Hitachi 50EX01B manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV 50EX01B 60EX01B OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-17 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL UL TRA TEC BIT -MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 54-58 28-53 18-27 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO[...]

IMPORT ANT 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. W ARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equ[...]

SAFETY TIPS 3 1. This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other .) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, c[...]

SAFETY TIPS 4 PICTURE CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention ¥ Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such P A TTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HIT ACHI Factory Wa[...]

ACCESSORIES 5 Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. CLU-436UI POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ REC STOP P AUSE LST-CH EXIT RECALL MUTE CH VOL 123 456 789 0 MENU SLEEP INPUT LIGHT 1. 2 . 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-436UI (Part No. HL00728). 2. T wo AA size, 1.5V batterie[...]

HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV 6 CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed too close to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picture distortion. S S L R 4' MINIMUM 4' MINIMUM 5' 10' 15&apos[...]

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECT ORS 7 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common[...]

VOL+ VOL- CH- CH+ PO WER INPUT  EXIT MENU       FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 8 NOTE: Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is selected. Check the POWER Light to make sure the TV is turned of f when not in use. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays, p[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 9  POWER light Y ou will see a red light when the TV is turned on.  AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page 48)  REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area w[...]

 SPEAKER MA TRIX SURROUND Switch Use this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features. See page 17 for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The T V s Internal Speakers will be switched off when EXT . is selected.  REAR SPEAKER T erminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for the surround sound featur[...]

FIRST TIME USE 11 T ypical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. RL REAR SPEAKER 8  ONLY SP . MATRIX SURROUND EXT. OUTPUT V L R S-VHS ANT IN OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT Y C C L R DVD Player , Laserdisc player , etc. LR INPUT INPUT V L R Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 12 VCR #1 VCR #2 Stereo S[...]

REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 12 CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF . Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the button. Once the wire is in place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In the same manner , press the Right Speaker black[...]

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below . NOTES: ¥T o 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[...]

14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER OR DVD PLA YER T O INPUT 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the C OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (C ) jack, as shown on t[...]

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 17 Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requiremen ts.  The television s inte rnal speakers.  These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier . Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV .  These speakers are connected to the Rear Spe[...]

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-436UI) 18  ,      CLU-436UI POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ REC STOP P AUSE LST -CH EXIT RECALL MUTE CH VOL 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 MENU SLEEP INPUT LIGHT In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Color TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different [...]

19 HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f when the remote is in TV mode. If a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, it will be dis- played when the TV is first turned on. (See page 52)             CLU-436UI POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR P[...]

20 HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 22 for a description.  PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is being controlled.  HELP button 50EX01B/60EX01B mode[...]

21 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  EXIT/RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed, when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is set. When in MENU mode, this button [...]

22 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual T uner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual T uner feature allows you to view antenna input on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously , with separate tuning control for each. The Dual T uner can operate with only one ANTENNA Input. ANTE[...]

23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT .  SW AP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SW AP button.  MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner , press the MOVE button. The sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed. (Ex[...]

24 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)  FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company , recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. T o return the picture to motion, press the FRZ button again.  FREEZE (FRZ) button with [...]

25 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (refer to page 27) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Press the VCR button to swit[...]

26 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX/SA TELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable box. (refer to page 27) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of[...]

CABLE/SA TELLITE, VCR, AUDIO and DVD CODES (CLU-436UI) 27 VCR BRAND CODE Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19, 21, 2[...]

CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO SET UP UL TRA TEC OSD 28 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the dif ferent features on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a dif ferent feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows what selections are available.[...]

CUST OM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO SET UP UL TRA TEC OSD 29 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. PLUG & PLA Y Optimum hook up for your system. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV . AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHAN[...]

SET UP SET UP 30 Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR  or  on the remote to highlight the function desired. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approxi- mately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the a[...]

SET UP 31 SET UP This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer two questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. Press CURSOR  or  to highlight the correct answers to both questions. Press CURSOR  to display the graphic gui[...]

SET UP SET UP 32 Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CA TV if you have cable TV . Press CURSOR  or  to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide f[...]

SET UP 33 SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY . This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (  ) or DOWN (  ). If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using A[...]

