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PROJECTION
COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
THE REMOTE CONTROL
2-3
4-16
17-28
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ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
29-54
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ASK
USEFUL INFORMATION
INDEX
55-60
As an ENERGY
STAR ®
Partner, Hitachi,
Ltd. has determined
that this
product
meets the ENE_{O¥STAR ® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
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- Page 1 FIRST TIME USE 4-16 THE REMOTE CONTROL 17-28 ULTRATEC BIT-MAP [_ls_Tur ]'lous_oMizEllwoEo ll,_uD_o 29-54 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY II_q_l USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 55-60 As an ENERGY Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this STAR ® product meets the ENE_{O¥STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improb- able event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. - Page 3 Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. When using the Pictureqn-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left per- manently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time.
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Page 4: Battery Installation
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION CLU-431 lUG HL01651 REMOTE CONTROL c%c% • '_] oooo 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4311UG (Part No. HL01651). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY... -
Page 5: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection
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 6: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most videolaudio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phone 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 7: Front Panel Controls
Press this button to turn the TV on or off. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected. Check the POWER Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use. -
Page 8: Digital Array
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks
REAR PANEL JACKS REAR SPEAKER EOONLY _'HF JHF <,? S VDEO S VIDEO ® VIDEO VIDEO YVIDEO VID£O ® (MONO_iL (MONO_ (MONO_iL 01 01 AUDIO AUDIO AUDO AUDO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 NPUF 4 MOt_ITOR (_)ANTENNAINPUT Use an "F" type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to this rear jack. (_) AUDIONIDEO INPUTS 1, 2, 4 The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is pressed. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS cableTVcoaxialcable Outside antennaor ¢,1,¢¢¢ See tips on [? ++++ OUTPUT DVD Player, Lase_discplayer, etc. Cable TV Box _,f,> c, _p,_, L AglO _UglC FgPUT ! INPUT 2 _puT4 P'i?_ INPUT on page 11 Stereo System Amplifier )@@@ OUTPUT VCR #2 Typical full feature setup. -
Page 11: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the button. Once the wire is in place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. - Page 12 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUD]D TO HI-FITERMI_AL EXTERNAL D AM PLIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set.
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Page 13: 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 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack.
- Page 15 CR r R @@@@@1 I_ V_DEO _1 L AUDIO J OUTPUT BACKOF DVDPLAYER HITACHI M odel or similar model NOTES: 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.
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Page 16: Audio System Setup
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. (_) 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 connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. -
Page 17: The Remote Control
THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, DVD, CBL (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. -
Page 18: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 19 to 21. (_) TV POWER button POWER "-_ Press this button to turn the TV set On or Off SWAP MOVE (_) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FREEZE... - Page 19 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_)TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. (_) STATUS button Use the STATUS function to check the channel being received, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP). iVideo Input Audio...
- Page 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal and the video inputs. If the Sub-picture is on, and the main picture is chosen with the PIP CH button, the main picture will alternate between the video inputs and antenna source by every press of the INPUT button, If the Sub-Picture is chosen with the PIP CH button, the Sub-Picture will alternate between the video inputs and Antenna source by every press of the input button.
- Page 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_) VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (A) or down (T) 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).
- Page 22 (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view the antenna input on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one ANTENNA input.
- Page 23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button. round =-Gray background =-Green color SWAP MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. The sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed.
- Page 24 PICTURE-IN-PICUTRE/PIPI FREEZE button 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.
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Page 25: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (refer to page 28) 1. -
Page 26: Dvd Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS 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 28) 1. - Page 27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable/satellite box.
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Page 28: Cable, Satellite
VCR BRAND CODE Aiwa ........Daewoo ......... Emerson ....... 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher ......34,37,38,39 Funai ........General Electric ......Goldstar ......... Hitachi ....00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC ......18,49,50,51 Magnavox ......12,13, 14 Mitsubishi ......27,28,29,30 ......... 40,41 Panasonic ......10,11 Philips ........ -
Page 29: 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 30 ULTRATEC OSD Menu Language Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Signal Source SETUP Auto Channel Set First time set up for channel buttons. ®®Q Channel Memory. Channel buttons, add, skip. Channel List Check channel name, scan, and child lock. •...
- Page 31 SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR • or • on the remote to highlight the function desired. Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel MENU Channel Memory 0-----* Channel List Clock Digital Array Menu...
- Page 32 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. SIGNAL SOURCE Menu Language Cursor Signal Source (_ Antenna Auto Channel O Catv Channel Memory O Catv Channel List Clock Digital Array Menu...
