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- Page 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV 50UX57B OPERATING GUIDE SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 60UX57B IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP INFO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 5-18 19-30 31-58 59-63...
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Page 2: Power Source
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 authority to operate the equipment. POWER SOURCE This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC current. -
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
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. 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”... -
Page 5: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-615MP (Part No. HL00715). 2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. -
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: Magic Focus
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
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: NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
REAR PANEL JACKS 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
Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Optional, see tips on page 13 INPUT OUTPUT Cable TV Box S-VHS OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT VCR #2 Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. ANT A COMPONENT S-VIDEO... -
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: Connecting External Audio Amplifier
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. 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. -
Page 15: Connecting 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
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. 3. - Page 17 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. See page 13 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI MODEL or similar model VIDEO...
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Page 18: 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. Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV. TRANSMITTER FOR WIRELESS SPEAKERS... - Page 19 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-615MP) 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)/satellite converters, and audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.
- Page 20 POWER CABLE MOVE SWAP HELP PIP CH TV/CABLE/SAT AUDIO When TV/CABLE/SAT is set. MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS POWER SLOW SELECT SWITCH When VCR is set. POWER TAPE STOP PAUSE TV/CABLE/SAT AUDIO When AUDIO is set. STOP PAUSE PROG. TV/VCR TV/CABLE/SAT SELECT SWITCH AUDIO SELECT SWITCH...
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Page 21: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) If a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. - 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 exit all On-Screen Displays. RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed 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 set. -
Page 24: 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. ANT A 28 NOTE: If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan.
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Page 26: Strobe Freeze
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. 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
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. (Refer to page 30.) Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to TV/CABLE/SAT. -
Page 29: Using The Remote To Control Audio Equipment Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your audio equipment. This remote is designed to operate certain types of audio equipment. 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: Audio, Cable/Satellite, And Vcr Codes
Starsight ....58, 59 Hitachi .....11 Sylvania . -
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 Set Up Custom Video Set Up Custom Video Audio Theater Audio Theater Info Info Set Up Custom Video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV.
- Page 33 SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR highlight the function desired. Set Up Set Up Custom Video Custom Custom T O A U T O D E M O T U R N T V O F F , P R E S S A N D H O L D MENU T V S P O W E R B U T T O N .
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Page 34: Plug And Play
Set Up This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer PLUG & PLAY two questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom... -
Page 35: Signal Source
SET UP SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Video Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom... -
Page 36: Auto Channel Set
Set Up This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip AUTO CHANNEL SET unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Video Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom... -
Page 37: Channel Memory
SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL Set Up Custom Video Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Video Set Up Custom... -
Page 38: Channel List
Set Up This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added CHANNEL LIST to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Video Set Up Custom... -
Page 39: Clock Set
SET UP The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT CLOCK SET REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. TO S ET TIM E Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up... - Page 40 MAGIC FOCUS 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 41 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOM Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 CHANNEL ID. channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. CURSOR CHANNE L ID.
- Page 42 CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. FAMILY FAVORITES A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO C H ANNEL ID. V ID E O ID.
- Page 43 CUSTOM Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a FAMILY FAVORITES desired favorite channel. (OPERATION) F A MILY FAV ORIT E S C URS OR A B CD E F GH IJK L M NOP M E N U T O S U R F Select a category using CURSOR Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen.
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Page 44: Child Lock
CUSTOM This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. CHILD LOCK 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: Event Prog
CUSTOM 4 EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 4 EV EN T PROGRA M - - - - AM T V ON - - - - AM T V OFF - - CHANNE L ONCE... - Page 46 CUSTOM Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3, when it detects a VIDEO input. AUTO LINK SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO C H ANNEL ID. V ID EO ID. FAM I LY FAV ORITE S C H IL D L OCK 4 E VE NT PR OGRA M A U TO L INK...
- Page 47 CUSTOM Closed 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 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO CH A NN EL ID. VI D EO ID.
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Page 48: First Time Tour
CUSTOM This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TV func- 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. H ITA C H I I N T R O D U C E S Y O U T O T H E F I R S T T I M E S E T U P F E A T U R E . - Page 49 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO CURS OR CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COL OR MENU TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCE D SE TTINGS M E N U T O M E N U B A R Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted.
- Page 50 VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust ADVANCED picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. SETTINGS When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR C UR SO R SET UP CUSTOM...
- Page 51 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO CURSOR BAS S T RE B LE B A LA NCE MENU RE S ET A DVA NCE D M E N U T O M E N U B A R Use CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted.
- Page 52 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS C U R S O R SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO A D VA N C E D S E T T I N G S S T E R E O M O N O S E C O N D A U D I O P R O G R A M...
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Page 53: Theater Modes
THEATER Use this function to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance. CURSO R MENU THEATER SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER THEATER MODES WIRELESS SOUND... - Page 54 Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D € 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 This 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 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO THEATER MODES... -
Page 56: Special Event Reminder
INFO This function allows your TV to assist you with your busy day-to-day schedule. INFO Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. SPECIAL EVENT These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. REMINDER CURS OR SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR... - Page 57 INFO Use 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. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP M E N U T O M E N U B A R Press CURSOR to change the month.
- Page 58 INFO Use this function to display a description of the current menu. AUTO HELP SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T Press CURSOR to select ON or OFF.
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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: Reception Problems
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. 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. -
Page 61: Useful Info
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 the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television. - Page 62 Power Consumption (operating) 50UX57B ..... .157W 60UX57B ..... .157W •...
- Page 63 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.
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