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IMPORTANT
PROJECTION COLOR TV
50EX20B 60EX38B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT ..............................................................................................................................2
SAFETY TIPS.............................................................................................................................3
PICTURE CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................7
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................................7
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT..............................8
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV .....................................................8
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS.................................................................................9
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL..........................................................10
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS....................................................................................................10
FRONT VIEW .......................................................................................................................10
REAR PANEL JACKS ..............................................................................................................11
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...............................................................................................11
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................12
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.............................................................................12
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP .........................................................................................................13
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI) ..................................................................................13
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV.........................................................14
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...................................................................................................16
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS .......................................................17
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS ..........................................18
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES ..............................................................................................19
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE ..........................................................................................................21
SET UP ....................................................................................................................................23
AIR/CABLE ...........................................................................................................................23
AUTO PROGRAM ................................................................................................................24
CHANNEL MEMORY............................................................................................................24
CLOSED CAPTION ..............................................................................................................24
MENU LANGUAGE ..............................................................................................................25
PROGRAM ...............................................................................................................................26
PROGRAM ...........................................................................................................................26
CHANNEL CAPTION............................................................................................................26
CHILD LOCK ........................................................................................................................26
PROGRAM LIST...................................................................................................................27
VOLUME CORRECTION......................................................................................................27
CLOCK .....................................................................................................................................28
CLOCK .................................................................................................................................28
CLOCK SET..........................................................................................................................28
ON/OFF TIMER ....................................................................................................................29
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...7 ACCESSORIES...7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT...8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ...8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS...9 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL...10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...10 FRONT VIEW ...10 REAR PANEL JACKS ...11... -
Page 2: Important
HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE ...37 IMPORTANT Your new HITACHI PROJECTION TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV set for the first time. -
Page 3: Safety Tips
HITACHI television receiver. 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 - 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the television where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
- Page 5 SAFETY TIPS - 5 - • Never expose the television to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel. 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. 14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists.
- Page 6 SAFETY TIPS - 6 - 18 For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Page 7: Picture Cautions
(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. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN"... -
Page 8: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 8 - FOLI O HG2 <I M G SRC="Obj F DC. P CX"> 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-415UI (Part No. HL00224) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). -
Page 9: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 giver several suggestions. -
Page 10: Antenna Connections To Rear Jack Panel
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 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. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
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. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is off when not in use. -
Page 12: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to the TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole below the button. When the button is released, the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. -
Page 13: Audio System Setup
* See page 10 for location of Surround Switch. THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs and CATV (Cable TV)/Satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. -
Page 14: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 14 - remote. The remote will now control your VCR. To operate your Cable Box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE button on the remote. - Page 15 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The "MENU" button will start the On-Screen Display. The "CURSOR" buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. The "ENTER"...
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Page 16: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
See separate section on page 18 for a description. 9 (SRD) button Your Hitachi model does not access surround (SRD) using the remote control. Instead, a switch is provided on the back of your TV to change between Speaker Matrix Surround and External Speakers. (See page 12.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. -
Page 17: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 17 - To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the "SHIFT" button. The sub-picture moves one step counter- clockwise every time the "SHIFT" button is pressed. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFE6.PCX"> 4 FREEZE (FRZ) button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FRZ"... -
Page 18: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS - 18 - 2. In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your VCR operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control. -
Page 19: Vcr And Cable Box Codes
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES CODES BRAND Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai 14, 23, 49 American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Brandt Broksonic 33, 37, 43 Canon Capehart Carver 27, 50 Citizen Colt Craig 19, 27, 48 Curtis Mathes Cybernex... - Page 20 Funai Garrard 09, 22, 24 Goldstar 04, 10, 11 Gradiente Harley Davidson Harmon/ Kardon Harwood Hi-Q Hitachi 00, 15, 24, 31 CABLE CODES BRAND 01, 03, 05, 09, 11, 12, 14, 30 Antronix Archer 28, 40, 44 Belcor Cable Star...
