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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR TV
46UX24B/25K 60SX12B/13K 50UX26B/27K 50SX8B
OPERATING GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................................................. 3 SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................................................. 5 PICTUR
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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set and call your dealer or service shop. 4
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SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these instructions for later use. * Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television receiver. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI television receivers. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these
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SAFETY TIPS 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. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spi
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SAFETY TIPS 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television set near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set
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SAFETY TIPS protected against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Click to see antenna grounding diagram. 16-2 Note to CATV
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SAFETY TIPS 21 When going on a holiday: If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time, turn the television set "off" and unplug it from the wall outlet. IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any further adjustment. Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician. 23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or a distinct
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PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS WARNING 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. 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" may
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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-413UI (Part No. HL00213) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries equivalent for the remote. When replacing old
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference, and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination wi
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion. 13
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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. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the variou
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 15
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. MENU/EXIT BUTTON This button allows you to enter the MENU mode without using the remote. It makes it possible to set TV features to your preference, without using the remote. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. INPUT selector Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or alternate antenna source. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This button is for service technicians only. DO NOT press this button. If this button is accidentally pressed, please turn off your television using the front panel power button. Your TV will operate normally when you turn it on again. 11 FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO:3) Use these audio/video jacks for a "quick" hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. (Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:3 appears in the top right corner of
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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: NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the
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REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS 1 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 PIP sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box. 2 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The
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REAR PANEL JACKS 6 Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for the surround sound feature. The volume level is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons and also by an independent rear volume feature found in the HOME THEATER- SURROUND menu. Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only. 7 S-Video Input 1 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. 8 Sub Woofer This jack provides v
