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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50EX01B 60EX01B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4
FIRST TIME USE 5-17
THE GENIUS
18-27
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO 28-53
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 54-58
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IMPORTANT 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 dangerous voltage within the product s 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 within an equilateral tria
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SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: ¥ Read all of these instructions. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ¥ Save these instructions for later use. YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION ¥ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 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 s
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SAFETY TIPS PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected 17. An outside antenna system should to the television, be sure the not be located in the vicinity of antenna system is grounded so as overhead power lines or other to provide some protection against electrical lights or power circuits, voltage surges and built-up static or where it can fall into such power charges. Section 810 of the lines or circuits. When installing an National
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ PAUSE REC STOP MENU EXIT RECALL VOL CH LST-CH MUTE LIGHT 12 3 45 6 78 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 CLU-436UI 1. 2. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-436UI (Part No. HL00728). 2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched
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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 INPUT CH- CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER MENU EXIT MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1 or 2. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. VOLUME level Press these buttons for your desired soun
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page 48) REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 9
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FIRST TIME USE STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT VHF/UHF THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Y C C REAR SPEAKER BR 8 ONLY VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO RL (MONO) (MONO) L L L L SP. MATRIX SURROUND R R R R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 EXT. OUT TO HI-FI ANTENNA INPUT Use an F type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV)
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FIRST TIME USE Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT VHF/UHF THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y C C L R BR Y C C BR REAR SPEAKER 8 ONLY OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO RL (MONO) (MONO) L L L L SP. MATRIX SURROUND DVD Player, R R R R Laserdisc player, etc. AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AU
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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 terminals, (do not connect a wire
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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. +!#! %# , )$ $- $ #!'$( ( ! )$ $- $ )$ $ #!'$( #* #!( ' ($ $#! )$ ' ($ $#! #* #!( #* #!( % #&#!% % #&#!% NOTES: ¥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
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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 owner s 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 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the C OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (C ) jack, as shown on the TV B B set below. 3. Connect the cable from the C OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (C ) jack, as shown on the TV
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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. 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 Ohm output on the TV. R L L L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER S S SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE SWITCH* CONNECTIO
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-436UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, 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 VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor
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HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ REC PAUSE STOP MENU EXIT RECALL VOL CH LST-CH MUTE LIGHT 12 3 45 6 78 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 CLU-436UI POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. If a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, it will be dis- played when the TV is first turned on. (See page 52) 19
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▲ ▲ ▲ HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 22 for a description. PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is being controlled. HELP button 50EX01B/60EX01B models do not have HELP feature. LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporti
