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:_ROJECTION COLOR TV
DPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FIRST TIME USE
2-4
5-21
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
22-33
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
34-81
ASK
MEI
USEFUL INFORMATION
INDEX
82-87

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  • Page 1 :_ROJECTION COLOR TV DPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE 5-21 THE GENIUS 22-33 REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP 34-81 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 82-87...
  • Page 2 • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television. • This television is not intended for use in a computer room. approved by HITACHI could void the user's authodty to operate the TV. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly...

  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    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) patterns 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 corner of the screen or a =PATTERN BURN"...

  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. C_3r'_ r_ _cD_ • 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-613MP (Part No. HL00713). 2. Two =hA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). 3. One IR Blaster connector (Part No. EY00691) and two pieces of double sided tape, for connecting the IR transmitters to your VCR and Cable box.

  • 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 pumhased from most stores that sell audio/video products.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    NOTES: 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 Ught to make sure the TV is tumed off when not in use.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Sensor

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is tumed 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 Back of VCR NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    REAR PANEL JACKS REAR S PE/W, ANTA eQ ONLY TC ( _NVERTER O" 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: First Time Use

    FIRST TIME USE S-Video Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. Component: Y-CbC r Input 2 Input 2 provides Y-CbC r jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player. NOTES: DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-CbC r input.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Cable " iV Box VCR#1 SubWoofer L©l TOIRJGLINK----_ DVDPlayer, Woofer Laseedisc player, etc+ L Audio Outside A mnm Ioo oolooI "+.61 &o _]_1 -cOt ,( ,-+, .-+p+ W'_Iss W'reless VCR #2 Speaker Speaker Wireless Speaker Transrdtt_ Typical full feature setup, with TV GUIDE Plus+ controllingyour VCR and cable box. Follow connections that pertain to your personal ente_ainment system.

  • Page 14: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections

    REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker 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.

  • Page 15: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    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.

  • Page 16: External Connections

    EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPUFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL I AUDIO L TO HI-FI 8° AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL EXTERNAL...

  • Page 17: 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 18 0000 TERMINAL S-VI-IS OUTPUT BACKOF VCR HITACHI M ODEL or similar m odel 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.
  • Page 19 [ AUDIO "1 I- VIDEO J OUTPUT BACK OF DVDPLAYER HITACHI MODEL or similarmodel 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.

  • Page 20: Audio System .Setup

    AUDIO SYSTEM .SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 21 for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 74 for SURROUND functions.) (_The television's intemal speakers. (_) The television's intemal center channel speakers, which are on only when the television is in SURROUND-DOLBY PRO LOGIC or SURROUND-DOLBY 3 STEREO mode.
  • Page 21 ,_UDIO SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION ®®0 Receive mono and stereo sound. HALL @® ®O® Gives the listener concert hall sound. ®® ®OO MATRIX Listener has feeling of being at a stadium. DOLBY PRO LOGIC @®® ®00 Movie theater reproduction, with separate left, (NORMAL)
  • Page 22 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-613MP) In addition to controllingall the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the remotecontrolisdesignedtooperatedifferent types of VCRs, CATV (cable TV)/satelliteconverters, and audio equipmentwith one touch. Basic operationkeys are grouped togetherin one area. All othercontrols are separatedfrom them and arrangedin MULTI-PAGEsections,with a displaythat can be switchedto cover any of the three pages.
  • Page 23 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS SELECT _"-'--SWITCH W/CABLE/DSS SELECT vcRe SWITCH AUDIO AUDIO When "TV/CABLE/DSS" is set. When "VCR" is set TViCABLE/DSS SELECT _I_swITC AUDIO When =AUDIO" is set.

  • Page 24: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ® ® VCRO *UO_O O INFO ® GUIDE INPUT ® POWER button Press this button to tum the TV set on or off when the remote is in IV mode. (See page 22 for instructionson 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 tumed on.
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 27 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.

