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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 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.
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This reminder is provided to the operating instructions. the television OFF and unplug it from battery power, refer to call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be located in the vicinity of time, (...PATTERN BURN may result in your dealer or local power company. Service 23. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. If an outside No ! An outside antenna system should be fatal. ELECTRIC ...
This reminder is provided to the operating instructions. the television OFF and unplug it from battery power, refer to call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be located in the vicinity of time, (...PATTERN BURN may result in your dealer or local power company. Service 23. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. If an outside No ! An outside antenna system should be fatal. ELECTRIC ...
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...tape storage. 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. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION CLU-4311UG ... 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. Special features include smoked glass doors and an adjustable shelf....
...tape storage. 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. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION CLU-4311UG ... 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. Special features include smoked glass doors and an adjustable shelf....
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...if you are placed too close to the television. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 6 Also, be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. For best stereo separation, place ...the external speakers at its large viewing screen. 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 free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be located...
...if you are placed too close to the television. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 6 Also, be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. For best stereo separation, place ...the external speakers at its large viewing screen. 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 free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be located...
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...antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to inputs and outputs located on the TV. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the...To UHF ANUTHAF//AVNHTFB Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 7 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. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input ...
...antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to inputs and outputs located on the TV. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the...To UHF ANUTHAF//AVNHTFB Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 7 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. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input ...
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... CH+ POWER PUSH SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ ቢባ ብ ቤ ቧ ቨቩ Push open door and pull forward and down 43GX10B/50GX30B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- CH+ POWER SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ Push open door and pull forward and down DIGITAL ARRAY ቪ ቫ... MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected.
... CH+ POWER PUSH SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ ቢባ ብ ቤ ቧ ቨቩ Push open door and pull forward and down 43GX10B/50GX30B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- CH+ POWER SELECT EXIT ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ Push open door and pull forward and down DIGITAL ARRAY ቪ ቫ... MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected.
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... your favorite show or new recording. This will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (see page 48) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor..., adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will allow you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio...
... your favorite show or new recording. This will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (see page 48) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor..., adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will allow you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio...
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... the surround and external speaker features. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. The TV s Internal Speakers will be labeled Y, B-Y, output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the... is NOT COVERED by the remote control main volume buttons. Y-PBPR can be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV s PR input. NOTE: Your component components R-Y outputs may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio...
... the surround and external speaker features. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. The TV s Internal Speakers will be labeled Y, B-Y, output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the... is NOT COVERED by the remote control main volume buttons. Y-PBPR can be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV s PR input. NOTE: Your component components R-Y outputs may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio...
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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 player, etc. MATRIX SURROUND ...
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 player, etc. MATRIX SURROUND ...
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... TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for more information on page 11). Connect only 1 component to the TV s PR input. COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR connections are provided for the Left Speaker. It may degrade the audio performance of the standard ... the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to original position and the wire is in place of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Use these connections in example on line input-output connection. Your component outputs may be used at a time....
... TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for more information on page 11). Connect only 1 component to the TV s PR input. COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR connections are provided for the Left Speaker. It may degrade the audio performance of the standard ... the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to original position and the wire is in place of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Use these connections in example on line input-output connection. Your component outputs may be used at a time....
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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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... the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT L/(MONO) AUDIO jack. 3. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. VCR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 14 For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Press ...time the INPUT button is pressed as suggestions. 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. The VIDEO icon...
... the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT L/(MONO) AUDIO jack. 3. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. VCR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 14 For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Press ...time the INPUT button is pressed as suggestions. 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. The VIDEO icon...
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...INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. ... the VCR or laserdisc player. Optional, see tips 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. If you have an...
...INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. ... the VCR or laserdisc player. Optional, see tips 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. If you have an...
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... the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (PB) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 4. 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... OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 4. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 4 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below. 3. The VIDEO:4 icon disap- pears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. See page 12 for tips on the...
... the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (PB) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 4. 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... OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 4. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 4 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below. 3. The VIDEO:4 icon disap- pears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. See page 12 for tips on the...
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... 10 for the different surround sound requirements. ቢ The television s internal speakers. ᕄ These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. ባ L ባ ቢ ቢ R L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ S ቤ S SURROUND FEATURE SURROUND SWITCH* ...CONNECTION EFFECT ᕄ Receive Mono and Stereo sound ᕄ Receive Movie Theater-like sound ᕅ This feature turns off the TV s internal speakers. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for ...
... 10 for the different surround sound requirements. ቢ The television s internal speakers. ᕄ These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. ባ L ባ ቢ ቢ R L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ S ቤ S SURROUND FEATURE SURROUND SWITCH* ...CONNECTION EFFECT ᕄ Receive Mono and Stereo sound ᕄ Receive Movie Theater-like sound ᕅ This feature turns off the TV s internal speakers. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for ...
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... 28 for instructions on which mode is chosen, as explained above. SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL 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/DVD codes. To operate your DVD or VCR, point the remote...your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is the TV/VCR button. 18 Basic operation keys are grouped together in the TV or VCR mode, this is designed to operate different types of the cable/...
... 28 for instructions on which mode is chosen, as explained above. SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL 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/DVD codes. To operate your DVD or VCR, point the remote...your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is the TV/VCR button. 18 Basic operation keys are grouped together in the TV or VCR mode, this is designed to operate different types of the cable/...
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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...Use these buttons to set On or Off ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on pages 20 to 22. ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set or adjust all of the circled numbers follows on pages 23-25 for a detailed description. ቭ HELP button Press ...
.... 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...Use these buttons to set On or Off ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on pages 20 to 22. ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set or adjust all of the circled numbers follows on pages 23-25 for a detailed description. ቭ HELP button Press ...
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...second audio (SAP). CURSOR buttons will start the On-Screen Display. Press and hold the CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will also give you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display. ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. NOTE: The... TV may also use these buttons. The MENU button will tune to that channel. The CURSOR button will highlight functions or adjust different features when ...
...second audio (SAP). CURSOR buttons will start the On-Screen Display. Press and hold the CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will also give you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display. ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. NOTE: The... TV may also use these buttons. The MENU button will tune to that channel. The CURSOR button will highlight functions or adjust different features when ...
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...:1 VID1 INPUT VIDEO:2 VID2 INPUT VIDEO:4 VID4 INPUT VIDEO:3 VID3 INPUT NOTE: Signals priority: -Super Video Signal; HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the video inputs and antenna source by every press of the INPUT button.
...:1 VID1 INPUT VIDEO:2 VID2 INPUT VIDEO:4 VID4 INPUT VIDEO:3 VID3 INPUT NOTE: Signals priority: -Super Video Signal; HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the video inputs and antenna source by every press of the INPUT button.
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... VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to directly access the four THEATER modes (TV, MOVIES, MUSIC and SPORT). 22 MUTE MUTE VOLUME 8 SOFTMUTE 8 MUTE 8 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See ... that time. Press the MUTE button again to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (̆) button. The gray background on the channel number will indicate which channel is ...
... VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to directly access the four THEATER modes (TV, MOVIES, MUSIC and SPORT). 22 MUTE MUTE VOLUME 8 SOFTMUTE 8 MUTE 8 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See ... that time. Press the MUTE button again to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (̆) button. The gray background on the channel number will indicate which channel is ...