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HITACHI
55EX9K 50EX8K/10B
50EX11BV/12KV
OPERATING GUIDE
Your new HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV incorporates a host of
features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the
instructions in this manual. Please read the following instructions and
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV for the
first time.
Save these instructions for later use.
This television receiver will display television closed captioning (
), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
PROJECTION COLOR TV
or
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  • Page 1 55EX9K 50EX8K/10B 50EX11BV/12KV OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. Please read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV for the first time.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 4 ACCESSORIES ... 9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ... 10 PICTURE CAUTIONS ... 11 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV... 12 ANTENNA... 12 LOCATION ... 12 VIEWING... 12 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ... 13 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS • AUTOMATIC MESSAGE... 30 • FAVORITE CHANNELS ... 31 • VOLUME CORRECTION ... 32 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS ... 33 P IN P BUTTON... 33 P-IN-P BUTTON ... 33 EXCHNG BUTTON ... 33 SHIFT BUTTON... 33 FREEZE BUTTON ... 33 FREEZE BUTTON WITHOUT A SUB-PICTURE: ...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    NOTE: Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high voltages and properly, unplug the set and call your dealer or service shop. HITACHI SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER other hazards. If the set does not operate...
  • Page 5 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 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. • Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation provided.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television set to normal operation. 21 When going on a holiday: If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time, turn the television set "off"...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE PACKAGING MATERIAL. 1. GENIUS Remote Control Unit: CLU-692GR (Part No.2573922) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit)

  • Page 10: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. a) Push batteries towards the springs and lift them out. b) Replace the old batteries with two new "AA"...

  • Page 11: Picture Cautions

    "pattern burn" may develop over a long period of time. This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies and programs from other video sources.

  • Page 12: 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 best spot for viewing. The drawings give several suggestions.

  • Page 13: 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. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors.

  • Page 14: Antenna Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS VHF (75- ) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 75-ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF 75-ohm terminal. VHF (300- ) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, disconnect the VHF or UHF indoor antenna leads from screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor, and connect outdoor VHF or UHF antenna leads to these screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls

    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 using the AVX button. Check the Power On indicator to make sure the TV is off when not in use.

  • Page 16: Audio System Set-Up

    AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP • Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the surround sound requirements. The television's internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the "Audio to Hi-Fi"...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Jacks

    REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS Click to see Rear Panel Jacks. Antenna Input Use an "F" type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to this rear panel jack. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary video) button will step through each video source and the input each time it is pressed.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Connections

    Projection TV and Amplifier. This could damage both the Projection TV and the Speakers. Your Hitachi TV was designed to use 8 speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS •...
  • Page 19 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • A single VCR can be used for VCR#1 and VCR#2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (input 1 in the example on pg. 12). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on "line" input-output connections.

  • Page 20: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-692Gr)

    • Refer to page 15 for description of remote control buttons. Click here to see CLU-692GR and Multi-Page Windows In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Projection TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch.

  • Page 21: Using The Genius Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    • Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR to operate buttons exclusively for the VCR. • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the VCR even if you use the Hitachi Genius remote to control your VCR.

  • Page 22: Using The Genius Remote To Control Cable Box Functions

    • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the cable box even if you use the Hitachi Genius remote to control the cable box. TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls Press SELECT and this...
  • Page 23 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Wards Panasonic Pentex Philco Philips Pioneer ProScan Quasar Realistic Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sony Sylvania Tashiko Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith CHANNEL 4 / 6 4 / 6 1 / 2 6 / 9 / CHANNEL 7 / 8...

  • Page 24: Table 2. Cable Box Precoded Remote Controls

    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls Press SELECT and this CATV brand General Instrument Hamlin Jerrold Pioneer Regal Scientific Atlantic Viewstar Zenith button 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 8 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 8...

  • Page 25: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    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. RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio (SA) program, press the "RECALL"...

