenwood 13 14 16 17 Magnin end 45 Lloydis 4 ac neut e packs 08 07 28 55 08 Marantz 22 31 Magnavox
23. 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 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use CURSOR A or Y to highlight the function to change then press CURSOR to change the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE If you do not have sound make sure MUTE is not set MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND s FIRST TIME TOUR CURSOR GRAY O SHADED MENU TO MENU QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to change MENU BACKGROUND setting Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu SET UP VIDEO CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR CLEAR GRAY SHADED MENU QUIT EXIT 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 47 CUSTOM C U STO M This function introduces you to the Fir
24. to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set The code to enter CHILD LOCK is a four digit secret code number The factory preset code is 0000 Use the number buttons to select secret code FEN USE NUMBER BUTTONS ENTER THE SECRET CODE CHANNEL ID CURSOR CHILD LOCK Hs ENTER SECRET CODE VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK E CHANNEL 03 LI VIDEO LOCK L1 QUICK LOCK L FRONT PANEL LOCK TV TIME OUT 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT mur CHILD LOCK CHANGE SECRET CODE CHANNEL 03 VIDEO LOCK QUICK LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK TV TIME OUT MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 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
25. 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 61 USEFUL INFO Features Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses Artificial Intelligence System Remote Controls many VCR brands cable boxes satellite boxes and other audio equipment High Definition On Screen Display UltraTEC BIT MAP ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide Full Set of Input Jacks including S Video COMPONENT Y Cb Cr Input Jacks Closed Caption Decoder High Resolution Picture In Picture with Freeze Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers Magic Focus Auto Digital Convergence Dual Antenna Inputs Auto Link SRS 0 Inputs Outputs Power Input AC 120V 60Hz v Raed eee ds 1 0Vp p 75Ohm Power Consumption operating 470mVrms 1k Ohm 50UX57B 157W GOUXS7B cR gems 157W Dimensions Power Consumption maximum 50UX57B 60UX57B 50UX57B 192W 60UX57B 192W e Height in 51 15 46 60 7 16 Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Width in 43 9 46 51 11 46 Channel coverage 181ch 3 1 VHF Band 2 13 e Depth in 244 27 he UHF Band CPC 14 69 e Weight Ibs 190 308 CATV Mid Band A 5 A 1 XT Groen ale com btu NR A
26. 0 button if required The INPUT button will act as the TV SAT button when in SAT mode 1 PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes 2 PRECODED SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded satellite codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV 28 LSTCH Y svcs SCHED CO CO a CLU 615MP USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL S AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your audio equipment This remote is designed to operate certain types of audio equipment You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your audio equipment Refer to page 30 1 2 NOTES 1 1 buttons 2 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons Set the MULTI PAGE select switch to AUDIO Turn ON the audio component you wish to control with your remote control AMP CD or TAPE Aim the remote control at the front of your audio equipment Hold down the button on the remote which corresponds with the component you wish to control AMP CD or TAPE enter the two digit preset code that matches your audio component as shown on page 30 The remote will turn off your audio component when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your audio component If the audio component doe
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28. 1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television be sure the antenna system is 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 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 ANTENNA ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 17 18 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical ligh
29. 1 Super Band J W Hyper Band W 1 W 28 Ultra Band W 29 W 84 Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm S Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input level 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms Component Video Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm NOTE Due to improvements specifications in this oper Chrominance Cb Cr 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm ating guide are subject to change without notice 62 USEFUL INFO HITACHI 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 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 require 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 S
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31. 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your audio equipment 1 MULTI PAGE select switch This selects the button layout of the multi page section of the remote control 2 MULTI PAGE buttons These buttons change functions as shown on page 20 HITACHI CLU 615MP 3 LIGHT button When you are in a dark room press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in 4 The light will stay on for about eight seconds if the light button is not pressed again These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 19 TV CABLE SAT vcR AUDIO When TV CABLE SAT is set MULTI PAGE WINDOWS Hl 7 o z SELECT SWITCH TV CABLE SAT 6 AUDIO O When VCR is set X gt D TV CABLE SAT SELECT SWITCH When AUDIO is set 20 SELECT SWITCH HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HITACHI CLU 615MP 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode If a Special Event Reminder is set it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on See page 56 2 Tv button Press this button to allow the remote to control your TV 3 CABLE button Press this button to allow the remote to control your cable box See page 28 4 SAT button Press this button
32. 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 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 AI function is ON NOTE It may be necessary to set AUTO COLOR ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT Y C5C 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 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 50 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality AUDIO CURSOR 4mm 3 7 CURSOR lt gt 50 TREBLE lt P 50 TREBLE 50 BALANCE gt MENU RESET LI RESET ADVANC
