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- Page 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE 5-18 THE GENIUS 19-30 REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP 31-58 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 59-63...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. The lightning flash with an'owhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- angle, is intended to alert the user to the pre6ence of uninsulateq =dangerous voltage" within the produ_s enclosure _ may be of a sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television. -
Page 4: Picture Cautions
(non-moving) pattems can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are _ by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one comer of the screen or a =PA'I-FERN BURN •... -
Page 5: Remote Control
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. GD (_D (2D GD (3D (23 GD GD 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-612MP (Part No. HL00712). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION... -
Page 6: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection Tv
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. -
Page 7: 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 8: Front View
NOTE: 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. -
Page 9: Front Input Jacks (For Video: 3)
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (_) 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. -
Page 10: Front Panel Jacks And Connections
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: INPUT S-INPUT (Optional,see note) OUTPUT S-VHS Video camera I_,_ dv_ P' .m, "... -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
REAR PANEL JACKS -® ANTA CONVER'TER , IN_I" 1 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"... -
Page 12: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ____ Outside antenna or !!!l! cableTV coaxial c able 0 0 0 o_o_l DVDRayer, Laserdiscplayer, e tc. CableTV Box Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. -
Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections
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 television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. -
Page 14: External Connections
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPMFIER To control the audio level of an extemal audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL "-"_ AUDIO TO HI-FI OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER-"'P_ TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL... -
Page 15: External Video Sources
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. -
Page 16: Connecting A Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player
"IV INPUT TERMINAL S-VHS OUTPUT BACK OF VCR HITACHI M ODEL orsimUar m odel NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. - Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below. 2.
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Page 18: Audio System Setup
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement. (See page 54 for SRS functions.) (_The television's internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. (_) These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. -
Page 19: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-612Mp)
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-612MP) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (cable TV)lsatellite converters, and audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. - Page 20 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS SELECT SWITCH TV/CABLE/DSS TV/CABLE/DSS • _._..__._SELECT VCR • WITCH _o,o 0 AUDIO When "TV/CABLF_JDSS" is set. When "VCR" is set. TV/CABLF-JDSS SELECT _"--SWITCH AUDIO • When "AUDIO" is set.
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Page 21: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv
GUIDE ® INPUT ® HITACHI CLU-612MP (_) POWER button Press this button to tum the "IV set on or off when the remote is in "IV mode. (See page 19 for instnJctionson how to set the remote control to TV mode.) If a Special Event Reminder is sat, it will be displayed when the "IV is first turned on. (See page 56.) TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your "IV. - Page 22 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 24 for a description. (_) PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is green indicates which channel is being controlled.
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Page 23: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will e]dt all On-Screen Displays. RECALL button Press this button when no menu isdisplayed when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Channel Skip (C.S.) function is activated, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is seL -<[_--When... -
Page 24: Picture In Picture
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously,with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). - Page 25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, along the right edge of the screen. Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. NOTE: If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan.
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Page 26: Strobe Freeze
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FRZ button again. I NOTE: The FREEZE function will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen. -
Page 27: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions
If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. The LST-CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required. -
Page 28: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box/Satellite Functions
® PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pracoded cable codes. (_) PRECODED SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttonstransmit the chosen precoded satellite codes. EXCLUSIVE TV buttons SLEEP ® ® These buttons are for operating the TV. HITACHI CLU.61gMP... -
Page 29: Usingthe Remote To Control Audio Equipment Functions
USINGTHE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS Operating the precodled function for your audio equipment. This remote is designed to operate certain types of audio equipmenL You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your audio equipment. (Refer to page 30.) Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to AUDIO. - Page 30 Starquast ....Lloyd's ....Fisher ....07, 10 Fisher ....07, 10 Starsight ....56, 59 Logik ...... Hitachi ..........Hitachi ..... Sylvania ....JVC ....... Teleview ....JVC ....... Magnavox ..14, 22, 29, 31, 35 Kenwood ..
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Page 31: Ultratec Osd
ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. - Page 32 ULTRATEC OSD MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable "IV. I_UTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child lock.
- Page 33 SET UP Use the CURSOR • or • on the remote to Select INITIAL SETUP when settingyourTV up for the first time. highlight the functiondesired. CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK MAGIC FOCUS TO QUITI...
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Page 34: Plug And Play
I This graphic guide funclJonwill help you to propedy set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer two questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. WELCOME TO HITACHI'S PLUG &... - Page 35 SET UP I Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CAW if you have cable "IV, SIGNAL SOURCE CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE OANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL OCATV CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV CHANNEL LIST CLOCK MAGIC FOCUS...