  • Page 26: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_) Exrr 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 27: Picture In Picture

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) YourHITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designedfor improvedviewingenjoyment. T his Dual Tuner feature allowsyou to view antennainputson boththe main pictureand sub-picture simultaneously, withseparatetuningcontrol for each. The DualTuner can operatewithonlyone input(ANTA only)or two inputs(ANTA and ANT B). ANT A inputcan be viewed as boththe main pictureand the sub-picture simultaneously. A NT B and COMPONENT:Y-CbCr input 2 sourcascan onlybe viewedas a mainpicture.To selectbetweenmainpictureand PIP sub-picture tuning,pressthe PIP CH buttonon the remote.
  • Page 28 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PiP Thisfeature willautomatically scanall activechannelnumbers(thoseset in memory)and display themas PIP sub-pictures, along the rightedge of the screen. Pressthe PIP button a secondtimeto removethe sub-pictures from the screen. NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan. If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen.
  • Page 29 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. The FREEZE function will only operate when SINGLE PiP mode is chosen.

  • Page 30: 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 31 (_) PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons ® ® These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. (_) PRECODED SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen preceded satellite codes. HITACHI (_) EXCLUSIVE TV buttons CLtJ-613MP These buttons are for operating the "IV.

  • Page 32: 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 33.) Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to AUDIO.
  • Page 33 Beaumerk ....Realistic ..00, 17, 18, 19, 20, Eastern ....Genexxa ....Bell & Howell ....Electdcord ....Hitachi ...26, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 ....22, 23, 32, 45 Brandt ..... Ricoh ....JVC ....... Everquest ....

  • Page 34: Ultratec Osd

    ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remotecontrolto displaythe different featureson yourHITACHI Projection TV. 2. Pressthe CURSOR buttonsto 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.
  • Page 35 ULTRATEC MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. Select Antenna or Cable "IV. SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO 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 36 SET UP Use the CURSOR • or • on the remote to Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. highlight the function desired. CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK...
  • Page 37 I Thisgraphicguidefunction willhelpyou to properly set upyourTV or HomeTheaterSystem. Simplyanswer PLUG & PLAY two ques_ons and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. WELCOME TO HITACHI'S PLUG & PLAY ON SCREEN UP GUIDE.
  • Page 38 SET UP SIGNAL SOURCE I Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV ff you have cable TV. MENU LANGUAGE PLUG'& PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE QANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL OCATV CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV CHANNELLIST CLOCK MAGIC FOCUS TV GUIDE PLUS+ MENU...
  • Page 39 SET UP ,.u_o °..o. s__'s'°°'ur°"''°_a_" s,o_ a_o _v ° ,an, ,n _._N_ _O__,s.,,, _.,ou,o s_,_ unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (&) or DOWN (V). CURSOR _ENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS TV GUIDE...
  • Page 40 SET UP I CHANNEL MEMORY I Usa this functionafter AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additionalchannelsto the remote control I CHANNEL • or • buttons. CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL AUTO CHANNEL • CHANNEL MEMORY OERASE CHANNEL LIST...
  • Page 41 SETUP, CHANNEL UST I This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have bean added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO...
  • Page 42 SET UP CLOCK SET I The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK MAGIC FOCUS...

  • Page 43: Magic Focus

    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 44 SET UP This feature allows you to view program information for up to 1 week in the future. It also allows you to TV GUIDE PLUS+ control your cable box and VCR with your TV. TV GUIDE Plus+ Options Menu MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR...
  • Page 45 Screens very similar to those you will see as you perform each step are shown here. STEP 1 GUIDE Plus+ Options Menu From the Hitachi on screen display menu, enter the SETUP-GUIDE Plus+ menu. What would like Setup GUIDE...
  • Page 46 SET UP SET UP TV GUIDE Plus+ TV GUIDE Plus* Setup STEP 4 Use the CURSOR button to select YES or NO, then press SELECT. have cable? I,/ Yes 2. If you select YES, you will go to step 5. If you select NO, you will go to step 9.
  • Page 47 Hitachi Use the CURSOR buttons to select your cable box brand from the list, then press SELECT. {It will take a few seconds for "IV GUIDE Plus+ to check the cable box code.) Press up/down to change brand.
  • Page 48 SET UP SET UP TV GUIDE Plus+ TV GUIDE Plus+ Setup STEP 8 Using the CURSOR buttons, select the channel number to which Select cable box output channel: your cable box Output is set. It is usually set to Channel 3 or 01AUX Channel 4.
  • Page 49 GUIDE Plus+ Setup If your VCR tums on and switches to Channel 09, use the CURSOR buttons to select YES. Then press SELECT. Did Hitachi code 21-01 switch your VCR to 09? IV Yaa If your VCR does not turn on and switch to Channel 09, use the CURSOR buttons to select No.

