Hitachi 50C10E Projection Television User Manual
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1. 2 TV VCR buttons When the remote is in CABLE mode this is the A B button 3 ENTER buttons If your cable box does not have an enter function this button will send the TV enter code 4 RECALL button If your cable box button does not have a last channel function this button will send the TV channel recall code 5 PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CATV codes 6 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES 19 Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell amp Howell Brandt Broksonic Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron 50 00 14 23 49 09 48 10 48 30 38 33 37 43 09 05 28 2 50 50 2 19 27 48 09 48 03 05 17 29 50 05 Jensen JVC Kenwood KLH Kodac Lloyd Logik LXI Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita MEI Memorex MGA MGN Technologv Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC 02 14 26 11 14 18 26 2 09 00 2 10 09 12 28 32 34 48 09 11 28 10 09 09 00 09 10 12 18 19 20 30 48 16 23 48 15 31 16 23 26 36 45 49 09 20 00 48 Quartz Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Ricoh Runco Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Shogun2. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 13 input output connections Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements 1 The television s internal speakers 2 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the AUDIO TO HI FI output on the TV 3 These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV LA H TRANSMITTER POA WELLES SPEAKERS zZ ka cA SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE SWITCH CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF Sp Matrix Receive mono and Surround stereo sound This feature turns off the TV s internal MATRIX Sp Matrix 1 3 2 Movie Theater like Surround sound EXTERNAL EXT SPEAKERS See page 10 for location of Surround Switch In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs and CATV Cable TV Satellite converters with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area To operate your TV point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button on the remote The remote will now control your TV To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button on the HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 14 remote The remote will now control your VCR To operate your Cable Box point the remote at the remote sensor of the ca
3. 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 31 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc Click for image of rear panel 1 Antenna Input Use an F type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV CATV output to this rear panel jack 2 Audio Video Inputs 1 2 The AVX Auxiliary video 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 etc If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack 3 Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording 4 Audio to Hi Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier With this connection the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s remote control 5 Speaker Matrix Surround Switch Use this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features See page 13 for Audio System Setup The TV s Internal Speakers will be switched off when EXT is selected 6 Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers which are used for the surround sound feature The volume level is controlled by the remote
4. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 11 1 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 manufacturer surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc SAFETY TIPS B e Never expose the television to rain or water If the set has been exposed to rain or water unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel 14 Avoid dusty places since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists 15 The television has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes to provide reliable operation of the receiver and to protect from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered e Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register e Never place the set in a built in enclosure unless proper ventilation provided PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF
5. Click for image of remote control 3 MENU ENTER CURSOR buttons HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV or 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 The ENTER button will set features to your preference 4 CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to set the time for 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 4 or down Y 5 AVX button The AVX Auxiliarv Video button will select between the antenna signals and the video input jacks each time the button is pressed If the Picture in Picture is on the AVX button will select between the video input jacks only See page 10 6 VOLUME MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up 4 or down Y button until you obtain the desired sound level To turn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone etc press the MUTE button Press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME up sk button to restore the sound Louder VOLUME U II U orron Closed Caption will be displayed whe
6. Singer Sony STS Sylvania Symphonic 09 00 10 15 22 24 31 34 39 00 09 10 18 19 20 25 30 48 08 12 17 48 12 20 14 26 18 19 30 48 16 17 33 37 42 43 44 09 10 15 18 19 21 25 30 31 20 2 48 2 06 07 08 09 15 00 09 16 28 32 00 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES 20 Dynatech 00 Multitech 00 27 Tatung 14 NEC 11 13 14 26 Teac 00 14 Nikko 10 Technics 09 35 Emerex 06 Noblex 48 Teknika 00 09 10 Emerson 00 01 10 16 Olympus 09 47 Telefunken 38 23 33 37 40 41 43 44 Fisher 19 21 25 30 Optimus 20 TMK 40 48 Fuji 07 09 Toshiba 16 17 25 42 44 Funai 00 Panasonic 09 35 46 47 Totevision 10 48 Garrard 00 Penney 09 10 11 13 Unitech 48 15 21 48 GE 09 22 24 Pentax 15 24 31 Vector 17 Goldstar 04 10 11 Philco 09 Vector 11 13 Research Gradiente 00 Philips 09 28 32 Video 13 17 23 Concepts Harley 00 Pilot 10 Videosonic 48 Davidson Harmon 11 Pioneer 26 Wards 00 09 15 19 Kardon 20 22 27 34 44 48 Harwood 27 Portland 05 XR 1000 00 09 27 Protec 27 XR1000 00 09 Hi Q 19 Pulsar 12 Yamaha 11 14 Hitachi 00 15 24 31 Zenith 07 08 12 ABC 01 03 05 09 Jasco 40 Signal 13 29 11 12 14 30 Antronix 44 Jerrold 03 09 10 12 Signature 09 13 20 30 Archer 28 40 44 Macom 26 SL Marx 29 Belcor 31 Magnavox 21 Sprucer 17 55 Cable Star 31 Memorex 00 Starcom 03 13 30 Century 40 Movie Time 35 37 42 Stargate 13 29 EASY GRA