33. Cr 2 4 When a COMPONENT SLEEP TIMER SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Y CbCr Input is connected to Video 2 3 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 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 5 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 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 INPUT button The INPUT button will select between both antenna signals and the three 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 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 pictu
34. ED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR or V to highlight the function to be adjusted Press CURSOR 4 or gt to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu 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 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 to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions 51 lm AUDIO AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions SETTINGS CURSOR Va 7 IN SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO INFO 55 lt gt 72 TREBLE 50v BALANCE 4L NEN RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS m CURSOR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT pe pe o ER o ERE SETUP m E SETUP m MS E ADVANCED SETTINGS mb STEREO O MONO OSECOND AUDIO PROGRAM O INTERNAL SPEAKERS B AUTO NOISE CANCEL O LOUDNESS ADVANCED SETTINGS STEREO OMONO OSECOND AUDIO PROGRAM C
35. ET MAGIC FOCUS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 4 028 zo Custom Video Audio Theater MENU LANGUAGE 5 r 2 A Video Audio Theater info AUTO CHANNEL SET CURSOR PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET 1 BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS INSTALLING CHANNEL 110 1 50 COMPLETE MENU MENU QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU QUIT EXIT 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 MEMORY to add or erase additional channels 36 CHANNEL or V buttons CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control 3 video Audio Th ater MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT CHANNEL 03 ADD OERASE NEXT CH CHa CHY L4 55 video Audio Th ater
36. EXIT Audio BA 5 all itt pee gm Custom Video Audio MENU LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY CURSOR PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE ANTENNA mss AN SIGNAL SOURCE OANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL SET OCATV 1 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV 2 CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT AUTO CHANNEL SET mb 1 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV 2 CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS 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 4 to return to previous menu RECEPTION BAND OCAW1ORCAV2 1 2 Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left Screen Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards VHF 2 13 M If certain CATV channels are poor not possible CATV1 mode duh Rubus uud set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2 UHF 14 69ch W 1 W 28 W 29 W 84 35 SET UP AUTO CHANNEL SET is feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP A or DOWN V 6 5 Video Audio Theater Info CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET O BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK S
37. F THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 f you are unable to restore normal operation by following the 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 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 e Continuous on screen displays such as video games
38. HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 500 57 8 600 57 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 4 P FIRST TIME USE 5 18 NY ULTRATEC ON SCREEN DISPLAY DS THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL aera a USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 19 30 31 58 59 63 AN IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television WARNING 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 product s 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 alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE 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 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
39. OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER _ e 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 13 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 17 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement See page 54 for SRS functions a 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 controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV TRANSMITTER FOR WIRELESS STEREO SYSTEM SPEAKERS AMPLIFIER SRS REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience ON 2 3 from just two speakers 2 3 Receive mono and stereo sound THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 615MP In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs CATV cable TV satellite converters and audio equipment with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area All other controls are separated from them and arranged in MULTI PAGE sections with a display that can be switched to cover any of the three pages Functions are arranged and properly categorized i
40. P GUIDE AFTER ANSWERING TWO SIMPLE QUESTIONS THIS SYSTEM WILL SHOW YOU TYPICAL CONNECTIONS CURSOR FOR YOUR TV VCR CABLE OR SATELLITE RECEIVER FOR DETAILED CONNECTIONS REFER TO OWNERS GUIDE BS Ld 655 video Audio Theater MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS PRESS TO START MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT CURSOR QUESTION 1 MY TV SIGNAL QUESTION 2 WANT TO COMES FROM CONNECT A VCR TO MY A ANTENNA OR CABLE SYSTEM WITHOUT CABLE BOX B CABLE BOX CURSOR A YES C SATELLITE RECEIVER B NO D SATELLITE RECEIVER WITH CABLE BOX gt PRESS v TO SELECT PRESS TO SELECT PRESS ENTER PRESS ENTER MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO 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 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET See page 36 34 SET UP Sets SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you have cable TV CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE m AUTO CHANNEL SET OCATV 1 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV 2 CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS MENU QUIT
