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Hitachi 43FDX01B Projection Television User Manual

1. 5 1 T 1 61 SUPC J W Hyper Band W 1 W 28 Ultra Band W 29 W 84 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm S Video Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm Component Video Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance CB CR PB PR 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm e Audio input level 47k Ohm e Average input level 470mVrms Outputs SV TACO que 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm S AGO pnta beet 470mVrms 1k Ohm Dimensions 43FDX01B Height in 43 5 8 Width in 39 Depth in 20 Weight Ibs 145 S3FDXOIB Height in 51 1 2 Width in 46 Depth in 25 1 2 Weight Ibs 216 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics 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 wil
2. PRESS SELECT TO ACTIVATE AME ACTIVATE THUMB MENU LANGUAGE STICK PLUG amp PLAY 3 SIGNAL SOURCE _ bi __ INSTALLING AUTO CHANNEL SET OF BEGIN 2d CHANNEL 110 CEN L NUT masa U 5 CHANNEL LIST 4 P SET Bas COMPLETE B8 CONVERGENCE 3 COMPONENT SET TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EX TO MENU BAR TO QUIT If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged programming will stop If two antenna 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 See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or to erase additional channels CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL 4 or buttons Je A i a IP LTE THUMB MENU LANGUAGE STICK PLUG amp PLAY gt SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 3 AUTO CHANNEL SET a ADO CHANNEL MEMORY O ERASE CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ COMPONENT SET ui EM oo Do a m ITO MENU BAR TO MENU THUMB STICK MENU LANGUAGE 1 MENU LANGUAGE 2 PLUG 4 PLAY 2 PLUG amp PLAY w SIGHAL SOURCE CHANNEL 3 3 SIGNAL SOLRECE CHANNEL 3 4 AUTO CHANNEL SET mh OADD 4 AUTO CHANNEL SET OADD CHANNEL MEMORY MEMORY i ER ASE 6 CHANNEL LIST NEXT
3. n F L J B J bL 1 i fr n P pay 9 Uu 1 ALIDIO TO HI FI To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier 15 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your 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 3 rb _ 12 VIDEO NOTE When is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the TV 1 VCR laserdisc player etc is not connected or the video device is OFF the set will appear to be OFF CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the set below 2 Connect the cable from th
4. 35 MENU BACKGROUND 9 FIRST TIME TOUR CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS ON Q BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCE SETTINGS WN 1 THEATER MODES 2 SRS 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 Sound Retrieval System 36 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the THUMB STICK or Y onthe remote to highlight the function desired LANGUAGE gt amp PLAY 3 SIGHAL SOWACE AUTO CHAWNEL SET E CHANNEL 1 CHAHHEL LIST fF CLOCK SET 8 CONVERGENCE oD 9 CDMPONENT SET Use THUMB STICK Y to select the sub menu of your choice You can use the number buttons to directly access the sub menu of your choice For example pressing the 7 button while in the OSD shown above will take you directly to the CLOCK SET sub menu NOTE 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 secon
5. HOS K ib Press THUMB STICK Y to highlight the function Press THUMB STICK to change the function setting When the function has an v in the box it is ON when it has a 9 it is selected 55 MTS MODE Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP second audio program which may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top center edge of the TV The source you select will be displayed above the sources received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED STEREO SELECTED SELECTED MONO SELECTED STEREO AMT 3 ANT ST SA NEWS I MENS A 09 4 10 00 PM k v A TA TA s Lr PX E m INTERNAL SPEAKERS This function is useful 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 suns when listening at low volume levels PERFECT VOLUME This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume leve
6. BALANCE L NEN Ik 3 BALANCE 4 RESET LI 4 RESET n AOVARGCEU 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT TO MENU BAR QUIT E MENU Use THUMB STICK or Y to highlight the function to be adjusted When THUMB STICK 4 or d to adjust the function Then use THUMB STICK V to adjust selected frequency When RESET is highlighted press down on THUMB STICK to reset audio settings to factory conditions 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 BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers the AUDIO TO HI FI output RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions ADVANCED SETTINGS Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions h aul at 1 BASS sl Pru TREBLE EEE eo THUMB STICK 1 BALANCE 4 RESE 5 ADVANCED d E ES SETTINGS ADVAMCED SETTINGS EET ONMONO D SECONDO AUDIO PROGRAM ADVANCED SETTINGS ab d STEREO MONG OSECOHD AUDIO PROGRAM
7. AMPLIFIER REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT CONNECTION CONNECTION Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience from just two Speakers Receive mono and stereo sound pg 21 33 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 572TSD 20 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs CATV Cable TV converters satellite receivers DVD players and other audio video equipment with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area To operate your TV point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button The TV button will blink indicating that the remote will now control your television To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button The VCR button will blink indicating that the remote will now control your VCR See page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR To operate your cable box point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE CBL button The CBL button will blink indicating that the remote will now control your cable box See page 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box To operate your satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the satellite receiver and press the SATELLITE SAT button The SAT button will blink indicating that the remote will now con
8. CH 8 CHANNEL LIST NEXT CH 7 CLOCK SET CH 7 CLOCK SET CH A CH Y B CONVERGENCE UH KEYS B CONVERGENCE ADJ OR s KEYS 9 COMPONENT SET MENU TO MENU BAR B COMPONENT SET ME MENU BAR TG QUIT TO QUIT Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or Y r the number buttons to change the channel Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu 40 CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID ID which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL LOCK THLMEB ERK 1 MENU LANGUAGE FLUG amp PLAY J SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET 5 CHANNEL MEMORY B 7 n a L CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET B CONVERGENCE ADJ 3 COMPONENT SET SDN THUMB CHANNEL LIST CHANNEL LIST ANT A CH SCAM LOCE iD SCAN LOCK i ON ia TH 2 ABC ON 10 ON 1 BRAVO ON JM 11 FOX CUN CBS ON 12 BET CIN wily 13 AMC ON B CNN DN ia CON ON r COM DN ON i quibue ESP I ON MENU TO MENU BAB QUIT MENU TO MENU BAR Press THUMB STICK or VF to review more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu 4 CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVE
9. 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 This function does not operate with a COMPONENT Y PB PR input signal NOISE REDUCTION The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality This function will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the ULTRA AI function 1s ON COLOR TEMPERATURE Set this to WARM for hotter colors with more red or set to COOL for less intense colors with more blue ASPECT RATIO Adjust this when viewing a COMPONENT Y PB PR input signal 16 9 Screen changes to 16 9 aspect ratio gray bars visible on top and bottom of screen HDTV signals are normally 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 Screen changes to 4 3 aspect ratio entire screen is filled with video SDTV and NTSC signals are normally 4 3 aspect ratio V POSITION Adjust this when viewing a COMPONENT Y PB PR signal This feature is used to center an HDTV video signal between the top and bottom gray bars Adjustable range is 10 video center is toward bottom of screen to 10 video center is toward top of screen 54 1 gt asa 8 AEN 000 2 TREBLE Amam k 0 3
