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...INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 10 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 10 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 12 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 13 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...13 MENU BUTTON ...14 AVX (Audio/Video) selector/ENTER button 14 VOLUME level ...14 CHANNEL selector ...14 POWER button ...14 POWER light ...14 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor 14 REMOTE CONTROL sensor...14 ADJUSTMENT MODE button ...15 FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO :3 15 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 15 REAR PANEL JACKS ...15 Antenna Input / Output ...15 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 ...16 Monitor Out...16 Audio...
...INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 10 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 10 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 12 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 13 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...13 MENU BUTTON ...14 AVX (Audio/Video) selector/ENTER button 14 VOLUME level ...14 CHANNEL selector ...14 POWER button ...14 POWER light ...14 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor 14 REMOTE CONTROL sensor...14 ADJUSTMENT MODE button ...15 FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO :3 15 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 15 REAR PANEL JACKS ...15 Antenna Input / Output ...15 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 ...16 Monitor Out...16 Audio...
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... VCR BUTTONS ...26 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS...26 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 26 PRECODED FOR CABLE BOX 27 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS...27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS 27 PRECODED FOR AUDIO EQUIPMENT 28 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS...28 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES ...28 These are additional codes not listed in the manual 30 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE ...31 SET UP...33 AIR/CABLE ...33 AUTO PROGRAM...34 CHANNEL MEMORY...34 CLOSED CAPTION ...35 MENU LANGUAGE...36 PROGRAM ...36 CHANNEL CAPTION...36 PROGRAM LIST...37 VOLUME...
... VCR BUTTONS ...26 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS...26 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 26 PRECODED FOR CABLE BOX 27 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS...27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS 27 PRECODED FOR AUDIO EQUIPMENT 28 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS...28 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES ...28 These are additional codes not listed in the manual 30 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE ...31 SET UP...33 AIR/CABLE ...33 AUTO PROGRAM...34 CHANNEL MEMORY...34 CLOSED CAPTION ...35 MENU LANGUAGE...36 PROGRAM ...36 CHANNEL CAPTION...36 PROGRAM LIST...37 VOLUME...
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT - 3 - CONVERGENCE CORRECTION...43 AUDIO ...44 PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT...44 PREFERENCE SETTING ...45 SURROUND...46 DOLBY PRO LOGIC...47 WIRELESS MODE ...48 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 49 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...49 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 50 SPECIFICATIONS ...51 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE...52 WARRANTY CARD, front...53 HITACHI PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY 53 WARRANTY CARD, back ...54 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked...
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT - 3 - CONVERGENCE CORRECTION...43 AUDIO ...44 PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT...44 PREFERENCE SETTING ...45 SURROUND...46 DOLBY PRO LOGIC...47 WIRELESS MODE ...48 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 49 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...49 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 50 SPECIFICATIONS ...51 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE...52 WARRANTY CARD, front...53 HITACHI PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY 53 WARRANTY CARD, back ...54 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked...
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... the set as this section illustrates safety tips which will allow the computers time to enhance picture performance. 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 ease of service of HITACHI television receivers. POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV...
... the set as this section illustrates safety tips which will allow the computers time to enhance picture performance. 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 ease of service of HITACHI television receivers. POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV...
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...to replace your model of any kind on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is a safety feature. SAFETY TIPS - 5 - If you promptly in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on the television set. 7 If the television set has... could result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service this television set through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that a safety problem should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to traffic or abuse. This...
...to replace your model of any kind on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is a safety feature. SAFETY TIPS - 5 - If you promptly in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on the television set. 7 If the television set has... could result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service this television set through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that a safety problem should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to traffic or abuse. This...
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... those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of power source indicated on a holiday: If your dealer or service technician. 23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by following the detailed procedure in damage and will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line...
... those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of power source indicated on a holiday: If your dealer or service technician. 23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by following the detailed procedure in damage and will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line...
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... daylight hours, reflections from the screen. ANTENNA Unless your TV is its best, test various locations in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI Projection Television is connected to a cable TV system or to VIEWING The major benefit of set . To see this large screen at least 4 feet from each side of the picture screen center. Picture brightness...
