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HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR TV
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 ( or
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................... 4 ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................. 9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ............. 10 PICTURE CAUTIONS..........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTOMATIC MESSAGE........................................................................................ 30 FAVORITE CHANNELS ......................................................................................... 31 VOLUME CORRECTION ....................................................................................... 32 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS ............................................................ 33 P IN P BUTTON...........................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 suff
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it car
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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. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11-1 Do not place this television set on an unstable cart
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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. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 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 Elec
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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" and unplug it from the wall outlet. IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by fo
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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) 9
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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" size batteries for the Genius Remote. c) Match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment with the (+) and (-) terminal of the batteries. d) Replace the cover. 10
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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 devel
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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 will
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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 var
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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. When both VHF and UHF ante
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 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 Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. POWER but
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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" output on the TV. These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 output on the TV. These speakers are used as "fill-in" speakers for the surround feature so they won't sound as loud as the
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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. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laser disc players, video games, etc. Output These jacks provide fixed au
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Click to see Rear Panel Connections. Typical full-feature set-up. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. CONNECTING TO REAR SPEAKER TERMINALS Connect after turning the power of the TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive lead wire + into the hole above the button. When the button is released, the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black but
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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. 19
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR) 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. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one a