10. PLAY J SIGHAL SOURCE mb ANTENNA I gt SIGNAL SOURCE O ANTENNA 4 AUTO CHANNEL SET OCATV 1 amp AUTO CHANNEL SET m cATV 1 5 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV 2 5 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATY 2 6 CHANNEL LIST i CHANNEL LIST T CLOCK SET CLOCK SET 8 CONVERGENCE CONVERGENCE AD a COMPONENT SET 1 COMPONENT SET MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT Press THUMB STICK Y to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu RECEPTION BAND RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 ar CATV 2 CHANNEL dicated on the screen 2 13 Mid band 1 14 22 5 1 95 99 VHF 2 13ch Super band J W 23 36 14 amp amp ch Hyper band W 1 W 28 Ultra band 65 125 we pg9 WY Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2 39 AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP or DOWN Y THUMB MENU LANGUAGE STICK PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET s O BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ COMPONENT SET MENL PS
11. conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode PAPA BT I EZE Ek HTAA Gu aa F uM JL PAT H EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for television with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as 4 IF THIS TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY Fx J a 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustment Unplug the television and call your dealer 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 b
12. of the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for example a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing 26 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 33 for pre codes 1 Turn ON your VCR 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR 3 Press and release the VCR button to switch to the VCR pre coded mode 4 Hold down the VCR button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 33 The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the VCR and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR If the VCR does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batt
13. the red and blue tubes can be adjusted When properly aligned the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white lines To simplify convergence HITACHI incorporates a feature to allow you to display a test pattern of 1 horizontal and 1 vertical line at the center of the screen Simply use the remote control to adjust the red and blue colors to match the green When properly aligned the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white lines To enter this self adjust mode you may also select CONVERGENCE ADJ from the SETUP menu However this will display a message prompting you to press the front panel CONVERGENCE ADJ button Press the THUMB STICK V 4 d buttons to move the displayed color up down left or right Press MENU to change the color you want to adjust Press the front panel CONVERGENCE ADJUST button when adjustment is done This will save your adjustment memory NOTES 1 Only a momentary press of the CONVERGENCE ADJUST button is necessary to start CONVERGENCE ADJUST mode 2 The color being adjusted will blink red or blue to indicate color you are adjusting 3 To save your adjustment data into memory press the front panel CONVERGENCE ADJUST button If you do NOT wish to save your adjustment data into memory turn the TV OFF When the TV is turned ON again your old convergence data will be restored 43 COMPONENT SET The COMPONENT SE
14. 19 24 30 44 07 50 10 23 04 23 40 46 25 02 03 04 05 02 14 26 02 25 26 23 24 03 05 20 23 01 30 12 23 11 12 23 38 51 03 04 05 23 29 31 03 04 05 35 40 46 17 44 02 26 16 17 33 34 36 41 08 10 22 23 01 16 23 29 31 23 38 16 17 21 36 06 25 VCR BRAND Aiko Akal Beaumark bRANDT Calix Capehart Colt Curtis Mathes Daewoo Fisher Funai Gerrard Goldstar Harley Davidson Harwood Hi Q Jensen Lloyd Logik Magnavox Marantz Matsushita Memorex Technolog Mitsubishi Noblex Optimus Orion Penney Philco Pilot Portland Pulsar Quartz Radio Shack Randex Realistic Runco oanky oanyo Sears Shintom Singer Symphonic TEAC Teknika Torvision Vector Video Concepts Wards 32 y CODE 02 47 48 09 30 02 23 46 07 09 17 37 19 21 32 45 24 25 43 01 09 24 15 23 29 31 35 23 31 01 15 18 19 20 23 24 32 44 44 16 26 39 47 48 01 44 02 06 25 26 32 20 24 32 03 06 23 24 25 44 45 01 24 01 18 19 20 21 23 24 32 44 18 19 32 44 03 05 18 21 23 24 32 45 01 02 01 23 24 2 44 24 44 06 17 47 01 03 19 20 23 30 35 36 44 DVD BRAND Denon 04 Hitachi 07 JVC 01 Kenwood 04 Magnavox 05 Mitsubishi 10 Panasonic 04 Phillips 06 Pioneer 03 RCA Proscan 09 Sony 02 Toshiba 05 Yamaha 08 Zenith 05 CABLE BRAND CABLESTAR 32 Jn CITIZEN 11 COLOUR VOICE 3942 3 1 FOCUS 5 GC 32 39 ELE
15. CTRONICS GEMINI 1 GENERAL 05 38 43 51 INSTRUMENT GENERAL 01 12 GOLDSTAR INSTRUMENT HAMLIN 04 13 22 13 HITACHI HYTEX 3 JASCO MAGNAVOX MEMOREX MOVIE TIME 29 31 33 0 0 5 2 1 1 3 0 6 5 21 36 46 PANASONIC PARAGON PHILLIPS 11 15 16 26 30 42 43 44 3 9 5 5 1 9 7 MECHANICS PULSAR 03 RCA REMBRANDT 0138 11 1 RUNCO SAMSUNG 10 25 SCIENTIFIC 17 20 41 45 TUSA tT 86 0 UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL 11 24 31 32 34 39 VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR 15 28 ZENITH 03 48 ZENTEK J J J JERROLD 01 08 12 37 49 50 51 MACOM SATELLITE BRAND CODES Echostar 04 Hitachi Ol Hughes 05 RCA 02 Sony 03 33 AMPLIFIER BRAND BRAND BRAND AIWA 05 06 CARVER 1 06 07 08 CASIO 09 CLARINETTE 09 KENWOOD 1415 LLOYD S 09 MCS J 1l6 MODLARE 109 ONKYO 09 J X OPTIMUS 9 00304111520 PANASONIC 16 PENNEY 09 O QUASAR 6 CT REALISTIC 09 888 8 SANSUI 06 1 SANYO YORX o 0 CD BRAND AUDIO LAB EMERSON 01 FISHER OH 02 VICTOR 103 000 0 00 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TAPE BRAND Aiwa 11 12 Hitachi 01 02 03 04 Jerrold 13 14 JVC 05 Kenwood 06 Optimus 07 Panasonic 08 Pioneer 07 Scientific Atlanta 15 Sony 09 10 11 12 Starcom 13 Wards 07 34 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV 2 Press the THUMB STICK to high
16. E up 4 button 20 RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received the picture source or if the channel has stereo ST or second audio SAP the time CHANNEL ID if the Commercial Skip C S is activated and the SLEEP timer is set Fates Main Picture Source Thre ip When an S VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 1 When an COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR Input is connected to VIDEO 2 21 PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 25 for a description 22 PIP CH buttons Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub picture tuning The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is being controlled 23 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 ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub picture simultaneously ANT 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 highlighted channel display will move with every press of the PIP CH button When
17. EO 1 2 or 3 input device is turned on and VCR laserdisc or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Select OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 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 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 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 a or 10 3 VIDEO ID THUMB 3 FAMILY FAVORITES JJ DISPLAY 4 PARENTAL CONTROL b 0 GOON 4 EVENT PROGRAM MODE B AUTO LINK d OTEXT 7 CLOSED CAPTION m CHANNEL 2 1 2 B BACKGROUND amp FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO MENU BAR TO QUIT DISPLAY ON OFF will turn the display on or off MODE Closed Caption is for the program you are viewing TEXT is for additional information suc
18. 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 mum This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on the television Phono Connector S Video Super Video Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and connect to inputs and outputs located on the television s Jacerdisc players with an S Video feature in place of the rear jack panel and front control panel standard video cable to produce a high quality picture ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 75 Ohm antenna CATV Cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A 75 Ohm terminal If you have a second antenna or cable TV system connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal To outdoor antenna or CATV cable autdoor antenna or CAT V cable sip To second anlenna or cabin system VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead fro
19. HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 43FDXOIB S53FDXOIB OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A Li NOT OPEN A 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 i The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS COLOR TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the television Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television This television is not intended for use in a computer room PAN CAUTION Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user s warranty CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT
20. K el a CL ED TO QU B _ EA Pees SELECT TO m nu P k a gt i 31 ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE E en gam l u EVENT PROGRAM T HUNE 4 EVENT PROGRAM s 102 STICK 1 o2 sees TY OH 1 00 TY GH gt Ti FF k 11 00 TV GFI SUN DAY OF WEER i MON DAY OF WEER CHANNEL 10 CHANNEL ONCE ap ONCE DAILY Q WEEKLY OFF MENU MENU BAR TO OUT EXIT DO pair O WEEKLY e OFF TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press THUMB STICK 4 to select PROGRAM 1 2 3 or 4 Press THUMB STICK 4 or Y to select the time the TV will turn on and off Use THUMB STICK d to change position Press THUMB STICK or Y to select the day of the week you want the timer to turn on TV If you set timer to turn on DAILY do not need to set DAY OF WEEK Press THUMB STICK to highlight then press down on the THUMB STICK to select mode ONCE TV will turn on off one time only or mode DAILY TV will turn on Off at the same time every day WEEKLY TV will turn on off at same time every week OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu IF the clock is not set you can not use this function and the screen below will appear B a B BI HEATER EVENT PROGRAM PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO MENU BAR ra QUIT NOTE 1
21. MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division may void the user s warranty POWER SOURCE This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz AC current Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning Or Lj in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules PAS CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the television does not operate properly unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service shop IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION CAUTION Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI televisions Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these unit
22. NT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT L LIAGE 2 PLUG PLAY 3 SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET amp CHANNEL MEMORY E CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ COMFONEMT SET A a2TOSETTIME L CLOCH SET 12 D PH t0 2000 L TO SETTIME Pur rs THUMB CLOCK SET STICK JAM 01 J009 MENU TO MENU TO QUIT Use THUMB STICK or Y to set the time date and year Press THUMB STICK 4 or 4 to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position 42 CONVERGENCE ADJ 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 colors tubes can produce any color To produce these colors however the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed The process of aligning these picture beams is called convergence Over a period of time the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV If you move your TV or if after a time you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture you may want to converge align the colors Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes The output of the green tube is stationary The outputs of
23. OCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ COMPONENT SET SET TOP BOX OR SATELLITE REGEIVER FOR DETAILED CONNECTIONS REFER TO OWNERS GUIDE 1 2 3 4 6 7 B Q MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT TO MENU BAR TO QUIT THUMB QUESTION 2 WANT CONNECT A VCR DVD TO THUMB MY SYSTEM MY TV SIGNAL COMES FROM QUESTION 1 A ANTENNA OR CABLE WITHOUT CABLE BOX B CABLE BOX C SATELLITE RECEIVER SATELLITE RECEIVER WITH CABLE BOX PRESS A Y TO SELECT PRESS k TO ENTER PRESS A TO SELECT PRESS i TO ENTER MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT MENU TO MENU BAR THUMB STICK QUESTION 3 I WANT TO CONNECT A SET TOP BOX TO MY SYSTEM PRESS Y TO SELECT PRESS E TO ENTER MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT Press THUMB STICK or Y to highlight the correct answers to all three questions Press THUMB STICK d to display the graphic guide Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET See page 43 38 SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select if you have cable TV THUMB MENU LANGUAGE STICK PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE ANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL SET 1 1 z 3 4 5 CHANNEL MEMORY 2 8 T a CHANNEL LIST CLOCK CONVERGENCE ADJ COMPONENT SET MENU LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE z PLUG amp PLAT PLUG E
24. SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode or SPLIT PIP mode is chosen 2 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 PIP MODE button To change between the three different PIP modes SINGLE or SURF press the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON Each press of this button will change PIP to a different mode Pressing this button two times will cycle through all three different PIP modes ANT 10 VIDEO 1 ANT A 10 VIDEO 1 NOTES 1 When main channel is COMPONENT Y PB PR input viewing a PIP sub picture is not allowed 2 SURF mode PIP is only allowed when ANT A is the main picture 4 FREEZE button With PIP ON If you wish to freeze the sub picture press the FREEZE 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 FREEZE button again 5 FREEZE button With PIP OFF Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture depending on the mode selected SINGLE or STROBE To change FREEZE modes use the PIP MODE button to cycle through the three different modes SINGLE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing FEE 25 STROBE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames
25. T A antenna source ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub picture VIDEO AT NOTES 1 If you tine the main channel to a Y PB PR input the TV set will automatically turn the PIP sub picture OFF 2 When a Y PB PR input is selected as PIP it will appear as a blank sub picture 3 When main channel is tuned to a Y PB PR input you will not be able to access the PIP functions 4 When ANT B is selected as a main channel the SWAP feature is disable 5 Only sound from the main picture can be heard 6 If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE TV RATINGS setting is ON only PIP SINGLE mode will be allowed 24 PICTURE IN PICTURE CONT SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel number those set in memory and display them as PIP sub pictures along the right edge of the screen Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub pictures form the screen NOTES 1 If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode auto scanning will continuously scan channels in memory see pages 39 and 40 2 If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning sub pictures will be removed from the screen 3 SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is selected as the main channel 4 If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE TV RATINGS setting is ON PIP SURF mode will be deactivated 2 SWAP Button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub picture press the SWAP button SWAP SINGLE NOTES 1 The
26. T UP menu will take you directly to the CLOCK SET sub menu This makes navigating the menu s faster and easier NOTE The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode See page 38 9 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 15 set it will reset to the original condition 10 LAST CHANNEL LAST CH button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc ANTA 39 11 INPUT button The INPUT button will select between antenna signal 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 source ANT B source cannot be displayed as a PIP sub picture 12 C C button Press this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on and off see page 56 for more information 13 HELP button Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text which give