41. URSOR 7 INTERNAL SPEAKERS BI AUTO NOISE CANCEL O LOUDNESS O PERFECT VOLUME O DYNAMIC BASS O DYNAMIC BASS MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight a function Press CURSOR to change the function setting When the function has an X 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 O PERFECT VOLUME STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED STEREO ANTA 31 ST SA NEWS 5 SAP 31 ST SA NEWS A 10 00 PM x 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 v
42. V system X t 7 e 7 Antenna mixer FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW POWER INPUT 4 9 sound Nos MENU HITACHI 606 6 n C es Push open door and pull forward and down POWER INPUT O O 0 EXIT SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM MENU 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 3 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 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 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 f buttons when in MENU mode 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 2 or 3 is selected Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use
43. W 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 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
44. acter to change To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset press RECALL while you are renaming a category If a CHANNEL ID is set for the channel at the top of each column it will be displayed above that column NOTE This function cannot be accessed when ANT B is the main channel When the set is in a SIGNAL SOURCE different from ANT A the message PLEASE SWITCH TO ANT will appear 42 CUSTOM kd 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 7 ABCD EFGH IJKL MNOP ABCD EFGH 10 13 15 MOVIES 10 13 15 19 SPORTS FH NEWS Ziv 06 SITCOM MUSIC CUSTOM MENU TO SURF TO SURF TO QUIT ExiT TO QUIT Select a category using CURSOR A or V buttons 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 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 NOTE If a category has some blank channel entries these channels will appear as black sub pictures 43 2 CUSTOM CUSTOM CHILD LOCK This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input It can also be used
45. e 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 function called MAGIC FOCUS which allows the TV to self adjust This process will take approximately 90 seconds If this button is pressed during this 90 second period no change in picture quality will occur After this 90 second self adjust period picture quality will be optimum Do not move the TV during self adjust To enter this self adjust mode you may also select MAGIC FOCUS from the SETUP Menu However this will display a message prompting you to press the front panel MAGIC FOCUS button AUTO DIGITAL CONVERGENCE Only a momentary press of the MAGIC FOCUS button is necessary to start AUTO DIGITAL CONVERGENCE At anytime du
46. er ON Timer is activated the TV will automatically turn off after three hours NOTE 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 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input 3 ee gt TR zx ee x Ems ERES e mug SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM G v41O v20 v3 4 EVENT PROGRAM 20 AUTO LINK gt GO AUTO AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION OREMOTE CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU BACKGROUND A REMOTE FIRST TIME TOUR FIRST TIME TOUR OFF MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR TO 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 2 or 3 automatically when a VIDEO 1 2 or 3 input device is detect ed 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 2 or 3 automatically when a VIDEO 1 2 or 3 input device is detected and the VCR
47. erence 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 60 USEFUL INFO S E x o 8 8 2 amp s 8 8 9 S S S S o amp amp 8 8 S O lt EIEEE SSS E E E SYMPTOMS gt S S 5 S e 9 9 amp 8 E S E E EIE RRR RRR No Picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Picture OK sound poor e Picture blurred amp o o Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically e No color 00 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 30 seconds and press the power switch again 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the
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49. f 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 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 V NOTE The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode See page 35 22 HOW USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 17 EXIT button When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays 2 RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check 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 S function is activated if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set and if the SLEEP timer is set Input is connected to Video 1 Audio Selected Main Picture Source Audi Broadcast CHANNEL ID ST SA ABCD 10 00PM Time PIPANTA 12 Sub Picture Channel Source Skip B Y Cb
50. hould 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 L5N 2L8 63 HITACHI
51. instructions as improper changes or modifications not express ly approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to operate the TV 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 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 TELEVISION TO 50HZ DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules ards If the television does not operate properly unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or ser CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other haz vice shop SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION e Read all of these instructions e Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and i
52. 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 NOTE 1 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 2 When using REMOTE mode any remote control button will substitute for your video input device play button However intended operation is for use with your VCR laserdisc or DVD play button 46 CUSTOM 9 CUSTOM CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are 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 CL CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION sm CURSOR CLOSED CAPTION DISPLAY mb OFF OON MODE OTEXT CHANNEL MENU BACKGROUND e1 02 FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT DISPLAY ON OFF will turn the MODE C C Closed Caption is for the program you are viewing TEXT is for additional information such as news
