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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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... ...2 IMPORTANT...3 SAFETY TIPS...5 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 BUTTON ...16 INPUT selector... ...46 INITIAL SETUP ...49 CUSTOMIZE ...57 VIDEO SETTINGS...65 AUDIO SETTINGS ...67 HOME THEATER...70 INFO. CENTER ...74 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 77 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...78 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 79 SPECIFICATIONS ...80 2
... ...2 IMPORTANT...3 SAFETY TIPS...5 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 BUTTON ...16 INPUT selector... ...46 INITIAL SETUP ...49 CUSTOMIZE ...57 VIDEO SETTINGS...65 AUDIO SETTINGS ...67 HOME THEATER...70 INFO. CENTER ...74 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 77 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...78 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 79 SPECIFICATIONS ...80 2
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...SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE: set. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. 3 Model number and serial number are no user serviceable ...exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. ...
...SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE: set. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. 3 Model number and serial number are no user serviceable ...exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. ...
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... overload wall outlets and extension cords as this section illustrates safety tips which will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This will enable HITACHI to notify you operate these products properly, this can result in the improbable event that a safety problem should still fail to fit, contact your ... outlet only one blade wider than the other). Our reputation has been built on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the 5 This plug will be discovered in the design of your model of the polarized plug. 2 When the power cord or plug is ...
... overload wall outlets and extension cords as this section illustrates safety tips which will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This will enable HITACHI to notify you operate these products properly, this can result in the improbable event that a safety problem should still fail to fit, contact your ... outlet only one blade wider than the other). Our reputation has been built on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the 5 This plug will be discovered in the design of your model of the polarized plug. 2 When the power cord or plug is ...
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... service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a holiday: If your television set is continuous or frequent, unplug the set...
... service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a holiday: If your television set is continuous or frequent, unplug the set...
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... mainly for the private viewing of time. Public viewing may develop over a long period of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of the screen or a "pattern burn" may require...
... mainly for the private viewing of time. Public viewing may develop over a long period of programs broadcast by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies and programs from the broadcaster or owner of the screen or a "pattern burn" may require...
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... at its large viewing screen. 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. The best picture is its best,...free from the side of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from outside light may be obtained by sitting directly in room sizes and acoustical environments will not fall directly on the screen. For example, in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by ...
... at its large viewing screen. 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. The best picture is its best,...free from the side of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from outside light may be obtained by sitting directly in room sizes and acoustical environments will not fall directly on the screen. For example, in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by ...
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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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... of the standard video cable to the VHF/UHF 75-Ohm terminal. 14 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 produce a jack panel and front control panel. ...Twin Lead Connector Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be made with an S-Video feature outputs located on the television. Cables can be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors.
... of the standard video cable to the VHF/UHF 75-Ohm terminal. 14 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 produce a jack panel and front control panel. ...Twin Lead Connector Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be made with an S-Video feature outputs located on the television. Cables can be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors.
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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. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV. 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.
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. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV. 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.
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...as the EXIT button when in use. 7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor This "Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make sure the TV is off . 6 POWER light You will see front panel diagram. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. Check the ...your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 40.) 10 ADJUSTMENT MODE button 16 The volume level will appear to be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up buttons when in MENU mode. 5 POWER button Press this button to select the...
...as the EXIT button when in use. 7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor This "Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make sure the TV is off . 6 POWER light You will see front panel diagram. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. Check the ...your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 40.) 10 ADJUSTMENT MODE button 16 The volume level will appear to be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up buttons when in MENU mode. 5 POWER button Press this button to select the...
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... operate normally when you have mono sound, insert the audio cable in the top right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This button is accidentally pressed, please turn it on again. 11 FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO:3) Use these audio/video jacks ...
... operate normally when you have mono sound, insert the audio cable in the top right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This button is accidentally pressed, please turn it on again. 11 FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO:3) Use these audio/video jacks ...
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... into the hole next to your audio outputs or damage your entertainment system. 22 Your TV was designed to the TV OFF. Any 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 (+) ...place. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION Connect after turning the power to use 8 Ohm speakers only. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. This could cause damage to the button. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminals, (do no connect a wire directly across ...
... into the hole next to your audio outputs or damage your entertainment system. 22 Your TV was designed to the TV OFF. Any 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 (+) ...place. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION Connect after turning the power to use 8 Ohm speakers only. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. This could cause damage to the button. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminals, (do no connect a wire directly across ...
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..., VCR's etc., that have this feature. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for additional information on the TV.
..., VCR's etc., that have this feature. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for additional information on the TV.
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... 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 controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. Use the "AUDIO TO HIFI" output on the... TV. 4 These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for 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 controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. Use the "AUDIO TO HIFI" output on the... TV. 4 These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the...
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...sensor of the VCR. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV POWER button. Press the AUDIO POWER button to turn on how to program the remote to control ...BUTTON When you would like to control (AMP, CD, or TAPE). Slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch to TV/CABLE and press the CABLE POWER button to turn on the VCR power. All other controls are in 4. The remote...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...
...sensor of the VCR. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV POWER button. Press the AUDIO POWER button to turn on how to program the remote to control ...BUTTON When you would like to control (AMP, CD, or TAPE). Slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch to TV/CABLE and press the CABLE POWER button to turn on the VCR power. All other controls are in 4. The remote...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...
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... 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. For channels 100 and above, press the 1 button, wait until another dash appears next to check ... 41.) When in MENU mode, this button when no menu is displayed, to set Family Favorites, Channel Memory, etc.. The "MENU" button will tune the TV to the last channel viewed and after 30 seconds, tune back to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The "CURSOR" buttons will indicate...
... 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. For channels 100 and above, press the 1 button, wait until another dash appears next to check ... 41.) When in MENU mode, this button when no menu is displayed, to set Family Favorites, Channel Memory, etc.. The "MENU" button will tune the TV to the last channel viewed and after 30 seconds, tune back to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The "CURSOR" buttons will indicate...
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...up ( ) or down ( ) button until you wish to tune is highlighted, and the TV will select between both antenna sources when main channel is chosen with the PIP CH button. IF...or down ( ). Channel selection may also use these buttons for QUICK LIST. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. Release the CH ( ) or ( ) button when the channel you obtain the desired sound level. If the Picture-...restore the sound. 28 To turn the sound off instantly to tune. NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you wish to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button.
...up ( ) or down ( ) button until you wish to tune is highlighted, and the TV will select between both antenna sources when main channel is chosen with the PIP CH button. IF...or down ( ). Channel selection may also use these buttons for QUICK LIST. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. Release the CH ( ) or ( ) button when the channel you obtain the desired sound level. If the Picture-...restore the sound. 28 To turn the sound off instantly to tune. NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you wish to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button.
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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 timer, up to a maximum of 3 hours. 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 channels viewed. (Good ...
... 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 timer, up to a maximum of 3 hours. 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 channels viewed. (Good ...
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... 1 PIP button Press the "PIP" button and a screen appears which allows you to use CURSOR , to select which type of PIP you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. The Dual Tuner can watch more than one corner of picture tuning is for the PIP sub... (SINGLE, SPLIT, or MULTI CH for SX models and SINGLE or MULTI CH for each. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you to view antenna inputs on the remote. You can operate with separate tuning control for UX models...
... 1 PIP button Press the "PIP" button and a screen appears which allows you to use CURSOR , to select which type of PIP you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. The Dual Tuner can watch more than one corner of picture tuning is for the PIP sub... (SINGLE, SPLIT, or MULTI CH for SX models and SINGLE or MULTI CH for each. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you to view antenna inputs on the remote. You can operate with separate tuning control for UX models...