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Page 36: Auto Channel Set
SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (A) or DOWN (V). CURSOR !MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL 17 BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL... - Page 37 SET UP I CHANNEL MEMORY I Use this function alter AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL&. or • buttons. CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY CHANNEL SIGNAL SOURCE • AUTO CHANNEL CHANNEL MEMORY O ERASE CHANNEL...
- Page 38 SET UP CHANNEL LIST I This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO...
- Page 39 SET UP SPECIAL EVENT CLOCK SET I The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK MAGIC FOCUS...
- Page 40 AGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI Projection "IV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.
- Page 41 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNELID. J Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. CH 03 CH 03 CURSOR...
- Page 42 CUSTOM Thisfunctionallowsyouto groupyourfavoritechannels intosixpersonalized categories thatyou canrename. A total of 24 channelscan be storedin the FAMILYFAVORITESfunction. I FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) CHANNEL CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES CH 03 VIDEO ABDCEFGH IJKL MNOP FAMILY FAVORITESI_ CHILD LOCK SPORTS 4 EVENT PROGRAM MOVIES NEWS*" AUTO LINK SITCOM...
- Page 43 CUSTOM desired favorite channel. se this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a I FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) CURSOR SURF TO QUIT TO SURF Select a category using CURSOR • or • buttons. Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the fight edge of the screen.
- Page 44 CUSTOM CHILD LOCK I This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set. The code to enter CHILD LOCK is a four digit secret code number.
- Page 45 CUSTOM This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. 4 EVENT PROG. CHANNEL CURSOR VIDEO FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR VIENUITO...
- Page 46 CUSTOM AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3, when it detects a VIDEO input. CHANNEL CURSOR CHANNEL VIDEO VIDEO FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM a_.O v1Ov20V_ 4 EVENT...
- Page 47 CUSTOM losed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which CLOSED CAPTION are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as r_ CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL CURSOR VIDEO DISPLAY FAMILY...
- Page 48 I FIRST TIME TOUR tions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will be dis- played every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. HITACHI INTRODUCES FIRST...
- Page 49 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture set'ringsand improve picture quality. CURSOR CURSOR CONTRAST CONTRAST 4_1_ <l_--"--Ib BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS 4 m_'-"_ b"50% <1_1_-I1_ COLOR COLOR 41-'-"=Bm_lk. 4 r-"--Imt----tb TINT TINT 4_r'_--II_ 4 _r-'--_l_ SHARPNESS SHARPNESS RESET RESET ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENUITO MENU TO QUIT...
- Page 50 ADVANCED picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. our HITACHI Projection TV has an UIb'a AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust SETTINGS When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR • to turn the AI on or off.
- Page 51 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the "IV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. CURSOR CURSOR BASS BASS 4__1_ TREBLE ,l_'------t,_% TREBLE 4_lBl-_l_ BALANCE ,r"---Imr_-i, BALANCE 41'_"-'_"----Ib RESET RESET ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENUITO MENU TO QUIT I EXIT MENU MENU...
- Page 52 AUDIO I Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. ADVANCED SETTINGS CURSOR CURSOR BASS 4mm'--"_,72% TREBLE ,Im'_"1,50% BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS MiZNU I TOMENU BAR TOQUIT I EXIT ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS CURSOR •STEREO =_ •...
- Page 53 THEATER Use this function to choose picture setlJRgsfor a b'ue home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES I Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. CURSOR THEATER MODF.S,_ • TV CURSOR O MOVIES WIRELESS SOUND O SPORTS r'! RESET ;MENUITO...
- Page 54 Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic3D Sound experience from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.
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Page 55: Main Tv Audio
THEATER his feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless WIRELESS speakers or another stereo amplifier. The audio output may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or PIP AUDIO. SOUND • WIRELESS SOUND THEATER MODES WIRELESS OUT WIRELESS... - Page 56 INFO This function allows your IV to assist you with your busy day-to-day schedule. PECIAL EVENT I Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. REMINDER I These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. CURSOR SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CURSOR...
- Page 57 INFO se this function to check the day, month, and year. CALENDAR Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed. CURSOR SPECIAL CALENDAR EVENT REMINDER 1998 CALENDAR AUTO HELP 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31 MENU...
- Page 58 INFO AUTO HELP i Use this function to display a description of the current menu. CURSOR SPECIAL SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER EVENT REMINDER CURSOR CALENDAR CALENDAR AUTO HELP O ON AUTO HELP • ON i_, • OFF O OFF MENUITO MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENUITO...
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Page 59: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. -
Page 60: Useful Info
If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television. - Page 61 USEFUL INFO Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BiT-MAP) •...
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Page 62: Reception Problems
RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. - Page 63 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 Authodzed Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
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