53. m 0 min to 100 max If no sub picture is displayed the wireless speakers will play the main channel audio program with the volume being controlled by the TV volume control 55 INFO IN FO This function allows your TV to assist you with your busy day to day schedule SPECIAL EVENT Use this function to set up to six special events into memory REMINDER These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode SPECIAL SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER EVENT REMINDER s 9 O2 CALENDAR k k AUTO HELP SET SPECIAL DAY JAN 01 1999 START REMINDER O ON SPECIAL DAY O 1 DAY BEFORE O 1 WEEK BEFORE OFF g ERASE MENU MENU QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR to select EVENT 1 to 6 Press CURSOR A or V to select a letter Press CURSOR to change position Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons Highlight the day of Start Reminder using CURSOR buttons then press CURSOR P to select To erase SPECIAL EVENT select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR b 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 CALENDAR PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU BAR 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 maxim
54. n 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 59 OWS 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 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 interf
55. n the CURSOR is in the first position represents a blank space Select ERASE ID to erase a CHANNEL ID NOTE If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode see page 35 the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs CHANNEL ID CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID c V1 OV2 OV3 VIDEO ID v1 Ov2 Ov3 FAMILY FAVORITES kn FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK RESET CHILD LOCK RESET 4 EVENT PROGRAM 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR FIRST TIME TOUR MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR to select the video input to be named Press CURSOR A or to select letters Press CURSOR gt or 4 to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 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 41 e 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
56. n using the Y C5C jacks When using the Y C5C jacks Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub picture See page 24 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2 Way signal splitter COMPONENT Eo Y See tips on page 13 OUTPUT CONVERTER VIDES A amr ANTB DVD Player Laserdisc player etc INPUT 1 INPUT 2 WRES AUDIO Optional see tips on page 13 Y Y Optional see tips 13 OUTPU NX lm Cable TV Box VHS S VIDEO L R Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc ola DHL ITI Q pH Stereo System Amplifier wu 7 7 L Bl VCR 2 Wirelss Wireless Speaker Speaker Wireless Speaker Transmitter Typical full feature setup Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system 12 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS E 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 television Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equi
57. nnecting 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 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 example on page 12 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections 16 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 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 or R Y 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 disap pears automatically after approximately eight seconds 7 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel rCOMPONENT 1 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL AUDIO T t L 1 3
58. nstructions 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 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 1 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 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug the television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the televisi
59. nto windows making opera tion simple when multiple functions are to be controlled ea gt D To operate your TV slide the MULTI PAGE select switch on the side of the remote to TV CABLE SAT mode Press the TV button and the remote will now control your television 2 EN To operate your cable box slide the MULTI PAGE select switch on the side of the remote to TV CABLE SAT mode Press the CABLE button and the remote will now control your cable box See page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box lt 2 lt J TV CABLE SAT 1 To operate your satellite box slide the MULTI PAGE select ORO switch on the side of the remote to TV CABLE SAT mode Press tsroH auno O the SAT button and the remote will now control your satellite box See page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your satellite box To operate your VCR slide the MULTI PAGE select switch on the side of the remote to VCR mode The remote will now control your VCR See page 27 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR To operate your audio equipment slide the MULTI PAGE select switch on the side of the remote to AUDIO mode Press the button which corresponds to the component you would like to control AMP CD TAPE The remote will now control your audio equipment See page
60. ntrast Maximum Super Contrast ON Color Temp Cool Loudness OFF Perfect Volume OFF Dynamic Bass 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 4 to return to previous menu 53 B R THEATER THEATER Based on the principles of the human hearing system SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two speakers or the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system SRS will also create an incredible sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi speaker surround sound system as LR Da fm SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO INFO THEATER MODES CURSOR SRS Q ON WIRELESS SOUND O OFF MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT e gt SET UP VIDEO AUDIO INFO AUDIO 93 INFO THEATER MODES CURSOR THEATER MODES SRS SRS WIRELESS SOUND WIRELESS SOUND MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT
61. olume levels PERFECT VOLUME This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level DYNAMIC BASS This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems 52 Ge Use this function to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience pot THEATER THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance CURSOR THEATER MODES CURSOR SRS O MOVIES WIRELESS SOUND O SPORTS gt BS MENU TO MENU QUIT EXIT USTOM VIDEO AUDIO 330 INFO Mim A TERI THEATER MODES gt CURSOR THEATER MODES SRS O MOVIES SRS O MOVIES WIRELESS SOUND O SPORTS WIRELESS SOUND SPORTS O RESET Ly O RESET MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU 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 Dynamic Bass 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 Dynamic Bass OFF When SPORTS mode is chosen the following are automatically set Co
