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... PROJECTION TV 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ...9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ...10 FIRST TIME USE ...12 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 14 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...14 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ...15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 16 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2 17 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP ...18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-435UI 19 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 20 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)...23 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 26 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX...
... PROJECTION TV 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ...9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ...10 FIRST TIME USE ...12 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 14 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...14 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ...15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 16 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2 17 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP ...18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-435UI 19 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 20 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)...23 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 26 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX...
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... projection television. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). IMPORTANT - 2 - VIDEO...48 ADVANCED SETTINGS ...49 AUDIO ...50 ADVANCED SETTINGS ...51 THEATER...52 THEATER MODES ...52 INFO ...53 SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER...53 CALENDAR...54 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 54 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...55 USEFUL INFO ...56 Features ...56 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE...57 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions...
... projection television. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). IMPORTANT - 2 - VIDEO...48 ADVANCED SETTINGS ...49 AUDIO ...50 ADVANCED SETTINGS ...51 THEATER...52 THEATER MODES ...52 INFO ...53 SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER...53 CALENDAR...54 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 54 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...55 USEFUL INFO ...56 Features ...56 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE...57 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions...
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... 1 This television set from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television. This plug will display television closed captioning ( or ), in your authorized dealer or service shop. If the plug should be of the FCC rules. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your product model. This is equipped with paragraph 15, 119 of benefit to service this television set is...
... 1 This television set from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television. This plug will display television closed captioning ( or ), in your authorized dealer or service shop. If the plug should be of the FCC rules. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your product model. This is equipped with paragraph 15, 119 of benefit to service this television set is...
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... TELEVISION 16-1 If an outside antenna system should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of cable entry as close to the point of antenna discharge unit connection to the television...
... TELEVISION 16-1 If an outside antenna system should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of cable entry as close to the point of antenna discharge unit connection to the television...
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..., cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. VIEWING The major benefit of set . During daylight hours, reflections from the screen. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be used to 18 feet from outside light may cause the picture to distort if they are illustrations and names of the picture screen center. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between...
..., cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. VIEWING The major benefit of set . During daylight hours, reflections from the screen. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be used to 18 feet from outside light may cause the picture to distort if they are illustrations and names of the picture screen center. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between...
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... in MENU mode. To see a red light when the TV is selected. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 11 - .Q MENU Button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in use. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned off if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is turned on the TV set TV features to your desired sound...
... in MENU mode. To see a red light when the TV is selected. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 11 - .Q MENU Button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in use. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned off if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is turned on the TV set TV features to your desired sound...
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... selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ^DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to the stereo can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. When using Y-CB-CR input. To have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack). R Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The INPUT button will allow you to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. ( See page 37.) FIRST TIME USE Q Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have S-Video output, S-Video signal needs to be controlled by the television's main volume. VY-CB-CR Input: 2 (36UX59B...
... selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ^DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to the stereo can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. When using Y-CB-CR input. To have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack). R Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The INPUT button will allow you to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. ( See page 37.) FIRST TIME USE Q Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have S-Video output, S-Video signal needs to be controlled by the television's main volume. VY-CB-CR Input: 2 (36UX59B...
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... MONITOR OUT output will be necessary to adjust TINT or turn Auto COLOR-ON to choose between the surround and external speaker features. It may be switched off when "EXT" is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only. The volume level is selected. (8) Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for Audio System Setup. Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to the TV...
... MONITOR OUT output will be necessary to adjust TINT or turn Auto COLOR-ON to choose between the surround and external speaker features. It may be switched off when "EXT" is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only. The volume level is selected. (8) Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for Audio System Setup. Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to the TV...
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... note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in the example on line. You may be used at a time. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF. Repeat this feature. This could cause damage to the operating guide of your audio outputs or other electronic equipment for the Left Speaker. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into...
... note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in the example on line. You may be used at a time. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF. Repeat this feature. This could cause damage to the operating guide of your audio outputs or other electronic equipment for the Left Speaker. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into...
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... MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. NOTE: To prevent damage to view the input source. (See page 21.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER The following connection diagrams are offered as necessary to the speaker and distorted sound, set . Check the owner's manual of each component. Connect an external source to obtrain optimum picture quality when using Y-CB-CR jacks. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS - 15 - Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR...
... MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. NOTE: To prevent damage to view the input source. (See page 21.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER The following connection diagrams are offered as necessary to the speaker and distorted sound, set . Check the owner's manual of each component. Connect an external source to obtrain optimum picture quality when using Y-CB-CR jacks. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS - 15 - Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR...
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... the INPUT 2 (CR) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 3. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc or DVD player. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES - 17 - NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:2 appears, to view the program from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on line input-output connections.
... the INPUT 2 (CR) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 3. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc or DVD player. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES - 17 - NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:2 appears, to view the program from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on line input-output connections.
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... Surround (1) (3) (2) Receive Movie Theater-like sound EXTERNAL SPEAKERS QR (3) This feature turns off teh TV's internal speakers. * See page 10 for instructions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to control your VCR.) To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the CABLE THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-435UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on how to program the remote to operate different...
... Surround (1) (3) (2) Receive Movie Theater-like sound EXTERNAL SPEAKERS QR (3) This feature turns off teh TV's internal speakers. * See page 10 for instructions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to control your VCR.) To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the CABLE THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-435UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on how to program the remote to operate different...
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...-PICTURE (PIP) - 23 - (10) MENU, CURSOR Buttons All the On-Screen Display features can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each time the button is chosen with the PIP CH button. If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set , use RECALL when you to view time remaining. Once set , it will reset to the last channel viewed...
...-PICTURE (PIP) - 23 - (10) MENU, CURSOR Buttons All the On-Screen Display features can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each time the button is chosen with the PIP CH button. If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set , use RECALL when you to view time remaining. Once set , it will reset to the last channel viewed...
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... BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust contrast. ULTRATEC OSD - 33 - MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY Choose English, French, or Spanish text. CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Label channels PAY 1, ABC, etc. Adjust tint. Improve picture performance. Set AUDIO settings to set up for channel buttons. Set before using timer features Match red, green, and blue colors to basic TV...
... BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust contrast. ULTRATEC OSD - 33 - MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY Choose English, French, or Spanish text. CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Label channels PAY 1, ABC, etc. Adjust tint. Improve picture performance. Set AUDIO settings to set up for channel buttons. Set before using timer features Match red, green, and blue colors to basic TV...
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If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. See CHANNEL ADD/DEL to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. SET UP - 37 - CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to add or erase additional channels.
If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. See CHANNEL ADD/DEL to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. SET UP - 37 - CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to add or erase additional channels.
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... - 40 - Use the number buttons to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected and up , down, left, or right. Bottom Left, [ 8 ] - NOTE: Only a momentary press of misconvergence and requires assistance from the Set Up menu. If you want to save your adjustment into memory, press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE Button. The color of the screen. Center, [ 6 ] - Bottom...
... - 40 - Use the number buttons to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected and up , down, left, or right. Bottom Left, [ 8 ] - NOTE: Only a momentary press of misconvergence and requires assistance from the Set Up menu. If you want to save your adjustment into memory, press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE Button. The color of the screen. Center, [ 6 ] - Bottom...
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... be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is turned on or off. MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you set up your TV is visible. FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TV functions as well as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is for additional...
... be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is turned on or off. MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you set up your TV is visible. FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TV functions as well as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is for additional...
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... return video adjustments to turn the AI on or off. ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA AI is OFF. (See page 48.) BRIGHTNESS Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the box, it is highlighted, use CURSOR to factory preset conditions. VIDEO - 49 - These adjustments will...
... return video adjustments to turn the AI on or off. ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA AI is OFF. (See page 48.) BRIGHTNESS Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the box, it is highlighted, use CURSOR to factory preset conditions. VIDEO - 49 - These adjustments will...
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... conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. (This function will automatically set AUTO COLOR-ON to COOL for hotter colors with more natural picture. 2. BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS. AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to improve the sound quality. Use CURSOR...
... conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. (This function will automatically set AUTO COLOR-ON to COOL for hotter colors with more natural picture. 2. BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS. AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to improve the sound quality. Use CURSOR...
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...streaks in . control ence Adjust brightness control l l l l l l l l Adjust Adjust Adjust color tint volume control control control l l l l HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. Press the power switch again. Features • Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite...
...streaks in . control ence Adjust brightness control l l l l l l l l Adjust Adjust Adjust color tint volume control control control l l l l HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. Press the power switch again. Features • Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite...