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Hitachi 50UX58B Operating Manual

Hitachi 50UX58B Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT
PROJECTION COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE

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IMPORTANT ..............................................................................................................................2
SAFETY TIPS.............................................................................................................................3
PICTURE CAUTIONS.............................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................................7
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV .....................................................8
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS.................................................................................8
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL............................................................9
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS....................................................................................................10
FRONT VIEW .......................................................................................................................10
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................................................11
REAR PANEL JACKS ..............................................................................................................11
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...............................................................................................12
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.............................................................................12
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................12
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER..................................................................12
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES.......................................................................13
CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER................................14
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP .........................................................................................................15
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-612MP)..................................................................15
MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS.........................................................................................................16
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ..........................................17
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...................................................................................................18
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS .......................................................20
AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES.....................................................................22
ULTRATEC OSD......................................................................................................................27
SET UP ....................................................................................................................................29
CUSTOM..................................................................................................................................31
VIDEO ......................................................................................................................................36
AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................37
THEATER.................................................................................................................................39
INFO.........................................................................................................................................40
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS...6 ACCESSORIES...7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT...7 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ...8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS...8 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL...9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...10 FRONT VIEW ...10 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS ...11 REAR PANEL JACKS ...11...

  • Page 2: Important

    Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could avoid the user's authority to operate the TV POWER SOURCE: This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current.

  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card 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 product model.
  • Page 4 SAFETY TIPS - 4 - 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 5 SAFETY TIPS - 5 - persists. 15 The television has slots, or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable operation of the receiver, and to protect from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. • Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. •...

  • Page 6: 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. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

  • Page 8: 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.

  • Page 9: Antenna Connections To Rear Jack Panel

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS various components and the length of each cable. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel.

  • Page 10: 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 or 3 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is off when not in use.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Jacks And Connections

    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: Front Panel Jacks and Connections Illustration NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-CbCr jacks. When using the Y-CbCr jacks, Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub-picture. (See page 24.) REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections Illustration Typical full feature setup.

  • Page 13: Connecting External Video Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1.

  • Page 15: Audio System Setup

    CONNECTION 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)/satellite converters, and audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

  • Page 16: Multi

    MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS will now control your audio equipment. (See page 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your audio equipment.) Genius Remote Control Illustration. 1 MULTI-PAGE select switch This selects the button layout of the multi-page section of the remote control. 2 MULTI-PAGE buttons These buttons change functions as shown on page 20.

  • Page 17: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV- 17 - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Genius Remote Control Illustration. 1 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 18: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Input Illustration 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 19 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear in one of the two different modes (SINGLE or SURF), depending on the last selection of the PIP mode. To change the PIP mode use the CURSOR buttons and the new selection will appear the next time the PIP function is used.

  • Page 20: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS PIP Swap Illustration NOTE: 1. The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) 3 MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button.

  • Page 21: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box/Satellite Functions

    4. If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. 6. The LST-CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required.

  • Page 22: Using The Remote To Control Audio Equipment Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS - 22 - remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. If your cable/satellite box does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5.
  • Page 23 AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES Aiwa 04, 05 Carver 00, 05, 06, 07 Casio Clarinette Denon Fisher 07, 10 Hitachi Kenwood 13, 14, 16, 17 Lloyd's CABLE CODE BRAND 00, 07, 08, 18, 19, 21, 37, 38, Antronix Archer 12, 25, 40...
  • Page 24 Garrard 33, 40 Electronics Gemini 04, 39, 44, 56 General 00, 13 Instrument Gold Star 11, 16 Hamlin 03, 09, 14, 23, Hitachi Hytex TAPE CODE BRAND Aiwa 58, 59 Hitachi 47, 48, 49, 50 Jerrold 60, 61 Kenwood Optimus...
  • Page 25 AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES Hitachi 26, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Kenwood 31, 39, 40 MISC CODE BRAND Aiwa 58, 59 Jerrold 60, 61 RECEIVER CODE BRAND Aiwa 04, 05 Carver 05, 06, 07 Casio Clarinette Denon Fisher...
  • Page 26 AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Brandt Broksonic 33, 34, 42, 51, Calix Canon Capehart Carver 08, 30 Citizen 08, 23 Colt Craig 18, 23, 30, 45 Curtis Mathes 01, 22, 47 Cybernex Daewoo 06, 08, 16, 38, Daytron Dynatech Electrohome...

  • Page 27: Ultratec Osd

    01, 02, 03, 04 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 28 ULTRATEC OSD CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to make white. CHANNEL ID. Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. VIDEO ID. FAMILY FAVORITES Allows you to set and view favorite channels. CHILD LOCK Block channel picture and sound.

  • Page 29: Menu Language

    SET UP Wireless Sound SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Set TV to remind you of birthdays, etc. CALENDAR AUTO HELP SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR highlight the function desired. Initial Setup Illustration NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds.

  • Page 30: Auto Channel Set

    SET UP Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode, set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2. AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY.

  • Page 31: Custom

    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 32 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 CATV1 signal source is selected. Channel ID Illustration Press CURSOR to select letters.
  • Page 33 CUSTOM Use CURSOR to change a letter and CURSOR To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset, press RECALL while you are renaming a category. If a CHANNEL ID is set for the channel at the top of each column, it will be displayed above that column. NOTE: This function cannot be accessed when ANT B is the main channel.

  • Page 34: Event Prog

    CUSTOM NOTE: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 35), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 39). 3.

  • Page 35: Closed Caption

    CUSTOM When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 automatically, when a VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 input is turned on. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR or laserdisc player, or DVD player.

  • Page 36: Video

    VIDEO Use CURSOR then CURSOR Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR NOTE: 1. When TV set is turned on, the First Time Tour will always appear if it is set to ON. 2. To exit during the First Time Tour, press the MENU button. VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality.

  • Page 37: Audio

    RESET When RESET is selected, press CURSOR ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR Advanced Video Settings Menu Use CURSOR to select function.

  • Page 38: Advanced Settings

    AUDIO - 38 - Audio Settings Menu Use CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: If BASS is selected you are adjusting BASS. The additional menu items TREBLE and BALANCE can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.

  • Page 39: Theater

    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 enchance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.

  • Page 40: Info

    INFO NOTE: SRS, the SRS symbol and sound Retrieval System are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in U.S. and selected countries. SRS Technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc. is protected by USA patents 4,748,669 and 4,841,572 and additional patents worldwide. WIRELESS SOUND This feature allows you to choose between three possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless speakers or another stereo amplifier.
  • Page 41 INFO NOTE: 1. When the TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time. 2. Each special event message can be a maximum of 20 characters. 3. When the RECALL button is pressed, a special icon appears on the right bottom side of the screen and indicates a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message.

  • Page 42: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control

    CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 42 - Auto Help Illustration Press CURSOR to select ON or OFF. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. NOTE: You can also turn this function ON and OFF by pressing the HELP button on the remote control.

  • Page 43: Useful Info

    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 HITACHI Projection Television.

  • Page 44: Hitachi Service Hotline

    1/16 • Weight (lbs.) NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice. HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, 60UX5 7/16 - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Back Cover

    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.
  • Page 46 2. LABOR- For a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, Hitachi will repair or replace the screen if it proves to be defective without charge of labor. For all other parts, Hitachi will...
  • Page 47 J. Any unit that has been sold or transferred from the original owner. This Limited Warranty is made only to the original consumer purchaser of this Hitachi Projection TV and is effective only upon presentation of evidence of provable date of purchase.
  • Page 48 TO HITACHI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HITACHI In order to allow Hitachi to better serve custumer needs, please complete this card and return it to Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi Limited Warranty, but would assist us in developing better services for our custumers.
  • Page 49 WARRANTY - 49 - This is suppose to read VIDEO OUT of the VCR. This is a misprint in the manual.

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