62. on where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse This may result in a shock or fire hazard Do not attempt to service the elevision yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you o dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Never push objects of any kind into he 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 iquid of any kind on the television If the television has been dropped or he 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 Unplug the television from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not place the 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
63. onitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording 4 Wireless Out These jacks provide variable audio output to a set of wireless speakers They can also be used for another stereo system amplifier With this connection the audio can be controlled by the television s main volume and also by an independent volume feature found in the THEATER WIRELESS SOUND menu 5 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 6 S Video Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S Video output capability 7 Component Y C C Input 2 Input 2 provides Y C C 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 Y CpC input When using the Y C5C 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 Cb input and the components R Y output to the TV s Cr input It may be nessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the inputs See pages 49 and 50 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal whe
64. ot 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 The REC button must be pressed two times to begin VCR recording This button will also act as the VCR record button when the remote is in CABLE or SAT mode TV CABLE SAT AUDIO i c3 c5 C2 1 PRECODED VCR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 2 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV Q HITACHI CLU 615MP 27 USING THE 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 of your cable satellite box Refer to page 30 1 Setthe MULTI PAGE select switch to TV CABLE SAT
65. pment 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 12 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections You may use VIDEO S VIDEO or COMPONENT 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 Cp5C 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 When using the Y Cp5C 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 ouput to the TV s Cb 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 obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y CpC inputs See pages 49 and 50 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the Y C5C jacks When using the Y C5C jacks Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub picture See page 24 13 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier
66. pter 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm i 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 Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack 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 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 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 wy second antenna or cable system To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To outdoor ToUHF ANT A ANTB antenna or Antenna e CAT
67. r the video device is OFF the set will appear to be OFF CONNECTING A 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 MONOJ L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 4 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel TV INPUT TERMINAL VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR 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 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 S VIDEO Optional see tips on page 13 a TV INPUT TERMINAL R S VHS V L OUTPUT BACK OF VCR HITACHI MODEL or similar model Completely insert the connection cord plugs when co
68. re and COMPO NENT Input 2 source will be displayed as a blank PIP Sub picture 23 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 ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub picture simultaneously ANT B and COMPONENT Y CpCr 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 The channel display in green color will move with every press of the PIP CH button When the top channel display is in green color channel tuning is for the main picture When the lower channel display is in green color channel tuning is for the PIP 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 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 ANT A source or any of the video inputs Back of TV V LIMONO R VIDEO IN Q Tv caBLE SAT f LST CH AuDIO O OUTPUT uu V
69. ring this convergence correction process you may press the MAGIC FOCUS button to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode Do not press the MAGIC FOCUS button for more than three seconds This is only for extreme cases of misconvergence and requires assistance from service If one of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this manual set up mode CENTER MODE STATIC MODE 40 CUSTOM kd 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 CATV1 signal source is selected CURSOR CH 03 CH 03 CHANNEL ID vexs CHANNEL ID ap eee VIDEO ID L ERASE VIDEO ID L ERASE FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES MENU CHILD LOCK CHILD LOCK NEXT CH 4 EVENT PROGRAM 4 EVENT PROGRAM CHa CHY AUTO LINK AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to select letters Press CURSOR 4 or gt to change character position Press CHANNEL A or V and the number buttons to select and label additional channels The CHANNEL ID will now appear in the top right corner of the screen Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu whe