  • Page 50: End Of Setup

    SET UP END OF SETUP A screen telling you that TV GUIDE Plus+ will be ready for use within 24 hours appears. Make sure that you turn the cable box ON and the VCR OFF. GUIDE Plus+ Setup I OTE If you have a system with a cable box, make sure you change the VCR channel back Your TV GUIDE Plus+ will be...
  • Page 51 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ IOnce TV GUIDE Plus+ is set up, you can start enjoying the many features of your new TV! But, there are some operating features of I TV GUIDE Plus+ that you should be aware of in order to avoid confusion. DOWNLOADING DATA There are two types of data download - the "Host Search"...
  • Page 52 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ Below are common screens that you will see when using "IV GUIDE Plus+. Since TV GUIDE Plus+ downloads new program information daily, the screens in this book are not actual. However, they are typical of what you will see. Highlighted user selection TV GUIDE Plus+ logo Highlighted channel information...
  • Page 53 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ - SURF mode This feature allows you to SURF through the channels in TV GUIDE Plus+. The TV GUIDE Plus+ PIP window will display each show as you go, and when you exit TV GUIDE Plus+, the main channel will automatically go to the channel last displayed in the PIP window.
  • Page 54 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+,- NEXT mode This feature lets you see what's on Next for the channel you are viewing, while letting you view the current program in the PIP. CURSOR XETV GUIDE SELECT ENTER/ 7:00pro The Simpsons 7:30pro Home Improvement 8:00pm...
  • Page 55 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ - SCAN mode This feature lets you see what's on currently or in the future, for all channels, while letting you view the current program in the PIP. GUIDE ENTER/ SELECT KFMB CBS News KNSD News XETV...
  • Page 56 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ - SORT mode This feature lets you Sort programs by category and sub-category, then view the programs whichfit those categories. SURF X3 _(_) GUIDE SELECT ENTER/ Sports Children ENTER/ SELECT SURF ENTER/ Movies-All Fantasy Action Horror SELECT...
  • Page 57 SET. UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ - RECORDING It is possible to use TV GUIDE Plus+ for 2 types of recording. You can use TV GUIDE Plus+ for recording the program you are currently viewing or for recording a program in the future. RECORD the program you are watching: SURF...
  • Page 58 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ - RECORDING RECORD a program in the future: VCR+/ Ira= ®,®,®,_,®---_ Enter PlusCode# WEEKLY DAILY ONCE ENTEW SELECT Enter PlusCode# 8 5 6 1 7 This show is set to be recorded ONCE. REVIEW DAILY WEEKLY MORE...
  • Page 59 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ - RECORDING NOTES: To remove a program from Recording, select REVIEW, highlight the program, select DELETE, then press SELECT. If you already know the VCR Plus+ PlusCode programming number, you can enter the code directly during regular television viewing.
  • Page 60 SET UP USING TV GUIDE Plus+ - INFORMATION CENTER The TV GUIDE Plus+ Information Center is where you can view "Program Related Information"(PRI). PRI's may contain additional information about a particular program or local event. SURF ENTER/ GUIDE SELECT Diagnostics SURF ENTER/ ,3roll...
  • Page 61 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNELID. I 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 62 CUSTOM FAMILY FAVORITES J This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. (MENU) I A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. .'2!IIHmHI CHANNEL CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES CH 03 VIDEO...
  • Page 63 CUSTOM I FAMILY FAVORITES I Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a (OPERATION) I desired favodte channel. CURSOR TO 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 right edge of the screen.
  • Page 64 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 65 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 MENU...
  • Page 66 CUSTOM AUTO LINK I Use this function to automatically tum 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 •VlOV2OV3...
  • Page 67 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 r_ •or CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL CURSOR VIDEO DISPLAY...
  • Page 68 FIRST TIME TOUR functionsas well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will be displayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. HITACHI INTRODUCES FIRST TIME SETUP FEATURE.
  • Page 69 VIDEO SelectVIDEO to adjust picturesettings and improvepicturequality. CURSOR CURSOR CONTRAST 4_• C ON TRAST 4__' BRIGHTNESS _m"---"ll_ BRIGHTNESS ___,50% COLOR dlmm_-_"--I_ ' 50% COLOR < _m--"'--'l, TINT <r"_l=_"----t_, TINT 4F'_mr'--'l• SHARPNESS 4mll'_-_tl_ SHARPNESS ,_ _llr---'---i• RESET RESET ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU MENU...
  • Page 70 :x:L VIDEO ADVANCED our HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust SETTINGS picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When A! is highlighted, use CURSOR • to turn the AI on or off.
  • Page 71 AUDIO select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. tO _l_ up i_ldOfll CURSOR CURSOR BASS '4 mmB--q_ BASS ,_ imlml----i _. 72% TREBLE '4mm-"_'tb' TREBLE 4m-_"q_ BALANCE _1_""_'_1, BALANCE 4r'_lm"_ll_ RESET RESET ADVANCED ADVANCED...
  • Page 72 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS CURSOR CURSOR BASS 41_:::::31b 72"/, TREBLE dn"-'-'-tb" BALANCE '_l'--'--lU"----tlb RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU ITO MENU TO QUIT EXIT ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS CURSOR OSTEREO _OSTEREO...
  • Page 73 THEATER Use this function to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES I Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. CURSOR CURSOR THEATER MODES _1, SURROUND • GRAPHIC MOVIES >...
  • Page 74 THEATER The following surround settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in concert halls, SURROUND sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on audio system setup on pages 20-21. The surround system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded, and played on a stereo VCR.
  • Page 75 Dolby Pro Logic provides four separate sound channels: left, center, right, and surround. For properly encoded programs marked the center sound channel contains the dialogue for the program viewed. The left and right channels produce sound effects that will match the action on the TV screen. For example, Dolby Pro Logic will enhance the effect of a car viewed driving from the left side of the TV screen to the right side.

