Hitachi 50UX57B 60UX57B manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV 50UX57B 60UX57B OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL UL TRA TEC BIT -MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 59-63 31-58 19-30 VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO CUSTOM SET UP[...]

2 IMPORT ANT 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 Fac[...]

ACCESSORIES 5 Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. MUTE 0 9 8 7 4 5 6 1 2 3 SLEEP INPUT CLU-615MP RECALL REC C.S. L I G H T INFO GUIDE EXIT SVCS SCHED SELECT TV/CABLE/SAT VCR A UDIO LST -CH CH VOL PIP CH FRZ PIP SWAP MOVE TV CABLE SAT POWER HELP MENU FAV CH FAV CH 1. 2 . 1. Remote Control U[...]

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[...]

S RS G ) ( 쏐 SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM S RS G ) ( 쏐 SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM VOL+ VOL- CH+ CH- VOL+ VOL- CH+ CH- MAGIC FOCUS POWER INPUT EXIT MENU         10 Push open door and pull forw ard and down. PUSH POWER INPUT EXIT MENU FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 8 NOTE: Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there[...]

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 50.)  REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area [...]

FRONT P ANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 10 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 11  Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled “T O CONVERTER?[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 T ypical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. OUTPUT V L R S-VIDEO OUTPUT V L R S-VHS ANT IN OUTPUT WIRELESS OUT MONITOR OUT A UDIO TO H i-Fi INPUT 2 INPUT 1 A UDIO (MONO) L R A UDIO (MONO) L R A UDIO L R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B L L R[...]

13 TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connection s in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. Re[...]

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below . 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[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on th e model and features of each component. Check the owner ’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs an d outputs. The following connection diagrams are of[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 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 17 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER OR DVD PLA YER TO 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 Cb OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Cb) jack, as shown on t[...]

18 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement. (See page 54 for SRS functions.)  The television’s internal speakers.  These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier . Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV .  These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter . Use the WIREL[...]

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-615MP) 19  MUL TI-P AGE select switch This selects the button layout of the multi-page section of the remote control.  MUL TI-P AGE buttons These buttons change functions as shown on page 20.  LIGHT button When you are in a dark room, press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown i[...]

MUL TI-P AGE WINDOWS 20 POWER SELECT SWITCH TV/CABLE/SA T VCR A UDIO REC STOP PA USE AMP C D T APE TV/CABLE/SA T VCR A UDIO PIP CH HELP FRZ PIP SW AP MOVE TV CABLE SA T POWER SELECT SWITCH When TV/CABLE/SAT is set. POWER SELECT SWITCH When VCR is set. When AUDIO is set. TV/CABLE/SA T VCR A UDIO SLOW PR OG. TV/VCR REC STOP P A USE[...]

21 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. (See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) I f a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 56.)  TV button Press t[...]

22 100% 50% 50% 50% 100% 50% 50% 50% HELP Set Up Custom Video Audio Theater Info Set Up Custom Set Up Custom I Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom Set Up Custom EXIT EXIT PRESS  FOR A DEEPER PICTURE, PRESS  TO DECREASE CONTRAST Video CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADV ANCED SETTINGS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNE[...]

23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays.  RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the [...]

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

25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTE: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan. 2. If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. NOTE: 1. The SW AP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SW AP function will not operate if ANT B input is[...]

 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 PIP OFF) Press the FRZ butt[...]

27 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 30.) 1. Set the MUL TI-P AGE select switch to VCR. 2. T urn ON your VCR. 3. Aim the remote control at the fr[...]

28 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX/SA TELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. Y ou must first program the remote to m atch the remote system of your cable/satellite box. (Refer to page 30.) 1. Set the MUL TI-P AGE [...]

29 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your audio equipment. This remote is designed to operate certain types of audio equipment. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your audio equipment. (Refer to page 30.) 1. Set the MUL TI-P AGE select switch to AUDIO. 2. T urn O[...]

30 AUDIO, CABLE/SA TELLITE, AND VCR CODES AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04, 05 Carver . . . . . . . . . . . .00, 05, 06, 07 Casio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 Clarinette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 Denon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07[...]

VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO CUSTOM SET UP UL TRA TEC OSD 31 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed, [...]

Set Up Custom Video Audio Theater Info Set Up Custom Video Audio Theater Info UL TRA TEC OSD 32 Custom Audio Theater Info Set Up V ideo 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 ME[...]

SET UP 33 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 with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV ag[...]

SET UP 34 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 guide. Pre[...]

SET UP 35 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 for chan[...]

SET UP 36 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. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT but[...]

SET UP 37 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 MEMOR [...]

SET UP 38 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 CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Press CURSOR  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST CURSOR FAV CH CURSOR CHANNEL LIST A[...]

SET UP 39 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 TO MEN[...]

SET UP 40 Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color . T o produce these colors, however , the beams mu st be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The p[...]

CUST OM 41 CUSTOM Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs. Press CURSOR  to select the video input to be named. Press CURSOR  or  to select letters. 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. ( * ) represents[...]

CUST OM 42 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. To enter a channel into a category , highlight to the left of the category title. Press CHANNEL  or  or the number buttons to enter the desired cha[...]

CUST OM 43 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. Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category . Use CURSOR [...]

CUST OM 44 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 CHILD LOCK is a four digit secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select secret code. Use C[...]

CUST OM 45 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 (TV will[...]

CUST OM 46 NOTE: 1 . Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again. T o do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF . This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 2. When using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will substitute for your video input [...]

CUST OM 47 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. CHANNEL: 1 is[...]

CUST OM 48 CUSTOM 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 T OUR to OFF . To disable this function, press the MENU butt[...]

VIDEO VIDEO 49 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 50.) Use the CURSOR  or  buttons to highlight the function to be ad[...]

VIDEO VIDEO 50 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 of f. Use CURSOR  or  to select function. Use CURSOR  to change the function setting. Wh[...]

AUDIO AUDIO 51 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[...]

AUDIO AUDIO 52 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 THEA TER 53 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 T emp.-Cool, Loudness-ON, Perfect V olume-ON, Dynamic Bass-ON. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: Contrast almost center [...]

THEA TER 54 Use CURSOR  or  , then CURSOR  to set SRS ON or OFF . Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HIT ACHI television. If [...]

THEA TER 55 This feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless speakers or another stereo amplifier . The audio output may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or PIP AUDIO. Press CURSOR  or  to highlight a function. Press CURSOR  to select the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to [...]

INFO 56 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 Start Reminder using CURSOR b[...]

INFO 57 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.[...]

INFO 58 Use this function to display a description of the current menu. AUTO HELP MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT FAV CH CURSOR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP ON OFF SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP ON OFF CURSOR VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO CUSTOM SET UP SET UP Press CUR[...]

59 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 [...]

60 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[...]

USEFUL INFO 61 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 T O HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. 2. [...]

USEFUL INFO 62 Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT -MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG and PLA Y guide ?[...]

USEFUL INFO 63 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92173 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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