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... covered in the instructions, as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate on back side of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning...
... covered in the instructions, as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate on back side of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning...
Owners Guide
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... proper operation of your HITACHI television. Never spill liquid of any kind into the television set, unplug it to service the television yourself as opening or removing covers may result in a fire or electric shock. If liquid has been spilled into the television's cabinet slots as this section illustrates safety tips which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the television from...
... proper operation of your HITACHI television. Never spill liquid of any kind into the television set, unplug it to service the television yourself as opening or removing covers may result in a fire or electric shock. If liquid has been spilled into the television's cabinet slots as this section illustrates safety tips which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the television from...
Owners Guide
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... operating instructions, unplug the television from the broadcaster or owner of time. Picture Burn Prevention • Continuous on a holiday), turn ? OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 19. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS. 18. Use Proper Voltage 20. Adjust only those controls that the cable...
... operating instructions, unplug the television from the broadcaster or owner of time. Picture Burn Prevention • Continuous on a holiday), turn ? OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 19. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS. 18. Use Proper Voltage 20. Adjust only those controls that the cable...
Owners Guide
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... you are placed too close to the television. Also, be sufficient. The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the 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 recommended for best performance. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. Move the magnetic field...
... you are placed too close to the television. Also, be sufficient. The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the 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 recommended for best performance. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. Move the magnetic field...
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... the POWER button on the TV set TV features to set for your preference without using the remote. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to end the auto-demonstration. 8 NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is shown in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or alternate antenna source. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays...
... the POWER button on the TV set TV features to set for your preference without using the remote. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to end the auto-demonstration. 8 NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is shown in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or alternate antenna source. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays...
Owners Guide
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... sub-picture. ANT A input can be used at a time. ቤ Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for another stereo system amplifier. Your component outputs may be nessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to Input 2, but note that only one of wireless speakers. It may be abnormal, when using Y-CbCr input. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players...
... sub-picture. ANT A input can be used at a time. ቤ Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for another stereo system amplifier. Your component outputs may be nessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to Input 2, but note that only one of wireless speakers. It may be abnormal, when using Y-CbCr input. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players...
Owners Guide
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... the television. You may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV's Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. It may be used at a time. Use these may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. COMPONENT: Y-CbCr connections are provided for high performance components, such as a blank PIP sub-picture. (See page 24.) 13 Connect only 1 component to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. Refer...
... the television. You may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV's Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. It may be used at a time. Use these may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. COMPONENT: Y-CbCr connections are provided for high performance components, such as a blank PIP sub-picture. (See page 24.) 13 Connect only 1 component to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. Refer...
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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. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL 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. 14
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. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL 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. 14
Owners Guide
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... outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below . 2. Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 23.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (Antenna) (Input) 12 VIDEO NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is pressed as suggestions. VVCCRR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO...
... outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below . 2. Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 23.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (Antenna) (Input) 12 VIDEO NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is pressed as suggestions. VVCCRR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO...
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... 13 S-VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR SS--VVIIDDEEOO1 VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO IINNPPUUTT1 TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in example on page 12.) Refer to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the standard video cable.
... 13 S-VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR SS--VVIIDDEEOO1 VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO IINNPPUUTT1 TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in example on page 12.) Refer to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the standard video cable.
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HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ ባ POWER TV CABLE SAT ቤ ብ ቮ ቯ ቲ PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT LST-CH VCR AUDIO VOL MUTE CH INFO RECALL FAV CH GUIDE MENU EXIT L I G H C.S. T FAV CH REC SVCS SCHED SELECT 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 ቨ ቫ ቭ ተ ቫ ቱ CLU-615MP ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on...
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ ባ POWER TV CABLE SAT ቤ ብ ቮ ቯ ቲ PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT LST-CH VCR AUDIO VOL MUTE CH INFO RECALL FAV CH GUIDE MENU EXIT L I G H C.S. T FAV CH REC SVCS SCHED SELECT 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 ቨ ቫ ቭ ተ ቫ ቱ CLU-615MP ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on...
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... BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS 100% 50% 50% 50% MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT ቩ LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button when a menu is set Family Favorites, Channel Memory, etc. The channel number which is green indicates which gives a description of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV...
... BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS 100% 50% 50% 50% MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT ቩ LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button when a menu is set Family Favorites, Channel Memory, etc. The channel number which is green indicates which gives a description of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV...
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... select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna signals and the three sets of three hours. IN: 1 INPUT Y - IN: 1 When an S-Video Input is connected to Video: 1. CbCr: 2 INPUT ANT B 13 INPUT 23 S - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቭ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to the last channel viewed.
... select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna signals and the three sets of three hours. IN: 1 INPUT Y - IN: 1 When an S-Video Input is connected to Video: 1. CbCr: 2 INPUT ANT B 13 INPUT 23 S - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቭ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to the last channel viewed.
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... PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Allows you of audio for your system. Turn TV on with any VIDEO input. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust contrast. Theater THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Select from two types of birthdays, etc.. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. Set AUDIO settings to make white...
... PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Allows you of audio for your system. Turn TV on with any VIDEO input. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust contrast. Theater THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Select from two types of birthdays, etc.. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. Set AUDIO settings to make white...
Owners Guide
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... connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. See CHANNEL MEMORY to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN (̄). Set Up SET UP AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will allow you to skip unused channels when using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. Remember to add or erase additional channels. 36 SSeett UUpp Custom Video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL...
... connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. See CHANNEL MEMORY to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN (̄). Set Up SET UP AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will allow you to skip unused channels when using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. Remember to add or erase additional channels. 36 SSeett UUpp Custom Video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL...
Owners Guide
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... only for extreme cases of misconvergence and requires assistance from the SETUP Menu. Set Up SET UP MAGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this button is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes. The outputs of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted.
... only for extreme cases of misconvergence and requires assistance from the SETUP Menu. Set Up SET UP MAGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this button is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes. The outputs of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted.
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... can set . SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR FAV CH CUSTOM USE NUMBER BUTTONS TO ENTER THE SECRET CODE. When CHANNEL is turned on both antenna inputs. 2. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all video inputs will be blocked out. To change the secret code number, select CHANGE SECRET CODE. This will reset the secret code number...
... can set . SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR FAV CH CUSTOM USE NUMBER BUTTONS TO ENTER THE SECRET CODE. When CHANNEL is turned on both antenna inputs. 2. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all video inputs will be blocked out. To change the secret code number, select CHANGE SECRET CODE. This will reset the secret code number...
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... a light background is not set. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID. MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is visible. 47 CHANNEL 1 ON TEXT 2 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT DISPLAY: MODE: CHANNEL: ON/OFF will turn the CC display on the TV screen. CUSTOM CUSTOM CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are viewing. VIDEO...
... a light background is not set. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID. MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is visible. 47 CHANNEL 1 ON TEXT 2 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT DISPLAY: MODE: CHANNEL: ON/OFF will turn the CC display on the TV screen. CUSTOM CUSTOM CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are viewing. VIDEO...
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... less intense colors with more red, or set AUTO COLOR-ON to change the function setting. Turn the AI function off . VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce a more natural picture. 2. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the box, it is on or off to COOL for hotter colors with more blue. 50
... less intense colors with more red, or set AUTO COLOR-ON to change the function setting. Turn the AI function off . VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce a more natural picture. 2. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the box, it is on or off to COOL for hotter colors with more blue. 50
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... SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set : Contrast almost maximum, Super Contrast-OFF, Color Temp.-Cool, Loudness-ON, Perfect Volume...
... SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set : Contrast almost maximum, Super Contrast-OFF, Color Temp.-Cool, Loudness-ON, Perfect Volume...