7. YOUR SET 16 1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set be sure the antenna system is protected 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 ANTENNA GROUNDING DIAGRAM AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for television with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal SAFETY TIPS G 18 For added protection for the television during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused fo
8. Your choice will be shown on the display In Re a ae a Nm SET UP 24 Al CATV1 or CATV2 CATV Indicated on the screen VHF 2 13 2 13 UHF 14 69ch 5 A 95 99 W W 1 W 28 187 64 Ultra band W 29 W 84 165 125 Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV1 mode set AIR CABLE to CATV2 AUTO PROGRAM This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP or DOWN buttons ru ee OE DD Ia ee ee a a Se If the MENU button is pressed while the auto programming function is engaged programming will stop See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTOPROGRAM to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL a W buttons Your choice will be highlighted in yellow Z D gt eee e eee ee ee eee ee ee Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using the CHANNEL 4 Y buttons or number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR 4 d buttons CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are SET UP 20 IM G SRC ObjFF5 PEX The selected function will be in ve
9. 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 HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ae 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 best spot for viewing The drawings giver several suggestions 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 or right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least 4 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 RI J 4 MINIMUM 4 MINIMUM g Mo
10. control s main volume buttons Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only 7 S Video Input 1 provides S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S Video output capability Click for image of connections Typical full feature set up Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 12 Connect after turning the power to the TV OFF Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive lead wire into the hole below the button When the button is released the wire is locked into place In the same manner press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative lead wire Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker TO EXTERMAI SPEAKER PROJECTION TV SPEAKER AMPLIFIER TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S Video connection is provided for high performance laserdisc players VCRs etc that have this feature Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature If your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the TV Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hookup cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in the example on page 11 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line
11. 50EX 20B ii sie ee 210W CO EK SSB iii resin 210W e Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm e Channel COVErage nn 181 ch WIFI IAG PP 26718 UHF Band ceense 14 69 CATV Mid Band A 5 A 1 A 1 Super BaNd ss iscir J W Hyper Band en W 1 W 28 Ultra Band nn W 29 W 84 AT 0 l 7 o RA 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e S Video Luminance Y 00 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm e Audio input impedance 47k Ohm e Average input level 470mVrms e Maximum input level 940mVrms Outputs 170 L 1 o FO 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e Audio fixed 470mVrms 1k Ohm Dimensions 50EX20B e Height in 50 7 8 e Width in 41 5 8 e Depth in 23 5 8 e Weight Ibs 185 60EX38B e Height in 60 7 8 e Width in 51 3 8 Depth in 29 9 16 e Weight Ibs 223 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE 3 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 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 Hita
12. ER to start and MENU to exit Note At the selected time the message will be displayed until a remote control button is pressed Message 2 works in the same way as Message 1 Each message is capable of storing up to 40 characters CALENDAR Use this function to check the day month and year O E I MCG SRC ODJ I1 OO3 PC X gt gt Use the CURSOR 4 W buttons to change the month Press MENU to exit VIDEO VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings improve picture quality and to adjust convergence Das maz NIC SRC ODJ I OOA POX t PREFERENCE ADJUST Use this feature to adjust contrast color tint brightness and sharpness VIDEO _31 MES SE ore mi Bs EG es LE OE 2 KO 0 SD EBD gt Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The function to be adjusted will be in yellow CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white level in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when the PICTURE SETTING Al is OFF See page 34 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 BRIGHT Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture RESET When RESET is selected press ENTER to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions PREFERENCE SETTIN
13. G Your HITACHI TV has an Al Artificial Intelligence function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible When Al is yellow use the CURSOR 4 d to turn the Al on or off Your choice will be in red TRA CS SS Re Oj 1 OOS Ec en Use the CURSOR 4 to select function Use the CURSOR 4 4 to turn function on or off Your choice will be in red Al ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE When the Al function is on the TVs internal computer will perform the following 1 Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting sensor is located in the front panel to produce a more natural picture 2 Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones 3 Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture Turn the Al function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS AUDIO 32 AUTOCOLOR The AUTOCOLOR 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 For best picture performance leave the AUTOCOLOR function on NOISE REDUCER The NOISE REDUCER automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality NOTCH FILTER Turn on the Notch Filter when viewing a television program from one of the regular video inputs to imp
14. HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 50EX20B 60EX38B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS 7 PICTURE CAUTIONS a 7 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 7 HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS IMPORTANT 2 Your new HITACHI PROJECTION TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual We recommend that you read the following instructions and IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS notice before turning on your TV set for the first time Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK hia DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL BE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE There are no user s
15. IPS _4 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the television where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse This may result in a shock or fire hazard il 5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set mole 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel jaq oe 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel C A oe hae 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface WAN emoe maie owo O jane fa ai A n je mon unit b seren pee r Jino losna tr nea um ta gt sear UI Mikal an sannau uw lq TO ll g LH TEN porum i mr wy KA dwa miaj Eom Aun etren 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning
16. PHIC GUIDE 21 Citizen 40 NSC 35 36 42 Starquest 13 Colour Voice 19 25 Oak 05 15 47 Comtronics 29 34 Panasonic 17 38 Sylvania 01 Contec 15 Paragon 00 Teleview 29 Philips 19 21 22 23 Texscan 01 24 25 40 46 54 Eastern 02 Pioneer 18 39 Tocom 10 11 33 Electricord 37 Toshiba 00 Pulsar 00 Tusa 13 RCA 17 TV 86 35 Garrard 40 Realistic 44 Unika 40 44 GC 31 44 United Artists 05 Electronics Gemini 13 32 36 46 Regal 16 49 50 53 United Cable 03 General 09 Regency 02 Universal 28 31 37 Instrument 40 43 44 Rembrandt 09 36 Videoway 48 Hamlin 08 16 27 49 Runco 00 Viewstar 21 34 35 45 50 Hitachi 09 Samsung 29 39 Zenith 00 Hytex 05 Scientific 04 06 14 52 Atlanta 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV The feature to be selected will be highlighted in yellow the buttons used to choose your selection will be highlighted in blue and the selection you have chosen will be highlighted in red 2 Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature 3 Press ENTER on the remote control to select a feature IMG SR C ObjFEA PCX z EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 22 UDV lt IMG SRC ObjFEB PCX gt LIO SR C ObjFEC PCEX z AIR CABLE Select antenna or cable TV AUTO PROGRAM First time for channel buttons CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons add skip CLOSED CAPTION Feature to display dialogue text MENU LANGUAGE Choose English French or Spa
17. RC ObjFE6 PCX gt 4 FREEZE FRZ button 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 button again 5 FREEZE FRZ button without a sub picture QUICK FREEZE Press this button without a sub picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again to return to normal viewing The SWAP button will not work with this QUICK FREEZE function Os EF IMG SEC EObjEET7 PC XX gt CAUTION A pattern burn may develop if the sub picture is left in the same corner permanently If the PIP feature is used frequently occasionally shift the sub picture to a different corner NOTE Only sound from the main picture can be heard Operating the precoded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different tyoes of VCR s You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR Refer to page 22 Click for image of Remote CLU 415UI Illustration 1 Turn ON your VCR 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR 3 Hold down the VCR button on the remote enter the 2 digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 22 The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct 2 digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR If the VCR doe
18. URSOR W to select letters Press the CURSOR d to change position Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner of the screen Press CHANNEL A Y or the number buttons to select and label additional channels Press MENU to exit The represents a blank space select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION To view the CHANNEL CAPTION press the RECALL button on your remote control CHILD LOCK PROGRAM 2 This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel OJE INICG SERC ObjEEFA PETS gt The code to set or cancel CHILD LOCK is a three digit key number The factory preset key number is 000 f IE ea es os oe MAI Sa Se Ee The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK To change the key number select key number change Enter the old number factory preset 000 for first time use then enter a new three digit key number you prefer ff you forget your key number use the factory code 777 to erase your key number This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 000 PROGRAM LIST This function allows you to view which channels are labeled in CHANNEL CAPTION NAME which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are protected by CHILD LOCK LOCK Press CURSOR A W to review more channels Press MENU to exit VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the v
19. ble box and press the CABLE button on the remote The remote will now control your cable box Click for Remote Control CLU 415UI Illustration 1 These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR or Cable Box depending on which mode is chosen as explained above 2 TV VCR BUTTON When the remote is in TV or VCR mode this is the TV VCR buttons When the remote is in CABLE mode this is the A B button 3 PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 4 RESET BUTTON Press RESET to return video and audio to factory settings 5 6 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 5 The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off If MESSAGE 1 or MESSAGE 2 is set it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on See page 23 2 RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received or if it has a stereo ST or second audio program SAP press the RECALL button You can also check the time and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set See page 22 Audio Seleced CHANNEL ID Main Picture Source Video Input When an SV ides nul is Conneched You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on screen displays