27. T function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition Standard Definition and NTSC signals CONVERGENCE b COMPONENT SET m P s FRESS SELECT TH A TATED ACTIVATE COMPONENT SET 1 L e oip tL STICK COMPONENT BET gr a L E E COLOR SYSTEM COLOR SYSTEM ab SOTW DVO Press THUMB STICK or Y to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select Color System HDTV SDTV DVD Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu COLOR SYSTEM The COLOR SYSTEM function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinate for DTV Programs HDTV High Definition Television Use for High Vision Signal Y PB PR from HDTV Set Top Box SDTV DVD Standard Definition Television or Digital Video Disc Y CB CR such as DVD Digital Video Disc Player NOTE 1 If Color System is set improperly does not match actual input signal the color and tint of the main picture will be abnormal 2 You must be tuned to VIDEO 1 or 2 input and have a component hooked up to the Y PB PR input jacks to access this COMPONENT SET menu 3 All settings will affect only the component input you are currently viewing If you are using both sets of component input jacks be sure to set the COMPONENT SET feature for both inputs set COMPONENT 1 AND COMPONENT 2 44 QU CHIP LCIFRU CH CUSTOMIZE This sele
28. The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no channel selection was made after this time If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated the OFF Timer will deactivate 2 If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated the TV will automatically turn off after three hours 50 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 AUTO LINE mb G 4 Ovi Ova T CLOSED CAPTION AUTO THUMB CHANNEL ID STICK CHANNEL ID n ID Fi VIDEO Ir m E w FERXEITE 3 FAMILY FAVORITES py Je da x PARENTAL CONTROL Jp ipn cis bean d Cel 5 4 EVENT PROGRAM 5 4 EVENT PROGRAM a AUTO LINK Q Vz Cyv3 T CLOSED CAPTION ci 8 MENU BACKGROUND OREMOTE 2 BACKGROUND OREMOTE FIRST TIME TOUR Oorr 3 FIRST TIME TOUR OorF FMENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use THUMB STICK d to to select Video input Use THUMB STICK 4 then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting When AUTO is selected the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 or 3 automatically when the VIDEO 1 2 or 3 input device is turned on This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR laserdisc player or DVD player When REMOTE is selected the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 or 3 automatically when the VID
29. V mode 21 3 VCR button When the VCR button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in VCR mode See page 28 4 CABLE CBL When the CABLE button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in CABLE mode See page 29 5 SATELLITE SAT When the SAT button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in SATELLITE mode See page 30 6 DVD button When the DVD button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in DVD mode See page 31 7 AV1 AV2 AV3 buttons When pressed each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio Video mode See page 32 8 CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to set FAMILY FAVORITES CHANNEL MEMORY etc Enter one two or three numbers to select channels Enter first for channels 1 to 9 or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune For channels 100 and above press the 1 button wait until two dashes 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 A or down Y You can also use these number buttons to directly access OSD sub menu s of your choice While navigating the On Screen Display s you will notice that each sub menu has a number next to it For example the SET UP menu has 9 sub menu s Pressing the 7 button while in the SE
30. VISION 12 Do not use the television near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Never expose the television to rain or water If the set has been exposed to rain or water unplug television from wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel 13 Choose a place where light artificial or sunlight does not shine directly on the screen S 14 Avoid dusty places Accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the television when high 15 The television has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the television from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed sofa rug etc g Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16 1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to 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
31. ction contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels name when CATV I signal source is selected CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID 3 FAMILY FAVORITES 4 PARENTAL CONTROL 5 4 EVENT PROGRAM 5 AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION H MEHU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR TO MENU BAR 1 CH id m CHANNEL LIST CUSTOM CH RESET CH CH CH Y OR HS KES MENU TO MENU BAR THUMB STICK QUIT THLIMB STICK TO QUIT Press THUMB STICK V to select CHANNEL LIST Press THUMB STICK d to select preset CHANNEL LIST Press THUMB STICK to scroll through the preset CHANNEL LIST Press THUMB STICK d to select desired CHANNEL ID To customize CHANNEL ID select CUSTOM CH Press THUMB STICK or YW to select letter Press THUMB STICK 4 or d to change character position represents a blank space CHANNEL ID sh CH 22 CHANNEL LIST CUSTOM CH RESET CH CH A Ch F OR KEYS TO MENU BAR TO QUIT Tang 55 SELEC n r TO ml AC TIVATE DEAGTIVATE CHANNEL ID CH 22 CHANNEL LIST CUSTOM CH UI RESET NEXT CH CH amp CH Y OR KEYS TO MENU BAR QUIT Press CHANNEL Y and the number buttons to label additional channels Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu w
32. ds 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 LANGUAGE m ENGLISH PLUG OQ FRANCAIS HUME SOURCE U FE PANG STICK AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST o fh in de Pa MENU ITO MENU BAR TO QUIT T EXIT THUMB STICK hb AE P LA MENU LAR GUAGE iG amp PLAY d SIGNAL SUURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL ELST CLOCK sET PTAH Chr Law H ur That al L L l om um MENU COMPONENT SET i 1 mig ENGLISH a FRA CAS ESPANOL TONEMU BAR O GT Use THUMB STICK Y to select MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu 37 PLUG amp PLAY This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System Simply answer three questions and a graphic will be displayed showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system WELCOME TO HITACHI S PLUG amp PLAY ON SCREEN SET UP GUIDE THUMB AFTER ANSWERING THREE SIMPLE PLUG amp PLAY STICK QUESTIONS THIS SYSTEM WILL p SHOW YOU TYPICAL CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CABLE VCR DVD SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CL
33. dure stated above 4 The INPUT button will act at the TV SAT button when in SAT mode 1 SATELLITE SAT button This button allows the remote to control your satellite receiver by setting it to SATELLITE mode 2 PRECODED SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY SATELLITE RECEIVER CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Satellite Receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Satellite Receiver Operating the precoded function for your DVD player This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player refer to page 33 for precodes 1 Turn ON your DVD player 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD player 3 Press and release the DVD button to switch to DVD pre coded mode 4 Hold down the DVD button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your DVD player as shown on page 33 The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your DVD player when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your DVD player If the DVD player does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now c
34. e AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 4 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Rear Panel of Television Back of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel 16 Rear Panel of Television VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTE 1 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 2 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 in example on page 13 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line inpu
35. e personnel ne 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through the television cabinet s slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 11 1 Do not place this television on an unstable cart stand or table The television may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television Wall or shelf mounting should follow the Wall Shelf mounting manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer 11 2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELE
36. e power switch again This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television Features e Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution e 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 Full Set of Input Jacks including S Video COMPONENT VIDEO Y CB CR and Y PB PR Closed Caption Decoder High Resolution Picture In Picture with Freeze Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers Convergence Adjustment Dual Antenna Inputs Auto Link 3 Dimensional Y C Comb Filter ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide Full 10801 HDTV capable with Set Top Box SRS SRS and the o symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the United States and selected foreign countries SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Inputs e Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption operating 43FDX01B 217W 53FDX01B 208W Power Consumption maximum 43FDX01B 276W 5S3FDX01B 276W e Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm e Channel 181 ch VI SIE AIG T 2 13 WITTE SEAN u 14 69 Mid
37. ect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples S INPLIT Optional sime nobi OUTPUT NOTE 1 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal 2 If you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable 3 If you have a mono VCR insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV 11 D Antenna Input Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75 Ohm RF antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub picture The antenna output labeled 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 Audio Video Inputs land 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 Y PB PR inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2 but note that only one of these may be used at a time Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for
38. ectronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in the example on page 13 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line You may use VIDEO S VIDEO or COMPONENT Y PB PR inputs to connect to Input 1 or Input 2 but only one of these may be used at a time Connect only 1 component VCR DVD player camcorder etc to each input jack COMPONENT Y PB PR connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players Use these connections in place of the standard video connections if your device has this feature When using the Y PB PR input jacks connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 1 or 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 PR input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CB CR In this case connect the components CB output to the TV s PB input and the components CY output to the TV s PR input It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PB PR inputs See pages 54 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using Y PB PR jacks 14 ih i H l F ur W TA i d n
39. eries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above 4 The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs 5 The LAST CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required 7 The SLEEP button will act as your VCR 100 button if required 1 VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode 2 PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes For some VCRs you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY VCR CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR Pr Operating the precoded function for your cable box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box Refer to page 33 1 Turn ON your cable box 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box 3 Press the CABLE CBL button on the remote to switch to cable mode 4 Hold down the CBL button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matched your cable box as shown on page 33 The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your cable box when the cor
40. g system SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers or the two internal speakers of your HITACHI Television If your HITACHI Television is connected to an external audio system SRS will also crate an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi speaker surround sound system 57 THUMB 1 THEATER MORES 2 SRB MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT i PHESS SELECT T PAESS SELECT T ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE ACTIVATE DE ACTIVATE EL MESE 312Y1 1 THEATER MODES THUMB 2 SAS wh ON a ICE Q OFF 1 THEATER MODES 2 BRA OFF TO MENU BAR TO QUIT TO MENU BAR TO to select speaker to be adjusted Use THUMB STICK or Y then press down on THUMB STICK to select SRS ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu NOTES SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the United States and selected foreign countries SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 58 DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Place your television away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television wi
41. ght the function to be adjusted Press the THUMB STICK 4 or d buttons to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu NOTE If CONTRAST is selected you are adjusting CONTRAST The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA AT is OFF See page 55 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 SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture RESET When RESET is selected press down on THUMB STICK to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions NOTE 1 It may be necessary to set TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR input jacks 2 If you ar using the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks Y PB PR and notice that the TINT and COLOR are abnormal check to make sure that COMPONENT SET SET COLOR SYSTEM is set properly see page 44 53 ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI Artificial Intelligence function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible When AI is hig
42. h 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 2 15 sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use THUMB STICK 4 amp or Y to highlight the function to change then press THUMB STICK d to change the function Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu 51 MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds THUMEB STICK 2 VIDEO I FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTR L PARENTAL CONTROL amp EVENT PROGRAM EVEHT PROGRAM AUTO LINK OCLEAR amp AUTO LINK OCLEAR 7 CLOSED CAPTION GRAY 7 CLOSED CAPTION mh RA Y MENU BACKGROUNDER OsHADED MENU BACKGROUND OSHADED g FIRST TIME TOUR FIRST TIME TOUR D MENU BAR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use THUMB STICK Y to change MENU BACKGROUND setting Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu Select CLEAR and no background is visible select GRAY and a gray background is visible no picture can be seen behind menu screen select SHADED and a light background 1s visible FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature showing you basic TV functions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System This feat
43. h as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture NOTE The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio Please separate radio equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance 60 Check these items and try these adjustments Sound OK picture poor Picture OK sound poor blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls verticall Poor color HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE 1 Press the power switch ON OFF switch once 2 If there is still no power wait 30 seconds and press the power switch again 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the wall Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in Press th