SET UP SET UP 34 Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL  or  buttons. Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL  or  or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHANNEL[...]

SET UP 35 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by P ARENT AL CONTROL (LOCK). Press CURSOR  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST CURSOR CURSOR CHANNE[...]

SET UP SET UP 36 The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT . Use CURSOR  or  to set the time, date, and year . Press CURSOR  or  to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. CLOCK SET MENU[...]

USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT RED BLUE BLUE BLUE CURSOR FAV CH FAV CH CURSOR FAV CH FAV CH MENU MENU TO MENU BAR T O QUIT EXIT INFO THEATER AUDIO VIDEO CUSTOM SET UP EXIT USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/[...]

CUSTOM CUST OM 38 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CA TV1 signal source is selected. Press CURSOR  to select CHANNEL LIST . Press CURSOR  to select pre[...]

CUST OM 39 CUSTOM Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs. Press CURSOR  to select VIDEO LIST . Press CURSOR  to select preset VIDEO LIST . Press CURSOR  or  to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST . Press CURSOR  to select desired VIDEO ID. To customize VIDEO ID, select CUSTOM. Press CURSOR  (twice) to sele[...]

CUSTOM CUST OM 40 This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. A total of 24 channels can be stored in the F AMIL Y F A VORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in F AMIL Y F A VORITES. To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to hig[...]

CUST OM 41 CUSTOM Use this function to display F AMIL Y F A VORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel. Select a category using CURSOR  or  buttons. Use CURSOR  ,  ,  or  buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Press EXIT to remov[...]

CUSTOM CUST OM 42 This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set. The code to enter P ARENT AL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select sec[...]

CUST OM 43 CUSTOM This function will automatically turn the TV on and of f, one time only , every day or once a week. Press CURSOR  to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Press CURSOR  or  to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use CURSOR  to change position. Press CURSOR  or  to highlight then CURSOR  to select MODE: ONCE ([...]

CUSTOM CUST OM 44 Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1 or 2 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use CURSOR  to select Video Input. Use CURSOR  or  , then CURSOR  , to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1 or 2 automatically , when the VIDEO: 1 or 2 input de[...]

45 CUST OM CUSTOM DISPLA Y : ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. TEXT may not be available with every program. CHANNE[...]

46 FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First T ime T our Setup Feature, showing you basic TV func- tions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will be dis- played every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF . After 10 seconds Auto Demo will start automatically . To disa[...]

VIDEO VIDEO 47 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADV ANCED SETTINGS UL TRA AI is OFF . (see page 48) Use the CURSOR  or  buttons to highlight the function to be adj[...]

48 Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR  to turn the AI on or off. Use CURSOR  or  to select function. Use CURSOR  to change the function setting. When the functi[...]

AUDIO 49 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Use CURSOR  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR  or  to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: If BASS is selected you are adjusti[...]

50 AUDIO AUDIO Use ADV ANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV , depending on listening conditions. MTS MODE Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weath[...]

THEA TER 51 THEA TER THEA TER Use CURSOR  or  to change THEA TER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST almost maximum, SUPER CONTRAST-OFF , COLOR TEMP.-COOL, LOUDNESS-ON, PERFECT VOLUME-ON. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST almost center , SUPER CONTRAST-OF[...]

INFO 52 INFO Use this function to set up to six special events into memory . These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. Press CURSOR  to select EVENT 1 to 6. Press CURSOR  or  to select a letter . Press CURSOR  to change position. Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons. Highlight the day of ST ART REMINDER using CURSOR [...]

INFO 53 INFO Use this function to check the day , month, and year . Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed. Press CURSOR  or  to change the month. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. NOTE: 1. Dates of SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking.[...]

54 CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty . Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity , and extremely dusty places. Remove [...]

55 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ¥ IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. ¥ GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and t[...]

USEFUL INFO 56 HIT ACHI Projection T elevision incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. 2. I[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS 57 Features: ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses ¥ Artificial Intelligence System ¥ Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) ¥H igh Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT -MAP) ¥ ON SCREEN PLUG and PLA Y guide ¥ Full Set of Input Jacks,[...]

USEFUL INFO 58 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However , should you require service , a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been establi[...]

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