70. s not turn off after five seconds try a different two digit preset code The remote will now control your audio component Repeat steps 2 5 until all audio equipment preset codes are EE MICE programmed into the remote If your audio equipment cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your audio component code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your audio components 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 audio component does not have a power function the remote will issue another obvious function that the audio component will respond to such as CD open close The default for AUDIO mode is If you wish to control your receiver or miscellaneous audio equipment you must follow the remote programming procedure shown above You may use only the AMP button to program these codes but note that this button may not be used for more than one component 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 TV CABLE SAT ee These buttons transmit the chosen precoded audio compo
71. st 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 INTRODUCES YOU TO THE FIRST TIME SETUP FEATURE POWER AF 2 108 SET VIDEO AUDIO INFO SHOWING YOU THE OPTIMUM SETUP GUIDE FOR YOUR nC 8 AUTO BERG TERRY PERSONALIZED SYSTEM OFF PRESS AND HOLD SECONDS TV S POWER BUTTON K ALWAYS SHOW FIRST TIME TOUR AT POWER ON MENU CUSTOM TO TURN TO QUIT EXIT 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 CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND OON FIRST TIME TOUR OFF MENU MENU BAR 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 48 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality THEATER SET UP VIDEO AUDIO ERE CURSOR CURSOR CONTRAST lt P 75 CONTRAST 55
72. tments to factory preset conditions 49 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 sy ORs m SET UP AUDIO THEATER INFO CURSOR CONTRAST mmm CURSOR BRIGHTNESS LP 50 COLOR lt p 50 TINT 4L NEN SHARPNESS IP 50 RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS s MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 6 tT rms E ML p SET UP 127508 AUDIO THEATER INFO ADVANCED SETTINGS CURSOR ADVANCED SETTINGS sy O ULTRA O ULTRA AI BI AUTO COLOR El AUTO COLOR O NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION SUPER CONTRAST SUPER CONTRAST COLOR TEMPERATURE OWARM Use CURSOR A or to select function Use CURSOR P to change the function setting When the function has an X in the box it is ON Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu COLOR TEMPERATURE m OcooL GO WARM MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT ULTRA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE When the 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
73. 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 4S S BEST BEST HORIZONTAL 15 20 VIEWING ANGLE 4 MINIMUM s 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 ada
74. to allow the remote to control your satellite box See page 28 21 HOW USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 5 PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 24 for a description 6 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 7 HELP button Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP 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 or the AUTO HELP FUNCTION is set to OFF See page 58 A Ini PRESS gt FOR A DEEPER lt r PICTURE PRESS 4 TO EVE DECREASE CONTRAST CONTRAST s 100 CONTRAST s lt E 100 BRIGHTNESS 50 BRIGHTNESS lt p 50 COLOR lt p 50 COLOR b 50 TINT 4 TINT 4L mNEN SHARPNESS mmm 1 50 SHARPNESS lt gt 50 RESET oO ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO QUIT EXIT LAST CHANNEL LST CH button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc ANTA 10 ANTA 39 9 VOLUME MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up A or down V button until you obtain the desired sound level To reduce the sound to one half o
75. ts 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 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 C D as when going on a holiday turn j the television OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet I
76. um 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 EVENT REMINDER message 56 INFO E 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 3 3 Ed LY SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SPECIAL CURSOR CALENDAR EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR 1999 AUTO HELP SMTW 123 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MENU TO MENU QUIT EXIT MENU MENU QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR or to change 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 ES SET UP J CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER CALENDAR PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU MENU BAR 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 56 2 Aspecial icon appears next to CALENDAR when a
77. ure 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 gt A or V buttons Only sound from the main picture can be heard unless you choose sub picture audio from THEATER WIRELESS SOUND mode and use the WIRELESS OUT outputs on the rear panel See page 55 2 Each freeze frame is delayed about 0 1 1 10 second The FREEZE function will display blank sub pictures when the COMPONENT Input 2 source is set as main channel 26 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 30 1 Setthe MULTI PAGE select switch to VCR 2 Turn ON your VCR 3 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR 4 Hold down the PROG button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 30 The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is pro grammed 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 n
78. with the remote control connect the system as shown below REAR OF TV SET AUDIO TO HI FI TERMINAL TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER e poaooc ce EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS NOTE To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES Xn The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc 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 23 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER Antenna Input 12 VIDEO 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 o
79. y 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 screen gt D Res E ON OSINGLE SURF NOTE 1 If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode auto scanning will continuously scan 2 Ifa channel is tuned during this SURF scanning sub pictures will be removed from the screen 2 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub picture press the SWAP button amp ANT A 10 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 PULI A10 The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub picture 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 A 10 ANT A 10 VIDEO 1 E VIDEO 1 SINGLE GSINGLE ANT A 10 SINGLE ANT A 10 OSURF OSURF VIDEO 1 OSURF VIDEO 1 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 A V 4 buttons

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