44. h to DVD pre coded mode 4 Hold down the AV1 AV2 or AV3 button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your Audio Video component as shown on page 37 The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the Audio Video component and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your Audio Video component when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your Audio Video component If the Audio Video component does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Audio Video component 7 Repeat steps 6 it you wish to program the remote to control another Audio Video component Be sure to use a different A V button on the remote since only one component can be programmed per button NOTES 1 If your Audio Video component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your Audio Video component code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your Audio Video component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your Audio Video equipment operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above 1 AV1 AV2 AV3 Button These buttons allows the remo
45. hen the CURSOR is in the first position Select RESET to erase a CHANNEL ID NOTES 1 If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode see page 38 the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same 2 CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture 45 VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs THUMB VIDEO ID STICK m 2 VID 1 Ovioz Ovip3 CHANNEL ID THUMB VIDEO ID eis STICK 2 FAMILY FAVORITES ii PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LIST CUSTOM RESET 9 4 EVENT PROGRAM B AUTO LIMK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND 8 FIRST TIME TOUR WENUITO MENU BAR TO QUIT PRESS SELI ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE VIDEO ID VIDEO ID 1 GviD 1 OVib2 VIDEO LIST CAM VIDEO LIST sk AM CUSTOM CBL CUSTOM CBL RESET DVD RESET DVD LD SAT STE MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT TO QUIT TO MENU BAR Press THUMB STICK Y to select VIDEO LIST Press THUMB STICK d to select preset VIDEO LIST Press THUMB STICK or Y to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST Press THUMB STICK d to select desired VIDEO ID To customize VIDEO ID select CUSTOM Press THUMB STICK 4 twice to select the video input to be named Press THUMB STICK or V to select letters Press THUMB STICK d or 4 to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to retu
46. hlighted press down on THUMB STICK to turn the AI on or off miss E HUMB A 1 THLE i 9 d mud e STIGE T i COLOR FN TIN r 0 aT WAA PEGE iw k 8 RESET bud E T ADVANCED SETTINGS m l E 2E 5 PEE tien im ADVANCED SETTINGS THUMB ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA Al WIEN A na if a auc E On ym COLOR TEMPERATURI mhOCcOOc WARM Use the THUMB STICK or Y to select function Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function setting When the function has an 7 in the box it is ON Use THUMB STICK d to change COLOR TEMPERATURE or ASPECT RATIO setting When the function shows 8 it is selected Use THUMB STICK 4 to enter POSITION mode than use THUMB STICK or to adjust V POSITION Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu ULTRA AI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE When the AI function is on the TV s internal computer will perform the following 1 Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting sensor 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 AI function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS AUTO
47. ht corner of the screen Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset press RECALL while you are renaming a category NOTE 1 This function cannot be accessed when ANT B is the main channel 2 When the input source is no ANT A the message PLEASE SWITCH TO ANT A will appear 3 Each category contains groups of 3 channels for a total of 6 channels per category 47 FAMILY FAVORITES OPERATION Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub pictures or to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel MOVIES af MENU TO SURF TO QUIT EXIT THUMB STICK Select a category using THUMB STICK 4 Or d 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 THUMB STICK 4 d or Y highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen NOTE 1 If a category has some blank channel entries these channels will appear as black sub pictures 2 Each category contains 2 groups of 3 channels Pressing the MENU button will display only 1 group per category depending on which group you select 48 PARENTAL CONTROL This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input It can be used to keep the TV fr
48. is turned on you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period Set clock first Use THUMB STICK or Y 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 down on THUMB STICK to SELECT your choice MOVIE RATINGS TV RATINGS and CANADIAN RATINGS are explained in detail in the Parental Control Movie TV Ratings Reference Guide To change the secret code number select CHANGE SECRET CODE Enter a new four digit dey number you prefer If you forget your secret code use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 0000 Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK 4 to return to the previous menu NOTE 1 If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode see page 38 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 42 3 When the RECALL button is pressed text appears on the screen to indicate that CHILD LOCK is activated 49 4 EVENT PROG This function will automatically turn the TV on and off one time only every day or once a week 1 CHANHEL ID VIDEOS ID FAMILY FAVORITES PAREHTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM m AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU GROURD B FIRST TIME TOUR MENL ITO BAR THUMB STIC
49. l 56 Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV s performance THU pilis ICE Use THUMB STICK or Y to change THEATER MODES settings When TV mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST 83 COLOR TEMPERATURE COOL LOUDNESS ON PERFECT VOLUME ON SRS OFF When MOVIES mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST 66 COLOR TEMPERATURE WARM LOUDNESS OFF PERFECT VOLUME OFF SRS OFF When MUSIC mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST 100 COLOR TEMPERATURE COOL LOUDNESS OFF PERFECT VOLUME OFF SRS ON When SPORTS mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST 100 COLOR TEMPERATURE COOL LOUDNESS OFF PERFECT VOLUME OFF SRS 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 THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu o0 SRS Sound Retrieval System Based on the principles of the human hearin
50. l direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please con act Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego CA 92154 In Canada please contact 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITACHI HSC Canada Inc 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ont LSN 2L8 62
51. le companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material Check to make sure that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material CLU 572TSI 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 572TSI Part No HL01322 2 Two AA size 1 5V batteries For Remote Control Unit 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 and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover BOTTOM VIEW k Ms e Lift up on tab t remove back cover ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color 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 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
52. light a different feature 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press HELP on the remote control when a menu 15 displayed and text will appear giving a description of that menu This part of the screen shows what selections are available MENU LANGUAGE 2 PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET 5 CHANNEL CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ COMPONENT SET MENU LANGUAGE PLUG amp PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ COMPONENT SET N 1 ON BD WN iLIFRU C 1 CHANNEL ID 2 VIDEO ID 3 FAMILY FAVORITES 4 PARENTAL CONTROL 5 4 EVENT PROGRAM 6 AUTO LINK 7 CLOSED CAPTION This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use Choose English French or Spanish text Optimum hook up for your system Select Antenna or Cable TV First time set up for channel buttons Channel buttons add skip Check channel name scan and child lock Set before using timer features Match red green and blue colors to make white Select type of component input Label channels PAY 1 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