20. chi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warrantv service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 3219 Koapaka St Norcross GA 30093 Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 770 279 5600 Tel 808 839 3621 For TV s purchased in Canada only please contact one of the Hitachi offices below should you have any questions regarding service operation or technical assistance MONTREAL TORONTO VANCOUVER 3300 Trans Canada 6740 Campobello Road 20800 Westminster Hwy Unit 1103 Saint Laurent Quebec Mississauga Ontario Richmond B C H4S 1V3 L5N 2L8 V6V 2W3 Tel 514 956 9882 Tel 905 821 4545 Tel 604 214 0777 Fax 514 956 9761 Fax 905 826 6627 Fax 604 214 0772
21. ect the time the TV will turn on or off AM 1 PM 2 Press the CURSOR 1 d buttons for MODE ONCE one time only or MODE DAILY TV will turn on off at the same time every day Press CHANNEL 4 W or the NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on Your choice for AM PM and MODE will appear in red Press ENTER to start Select CANCEL and press ENTER to erase times NOTE You can set either ON TIME only OFF TIME only or both The mode will be the same for both If no remote control button is pressed after ON timer is activated the TV will automatically turn off after 3 hours MT MET WOOFER KOLU m CAUTION Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS For safety the TV should be turned off when you are away from home Use this function to set one or two personal messages once a day or one time only ac S oe Ol Oe nu ae a Use the CURSOR A Y to select a letter or other character Use the CURSOR 4 d to change position Press ENTER when message is finished The asterisk 7 represents a blank space Move the CURSOR l d until CANCEL is red and press ENTER to erase message zm Ed 8 es ee a OO Ss VIDEO 30 Use CURSOR 4 to choose MODE or TIME Use CURSOR d to set MODE when it is yellow Your choice will be in red Use the NUMBER buttons to set the time Press ENT
22. erviceable parts inside the television e Model number and serial number are indicated on back side of the set CAUTION Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could avoid the user s authority to operate the TV POWER SOURCE This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz AC household current Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet SAFETY TIPS 3 TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLV INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning EJ or In accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the set does not operate properly unplug the set and call your dealer or service shop IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION e Read all of these instructions e Save these instructions for later use e Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI telev
23. etc or MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast The sources received will be displaved below the channel number The source vou select will be displaved to the left of the channel number See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is alwavs received IN ca SRC Obj KOLO F ma Ga LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels INT 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 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND VCRPIus REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water Dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Place your TV and remote control away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set 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 precisi
24. ision receivers 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 receiver 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 EAE eat eo pasal 1 This television is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel TRR CERERE HLD LOCK gt CHILD LOCK A EVENT PROGRAH GWOVEOVIT AUTO LINK kd ee ew gt It seven PROS VON ut dg s ei N U M PRSTIMETOR OO FAST TMEOUR O _ op 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock SAFETY T
25. llow Vour choice for the function will be in red DISPLAV ON OFF is to turn the displav on or off MODE C C Closed Caption is for the program you are viewing MODE TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible TEXT may not be available with every program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English CHANNEL 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use the CURSOR or to highlight the function to change press ENTER to change the function and press MENU to exit J OE INIG SRC ObjEFE PC X gt NOTE The word MUTE will not be displayed if the DISPLAY is ON If you do not have sound make sure MUTE is not set CCD will display when MUTE is pressed whether CCD is in the ON or OFF mode Certain models only This feature will allow you to select any one of 3 different languages for all on screen displays MENU LANGUAGE PROGRAM 26 I MNM CGCG SRC OobjiEFEF 7 PO SS Ge Use the CURSOR W buttons to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press MENU to exit PROGRAM PROGRAM This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable C DE sw I NIC SRC ODJEE S P x 1 CHANNEL CAPTION Use this feature to give up to 30 channels a name m es ee ksib ee Se S I a ee Press the C
