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IMPORTANT
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50FX18B
50FX19K
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................................................. 3
PICTURE CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 8
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 9
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ....................................... 9
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV................................................................ 9
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................... 11
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL ................................................................... 11
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................................................................................................. 12
1 MENU/EXIT button ......................................................................................................................... 12
2 INPUT selector ................................................................................................................................ 12
3 VOLUME level ................................................................................................................................. 12
4 CHANNEL selector ......................................................................................................................... 12
5 POWER button ................................................................................................................................ 12
6 POWER light .................................................................................................................................... 13
7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor ................................................................................................... 13
8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor......................................................................................................... 13
REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................. 13
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 14
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 14
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 15
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 15
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI)............................................................................... 16
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV.................................................... 17
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ................................................................................................................. 20
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS.................................................. 23
CABLE AND VCR CODES..................................................................................................................... 25
CODES.................................................................................................................... 27
ULTRATEC OSD ..................................................................................................................................... 29
INITIAL SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 31
55FX20B
CODES................................................................................................................. 25
CODES......................................................................................................... 27
CODES ....................................................................................................... 27
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
PICTURE CAUTIONS ... 8 ACCESSORIES ... 9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ... 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV... 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ... 11 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL ... 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS... 12 1 MENU/EXIT button ... -
Page 2: Important
WIRELESS SOUND... 54 INFO CENTER ... 55 SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER ... 55 CALENDAR ... 56 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL... 57 RECEPTION PROBLEMS... 57 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE... 58 SPECIFICATIONS ... 59 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE ... 60 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. -
Page 3: Safety Tips
SAFETY TIPS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television receiver. Please fill out your warranty card at once 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 model of product. - Page 5 SAFETY TIPS - 5 - personnel. 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set.
- Page 6 SAFETY TIPS - 6 - kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. • Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel.
- Page 7 SAFETY TIPS - 7 - 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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Page 8: Picture Cautions
Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time. -
Page 9: Accessories
3. Match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. Replace the cover. BOTTOM VIEW HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA - 9 -... - Page 10 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 best spot for viewing.
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Page 11: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. -
Page 12: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. -
Page 13: Power Light
You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is off when not in use. -
Page 14: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS cable into the left channel jack.) 3 Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. 4 Audio to Hi-Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the televisions main volume. -
Page 15: Tips On Rear Panel Connections
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP CAUTION: Do not connect Speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. Your TV was designed to use 8 Ohm speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system. -
Page 16: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-417Ui)
* See page 10 for location of Surround Switch. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's and CATV (Cable TV)/Satellite converters with one touch. -
Page 17: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV control your cable/satellite box. (See page 23 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable/satellite box.) Remote control CLU-417UI Illustration 1 These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, or Cable Box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above. - Page 18 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on-screen displays. 3 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. An arrow next to the channel number will indicate which channel is being controlled.
- Page 19 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - 7 VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To turn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE"...
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Page 20: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both MAIN and PIP sub-pictures simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. - Page 21 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 1 PIP button Press the "PIP" button and a screen appears which allows you to use CURSOR to select which type of PIP you wish to view. SINGLE MODE PIP Press the "PIP" button a second time and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen.
- Page 22 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTE: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in MULTI-CHANNEL PIP mode, autoscanning will continuously scan. 2. If a channel is tuned during this MULTI-CHANNEL scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. 2 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the "SWAP"...
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Page 23: Using The Genius Remote To Control Vcr Functions
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the button again. NOTE: The FREEZE function will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen. 5 FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP OFF) Press the "FRZ"... -
Page 24: Using The Genius Remote To Control Cable / Satellite Box Functions
4. If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCR's. 6. The EXIT button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required. -
Page 25: Cable And Vcr Codes
CABLE AND VCR CODES not turn off after 5 seconds, try a different 2 digit preset code. 4. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. NOTES: 1. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, this means that your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote. - Page 26 CABLE AND VCR CODES GoldStar Hamlin Hitachi Hytex Jasco Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time Panasonic Paragon Phillips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Signal Signature SL Marx Sprucer Starcom Stargate Starquest StarSight...
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Page 27: Satellite Brand Codes
CABLE AND VCR CODES Zentek SATELLITE BRAND General Instrument Jerrold Primestar Sony TELEVISION BRAND CODES Hitachi Megatron VCR BRAND Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai America High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Brandt Broksonic Calix Canon Capehart Carver Citizen Colt Craig... - Page 28 CABLE AND VCR CODES Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard Goldstar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter Hi-Q Hitachi Jensen Kenwood Kodak Lloyd Lloyd's Logik Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita Memorex MGN Technology Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola Multitech Nikko Noblex Olympus Optimus Orion...
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Page 29: Ultratec Osd
Wards XR-1000 Yamaha Zenith ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI 00, 10 15, 22, 24, 31, 34, 39 00, 09, 10, 18, 19, 20, 25, 30, 48 17, 48... - Page 30 ULTRATEC OSD Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu.