53. ll not be used for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your television Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Don t leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat 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 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 b 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 suc
54. m an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV To outdoor VHF or UHF Antenna T autdoor FHF ar UHF antenna 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 _ Ta caia Tauf ANT AANT B antenna cr Anena e CATV system t L E FA m Arion mixer FRONT VIEW POWER INPUT LJ Y 3 C x O G EXIT MENU C CH ooo 3 Qo Caw _ Push open door and pull forward and down MENU Button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote 2 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 at the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor down Y and up buttons when in MENU mode VOLUME Level Press these buttons for your desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the screen These buttons also
55. ned to operate different types of satellite systems You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your satellite receiver refer to page 33 1 Turn ON your satellite receiver 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your satellite receiver 3 Press the SATELLITE SAT button on the remote to switch to satellite pre coded mode 4 Hold down the SAT button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your satellite receiver as shown on page 33 The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the satellite receiver and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your satellite receiver when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your satellite receiver If the satellite receiver does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your satellite receiver NOTES 1 If your satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your satellite receiver operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming proce
56. of set failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot for example in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left and right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio 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 R x F MINIMUS Most video audio connections between components be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors
57. om being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number The factory preset code is 0000 Use the number buttons to select secret code c M THE CODE PARENTAL CONTROL E L B ENTER SECRET CODE 3 z Y FRU F F P EN iF 4 PARENTAL CONTROL m vipEO I 2 4 EVENT PROGRAM O Quick Lock 8 AUTO LINK L FRONT 7 ED CAP Tw TIMI MOWVIE R Ty RATIN j CANADIAN RATINGS IF NIS i CANADIAN RATINGS FRH TO MENU BAR T QUIT lli PARENTAL CONTROL T Sy CHANNEL 3 viGg LOCE O QUICK LOCE O FRNT Op FA Tint CANADIAN RATINGS END CANADIAN RATINGS PRN h Mie _ TO MENU BAR j rl Exif am Use THUMB STICK or Y to highlight function and press down on the THUMB STICK 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 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
58. ontrol your DVD player a 5566 3 Ou NOTES 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD player code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your DVD player operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above 1 DVD Button This button allows the remote to control your DVD player by setting it to DVD mode 2 PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player Operating the precoded function for your Audio Video component This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio Video component You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio Video component refer to page 37 for precodes 1 Turn ON your Audio Video component you wish to control with the Remote 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your Audio Video component 3 Press and release the AV1 AV2 or AV3 button to switc
59. r B Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT PB jack 3 Connect the cable from the CR PR OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT PR jack 4 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 5 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 6 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 7 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Z DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model 0000 o o o o Back of O DVO Player Y Pp Pn Al L Y Lm OUTPUT i Amig vibe HDTV Set Top Box OUTPUT LS Rear Panel of Television NOTE 1 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 2 See Page 14 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 19 Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements See page 59 for SURROUND functions D The television s internal speakers 2 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the AUDIO TO HI FI output on the TV L R OUT STEREO SYSTEM
60. recording Use the S VIDEO Output for high quality video output NOTE S VIDEO Output may be used for recording only when the input is of S VIDEO type 4 Audio to Hi Fi Output These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier With this connection the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s main volume 5 S Video Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability 6 Component Y PB PR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y PB PR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player or Set Top Box TYPICAL FULL FEATURE SETUP antenna or cabe TV coaxial cable 2 Way signal smitter xo V L R 0000 Optional see tips a V L oo Optional see tips Stereo System Ampi er Laserdisc player VCR HDTV Set Top Box camoonder idc NOTE 1 Connect only 1 component to each input jack 2 Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system 13 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players VCRs etc that have this feature Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature If your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the TV Refer to the operating guide of your other el
61. rect two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Cable box NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above 4 The LAST CH button will act as your cable box ENTER button if required 5 The SLEEP button will act as your audio components 100 button if required 6 The INPUT button will act at the TV SAT button when in SAT mode 1 CABLE CBL Button This button allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode 2 PRECODED CABLE Box buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY CABLE BOX CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box 28 Operating the precoded function for your satellite receiver This remote is desig
62. rn to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position represents a blank space select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition 46 FAMILY FAVORITES MENU This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function VE THUMB FAMILY FAVORITES STICK 1 CHANNEL ID 2 VIDEO ID 3 FAMILY FAVORITES m PARENTAL CONTROL ud b MOVIES SPORTS 3 5 4 EVEHT PROGRAM 8 AUTO LINK T CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND H FIRST TIME TOUR TO BAR TO QUIT EXIT THUMB STICK a TO CHANGE LETTER um EN RECALL TO RESET ALL FAMILY FAVORITES CH 3 TO QUI MOVIES SPORTS NEWS 4 1 TF 15 45 B 21 P 28 Erg p Fi Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES To rename the categories use the THUMB STICK buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename Use THUMB STICK Y to change a letter and THUMB STICK d to select the next character to change To enter a channel into a category highlight the channel location to be stored Press CHANNEL amp V or the number buttons to enter the desired channel Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels The channel to be added 1s displayed in the top rig
63. s 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 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 oa 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 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 Norm w i EN n n 7 17 ke 5 Do not attempt to service this television yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified servic
64. s a description of the displayed menu The HELP text will be displayed every time a MENU is displayed until this button is pressed again 22 14 ASPECT buttons Press the button to quickly change the aspect ratio of the viewable video between 4 3 and 16 9 See page 55 for more information 15 COMMERCIAL SKIP buttons Press the this button repeatedly to select channel skip time 30 180 seconds when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to the last channel viewed when the selected amount of time is up The user can change stations SURF to any station they wish and after the selected amount of time the TV will tune back to the original channel 16 MENU buttons The MENU button will start the On Screen Display 17 EXIT buttons When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays 18 THUMB STICK SELECT buttons All the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK The THUMB STICK will highlight function or adjust and set different features press the THUMB STICK toward desired direction and press down to SELECT 19 VOLUME MUTE button Press the VOLUME up or down button until you obtain the desired sound level To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume SOFT MUTE to answer the telephone etc press the MUTE button Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely MUTE To restore the sound press the MUTE button one more time or press the VOLUM
65. serve as the cursor left 4 and right b buttons when in MENU mode G POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV on or off NOTES 1 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 2 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 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on AI Artificial Intelligence sensor The artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture See page 55 10 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc CONVERGENCE FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance See page 43 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 audio jack The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily conn
66. t output connections 17 CONNECTING A S VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the S VIDEO OUT of the VCR OR laserdisc player to the INPUT S VIDEO jack as shown on the set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Rear Panel of Television see tips on Page 13 Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES 1 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 2 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but not that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in example on page 13 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on the input output connections 18 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT Y PB PR 1 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT Y jack as shown on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the CB PB OUT o
67. te to control your Audio Video equipment by setting it to Audio Video mode 2 PRECODED Audio Video Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio Video component codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY AUDIO VIDEO EQUIPMENT CODE 15 AVI AV2 AV3 NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Audio Video equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Audio Video equipment 3l VCR BRANDS VCR BRAND Adventura Aiwa American High Audiovox Bell amp Howell Broksonic Canon Carver Citizen Craig Cybernex Daytron Fuji Go Video Gradiente Harman Kardon Headquarter Hitachi Kenwood Kodak Lloyd s LXI Magnin Marta Minolta Motorola Multitech Nikko Olympus Optonic Panasonic Pentax Phillips Pioneer Protec Quarter Quasar Radix Richoh Samsung Sansui Scott Sharp Shogun Sylvania Tatung Technics Telefunken Toshiba Unitech Vector Research Videosonic D Q 5 m e m x gt gt I N NO NO PO IWIN NO NO NIN AININ OIO G N NO OIO RIO S IO IN RO N amp NIFI olol RAM lt IN 09 KR o IN N 4 zz AA gt lt A m r m O A OIO IJO T D QO O C2 C5 NO OINI N NO G O GOD IG o O NJ S OO R lolo RO C S S e S oo S e x EI NIE E N e CODES 23 32 33 34 41 49 50 09 24
68. the top channel display is highlighted channel tuning is for the main picture When the lower channel display is highlighted channel tuning is for the PIP sub picture This method of picture tuning 15 the same for one antenna input ANT A only and two antenna inputs ANT A and ANT The Picture in Picture feature 15 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 Hitachi Model of Mimi Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as main picture ANT A ANT B V 2 or V 3 input You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub picture ANT A V 2 or V 3 input 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture will appear in one of the three different modes SINGLE or SURF depending on the last selection of the PIP mode To change the PIP mode use the PIP MODE button to cycle through the three different modes SINGLE MODE PIP Press the PIP button and a sub picture appears in one corner of the screen Press the PIP button again to remove the sub picture from the screen Use the PIP CH button to select between main and sub picture tuning control indicated by highlighted channel display Press the INPUT button when sub picture channel tuning is controlled to change between VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and AN
69. trol your Satellite receiver See page 30 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your satellite receiver To operate your DVD player point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and press the DVD button The DVD button will blink indicating that the remote will now control your DVD player See page 31 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your DVD player To operate additional audio video equipment point the remote at the remote sensor of the component and press the AVI AV2 or AV3 button This button will blink indicating that the remote will now control the desired component See page 32 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio Video equipment 3 1 These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR cable box satellite receiver DVD player or other Audio Video equipment depending on which mode is chosen as explained above DO cp 3 buo 2 3 LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room press the light button 2 on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in 3 The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright HITACHI 1 POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode 2 TV button When the TV button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in T
70. ure will be displayed every time your TV is turned on unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF HITACHI HTROOUCES YOU TO THE W THE MENU SYSTEM ENGLISH PACH DR SPANISH 5 MENU LANGUAGE PLUG i ENGLISH FRANCAIS i FIRST TIME TOUR SETUP FEATURE 4 SIGNAL SOUAC ESPA O Ee POWER 7 AFTER IAE ESPANOL SHOWING YOU THE OPTIMUM 10 4 AUTO CHANNEL SET E CHANNEL MEMORY B CHANNEL LIST T CLDCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ SETUP GUIDE FOR YOUR SECONDS PERSONALIZED SYSTEM LI ALWAYS SHOW FIRST TIME TOUR AT POWER ON 9 COMPONENT SET CUSTOM TO TURN ON OFF MENMUITO MENU BAR ro GUIT EXIT After 10 seconds Auto Demo will start automatically To disable this function press the MENU button at any time during the tour and the following screen will appear T THE TO TURN 3 TIME TOU DN DEF AT POWER ON ID 3 FAMILY FAVORITES 4 PARENTAL CONTRO 3 4 EVENT PROGRAM B AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND OON g FIRST TIME TOUR i GF F MENU TO ID MENU BAR To QU Use THUMB STICK Y then press down on THUMB STICK to select ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK 4 to return to previous menu 52 1 CONTRAST 2 BRIGHTNESS COLOR ADVANCED were SETTINGS CONTRAST MENUITO MENU BAR Use the THUMB STICK Y buttons to highli
71. y 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 d 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 Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty When using Picture in Picture function the sub picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a PATTERN BURN may develop over a long period of time Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cab

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