26. n the MUTE button is pressed 7 LAST CHANNEL LST CH button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 16 8 PICTURE IN PICTURE See separate section on page 18 for a description 9 SRD button Your Hitachi model does not access surround SRD using the remote control Instead a switch is provided on the back of your TV to change between Speaker Matrix Surround and External Speakers See page 12 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 a VCR program TV or tape on the video inputs Beech sil TH EEA OLIORN lt IMG SRC ObJFE5 PCX gt 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture appears in one corner of the screen Press the button a second time to remove the sub picture from the screen Press the AVX button when the sub picture is on to change between VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 The TV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub picture 2 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub picture press the SWAP button 3 SHIFT button USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 17 To move the sub picture to another corner press the SHIFT button The sub picture moves one step counter clockwise every time the SHIFT button is pressed lt IMG S
27. nies and programs from other video sources Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 8 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 415UI Part No HL00224 2 Two AA size 1 5V batteries For Remote Control Unit REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers 2 Insert two new AA size batteries for the remote control When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover BOTTOM VIEW ZIMO SRC ObjFDD PCX gt ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance However if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts an indoor antenna may be sufficient 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 free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes
28. nish text olz lt IMG SRC ObJFED PCX gt CHANNEL CAPTION Label channels PAY1 ABC etc CHILD LOCK Block channel picture and sound PROGRAM Check channel name scan childlock VOLUME CORRECTION Lower volume on selected channels lt IMG SRO ObjFEE PCX gt CLOCK SET Set before using timer features ON OFF TIMER Turn TV on or off one time or daily MESSAGE 1 Set for one time or daily MESSAGE 2 Set for one time or daily CALENDAR Check day month and year SET UP 23 SIMI CS SRO ObjFEF PCX gt PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust coor brightness etc PREFERENCE SETTING Improper picture performance CONVERGENCE ADJUST Match red green and blue colors to make white v O F lt IMG SRC ObjFFO PCX gt PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust balance bass and treble PREFERENCE SETTINGS Improve sound performance SET UP LIO SRC ObjFEC PCX Select SET UP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR 4 W buttons on the remote to highlight the function desired was lt IMG SRE UObjEFI PC XX gt NOTE To see an auto demonstration of the on screen displav press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximatelv 5 seconds Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto demonstration AIR CABLE Select AIR if vou are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if vou have cable TV Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the correct AIR CABLE mode and press MENU to exit
29. olume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels CLOCK _ 98 i Sa Aosbzgib AD 6 a Se Press the CURSOR a Y to select one of the four volume corrections Use the CHANNEL w W or number buttons to select a channel CJF I NIC SRC OD gt JE EFE PE x Press ENTER to set the channel Press the CURSOR 4 d to adjust volume level Press MENU to exit NOTE 1 VOLUME CORRECTION adjustment is f or the channel displayed in the top right corner of the screen To adjust a different channel you must select the channel with the channel or number buttons and press ENTER 2 If the channel has been corrected before use the CURSOR A W to highlight that channel then use the CURSOR 4 d to change the level 3 To erase a channel from the volume correction select channel 00 and press ENTER 4 The volume level will change from 50 to 100 in 5 steps CLOCK CLOCK Use this feature for all time related functions CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the on off timer or automatic message 0 0 mi ee Se ee eee ee ee Use the NUMBER buttons and CURSOR 4 4 to set the time The AM or PM selected will be highlighted in red CLOCK 20 ON OFF TIMER This function will automatically turn the TV on or off one time only or everyday a a EA Oe a obj II Oi Oi OP Sa 42 DA The selection to change will be in yellow Press the number buttons to sel
30. on parts may result Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Don t leave it on or near a heater RECEPTION PROBLEMS 35 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 fresh 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 e 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 e 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 vour receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak vour picture mav 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 pictu
31. r long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges OPERATION OF YOUR SET 19 This television should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your television dealer or local power company For television sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Gy e 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug this set television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television set to normal operation Nikil WI Vt l I LA T ANE ATAID EN l hu ci fl CARE eo J 21 If your television is to remain unused for a period of time such as when going on a holiday turn the television OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY ey A if en 22 f you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustment Unplug the television and call your dealer or service technician 23 Whene
32. r down Press the CURSOR 4 d to move the color displaved left or right Press ENTER to change the color Press MENU to exit AUDIO 33 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference to improve the sound quality and to select special sound effects IE ee D aea O16 he ee St AT PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT Use this to set balance bass and treble JE IMG SRC 25 KO 0478 A Oe gt Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The function to be adjusted will be in vellow BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers the AUDIO TO HI FI output and the surround speakers BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers RESET When RESET is selected press ENTER to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions PREFERENCE SETTING Use PREFERENCE SETTING to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND VCRPlus REMOTE CONTROL 34 I MCG SRC ObjJ 1I OOA PC X gt Use the CURSOR 4 W to select a function The function will be in yellow Use the CURSOR 4 d to change function Vour choice will be in red MTS MODE Multi Channel Television Sound will allow vou to select STEREO a stereo broadcast SAP second audio program which mav be a secondarv language weather report
