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PROJECTION COLOR TV 50EX20B 60EX38B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...7 ACCESSORIES...7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 9 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...10 FRONT ...PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...13 THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI 13 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 14 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP 16 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 17 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS...
PROJECTION COLOR TV 50EX20B 60EX38B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...7 ACCESSORIES...7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 9 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...10 FRONT ...PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...13 THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI 13 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 14 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP 16 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 17 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS...
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... serial number are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could avoid the user's authority to operate the TV POWER SOURCE: This projection television is designed to the presence of the set for the first ... PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT 33 PREFERENCE SETTING ...33 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND VCRPlus+ REMOTE CONTROL 34 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...35 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 35 SPECIFICATIONS...36 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE 37 IMPORTANT Your new HITACHI PROJECTION TV incorporates a host of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an...
... serial number are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could avoid the user's authority to operate the TV POWER SOURCE: This projection television is designed to the presence of the set for the first ... PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT 33 PREFERENCE SETTING ...33 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND VCRPlus+ REMOTE CONTROL 34 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...35 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 35 SPECIFICATIONS...36 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE 37 IMPORTANT Your new HITACHI PROJECTION TV incorporates a host of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an...
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...proper operation of these instructions for later use. • Follow all of these instructions. • Save these units. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. Our reputation has been built on the television. This plug will...fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other hazards. SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: • Read all warnings and instructions marked on the quality, performance, and ease of service of the polarized plug...
...proper operation of these instructions for later use. • Follow all of these instructions. • Save these units. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. Our reputation has been built on the television. This plug will...fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other hazards. SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: • Read all warnings and instructions marked on the quality, performance, and ease of service of the polarized plug...
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Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of the packing material. fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 27 Upon completion of ... as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other video sources. Public viewing may develop over a long period of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. PICTURE CAUTIONS - 7 -
Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of the packing material. fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 27 Upon completion of ... as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other video sources. Public viewing may develop over a long period of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. PICTURE CAUTIONS - 7 -
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...cover. HL00224) 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the best performance. BOTTOM VIEW FOLIOHG2 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your fingers 2. VIEWING Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of air to and from ..., cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in the battery compartment. 4. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 8 - However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that ...
...cover. HL00224) 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the best performance. BOTTOM VIEW FOLIOHG2 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your fingers 2. VIEWING Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of air to and from ..., cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in the battery compartment. 4. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 8 - However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that ...
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...several suggestions. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. CAUTION: The magnetic field of the TV. Cables can be obtained by the various components. Phono Connector S-Video (Super Video) Connector HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most ... Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from the screen. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. Place the surround speakers to the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For ...
...several suggestions. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. CAUTION: The magnetic field of the TV. Cables can be obtained by the various components. Phono Connector S-Video (Super Video) Connector HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most ... Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from the screen. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. Place the surround speakers to the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For ...
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... and audio cables which connect to the antenna mixer. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. - 10 - Consult ...(Audio/Video) selector/ENTER button Press this button to screws of the screen. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: ...
... and audio cables which connect to the antenna mixer. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. - 10 - Consult ...(Audio/Video) selector/ENTER button Press this button to screws of the screen. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: ...
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... feature. The volume level will appear to a separate stereo amplifier. is off . 6 POWER light You will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the TV screen. The volume level is controlled by the television's remote control. 5 Speaker Matrix Surround Switch Use this rear panel jack. 2 Audio/Video Inputs ...rear panel 1 Antenna Input Use an "F" type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is...
... feature. The volume level will appear to a separate stereo amplifier. is off . 6 POWER light You will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the TV screen. The volume level is controlled by the television's remote control. 5 Speaker Matrix Surround Switch Use this rear panel jack. 2 Audio/Video Inputs ...rear panel 1 Antenna Input Use an "F" type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is...
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... locked into the hole below the button. When the button is released, the wire is provided for the Left Speaker. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminals, (do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals). Any other type may degrade the ...record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in other ways. This could cause damage to your audio outputs or damage your TV in the example on the TV. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the operating guide of your device has this feature. Refer...
