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PROJECTION

COLOR TV

OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

FIRST TIME USE

2-4

5-21

THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL

22-33

ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

34-64

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USEFUL INFORMATION

v_

INDEX

65-69

IMPORTANT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television.

WARNING

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 products enclosure that may be of a
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important
operating
and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERViCiNG TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
WARNING:
THIS PROJECTION TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE:

¥There are no user serviceable parts inside the television.
¥Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television.
¥This television is not intended for use in a computer room.

CAUTION:

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications
approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to operate the TV.

MODIFICATIONS:

POWER

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not expressly

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The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Hitachi America. Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user s authority
to operate the equipment.

SOURCE

This projection
television
is designed
to operate
Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet.

on 120 volts

60Hz,

AC current.

TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION
S (POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE,
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
AND GROUND TERMINAL
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
NEVER CONNECT
THE TELEVISION
THAN THE SPECIFIED
VOLTAGE.

NOTE:

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TO 50HZ,

This television receiver wilt display television
paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.

CAUTION:

DIRECT

CURRENT,

closed captioning,

([c'_

OR ANYTHING

or [_),

OTHER

in accordance

with

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If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service shop.
Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. I

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SAFETY TIPS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION

¥ Read all of these instructions,
¥ Save these instructions for later use,
¥ Follow all warnings and instructions
on the television.

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance,

marked

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 which
will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television.
Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI.
problem should be discovered in your product model.

FOR YOUR PERSONAL

J_7--""_

polarized plug¸
the

Do not attempt
to service
the
television
yourself
as opening
or
removing
covers may expose you
to dangerous
voltage
or other
hazards¸
Refer all servicing
to
qualified service personnel¸

6

Never push objects of any kind into
tile television s cabinet sfets as they
may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock¸ Never spill
liquid of any kind on the telewsion

_

power

COrd or plug

or frayed_
unpEug
from the wall outlet

refer servicing
personnel

5
_

reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete ouget. DO
not defeat the safety purpose of Re

damaged
feievision

to

quaE_ed

is

anything

PROTECTION

Do not place the felevision on an
unstable cart, stand, or table¸ The
television
may
fall,
causing
serious injury to a child or an
adult, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart or
stand
recommended
by the
manufacturer,
or sold with the
television. Wall or shelf mounting
should follow the manufacturer
s
instructions, and should
mounting
kit approved
manufecture_

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_

and do not
where
the
to traffic or
in a shock

AND LOCATION

11-1.

If liquid has been spilled into the
television
set, =mplug it from the
wall outlet
and refer service
to

to rest on or

toil over the power cord,
place
the television
power cord is subject
abuse_ This may result
or t_re hazard_

event that a safety

Unplug the television
from the
wail o_ttlet before cleaning Use a
damp cloth for cleaning. DO not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners¸

7_ If the t ffievision has been dropped or
the cabinet
has been damaged,
unplug the television from the wail
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel

service

qualified
DO not allow

in the improbable

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_

the
and

3. DO not overload
wail outlets and
extension cords as this can res=tlt in
fire or electric shock¸

4.

HITACHI to notify you promptly

SAFETY

1. This television set is equipped with a
peladzed absrnatJug-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wffier than
the o_er) This plug will fit into the
power oL_Jet only one way_ This is a
safety feature¸ If you are unable to
insert the plug fulty into the outlet, try

2_ When

This will enable

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service

use a
by the

An appliance and cart combination
should
be moved
with care
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance
and cart combination
to overturn¸

personnel.

Do not s_tbject yo_tr television
to
impact of any kind Be careful not to
damage the picture tube surface.

OF YOUR TELEVISION
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12

Do

not

use

the

television

near

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water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement,
or near a
swimming
¥

f

r_

".1_11_-rl

¥

t 5 The television has slOtS or openings
in the
cabinet
for
ventilation

qualffied

¥

purposes
which provide
reliable
operation
of
the receiver
and
protect
the
television
from
overeating
These openings must
not be blocked or covered¸

to rain or water, unplug
from wall outlet
and

refer
to
personnel¸

service

Choose
a place
where
light
(artificial
or sunlight)
does not
shine directly on the screen.

¥

Never cover the slots or openings
with cloth or other material

3

Never place
over a radiator

¥
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Never block the bottom ventilation
slots of the television by placing it on
a bed, sofa, rug, etc

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pcol, etc.

Never
expose
the television
to
rain or water If the set has been
exposed
television

Avoid dusty places
Accumulated
dust inside the chassis may cause
failure of the television when high
humidity persists

the tffievision

near or

or heat register

Never place the television
enclosure
/_ffiess proper
is provided¸

in a built-in
ventilation

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SAFETY TIPS
PROTECTION

AND LOCATION

OF YOUR TELEVISION

16-1. if an o=_tside antenna is connected

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An outside antenna system should
not be tscafed in the vicinity of
overhead
power lines or other _h_mm_--"
etsctrtsal
lights or power circuits,
or where it can fell into such power
tines or circuits¸ When ins fellin g an
outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from
touching
such
power
lines
or
circuits as coofect with them might
be fetal.

18

For
added
protection
for
the
tetsvision dudng 8 lightning storm,
or when it is un_Jsed for long
periods of time, unplug it from the
wtsl oufiet and disconnect antenna¸

to the fetsvision,
be s=_re the
antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against
volfege surges and built-up stofts
charges¸
Section
810
of the
Nstional
Etscfecal
Code,
NFPA
No 70_1975, provides information
with respect to proper grounding
of the
mast
and
supporting
structure, grounding of the tsad-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding
conductors,
Iocafion of antenna discharge lJnit
connection
to
grounding
electrOde,
end requirements
for
the grounding electrode

{NECSECT_0N
B_02_]
GROUNDI_C0NDUCTORS

16-2. Note to CATV system installer:
(Only for felevtston
with CATV
reception)¸
This
reminder
is
provided to call the CATV system
installer s at fentton to Article 820_
40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines
fet proper grounding
end, in particular,
specifies
that

P0WERSERV_EGROL_NDI_
(_EC_RT 2_0PART_)

This wilt prevent damage
due to
lightning end power-line surges¸

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ELECTr_ICAL
CODE
EXAMPLE
CODE

OF

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

AS

PER

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

INSTRUCTIONS

the
cebfe
ground
shstl
be
connected
to
the grotJnding
system of the building, 8s close
to the point of cabts entry as
practical

OPERATION
19

This

OF YOUR TELEVISION

totsvtsrgn

should

be

20.

operated only from the type of
power source indicated
on the
marking tsbeL If you are not sure
of the type of Power suppEy a_
your home_ consuIl your dealer or
IocaE
power
company_
For
_etsvisions designed
to ogerste
from battery power_ refer to the
eperating instructions_

IF THE TELEVISION
22.

