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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 1 -
HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR TV
55EX7K 50EX6K
50ES1B/K 46EX3B/4K
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 2 - THE EASY REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-609A) .................................................................................... 15 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................... 16 (CLU-682GJ with P-in-P OR CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) ..................................................................... 16 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS.........................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 3 - MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound)........................................................................... 34 DYNAMIC BASS .............................................................................................................................. 34 LOUDNESS ...................................................................................................................................... 34 INT. SPEAKERS .....................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - POLARIZED PLUG TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: 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. HITACHI SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISIO
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV 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. Refer all servicing to qualified service
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 7 - 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is 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 electro
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ACCESSORIES - 8 - 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
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT - 9 - CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE PACKAGING MATERIAL. 1. GENIUS Remote Control Unit: CLU-682GJ (Part No. 2573787) for models 55EX7K, 50EX6K AND 46EX3B/4K CLU-681GJ (Part No. 2573786) for model 50ES1B/K 2. Easy Remote Control Unit CLU-609 (Part No. 2573622) 3. Four "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Units) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 10 - 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 will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS - 11 - 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 various components. Also make sure the cables are the correct length. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to Antenna Connector an an
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 12 - When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional ANT. MIXER (antenna cable mixer) to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT. MIXER. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. AVX (Audio/Video) selector Press this button to select the antenna source, video:1, or video:2. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen. VOLUME level Pre
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AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 13 - AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor This "Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. See page 34. REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Genius Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 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 telev
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 14 - Input 1 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. 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 volume buttons. Use speakers with 8 impedance only. Speaker Matrix Surround Switch Use this switch to choose between the surround sound and external speaker features. See page
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THE EASY REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-609A) - 15 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCRs, etc., that have this feature. Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output, connect it to the left audio jack on the TV. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL - 16 - restore the sound level, press the MUTE button again. CHANNEL BUTTONS Press the CHANNEL UP ( ) to select the next higher channel or CHANNEL BUTTON DOWN ( ) to select the next lower channel. The number of the channel to which the TV is tuned will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. VOLUME BUTTON Press the "VOLUME UP ( )" or "VOLUME DOWN ( )" button until you obtain the desired sound level. Variation of the volume is displayed at the
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USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 17 - Button layout for "VCR." (Power button turns the VCR on or off.) Button layout for "MENU/CATV." (Power button turns cable box on or off.) See page 19. TV EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS These will always control the TV even when the Multi-Page select switch is in the VCR or MENU/CATV position. PRECODED BUTTONS These buttons will control a VCR or a cable box when the Multi-Page select switch is in the VCR or MENU/CATV position. USING TH
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USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS - 18 - USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS To operate your cable box, point the Genius remote at the remote sensor of the cable box. The Genius remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the Genius remote to match the remote system of your cable box. (Refer to Table 2 on page 18). (1) Turn ON your cable box. (2) Set the Multi-Page select switch on the Genius remote to MEN
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USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS - 19 - Instant Replay 6 JC Penny 1 / 6 / 9 JVC 0 Kenwood 0 Magnavox 4 / 6 Marantz 9 Marta 0 Memorex 6 MGA 7 Minolta 1 Mitsubishi 7 Montgomery Wards CHANNEL NEC 9 Panasonic 6 Pentax 1 Philco 4 / 6 Philips 4 / 6 Pioneer 1 ProScan 2 Quasar 6 RCA 1 / 2 Realistic 6 / 9 / CHANNEL Sanyo 9 Scott 7 / 8 Sears 1 / 9 Sharp CHANNEL Sony 5 / VOLUME / VOLUME
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HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 20 - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV CLU-682GJ Illustration 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" button. You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set. (These functions are explained in the MENU - SET UP section beginning on page