... daylight hours, reflections from the screen. ANTENNA Unless your TV is its best, test various locations in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI Projection Television is connected to a cable TV system or to VIEWING The major benefit of set . To see this large screen at least 4 feet from each side of the picture screen center. Picture brightness...
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... (Audio/Video) selector/ENTER button Press this button to turn TV on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the ENTER button when in MENU mode. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "off when not in the room to your desired sound level. MENU BUTTON This button allows you to be displayed on or off. Check the POWER Light to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3. Your selection is shown in MENU mode. This button...
... (Audio/Video) selector/ENTER button Press this button to turn TV on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the ENTER button when in MENU mode. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "off when not in the room to your desired sound level. MENU BUTTON This button allows you to be displayed on or off. Check the POWER Light to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3. Your selection is shown in MENU mode. This button...
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... see Rear Panel Jacks. REAR PANEL JACKS Click to instantly view your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 1 MAGIC FOCUS Use this button. Antenna Input / Output The "ANT" button on again. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS - 15 - Point your favorite show or new recording. (Press the AVX button until VIDEO: 3 appears in place of the TV screen.) FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a pay-TV cable decoder...
... see Rear Panel Jacks. REAR PANEL JACKS Click to instantly view your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 1 MAGIC FOCUS Use this button. Antenna Input / Output The "ANT" button on again. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS - 15 - Point your favorite show or new recording. (Press the AVX button until VIDEO: 3 appears in place of the TV screen.) FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a pay-TV cable decoder...
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... players, etc. (If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack.) Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for connecting equipment with 8 Ohm impedance only. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Typical full-feature set of wireless speakers. Use the audio and video inputs to a set -up. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary Video) button will step through each video source and the current antenna input each time it is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons...
... players, etc. (If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack.) Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for connecting equipment with 8 Ohm impedance only. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Typical full-feature set of wireless speakers. Use the audio and video inputs to a set -up. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary Video) button will step through each video source and the current antenna input each time it is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons...
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... TV. AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 18 - Use the "Audio to operate different types of your hook-up cables. The television's internal center channel speaker, which is on the TV. These speakers are connected ( ), the internal speakers ( ) may be heard from . THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-951MP) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is in place of the standard video connection if your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
... TV. AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 18 - Use the "Audio to operate different types of your hook-up cables. The television's internal center channel speaker, which is on the TV. These speakers are connected ( ), the internal speakers ( ) may be heard from . THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-951MP) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is in place of the standard video connection if your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
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... be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 36) CABLE/VCR/AUDIO POWER button Once the remote is used: You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set on -screen displays. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 20 - TV POWER button Press this button to control the power to turn the TV set . (See page 35) If a video input is programmed, press this button to your Cable Box, VCR, or Audio Equipment...
... be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 36) CABLE/VCR/AUDIO POWER button Once the remote is used: You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set on -screen displays. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 20 - TV POWER button Press this button to control the power to turn the TV set . (See page 35) If a video input is programmed, press this button to your Cable Box, VCR, or Audio Equipment...
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... Remote. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you are used to your preference. NOTE: When VHF/UHF is selected, the channel number in yellow. The "MENU" button will start or exit the on , the AVX will select between the antenna signal and the three sets of the screen is in the upper right corner of video input jacks each time the button is on -screen display. NOTE: The TV...
... Remote. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you are used to your preference. NOTE: When VHF/UHF is selected, the channel number in yellow. The "MENU" button will start or exit the on , the AVX will select between the antenna signal and the three sets of the screen is in the upper right corner of video input jacks each time the button is on -screen display. NOTE: The TV...
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.... CLOSED CAPTION Feature to make white. CHILD LOCK Block channel picture & sound. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add or skip. AIR/CABLE Select antenna or cable TV. EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE - 32 - CLOCK SET Set before using timer features. MESSAGE 2 Set for one time or daily. MESSAGE 1 Set for channel buttons. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French or Spanish dialogue. PROGRAM LIST Check channel name, scan, child-lock. CALENDAR Check day, month and year. PREFERENCE SETTING Improve picture performance. CONVERGENCE CORRECTION Match red, green, and blue colors to display...