DOES NOT OPERATE

or service

AND MODIFICATION

25

aftachmenfe

DO

not

use

recommended
manufacturer
hazards¸

the

televtsion

OFF

and unplug

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_/_

_

it

from the wa,I o.,t,et

PROPERLY
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technician

FOR SERVICING

if yo_r tetsvtsion
is to remain
unused for a period of time, (such
as when goiag on a holiday), tam

instructions as improper adj*J stment
of other controls
may resug in
damage
and will often require
extensive
work by a qualified
service technician
to restore the
tetsvision to normal operation¸

any f_sthel adiustmeofs
the tetsvtstsn
and call

your dealer

21.

servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel
Aftjust
only those
controls that ate covered in the

If you are unable
to restore
normal
operation
by ftstowing
the deteitsd procethJre
in your
operating
instructions,
do not
attempt
Unglag

If the tetswstsn does not operate
normally by follow_ag the operating
instructtons,
unplug the tetsvision
from the wtsl outJet and refer

not

by the tetsvision
as they may cause

26

Whenever

It is normal for some televisions

to

damaged or fails, or if there is a
distinct change
in performance
that indicates a need for service,

the

tetsvision

is

make

or

unplug the tetswsion and have it
checked by a qualified service
technician

snapping or popping is continuous
or frequent,
unplug the set and

if teptscement
parts are required,
be s_re the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by
the man*Jfect*Jrer
that have the
same charecfedsecs
as the original
pert
Unauthorized
substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.

24.

occasional

snapping

._

ooooagsound,
oarfic.,a ,ywh
being

turned

on

or

consult
yo=_r dealer
technician

27.

off

or

if the

service

Upon comptsfion of any service or
repairs to the tetswsion,
ask the
service
technician
to
perform
roufine safety checks to determine
that
the tetsvtsion
is in safe
operating condition¸

PICTURE CAUTIONS
Picture Burn Prevention
¥
Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and
other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such PATTERN
BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
¥

When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a
PATTERN BURN may develop over a long period of time.

Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may
require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
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ACCESSORIES
Check to make sure you have the following accessories

before disposing of the packing material.

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CD CD CD
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CC) (]D (!)

HITACHI
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1. Remote Control Unit CLU-615MP (Part No. HL00715).
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 part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the
cover off.
2. Insert two new AA size batteries for the remote control. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs
and lift them out.
3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.
4. Replace the cover.

BOTTOM

VIEW

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Lift up on tab to
remove back cover.

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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 that the location
selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set.
To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can
become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.
VIEWING
The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen.
locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.

To see this large screen at its best, test various

The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen.
the viewer moves to the left and right of the receiver.
During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen.
reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room.

Picture brightness decreases

as

If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the

If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system s external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing
the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For
best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side
or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker
placement for best performance.

4' MINIMUM

4' MINIMUM

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CAUTION:
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Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers,
distortion,close
to the television.

Move the magnetic

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may cause the

picture to distort if they are placed too I
field source away from the television until there is no picture

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 cable.

300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector
This outdoor antenna cable must be connected
adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

S-Video (Super Video)
This connector is used
players with an S-Video
cable to produce a high

to an antenna

Connector
on camcorders, VCRs. and laserdisc
feature in place of the standard video
quality picture.

Phono Connector
Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to
inputs and outputs located on the television s rear jack panel and
front control panel.

"F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector
For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna
jack on the television.
Tooutdoor antenna
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

TO REAR JACK PANEL

VHF (75-Ohm) antennalCATV (Cable TV)
When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor
antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If
you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial
cable to the ANT B terminal.

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To secondantenna
or cable system
To outdoor VHF
or UHF antenna

t

VHF (300-Ohm) antennalUHF antenna
When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect
the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF
adapter, Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV,

When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected
Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna
terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult
your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer.

To UHF ANT A!ANT B
Antenna
_

1"
Antenna mixer

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To outdoor
antennaor
CATVsystem

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
FRONT VIEW

CH+

pUSH

®®®®

j

L Push
opeo
door
and

V

pull forward and down.

FOWER iNPUT

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EXIT

MENU

®
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MENU button

®

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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, 3, 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 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen.
the cursor down (_') and up (A) buttons when in MENU mode.

(_

(_

These buttons also serve as

VOLUME level
Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen.
as the cursor left (4) and right (1_) buttons when in MENU mode.

These buttons also serve

POWER button
Press this button to turn the TV on or off.

NOTES:

Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is selected.
Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.
To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button
on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the autodemonstration.

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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
best picture. (See page 54.)

depending on the amount of light in the room to give the

(_)

REMOTE CONTROL sensor
Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.

(_

MAGIC FOCUS
Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 43.)

(_)

FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3)
Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording,
Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen, If you have mono sound, insert the audio
cable into the left channel jack,

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FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS

The front panel jacks are provided
examples:

as a convenience

to allow you to easily connect a camcorder

S.VIDEO

or VCR as shown in the following

VEDEO UMONO

INPUT_ LAu°_3

@ooo
S-INPUT
(Optional, see note)

IllNP

\.

OUTPUT

S-VHS V
U
S-VHS Video camera

Back of VCR

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NOTE:

Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture
may be abnormal
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV.

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REAR PANEL JACKS
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TO
CONVERTER

REAR

SPEAKER
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AUDIO
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Antenna Input/Output
The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can
be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a
sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled TO CONVERTER allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source
such as a cable box, when ANT B is displayed as a main picture.

(_

AudioNideo Inputs 1, 2
The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video
inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you have mono sound, insert
the audio cable into the left channel jack.)

NOTE:

(_)

You may use VIDEO, S-VIDEO,
may be used at a time.

or COMPONENT: Y-CBC R inputs to connect to Input 2, but note that only one of these

Monitor Out
These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording.
to be input to input 1 or input 2, or input 3.

To have S-Video output, S-Video signal needs

(_

Wireless Out
These jacks provide variable audio output to a set of wireless speakers. They can also be used for another stereo system amplifier.
With this connection, the audio can be controlled by the television s main volume and also by an independent volume feature found
in the THEATER-WIRELESS SOUND menu.

(_

Audio to HI-FI
These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be
controlled by the television s main volume. Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels. (See page 20).

(_)

Rear Speaker Terminals
These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for the surround sound feature. The volume level is
controlled by the television s main volume and also by an independent rear volume feature found in the THEATER-SURROUND
menu. Use speakers with 8-Ohm impedance only.

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FIRST TIME USE
(_)

S-Video Inputs 1 and 2
Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability.

(_)

Component:

Y*CBC R Input 2

Input 2 provides Y-CBC R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player.

NOTES:

DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-CBC R input.
When using the Y-CBC R input jacks, connect your components
input jacks.

audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio

Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components
Cb input and the components R-Y output to the TV s C R input.

B-Y output to the TV s

It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CBC R
inputs. (See pages 53 and 54.)
To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-CBC R jacks.
When using the Y-CBC R jacks, Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub-picture.

(_

(See page 27.)

Sub Woofer
This jack provides variable audio output to a sub-woofer accessory. With this connection, the audio can be controlled by the
television s main volume and also by an independent sub-woofer volume feature found in the THEATER-SUB WOOFER menu.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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Outsideantennaor
cable TV coaxialcable

2-Way signal splitter

INPUT

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Typical full feature setup.

Wirelss
Speaker

Follow connections

Wirebss
Speaker
Transmitter

that pertain to your personal entertainment

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Wirebss
Speaker

system,

REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL

CONNECTIONS

CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF.
Press the Right Speaker 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.

I

,_

CAUTION:

damage to your audio outputs or other damage to your TV.
Do not short speaker terminal, (do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals).

A
TO
EXTERNAL
SPEAKER

_

CAUTION:

external amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers, your TV was designed to use 8-Ohm
Do not connect speakers simultaneously
to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an
speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system.

PROJECTION

TV

SPEAKER

14

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This could cause I

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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 television.
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 VCR#1 and VCR#2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT:I
example on page 11.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connection.
You may use VIDEO, S-VIDEO,
used at a time.
Connect only 1 component

or COMPONENT:

in

Y-CBC R inputs to connect to Input 2, but note that only one of these may be

to each input jack.

COMPONENT: Y-CBC R connections are provided for high performance components,
in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.
When using the Y-CBC R 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,
and the components R-Y output to the TV s C R input.
It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON
(See pages 53 and 54.)

such as DVD players. Use these connections

connect

to obtain optimum

the components

B-Y output to the TV s C B input

picture quality when using the Y-CBC R inputs.

To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-CBC R jacks.
When using the Y-CBC R jacks, Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub-picture.

15

(See page 27.)

EXTERNAL

CONNECTIONS

r

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

m

--OL
--OR
i

TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL
OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER ''''_

AUDIO

EXTERNAL
SPEAKERS

NOTES:

_ I
_

AUDIO
TO HI-FI

/

AMPLIFIER

EXTERNAL
SPEAKERS

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.
Do not connect speakers
amplifier,

simultaneously

to the REAR SPEAKER

16

terminal of the Projection TV and an external

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, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.
Before Operating External Video Source
The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is pressed as shown below. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal,
then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 26.)

INPUT MODE SELECTION

ORDER

(Antenna)

(Input)

12

NOTE:

CONNECTING

VIDEO

When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the
TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set will appear to be OFF.

A MONAURAL

AUDIO VCR OR 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 of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO)

jack.

3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically
approximately eight seconds.
4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel.

VCR

I,
TV INPUT
TERMINAL
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17

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after

CONNECTING
CONNECTING

A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC

EXTERNAL

VIDEO SOURCES

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)
3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L)

jack.
jack.

4. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The mode VIDEO disappears automatically
approximately eight seconds.

after

5. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel.

S-VIDEO

Optional. see tips._on page 15

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HITACHI MODEL
or similar model

NOTES:

Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks.
be abnormal if the connection is loose.

The picture that is played back will

If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.

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CONNECTING
CONNECTING
1. Connect

EXTERNAL

A STEREO LASERDISC

VIDEO SOURCES

PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2.

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 B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CB) jack, as shown on the TV
set below.
3. Connect the cable from the C R OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CR) jack, as shown on the TV
set below.
4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/R) jack.
5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack.
6. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:2 appears, to view the program from the Laserdisc
disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds.

or DVD player. The mode VIDEO:2

7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel.

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NOTES:

Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks.
be abnormal if the connection is loose.
See page 15 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.

19

The picture that is played back will

_

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP

Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 21 for the different surround sound
requirements. (See page 58 for SURROUND functions.)
(_The

television s internal speakers.

The television s internal center channel speakers, which are on only when the television is in SURROUND-DOLBY
SURROUND-DOLBY
3 STEREO mode.
(_)

These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier.

(_

These speakers are connected to a rear speaker 8-Ohm output on the TV.

(_

These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter.

(_)

This sub woofer is connected to the SUB WOOFER output on the TV.

PRO LOGIC or

Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV.

Use the WIRELESS

OUT output on the TV.

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CHANNEL
•
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
•
16

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Press CURSOR • or • to review more channels.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu.

I

NOTE:

Each touch of CURSOR • or •

will display the next eight channels.

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I

SET UP
I

CLOCK SET

The time must
be TIME
set before
REMINDER,
or TV
OUT. you can use the CALENDAR,

MENU LANGUAGE
PLUG & PLAY
SIGNAL
SOURCE

4 EVENT

PROGRAM,

SPECIAL

EVENT

CURSOR

AUTO CHANNEL
SET
CHANNEL
MEMORY
CHANNELLtST
CLOCK
SET
MAGIC

MENU

FOCUS

TO MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

EXIT

mr=TO

SET

CLOCK
....

MENU

SET
AM JAN

TO

MENU

CURSOR
01

BAR

1999

TO

CLOCK

SET

12:00

QUIT

MENUITO

EXIT

PM MAR

12 1999

MENU BAR

Use CURSOR • or • to set the time, date, and year.
Press CURSOR • or • to change position.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.

42

TIME

TO QUIT

I EXIT

SET UP

I G,CFOCOS
I
Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the
proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be
precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The process of aligning these picture beams is called convergence.
Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. If you move
your TV, or if, after a time, you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may want to converge (align) the colors.
Properly converged, the lines appear white, which is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes. The output of the
green tube is stationary. The outputs of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted. When properly aligned, the outputs of all three tubes
should be directly over each other to produce the white lines.
To simplify convergence, HITACHI incorporates a function called MAGIC FOCUS, which allows the TV to self-adjust. This process will
take approximately 90 seconds. If this button is pressed during this 90 second period, no change in picture quality will occur. After this
90 second self-adjust period, picture quality will be optimum. (Do not move the TV during self-adjust.)
To enter this self-adjust mode, you may also select MAGIC FOCUS from the SETUP Menu.
prompting you to press the front panel MAGIC FOCUS button.

