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PROJECTION COLOR TV
43GX10B 50DX10B
50GX30B 60DX10B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4
FIRST TIME USE 5-17
THE GENIUS
18-29
REMOTE CONTROL
VIDEO
SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO THEATER
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
SEL
30-51
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 52-59
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
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product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- WARNING angle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Òdangerous voltageÓ within the productÕs enclosure that may be of a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point with
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! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ¥ Read these instructions. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ¥ Keep these instructions. YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION ¥ Heed all warnings. ¥ Follow all instructions. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. 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
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SAFETY TIPS PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 17. An outside antenna system 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected should not be located in the to the television, be sure the vicinity of overhead power lines antenna system is grounded so as or other electrical lights or power to provide some protection against ANTENNA circuits, or where it can fall into voltage surges and built-up static LEAD IN WIRE such power lines or circuits. charges. Section 810 of the When installing an outside
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION POWER CLU-4311UG TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR HL01651 REMOTE CONTROL SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE PIP CH HELP MENU SELECT MUTE LAST CH EXIT VOL CH 123 456 789 INPUT STATUS 0 TV/VCR REC PIX 1. 2. 43Ó TELEVISION STAND SP-43H H530047 (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and video-tape storage. Special features include smoked
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50 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 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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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 various components and the length of each c
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 50DX10B/60DX10B 50DX10B/60DX10B PUSH MENU INPUT VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER SELECT EXIT FEHG Push open door and pull forward and down ab d c fg h MENU INPUT VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER DIGITAL ARRAY SELECT EXIT FEHG i j 43GX10B/50GX30B 43GX10B/50GX30B PUSH CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- VOL+ EXIT SELECT CH- Push open door and f e b a c h g pull forward and down CH+ POWER INPUT MENU DIGITAL ARRAY VOL- VOL+ EXIT SELECT CH- d i
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS f POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. g PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page 48) h REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. i DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to enter DIGITAL ARRAY mode. This will allow you to adjust your picture quality to optimum performanc
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REAR PANEL JACKS STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. REAR SPEAKER (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) VHF/UHF 5 L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 8 f R VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO SP. MATRIX SURROUND (MONO)/L (MONO)/L PB (MONO)/L 7 L EXT. PR AUDIO TO HI-FI R R R R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 OUT 4 1 2 3 a ANTENNA INPUT Use an ÒFÓ type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to this rear jack. b AUDIO/VIDEO IN
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter See tips on page 12 L R Y P P B R OUTPUT STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. OUTPUT REAR SPEAKER INPUT (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) VHF/UHF DVD Player, L Laserdisc player, etc. S-VIDEO S-VIDEO R VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO Cable TV Box SP. MATRIX SURROUND (MONO)/L (MONO)/L PB (MONO)/L L EXT. PR AUDIO TO HI-FI R R R R AUDIO
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REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the button. Once the wire is in place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminal, (do not connect a wire d
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL AUDIO TO HI-FI RL TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS 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 T
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the ownerÕs manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, vide
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. Th
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 4. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the P OUT, C OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (P ) jack, as shown B B B on the TV set below. 3. Connect the cable from the P OUT, C OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (P ) jack, as shown R
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AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. a The televisionÕs internal speakers. 2 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the ÒAUDIO TO HI-FIÓ output on the TV. 3 These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. b b L R L R L R OUT IN a a STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER c c S S SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE SWITCH* CONNECTIO
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THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, DVD, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now con- trol your television. To operate your DVD or VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of th
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 20 to 22. POWER a TV POWER button Press this button to turn TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR the TV set On or Off SWAP MOVE h PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP FREEZE See separate section on pages PIP CH 23-25 for a detailed description. HELP MENU k HELP button Press this button to display or cancel i PIP CH button the help messages of the On-Screen Use this button to select between Display. SELECT main picture and su
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV a TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. b STATUS button Use the STATUS function to check the channel being received, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP). Video Input Audio CHANNEL ID STEREO ANT 10 VIDEO 1 Broadcast ST/SA YUTA DISC When a laserdisc 10:00pm Time 10:00pm player is connected PIP ANT 12 PIP ANT 12 Sub Picture Source SPORT SPORT Theater Mode c MENU, SELECT, CURSOR buttons All On-Screen Display features can
