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... REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION 22 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 23 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...24 THE 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 CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS 36 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS 37 AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES 38 ULTRATEC OSD ...46 INITIAL SETUP ...49 CUSTOMIZE ...57 VIDEO SETTINGS...
... REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION 22 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 23 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ...24 THE 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 CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS 36 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS 37 AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES 38 ULTRATEC OSD ...46 INITIAL SETUP ...49 CUSTOMIZE ...57 VIDEO SETTINGS...
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... are indicated on the back side of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to operate on this television receiver. Model number and serial number are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING...
... are indicated on the back side of the POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is intended to alert the user to operate on this television receiver. Model number and serial number are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING...
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... picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television set through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. The television set yourself as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service...
... picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television set through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. The television set yourself as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service...
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... of the set when high humidity persists. 15 The set near water, for ventilation purposes, to protect from overheating. Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the receiver, and to provide reliable operation of the set in a "built-in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television set near or...
... of the set when high humidity persists. 15 The set near water, for ventilation purposes, to protect from overheating. Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the receiver, and to provide reliable operation of the set in a "built-in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television set near or...
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... servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to normal operation. 8 For television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 20 If the television set does not operate normally by a qualified technician to restore the television set to the point of cable entry as practical. 17 An outside antenna...
... servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to normal operation. 8 For television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 20 If the television set does not operate normally by a qualified technician to restore the television set to the point of cable entry as practical. 17 An outside antenna...
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... adjustment. IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to restore normal operation by the manufacturer that the television is in performance indicates a need for service...
... adjustment. IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to restore normal operation by the manufacturer that the television is in performance indicates a need for service...
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... button to adjust your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 9 MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or alternate antenna source. The volume level will appear to be displayed on the TV screen. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. VOLUME...
... button to adjust your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 9 MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or alternate antenna source. The volume level will appear to be displayed on the TV screen. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. VOLUME...
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... more information on the TV. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCR's etc., that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT:1 in place of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to your device has this feature. If your hook-up cables.
... more information on the TV. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTION TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCR's etc., that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT:1 in place of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to your device has this feature. If your hook-up cables.
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... to operate different types of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV) converters and Audio equipment with a display that can be controlled. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) In addition to controlling the functions of your TV. The remote will now control your audio equipment. (See page 29 for instructions on the cable box power. Press the AUDIO POWER button to light up the buttons shown in one touch. All other controls are in a dark room...
... to operate different types of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV) converters and Audio equipment with a display that can be controlled. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-952MP) In addition to controlling the functions of your TV. The remote will now control your audio equipment. (See page 29 for instructions on the cable box power. Press the AUDIO POWER button to light up the buttons shown in one touch. All other controls are in a dark room...
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.... 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. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Genius Remote Control Illustration 1 TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on -screen display. 4 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The "MENU" button will exit all On Screen Displays. You...
.... 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. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Genius Remote Control Illustration 1 TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on -screen display. 4 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The "MENU" button will exit all On Screen Displays. You...
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... CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. When ANT B is selected, the channel number is pressed. NOTE: The TV may also use these buttons for QUICK LIST. You may not receive some channels if you wish to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. IF the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks each time the button is in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode...
... CONTROL YOUR TV buttons. When ANT B is selected, the channel number is pressed. NOTE: The TV may also use these buttons for QUICK LIST. You may not receive some channels if you wish to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. IF the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks each time the button is in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode...
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... MODES Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Channel buttons, add, skip. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Automatically turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Improve sound performance. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Allows you to set . 47 Adjust brightness. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Adjust color. Set AUDIO settings to make CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU...
... MODES Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Channel buttons, add, skip. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Automatically turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Improve sound performance. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Allows you to set . 47 Adjust brightness. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Adjust color. Set AUDIO settings to make CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU...
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See CHANNEL MEMORY to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons. 52 If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to add or erase additional channels. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. INITIAL SETUP DOWN ( ) buttons.
See CHANNEL MEMORY to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons. 52 If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to add or erase additional channels. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. INITIAL SETUP DOWN ( ) buttons.
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... automatically turn the display on the TV screen. MENU BACKGROUND 63 Select OFF to disable this function to watch it detects a VIDEO: 1 input. CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on or off when you want to change AUTO LINK setting. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program...
... automatically turn the display on the TV screen. MENU BACKGROUND 63 Select OFF to disable this function to watch it detects a VIDEO: 1 input. CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on or off when you want to change AUTO LINK setting. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program...
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... to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. CONTRAST Use this function to quit menu. VIDEO SETTINGS VIDEO SETTINGS Select VIDEO SETTINGS to adjust the function. Press CURSOR or to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be adjusted. COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of fine detail in the picture. NOTE: If CONTRAST is OFF. (See page 51.) BRIGHTNESS Use...
... to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. CONTRAST Use this function to quit menu. VIDEO SETTINGS VIDEO SETTINGS Select VIDEO SETTINGS to adjust the function. Press CURSOR or to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be adjusted. COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of fine detail in the picture. NOTE: If CONTRAST is OFF. (See page 51.) BRIGHTNESS Use...
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... lighting (sensor is on, the TVs internal computer will perform the following: 1. AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to change the function setting. When AI is selected, press CURSOR to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions. Use CURSOR to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. PICTURE Use CURSOR or to select function. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones. 3. NOISE...
... lighting (sensor is on, the TVs internal computer will perform the following: 1. AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to change the function setting. When AI is selected, press CURSOR to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions. Use CURSOR to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. PICTURE Use CURSOR or to select function. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones. 3. NOISE...
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... audio to quit menu. Press EXIT to all speakers. AUDIO SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to adjust the function. Press CURSOR or to improve the sound quality. RESET When RESET is selected you are adjusted, the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI FI output, and TRANSMITTER OUT output (Use the test tone volume...
... audio to quit menu. Press EXIT to all speakers. AUDIO SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to adjust the function. Press CURSOR or to improve the sound quality. RESET When RESET is selected you are adjusted, the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI FI output, and TRANSMITTER OUT output (Use the test tone volume...
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... automatically reset your GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.) INT. MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will be automatically set to use only speakers from the 68 or MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast. SPEAKERS This function is always received). PERFECT VOLUME This function will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. (Enabling this function will be displayed below...
... automatically reset your GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.) INT. MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will be automatically set to use only speakers from the 68 or MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast. SPEAKERS This function is always received). PERFECT VOLUME This function will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. (Enabling this function will be displayed below...
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... between the surround channels. PICTURE When using the TEST TONE volume controls.) The center and rear volume will reproduce the "live" sound you set up your speaker system as shown in DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode is automatically set to ON. Use CURSOR or to adjust the volume of your remote control to change THEATER MODES settings. DOLBY PRO LOGIC also has a center volume, while MATRIX and HALL have no rear volume controls. HOME THEATER...
... between the surround channels. PICTURE When using the TEST TONE volume controls.) The center and rear volume will reproduce the "live" sound you set up your speaker system as shown in DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode is automatically set to ON. Use CURSOR or to adjust the volume of your remote control to change THEATER MODES settings. DOLBY PRO LOGIC also has a center volume, while MATRIX and HALL have no rear volume controls. HOME THEATER...
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... sub-picture is displayed, no audio program is chosen. To increase the amount of frequency audio to all speakers, use CURSOR . Press CURSOR to highlight a function. REAR SPEAKERS When set to all speakers, use CURSOR . The volume of your wireless speakers will be controlled by the PIP VOL. WIRELESS SOUND This feature allows you may be set of REAR selected from 00 (min.) to turn the television's internal speakers on your variable audio output...
... sub-picture is displayed, no audio program is chosen. To increase the amount of frequency audio to all speakers, use CURSOR . Press CURSOR to highlight a function. REAR SPEAKERS When set to all speakers, use CURSOR . The volume of your wireless speakers will be controlled by the PIP VOL. WIRELESS SOUND This feature allows you may be set of REAR selected from 00 (min.) to turn the television's internal speakers on your variable audio output...