  • Page 76: Wireless Sound

    THEATER TEST volume levels until all channels are equal. I A test sound is generated allowing the listener to balance volume from each channel: Adjust the TONE TEST TONE TEST TONE PRO LOGIC p.oLo ,c NORMAL NORMAL CENTER CENTER FRONT R FRONT R REAR MAIN...

  • Page 77: Main Tv Audio

    THEATER WIRELESS speakers or another stereo amplifier. The audio output may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or PiP AUDIO. his feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless SOUND CURSOR THEATER MODES WIRELESS SOUND SURROUND...
  • Page 78 THEATER SUB WOOFER I Use this feature to provide variable audio output to an optional sub woofer. THEATER MODES THEATER MODES SURROUND SURROUND GRAPHIC GRAPHIC WIRELESS SOUND WIRELESS SOUND VOLUME WOOFER MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR •...
  • Page 79 INFO This function allows your TV to assist you with your busy day-to-day schedule. SPECIAL EVENT Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. REMINDER CURSOR CURSOR SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR...
  • Page 80 INFO CALENDAR se this function to check the day, month, and year. 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 81 INFO Use this function to display a description of the current menu. AUTO HELP CURSOR SPECIAL SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER EVENT REMINDER CURSOR CALENDAR CALENDAR AUTO HELP O ON AUTO HELP • ON O OFF e_eOFF MENUITO MENU QUIT EXIT MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT...

  • Page 82: 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 83 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 84: 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 85 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) •...
  • Page 86 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 87 NOTES...
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