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PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX10B 50GX30B 50DX10B 60DX10B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR¤ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. 5-17 18-29 30-51 52-59
PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX10B 50GX30B 50DX10B 60DX10B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR¤ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. 5-17 18-29 30-51 52-59
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... your television is grounded so as improper adjustment of antenna discharge unit connection to normal operation. 21. Only use attachments/accessories specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20... to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in damage and will often require extensive work by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be taken to keep from the type of the...
... your television is grounded so as improper adjustment of antenna discharge unit connection to normal operation. 21. Only use attachments/accessories specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20... to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in damage and will often require extensive work by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be taken to keep from the type of the...
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...PART NAME PART NO. ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Match...MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 4 7 INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS REC TV/VCR PIX 1. 2. 43 TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for the remote control. Available in shark grey. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries ...
...PART NAME PART NO. ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Match...MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 4 7 INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS REC TV/VCR PIX 1. 2. 43 TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for the remote control. Available in shark grey. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries ...
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... the picture screen center. If the TV s audio output will be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. 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 no picture distortion. 6 However...
... the picture screen center. If the TV s audio output will be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. 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 no picture distortion. 6 However...
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...outputs located on the television s rear jack panel and front control panel. 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 phono connectors. To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To second antenna or cable ...Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna terminal on the TV. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television. Cables can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type...
...outputs located on the television s rear jack panel and front control panel. 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 phono connectors. To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To second antenna or cable ...Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna terminal on the TV. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television. Cables can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type...
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... and down DIGITAL ARRAY ቪ ቫ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is turned off . EXIT SELECT CH- ... SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ ቢባ ብ ቤ ቧ ቨቩ Push open door and pull forward and down 43GX10B/50GX30B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- DIGITAL VOL+ ARRAY EXIT SELECT CH- ብ ቪ ቫ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to...
... and down DIGITAL ARRAY ቪ ቫ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is turned off . EXIT SELECT CH- ... SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ ቢባ ብ ቤ ቧ ቨቩ Push open door and pull forward and down 43GX10B/50GX30B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- DIGITAL VOL+ ARRAY EXIT SELECT CH- ብ ቪ ቫ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to...
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... selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to give the best picture. (see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see page 48) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your favorite show or new...
... selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to give the best picture. (see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see page 48) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your favorite show or new...
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... STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. The TV s Internal Speakers will be used for recording. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI These jacks provide variable audio output to obtain optimum picture quality ...connect external devices, such as a DVD player. ᕊ ᕉ REAR SPEAKER VHF/UHF L R SP. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV s PR input. In this connection, the audio to the stereo can only receive 480i signals. The volume level is NOT COVERED by the television s ...
... STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. The TV s Internal Speakers will be used for recording. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI These jacks provide variable audio output to obtain optimum picture quality ...connect external devices, such as a DVD player. ᕊ ᕉ REAR SPEAKER VHF/UHF L R SP. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV s PR input. In this connection, the audio to the stereo can only receive 480i signals. The volume level is NOT COVERED by the television s ...
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... CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your personal entertainment system. 11 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT See tips on page 12 ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R VCR #2 L R Y PB PR OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc...
... CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your personal entertainment system. 11 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT See tips on page 12 ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R VCR #2 L R Y PB PR OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc...
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... T.V. Refer to INPUT 1 and 2, but note that only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the operating guide of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Your component outputs may be used for VCR#1 and VCR#2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or... VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. Your component outputs may be used at a time. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR connections are provided ...
... T.V. Refer to INPUT 1 and 2, but note that only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the operating guide of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Your component outputs may be used for VCR#1 and VCR#2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or... VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. Your component outputs may be used at a time. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR connections are provided ...
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (R EAR O F TV SET) AU D IO TO H I-FITER M IN AL AUDIO TO HI-FI R L TO AU D IO IN PU T TER M IN AL O F EXTER N AL AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL SPEAKERS AU D IO AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL SPEAKERS NOTE: 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. 13
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (R EAR O F TV SET) AU D IO TO H I-FITER M IN AL AUDIO TO HI-FI R L TO AU D IO IN PU T TER M IN AL O F EXTER N AL AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL SPEAKERS AU D IO AM PLIFIER EXTERN AL SPEAKERS NOTE: 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. 13
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...are offered as necessary to view the input source. (see page 21) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) 12 VIDEO NOTE: When the TV is set below . However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your particular assortment of components and features...Check the owner s manual of each component. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable...
