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PROJECTION COLOR TV
43GX01B
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT ..............................................................................................................................2
SAFETY TIPS.............................................................................................................................3
PICTURE CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES.......
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. 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 magnit
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paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service shop. SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION CAUTION: • Read all of these instructions. • Save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and i
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7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 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 to impact of any kind. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp clo
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• Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat generator. • Never place the television in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation provided. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television , be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection 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
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IF THIS TELEVISION 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 television and call your dealer or service technician. 23 Whenever the television is damaged or fails, or if there is a distinct change in performance that indicates a need for service, unplug the television and have it checked by a qualified service technician. 24 It is norm
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PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION CLU-436UI HL00728 REMOTE CONTROL 43V TELEVISION H530041 STAND SP-43G (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and video-tape storage. Special features include smoked glass doors and an adjustable shelf. Available in shark grey. CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43G is designed for use with 43GX01B only. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result i
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Slide out to remove back cover. 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 not fall di
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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 ea
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW - 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, 2, or alternate antenna source. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons until the desired channel
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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 control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to enter Digital Array mode. This will allow you to adjust your picture quality to
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INPUT 2 provides Y-CB-CR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD. NOTES: DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to INPUT 2 when using Y-CB-CR input. When using the Y-CB-CR input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV's INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's CB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's CR input. I
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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc., that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), 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. A single VCR can be used for
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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 fo the TV set. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, 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 connect
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3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO 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) ja
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will be abnormal if the connection is loose. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 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 example on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input- output connections. 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 bel
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The television's internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the "AUDIO TO HI-FI" output on the TV. (3) These speakers are connected to the rear speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV. SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE SWITCH* CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF Sp. Matrix (1) (2) Receive mono and stereo Surround sound. MATRIX Sp. Matrix (1) (3) (2) Receive Movie Theater-like Surround sound. EXTERNAL EXT
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To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The remote will now control your VCR. (See page 25 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR.) To operate your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE button. The remote will now co
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(1) 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 displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 52). (2) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 22 for a description. (3) 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. (4) HELP Button Press t
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(5) LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting evens, etc.). (6) VOLUME, MUTE Buttons Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button
