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PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX10B 50GX30B 50DX10B 60DX10B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR¤ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. 5-17 18-29 30-51 52-59
PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX10B 50GX30B 50DX10B 60DX10B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR¤ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. 5-17 18-29 30-51 52-59
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...power lines or circuits. routine safety checks to determine that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other controls may result in your... not operate normally by the manufacturer. When installing an outside antenna is in the vicinity of power supply at your home, consult your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in fire, electric shock, or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can...
...power lines or circuits. routine safety checks to determine that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other controls may result in your... not operate normally by the manufacturer. When installing an outside antenna is in the vicinity of power supply at your home, consult your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in fire, electric shock, or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can...
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Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. Insert two new AA size batteries for VCR and video-tape storage...features include smoked glass doors and an adjustable shelf. CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43H is incorrectly replaced. ILLUSTRATION CLU-4311UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01651 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 4 7 INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS...
Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. Insert two new AA size batteries for VCR and video-tape storage...features include smoked glass doors and an adjustable shelf. CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43H is incorrectly replaced. ILLUSTRATION CLU-4311UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01651 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 4 7 INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS...
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... antenna may be sufficient. VIEWING The major benefit of set . To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for example, in direct sunlight or near a... as close to the height of the TV, place the surround speakers to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the side or behind...
... antenna may be sufficient. VIEWING The major benefit of set . To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for example, in direct sunlight or near a... as close to the height of the TV, place the surround speakers to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the side or behind...
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...should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. S-VIDEO (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have phono connectors. Plug the adapter into ...connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to produce a high quality picture. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable...
...should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. S-VIDEO (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have phono connectors. Plug the adapter into ...connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to produce a high quality picture. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable...
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 50DX10B/60DX10B MENU INPUT VOL- Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. To see an auto-demonstration of the screen. Press the EXIT button to make sure the TV is selected. CH+ POWER SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ Push... top right corner of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to your desired sound level. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is turned off . DIGITAL ...
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 50DX10B/60DX10B MENU INPUT VOL- Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. To see an auto-demonstration of the screen. Press the EXIT button to make sure the TV is selected. CH+ POWER SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ Push... top right corner of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to your desired sound level. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is turned off . DIGITAL ...
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..., etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of the TV screen. If you to adjust your favorite show or new recording. This will make automatic picture adjustments depending on . ቨ PERFECT PICTURE...
..., etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of the TV screen. If you to adjust your favorite show or new recording. This will make automatic picture adjustments depending on . ቨ PERFECT PICTURE...
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... which are used for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The volume level is selected. ቩ REAR SPEAKER Terminals These terminals are used to the TV s PB input and the Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR... SPEAKER VHF/UHF L R SP. MATRIX SURROUND EXT. See page 17 for standard video input. ቨ SPEAKER MATRIX SURROUND Switch Use this switch to the TV s PR input. and R-Y. In this rear jack. ባ AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS 1, 2, 4 The INPUT button will be labeled Y, B-Y, output to choose...
... which are used for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The volume level is selected. ቩ REAR SPEAKER Terminals These terminals are used to the TV s PB input and the Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR... SPEAKER VHF/UHF L R SP. MATRIX SURROUND EXT. See page 17 for standard video input. ቨ SPEAKER MATRIX SURROUND Switch Use this switch to the TV s PR input. and R-Y. In this rear jack. ባ AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS 1, 2, 4 The INPUT button will be labeled Y, B-Y, output to choose...
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Typical full feature setup. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT See tips on page 12 ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R VCR #2 L R Y PB PR OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc player, etc. MATRIX SURROUND ...
Typical full feature setup. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT See tips on page 12 ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R VCR #2 L R Y PB PR OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc player, etc. MATRIX SURROUND ...
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... Y-CBCR. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into place. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc....guide for the Left Speaker. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. TO EXTERNAL SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER L R CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR...
... Y-CBCR. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into place. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc....guide for the Left Speaker. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. TO EXTERNAL SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER L R CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR...
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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. (R EAR O F TV SET) AU D IO TO H I-FITER M IN AL AUDIO TO HI-FI R L TO AU D IO IN PU T TER M IN AL O F EXTER N AL AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL SPEAKERS AU D IO AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL 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 TV set. 13
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. (R EAR O F TV SET) AU D IO TO H I-FITER M IN AL AUDIO TO HI-FI R L TO AU D IO IN PU T TER M IN AL O F EXTER N AL AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL SPEAKERS AU D IO AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL 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 TV set. 13
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... and features. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below . The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to your particular assortment ...of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, ...
... and features. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below . The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to your particular assortment ...of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, ...
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...#1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on line input-output connections. 15 Optional, see tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture that a ... cable in example on page 11) Refer to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on page 12 S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel.
...#1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on line input-output connections. 15 Optional, see tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture that a ... cable in example on page 11) Refer to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on page 12 S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel.
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... SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 4. 1. pears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. TV INPUT 4 TERMINAL Y/VIDEO PB (MONO)/L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 Y CB CR R L VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI Model or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to view the program...
... SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 4. 1. pears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. TV INPUT 4 TERMINAL Y/VIDEO PB (MONO)/L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 Y CB CR R L VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI Model or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to view the program...
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...; These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. ባ L ባ ቢ ቢ R L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ S ቤ S SURROUND FEATURE SURROUND SWITCH* REQUIRED CONNECTION OFF SP. ...MATRIX SURROUND Switch. 17 OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT ᕄ Receive Mono and Stereo sound ᕄ Receive Movie Theater-like sound ᕅ This feature turns off the TV s internal speakers. MATRIX ᕃ SURROUND MATRIX SP.MATRIX SURROUND ᕃ ᕅ EXTERNAL EXT. ᕄ SPEAKERS * See page 10 for the different...
...; These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. ባ L ባ ቢ ቢ R L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ S ቤ S SURROUND FEATURE SURROUND SWITCH* REQUIRED CONNECTION OFF SP. ...MATRIX SURROUND Switch. 17 OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT ᕄ Receive Mono and Stereo sound ᕄ Receive Movie Theater-like sound ᕅ This feature turns off the TV s internal speakers. MATRIX ᕃ SURROUND MATRIX SP.MATRIX SURROUND ᕃ ᕅ EXTERNAL EXT. ᕄ SPEAKERS * See page 10 for the different...
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.../DVD codes. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 28 for instructions on which mode is chosen, as explained above. TV/VCR BUTTON When the remote is in one touch. The remote will now control your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the... functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to control your DVD or VCR.) To operate your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote...
.../DVD codes. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 28 for instructions on which mode is chosen, as explained above. TV/VCR BUTTON When the remote is in one touch. The remote will now control your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the... functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to control your DVD or VCR.) To operate your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote...
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... to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. ቦ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between Sport, TV, Movies and Music. 19 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 20 to 22. ቢ...4711; INPUT button Use this button to select the main or sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP), and Channel...
... to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. ቦ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between Sport, TV, Movies and Music. 19 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 20 to 22. ቢ...4711; INPUT button Use this button to select the main or sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP), and Channel...
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.... ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. CURSOR buttons will also give you wish to watch and the TV will highlight functions or adjust different features when MENU is pressed. The SELECT button will start quickly scanning through the channels. The MENU button ...for watching two sporting events, etc.) ANT A 28 MINA LAST CH ANT A 30 MI 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for channel scanning. Audio Broadcast STEREO ST/SA ANT 10 ...
.... ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. CURSOR buttons will also give you wish to watch and the TV will highlight functions or adjust different features when MENU is pressed. The SELECT button will start quickly scanning through the channels. The MENU button ...for watching two sporting events, etc.) ANT A 28 MINA LAST CH ANT A 30 MI 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for channel scanning. Audio Broadcast STEREO ST/SA ANT 10 ...
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... priority: -Super Video Signal; Has a higher priority than the normal video signal in VIDEO 1, 2 and 3 mode. 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the video inputs and Antenna source by every press of the input button.
... priority: -Super Video Signal; Has a higher priority than the normal video signal in VIDEO 1, 2 and 3 mode. 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the video inputs and Antenna source by every press of the input button.
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... 8 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on at that time. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (̆) button. To reduce the sound to directly access the four THEATER modes... (TV, MOVIES, MUSIC and SPORT). 22 The gray background on the channel number will indicate which channel is being controlled. ቫ EXIT button When in MENU ...
... 8 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on at that time. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (̆) button. To reduce the sound to directly access the four THEATER modes... (TV, MOVIES, MUSIC and SPORT). 22 The gray background on the channel number will indicate which channel is being controlled. ቫ EXIT button When in MENU ...