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Page 31: Initial Setup
INITIAL SETUP CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS THEATER MODES WIRELESS SOUND SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR INITIAL SETUP Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. -
Page 32: Menu Language
INITIAL SETUP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR NOTE: To see an autodemonstration of the on-screen display with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately 5 seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the autodemonstration. -
Page 33: Signal Source
INITIAL SETUP - 33 - Press CURSOR to highlight the correct answers to both questions. Press CURSOR to display the graphic guide. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET. (See page 30.) SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. -
Page 34: Auto Channel Set
INITIAL SETUP - 34 - Press CURSOR to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR to return to previous menu. 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. -
Page 35: Channel Memory
INITIAL SETUP - 35 - If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. -
Page 36: Channel List
INITIAL SETUP - 36 - Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CURSOR , CHANNEL , and number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR button. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME) which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by... -
Page 37: Clock Set
INITIAL SETUP - 37 - Press CURSOR to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER, or CALENDAR. -
Page 38: Convergence Adjust
INITIAL SETUP - 38 - Use CURSOR buttons to set the time, date, and year. Press CURSOR to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CONVERGENCE ADJUST Your projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. -
Page 39: Customize
CUSTOMIZE Press the CURSOR Press CURSOR Press MENU to change the color. Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: Please use the EXIT button on your remote to quit this menu. To qui this menu without a remote, turn the TV off. CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. -
Page 40: Video Id
CUSTOMIZE Press CURSOR Press CURSOR to change character position. Press CURSOR label additional channels. The CHANNEL ID will now appear in the top left corner of the screen. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR The (*) represents a blank space. Select ERASE ID to erase a CHANNEL ID. -
Page 41: Family Favorites (Menu)
CUSTOMIZE Press CURSOR to select the video input to be renamed. Press CURSOR Press CURSOR to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR The (*) represents a blank space. Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition. NOTE: VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture. -
Page 42: Family Favorites (Operation)
CUSTOMIZE - 42 - To rename the categories, use CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename. Use CURSOR to change a letter and CURSOR to select the next character to change. To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset, select RESET then press CURSOR To enter a channel into a category, highlight a box below the category title. -
Page 43: Child Lock
CUSTOMIZE Press any CURSOR button. Select a category heading using CURSOR 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 the CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. -
Page 44: Event Prog
CUSTOMIZE Use CURSOR When CHANNEL is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out. When VIDEO: 1 or 2 is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen video input will be blocked out (To lock a Video input, you must be tuned to the input you wish to lock). -
Page 45: Auto Link
CUSTOMIZE a week. Press CURSOR to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3 or 4. Press CURSOR Use CURSOR to change position. Press CURSOR time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on/off at the same time every day), or MODE: WEEKLY (TV will turn on/off at same time every week). Press CURSOR the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on. -
Page 46: Closed Caption
CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1 when it detects a VIDEO: 1 input. Use CURSOR When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1 automatically, when a VIDEO: 1 input is detected. -
Page 47: Menu Background
VIDEO SETTINGS CHANNEL: 1 is used for the primary language (usually English). CHANNEL: 2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region). Use CURSOR change the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR NOTE: If you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is not set. CCD will display when "MUTE"... -
Page 48: Contrast
VIDEO SETTINGS Use the CURSOR Press CURSOR Use CURSOR to return to previous menu. 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. -
Page 49: Tint
ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI TV has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR to turn the AI on or off. -
Page 50: Audio Settings
AUDIO SETTINGS 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. -
Page 51: Bass
AUDIO SETTINGS Use the CURSOR Press CURSOR Use CURSOR return to previous menu. 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. -
Page 52: Advanced Settings
AUDIO SETTINGS - 52 - 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. Press CURSOR to highlight a function. Press CURSOR to change the function setting. -
Page 53: Home Theater
HOME THEATER PERFECT VOLUME This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level. AUTO NOISE CANCEL This function eliminates the noise in between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel. LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. -
Page 54: Wireless Sound
HOME THEATER - 54 - Use CURSOR or the HOME THEATER button on your remote control to change THEATER MODES settings. Select TV mode to set AI to your preference. When MOVIE mode is chosen, AI is automatically set to ON. When SPORTS mode is chosen, AI is automatically set to ON. -
Page 55: Info Center
INFO CENTER Press CURSOR Press CURSOR to select the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR MAIN TV AUDIO When set to MAIN TV AUDIO mode, your wireless speakers will play the same audio as played on your TV. When set to this mode, you may choose to turn the television's internal speakers on or off. -
Page 56: Calendar
INFO CENTER Press CURSOR to select EVENT 1 to 6. Press CURSOR Press CURSOR to change position. To erase Special Event, select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR Highlight the day of first reminder using CURSOR buttons, then press CURSOR select. Select day of reminder using CURSOR buttons. -
Page 57: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 57 - Press CURSOR Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR NOTE: Dates of SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking. Special event message will be displayed only if current date is within the Day Of First Reminder Specifications as chosen in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER. -
Page 58: Check Here Before Calling For Service
CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE • 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. -
Page 59: Specifications
• Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Digital Convergence • Dual Antenna Inputs • Auto Link Inputs: • Power Input...AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (operating) 50FX18B/19K...163W 55FX20B...163W • Power Consumption (Maximum) 50FX18B/19K...216W 55FX20B...216W • Antenna input impedance...75 Ohm • Channel coverage...181 ch. -
Page 60: Hitachi Service Hotline
1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance. - Page 61 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE - 61 - Warranty: Lifetime lens, 2 years CRT, 90 days screen, 1 year parts, 1 year labor...