... locked into the hole below the button. When the button is released, the wire is provided for the Left Speaker. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminals, (do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals). Any other type may degrade the ...record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in other ways. This could cause damage to your audio outputs or damage your TV in the example on the TV. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the operating guide of your device has this feature. Refer...
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...remote at the remote sensor of the VCR, and press the VCR button on the TV. To operate your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to the table for location of VCRs and CATV (Cable TV)/Satellite converters with one area. MATRIX Sp. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on... the remote. To operate your TV. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP - 13 - The remote will now control your TV, point...
...remote at the remote sensor of the VCR, and press the VCR button on the TV. To operate your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to the table for location of VCRs and CATV (Cable TV)/Satellite converters with one area. MATRIX Sp. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on... the remote. To operate your TV. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP - 13 - The remote will now control your TV, point...
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... to return video and audio to factory settings. 5, 6 LIGHT BUTTON When you want to turn the TV set on -screen displays. You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the remote...buttons When the remote is in CABLE mode, this is in (5). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 POWER button Press this button on the side of the other on or off. If MESSAGE -1 or MESSAGE... (ST) or second audio program (SAP), press the RECALL button. The remote will be displayed when the TV is not pressed again. Click for image of the cable box and press the CABLE button on . (See...
... to return video and audio to factory settings. 5, 6 LIGHT BUTTON When you want to turn the TV set on -screen displays. You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the remote...buttons When the remote is in CABLE mode, this is in (5). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 POWER button Press this button on the side of the other on or off. If MESSAGE -1 or MESSAGE... (ST) or second audio program (SAP), press the RECALL button. The remote will be displayed when the TV is not pressed again. Click for image of the cable box and press the CABLE button on . (See...
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...Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 15 - Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by using the number buttons. The "ENTER" button will highlight functions... ( ) or down ( ). To turn the sound off instantly to select channels. The "CURSOR" buttons will set the time, for channels 1 to your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( ) button to the channel display...
...Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 15 - Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by using the number buttons. The "ENTER" button will highlight functions... ( ) or down ( ). To turn the sound off instantly to select channels. The "CURSOR" buttons will set the time, for channels 1 to your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( ) button to the channel display...
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...one program at the same time. Press the AVX button when the sub-picture is being shown on page 18 for a description. 9 (SRD) button Your Hitachi model does not access surround (SRD) using the remote control. FOLIOHG2 1 PIP button Press the "PIP" button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature... will always be either the main picture or the sub-picture. 2 SWAP button If you want to watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) on to change between VIDEO:1 or VIDEO: 2. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 16 - 8 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on the main picture...
...one program at the same time. Press the AVX button when the sub-picture is being shown on page 18 for a description. 9 (SRD) button Your Hitachi model does not access surround (SRD) using the remote control. FOLIOHG2 1 PIP button Press the "PIP" button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature... will always be either the main picture or the sub-picture. 2 SWAP button If you want to watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) on to change between VIDEO:1 or VIDEO: 2. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 16 - 8 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on the main picture...
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...above . 4. This remote is the A/B button. 3 ENTER buttons If your cable box does not have an enter function, this button will send the TV enter code. 4 RECALL button If your cable box button does not have a last channel function, this means that your cable box cannot be operated after... designed to operate different types of cable boxes and Digital Satellite Systems. You must first program the remote to page 22.) click for operating the TV. The remote control will turn off your cable box cannot be operated after 5 seconds, try a different 2 digit preset code. 4. If your VCR ...
...above . 4. This remote is the A/B button. 3 ENTER buttons If your cable box does not have an enter function, this button will send the TV enter code. 4 RECALL button If your cable box button does not have a last channel function, this means that your cable box cannot be operated after... designed to operate different types of cable boxes and Digital Satellite Systems. You must first program the remote to page 22.) click for operating the TV. The remote control will turn off your cable box cannot be operated after 5 seconds, try a different 2 digit preset code. 4. If your VCR ...
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... MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to select a feature. Press the CURSOR buttons to choose your HITACHI TV. Press ENTER on your selection will be highlighted in blue, and the selection you have chosen will be highlighted in red. 2. The feature...Citizen Colour Voice Comtronics Contec 40 19, 25 29, 34 15 NSC Oak Panasonic Paragon Philips Eastern Electricord Garrard GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Hytex 02 37 40 31, 44 Pioneer Pulsar RCA Realistic 13, 32, 36, 46 09 Regal Regency Rembrandt 08, 16, 27, 49,...
... MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to select a feature. Press the CURSOR buttons to choose your HITACHI TV. Press ENTER on your selection will be highlighted in blue, and the selection you have chosen will be highlighted in red. 2. The feature...Citizen Colour Voice Comtronics Contec 40 19, 25 29, 34 15 NSC Oak Panasonic Paragon Philips Eastern Electricord Garrard GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Hytex 02 37 40 31, 44 Pioneer Pulsar RCA Realistic 13, 32, 36, 46 09 Regal Regency Rembrandt 08, 16, 27, 49,...
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... using timer features. CHILD LOCK Block channel picture and sound. FOLIOHG2 AIR/CABLE AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL MEMORY CLOSED CAPTION MENU LANGUAGE Select antenna or cable TV. Turn TV on selected channels.
... using timer features. CHILD LOCK Block channel picture and sound. FOLIOHG2 AIR/CABLE AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL MEMORY CLOSED CAPTION MENU LANGUAGE Select antenna or cable TV. Turn TV on selected channels.
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...on-screen display, press and hold the POWER button on the display. Your choice will be shown on the TV set for the first time. Select SET UP when setting your TV up for approximately 5 seconds. Select CATV if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Press the ... Improve sound performance. Press the POWER button on the remote to end the auto-demonstration. AIR/CABLE Select AIR if you have cable TV. FOLIOHG2 SET UP FOLIOHG2 - 23 - PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTING CONVERGENCE ADJUST FOLIOHG2 Adjust coor, brightness, etc... Use the CURSOR , buttons on the...
...on-screen display, press and hold the POWER button on the display. Your choice will be shown on the TV set for the first time. Select SET UP when setting your TV up for approximately 5 seconds. Select CATV if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Press the ... Improve sound performance. Press the POWER button on the remote to end the auto-demonstration. AIR/CABLE Select AIR if you have cable TV. FOLIOHG2 SET UP FOLIOHG2 - 23 - PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTING CONVERGENCE ADJUST FOLIOHG2 Adjust coor, brightness, etc... Use the CURSOR , buttons on the...
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... are shown at the left. W+84 65-125 Reception channels for channel identification standards. W+28 37-64 Ultra band W+29 - This will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY using the CHANNEL , number buttons and then add or erase using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this... pressed while the auto programming function is engaged, programming will be highlighted in yellow. Your choice will stop. See CHANNEL MEMORY to your cable or TV guide for each mode are SET UP - 24 -
... are shown at the left. W+84 65-125 Reception channels for channel identification standards. W+28 37-64 Ultra band W+29 - This will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY using the CHANNEL , number buttons and then add or erase using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this... pressed while the auto programming function is engaged, programming will be highlighted in yellow. Your choice will stop. See CHANNEL MEMORY to your cable or TV guide for each mode are SET UP - 24 -
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... the primary language (usually English). CCD will display when "MUTE" is pressed, whether CCD is for a second language (may not be in yellow. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is in red. CHANNEL: 1 is sometimes used for all on the... TV screen. CHANNEL: 2 is used for the program you are viewing. If you to exit. displayed on screen displays. The selected function will allow you do ...
... the primary language (usually English). CCD will display when "MUTE" is pressed, whether CCD is for a second language (may not be in yellow. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is in red. CHANNEL: 1 is sometimes used for all on the... TV screen. CHANNEL: 2 is used for the program you are viewing. If you to exit. displayed on screen displays. The selected function will allow you do ...
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... RECALL button on your choice. Press the CURSOR , to 30 channels a name. Press CHANNEL , Press MENU to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. PROGRAM This section contains advanced features which will appear in the top left corner of your remote control. Press ENTER...
... RECALL button on your choice. Press the CURSOR , to 30 channels a name. Press CHANNEL , Press MENU to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. PROGRAM This section contains advanced features which will appear in the top left corner of your remote control. Press ENTER...