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Page 21: Easy Graphic Guide
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV. The feature to be selected will be highlighted in yellow, the buttons used to choose your selection will be highlighted in blue, and the selection you have chosen will be highlighted in red. - Page 22 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFEB.PCX"> FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFEC.PCX"> AIR/CABLE Select antenna or cable TV. AUTO PROGRAM First time for channel buttons CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CLOSED CAPTION Feature to display dialogue/text. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFED.PCX">...
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Page 23: Set Up
SET UP FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFEF.PCX"> PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust coor, brightness, etc... PREFERENCE SETTING Improper picture performance CONVERGENCE ADJUST Match red, green, and blue colors to make white FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFF0.PCX"> PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust balance, bass, and treble PREFERENCE SETTINGS Improve sound performance. SET UP FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFEC.PCX">... -
Page 24: Auto Program
SET UP RECEPTION BAND CATV1 or CATV2 CATV Indicated on the CHANNEL screen VHF 2-13ch VHF 2-13 2-13 UHF 14-69ch Mid band A-1 14-22 A-5 - A-1 95-99 Super band J- 23-36 Hyper band W+1 - W+28 37-64 Ultra band W+29 - W+84 65-125 Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. -
Page 25: Menu Language
SET UP displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFF5.PCX"> The selected function will be in yellow. Your choice for the function will be in red. DISPLAY: ON/OFF is to turn the MODE: C.C. -
Page 26: Program
PROGRAM FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFF7.PCX"> Use the CURSOR buttons to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice. Press MENU to exit. PROGRAM PROGRAM This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFF8.PCX"> CHANNEL CAPTION Use this feature to give up to 30 channels a name. -
Page 27: Program List
PROGRAM This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFFA.PCX"> The code to set or cancel CHILD LOCK is a three digit key number. The factory preset key number is 000. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFFB.PCX"> The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel. -
Page 28: Clock
CLOCK FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFFD.PCX"> Press the CURSOR to select one of the four volume corrections. Use the CHANNEL or number buttons to select a channel. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="ObjFFE.PCX"> Press ENTER to set the channel. Press the CURSOR to adjust volume level. Press MENU to exit. -
Page 29: On/Off Timer
CLOCK ON/OFF TIMER This function will automatically turn the TV on or off, one time only or everyday. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="Obj1000.PCX"> The selection to change will be in yellow. Press the number buttons to select the time the TV will turn on or off. (AM: 1, PM: 2) Press the CURSOR buttons for MODE: ONCE (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on/off at the same time every day). -
Page 30: Message-1
VIDEO Use CURSOR to choose MODE or TIME. Use CURSOR to set MODE when it is yellow. Your choice will be in red. Use the NUMBER buttons to set the time. Press ENTER to start and MENU to exit. Note: At the selected time, the message will be displayed until a remote control button is pressed. Message-2 works in the same way as Message-1. -
Page 31: Preference Setting
RESET: When RESET is selected, press ENTER to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions. PREFERENCE SETTING Your HITACHI TV has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is yellow, use the CURSOR FOLIOHG2 <IMG... -
Page 32: Convergence Adjust
AUDIO AUTOCOLOR The AUTOCOLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors. For best picture performance leave the AUTOCOLOR function on. NOISE REDUCER The NOISE REDUCER automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. -
Page 33: Preference Adjustment
AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference, to improve the sound quality, and to select special sound effects. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="Obj1008.PCX"> PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT Use this to set balance, bass, and treble. FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="Obj1009.PCX"> Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. The function to be adjusted will be in yellow. BALANCE: This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI-FI output, and the surround speakers. -
Page 34: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Vcrplus+ Remote Control
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND VCRPlus+ REMOTE CONTROL FOLIOHG2 <IMG SRC="Obj100A.PCX"> Use the CURSOR to select a function. The function will be in yellow. Use the CURSOR to change function. Your choice will be in red. MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. -
Page 35: Reception Problems
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Troubleshooting Chart This Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to internal voltage or power surges. IF YOUR SET SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1) Push the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. -
Page 36: Specifications
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. SPECIFICATIONS Features: •... -
Page 37: Hitachi Service Hotline
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.