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PROJECTION COLOR TV 50UX57B 60UX57B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 19-30 31-58 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 59-63
PROJECTION COLOR TV 50UX57B 60UX57B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 19-30 31-58 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 59-63
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...rules. ), in the instructions, as this can expose you to persons. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to this projection television. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE....and call your authorized dealer or service shop. 2 Home Electronics Division may be notified that any changes or modifications made to operate the TV. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS ...
...rules. ), in the instructions, as this can expose you to persons. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to this projection television. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE....and call your authorized dealer or service shop. 2 Home Electronics Division may be notified that any changes or modifications made to operate the TV. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS ...
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... system installer: (Only for proper grounding and, in your dealer or local power company. This will often require extensive work by TV stations and cable companies, as well as contact with CATV reception). Adjust only those controls that provides guidelines for television with them ...might be located in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may require prior authorization from other hazards. 27. If your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be fatal. IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE ...
... system installer: (Only for proper grounding and, in your dealer or local power company. This will often require extensive work by TV stations and cable companies, as well as contact with CATV reception). Adjust only those controls that provides guidelines for television with them ...might be located in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may require prior authorization from other hazards. 27. If your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be fatal. IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE ...
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.... When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Remote Control Unit CLU-615MP (Part No. POWER TV CABLE SAT 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. Match the batteries to...
.... When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Remote Control Unit CLU-615MP (Part No. POWER TV CABLE SAT 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. Match the batteries to...
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...the screen. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picture distortion. 6 VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in a different section of the room. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may .... Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the...
...the screen. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picture distortion. 6 VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in a different section of the room. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may .... Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the...
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... connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. If you...outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 7 Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the TV. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ...
... connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. If you...outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 7 Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the TV. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ...
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... current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or alternate antenna source. To see an auto-demonstration of the screen. Press the POWER button on the TV screen. VOL+ (G) SRS SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM EXIT MENU CH- ᕅ PUSH (G) SRS SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM CH+ POWER INPUT VOL...- FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT VOL- NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be displayed on the TV again to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is selected. These buttons also ...
... current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or alternate antenna source. To see an auto-demonstration of the screen. Press the POWER button on the TV screen. VOL+ (G) SRS SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM EXIT MENU CH- ᕅ PUSH (G) SRS SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM CH+ POWER INPUT VOL...- FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT VOL- NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be displayed on the TV again to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is selected. These buttons also ...
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... turned on. ቨ AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (See page ...
... turned on. ቨ AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (See page ...
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... connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV. 10 If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples...
... connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV. 10 If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples...
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... S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using the Y-CbCr input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV's Cr input. With this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Cb input and the components R-Y output to the TV's Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. REAR...
... S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using the Y-CbCr input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV's Cr input. With this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Cb input and the components R-Y output to the TV's Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. REAR...
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... INPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier VCR #2 Wirelss Speaker Wireless Speaker Transmitter Wireless Speaker Typical full feature setup. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Y Cb Cr VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L L L L ...Fi See tips on page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. INPUT OUTPUT Optional, see tips on page 13 Cable TV Box ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R Optional, see tips on Y page 13 Cb Cr L R OUTPUT DVD...
... INPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier VCR #2 Wirelss Speaker Wireless Speaker Transmitter Wireless Speaker Typical full feature setup. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Y Cb Cr VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L L L L ...Fi See tips on page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. INPUT OUTPUT Optional, see tips on page 13 Cable TV Box ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R Optional, see tips on Y page 13 Cb Cr L R OUTPUT DVD...
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... jack on line input-output connections. When using the Y-CbCr input jacks, connect your device has this feature. Connect only 1 component to the TV's Cr input. Use these may be abnormal, when using the Y-CbCr inputs. (See pages 49 and 50.) To ensure no copyright infringement, ...the MONITOR OUT output will be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y ouput to the TV's Cb input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. When using the Y-CbCr jacks, Input 2 will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this...
... jack on line input-output connections. When using the Y-CbCr input jacks, connect your device has this feature. Connect only 1 component to the TV's Cr input. Use these may be abnormal, when using the Y-CbCr inputs. (See pages 49 and 50.) To ensure no copyright infringement, ...the MONITOR OUT output will be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y ouput to the TV's Cb input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. When using the Y-CbCr jacks, Input 2 will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this...
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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
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...the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the model and features of video and audio inputs and outputs. VVCCRR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 15 The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4.... CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is OFF), the set will appear to be made from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be...
...the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the model and features of video and audio inputs and outputs. VVCCRR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 15 The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4.... CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is OFF), the set will appear to be made from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be...
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... connection is played back will be used for more information on page 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 view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR... or line output. (INPUT: 1 in place of the standard video cable. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in example on the TV set below. 2. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1.
... connection is played back will be used for more information on page 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 view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR... or line output. (INPUT: 1 in place of the standard video cable. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in example on the TV set below. 2. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1.
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... back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc or DVD player. See page 13 for tips on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. ...S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT Y Cb Cr (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 2 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R L Y Cb Cr AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER NOTE: HITACHI MODEL or similar model Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Connect the...
... back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc or DVD player. See page 13 for tips on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. ...S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT Y Cb Cr (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 2 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R L Y Cb Cr AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER NOTE: HITACHI MODEL or similar model Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Connect the...
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AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ᕄ TRANSMITTER FOR WIRELESS SPEAKERS L R IN L ᕃ ᕄ R L R L R OUT IN ᕃ STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ ቤ SRS (G) FEATURE ON OFF... EFFECT Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience from just two speakers. Receive mono and stereo sound. 18 Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV. ᕅ These speakers are connected to the diagrams for speaker placement. (See page 54 for SRS functions.) ቢ The television's internal...
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ᕄ TRANSMITTER FOR WIRELESS SPEAKERS L R IN L ᕃ ᕄ R L R L R OUT IN ᕃ STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ ቤ SRS (G) FEATURE ON OFF... EFFECT Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience from just two speakers. Receive mono and stereo sound. 18 Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV. ᕅ These speakers are connected to the diagrams for speaker placement. (See page 54 for SRS functions.) ቢ The television's internal...
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... EXIT L I G H C.S. Press the button which corresponds to the component you are to be switched to cover any of the three pages. To operate your TV, slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch on the ባ side of the remote control. 7 8 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 ባ MULTI-PAGE buttons These buttons change... audio equipment, slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch on the side of the remote to VCR mode. The remote will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of the remote to light up the buttons shown in one touch. THE GENIUS ...
... EXIT L I G H C.S. Press the button which corresponds to the component you are to be switched to cover any of the three pages. To operate your TV, slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch on the ባ side of the remote control. 7 8 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 ባ MULTI-PAGE buttons These buttons change... audio equipment, slide the MULTI-PAGE select switch on the side of the remote to VCR mode. The remote will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of the remote to light up the buttons shown in one touch. THE GENIUS ...
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SELECT SWITCH 20 SELECT SWITCH POWER AMP C D TAPE REC STOP PAUSE TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO When AUDIO is set . TV/VCR TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO When VCR is set. MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS POWER TV CABLE SAT PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO SELECT SWITCH When TV/CABLE/SAT is set . POWER REC STOP PAUSE SLOW PROG.
SELECT SWITCH 20 SELECT SWITCH POWER AMP C D TAPE REC STOP PAUSE TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO When AUDIO is set . TV/VCR TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO When VCR is set. MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS POWER TV CABLE SAT PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO SELECT SWITCH When TV/CABLE/SAT is set . POWER REC STOP PAUSE SLOW PROG.
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...; ተ ቫ ቱ CLU-615MP ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) If a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the... control your satellite box. (See page 28.) 21 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...
...; ተ ቫ ቱ CLU-615MP ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) If a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the... control your satellite box. (See page 28.) 21 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...