33. re Eiza nHn e RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture Troubleshooting Chart This Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to internal voltage or power surges IF YOUR SET SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE 1 Push the power switch ON OFF switch once 2 If there is still no power wait 30 seconds and push the power switch again SPECIFICATIONS 36 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the wall Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in Push the power switch again This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your Projection Television Features e Superfine Picture Quality e 750 Line Horizontal Resolution e Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses e Artificial Intelligence System e Remote Controls many VCR brands and Cable boxes e Easy graphic guide on screen display e Full set of Input Jacks including S Video e Closed Caption Decoder e High Resolution Picture in Picture e Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers Inputs e Power Input AC 120V 60Hz e Power Consumption operating BO EX ZOD FO 154W SOEX38B L enennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 154W e Power Consumption Maximum
34. rove the picture appearance especially around the outline of buildings signs letters etc Turn off the Notch Filter when viewing a program from the S Video input to get the maximum sharpness and clarity out of the picture CONVERGENCE ADJUST Your Projection TV has three color projection tubes one for red one for green one for blue When mixed together in the proper proportion the output of these three color tubes can produce any color To produce these colors however the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed The process of aligning these picture beams is called convergence Over a period of time the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV If you move your TV or if after a time you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture you may want to converge align the colors To simplify convergence the following feature allows you to display a test pattern of horizontal and vertical lines on the screen Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination of the outputs of the three colortubes 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 ODE lt IMG SRC ObjJ1007 PC X gt Press the CURSOR 4 W to move the color displayed up o
35. s not turn off after 5 seconds try a different 2 digit preset code 4 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 18 1 VCR Button This allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode 2 PRECODED VCR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV Operating the precoded function for your cable box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and Digital Satellite Systems You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable box Refer to page 22 click for image of remote control 1 Turn ON your cable box 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box 3 While holding down the CABLE button on the remote enter the 2 digit preset code that matches your cable box as shown on page 22 The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct 2 digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does not turn off after 5 seconds try a different 2 digit preset code 4 The remote will now control your cable box 1 CABLE button This button allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode
36. st 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 Also make sure the cables are the correct length 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV connected to an antenna adaptor to the antenna jack on the television 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Phono Connector S Video Super Video Connector FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 10 Used on all standard video and audio This connector is used on camcorders VCRs cables which connect to inputs and and laser disc players with an S Video feature outputs located on the television s rear in place of the standard video cable to produce a jack panel and front control panel 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 lt IMG SRC ObjFDE PCX gt VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connec
37. t the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV Ta outdoor WHF a UAF antenna t f 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 MAIN Ta outdoor Toup ANT AIANTA antenna or Antenna a GATY sysiem t t Len T Anenii miar FRONT VIEW click for image of front panel 1 MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote 2 AVX Audio Video selector ENTER button Press this button to select the current antenna source VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen This button also serves as the ENTER button when in MENU mode REAR PANEL JACKS ril 3 VOLUME level Press these buttons for your desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left and right buttons when in MENU mode 4 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 buttons when in MENU mode 5 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off 6 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on 7 Al
38. ver the television is damaged or fails or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician ni A KM re S ae 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 set manufacturer as they may cause hazards 26 When 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 PICTURE CAUTIONS 7 WARNING Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty When using the 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 This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable compa
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