.... CLOSED CAPTION Feature to make white. CHILD LOCK Block channel picture & sound. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add or skip. AIR/CABLE Select antenna or cable TV. EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE - 32 - CLOCK SET Set before using timer features. MESSAGE 2 Set for one time or daily. MESSAGE 1 Set for channel buttons. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French or Spanish dialogue. PROGRAM LIST Check channel name, scan, child-lock. CALENDAR Check day, month and year. PREFERENCE SETTING Improve picture performance. CONVERGENCE CORRECTION Match red, green, and blue colors to display...
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... a program or channel changes. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones. 3. AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) When the AI function is located in red. Use this function to produce a more or less blue to adjust flesh tones so they appear normal. RESET- Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to select function. When AI is selected, press ENTER to return video adjustments to adjust...
... a program or channel changes. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones. 3. AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) When the AI function is located in red. Use this function to produce a more or less blue to adjust flesh tones so they appear normal. RESET- Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to select function. When AI is selected, press ENTER to return video adjustments to adjust...
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... front panel MAGIC FOCUS button. Properly converged, the lines appear white, which allows the TV to converge (align) the colors. Do not press the MAGIC FOCUS button for extreme cases of these picture beams is called MAGIC FOCUS, which is stationary. CONVERGENCE CORRECTION Your Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for blue. To simplify convergence, Hitachi incorporates a function called "convergence". Press the MAGIC FOCUS button located on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time...
... front panel MAGIC FOCUS button. Properly converged, the lines appear white, which allows the TV to converge (align) the colors. Do not press the MAGIC FOCUS button for extreme cases of these picture beams is called MAGIC FOCUS, which is stationary. CONVERGENCE CORRECTION Your Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for blue. To simplify convergence, Hitachi incorporates a function called "convergence". Press the MAGIC FOCUS button located on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time...
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... to select a function. See example below the channel number. When RESET is useful when first setting up the external speakers, or if you to all speakers. AUDIO - 45 - MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will be displayed to the left of your TV depending on listening conditions. RESET- INT. Use the CURSOR , to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. The sources received will be a secondary language, weather report, etc...
... to select a function. See example below the channel number. When RESET is useful when first setting up the external speakers, or if you to all speakers. AUDIO - 45 - MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will be displayed to the left of your TV depending on listening conditions. RESET- INT. Use the CURSOR , to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. The sources received will be a secondary language, weather report, etc...
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.... The surround sound system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is adjusted to receive the Surround audio program. SURROUND The following surround settings will still be heard from the televisions center speaker. The FRONT volume is set up your remote control. Each surround setting has separate front & rear volume controls, except OFF and Dolby 3CH which have no rear volume controls. Front volume also controls AUDIO TO HI...
.... The surround sound system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is adjusted to receive the Surround audio program. SURROUND The following surround settings will still be heard from the televisions center speaker. The FRONT volume is set up your remote control. Each surround setting has separate front & rear volume controls, except OFF and Dolby 3CH which have no rear volume controls. Front volume also controls AUDIO TO HI...
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... of Input Jacks, Including S-Video Closed Caption Decoder High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Strobe Freeze Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) * Registered Trademark Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from the wall. number 3,959,590; Push the power switch again. SPECIFICATIONS Features: Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses Artificial Intelligence System Dolby Pro Logic*/Hall/Matrix 3-Way Surround Sound Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes...
... of Input Jacks, Including S-Video Closed Caption Decoder High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Strobe Freeze Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) * Registered Trademark Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from the wall. number 3,959,590; Push the power switch again. SPECIFICATIONS Features: Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses Artificial Intelligence System Dolby Pro Logic*/Hall/Matrix 3-Way Surround Sound Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes...
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... labeled then select "Channel Caption" to cancel the labeling. 5You can always either lock or unlock any one to label this card) Model no . You can now manually adjust our red and blue color guns. When finished, press menu! 2The manual states these settings begin on color (red or blue) at a time. Several of Hitachi's projection televisions had many callers tell us the magic focus feature did not converge their sets properly. Everytime...
... labeled then select "Channel Caption" to cancel the labeling. 5You can always either lock or unlock any one to label this card) Model no . You can now manually adjust our red and blue color guns. When finished, press menu! 2The manual states these settings begin on color (red or blue) at a time. Several of Hitachi's projection televisions had many callers tell us the magic focus feature did not converge their sets properly. Everytime...