J

However, this will display a message

L

MAGIC
FOCUS

AUTO DIGITAL
CONVERGENCE

NOTES:

7

MAGIC FOCUS

E

Only a momentary press of the MAGIC FOCUS button is necessary to start AUTO DIGITAL CONVERGENCE.
At
anytime during this convergence correction process, you may press the MAGIC FOCUS button to exit the MAGIC
FOCUS mode.
Do not press the MAGIC FOCUS button for more than three seconds. This is only for extreme cases of misconvergence
and requires assistance from service. If one of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the
MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this manual set up mode.

CENTER MODE

STATIC MODE

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CUSTOM

I This selection
CHANNEL lB.

contains

advanced

features

which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable.

I Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60
I channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected.

CURSOR

CHANNEL
ID.
VIDEO
ID.
FAMILY FAVORITES

CHANNELID.

I_

B_ CH 22
CHANNELLIST
CUSTOM
CH.
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PARENTAL
CONTROL
4 EVENT PROGRAM
AUTO LINK
CLOSED
CAPTION
MENU
FIRST

MENU

ITO

MENU

CHANNEL
CH

CURSOR

BAR

CHANNEL
•
LIST
CH.

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BAR

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ABC

TO QUIT

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•

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CUSTOM

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•

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OR # KEYS

ITO

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TO QUIT

22
CHANNEL
CUSTOM

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CH • CH •
OR # KEYS

BACKGROUND
TIME TOUR

LIST
CH.

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ABC

r-] RESET

BET
CBS
CNBC
CNN
•

NEXT CH
CH • CH •
OR # KEYS

I EXIT

MENU

ITO

MENU

BAR

TO

QUIT

I

EXIT

CURSOR • to select CHANNEL LIST.
CURSOR • to select preset CHANNEL LIST,
CURSOR • to scroll through the preset CHANNEL LIST,
CURSOR • to select desired CHANNEL ID.

To customize CHANNEL ID, select CUSTOM CH.
Press CURSOR • or • to select letter.
Press CURSOR 4 or • to change character position.
(-k) represents a blank space.
Press CHANNEL • or • and the number buttons to label additional channels.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu when the CURSOR
Select RESET to erase a CHANNEL ID.

NOTE:

is in the first position.

If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 38), the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs
will be the same. CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture.

44

CUSTOM
I

VIDEO ID.

I Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs.

CHANNEL

ID.

VIDEO

VIDEO
ID.
=_
FAMILY
FAVORITES
PARENTAL
CONTROL

____>

4 EVENT
PROGRAM
AUTO LINK
CLOSED
CAPTION
MENU BACKGROUND
FIRST

MENU

TIME

ITO

1

VIDEO

OVID2

MENU

BAR

TO

QUIT

OVID2

VIDEO
LIST
CUSTOM

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EXIT

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ID.
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LIST
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TO

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EXIT

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TO

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BAR

TO QUIT

EXIT

Press CURSOR • to select VIDEO LIST.
Press CURSOR • to select preset VIDEO LIST.
Press CURSOR • or • to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST.
Press CURSOR • to select desired VIDEO ID.
To customize VIDEO ID, select CUSTOM.
Press CURSOR • (twice) to select the video input to be named.
Press CURSOR • or • to select letters.
Press CURSOR • or • to change position.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.
(-k) represents a blank space.
Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition.

NOTE:

VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture.

45

]

CUSTOM
I FAMILY(MENU)
FAVORITES

This
function
allows youcan
to group
yourinfavorite
channels
into six personalized
categories that you can rename.
II A
total
of 42 channels
be stored
the FAMILY
FAVORITES
function.

CHANNEL
ID.
VIDEO
ID.
FAMILY
FAVORITES
PARENTAL
CONTROL

CURSOR

FAMILY

I_

4 EVENT PROGRAM
AUTO LINK
CLOSED
CAPTION
MENU BACKGROUND
FIRST TIME TOUR

MENU

ITO

MENU

BAR

TO

QUIT

I

EXIT

MENU

FAVORITES

CH3

MOVIES
3

SPORTS
14

6
8
10
11

15
21
27
28

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12
13

30
32

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BAR

NEWS**
33

TO QUIT

I

EXIT

_TO CHANGE LETTER
_RECALL]
TO RESET ALL
FAMILY

FAVORITES

MOVIES
3
6
8
10

MENU

CH3

SPORTS
14
15
21
27

NEWS**
33
45
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11
12

28
30

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TO MENU BAR

TO QUIT

EXIT

Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically

be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES.

To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename.
Use CURSOR • or • to change a letter and CURSOR • to select the next character to change.
To enter a channel into a category, highlight the channel location to be stored.
Press CHANNEL • or • or the number buttons to enter the desired channel. Repeat until category has been set with your favorite
channels. The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen.
Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel.
To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset, press RECALL while you are renaming a category.

NOTE:

This function cannot be accessed when ANT B is the main channel.
When the set is in a SIGNAL SOURCE different from ANT A, the message

46

PLEASE SWITCH TO ANT A will appear.

CUSTOM
I FAMILY
FAVORITES
(OPERATION)

II Use
this favorite
functionchannel.
to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures
desired

or to tune the main picture to a

CURSOR

SURF

TO QUIT

MENU

ITO

SURF

TO QUIT

I

EXIT

Select a category using CURSOR _1or I_ buttons.
Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the left and bottom edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing
a category.
Use CURSOR ,, _., • or • buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel.
Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen.

NOTE:

If a category has some blank channel entries, these channels will appear as black sub-pictures,

47

I

CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL II This
block
out the
sound
of theforselected
channel
or video
input.
It canfunction
also be will
used
to keep
the picture
TV fromand
being
viewed
a scheduled
amount
of time
that you set.

The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000.
Use the number buttons to select secret code.

TO ENTER THE
SECRET
CODE.BUTTONS
SE NUMBER

"_I
CHANNEL
VIDEO
FAMILY

ID.

CURSOR

ID.
FAVORITES

PARENTAL
CONTROL
4 EVENT
PROGRAM

PARENTAL
CONTROL
_**
ENTER SECRET

CODE

[]CHANNEL
[]VIDEO
[]QUICK
[]
FRONT

LOCK

I_

AUTO LINK
CLOSED
CAPTION
MENU BACKGROUND
FIRST
MENU

d

TIME
[TO

TV TIME

03
LOCK
LOCK
PANEL
OUT

TOUR

MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

I

EXIT

ITO

MENU

/

MENU

BAR

l

PARENTAL
CONTROL
**** CHANGE
SECRET

0

0

TO QUIT

I EXIT

CODE?

0
I_

[]
[]
[]
[]

CHANNEL
03
VIDEO
LOCK
QUICK LOCK
FRONT
PANEL

TV TIME

MENUITO

LOCK

OUT

MENU BAR

TO QUiT

I EXiT

Use CURSOR • or • to highlight function and the CURSOR 1_ button to set ON or OFF.
When CHANNEL is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out.
When VIDEO LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for all video inputs will be blocked out. To lock the video inputs, you must
be tuned to any video input.
When QUICK LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 on both ANT A/B and all video inputs will be blocked out.
When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the Power button.
When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period.
(Set clock first.) Use CURSOR • or • to highlight ONCE (TV will time out one time only), DALLY (TV will time out every day),
WEEKLY (TV will time out one time a week) or OFF (to disable this function) and then press cursor I_ to select your choice.
To change the secret code number, select CHANGE SECRET CODE.

Enter a new four digit key number you prefer.

If you forget your secret code, use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number. This will reset the secret code number back to the
factory preset 0000.
Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor •

I

NOTES:

to return to previous menu.

1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 38), when a channel is locked, it is locked
on both antenna inputs.
2. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 42).

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CUSTOM
I

4 EVENT PROG.

I

This function will automatically

turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week.

CHANNEL
ID.
VIDEO
ID.

CURSOR

FAMILY
FAVORITES
PARENTAL
CONTROL
4 EVENT
PROGRAM
AUTO LINK
CLOSED
CAPTION
MENU
FIRST
MENU

4 EVENT

TO

BACKGROUND
TIME TOUR

ITO

MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

PROGRAM

_1_ QI
....

MENU

I_

I

EXIT

4 EVENT

PROGRAM
O1
O2
11:00 AM

02
03
04
AM TV ON

03
04
TV ON

....
AM TV OFF
-- CHANNEL

12:00 AM TV OFF
10 CHANNEL

O
O
O
O

O
O
O
0

ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
OFF

MENU

BAR

TO

QUIT

EXIT

MENUITO

ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
OFF

MENU

BAR

TO QUiT

I EXiT

Press CURSOR • to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Press CURSOR • or • to select the time the TV will turn on and off.
Use CURSOR • to change position.
Press CURSOR • or • to highlight then CURSOR • to select MODE: ONCE (TV will turn on/off one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV
will turn on/off at the same time every day), or MODE: WEEKLY (TV will turn on/off at same time every week) and MODE: OFF (to
disable this function).
Press CURSOR • or •, CHANNEL (•) or (•). or number buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on.
Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor 4 to return to previous menu.
If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear.

4 EVENT PROGRAM

PLEASE SET
CLOCK FIRST

MENU ITO MENU BAR
NOTES:

TO QUIT

I EXIT

1. The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no channel selection was
made after this time. if you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated, the OFF Timer will deactivate.
2. If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated, the TV will automatically

,_AUTION:

turn off after three hours.

TV should be turned off when you are away from home.
Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF TIMERS.

49

For safety, the

I

CUSTOM
I

AUTO LINK

I Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: I, 2, or 3, when it detects a VIDEO input,

CHANNEL

CHANNEL
ID.
VIDEO
ID.
FAMILY
FAVORITES
PARENTAL
CONTROL
4 EVENT
PROGRAM
AUTO LINK
=_
CLOSED
CAPTION
MENU BACKGROUND
FIRST
MENU

TIME
ITO

_vIOv2Ov3
_AUTO

CLOSED
CAPTION
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FIRST TIME TOUR

OREMOTE
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TOUR

MENU

BAR

Use CURSOR • to select Video Input.
Use CURSOR • or _', then CURSOR •,

TO QUIT

ID.

VIDEO
ID.
FAMILY
FAVORITES
PARENTAL
CONTROL
4 EVENT
PROGRAM
_
AUTO LINK

I

MENU

EXIT

ITO

MENU

BAR

®VI

OV2OV3
_AUTO
O REMOTE
OOFF

TO QUIT

I

EXIT

to change AUTO LINK setting.

When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 automatically, when a VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 input is detected.
This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player.
When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 automatically,
and the VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed.
This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later.

when a VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 input is detected

Select OFF to disable this function.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu.

NOTES:

1. Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again.
To do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as
described above.
2. When using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will substitute for your video input device play button.
However, intended operation is for use with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button.

5O

CUSTOM
I CLOSED CAPTION

I Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which
are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as _
or [_.

CHANNEL
ID.
VIDEO
ID.
FAMILY FAVORITES

CLOSED

CURSOR

CAPTION
DISPLAY
®OFF
MODE
®C.C.

PARENTAL
CONTROL
4 EVENT
PROGRAM
AUTO LINK
CLOSED
CAPTION
MENU BACKGROUND
FIRST TIME TOUR

MENU

ITO

MENU

BAR

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display on or off.

TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide.
screen and viewing the TV program is not possible.
CHANNEL:

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This information covers the entire

TEXT may not be available with every _"_

program.

1 is used for the primary language (usually English).
2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region).

Use CURSOR • or • to highlight the function to change then press CURSOR • to change the function.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu.

I NOTE:

If you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is not set.

MENU BACKGROUND

I This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds.

CHANNEL

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Use CURSOR • or • to change MENU BACKGROUND setting.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu.
Select CLEAR and no background is visible, select GRAY and a gray background
screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible.

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O CLEAR
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TOUR

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EXIT

is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu

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To disable this function, press the MENU button at any time during the tour, and the following screen will appear.

CHANNEL
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Press EXIT to quit Menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu.

NOTE:

1. When TV set is turned on, the First Time Tour will always appear if it is set to ON.
2. To exit during the First Time Tour, press the MENU button.

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VIDEO

Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality.

CURSOR
CONTRAST
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Use the CURSOR • or • buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted.
Press the CURSOR 4 or 1_ buttons to adjust the function.
Press EXIT to quit menu.

I

NOTE:

1. If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST.

The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS,

COLOR, TINT,

and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.
2. Contrast and Brightness adjustments will affect only the main picture. These adjustments will not affect the sub-picture.

m

CONTRAST

m

BRIGHTNESS

m

COLOR

m

TINT

m

SHARPNESS

m

RESET

Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.
only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRAAI is OFF. (See page 54.)

This adjustment will

Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness.

Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture.

Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. (It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain
optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT: Y-CBC R Input 2 jacks).
Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture.

When RESET is selected, press CURSOR I_ to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions.

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SETTINGS

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When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR • to turn the AI on or off.

CURSOR

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BRIGHTNESS
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50%
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function which will automatically

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CURSOR

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SETTINGS

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function.

Use CURSOR • to change the function setting. When the function has an X in the box, it is ON.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu.
ULTRA AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)
When the AI function is on, the TVs internal computer will perform the following:
1. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast
natural picture.

depending

on room lighting (sensor is located in the front panel) to produce a more

2. Automatically

monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones.

3. Automatically

compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture.

Turn the AI function off to control other PREFERENCE

SETTINGS.

AUTO COLOR
The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or
channel changes. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors. (This function will automatically
set to on and cannot be turned off when the ULTRA AI function is ON.)
NOTE:

Inputlt
maY2bejacks.necessary
to set AUTO COLOR-ON

to obtain optimum

picture quality when using the COMPONENT:

NOISE REDUCTION
The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically
reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without
(This function will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the ULTRAAI function is ON.)

degrading

SUPER CONTRAST
Turn on SUPER CONTRAST to improve picture detail in areas of high brightness.

3DYC
Turn on 3DYC to eliminate flickering, or picture artifacts, that a detailed pattern or scene would normally cause,
COLOR TEMPERATURE
Set this to WARM for hotter colors with more red, or set to COOL for less intense colors with more blue,
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Y-CBC R

picture

quality.

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Use CURSOR • or • to highlight the function to be adjusted.
Press CURSOR _1or • to adjust the function.
Press EXIT to quit menu.

I

NOTE:

I
I
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If BASS is selected you are adjusting BASS.
adjusted in the same manner.

BASS

This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers.

TREBLE

This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.

BALANCE

RESET

I

The additional menu items TREBLE and BALANCE can be selected and

NOTE:

This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI FI output, and
WIRELESS OUT output.

When RESET is selected, press CURSOR • to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions.

If BASS or TREBLE are adjusted, the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER will automatically be disabled.
The BALANCE function is disabled when SURROUND-DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or SURROUND-DOLBY
selected. (See page 59.)

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ADVANCED
SETTINGS

I Use ADVANCED SETTINGS tO impr°ve the s°und perf°rmance

CURSOR

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Press CURSOR • or • to highlight a function, Press CURSOR • to change the function setting, When the function has an X in the
box, it is ON,
MTS MODE
Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving
a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc.
The sources received will be displayed at the top center edge of the TV. The source you select will be displayed above the sources
received. See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received).
STEREO SELECTED

SAP SELECTED

MONO SELECTED

INTERNAL SPEAKERS
This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers, or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system.
AUTO NOISE CANCEL
This function eliminates the noise between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will automatically eliminate the audio
for that channel.
LOUDNESS
This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. (Enabling this function
will automatically disable the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.)
PERFECT VOLUME
This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level. (This function will automatically
be disabled when SURROUND-DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or SURROUND DOLBY 3 STEREO are selected, to ensure correct DOLBY
SURROUND sound decoding.) See page 59.
DYNAMIC BASS
This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems.
NOTE:

If optional left and right speakers are connected while in SURROUND-DOLBY
PRO LOGIC (Normal mode) or
SURROUND-DOLBY
3 STEREO (Normal mode), the internal speakers may be turned off for better separation between
left, center, and right channels (see page 59). The center channel audio will still be heard from the television s center
speakers.
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THEATER
Use this function to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience.

I

THEATER MODES

I Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance,

CURSOR
THEATER
MODES
SURROUND
GRAPHIC
EQ.

_

_ TV
O MOVIES
O SPORTS

WIRELESS
SOUND
SUB WOOFER

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ITO

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RESET

QUIT

I EXIT

+
THEATER
MODES
SURROUND
GRAPHIC
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I_

THEATER
MODES
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GRAPHIC
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WIRELESS
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CURSOR

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SUB

WOOFER

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EXIT

O
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MOVIES
SPORTS
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Use CURSOR • or • to change THEATER MODES settings.
When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically
Loudness-ON, Perfect Volume-ON, Dynamic Bass-ON.

set:Contrast

When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically
Loudness-OFF, Perfect Volume-OFF, Dynamic Bass-OFR

almost

set:Contrast

When SPORTS mode is chosen, the following are automatically
Loudness-OFF, Perfect Volume-OFF, Dynamic Bass-OFR

maximum,

Super Contrast-OFF,

almost center, Super Contrast-OFF,

set:Contrast-Maximum,

Super

Contrast-ON,

Color Temp.-Cool,

Color Temp.-Warm,

Color Temp.-Cool,

You can customize each of the above modes (TV, MOVIE, and SPORTS) to your preference to increase viewing performance and
pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. However, if RESET is selected, all modes will reset to the initial conditions
as explained above.
When RESET is selected, it will take approximately

two seconds to return to factory conditions (SPORTS mode).

Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu.

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THEATER
I

SURROUND

I

The following surround settings will reproduce the live sound you would hear in concert halls,
sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section
on audio system setup on pages 20-21. The surround system is most effective with movie and other
stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded, and played on a stereo VCR.

CURSOR

THEATER MODES
GRAPHIC EQ

_)
O

OFF
MATRIX

WIRELESS SOUND
SUB WOOFER

O
O

HALL
DOLBY

MENU

TO MENU

I_

OFF

WIRELESS SOUND
SUB WOOFER

O
O

HALL
DOLBY

TO MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

CURSOR

THEATER MODES
SURROUND
GRAPHIC EQ

MENU

BAR

BAR

TO QUIT

CURSOR

MATRIX

MENU

EXIT

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TO QUIT

I

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When using WIRELESS SOUND, REAR SPEAKERS mode must be chosen to receive the Surround audio program.
To enter the SURROUND
choice.

MODE, use CURSOR • or • to highlight then press CURSOR • to select SURROUND

MODE of your

Now press CURSOR • or • to highlight, then press CURSOR • to select function to be adjusted.
Use CURSOR <1 or • to adjust the volume of rear and main speakers. Main volume also controls AUDIO TO HI-FI output level.
Adjust main volume first.
Each surround setting has separate main and rear volume controls, except OFF and DOLBY 3 STEREO which have no rear volume
controls. DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO also have center volume controls, while MATRIX and HALL have balance
controls. (Balance while in DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO modes is adjusted by using the TEST TONE volume
controls.) The center and rear volume will increase or decrease when main is adjusted, keeping an equal balance between the
surround channels.
The maximum volume allowed for the center and rear will depend on how loud the main volume is set.
SURROUND OFF
Use this for normal stereo/mono
MATRIX SURROUND
Listener is surrounded

NOTE:

broadcasts.

by many sound sources such as a sporting event, etc.