...are offered as necessary to view the input source. (see page 21) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) 12 VIDEO NOTE: When the TV is set below . However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your particular assortment of components and features...Check the owner s manual of each component. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable...
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... INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. 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. Optional, see tips on line input-output connections. 15 The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. Press the INPUT... 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on page 12 S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel.
... INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. 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. Optional, see tips on line input-output connections. 15 The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. Press the INPUT... 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on page 12 S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel.
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...from the PB OUT, CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (PB) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 3. pears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played ...AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. TV INPUT 4 TERMINAL Y/VIDEO PB (MONO)/L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 Y CB CR R L VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI Model or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel...
...from the PB OUT, CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (PB) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 3. pears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played ...AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. TV INPUT 4 TERMINAL Y/VIDEO PB (MONO)/L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 Y CB CR R L VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI Model or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel...
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... requirements. ቢ The television s internal speakers. ᕄ These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. ᕅ These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. MATRIX SURROUND Switch. 17 OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT ᕄ Receive Mono and... Stereo sound ᕄ Receive Movie Theater-like sound ᕅ This feature turns off the TV s internal speakers. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ባ L ባ ቢ ቢ R L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ S...
... requirements. ቢ The television s internal speakers. ᕄ These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. ᕅ These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. MATRIX SURROUND Switch. 17 OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT ᕄ Receive Mono and... Stereo sound ᕄ Receive Movie Theater-like sound ᕅ This feature turns off the TV s internal speakers. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ባ L ባ ቢ ቢ R L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ S...
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...at the remote sensor of VCRs, DVD, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one area. The remote will ...satelllite box.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP... allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite ... CH 1 4 7 INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS REC TV/VCR PIX PRECODED VCR/DVD BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR/...Basic operation keys are grouped together in the TV or VCR mode, this is designed to operate ...operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. TV/VCR ...
...at the remote sensor of VCRs, DVD, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one area. The remote will ...satelllite box.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP... allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite ... CH 1 4 7 INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS REC TV/VCR PIX PRECODED VCR/DVD BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR/...Basic operation keys are grouped together in the TV or VCR mode, this is designed to operate ...operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. TV/VCR ...
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...ቧ INPUT button Use this button to select the main or sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP), and Channel... access THEATER mode between the last two channels viewed. ቫ EXIT button Use this button repeatedly to obtain the desired sound level. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ቪ PIP CH button Use ...
...ቧ INPUT button Use this button to select the main or sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP), and Channel... access THEATER mode between the last two channels viewed. ቫ EXIT button Use this button repeatedly to obtain the desired sound level. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ቪ PIP CH button Use ...
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... wait for channel scanning. Channel selection may also be set on . Press and hold the CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will start quickly scanning through the channels. The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. CURSOR buttons will tune to that channel. You may... also use these buttons. The SELECT button will select different features when MENU is pressed. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) ANT A 28 MINA LAST ...
... wait for channel scanning. Channel selection may also be set on . Press and hold the CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will start quickly scanning through the channels. The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. CURSOR buttons will tune to that channel. You may... also use these buttons. The SELECT button will select different features when MENU is pressed. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) ANT A 28 MINA LAST ...
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... the PIP CH button, the Sub-Picture will select between the antenna signal and the video inputs. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUT button The INPUT button will alternate between the video inputs and Antenna source by every press of the input button.
... the PIP CH button, the Sub-Picture will select between the antenna signal and the video inputs. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUT button The INPUT button will alternate between the video inputs and Antenna source by every press of the input button.
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... main picture and sub-picture tuning. The gray background on at that time. Press the MUTE button again to directly access the four THEATER modes (TV, MOVIES, MUSIC and SPORT). 22 Press this button to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To reduce the sound to one more time, or press... the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (̆) button.
... main picture and sub-picture tuning. The gray background on at that time. Press the MUTE button again to directly access the four THEATER modes (TV, MOVIES, MUSIC and SPORT). 22 Press this button to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To reduce the sound to one more time, or press... the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (̆) button.