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TABLE OF CONTENTS iHITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 46UX24B/25K 60SX12B/13K OPERATING GUIDE 50UX26B/27K 50SX8B 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS iHITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 46UX24B/25K 60SX12B/13K OPERATING GUIDE 50UX26B/27K 50SX8B 1
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CENTER ...74 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 77 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...78 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR ... PICTURE CAUTIONS ...10 ACCESSORIES ...11 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 11 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 12 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 14 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 14 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...16 MENU/EXIT...GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP 25 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS...26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 35 USING THE REMOTE TO ...
CENTER ...74 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 77 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...78 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR ... PICTURE CAUTIONS ...10 ACCESSORIES ...11 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 11 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 12 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 14 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 14 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...16 MENU/EXIT...GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP 25 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS...26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 35 USING THE REMOTE TO ...
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... SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is designed to persons. The lightning flash with... volts 60 Hz, AC household current. NOTE: set. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. 3
... SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is designed to persons. The lightning flash with... volts 60 Hz, AC household current. NOTE: set. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. 3
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...to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the 5 This plug will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to HITACHI. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 2 When the power...instructions marked on the quality, performance, and ease of service of product. SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these units. Safety is a safety feature. This is also foremost in our minds...
...to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the 5 This plug will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to HITACHI. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 2 When the power...instructions marked on the quality, performance, and ease of service of product. SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these units. Safety is a safety feature. This is also foremost in our minds...
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... operating condition. 9 If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set manufacturer as they may result in performance indicates a need for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a holiday: If your operating instructions, do not attempt any service or repairs...
... operating condition. 9 If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set manufacturer as they may result in performance indicates a need for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a holiday: If your operating instructions, do not attempt any service or repairs...
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... private viewing of the video program. 10 Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently...
... private viewing of the video program. 10 Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently...
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...The drawings give several suggestions. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 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 recommended for viewing. For example, in room sizes ...appear on the picture screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is free from the side of the room. If the TV's audio output will be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the TV. However, if you are located in the room to a...
...The drawings give several suggestions. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 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 recommended for viewing. For example, in room sizes ...appear on the picture screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is free from the side of the room. If the TV's audio output will be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the TV. However, if you are located in the room to a...
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Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion. 13 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television.
Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion. 13 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television.
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...antenna or to the VHF/UHF 75-Ohm terminal. 14 high-quality picture. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the Television's rear in place... of the standard video cable to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Cables can be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to produce a jack panel and front control panel. Below are the correct length. 300-Ohm Twin Lead...
...antenna or to the VHF/UHF 75-Ohm terminal. 14 high-quality picture. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the Television's rear in place... of the standard video cable to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Cables can be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to produce a jack panel and front control panel. Below are the correct length. 300-Ohm Twin Lead...
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Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 15 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the antenna mixer. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor.
Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 15 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the antenna mixer. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor.
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...4 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for your preference, without using the remote. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is turned on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of...screen. Check the Power Light to make automatic picture adjustments 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your picture quality to see a red light when the TV is selected. INPUT selector Press this button to adjust your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 9 MAGIC FOCUS Use...
...4 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for your preference, without using the remote. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is turned on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of...screen. Check the Power Light to make automatic picture adjustments 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your picture quality to see a red light when the TV is selected. INPUT selector Press this button to adjust your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 9 MAGIC FOCUS Use...
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... button is accidentally pressed, please turn it on again. 11 FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO:3) Use these audio/video jacks for service technicians only. Your TV will operate normally when you have mono sound, insert the audio cable in the top right corner of the... TV screen. If this button. If you turn off your favorite show or new recording. (Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:3 appears in to instantly view ...
... button is accidentally pressed, please turn it on again. 11 FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO:3) Use these audio/video jacks for service technicians only. Your TV will operate normally when you have mono sound, insert the audio cable in the top right corner of the... TV screen. If this button. If you turn off your favorite show or new recording. (Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:3 appears in to instantly view ...
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... Do not short speaker terminals, (do no connect a wire directly across any two terminals). Once the wire is locked into the hole next to the TV OFF. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. Any other ways. This could damage both the... designed to the original position and the wire is in other type may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into place. CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to...
... Do not short speaker terminals, (do no connect a wire directly across any two terminals). Once the wire is locked into the hole next to the TV OFF. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. Any other ways. This could damage both the... designed to the original position and the wire is in other type may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into place. CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to...
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... on page 13.) Refer to the left audio jack on "line" input-output connections. 23 A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to your device has this feature.
... on page 13.) Refer to the left audio jack on "line" input-output connections. 23 A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to your device has this feature.
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... speakers (1) may be heard from (2). 24 Use the "AUDIO TO HIFI" output on the TV. 6 This sub woofer is in SURROUND DOLBY- Click to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV. The center channel audio will be turned off for SURROUND functions.) 1 The television's internal speakers.... 2 The television's internal center channel speaker, which is on only when the television is connected to the "SUB WOOFER" output on the TV. 5 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. mode. 3 These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...
... speakers (1) may be heard from (2). 24 Use the "AUDIO TO HIFI" output on the TV. 6 This sub woofer is in SURROUND DOLBY- Click to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV. The center channel audio will be turned off for SURROUND functions.) 1 The television's internal speakers.... 2 The television's internal center channel speaker, which is on only when the television is connected to the "SUB WOOFER" output on the TV. 5 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. mode. 3 These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...
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... CONTROL (CLU-952MP) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) In addition to controlling the functions of your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV) converters and Audio equipment with a display that can be controlled. Basic operation keys are in a dark room... 4. Press the CATV button and the remote will stay on the cable box power. To operate your TV, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV POWER button. These buttons will now control your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the...
... CONTROL (CLU-952MP) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) In addition to controlling the functions of your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV) converters and Audio equipment with a display that can be controlled. Basic operation keys are in a dark room... 4. Press the CATV button and the remote will stay on the cable box power. To operate your TV, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV POWER button. These buttons will now control your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the...
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... can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the remote control, as chosen by using the number 27 This will tune the TV to the last channel viewed and after 30 seconds, tune back to set Family Favorites, Channel Memory, etc.. The "MENU" button will indicate which channel... section of the other on or off. 2 CABLE/VCR/AUDIO POWER button Once the remote is programmed, press this button to control power to your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons. Press this button twice quickly, when no menu is displayed when you want to check the...
... can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the remote control, as chosen by using the number 27 This will tune the TV to the last channel viewed and after 30 seconds, tune back to set Family Favorites, Channel Memory, etc.. The "MENU" button will indicate which channel... section of the other on or off. 2 CABLE/VCR/AUDIO POWER button Once the remote is programmed, press this button to control power to your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using these buttons. Press this button twice quickly, when no menu is displayed when you want to check the...
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... the ANT A antenna source (ANT B source cannot be performed by pressing CH up ( ) button to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. NOTE: The TV may also use these buttons for QUICK LIST. IF the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will appear, allowing you to tune is highlighted..., and the TV will select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna signals and the three sets of the screen is chosen with the...
... the ANT A antenna source (ANT B source cannot be performed by pressing CH up ( ) button to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. NOTE: The TV may also use these buttons for QUICK LIST. IF the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will appear, allowing you to tune is highlighted..., and the TV will select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna signals and the three sets of the screen is chosen with the...
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... button is pressed while the timer is displayed to view HELP text, which give a description of the displayed menu. 14 TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your TV. 15 SLEEP button Press this button to a maximum of 3 hours. Once set , it will reset to view time remaining..., up to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Closed Caption will appear when TV is muted, regardless of CLOSED CAPTIONED on/off. 9 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two...
... button is pressed while the timer is displayed to view HELP text, which give a description of the displayed menu. 14 TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your TV. 15 SLEEP button Press this button to a maximum of 3 hours. Once set , it will reset to view time remaining..., up to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Closed Caption will appear when TV is muted, regardless of CLOSED CAPTIONED on/off. 9 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two...
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... or MULTI CH for one program at the same time. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. The Picture-in one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT...
... or MULTI CH for one program at the same time. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. The Picture-in one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT...