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PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX01B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...6 ACCESSORIES...6 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 7 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...10 FIRST TIME USE ...11 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 12 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13... ...29 SATELLITE BRAND CODES 29 AUDIO BRAND...30 ULTRATEC OSD...30 SET UP ...31 CUSTOM ...37 INFO ...49 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV 51 AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 51 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...52 USEFUL INFO...53 NOTES ...55
PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX01B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...6 ACCESSORIES...6 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 7 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...10 FIRST TIME USE ...11 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 12 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13... ...29 SATELLITE BRAND CODES 29 AUDIO BRAND...30 ULTRATEC OSD...30 SET UP ...31 CUSTOM ...37 INFO ...49 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV 51 AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 51 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...52 USEFUL INFO...53 NOTES ...55
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... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television.... • Model and serial numbers are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this device that are indicated on 120 volts 60Hz, AC ...
... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television.... • Model and serial numbers are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this device that are indicated on 120 volts 60Hz, AC ...
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...graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to make sure that have the following the detailed procedure in your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts... specified by the manufacturer that you are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are unable to restore normal operation...
...graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to make sure that have the following the detailed procedure in your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts... specified by the manufacturer that you are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are unable to restore normal operation...
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is recommended for viewing. If so, drapes or screens can be used to and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be sufficient. For best stereo separation, place... system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is connected to a cable TV system or to the side or behind the viewing area. The best picture is free from outside light may cause the picture to distort if they are located in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion...
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is recommended for viewing. If so, drapes or screens can be used to and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be sufficient. For best stereo separation, place... system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is connected to a cable TV system or to the side or behind the viewing area. The best picture is free from outside light may cause the picture to distort if they are located in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion...
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...A (75-Ohm) terminal. 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 a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to screws of common connectors. When both VHF and UHF antennas are illustrations...antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the TV. Cables can be made with an S-Video feature in place of each cable. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be ...
...A (75-Ohm) terminal. 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 a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to screws of common connectors. When both VHF and UHF antennas are illustrations...antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the TV. Cables can be made with an S-Video feature in place of each cable. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be ...
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..., making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. NOTES: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is shown in use. Press the ...POWER button on the TV set TV features to your desired sound level. CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons for approximately five seconds. Your selection ...
..., making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. NOTES: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is shown in use. Press the ...POWER button on the TV set TV features to your desired sound level. CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons for approximately five seconds. Your selection ...
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....) FIRST TIME USE Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to enter Digital Array mode. POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of these may use VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-CB-CR inputs to connect to a separate stereo amplifier. AI (Artificial...
....) FIRST TIME USE Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to enter Digital Array mode. POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of these may use VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-CB-CR inputs to connect to a separate stereo amplifier. AI (Artificial...
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...using the Y-CB-CR jacks. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminal, (do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals). Your TV was designed to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of your components audio output to connect external speaker, which are used for setup diagram. Any other ...the wire is locked into the hole next to your personal entertainment system. Your component outputs may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. is controlled by the television's main volume buttons. Use speaker with this capability, such as a blank PIP sub...
...using the Y-CB-CR jacks. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminal, (do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals). Your TV was designed to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of your components audio output to connect external speaker, which are used for setup diagram. Any other ...the wire is locked into the hole next to your personal entertainment system. Your component outputs may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. is controlled by the television's main volume buttons. Use speaker with this capability, such as a blank PIP sub...
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...laserdisc players, VCRs etc., that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in example on page 11.) Refer to the TV's CR input. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players. Use these connections in place ...may be abnormal, when using the Y-CB-CR input jacks, connect your device has this feature. When using Y-CB-CR jacks. Refer to the TV's INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. Use these connections in place of your other electronic equipment for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only...
...laserdisc players, VCRs etc., that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in example on page 11.) Refer to the TV's CR input. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players. Use these connections in place ...may be abnormal, when using the Y-CB-CR input jacks, connect your device has this feature. When using Y-CB-CR jacks. Refer to the TV's INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. Use these connections in place of your other electronic equipment for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only...
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... to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 21.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER NOTE: When TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is OFF), the set is pressed as suggestions. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc ... is not received from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the jack panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control...
... to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 21.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER NOTE: When TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is OFF), the set is pressed as suggestions. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc ... is not received from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the jack panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control...
