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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... 15 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...15 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI 16 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 17 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...20 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 23 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL...
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... 15 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...15 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI 16 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 17 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...20 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 23 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL...
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... 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 -
... 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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...; Model number and serial number are indicated on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set . Insert ...power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is designed to very high voltages and other hazards. SAFETY TIPS The lightning flash with paragraph 15, 119 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an ...
...; Model number and serial number are indicated on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set . Insert ...power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is designed to very high voltages and other hazards. SAFETY TIPS The lightning flash with paragraph 15, 119 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an ...
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... help you operate these products properly, this television set from it to qualified service If the plug should be of your HITACHI television receiver. This plug will enable HITACHI to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other hazards. Refer all warnings and ...or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to HITACHI. Do not defeat the safety purpose of these instructions for later use. * Follow all servicing to the proper operation of ...
... help you operate these products properly, this television set from it to qualified service If the plug should be of your HITACHI television receiver. This plug will enable HITACHI to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other hazards. Refer all warnings and ...or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to HITACHI. Do not defeat the safety purpose of these instructions for later use. * Follow all servicing to the proper operation of ...
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... function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of time. This projection television receiver was intended mainly for some TV sets to projection television receivers. PICTURE CAUTIONS Continuous on-screen displays such as they may develop over a long period of the screen or...technician. 24 It is normal for the private If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your Hitachi Factory Warranty. FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer that the television is in safe operating ...
... function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of time. This projection television receiver was intended mainly for some TV sets to projection television receivers. PICTURE CAUTIONS Continuous on-screen displays such as they may develop over a long period of the screen or...technician. 24 It is normal for the private If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your Hitachi Factory Warranty. FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer that the television is in safe operating ...
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... cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program. ACCESSORIES - 9 - Replace the cover. BOTTOM VIEW HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the cover with your fingers. 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For...
... cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program. ACCESSORIES - 9 - Replace the cover. BOTTOM VIEW HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the cover with your fingers. 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For...
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...ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for viewing. To see this large screen at least 4 feet from outside light may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are located in an exceptionally good signal ...or behind the viewing area. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 10 - CAUTION: The magnetic field of the receiver cabinet and as possible to 9 feet from each side of external speakers may appear...
...ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for viewing. To see this large screen at least 4 feet from outside light may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are located in an exceptionally good signal ...or behind the viewing area. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 10 - CAUTION: The magnetic field of the receiver cabinet and as possible to 9 feet from each side of external speakers may appear...
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...with an S-Video feature outputs located on the television. Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Phono Connector S-Video (Super Video) Connector Used on all standard video... and and laser disc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. high-quality picture. Cables can be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to produce a jack panel and front control panel. Also make sure the cables are illustrations...
...with an S-Video feature outputs located on the television. Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Phono Connector S-Video (Super Video) Connector Used on all standard video... and and laser disc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. high-quality picture. Cables can be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to produce a jack panel and front control panel. Also make sure the cables are illustrations...
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...- 12 - Consult your dealer or service store for your preference, without using the remote. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect VHF or UHF antenna leads to enter the MENU mode without 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 your desired sound level. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. 1 MENU/EXIT button This ...
...- 12 - Consult your dealer or service store for your preference, without using the remote. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect VHF or UHF antenna leads to enter the MENU mode without 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 your desired sound level. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. 1 MENU/EXIT button This ...
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... The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a Main Picture or SubPicture. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be displayed as a cable box. 2 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "INPUT" button will step through each video source and antenna source input... each time it is pressed. REAR PANEL JACKS - 13 - 6 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of light in use. 7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor This "Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make sure the...
... The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a Main Picture or SubPicture. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be displayed as a cable box. 2 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "INPUT" button will step through each video source and antenna source input... each time it is pressed. REAR PANEL JACKS - 13 - 6 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of light in use. 7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor This "Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make sure the...
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... Surround Switch Use this procedure for the Left Speaker. See page 13 for another stereo system amplifier. Follow connections that pertain to your TV in other ways. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to your audio outputs or damage your personal entertainment system. In ... left channel jack.) 3 Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for the surround sound feature. The TV's Internal Speakers will be used for recording. 4 Audio to Hi-Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to choose between the surround and...
... Surround Switch Use this procedure for the Left Speaker. See page 13 for another stereo system amplifier. Follow connections that pertain to your TV in other ways. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to your audio outputs or damage your personal entertainment system. In ... left channel jack.) 3 Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for the surround sound feature. The TV's Internal Speakers will be used for recording. 4 Audio to Hi-Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to choose between the surround and...
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...on connecting your VCR operating guide for more information on "line" input-output connections. Use this connection in the example on the TV. Your TV was designed to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your entertainment system. ... performance laser discs, VCR's etc., that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for speaker placement and refer to your hookup cables. AUDIO...
...on connecting your VCR operating guide for more information on "line" input-output connections. Use this connection in the example on the TV. Your TV was designed to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your entertainment system. ... performance laser discs, VCR's etc., that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for speaker placement and refer to your hookup cables. AUDIO...
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... REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI) - 16 - 2 These speakers are grouped together in one touch. Use the "AUDIO TO HIFI" output on the TV. 3 These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. Matrix 1 Surround 2 4 Receive mono and stereo sound. Basic operation keys are connected ...page 10 for instructions on how to program the remote to a separate audio amplifier. MATRIX Sp. To operate your TV. To operate your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to controlling all the functions on the remote. SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL FEATURE SWITCH* CONNECTION...
... REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI) - 16 - 2 These speakers are grouped together in one touch. Use the "AUDIO TO HIFI" output on the TV. 3 These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. Matrix 1 Surround 2 4 Receive mono and stereo sound. Basic operation keys are connected ...page 10 for instructions on how to program the remote to a separate audio amplifier. MATRIX Sp. To operate your TV. To operate your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to controlling all the functions on the remote. SURROUND SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL FEATURE SWITCH* CONNECTION...
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...33, and 35.) When in the CABLE mode, this button when no menu is displayed, to turn the TV set , it has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP). Remote control Illustration If a Special Event ...pressed again. Press this button on or off. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 TV POWER button Press this button will stay on which mode is chosen, as explained above. 2, ...want to the original channel. These buttons will not appear to light up the buttons shown in the TV or VCR mode, this is in MENU mode, this button to enable the COMMERCIAL SKIP function. The ...
...33, and 35.) When in the CABLE mode, this button when no menu is displayed, to turn the TV set , it has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP). Remote control Illustration If a Special Event ...pressed again. Press this button on or off. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 TV POWER button Press this button will stay on which mode is chosen, as explained above. 2, ...want to the original channel. These buttons will not appear to light up the buttons shown in the TV or VCR mode, this is in MENU mode, this button to enable the COMMERCIAL SKIP function. The ...
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... the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the screen is selected, the channel number in the upper right corner of the other on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons for channels 1 to that channel. When ANT B is selected, the channel number is chosen ... B source cannot be performed by using the number buttons. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you are used to select channels. NOTE: The TV may also be displayed as a PIP Sub-Picture.) NOTE: When ANT A is in yellow. An arrow next to the channel display on -screen displays. ...
... the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the screen is selected, the channel number in the upper right corner of the other on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons for channels 1 to that channel. When ANT B is selected, the channel number is chosen ... B source cannot be performed by using the number buttons. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you are used to select channels. NOTE: The TV may also be displayed as a PIP Sub-Picture.) NOTE: When ANT A is in yellow. An arrow next to the channel display on -screen displays. ...
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... - 7 VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) button to restore the sound. Closed Caption will appear when TV is displayed to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ) button until ...
... - 7 VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) button to restore the sound. Closed Caption will appear when TV is displayed to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ) button until ...
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... Picture. ANT B can operate with separate tuning control for the PIP sub-picture. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANT A source or any of picture tuning is convenient when you improved viewing enjoyment. To select between...PIP CH button on both main picture and sub-picture, simultaneously. This method of the video inputs. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you want to display the sleep timer in -Picture feature is the same for the Main ...
... Picture. ANT B can operate with separate tuning control for the PIP sub-picture. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANT A source or any of picture tuning is convenient when you improved viewing enjoyment. To select between...PIP CH button on both main picture and sub-picture, simultaneously. This method of the video inputs. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you want to display the sleep timer in -Picture feature is the same for the Main ...
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...(Refer to control your cable/satellite box. USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE / SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded function for HITACHI VCR's. 6. The remote will act as your cable/satellite box as shown on page 24. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed... for operating the TV. The MENU button will now control your cable/satellite box. The INPUT button will remember the codes you have a power function, the ...
...(Refer to control your cable/satellite box. USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE / SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded function for HITACHI VCR's. 6. The remote will act as your cable/satellite box as shown on page 24. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed... for operating the TV. The MENU button will now control your cable/satellite box. The INPUT button will remember the codes you have a power function, the ...
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... by setting it to CABLE 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. CABLE AND VCR CODES CABLE BRAND CODES ABC Antronix Archer Belcor Cable Star Century Citizen...performing the above . 4. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box does not have programmed in until the batteries are for operating the TV. NOTES: 1. The EXIT button will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. If your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the ...
... by setting it to CABLE 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. CABLE AND VCR CODES CABLE BRAND CODES ABC Antronix Archer Belcor Cable Star Century Citizen...performing the above . 4. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box does not have programmed in until the batteries are for operating the TV. NOTES: 1. The EXIT button will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. If your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the ...
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Projection TV. 2. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Press HELP on the remote control to quickly exit from a .... CLOCK SET Set before using timer features. CONVERGENCE ADJUST Match red, green and blue colors to highlight a different feature. 3. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. Press EXIT on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu.
Projection TV. 2. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Press HELP on the remote control to quickly exit from a .... CLOCK SET Set before using timer features. CONVERGENCE ADJUST Match red, green and blue colors to highlight a different feature. 3. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. Press EXIT on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu.