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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...2 IMPORTANT...3 SAFETY TIPS...5 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 ......24 THE 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 CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS 36 USING THE ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...2 IMPORTANT...3 SAFETY TIPS...5 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 ......24 THE 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 CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS 36 USING THE ...
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... qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television set yourself as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Refer all servicing to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer, or...
... qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television set yourself as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Refer all servicing to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer, or...
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... long period of time. This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of the video program. 10 PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS WARNING Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other video sources. When... using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "pattern burn" may require prior authorization from...
... long period of time. This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of the video program. 10 PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS WARNING Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other video sources. When... using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "pattern burn" may require prior authorization from...
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... hours, reflections from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to 18 feet from the side of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for best performance. 12 If the TV's audio output will be connected to and from interference, and multiple image ... For example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. To see this large screen at least 4 feet from the screen. The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from outside light may be sufficient. Place the surround speakers to find the best spot for viewing. Differences...
... hours, reflections from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to 18 feet from the side of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for best performance. 12 If the TV's audio output will be connected to and from interference, and multiple image ... For example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. To see this large screen at least 4 feet from the screen. The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from outside light may be sufficient. Place the surround speakers to find the best spot for viewing. Differences...
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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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... the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. high-quality picture. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be sure of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm...
... the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. high-quality picture. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be sure of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm...
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... the Power Light to make sure the TV is off . 6 POWER light You will make automatic picture adjustments 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference, without using the remote. It makes it possible to set...as the cursor down and up buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is ... cursor left and right buttons when in MENU mode. 4 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 40.) 10 ADJUSTMENT MODE button 16 This button also serves ...
... the Power Light to make sure the TV is off . 6 POWER light You will make automatic picture adjustments 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference, without using the remote. It makes it possible to set...as the cursor down and up buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is ... cursor left and right buttons when in MENU mode. 4 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 40.) 10 ADJUSTMENT MODE button 16 This button also serves ...
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If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of the standard video cable. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack. 18 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to front panel jacks.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of the standard video cable. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack. 18 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to front panel jacks.
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... the ANT A connection to pass directly to a separate stereo system amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can only be displayed as a Main Picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as VCR's, camcorders, laser disc players, etc. (If you to a set of wireless speakers. ANT A input can also.... They can be used for recording. 4 Audio to Hi-Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a different source such as a Main Picture or SubPicture. REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS 1 Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into ...
... the ANT A connection to pass directly to a separate stereo system amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can only be displayed as a Main Picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as VCR's, camcorders, laser disc players, etc. (If you to a set of wireless speakers. ANT A input can also.... They can be used for recording. 4 Audio to Hi-Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a different source such as a Main Picture or SubPicture. REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS 1 Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into ...
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... layout of the MULTI-PAGE section of the other on-screen display. 4 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Genius Remote Control...
... layout of the MULTI-PAGE section of the other on-screen display. 4 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Genius Remote Control...
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IF the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and the ANT...the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ). HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. If the Picture-in-Picture is on, the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna signals and the three sets...video input jacks each time the button is chosen with the PIP CH button. You may also be displayed as a PIP Sub-Picture.) NOTE: When ANT A is selected, the channel number in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 35.) 7 INPUT button...
IF the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and the ANT...the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ). HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. If the Picture-in-Picture is on, the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna signals and the three sets...video input jacks each time the button is chosen with the PIP CH button. You may also be displayed as a PIP Sub-Picture.) NOTE: When ANT A is selected, the channel number in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 35.) 7 INPUT button...
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.... 9 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) 10 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on page 22 for a description. 11 HOME THEATER button Press this button to enter the THEATER MODES menu (Every press of this...
.... 9 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) 10 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on page 22 for a description. 11 HOME THEATER button Press this button to enter the THEATER MODES menu (Every press of this...
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... lower channel display, channel tuning is for each. Press the button again to reduce the size of picture tuning is convenient when you to view antenna inputs on the remote. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you wish to view. (SINGLE, SPLIT, or...
... lower channel display, channel tuning is for each. Press the button again to reduce the size of picture tuning is convenient when you to view antenna inputs on the remote. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you wish to view. (SINGLE, SPLIT, or...
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...scan through all active channels (those set in SINGLE MODE. Press the "PIP" button a third time to normal viewing. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) channel number.) Press the INPUT button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to change between VIDEO:1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3 and ANT A antenna source. (ANT B... source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture.) NOTE: Since ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture, only single PIP mode is possible when ANT B is the same as the Main Channel. This feature will appear at the...
...scan through all active channels (those set in SINGLE MODE. Press the "PIP" button a third time to normal viewing. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) channel number.) Press the INPUT button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to change between VIDEO:1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3 and ANT A antenna source. (ANT B... source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture.) NOTE: Since ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture, only single PIP mode is possible when ANT B is the same as the Main Channel. This feature will appear at the...
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..., recording statistics for initial shipping conditions. NOTE: The SWAP button will not operate if ANT B input is set as a sub-picture). 3 MOVE button To move the sub-picture to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FRZ" button. If you wish to switch what is displayed, to shift the sub... "MOVE" button is tuned during this , simply use the remote control CURSOR buttons while the sub-picture is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the "SWAP" button. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTE: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in MULTI-CHANNEL PIP mode, autoscanning will...
..., recording statistics for initial shipping conditions. NOTE: The SWAP button will not operate if ANT B input is set as a sub-picture). 3 MOVE button To move the sub-picture to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FRZ" button. If you wish to switch what is displayed, to shift the sub... "MOVE" button is tuned during this , simply use the remote control CURSOR buttons while the sub-picture is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the "SWAP" button. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTE: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in MULTI-CHANNEL PIP mode, autoscanning will...
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... play in SPLIT PIP mode, only the right subpicture is chosen. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) mode (SX models only) is frozen (Left sub-picture remains active). 5 FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP OFF) Press the "FRZ" button without a sub-picture and a screen appears which allows you to use CURSOR , to select...FREEZE mode you are currently viewing. SINGLE FREEZE Press the "FRZ" button a second time to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing (Only the sub-picture will freeze). STROBE FREEZE Press the "FRZ" button a second time to normal viewing. 33 Press this button again or ...
... play in SPLIT PIP mode, only the right subpicture is chosen. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) mode (SX models only) is frozen (Left sub-picture remains active). 5 FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP OFF) Press the "FRZ" button without a sub-picture and a screen appears which allows you to use CURSOR , to select...FREEZE mode you are currently viewing. SINGLE FREEZE Press the "FRZ" button a second time to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing (Only the sub-picture will freeze). STROBE FREEZE Press the "FRZ" button a second time to normal viewing. 33 Press this button again or ...
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... from HOME THEATER-WIRELESS SOUND mode and use the "TRANSMITTER OUT" outputs on the rear panel. (See page 60.) 2. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) iiiMAIN FREEZE (SX models only) Press the "FRZ" button a second time to a different corner. CAUTION: A pattern burn may also vary its position using the ...CURSOR buttons. (UX models only.) NOTE: 1. Only sound from the main picture can be heard, unless you are currently viewing. The entire screen will freeze. You may develop if the sub...
... from HOME THEATER-WIRELESS SOUND mode and use the "TRANSMITTER OUT" outputs on the rear panel. (See page 60.) 2. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) iiiMAIN FREEZE (SX models only) Press the "FRZ" button a second time to a different corner. CAUTION: A pattern burn may also vary its position using the ...CURSOR buttons. (UX models only.) NOTE: 1. Only sound from the main picture can be heard, unless you are currently viewing. The entire screen will freeze. You may develop if the sub...
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...VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Block channel picture and sound. Select from two types of backgrounds. Adjust brightness. Adjust sharpness. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Turn TV on with... Adjust contrast. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Set before using timer features. Feature to factory preset. Improve picture performance. THEATER MODES Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. ULTRATEC OSD MENU ...
...VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Block channel picture and sound. Select from two types of backgrounds. Adjust brightness. Adjust sharpness. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Turn TV on with... Adjust contrast. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Set before using timer features. Feature to factory preset. Improve picture performance. THEATER MODES Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. ULTRATEC OSD MENU ...
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... TV. MAGIC FOCUS Your projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for gree, one for blue. To simplify convergence, HITACHI incorporates a function called "convergence". After this button is called MAGIC FOCUS, which is stationary. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return ...to set the time, date, and year. When mixed together in picture quality will occur. Properly converged, the lines appear white, which allows the TV to converge (align) the colors. INITIAL SETUP Use CURSOR or...
... TV. MAGIC FOCUS Your projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for gree, one for blue. To simplify convergence, HITACHI incorporates a function called "convergence". After this button is called MAGIC FOCUS, which is stationary. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return ...to set the time, date, and year. When mixed together in picture quality will occur. Properly converged, the lines appear white, which allows the TV to converge (align) the colors. INITIAL SETUP Use CURSOR or...
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... is only for more than 3 seconds. However, this manual set up mode. 56 Do not press the MAGIC FOCUS button for extreme cases of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this will display a message prompting you to press the...
... is only for more than 3 seconds. However, this manual set up mode. 56 Do not press the MAGIC FOCUS button for extreme cases of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this will display a message prompting you to press the...