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... the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Press the INPUT button to return to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The picture that is played back Connect...
... the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Press the INPUT button to return to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The picture that is played back Connect...
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.../R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CB) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable... in example on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but...
.../R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CB) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable... in example on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but...
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... OPTIONAL CONNECTION OFF Sp. This feature turns off the TV's internal speakers. EFFECT Receive mono and stereo sound. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-436UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to a separate audio ...amplifier. Matrix (1) (3) (2) Surround EXTERNAL EXT. (2) (3) SPEAKERS * See page 10 for location of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) satellite converters with one area. Basic operation...
... OPTIONAL CONNECTION OFF Sp. This feature turns off the TV's internal speakers. EFFECT Receive mono and stereo sound. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-436UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to a separate audio ...amplifier. Matrix (1) (3) (2) Surround EXTERNAL EXT. (2) (3) SPEAKERS * See page 10 for location of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) satellite converters with one area. Basic operation...
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...appear to light if the room is too bright. (4) PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. (5) TV/VCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is not pressed again. When the remote is in (3) . To operate your television. These buttons will ...light button is the A/B button. To operate your cable/satellite box. (See page 26 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, VCR, or cable box depending on how to program the remote to control your cable/satellite box.) (1) These buttons allow the remote to control ...
...appear to light if the room is too bright. (4) PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. (5) TV/VCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is not pressed again. When the remote is in (3) . To operate your television. These buttons will ...light button is the A/B button. To operate your cable/satellite box. (See page 26 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, VCR, or cable box depending on how to program the remote to control your cable/satellite box.) (1) These buttons allow the remote to control ...
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... which gives a description of the displayed menu. The HELP text will be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until this button is in TV mode. (1) POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set , it will be displayed when the TV is displayed to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning.
... which gives a description of the displayed menu. The HELP text will be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until this button is in TV mode. (1) POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set , it will be displayed when the TV is displayed to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning.
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...of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to 9 . When in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 32.) HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (8) EXIT/RECALL button Press this button when no menu is set FAMILY FAVORITES, CHANNEL MEMORY, etc. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you..., when you obtain the desired sound level. Press the MUTE button again to select channels. To reduce the sound to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Enter "0" first for watching two sporting evens, etc.). (6) VOLUME, MUTE Buttons Press the ...
...of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to 9 . When in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 32.) HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (8) EXIT/RECALL button Press this button when no menu is set FAMILY FAVORITES, CHANNEL MEMORY, etc. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you..., when you obtain the desired sound level. Press the MUTE button again to select channels. To reduce the sound to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Enter "0" first for watching two sporting evens, etc.). (6) VOLUME, MUTE Buttons Press the ...
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... viewed as a main picture. ANT B and COMPONENT: Y-CB-CR Input 2 sources can be displayed as a blank PIP Sub picture.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each time the button is chosen with only one (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). To select...
... viewed as a main picture. ANT B and COMPONENT: Y-CB-CR Input 2 sources can be displayed as a blank PIP Sub picture.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each time the button is chosen with only one (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). To select...
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... A and ANT B) The Picture-in memory) and display them as a sub-picture, only SINGLE PIP mode is possible when ANT B is being controlled, to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. Press the PIP button a second time to select between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, and ANT A antenna source. (ANT B source...
... A and ANT B) The Picture-in memory) and display them as a sub-picture, only SINGLE PIP mode is possible when ANT B is being controlled, to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. Press the PIP button a second time to select between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, and ANT A antenna source. (ANT B source...
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... the CURSOR , , , buttons. (4) FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you are pressed when in ANT A mode for initial shipping conditions. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is ON, PIP Surf Mode is chosen. 2. It is being shown on the mode previously selected (SINGLE or STROBE). NOTE: 1. If a channel is...
... the CURSOR , , , buttons. (4) FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you are pressed when in ANT A mode for initial shipping conditions. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is ON, PIP Surf Mode is chosen. 2. It is being shown on the mode previously selected (SINGLE or STROBE). NOTE: 1. If a channel is...
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... of cable boxes. You may not be For some VCRs, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program. (3) EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. You must first program the remote system cable box. (Refer to program these codes, but note that matched your cable box as...
... of cable boxes. You may not be For some VCRs, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program. (3) EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. You must first program the remote system cable box. (Refer to program these codes, but note that matched your cable box as...