- Page 33 SET UP I AUTO CHANNEL SET I This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip I unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (A) or DOWN (_'). Menu Language Signal Source Cursor Auto Channel _"...
- Page 34 SET UP I CHANNEL MEMORY I Use this functionafter AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control I CHANNEL • or • buttons. Menu Language Menu Language Signal Source Cursor Signal Source Auto Channei Channel Auto Channel Channel...
- Page 35 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 PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). Menu Language CURSOR Signal Source Auto Channel Channel...
- Page 36 SET UP CLOCK SET I The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. Menu Language CURSOR Signal Source Auto Channel Channel Memory Channel List Clock Digital Array Menu I To Menu ToQuit I Exit Clock...
- Page 37 DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color, To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.
- Page 38 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATVl signal source is selected.
- Page 39 CUSTOM VIDEO ID. I Use this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs. VIDEO Channel ® VlO O VIO 2 Video OViD OVID Family Favorites Parental Control Video List 4 Event Program Custom VlD1 Auto Link FIReset Closed...
- Page 40 CUSTOM FAMILY FAVORITES This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. (MENU) A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Channel FamiLy Favorites Video Family Favorites MOVIES SPORTS **NEWS...
- Page 41 CUSTOM I FAMILY FAVORITES I Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan- (OPERATION) I nel. CURSOR CURSOR To Quit To Quit Select a category using CURSOR • or I_ buttons, Use CURSOR •, I_, •...
- Page 42 CUSTOM IPARENTA'CONTRO'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 PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000.
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Page 43: Movie Ratings
CUSTOM Use MOVIE RATINGS to eliminate from viewing, any movie that you feel may be inappropriate MOVIE RATINGS due to its content. Parental Control Movie Ratings Enter Secret Code CUrSOr F;_qG Channe F_T_q PG Video Lock Quick Lock PG-13 Front Panel Lock TV Time _* Movie... - Page 44 CUSTOM TV RATINGS I Use TV RATINGS to eliminate from viewing any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Parental Control TV Ratings: ..Enter Secret Code Cursor Rating Colltent Cursor Channel Ratif_g Status Video Lock Quick Lock...
- Page 45 CUSTOM Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block various types of movies and television programs used CANADIAN RATINGS in Canada that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. (ENG) P_tentalCont_ol Canadian Ratings (ENG) Cursor _-,- Change Secret Code? Cursor r_T_q Channel Video...
- Page 46 CUSTOM CANADIAN RATINGS I Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- (FRN) J gram ratings that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Parental Control Canadian Ratings (FRN): Enter Secret Code Cursor Channel Cursor F_T_]...
- Page 47 CUSTOM This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. 4 EVENT PROG. Channe Video Famdy Favorites Parental Contro 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background Menu I To Menu To Quit I Ext 4 Event...
- Page 48 CUSTOM AUTO LINK I Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. Channel Channel Video Video Family Favorites Family Favorites Parental Cot_trol Parentat Control 4 Event Program Video:4 4 Event Program Video:4...
- Page 49 CUSTOM I CLOSED CAPTION I 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 r_ Channel Closed Caption Video Cursor...
- Page 50 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Contrast '_,75% Brightness 'II _ I_ 50% Cursor Color 41_1_ Tint _/l_ Shalpness 4EI_ Reset Advanced Settings Menu I To Menu To Quit I Exit Contrast '_1_ 100% Contrast Menu I To Menu To Quit...
- Page 51 VIDEO ADVANCED I Your HITACHI Projection settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture SETTINGS When PERFECT PICTURE is highlighted, press SELECT to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off.
- Page 52 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Bass _1_1_ Bass II_ 90% Treble '_" Treble "_" Ba ance IP" Balance ,_ID, Reset Reset Advanced Advanced 4:23EC Settil_gs Settings Menu I To Menu To Quit I Ext Menu I To Menu...
- Page 53 AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. ADVANCED SETTINGS Bass Treble "_" Cursor Balance "_ Reset Advanced Settings Menu I To Menu To Q/dr I Exit Adavanced Settings Advanced Settings Stereo F®Stereo O Mono O Mono...
- Page 54 THEATER Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES I Use this function to choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV's performance. Theater Modes @ TV O Movies Cursor Cursor O Music...
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Page 55: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a dry cloth. Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time, for instances, when you go on vacation. - Page 56 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 57 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.
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Page 58: Specification
SPECIFICATION Features: Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses PERFECT PICTURE System Remote (Controls many DVD/VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video COMPONENT VIDEO: Y/PB/PR Input Jacks Closed Caption Decoder... - Page 59 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...
- Page 60 USEFULINFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.
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