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IMPORTANT - 1 - i PROJECTION COLOR TV 50FX18B 50FX19K 55FX20B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...8 ACCESSORIES ...9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 11 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...12 1 MENU/EXIT button ...12 2 INPUT selector...
IMPORTANT - 1 - i PROJECTION COLOR TV 50FX18B 50FX19K 55FX20B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...8 ACCESSORIES ...9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 11 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...12 1 MENU/EXIT button ...12 2 INPUT selector...
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... THEATER MODES ...53 WIRELESS SOUND...54 INFO CENTER ...55 SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER ...55 CALENDAR ...56 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 57 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...57 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 58 SPECIFICATIONS ...59 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE ...60 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. IMPORTANT - 2 -
... THEATER MODES ...53 WIRELESS SOUND...54 INFO CENTER ...55 SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER ...55 CALENDAR ...56 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 57 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...57 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 58 SPECIFICATIONS ...59 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE ...60 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. IMPORTANT - 2 -
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... accessories before disposing of the video program. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. Replace the cover. ACCESSORIES - 9 - REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. BOTTOM VIEW HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA viewing of programs broadcast by pushing the notched part of...
... accessories before disposing of the video program. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. Replace the cover. ACCESSORIES - 9 - REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. BOTTOM VIEW HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA viewing of programs broadcast by pushing the notched part of...
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This makes it possible to set TV features to your preference, without using the remote. When using the remote. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to enter ... a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 12 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. 1 MENU/EXIT button This button allows you to the antenna mixer. The volume level will be displayed...
This makes it possible to set TV features to your preference, without using the remote. When using the remote. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to enter ... a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 12 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. 1 MENU/EXIT button This button allows you to the antenna mixer. The volume level will be displayed...
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... TV is off when not in the room to give the best picture. (See page 45.) 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ANT A input can only be displayed as ... is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is selected. REAR PANEL JACKS 1 Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as... will make automatic picture adjustments depending on . NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to a different source such as a Main Picture or SubPicture.
... TV is off when not in the room to give the best picture. (See page 45.) 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ANT A input can only be displayed as ... is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is selected. REAR PANEL JACKS 1 Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as... will make automatic picture adjustments depending on . NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to a different source such as a Main Picture or SubPicture.
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... jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. 8 Speaker Matrix Surround Switch Use this connection, the audio can be controlled by the televisions remote control. 6 Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for recording. 4 Audio to Hi...provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier. Repeat this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. See page 13 for the Left Speaker. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to...
... jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. 8 Speaker Matrix Surround Switch Use this connection, the audio can be controlled by the televisions remote control. 6 Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for recording. 4 Audio to Hi...provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier. Repeat this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. See page 13 for the Left Speaker. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to...
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... on how to program the remote to control your VCR.) To operate your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to controlling all the functions on your Cable/Satellite Box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the CABLE button on the remote. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI) In addition to...
... on how to program the remote to control your VCR.) To operate your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to controlling all the functions on your Cable/Satellite Box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the CABLE button on the remote. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI) In addition to...
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..., when no menu is displayed when you are in a dark room, press this button on how to program the remote to control your cable/satellite box.) Remote control CLU-417UI Illustration 1 These buttons allow the remote to turn the TV set , it has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP). This will stay on ... has been set. (See pages 18, 33, and 35.) When in the TV or VCR mode, this button when no menu is not pressed again. Remote control Illustration If a Special Event Reminder is chosen, as explained above. 2, 3 LIGHT BUTTON When you want to light if the room is too bright. 4 PRECODED...
..., when no menu is displayed when you are in a dark room, press this button on how to program the remote to control your cable/satellite box.) Remote control CLU-417UI Illustration 1 These buttons allow the remote to turn the TV set , it has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP). This will stay on ... has been set. (See pages 18, 33, and 35.) When in the TV or VCR mode, this button when no menu is not pressed again. Remote control Illustration If a Special Event Reminder is chosen, as explained above. 2, 3 LIGHT BUTTON When you want to light if the room is too bright. 4 PRECODED...
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The "CURSOR" buttons will start the On-Screen Display. An arrow next to the channel number will indicate which channel is being controlled. 4 MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can also use these buttons. Enter two or three numbers to tune is ... the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between both antenna sources when main channel is in green. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 18 - The "MENU" button will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. 5 CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons "CHANNEL SELECTOR" buttons...
The "CURSOR" buttons will start the On-Screen Display. An arrow next to the channel number will indicate which channel is being controlled. 4 MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can also use these buttons. Enter two or three numbers to tune is ... the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between both antenna sources when main channel is in green. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 18 - The "MENU" button will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. 5 CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons "CHANNEL SELECTOR" buttons...
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... the screen. 2 SWAP button If you wish to the sub-picture, press the "SWAP" button. NOTE: 1. If a channel is tuned during this , simply use the remote control CURSOR buttons while the sub-picture is chosen. NOTE: The MOVE and CUSTOMIZING PIP position functions will be removed from the example.) It is set...
... the screen. 2 SWAP button If you wish to the sub-picture, press the "SWAP" button. NOTE: 1. If a channel is tuned during this , simply use the remote control CURSOR buttons while the sub-picture is chosen. NOTE: The MOVE and CUSTOMIZING PIP position functions will be removed from the example.) It is set...
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... VCR mode. 2 PRECODED VCR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your VCR when the correct 2 digit preset code is programmed for HITACHI VCR's. 6. Turn ON your VCR. 3. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable/satellite box. 2.
... VCR mode. 2 PRECODED VCR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your VCR when the correct 2 digit preset code is programmed for HITACHI VCR's. 6. Turn ON your VCR. 3. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable/satellite box. 2.
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...31 40 40 19, 25 29, 34 15 06 02 37 13 57 40 31, 44 13, 32, 36, 46 09, 51 The remote will now control your cable/satellite box does not have programmed in until the batteries are for operating the TV. If your cable/satellite box cannot be...mode. 2 PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CABLE/Satellite codes. 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote control will act as the cable/satellite box ENTER button if required. 6. The INPUT button will remember the codes you have a power function, the...
...31 40 40 19, 25 29, 34 15 06 02 37 13 57 40 31, 44 13, 32, 36, 46 09, 51 The remote will now control your cable/satellite box does not have programmed in until the batteries are for operating the TV. If your cable/satellite box cannot be...mode. 2 PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CABLE/Satellite codes. 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote control will act as the cable/satellite box ENTER button if required. 6. The INPUT button will remember the codes you have a power function, the...
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..., 09, 15, 19, 20, 22, 27, 34, 44, 48 00, 09, 27 11 07, 08, 12 ULTRATEC OSD 1. ULTRATEC OSD - 29 - Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI
..., 09, 15, 19, 20, 22, 27, 34, 44, 48 00, 09, 27 11 07, 08, 12 ULTRATEC OSD 1. ULTRATEC OSD - 29 - Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI
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... quickly exit from a menu. 4. Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to make white. Press EXIT on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. CONVERGENCE ADJUST Match red, ...
... quickly exit from a menu. 4. Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to make white. Press EXIT on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. CONVERGENCE ADJUST Match red, ...
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INITIAL SETUP - 35 - If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to add or erase additional channels. See CHANNEL MEMORY to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop.
INITIAL SETUP - 35 - If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to add or erase additional channels. See CHANNEL MEMORY to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop.
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... MODE: DAILY (TV will tune to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3 or 4. Press CURSOR to when it automatically turns on or tuned with the ON timer and no remote control button is pressed after ON timer is activated, the TV will only activate if the TV was made after 3 hours. Press CURSOR or , CHANNEL or...
... MODE: DAILY (TV will tune to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3 or 4. Press CURSOR to when it automatically turns on or tuned with the ON timer and no remote control button is pressed after ON timer is activated, the TV will only activate if the TV was made after 3 hours. Press CURSOR or , CHANNEL or...
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..., when a VIDEO: 1 input is detected and the VCR play button on the TV screen. TEXT is detected. TEXT may not be available with your remote control is selected, the TV will turn on or off. not ON/OFF will turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1 when it later. DISPLAY...: MODE: MODE: guide. When REMOTE is pressed. CUSTOMIZE - 46 - Select OFF to disable this function to automatically turn on and tune to watch it detects a VIDEO: 1 input. Press ...
..., when a VIDEO: 1 input is detected and the VCR play button on the TV screen. TEXT is detected. TEXT may not be available with your remote control is selected, the TV will turn on or off. not ON/OFF will turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1 when it later. DISPLAY...: MODE: MODE: guide. When REMOTE is pressed. CUSTOMIZE - 46 - Select OFF to disable this function to automatically turn on and tune to watch it detects a VIDEO: 1 input. Press ...
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... TV mode to change THEATER MODES settings. HOME THEATER - 54 - You can also adjust PIP volume if you have chosen SUB PICTURE AUDIO as your remote control to set of wireless speakers or another stereo amplifier.
... TV mode to change THEATER MODES settings. HOME THEATER - 54 - You can also adjust PIP volume if you have chosen SUB PICTURE AUDIO as your remote control to set of wireless speakers or another stereo amplifier.
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... HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with warm water. Remove the plug from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. Physical damage to cease operation. When the batteries run down, remote control ...menu. Exposure of time, for instance, when you go on the floor, etc. Do not subject the remote control to permanently warp, resulting in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER. (See page 50.) CALENDAR will not be displayed only...with strong cleaners, polishes or chemically treated cloth. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 57 -
... HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with warm water. Remove the plug from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. Physical damage to cease operation. When the batteries run down, remote control ...menu. Exposure of time, for instance, when you go on the floor, etc. Do not subject the remote control to permanently warp, resulting in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER. (See page 50.) CALENDAR will not be displayed only...with strong cleaners, polishes or chemically treated cloth. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 57 -
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...Inputs • Auto Link Inputs: • Power Input AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (operating) 50FX18B/19K 163W 55FX20B 163W • Power Consumption (Maximum) 50FX18B/19K 216W 55FX20B 216W • Antenna input impedance...........75 Ohm • Channel coverage 181 ch. SPECIFICATIONS - 59...; Superfine Picture Quality 800 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR and Cable/Satellite box brands.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC) • Full set of lasting...
...Inputs • Auto Link Inputs: • Power Input AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (operating) 50FX18B/19K 163W 55FX20B 163W • Power Consumption (Maximum) 50FX18B/19K 216W 55FX20B 216W • Antenna input impedance...........75 Ohm • Channel coverage 181 ch. SPECIFICATIONS - 59...; Superfine Picture Quality 800 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR and Cable/Satellite box brands.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC) • Full set of lasting...