  • Page 26: Avx Button

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV NOTE: THE TV MAY NOT RECEIVE SOME CHANNELS IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CORRECT AIR/CABLE MODE. SEE PAGE 23. AVX button The AVX (Auxiliary Video) button will select between the antenna signal and the two sets of video input jacks each time the button is pressed.

  • Page 27: Set Up- Functions

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 1, and ENTER to display 5 of the -SET UP- Functions. There are a total of 9 -SET UP- Functions. Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to scroll through the functions, or use the number buttons to highlight a function.

  • Page 28: Air/Cable

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Select -SET UP- and -INITIAL SETTINGS- when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP / DOWN or a NUMBER from the remote to highlight the functions desired. • AIR/CABLE Select this function to change between regular VHF/UHF broadcasting (AIR) and cable TV (CATV1 or CATV2) Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the correct AIR/CABLE mode and press MENU to exit.

  • Page 29: Clock Set

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using the CHANNEL buttons or number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR buttons. • CLOCK SET Use the same remote control buttons as shown in previous examples to display the clock setting, press MENU, 1, ENTER, 2, ENTER, 4, ENTER.

  • Page 30: Automatic Message

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press the CURSOR 1 SHOT (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on at the same time every day). Press the number buttons to select the CHANNEL the TV will tune to when the TV automatically turns on. Press the CURSOR buttons to set the ON TIME.

  • Page 31: Favorite Channels

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press the CURSOR and ENTER buttons to set the functions shown in the same way as you set the OFF TIMER. Press MENU to start. FIVE beeps will be heard when the AUTOMATIC MESSAGE is displayed. Examples: Use this message function to remember to take daily vitamins, or use the 1 SHOT to remember to call a friend.

  • Page 32: Volume Correction

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS When FAVORITE CHANNELS is set to the ON MODE, press a CURSOR button to display the FAVORITE CHANNELS. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a FAVORITE CHANNEL and the TV will tune to that channel. NOTE: A channel may be set to more than one FAVORITE CHANNEL location.

  • Page 33: Picture-In-Picture (P-In-P) Functions

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS P IN P BUTTON The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program on the VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 source. P-IN-P BUTTON Press the "P in P"...

  • Page 34: Freeze Button Without A Sub-Picture

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press "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 to motion, press the button again. FREEZE BUTTON WITHOUT A SUB-PICTURE: Press this button without a sub-picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing.

  • Page 35: Picture- Functions

    This adjustment will only affect the picture when PICTURE SETTING AI is OFF. • PICTURE SETTINGS Your Hitachi TV has a new AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible.

  • Page 36: Autocolor

    -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS When the AI function is on, the TV internal computer will perform the following: Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the front panel), to produce a more natural picture. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones.
  • Page 37 -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS Press ENTER to change the color. Press MENU to exit.

  • Page 38: Sound- Functions

    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS -SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 3, ENTER to display the -SOUND- functions. SOUND PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - balance, bass and treble. SOUND SETTING is used to improve the sound quality. • SOUND PROGRAM You can have two sets of preferred settings, PREFERENCE-A, PREFERENCE-B or use the factory PRESET settings.

  • Page 39: Dynamic Bass

    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS • DYNAMIC BASS This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems. • LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. •...

  • Page 40: Care Of Your Projection Tv And Remote Controls

    CARE OF YOUR PROJECTION TV AND REMOTE CONTROLS CARE OF YOUR PROJECTION TV AND REMOTE CONTROLS • Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. • Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Click here to see Troubleshooting chart This Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due...
  • Page 42 3) If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in. Push the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your Projection Television.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    14 ~ 69 A-5 ~ A-1, A-I W+1 - W+28 W+29 - W+84 1.0Vp-p, 75 1.0Vp-p, 75 0.286Vp-p, 75 470mVrms 940mVrms 1.0Vp-p, 75 470mVrms, 1k 55EX9K 50EX8K/10B 55 7/8 50 1/4 41 1/2 28 1/8 50EX11BV/12KV 54 1/2 41 1/2 28 5/8...
  • Page 44 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.

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