Some TV systems do not transmit optimum audio channel separation which can reduce the effectiveness
SURROUND function.

HALL SURROUND
Resonant sound-Listener has the feeling of being in a concert hall,
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of the MATRIX

THEATER

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PRO,OG,C
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Dolby Pro Logic provides
marked
produce

four separate

sound

channels:

left, center,

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the center sound

channel

contains

the dialogue

sound effects

a car viewed
the viewing

that will match the action on the TV screen.

right,

and surround.

for the program

For example,

spatial

it is recommended

that the surround

(speakers)

SURROUND
GRAPHIC EQ.

_
O

OFF
MATRIX

WIRELESSSOUND
SUB WOOFER

O

HALL

MENU

TO

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speaker

the effect of

are placed behind

system be complete

CURSOR

THEATER MODES

BAR

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DOLBY
PRO LOGIC
NORMAL

QUIT

as shown

CURSOR

EXIT

TEST TONE
PRO LOGIC
NORMAL

O TV AS CENTER
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TO MENU

channel

programs

sound effects.

To fully benefit from Dolby Pro Logic Surround,
on page 20.

MENU

encoded

The left and right channels

Dolby Pro Logic will enhance

driving from the left side of the TV screen to the right side. The surround
area to add additional

For properly

viewed.

BAR

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Press CURSOR • or • to highlight a surround function.
Use CURSOR • to change the surround function.
The function can be set to DOLBY 3 STEREO or DOLBY PRO LOGIC. When DOLBY 3 STEREO is set, the surround channel sound
is split equally between the left and right speakers of the separate audio amplifier. When DOLBY PRO LOGIC is set, separate
surround sound speakers must be used.
Also, the function can be set to NORMAL or TV AS CENTER. When NORMAL is set, center channel sound is sent to the TV center
speakers, while left and right audio is sent to the TV s left and right speakers. When TV AS CENTER is set, center channel sound is
sent to the TV center speakers while left and right audio is sent to the left and right speakers of a separate audio amplifier (TV s left
and right speakers are automatically turned off).

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THEATER

I

TEST
TONE

levels isuntil
all channels
are equal.
I volume
A test sound
generated
allowing
the listener

CURSOR

TEST TONE
PRO LOGIC
NORMAL
CENTER
FRONT
REAR

R

MAIN

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to balance

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volume

from each channel.

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the

TEST TONE
PRO LOGIC
NORMAL

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DOLBY 3 STEREO

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Press CURSOR • or • to highlight, then press CURSOR • to select TEST TONE.
Automatic scanning of applicable speakers for your chosen Surround mode will occur. Simply wait until the speaker you wish to adjust
is highlighted (static noise will be heard from this speaker), then use CURSOR < or • to adjust VOLUME. (Adjust balance by adjusting
Front L and Front R volume control.)
Press EXIT to quit menu or MENU to return to previous menu.

NOTE:

I

correctWhen
inensureDOLBY
Dolby Surround
SURROUND
Mode,
sound
the Audio-Advanced
decoding.

GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER

Volume feature will automatically be disable to

llllill

MODES

CURSOR

SURROUND
WIRELESS

÷@÷

SOUND

WOOFER

60

150

400

I_ GRAPHIC
MENU

I

I Use this function to precisely control tonal quality by using seven different frequency controls.

THEATER

SUB

Settings-Perfect

ITO

MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

I

MENU

EXIT

ITO

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EQ.

MENU

BAR

2K

4.5K

10K

rqBASS/TREBLE
TO QUIT

I

EXIT

Press CURSOR • to select the frequency you wish to adjust.
To increase the amount of frequency audio to all speakers, use CURSOR •.
To decrease the amount of frequency audio to all speakers, use CURSOR •.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.
I

NOTE:

When this function is used or adjusted,
LOUDNESS will be set to off.

the AUDIO SETTINGS

6O

functions

BASS and TREBLE will be disabled and

I

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THEATER

I

I

WIRELESS
SOUND

This feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless
speakers or another stereo amplifier. The audio output may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or PIP AUDIO.

CURSOR
THEATER MODES
SURROUND
GRAPHIC EQ.
WIRELESS SOUND
SUB WOOFER

MENU

ITO

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WIRELESS

SOUND

WIRELESS
=_

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TO

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I

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MAiN TV AUDIO
OPIP AUDIO
OREAR SPEAKERS

MENU

BAR

TO

QUiT

I

EXiT

Press CURSOR • or • to highlight a function.
Press CURSOR 1_ to select the function.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR < to return to previous menu.

MAIN TV AUDIO
When set to MAIN TV AUDIO mode, your wireless speakers will play the same audio program as played on your TV. The volume of
your wireless speakers will be controlled by the TV volume control.
PIP AUDIO
When set to PIP AUDIO mode, your wireless speakers will play the PIP sub-picture audio program. The volume of your wireless
speakers will now be controlled by the PIP VOLUME control, which may be varied from 0 (rain.) to 100 (max.). If no sub-picture is
displayed, the wireless speakers will play the main channel audio program with the volume being controlled by the TV volume control.
REAR SPEAKERS
When set to REAR SPEAKERS mode, your wireless speakers will play the surround audio program. The volume of your wireless
speakers will be controlled by the TV volume control, dependent upon the amount of REAR selected from SURROUND mode. (See
pages 58 and 59.)

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THEATER

I

SUB WOOFER

I Use this feature

THEATER
SURROUND

MODES

GRAPHIC

EQ.

WIRELESS

to provide

variable

audio output to an optional

SOUND

THEATER
SURROUND

MODES

GRAPHIC

EQ.

WIRELESS
SUB
VOLUME

sub woofer.

SOUND

WOOFER

50%

4_b

MENU

ITO

MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

MENU

I EXiT

Press CURSOR • to select volume adjustment bar.
Press CURSOR • or • to adjust SUB WOOFER volume.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR • to highlight VOLUME, then CURSOR

NOTE:

ITO

MENU

BAR

I

EXIT

• to return to previous menu.

The Sub Woofer volume will increase or decrease when main volume is adjusted.

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INFO
This function allows your TV to assist you with your busy day-to-day schedule.

SPECIAL EVENT
REMINDER

CURSOR

Use this function to set up to six special events into memory.
These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode.

CURSOR

SPECIAL
EVENT REMINDER
CALENDAR

SPECIAL
@1

EVENT
02

REMINDER
03

04

05

06

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START REMINDER
O ON SPECIAL DAY
O 1 DAY BEFORE
O 1 WEEK BEFORE
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MENUITO

MENU

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I

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MENU

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ITO

MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

I

EXIT

Press CURSOR • to select EVENT 1 to 6.
Press CURSOR • or • to select a letter.
Press CURSOR • to change position.
Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons.
Highlight the day of Start Reminder using CURSOR buttons, then press CURSOR •
To erase SPECIAL EVENT, select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR •.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR < to return to previous menu.

to select.

If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the next screen will appear.

SPECIAL

EVENT REMINDER

PLEASE SET
CLOCK FIRST

MENUITO

NOTE:

MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

I EXIT

1. When the TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time.
2. Each special event message can be a maximum of 20 characters.
3. When the RECALL button is pressed, a special icon appears on the right bottom side of the screen and indicates a
SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message. Press the RECALL button again to display the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER
message.

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INFO

I

CALENDAR

I Dates
se thisprogrammed
function to check
the day,EVENT
month, REMINDER
and year.
in SPECIAL
be displayed.

CURSOR

SPECIAL
EVENT REMINDER
CALENDAR

will appear blinking and special event message will

CALENDAR
&

I_

S

V
MENU

TO MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

EXIT

MENU

M

JAN
T

W

1999
T

F S
1 2

3
10
17

4
11
18

5
12
19

6
7
13 14
20 21

8 9
15 16
22 23

24
31

25

26

27

29 30

TO MENU

BAR

28

TO QUIT

EXIT

Press CURSOR • or • to change the month,
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR < to return to previous menu.
If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the next screen will appear.

CALENDAR

PLEASE SET
CLOCK FIRST

MENU

ITO

MENU

BAR

TO QUIT

I

EXIT

1. When the TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time.
2. Each special event message can be a maximum of 20 characters.
3. When RECALL button is pressed, a special icon appears on the right bottom side of the screen and indicates a
NOTES:

SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message. Press the RECALL button again to display the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER
message.

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CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION
AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

TV

DO

Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.

Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened
the screen is extremely dirty.

in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if

Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places.

Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television
when you go on vacation.

will not be used for a long period of time, for instances,

DO NOT

Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth.

Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your television.

Do not touch the screen too often.

Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Physical damage to the precision
parts may result.

Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet.
Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation.

Do not leave it on or near a heater.

When the batteries run down, remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether.
old batteries with two new AA size batteries.

Replace the

Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently
resulting in a distorted picture.

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warp,

RECEPTION

PROBLEMS

¥ IGNITION NOISE:
Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.
Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon
lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.

¥ GHOSTS:
Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the
direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other
objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve
reception. Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system
such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna
without using multiple antenna couplers.

¥ SNOW:
If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where
the signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small
dots. When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a
special antenna to improve the picture.

¥ RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:
The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal
some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture.

NOTE:

The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio.
the TV set to a considerable distance.

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streaks, and in

Please separate radio equipment from

USEFUL INFO

SYMPTOMS
No Picture, no sound

•

Sound OK, picture poor
Picture OK, sound poor

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Unes or streaks in picture

•

•

•

•

•

Poor reception on some channels

•

•

•

•

•

Picture rolls vertically

•

Picture blurred

•

•

•

•
•

•

No color

•

•

•

•

•

•

Poor color

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against
component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges.
IF YOUR TELEVISION
1. Press the
2. If there is
3. If there is
Press the

SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE:

power switch (ON/OFF switch) once.
still no power, wait 30 seconds and press the power switch again.
still no power, unplug the power cord from the walt. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in.
power switch again.

This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television.

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Features:
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥

¥

Superfine Picture Quality
1000 Line Horizontal Resolution
Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses
Artificial Intelligence System
Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.)
High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP)
ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide
Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video
COMPONENT: Y/CB/C R Input Jacks
Closed Caption Decoder
High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze
Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers
Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence)
DualAntenna Inputs
Auto Link
3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter
Dolby Pro Logic */Hall/Matrix 3 Stereo Surround Sound
* Dolby, the double-D symbol, and (where applicable) Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the following
patents: U.S. number 3,959,590; Canada numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation.
3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter

Inputs:

Outputs:

¥
¥

¥
¥

¥

¥
¥

Power Input
.............
AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption
(operating)
53SBX59B
.....................
161W
61SBX59B
.....................
161W
Power Consumption
(maximum)
53SBX59B
.....................
61SBX59B
.....................

Super

Band

¥

Video

¥

S-Video

................

Luminance
(Y) ..........
Chrominance
(C)
......
¥

14 - 69
A-5 - A-1
A-I

.....................

Hyper Band
...............
Ultra Band
...............

Component Video
Luminance (Y) ...............
Chrominance (Cb,Cr) .........

¥

Audio

input level

¥

Average input level

1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm
470mVrms, lk Ohm

53SBX59B

75 Ohm
181ch.
2- 13

UHF-Band
....................
CATV Mid Band ...............
...........................

.....................
...................

Dimensions:

210W
210W

Antenna input impedance
.........
Channel coverage
...............
VHF-Band
.....................

Video
Audio

¥

Height (in.)

55 3/4

¥

Width (in.)

46

¥

Depth (in.)

26 1/4

¥

Weight (Ibs.)

200
61SBX59B

J-W
W+I - W+28
W+29 - W+84
1.0Vp-p,

75 Ohm

1.0Vp-p,
0.286Vp-p,

75 Ohm
75 Ohm

¥

Height(in.)

61 1/2

¥

Width (in.)

52 1/2

¥

Depth (in.)

29

¥

Weight (Ibs.)

320

1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm
0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm

..............

47k Ohm

................

470mVrms

NOTE:

Due

to improvements,

operating
notice.

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specifications

in this

guide are subject to change without

USEFUL INFO

HITACHI

To locate an authorized
HITACHI service facility
in the continental U.S.A.
and Canada,

DIAL TOLL FREE
7 days a week,

24 hours a day

(1-800-448-2244)

Hitachi America, LTD.
Home Electronics Division
Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation

from your unit. However.

should you require service,

a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide
you with convenient and expedient assistance. Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service
Facility nearest you. Just present proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service
will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide.

Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact:
Hitachi America, LTD.
Home Electronics Division
1855 Dornoch Court
San Diego, CA 92154

In Canada, please contact: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
HITACHI (HSC) Canada Inc.
6740 Campobetlo Road
Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2L8

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