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TABLE OF CONTENTS iHITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 46UX24B/25K 60SX12B/13K OPERATING GUIDE 50UX26B/27K 50SX8B 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS iHITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 46UX24B/25K 60SX12B/13K OPERATING GUIDE 50UX26B/27K 50SX8B 1
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CENTER ...74 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 77 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...78 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR ... PICTURE CAUTIONS ...10 ACCESSORIES ...11 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 11 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 12 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 14 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 14 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...16 MENU/EXIT...GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP 25 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS...26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 35 USING THE REMOTE TO ...
CENTER ...74 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 77 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...78 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR ... PICTURE CAUTIONS ...10 ACCESSORIES ...11 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 11 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 12 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 14 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 14 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...16 MENU/EXIT...GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP 25 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS...26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 35 USING THE REMOTE TO ...
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... on this television receiver. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the back side of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions... EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. 3 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT...
... on this television receiver. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the back side of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions... EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. 3 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT...
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... is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one way. SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these instructions for later use. * Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the quality, performance, and... these units. Do not defeat the safety purpose of your electrician to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the 5
... is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one way. SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these instructions for later use. * Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the quality, performance, and... these units. Do not defeat the safety purpose of your electrician to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the 5
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..., do not attempt any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to remain unused for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a holiday: If your dealer or service technician. SAFETY TIPS 21 When going...
..., do not attempt any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to remain unused for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a holiday: If your dealer or service technician. SAFETY TIPS 21 When going...
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This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "pattern ... displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other video sources. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of time.
This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "pattern ... displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other video sources. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of time.
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...find the best spot for viewing. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 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. 12 For example, in an ...height of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be sure that is free from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to the left or right of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant ...
...find the best spot for viewing. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 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. 12 For example, in an ...height of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be sure that is free from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to the left or right of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant ...
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion. 13
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion. 13
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.../video products. Cables can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to 75-Ohm). HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP.... "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or to produce a jack panel and front control panel. Before purchasing any cables, be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to the VHF/UHF 75-Ohm terminal. 14
.../video products. Cables can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to 75-Ohm). HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP.... "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or to produce a jack panel and front control panel. Before purchasing any cables, be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to the VHF/UHF 75-Ohm terminal. 14
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Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 15 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the antenna mixer. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV.
Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 15 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the antenna mixer. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV.
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...channels, adjusting volume, etc. 9 MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance. (See page 40.) 10 ADJUSTMENT MODE button 16 NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to enter the MENU mode without using the remote. The volume level will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when... for your preference, without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to make automatic picture adjustments 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your picture quality to select the...
...channels, adjusting volume, etc. 9 MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance. (See page 40.) 10 ADJUSTMENT MODE button 16 NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to enter the MENU mode without using the remote. The volume level will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when... for your preference, without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to make automatic picture adjustments 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your picture quality to select the...
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... button is for a "quick" hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your television using the front panel power button. If this button. Your TV will operate normally when you have mono sound, insert the audio cable in the top right corner of the...
... button is for a "quick" hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your television using the front panel power button. If this button. Your TV will operate normally when you have mono sound, insert the audio cable in the top right corner of the...
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... press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. This could cause damage to your audio outputs or damage your TV in place, pull the red button back to the original position and the wire is locked into the hole next to the REAR SPEAKER ...terminal of your entertainment system. 22 Once the wire is in other type may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the button. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION Connect after ...
... press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. This could cause damage to your audio outputs or damage your TV in place, pull the red button back to the original position and the wire is locked into the hole next to the REAR SPEAKER ...terminal of your entertainment system. 22 Once the wire is in other type may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the button. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION Connect after ...
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... your device has this feature. Use this connection in the example on page 13.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for additional information on the TV. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The...
... your device has this feature. Use this connection in the example on page 13.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for additional information on the TV. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The...
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...These speakers are connected to see Audio System Setup Illustration * If optional left , center, and right channels. Use the "TRANSMITTER OUT" output on the TV. 6 This sub woofer is in SURROUND DOLBY- The center channel audio will be turned off for SURROUND functions.) 1 The television's internal speakers. 2 ...The television's internal center channel speaker, which is on the TV. 5 These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on only when the television is connected to the "SUB WOOFER" output ...
...These speakers are connected to see Audio System Setup Illustration * If optional left , center, and right channels. Use the "TRANSMITTER OUT" output on the TV. 6 This sub woofer is in SURROUND DOLBY- The center channel audio will be turned off for SURROUND functions.) 1 The television's internal speakers. 2 ...The television's internal center channel speaker, which is on the TV. 5 These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on only when the television is connected to the "SUB WOOFER" output ...
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) In addition to controlling the functions of your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of the audio component you would like to control your VCR.) To operate your Cable Box, ... controls are to be switched to control your cable box.) To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV) converters and Audio equipment with a display that can be controlled. Slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch to VCR and press the VCR POWER button to...
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) In addition to controlling the functions of your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of the audio component you would like to control your VCR.) To operate your Cable Box, ... controls are to be switched to control your cable box.) To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV) converters and Audio equipment with a display that can be controlled. Slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch to VCR and press the VCR POWER button to...
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... set. (See pages 21, 39, and 41.) When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On Screen Displays. The "MENU" button will tune the TV to the last channel viewed and after 30 seconds, tune back to the original channel. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to select channels. For channels 100... on or off. 2 CABLE/VCR/AUDIO POWER button Once the remote is programmed, press this button to control power to your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons. The "CURSOR" buttons will indicate which channel is being received, or if it has stereo (ST) ...
... set. (See pages 21, 39, and 41.) When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On Screen Displays. The "MENU" button will tune the TV to the last channel viewed and after 30 seconds, tune back to the original channel. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to select channels. For channels 100... on or off. 2 CABLE/VCR/AUDIO POWER button Once the remote is programmed, press this button to control power to your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons. The "CURSOR" buttons will indicate which channel is being received, or if it has stereo (ST) ...
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... channel number is in yellow. 8 VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ). HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you wish to tune. To turn the sound off instantly to restore the sound. 28 Channel selection may... the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press and hold the CH up ( ) or down ( ) button until you wish to tune is highlighted, and the TV will tune to choose the channel you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 35.) 7 INPUT button The INPUT button will select...
... channel number is in yellow. 8 VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ). HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you wish to tune. To turn the sound off instantly to restore the sound. 28 Channel selection may... the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press and hold the CH up ( ) or down ( ) button until you wish to tune is highlighted, and the TV will tune to choose the channel you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 35.) 7 INPUT button The INPUT button will select...
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... the screen. If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is displayed to view HELP text, which give a description of the displayed menu. 14 TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your cable box. (See page 28.) 13 HELP button Press this button when a menu is... to view time remaining. Once set , it will reset to the original condition. 29 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Closed Caption will appear when TV is muted, regardless of CLOSED CAPTIONED on/off. 9 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two...
... the screen. If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is displayed to view HELP text, which give a description of the displayed menu. 14 TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your cable box. (See page 28.) 13 HELP button Press this button when a menu is... to view time remaining. Once set , it will reset to the original condition. 29 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Closed Caption will appear when TV is muted, regardless of CLOSED CAPTIONED on/off. 9 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two...
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... use CURSOR , to select which type of the sub-picture. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. To select between Main and Sub-Picture tuning control (indicated by...
... use CURSOR , to select which type of the sub-picture. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. To select between Main and Sub-Picture tuning control (indicated by...